Spring cleaning: 4 essential organisational aids for the stable

Spring is just around the corner, and many people want to get organised at the start of the year. It’s also the usual time to clean up the yard after winter.

As well as a handy checklist for cleaning day in the yard, we’d like to introduce you to our top 4 essential organisational aids for the stable!

1. Hanging Stable Bag Manhattan

The SHOWMASTER Hanging Stable Bag keeps all the items you need to prepare your horse close at hand and at a comfortable height. Unlike conventional grooming boxes, which are usually placed on the floor and force you to bend down to reach your brush and hoof pick, this box provides back-friendly access to your grooming kit and other essentials. Its numerous compartments allow you to store your grooming kit and other accessories, such as bandages and fly veils, keeping them dust-free and protected. The bag can be easily attached to the stable door using two straps and can also be easily taken in a trailer to competitions.

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2. SHOWMASTER Storage Box

Spacious, stackable boxes are invaluable in the tack room. A real highlight for any stable is the new SHOWMASTER Storage Box, which is perfect for storing all sorts of things, including horse feed. These boxes can be stacked neatly, enabling you to store several types of feed in a small space, keeping them clean and within easy reach.

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3. SHOWMASTER Saddle Rack Competition

Are you looking for a versatile saddle rack for the yard and competitions? Our Saddle Rack Competition offers an all-in-one solution for any situation – whether in the stalls or in the trailer. Best of all, the rack not only holds a saddle, but also a saddle pad, bridle and headcollar. When not in use, the rack can be easily folded away.

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Foldable SHOWMASTER Saddle Rack Competition

Foldable saddle rack with saddle, saddle pad and bridle — *As well as a saddle, there is also room for a saddle pad and bridle on the foldable Saddle Rack Competition.*

4. More than just a grooming bag: Grooming Bag EasyGo

Do you need a spacious bag that can hold more than just your grooming kit? Not sure where to put your competition gear, bottles, bandages and more?

The generous SHOWMASTER Grooming Bag EasyGo not only offers plenty of space, but also combines flexibility with adequate stability thanks to its metal frame. Internal rubber loops allow you to secure bottles of tail spray, shampoo and so on, preventing them from tipping over.

An absolute must-have in just about every tack room and competition kit.

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10 steps for your stable cleaning day

Planning a cleaning day at your stable? With our 10-step guide, you can easily get your stable tidy again without becoming overwhelmed or forgetting anything! We recommend tackling cleaning tasks from small to large and, if necessary, dividing the tidying up into several stages and days.

1. Clear out and wash down the tack cupboards

Empty the saddle cupboard completely
Now you can wipe it down with a damp cloth and leave it to dry thoroughly
Next, you should sort through the contents thoroughly (what do you no longer need, what is broken?
Using our organisation tips (keyword: storage boxes), sort everything you need into clear-cut categories

2. Clean the equipment

Other equipment, such as grooming boxes and similar items, should also be dusted from time to time.
Leather items, in particular, should be thoroughly cleaned 3-4 times a year.
You should have rugs professionally cleaned and stored in a rug bag.
Grooming brushes should also be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

*Saddle cupboards should be dusted regularly.*

Lockable feed bins — *Feed should be stored in lockable feed bins to protect it from rodents and pests.*

3. Clean the tack room and feed store

Clear out, repair and sort the shared equipment in the tack room
Clear out the tack room and feed store and sweep them thoroughly
Check the feed (for best-before dates, pests and signs of rodent damage) and discard any that is spoiled.
Clean and disinfect the feed bins

4. Clean the stalls and stable aisles

Change light bulbs and carry out repairs where necessary
Clean feed troughs and water troughs
Remove cobwebs
Clean stall doors
Empty the stall, sweep the floor and wipe it down with a damp cloth
Finally, clean the stable aisle

5. Keeping the indoor riding arena tidy

Sweep thoroughly and remove cobwebs
Tidy away any items lying around (e.g. put whips and riding crops in a whip holder)
Dust the railings
Clean the mirrors
Mop the riding hall

6. Tidying up the cleaning areas