Stalls Key Terms

Learn stall key terms to help keep your animals comfortable and safe

By Emily Lugg

When searching for animal stalls it is important to know what features are important for your animals. Perhaps a v-door would be better suited for you as opposed to dutch doors. Perhaps you need a portable stall, or maybe a loop stall, for when you travel with your animals. No matter what you need out of a stall, it is essential to know stall key terms in order to select the proper configurations for your animals.

V-door

A v-door allows you to open only a portion of the stall gate in order to feed the animals. The v-door flips down so you can easily pop off that part of the stall door during feeding time. This kind of door is especially good for animals that may try and push their way out if you open the entire door.
Try: RAMM Fencing details a type of v-door for stalls.

Stall partition

A stall partition allows you to make multiple stalls by separating them into sections. A stall partition can either be configured like a full wall, or the top can be a gate so that the animals in each part of the stall can see each other.
Try: Equine Systems displays stall partition options.

Portable stalls

Portable stalls can be set up anywhere and taken with you during fair showings and other events. Although portable, these stalls do require set-up and should be used only for temporary stays. Portable stalls come in different shapes and sizes to accommodate not only the number and size of the animals, but the elements as well.
Try: Quick Stalls outlines different portable stall varieties.

Loop stalls

Loop stalls use large metals loops to section off space for each individual animal. These are mostly used at fairs and other large events where space is limited. Loops stalls don't provide a complete divide between animals, only a guide for each animal to stay in their space.
Try: The Zimmerman Company shows the benefits of loop stalls.

Dutch doors

Dutch doors allow you to open up the top-half of the door into the stall, but not the entire door. This allows you to keep the animal in the stall, yet still have some interaction at feeding time or if the animal needs other types of attention, but needs to stay inside of the stall.
Try: Armour Gates details dutch doors for stalls.

Stall grills

A stall grill is often the top portion of the stall door. It can either slide or be stationary, depending on the type of access you want to the animal. Only a portion of the stall grill can open as an option as well. Stall grills can be made out of many materials including steel and aluminum.
Try: Horsestalls.com details the types of stall grills available for installation.