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Galebreaker manufactures weather protection and ventilation solutions for horse and rider. Proper ventilation ensures the perfect environment is created for horses to thrive, and our weather protection options provide protection against the elements while maintaining a light, airy space.
Proper ventilation for stables and barns
The respiratory health of horses is a top priority for owners; as trainer Alex Mant points out “With racehorses, respiratory health is everything. They’re elite athletes and their lungs working as they should is crucial for them to run at their best.” Stabled horses may suffer from dusty and humid conditions, so considering options to improve ventilation while also protecting from draughts and wet weather is important.
Natural ventilation can be improved by increasing opportunities for cross ventilation such as replacing sections of solid walls with high performance mesh fabric, or considering positive pressure tube ventilation. As Jamie Robertson points out in his Autumn 2024 RIBDA Journal, it is vital that where PPTV is used that it is regularly cleaned, however the benefits can be significant. George Scott Racing yard reported a reduction in the amount of antibiotics used and respiratory issue investigated following the installation of a VentTube. Read the case study here.
Ideal conditions to work and ride
A light and airy arena without wet and windy weather is considered ideal, as highlighted by the Equine Director of renowned Hartpury University & College “We wanted an arena with a roof that you could use in any weather but allows you to feel like you’re riding outside.” Galebreaker’s mesh products allow a greater level of light transmission than traditional cladding materials, while also preventing the worse of the weather to enter the building. After installing a Multibay system, Hartpury University & College, also commented that the fabric allowed “Those inside the arena to see out clearly giving them unrivalled views whilst those outside can’t see in.” . Other tips on improving ventilation in riding arenas can be found here.
Flexible weather protection
Galebreaker’s products such as Bayscreens and Farmflex, can provide flexible weather protection options for equine buildings. We often get asked about how to protect horsewalkers from rain and fortunately we have very flexible options for this – keeping the worst of the weather out, but allowing horses to see out of the walker. Galebreaker’s installation Team were able to solve this problem for a customer who commented “the team were a league above the rest, leaving everything immaculate, being conscientious around the horses, and even demonstrated the quality of the fabric using an off cut”. Mr Neads.
Bayscreen
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Rollerscreen
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Multibay
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LightRidge
Active ventilation improvement. When used in conjunction with WS, can help provide total ventilation…
Farmflex
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