Equestrian Planning Services

Established in 1920, Scotts of Thrapston is the country’s leading supplier of bespoke timber stables, American barns & equestrian buildings, with an enviable reputation for design, quality and service. Scotts has years of experience in designing, manufacturing and installing stables for all applications and to meet planning requirements. Scotts of Thrapston has worked with all areas of the equestrian world, so fully understands the varying requirements and demands from the owners, riders and even the horse’s perspective. So, whether it is a complete professional yard complex, a small private yard or a simple field shelter, Scotts provides the perfect stabling solution customised for most needs. Planning permission is invariably required for most stable yards and advice on presenting your application and handling the bureaucracy is part of the Scotts service. Scotts individually designed stables have been trusted and endorsed by generations of horses & owners. #stablesforlife

We’re the UK’s leading manufacturer of quality equestrian products. Driven by our passion for horses, we continue to develop a wide range of products that prepare horses and their owners for optimal performance in peak condition!

The Official UK Franchise for the France founded Cheval Liberté since 2005, we’ve built our offerings to include  Stabling, Trailers and recently Horse Exercisers as we have become the official Molenkoning UK Distributor.

Manufactured using slow grown timber and environmentally friendly recycled plastic, all our Stable Ranges are constructed sustainably and designed with longevity, aesthetics and your horses comfort it mind at every point! We offer Internal Stables, External Timber Stables, Field Shelters, American Barns, Windows & Doors, as well as our unique Cheval Starbox Temporary Stabling for rent or sale.

The biggest distributor of horse trailers across Europe, the Cheval Liberté Trailer Range go far beyond the UK standard. Designed with our unique Pullman 2 Suspension, we provide industry-leading handling capabilities, offering stress-free towing for drivers and ultimate comfort for travelling horses! We have an ever-growing UK Distributor Network for your convenience.

We also distribute the full range of Molenkoning Horse Exercisers and Rehabilitation Equipment for the Ultimate Equestrian Solution for Horse Lovers.

Kenward Groundworks is based in the heart of the equestrian community.  With over 20 years' experience we are well placed to serve the 'groundwork' needs for a simple one or two stable installations as well as large stable blocks and yards for equestrian centres across the South East.

Familiar with working in equestrian environments, both our teams and working practices are in tune with the needs of our equestrian clients and more specifically, the horses.

We apply our groundworks experience to equestrian applications offering the following services however the list is not exhaustive and we are happy to discuss any specific requirements not listed. 

• Riding arenas
• American Barns
• Groundworks
• Planning advice
• Security gates and fencing
• Stable and horse walker bases
• Field shelter bases
• Stable yards
• Fencing
• Tracks, footpaths and bridleways
• Drainage
• Landscaping and planting
• Muck heaps​
• Manure removal
• Plant Hire and Haulage

Equine Construction offers a complete end-to-end build solution, taking your equestrian dreams from concept to reality. We build a variety of equestrian buildings from American Barns, Indoor and Outdoor Riding Arenas and entire Equestrian Facilities, whilst also supplying and installing bespoke quality internal stables. All required groundwork services from excavation, drainage through to concreting along with all the brick and block work and roadways and pathways, is included. In partnership with our sister company Equine Planning, our team of well-regarded and highly accomplished equestrian architects and planning consultants will help turn your equestrian dream into reality.  From advice on planning permission for stables, to equestrian arenas and horse walkers, to planning and designing entire equine properties, the Equine Planning team displays an incredible depth of knowledge and expertise. Lead by an equestrian passion, every detail matters, with the safety and comfort of your horse being paramount.

 Chapelstone Equestrian Construction design, manufacture and install stables and arenas to a very high standard throughout the south of England. Much of our business comes to us via word of mouth recommendation. Our customers tell us they are impressed with our attention to detail, the quality of our materials and craftsmanship, and the finishing touches that make their installations beautiful, workable and most importantly, safe environments for their horses and themselves. In addition to the stables we also construct other timber outbuildings, such as field shelters, hay barns, tack rooms, dog kennels and runs, garden rooms, washdown areas and more. Arenas are planned and constructed with meticulous attention to detail – the base, the drainage and the use of the correct materials must be right before the surface goes down. We know that there can be no shortcuts on this element of the build. We can provide you with sand and fibre surfaces and sand and rubber. We also supply arena rakes designed by us to keep your surface well maintained for years to come. “The arena you put in seven years ago still rides fantastic even through the summer months…” Anna We have our own in house craftsmen to manufacture and erect timber buildings to the specification you have requested. We also have our own team of groundworkers, who have years of experience in installing arenas and laying bases for stables and other buildings. We also provide fencing, driveways, parking and turning areas. In fact, just about anything you may need to complete your dream equestrian yard. “If you want a yard built to your own specifications I would recommend speaking to Chapelstone for a bespoke service…”  Cathy Evans (BHSII) Our ‘tagline’ is Run by Horse People for Horse People. Many of the staff at Chapelstone own or have previously owned horses, or ride regularly and are immersed in the equestrian lifestyle. This love of equines coupled with our construction knowledge means we have a real understanding of how important your horses are to you, and know what it takes to make the layout of an equestrian facility flow perfectly. We have been in business for fifteen years, and have built huge commercial yards and small, private stables. Some of our customers have taken advantage of our design and planning department and have handed the entire project over to us and have enjoyed a full turnkey service. Other customers have simply wanted a stable base laid, or asked for a field shelter, or have wanted an existing arena re-surfaced. Chapelstone are also your first stop for ThirstyBed bedding, SolarMate solar equestrian lighting and Hotline electric fencing and stable mats. We can also install solariums, horse walkers, showers, arena & stable solar lighting and watering systems. Whatever you are looking for, contact us at Chapelstone for an informal chat.