A horse box container is a specially converted, mobile space solution based on an ISO shipping container that serves as an animal-friendly stable, field shelter, or mobile accommodation for tournaments. By combining an extremely robust, weather-resistant steel frame with injury-proof interior lining (wood/rubber), swing-out stall doors, kick-proof walls, paddock doors, and ventilation windows, it creates a durable, easily transportable shelter for horses.
The horse box container combines the stability of Corten steel with the flexibility required in equestrian sports:
Is the ceiling height of a shipping container high enough for horses?
For conversion into a horse box, we primarily use a 20-foot High Cube container . This provides an interior height of approximately 2.69 m (approx. 8'10"), ensuring sufficient headroom and protection against injury, even for large warmbloods.
How do you prevent horses from getting injured on steel edges or windows?
In professional custom construction, all steel edges are deburred, rounded off, or covered with wood and rubber elements. Windows are made of shatterproof glass and additionally fitted with protective grilles on the inside.
Does a mobile field shelter in a container require a building permit?
Since the container is placed without a foundation and remains mobile via crane, it is considered a privileged, minor construction measure on agricultural land in many federal states. Nevertheless, you should consult with the local building authority before placing it in the paddock.