PORTABLE STALLS 101
ABOUT US
“WHY DO WE DO WHAT WE DO?” American Stalls began building horse stall equipment in 2006 when a large USbased horse show approached our family’s steel business to build 1,200 horse stalls. Ever since, we have worked with personal horse owners and commercial equine facilities to build horse stall equipment that stands the test of time. Horse stalls are one of the largest capital investments that one will make toward their horses’ safety and facility’s financial health. This is why we design and build horse stall equipment that fits seamlessly with an equestrian’s day-to-day life. Our stalls are designed for horse people by horse people. Horse stalls are deceptively simple, yet complex. They require a firm understanding of steel fabrication, engineering, raw materials, and the know how of optimizing a barn’s unique environment. We share our expertise by building quality horse stall equipment that is sure to impress one’s friends, family, and customers. Most importantly, our American Stalls horse stall equipment will serve its primary function – to safely house horses.
OUR PRINCIPLES “More than just a horse stalls purchase.”
INVENT & SIMPLIFY
We expect and require innovation from our team. Our innovation focuses on finding ways to simplify our products and processes. We are externally aware and relentlessly look for new ideas.
EXTREME OWNERSHIP
HIGHEST STANDARDS
We think long-term. That means we don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results. Our teammates act on behalf of the entire company. We never say, “that’s not my job.”
Our team follows the highest standards – consistently raising the bar to deliver quality products and customer service. We ensure that defects do not get sent down the line and that problems are fixed so they stay fixed.
CUSTOMER OBSESSION
We start with our customers’ requirements and work backwards to ensure that our products work seamlessly for our customers. We work tirelessly to earn and keep our customers’ trust. A stall purchase signals the beginning of a long-term business relationship.
DELIVER RESULTS
At the end of the day, we work to deliver results. We focus on the smallest details in manufacturing, logistics, and customer support. We always rise to the occasion and never settle.
DISCLAIMER Not all portable horse stalls are made equal. This guide is intended to educate personal horse owners and commercial equine facilities on what to look for when purchasing portable horse stalls.
STEEL 101
STEEL 101 | Steel Gauges Q: What’s a steel gauge and why should I care? Gauges sizes are numbers that indicate the standard thickness of the steel sheet metal. Thicker steel means a more durable, long-lasting horse stall.
Commonly used steel thickness in Portable Stalls
Helpful Tip:
Think how golf is scored. The lower the score, the better. Same drill with steel gauges. The lower the gauge, the better.
STEEL 101 | Steel Gauges
Competitor Steel Bars
Steel Frame
Steel Bars Competitor Steel Frame
STEEL 101 | Welding
SEAMLESS MIG WELDING American Stalls Welding
✅ Hand Welded ✅ Seamless weld all around tubing ✅ Zinc-coated to prevent rust
STEEL 101 | Welding
“PINCH WELDING" Competitor Welding
❌ Machine Welded
❌ Welded only at 2 points
❌ Pinch welds = First thing to rust
COMPETITOR
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VINYL Also known as “canvas”
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COMPETITORS i.e. Stall rental companies, local fabricators, etc.
❌ Vinyl Weight: 18 oz.
N O T E S:
❌ Only 1 sheet of vinyl used on stall’s exterior* ❌ No foam or filler – no protection for horses** ❌ No
nylon-webbed stitching on vinyl’s perimeter
* Some competitors do use 2 sheets of vinyl, but most competitors only use 1 sheet of vinyl. ** If competitor uses 2 sheets of vinyl, they will either use NO foam/filler material. If they do use a foam/filler, they will often use generic styrofoam (prone to mold, easy ripping, etc)
COMPETITOR
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VINYL
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COMPETITORS Continued
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VINYL
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✅ Vinyl Weight: 40 oz.
✅ Fire retardant
✅ 2 sheets of vinyl used – stall’s exterior & interior ✅ UV-protected ✅ Nylon-webbed stitching on vinyl’s perimeter
✅ 4 layers of industrial grade foam used
Side-by-Side Comparison #1
COMPETITOR
✅ 16-ga Steel frame
(1.5mm thick)
✅ 14-ga Steel frame
(2.0mm thick)
✅ 18 oz vinyl | 1 Sheet
✅ 40 oz vinyl | 2 Sheets
✅ Steel screws
✅ Fire retardant vinyl
✅ UV-coated vinyl
✅ 4 layers of industrial
grade foam
✅ Nylon-webbed stitching ✅ Zinc-plated steel screws
Side-by-Side Comparison #2
COMPETITOR
✅ 16-ga Steel frame
(1.5mm thick)
✅ 18 oz vinyl | 2 Sheets ✅ Generic styrofoam
✅ Steel screws
“THE LITTLE THINGS”
BAR
SPACING
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4”+ spacing between the center of steel bars (Picture above) Full-sized adult hand extended
2.95” spacing between the center of steel bars American Stalls | Elite Show Series (9ft Stall)
DOOR
LATCH
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COMPETITOR No steel plate welded behind door latch – increases risk of tampering by horses
Steel plate welded behind door latches to ensure no tampering by horses
WELDED RINGS
COMPETITOR
COMPETITOR Welded “ring” (or grain cut out) is too large. This increases the risk of a hoof getting caught.
4 rings are welded on each stall panel (2 rings on each side). They are perfect for double-end snaps.
SUMMARY Our American Stalls team takes tremendous pride in our mindful design, manufacturing integrity, and five-star customer service. We will continue to lead the way in portable horse stall equine equipment manufacturing as we innovate to make bolder, simpler, and safer horse stalls.
10625 Jones Street Unit 101A Fairfax, VA 22030
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(855) 957-8255
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sales@americanstalls.com
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(855) 957-8255
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10625 Jones Street Unit 101A Fairfax, VA 22030