CLEANER, SAFER STABLE ENVIRONMENTS FOR EVERY HORSE
Horses are routinely stabled away from home, at events, during travel, or as part of longer-term arrangements. In shared environments, preparation at installation is an important starting point.
All Woodhouse stables are disinfected before use, as part of installation and before horses move into them. This is delivered in partnership with Equine BIO Genie using an equine-specific, veterinary-grade treatment.
This process is applied consistently wherever Woodhouse stabling is supplied, establishing a clear starting condition for stable hygiene at handover. It means the environment horses arrive into has already been prepared, rather than relying on assumptions or last-minute measures.
WHAT THIS MEANS IN PRACTICE
All Woodhouse stables are disinfected before use as standard.
This applies wherever Woodhouse stabling is supplied, including:
Equestrian and countryside events
Long-term stabling hire
Private yards and home use.The same approach is applied regardless of discipline, scale or setting. It reflects a consistent Woodhouse standard.
Designed for real working environments
Biosecurity measures only work if they are practical to deliver, at scale and under real conditions.
The treatment used through this partnership has been selected specifically for equine environments and stable use. It is:
1. Safe, odourless and non-toxic
2. Residue free, degrading safely to water and oxygen
3. Quick to apply, with no downtime for horses
4. Effective in the presence of organic matter.
This allows disinfection to be integrated into normal delivery, build and handover processes, rather than becoming an additional task or source of delay.
Scientific assurance and evidence
Our approach to stable hygiene is underpinned by independent testing and recognised veterinary standards, informing practice without reliance on alarmist or fear-based messaging.
VETERINARY-GRADE TESTING
Tested to recognised veterinary standards for animal husbandry environments, including EN1656 and EN1657.
Efficacy assessed using equine serum, in both clean and dirty conditions
INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION
Independently tested at the Irish Equine Centre against equine-relevant pathogens including EHV, ringworm, streptococcus (strangles) and aspergillus.
DESIGNED FOR EQUINE use
Manufactured to a medical-grade standard and formulated specifically for equine use.
Effective in the presence of organic matter, non-corrosive, residue-free and fully biodegradable, with no concerns for environmental disposal.
WHY WOODHOUSE & EQUINE BIO GENIE
Woodhouse designs, builds and supplies stabling with a focus on consistency, practicality and horse comfort. Materials, layouts and construction are selected to support cleaning, airflow and safe use across different scales and settings.
Equine BIO Genie specialises in equine environmental health and infection control, with experience across professional equine environments and veterinary-led practice.
Together, this partnership aligns stable design with hygiene at the point of delivery. It brings preparation and infection prevention into the same process, establishing a clear standard without reliance on minimum requirements or last-minute measures.
TRUST, STANDARDS & SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Woodhouse designs, builds and supplies stabling with a focus on consistency, practicality and horse comfort. Materials, layouts and construction are selected to support cleaning, airflow and safe use across different scales and settings.
Equine BIO Genie specialises in equine environmental health and infection control, with experience across professional equine environments and veterinary-led practice.
Together, this partnership aligns stable design with hygiene at the point of delivery. It brings preparation and infection prevention into the same process, establishing a clear standard without reliance on minimum requirements or last-minute measures.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR DIFFERENT CLIENTS
event organisers
Stable hygiene is addressed as part of delivery. Preparation is completed before occupation, without the need to coordinate additional suppliers or manage separate processes on site.
riders, owners and grooms
Stables are prepared before horses arrive, using a treatment designed for equine environments and real stable conditions. The starting condition of the stable is established in advance.
yards and long-term hire
A consistent approach is applied during periods of change, expansion or temporary housing, without the need to introduce specialist systems or additional biosecurity processes.
frequently asked questions
Is this only relevant at events?
No. The same principles apply wherever horses are housed away from their usual environment, including long-term hire and private yards.
Does this replace daily stable management?
No. Routine care and management remain essential. This process establishes a clean starting condition before use.
Will this affect arrival times or schedules?
No. The treatment is integrated into normal delivery and build schedules.
Is this linked to FEI or specific governing requirements?
At some levels, governing bodies such as the FEI set expectations around stable hygiene and infection prevention. This approach is applied consistently across Woodhouse stabling, regardless of discipline or regulatory framework.
Is this about compliance or regulation?
No. While it aligns with recognised expectations in parts of the sport, it reflects a broader commitment to responsibility and consistency rather than minimum compliance.