Why Stabled horses benefit greatly from Stable Mirrors.
Every horse which spends any significant time in a stable is alone and away from its natural herd. It faces psychological challenges from boredom and lack of company.

This results in 15% of stabled horses exhibiting stable vices such as box walking, weaving, crib biting etc. That is roughly 1 in every 6 stabled horses. From studies we are actively involved in (on an ongoing basis) it is becoming apparent that around 50% or more of stabled horses show identifiable signs of discomfort and unhappiness at the lack of company whilst stabled. Further research we are embarking on will be exploring the effect on the performance of horses involved in competition with and without mirrors.

In both Scientific studies and use in stables installing a Stable Mirror has produced astounding results with horses becoming more relaxed, happier and with a very significant effect on reducing or stopping stable vices.

50% + of horses are measurably more content and happier with a stable mirror than they were before, as found In studies we have sponsored.

Weaning foals and young stock with a mirror in the stable becomes a calm and painless process as many of our customers have found.

Night-time Sleep - Horses with Mirrors will lay down and sleep in their box as they feel a 'herd companion' is standing guard over them. First noted by the Veteran Horse Society, many of our customers have found the same. We will shortly be undertaking a research study into this to see if there are measurable differences in performance and feeding requirements as a result.

Ulcers and Gastric Complaints. Horses which have developed severe gastric ulcers as a result of neurosis and stress in the stable have recovered when a mirror was fitted. We first came across this when a customer called us and said that after a leading professor of veterinary medicine had exhausted all possible remedies and her horse was facing being put down within days she had installed a mirror as a last ditch attempt. Within 3 days her horse had turned the corner and now has fully recovered. Since then there have been a number of similar results. Vets treating horses with a similar problem are invited to take part in a study and we will supply mirrors as part of the study - please call or email us as this may be a significant addition to the treatment available.

Herd Animals - removed from their herd.
Horses, as we all know, are herd animals and spending any length of time in a stable places them in a highly abnormal situation where they are separated from the direct companionship of other horses.

This leads to stress and boredom and, as a direct result, many horses react badly or feel insecure developing stable vices such as weaving, crib biting, box walking, and windsucking. A stable mirror provides permanent 'companionship' leading to a relaxed and happier horse and removing the stress which causes stable vices.

We can't always choose how long our horse is stabled for.
We can't always help or change the amount of time our horse spends stabled be it through its work and training regime or simply the restrictions of the facilities available to us. But we can help overcome the loneliness and try and improve the quality of that time by installing a stable mirror.

Is installing a Stable Mirror money well spent?
Yes - all the evidence shows it is. Whether you fit one as a positive step to help alleviate an existing vice, or to improve the quality of your horses life when shut up in its stable and to help prevent stable vices developing, we believe it is money well spent. Our customers think so and we have set out to provide stable mirrors at an affordable price, less than many yards charge for a week's livery!

The scientific research over 5 years has shown that installing a Stable Mirror has dramatic results with stable vices and horse welfare

• horses stopped or significantly reduced weaving within 24 hours (see Sunday Telegraph news report)
• stable vices are cured or significantly reduced
• separation anxiety is reduced or overcome
• horses are happier and more relaxed
• achieved by installing a mirror in the stable
• Mirrors need to be unbreakable for safety.
• acrylic mirrors are recommended

We only sell Acrylic Stable Mirrors, these are recommended by scientists for safety.

The Stable Mirror Company is based in Windsor, Berkshire and ships all over the UK, Europe and to North America (USA & Canada) via insured courier.
Mirror sizes range from 3 sizes of Stable Mirrors for Ponies, medium Horses and large Horses. We also supply 8ft by 4 ft (2.4m x 1.2m) mirrors for Indoor Arena, Menage or School use.

We prefer to call them Stable Mirrors although some people have referred to them as Horse Mirrors. Whatever you call the mirrors one thing is certain, by fitting one for your horse or pony you will improve its quality of life when stabled.

Large Stable Mirrors from just £29.95 (large size 1220 mm by 808mm) Travelling Mirrors from just £14.95 (400 mm by 600mm
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Stable Mirrors or horse mirrors as some call them are fitted inside the horse's stable. Our mirrors are currently being used in further research on reducing stress during horse transport and also with stallions.

We will publish the outcomes of this research in the coming months.