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In a previous life as a Thoroughbred Horse Trainer, and over the last couple of years completely immersed in the development and testing of the Up-Right® Anti-Cast Safety Strips, I have made many measured assessments regarding the "living room" of the stabled horse.

Over the years barn and stall manufacturers have by design been constructing enclosures of much larger dimensions, primarily with horse comfort in mind, and all power to them.

But my experience, supported by many years of experiment and observation, have lead me to record this most telling realisation, contrary to the accepted belief.

Bigger is not necessary safer.  Chances are horses are just as likely to get themselves cast in a walled enclosure measuring 20'x20' as they are in one measuring 12'x12'.