Horse Mirrors

Horse mirrors are made from mirrored plastic that can be fitted inside stables. The main purpose of installing horse mirrors (also often referred to as stable mirrors) is to maintain the health and well-being of a horse when kept in isolation.

Horses are herd animals, and therefore it’s in their nature to crave companionship. When a horse is kept isolated in a stable environment, its behaviour can visibly start to deteriorate.

There are a number of stress-related behaviours that horses typically demonstrate when they are lonely, or suffering from boredom. These include box-walking, where the horse constantly paces around the perimeter of its confined area, and weaving, where the horse tirelessly bobs its head and neck rhythmically in a restless fashion.

It can also cause the horse to start cribbing. Cribbing is the term used to describe a common habit which horses often develop – where they lock their jaws on solid objects and bite down hard.

This could be the stable door or even fence railings. Either way, it’s not good for the stable environment and it’s certainly not good for the horse. That’s where plastic horse mirrors come in handy.

Stable mirrors are an effective, safe and easy way to alleviate this type of behaviour. When a horse sees its own reflection, it has a calming effect which helps to ease the underlying feeling of stress and boredom and quickly improve overall well-being. They can also help the horse have a much better night sleep as a result.

Mirrored plastic can be used as horse stall mirrors or even as horse trailer mirrors when a horse is kept in transit for long periods of time. Plastic mirrors are also very safe when used in the presence of animals, as they don’t shatter like glass.

In terms of fitting, plastic mirror sheets can be tailored accordingly to suit your specific needs. The Plastic People sell mirrored plastic at a bespoke size and it's really straightforward to get a free quote. We can also supply shapes to suit customers individual requirements.