Tarter Excel manufacturer example shown above. Pictured lumber, hardware, feeders, and accessories are included only when listed in your written quote.
A horse stall quote should identify the stall model, fronts and partitions, lumber, brackets and hardware, accessories, delivery costs, and who handles unloading and installation. It should also spell out quantities, payment terms, and any items you still need to provide.
That matters whether you are replacing two stall fronts or planning an entire barn interior. A price for a front panel and a price for a complete stall package can look similar on a quick read while covering very different purchases. Before comparing totals, compare the parts list.
At Flint Hills Barns & Buildings Co., we help customers work through Tarter horse stalls and barn equipment with a project-specific written quote. Here are the details worth getting on paper.
1. The exact stall model, sizes, and quantities
Start with the manufacturer and series, then list each front, side panel, partition, and other component. Ask for part numbers where available. A description such as “four horse stalls” leaves too much room for different interpretations.
For Tarter, Excel, Elite Excel, and Sentinel are distinct starting points. For example, Excel has a sliding entry door and small grain opening. Elite Excel adds an E-Z Feeder Door; its compatible feeder is sold separately. Sentinel has a sliding entry door and a separate swing-out feed door. The entry door and feeding access are different features.
Your quote should name the selected series and panel sizes, rather than leaving the choice to a photograph. If you are keeping existing panels, share their brand, measurements, connection details, and photos so compatibility can be checked.
2. A layout that explains the component count
A rough overhead sketch helps explain what the order needs to accomplish. Mark the barn aisle, existing walls and posts, proposed fronts, and the partitions between horses. Label the openings you have actually measured.
For example, a project with four fronts might use shared partitions between neighboring stalls, existing end walls, or additional new side panels. Those are different material lists even though each project houses four horses. Do not multiply the price of one photographed setup and assume the result covers your barn.
Identify which existing surfaces will be used for mounting and which connections still need review. Nominal stall size alone does not establish that a component fits a measured opening. Final mounting and assembly should follow the current manufacturer instructions for the selected system.
3. Lumber, brackets, and hardware listed separately
A finished stall photo is not a packing list. Tarter’s product descriptions for Excel, Elite Excel, and Sentinel list lumber kits and stall brackets as separately sold items. Ask your dealer to identify exactly what the proposed package includes.
- Lumber: Is a lumber kit included, quoted as an option, or supplied by you? If you will source it locally, get the specifications for the exact stall system before buying boards.
- Brackets: What types and quantities are needed at panel intersections, ends, and wall connections? These depend on the layout and mounting arrangement.
- Hardware: Which tracks, rollers, latches, fasteners, and mounting components come with the selected assemblies, and what must be added?
If you want to compare a package with lumber against one where you source the lumber, ask for two clearly labeled options using the same stall model and layout. That makes the cost comparison easier to follow.
4. Feeders and other accessories itemized
A feed door does not automatically mean a feeder comes with it. List feeders, water equipment, and any other accessories by model and quantity, then confirm they are compatible with the selected stalls.
Think through the daily routine as well as the appearance: where you will stand to feed, how the entry door opens, and what equipment needs to pass through the aisle. These questions help narrow the options before you commit to a parts list.
5. Delivery, unloading, and installation responsibilities
Ask for the delivered cost to your actual project ZIP code. Have the quote identify any freight charge or confirmed allowance, plus access and unloading requirements. Do not assume that “delivery included” means the equipment will be unloaded, carried into the barn, and assembled.
Before ordering, establish:
- Where the truck will stop and whether it can use your driveway, gates, and turnaround.
- Who provides unloading equipment and labor, and what the supplier requires.
- Who moves the components from the unloading area to the barn.
- Who assembles and mounts the stalls and supplies any separately required materials.
For FHBB equipment quotes, freight is confirmed for the products, quantity, and destination. Installation is included only when expressly listed in the written quote. Ask about estimated availability and delivery timing for the complete order, especially if you are coordinating a barn renovation.
6. A clear total and written next step
Once the component list is settled, check the quantities against the sketch and review the total. Ask whether taxes are included, how long the quote is valid, what payment or deposit is required, and what must be confirmed before the order is placed. Request the applicable warranty and order-change terms in writing.
Keep optional items separate from the base package. If you change the layout, request an updated quote so you are working from one current version.
Your horse stall quote checklist
| Check this | Look for this in writing |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Series, sizes, part numbers, and quantities |
| Layout | Fronts, partitions, existing walls, and mounting points |
| Lumber and connections | Included kits, brackets, hardware, and owner-supplied items |
| Accessories | Compatible feeders and other selected add-ons |
| Delivery and labor | Freight, unloading, assembly, and installation responsibilities |
| Order terms | Total, taxes, validity, payment, availability, and next step |
What should you send to start a Tarter quote?
You do not need a finished drawing or every part number. Send your project ZIP, approximate stall count, and whether you are improving an existing barn or planning a new one. Add measurements, photos, or a rough sketch if you have them. If you are unsure about a dimension or component, say so; it can be worked through in the conversation.
Tell Bobby about your Tarter project, or call or text 620-551-1194. Start with what you know, and we will help identify the details needed for a useful quote.
Need the barn building as well?
If the stalls are part of a new barn, mention that when you enquire. We can discuss regional building options alongside the equipment layout. Building availability is checked by ZIP, and the building and equipment scopes must each be confirmed. Planning them together gives you a chance to review posts, openings, and aisle space before either order is finalized.
Manufacturer details checked September 22, 2026. Product availability, compatibility, and final package contents are confirmed for each quote.