What Woodhouse does

Woodhouse (legally L H Woodhouse & Co Ltd) is a UK-based specialist manufacturer and hirer of temporary structures for the equestrian and agricultural event industries, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire. The company designs, manufactures, and installs modular hard-wall equine stabling systems (including the trademarked QuickStables, Fast Stables, Veterinary Blocks, Barn Stables, and Display Stables) and marquee/trade stand structures under its ClearSpan brand. Core technical capabilities include in-house fabrication with welding and metalwork, double-walled HDPE plastic panel construction (using 60% recycled materials), curved clearspan roof systems compliant with FEI size recommendations, and a proprietary Event Portal enabling online ordering for trade stand exhibitors.

The business operates primarily on a rental services model, deploying temporary infrastructure for major UK and international equestrian competitions, agricultural shows, and Olympic-level events. Customer segments include event organisers (Royal Windsor Horse Show, Hickstead, Great Yorkshire Show, London 2012 Olympics, Caen 2014 World Equestrian Games), private and professional competition yards (via long-term hire), and trade stand exhibitors (via the Event Portal). The company also offers engineering and production services externally, providing CAD design, fabrication, welding, and assembly capacity to third-party projects.

Woodhouse is differentiated by 130+ years of operational heritage, ISO 14001 and ISO 20121 sustainability certifications, FEI and MUTA regulatory compliance, a veterinary-grade disinfection partnership with Equine BIO Genie, and an export partnership with FEI Stabling LLC (established 2018) serving the North American market from Florida. Following a management buyout in April 2026, Dan Hassall succeeded the Marsh family (custodians since 1995) as owner, accompanied by a refreshed brand identity and a new long-term partnership with event organiser BEDE Events.

Name

Woodhouse

Legal name

L H Woodhouse & Co Ltd

Website

https://lhwoodhouse.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodhouse is a UK-based manufacturer and hirer of temporary structures for equestrian and agricultural events, founded in 1890. The company designs, manufactures, and installs modular equine stabling systems and ClearSpan marquees/trade stands for major UK and international competitions, Olympic Games, and private yards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cotgrave

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Temporary Stable Hire: Rental of temporary equine stabling structures for events, long-term hire, and private yards. Includes various configurations such as veterinary blocks, barn stables, display stables, quicktables, and fast stables.
2. Marquee and Trade Stand Hire: Rental of marquees and trade stand structures in various sizes (3m to 12m spans) for agricultural shows and equestrian events, including accessories such as flooring, walling, and flagpoles.
3. Event Portal Accessories Sales: Sale of trade stand accessories and equipment (carpets, flooring, finishing touches) through the proprietary Event Portal exclusively for registered exhibitors at approved events.
4. Engineering and Production Support: External engineering services including CAD design, fabrication, welding, assembly, cleaning, repair, preparation, storage, handling, and dispatch for third-party projects requiring additional capacity or resources.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Woodhouse designs, manufactures, and hires out temporary structures — including stables, marquees, trade stands, and shower blocks — for equestrian, agricultural, and country events across the UK and internationally. All products are built in-house at their Nottinghamshire depot using British-made materials, with trademarked systems such as QuickStables and ClearSpan marquees. The company also runs an Event Portal that supplies event exhibitors with accessories and offers long-term hire packages for permanent yard installations.

Product overview

Woodhouse is a provider of temporary structures for the equestrian and event industries, operating as a single unified offering rather than a modular platform. The core product portfolio comprises temporary hard-wall stabling systems (including Veterinary Blocks, Barn Stables, Display Stables, QuickStables, Fast Stables, and Shower Blocks) and marquees/trade stands (ClearSpan Marquees & Trade Stands in multiple spans, Food Walk, and Pagoda Canopy). These are supported by an Event Portal for online ordering, Engineering and Production Services for fabrication and support, and Long Term Hire for extended stable rental. The company's trademarked and patented QuickStables system is a flagship innovation, and all equine products are manufactured in-house at their Nottingham facility using recycled materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClearSpan: Trademark aluminium design trade stands created by Woodhouse
• QuickStables
• FastStables
• Barn Stables

Products and services

• Veterinary Block
• Barn Stables
• Display Stable
• QuickStables (Extended Roof)
• QuickStables
• Fast Stables
• Shower Blocks
• ClearSpan Marquees and Trade Stands
• Food Walk
• Pagoda Canopy
• Event Portal Trade Stand Accessories
• Long Term Hire
• Engineering and Production Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% recyclable materials at end of life
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• BEDE EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Long-term partnership focused on raising standards in temporary stabling for equestrian events through a consistent, welfare-led approach. BEDE Events is a major equestrian event organiser.
• Equine BIO GeniecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for veterinary-grade disinfection treatment of all Woodhouse stabling before use. Uses equine-specific, non-toxic, residue-free treatment tested to EN1656 and EN1657 standards. Independently verified at Irish Equine Centre against equine-relevant pathogens including EHV, ringworm, streptococcus (strangles), and aspergillus. Applied consistently across all stabling installations regardless of scale or setting.
• British EquestrianflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting British Equestrian's equestrianism social value initiatives, including The Power of Horses report which reveals £1.2 billion annual social value of equestrianism. Company provides facilities and infrastructure support for programmes that widen access and keep pathways open.
• British Racing SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership supporting the next generation in racing through provision of temporary stables and facilities for training programmes, helping new riders and professionals take their next step.
• FEI Stabling LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExport and rental partnership established in 2018, based out of Ocala, Florida, USA. Enables Woodhouse barn stable products to be available for hire in the North American market.
• Sophie WellsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-class dressage rider who leads training camps supported by Woodhouse temporary stables and facilities, providing professional environments that mirror top-level competition standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Röder HTS Höcker: German-based global manufacturer of temporary event structures, marquees, and clearspan halls. Direct competitor to Woodhouse in the equine and event infrastructure rental space, with broader international reach and modular product platforms analogous to QuickStables and ClearSpan.
• Anchor Industries: US manufacturer of tents, clearspan structures, and engineered fabric buildings for events, sports, and commercial use. Comparable modular product platform and equine event exposure, particularly relevant given Woodhouse's FEI Stabling LLC North American partnership.
• Losberger De Boer: Major international provider of temporary and semi-permanent structures for events, sports, and exhibitions. Comparable to Woodhouse in delivering large-scale clearspan and modular structures to equestrian, agricultural, and exhibition events.
• Neptunus: UK and European provider of temporary event structures with focus on large-scale exhibitions and sporting events. Comparable to Woodhouse in supplying premium clearspan and modular structures for high-profile event clients.
• Veldeman: Belgian manufacturer of tents and clearspan structures for events, sports, and industrial use. Comparable modular design approach and product range to Woodhouse's ClearSpan trade stands, with similar European equestrian and exhibition client base.
• Field & Lawn: UK-based marquee and temporary structure hire company serving events, weddings, and exhibitions. Direct UK competitor in marquee hire with overlapping client base in agricultural shows and country events, providing comparable product offerings to Woodhouse's ClearSpan range.
• Aganto: UK temporary building specialist providing modular structures for events, construction, and industrial applications. Comparable to Woodhouse in delivering modular, rapidly deployable temporary structures, though broader sector focus outside equine events.
• HTS tentiQ: Manufacturer and supplier of modular tent and clearspan structures for events, hospitality, and industrial use. Closely comparable product portfolio to Woodhouse's ClearSpan trade stands, with established European distribution similar to Woodhouse's FEI Stabling LLC export model.

Regional players

• Fews Marquees: UK marquee hire company specializing in premium events and weddings. Overlaps with Woodhouse's ClearSpan trade stand hire for country shows and equestrian events in the UK market, but focuses more on consumer/private events than exhibition infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• GL Events: Global integrated event solutions provider covering temporary structures, equipment rental, and event services across major exhibitions and sporting events. Larger incumbent with broader scope than Woodhouse but directly competitive on marquee and clearspan supply for equestrian and agricultural events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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