MiraLo Marnell, 19, pushes a wheelbarrow filled with 80 kilograms of manure through Velamsund's newly built stable. She dumps the load and uses a pitchfork to lift the manure onto a conveyor belt. She expects to move eleven more loads before finishing her task.
The stable features improved boxes and better conditions for horses. But staff say the manure removal process has become more physically demanding. It now takes many hours to complete.
Hilda Oxenborg, 26, works alongside Marnell. She said the heavy labor is not sustainable long-term.
The previous stable had automatic manure removal since 1991. Now staff walk 20,000 steps daily while removing waste. This Swedish riding school faces practical challenges with its new facility.
Lotta Riedel manages the Nacka riding school. She explained the volume problem. Fifty horses produce substantial waste and hay remains.
Riedel said they need some transport solution. But space and storage limitations prevent this. The new stable creates better horse welfare but worse working conditions.
This situation shows how facility upgrades sometimes create unexpected problems. The school invested in better horse housing but overlooked staff workflow.