Nottinghamshire, UK – 2 April 2026
LH Woodhouse, a leading UK supplier of temporary stables and event structures, has completed a management buyout through which Managing Director Dan Hassall has become the new owner. The transition secures continuity for clients, partners and employees as long-time steward Tony Marsh steps back ahead of retirement.
After more than 30 years of leadership, Tony Marsh is retiring from ownership. Under his guidance the business has grown in capability, reputation and service across the equestrian, agricultural and wider events sectors.
With Dan now at the helm, Woodhouse will build on that strong foundation. The business will continue supporting clients with premium temporary stables and event structures designed to deliver welfare-focused and sustainable outcomes, underpinned by ongoing investment in its people and engineering capability.
Founded more than 135 years ago, Woodhouse designs, manufactures and installs temporary stables and event structures for equestrian, agricultural, country shows and the wider events sector, as well as private and international projects. The company is widely respected for its welfare-led design, operational precision and consistent performance at scale.
With expectations around welfare, sustainability and performance rising across equine and event sectors, dependable specialist partners play an increasingly visible role behind the scenes. With the management buyout complete, Woodhouse remains committed to delivering reliable, high-standard temporary stables and event infrastructure across the sectors it serves.
Reflecting on his tenure, Tony Marsh said:
“Woodhouse has been my life’s work for more than 30 years. When we acquired the business in 1995 from the Woodhouse family, it already had a long history of innovation and service. From introducing their first temporary stables in 1933, to supplying clearspan, shedding and stabling systems at major events throughout the UK and as the suppliers to both the Barcelona and London Olympics.
“Throughout that time, quality, care and long-standing partnerships have guided what we do and why we do it. I’m very proud of our Woodhouse teams, the standards we’ve upheld and the clients, partners and suppliers who have trusted us through the years.
“As part of my planned transition from ownership, finding the right custodian for the business was important to me. Dan has shown steady leadership and a clear commitment to the values that define Woodhouse, and I am confident the company is in capable hands as it moves into its next chapter. I wish Dan the best of luck and continuing success with this great business.”
Dan Hassall has been Managing Director of Woodhouse for almost four years. During that time he has strengthened operational capability, broadened industry partnerships and formalised the leadership role he has already been fulfilling.
Reflecting on what this means for clients and the future, Dan said:
“Taking ownership of Woodhouse matters a great deal to me. I’ve been part of the business day in, day out, so this isn’t a change in direction, it’s a long-term commitment to something I already believe in completely.
“For our clients and partners, it is business as usual. The same team, the same operational base and the same hands-on leadership. Continuity matters in our sector, and they can expect exactly the same focus and standards they know us for.
“Woodhouse has strong foundations built over generations on care, capability and long-standing relationships. Those values have underpinned the business for more than a century. My responsibility now is to carry them forward and continue strengthening what we deliver.”
The management buyout marks the next chapter for Woodhouse, maintaining continuity of leadership while strengthening its long-term commitment to the equestrian, agricultural and wider events sectors.