Horse Shade

Make sure your equine friends have plenty of shade

Horse Shade is always a big concern for us, we usually have at least 10 horses at our ranch.

A good solid freestanding aluminum awning makes a nice horse shade. If you are looking for a more conventional type cover you might look here to Find Quality Contractors at Service Magic. This free service will connect you to some of the best contractors in the shade business. Below you will find the best on the net in the way of plans, products and books about horse shade.

Tarps can be a great start for an inexpensive horse shade. Visit this page for some tarps and ideas for their many uses. Tarps can be attached to any type of structure you may have. Build a simple 2 x 4 frame and staple or bungee the tarp into place and you have a nice, inexpensive horse shelter.

Below are a few examples of horse shelters and how-to books.

This is an ideal outdoor protection for horses or livestock. It is resistant to fire, termites and rot. The 2in. x 3in. galvanized steel framing goes up quickly using patented "SlipFit" connections. This barn is available in many different color options. The package includes framing system, steel roof and wall sheeting, trim, hardware and instructions. Click the image for more product information.

This is a book about how to build an all-purpose 30' x 24' barn with site plans. It also includes how to adapt this basic barn for use as a garage, carpenter's shop, artist's studio, apartment, or garden/animal shed.

Perhaps this is too pretty to be used as an ordinary shed, but more than up to the task. When these plans are followed the result is a perfectly proportioned structure that captures a true colonial style. Every element is given the proper attention from the strap hinges to the transom window over the doors. The roof trusses allow for the addition of a loft or extra storage space. All plans include a set of architectural construction sectional drawings and a full materials list. These plans include instructions for installing traditional exterior hardware and barn door hanger hardware.

In this book are complete plans and step-by-step, illustrated instructions for species specific shelters for all kinds of animals from the backyard to the barnyard. A great book for anyone on the ranch or farm.