Posted 2015-12-23 1:23 AM Subject: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Extreme Veteran
Posts: 349
Ok guys I need advice on building an inexpensive(but not tacky looking) cover for the new pen that I had to move my horses to. Winter is just barely hitting here in CA(kind of) and I hate seeing them standing with zero shelter whatsoever. I was thinking of heavy wooden posts and plywood but want to see what you guys can come up with.
Posted 2015-12-23 5:21 AM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
Posts: 7264
I've heard of people using car ports, then lining them with wood - I would love to try this although we would REALLY have to stake it down somehow to handle the 50 mph Kansas winds.
Posted 2015-12-23 1:29 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
"Heck's Coming With Me"
Posts: 10794 Location: Kansas
Not necessarily inexpensive but just a three-sided metal loafing shed with a six foot overhang works great. If you won't be staying at this location you can even build it on skids. We've built two that are very sturdy and have lasted a long time.
You do have to install kickboards on the inside if you use metal.
Posted 2015-12-24 2:13 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Toastest with the Mostest
Posts: 5712 Location: That part of Texas
Here's a link for making windbreak fences which is probably what you need. Our horses won't go into a barn but will stand outside behind these when a bad cold front comes in or we have blizzard conditions. A good windbreak will get far if you cannot build a barn or have access to one.
Posted 2015-12-24 2:16 PM Subject: RE: Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
Expert
Posts: 4766 Location: Bandera, TX
If you have a company that makes the large cement fences they throw away the mess-ups and they make for sturdy sides. You just need to put together a top.
Building an inexpensive shelter for winter
