DIY/ Makeshift field shelters!?

[chestnuttyy]

Anyone made one?

My boy hates being in, in the summer but has no shade in his field. I can't afford to buy a field shelter so interested to hear of anyone's DIY field shelters... pics would be even better!!

x

 

[chestnuttyy]

...anyone?!

I've heard of people using fence panels and pallets, anyone done this?

 

[true dragon]

scaffolding posts and roof panels are quite good.

 

[chestnuttyy]

scaffolding posts and roof panels are quite good.

oo.. do you have a pic of said construction?!

 

[StormyMoments]

i always thought 3 posts and a sail was a good idea... never did it though haha

 

[Parker79]

Look into a heavy duty carport...I think Dancover make them.

When I bought my green Equine protech shelter...the instructions with it said 'carport assembly' !!!!

They are much cheaper than the equine shelters

 

[guido16]

Round bales of straw, chicken wire round them to stop horses eating them, then scaffolding poles and sheeting on top. Works a treat.
You can make it whatever size you want!

 

[staceyn]

I just suggested a gazebo attached to each corner of a fence post . But got abuse cause apparently its a terrible idea lol !

 

[chestnuttyy]

Round bales of straw, chicken wire round them to stop horses eating them, then scaffolding poles and sheeting on top. Works a treat.
You can make it whatever size you want!

I really like this idea... do you have to stack bales on top of one another so it's tall enough (horse is 15.3hh)... have no concept of how hig a round bale is, i've never used them!!

 

[Littlelegs]

In that case if you don't already use them might be costly to buy enough just for a shelter. We used to have what was originally the body of an old horse box, & seen a few people using old wooden trailers minus the base & ramp. Or fence posts with mdf or something as a roof.

 

[guido16]

I stack then two high. Three sides, four wide on each side. Have them wrapped and they have lasted 2 years. but Chicken wire is essential or they will eat it! Did have a proper roof on it but gales took it off, over house. Road and into other field!!!

 

[guido16]

P.s my biggest is 17hh and lots of room