Field Shelter.....

[sarahandjohn]

Hi guys, im going to attempt to winter out my 3 hardy horses again this year, 2 faired well last year but the other always looked a bit fed up so we decided that a nice big field shelter for them would do the trick, the base is at the moment dry however im not convinced that it wont get boggy during the winter so i was just wondering if anyone had any ideas as to what i could put down on the floor in the way of bedding or matting that would prevent it getting too bad. any ideas would be appreciated!!

 

[Enfys]

Build it up? Get some decent drainage put in, maybe raise the level a bit the horses won't be put off by going up and down a step.

 

[MickysGirl]

Hi

I've got a field shelter on order, I'm planning to put some fine mill waste down with a membrane under it which lets water drain down, but stops mud and water coming up and mixing with the mill waste, then I'm going to put down a thickish layer of bark chippings down.
Hope this helps.

Sharon