Everything About Run-In Sheds for Horses

The term “horse run in shed” is commonly exchanged between barn owners and managers. You’ve probably seen run-in sheds out in pastures without even knowing it!

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Horse Run in Shed: Importance of Shelter

Horses need shelter for several reasons.  First, extreme heat. Horses, especially dark horses, can overheat in extremely hot environments when exposed to direct sunlight.  It can also be unpleasant in their eyes.  

Horse Run in Shed: Different Types of Turnout

Every barn does turn out differently.  Sometimes horses live outside 24-7, sometimes horses spend the day time outside and nights inside, sometimes horses spend the day ...

Run-In Sheds for Horse

— Design: Run-in sheds are essentially rectangular sheds with one of the long walls missing.  They provide a stall-like area for multiple horses to stand under. Purpose: As illustrated earlier, the purpose of run-in sheds is to provide horses with shelter from inclement weather situations.  It can provide shade from intense sunlight, shelter from precipitation, and protection from wind.

Run-In Sheds for Horse

— How-To: If you are looking into installing run-in sheds at your barn, you have several options.  Many people choose to build their own run-in sheds.  They’re relatively easy to assemble, and only require basic materials; wooden planks, sheet metal, and the tools necessary to put it together.

The shelter is an essential part of a horse’s life.  They’re not like us and cannot simply go inside when the weather gets bad.  In the wild, horses were not limited to the pasture space they are today and could seek out natural shelter whenever necessary.

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