Shelters are one of the most overlooked components by most people who are setting up horse paddocks. Because horses are more than happy to spend their lives outside, many horses are not given appropriate shelter. If you are setting up a paddock for your horse and need a corral shelter, make sure that you contact a farm equipment supplier like Edge Wholesale Direct for a simple solution.
What Kind of Shelter do Horses Require?
Horses do not require much in terms of shelter as they live most of their lives outside, but a good shelter can definitely offer benefits to their health, especially if they live in areas with variable weather patterns, such as British Columbia. Snow, rain, hail, and heat can all affect a horse’s health and temperament, so having a shelter of some kind can be a great way to keep them happy and ready to ride.
Simple Field Shelters for Horse Paddocks
Most horses do not require access to a barn or fancy shelter. There are many benefits to having a barn with room to work with your horse, but a simple run-in shelter in a horse paddock is usually enough for a horse to be comfortable. A horse shelter should mainly provide shade and shelter from precipitation, meaning that a simple metal and canvas structure is often a great option. These paddock shelters do not protect horses from wind, but they are mobile and can be an excellent way to give horses a field shelter.
Another option for a horse shelter is to build a simple three-and-a-half walled shed. These structures typically require more maintenance and occasional cleaning, but they can be installed simply in most fields and do not require a foundation in most cases. With any horse shelter, it can be beneficial to place the structure on a hard surface or to put down rubber mats, as the ground in and around a shelter will quickly become muddy from horses churning it up with their frequent visits.
If you need to learn more about the different equipment required for a horse paddock or want to talk about options for horse paddock shelters, or if you would like to learn more about the products that we offer at Edge Wholesale Direct, please contact us and we will help you find what you need.