SeniorHorseGuide

Goat Shelter and Horse Run-In Shed Plans PDF: 8x8, 8x12, 12x12 and 12x24, Open Front

A three-sided shelter with an open front, a front overhang and a metal roof: goat sizes on skids, horse run-in sizes on posts in concrete.

Goat Shelter and Horse Run-In Shed Plans PDF: 8x8, 8x12, 12x12 and 12x24, Open Front, image 1Goat Shelter and Horse Run-In Shed Plans PDF: 8x8, 8x12, 12x12 and 12x24, Open Front, image 2Goat Shelter and Horse Run-In Shed Plans PDF: 8x8, 8x12, 12x12 and 12x24, Open Front, image 3

A run-in shed gives a senior horse a dry, windbreak place to stand without shutting it in. This PDF gives you one open-front, three-sided shelter in four sizes: goat 8x8 and 8x12 on skids with earth anchors, and horse run-in 12x12 and 12x24 on 6x6 posts set in concrete. Stud walls with T1-11 siding on the back and both sides, a front overhang that keeps rain and snow off the open front, a 3 in 12 metal roof that sheds water to the back, and 2x6 kick boards inside the horse sizes. Every size has numbered steps with one drawing each, a cut list and a shopping list you can take to the lumberyard.

What is included

  • Easy to follow and thorough: lettered parts, ten numbered steps with one drawing each, dimensioned drawings and a cut and shopping list for every size
  • Four builds: goat 8x8 and 8x12 on 4x6 skids with earth anchors (they can be dragged to a new spot), horse run-in 12x12 and 12x24 on 6x6 posts in concrete footings 48 in deep
  • Open front under a 24 in overhang on the horse sizes, back clear height of 7 ft and front clear height of about 9 ft 10 in on the run-in sizes
  • Space and safety sheet: extension space ranges for goats and horses, which way to face the open front, and a safety walk for sharp edges and gaps
  • CAD files: a SketchUp-ready .dae 3D model plus DXF drawings (open them in AutoCAD, LibreCAD or FreeCAD), so you can change a size or hand the drawings to a drafter
  • A printable PDF with a materials list, a wind, snow and anchoring sheet, a roofing sheet, a budget planner and a quick-reference card
  • An editable spreadsheet for materials costs, for Excel or Google Sheets, with a step-by-step guide to opening it in Google Sheets

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Please note. This is a digital download, no physical item ships. These are generic DIY plans, not engineered or stamped drawings. Snow load, wind, soil and local rules vary: check your local zoning, setback, animal-keeping and building rules before you build. Earth anchors must be rated for your soil. Check the shelter for sharp edges and gaps before animals use it. Plans are a guide; the builder is responsible for safe construction. Colors can look a little different on your screen and printer. For personal use only; please do not resell or share the files.

Planning the whole setup? The senior horse turnout guide covers footing, herd dynamics and shelter, and the Senior Horse Care Kit keeps your own horse's numbers in one place.

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