Last month we completed one of our remaining tasks on the year one to do list. A horse run in shed. A lot of friends have asked "what is a run-in"? A run in is exactly as it sounds. A small shelter that horses (or other animals) can run into, should inclement weather hit.
After much researching and planning, Derek concluded TWO things. One - there are very few plans/instructions for a build your own run in shed; and Two - we could totally plan and build our own. And that is exactly what we did.
Measurements were calculated and plans were drawn before Derek spent a weekend in the workshop cutting boards and beams and assembling the frame. I got the glamorous job of putting together the roof trusses.
Next the frame was moved into place in the paddock and assembled and the outside of the run-in was covered with 2 inch barn board.
We opted for a corrugated steel roof.. in green to match the other buildings. :) My trusses are holding! Yay! And with a busy family of six, these projects sometimes have to happen by moonlight.
The last step was the wooden battens, and metal corner covers.
Pretty cozy! Now, a few days after completion we had a massive thunderstorm and guess where the ponies were?!
Standing head to rump side by side in the middle of the field. Ugh. Ah well... at least I felt better.
Plans are being organized and written up to be shared online with anyone else looking to build a run in shed of their own.
Thanks for stopping by!
Jeanette
Of course they were! I'm sure they will use it eventually....if they don't surely someone or some other animal will LOL
ReplyDeleteOf course they were! I'm sure they will use it eventually....if they don't surely someone or some other animal will LOL
ReplyDeletehaha, thanks Natalka. :) They did use it.. and even if they don't I feel better knowing they can.
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