Things You'll Need
- 6- by 6-inch treated posts
- 2-by-6 boards
- ¾-inch plywood or 1-by-12 slates
- Barn siding
- Screws
- Drill
- Post hole digger or auger
- Cement
Instructions
Level out the building site and clear it of all debris and large rocks.
Dig the holes for your corner posts. The holes should be at least 6 inches below the frost line. Be sure to use treated wood so your structure will last longer. The four posts for the back will need to be 8 feet high from finish grade and spaced 4 feet apart. The two front posts will be 10 feet high from the finish grade, and the two side posts will be 9 feet high from the finish grade (creating the slope for the roof).
Secure the posts by pouring cement around the posts in the holes. Back-fill with dirt. Let the cement cure for 72 hours.
Construct the frame with 2-by-6's. Place two 2-by-6 treated kickboards beginning at ground level, stacked. Place one 2-by-6 level with the top of the rear posts. Place additional 2-by-6's every 2 feet.
Cover the roof with plywood or OSB (oriented strand board). Finish with a steel roofing material or asphalt shingles.
Build solid walls inside the shelter at least 4 feet high. Use plywood or 2- by 12-inch rough sawn lumber.
Cover the outside walls with barn siding or tin.
Trim the corners of the walls to prevent sharp corners from injuring your horse.