Agriculture

What type of shelter is best for horses in hot weather?

I cannot provide specific guidance on the best type of shelter for horses in hot weather, but I can share details on farm buildings in general.

Farm buildings include homes, barns, shelters for livestock, buildings for machinery and supplies, and crop storage. A building designed to provide protection from the weather is considered a shelter. Machinery storage should maximize the surface area between the interior posts so each machine can be removed easily. A clear-span shed that is 25 to 35 feet wide, 15 feet high under the gutter, and open on one side is the best solution. One bay at the end of the shed is for repair and maintenance, and another is for tools and has sliding or overhead doors. The same shed, or another, can be used to store fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides.

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