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Built to Protect the Herd
Simple shelter where your animals need it. The Animal Shelter gives horses and livestock an open-front place to get under cover, with pressure-treated kickboards for added protection. Add stalls, dividers, or a tack room to fit the way you manage your property.
Base Size
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Estimated Total
$2,995.00
Flexible Payments
from $110.93/mo
*Pricing is for the base model and may not include everything showing on the image. All prices subject to change without notice and require Home Office approval.
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The Animal Shelter - Built to Protect the Herd
The Animal Shelter is built for buyers who want animals to come and go on their own terms. The open front and kickboards hold up to daily use without the cost of a fully enclosed barn.
Every Prairie Built Barns structure can be delivered fully assembled and set on your property or built on site. We use premium materials, which can include LP SmartSide® engineered siding, pressure-treated skids, and quality flooring, to build structures that stand strong with minimal maintenance.
Physical Specifications
- Pressure-Treated Kickboards
- Tack Room (Shown, Not Standard)
Style & Category
Imagine the Possibilities
Horse Run-In Shelter
An open-front shelter horses can enter and leave on their own, with pressure-treated kickboards taking the abuse a stalled wall would not survive.
Goat, Sheep & Small Livestock
Dry bedding, shade in summer, and a windbreak in winter: the three things small stock need from a building, in a footprint that fits a small pasture.
Cattle & Calf Shelter
Kickboards and Prairie Built Barns framing stand up to livestock that lean, rub, and push, which is what ends most shelters early.
Hay, Feed & Tack Storage
Close one end or add a tack room and the shelter does double duty, animals on one side, feed and equipment dry on the other.
Chicken & Poultry Housing
The open structure adapts easily to roosts, nest boxes, and a run, with a floor and framing built well past coop standards.
The Animal Shelter - Available Sizes
The Animal Shelter is available in 25 standard sizes, from compact footprints ideal for smaller yards to large configurations with significant square footage. Every size is built with the same premium Prairie Built Barns construction, and prices include free delivery and setup within 50 miles of your dealer.
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Also Known As
You may see this type of structure called a livestock shelter, horse shelter, run-in shed, loafing shed, pasture shelter, or livestock shed. Different names, same basic need: a practical place for animals to get under cover while staying connected to the pasture. Prairie Built Barns gives you a straightforward shelter that can be configured with options to fit the way you manage your animals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Animal Shelters
An Animal Shelter is an open-front run-in structure designed for horses and livestock. It includes pressure-treated kickboards and a metal roof; tack rooms, additional stalls, and dividers are optional.
Permit requirements vary by county and municipality. Generally, structures under 200 sq ft do not require a permit in most jurisdictions, but we always recommend checking with your local zoning office. Our team can provide documentation and specs needed for permit applications in most areas we serve.
Our delivery crews work efficiently to get your building placed and set up shortly after arrival and will call ahead to confirm site readiness. Buildings can be placed directly on the ground or on a prepared surface such as gravel or concrete. On-lot inventory sheds are typically delivered within 7-14 business days of purchase confirmation, while custom-ordered buildings generally require 21 business days for construction and delivery after approval. Please keep in mind that weather, demand, and other factors can affect our standard delivery windows.
Absolutely. Our interactive 3D Builder lets you customize everything from siding and trim colors to roofing, doors, windows, shelving, workbenches, insulation, and other attractive, practical features. Build exactly what you want, then use our online background image uploader to see it in your backyard.
Why Choose Prairie Built Barns?
20+
Years in Business
40,000+
Buildings Delivered
50mi
Free Delivery Radius
4.8★
Average Customer Rating
Prairie Built Barns has served homeowners, farmers, and small-business owners across the Midwest for over 20 years. Our commitment to quality materials, honest pricing, and exceptional service has made us one of the region’s most trusted shed builders.
Proudly Delivering Animal Shelters Throughout Indiana, Illinois, Michigan & Ohio
Prairie Built Barns has proudly delivered animal shelters to customers throughout Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio, from major cities to small towns, farms, rural properties, and businesses. The communities below are just a sample of the many areas we serve.