Amish-Built Run-In Sheds — Open Shelter for Horses & Livestock
Hand-crafted run-in shelters delivered fully assembled across Virginia. Pressure-treated framing, metal roofing, built for the field.
The Run-In Shelter — Three-Sided Protection For Your Herd
A run-in shed is the simplest, most cost-effective way to give horses, cattle, goats, or other livestock year-round shelter without the cost and complexity of a full barn. Three solid walls block wind, rain, and snow; the open front lets animals enter and exit at will — no opening and closing doors, no daily routine, no animal stress.
Our Amish craftsmen build run-in sheds with real dimensional lumber framing (no particle board), pressure-treated runners, and metal roofing rated for 30+ years. They’re built to sit on a level gravel pad and weather decades of Virginia weather — driving rain, summer heat, ice storms, the works.
Built for the Field
Real Dimensional Lumber
2x4 / 2x6 framing, T1-11 siding standard, board-and-batten available. No OSB or particle board.
30-Year Metal Roofing
29-gauge metal panels, available in multiple colors to match your barn or house.
Pressure-Treated Runners
4x6 PT skids let your shed sit directly on gravel or compacted earth without rot.
Run-In Shelter Sizes
| Size | Use case | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 10x10 | 1–2 horses or several goats | from ~$5,900 |
| 10x16 | 2–3 horses, ranch standard | from ~$8,000 |
| 10x26 | 3–5 horses, optional tack room on one end | from ~$10,000 |
Prices reflect 2026 lumber costs and are subject to change. Tack room, dutch doors, and feed troughs add to base price.
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Add-ons (popular)
- •Tack room with door (10x10 or 12x12 sized)
- •Dutch doors (top half opens independently)
- •Built-in hay rack
- •Sliding feed door
Material options
- •Siding: board & batten, T1-11, LP SmartSide
- •Roof: 30-year shingles or 29-gauge metal (multiple colors)
- •Trim color (paintable or pre-finished)
- •Kickboard interior (extra-tough lower wall for hooves)
What Owners Use Them For
Horse pasture shelter
Protection from sun, wind, rain, and snow — right where the herd grazes.
Cattle / goat shelter
Same year-round protection, often in larger sizes for bigger herds.
Equipment + animal combo
An enclosed tack room on one end with the open run-in shelter on the other.
Multi-paddock layouts
Paired with other run-in sheds to shelter separate pastures or herds.
Delivered Fully Assembled
Your run-in arrives fully assembled on a specialized shed-mover trailer — no flat-pack, no on-site build. Site prep is simple: a level gravel pad sized at least 1 foot larger than the shelter on each side, with a clear path wide enough for the delivery trailer to reach the spot.
Delivery is free within 30 miles of our White Post, VA lot, with a per-mile rate beyond that up to our 75-mile service area. Custom orders typically run a 6–10 week lead time from order to delivery. See delivery areas or find sheds near you to confirm coverage for your address.
Run-In Shed FAQs
Ready For Your Run-In?
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