Corral Shelter™ Livestock Shade 12 ft. x 12 ft.

The Corral Shelter livestock shade is a multi-purpose, portable shade and shelter structure and one of our most convenient equine innovations, yet. This portable shade solution has a sturdy frame with a premium powder-coated finish to resist rust and corrosion. The universal cover fits most panel tube profiles (whether round, square or oval) tightly and securely to provide reliable shade protection anywhere in the field for horses, goats, most livestock and even agricultural storage. The unit features patented ShelterLock Steel Stabilizers and anchors securely to the ground for reliable shade.

*CORRAL PANELS AND GATES NOT INCLUDED

Get Reliable Shade and Shelter Where Horses Need It Most

At Shelter Logic, we studied the needs of livestock and equine ranchers, farmers, and hobbyists. We've found that the ability to provide reliable shade and shelter for animals anywhere in the field is one of their biggest challenges.

Through the years, Shelter Logic has engineered and produced a variety of animal shade and shelter products that give horses and other livestock dependable protection from the elements. However, most of these innovations have been designed to remain stationary.

Our latest initiative was to develop a shade that is functional, durable, and with increased portability. This one would need to be different from our line of Run-In Sheds, but would maintain the same level of superior products as the rest of our equine products. In order to create a more portable shade product for need of equine and livestock, we decided to integrate existing materials and products that are found on most ranches already.

ShelterLogic developed the groundbreaking Corral Shelter to help livestock owners provide reliable shade and shelter for animals anywhere in the field. These equine shelters can conveniently attach to the frame of most existing 12 ft. corral panels. They are made of durable steel with a rugged fabric cover and tightly fits the tubes of most 12 foot corral panels to give dependable shade protection anywhere in the field. With ShelterLock steel stabilizers and anchors, they securely stay put for reliable shade.

The Corral Shelter is also rather adaptable. With its wider, more spacious arc rib profile, it is able to provide animals with more headroom. It can also be used to increase your volume of overall storage in the field. So whether you use the Corral Shelter over 12 foot corral panels as a protective covering to store hay and feed in the field, or use the structure to shade livestock that may require more headroom, the Corral Shelter is a convenient, multi-functional solution.

A Barn Isn't Always the Best Option

When you picture a home for your horses and other livestock, you probably expect they’ll need a large barn or enclosed stable for sleeping and shelter. And while these units are great for sheltering livestock after hours, they’re not sufficient to keep animals out of the heat and sun during the daytime when they're in the pasture. Also, constantly confining your horse in a stall such as this can be detrimental to their physical and mental health.

Additionally, barns can easily become unsanitary and stuffy. They offer low ventilation and can exposes horses and livestock to dust and bacteria from their feces, feed, and bedding. That can lead to which leads to mucus buildup and respiratory inflammation.

What's more, confinement to a barn can have a negative impact on your equine’s colon and intestinal health because of their limited mobility much of the day. Even confining ponies can cause negative effects during growth and development, increase the risk of injury, decrease performance, and more.

A Corral Shelter transforms 12 foot corral panels into a shaded feeding or resting area for your horses. A Corral Shelter can be attached easily to the frame of most existing 12 ft. corral panels and give horses and livestock a place to go when they are out to pasture during the day.

For added protection against strong winds or inclement weather, add an enclosure kit to your corral shelter. An enclosure kit includes one end panel and three side panels and can provide additional shade and shelter for your animals. It also allows you to use your existing corral in the field as a storage barn for feed, equipment, and more. This easy-to-install kit fits standard 12 ft. corral panels or gates.

Why Protecting Animals from the Sun is Important

When you run a farm or care for animals, keeping them safe from the elements is your number-one priority. Understanding the effects of the sun and heat on horses and livestock is paramount to their health. 

Some animals have natural ways of staying safe from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, which cause sunburn in both humans and wildlife. But an overcast sky can be deceiving. As much as 80 percent of UVB rays can pass through the cloud cover, making a sunburn possible even on a cloudy day. While too much sun exposure that causes sunburns increases your chance of developing skin cancer and other skin conditions, it can cause different damage in livestock.

Additionally, during heat waves, farmers face a challenge with both high temperature high heat index. Farmers need to take precautions for their animals to minimize the risk of injury and sickness from prolonged exposure to high temperatures and humidity. Although most animals can transfer internal heat to the outside of the body by sweating and panting, heat stress can lead to a reduction in animal performance and efficiency.

For example, Dairy cows can produce less milk and be more prone to disease and parasites. Horses that run in the pasture constantly generate heat. Without an easy way to cool down, horses can overheat. Once they display such symptoms or reach internal temperatures of 105°F are higher or show other symptoms, the risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or even death greatly increases.

About the 12 x 12 ft. Corral Shelter

Corral shelters can serve multiple purposes on your livestock farm, from sheltering horses to keeping feed and other bulk items protected from the harsh sunlight. These versatile cattle shade structures simply attach to existing corral gates for portable use and simple setup anywhere you on your property. Check out the benefits of the Shelter Logic Corral Shelter:

Corral Shelters are built tough: Whether you choose a powder coated, premium powder coated, or galvanized steel option, they are each are built tough to stand up to the elements, and repel rust and corrosion.

They are incredibly strong and stable: Patented ShelterLock Stabilizers are they key to the rock-solid strength of Shelter Logic Corral Shelters. They are at every rib connection to ensure ultimate sturdiness.

They are designed safe for animal use: The Corral Shelter structure doesn’t only keep your animals safe from the sun. Corral Shelters also include protective boots on each corner to shield livestock from injuries.

The Corral Shelter is a 12 x 12 ft. livestock shade is available in a variety of strengths: the ultra-durable galvanized version, the heavy-duty premium powder coated version, and the standard retail version. The ultra-sturdy galvanized steel Shelter Logic Corral Shelter is made to order and is proudly manufactured in the United States.

The unit's frame is made of 100% ASTM A500 galvanized steel and will be available to order in two cover weights: the Heavy Duty PVC 14.5 oz available in gray, green, tan and white; and the Ultra Duty PVC 21 oz available in green or white. The unit features patented Shelter Lock Steel Stabilizers and anchors securely to the ground to provide reliable shade for livestock, horses, and agricultural storage.

Features and Benefits of the Corral Shelter, Powder Coated 12 ft. x 12 ft. Include: