Twin Open Paddock Shelter – Custom Roof

Mixed Use Weather-Smart Shelter for Horses and Two Hardy Donkeys

Built for a Gold Coast hinterland hobby farm to house horses and donkeys. We customised the Standard 2-bay 4x4m Ply mesh Paddock shelter with open front access. Upgrading the side panels to full ply combination and custom fabricating the extended reinforced support for the 2m long rear shelter.

Our Tambourine customer needed this fast, and to be tough, and no-fuss The shelter was installed along the border of two paddocks. It shelters a mix of animals functioning as 3 independent zones across two fields. The standard model twin-bay shelter offers 2 semi enclosed spaces for horses. 2m custom built lean to shelter off the rear provides coverage for donkeys in the neighbouring paddock. The set up allows free access and cover for animals and feed all year round.

We augured and cemented anchors to secure the structure in high wind seasons. Minimal site disturbance, and installed on grass, positioned with a gentle drainage profile .

Animal welfare design extra high 2.5 m for additional airflow

• The 2.5 m roof height, mesh top fronts, and open twin bays allow hot air to rise and escape, helping keep horses and donkeys cooler through warm Gold Coast weather.
• The open front and mesh sections maintain visibility between animals, reducing stress while still allowing safe separation when needed.
• Extra airflow also helps reduce moisture and ammonia build up, supporting better respiratory comfort across changing seasons.
• Smooth internal panels and strong lower walls create a safer bay for handling, grooming, vet checks, and farrier work.
• Full ply kickboards on the rear and sides provide a solid impact surface, helping protect animals from sharp edges while also reducing damage from kicks and scrapes.

Multi purpose Animal Shelter Extended Rear Roof with 2m extra Coverage

• Two open 4×4 m bays give flexible space for horses,
• Shaded loafing or feeding zones for donkeys
• The flat roof includes an extended rear overhang for extra shade and rain protection for any animal
• Sides have full ply walls to stop the weather on those rainy days

Low Maintenance Shelter and Fast Simple Install Suitable for DIY

2m rear extension also shields the rear ply walls from driving rain, cutting long‑term maintenance on the structure creates a protected dry strip behind the bays for stand‑off, or temporary gear storage.

• Prefabricated panels ready to stand up.
• Simple hardware set,
• Installed with simple tools you already have.
• Build guides Included.

Owners or a local crew can easily install the flatpack kit in less than a weekend.

Practical Shelter Features with Heavy‑duty prefabricated steel frame.

Fully welded, galvanised Australian‑made steel frames give a rigid but flexible structure. The design removes the weak points of light bolt‑together or imported kits.

• Open twin bay design for flexible animal separation
• Knock‑proof structure built for horse impact.
• Mesh panels above the ply for airflow and visibility
• Full ply sides and rear for stronger weather protection on rainy days