Welcome to the Stallion Steelworks Blog—your practical resource for horse shade structures, pipe corrals, riding arenas, mare motel barns, and steel barn construction. We publish detailed, real-world guides covering site preparation, drainage, sun angles, shade orientation, layout, and materials—especially for hot climates like Arizona.
Learn how to choose the right horse shade structure: sizing, roof pitch, steel options, placement, wind considerations, and the most common mistakes that reduce shade effectiveness.
Read Shade Structure GuideA detailed guide to pipe corrals for horses and livestock: rail spacing, safe heights, gate placement, traffic flow, and layout planning for daily ranch efficiency.
Read Pipe Corral GuideImprove comfort and durability with better mare motel design: ventilation strategies, safer panels, cleanup access, and practical construction choices.
Read Mare Motel GuideA behind-the-scenes look at a custom mare motel build featuring a tack room designed to stay dry, a protected hay barn, and a welded wash station installed before the concrete slab was poured.
Read the Mare Motel BuildThe complete answer to “how to shade a horse”: detailed planning from topography and clearing land to shade orientation and sun angle coverage so your horse gets real protection all day.
Read the Complete Horse Shade GuideIf you own horses in a hot climate, you already know that shade is not optional. A properly planned horse shade structure protects your animals from direct sun, helps reduce heat stress, and creates a more usable turnout space. But “shade” isn’t just a roof—effective coverage depends on sun angles, roof orientation, airflow, drainage, and safe footing under high-traffic areas.
This blog focuses on the real decisions that make a difference: where to place shade for morning and afternoon sun, how to prep land so you don’t create mud or dust, and how to design corrals, arenas, and barn layouts that fit your property. We also cover steel barn construction, mare motel barns, and durable, ranch-ready fabrication.
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If you’re ready to build, visit our service pages for Shade Structures or Pipe Corrals, or contact Stallion Steelworks for a quote.