Help prevent dehydration with field shelters

Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from the body which are essential for the body to function properly. Dehydration happens when not enough fluids are taken in, in comparison to those which are lost. This could be through excessive sweating, participating in strenuous exercise and even from being unwell. Staying outside in the sun for prolonged periods of time is also a prominent cause of dehydration. However, it is not only humans that suffer from dehydration as many animals can also effect as well.

As humans, we are usually able to manage our hydration levels by drinking when thirsty and staying out of sun when it is hot. Our bodies also function very well in cooling us down – or there are many mechanical aids including air conditioners and fans to give our bodies that helping hand. For horses it is not as simple.

Horses are large animals that cannot control their own body temperature as well as a human, partially due to the high proportion of heat produced from large muscles in the body when performing any physical exercise. The one way that horses are able to reduce their overall body temperature is through sweating. This process is usually excessive – especially during strenuous exercise – meaning that far more water and salts are lost than what the horse will take in. This is heightened in hot and humid conditions. By keeping your animal cooler, with round the clock access to shade, the need to sweat would be reduced, making it far less likely for the animal to become dehydrated.

Fieldshelters could help to provide shade in paddocks during the warmer summer months. These shelters can usually be designed specific to your requirements, with options for large overhanging canopies and multiple windows for improved ventilation. Some companies offer mobile field shelters, making them easy to reposition, depending on the suns direction into the field, to give optimum shade throughout the day.

If you are worried about dehydration in your equestrian animal during the upcoming British summer and would like to find out a little more information on field shelters, please visit the website of JonWilliam Stables to view the wide range of products available. Alternatively, if you would like to speak with a member of the team to discuss your bespoke requirements, please call 01380 850 965 where an experienced team member will be more than happy to help.

Field Shelter for Sale in the UK

Field shelters for sale throughout the UK are on the rise. But why would I need a field shelter, you ask? If you don’t own a horse, pony or a similar kind of animal then you probably don’t, or at least not for the purpose it was intended for (they may make a nice place to store a quad though). However if you do own a lovely animal companion of the previous description, then you may find a field shelter very useful indeed.

What is a field shelter? It’s a simple yet permanent wooden structure that can either be fixed into a concrete foundation, or else used with a handy-dandy foundation back to help keep it secured to the floor.

The primary use of such shelters is found more or less in the name, they’re shelters that you place on the field. Cheap and lightweight, they’re easy to assemble and cheap to purchase.

Field shelters tend to be fairly simple in their build, and are not really intended to serve as an alternative to stables. Rather, they’re more a place for animals to be sheltered during wet or stormy weather, or else as a temporary shelter while stables are being cleaned out or repaired. This makes them ideal for building up additional space to keep animals in, although that’s not all they can be used for.

Another use that people looking for field shelters for sale often find in such objects is for additional storage space. Field shelters are fairly large and spacious; as a result they make it ideal for storing large objects or objects that must be stored in large quantities. Things such as bales of hay, bags of feed, equipment for cleaning the stables and whatnot can be stored in field shelters where they will be kept safe and dry.

This is much easier and cheaper than forking out to pay for the construction of a new single-purpose barn or hayloft. Bear in mind that field shelters are permanent structures, and so will need planning permission before they can be built. Make sure that you have all the relevant paperwork before purchase.

 To see a whole list of field shelters for sale, or for further information regarding wooden equestrian buildings including stables and supply sheds, why not visit the website of Jon William Stables? Alternatively you can also contact them directly by phoning the following number: 01380 850 965

The Many Uses of a Carriage Garage - Not Just for Horses

A Carriage Garage is an ideal solution for providing cover for vehicles, gardening equipment, machinery, and even swimming pools. The all-weather Carriage Garage protects against the UK’s harsh winter climate while also providing shelter for swimming pools during the summer months.

Carriage Garage from Jon William Stables

The shelter can also be used as safe area for children to play in or ride their bikes and scooters, or the space can be used to store garden machinery, bikes, or garden furniture.The building can be used as a workshop all year round, and is particularly useful for carpenters, mechanics and gardeners.The building can be divided into two parts to utilise the space. One area can feature a closed shed where you can lock away boxes and other items, and the remaining area is perfect for housing cars and vehicles.

Whether it stands alone or is attached to a house, the Carriage Garage can be customised to meet your needs and designed to complement the surrounding environment. The structure can be made out timber frames, concrete, bricks, or stonework and can be partitioned or left as an open space. There a variety of roofs to choose from, including flat or sloped; slate, clay and felt tiles; or corrugated iron

A Carriage Garage is an alternative to a standard garage or driveway, allowing shelter for your car without the hassle of having to open up garage doors every time you drive in and out.For those looking to store vehicles such as motorbikes, cars and boats, the building can also have garage doors fitted for extra security.

While many people use a Carriage Garage for storage of personal goods, the area is also ideal for storing hay and horse boxes if space is limited. The building can be added to a paddock or erected in a field, enabling easy access to the horses.

Mobile Field Shelters

Mobile Field Shelters are a great way of providing instant shelter for your horses and ponies but without the need for planning permission or for breaking the ground. This is very important if the paddock you are using does not belong to you or if you are in a conservation area where gaining planning permission for a mobile field shelter is difficult.

Jon William Stables supplies mobile field shelters at competitive prices suitable for your needs. More information about their mobile field shelters can be found on their site, www.jonwilliamstables.co.uk or you can call them today on 01380 850 965.