This is the biggest open secret to achieving success when building a shed, or for any structure for that matter. One option is to get a plan online, while there are free plans available, most of them are not complete, so there s really no point in getting any of them as it may even cause you more problems. Also, in your designs and plans avoid building structures inside the shed that have sharp objects or edges where the horses can hurt themselves. There are a number of considerations when it comes to the size and location of your loafing shed as well as the materials that should be used. When it comes to the location, it is advisable that your loafing shed does not face the direction where prevailing winds come from. Slope of the ramp when choosing the location of your shed, you should put into consideration the space where your ramp will be placed. The length of your ramp is dependent on the slope that you have chosen. Choosing the slope of your ramp is very critical as this will be the determinant on the ease of use and its safety. Not only are they widely available, they don t really cost that much, you might even get them for free. Wood pallets can be found most anywhere. Any commercial buildings, groceries and supermarkets would just have them lying around, all you have to do is talk to them and have something to haul the pallets home. Not only will you have a functional structure in your property but you will also have a source for great pride and joy. But, if you ve never even built a stool from scratch or even a simple paper weight, then what more with a shed. This case though is not hopeless. If you have the extra money, then by all means buy yourself a shed. When choosing lumber to use for building your door, you can either use a rough cut or a finish cut. But what is important is that the lumber is already completely dry; if not, there can be shrinkage in the future when the wood loses its moisture. Usually, lumber that is 1 inch thick is used. After doing your measurements, you can now use your saw to cut your boards.