Mobile Field Shelters for Horses & Livestock

Our mobile field shelters provide affordable and practical year-round shelter for your horses. Built on skids, our equestrian shelters can be towed by a 4x4 and are available in several sizes with lots of options. Prices start from just £3,617 including installation.

Bespoke Mobile Field Shelters
Built on Metal or Timber Skids
Enclose the Shelter with Gates or Slip Rails
Available as a DIY Kit
Nationwide Installation
5-Year Workmanship Guarantee

Olson Mobile Field Shelters

Why Choose a Mobile Field Shelter?

A mobile field shelter gives you instant flexibility. Whether you're rotating grazing paddocks or housing animals on rented land, a skid-mounted horse shelter can be towed into place exactly where it's needed. Key benefits include:

No permanent groundworks or concrete bases required
Can be moved seasonally or as grazing patterns change
Fast to install and easy to maintain

Designed for horses, ponies, donkeys, goats, sheep and even alpacas, these shelters protect animals from the elements without permanent foundations, making them a practical option for landowners, livery yards and hobby farmers.

Because they can be moved, mobile field shelters often don't need planning permission. Every site is different, so check our planning guide or ask your local planning authority.

Mobile Field Shelters – Built to Be Tough and Towable

Our field shelters are made with the same attention to detail as our stables — using pressure-treated timber and robust 4"x2" framing throughout. They're mounted on heavy-duty timber skids and finished with a choice of durable roof coverings.

Standard features include:

Timber or metal skids with tow chain for easy relocation
Open front or optional gates/slip rails
Onduline roof as standard, with other options available
Internal kickboards for equine use
Corner bracing and storm protection as standard

Not sure if a mobile field shelter is right for you? Read our blog about top reasons to buy a field shelter.

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See Our Field Shelters

Take a closer look at one of our timber field shelters with a guided tour, highlighting many of the features and options in our range of mobile field shelters.

Horse Field Shelter Sizes & Configurations

We offer a wide range of standard sizes, from compact 12ft single shelters to 36ft triple bays — and we can also build custom sizes to fit your needs.

Popular configurations:

Single bay shelters for small paddocks
Double and triple bay shelters for larger fields
Half-enclosed units for windy or exposed areas
Slip rail or gate-enclosed fronts
Add a hay store or stable to create a combi unit

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Mobile Field Shelters for sale: Prices from £3,617

We have a selection of Mobile Field Shelters available to buy online with nationwide installation and delivery. These are just a small range of Mobile Field Shelters but if you want something specific, you can build a bespoke quote online.

Just

£3,617

inc VAT

Single Mobile Field Shelter

A traditional single bay mobile field shelter providing year-round shelter for your horse.

Large Single Mobile Field Shelter

An 18ft Large Single Mobile Field Shelter offers more space for a couple of horses and year-round shelter from the elements.

Double Mobile Field Shelter

Our double field shelter provides ample space for two or three horses and fantastic shelter all year round. Easily moved by a 4x4 with the provided towing chain.

Triple Mobile Field Shelter

Our 36ft triple mobile field shelter is the largest mobile horse shelter you can buy that is still towable by 4x4.

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DIY Kit Flatpack

Save up to 20% - Install it yourself

We deliver (to Home Counties) or you can arrange collection of your DIY kit with everything you need, including step-by-step instructions, to install your own building.

DIY Kits

Mobile Field Shelter Features

From a single, open-fronted mobile field shelter to a much larger shelter with gated or railed entrances for young stock or foaling, we build to your design.

Our Olson Mobile Field Shelters are available in two specifications that are designed to suit every budget and requirement.

OTB 2 which is an all-inclusive package suits most people, or for even greater specification step up to the OTB 3 with a variety of additional features such as; increased headroom for your horse and an underlined canopy, plus many other features.

Both the OTB2 and OTB3 field shelters are sold as standard with our heavy duty over-sized pressure treated timber skids and have the option of bespoke Olson galvanised skids. All field shelters larger than 24ft require metal skids.

Mobile Field Shelter Specification

80x80mm galvanised metal skids or 6" x 3" pressure-treated timber skids
Towing chain included
Pressure-treated timber frame and cladding
Onduline roof as standard, with upgrades available
Optional internal partitions, gates or slip rails
Built to order with fast turnaround times

Mobile Field Shelters FAQs

Do you deliver and install mobile field shelters across the UK?

Yes. We design, build, deliver and install mobile field shelters across the whole of the UK. Installation is included unless you choose a DIY kit, and your personalised quote includes delivery to your postcode. Delivery is free for installed buildings in Kent.

Because they sit on skids rather than a concrete base, there are no groundworks to arrange before we arrive.

See all the areas where we deliver and install mobile field shelters.

Can mobile field shelters withstand strong winds?

Yes, thanks to:

Heavy-duty timber framing
Sustainably sourced timber
Metal or timber skids
Optional ground anchors can be added for extra security in exposed locations.

Do mobile field shelters have a floor?

No, mobile field shelters are designed without flooring to remain movable. To minimise mud and ground damage, use:

Portable grass mats
Removable rubber matting

Can I add gates to my mobile field shelter?

Yes, choose from:

Galvanised steel five-bar gates
Timber five-bar gates
Slip rails for added security

Do mobile field shelters need securing to the ground?

While our mobile field shelters are robustly built and designed to withstand strong weather, shelters can be secured to the ground for extra peace of mind. If so, we recommend using Spirafix ground screws, which will add extra stability against extreme winds.

What size mobile field shelter do I need for my horses?

We offer mobile field shelters in various sizes:

Single (12’ x 12’ / 3.6m x 3.6m) – suitable for one horse or two ponies
Double (18’–24’ / 5.4m–7.2m) – suitable for 2–3 horses
Triple (up to 36’ / 10.8m) – ideal for 3–4 horses

How easy is it to move a mobile field shelter?

Our field shelters are:

Strong and durable
Built on galvanised metal or pressure-treated timber skids
Fitted with towing chains

They can be easily moved using a compact tractor or 4x4.

What type of wood is used for mobile field shelters?

We use:

Pressure-treated, sustainably sourced timber for the framing and cladding

This ensures long-lasting resistance to rot and weather damage.

Can you put up a mobile field shelter yourself?

Yes. We offer:

Fully installed field shelters, or
DIY kits with easy, step-by-step instructions and labelled parts

Do I need planning permission for a mobile field shelter?

In most cases, planning permission is not required if the shelter:

Is built without a permanent base
Is designed to be moved regularly

Always check with your local planning authority or a planning consultant if unsure.

Is delivery and installation included?

Installation is always included, unless you choose a DIY option. Delivery prices vary by location in the country and we will provide information as part of your personalised quote (which is why we ask for your postcode). Delivery for all installed buildings in Kent is free. If you would like more information about delivery please do get in touch.

Online DIY kit prices include delivery within much of the South East and Home Counties such as Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Outside of these areas online DIY purchasers will be able to see a delivery price at the checkout based on the delivery postcode.

Guides & Customer Stories

Read some recent ideas and guides about our Mobile Field Shelters, as well experiences from our customers when planning, designing and installing their new Mobile Field Shelters.

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Guides

Do You Need Planning Permission for Horse Stables in the UK?

Stables planning permission made simple. Learn when you need approval, what affects decisions, and how to get your project off to the right start.

Guides

Managing your field shelter during winter

Read our guide to managing your field shelter during the winter months and how to keep your horses sheltered from the wind and weather.

Guides

Going Mobile - Field Shelters and Stables

Learn why mobile field shelters and mobile stables are so popular, when they're the right choice, and how to decide which option best suits your horses and land.