✓Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com·Updated May 2026
Klene Pipe Structures portable horse Shade Kit with galvanized steel frame and 86% UV block shade cloth in pasture
Shade Kit by Klene Pipe Structures
Our portable Shade Kit offers 86% UV Protection and is a Cool alternative to the hot sun. Your horse will seek it out on hot days and enjoy the shade and comfort it provides. Very easy to put together and built to last.
Make Sure You Say It Right!
Klene is actually pronounced "Klenny" think of Kenny Chesney the country music star, and just put an "L" after the "K" in Kenny-- and you will get Klenny- that is the right way to say our name!
About Klene Pipe Structures Klene Pipe Structures is a family owned business that led the field with their patented livestock shade in 1957, the HF-216 cattle feeder in 1964, and now the patented folding grill feeders in 2004. Founded by the late Ralph Klene in 1949, he transferred ownership to his youngest son Robin Klene in 1986. Both made it a personal priority to make top of the line products with above and beyond customer service. Klene Pipe Structures specializes in portable buildings, stall buildings and livestock feeders Klene Pipe delivers products in 48 states and has many models to choose from to accommodate your needs. Our products are built to last and our customer service is friendly and reliable! Does My Horse Really Need Shade?
Yes! Horses are actually sensitive animals that are naturally designed to handle cold better than they can heat. Horses can suffer from heat stroke just as humans can. If you see a horse that is ‘panting’ in the sun, get him to a cool area, hose them down and get them under fans right away! Better yet… make sure they have a shaded area so they don’t over heat in the first place! Our Shade Kits are easy to put together and your horse will love the Cool difference!
What Benefits Do Klene Portable Shade Units Offer?
Benefits
• Easily Portable – Strong enough that your portable shade can be moved from pasture to pasture whenever needed.
• Great for Animals of All Shapes and Sizes – These frames are not just for horses and cattle. Goats, sheep, hogs, alpacas and many other types of animals can benefit from the comfort of shade during the hot summer months.
• Fast Assembly – Assembly time for 2 people to erect the frame is about 1 hour.
• Break Down For Winter Storage – Portable shade structures easily come apart for storage during the winter months, all you need for assembly is a 9/16” wrench.
* Our Complete Portable Horse Shade Unit— Perfect for 1 Horse!
This is very popular for individual turn outs, or small pastures with just a horse or two. With our Complete Portable Shade unit, the 80-% UV cloth that attaches to the top and back help your horse enjoy a place to get out of the glare of the heat and enjoy a place to stand that is several degrees cooler!
• Heavy Duty Galvanized Steel Shade Frame 10′ L, 10′ W, 9′ T
• 2 1/2″, 10 Gauge Tubing
• Bolts Together In Minutes
• Completely Portable Horse and Livestock Shade Shelter
• Comes With 80% UV Block Shade Cloth
• Triple Stitched Hems w/ Rust-Resistant Grommets
• Set Of Tarp Ball Bungee Cords For Easy Attachment
This is perfect for pastures or turn outs with several horses or livestock animals. Our shade frames are made with galvanized steel tubes, are built to last and provide ample shade for your horses, cattle, and other livestock, which is incredibly important. Did you know that extreme temperatures can cause your animals added stress or even cause serious health problems? Protect your animals from the hot summer sun with Klene Pipe Structures’ DIY portable livestock shade solutions. 8′ Horse Shade (10′ x 20′ Frame) -does not include lumber or shade cloth! Features
• 10’ x 20’ Frame – The frame is made from heavy duty 10 gauge 2 ½” galvanized steel tubes cut to size.
• Available in Multiple Heights – Available in 7 foot, 8 foot, 9 foot or 10’ heights to accommodate animals of all sizes.
• Built on Skids – Our portable shade is built on two runners, for easily portability. The skid is the the only part that touches the ground making it easier to move around your pasture.
• Sturdy Design – Made from heavy duty galvanized steel. Frames bolt together.
• 10 gauge 2 ½” galvanized steel tubes cut to size
• Handy instruction guide
Note: All you need to do is attach your 2” x 6” lumber to the steel tabs on the top, and add the shade cloth of your choice and you have a completely portable 20’ x 20’ shade.
How Much Does It Cost?
The real question is “How much does this structure Save?” Our structures are built to last for decades to come— often a lifetime! These galvanized steel structures and can save you thousands in veterinary bills by helping to keep your horses cool and comfortable. Call us for pricing that includes shipping direct to your door or stable.
Does Klene Pipe Structures Ship Nationwide?
Klene Pipe Structures ships to 48 states (all except Alaska and Hawaii). We get our customers the best shipping rates possible and work hard to get you your structures in a quick, safe and responsible manner.
What Does InfoHorse
.com Say About Their Shade Kit For 1 Horse?
"I can't believe how wonderful and effective my 1 horse unit is. Our temps this summer are 110 degrees and Higher! When I step into my horse's shade, it is Much Cooler--- Notably Cooler! My little Morgan refuses to leave it until I take her into her stall (with fans) at night. She Loves IT. I have put her water and food there and the water stays Cool and doesn't get hot (and green) as it did before. I am thrilled, my horse is happy--- Highly recommend to anyone wanting shade for their horses! Super easy to put together (my hubby did in about 2 hours using only a wrench).
Very happy-- Ann Pruitt
How Do I Get Started?
Just call Kevin Dockery using the contact number below- and you can discuss what building frame and size would best suit your needs. He is friendly, knowledgeable and will make sure you get the right feeder or building that you can enjoy for decades to come! Klene Pipe Structures portable horse Shade Kit with galvanized steel frame and 86% UV block shade cloth in pasture
What exactly comes in the Klene Pipe portable Shade Kit?
The Shade Kit ships as a complete, ready-to-build package: a Heavy Duty Galvanized Steel Shade Frame measuring 10' L x 10' W x 9' T, an 86% UV Block Shade Cloth, and a Set Of Tarp Ball Bungee Cords For Easy Attachment. The shade cloth carries Triple Stitched Hems with Rust-Resistant Grommets so the cover holds its shape season after season. Because it Bolts Together In Minutes, one person can stand it up without welding, concrete, or special tools.
Klene Pipe Structures 10x10 portable shade structure providing UV protection for horsesWho builds the Shade Kit, and how long have they been at it? Klene Pipe Structures of Greensburg, Indiana traces its roots to 1949, when Ralph Klene opened a machine company to serve local farmers, then began producing agricultural equipment in 1954. His son Robin Klene took the helm in 1986 and still personally oversees the shop floor today, giving the brand more than 75 years of livestock-equipment experience. The company states plainly, "We are very proud to be able to use the term 'Made in the USA.'"
Klene Pipe Structures heavy duty galvanized steel shade frame bolt-together constructionWhy the frame is built from 2 1/2-inch, 10-gauge galvanized steel The Shade Kit frame uses 2 1/2", 10 Gauge Tubing in galvanized steel, the same heavy-wall pipe Klene cuts for its cattle and livestock frames. That gauge resists bending, kicking, and rubbing from a curious horse, and the galvanized finish fights rust where pasture moisture would corrode lighter materials. Built to last is not marketing here; it is the same reclaimed-pipe heritage Klene has manufactured since the 1950s.
Klene Pipe Structures portable horse shade kit steel pipe frame made in USA
How the 86% UV Block shade cloth keeps horses cool
The cover is a super-strong monofilament shade cloth rated to block 86% of UV rays, and it is mold- and mildew-resistant as well as fade-, crack-, and rot-resistant. By cutting UV exposure and direct sun, the shade lowers ground and air temperature underneath, helping horses regulate body heat, avoid sunburn on light-colored coats, protect their eyes from glare, and conserve the energy they would otherwise spend sweating. The open-air design lets breeze pass through while the canopy holds back the worst of the midday sun.
Who Reaches for the Portable Shade Kit
It suits horse owners on pasture turnout, boarding barns, and anyone running cattle or other livestock who needs reliable shade where no trees or barn exist. Because the structure is completely portable and bolts together, it can be relocated as you rotate grazing or move animals between paddocks, then taken down and stored when not needed. Klene's structures are trusted at scale, including exclusive contracts with major universities such as Clemson University.
How to price and order your Shade Kit
Pricing starts at $2,195.00 delivered anywhere in the continental US (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). You can order directly through klenepipe.com or contact the company for a delivered quote: call or text, fax, or write to Klene Pipe Structures, 529 N Anderson St, Greensburg, IN 47240. And make sure you say it right: Klene is pronounced "Klenny."
Same Klene Pipe "family-owned since 1949" posture; different climate/protection needs.
What does the Shade Kit do?
Per Klene: portable Shade Kit offers 86% UV Protection — a cool alternative to the hot sun. Per the company: "Your horse will seek it out on hot days and enjoy the shade and comfort it provides. VERY easy to put together and built to last."
Does my horse really need shade?
Per Klene: YES. Per the company: "Horses are actually sensitive animals that are naturally designed to handle cold better than they can heat. Horses can suffer from heat stroke just as humans can."
If you see a horse panting in the sun: get him to a cool area, hose down, and get under fans right away. Better yet — make sure they have a shaded area so they don't overheat in the first place.
What benefits do the portable shade units offer?
Per Klene:
Easily Portable — strong enough to move pasture-to-pasture
Great for animals of all shapes and sizes — horses, cattle, goats, sheep, hogs, alpacas, and more
Fast Assembly — assembly time for 2 people is about 1 hour
Break Down For Winter
What's the difference between a portable Shade Kit and a full Horse Shelter?
Per Klene: portable Shade Kit provides UV protection only — sun shade for hot weather. The Horse Shelters (Maverick + Wrangler) provide full run-in protection from wind, rain, sun, snow, and elements year-round. Choose based on whether seasonal sun shade vs full year-round shelter is the need.
How do I order?
Per Klene Pipe Structures: Phone 812-614-4364, email [email protected], website https://www.klenepipe.com/. Pricing as quoted is subject to change.
What is the Klene Pipe Structures Shade Kit?
It is a portable, free-standing shade structure for horses and livestock. The kit pairs a heavy duty galvanized steel frame measuring 10' L x 10' W x 9' T with an 86% UV Block Shade Cloth and a set of tarp ball bungee cords. It bolts together in minutes and gives animals a cool, shaded refuge anywhere on a pasture where no trees or barn exist.
How much UV protection does the shade cloth provide?
The shade cloth is rated to block 86% of UV rays. By cutting the bulk of direct ultraviolet exposure, it lowers the temperature beneath the canopy and helps protect horses from sunburn, eye glare, and heat stress while still letting air flow through.
What are the dimensions of the Shade Kit?
The galvanized steel shade frame measures 10 feet long by 10 feet wide by 9 feet tall (10' L x 10' W x 9' T). That 100-square-foot footprint and 9-foot clearance give a horse comfortable room to stand fully in the shade.
What is the frame made of?
The frame is built from 2 1/2-inch, 10-gauge galvanized steel tubing. This is heavy-wall pipe, the same gauge Klene Pipe uses on its cattle and livestock frames, so it resists bending and kicking, and the galvanized finish fights rust in wet pasture conditions.
How much does the Klene Pipe Shade Kit cost?
Pricing starts at $2,195.00 delivered anywhere in the continental US, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. You can order through klenepipe.com or contact the company directly for a delivered quote to your address.
Is the Shade Kit really portable, and how hard is it to assemble?
Yes. The structure is described as completely portable and bolts together in minutes, so no welding, concrete footings, or special tools are required. Because it is bolt-together, it can be moved as you rotate grazing or taken down and stored when it is not needed.
What material is the shade tarp, and will it hold up outdoors?
The shade cloth is made of super-strong monofilament. It is mold- and mildew-resistant as well as fade-, crack-, and rot-resistant, so it stands up to season-after-season sun and weather exposure outdoors.
What keeps the shade cloth attached in wind?
The cover has triple-stitched hems fitted with rust-resistant grommets, and the kit includes a set of tarp ball bungee cords for easy attachment. The bungees let the cloth flex with gusts rather than tearing, while the grommets and reinforced hems anchor it securely to the frame.
Why do horses need shade in summer?
Shade helps horses regulate body temperature and avoid overheating, prevents sunburn on light-colored coats, reduces stress by giving them a cool place to rest, protects their eyes from bright sunlight, and lets them conserve the energy they would otherwise burn sweating. Klene Pipe emphasizes that offering shade is extremely important for animal health and happiness.
Who makes the Shade Kit and where?
It is made by Klene Pipe Structures of Greensburg, Indiana. The company states it is proud to use the term Made in the USA, and it manufactures its livestock equipment at its own facility at 529 N Anderson St, Greensburg, IN 47240.
How long has Klene Pipe Structures been in business?
The company traces its roots to 1949, when Ralph Klene opened a machine company to serve local farmers, and began producing agricultural equipment from reclaimed oil-well pipe in 1954. With more than 75 years of history, it is a long-established family-run manufacturer of livestock equipment.
Who runs Klene Pipe Structures today?
Robin Klene, Ralph Klene's youngest son, joined the business in 1972 and assumed leadership in 1986 after his father's death. He remains actively involved and personally oversees shop-floor operations with his production team.
How do I order or get a delivered price?
You can order directly through klenepipe.com, or contact the company for a delivered quote. Call or text 812-614-4364, fax 812-663-4151, or write to Klene Pipe Structures, 529 N Anderson St, Greensburg, IN 47240. The starting delivered price is $2,195.00 within the continental US.
Will the shade structure blow over in high winds?
The kit is built on a heavy duty galvanized steel frame designed to stay put in normal pasture conditions, and the shade cloth uses bungee attachment so it gives in gusts rather than ripping. As with any free-standing outdoor structure, extreme weather such as a tornado is beyond what any portable shade is built to withstand.
Can the Shade Kit be used for cattle and other livestock, not just horses?
Yes. Klene Pipe designs its portable shade for horses, cattle, and other livestock, and offers related cattle and livestock frames using the same 10-gauge, 2 1/2-inch galvanized tubing. The shade kit is a versatile solution for any animals that need protection from heat and sun.
How do you pronounce Klene?
Klene is pronounced Klenny. As the company puts it, think of country music star Kenny Chesney and adjust the spelling, so it sounds like Klenny rather than clean.
