10/27/2025
WE'RE NOT JUST BUILDERS—WE'RE HORSEMEN 🐴
At Southwest Shed Co, we build custom horse shelters, arena footing systems, and quality fencing—but we didn't start in construction. We started in the saddle.
Donnie and Jen Woodmansee founded Southwest Shed Co in 2024 after decades in the horse industry. As competitors who've earned money and titles in Team Roping, Ranch Rodeo, Barrel Racing, Versatility Ranch Horse, and Reined Cowhorse, we understand what horses need to perform at their best and stay sound for the long haul.
Our Background
Donnie spent over 20 years as a professional firefighter and retired after 20 years of military service—bringing discipline, integrity, and a veteran's commitment to every project. He's been building custom shelters for our own horses for years, perfecting designs that survive Colorado's toughest weather.
Jen brings over 25 years of veterinary industry experience as a vet tech, diagnostics product manager, and marketer. She's seen firsthand how proper shelter and arena footing impact horse health—from preventing respiratory issues to reducing joint stress and injury.
Why This Matters
When we design a shelter or build an arena, we're thinking about how horses move in different weather, the long-term durability your investment deserves, maintenance that fits your lifestyle, and details only horse people would consider.
We built Southwest Shed Co because we were tired of generic shelters that don't account for horse behavior, and arenas with footing that causes more problems than it solves.
Veteran Owned, Family Operated, Horse Experienced
Based in Ignacio, Colorado, serving the Four Corners region. Every project is backed by our 10-year structural warranty and a genuine understanding of what your horses need.
Because when you've trained, competed, and cared for horses at the highest levels, you don't cut corners.
📷credit: Nicole Ray