>-> Well no one said the manmade shade had to be solid!  It could just
 >-> be a roof without any walls.
 >->    Exactly.  My last riding arena here was totally open on two sides, 
nd
 >-> other two sides had numerous huge roll-up type "doors" (like you see on
 >-> warehouse loading docks).  It was truly nice for riding year-round!
 > See now there ya go.  I know Jean knows what I mean
 > too.  Her barn is that way.
 >  Just a roof without sides.  Or at least it was when I
 > saw it the last time.
 > Hmmm, that was a long time ago now come to think of
 > it.  I bet that wa about 5
 > years ago now.
    Has it been that long, Mike ...... GEESH -- time for you to come to 
Florida again for a visit  .... THIS time *I* will take you for a 
FANCY CARRIAGE ride .  Yep, I'm finally learning to drive X (I'd 
STILL rather ride ).
    Yes, our barn is mostly open but we've closed in the top a little.  The 
breezes blow and "breeze" through the barn -- it's ALWYAS cool out there.  
Right now we are building on the front -- a 16'x40' section (already 
concreted) - it'll have a metal roof ...... mostly open for the tropic 
breeze. We have 8 ceiling fans going constantly that keep the flies/bugs away 
..... worked out really nice!!
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