Every Year the paddock floods, but only mostly one one half, I had anticipated this earlier and built little walkways across the water into their shed which is raised up so nice and dry inside.
I trained them earlier to use the planks (covered in old bit of carpet to stop them sliding in the wet), a bucket with some food soon gave them the idea. They get pleanty of hay and dont even really need to come out.  But as soon as they see me all five come cantering along the planks, they not fazed by the floods.
Luckily the water disappears as quickly as it comes.

The shelter is divided for shelter with hay storage in the other side

All nice and dry in the shelter (which is 18 feet long in all) Their setion is 6 x 9 feet

Yesterday Hickory mated with Isabella, so I know he is in charge now

Put Hickory in about 2 weeks ago, but so far not seen any action, though he only 7 months old. But I have been assured he will be able to do his job.  Maybe he is discreet.