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Steel Riding Arenas and Stables with Purpose

Over the past few decades, we’ve seen new steel riding arenas and stables that provide much greater benefits to the equestrian community. From the Rocky Mountains going east, the old barns and the new barns tell the history of the West. Even so, the lovable old red barn is making way for the new.

Custom metal barns by Lester Buildings are uniquely designed and built by Sapphire Construction, Inc. in Colorado. We’ve purposefully prioritized the health and safety of riders and horses, achieving strength, durability, function, and beauty.

Safe and Healthy Environments

Many elements of design and layout can improve the function of steel riding arenas and stables. Large animals require strong buildings. An owner or trainer may get a periodic surprise. Equestrians and horses alike need good clean air. That’s why our engineers guide the design.

Several aspects the best building site placement, ventilation and air circulation systems, and lighting. Sleek metal panels, custom Lester liners, and Lester stalls provide strong and healthy structures. They offer easy maintenance and a clean look. The choice of flooring also comes into play.

Indoor Arenas Denver to Colorado Springs

While driving past beautiful barns and pastures between Denver and Colorado Springs, we experience the piece of the iconic western landscape. Distinctive horse barns can be noted around us, throughout Douglas County and Elbert County.

Farms, ranches, and equestrian properties fit together like a treasured patchwork from the High Plains and through the Black Forest. They enrich the Colorado lifestyle that we appreciate so much. And our steel indoor arenas and rustic stables add to the mix.

12 Advantages of Steel Riding Arenas and Stables

When it’s time to do your barn raising, consider a custom metal horse barn over wood. The steel riding arena offers several advantages.

• Custom designed
• Engineered to withstand severe weather
• 90 foot open span possibilities
• Safe, smooth surfaces
• Strong rolled metal panels
• Long lasting materials
• Minimal maintenance
• Durable
• Flexible layout and size
• Choices of roof and panels
• Color and material design options
• Lifetime warranties

Flexible Size of Steel Indoor Arenas and Stables

If you’re interested in ordering a custom designed indoor arena or horse barn, begin by studying. Measure the space required for your discipline and the number of horses and rounds period. Although you may not need an Olympic sized arena to begin with, Lester Buildings offers flexibility. You can start small and add on later. For example, a 60 by 100 foot arena. You can expand later to 100 by 200.

Get a sense of how to build a metal horse arena and stable with your purpose in mind. Is it barrel racing, dressage, roping, hunter jumper, or therapy?

Equestrian Buildings – Colorado Contractors

Talk to Allen Randa at Sapphire Construction, Inc. in Castle Rock, Colorado. Sapphire construction will guide you Through costing, design, and even the building site permitting needed to create your indoor horse arena design. Call (303) 619-7213 today.