Metal Equestrian Buildings — Arenas, Barns & Horse Facilities
Durable, easy-maintain, custom-designed equestrian buildings built by professionals who know steel — not kit-brokers.
Why Choose Mammoth
Decades erecting steel buildings under horse-barn snow/wind loads
In-house design review tuned for animal safety, ventilation, and longevity
Real-world installations: arenas, tack barns, stables — built and field tested
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Free equestrian building estimate
Equestrian facility planning
Why Choose a Steel Equestrian Building
Horses — unlike cars — are messy, heavy, and living. Traditional wood barns: rot, pests, moisture damage, warping over time. Steel solves nearly all that.
Durability & Longevity
Steel frames resist rot, pests, mold, warping, and last decades with minimal upkeep.
Clear-Span Design
No interior posts messing up your arena or stable layout. Wide open spaces for riding, training, or stall layout.
Customization & Flexibility
From stalls to tack rooms to wash bays — you design the layout. Steel adapts.
Lower Maintenance & Easier Cleaning
Smooth metal surfaces clean faster after wash-downs; structure resists typical decay that haunts wood barns.
Weather, Fire & Pest Resistance
Steel withstands snow, wind, moisture, fire (when insulated properly); no termite nightmares.
You're not just buying a building — you're buying decades of low-maintenance protection for your horses and equipment.
Equestrian Projects
See some of our completed equestrian building projects.
Sub-Categories
Different equestrian operations require different building designs. Explore the two main categories we specialize in.
Riding Arenas
Use Cases
Ideal for private training, lessons, performance riding, community equestrian centers.
Design Considerations
- Clear-span framing: span up to 100+ ft, no interior supports for unobstructed riding space
- Proper eave/roof height: for jumps, riders, and clearance
- Ventilation and airflow: manage dust + humidity; optionally natural light or translucent panels
- Footing surface considerations: arena base + ring-3 sand/footing mix — foundation interface coordination
Stables / Horse Barns / Boarding Facilities
Use Cases
Ideal for private barns, boarding barns, tack and feed storage + stalls.
Design Considerations
- Stall layout flexibility: adjustable widths, adaptable tack rooms, wash stalls
- Durable interior finish options: metal walls + moisture-resistant coatings make wash-downs easier
- Ventilation and airflow: critical for horse health; minimize ammonia buildup, dust, moisture
- Expandability: easy to add stalls, tack rooms, storage as herd or demand grows
What Makes Mammoth Different for Equestrian Builds
We build and erect — not just sell kits like some fly-by-night vendor. Real crews, real erection experience, real-world problems solved (weather, foundation, frost, snow, horse muck, expansion).
Pre-construction design tuned for equestrian use – We consider stalls, tack/feed access, wash bays, ventilation, stall layout before engineering.
Custom layout + code compliance – Foundation layout, egress, ventilation, animal safety, aisle widths — we design for it up front.
Transparent cost drivers – We show you how arena width, building height, stall count, door types, ventilation affects cost — not just "cost per foot."
Durability-first mindset – We choose coatings, fasteners, finishes that resist moisture, horse wear & tear, and minimize maintenance for decades.
Typical Features & Options
- Clear-span rigid or truss-steel frames supporting up to 300' width — perfect for large arenas or barns
- Custom stall/tack/wash bay layouts, with durable siding, moisture-resistant walls, epoxy/slab floors, washable surfaces
- Ventilation & airflow systems, insulation or natural light panels depending on climate/location
- Future expandability — stalls or arena extensions — steel makes it easier than wood or concrete-only barns
- Long-lasting, low-maintenance structural shell — decades of service life with minimal upkeep compared to wood
Cost Drivers
- • Building size & clear-span width / eave height — wider, taller arenas and barns cost more (steel, engineering)
- • Interior finish level — basic metal shell vs. full stalls, tack rooms, wash bays, insulation, lighting, ventilation
- • Doors & access points — large overhead or sliding barn doors vs. simple personnel doors
- • Foundation & slab design — arena footing vs. stall/wash bay slabs vs. standard slab — depth, prep, drainage, frost protection
- • Ventilation, insulation, and climate control systems — essential for horse health and comfort, especially in harsh climates
Process & Timeline
Vision & Use-Case Planning
Riding arena, private barn, boarding facility, or mixed use.
Preliminary Layout & Design Review
Stall layout, aisle widths, wash bays, ventilation, structural height, and slab design.
Engineering & Permit Drawings
Stamped plans ready for local building codes, horse-facility considerations.
Fabrication & Kit Delivery
Pre-engineered steel frame, panels, trim, delivered in sequence.
Foundation / Slab Work
By you or vetted subcontractor — we coordinate and plan around it.
Erection by Mammoth Crews
Shell up fast, no middleman.
Interior Fit-Out & Final Touches
Stalls, lighting, ventilation, wash areas, arena footing, doors, etc.
FAQ (Equestrian)
Will a metal barn be "cold" or uncomfortable for horses in winter?
Not when properly ventilated and insulated (or designed for airflow). Steel barn shells can be paired with ventilation, vapor-barriers, and appropriate stall design to regulate temperature and air quality.
Do horses react badly to metal walls (noise, smell, moisture)?
Not when properly finished. With coated walls, ventilation, and insulated or lined interiors, metal barns often outperform wood barns for cleanliness, mold resistance, and long-term air quality.
Are steel barns safe for fire, hay storage, and heavy equipment?
Yes — steel is non-combustible, resists pests, and supports heavy loads. With proper fire-rated insulation and fire-safety design, you'll often meet or exceed fire code easier than wood barns.
Can I expand later if I need more stalls or a bigger arena?
Absolutely. One of steel's biggest advantages: expandable frames, easy modular additions — no need to demolish wood beams or rebuild from scratch.
Explore Other Building Types
Discover more metal building solutions for different applications.
Ready to build your equestrian facility the right way?
If you want a facility built to last, customized for your horses, and erected the right way — let's start designing your arena or barn today.