What is a good size for an indoor riding arena?

What is a good size for an indoor riding arena?

The Ideal Size of Your Indoor Riding Arena The recommended horse arena sizes are as follows: 80′ wide x 200′ long and 60′ wide by 120′ long. It’s important to incorporate a clear span structure, which means that there are no beams or posts inside the riding area. Steel buildings are ideal for these types of designs.

What is the best footing for an indoor riding arena?

Angular sand provides better stability than rounded sand particles, which behave similar to millions of ball bearings underfoot. Sand is often one of the cheapest materials to use for arena footing material, yet the hard, angular, washed sand that is most suitable as a riding surface is among the most expensive sands.

How long does it take to build an indoor riding arena?

If it is a build project, most standard barns are completed in a 6-8 week time frame; however, that time frame varies depending upon the size and complexity of the project. Likewise, standard indoor riding arenas can usually be finished in 8-10 weeks, but that may change due to the size and complexity of the project.

How much does it cost to build a horse paddock?

To build a paddock this size, 16 + 32 +32= 80 linear feet, with the material I described will cost you approximately $1,000.00. I based the cost to build it at $12.00 per linear foot. Once you have the per foot cost, multiply the number by the total linear footage of the paddock you intend to build.

What is the average size of a horse arena?

Determining Your Arena Size The dimensions of a standard dressage arena are 20 x 60 meters or approximately 66 x 198 feet. Some opt for a smaller dressage arena of 20 x 40 meters or 66 x 132. Others opt for a multi-purpose arena and build it to accommodate full jump courses.

Where can I get an indoor riding arena?

From million dollar masterpieces to budget-conscious barns, obtaining a horse arena is something in almost anyone’s reach. See this custom horse riding arena one of our dealers built for the YMCA in Lancaster, PA. A private indoor riding arena is every horse owner’s dream.

What’s the best way to design a horse arena?

For the most effective natural lighting solution, try implementing semi-transparent light panels or a fabric covering over the ceiling. Of course, adding windows and doors can also provide a wealth of light to your horse arena design. Open rafters – The idea of completely open rafters is one of our favorite indoor riding arena design ideas!

Can a stable be attached to an indoor arena?

Stable is attached – Most of the reasonably-priced indoor horse arenas combine a barn and stalls, with a flat area to ride. This allows you to exercise your horse during inclement weather – plus, you have easy access from your stall to your riding space.

How big is a regulation size horse arena?

For example, if Dressage training is included, the regulation size arena is 66 ft x 132 ft. Arena stall barn lean-to’s are available in standard widths of 12-, 24-, 30-, and 36-ft. Our hybrid technology allows for clear-span arenas up to 150′.