An indoor riding arena is an excellent place to train and exercise horses. A pole barn’s design can be modified to be used as a riding arena.
How a Pole Barn Works as a Horse Barn
If you manage a farm that includes horses you will need a durable and strong barn shelter to keep the horses safe from foul weather and cold conditions. Whether your horses are for racing, breeding, or work they will need a safe and dependable home for keeping them safe from outdoor hazards. CHA Pole Barns, located in Lancaster, PA has years of experience designing, constructing, and installing horse barns throughout the mid-Atlantic region and can set up a horse barn on your farm that will safely house all your horses.
Horses are strong and hearty animals that can handle tough workloads and inclement weather. However, even these magnificent creatures need protection when the weather turns really bad or a cold front moves in. Instead of cramming horses into a makeshift shelter that also is being used for equipment and vehicles consider a well-built horse barn from CHA Pole Barns.
Pole buildings are easy to construct, last for years, and can be customized to include multiple horse stalls, Dutch doors, and reflective insulation to provide a comfortable environment for a horse on a cold rainy day. From small single stall horse shelters to multiple stall horse barns with separate areas for hay storage, and run-in sheds, here are some things to consider.
Tips for Run in Horse Pole Barns
Always have your riding arena designed by a qualified architect or engineer. Check to make sure the designer has factored snow loads into the calculations and plans. Make sure the builder is using the right size poles to support the weight of the roof.
If you are not sure how much space you need, err on the side of getting a slightly larger building. This will make it easier to train and exercise your horses, particularly if you plan to work with more than one horse at a time. If you are going to ride in groups or train horses, make sure your riding arena will be long enough. If you are going to jump horses, the ceiling should be at least 18 feet high. The doorways should be 12 to 14 feet high and 16 feet across.
You can save money on electricity and reduce the risk of a fire by using natural light. Sidelights are easier to install than skylights and can be made larger to allow in more light.
Choose a metal roof instead of shingles. It is easier for snow to slide off a metal roof than one with shingles.
An overhang or awning can extend from the roof along the sides of your riding arena and provide shelter and shade. It can also create a more finished look. An overhang or awning should be at least 12 feet long.
Rain falling on an uninsulated metal roof can spook horses. Vapor barrier insulation can muffle the sound and can also eliminate condensation caused by heat produced by the horses.
CHA Pole Barns is located in Pennsylvania but can travel for construction work throughout the mid-Atlantic region including New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia. No matter where your farm is located we can travel to your town and install a custom-built pole barn horse shed quickly so you can give your horses the protection they need to stay healthy and strong. Cheaper than traditional wood barns, safer than structures that may have pointed edges or protruding nails, and durable enough to last through all four seasons, a horse barn built by CHA Pole Barns will offer you a sturdy and cost-effective farm building that will make life for your horses much easier.