Why You Should Choose Steel For Your Riding Arena

By Author: Stacy Weber
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When it comes time to consider what material you’ll build your riding arena out of, steel is undoubtedly the best choice. We believe steel buildings provide superior strength and hardiness in comparison to other materials such as wood.

Steel being lightweight is easy to work with making assembly of your riding arena both swifter and stress-free. Costs associated with labour are notably reduced also due to ease of construction.

A Steel Horse arenas will also endure much of New Zealand’s weather, which is known to be quite harsh in many instances. Certain areas are prone to severe weather conditions such as substantial snowfall and blizzards, making steel the obvious choice of building material.

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... Span Sheds’ steel DIY kit horse arena is an affordable option as it has been designed with the owner builder in mind – giving you the opportunity to complete the project yourself or employ the professional services of a builder (check with your local council first).

A Wide Span Sheds’ DIY arena kit can purchased as a standard or can be customised to suit your particular needs. Choosing one of our standards will inevitably save you money in the long run. Steel being lightweight cuts freight costs and being able to construct your riding arena yourself means more savings.

Horses undeniably prefer to be comfortable and shelter sheds can provide protection from the elements, making the handling of your horse more manageable. Not to mention much more enjoyable for both rider and horse.

Steel Riding Arenas need less support for columns meaning that you have less obstacles to try and avoid and more room for riding space. Another positive aspect for choosing a steel DIY horse arena, is the option to choose to have insulation included. This provides extra comfort, so it’s warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

Horses are larger animals and need a lot of room. A covered riding arena is perfectly suitable and makes riding a viable option in all weather. You have the beauty of being able to ride regardless of what the weather is doing.

Steel buildings not only look visually attractive, they have a number of very positive characteristics that are difficult to exceed. Steel is less likely to warp and won’t rot like wood will in extreme weather.

It’s not difficult to see why steel is the far better choice when it comes to constructing your horse arena. Choosing steel for its resilience will ensure that you and your horse will have many happy years to enjoy your steel riding arena.

Stacy Weber is Wide Span Sheds are experts in designing open bay Steel Horse arenas. Providing large undercover areas, Steel Riding Arenas are ideally suited to show-jumping, dressage and performance horse centers. Contact your local Wide Span Sheds representative on 0800 94 33 77 for more information.