At Delmarva Buildings, we specialize in custom equestrian pole buildings, including horse barns, riding arenas, and shelters, designed to meet the needs of both horses and riders. As a leading equestrian pole builder, we understand the many factors that contribute to a successful construction project: your budget, layout, materials, site conditions, and the long-term goals of your equestrian facility. As your dedicated equestrian pole builder, our team ensures the right balance between functionality, comfort, and safety for you and your horses.
Delmarva Buildings provides custom horse barns, riding arenas, run-in shelters, and other equestrian buildings designed around the needs of both horses and riders. Serving Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Ohio, our experienced team handles the complete design and construction process from a single team.
We specialize in custom equestrian pole buildings tailored to your property, layout, material choices, site conditions, and long-term plans. Whether you need a functional horse barn, spacious riding arena, or protective run-in shelter, we help create a structure that balances comfort, safety, durability, and style.
We can design your pole barn horse barn with space for future stalls, washing and grooming areas, a tack room, feed room, storage, living space, and more. Our team works with you to match the design to your preferences, your horses’ needs, and your budget, while allowing room for future expansion.
With extensive experience designing and constructing equestrian pole buildings across the Delmarva Peninsula, Delmarva Buildings is a trusted choice for budget-friendly horse barns, riding arenas, and custom equestrian facilities.
From there, think about your functional needs. Add stalls for a tack room, feed room, and, if desired, a grooming or wash stall. For many equestrian centers, hay storage is essential. The most cost-effective option is to dedicate a stall or ground-level space for hay, keeping it accessible without the extra effort of loft storage.
While loft areas can provide extra room for hay or supplies, they require a higher eave height and add complexity to your barn design. A single-level layout with a few extra stalls for storage is often more budget-friendly and practical.
At Delmarva Buildings, we design custom equestrian buildings and horse barns that reflect your riding lifestyle. Whether you prefer a simple, functional layout or a fully customized, stylish equine barn, we build to suit your goals, property size, and budget while ensuring the comfort and safety of your horses.
Remember, your equestrian building doesn’t have to be boring. With thoughtful design and creative layouts, we help bring your ideas to life. The only real limits are your space, your budget, and your imagination.
We can help you build the perfect horse riding arena or run-in shelter for any size of equine facility you may require. We will accommodate your needs with an attractive and practical structure that will stand up to the elements for years to come while ensuring the comfort and safety of your horses. Custom framing, flooring, doors, horse stalls, waterers and feeders, and open riding space for year-round training are all factors in your arena construction. We are happy to accommodate your vision.
Typical riding arena sizes range widely. For a wood-framed structure, a typical minimum width is 60 feet, ranging up to 80 feet, and the length usually starts at about twice the width. Spans greater than 80 feet are possible, but costs rise significantly, and at those widths a steel building may be more economical.
Riding arena height is measured from the footing to the underside of the truss, and Delmarva Buildings recommends at least a 14-foot height, with 16 feet as the most popular choice for a relatively small additional cost. The 16-foot height allows for 6 feet of wall lite starting 8 feet above the footing, which prevents horses from spooking when they see movement outside.
When you work with us, you’ll enjoy a seamless experience from start to finish. Our focus on detail ensures lasting satisfaction, backed by reliable service and industry-leading warranties for peace of mind.
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The cost of a pole barn horse barn depends on the number of stalls, the overall size, the eave height, and the interior finishes you choose. Pole barn construction is generally more economical than stick-built because it uses fewer materials and less labor. The best way to start is to count your current and planned horses to size the barn, then request a quote.
Start by counting how many horses you have now and how many you plan to keep, and add one stall per horse. From there, add extra stalls or ground-level space for a tack room, feed room, a grooming or wash stall, and hay storage. A single-level layout with a few extra stalls is often more budget-friendly and practical than adding a loft.
Yes. Pole barns suit horse barns and stables because their clear-span design gives you an open, column-free interior for stalls, aisles, and equipment. They are durable enough for year-round use and are faster and more cost-effective to build than traditional stick-built barns.
