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Pole Buildings for Horse Barns, Riding Arenas And Equestrian Centers.

Customized equestrian facilities with complete design and construction services. Budget-friendly horse barns, arenas, and buildings tailored to riders’ preferences and horses’ needs.

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.

Ensuring the safety of your horses is the top priority when designing and constructing a new equestrian barn, riding arena, or run-in shelter. At the same time, you want a structure that’s not only functional and stylish but also durable enough to withstand the unique demands of housing your equine companions.

At Delmarva Buildings, we can tailor your equestrian barn to include room for your future stalls, a washing and grooming area, a tack room, feed room, storage, living space, and more—all while staying within your budget. Equestrian pole buildings require comprehensive planning, and our team has extensive experience in the design and construction process, making us the go-to equestrian pole builder.

Ready to Plan Your Custom Horse Barn or Equine Facility? Start Here.

If you’re thinking about building a new horse barn, equine stable, or equestrian facility, the best place to start is simple: count your horses. How many horses do you currently have, and how many do you plan to accommodate? This helps determine the number of stalls you’ll need in your equine barn or horse riding facility.
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.

horse barn with green trim and teal roof in Maryland, Ohio.

Small horse barn with fenced paddock and horse in front, built in Ohio

Beige pole barn with double barn doors and crossbuck design, Delaware horse barn.

RIDING ARENAS

We can help you build the perfect horse 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, open riding space for year-round training are all factors in your arena construction. We are happy to accommodate your vision!

Typical sizes of riding arenas range greatly. A typical minimum width is 60′ and range to 80′ for a wood-framed structure. Spans greater than 80′ are possible, but costs rise significantly and at those widths, a steel building may be more economical. Typical lengths could start at 60′, but usually start at twice the width.

Height of the riding arena is measured from the footing to the underside of the truss and Delmarva Buildings recommends at least a 14′ height, with 16′ as the most popular height- with a relatively small additional cost. The 16′ height allows for 6′ of wall lite starting 8′ above the footing. This prevents horses spooking if they were to see outside with lower wall lite.

INTERIOR OPTIONS

The shell of the riding arena is very simple and economical and price will not vary greatly between contractors. Once the shell is complete there are a few options available to dress up the building:

Kickboards – can be as simple as 3/4″ plywood up to Tongue and Groove Ash. Badger Block under the roof steel will stop condensation and “rain” inside the riding arena.

Venting Track Doors – these can be standard “sliders” or garage doors or even clear polycarbonate garage doors to maximize natural light.

Doors can be sliders, dutch doors or garage doors. We recommend that doors larger than 8′ wide be located on a gable wall to reduce cost.

Interior walls and ceilings can also be finished.

There are many different options for lighting from standard fluorescent type fixtures to metal halide. Each lighting option has drawbacks and benefits.

Stalls – Free Standing, Face Mounted, Flush Mounted; Free Standing or Set in Concrete. Round Pens. Standard Free Standing with Vented Sides.

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.