Riding Arena Cover

[wcampbell47]

I have neighbor that always calls me when she wants to do a new project. Latest one on the drawing board is a cover for her riding arena. 100' by 200'. She wants to do it on a "budget". I am looking for suggestions for the roof structure. The structure would be on the SE Texas coast with frequent high winds, some times hurricanes and this year lots of rain. About 72 inches since October. Thanks in advance.

 

[ultrarunner]

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[RNeumann]

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100’x200’ Free Span roof structure “on a budget”.......heck Not only will I subscribe, I’ll drive to Texas to see it!

OP- tell her it ain’t happening “on a budget”

 

[Wakey]

Perhaps she is just signaling she does not want to overspend. <--- Subscribed

 

[EddieWalker]

Chicken houses are built as cheaply as possible. I would copy their design, or buy an old one and use the trusses. Just look for the biggest one out there and base your design around what's available.

 

[ustmd]

I am NOT going to tell my wife about this thread

 

[LouNY]

The fabric coverall type buildings would most likely be the best bet,
especially if the cover was removed prior to a hurricane and reinstalled after.
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It could be installed on piers or a post and beam wall for maximum ventilation in the summer,
and with rollup side curtains for colder weather.
But it will need to be a good sized budget.

 

[Barnbuilder]

Steel structure. Does she give lessons?

 

[Wagtail]

An 'open-sided' hay shed would do the trick. Aluminium or steel supports with a colorbond roof. Think of a big "pole barn" without the sides.

A series of farm-gates to enclose it with double gates at each end to allow entry/exit for the horses and for the tractor to maintain the surface.

 

[RNeumann]

100’x200’ Free Span roof structure “on a budget”.......heck Not only will I subscribe, I’ll drive to Texas to see it!

OP- tell her it ain’t happening “on a budget”

Ok ok ok I caved and did an internet search for 100’ clear span truss. Here is one option. It will be interesting to see transporting something 100’ long.

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[buckeyefarmer]

100’x200’ Free Span roof structure “on a budget”.......heck Not only will I subscribe, I’ll drive to Texas to see it!

OP- tell her it ain’t happening “on a budget”

It will happen on a budget, a big big budget.

 

[zzvyb6]

Inflatable building.

 

[wcampbell47]

Inflatable building.

I wondered about an inflatable. I think she would prefer open sides like a hay barn.

 

[wcampbell47]

Steel structure. Does she give lessons?

The miracle truss link was interesting. Not to my knowledge. Can't even ride now because arena is too wet.

 

[wcampbell47]

I am NOT going to tell my wife about this thread

Smart man. LOL. Her husband does not know either.

 

[wcampbell47]

Chicken houses are built as cheaply as possible. I would copy their design, or buy an old one and use the trusses. Just look for the biggest one out there and base your design around what's available.

Years ago my aunt had 3 Tyson barns on her property. Thanks!

 

[EddieWalker]

Steel truss and posts Buildings!! - farm & garden - by dealer - sale

Saw this on Craigslist and thought it might give you a starting point with some real numbers.

 

[CHF4]

What ever came of this? Cost wise..

Maybe the best budget idea is a huge tarp on one end on a roller to pull out when rain is coming..keep the arena dry. Then after rain roll it up and ride.. they have huge tarps for sport fields. Not sure how much an issue it would be sitting inside taking up room at one end of the arena..

Just would need to hold it down well..maybe park on top of it?? Something super heavy..

 

[mocassincreekranch]

The wife paid $295,000 for (her) 120x200x26 arena. Has a 120 mph wind rating and 60 psf snow load. Nothing cheap about an arena.

 

[ultrarunner]

The wife paid $295,000 for (her) 120x200x26 arena. Has a 120 mph wind rating and 60 psf snow load. Nothing cheap about an arena.

24,000 feet of covered riding... that must have been quite a project... just under a $1.25 a square foot.