The short answer
A covered riding arena is built as a red iron shell: bolt up structural steel, engineered for spans wider than wood framing can clear. We build them with 60 to 100+ ft clear spans, engineered and stamped as commercial structures, and hurricane rated like every building we put up.
What red iron is
Red iron is bolt up structural steel. We use it for the covered shell over a riding arena, and for commercial shops and event barns. It is for riding programs, event venues and commercial operations that need real clear span steel.
The numbers
| Red iron arena shell | |
|---|---|
| Clear span | 60 to 100+ ft |
| Frame | Bolt up red iron |
| Use | Arena shell or commercial |
| Engineering | Engineered and stamped as a commercial structure |
| Wind rating | 120 to 170+ mph |
| Frame warranty | 5 years |
What is included, and what is not
To be clear about scope: we erect the red iron structure. The riding arena itself, meaning the footing, base, grading and any arena equipment, is separate work and is not included in a red iron building. Plan for both when you budget.
How it is quoted
Red iron buildings are engineered and quoted individually. Share your span, height and use, and we will price it. Start a free quote, or see the red iron buildings and arenas page.
Need stalls alongside the arena? See center aisle vs. shed row.