How much does it cost to build an arena for horses?

The cost to build a riding arena averages $150,000, with a typical range of $40,000 to $500,000. Prefab kits made of steel or fabric start at $5 per square foot. Custom wood construction runs up to $50 per square foot. A riding arena offers a place to exercise and train your horses.

How much does it cost to build an indoor riding ring?

How much does an indoor riding arena cost? Indoor riding arena building kits start at approximately $80,500 for a small 70×30 dressage arena and climb to around $330,400 for a large 130×330 horse jumping arena. You will also need to factor in construction at between $5 and $10 per square foot.

What is a good size for an indoor riding arena?

According to experts, the minimum dimensions for an average horse arena should be no less than 60′ in width and interior heights ranging from 16′ to 18′ measuring ground up to the peak of the trusses. The recommended horse arena sizes are as follows: 80′ wide x 200′ long and 60′ wide by 120′ long.

Do you need planning permission for a horse arena?

Planning permission is required for permanent stables and field shelters, horse walkers, arenas (both outdoor and indoor), concrete hardstanding and new roads and accesses. It is advisable to contact Equus for advice if you are unsure.

What is a good size horse arena?

#2: Arena Size Matters Generally speaking, dressage arenas are smaller than those designed for jumping. A competition sized standard dressage arena is 20 meters by 60 meters (12,915 square feet) while a jumping arena may need to be 100′ by 200′ (20,000 square feet) to accommodate a full course.

How much sand do I need for my horse arena?

With its deep, loose traction, sand deeper than 6 inches is stressful to horse tendons. Start with about 2 inches and add a ½ inch at a time as necessary. (Start with only 1½ inches for arenas used primarily for driving horses.) Newly laid sand contains air pockets that absorb shock and rebounds.