Purpose-designed horse shelters, stables, arena covers and equine facilities. Built with COLORBOND® steel and engineered for durability in rural and equestrian environments. Every equine structure is custom designed for your horses, your property and your local conditions.
Steel frame construction is ideal for equine buildings. Portal frame engineering eliminates internal columns, critical for arena covers where unobstructed space is essential. Steel is termite-proof, fire-resistant and low-maintenance compared to traditional timber stables.
Every equine building is engineered for your specific site, wind region, terrain, soil conditions and any bushfire or cyclone requirements. Full council-ready engineering documentation included with every kit.
Popular equine areas we deliver to include the Gold Coast hinterland, Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Adelaide Hills, South West WA and the Launceston region. See our state pages for full coverage: QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, TAS.
Use our 3D designer to start configuring your equine building, or contact us with your requirements for a custom engineering quote.
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A well-designed stable complex keeps horses comfortable, simplifies daily routines, and minimises injury risk. The fundamentals:
A covered riding arena is the single biggest investment an equine property can make, and the one that pays back every rainy day, every 40°C summer afternoon, and every frosty morning you’d otherwise cancel a session.
| Arena Type | Typical Size | Min Wall Height | Clear Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small private arena | 20m x 40m | 4.5m | 20m |
| Standard dressage arena | 20m x 60m | 5m to 6m | 20m |
| Competition arena | 30m x 60m+ | 6m to 7.5m | 30m+ |
| Round yard cover | 18m to 22m diameter | 4.5m | 18m to 22m |
Every arena cover is engineered as a clearspan portal frame, zero internal columns. The structure must handle wind load, potential uplift, and (in some areas) live loads without any support posts inside the riding area.
Not every horse needs a stable. For paddock-kept horses, an open-front field shelter provides essential protection from sun, wind, rain, and insects. Simple three-sided structures with:
| Building Type | Typical Size | Kit Supply Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2-horse field shelter | 3m x 7.2m | $6,000 to $12,000 |
| 4-bay stable block | 15m x 6m | $18,000 to $30,000 |
| 6-bay stable + tack room | 24m x 6m | $28,000 to $45,000 |
| 20m x 40m arena cover | 20m x 40m | $45,000 to $75,000 |
| 20m x 60m arena cover | 20m x 60m | $65,000 to $110,000 |
| Competition arena (30m+ span) | 30m x 60m+ | $120,000 to $200,000+ |
Kit supply includes steel frame, COLORBOND® cladding, and certified engineering. Fit-out (stalls, rubber matting, arena surface, drainage) is additional. Design your equine building online or call 0488 510 550 to discuss your project.
Concrete with rubber stable mats is the gold standard, easy to clean, hygienic, and provides joint cushioning. The concrete should have 1-2% fall to a drain, with the rubber mats providing the comfort layer. Avoid bare concrete (too hard on joints) and bare earth (impossible to sanitise).
More than most people think. Ammonia from urine and manure causes respiratory disease, it’s the #1 health risk in poorly ventilated stables. Design for at least 4 air changes per hour. Ridge vents, open upper walls, and louvred panels provide passive ventilation. Avoid fully enclosed designs unless you’re installing mechanical ventilation.
Yes. We can engineer a cover structure to go over an existing outdoor arena. The footing locations are designed around your current arena dimensions and fence lines. Call us with your arena size and we’ll provide a quote.
In most areas, yes, especially for stables, arena covers, and larger structures. Some rural zones have exemptions for small agricultural buildings like field shelters. Check with your local council or see our council approval guide.
Steel equine buildings perform well in bushfire-prone areas. COLORBOND® steel is non-combustible (BAL rating compliant), and the building can be engineered to meet BAL-12.5 through BAL-FZ requirements. If your property is in a designated bushfire zone, we factor this into the engineering. See our cyclone and high-wind rated sheds for more on extreme-condition engineering.
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