23rd Annual Construction Feature

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What is inside the structure?

The interior of the arena is simply riding space, the building is open-ended and has the fabric terminated at the top of the 10’ sidewall legs so the sides are also open. This creates a very open, easy to view, bright riding area and lesson space.

What type of footing/flooring (in arena and/or barn) did you choose and why?

We have used crusher dust composition mix which is well-suited for the primary type of riding being done.

Did you require new fencing around the barn/arena? For paddocks/pens, etc?

We had to do some re-fencing where the building had to come on to the property, but most was already in place. SpanMaster Structures provided all the required contacts and trades to complete the work and turnkey the project.

Is this a public facility or for your own use? Private for personal use.

Western Canada’s Riding Ring Expert

PointView Farm in Delta BC

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Why did you build this particular type of structure? Why did you need it?

My Mom, Judi and I wanted to establish a premier Hunter Jumper Training Facility on our family farm in Delta where we have lived for over 30 years.

Why did you choose this type of building/structure versus another?

We looked at all sorts of arena types but decided on a WeCover structure because of all the natural light that it lets in.

What are the dimensions of the structure?

The whole building is 110’ x 252’ and within this structure there is an 80’ x 220’ riding arena separated by a 12’ aisle that is inset with rubber mats.

There are 18 adjoining stalls on one side. All the stalls are 12’ x 12’ and rubber matted. The stalls and barn doors are from System Equine (see their ad on the back cover of this issue); the tongue and groove wood inserts we stained ourselves.

It is an “open concept” facility as the steel supports are only around the perimeter of the building. This lets the horses have a ‘room with a view’ of the arena from their stalls. The arena lighting is LED and it provides a very natural light.

Ten of the stalls have attached paddocks as well.

What materials were used for the structure (inside and out)?

There is a steel “Ridgeline” by WeCover Structures roof for 32’ over the grooming and tack room area. And the remaining 220’ building length is WeCover Structures’ steel truss structure with fabric roof panels.

What is inside the structure?

There is a tack room, bathroom and an observation area; as well as 3 spacious crossties and a wash rack. There is a separate vet/grooming area. Some of this is still to be completed.

What type of footing/flooring did you choose and why?

The arena footing was purchased from Footing First and it is the premium “TravelBright TM” dust-free, textured footing. We wanted the best footing we could get to keep our horses sound and healthy. It is wonderful to ride and jump on and feels like you are riding on turf. Also very important is that it is dust-free so we don’t have problematic sprinklers to deal with.