Covered Horse Arena for Robin Lang Equestrian

Leigh and Robin work in the equestrian industry and had an uncovered horse arena on their private property in Gippsland.

Leigh had previously worked with Trusteel on a large thoroughbred stabling project and trusted the team to design, manufacture and install a roof cover for their horse arena. The new arena cover needed to support Robin Lang Equestrian, Robin’s high-level equestrian instructing business, while providing shelter through the colder winter months and flexibility for students to ride in both sun and shade.

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About the Client

Robin Lang Equestrian operates from Leigh and Robin’s private property in Gippsland.

The business supports high-level equestrian instruction, which meant the arena needed to be practical, reliable and suitable for daily use.

Because the property is exposed to Gippsland’s wind, frost and changing weather conditions, Leigh and Robin needed a durable arena cover that would improve comfort and usability without compromising the flexibility of the riding space.

The Challenge

Leigh and Robin had an existing uncovered horse arena that limited how comfortably the space could be used during colder and more exposed weather.

They needed a roof cover that would provide shelter during winter, withstand Gippsland’s weather conditions and allow riders to use the arena in both sun and shade.

The project required:

A roof cover for an existing horse arena
A structure suitable for a private Gippsland property
Support for Robin Lang Equestrian’s high-level instructing business
Shelter during colder winter months
Flexibility for students to ride in sun and shade
A design suited to wind, frost and local weather conditions
On-site assessment and measurement
Permit submissions, design, delivery and installation
Contractor coordination and project management
A seamless process from quote through to completion

The Trusteel Solution

Trusteel met with Leigh and Robin on-site to understand their requirements and measure the arena area.

This allowed the team to confirm the scope of the project and provide a finalised quote.

Trusteel then manufactured a 31m x 21m arena cover designed to provide the protection, usability and security Leigh and Robin needed for their property and equestrian business.

During the building process, Trusteel managed the delivery, build and contractors to ensure the process was as seamless as possible.

Implementation & Delivery

The full process took 6 weeks, including permit submissions, design, delivery and installation.

Throughout the project, Trusteel kept Leigh and Robin informed and addressed queries quickly.

The installation team arrived when expected, worked professionally and completed the build within the timeframe promised.

The result was a high-quality arena cover that allowed Robin Lang Equestrian to continue operating comfortably through Gippsland’s colder, windier and frost-prone conditions.

Why Leigh and Robin Chose Trusteel

Although there were other shed manufacturers available, Leigh and Robin chose Trusteel because of the quality of work delivered on a previous project.

Leigh had worked with Trusteel before on a large thoroughbred stabling project and had confidence in the company’s workmanship, communication and ability to deliver.

“Because of the quality and the workmanship that they did on a barn project with me previously. I had no hesitation in contacting them to build a cover over our horse-riding arena.”

“I had contacted another shed manufacturer but their communication to me and my partner was poor. So Trusteel was the obvious choice in terms of quality and communication.”

Results

The completed arena cover gave Leigh and Robin a first-class riding facility on their private Gippsland property.

The final result delivered:

A custom 31m x 21m horse arena roof cover
Improved shelter for winter riding
A practical facility for Robin Lang Equestrian
Flexibility for students to ride in sun and shade
Protection from Gippsland wind and frost
A structure suited to local weather conditions
A smooth 6-week process covering permits, design, delivery and installation
Professional contractor and build coordination
A high-quality finish requiring no return works or changes
A facility Leigh and Robin are proud to use every day

What Leigh and Robin Say

Leigh and Robin are extremely happy with the quality of their arena cover.

“The quality is first class. I go down to that arena and am inside it everyday, and I’m just in awe of what we’ve built. I just can’t believe we’ve got that sort of facility on our property. It’s just perfect.”

“We have had no issues with it whatsoever and haven’t had to call Trusteel back to do anything different. We get a lot of wind and frost down here in Gippsland, but the cover has allowed us to operate with no dramas whatsoever.”

They also valued Trusteel’s communication and professionalism throughout the build.

“Trusteel’s communication was first class, and they addressed any query we had straight away. Their professionalism was certainly one of the best I’ve ever dealt with.”

“Their workers were also spot on, arriving when they said they would. Plus, the building went up exactly within the timeframe they’d promised. I’d definitely recommend Trusteel for anyone who wants to build something like this. In fact, we offered to put a sign of their company in front of our property.”

— Leigh and Robin, Robin Lang Equestrian

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