Scott originally planned on installing the structure himself. We recommended our crews in FL for the project. After a few days of thinking over the additional costs on the project to have a team come in and complete the work Scott & Jill agreed this was the best route. Within a few weeks they had concrete piers poured (designed to meet Florida hurricane force winds) using less cubic volume than standard. The uplift on a roof only structure in Florida is the main concern. Ensuring the foundation is designed correctly is the most important step for the longevity of the building with high wind speed requirements. Our crew had an excellent helical pier solution. Next, was the building erection phase. Our installers based in FL are some of the best in the area. Within a few days the legs and trusses were up and ready for sheeting. Then came hurricane Milton...

Crews began strapping the structure and bracing for Milton to hit. Hurricane force winds ripped through the area with the project halfway through install. For any covered arena in Florida this is the test for quality. Crews returned to the job site to find no damages to the building. They began installing and in under 30 days the building was completed. Since the crews wrapped up ahead of schedule Oxbow Ranch was able to hold a clinic under their new structure. Even though this wasn’t expected, it was a great outcome. A 45,000sqft covered arena anywhere in the U.S. is a challenge, but not for our crews. They make it look easy.

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Oxbow Ranch in Oxford, Florida, is a premier destination for equestrian enthusiasts seeking top-tier facilities and covered horse arenas. Designed with both riders and horses in mind, the ranch’s state-of-the-art metal arenas provide a safe, weatherproof environment perfect for riding, training, and competing. For those passionate about horse reining, Oxbow Ranch offers an ideal space to practice precision riding, sliding stops, spins, and other intricate maneuvers in a controlled, sheltered setting. The covered arenas are not only durable and built to withstand Florida’s unpredictable weather but also provide the ideal surface for reining events, ensuring optimal footing for horses and safety for riders. Oxbow ranch also houses one of Florida’s premier reining trainers, Jimbo Albritton.

Conveniently located near Ocala, known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” Oxbow Ranch is situated in the heart of Florida’s equestrian community. Riders visiting the ranch can enjoy the benefits of a thoughtfully designed facility that caters to the reining discipline. Whether training for competitive events, hosting clinics, or simply enjoying time with their horses, equestrians will appreciate the comfort and functionality of the ranch’s covered arenas. Oxbow Ranch combines the beauty of Florida’s countryside with high-quality amenities, making it a top choice for those searching for horse reining arenas, covered equestrian facilities, or horse-friendly properties in the Oxford, Florida, area.