Location: Paducah, Kentucky
Year Built: 2025
This custom equine facility brings together a full-size indoor riding arena, a professionally organized stall barn, and a welcoming lobby and office area—all connected into a single, cohesive layout designed to support daily horse training, lessons, and long-term equestrian growth.
Built by Walters Buildings, this project reflects a combination of scale, practicality, and craftsmanship. Every section of the structure is purposeful, from the 280-foot indoor arena to the 24-stall barn and the fully finished front lobby. The result is a complete equestrian environment designed to meet the needs of horses, riders, instructors, and guests.
The Riding Arena
The indoor riding arena measures 280 feet long by 81 feet wide, creating a true full-length training space suitable for a wide range of equine activities. The width tapers slightly along the lower wall area, which is visible on the architectural plans and allows the arena to maintain a long, unobstructed feel while matching the building’s footprint.
The arena’s interior is bright and evenly lit, with lighting arranged in rows along the full length of the ceiling. The walls incorporate a repeating pattern of tempered glass windows, bringing natural light into the space and maintaining visibility throughout the day.
The roofline is supported by a clear-span truss system, eliminating interior posts and maximizing usable riding area—an essential feature for any indoor riding arena. The footing area covers the entire length and width of the arena, and the photographs show a meticulously groomed surface suitable for lessons, training sessions, and everyday riding work.
The arena connects directly to the stall barn through the central breezeway, allowing riders and horses to move between the two spaces without exposure to the weather.
The Stall Barn
Attached to the arena is a U-shaped horse barn containing 24 stalls, arranged in three rows. The main center aisle runs the full depth of the barn, with additional stall rows forming the left and right wings. The plans called for 24 horse stalls, each measuring 12'x12' for daily use and designed for efficient flow during feeding, grooming, and turnout.
Every stall is equipped with J&E Grill Manufacturing’s Touch of Class welded steel fronts and Dutch doors—premium components documented on the invoices. These stall fronts include heavy-duty steel grillwork, framed mesh panels, and smooth-sliding door mechanisms, all built with equine safety and durability in mind. Dutch doors in Jet Black with Pewter Grey panels provide exterior access and ventilation.
Large equine-grade windows are spaced along the exterior stall walls, as indicated by both the floor plan and the material invoices. These windows provide each stall with natural light and visibility, contributing to a more comfortable environment for horses.
Beyond the stall rows, the barn includes a full support system for daily equine operations:
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Two Feed Rooms — one located in each wing of the barn.
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Two Tack Rooms — separate spaces for saddles, bridles, and training equipment.
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Laundry Room — positioned near the stalls for washing blankets, pads, and wraps.
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12' × 16' Wash Stall — a large wash bay sized according to the building plans.
The barn’s center aisle is wide and straight, with a high ceiling and exposed laminated columns. Photos show a bright, organized, and symmetrical interior—ideal for grooming, tacking, and general horse care.
The Lobby & Office Area
At the front of the building is a fully enclosed lobby and office section, providing a finished entrance for riders and guests. The layout shown on the plans includes:
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A main lobby suitable for seating and gatherings
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A private office
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Restrooms
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A staircase leading to an upper-level space (as shown in the plan)
This front section gives the building a professional, welcoming appearance. The exterior photographs show a covered porch supported by stone-wrapped columns, creating a lodge-like entrance that sets the tone for the entire equestrian complex.
The lobby connects directly to the barn wing and also provides covered access toward the arena breezeway—keeping travel between spaces protected from the elements.
Together, the riding arena, stall barn, and lobby form a complete equine training center designed for efficiency, comfort, and long-term durability. The horses move naturally between spaces, the aisles remain clear and functional, and the front lobby provides a welcoming entry point for riders, families, and visitors.
This project demonstrates what is possible when a riding arena, horse barn, and support facilities are designed as one integrated environment—each part supporting the daily rhythm of equine training and care.
