Cover-All Buildings Complete Commercial Equine Facility
Equestrian News Release

Oak Hills Stable, located in Salem, Utah, was created in the 1980's by Bob and Mary Ann Ford. Mary Ann has worked with horses all her life, beginning with Western riding as a child and moving to eventing and then finally dressage. Retirement in 1988 enabled her the time to pursue her equine passion and dream to create a commercial equine training and stabling facility. By 1995, Oak Hills grew to 90 horses as Mary Ann expanded her student riding instruction clinics and horse training operation.

It became apparent that an expansion was necessary to include a large indoor arena for training dressage horses, as well as improved stabling facilities to house the more advanced horses. Mary Ann researched numerous types of stabling and indoor riding arena structures and chose two Cover-All® TITAN® buildings. The key decision factors for selecting the Cover-All® buildings were the large clear-span riding environment, the tremendous amount of natural light, peaceful riding environment, and the over-all exterior appearance.

The Cover-All® stable facility measures an expansive 90' (27.4m) wide by 160' (48.7m) long. “We have 29 stalls in our Cover-All stable, some 12' (3.6m) by 12' (3.6m) in dimension and some 12' (3.6m) by 16' (4.8m),” says Mary Ann. “Each stall has its own tack room in the back corner allowing the owners to manage their own riding tack. There are four heated wash racks, feed and shaving storage and a 50' by 50' lunging area inside the building. Two of the larger foaling stalls are also equipped with cameras for constant observation.” The indoor training facility consists of a 90' (27.4m) wide by 220' (67.0m) long Cover-All® riding arena which is attached to a 2,400 square foot (731.5 square meter) conventional structure. The conventional structure contains an office, viewing lounge, restrooms, vet lab and breeding exam room. The raised viewing balcony allows for guests to observe horses training in the arena below. Grey fabric was selected for the lower part of the building to avoid any shadows from being viewed from inside the building, eliminating the chance of spooking the horses.

“Everyone who walks into this facility is impressed,” says Mary Ann. “The environment is totally unlike conventional indoor riding arenas. Most people can't believe how much of a difference natural light adds to their training experience. The acoustics in the arena are excellent for both music and speaking. The size of the arena is perfect for training and no matter where you are located in the arena clinicians are easily heard as they instruct the student riders.” The Oak Hills facility now seems complete with two indoor arenas, two outdoor arenas, a round pen, a cross country course, trails and full time caretakers on site. The Cover-All® stable facility and riding arena exceed the expectations of everyone who walks inside. Both buildings are fully wired for surveillance and sound systems. “We feel our training program and philosophies can stand up to any scrutiny,” says Mary Ann. It will be exciting to watch Oak Hills Stable grow and to witness the fruition of Mary Ann's dream come true.

Cover-All Buildings Systems is the leading manufacturer of steel-framed fabric membrane buildings. Year-round temperature moderation and natural light inside a Cover-All mean a more enjoyable experience for both horse and rider. Cover-All provides the advantages of the outdoors within the safety, comfort and convenience of the indoors. Available in widths up to 160’, Cover-All buildings offer the ultimate in design flexibility for your stabling and riding arena requirements. For more information, call 1.800.268.3768 or visit http://www.coverall.net.