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SmartShelters equestrian arena covers transform the riding experience. No more training days drenched with rain or competitions under the blazing sun. The ultra-tough SMARTSHIELD® cover protects riders and animals against NZ’s harshest weather conditions, providing a comfortable environment for year-round riding.
Our post mounted horse shelters feature 450+ grade galvanised steel, ensuring long-lasting construction backed by a 12-year warranty. We manufacture every structure in our Auckland factory, so you can rest assured you’ll get local quality and a rapid turnaround.
With spans up to 45m and lengths as long as you require, our solutions meet the needs of farms and riding clubs of all sizes. Whether you have a few horses or require a professional dressage space, make the smart choice with SmartShelters’ covered horse arenas.
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As New Zealand's first shelter manufacturer, we bring over a century of experience delivering custom-designed structures. Our expert knowledge and experience mean you get reliable guidance and a horse shelter built for your exact requirements.
Manufactured in Auckland for New Zealand climate conditions, our durable horse shelters take whatever the weather throws at them. With local support, fast turnaround times, and a team that stands behind every structure, we're in it for the long haul.
Our 12-year warranty is the longest on the market, covering both the frame and cover against manufacturing defects. Using premium-grade materials designed for durability, we build every horse shelter to perform — giving you lasting confidence and minimal maintenance requirements.
Every SmartShelter meets current engineering and industry standards, ensuring full compliance with building codes and health and safety requirements. Designed to suit your exact space, our structures deliver safe, dependable shelter for horses and ponies.
We never compromise on materials. Our main canopy hoop arches use premium C450-grade structural galvanised steel (square or rectangular profile) with a minimum wall thickness of 4mm. The result is an exceptionally durable roof frame that consistently outperforms imported alternatives.
Our exclusive SMARTSHIELD® is the strongest shelter fabric on the New Zealand market. This 100% PVC-free ripstop membrane is purpose-built for the country’s toughest environments, keeping your animals safe from rain, wind and sun exposure risks.
SmartShelters can span up to 45m and be of any length, providing solutions for any herd size. Customise your shelter with optional extras, such as enclosed walls for additional protection against the wind and side eaves for more shelter beyond the roof.
“From the very start SmartShelters were very easy to deal with and the whole process for us was very enjoyable.”
Our horse shelters feature a DuraSteel C450+ grade galvanised steel frame and exclusive SMARTSHIELD® super-strength membrane fabric. The practical timber post mounting system makes them much easier to relocate than traditional equine sheds — use our horse shelters as permanent structures or mobile structures.
Yes, every horse shelter comes with our industry-leading 12-year warranty, covering both the frame and roof fabric against manufacturing faults.
Lead times vary depending on your shelter size, design, consent requirements, and site conditions. We’ll confirm a project-specific timeline once we understand your requirements.
Yes, we install equine sheds across New Zealand, including site preparation guidance and contractor coordination. Our happy customers include the Riding for the Disabled trust, riding schools and individual horse owners.
The price of a horse shelter depends on factors such as:
Our equine shelters can span up to 35-40m wide, with custom lengths and a range of height options depending on the design and your site requirements. Thanks to the dome-style construction, there are no posts obstructing the shed interior, making our shelters practical for horse yards, arenas, training grounds, and paddock shelters.
Our reliable SMARTSHIELD® ripstop fabric is guaranteed to last at least 12 years, withstanding New Zealand's most demanding conditions — including heavy rain, high winds, and snow-load zones. The shelter roof reduces summer temperatures by up to 4°C, lowering the risk of livestock heat stress. It keeps the flooring system dry in rain, helping you maintain horse comfort and health.
Our horse sheds comply with AUS/NZ 1170:2:2021 and are engineered specifically for your location. We provide certified engineering plans for full compliance assurance and peace of mind.
Yes, you’ll usually need building consent for a horse shelter. We can assist with the application process and supply the required engineering documentation.
Thanks to the flexibility of the SMARTSHIELD® fabric roof, our shelters absorb energy from wind and rain rather than reflecting it. This makes SmartShelters far quieter than traditional corrugated metal sheds, helping horses and ponies settle more easily.
Yes, we offer extensive sizing and add-on options to make your horse shed work best for your land and needs.
Our standard dressage arenas are 20x40m and 20x60m. If you need extra space, we can build sheds up to a massive 35-40m in width, with lengths in 5m bay increments. Your horse shed can range from 2.8m to 4m high, providing plenty of headroom for riding.
Customise your shed with optional add-ons, including walls, doors, colour options, drainage system, and side eaves.
With 100+ years of expertise, SmartShelters is NZ’s most trusted name in dome shelter solutions. We manufacture our structures for your space, with tough, premium materials and construction backed by an industry-leading 12-year warranty. We know what New Zealand conditions demand — and we never cut corners to meet them.
Whether you manage stables for a private farm or need a horse arena for your riding club, we can build a horse shelter specifically for your space. Contact us to see how a SmartShelters shed can benefit you today.
Protect what matters with New Zealand-made shelters built on 100 years of trusted expertise. Contact us today!
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