Inside this Family’s Custom Barns, Arena & Shop
Discover how Mandy and her family transformed their property with Steel Structures America, turning a single overcrowded barn into a fully dialed operation designed for their unique needs and lifestyle.
Dive into Mandy’s story as she shares the journey of creating a multi-functional space that supports their passion for animals, family life, and outdoor pursuits.
Customized Barns for Specific Needs: Learn why Mandy “very much wanted a horse barn and a cow barn” because “cows are messy they’re they need a different barn than the horse”. This crucial separation, moving from “chaos” in one barn to dedicated spaces, includes an “extremely functional” calving barn where cows can be kept warm “when it’s 0°”. The new setup also welcomed their “first baby horse this year”.
The Ultimate Shop for Everything: See how their new shop was meticulously designed with “three very large rollup doors for our motor home uh our living quarters horse trailer and our boat that’s been really nice”. It also features a “workout room” that’s “heated in the in the winter time”, and a dedicated area for her husband’s hunting trophies, as “his mounts will not fit in my house it was amazing to have one place to to put them all”.
An Arena That’s Home: The arena complex is far more than just a riding space. Mandy highlights the necessity of amenities, stating, “we needed bathrooms we needed the hangout room we needed tack room we needed the bedroom”. This comprehensive design reflects how much time they spend there, as “we spend so much time either in the arena or the barn”, fulfilling their vision of a central gathering place. It’s become the hub for their daughters’ growth, from their youngest’s “rodeo barrel racing and breakaway roping” to their older daughter’s dedication to “the whole cattle operation,” growing it from “three show steers to like 25 head and mother cows”. Mandy emphasizes, “this is where she is 90% of the time she is working in here all day every day and it’s created such an amazing human”.
Built for Durability and Design: The family prioritized long-term quality and aesthetics, choosing “the permac columns uh just for structural soundness and longevity”. Every detail, from “the structure and the roof lines and creating some character outside,” was planned because “we wanted to show piece when you pulled in the driveway”.
Hear how working with Steel Structures America, including Jason who was “almost one step ahead” and Max who was “absolutely amazing”, helped them achieve their dream. This project wasn’t just about buildings; it was about a “total lifestyle choice” that has profoundly impacted their family.
TL;DR – Custom Steel Building Project Highlights
- Transformed one overcrowded barn into a fully customized, multi-structure setup
- Dedicated barns for horses and cattle to reduce chaos and support animal care
- ️ Custom shop with oversized roll-up doors for RV, boat, and trailer storage
- Steel riding arena with bathrooms, tack room, and bedroom for long hours on-site
- Supports a growing youth cattle operation with purpose-built calving space
- Designed for beauty and durability with Perma-Columns and standout curb appeal
- ️ Built with expert SSA crews who delivered on vision, function, and lifestyle needs
Ready to design your own custom barn, shop, or arena? Contact Steel Structures America today.