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Olympia Steel Buildings

We work in partnership with you to create beautiful steel buildings with your customers

Building an indoor arena you want to last for decades, not just a few harsh winters?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated May 2026
Olympia Steel Buildings clear-span steel horse riding arena exterior front view
Olympia Steel Buildings clear-span steel horse riding arena exterior front view

We work in partnership with you to create beautiful steel buildings with your customers and convenience in mind. We offer you complete, cost-effective prefabricated structures for commercial, agricultural, industrial and residential use. Our buildings are designed to fit your needs, while saving you time and money because we give you the best price up front.

Building an Indoor Arena that you want to last for decades to come? Call Olympia Steel Buildings- We've Got You Covered!

Why Choose Olympia Steel Buildings?

Good question and we have the answer! Best value to dollar, best longevity, best in customer service! First, at Olympia Steel Buildings we don’t just design buildings. We work in partnership with you to create beautiful steel buildings with your customers and convenience in mind. We offer you complete, cost-effective prefabricated structures for commercial, agricultural, industrial and residential use. Our buildings are designed to fit your needs, while saving you time and money because we give you the best price up front. Next, we pledge to provide you with a quality metal building designed and manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility by highly qualified, experienced personnel.

  1. Flexible design
  2. Professional engineering
  3. Top commercial grade U.S. steel
  4. 40-year limited rust-through perforation warranty on 26-gauge AZ55 Galvalume® roof panels
  5. Made in America

So, What Can I Expect Of An Olympia Steel, State-Of-The-Art Building?

Thank you for asking. When you build it right, it lasts— when it lasts— it saves you money and frustration. We are here to do it right the first time to ensure that 40 year warranty!! You’ll love the difference that Olympia Steel makes with our amazing Building Features like:

*PBR Roof Panels— our 26 gauge Purlin Bearing Rib Panels are FAR Stronger than the commonly used “R” Roof panels

*Silicone Polyester Coating-Olympia buildings are precision coated with AkzoNobel paints, a leading producer of paints, finishes and synthetic resins for industrial applications.

*Galvinized Girts, Purlins & C Sections-All Olympia Buildings come standard with galvanized roof purlins, wall girts and c-sections to protect against rust.

*Stainless Steel Capped Self-Drilling Fasteners-Engineered for rapid drilling, Olympia Steel Buildings’ self-drilling metal building fasteners resist slipping of the drill point thus minimizing surface damage.

*Steel Metal Frame I-Beam Construction-Built to endure! Gray primer oxide is applied on main frames as protection against corrosion.

Building a Riding Arena? Olympia Steel Buildings Has You Covered!

Building a horse arena?

Olympia Steel Buildings make good horse sense! We can design the perfect indoor horse arena or steel horse barn with adequate stall accommodations, riding areas as well as workshops and offices. We can design a custom arena or stall complex to your exact specifications. Your facility will be built with clear span areas up to 200′ in width and unlimited lengths. Few things are more vital to a horse operation than a covered riding arena! Whether it is for your personal use, your training barn or boarding facility, you need to have the job done right so that your covered riding arena is a thing of both beauty, function and enjoyment for decades to come.

Is It True That Olympia Steel Uses "Cool Paint" To Keep You Cooler?

Yes! Our "Cool Paint" is not only durable, beautiful and designed to last, but it also will help keep your arenas 20% cooler on those HOT days! This will mean a Cool Difference to riders and their horses!

What If I Need Other Buildings For My Equestrian Facility Too?

Olympia Steel Buildings is almost unlimited as to what we can do! From Barns to Trailer Storage… the posibilities are endless, but, the quality and dedication to customer service remains the same!

  1. Horse Trailer Storage
  2. Riding Arenas
  3. Horse Care Equipment Storage
  4. Training Facility
  5. Horse Ranch
  6. Horse Stalls
  7. Equestrian Equipment Storage
  8. Hay Barns
  9. Horse Barns

What Kind of Customer Service Can You Expect?

The Best! When you select Olympia Steel Buildings as the solution to your building needs, you will receive personalized service from our trained technicians who will respond to your inquiry, discuss your needs and price a building to meet your specifications usually within 24 hours. The service you receive after the initial sale is the true measure of our performance. Once your project is underway, our designers, with over 40 years of experience in the prefabricated building industry, will work with you to design a building that suits your needs. Our team of experts is dedicated to making your project the satisfying experience you deserve.

Even when the building is done and years have gone by, you remain part of the “Olympia Steel Buildings” Family and we are here to serve you whenever you need us!

How Do I Get Started?

Just pick up the phone. We can help you every step of the way. From discussing what buildings you need to the size and function of your riding arena, to any other storage buildings or even a Barn for the horses. Our experts can help you with budgeting, financing questions, planning and answer every question. We are here to help you— to ensure that you are protected and happy once we are done. Call us up and tell us about your equestrian dreams today and let us know you saw us on InfoHorse!


Olympia Steel Buildings clear-span steel horse riding arena exterior front view
Olympia Steel Buildings clear-span steel horse riding arena exterior front view

What does Olympia Steel Buildings actually deliver to a horse property?

Olympia engineers pre-fabricated steel building kits purpose-built for equestrian use, marketed under the line "Built for Equestrian Training & Riding." Each structure ships with precision-cut components and an easy-to-follow construction manual, so a covered riding arena, a row of stables, a hay-and-tack barn, or a combined facility can be raised on your own land. The defining structural feature is a clear-span interior with no interior support posts, giving horses and riders an open, obstruction-free footprint to move, train, and turn in any direction.

Olympia Steel Buildings interior steel horse stables with stall rows
Olympia Steel Buildings interior steel horse stables with stall rows

Who builds these barns, and why does the factory ownership matter?

Olympia was founded in 1988 and remains a proud American, family-owned company headquartered at 400 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Its calling card is "Building Experts Since 1988 — Made in the USA," and unlike resellers, Olympia states plainly that "We Own the Factory. " That advanced in-house manufacturing facility is what enables factory-direct pricing — the same "best price up front" promise in the listing above — because the steel is cut, formed, and shipped without a middleman markup. The company carries a BBB A-Rating and reaches customers coast to coast.

Olympia Steel Buildings horse tack and equipment storage area
Olympia Steel Buildings horse tack and equipment storage area

How long are these steel arenas engineered to last?

Olympia frames its buildings as "Engineered to Last a Lifetime," backed by a 40-Year Limited Rust-Through Perforation Warranty and a 40-Year Limited Warranty on Paint. The American-made steel construction is designed for strength and safety against the weather loads a barn must shrug off year after year, and the rust-through coverage specifically protects the panels that take the brunt of moisture inside a horse environment. For an owner weighing a steel arena against a pole barn or fabric structure, that four-decade paper is a meaningful durability signal.

Olympia Steel Buildings covered riding arena with harness equestrian equipment
Olympia Steel Buildings covered riding arena with harness equestrian equipment

How customizable is each building before it ships?

Every Olympia building is "sized, accessorized, and styled to meet your specific requirements," starting from a minimum footprint of 24 feet wide, 20 feet long, and 10 feet high and scaling up from there. Owners can add stables, spectator seating, or storage and tack areas to the same clear-span shell, and choose from a deep palette of panel and trim colors to match an existing farm aesthetic. Because the design is configured before fabrication, the kit arrives complete with the components for your exact specification rather than a generic one-size box.

Can a horse owner put one of these up without a full construction crew?

Yes — the kit model is built around flexible erection. As Olympia puts it, "Building parts are precision-cut and shipped, complete with the necessary components," with a construction manual that makes "assembly straightforward — whether you hire a contractor for a quick, low-cost build or take it on as a rewarding DIY project." Testimonial M.S. notes, "This was my first steel building and I am not a contractor," underscoring that the system is approachable for owner-builders, not just professional crews.

How do you price a barn and get started?

Olympia works factory-direct, so the path is a free estimate: share a few details about your intended size and use and the team designs the building, manufactures the components, and delivers them to your location. To confirm delivery timing for your region, request a quote, or call the toll-free line. One owner, E.N., reported reaching Olympia after another company failed for six months and getting "a Better building for the same price," and D.R. praised the full arc "from order, delivery to final construction" on a 30x40 building.

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The Solution Section (FAQ)
What kind of equestrian buildings does Olympia Steel Buildings make?
Olympia Steel Buildings designs and manufactures prefabricated steel structures for equestrian use, including indoor riding arenas, horse barns, horse stalls, hay barns, training facilities, and trailer and equipment storage. They can design a custom arena or stall complex to your exact specifications, with workshops and offices included if you need them. The buildings also serve commercial, agricultural, industrial, and residential needs.
How wide can an Olympia indoor riding arena be?
Olympia builds clear-span arenas up to 200 feet in width with unlimited lengths. They will design the arena around your intended use, whether it is personal riding, a training barn, or a boarding facility.
What warranty comes with an Olympia steel building?
Olympia buildings carry a 40-year limited rust-through perforation warranty on their 26-gauge AZ55 Galvalume® roof panels. The structures are also built to last with galvanized roof purlins, wall girts, and c-sections, plus gray primer oxide on the main frames to protect against corrosion. Olympia's philosophy is to build it right the first time so it lasts for decades.
Is the steel made in the USA?
Yes. Olympia buildings are made in America using top commercial-grade U.S. steel, and they are designed and manufactured in a state-of-the-art facility by experienced personnel. Construction uses steel metal frame I-beam framing engineered to endure.
Does Olympia do anything to keep a riding arena cooler in summer?
Yes. Olympia offers a "Cool Paint" finish that is durable and designed to last while helping keep arenas up to 20% cooler on hot days. That can make a meaningful difference in comfort for both riders and their horses during the heat.
What roof and coating features do the buildings use?
Olympia uses 26-gauge PBR (Purlin Bearing Rib) roof panels, which are stronger than the commonly used "R" roof panels. Panels are precision-coated with AkzoNobel silicone polyester paints, and the buildings use stainless steel capped self-drilling fasteners engineered to resist drill-point slipping and minimize surface damage.
Can Olympia help with planning, budgeting, and financing?
Yes. Olympia's designers, who bring over 40 years of experience in the prefabricated building industry, work with you on the size and function of your arena or barn and can help with budgeting, financing questions, and planning. Their trained technicians typically respond to an inquiry, discuss your needs, and price a building to your specifications within about 24 hours.
How do I get a quote or get started on a horse arena or barn?
Just reach out and tell them about your equestrian project. You can call Olympia Steel Buildings at 888-449-7756, email [email protected], or visit https://www.olympiabuildings.com/riding-arena/ to start the conversation. Be sure to mention you saw them on InfoHorse.
What is Olympia Steel Buildings?
Olympia Steel Buildings is an American, family-owned manufacturer of pre-engineered steel and metal building kits, founded in 1988 and headquartered at 400 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. For horse owners, the company designs and ships clear-span riding arenas, stables, and farm barns built for equestrian training and riding. Its tagline is 'Building Experts Since 1988 — Made in the USA.'
Does Olympia make riding arenas and horse barns specifically?
Yes. Olympia markets a dedicated equestrian line described as 'Built for Equestrian Training & Riding,' with clear-span interiors for open horse movement. The same building shell can be configured with stables, spectator seating, or storage and tack areas, so a single structure can serve as an arena, a stable block, or a combined facility.
What does 'clear-span' mean and why does it matter for a riding arena?
A clear-span building has no interior support columns, so the entire width is open floor space. For a riding arena this is essential — horses and riders need an unobstructed footprint to move, lunge, and turn without posts in the way. Olympia's clear-span steel design delivers that open interior even at wide spans.
What is the smallest building Olympia will make?
The minimum dimensions are 24 feet wide, 20 feet long, and 10 feet high. From that baseline, each building is sized, accessorized, and styled up to meet your specific requirements, so larger arenas and multi-bay barns are configured to order.
Can I build the arena myself, or do I need a contractor?
Either works. Olympia's kits ship with precision-cut parts and an easy-to-follow construction manual, making assembly straightforward whether you hire a contractor for a quick, low-cost build or take it on as a DIY project. One customer noted it was their first steel building and they were not a contractor, yet they completed it.
Where is Olympia Steel Buildings located and how do I reach them?
Olympia is headquartered at 400 Island Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, near Pittsburgh. You can reach the company toll-free at 1-888-449-7756. They serve customers across the United States, coast to coast.
How long has Olympia been in business?
Olympia was founded in 1988, giving it more than three decades of steel-building experience. It remains a proud American, family-owned company and promotes itself as 'Building Experts Since 1988.' It also carries a BBB A-Rating.
Why does Olympia say 'We Own the Factory'?
Olympia operates its own advanced in-house manufacturing facility rather than reselling someone else's kits. Owning the factory lets the company offer factory-direct pricing — the 'best price up front' promise — by cutting and forming the steel itself and shipping the components complete, with no middleman markup.
Are Olympia buildings made in the USA?
Yes. Olympia emphasizes 'American steel and American pride' and markets its products as 'Made in the USA for Strength & Safety.' The buildings are fabricated at the company's own American manufacturing facility.
Can I customize the color and add features to my barn?
Yes. Each building is sized, accessorized, and styled to your requirements, with a wide range of panel and trim color options to match an existing farm look. You can also add stables, seating, or storage and tack areas to the same clear-span structure when you configure it.
Does Olympia deliver, and how does shipping work?
Olympia serves customers coast to coast and will design your building, manufacture the components, and deliver them to your location. Because delivery timing varies by region, the company asks that you request a quote to confirm delivery times for your specific area.
How do I get a price or quote?
Olympia uses a free-estimate model: share a few details about your intended size and use through the quote form, and the team will design and price the building. You can also call 1-888-449-7756 for assistance. Working factory-direct is how the company delivers its best price up front.
What can an Olympia steel barn be used for besides riding?
Beyond riding arenas, the same steel platform supports stables, hay and feed storage, equipment and tractor storage, tack rooms, and full barns. Olympia also builds farm and agricultural structures, garages, workshops, and even barndominiums, so a horse property can standardize on one builder for multiple structures.
Is a steel arena better than a wood pole barn for horses?
Steel offers advantages a horse owner should weigh: a clear-span steel arena has no interior posts to obstruct riding, the panels carry a 40-Year Limited Rust-Through and 40-Year Limited Paint warranty, and steel resists rot, pests, and fire in ways wood does not. Olympia engineers its buildings 'to last a lifetime,' which is the core durability argument over traditional pole construction.
What do Olympia customers say about their experience?
Verbatim testimonials on Olympia's arena page include M.S. ('I shopped around, and in the end, selected Olympia Steel Buildings. This was my first steel building and I am not a contractor.'), D.R. ('I purchase a 30x40 building from Olympia Steel Bldgs and was very impressed with the whole process, from order, delivery to final construction.'), and E.N. ('After 6 months of dealing with another company that failed to deliver, I reached out to Olympia and got a BETTER building for the same price.').
What kind of foundation or site prep do I need before assembly?
Olympia ships the building components complete with an easy-to-follow construction manual so the structure can be erected on your prepared site. Because site requirements vary by building size, region, and intended use, the best step is to request a free estimate and discuss your location with the Olympia team at 1-888-449-7756, who can confirm specifications and delivery for your area.

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