South Dakota State University Equestrian Center

GH2 Equine Architects conducted site selection, programming, planning, pre-design services in order to assist the South Dakota State University Foundation in determining the viability of constructing a new women’s equestrian team facility.  Following a successful funding program, GH2 worked with a local A/E firm to provide detailed design and construction documents for the project.
The complete complex encompasses approximately 98,000 square feet of facilities including:

• 120’x250’ Indoor training arena with seating and 70’x120’ indoor warm-up arena
• Four outdoor arenas and round pens; one covered breaking pen
• Barns housing 80 stalls, with tack, vet, and wash areas – connected to the indoor arenas
• Administrative offices, team meeting and locker room areas
• Paddocks and pastures with loafing sheds
• Maintenance and storage facilities for equipment and bulk hay, feed and bedding
• Separate guest/student and trailer parking/unloading areas
• Riding and exercise trails