Coastal Steel Structures Partners with Wellington International on the Largest Equestrian Facility of Its Kind in South Florida
Wellington, FL — September 9, 2025
Coastal Steel Structures is partnering with Wellington International and Wellington Lifestyle Partners to build a landmark covered riding arena in Wellington, Florida.
The 86,000 square foot facility will rise on Wellington International’s 111-acre property. At that scale, it will be the largest covered equestrian arena ever built for either organization, and the largest of its kind in South Florida.
Wellington International is one of the most prestigious equestrian venues in the world. The new covered arena adds a space where riders and horses can train and compete at the highest level year-round, regardless of weather. It also offers spectators an experience that matches the standard Wellington International has set across every discipline it hosts.
”"This new covered arena will allow riders and horses to train and compete at the highest level year-round, while offering spectators an unmatched experience. We are especially proud to be building this structure with Coastal Steel Structures, not only as our construction partner but also as a valued sponsor of Wellington International and the Global Dressage Festival. This arena is an investment in the future of our sport, our venue, and the generations of champions yet to come."
Murray S. KesslerCEO of Wellington International
For Coastal Steel Structures, the project is more than a build. It is a contribution to an event and a community the company has been rooted in for years.
“This project is more than steel and structure. It is fulfilling a vision we have long held,” said Chris Glykas, VP of Sales at Coastal Steel Structures. “To partner with an organization as distinguished as Wellington International is a privilege, and to build an arena of this scale for a community we deeply love is truly inspiring.”
“We are proud to create a space that will elevate the experience for riders, horses, and spectators at the sport’s highest level.”
The design brings scale together with the details that matter on a covered riding arena of this caliber. The structure is engineered to create an environment where light, air, and openness shape every moment inside it — whether that moment is a training session at six in the morning or a competition run in front of a full house.
The project reflects the standard Coastal Steel Structures has held across two decades of pre-engineered metal building work. Durability, design flexibility, and engineering that stands up to what the sport actually demands of a facility at this level.
About Coastal Steel Structures
Coastal Steel Structures has spent two decades designing and building covered riding arenas that bring together strength, performance, and the finish level the sport expects.
Based in Florida and serving equestrian communities nationwide, the company guides clients through the full project — from the first conversation to the final inspection — and delivers arenas engineered for the long term.
About Wellington International
Nestled in the heart of Wellington, Florida – globally recognized as one of the premier horse sports destinations in the world – Wellington International is home to more than 40 weeks of equestrian competition, including the prestigious Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and the Global Dressage Festival (GDF). Since 1974, Wellington International has been an international cornerstone of equestrian excellence and is owned by Wellington Lifestyle Partners. A designated Rolex property since 2012, Wellington International has proudly hosted the Winter Equestrian Festival for nearly 50 years – the world’s largest and longest-running hunter/jumper horse show in the world. Wellington International’s commitment to excellence ensures that athletes, horses, and fans alike experience the very best in equestrian sport year after year. With an annual contribution of more than $536 million to Palm Beach County’s GDP and the creation of over 4,000 jobs, Wellington International’s impact extends well beyond the facility and events.
For more information, visit www.wellingtoninternational.com.
See the full article here: https://www.wellingtoninternational.com/wellington-international-expands-with-landmark-arena-built-by-coastal-steel-structures/
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