The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo hosted its 2010 Horse Show events in brand new facilities. The new Exposition Center totals 315,900 sq. ft., of which 180,900 sq. ft. is climate controlled. The building also features:
• A competition arena measuring 125 feet wide by 300 feet long
• 126 prime commercial exhibit spaces
• Climate controlled warm-up arena and show arena
• 1,500 spectator seats
• Approximately 750 new stalls
• Indoor wash racks
• Improved unloading areas for trailers
The 2010 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo featured a wide variety of horse events, including: Barrel Racing, National Cutting Horse Association Cutting, Versatility Ranch Horse competition, Team Penning, a Donkey & Mule show, Llama show, and Quarter Horse, Paint Horse, and Appaloosa Horse breed shows. A Select Sale and Ranch Gelding Sale attract buyers from both North America and Mexico.
The project was built in two phases. Phase I was made possible through a joint effort between the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. and the Bexar County Community Arenas Board. This phase consists of a 113,400 sq. ft. multi-use, climate controlled building which serves as the Horse Show Arena.
Phase II of the construction project, which was funded by the Bexar County "venue tax" bond that was passed in 2008, includes a 67,500 sq. ft. addition to the multi-use building that includes a warm-up arena and a 145,000 sq. ft stall barn.
Equipment on the construction site in late February 2009, facing east
The old Horse Barn 2 is dismantled as work progresses to the east
Facing west with the old Horse Barn 2 in the background
Work begins on the east end of the site, next to Bull Alley
Tilt walls are erected at the end of April
Framing is erected in early May
By the middle of May, the size of the building is evident
Siding work begins the first day of June
The view from the west side of the building as roofing and siding progresses
The site of the new arena is enclosed by roofing the middle of June
The covered walkway takes shape on Bull Alley in early July
Heating and air conditioning units located above the walkway will provide climate control throughout the new building
Work continues on the inside of the building
The northwest corner of the building has a divided space suitable for many uses, including cattle pens
Beginning of the new Stall Barn
The south side of the new Multipurpose Facility (facing Freeman Blvd.)
Framing of the new Stall Barn
Another view of the Stall Barn during construction
The west side of the new Multipurpose Facility with the slab poured for the Extension. The Extension will hold horse show warm up areas and cattle.
The interior of the Multipurpose Facility. This portion will house the Horse Show arena.
The east view of the new Stall Barn.
The view of the Extension with the Stall Barn in the background.
The roof getting installed on the Extension.
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