Grand Prix Equestrian
Location: Maple Park, IL
Work area: 33,000 square feet
Architect: Risinger + Associates

Riis Borg partnered with Grand Prix Equestrian, the architect, the engineers and subcontractors to implement various value engineering proposals aimed at providing the client with the highest level of quality and functionality available, but at an attractively affordable cost. The result is an equestrian facility recognized as one of the top facilities of its kind in the nation.

Project description:
• The Grand Prix Equestrian project consisted of the completion of a 33,000 square foot stable and arena complex for the training of horses in the discipline of dressage.

• Extensive site work was also undertaken to provide necessary parking, water detention, sanitary service and a 570,000 gallon pond that serves as the water source for the facility’s fire protection system.

• Riis Borg’s millwork shop worked in tandem with Grand Prix and proved to be a valuable resource in the design, fabrication and installation of all of the facility’s millwork.

Project highlights:
• Stables capable of housing 61 horses in individual stalls.

• The stalls were imported from England and installed by Riis Borg carpenters and contain a variety of wash, feed and grooming stalls.

• The stables also house spacious tack rooms where both the training staff and clients can store their saddles, boots, etc., in custom lockers and cabinets fabricated and installed by Riis Borg’s millwork shop.

• Separating the main stable from the 33,000 square foot indoor riding arena is a two- story Clubhouse. Here, clients can watch as their horses are trained in the arena from either the ground level viewing deck or the upper level mezzanine, all while enjoying food and beverages served from a hospitality area consisting of custom wood cabinetry and granite countertops fabricated and installed by Riis Borg’s millwork shop.

Services provided:
• General contracting
• Value engineering
• Site work
• Custom cabinetry and countertops
• Extensive millwork; design fabrication and installation