How to Determine Which Arena Footing is Good and Safe for Your Horse For a competitive rider, footing not only makes an impact on your performance, but also the soundness of your horse. Do you know if your riding surface is safe for your horse? In part one of this article, we take a look [...]
After spending all that time in researching and money working with a contractor to build your riding arena, the most important part that is so frequently overlooked, is the arena maintenance. Daily, proper arena maintenance is the key part of keeping your riding surface at its optimum and extends its longevity. Let's take a look [...]
Arena Footing: You Have Questions, We Have Answers Arena footing is an important investment in your horse's soundness and performance. Here, we answer some of the most common questions about riding arena footing. What constitutes safe arena footing? Safe arena footing is an even, stable, and cushioned surface, watered daily to eliminate dust. The proper [...]
Equestrian Surfaces – A Guide is a comprehensive handbook produced by the Swedish Equestrian Federation. It breaks down everything you need to know about horse arena footing. In a series of posts, we will cover each chapter. Next up, chapter 5: Construction Materials. Sand, gravel and other materials used for surfaces are a science [...]
Equestrian Surfaces – A Guide is a comprehensive handbook produced by the Swedish Equestrian Federation. It breaks down everything you need to know about horse arena footing. In a series of posts, we will cover each chapter. Next up, chapter 4: Arenas, their Function and Properties. How a riding surface functions must be characterised [...]
