What’s the difference between a slanted horse safety wall and a curved arena kick wall? See for yourself in this video:

A slanted horse safety wall is angled so as to push the horse away from the wall and protect the rider’s legs. However, because it is wider at the bottom, it is still very easy for the horse to misstep and make contact with the wall himself.

The curved kick wall offers superior protection for both rider and horse. The European design not only protects the rider’s legs but is also designed to prevent the direct impact from a kick or strike out by a horse. Its beautiful aesthetic doesn’t hurt, either!

The curved kickwall from an angle
The open gate of a curved arena safety wall
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About Hilo Nick

Hilo is a lifelong equestrian, having competed in jumping and dressage in Germany as well as in the US. As a compassionate rider, Hilo understands the biomechanics of the horse and has deep-seated expertise and a gifted feel for sand—the most important aspect in any footing. Because of this, Hilo hand-picks the sand for all of her FootingSolutionsUSA clients. “I LOVE sand,” she says. “You have to have the right feeling for good sand and combine it with the technical and engineering aspects. I never stop searching for even better sand blends and geotextile additives to provide friendly footing for the horses.”Hilo founded FootingSolutionsUSA in 2004 to fill a void in quality riding surfaces in the US, which at the time were behind in comparison to European riding arenas.

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