When constructing your new arena it’s important to build a solid and free draining base layer, using the correct construction methods and the recommended materials. Without this foundation to your arena you are likely to experience poor stability when riding, the arena may be subject to regular flooding and it may even reduce the longevity […]

Every horse owner understands the importance of riding on an appropriate surface. You wouldn’t gallop on a hard and unyielding surface, as the horse’s lower leg and hoof structure would be subjected to unacceptable levels of stress, not to mention the potential risk of the horse slipping and possibly falling. Equestrian arena surfaces have been […]

 Most of us would probably imagine that one type of sand is very much like another, with no major differences between them, but this is actually not the case. Knowing the difference between the types may not be of great interest to the majority of people, but when it comes to the use of […]

If very cold weather is forecast maintain the surface with the tines of the maintenance machine 25mm deeper than usual to ensure that the surface is not too compacted. Compacted surfaces prevent surplus water from draining causing a ‘backlog’ of moisture in the surface, which can then freeze. This will apply to wax coated surfaces […]

Our pre-mixed riding surfaces come in two broad categories of waxed and non-waxed. Each category offers its own unique set of features which can help to inform your purchasing decision, based on your own riding and on your personal preferences. Here we highlight some of the key properties of two of our own waxed and […]