East-West Arena Construction Blog

Dust in arenas is potentially hazardous to both equestrians and horses. How to keep dust down in arena surfaces should be a concern of all equestrian facilities. University equestrian team facilities and horse show venues should be aware of the respiratory health hazards from dust, especially when an audience is present. Exposure from arena dust can cause bronchitis, lung disease, Farmer’s lung, asthma and other respiratory conditions. Visitors to the facility who suffer from respiratory problems are especially susceptible to adverse reactions to arena dust. Dust is especially harmful for equestrian trainers and instructors who spend several hours each day in the arena.

Every aspect of an Equestrian program requires an investment of capital, planning and expertise.  The most crucial aspect is specifically in the arena.  Equestrian arena construction and consulting requires a broad breadth of experience and knowledge, yet also the capacity to focus on the impact of the local area and specific program for which it is being constructed.   

Quality horse arena footing is a an important component of any successful equestrian center.  Equestrian centers with proper drainage will build a loyal client base when footing prevents horse injuries and increases performance.   Good water drainage design is a key factor in providing a safe arena for your customers.  

German Geo Textile or GGT equestrian footing is composed of shredded fabric and sand, which prevents soil degradation in equestrian arenas and resists freezing. It is composed of durable polyester fabric that can increase the life of the arena by 10 years. The GGT footing also add cushioning for heavy hoof action.

GGT, which stands for German Geo Textile is a versatile arena footing, which combines shredded textile fibers mixed with sand for the best possible cushioning, traction and ride stability for equestrian arenas.GGT footing offers a safe, supportive base for all types of equestrian arenas.

Whether you regularly host horse shows or are developing a practice area, the right jumper footing is especially important. This is because the right footing will help ensure the safety of the horse and rider, while also being attractive and easy to maintain. Here are some tips for choosing jumper footing you should consider for your own arena.

In the equestrian world, there's a lot of investment that goes on, horses, tack, transportation, lessons - not to mention the emotional investment. And, if you're the one providing the venue for dressage, jumping, or both, then you need to invest in high quality arena construction in order to best serve your clients. 

Why do so many people hear the word “dressage” and cringe? Some people talk about it with as much enthusiasm as getting a root canal. If dressage has become a torment for people then they are missing an integral part of it-its purpose. Riding in a professional dressage arena should be a joyful experience for both the horse and rider because it is training based on love.

In the riding arena world, the real workhorse is the college equestrian arena.  Rarely is there a facility that gets such constant and diverse use as the ring used by collegiate programs. And that arena can either be an asset for your program, or a liability. How you manage your facility will determine the quality of athletes your attract, and the willingness of sponsors and donors to be associated with your program.