East-West Arena Construction Blog

High-quality sod has often been said to be the perfect horse footing. It provides a stable, cushioned landing for the foot, doesn't shift underfoot, provides good traction, and is not dusty. However, sod does not stand up to the demands of a busy riding arena, and therefore equestrians have been creating alternatives to sod.

When building your arena, one of the most important decisions you can make is the type of footing that you install. The type of footing you install will determine the quality of your arena. It will also determine the level of comfort that your horses and riders experience when they use your arena. Today, you are able to choose between traditional sand footing, or you use can traditional sand footing with a GGT additive. 

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.   

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.

The riding arena is the single most important asset in which a horse owner or equestrian facility will invest.  Whether it is an indoor or outdoor, the most important component of that arena is the footing.  

The arena itself can be as simple as a designated area sans fencing behind the barn, or as elaborate as a mirrored-wall, wainscoted, climate-controlled indoor facility with natural lighting, and acoustically perfect sound system, an observation deck and lounge areas.  Regardless the comfort level of the rider that the various buildings provide, without proper footing, the facility is pointless, from the horse's point of view.

You have heard it said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.This maxim holds true for horses as well as for people. Whether your journey includes hunting, jumping, eventing, barrel racing, or dressage, it is a journey that you and your horse will undertake together.

Trick riders wow people with their dazzling acts, performing stunts such as hanging from a galloping horse by one foot or performing the splits upside down while in a saddle. Stunts such as these take years of hard work and training in order to perfect, as many who work in this industry will gladly attest.