--- title: East-West Arena Construction Blog | Health description: Health | East-West provides throughout the United States with premium equestrian footing, complete arena design, start to finish arena construction, and existing arena refurbishments. We are staffed by individuals who not only know horses, but are experts in their field of excavation, fine grading, and drainage engineering. --- [![East-West Arena Construction](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/hs-fs/hub/310088/file-480211715.png?width=225&height=139&name=file-480211715.png "East-West Arena Construction")](https://www.eastwest-construction.com) # East-West Arena Construction Blog ## [Horse Hydration Tips For Summer](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/horse-hydration-tips-for-summer) Posted by [East-West Arena Construction](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/author/east-west-arena-construction) on May 12, 2015 2:23:00 PM [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/hs-fs/hub/310088/file-1055677851-jpg/Featured_Equestrian_college_unh.jpg) ](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/horse-hydration-tips-for-summer) Drinking enough water is important for both people and horses alike, especially in the heat of the summer months. Just like their humans, though, horses often get dehydrated. Here are some handy tips to make sure your equine charges are getting the proper amount of water. [Read More](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/horse-hydration-tips-for-summer) Topics: [Health](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/topic/health), [Hydration](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/topic/hydration) ## [Understanding Horse Footing & How It Affects Horse Health](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/understanding-horse-footing-and-how-it-affects-horse-health-and-performance) Posted by [East-West Arena Construction](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/author/east-west-arena-construction) on Jan 28, 2015 12:00:00 PM [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/hs-fs/hub/310088/file-619715694-png/Arena_Consulting.png) ](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/understanding-horse-footing-and-how-it-affects-horse-health-and-performance) Despite its name, the influence of the footing laid down in horse arenas doesn't stop at the hooves. Interactions between the horse's hooves and the footing below can have an all-over effect on the horse's body. Many amateur competition steeds and pleasure riding horses end up retiring early due to complications such as navicular disease. Additionally, race horses may sustain leg and joint injuries while still in their prime, causing them to withdraw from major competition. This led many to wonder; is it the ground they're trotting on? [Read More](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/understanding-horse-footing-and-how-it-affects-horse-health-and-performance) Topics: [Footing](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/topic/footing), [Health](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/topic/health) ## [5 Reasons GGT Footing Is Superior to Traditional Footing](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/5-reasons-ggt-footing-is-superior-to-traditional-footing) Posted by [EastWest Arena Construction](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/author/eastwest-arena-construction) on Jan 14, 2015 12:00:00 PM [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/hs-fs/hub/310088/file-1582779655-jpg/photo_2b.jpg) ](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/5-reasons-ggt-footing-is-superior-to-traditional-footing) Five reasons [GGT Footing](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/ggt-footing) is superior to traditional riding surfaces can be summed up in just 2 words—safety and health. Imagine the risk reduction of having a stable, consistently even, moisture perfect riding surface for your next equestrian event. It does make a difference to both horse and rider when the surface underneath them is consistently trustworthy, no matter what the weather has recently been.  [Read More](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/5-reasons-ggt-footing-is-superior-to-traditional-footing) Topics: [Health](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/topic/health), [GGT Footing](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/topic/ggt-footing) ## [I’m Concerned about My Horses Health – What Should I Feed My Horse?](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/i’m-concerned-about-my-horses-health-–-what-should-i-feed-my-horse) Posted by [East-West Arena Construction](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/author/east-west-arena-construction) on Oct 24, 2014 12:00:00 PM [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/hs-fs/hub/310088/file-862727791.jpg) ](https://www.eastwest-construction.com/blog/i’m-concerned-about-my-horses-health-–-what-should-i-feed-my-horse) Proper nutrition is crucial to your horses overall health. The primary necessity in any horse’s diet is roughage, usually in the form of hay or pasture. However, you see horses being fed grains such as pellets, sweet feed and other concentrated mixes. Some horse owners feed bran, beet pulp and supplements. 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