East-West Arena Construction Blog

Extend the Life of Arena Footing with an Arena Groomer

Posted by East-West Arena Construction on Jun 24, 2014 12:02:19 PM

Today’s riders and trainers are more aware of the importance of high-quality arena footing for the safety of horses’ joints, legs and feet. Horse owners, universities and equestrian event facilities install premium footing in their indoor and outdoor show arenas and warm-up rings for maximizing performance and safety. Although premium footings, such as GTX blends are long lasting, maintaining the footing with an arena groomer can extend arena life even further.



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Topics: Maintenance

Maintenance Tasks for Riding Arenas

Posted by EastWest Arena Construction on Nov 8, 2013 12:00:00 PM

Whether you have an indoor or an outdoor arena, proper maintenance ensures that the footing in your arena remains flexible and ready to absorb the impact of horses' hooves during training or events. Maintenance also keeps flies down by removing manure, and keeps dust to a minimum. Depending on whether you have an indoor or an outdoor arena, and the amount of traffic it receives, you may need to perform these tasks weekly or monthly.



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Topics: Maintenance