Arena Solutions
The construction process is ready to begin after an appropriate location has been decided upon.
It is worth noting that the construction process is quite an intricate and detailed job that requires specific knowledge and experience to achieve optimum results.
The initial stage involves the earthworks being undertaken. This would begin with the grass being removed off the arena site and the ground excavated to the necessary levels. At this point, drainage around the site may also be done.
Next step in the process is the construction of the arena base. Various grades of crushed rock will be supplied and laser leveled. The choice of quarry materials would be determined by things such as soil conditions and the specifications required by the client. The material would then be watered and compacted.
The riding surface is the next layer to be added and this could be just one product or a blend of products; e.g. sand/ rubber (this would be specified by the client). This would be supplied and laser leveled to the required depth.
To complete the project all remaining earthworks would be finished off and fencing erected if required.
The initial stage involves the earthworks being undertaken. This would begin with the grass being removed off the arena site and the ground excavated to the necessary levels. At this point, drainage around the site may also be done.
Next, various grades of crushed rock will be supplied and laser leveled. The choice of crushed rock material will be determined by soil conditions and the client's requirements. The crushed rock would then be watered down and compacted.
The initial stage involves the earthworks being undertaken. This would begin with the grass being removed off the arena site and the ground excavated to the necessary levels. At this point, drainage around the site may also be done.
Next, various grades of crushed rock will be supplied and laser leveled. The choice of crushed rock material will be determined by soil conditions and the client's requirements. The crushed rock would then be watered down and compacted.
The failure of an arena may be due to just one or in fact a number of faults that have compounded to create the problems being experienced. Inadequate drainage, inappropriate construction materials, poor construction work are common issues.
To return a riding arena back to good condition may require a full reconstruction or perhaps just some attention to certain aspects of the arena and its surrounds. The following pictures show some steps involved in restoring a poor performing arena, to one that with provide the owner with a dependable and consistent riding area.
Depending on the degree of failure, some or all of the existing riding surface and base will need to be removed and stockpiled if it can be used again in the construction phase.
Re-construct base with any saved original materials and new quarry products.
The original riding surface may be used again if it is not contaminated with stones and clay from the arena base failure. Alternatively, other material may be used to create a completely new surface.
Re-establish fencing and remaining earthworks.
The initial stage involves the earthworks being undertaken. This would begin with the grass being removed off the arena site and the ground excavated to the necessary levels. At this point, drainage around the site may also be done.
Next, various grades of crushed rock will be supplied and laser leveled. The choice of crushed rock material will be determined by soil conditions and the client's requirements. The crushed rock would then be watered down and compacted.
The initial stage involves the earthworks being undertaken. This would begin with the grass being removed off the arena site and the ground excavated to the necessary levels. At this point, drainage around the site may also be done.
Next, various grades of crushed rock will be supplied and laser leveled. The choice of crushed rock material will be determined by soil conditions and the client's requirements. The crushed rock would then be watered down and compacted.
All arenas require maintenance, how much is dependent on such things as the type of riding surface and the amount of use the arena gets. However regular grooming will keep the riding surface even and the perimeter of the arena clean, this will help avoid problems involving drainage and the exposure of the arena's base.
Have a regular grooming schedule
Avoid build up outside the arena
Be aware of changes in your arena
Regularly laser graded riding surface
Different equestrian disciplines and the individual needs of both rider and horse are just some of the reasons that there are a variety of surfaces to choose from. Exposure of the arena to local weather conditions, product costs, and the required depth of the riding surface are some other points to consider when deciding which materials are best suited to your situation.
We can supply, spread and level new surface materials, giving your existing arena a new lease on life. Sand, wood products and crumbed rubber are some of the popular materials used as a riding surface. We can blend these products to give you a mixture to suit your individual requirements.
Affordable product with good drainage qualities that are important on an outdoor arena
Keeps drainage qualities and enhances the riding characteristics.
A good option to consider in an indoor environment.
Pete's knowledge, expertise and machinery skills are exemplary! Always courteous and patient through out the works. Experience in the delicate field of constructing a riding surface is priceless. Blue Ribbon Arenas highly recommended!
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