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Horse Arena Footing

Horse arena footing is a delicate and a technical subject. You have to get the arena footing depth exactly right. If the footing is too deep, then the likelihood of the horse developing a strain in its legs, particularly at the tendons, is much higher. If the horse arena footing is not having enough depth, then the needed cushion for proper exercising and hard working would not be available to the horse. Further, each riding discipline calls for its own depth settings. This could be quite confusing for a lay person trying to build a new arena.

The following points have to be considered while building the right horse arena footing.
  • Size of the arena
  • Indoor arena or outdoor arena
  • Footing of the arena
  • Depth of the arena
  • Dust control
  • Water drainage facility
  • Lightning requirements
  • Fencing of the arena
  • Meantenance of the horse arena
  • Cost of building the right arena

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To achieve the correct horse arena footing, first you should know the basics about the materials used for the horse arena footings. The various types of arena footings are
  • Sand arena footing
  • Sand arena with additives
  • Rubber arena footing
  • Synthetic materials


The next item in the agenda is the depth of the horse arena footing. The arena footing should be firm so that there is good traction for the horse, without the risk of sliding or slipping. At the same time, the cushion should be exact. A hard surface having a deep arena footing would strain the ligaments and the tendons in the legs of the horse.

It is advisable to consult the experts having sufficient knowledge and experience in arena preparation to achieve the ideal horse arena footing. Talk to us to know more.


The company EHG is an international enterprise and enjoys the confidence of experts and experienced riding arena owners in many countries. By combining different products the EHG offers customised solutions for individual requirements.


The Geo-fibres innoReit-tex® stand out through durability and improve the characteristics of every riding arena and indoor riding arena floor. Whether synthetic high-tec material or pure nature product, all innoReit-tex® products are of premium quality.

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