EHG Arena Surfacing

Riding Sand

Horse riding arena is also termed as manege or sand school. Preparation of a good horse arena is the job of experts, with special knowledge about geology. The riding sand should conform to strict specifications that allow maximum cushioning effect for the legs of the horses. At the same time, the riding sand should be hard enough to withstand the pounding of the hooves of several horses continuously. Further, the riding sand should retain moisture but drain excess water efficiently without stagnation. Achieving these apparently contradictory requirements is not easy. Thorough awareness about riding sand, its specifications, and qualities is necessary. Here are a few tips about riding sand to give you a basic idea on this delicate subject.
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First you have to undertake soil analysis of the existing area where the arena is going to prepared. The sand is analyzed for its type, consistency, and permeability. You have to determine whether the soil is sand or clay or a mixture of both. Then the sizes of the sand particles have to be ascertained. Finally, the water retaining and draining capacity of the soil has to be found out.

Based on the above results, you would be able to decide how much existing soil could be retained and what quantity should be replaced by high quality riding sand. The riding arena surface could be a firm one or a fluffy one. Training areas should be fluffy to cushion the frequent fall of the inexperienced horse and the rider during training. Riding arenas meant for dressage, jumping, jogging, etc. should be hard and firm.

The riding sand is pure silica sand, completely free of clay materials. The sand is generally of a single size, thoroughly washed and graded. The riding sand is always a sub rounded sand of fine variety. This kind of riding sand ensures adequate drainage even during heavy showers. To know more on this highly technical subject, contact our experts, who would guide you properly on the interesting topic of riding sand.


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.


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In conjunction with our Partner LGS Reitplatzbau GmbH and Dammann GmbH, the German leaders of Ebb and flow arena buildings we can offer the arena construction system with the water source below the surface. This German engineered invention, is the premier all-weather riding arena. The most sophisticated competition facilities around the world have installed the ebb and flow system. We clearly understand that so much is Riding On Your Surface -our ultimate value is your horses comfort and your success. Click on our product pages for detailed information and let our journey begin.

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