Surfaces

There are many riding arena surfaces available, probably the most popular are sand and rubber mixtures or just sand without the rubber mixture added and depending on budget available. Silica sand or sand of your choice can be used.

Riding arena with sand only surface

Riding arena with sand only surface

Riding arena with rubber and sand surface

Riding arena with rubber and sand surface

It is important to remember that any riding surface needs regular maintenance, so regular grading and looking after the surface will only help to improve the surface ride given to the horse and rider.

Grading of sand and rubber riding surface

Grading of sand and rubber riding surface

 

Sand School Cross Section Diagram