If you are just starting to build an arena look at the sand options available in your region of the country. For North Central Florida, I HIGHLY recommend a sand that is a clean white/beige sand of fine to medium size but angular in grain shape. This should be an overall, evenly distributed depth of about 2.5" - 3" no more!. The other would be a 70/30 or 80/20 sand/clay mix. The clay particles pack a little more and help retain some moisture. The grain is angular and has a better binding quality. It is best to pull off existing soil and have a knowledgeable contractor come in and prepare a base. ( We have a short list of recommended contractors who share our values and commitments) It should be of a crushed concrete screening material, compacted 4-6”. A 2% grade from center to outside is adequate for proper drainage. Next you would bring in the sand and spread to an evenly distributed 2.5" - 3". Take your square footage (Length X Width) and then divide by 3000. Round to the near whole number and this would be the amount of fiber bales that you would need.
230 X 180=41,400/3000=13.8 round to 14. For calculating cost you’ll have to call to get the current price as raw material prices fluctuate. Freight is also extra. In Florida, sales tax applies. You will still be amazed at how affordable we are compared to the big arena companies. Our specialty is the smaller, private farm owner although we do commercial operations as well. For those on a major budget, it is possible depending on your land drainage and what's under your grass to have a NO BASE arena. I have several clients and I myself have one. This is where the grass is scraped away with as little disturbance to the ground below ("the hard pan"). Then only the top 2" is tilled to be mixed with the fiber. It also depends on how many horses a day ride on it, 4 or less is ok. Call or email and we can talk to see if this is an option. Other important Information: You will need the proper equipment to maintain a fiber surface. A chain harrow will NOT work. There are several on the market. Google Reist Industries, Parma arena groomer, and Drag N Fly. Each have a variety of sizes and prices. You will need something to pull this drag, make sure there is enough horse power to get the job done! A Polaris, gator, ATV, tractor with at least 40hp. MORE important Information You WILL need irrigation to install and then to maintain your arena. Real irrigation. Not a hose with one little sprinkler piddling around in a circle! Think powerful reach, probably zones on a timer, or a water wagon (500+ gallons) or a water wheel (Kifco company). Call when you are ready 352-328-6112 I would love to help. Installs Barn Staple South, Morriston, FL Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL Michael Poulin Dressage Training, DeLeon Springs FL Canterbury Showplace, Newberry Ocala Hunter Jumper K. Myers, Ocala, FL River House Hanovarians/Nora Batchelder, Williston, FL Laura Graves Dressage, Apopka, FL (former farm) Katie Ruppel Eventing, Anthony, FL Manning Estates, Magnolia, TX Tex-Over Farm John Mason Crosby, TX Denali Sport Horses, Iola, TX Beth LeBeau Sport Horses, Dalton MA Blue Star farm, Archer, FL Rachael Samson, Deland, FL Kristin Monticello, Morriston, FL Bill Sullivan, Howey In The Hills, FL Tanja Hurt-Williston, FL Maria Riva-Wadmelaw Island, SC Stacey marler-Brooksville, FL Amanda Eakins-Jupiter FL Alex Schneck-Chuluota, FL Cassandra Elliot-Clermont, FL Lori Tankel Therapy Project-NC Audrey Narducci-Ocala, FL Karen Putzke-St. Augustine, FL Faye Lieffler-Dunnellon, FL Kaitlyn Kasten-Dunnellon, FL Kat Welsh-Micanopy, FL Jeffrie Van Lovern-Brooksville, FL Joecelyn Seefelt-Morriston, FL Starry Night Farms-Judy Downer-Ocala, FL Jaime Marie Sherry-Ocala, FL White Lock Farms-St. Johns, FL Robert Bowser-Longwood, FL CXarolyn Tanner-Montverde, FL Keely Lizano-Clermont, FL Tracy Ramirz-Brooksville, FL Kierstin Main-Apopka, FL Richard Bolitho-Summerfield, FL Everleaf Equestrian-Oviedo, FL Pamela Cheeseman-Reddick, FL Petra Wilder-Ocala, FL Mikala Herold-Alachua, FL Allison Anderson-Weirsdale, FL Bridgette Ceserale-St. Augustine, FL
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