Re: riding arena crowning
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is a very useful booklet made available by the USDF (United States Dressage Federation) on arena construction. I think their number is 402-434-8550 or they can be reached at www.usdf.org. It's extremely helpful for any type of arena. It includes much information on drainage, slopping, materials, base, etc. I built an arena this year and opted for a gradual slope over a 200' area (about a foot of fall) instead of a crown because you cannot feel the slope at all when you ride. Sometimes a horse can have a tough time with a crowned arena, especially if you ride a lot of circles. I think the booklet would be most helpful before you begin construction.
riding arena crowning
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] hi everyone i have really enjoyed reading all the opinions from all the horse and fjord owners around the world in the past several months that i have been on the digest - don't have much to contribute at this point, but hopefully that may change i now have a question - we are building a riding arena - approximately 100ft x 200ft (hopefully a bit larger if the lay of the land permits) - we have been told that crowning the ring (raising it in the middle and sloping to the outside) is the best way to keep it dry and footing firm - if there is a better way, i would be interested in that also - my question is how much rise in a ring of that size - at first my husband thought raising it a foot in the middle, but we have been told that is not enough to keep water off - any opinions and experiences with this would be greatly appreciated i have set as one of my lifetime goals that one day i will be able to attend the festivities at Libby - with or without a fjord - i certainly enjoyed reading all about it - would be interested in buying a video if someone has any for sale weather is georgeous in virginia mary harvey
