Properties
- Year of execution: 2011 and 2016
- Ground conditions: uneven
- Area: 800 m²
- Construction time: 1/2 day
Project description
Riding arena with ECORASTER – renovation and reconstruction for optimal training conditions
In this project, an approximately 800-square-meter riding arena was renovated and rebuilt using the ECORASTER ground grid system to create a permanently functional and weather-resistant riding surface. Over time, many riding arenas develop uneven footing depths and inconsistent ground conditions, which can lead to problems with training, safety, and maintenance. A major challenge in this project was the varying depths of the footing and the uneven settling that had developed over the years due to use and weather conditions.
The goal of this project was to level out such unevenness and create a floor that is even, easy on the joints, and easy to maintain.
First, the existing surface was prepared by loosening the soil and using laser-guided leveling to achieve a uniform sand depth of approximately 10 cm. The ground was then compacted with a roller and finished with a sand top layer to prepare the riding surface for daily use. This project resulted in a modern riding arena that offers consistent training conditions, good traction, and improved safety for both horse and rider.
The use of ECORASTER in the subbase ensures that the sand surface layer remains stable without sinking into the subgrade or mixing with the natural soil—a factor that is particularly relevant in the face of increasingly intensive use or frequently changing weather conditions. This significantly reduces maintenance requirements while preserving the load-bearing capacity, levelness, and elasticity of the riding surface.
Use of ECORASTER in the Construction of Riding Arenas
New riding arena with the ECORASTER ground reinforcement system. In equestrian sports, our ground grids are often used as a separating layer in the subbase of a riding arena or indoor riding arena to prevent the expensive sand from mixing with the subsoil. This keeps the riding surface even, level, and functional, even with heavy use or changing weather conditions. The grids ensure that the ground does not settle, shift, or become muddy, thereby significantly reducing maintenance requirements.
