All-weather Surfaces for Horses

by Ray Lodge (Author), Susan Shanks (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  2005

  $19.77

  This is a comprehensive and invaluable guide to the provision of all-weather surfaces for horses which covers the choice of site, drainage, construction, materials and maintenance, and includes a chapter on common causes of failure and how to correct them. New developments of major significance are: a patented arena base system which has been installed as part of the provision of an arena for a well-known dressage rider, and the continuing development of a patented turf reinforcement system, which has now been introduced at many venues, including Smith's Lawn polo grounds. The book covers surfaces for : * Outdoor Maneges * Indoor Schools * Lungeing Rings * Competition Arenas * Take-offs and Landings for Cross-country * Gallops and Racecourses * Reinforced Turf Innovations

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $3.25

  Today many riders will work their horses on an artifical surface at some time, and more and more people are thinking about installing artificial surfaces in both public and private facilities. Knowing which surfaces will be most advantageous for the site and the type of use concerned is the first hurdle to clear. This is a guide which answers questions about all-weather surfaces, covering the choice of site, drainage, construction, material, maintenance, common causes of failure and the particular requirements for boh indoor and outdoor maneges and arenas plus cross-country courses and racecourses.