I will be building an outdoor arena this spring and was wondering what I should do as far as construction. Our soil is heavy clay. So I would like to know what kind and how deep of base should I use? Also I am planning the size to be 60 X 120 feet. Does anyone have an idea of price range. The area is level so it shouldn't take a lot of work on leveling. Also what kind of footing would be best for an outdoor arena? Any help would be appreciated, thanks !
Posted 2008-02-19 7:13 AM (#77237 - in reply to #77180) Subject: RE: outdoor arena
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I have a small sized dressage areana 60 by 120 with a bluestone base.I had planned on putting in sand ,but we are moving so I am not spending the extra money into it.I had someone who brought in a bull dozer and transit to do the leveling.So all that was free to me.You also need to thikn about proper drainage.Your ring should NOT be level ,but should have a 1-2% fall for proper drainage.With this fal it is not noticable to the eye or when you ride on it.I would say all in all I paid about 1,000 for the footing (bluestone base)ans then put railroad ties around the perimeter that ran me about 1,000.I have friend that paid a company to come in and put her a small dressge ring in with rubber footing and it cost her about 10,000.Not suer where the cost of 136,000 come from ,but you could have one put in for well under that!
Posted 2008-02-19 10:43 AM (#77255 - in reply to #77180) Subject: RE: outdoor arena
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Thanks for the websites Paul they look to be very helpfull. Not looking to build anything too fancy, my daughter just needs someplace to ride with out going to someone else's barn. At least that would be ideal.
Posted 2008-02-19 12:22 PM (#77264 - in reply to #77237) Subject: RE: outdoor arena
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Originally written by horsecrazi on 2008-02-19 8:13 AM
I have a small sized dressage areana 60 by 120 with a bluestone base.I had planned on putting in sand ,but we are moving so I am not spending the extra money into it.I had someone who brought in a bull dozer and transit to do the leveling.So all that was free to me.You also need to thikn about proper drainage.Your ring should NOT be level ,but should have a 1-2% fall for proper drainage.With this fal it is not noticable to the eye or when you ride on it.I would say all in all I paid about 1,000 for the footing (bluestone base)ans then put railroad ties around the perimeter that ran me about 1,000.I have friend that paid a company to come in and put her a small dressge ring in with rubber footing and it cost her about 10,000.Not suer where the cost of 136,000 come from ,but you could have one put in for well under that!
Posted 2008-02-19 1:49 PM (#77274 - in reply to #77180) Subject: RE: outdoor arena
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Yes I have seen that system used.I went to gladstne,NJ 2 summers ago to see the olympic hopefulls.Now I see the cost.,but the average homeowner is not going to invest that!
Posted 2008-02-20 4:08 PM (#77435 - in reply to #77180) Subject: RE: outdoor arena
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I don't know if you are looking to cover it or not, but check out www.carouselbuildings.com this is a really neat cover or barn. I've seen several of them and they are nice.
Posted 2008-02-22 6:54 AM (#77584 - in reply to #77274) Subject: RE: outdoor arena
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Originally written by horsecrazi on 2008-02-19 2:49 PM
Yes I have seen that system used.I went to gladstne,NJ 2 summers ago to see the olympic hopefulls.Now I see the cost.,but the average homeowner is not going to invest that!
Hardcore Dressage Barns have them...PSG and GP competitors swear by the system...
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