Amanda Seater
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Post by Amanda Seater on Dec 15, 2010 10:17:06 GMT 1
Ok - so I need to cost for a riding surface on concrete floored building.
Any tips or recommendations please.
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Post by heather on Dec 15, 2010 10:32:04 GMT 1
As the owner of an indoor school and a much larger one before this, years ago, I would say that the best investment I have ever made is a waxed surface. It cost me a fortune with the previous surface in watering it, sometimes twice daily in the summer, not to mention the hassle. It is a very considerable investment, but nothing to touch it, for ride, easy of maintenance and durability. Mine has been down 10 years, and is just starting to break down a bit, so may need a top up, but couldnt go back to watering!!
Heather
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Amanda Seater
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Post by Amanda Seater on Dec 15, 2010 10:42:38 GMT 1
Heather - was that on a concrete base? - what depth did you have?
Sorry so many questions, I need to know a bit before I talk to companies, this way has always been a good idea in the past!
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Post by skewpie on Dec 15, 2010 18:47:50 GMT 1
Hi Amanda, Last year I had my indoor resurfaced with Bowens Prowax to a compacted depth of 4/5 inches this was laid straight on concrete [ and an area which was very compacted soil...had been for 12 years or more] I came straight fom HOYS and was therefore quite a bit cheaper than normal I did take a while to settle but gets graded 3x a week sometimes more as we have dogclubs use the school and they flatten it no end [not with Bowens expensive grader either!!] Its great no more messy wateringand faffing It was expensive but worth it I reckon, and hopefully the old sand and rubber will provide me a cheap outdoor too! Hope this helps ask away if you want any more info
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Post by jen1 on Dec 15, 2010 21:22:28 GMT 1
it was klh arenas who built the olyimpic one out side, the inddor is a bit basic, but it works well, we started with river bottom pebbles then beach sand but this was really bad for sinking
plus we didnt use it as a school them it was being used for a communial barn, but we then added grit sand and mixed the 2 sands together ,it holds the moisture in the ait, ive watered it maybe once or twice, we will make into a proper schooling area someday ,but im not fussed just yet id rather have my outdoor dry turn out done, theres only 2 of us doing the work , the outdoor is topped with rubber,on some kind of really soft sand that hold together that rides on top, dont get the rubber shreds from windows its crrap, im happy with mine its been in for almost 4 years summer coming,
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Amanda Seater
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Listen to your horse you may be surprised what he may tell you about yourself
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Post by Amanda Seater on Dec 16, 2010 10:13:03 GMT 1
skewpie - I have pm'd you Thanks jen, I remember you using sand and grit I was thinking of feet as well as riding.
I would like a sand and waxed surface if I can get the landlord to agree it will be a deal clincher!
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Post by jen1 on Dec 16, 2010 23:38:18 GMT 1
the grit sand its lovely for feet, its a happy accident that its good enough to ride on, but good enough to condition feet,
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