Installing Sand In A Covered Horse Arena

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[@brucet8033]

I like the "shaker" on Big Blue. When I was driving, we didn't have things like "shaker", Air gates and automatic canopies. Enjoy the luxuries of today's engineering. Great Video Chris, always a pleasure to watch.

[@brucet8033]

@thecouchtripper My first thoughts also, till I realized it was a shaker. lol

[@billmitton9655]

In the UK you can get asand mix with ground up rubber tyres very small granular mix not cheap doesnt pack like sand nice cushion for horse and rider lol have a good day also drags well Bill from the uk👌👍

[@komitadjie]

Wait... a project *without* any mud? Is that even allowed?

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

This doesn't happen too often.

[@46rambo49]

built many many arenas, takes a special type of sand to do it right, I would never use those screenings underneath, they pack too tight. need to drag the arena deep and loosen it up with two special shaped types of sand on top. you could have a full time job putting sand in and rolling it up for this gal. Made a big difference using the right stuff with proper drainage underneath on our arena.

[@johnspoon923]

We just built at 135 x 225 outdoor arena. Had about 16 loads of quarter down for 4"+base, followed by about 8-10 tri axle loads of masonry sand to create a 4" layer of sand for the horses. We are a hunter/jumper facility so we need a much deeper base. We do have a similar arena drag by Caroline Equipment company, funny. It was quite the feat. That is one good looking arena.

[@rereg543]

Get in good with horse people and you'll never be short on strange work that's for sure. Craziest group of people I've ever met.

[@davidkettell5726]

all money and no brains at all.

[@Mike7478F]

Ha. True that.

[@jonathanhuggins3010]

Isn’t that the truth. Spend so much money on nonsense..but hey I’ll take it lol “ yes ma am, how about we put 2 inches down” 😆

[@davidpook5778]

As a retired dairy farmer we call horses HAY BURNERS.

[@gethinjones1348]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@ONEpocketKID21]

Quick and clean job! The horses will be pleased.

[@BackOutside]

thats crazy how level u got the sand just by dumping it out the bucket. yall are crazy good with your machines. worth every penny

[@whatlifeslike5300]

Sitting here thinking, don't put your head in there! Sure enough 2:12

[@Heeman5]

It’s not a head cam, he was hold the cam with his hand. Chris is sharper than that. 😀👍🏼👍🏼

[@whatlifeslike5300]

0:54 is he?

[@Heeman5]

@@whatlifeslike5300 yes he certainly is. Chris is aware of these potential hazards.

[@RealNickTheCoolest]

Shake hands with danger started playing in my head when I saw that lol.

[@lloydbolt6992]

I find using a metal Gate toed behind a quadbike or a car with a sleeper tied to it around the 2-3 bar up on the gate and it will smooth that Arena perfectly, Great for maintaining the Arena after use..

[@leannewacker589]

The sound and motion in these videos are very soothing. I am addicted just to the comfort of watching. But nothing beats seeing a huge wall of vines being pulled down and out. Then there is the rescue of heavy machinery from a sloppy, muddy pond of goo to keep one focused on the screen.

[@Mephiston]

a lot of the time I have Chris' videos on in the background because it provides a soothing constant sound. It's like that soothing comfort you get when listening to rain, but with machinery.

[@mattsirmans9146]

With auto caption on it will show the engine noise as (music).

[@leannewacker589]

@@mattsirmans9146 😃

[@WhataTry]

What skill , well done from Ireland the home of a lot of good horses.

[@lindaseto2386]

Beautiful arena and great sand

[@IR-nq4qv]

2:09 how many of you turned your head sideways to look in the dump, I thought the tail gate was going to slap me in the back of the head.

[@mslorry3420]

I put this up on the big TV and smiled and waved ever time he came close to the camera!

[@billr2996]

Yep he almost got pinched by the gate

[@johneverson2433]

Over the course of my career I’ve seen my share of accidents, when I saw him stick his head in between the bed and the gate I said a prayer that the driver wouldn’t pull forward at that instant

[@marcryvon]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jorgensonoutdoors3013]

I knew a guy who lost his life doing that between being crushed by the tailgate and the gravel

[@gman8260]

Mr. Ed and companions seem to have it better than most folks.

[@furface9779]

I was expecting the Olympics logo in the sand on his finial pass because he's that good

[@sbellock5]

That's not just a fan, That's a Big Ass Fan.

[@marcwohlmayer7897]

Nice riding Hall.your work Turned out good at the end. Horses are gonna be happy riding on Soft ground now.nice job chris.😀

[@assassinlexx1993]

Good client to have. Bet when the weather warms up there be more work for you Chris.

[@MC-uf1ts]

There is something soothing about the sound. Not as easy as it looks I’m sure. Nice job!!

[@dansevern3291]

Spent half a day on a tractor, the other half working on an old dozer, and what do I do to relax? Watch a guy resurface a horse arena. I'm beginning to worry that my brain may need more work than either the ranch or the dozer.🤪

[@had2galsinthebooth]

2:11 That was close to a squashed noggin!

[@IR-nq4qv]

thinkin the same thing, I felt the wind on the back of my neck

[@GARDENER42]

By the sudden movement of the camera, I reckon contact was made. 😆

[@semperfi2507]

Almost only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades I believe his head is hard lol so he’d be fine lol

[@mikeznel6048]

@@GARDENER42 Yeah I think he got hit in the back by it lol. Lucky.

[@GARDENER42]

@@semperfi2507 No important parts impacted. 😆

[@kb7722]

I was hoping to see Chris on a horse testing it out. 🏇

[@fuzion430journey3]

The truck looks like it’s sparkling brand new and it looks pretty inside the building

[@kneedeepinit]

I think I just discovered a mowing pattern for my acreage. That is the way a zamboni would do a hockey rink

[@dudestuff3352]

I like how you can watch yourself work in that big mirror, makes that place look bigger than it already is. Put some sides on that thing, with a floor, make a nice shop.

[@brianbaughan5683]

Glad you had at least one day out of the rain and mud, the arena turned out nice

[@kipcudd7253]

I used a soil pulveriizer on horse arenas, worked really well for hard pan soil or even prepping before seeding a yard.

[@coltongarber8087]

That's a nice horse arena

[@gregoryadam1582]

I'm from Texas put that is one hell of a horse arena

[@Losttoanyreason]

Kinda tight quarters under that roof. I like the vibrator truck. I was looking forward to the horsey coming out to test it.

[@JSAC66]

That’s a fancy shmancy arena!

[@jasonbush8148]

You have the coolest most fun job. Always a variety. Thank you

[@seanmcgillicuddy956]

Nice ring.. That is one big mirror ..

[@greghoffstadt667]

Nice clean work. That will always make those horse pep's happy. Nice mirror too. I would hate to be the one cleaning it. 🙄 😂🤣

[@davejefferys8320]

If you only had a paving machine. We have walking trails up here where the old railroad tracks use to be and they used a paving machine for it with sand .it worked good

[@Bziiit.]

1:07 Are you invisible Chris?! I can't see your reflexion in the large mirror

[@SailorAllan]

he's a vampire--no reflection

[@contra1124]

you can see him walking around though :D the camera is probably on a tripod

[@michaelg6686]

They got the right Guy to do that. Nice Job,

[@rlyman111]

Waiting to see the horse.

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

That setup even looks expensive, nice horse arena.

[@keithdunlap2701]

That's one Bad Ass Horse Arena !, Man !! and those mirrors are pretty awesome too !! Yeah, That turned out really nice Chris !! Great Job Man, Have a Great Evening, and On too the Next....

[@avalon1995]

In all my years I've heard of spreading/laying sand but never "installing" sand. 🤪

[@prestonkd]

You can bill twice as much for “installing” as you can for “spreading”.

[@kittymorse7402]

You make that look so easy.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Simple little job for change of pace looks dam awesome

[@coltongarber8087]

That fan is big enough to be. A replacement for a helicopter rotor lol

[@mikeannas5689]

Should have gotten a Dakota pull spreader like they use on golf courses to top dress greens, fairways or ballfields. Can put it on as thick as needed, but you did a good job with what you had...

[@Monkeysic]

Almost need a paver for that! But you make it look easy as always!!

[@aaronphx420]

The horses are gonna love that ♡ ♡ ♡

[@Mephiston]

Man, that quad bike could use a service. Nice to see something different, and I'm sure you were thankful for not having to work with mud today.

[@OnlyTheEd]

I bet that mirror was EXPENSIVE!

[@rodneywroten2994]

Maybe you can install a vibrating bucked to spread easy. I did not know the dump truck had this feature. very nice

[@kb7722]

You think Dirt Perfect is watching and drooling over that vibrating dump bed? Who knows he may already have his by now.

[@coltongarber8087]

That's a nice looking dump truck

[@colin4699]

A day off from the mud ,another great job Chris

[@makingithappen5178]

This is an old fine art, to close the tailgate with a bang, so that the last gravel falls out.

[@johnwood702]

What would it be like if all your project had a roof over in this wet weather.😄😄😄😄

[@CaseysOffRoadRecovery]

Did you look up and rear the sticker on the fan?

[@clone1landman]

Looks great. Also was expecting you to at least do some tricks with the skid steer in the arena..... I mean hell! Great opportunity to show off the talents you probably have hiding.... Lmao😂😂. Good to see you got some dry time finally!!👍👍👍

[@edmc755]

Wow you do a fantastic job man

[@davegeorge5140]

How do you calculates the volume of sand, at 1 inch, over such a large area for this job ?? Great finish.

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

1.5 to 2 inches is what my sister uses in here riding rink.

[@campingwithhomer7371]

I wanted to see a horse go ripping through it!

[@brianmeattey4151]

Looks real nice bud ..and allways nice to have a flat surface to start but would have sucked if dump trucks couldn't get in there phew but great job .godbless and stay safe

[@cindyking9813]

Such a pretty arena.

[@jakem.6359]

Making the footing "perfect" per the rider/owner's request.....a nearly impossible task. Been there done that 😆

[@sambryant5662]

I remember this riding arena. Didn't you also do the pad for its construction, and then spread screenings?

[@kdexcavation4887]

1... 1-1/2" is hard to do! ive built a few arenas always tests my nerves an skill set!

[@davestinson5691]

Someone has deep pockets. Man what a building or whatever u call it.

[@svbeautimous4576]

Put sand in a enclosed horse arena and it was too dusty we actually had to remove the sand and replace it with different type - “washed sand”

[@rickjames2664]

In Australia we use "double washed river sand"

[@littlefinkle7757]

Pretty nice trucks right there!

[@bobjoncas2814]

..looks great, nice job,,

[@thomasstewart9368]

Bet ya it too awhile to get all the mud off the tracks before spreading the sand. Have to leave your boots at the door before you enter the arena?

[@stuartandrews4344]

Nice change from mud, but I would have put about 150mm timber border on bottom of fence to contain sand.

[@Graveltrucking]

Hoping to see you riding a horse lol, women love their horses.

[@jamesrobinson1022]

Your payment should be a horse for your farm. A hay puppy to keep the grass puppies in line and then Winston to keep the hay puppy in line.

[@johnscott2849]

Softer for the horses or for when someone falls of?

[@sterling6461]

both i assume

[@sterling6461]

@@jlr4434 you’d be surprised how often people fall off and seems to be pretty big where you can go decently fast and jump pretty high. But you’re right about their feet, don’t want rocks or anything hard in there either.

[@sterling6461]

@@jlr4434 damn lucky horses! Been riding abt 4 years now and fallen off a couple times wether it be spooks or my own fault. Shit happens haha

[@sterling6461]

@@jlr4434 thank you man, appreciate it. Have a good one

[@frank64409]

I would have thought they would have used clean silt.

[@aaronphx420]

My old bosses friend trained horses for cattle roping and they would sell each horse for $40k+ those horses always came first.

[@123suzukisamurai]

B nice to have a shake mode on the bucket u could just hold down then just raise or lower yr bucket as needed hey

[@claydog6422]

That is much nicer then my Mom's horse farm arena

[@bobolson9865]

Is this the arena you and Timmy redid with the parking area?

[@steffen7478]

oh yeah, ppl spend all kinds of money when it comes to horses. when I was younger I had a second job on a "ranch" where they owner had barrel horses. insane amounts of money spent on such stuff

[@IR-nq4qv]

We were poor ..,couldn't afford a horse, I had to sneak up.., jump on my brothers back and try to hang on. He'd get really squirrely when you'd spur him in the ribs.

[@assassinlexx1993]

So long as the cheque clears. All Good.

[@wfemp_4730]

@@IR-nq4qv At least you don't have any stall to muck. At least I hope not.

[@craigwavra3495]

I see you guys getting an ATV for those long walks into the woods. Or, maybe one for the farm??! You guys looked like you enjoyed that.

[@ronwatson4902]

More pretty work Chris!

[@cuznjo1]

i'm thinking the people you are working for, have a few bucks,,,,, bless them

[@mula2626]

I’m sure they teach there. So it’s their business and it has expenses like any other business. Doesn’t mean they’re rich.

[@jamesrobinson1022]

Most of the horse ranches by me are mainly care takers for other peoples horse that don't have the space for a horse. The High School I went to had a high per capita rate of students to members in FFA and 4H yet quite few lived in town and not on farm or middle of field. 2/3 of the students end up taking at least one year of Agricultural Economics that was an optional class.

[@ericedwards826]

How to you figure. how to charge for that

[@doogssmee9742]

Lots of smoke in the air ...... that letsdig18 bloke must be burning off again

[@Dennis379c16]

Good old fashion dirt and sand works best, but what do I know I've got more sence than money .

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Another great video Chris hey when do y’all think y’all will be able to get back over to the animal shelter I know it’s real wet but maybe y’all will get a week or so Of some dry weather and can get back over there and get it knocked out but anyway brother you and John and yawls family stay safe keep the videos coming brother

[@sherry2836]

Yaay! You finally got your dust!

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Chris 🇺🇲

[@HootakaBJ]

Chris is this the Arena that you and Timmy worked on/built last year?

[@papaw5405]

When your trucks take a dump, it's sand. What happens when their horses take a dump? Are they in diapers or are they potty trained? I'm not working, do they need somebody to come in at night and tidy up the place?

[@BealyGood]

Nice

[@leszekkot3373]

it's fun watching these at playback spped set at 2

[@Mark_vanR]

An inch should be plenty, people always like to overestimate

[@jameshalpin8690]

I'd an inch enough when ur about to hit it do😅

[@bradleyharris5489]

What’s the square footage of that??

[@maxmacdonald7174]

What no mud?

[@rossnolan2883]

Awesome 🙂🙂

[@bubba49r]

Do you ever use blue tops they work really great for that little of sand just sayin Chris