How Riding Arena Surfaces Affect Horse Biomechanics

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Proper horse arena footing is important. Poor arena footing can cause serious injury and affect the performance of your equine athlete. Soundness and quality of performance are the two main motivators for creating a proper arena surface.
Every stride of our horses is influenced by how the hoof interacts with the ground and the various qualities of the arena layers In this video we'll explain how arena footing affects the biomechanics of the horse's stride.
An ideal arena surface allows horses to move efficiently through these phases. The surface should minimize concussion, absorb shock, provide support, and return energy back to the horse. To accomplish this the surface should have a combination of firmness, cushioning, rebound, and grip.
Achieving the ideal characteristics from your arena surface can be done through proper construction, choice of materials, proper watering, and maintenance.
At Premier Equestrian we are the global footing experts. With our extensive knowledge of various riding arena conditions and construction materials, we will guide you through the process of building a new arena or improving your existing riding surface. Premier Equestrian offers detailed arena sand analysis reports, helping us to engineer the ideal surface for your athlete. Call us for a free consultation at 1-800-611-6109 or visit premierequestrian.com/free-co...

[@JA51711]

This is an incredibly important video needed very badly to educate individuals that are doing concrete road racing with their horses and it is wrong. Please keep up the great work and I will share this to educate.

[@lisayoung224]

Interesting that the demonstration horse has high heels, long toe syndrome with a nailed on non flexible metal shoe!=Low blood flow!!! The footing is a factor...but the actual foot of the horse is number one! Hoof Mechanism? Lack of blood flow through small veins? Navicular? Laminitis? Great information, and wonderful depictions...so many factors to consider. There is nothing more heartbreaking than to know now, what you wished you knew then...or to realize how much you still don't know! It's one thing to listen to others who "sound" wise with endless letters following their title...educate yourself, question everything, and everyone, consider the source, are they trying to sell you something? Do they actually know? Your horses life depends on the questions you ask... Ride on...Love...Peace...Harmony...Herd Leader;-)

[@anneflynn1691]

On

[@josiahscarrmusic6750]

I love to hear the science behind it!

[@lertpong1]

Thank you.

[@carrieb9778]

good video explaining footing

[@augiemiller2950]

Very interesting!

[@nic573]

awesome video

[@missionoldgaming1928]

thanks

[@JohnJewel]

Awesome

[@schulze420]

The ranch i go to have small pebbles may 5+inches deep. Is that a good surface?

[@dustinshepard3166]

What’s the best sand?

[@kallistastarstableonline746]

Oei en wat moet ik nu doen met my horse ?

[@albertmorales3260]

AT WHAT TEMPERATURE DOES THE GGT FOOTING FREEZE?

[@maddielikeschicken5761]

ALBERT MORALES not sure I would of thought only -3

[@ceilidheyford5744]

What if you only have grass to ride on and no access to sand??

[@llequestrians2391]

I am digging the grass out and using the dirt under the grass

[@lillycorrell4838]

Grass is soft and is often used for jumping paddocks

[@shepherdlover1955]

So grass would be safe for jumping?

[@lillycorrell4838]

ShepherdLover 19 I believe so. It depends on your soil and if your grass is actually grass or just weeds.

[@GorgyPorgy65]

Of course it is. It's natural, soft and perfect for a moving animal. If anything it is far better than any unnatural surfaced arena ! We have all used grass paddocks and arenas for centuries, and our horses are fine. It is a sales gimmick to pretend that horses need an arena of special material.@@shepherdlover1955

[@danielminguezjimenez5594]

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[@BlackKettleRanch]

This is interesting, I didn't know that a rigid steel shoe would expand and contract with the hoof as landing and push off happens. That was an interesting illustration of a rigid steel shoe expanding and contracting. In which universe was this video created? Oh, but wait a minute, this video was created by the company that is selling arena footing material for profit. So, in the universe of making profit, steel shoes defy the laws of physics and expand and contract on landing and push off. I get it.