Is the use of Equine Fibar footing in an indoor horse arena a good idea?

Answer 1

Fibar Wood Fibar can be used in an existing sand Indoor (or Outdoor) arena to "liven up" the sand, or as a new installation over 1" of sand. If you plan to install Fibar in an existing ring with sand footing in place, you ideally want just 2" of coarse angular sand over a rolled and compacted hard base such as stone dust. More then that the footing will become deep. Then add 1-2" of Fibar depending on the type of riding you do. Dressage and hunter/jumper riders would go with the lesser amount.

If the arena is new, you can install 1" sand over the same type of base and then 3" Fibar. The sand spec is the same as in the above installation. The Fibar will compact some, though never get hard. You will want to water ocassionally. The Fibar does hold moisture somewhat so your watering will last longer.

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