EquiTERR is the perfect solution for arena flooring. It works equally well for both indoor or outdoor riding arenas. Created nearly thirty years ago for the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, home of the Lippizaners, EquiTERR has proven to be a perfect flooring for dressage events. EquiTERR is also a primary reason that the International Horse Arena in Hanover, Germany is used annually for international jumping competition.

Outside Arenas: EquiTERR's honeycomb structure insures immediate drainage, so that the arena can be used 365 days a year, regardless of weather. A bed of coarse gravel, followed by the interlocking EquiTERR sections and topped with fine gravel will create a rut free, permanently level, and extremely safe and stable surface. This provides horses with excellent footing at every gait. The honeycombs effectively hold the gravel in place so that no maintenance is required. Although not necessary, it is possible to top the gravel with a sand layer if desired. With EquiTERR you will never have to worry about rainwater and soil erosion. Your outdoor arena will never have pools of water or muddy places.

Inside Arenas: While drainage is not a major concern in indoor arenas the necessity of superior horse footing is. A more shallow base gravel bed, the layer of interlocking EquiTERR and a topping of fine gravel will assure stability and provide permanently level, comfortable riding arena footing for your horse.

Top Surface: For indoor horse riding arenas the surface is simply a matter of the owner's choice. Any of the traditional toppings or manufactured arena surface materials will work perfectly. EquiTERR's grid structure eliminates the problem of the top coating mixing with the arena base. If a top layer of sand is your choice you need only a chain drag to keep the sand level. Isn't it nice to know that you don't need special horse arena equipment to maintain an EquiTERR arena?

Want to cut construction costs? Should you decide that you need only the outer ring of the arena for your training, it is possible to install EquiTERR only in that area in which you will be working your horse.