Root aeration in grass with a spring tine harrow What is root aeration? Aeration is the process of air exchange between soil and atmosphere. To improve the natural aeration process we must mechanically remove thatch and surface debris to open the so...
Riding Surfaces - the 3 phases of footfall and the impact on horses Phase 1: Landing In the landing phase, the hoof comes to a stop as it makes contact with the ground, sliding forwards slightly in to the surface as it does so. This movement and redistribution of weig...
Grass Harrows: What, When and Why? One of the most important tools when it comes to land management is a grass harrow. Any field management program should include the use of a harrow, as it offers a variety of year-round benefits. What...
Best Options for Your Leveller Towing Vehicle | ArenaMate® The Best Options for Your Arena Leveller Towing Vehicle Arenas are a big investment, so it pays to take good care of them and consider your maintenance options carefully. Achieving a consistent and cu...
How Does a Leveller Maintain a Surface? The Science The Invention of the Arena Leveller Many years ago, an equestrian arena would likely have been levelled by a person or horse pulling an old gate or chain harrow around the arena. In fact, we still see...
Glossary of Arena Maintenance Terminology Glossary of Arena Maintenance Terminology Whether you are new to arena maintenance, or you need a little reminder of all the different terms (which we appreciate can sometimes sound like a different l...
Arena Levelling: What Equipment Do I Need? Arena Levelling: What Equipment Do I Need? Introduction We still see a surprising number of people who tow pallets or old gates in an attempt to maintain their surface. If this is similar to what you ...
Arena Levelling Tips Unfortunately for us horse owners, it is impossible for an arena surface to remain at its optimum and promote the best performance possible from your horses without regular levelling. Even ‘low-mainte...
Choosing your ArenaMate ® Type 3: SSR vs RFB How to choose your ArenaMate ® Type 3: SSR VS RFB. What are the differences? The ArenaMate ® Type 3 is the ideal machine for arena surfaces with two components such as sand/fibre, waxed and synthetic...
ArenaMate®: Proud to be Accredited by Made In Britain ArenaMate® is thrilled to announce that we have been granted membership of Made In Britain. By using the official, safeguarded mark, we enable buyers to easily identify our products as being of high q...
Your riding surface is as good as your maintenance tools! Your riding surface is only as good as your maintenance! Growth in the number of equestrian sport participants and financial turnover has led to increased demand for arena surfaces to be high performa...
See us at the London International Horse Show See ArenaMate products at the London International Horse Show. Come and talk to us about your surface and we'll help you choose the right leveller for your requirements. Image credit: https://londonho...