Chain Harrow vs. Spring Tine Grass Harrow: What’s the Difference, and Which Do I Need? Introduction to grass harrows As the seasons change and we head into the warmer months, horse owners and land managers turn their attention to paddock maintenance, reviving the ground from another wet...
HIT Active Aqua: The Future of Equine Arena Irrigation Introduction At The Jelka Group, we pride ourselves on bringing solutions to the market that promote equinewelfare, performance and efficiency. One such innovation is the HIT Active Aqua, an undergrou...
Best Practices for Maintaining Your Arena Surface By Combi-Ride Best Practices for Maintaining Your Arena Surface Written by Combi-Ride From the casual rider’s personal ménage to a professional show jumper’s indoor arena, the surface is critically important. Along...
The importance of moisture in riding surfaces The importance of moisture in riding surfaces cannot be understated... According to the FEI Equestrian Surfaces Guide water is the single most important factor that influences the properties you want ...
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...