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...
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...