Anyone know of any good cheap manege surfaces...

[H's mum]

Thought I'd ask the question on here as recommendations are always better - Do you know of any good cheap surfaces - we're based west yorkshire - Minimal use - there's only 2 users at the moment so it won't get that much hammering and will be well maintained!

Suggestions please!

Thanks
Kate x

 

[Paint it Lucky]

Woodchip's meant to be quite good and not too expensive.

 

[jaynedoc]

if you use easi bed bedding you can use that...takes a while to build it up though but is a very green option.

 

[dwi]

Our yard went for woodchip because its cheap. its been over a year now and is holding up very well although it should have regular harrowing because it ruts up more than some surfaces.

 

[H's mum]

I've seen a wood chip school - but never ridden in one - would it get slippy? And does it ride deep? Would you be able to jump?
Kate x

 

[spaniel]

Woodchip can get a bit deep and unlevel and it wouldnt be a surface I would choose for jumping in as it skids underfoot. However for home use and general flatwork it would be a good one for you. You would need to top it up every now and then though so thats worth factoring into the ongoing costs.

Watch you get good quality chips - sounds silly but Ive seen schools covered in horrid mould where the chips have come from a dubious source!

 

[H's mum]

Thanks Spans - I'm seriously contemplating this - I've (somehow?) always been anti wood fibre as a footing - I think it's because when I was a child the local arena to hire was wood chip (barkchip... I was a child of the 70s

) and that put me off - but I think it could work for us as we wouldn't use the arena that much and the whole eco-friendly aspect stands us in good stead too!

Kate x

 

[skye_and_i]

hi, give john miller of a w jenkins foresty products a call. They do a very cost effective arena surface which works very well. He a very helpfull chap, his number is 07834 393425. If he asks where you found out about it my names mark watler. Hope thats some help.

 

[H's mum]

Thank you Mark that's really helpful of you - I'll give him a call and get him to price up and send a sample -

(How do i say I know you

LOL!!!)
Kate x

 

[SpottedCat]

The same way we all say we know each other 'through riding/dressage/eventing/met them on the circuit/did a clinic with them' - come on Kate, you know the drill by now