Does anyone know... (arena mirrors)

[Sal_E]

The recommended size of arena mirrors. I've found a chap who has some perspec mirrors which he can cut to size for me to use around the outdoor arena. I have no idea how to mount them, where to place them or what size I need (preferably a size that will go in a 4x4!).

Can anyone offer any advice or opinions, particularly what size I should get them cut to.

Out of interest - any idea of maintenance? i.e. will they be filthy the whole time - is perspex a nightmare?

If anyone else needs some mirrors let me know as I can put you in touch with this guy (as long as you don't gazump me & take the lot!) - he wants to get rid of the perspex so will do it at a really good price (apparently - not sure how much 'really good' is though!)

 

[miller]

I've ridden in places where they cover the whole short end of the arena from top of kick boards up (Sheepgate indoor) and at a trainers where they were standard glass mirrors mounted around 6-8ft high and were around 2ft wide and 3 ft long - weren't much cop!

Can you please find out exactly what you would need to ask for perspex wise in a shop as we want some but won't have any spare cash for a while yet and I'll bet your blokeys have gone by then!

 

[RachelB]

At Bossanova's sister's yard there are some great mirrors, they're mounted on big rod thingys at the end of both long sides, and some on the stable wall by one half-way marker (B/E). I've found they're just the right size as she has a row of them on one side ( http://www.freewebs.com/hill-top-equestrian/services.htm - second picture down, in the background a bit) and a long thin one at the end of the other long side. I don't know their dimensions but maybe Bossanova will know/ be able to find out?
My YO has just been on about getting some mirrors for our arena as well!
Oh, and maintenance-wise, I know one place that has sort of shutter-doors over their mirrors to stop birds pooping on them... but I'd imagine the doors would get left after a while! Boss's sister's mirrors are always pretty clean, and I haven't been asked to clean them yet so it must mean they don't get done/ aren't done often!

 

[Sal_E]

Thanks guys! (love Boss's sister's yard b.t.w., looks lovely!)

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Cleaning wise, use a soft cloth & plenty of water. Don't use anything abrasive as it will scratch the surface up & ruin the mirror.