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Sam Ski Area Management - Index

Sam Ski Area Management - stable_management - Index

initial legwork, but it will be well
worth it in the long run.
STONE DUST/GRAVEL
Stone dust, or even a natural dirt floor,
is a simple and affordable option that
is good for small barns with limited
traffic. Typically the aisle is dug down
8 to 12 inches in depth and the subsoil
leveled and compacted. The chosen
type of footing is added and tamped
down until it is at grade. It’s always
easy to add mats or pavers over it
later. The downside is that this natural
type of flooring will eventually
wear unevenly, and it can also
become quite dusty.
ASPHALT AND CONCRETE
Black asphalt is a durable, economical
choice that provides horses with
good traction. It is highly porous and
dries quickly, but it is not as aesthetically
pleasing to some as other
options. In addition, the rough surface
“HORSES REACT MORE TO YELLOW, WHITE, BLACK
AND BLUE FLOORS. THE HORSES WERE LESS REAC-
TIVE TO GREEN, RED, BROWN OR GRAY FLOORING.”
that gives asphalt traction also can
make it more difficult to clean.
Concrete is also durable and long
lasting, but easier to sweep than
asphalt. However, it is slippery for
horses, even when textured, and it is
hard on horses’ legs. “Safety is a concern
with concrete,” says Rick Reid,
Jr., president of Reid Building Systems,
Inc. in Maryland. “Any little
spook and the horses can hurt themselves.”
Concrete is good for putting
in the aisle first and then covering it
with mats or other materials. “You
want to put something over it to make
the horses a little more comfortable,”
advises Reid.
Our Cover-All arena keeps
barns
my footing perfect...
arenas
cover-all
...and the natural environment of the building is better for
the horse’s mind. The bond and trust between the rider and
horse is so important in the sport of eventing. Running and
jumping couldn’t be better!
Carrie Wehle
Wehle Farms, Rochester, NY
100' x 200' TITAN ® building
1.800.268.3768 • www.coverall.net
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MATS AND PAVERS
“The old standby has been [rubber]
dog-bone pavers,” says Reid. There
are many companies that make these.
Rubber makes them flexible to withstand
temperature changes and they
provide good cushioning for horses
and humans. They are durable, UVresistant,
sound absorbing, slip-resistant
and attractive. They come in a
variety of colors, thicknesses and
price, and some are even environmentally
friendly, being made from recycled
tire rubber. Most will withstand
the weight of a tractor or other heavy
machinery. Depending on your
budget, you can do the entire aisle or
Widths up to 300'
165' and wider supplied by Summit Structures