Involves establishing the grades and elevations for arena site, measuring the current grade and comparing it to the finished grade, checking the site's contour of the land (including how the land naturally drains), checking the subsoils for proper make-up and compaction levels (to ensure the subsoil is solid and fill material is appropriate for base construction. Phase 1 finsihes by crowing and compacting the subbase (to ensure proper drainage).

Phase II involves installing the gravel base, which serves as a separation barrier between the subbase and the final riding surface.  This ensures you have a solid foundation and minimizes future deterioration of your riding surface.

Phase III is where selection of and installation of the final footing (riding surface) occurs.  Depths range from 2-3" (recommended for sand/sand fiber mixes) or 3"-5" for synthetic and dust-free footing.

         *LASER GRADING IS USED DURING ALL 3 STEPS!*

FOOTING INSTALLATION OPTIONS:  may include sand, bluestone, rubber, fiber, dust-free synthetic, high performance footings featuring Footing First

DRAINAGE EXPERTISE:  may include traditional sheet drainage, free draining bases, geotextile mats, alternative drainage systems (ex. German Mat Systems)

IRRIGATION SYSTEMS; WATERING SYSTEMS; RAINWATER RECOVERY AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS; PERIMETER OPTIONS (landscaping, sod, shrubs, trees) or built-in jump options (bank jumps, water jumps, ditches, etc.)

ARENA RENOVATIONS:  improve drainage, add and mix new footings, supplement your current footing, dust-control, laser grading

ECO-FRIENDLY OPTIONS:  may include locally sourced quarry base materials, rainwater recovery systems, recycled concrete bases, and locally sourced trees/shrubs