Discussion on Footing for arena and run-in shed
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Mary Persons
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Username: unity
Post Number: 14
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 15, 2007 - 5:06 pm: |   |
Quick question, need answers fast, as we are going to be building a run-in shed next week (and I'm at work trying to type this before my manager see's me!).
How much and what type of flooring material do I need for the run-in? How many inches of sand?? We happen to have sand that we used for the foundation of the slab floor of the addition we put in; is that too fine? Do I need coarser sand/ gravel mix?
And as long as I'm going to be ordering footing material for the run-in, I'd also like to get enough for the round-pen/ arena I'd like to make. The soil where I'm putting it is clay, I think. The horse's hooves sink in it and it's slippery.
I live in NE MN where we get sub-zero temps frequently in the winter and springs are wet and cold, if this makes a difference. Thanks! Hope this made sense!! |
Diane E.
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Username: scooter
Post Number: 1425
Registered: 9-2000
| | Posted on Monday, Oct 15, 2007 - 7:06 pm: | |
Hi Mary we used ag lime in the lean-to paddock area. It doesn't get boggy or freeze into ruts as long as you apply it right. I can't say enough about how dry the inside of my lean stays with no mud EVER.
We dug out some of the clay, then put a good gravel base and then around 3-4 ft of the lime PACKED (very important) it does get hard, so in the winter I put bedding in there for the horses to sleep on. It is very easy to muck out. It would probably be ok for an arena...that's what my vet used...except it isn't packed as hard. |
