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Donna J. Coss (77227)
| | Posted on Thursday, Dec 7, 2000 - 8:44 pm: |   |
For some reason there is never much discussion about arena footing? This spring, I opened a new arena and searched for a product that would control dust, be within my budget, and hold moisture. Also be springy and not slippery. I have found a new product that has never before been used for horse arenas, but has been used for many other similar applications. It can be added to existing footing at about a 20% mix and control dust and hold moisture. I am wondering if this would be something that could be sold? It does not break down, looks like and feels like a kitty litter product, but is not! Why do horse people just assume that an indoor arena must be dank and dusty? Seems like everyone, I've ever been in is this way! All of the products seem to have disadvantages because of how the product reacts or is too expensive. |
Tammy Taylor (Taylor)
| | Posted on Friday, Dec 8, 2000 - 3:56 pm: | |
What is this product called? I have turnout/arena that I would like to put some decent footing in. I live in the Arizona High Desert and the ground is like concrete. |
Donna J. Coss (77227)
| | Posted on Friday, Dec 8, 2000 - 11:22 pm: | |
The product does not have a name as yet! My farm put two tons of product in our arena this summer, liked it so well we just added 13 more tons. If it holds up to expectations, we have the exclusive right to market for arena footing. So far it is short of spectacular. Can be used indoor or outdoor. It will probably work out that the 20% mix with sand will work the best. |
Eva B. Orndoff (Eveo)
| | Posted on Saturday, Dec 9, 2000 - 12:49 am: | |
Well, what is it? Does it blow away?
I took a fall not long ago in an arena that used ground up tennis shoes as footing. While it didn't exactly feel good when I hit, it was soft enough that it made me wish I had it at home. I think this tennis shoe stuff costs about 10 cents per square foot. |
Jim and Kristi (Hunter1)
| | Posted on Saturday, Dec 9, 2000 - 2:52 am: | |
If you did not have the intention on telling us what it is, why did you bother to post it? Jim |
Tammy Taylor (Taylor)
| | Posted on Saturday, Dec 9, 2000 - 6:20 pm: | |
What part of the United States/World are you in? Who is the company that markets/produces the stuff? Since you mentioned kitty litter, I wonder if that would work as arena footing? Granted, very expensive and would attract every cat a 2 mile radius....Johnny Cat stock would soar! |
Louise Robson (Robroy)
| | Posted on Friday, Dec 15, 2000 - 2:39 pm: | |
I've left a post under another heading, but I think I'll put one here too. Although this topic sounds more like a pre-marketing post, perhaps someone out there would be so kind as to suggest remedies for winter arena dust.
I put up an arena last year and used a limestone base with 2 inches of shredded tires mixed with 2 inches of sand. It's great, but right now is extremely dusty. It wasn't last winter because, I assume, the sand was less broken down that it currently is.
The footing is good, the tires seem keep the sand from freezing or compacting, but the dust is just awful in this winter, when I can't water it. Any suggestions? I called about a product called Dust Down by Footing Unlimited, but they won't sell me their product because I have shredded tires and their products are only "environmentally friendly." So - perhaps someone knows of another product out there.
I'd rather not go with salt but may have to. I know I'm not the only one with the problem. Another arena in the area uses calcium chloride without adverse effects on her horses' feet and I have a call into another arena in the area. SO WHAT IS EVERYONE DOING OUT THERE IN THE DRY WINTER??
Thanks EVER so!
Louise |
Teresa Alexander-Arab (Teresaa)
| | Posted on Wednesday, Dec 20, 2000 - 1:53 pm: | |
Hi Louise,
the only solution I've ever found is to water it. I know you can't do it when it's really cold, but are there days when it's not so cold (e.g., today is 12 celcius tomorrow it's likely to be snowing).
Teresa |
Denise Martin (Denisem)
| | Posted on Wednesday, Dec 20, 2000 - 5:27 pm: | |
Hi Louise,
When I owned my indoor arena I just used water it and we live in colo. I was reading western horseman last night and they had a product called DustLoc. They have a web sit www.dustloc.com or call 866-DustLoc (387-8562) They also say if environmentally safe.
Have a great christmas. |
Donna J. Coss (77227)
| | Posted on Thursday, Dec 21, 2000 - 8:29 am: | |
I apologize--have been on vacation! The Arena footing that I spoke about that has never been used for Arena footing is now being tested at my farm. We need to determine if there are any liabilities to its use. I feel there may be a market for this material and if it lives up to expectations, it might be marketable? I am not attempting to participate in a sales pitch, but if anyone is interested in testing this material they can contact me directly at coss@aeroinc.net. The product needs to be used in different parts of the country. I am in northern Illinois. Please forgive me if I am out of line as this is just a way of determining if we may have stumbled upon something that will improve dust control in Arenas, outdoor or indoor! |
Kathleen Ralph
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Username: Kathymr
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, Sep 16, 2003 - 5:12 am: | |
Hi I am in Queensland Australia and would be most interested to hear about your product. your posting was 3 years ago, so maybe you have tested it sufficiently now. |
Sally Cobb
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Username: scobb
Post Number: 11
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 12, 2007 - 8:35 pm: | |
Well, we are now in the year 2007, so has this dust-free arena footing been tested long enough? What is it called and where may I learn more about it? |
