At 13:21:29 on 30.07.10, SilverStirrups wrote:
Hi there! I'm Kate, aka SilverStirrups. Sorry for the post, but I'm new, and not sure as to where to post this. I'm currently in the process of planning to excavate and build a sand arena. Are there any specific groups that cater to this kind of thing? Thanks so much! ~ SilverStirrups.

At 09:04:49 on 31.07.10, Flicka wrote:
Hi-Yep, you're in the right place. What country are you in? I don't know if different countries have different surfaces. We built one a few years ago.First you need to choose a good spot, a flat area which is on a higher point of your paddocks. We put in drainage pipes, in a herring bone pattern I think, and then hardcore which was compacted down, then a membrane, then silica sand, then rubber on top of that. I'm not sure what depth of sand we used, Will have to ask but I'm sure another member will have some good advice. Anyway, I've been really pleased with mine :)

At 22:20:22 on 31.07.10, SilverStirrups wrote:
I'm in Australia, and so far, I just have a bumpy/rocky grass arena. Do you have any photos of the drainage system you used, or online guides/diagrams? Thanks so much for the reply. (:

At 13:35:35 on 01.08.10, LadyJennivieve wrote:
I am resisting the temptation to suggest that you pick up buckets of rocks out of your arena. This is a job my dad used to make me do so that he could mow new areas of lawn. But seriously, if you get rid of the rocks, you can top dress the grass with a few inches of sand and let the grass grow through. It makes for quite stable footing. I also have an acquaintance who builds arenas at every house she rents using stable waste. Sorry, I can't help you with building a sand arena.