HORSE ARENA CONSTRUCTION — GOLD COAST & SEQ

Horse arena preparation starts with the right earthmoving and base. We quote the cut, fill, base preparation and sand profile to your supplied design.

A standard dressage arena is 60m × 20m = 1,200m². A jumping arena may be 60m × 30m = 1,800m². Training arenas vary. Confirm your intended dimensions and surface specification before booking.

The riding surface is the bit owners spend the most time choosing. Standard washed silica sand is cheap and works fine for most disciplines but compacts hard over time. Fibre-blended sand (sand + chopped synthetic fibre) gives consistent cushioning and lasts longer. Sand/rubber composite is the top tier — used for FEI dressage and high-level showjumping. We've installed all three and we'll talk you through the trade-offs.

Cost depends on access, slope, rock, cut-and-fill volume and the supplied surface specification. We quote the agreed earthmoving and base scope after a site visit.

We coordinate with arena specialists for the surface installation if you want a fibre-blend or rubber composite — those products come from suppliers we know and the install is half-day work once the base is ready. For straight washed silica sand, we deliver and grade it ourselves in the same job.