Build a Better Horse Arena.
Independent horse arena, footing, drainage and construction consulting for owners, trainers, builders and equestrian facilities across the United States.
Our recommendations come from real-world arena construction experience — not product sales. We've built, repaired and troubleshooted the arenas we consult on.
$50,000, $100,000 or $250,000 on an arena…
Get an experienced second opinion. Owners routinely face conflicting recommendations on sand, footing depth, additives, drainage, base construction and arena systems. We help you understand what your arena actually needs — before the money is spent.
The wrong footing or base can cost tens of thousands to correct. A short consultation is the cheapest insurance you'll buy for your arena.
What's wrong with my arena?The right level of help, at the right stage.
Is this sand suitable for a horse arena?
Upload your sieve analysis, gradation report, quarry information and photos. Our consultant reviews the data and tells you whether the material is appropriate for your discipline and footing depth — with a clear, professional explanation.
- Sieve analysis & gradation review
- Quarry and material identification
- Consultant-approved suitability summary
What's wrong with my arena?
Too deep, too hard, dusty, slippery, holding water? Answer a few questions about what you're experiencing. We won't guess a diagnosis — but we'll help you understand what a professional review should focus on.
Start the Troubleshooter
From Recommendation to Construction.
For qualifying projects, our affiliated construction company, Raiser Excavation & Footings, provides complete horse arena construction and rehabilitation — excavation, precision grading, drainage, bases, footing installation, all-weather and Ebb & Flow systems.
Explore Raiser Excavation & FootingsRecommendations grounded in real construction experience.
We don't just sell footing products or repeat manufacturer claims. Our guidance is informed by actually building, grading, draining and troubleshooting horse arenas in the field — through Raiser Excavation & Footings. That experience is the difference between advice that sounds right and advice that actually works.
The Horse Arena Planning Checklist
Site selection, drainage, base, sand, footing, irrigation, fencing, maintenance and the most common mistakes — in one free checklist.