Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Dressage Arena Setup - How to set up a Dressage Arena


Dressage Arena Setup - How to set up a Dressage Arena



 





 



Dressage Arena Setup - How to set up a Dressage Arena


 


MAINTAINING YOUR NEW DRESSAGE ARENA


Your new arena is made from sturdy PCV. This material is UV treated for sun,


and light impact. This is basically maintenance free aside from a thorough


cleaning from time to time. To clean your arena use water and a mild detergent. 


Use a sponge or soft cloth as abrasives may scratch the finish. To get out


real stubborn stains you can use mineral spirits followed by a water rinse. Go


lightly when using mineral spirits it can damage the finish.


When arena is set up, rails should be turned over every 2-3 months to prevent


sagging. When moving your arena, be sure to lay flat and not let rails bend


while in transit. Arena is safe to leave out in all weather conditions, however in


extreme cold, rails are more susceptible to damage with any impact.


Storage: Rail must lie flat on a smooth flat surface, be sure to wash sand off


rails to prevent scratching. Cones should be clean and free of sand and debris


before stacking.


 


SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS


SUNDANCE ARENA 20 X 40


Please take a moment to read through the entire directions before setting up


your Premier Equestrian Arena. These instructions will guide you step-by-step


through the process of assembly. If you should have any difficulty or question


please call us at 800-611-6109.


Included in your shipment: What you need:


30 Rails Hammer


26 Line Cones 40 Meter Tape Measurer


4 Corner Cones 160 Meters of Twine or String


2 2-ft. Stakes or Rebar


10 sections on 40 meter side


5 sections on 20 meter side


PREPARATION


1. Drag or blade the arena area — as level and smooth as possible.


2. Locate and count all parts. Separate line cones, corner cones


3. Deposit Rails and Cones – place the pieces around the outside perimeter


where the arena will stand. This is to get the pieces close to where they will be


installed.


 


LAYOUT YOUR ARENA


4. Find the Center Point – Assuming you want your arena centered atop the footing you will need to find the center point of your footing. Measure from edge


to edge of the long side. Mark the center point. Measure from edge to edge of


the short side and mark the center point. Bring the center points together to


find the center of your arena.


5. Locate Short Side Line – From the center point measure 30 meters toward the


short side, this is where your short side will line up.


6. Locate Long Side Line – From the center point measure 10 meters toward the


long side, this is where your long side will line up.


7. Locate First Corner – At the point where the two side lines intersect is the


corner of your arena. Set cones and rails to create your first corner


8. Square First Corner – Use the 3-4-5 triangle method to set up 90 degree corners. (see diagram). Measure from where the two rails meet in the corner,


(mark this the starting point). From the starting point measure one rail to 3


feet, use the inside top of rail, and mark the point. Again using the inside


edge top of the rail, from the starting point measure the other rail to 4 feet


and mark the point. (Remember, the rail is four meters long) To achieve a


correct 90 degree angle the distance between the two marked points must


be 5 feet. Move the angle of the rails on the short side in or out until the


distance between the marked points is 5 feet. Now the corner is square.


9. Set-up First Long Side – From the


squared first corner cone, lay a tape


or long string in a straight line to


help you. Keep in mind the center


point of the arena to make the line


square with the base.


10.Build Out First Long Side – Using the


string as a guide place the rails and


cones along the long side. Make


sure the rails butt up against each


 


other. Rails are pre-cut


and measured as long


as they are tight your


length will be correct.


40 Meter Side has


10 sections, 9 Straight


Cones and 2 Corner Cones.


11.Square Second Corner –


Use the same method


as before to square the


second corner. 20 Meter


Side has 5 sections, 4


Straight Cones and 2


Corner Cones.


12.Build Out Short Side –


Assemble cones and


rails along the short


side.


13.Build Out Original Short


Side – Go back to original corner and build the


short side there before


building second long


side. This corner should


already be squared.


Assemble cones and


rails along this short


side.


14.Square Third Corner


Use the same method as described above to square the corner.


15.Build Out Second Long Side Use your string or tape to line up both built out


short sides. This will help you to lay cones and rails in the direction you


need. If the last long side is off, it is


easy to alter one of the short sides to


fit. Assemble cones and rails to finish


the second long side.


16. Places and around lip of cone Finish your


set-up by placing your footing around


the lip of the cone. (You may also bury


the cone slightly). This will ensure


wind stability and secure each cone.


 


 Premier Equestrian offers International Shipping on Dressage Arena Products & Horse Jumps, & horse footing. Including Books, Dvd's and Gifts. Call 1-800-611-6109 or order online with our secure international checkout!  

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