Build a Better Horse Arena.
Independent arena footing, drainage and construction consulting — plus whole-farm layout, paddock footing and site development guidance for equestrian facilities nationwide.
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
Whole-farm equestrian site consulting.
Arena footing is where we start — but a great arena is only one piece of a working farm. We also advise on the layout, drainage and infrastructure decisions that shape how your whole property performs.
New Farm Layout
Siting arenas, barns, paddocks and access roads to work with your land's drainage, grade and prevailing wind — before the first cut.
Site Development
Grading plans, cut/fill strategy, staging and earthwork guidance for new equestrian properties and major expansions.
Paddock Footing & Drainage
All-weather paddock surfaces, mud management, drainage design and footing selection that hold up through wet seasons.
Utilities & Infrastructure
Water, power and irrigation routing guidance, plus considerations for wells, power runs and wash racks.
These services are scoped as custom consulting engagements. Tell us about your property and goals and we'll propose the right level of review.
Discuss your projectWhat'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.
Recommendations 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.