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Andreas Hausberger, a Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School, remarked,
"I like this footing. It is very good, very good indeed! The horses are secure and do not slip at all."
"I am very impressed with the arena footing that we purchased from Rick Triplett of Arena Rehab Specialists. He did a wonderful job making our outside arena into an all weather, all year arena, when before we could only use it in the good weather of the summer.
We also had him do our inside arena as well, and are very pleased with the job that was done. Our horses are all moving better and much happier with the springy, more stable footing.
I would recommend Rick to do any arena, and welcome any questions or visitors who would like to look at his work."
Ralph F. Dreitzler III
Raflyn Farms Dressage Center
Snohomish , Washington
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New Indoor Arena at Red Wagon Farm Mount Vernon, WA Private breeding farm raising premium Dutch Warmbloods Spring of 2011 , GGT and sand footing with MAG indoor dust control
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Arena Rehab installed the footing in both my indoor and outdoor arenas at Red Wagon Farm, and I am thrilled with the finished product. On the indoor we used GGT felt and MAG Flake dust control, the MAG is wonderful green product. Since Rick installed the MAG flake dust control we have not had to water and the moisture is very even, unlike using a sprinkler where you have some spots that are wetter than others. On the oudoor we used the EQUITerr Pro Panel pervious base, which provides perfect drainag and gives us a place to ride outside even during the rainy season. |
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Private dressage arena owned by Suzanne Beaudoin rehabbed May 2011 |
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Hi Rick and Kate, This is the last day of the clinic. We've been having 2-3 lessons here, then the rest at the Horse Park. Even with all the rain, the amended footing is wonderful and rideable. Before the GGT went in it would have been too soupy. It's draining so much better and is very consistent and cushy. Also when it was on the dry side before it would get dusty, now it isn't. I think the binder really has helped. My trainer from CA really is impressed with the footing. My horses certainly like it. Wish we had it at all the show venues we go to. Thanks for checking in. -Suzanne Beaudoin |
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Raflyn Farms Dressage Center, Snohomish, Washington Indoor arena sand footing was done with GGT and sand blend for cushion, effective moisture and dust control, and an innovative base of our own design. Outdoor Arena , summer of 2009, 70' x 200' Sand footing with felt and soil binder to create a perfect footing, just in time for the Andreas Hausberger Clinic held there in July 2009. See how nice this surface is to work on, for both horses and humans! Not too deep, yet forgiving and resilient. |
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Just wanted to drop you a note to thank you again for curing the mud problem in my paddock! I used to lie awake at night listening to the winter rain and worrying about my horses having to stand pastern deep in mud until spring. Since you came and installed the "Grassy Pavers" (all 10,000 square feet of them), I could not be happier. Even the hardest rain does not cause puddles and mud is a thing of the past. The best part is that I am finally winning the battle against thrush that has afflicted one of my horses for the last two years. With the Grassy Pavers in the paddock his feet actually have an opportunity to dry out when he is put up at night, without having to be confined to a stall. In addition, the rehab of the arena that you did is fantastic! My horses and I are very happy with the new GGT felt footing and it looks beautiful. Thanks again for all the great work! |
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I can honestly say that what Rick did has been the best arena I have ever ridden in. Even when we got that horrible rainstorm last winter (what was it 6 or 8 inches?) it drained amazingly well. I have had no problems with puddles-even when schooling in the rain it is solid-no fear of slipping. Over the years I have seen a lot of arenas with all types of footing and I am so glad Rick suggested what he did plus I never felt the footing was too deep-even in the very beginning. I tell anyone who is even thinking about putting in an arena about you. I just wish I could have afforded to go with a regulation size dressage arena - future expansion plans... Feel free to bring people out to see the arena if you need to - I'd be happy to show it to them! I know I am a bit out of the way but some people actually need to touch it to believe how good it is. Take care, Stacey Sikorski |
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Winthrop, WA a beautiful setting
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Winthrop, WA Sorry it’s taken me a while to get these pictures to you. We just wanted the felt to work in a little better before we sent them. Everyone is loving the large arena – there is less dust and it’s a bit springy. Please use our contact information on your website – -- Deb Prentice |
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Rick, Thank you again for all your hard work in installing our beautiful new arena here at Eremon Farm. It continues to perform better than any arena I have ever seen or ridden in! It drains quickly and with ease, the footing is always perfectly even, and maintenance is a breeze! Even with part of the arena being uncovered, the transition between the covered and uncovered portions is seamless, performing well above our expectations. But best of all, our clients love it and it’s been a major selling point for potential clients considering training at our facility. It was the perfect addition to our property and we could not be more pleased with it. We would like to offer our sincere thanks and seal of approval for your arenas. Thanks Improvements Plus! Sincerely, Jason & Joanna Jackowich, Owners of Eremon Farm in Issaquah, WA |
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