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Building an Indoor Riding Arena? First, Do a Needs-Analysis

Alayne Blickle November 12, 2016

Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle explains how she weighed the need for an indoor arena against the cost.

Troubleshooting Horse Arena Hazards

Diane E. Rice November 10, 2016

Maximize safety, soundness, and performance by solving your equine arena surface snafus.

Poll Recap: Boarding and Riding Horses During Winter

Jennifer Whittle October 18, 2016

Of the 1,300 respondents, 558 people (43%) said they keep their horse at home, where they do not have an indoor arena.

Poll Recap: Summer Arena Dust Control

Jennifer Whittle July 19, 2016

Of the 299 respondents, 196 (66%) said they use a sprinkler or water to help control arena dust.

Building a Horse Arena

Multiple Authors July 15, 2016

Dreaming of an arena? Alayne Blickle (Horses for Clean Water), Donna Foulk (PSU Equine Extension), and Michelle Anderson (The Horse) share their experiences.

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Understanding Equine Insurance and Liability

The Horse Staff August 14, 2015

Are you covered? Equine insurance experts answer your questions about horse and equestrian property insurance.

Poll Recap: Horse Farm Makeover

Jennifer Whittle July 28, 2015

Of the 1,036 respondents, 307 (30%) said they would design or redesign their horse barn if given the chance.

Arena Maintenance: What to Remember

Edited Press Release July 17, 2015

Here’s how to prolong your arena footing’s lifespan and maintain a safe and functional riding surface.

Building a Horse Property From the Ground Up

Michelle Anderson July 10, 2015

Here’s how to design your dream equestrian setup–in this case, on a small acreage.

Footing Q&A for Outdoor Reining Arenas

Alayne Blickle May 14, 2015

Interested in what kind of footing to put in your outdoor arena? Alayne Blickle, of Horses for Clean Water, discusses appropriate footing materials with reining horse trainer, Matt Livengood.