Re: RC: Arena Size

["Olivia Greene" <taniahearts@hotmail.com>]

>From: "Carol Robertson" <roberc@pacific.net>
>To: "Ridecamp" <ridecamp@endurance.net>
>Subject: RC:  Arena Size
>Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 21:47:44 -0800
>
>I want to build a riding arena.  Does anyone know if there is a standard 
>size??  I am especially interested in finding a good width.
>Thanks,
>Carol


The standard dressage arena's dimensions: 20 meters x 40 meters (about 66 
feet x 132 feet) is a good size for most purposes.  I wouldn't feel 
comfortable asking most horses to canter in a width any smaller than that.  
I once taught riding in an area 20m. x20m., which was just adequate (the 
problem being the annoyance of not being able to use straight lines very 
easily - having to go across the arena to move straight).  The bigger sized 
arena you can build the better, of course: more possibilities for movement 
without hitting a wall!

My best advice is to start with figuring on the 66ft. x 132ft. size as a 
starting point.  Then if you have the space and means to provide good 
footing and drainage on larger scale, go for that.

Good luck,
Olivia Greene
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