Evaluate My Arena
Don't let hard or soft arena surface affect the well being of your horse.
This is a service provided by PMEE whereby we can assess the current suitability and condition of your arena surface by applying international acknowledged soil and sand testing techniques.
Sieve Analysis of Arena Sand
The sands are passed through various sizes of sieves to ascertain mechanical properties and there after compared to industry standards for your specific type of arena.
These methods provide a scientific approach to the assessment of your arena surface which ultimately removes the guess work.
Clegg Hammer Testing of Arena Going
A Clegg Decelerometer is used to obtain a measurement of the deceleration of a free falling mass (hammer) from a set height onto a surface under test to determine hardness.
This is commonly used to define going on race course surfaces (from hard to soft). We have adopted this technology to asses the firmness of an arena surface.
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP)
This type instrument measures the strength of in situ soil and the thickness and location of underlying soil layers. The base of the arena is just as important as the surface. The compaction of the base has to be consistent throughout the area of the arena. A DCP is used to measure the stability and compaction characteristics of the arena base to ensure its durability.
These methods provide a scientific approach to the assessment of your arena surface which ultimately removes the guess work.
With the benefit of these scientific approaches we are well placed to make informed decisions regarding the optimal rehabilitation process. This will ensure that your investment in an arena is directed to the best possible outcome.
