Riding Arena sizes?

EternalDreamer · 06-24-2006, 12:40 PM

Just a few questions..
I'm currently looking to move my horses home to my house. We are about 3 weeks away and I have been thinking about riding area space for a while (I have quite a few areas avaliable) so if you guys could let me know your thoughts and suggestions that would be great!

Area 1. Small back pasture, size is 60-65' x 101' and will be used as a resting pasture to give my large front one a break every now and then, its fenced in and in a nice location.

Area 2. Small side barn area that will be fenced in, size can be 60' (minimum is 55 feet, I am estimating) x 85'+ (I can run the lenth of my back pasture and barn which is around 130' total but that cuts into my back yard..) 1/2 of the far side (around 10 feet of the side) is on somewhat of an incline..I don't know if this present a problem, its not very much.

Area 3. My back yard..the grass isn't in the best shape already and my parents have given me permission to ride on it a few times a week. I have half of it that can be ridden in which is around 80' x 65'-70' minimum, I can't fence it in but it would be nice for figure eights

(I also have a larger front pasture thats around 85' x 160' that I can ride in if needed)

do you think any of these areas are to small? I have already checked into the neighboring horse riding arenas and none of them allow people to come in and ride in the arenas except one, and that is only in the winter. I also don't have a trailer readily avaliable yet, only upon special request.

Super_Trooper · 06-24-2006, 12:51 PM

85 x 160 is good....mine is 100 x 200 and it's a fair size/

EquusRider91 · 06-24-2006, 01:11 PM

I would go with area 1. By nice location, I'm guessing that it does offer some shade and is fairly flat. It is also the largest of the areas, so you'll be able to do a lot more exercises with your horse.

I don't think a slope is that bad, but it does pose problems with every day riding on it because stride/speed changes, position changes...

I hope you find a good place to ride!

06-24-2006, 12:40 PM	#1
EternalDreamer Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western Michigan Posts: 174 Images: 1	Riding Arena sizes? Just a few questions.. I'm currently looking to move my horses home to my house. We are about 3 weeks away and I have been thinking about riding area space for a while (I have quite a few areas avaliable) so if you guys could let me know your thoughts and suggestions that would be great! Area 1. Small back pasture, size is 60-65' x 101' and will be used as a resting pasture to give my large front one a break every now and then, its fenced in and in a nice location. Area 2. Small side barn area that will be fenced in, size can be 60' (minimum is 55 feet, I am estimating) x 85'+ (I can run the lenth of my back pasture and barn which is around 130' total but that cuts into my back yard..) 1/2 of the far side (around 10 feet of the side) is on somewhat of an incline..I don't know if this present a problem, its not very much. Area 3. My back yard..the grass isn't in the best shape already and my parents have given me permission to ride on it a few times a week. I have half of it that can be ridden in which is around 80' x 65'-70' minimum, I can't fence it in but it would be nice for figure eights (I also have a larger front pasture thats around 85' x 160' that I can ride in if needed) do you think any of these areas are to small? I have already checked into the neighboring horse riding arenas and none of them allow people to come in and ride in the arenas except one, and that is only in the winter. I also don't have a trailer readily avaliable yet, only upon special request. __________________ If your soul wants to fly - buy a horse

06-24-2006, 12:51 PM	#2
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	85 x 160 is good....mine is 100 x 200 and it's a fair size/ __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

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06-24-2006, 01:11 PM	#3
EquusRider91 Full Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 213 Images: 12	I would go with area 1. By nice location, I'm guessing that it does offer some shade and is fairly flat. It is also the largest of the areas, so you'll be able to do a lot more exercises with your horse. I don't think a slope is that bad, but it does pose problems with every day riding on it because stride/speed changes, position changes... I hope you find a good place to ride!