Exeptional Build Quality

Our arenas are precision built using the finest materials.

Using specialist equipment and an experienced team to carry out the work, we use the finest materials, sourced from recommended suppliers.

As well as irrigation systems and water harvesting, we offer an arena maintenance service, levelling and re-mixing of sand and fibre or wax surfaces.

Some of our equestrian construction services include the following..

• Turn Out Pens

• Stables

• Fencing.

A few of our recent equestrian projects…

A New Build Equestrian Arena

This New build arena has been installed using primary materials.

It also has a sub surface irrigation system fitted and is finished with redhil fines & Combiride pro surface.

25 x 25 Arena

Another recent project completed, this 25×50 arena has been constructed using primary materials.

We also installed subsurface irrigation along with Combiride dual and pro fibres.

All set for its showjumping home.

Adding Combi-Wax

Always a pleasure working with @combiride, this time at Ed-Dunlop racing.

Adding Combi-Wax to their worn out dusty wax surface.

All done with no down time to the busy yards daily schedule…

Further exmples of our Equestrian projects…

OUR EQUIPMENT

Frequently Asked Questions About Equestrian Construction

1. What equestrian construction services does SM Services provide?

SM Services provides a range of equestrian construction services, including new-build and refurbished arenas, manèges, gallops, turnout pens, stables, equestrian yards and fencing.

We can also provide associated groundwork, drainage, irrigation, water harvesting and arena maintenance services.

2. Do you build new equestrian arenas from scratch?

Yes. SM Services designs and constructs new equestrian arenas from the ground up, including the associated groundwork and preparation required for the arena.

We can work from your own ideas or concept and use our experience to help develop the layout, construction approach and surface specification.

3. Can you refurbish an existing horse arena?

Yes. SM Services undertakes equestrian arena refurbishment and resurfacing projects as well as new builds.

Depending on the condition of the existing arena, refurbishment can include removing the old surface, repairing the underlying base, installing a new membrane, improving drainage and irrigation, and installing a new riding surface.

4. What size equestrian arenas do you build?

SM Services can construct bespoke equestrian arenas in a range of sizes, depending on the available land, intended discipline and requirements of the client.

Previous projects have included arenas measuring 20 × 60 metres, 25 × 50 metres and other bespoke dimensions.

The most appropriate size will depend on your intended use, available space and the requirements of your chosen discipline.

5. What type of surface can you use for an equestrian arena?

Arena surfaces can be specified according to the intended discipline, horse requirements, drainage conditions and the construction of the underlying arena.

SM Services has experience working with surfaces incorporating sand, fibre and wax-based materials, including CombiRide systems used on previous projects.

We can discuss surface options as part of the arena design and construction process.

6. Do you install arena irrigation systems?

Yes. SM Services can install subsurface irrigation systems for equestrian arenas.

Subsurface irrigation can help provide more consistent moisture management across the riding surface and can be incorporated into both new arena construction and suitable refurbishment projects.

7. Can you install water harvesting for equestrian facilities?

Yes. Water harvesting systems can be incorporated into suitable equestrian projects.

The practicality and specification of a water harvesting system will depend on the property, available water sources, storage requirements and the intended use of the collected water.

8. Do you build gallops and lunge pens?

Yes. SM Services provides gallop and lunge pen construction as part of its equestrian construction services.

The layout and construction specification can be tailored to the available land and intended use of the facility.

9. Do you build stables and equestrian yards?

Yes. SM Services can undertake stable and equestrian yard construction alongside associated groundwork and other equestrian facilities.

Recent projects have included installing additional stables as part of an arena project and extending an existing yard with a new stable and hay barn.

10. Can you build turnout pens and horse track systems?

Yes. SM Services provides construction and groundwork for turnout pens and horse track systems.

Track systems can be designed around the existing property and can incorporate different areas of turnout, access routes and existing landscape features.

11. Do you provide the groundwork for an equestrian arena?

Yes. Groundwork is a fundamental part of constructing an equestrian arena.

Depending on the project, this can include site clearance, excavation, earthworks, drainage, formation of the arena base, installation of membranes, aggregate preparation and other ground preparation required before the riding surface is installed.

12. Can you improve drainage around an equestrian arena?

Yes. SM Services can undertake drainage and associated groundwork for equestrian facilities.

Good drainage is an important consideration when constructing or refurbishing an arena because water management can affect the condition, usability and longevity of the riding surface.

The appropriate drainage solution depends on the existing ground, site levels, soil conditions and arena design.

13. Can you work from my own arena design or concept?

Yes. SM Services offers a bespoke equestrian construction service and can work from your own concept.

The team can combine your requirements with its practical experience of equestrian facilities, arena construction, surfaces and associated groundwork to develop a suitable construction approach.

14. How much does an equestrian arena cost?

There is no standard price for an equestrian arena because the cost varies considerably between projects.

Factors can include arena size, ground conditions, excavation, drainage, base construction, membranes, irrigation, surface materials, access, fencing and any associated facilities such as lunge pens, stables or yards.

SM Services can discuss your requirements and provide a project-specific quotation.

15. Where does SM Services provide equestrian construction?

SM Services is based in Panfield near Braintree, Essex, and provides equestrian construction, groundwork and associated services across Essex, East Anglia and surrounding areas.

Projects can include new-build arenas, arena refurbishments, gallops, turnout facilities, stables, yards, fencing and related groundwork.