Equestrian Sand Arena Surfaces
We provide high quality equestrian sand sourced from the very best producers in the UK.
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Horse Arena Sand
It is imperative that you buy high quality equestrian sand to guarantee the best performance for your horses.
All of our silica sand equestrian surfaces use the best quality sand from the most trusted producers – such as Sibelco, Bathgate and Mansfield Silica Sand. We are equipped with years of expertise to ensure you utmost confidence in our service.
Additionally, we offer add-on products, which will enhance performance even further and maintain the longevity of your surface. Our menage sand is priced affordably from £20 per tonne. Contact us today to begin discussing your arena requirements.
Did you know that there are only around 10 quarries in the UK that have the right material for the job? These quarries hold sand which is at an optimum shape and size to allow moisture retention and draining. Additionally, the perfectly sized grains of sand allow hoof impact to be held, in conjunction with cushioning the hoof.
- Trusted producers
- Can retain moisture
- Long-lasting
- Durable
- Hoof impact is held
- Minimum maintenance
Sibelco
Redhill, Surrey
Sibelco was founded in 1872, initially supplying silica sand from deposits in Flanders to Belgium’s major glass producers. Today, Sibelco is still a privately owned & family business, operating in over 200 production sites in more than 40 countries with a team nearing 10,000 people.
It’s a tough challenge to create a sports surface that meets the demands of today’s players and athletes. A surface has to perform all year round, regardless of weather conditions or volume of play. Using Sibelco sand, Combi-Ride can achieve that for you.
Bathgate Silica Sand
Sandbach, Cheshire
Bathgate Silica Sand have been a specialist producer for the equestrian market since 1992.
Over that period their products and services have been extensively developed and refined to the extent that, today, they represent the industry standard in terms of quality, drainage properties and durability. Typically, applications among their wide range of domestic and commercial equestrian customers include all-weather race tracks, gallops, show jumping and dressage arenas, maneges and polo pitches.
Mansfield Sand
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Mansfield Sand Company Ltd, are experts in surface products for both Sports and Equestrian applications spanning three decades.
Mansfield Equestrian sand was originally developed, trialled and approved by The Jockey Club. It is reliably used by numerous manege, gallop and equestrian users all over the country. We are supplied by their own silica sand quarry in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, with their own specialist mixing and processing plant complete with ISO9001 approved laboratory and testing facilities.
L.B. Silica Sand
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
L.B Silica Sands offer high quality Silica Sand that is used throughout the specialist equestrian profession.
From horse training areas and gallops to lunge pens and Turn out pens , their sand is a suitable for a number of surfaces. Washed Fine Silica Sand is perfect for a Horse Manege, as it compacts well, and has a good resilient surface for heavy to medium use and does not require a lot of maintenance.
Their silica sand has been used for many equestrian uses and they are able to offer different grades for specific requirements.
Fife Silica Sands
Fife, Alloa
For a professional sports surface you need a high grade sand.
There are only around 10 quarries in the U.K that have the right material for the job. Fife, Alloa has silica sand of just the right size and shape to suit your needs.
Call us today for the best account based price and competitive haulage rates direct from Fife.
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Sibelco
Levenseat, Scotland
Sibelco was founded in 1872, initially supplying silica sand from deposits in Flanders to Belgium’s major glass producers. Today, Sibelco is still a privately owned & family business, operating in over 200 production sites in more than 40 countries with a team nearing 10,000 people.
It’s a tough challenge to create a sports surface that meets the demands of today’s players and athletes. A surface has to perform all year round, regardless of weather conditions or volume of play. Using Sibelco sand, Combi-Ride can achieve that for you.
Sibelco
Kings Lynn
With production sites in over 40 countries and an expansive logistics network, Sibelco work with customers around the world. They’re used to delivering projects within extremely tight timescales and construction schedules.
A surface has to perform all year round, regardless of weather conditions or volume of play. Rigorous quality control procedures at Sibelco ensure that their products perform consistently, so you don’t get any surprises.
Wareham Quarry
Dorset
Wareham Quarry is one of the only quarries in the U.K that has the correct shape and size of grain for equestrian riding surfaces. This allows the sand to hold moisture at the same time as draining, also holding the hoof impact as well as cushioning it.
Call us today for the best account based price and competitive haulage rates direct from the quarry
Sibelco
Messingham, Scunthorpe
Sibelco was founded in 1872, initially supplying silica sand from deposits in Flanders to Belgium’s major glass producers. Today, Sibelco is still a privately owned & family business, operating in over 200 production sites in more than 40 countries with a team nearing 10,000 people.
It’s a tough challenge to create a sports surface that meets the demands of today’s players and athletes. A surface has to perform all year round, regardless of weather conditions or volume of play. Using Sibelco sand, Combi-Ride can achieve that for you.
FAQs
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Does it matter what type of sand I use in my horse arena or is building sand fine?
It matters enormously what type of sand you use in your arena and this is one of the most common and costly mistakes arena owners make. Equestrian-grade silica sand is specifically shaped to hold moisture while draining freely, and to cushion hoof impact while retaining it. Building sand simply doesn’t behave the same way underfoot.
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How do I know which equestrian sand is right for my arena and discipline?
The right sand depends on your discipline, usage level, drainage setup and whether you’ll be adding stabiliser fibre. Combi-Ride works with the UK’s most trusted equestrian sand producers and has over 20 years’ experience matching the right material to the right arena.
Call us for honest, expert advice and read Choosing the Right Surface for Your Horse’s Discipline for a starting point.
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My horse keeps slipping on my arena surface, could the sand be wrong?
Slipping is often linked to sand that is too round or too fine, which prevents the surface gripping and holding hoof impact. Correctly graded equestrian silica sand is angular in shape, meaning particles interlock under pressure to create a secure, stable footing. If slipping is a problem, the sand specification and any lack of stabiliser fibre are the first things to investigate.
Read The Interaction Between the Hoof and the Surface for a detailed explanation of how surface grip works.
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How does sand quality affect my horse's health and performance over time?
Poor-quality or incorrectly graded sand creates surfaces that are either too hard, too loose or too unpredictable, all of which increase physical strain on your horse. Over time, training on a poor surface contributes to fatigue, joint stress and a higher risk of soft tissue injury.
Read Footing Fatigue: How Tiredness Changes a Horse’s Behaviour and Training Quality and Prioritising Horse Health from Hoof to Heart.
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My arena drains badly after rain – could the sand be part of the problem?
Yes. Sand that isn’t the correct grade for equestrian use often lacks the particle size and shape needed to allow water to pass through efficiently, leading to saturation and surface failure. Equestrian-grade silica sand from approved quarries is specifically selected for drainage performance. If drainage problems are severe, the sub-base beneath may also need attention.
Read Managing Wet Conditions with Arena Fibre and Seasonal Arena Care: Preparing for Autumn for more.