Riding Arena Membrane...Do You Really Need One?A riding arena membrane is basically a material layer (geo-textile) that allows moisture to drain from the surface of the arena through to the ground, whilst also preventing stones and other unwanted materials from working towards the top layer of your arena. In general, without a membrane, you are likely to spend hours removing stones from your manege! Arena membranes can be woven or non-woven depending on where they are situated. A woven membrane can be laid on to the subsoil to reinforce the groundworks below, offering more stability, although this is not essential. A woven membrane is usually placed over the drainage layer, directly below the arena surface to reduce stones from coming to the surface and to allow moisture to drain through to the soil below. When membranes are laid, the sections of material should always be overlapped to reduce any movement or lifting of them. The installation process must be carried out carefully, as any cuts or holes in the membrane can also cause the membrane to lift at a later date. If the membrane lifts up, it will be damaged and allow stones to rise to the surface and cause drainage problems. As well as being overlapped, the sections should be firmly secured. Many companies will sell membranes in order for people to build
a DIY Arena.
If a company is building the manege for you, then they will generally provide all of the materials to suit your requirements.
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