Equestrian Surfaces
Correct Installation
To get the best performance and longest life from your Melcourt Equestrian Surface, we recommend the following installation method:-
Gallops
Front elevation
Not to scale
Procedure
- Having selected your site, excavate a section 3.00 metres wide by 0.55m / 22" deep.
The excavated spoil can be mounded on either side of the section, taking care to allow sufficient distance, that it doesn’t fall back in.
- Excavate three 150mm / 6" trenches, equally spaced at the bottom of the section, to accommodate 100mm / 4" diameter perforated plastic drainage pipes.
- Carefully install the pipes, ensuring that there is sufficient natural flow, along each pipe.
- Back-fill the bottom of the section, with 40mm grade washed stone.
Using a vibrating roller, compact to a depth of 175 – 200mm / 7" – 8".
- Install a further layer of 20mm scalpings on top of the 40mm washed stone and compact with a roller.
- Install Melcourt equestrian surface, to a compacted depth of 250mm / 10"
Compact the surface material, whilst it is being layered, using a vibrating roller.
You might decide to lay a geo-textile sheet between the 20mm scaplings and the Melcourt product.
It may be necessary to moisten the material using a water bowser.
Arenas
Side elevation
Not to scale
Procedure
- As 1 above, for Gallops
- As 2 above, for Gallops
- Erect the arena fencing, as above and in accordance with suppliers instructions.
Ensure that there is no gap between the bottom rail and the kick board, as this could become a potential foot trap.
- Complete the installation as 3 – 6 above, for Gallops