As summer ends, our thoughts turn to coping with whatever wintry weather is in store. Hannah Lemieux finds out what you need to consider if investing in an indoor school
What to consider if you’re looking to build a sand school
We take a look at the types of arena surfaces available and which could suit your needs the best
Deciding to invest in an arena is an exciting but daunting prospect. We pick out the key points to consider before taking the plunge
The Environment Agency is cracking down on the ‘illegal’ use of a substance as an alternative for equestrian arena surfaces
Werner Otto, founder of German company OTTO Sport- und Reitplatz GmbH, explains why his family-owned business has Olympic fever
The £500,000 investment into a new surface hopes to provide a valuable facility to the area for years to come
Read the latest vet research on surfaces in a piece guest edited by Nick Skelton
The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) announced the launch of the $2.8m (£1.9m) synthetic surface at its Caulfield centre, on 8 February
Buyers have scooped up all 10,000tonne of Lingfield Park racecourse’s old Polytrack all-weather surface
FEI secretary-general Ingmar Vos says both the arena and the cross-country course are in excellent condition ahead of the Games
And last year H&H reported showjumpers still found the surface "too heavy" after more tests in Birmingham in October
Showjumpers are still not happy with the surface to be used at the 2012 Olympics after a second round of tests suggested the going was still "too heavy"
Preston-based Andrews Bowen has supplied its ProWax surface to the Al Shaqab Equestrian Facility in Qatar
The competition is the first time four equestrian World Cup finals — showjumping, dressage, driving and vaulting — will be staged at the same event
Softrack arena surfaces has been taken over by Equibuild
Hickstead’s International Arena is to undergo improvement work this summer, with updated drainage and irrigation systems and new turf
Positive response from owners and trainers for the new Cushion Track Surface at Corbould Park Racecourse, Queensland
FEI officials and footing specialists have come together to discuss what makes a good arena surface and draft guidelines for future championships
