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The Cost of Cutting Corners: What Happens When Arena Foundations Are Done Wrong
The Cost of Cutting Corners: What Happens When Arena Foundations Are Done Wrong
Arenas are often judged by what you see first. The color of the footing. The texture. How it looks freshly dragged in the morning light. But what determines how an... Read more...
Indoor vs Outdoor Arenas: What Changes and What Most People Get Wrong
Indoor vs Outdoor Arenas: What Changes and What Most People Get Wrong
At first glance, footing is often treated the same regardless of where it sits. Sand, fiber, base, maintenance. The assumption is that if the footing materials are right, the performance... Read more...
Arena Traffic Matters: How Usage Impacts Your Footing More Than You Think
Arena Traffic Matters: How Usage Impacts Your Footing More Than You Think
Not all arenas are used the same way. Some see a handful of rides a day. Others run from early morning through late afternoon, with multiple horses working in the... Read more...
When Good Footing Goes Bad: 5 Signs Your Arena Isn’t Performing
When Good Footing Goes Bad: 5 Signs Your Arena Isn’t Performing
At a glance, most arenas look fine. The surface is even. It was just dragged. Nothing immediately stands out. But an arena footing isn’t judged by how it looks. It’s... Read more...
Designing a Training Facility That Works for Horses and Riders
Designing a Training Facility That Works for Horses and Riders
A well-designed equestrian facility goes beyond the riding arena itself. While footing and construction are essential components, the overall layout of a property plays a major role in how efficiently... Read more...
Renovating an Existing Arena vs Building a New One
Renovating an Existing Arena vs Building a New One
For many facility owners, the question eventually arises: should the arena be renovated, or is it time to start from scratch? Riding arenas experience constant use. Over time, footing can... Read more...
The Hidden Role of Arena Watering Systems
The Hidden Role of Arena Watering Systems
When riders think about arena footing, the focus often turns to the surface material itself. The blend of sand, fiber, or other additives is certainly important, but one of the most... Read more...
How Arena Footing Affects Horse Performance
How Arena Footing Affects Horse Performance
When riders think about improving performance, they often focus on training programs, conditioning, and technique. While these factors are essential, the surface horses train and compete on plays an equally... Read more...
Preparing Your Arena for Spring Riding Season
Preparing Your Arena for Spring Riding Season
As winter comes to a close, spring riding season brings longer days, increased training schedules, and more consistent use of the arena. Preparing your arena ahead of time helps ensure... Read more...
What Goes Into a Professional Arena Build
What Goes Into a Professional Arena Build
Building a high performance riding arena involves far more than placing footing on the ground. A professional arena is the result of careful planning, technical execution, and an understanding of... Read more...
Arena Maintenance Planning: A Smarter Way to Budget for the Year
Arena Maintenance Planning: A Smarter Way to Budget for the Year
Arena maintenance is often treated as a reactive task, addressed only when footing performance declines or issues become unavoidable. While this approach may seem manageable in the short term, it... Read more...
The Role of Consistent Footing in Injury Prevention
The Role of Consistent Footing in Injury Prevention
Injury prevention is often approached through training programs, conditioning schedules, and veterinary care. However, one of the most influential factors in long-term soundness begins with the arena surface itself. Consistent footing... Read more...
Wordley Martin New Zealand Project
Wordley Martin New Zealand Project
A new Wordley Martin arena has taken shape in one of the most beautiful corners of New Zealand. Set against rolling green hills and views that stretch all the way... Read more...
Wordley Martin: U.S. Olympian Will Coleman’s Top Choice
Wordley Martin: U.S. Olympian Will Coleman’s Top Choice
Ocala, FL – U.S. Olympian Will Coleman has a long and trusting relationship with professional horsemen Craig Martin and Sharn Wordley, owner-operators of Wordley Martin.  That’s the reason the company... Read more...
Wordley Martin Continuing to Revitalize HITS Horse Shows
Wordley Martin Continuing to Revitalize HITS Horse Shows
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Wordley Martin Completes Monumental Six-Acre Project at HITS Post Time Farm
Wordley Martin Completes Monumental Six-Acre Project at HITS Post Time Farm
Ocala, FL – Wordley Martin has completed a monumental project at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, FL, home of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, which runs for 10 weeks... Read more...
Wordley Martin Builds Dream Arena for Lothlorien Farm South
Wordley Martin Builds Dream Arena for Lothlorien Farm South
Ocala, FL – When international show jumping stable Lothlorien Farm South relocated to Ocala, FL, constructing a new riding arena was a top priority. Despite being a massive undertaking, working... Read more...
Wordley Martin Begins Phase Two of Renovations at HITS Ocala Post Time Farm
Wordley Martin Begins Phase Two of Renovations at HITS Ocala Post Time Farm
Ocala, FL – Wordley Martin is proud to have begun construction on phase two of the arena renovations at the prestigious HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, FL, venue of... Read more...
Wordley Martin Adds Schooling Jump Wings, Poles, and Cavaletti to Range of Products Offered Online
Wordley Martin Adds Schooling Jump Wings, Poles, and Cavaletti to Range of Products Offered Online
Wellington, FL – Wordley Martin, a leading developer of equestrian properties and premier riding surfaces, has launched a new range of affordable, long-lasting schooling jumps available for nationwide purchase online... Read more...
New Wordley Martin Footing at HITS Hudson Valley Attracts Praise From Riders
New Wordley Martin Footing at HITS Hudson Valley Attracts Praise From Riders
Saugerties, NY – The new arenas designed and built by Wordley Martin at the HITS Hudson Valley showgrounds in Saugerties, NY, have received wide praise from competitors following the first... Read more...
Wordley Martin Completes 2024 Renovations at HITS Hudson Valley
Wordley Martin Completes 2024 Renovations at HITS Hudson Valley
Saugerties, NY – Wordley Martin, a leading developer of equestrian properties and premier riding surfaces, has completed an extensive arena renovation project at the HITS Hudson Valley showgrounds in Saugerties,... Read more...