Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Purchasing a riding surface or constructing an equestrian facility can be fraught with pitfalls. We get asked dozens of questions daily. Here are some of the most frequently asked of these. If you do not find an answer to your question, please do not hesitate to call us and we will be only to happy to give our opinion.
- Can I see one of your installations nearby?
- Do I need to maintain my synthetic outdoor surface?
- Do I need to water my arena?
- How will a synthetic surface differ in terms of dust levels to a regular surface?
- How does Cushion Track reduce injuries?
- Is Cushion Track suitable for all disciplines?
Can I see one of your installations nearby?
Yes just contact us and one of our staff will arrange for you to visit an installation local to yourselves. In over 26 years we have undertaken more than 5000 projects worldwide.
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Do I need to maintain my synthetic outdoor surface?
Maintenance is critical. No matter how good the surface is, it just will not maintain itself. Regular maintenance should include the removal of droppings, grading to provide a consistent depth and rolling and watering if required to compact the surface. More advanced surfaces such as Cushion Track require less maintenance than sand and dirt surfaces.
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Do I need to water my arena?
If your surface is unwaxed it will certainly need watering in dry weather in order to achieve optimum performance. Even waxed surfaces benefit from occasional watering.
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How will a synthetic surface differ in terms of dust levels to a regular surface?
The wax in the surface is added to ensure binding and consistency, but also to eliminate dust and kickback. Therefore even in very hot climates, Cushion Track is relatively dust-free.
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How does Cushion Track reduce injuries?
Cushion Track is consistent throughout, which gives the horses a more sure footing, and increased confidence. The inherent ability of Cushion Track to eliminate shock damage to the horses comes from a root structure that emulates turf.
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Is Cushion Track suitable for all disciplines?
Yes. Each Cushion Track project is custom made to best suit the needs of the users, but any Cushion Track surface can be easily altered to be optimum for any equine discipline, simply through changing the maintenance procedures.
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