EUnetHorse – Technical Sheet – CC08 – Wood Fibre Arena Surfaces to Reduce Irrigation Needs

Using wood sticks footing alternative for equestrian arenas to limit irrigation.

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Detail description

The quality of today’s equestrian surfaces, which are mostly made up of sand, is determined by water. Using wood shavings as a working surface can significantly reduce or even eliminate the need for watering. This material can be used to create comfortable surfaces that require little maintenance, and it is a sustainable, environmentally friendly alternative.

It reduces dependence on drinking water and improves overall water management on farms, particularly during periods of drought.

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Contribution detail info

Project

EUnetHorse

EUropean Network for knowledge exchange and peer-to-peer learning between actors and stakeholders of the Horse sector to improve the resilience of equine farms

Location
Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Europe
Authors
EUnetHorse Consortium
Purpose
Apply ready-to-use practices, Implement best practices

File type
document
Created on
Sep 05, 2025
Origin language
English
Official project website
EUnetHorse
License
CC BY