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QUESTION:

What is the proper footing for a round pen itself where the horse will be working. Does it have to be anything special or just whatever happens to be there? thanks

– L. R.

ANSWER:

The simple answer to that is sand. In fact, the Spanish word “arena” is their word for sand. When your “arena” gets too packed down or dished in a walking area, just rake it a bit to loosen and smooth it. Sand also provides better drainage than other types of soil — and if loose and free from rocks, it hurts less when you come off an unruly critter! :o)

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