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Services / 06Horse arenas · Andover, HampshireHorse arena
Horse arena
construction.
Horse riding arena construction and refurbishment in Andover, Winchester and Test Valley: groundworks, drainage, riding surfaces, timber fencing and gates.
Explore the service06 · The approach
A riding space built around the land and the way you ride.
Sonnies plans and builds outdoor horse riding arenas for private equestrian properties around Andover, Winchester and the Test Valley. Whether the brief is a new arena or the refurbishment of an existing school, the first decision is how its position, size, access and ground conditions will work together.
A dependable equestrian arena starts beneath the riding surface. We consider site preparation and excavation, levels, drainage and base construction before discussing a suitable surface for your riding needs and maintenance expectations. Timber fencing, kickboards and access gates complete a space that feels considered within its landscape. Scope and specifications are agreed following a site visit rather than assumed from a photograph.
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06 / Material studyWhat the service can includeFrom groundworks
From groundworks
to the final surface.
01New outdoor arenas and arena refurbishments02Site preparation, excavation and levels03Drainage and base construction04Riding surface selection and installation05Timber fencing, kickboards and access gates06Practical access and landscape integration
From enquiry to completion
From site consultation to the first ride.
Prepare
Site preparation, excavation and drainage are planned around the land and the chosen arena position.
Construct
Base layers, edge details and the agreed riding surface are coordinated as one build.
Finish
Fencing, gates and surrounding ground are brought together for a usable, well-resolved setting.
Arena questions
Planning a riding arena.
01Do you build new arenas and refurbish existing riding schools?
Yes. A site visit helps establish whether a new build, surface renewal or more substantial base and drainage work is appropriate for your existing arena.
02How are drainage and the arena base planned?
Ground conditions, levels and available water routes are assessed first. The base and drainage approach can then be specified for that particular site rather than copied from a standard design.
03Which riding surface is right for my arena?
Surface choice depends on the intended use, maintenance requirements and budget. We can discuss those priorities during a site consultation before agreeing a suitable specification.
04Can you include timber fencing and access gates?
Yes. Post-and-rail fencing, kickboards and a practical entrance can be considered alongside the arena layout and its access routes.
Andover · Winchester · Test Valley
Create the space. Enjoy the ride.
Tell us your postcode, riding requirements and whether you need a new arena or refurbishment. We’ll arrange a useful first conversation about your site.
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