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GGT Textile Horse Arena Footing

State of the Art German Footing technology now made in America. Premier Equestrian now distributes GGT-Footing. GGT horse arena footing is used at international horse show facilities and for FEI World Cup Jumping and Dressage events, and most recently has been selected for all the facilities at the WEG to be held in 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Good resistance to compacting.
Stabilizes sand particles and delivers high elasticity.
Gentle on the bare hoof (less horn abrasion) with great energy absorption for less concussion.
High slide strength and intermediate shear resistance delivers additional stability.
Improves and balances moisture absorption (longer intervals between watering).

High water storage capacity as well as good emission and drainage
Year-round utilizable through extensive frost security (almost prevents freezing).
Significant dust reduction for indoor riding arenas!
Easy to care for and durable (up to 10 years, depending on usage & maintenance).
A neutral NON-TOXIC, NON-ALLERGENIC material which will not affect either humans or animals.

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Pricing
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GGT-Jumping

$1.05 per pound

Designed specifically for horse jumping arena surfaces, with optimum impact absorption, higher slide strength and greater stability to support and protect the hoof and legs. Contains GGT Geo-textile with added Polyester fibers – delivers rooting system of turf. This has the highest amount of added Polyester fibers.
Freight additional.

20x60 Meter Arena
(66' x 197') - 3,250 lbs

$3,412.50

20x40 Meter Arena
(66' x 131') - 2,250 lbs

$2,362.50

GGT-Dressage

.83¢ per pound

Custom blended for dressage horse arenas, GGT Geo-Textile with a moderate amount of Polyester fiber additive, higher slide strength and a resilient cushion effect without being too soft. Excellent support for the hoof and legs in demanding work. Moderate amount of added Polyester fibers.
Freight additional.

20x60 Meter Arena
(66' x 197') - 3,250 lbs

$2,697.50

20x40 Meter Arena
(66' x 131') - 2,250 lbs

$1,867.50

GGT-Geo

.69¢ per pound

Synthetic textile felt that delivers intermediate shear resistance, provides cushion, holds and conserves water to reduce dust, and improves drainage for your horse arena. No additional fibers, GGT Geo-Textile only.
Freight additional.

20x60 Meter Arena
(66' x 197') - 3,250 lbs

$2,242.50

20x40 Meter Arena
(66' x 131') - 2,250 lbs

$1,552.50

Use this chart to calculate the amount needed for your horse arena.
Width	x	Length	=	Square Footage	x	Factor	=	Total Pounds
	x		=		x	.25	=

THE EFFECTS OF FOOTING
It is useful to compare the physical characteristics of different surfaces in relation to their effect on the horse's stride. Hard surfaces (concrete, asphalt, hard soil) have a high impact resistance and a high shear resistance. Consequently, the limbs are subjected to considerable concussion, and the toe is unable to penetrate the surface, which produces high loads in the navicular region in the terminal stance phase.

Sand has a somewhat lower impact resistance than hard soil, combined with a low shear resistance which allows the toe to penetrate deeply. However, deep sand tends to give way resulting in a loss of traction. Since horses must use a greater muscular effort to overcome the tendency of the sand to give way, the working heart rate will be up to 50% higher on deep sand. This is why sand is so tiring for the horse to work on.

Amendments, such as textiles and fibers, are added to sand to improve the properties as a riding surface. GGT-Footing, a shredded textile, stabilizes the sand particles - this mimics the effect of the rooting system of turf, which has a stabilizing effect on the surrounding soil particles. Our products give more resilience, reduce the amount of packing and help to hold moisture in the surface, which leads to reduced dust.

Who's Using GGT Footing

World Equestrian Games 2010 Kentucky
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
German Olympian Ulla Salzgeber.
Malaysia KL Grand Prix CSI Kuala Lumpur 2003/2004/2005
Outdoor arenas at the Royal Spanish Lipizzaner Riding School in Vienna
FEI Jumping Show - Stockholm
Asia Games in Kuala Lumpur
Stud farm in Lipica, Slovenia
World Equestrian Games 2006 Aachen, Germany

We offer different product types for your particular discipline, i.e. jumping, dressage, general arena riding and even for racetracks. Our products endure the test of time, resist packing, provide optimal drainage and minimize joint and tendon stress on the equine athlete.

We are confident that our product will improve equestrian success while promoting and protecting the health of your valuable horses / equine athletes.

We offer different product types for your particular discipline, i.e. jumping, dressage, general arena riding and even for racetracks. Our products endure the test of time, resist packing, provide optimal drainage and minimize joint and tendon stress on the equine athlete.


Mix with sand	Or mix with sand and ProStride Rubber Footing
Need an arena groomer? The Parma is approved for use with our GGT footing - Click here.