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MAKING LUXURY ARENA FOOTING AFFORDABLE
70′ x 150′ Arena
Transformation
For Under $3000
With
TruTex
——–FOOTING——–
WITHOUT TRUTEX
Does your arena sand shift around feeling slick and unstable?
Does it develop hard spots and needs more cushion?
Does it seem to dry up and get dusty almost as soon as you’ve finished watering it?
If your surface suffers from any of these issues – adding TruTex fibers to your sand will not only TRANSFORM your arena footing but also free up countless hours normally spent on arena maintenance.
YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE!
WITH TRUTEX
WITHOUT TRUTEX
Does your arena sand shift around feeling slick and unstable?
Does it develop hard spots and needs more cushion?
Does it feel like it dries up and gets dusty almost as soon as you’ve finished watering it?
If your surface suffers from any of these issues – adding TruTex fibers to your sand will not only TRANSFORM your arena footing but also free up countless hours normally spent on arena maintenance.
YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE!
WITH TRUTEX
How TruTex fibers work
A great quality all-weather surface should simulate the feeling of a perfect grass field as closely as possible.
“TruTex fibers do for sand what grass roots do for soil”
When the Hoof-meets-Earth happens during each footfall, the fibers expand while the grains of sand become compressed — to provide a solid landing for the horse.
Then, when the horse lifts its hoof, as the springs relax to their previous position they re-suspend the individual grains of sand. This is the process which returns the footing to its previous, un-compacted and resilient “slightly springy” condition.
Without the footing fibers, when the footfall lands on the groomed arena, the sand remains compacted after the horse lifts its hoof. This “sand only” arena footing must be constantly groomed (un-compacted and loosened) in order to make the first footfall land on “cushioned” footing. It could also have a tendency to shift too much, lacking stability and creating a track on the rail.
Check out this cross-section below of a mason sand blended with TruTex fibers – the fibers stabilize the sand and prevent it from just sliding off the shovel.
👓 If you look closely, you can see the strands of fibers within the sand. 👓
How TruTex fibers work
A great quality all-weather surface should simulate the feeling of a perfect grass field as closely as possible.
“TruTex fibers do for sand what grass roots do for soil”
When the Hoof-meets-Earth happens during each footfall, the fibers expand while the grains of sand become compressed — to provide a solid landing for the horse.
Then, when the horse lifts its hoof, as the springs relax to their previous position they re-suspend the individual grains of sand. This is the process which returns the footing to its previous, un-compacted and resilient “slightly springy” condition.
Without the footing fibers, when the footfall lands on the groomed arena, the sand remains compacted after the horse lifts its hoof. This “sand only” arena footing must be constantly groomed (un-compacted and loosened) in order to make the first footfall land on “cushioned” footing. It could also have a tendency to shift too much, lacking stability and creating a track on the rail.
Check out this cross-section below of a mason sand blended with TruTex fibers – the fibers stabilize the sand and prevent it from just sliding off the shovel.
👓 If you look closely, you can see the strands of fibers within the sand. 👓
1. Complete custom quote form or use instant calculator below
This gives us the information we need to help you decide on the right amount of fibers for your arena and total price, including delivery.
Feel free to ask questions here too 🙂
2. Place order online
With an ever-changing and sometimes hectic schedule, a lot of trainers shared with us that they would like the convenience of being able to get their footing ordered after hours or on the weekends – and we listened.
Our online ordering system is simple to use and allows you to place your order whenever is easiest for you!
No need to work around our schedule here 😉
3. Footing is delivered
We ship throughout the United States and work with over 60 LTL freight carriers to ensure that we get you the absolute best rates.
All delivery trucks are equipped with a lift gate so the driver can unload the bales of footing to the ground for you.
Most carriers will pick up orders from our warehouse within 1-2 business days and to most locations, you can be dancing on your new footing within a week! 
– How much better could your horses be going on the right surface?
– How much time are you wasting having to constantly work your current footing?
– Could it be standing in the way of getting more of your ideal clients and growing your business?
TruTex arena fibers are an excellent quality product being offered at an extremely affordable price. Not only will you be saving money on the fibers but also on your sand.
TruTex is an additive that is designed to be able to blend with sand that can be found at your local quarries rather than needing expensive custom sands, saving you thousands of dollars in sand.
For example – TruTex fibers cost ONLY $2750 (plus tax & freight) to do a 66′ x 132′ arena. (small sized dressage arena)
TruTex arena fibers provide the footing with more spring and cushion, whilst enhancing its stability and traction.
TruTex will make your horse feel more confident and capable of offering you his best performance without having to worry about inconsistencies in the surface.
Basically – Your horses will feel better, go better and make you look better!
It’s a Win-Win
TruTex footing is designed to retain moisture within the fibers meaning your arena will stay dust free and have consistent performance with LESS frequent watering & grooming.
TruTex footing, like all other fiber footings, does require grooming with a compatible arena groomer. We can assist you in finding a suitable grooming option or give advice on your current arena groomer.
TruTex arena fibers are an excellent quality product being offered at an extremely affordable price. Not only will you be saving money on the fibers but also on your sand.
TruTex is an additive that is designed to be able to blend with sand that can be found at your local quarries rather than needing expensive custom sands, saving you thousands of dollars in sand.
For example – TruTex fibers cost ONLY $2750 (plus tax & freight) to do a 66′ x 132′ arena. (small sized dressage arena)
TruTex arena fibers provide the footing with more spring and cushion, whilst enhancing its stability and traction.
TruTex will make your horse feel more confident and capable of offering you his best performance without having to worry about inconsistencies in the surface.
Basically – Your horses will feel better, go better and make you look better!
It’s a Win-Win
TruTex footing is designed to retain moisture within the fibers meaning your arena will stay dust free and have consistent performance with LESS frequent watering & grooming.
TruTex footing, like all other fiber footings, does require grooming with a compatible arena groomer. We can assist you in finding a suitable grooming option or give advice on your current arena groomer.
Our fibers are made from various strands of plastic polymer fibers. They are a bi-product from different types carpet fibers and similar items but are NOT a recycled product! This is important to note as recycled products are much more difficult to regulate EXACTLY what is going into them and maintain consistent quality standards.
We have to be able to ensure that every bale we ship meets strict health and safety and quality standards.
Our fibers do not contain any organic materials that are subject to naturally breaking down over time.
There is no exact answer to this question as there are so many factors that determine longevity, such as – how well the arena is maintained, the number of horses using the arena and tracking the footing out, if the arena is subject to severe weather conditions etc…
The better you keep the fibers blended into your sand, the longer they will last for. If you allow the arena to get bone dry for long periods of time, your fibers will be more likely to rise to the surface and would be more susceptible to being moved by the wind or tracked out of the arena for example.
Under fairly average conditions at a 10 horse training facility, you shouldn’t need to replenish the arena for several years. You are obviously going to loose some footing from general use over time so after a few years, it might be beneficial to add another bale to refresh your footing. You wouldn’t need to remove any footing first, you’re just replenishing what’s been tracked out etc over time…
A: Yes, TruTex fibers will transform your existing footing and work with all sand types.
A: No, TruTex fibers are designed to work with all sand types. That being said, to maximize overall stability we recommend starting with an angular to sub-angular type of sand, which can be sourced locally.
A fine mason sand works well or a stone sand for example.
A: Yes you can install the footing with the help of our installation guide and a few friends 🙂
You will need :
Manure spreader / or rake and more friends
Tractor
Roto tiller
Suitable groomer
Water
Even with a lower rate of fibers than the recommended amount, you will still notice some improvement in your riding surface. Just know that you will not get the best possible results with a lesser amount. You can always start with fewer fibers and then add more to supplement later if desired.
No Problem!
All delivery trucks will be equipped with a lift gate and the driver is able to unload the bales for you.
A : The fibers come in large, highly-compressed bales and are stacked on pallets for shipping.
We stack up to 3 bales per pallet.
A : With the right tools, most trainers get their installation done in less than a day.
If you get an early start, you can even be teaching lessons on it the same evening 😉
A : Yes, the fibers do need to be kept moist to work best.
As a general rule – whatever frequency you are watering your sand arena at the moment to keep it damp, you’ll be able to water about 50% less often after adding our fibers.
A: Yes, for two reasons.
A : Oh yes!! TruTex fibers are an excellent choice for both indoor and outdoor arenas.
A : Any surface that has a water content will freeze eventually, but it’s the water that is actually freezing, not the fibers.
We do find however, that the fibers seem to slow the rate of freezing a little and do make it easier to groom back to a rideable surface after a cold spell.
A : No. Since it is so straightforward to install, we simply offer the product for sale to make it more cost-effective for our customers.
A : A minimum starting depth of 3 inches is recommended for most disciplines but if you are doing higher level jumping, we suggest going up to 4″ for greater shock absorption and energy return.
A : If you are rehabbing an arena and your sand is too deep (>4inch), we recommend you remove some of the sand until you get to 4″ and then re-grade the arena before adding TruTex footing fibers.
A : Yes, the footing provides plenty of stability for horses playing. Be sure to clean up any manure to keep your footing in the best possible shape.
Why TruTex? Our Story
We formed Trutex for one reason; to make quality footing more affordable for horse owners and trainers wanting to provide the best for their horses. Like you, we have been there and had the painful reality of facing high footing cost and even higher specialized sand costs. We understand the consequences of working on poor footing and the need for a footing additive that will work with local sands, whilst not breaking the bank. We found the solution for our own arenas but we realized that there are many more equestrians out there that share our same needs and harsh realities, it made sense to share our opportunity with you and make an affordable footing solution for everyone. Click here to learn more about our journey and our vision for TruTex.
Yours Truly
Why TruTex?
Our Story
We formed Trutex for one reason; to make quality footing more affordable for horse owners and trainers wanting to provide the best for their horses. Like you, we have been there and had the painful reality of facing high footing cost and even higher specialized sand costs. We understand the consequences of working on poor footing and the need for a footing additive that will work with local sands, whilst not breaking the bank. We found the solution for our own arenas but we realized that there are many more equestrians out there that share our same needs and harsh realities, it made sense to share our opportunity with you and make an affordable footing solution for everyone. Click here to learn more about our journey and our vision for TruTex.
Yours Truly
You work too hard to settle for a surface that isn’t doing you, your clients or your horses justice.
Join countless trainers from across the world who have experienced the ways that a great footing not only improves their horses’ performance but elevates their whole business.
TRUTEX EQUESTRIAN LLC, 3129 25TH ST #345, COLUMBUS IN 47203
812-764-8159
