DE20309789U1 - Floor covering for indoor and outdoor riding arenas comprises a mixture of coconut fibers and sand - Google Patents

Abstract

Floor covering for indoor and outdoor riding arenas comprises a mixture of coconut fibers and sand. Preferred Features: The mixing ratio of coconut fibers to sand is 35:35 volume percent.

Description

For the construction of riding arenas are on a solid surface (e.g. concrete or grown soil) special only for suitable sand types used in equestrian sports. With years of stress the basic consistency of the soil is determined by the mechanical personnel the horse's hooves changed. To for a certain period of use it is exclusive Use of layers of sand necessary to renew because the floor no longer has the desired elasticity and riding properties having. Therefore, it is a complex and expensive renewal of the riding surface required.

Attempts to extend the life of a Extend riding arena or improve have been done. So were the waste wood processing industry, e.g. Softwood chips or Wood chips, in the floors incorporated. The results are seen in the long term but not satisfactory. By the mechanical forces of Hooves, especially with horseshoes, quickly become softwood chips ground. In the case of wood chips, there are coarse and pointed portions in the wood mixture a not negligible risk of injury for the Horses in the hoof area.

With our addition of natural fibers the life and elasticity of the riding surface is extended.

The riding surface developed by us is characterized by a mixture of coconut fibers and sand. The mixing ratio in volume percent is preferably on the order of 35:65.

In our experiments it turned out out that because of the natural Structure of the coconut fibers combined with sand a homogeneous mixture arises. The coconut fiber is a hollow fiber that stores water. Furthermore, the fiber forms a network with one another, which resembles a braid. In the gaps grains of sand lay down and so the riding surface is stabilized. It was shown in various test series, that a riding surface with this composition has a resilient effect Horses when they appear - too after a jump or higher Lessons in dressage - do not push the flooring away. The The fibers distribute the force of the hoof over a larger area than with a pure sand mixture. An undesirable hole formation in the horse's hoof in the footing is thus prevented. The lifespan of the riding surface is across from usual pure sand courts essential higher.

A floor with this elasticity and quality is with regard to the load on the horse legs, especially the Tendons and joints, gentle and harmless to health. With With this fiber, we are also able to repair existing riding floors to be able to. By storing water there is a dust development reduced in older soils, which also has health benefits for the rider and the horse Has. Since it is a natural fiber, later environmental problems are excluded. (Disposal)

Claims (2)

Riding floor covering for riding arenas, outdoor riding arenas and Horse Walker, characterized by a mixture of coconut fibers and sand Riding floor covering according to claim 1, characterized in that the mix ratio from coconut fibers to sand is at a volume percentage of 35:35.