MBE GROUP

ALL WEATHER
TURNOUT PENS

All Weather Pens

Our all-weather turnout pens are a fantastic addition to any equestrian facility, offering the flexibility to safely turn out your horses year-round without the concerns of mud, slippery surfaces, or the risk of injury associated with wet fields. Constructed with durable, well-draining materials, these pens provide a clean and stable surface that ensures your horses remain dry and secure, even in the harshest weather conditions. This means you can maintain a consistent turnout routine, regardless of the season.

In addition to protecting your horses, these turnout pens also benefit your fields by giving them the opportunity to rest and recover from heavy grazing or poor weather. By rotating the use of fields and turnout pens, you can manage your land more effectively, improving the longevity and health of your pastures.

Furthermore, our all-weather turnout pens are ideal for rehabilitation purposes. They create a controlled, safe environment where horses recovering from injury or surgery can be turned out with minimal risk. The stable, even surface helps reduce strain on joints and hooves, offering an optimal space for rehabilitation and controlled exercise, ensuring your horses’ health and safety during their recovery process.

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The Process

MBE Group follows a meticulous process to install all-weather turnout pens, ensuring a durable and functional space for your horses. Our process includes the following key steps:

Consultation and Site Assessment: We begin by discussing your specific needs and evaluating the location. Our team assesses the ground conditions, drainage requirements, and size to determine the best materials and layout for your all-weather turnout pen.
Design and Planning: Based on the consultation, we create a customised design tailored to your requirements. This includes the choice of surface materials, such as rubber, carpet fibre, or silica sand, and additional features like fencing or gates to ensure the pen is secure and functional.
Ground Preparation: Proper groundwork is essential for the longevity of the pen. We start by clearing the area and grading the site to ensure proper drainage. A geotextile membrane is laid to prevent weed growth and enhance drainage.
Base Layer Installation: A compacted base layer, usually made of aggregate or crushed stone, is installed to create a stable foundation. This base provides support, improves drainage, and prevents waterlogging.
Surface Installation: The chosen all-weather surface is then applied on top of the base layer. Whether it’s rubber, silica sand, or fibre, the surface is carefully leveled and compacted to create a smooth, even finish that offers both comfort and traction for horses.
Fencing and Finishing Touches: We install durable fencing around the perimeter of the pen to ensure safety and containment. Gates and other accessories are fitted according to the design plan, completing the installation.
Final Inspection and Handover: Once the pen is constructed, our team conducts a thorough inspection to ensure the quality of the installation. We then walk you through the finished pen, ensuring it meets your expectations and is ready for use.

This detailed process guarantees a high-quality, all-weather turnout pen that provides a safe, functional, and low-maintenance space for your horses year-round.

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Fibre

Equestrian fibre surfaces offer a range of benefits that make them a popular choice for riding arenas and turnout areas. Here are some key advantages:

Excellent Cushioning: Fibre provides a soft, cushioned surface that reduces the impact on horses’ joints and tendons, minimising the risk of injury during exercise and reducing fatigue for both horse and rider.
Consistent Performance: The fibre surface maintains its structure and provides consistent footing, offering excellent grip and stability. This makes it ideal for various disciplines such as dressage, jumping, or general schooling.
Good Drainage: Fibre surfaces typically have excellent drainage capabilities, preventing waterlogging and ensuring the surface remains usable in wet conditions. This allows for year-round use, regardless of the weather.
Low Maintenance: Fibre is relatively low maintenance compared to other surfaces. It requires less frequent leveling or dragging, reducing the time and effort needed to maintain it in peak condition.
Durability: These surfaces are long-lasting and resistant to wear, making them a cost-effective investment for equestrian facilities. Fibre can withstand regular use while maintaining its cushioning and performance over time.
Dust-Free: Unlike traditional sand-based arenas, Fibre surfaces produce less dust, creating a cleaner and healthier environment for both horses and riders.
Eco-Friendly: Many Fibre surfaces are made from virgin materials, offering an environmentally sustainable option for equestrian facilities looking to reduce their ecological footprint.
Versatility: This surface is suitable for both indoor and outdoor arenas, making it a versatile choice for various types of equestrian activities.

With these advantages, fibre surfaces provide a safe, durable, and comfortable riding experience, enhancing both horse performance and rider satisfaction.

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Nationwide Coverage

We take great pride in our ability to cater to clients across the entirety of the United Kingdom. Our dedicated team possesses the capability to reach any location within the country within a maximum of 9 hours, ensuring prompt attention to your specific needs. When it comes to emergency call-outs, our average response time typically ranges between 1 to 3 hours, although this timeframe may vary based on the distance and complexity of the situation. Our commitment to efficiency and effectiveness remains unwavering, allowing us to deliver timely and reliable services to our valued customers.

Rubber Surface

Equestrian rubber surfaces offer numerous benefits that make them a popular choice for arenas, paddocks, and turnout areas. Here are the key advantages:

Shock Absorption: Rubber provides excellent cushioning and shock absorption, reducing the impact on horses’ joints and tendons during exercise. This helps prevent injury and minimises fatigue for both horse and rider, making it an ideal surface for high-impact activities like jumping or dressage.
Slip Resistance: Rubber surfaces offer a high level of traction, reducing the risk of slipping or skidding. This enhances safety for horses, especially during fast-paced activities or sharp turns.
Low Maintenance: Rubber requires minimal maintenance compared to other surfaces. It does not compact or break down easily, so it doesn’t need frequent leveling, harrowing, or replacement, saving time and labor costs.
Durability: Rubber is highly durable and can withstand heavy use over long periods. It is resistant to wear, tear, and environmental factors, making it a long-lasting and cost-effective surface solution.
Dust-Free: Rubber surfaces do not produce dust, creating a cleaner, healthier environment for horses, riders, and staff. This is particularly beneficial for indoor arenas or facilities where air quality is a concern.
All-Weather Usability: Rubber surfaces are resilient in various weather conditions. They drain well, preventing puddling and waterlogging, and remain usable in both wet and dry conditions, making them ideal for year-round use.
Eco-Friendly: Many equestrian rubber surfaces are made from recycled materials, such as old tires, making them an environmentally friendly option. By choosing rubber, you’re supporting sustainable practices while creating a high-performance surface.
Comfort for Horses: Rubber surfaces provide a softer footing, which is gentler on horses' hooves and legs, contributing to better overall comfort and wellbeing, particularly for older or injured horses.
Noise Reduction: Rubber surfaces help reduce noise from horses’ hooves, creating a quieter environment, which can be beneficial in busy arenas or for nervous horses.

These advantages make rubber surfaces a highly versatile, safe, and durable option for a wide range of equestrian activities, offering both performance and long-term value.

LEGAL CHANGE FOR USE OF FIBRE SURFACES

When selecting the right fibre surface for equine arenas, understanding and adhering to legal standards are paramount. Indeed, the regulations governing arena surfaces are put in place to ensure safety, performance, and environmental responsibility. In the context of legal compliance, it’s essential to recognise that no waste carpet fibres are to be used in equine surfacing going forward, according to the latest surface regulations.

This significant change necessitates arena owners and service providers to assess and adjust their offerings to avoid the inclusion of shredded waste carpet in their products. Crucially, MBE Group use only virgin carpet within surface production, never using waste carpet products. Compliance with surface regulations is not merely a matter of choice; it’s a crucial legal requirement.

The enforcement of these rules ensures that all fibres used meet specific safety standards. For instance, non-compliance could pose risks to the welfare of the horses and riders, and when it comes to fibre surface materials, such risks are not tolerable. Hence, determining the limits of what constitutes acceptable and legal materials is essential when considering the installation or maintenance of arena surfaces.

MBE Group takes pride in offering top-of-the-line virgin fibres and surfaces that not only meet but exceed compliance requirements, ensuring that each client receives a product that is safe, durable, and in line with all current legalities.

Silica Sand

Equestrian silica sand surfaces offer a variety of advantages that make them a popular choice for riding arenas and turnout areas. Here are the key benefits:

Excellent Traction: Silica sand provides a stable, firm footing that offers good grip for horses, making it ideal for various riding disciplines like dressage, jumping, and schooling. It helps prevent slipping, especially during fast movements or sharp turns.
Cushioning: The fine particles of silica sand offer a natural level of cushioning, reducing the impact on horses' joints and tendons. This helps minimise the risk of injury and enhances overall comfort during exercise.
Consistent Surface: Silica sand provides a uniform surface, allowing horses to perform consistently without the risk of encountering uneven or unstable areas. This consistency is crucial for training and competition.
Effective Drainage: Silica sand is well-known for its excellent drainage properties, allowing water to quickly filter through and preventing puddles or waterlogged areas. This makes it suitable for outdoor arenas that need to be used in all weather conditions.
Durability: Silica sand is a durable and long-lasting surface material. It does not break down easily, which means the surface remains intact and effective for a long period, requiring less frequent replenishment or replacement compared to other materials.
Low Dust: High-quality silica sand generates minimal dust, creating a cleaner and healthier environment for both horses and riders. This is particularly important for reducing respiratory issues in enclosed or indoor arenas.
Versatility: Silica sand can be used on its own or combined with other materials like rubber or fibers to create a customised surface that meets specific needs. This makes it versatile for both indoor and outdoor use across different equestrian disciplines.
Low Maintenance: Silica sand surfaces generally require less maintenance compared to other types of arena footing. Occasional leveling and moisture control help keep the surface in optimal condition without extensive ongoing maintenance.
Natural Aesthetic: Silica sand provides a natural, clean look that blends seamlessly into equestrian settings, enhancing the visual appeal of arenas and turnout areas.

With these advantages, silica sand surfaces provide a safe, durable, and consistent environment for training and competition, offering both performance and longevity for equestrian facilities.