your guide to equine arenas

＂Decades of study and millions of dollars have been put into the development of best practices at the highest levels of Western, English, and racing competition, and in this meticulously researched book, horse industry veteran Abigail Boatwright boils it all down into a set of guidelines that anyone can use to improve their ground at home. Whether you’re starting with an empty field or renovating an existing arena, the expertise Boatwright has gathered will help you make sure the riding and training space you have is the very best it can be: safe for both horse and rider, functional and correct for your chosen equine activity, and prepared to help rather than hinder the development of your horse’s performance. Insight, tips, and advice from leading arena builders and maintenance tool creators supplements expertise specific to a wide range of Western and English disciplines, as well as racing, along with both indoor and outdoor training spaces＂--

Abigail Boatwright is an award-winning writer and
photographer with a lifelong devotion to horses. She regularly produces
articles and photos for equine publications, as well as regional and lifestyle
magazines, websites, and blogs. Her photographs have appeared on 24 magazine
covers. Boatwright is co-creator and co-host of The Freelance Remuda Podcast.
She lives in Fort Worth, Texas.