Horse Arena Dust Control & Watering Systems

Dust control for indoor horse arenas

Indoor arena surfaces being protected from the elements can dry out quickly causing dust and stability issues. A fully integrated system uses wall mounted sprinklers located around the sides of the arena. The controller is used to operate the system manually for a just a few minutes when required.

A Cat 5 pressure booster set provides the pressure and flow needed for the system. This takes water from an above ground water storage tank filled from the mains water supply.

Large sprinkler watering horse arena to reduce dust problems for both horse and rider — Horse riding ménage with a sprinkler watering system for dust suppression

Dust control for outdoor horse arenas

Like indoor systems the horse arena sprinklers are located around the perimeter of the arena. The supply pipework can be buried underground, clipped to the fencing or laid on the surface. For outdoor systems a rain sensor is added to avoid over-wetting the surface.

A Cat 5 pressure booster set provides the pressure and flow needed for the system. This takes water from an aboveground water storage tank filled from the mains water supply.

Ménage temporary watering kit for horse arenas

Temporary horse arena dust control systems

For occasional wetting down of manèges and exercise areas to suppress dust, a series of moveable sprinklers can be run from an outdoor tap, providing it has a good water supply. If the ménage is divided into sections, a run of 4 sprinklers will water an area 30m x 10m wide.

Water can be supplied from a standpipe provided there is good pressure and flow. These irrigation sprinklers will need to be moved progressively across the ménage – generally the sprinklers will be run for 2-3 hours to place a weeks water (20mm) on each strip before the sprinkler is moved.