Frequently Asked Questions

FoamFooting, properly installed and fully incorporated into your base material via a drag and normal usage, will not blow away in regular winds. It bonds to the sand, securing it in place. FoamFooting™ is a dense foam, but since its application is on the surface, like all surface materials, heavy winds may have an impact. A majority of arenas install side rails to keep footing in place and this works well for securing any loose foam. The same answer applies for heavy rain.

Yes, FoamFooting™ will benefit your horses, your riders and your maintenance schedule in both indoor and outdoor arenas.

As riders ourselves, with facilities in the desert (temperatures to 120°) and in cold elevations (temperatures to -20°) we have tried many additives and nothing compares to FoamFooting™ in your outdoor or indoor arenas. Please refer to this chart which compares FoamFooting™, textile fibers and rubber mulch.

Rubber is very hard. It gets harder over time as it is exposed to the elements and under heavy pressure it will crumble. Rubber continually needs to be replenished. FoamFooting™ is a dense TPE material that maintains its physical properties for many years.

Yes! We have had many special color requests we were able to satisfy. We can also supply a neutral color mix. As a reminder, once the colors are mixed in with the sand they are not as brilliant as they are when initially installed.

Arena footing should be at least 3 inches (8 cm) deep. If you are using sand or dirt, then the footing should be 6 inches (15 cm).

Sand used for equestrian arenas should be fine enough to allow horses to walk on it without sinking into it. It also needs to be free from sharp objects or stones that could injure the hooves of horses. We recommend a sub-angular sand such as concrete or masonry sand to mix with footing additives like Foam Footing.