Arena footing & surface guidance for Louisiana
Arenas, Round Pens & Covered Facilities Built for Louisiana's Gulf Climate
Performance Footing is your expert consultant for Louisiana arena construction — whether DIY, with your contractor, or turnkey. Engineered for extreme humidity, hurricane resilience, and the Bayou State's unique conditions.
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Why Location Matters
What Louisiana conditions mean for your arena
Louisiana's Gulf Coast location creates some of the most challenging arena construction conditions in the country. Annual rainfall of 55–65 inches is among the highest in the US. Humidity averages 75–90% year-round, promoting mold and making dust control rarely an issue but waterlogging common. Hurricane season (June–November) brings major storm threats annually. High water tables throughout much of the state complicate drainage. Soils range from clay to sandy coastal deposits.
Common Louisiana surface challenges
Extreme rainfall
55–65 inches annually — among the highest in the US — overwhelms basic drainage systems.
Constant high humidity
75–90% humidity year-round promotes mold, slows drying, and requires specialized materials.
Hurricane exposure
Major hurricane threats every season require robust construction and anchoring standards.
High water tables
Water tables often just feet below the surface complicate drainage engineering.
Flooding risk
Low-lying terrain and heavy rainfall create flooding risks that require elevated construction.
Your Path Forward
Find the right approach for your Louisiana arena
If it's important, it's not worth compromising.
Every arena is different. Whether you need to improve what you have, plan a new build, or maintain a surface that's already performing — the recommendation starts with your conditions.
DIY with Expert Support
You manage construction. We provide high water table solutions and hurricane-resilient engineering.
Your Contractor, Our Specifications
You have a builder. We equip them with specifications for Louisiana's extreme rainfall and coastal conditions.
Turnkey Construction
Complete arena construction engineered for Louisiana — from New Orleans to Acadiana to North Louisiana.
ArenaSpec™ System
Built on FIBR, FLEX, and LOCK for Louisiana conditions
Performance Footing offers proven additives that perform through Louisiana's extreme humidity and heavy rainfall conditions. Choosing an additive is optional — we support arena builds with or without them.
Fibr
Stability & TractionImproves traction, shear control, and surface integrity so footing stays secure under load and consistent through turns, transitions, and repeated traffic.
Flex
Cushion & ReboundKeeps the surface from feeling flat, hard, or overly compacted by improving give, energy return, and overall comfort under foot.
Lock
Moisture & ConsistencyManages dust, supports uniform moisture behavior, and reduces day-to-day swings that make a surface ride too dry, loose, or firm.
When a Stronger Base Is Needed
BaseCore HD geocell stabilization
Not every arena needs a new base — but when soil conditions, drainage issues, or heavy use demand it, BaseCore provides a proven foundation. It's one option within a broader recommendation, not the default.
less aggregate material required compared to traditional methods
of BaseCore equals 12 inches of gravel in load-bearing capacity
lbs/sq ft tensile strength with double-weld seams
year durability — UV, chemical, and weather resistant
Regional support across Louisiana
New Orleans Metro
New Orleans, Metairie, Mandeville, Covington, Slidell, Hammond, Ponchatoula
Baton Rouge Area
Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Walker, Central, Zachary, Gonzales, Prairieville
Acadiana
Lafayette, New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, Scott, Carencro, Opelousas, Crowley
Lake Charles & Southwest
Lake Charles, Sulphur, Vinton, Jennings, DeRidder, Leesville
Shreveport & North Louisiana
Shreveport, Bossier City, Monroe, Ruston, Natchitoches, Alexandria
Northshore & Florida Parishes
Mandeville, Covington, Folsom, Abita Springs, Franklinton, Bogalusa
Start with your Louisiana arena
Tell us what you have, what you're working with, and what you want to improve. We'll help determine the right next step for Louisiana conditions.
Louisiana Reading
Guides riders in Louisiana reference before building
Arena Construction & Base
Arena Base Problems: Solutions by Performance Footing
Deep spots keep returning despite grooming? The problem is your base. Hire experts, install BaseCore, or build it right to fix arena base problems.
Arena Footing Systems
Arena Footing History: 2,400 Years of Problems & Solutions
From Xenophon's cobblestones to ASTM-tested silica sand, explore the timeline of arena footing evolution and the problems each era solved.
Drainage & Stabilization
Guide to Outdoor Horse Arena Drainage Plans | Performance Footing
Poor drainage in your arena can potentially cause health issues and injury to your horse. Here's the ultimate guide to outdoor horse arena drainage plans.
Watering & Dust Control
Best Horse Arena Dust Control Solutions | Dust Free Arena
Did you know that a dusty outdoor or indoor arena can cause health issues for your horse? Reduce dust with these horse arena dust control solutions!
Arena Maintenance & Drags
Why You Should Invest in a Sand Groomer | Performance Footing
Over time, the sand becomes packed and affects the comfortability of your horse. Here are the reasons why you should consider investing in a Sand Groomer.
Arena Sand & Testing
Testing Sand for Dust: Complete Arena Dust Analysis Guide
Learn how to test arena sand for dust, why respirable fines damage equine lungs, and how to protect your horse. Order a Sand Analysis Test today.