Arena Rake
By Conterra
Scarifier-style pull-behind arena groomer with dual 5,000 lb depth-control jacks — a top-wind for cutting depth (0″ to 5″) and a side-wind for the arena comb. Angled shanks bite into hard-packed footing for a consistent, level finish on sand, sandy-loam, and harder ground.
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Built to order · 4–6 weeks · Freight calculated at checkout · Backed by Conterra's limited warranty
Why owners love it
Reliable. Functional. Enjoyable.
Three promises every Conterra Arena Rake has to keep on day one — and a decade in.
Reliable
gets the job done, ride after ride, season after season.
Functional
easy to use; dual 5,000 lb jacks set depth and comb in seconds.
Enjoyable
instant gratification every time you cross the arena.
The case for the Arena Rake
Why arena owners pick the Rake
Built for serious operators who need a true scarifier — angled shanks that bite even the hardest packed footing, with a depth gauge anyone can read at a glance. Two jacks let you dial the cut and the finish independently.
- Revolutionary Depth Control System — same pre-set depth every pass, tire-to-tooth distance never changes
- Top-wind jack controls cutting depth (0″ to 5″) — heavy-duty 5,000 lb capacity
- Side-wind jack controls the arena comb — light or deep harrow finish
- Angled scarifier shanks continually pull the groomer into the ground in the hardest conditions
- Works across all arena conditions: sand, sandy-loam, and hard-packed soil
- Replaceable bolt-on hardened-steel teeth and arena comb — wear parts, not throwaway parts
- Three widths (52″, 64″, 76″) — match your arena size and pull vehicle
Engineered efficiency
Why consistent dragging matters
Stable footing keeps horses sound. A well-worn path or depression is bound to cause harm — building a dragging habit is healthy for your horses, your riders, and overall arena maintenance. Whether you have natural or synthetic footing, ruts can easily form, and the deeper they become the harder they are to fix.
Stable footing
safer rides, longer—lasting surface
Healthy for your horses
no ruts, no hot spots, no compaction
Timing is everything
drag often, drag light, never let ruts set
Specifications
Built tough, built to last
Engineered by Conterra for daily equestrian use. Designed for all arena conditions, from sand to sandy-loam and hard-packed soil.
- Pull vehicle
- ATV, UTV, garden tractor, or compact tractor
- Cutting depth
- 0″ to 5″, monitored by an easy-to-read depth gauge
- Cutting depth jack
- heavy-duty 5,000 lb top-wind
- Arena comb jack
- heavy-duty 5,000 lb side-wind
- Scarifier shanks
- laser-cut from 3/4″ steel plate, angled to bite hard-packed ground
- Scarifier teeth
- hardened steel, bolt-on, easy to replace
- Arena comb
- laser-cut from hardened 3/8″ plate steel
- Frame
- heavy-duty tubular construction in 1/4″ and 3/8″ steel
- Tires
- two premium wide-flotation tires with easy-lube hubs
- Hitch
- adjustable front hitch matches the height of your pull vehicle
- Widths available
- 52″, 64″, and 76″
- Finish
- powder coat
Choose your width
Model reference
Pick the width that matches your arena size and pull vehicle. All three share a 65″ length.
- CAR 52 — 52″ wide × 65″ long — 150–400cc / 5 hp+ recommended — ~280 lb
- CAR 64 — 64″ wide × 65″ long — 400cc+ / 12.5 hp recommended — ~340 lb
- CAR 76 — 76″ wide × 65″ long — 550cc+ / 17 hp recommended — ~400 lb
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Accessories
Build out your Arena Rake with the Conterra accessory family to match your facility and arena conditions.
- Profiler Bar — re-profile compacted footing back to spec depth
- Reclaimer Bar — pull migrated footing back into the riding surface
- Front Floater Bar — pre-level and contain footing ahead of the tine carriage
- Arena Drag Hitch — adapt the Rake to any pull vehicle
- Water Kits AR — add watering to the Rake for dust-free passes (standard $895 · 64″ $2,149 · 76″ $2,295)
Maintenance habit
How often should I drag my arena?
It depends on how many horses use the arena. With a single horse, dragging every 2–3 days will adequately redistribute and level the footing. The more horses you have, the more often you'll need to drag — consistency matters more than aggression. The important thing is to keep the surface as level as possible.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I pull the Arena Rake with?
ATVs, UTVs, garden tractors, and compact tractors. Recommended power depends on the width — 5 hp+ for the 52″, 12.5 hp for the 64″, and 17 hp+ for the 76″. The adjustable front hitch matches virtually any pull vehicle.
How is the Arena Rake different from the Arena Dragster?
The Rake uses angled scarifier shanks designed to bite into hard-packed conditions, with dual 5,000 lb jacks — a top-wind for cutting depth (0″–5″) and a side-wind for the arena comb finish. The Dragster uses swept harrow tines optimized for sand and sandy-loam, with a single 5,000 lb side-wind jack and 0″–4″ depth range.
What widths and weights are available?
Three widths: 52″ (~280 lb), 64″ (~340 lb), and 76″ (~400 lb). All are 65″ long with a powder-coat finish.
Are the teeth and comb replaceable?
Yes. The scarifier teeth are bolt-on hardened steel and easy to change. The arena comb is laser-cut from hardened 3/8″ plate steel and is also replaceable as a wear part.
How deep can it cut?
Depth is adjustable from 0″ to 5″ via the heavy-duty 5,000 lb top-wind jack and monitored by an easy-to-read depth gauge. Once set, the tire-to-tooth distance never changes — every pass is at the same depth.
What's the lead time?
Groomers are built to order. Expect 4–6 weeks for production and delivery. Shipping is calculated prior to delivery.
How often should I drag my arena?
With one horse, every 2–3 days is enough. With more horses or heavier use, drag more often. The goal is to keep the surface as level as possible — consistency matters more than aggression.