Stability around your Home and Farm with BaseCore™
BaseCore™ is a durable and permeable DIY foundation for your farm, driveways and equestrian areas.







Durable
Reduce Fill. Stabilize Your Ground
Permeable
Supports Better Drainage
Sustainable
Easy DIY. Erosion Control
BaseCore™ Geocell
BaseCore is a collapsible geo-cell typically used for roadways or military applications, but we find the same material to be effective for many areas around homes and farms.
Recommended Panel Depths for Equestrian Use:
2″: Ideal for grooming paths, stall floors, and wheelbarrow access (light-duty, pedestrian, stable-ready)
3″: Great for arenas, runs, parking and private driveways
4–6″+: Best for slow draining arenas, muddy paddocks, erosion control, and slope retention (heavy-duty, reinforced, high-traffic)
BaseCore: Perfect for lighter-duty areas like parking pads, light-duty driveways, slopes and pathways.
BaseCore HD: Designed for demanding equestrian needs, including areas around horses and livestock, steeper grades, and high-stress zones
Tip: BaseCore HD delivers much smaller cell sizes and more strength at every depth. When load support, or stability matter more, HD is the clear choice.
Select Your BaseCore Option
Benefits of BaseCore™
Stops Mud
Erosion Control
Prevents Sinking
Stable Ground
⅓ Less Base Excavation Depth
No Arena Flooding
Sturdy Farm Foundation
Certified Lifespan for
a Minimun of 70 Years
Stabilize your soil while saving money and time with less fill
15" Sand

500% More than Basecore™
9" Gravel

300% More than Basecore™
2", 3", 4" or 6" BaseCore™

Proper filling


BaseCore™ Geocell easy and quick installation
BaseCore Applications
You can install BaseCore™ bases for almost any farm and equestrian scenario for less than traditional drainage and foundation options. These foundations act as stronger, longer-lasting, and permeable solutions to various areas on your property.
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Arenas
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Paddocks
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Dry Lots
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Turn Outs
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Turf Bases
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Stalls
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Driveways
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Parking Pads
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Paver Base
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Slopes
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Sheds
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Carports
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Barn Aisles
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Hay Barns
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Feed Areas
Comparing BaseCore™ To Other Geocell Options
Don't settle for less. BaseCore HD's innovative design features smaller cells, thicker construction, and built-in drainage, providing a safer solution for horses than competitors' larger, potentially hazardous to horses options.
Feature | BaseCore HD | BaseCore | Competitors |
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Weld Spacing | 260 mm (tightest) | 445 mm | 455 mm |
Cell Opening | 7.2” x 6.0” | 12.3” x 10.3” | 12.5” x 10.6” |
Material Thickness | 1.7 mm (reinforced) | 1.7 mm (reinforced) | 1.27 mm (standard) |
Perforations for drainage | Yes | Yes | Often |
Structural Strength | Highest (tight cells + thick walls) | High | Lower (thinner walls + larger cells) |
Fill Efficiency | Most Efficient (smaller, stronger cells) | High efficiency | Lower (requires more fill to stabilize) |
Durability & Load Handling |
Don’t assume all ground grids do the same job
Why BaseCore Is Built Better Than Others
BaseCore™ is the premium choice in ground stabilization—built for serious strength, safety, and long-term durability. Not all ground grids are created equal. Know what to look for before wasting time and money on systems that can’t hold up.

Others Large cells may look impressive—but bigger cells mean less support.
❌ Larger gaps = more gravel movement
❌ Less stability under tires and traffic
❌ Not ideal for steep slopes or heavy use
BaseCore™ uses optimized cell dimensions for maximum stabilization and gravel retention.
✅ Tighter structure = longer-lasting performance
✅ Less gravel displacement
✅ Built for driveways, parking lots, RV pads, and more

BaseCore™ geotextile fabric is 6 oz non-woven—built to last.
✅ Nearly 2x thicker than common 3.2 oz fabrics
✅ Holds up under heavier loads and longer use
✅ Helps prevent erosion, weed growth, and rutting
Others fabric is just 3.2 oz, and you can feel the difference:
❌ Lightweight, tears easily
❌ Doesn’t prevent movement or rutting
❌ Only 17 lbs for 4x150 ft—ours is 18 lbs for just 3.125x40 ft (2 rolls)

BaseCore™ anchors with BaseCaps, which sit flush and are vehicle- and foot-safe.
✅ Flat, protected surface
✅ No exposed metal
✅ Better aesthetic and function
Others uses bent rebar stakes that stick out of the ground:
❌ Trip hazards for people and pets
❌ Can puncture tires or damage vehicles
❌ DIY shortcut, not professional-grade

BaseCore™ uses BaseClips—a heavy-duty, engineered connection system.
✅ Secure, seamless connections
✅ No sagging or shifting
✅ Built for long-term load distribution
Others uses zip ties.
❌ Prone to breaking under pressure
❌ Difficult to align during installation
❌ Weakest link in your stabilization system
Easy DIY Installation
Our BaseCore™ grids have quick installation that doesn’t require specialists or heavy equipment. You can put in a stable DIY base for your farm, arena, and more in a single day, depending on the project size. Following our simple 7 steps, you can lay the foundation for a base that makes your farm and equestrian investments last a lifetime.
Materials






Finish Your Base with these high
Performance Products
BaseEdge HD Steel Edging
Starting at$139.95
Steel edging creates a sleek and sophisticated appearance made for any budget.
Geotextile
Starting at$88.00
Add Geotextile fabric that is strong, puncture and UV resistant, and allows water flow
BaseCore™ HD + Geotextile
Add Basecore™ HD + Geotextile, this combination works for maximum drainage, weed, and mud control.
BaseCore™ Geocell FAQ
BaseCore is a durable ground stabilization grid made from HDPE plastic. It distributes weight, locks in fill materials, and prevents ruts, mud, and erosion. Whether you’re installing a horse arena, paddock, barn aisle, access road, or livestock path, BaseCore provides a stable, long-lasting foundation that improves footing and drainage year-round.
You don’t have to have any formal training to lay a BaseCore™. As long as you have 2 or more people with simple tools and equipment, anyone can build a reliable equestrian or farm base. We recommend following our installation guide to understand the easy steps for installing our product for horse footing grids and more.
Our geocell foundation grids can accommodate whatever length and width your equestrian or farm project has. Give our Performance Footing support team a call to custom order a size that fits your area. Unlike concrete and steel, you can also cut panels to fit around drainage pipes, trees, and other obstacles.
With a UV, chemical, weather, and corrosion-resistant BaseCore™ base, you can support a project for over 75 years. They won’t crack under extreme temperatures and rust due to time, and they are even reusable for new projects.
Yes. BaseCore conforms to the natural shape of your land, making it ideal for sloped turnouts, hillside trails, uneven barn entrances, and other non-flat areas. It helps prevent erosion and supports stability even under heavy use or wet conditions.
BaseCore is highly versatile. You can fill it with:
- Angular gravel or crushed stone
- Sand (arena or paddock use)
- Sand + fiber footing blends
- Wood chips or mulch (natural livestock zones)
- Soil and grass seed (for stabilized green areas)
- Decomposed granite or other custom blends
Choose your fill based on use case—riding surface, load-bearing area, or livestock traffic.
Absolutely. Once installed and filled, BaseCore creates a safe, slip-resistant surface. It prevents hoof damage, joint strain, and leg injuries while standing up to tractors, trailers, ATVs, and livestock. It eliminates deep mud and rutting that can cause accidents in paddocks, arenas, and barn aisles.
BaseCore is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:
- Horse arenas and round pens
- Paddocks and turnout zones
- Barn aisles and stalls
- Livestock paths and pens
- Gravel driveways and trailer parking
- RV pads and access roads
- Gate entrances and feeding areas
Its versatility makes it the go-to solution for stabilizing almost any surface on your property.
BaseCore lifts your surface and keeps your fill material in place, allowing water to drain through while preventing soil from rising up. Combined with proper fill and geotextile fabric, it eliminates mud buildup and improves usability—even after heavy rain or snow. The result: dry, level ground in arenas, paddocks, and high-traffic farm areas.
BaseCore is the essential foundation for any project requiring ground stability
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