Arena Surfaces

All of our arena surfaces have their own unique properties and components. Selecting the right surface for your needs depends on your level of use, ability and purpose. Our team are more than happy to provide a complimentary site visit to help configure the best surface for you and your requirements.

You may also wish to view our Equaflow and Design & Build pages to compliment your surface choices.

ProWax Training

ProWax Training is designed to function as ProWax Competition for training use, in professional yards, livery establishments and small competition venues.

ProWax is perfect for use indoors or out by any grade of competition including those at the highest level.
High-performance wax coated system is suitable for use indoors and out.
Extremely durable and capable of withstanding the rigours of heavy use.
Consists of a waxed, multi-washed silica sand, polypropylene, polyester and elastic fibre blend that requires no watering. Dust free.
Horses travel freely over the surface as synthetic fibres act as a ‘root structure’ similar to the best turf.
Requires no watering, is dust free and requires only the minimal maintenance expected for a waxed surface.
Provides a secure and forgiving surface that will reduce repetitive strain injury.
ProWax is a waxed surface

Propell

Propell is designed to be a waxed surface solution suitable for both indoor and outdoor arenas. Suitable for all levels of rider.
Propell is made using the same hard wax and fibre blend as ProWax including elastic and polypropylene fibres, combined with a multi-washed silica sand.
Suitable for home use by professional and amateur riders.
Ideal surface for livery yards and equestrian centres.
Propell is a waxed surface

NEW Propell Intro

Propell Intro, is designed to be our most cost-effective waxed surface solution.
Propell Intro is a fully premixed waxed, sand and fibre very versatile surface that can be used in both a private and livery yard environment.
Containing the lowest wax percentage of our waxed surface range, Propell Intro comprises of a lightly waxed pre-mixed blend of elastic, polypropylene and polyester fibres plus a fine grade multi-washed silica sand to provide a secure but forgiving surface that can help reduce repetitive strain injury.
Suitable for all levels of rider and discipline and like our other leading surfaces, horses are able to travel over the surface because the synthetic fibres act as a ‘root structure’ similar to the best turf.
Ideal as a training surface.

GP Mix

Developed especially for use in private yards as a training blend, the GP Mix offers a more affordable option for your arena. Suitable for use indoors and out by a variety of disciplines.
An extremely versatile surface.
Containing the lowest wax percentage of our range and uses the same multi-washed silica sand, wax and fibre elements as our competition surfaces, the GP Mix offers a more forgiving surface to ride on.
Includes the benefits of our other waxed surfaces such as reduced maintenance, dust free and no required irrigation.
GP is a waxed surface

Prow 'S'

Prow ’S’ is a fully premixed sand & fibre surface designed for high performance across all disciplines.
Prow ‘S’ is a fully premixed sand & fibre surface that contains a pre-mixed blend of elastic, polypropylene and polyester fibres, plus a fine grade multi-washed silica sand.
The fibre content within Prow ‘S’ aids towards moisture retention resulting in a reduced need to irrigate the surface as often, yet still giving optimum performance from your surface.
The Prow ’S’ requires moisture for optimum performance and will require watering in dry weather, alternatively the surface is perfectly suited for use with the Equaflow water management system.
Horses travel freely over the surface as synthetic fibres act as a ‘root structure’ similar to the best turf.
Designed for high performance across all disciplines, the Prow ‘S’ provides a secure but forgiving surface that will reduce repetitive strain injury.
Prow ‘S’ does not contain wax.

RDA

Andrews Bowen RDA is specifically designed as a more cost effective waxed surface for use in RDA centres and formulated to compliment their multi purpose use.
The surface is suitable for both indoor and outdoor arenas.
Andrews Bowen RDA mix is made using the same wax and fibre blend as ProWax including elastic fibres and polypropylene fibres, combined with a multi-washed silica sand.
It has all the benefits of a waxed surface such as reduced maintenance and is dust free.
RDA is a waxed surface

Client's Views

The horses & I absolutely adore our Andrews Bowen Propell surfaces at home. Helping me to enjoy training knowing the horses are experiencing maximum comfort whilst jumping.

We all can’t recommend Andrews Bowen enough!

Chloe LeMieux

“One horse we train we were seriously considering retiring due to lameness issues as a youngster. She doesn’t have the best joints. If not for this Propell surface we wouldn’t be where we are with her now – she’s working at Medium and she’s out competing tonight at Elementary and Freestyle in the regional finals. This surface has given her – well all the horses – the right support and the bonus is it doesn’t freeze.”

Charlie & Abi Hutton

“The surface at HOYS was very consistent everywhere and the horses jumped very well off it. No complaints from me and I am full of admiration for the way a potentially very difficult process is made to look so effortless. Taking a car park to a world class arena in one day is no mean feat!”

Shane Breen

“Railed with Duralock Fencing and the Andrews Bowen Canter Track Surface, our gallop provides perfect conditions in all sorts of weather for schooling both young and older horses. The ability to allow long, steady, continuous work is particularly effective with horses who may struggle to come up the gallop and has been a significant addition to our training facilities.”

Charlie Longsdon Racing

“Somerford Park Farm has been a long established and leading equestrian venue with exceedingly high standards therefore our decision to engage Andrews Bowen as surface provider was not taken lightly as the high demand and varied use for the surface meant it had to deliver on its quality and sustainability. We are thrilled both with the surface and dealings with Andrews Bowen as a company they have been professional and understanding of the demands required of the surface.”

Millie King – Somerford Park Farm

“Thank you for our amazing Andrews Bowen arena, it is the only surface I could recommend and the ProGrade keeps the surface perfect to ride on. My horses are so much more confident and consistent with their work than ever before. Totally recommend.”

Hamish Tracy Disbrowe

“It was -12 today and yet we were still able to ride on my arena. Thank you, Andrews Bowen and team for the help and support in the build.”

Amanda Batey

“First class customer service, I’m absolutely delighted with my Propell surface. The arena grader is a high-quality piece of equipment and makes a fantastic job. I would highly recommend Andrews Bowen.”

Mandy Stewart

“With the challenges of running a commercial equestrian centre & the volume of horse footfall we have through our gates; our surfaces need to be exceptional – our Andrews Bowen surfaces have stood testament to this. Andrews Bowen’s after care service has been extremely impressive.”

David Sheerin, General Manager of Wellington Riding

“We are delighted with our fabulous new Andrews Bowen Arena. The surface rides superbly. I can feel a real difference in the horses’ way of going. I could not be happier with it. Thank you to all the team at Andrews Bowen.”