Working wet surfaces with a harrow usually speeds up the drying process. Because wet footing usually points to poor arena design, there are no Band-Aids for this problem. It's often back to the drawing board. In cold climates, footing can freeze into a lumpy mass or a hardpan. Adding salt or an special footing anti-freeze product to the soil and working it in might be the only way to keep an arena usable in very cold weather.
Some arenas are consistent on the rail but vary greatly in the center.
Unevenness is often a symptom of a faulty base. This series will continue with information on footing products and arena additives. Please read our Privacy Policy . Advertise with us .