Equestrian Building Services Across Devon, Cornwall & the South West

We provide a complete range of equestrian construction, groundworks and repair services for private horse owners, livery yards, equestrian centres and agricultural clients across the South West. From indoor and outdoor arenas to stable yards, gallops and American barns, we build high-quality equestrian facilities designed to last.

Whether you need a new arena, improved drainage, a stable block, or a full yard upgrade, we offer a start-to-finish service tailored to your land, your horses and your budget.

Indoor & Outdoor Arenas

We design and build complete riding arenas, including:

Outdoor arenas (all sizes)
Indoor riding schools
Arena refurbishments
Arena drainage upgrades
Sub-base construction
Reinforced concrete edging and retaining walls
LED lighting, access routes and fencing

Using our specialist equipment — including laser levelling — we ensure every riding surface is accurately shaped, properly drained and built for year-round use.

Arena Surfaces (South West)

If you only need an arena surface, gallop track surface or lunge pen surface, we supply and install a full range of premium materials including:

Silica sand
Sand-and-fibre mixes
Rubber chip
Waxed performance surfaces
Gallops and canter track blends

We can help you choose the best surface for your horses, location and budget. We also recommend high-quality options such as Andrews Bowen.

Maintenance Services

After installation, we can:

Provide you with an arena leveller
Offer regular maintenance packages
Check drainage and surface integrity annually

Regular maintenance extends the life of your arena and keeps it riding beautifully.

Stable Yards, American Barns & Equestrian Buildings

We construct equestrian buildings in timber or block, including:

Traditional stable blocks
American barns
Tack rooms
Feed rooms
Field shelters
Wash-down bays
Viewing galleries
Storage barns

We can work to your design — or help create one — and integrate drainage, concrete pads, electrical services and access tracks.

Gallops, Canter Tracks & Lunge Pens

Our team also builds:

All-weather gallops
Adjustable gradient gallops
Circular and straight canter tracks
Lunge pens and round pens
Turnout pens
Walkways and access routes

Every installation includes proper drainage, sub-base structure and surface choice designed for longevity and hoof comfort.

Groundworks, Drainage & Equestrian Site Preparation

As full-service groundworks contractors, we can also carry out:

Site clearance
Excavation and grading
CAT 273D3 laser levelling
Land drainage and soakaways
Concrete pads and yard construction
Retaining walls and blockwork
Driveways and access tracks

This ensures your equestrian facility isn’t just built well — it’s built on the right foundations.

Repairs, Upgrades & Renovations

We also repair and refurbish:

Riding arenas
Surfaces (topping up, replacing or correcting)
Arena drainage
Stable yards
Post-and-rail fencing
Barns, sheds and outbuildings
Gateways and access routes

If your arena floods, rides deep, shifts, or needs fresh surfacing, we can fix it.

Why Choose Us?

Decades of equestrian and groundworks experience
Specialists in drainage and sub-base preparation
CAT 273D3 laser-levelling for perfect surfaces
High-quality materials and premium surface options
Fully insured and guaranteed work
Covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset
Projects completed for private yards, riding schools, estates and livery centres

Get a Quote

Whether you need a new arena, stable block, gallop or a full equestrian yard development, we can help.
Contact us today for a free quote or site visit.

Regular arena and sand school maintenance services from just £80. Contact us for more information .

Indoor Arenas

Complete Building and Surface Construction

Whatever your Indoor Arena needs we can help. We work with you to create the sand school you require. you can have any surface you require including sand and sand and fibre. Our groundwork skills mean that your indoor arena will have the foundations, walls roof and appropriate drainage system - one of the most important things to consider in any arena construction.

Outdoor Arenas

New Sand Schools, Surfaces and Repairs

Whatever your Outdoor Arena needs we can help. We work with you to create the sand school you require. you can have any surface you require including sand, sand and fibre or a rubber surface. Our groundwork skills mean that your outdoor arena will have the appropriate drainage system - one of the most important things to consider in any arena construction.

New Arena Surfaces – Stable Blocks – Stable Yards

If you need repairs to your indoor or outdoor sand school or the surface renewed then just contact BMD Groundworks & Arenas. We offer a range of bespoke services from renewing your horse arena surface with quality sand and fibre mixes (appropriate to your riding needs) to improving or repairing the drainage of your arena.

For repairs or extensions to your stable yard, if you need additional stables, barns, build an indoor arena or any other equestrian building project then just contact us.