Outdoor Arenas Across Devon, Cornwall & the South West

We design and build high-quality outdoor riding arenas for private horse owners, livery yards, riding schools and equestrian centres across the South West. Whether you need a brand-new sand school, a full arena refurbishment or just a new surface, we create outdoor arenas that ride beautifully and last for years.

Every arena is carefully designed around your land, drainage, levels, riding discipline and budget.

Complete Outdoor Arena Construction

A well-built arena depends on the groundwork — and that’s where we specialise. We manage the complete process, including:

  • Site clearance and excavation

  • CAT 273D3 laser levelling for perfect gradients

  • Drainage installation (French drains, perimeter drains & soakaways)

  • Clean stone base and correct membrane layers

  • Sub-base formation

  • Installation of new arena fencing

  • Riding surface installation

  • Access track construction if required

Every arena is built to withstand the South West’s weather and soil conditions.

Correct Drainage = A Better, Longer-Lasting Arena

Most arena problems come from poor drainage. We install proper systems using clean stone, not recycled rubble, to ensure long-term performance.

Your arena gets:

  • Free-draining sub-base

  • Correct fall and levels

  • Quality membranes

  • Clean stone to prevent clogging

  • Drainage designed for your soil type

This prevents flooding, deep patches, “bogging” or surface movement.

Sand and fibre outdoor riding arena

Premium Arena Surfaces

We supply and install a range of surfaces for new arenas and surface-only projects:

Sand & Fibre Mix (Most Popular)

Designed for all riding levels and disciplines.

Benefits:

  • Increased stability

  • Better “spring”

  • Reduced movement

  • Moisture retention

  • Less freezing in winter

  • Lower maintenance than sand alone

We also use trusted surfaces such as Andrews Bowen where requested.

Silica Sand Only

Cost-effective and great for many riding environments.

Fibre-Only Additives

Perfect for upgrading an older sand arena.

Waxed Performance Surfaces

High-end, low-maintenance option for busy yards.

Sand & Rubber Mix

Durable and cost-effective, suitable for turnout and general riding.

We’ll help you choose the right surface for your discipline, horses and budget.

Surface Installation & Arena Upgrades

If your current arena needs improving, we offer:

  • Surface replacement

  • Surface top-ups (sand/fibre, fibre-only, waxed mixes)

  • Re-levelling

  • Drainage improvements

  • Fence replacement

  • Membrane repair or replacement

  • Sub-base correction

We can restore older arenas to ride like new again.

Why Choose BMD for Outdoor Arenas?

  • Equestrian arena specialists

  • Experienced groundworks and drainage team

  • CAT 273D3 laser levelling for perfect accuracy

  • High-quality materials (clean stone, quality membranes, premium surfaces)

  • Designed for all-weather riding

  • Fully insured and guaranteed

  • Covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset

We build arenas properly — no shortcuts, no reused materials, no poor drainage.

See a Completed Arena

If you’d like to visit one of our arenas and ride on a sand and fibre surface, just let us know — we’re happy to arrange a site visit.

Get a Quote

Whether you need a new outdoor arena, a surface upgrade or a full refurbishment, we can help.
Contact us today to discuss your arena project or request a free quote.

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