Mansfield Sand Company Fibresand UK Equestrian Surfaces Gallops Maneges Arena

TESTIMONIALS
Fibresand	Dear Vic.. Well … we have now laid our arena surface at Wilson Farm. I was sad that it couldn’t be Fibresand … and I’m all the more so now. What we have is a nice surface. However until now not a patch on Fibresand because: • It rides deep and patchy if not sufficiently wet, and it needs to be pretty wet. • It needs watering; • It takes a lot of maintenance to repair it to a level and secure footing once it has become deep; • They say it will take 6 months to bed-in. (I only hope it WILL bed in); and.... It needs a pretty sophisticated piece of kit (apparently costing circa £2,500) to maintain it, where for most of our Fibresand arena’s life we just used a set of harrows or a metal gate. It has made me realise just how good Fibresand is (and was right from the start!). We have never had a problem with the ride surface Fibresand offered or its consistency across key areas of the arenas; It performs in wet or dry weather; and it truly IS minimum maintenance. So … Congratulations, yet again for a fantastic product. AND Thank you, yet again, for everything you did for us and for giving us a hassle free arena that has been fantastic for almost 25 years, and continues to perform without a problem! Georgina Anstee Marriott, Tiverton, Devon
Fibresand	“I have been riding on Fibresand for over 17 years and think it is a fantastic surface. As part of a team it is your responsibility to be as fully prepared as possible. Fibresand is an extremely durable surface which has bounce but not too much depth and therefore provides secure footing.” Sarah Healy, British Eventing Rider, Bamford, Derbyshire.
Fibresand	“We needed a surface that was stable and that didn’t move underfoot – giving the horses more confidence to turn and jump. Fibresand is also good value for money." Paul Grindrod, Burnley, Lancashire
Fibresand	“We really like the fact that the Fibresand Manège doesn’t need much maintenance – we chain harrow it every couple of weeks. It is well cushioned but not too deep so the horses ride on top rather than sinking in.” Samantha Harrison. British Pony Dressage Team, Bakewell, Derbyshire.
Fibrelastic	“When it came to choosing a surface the options were endless, but I am delighted with the choice I made. My Fibrelastic Manège is really heavily used as we hold several competitions here per week, but it is riding superbly and has stood up really well to extreme winter weather.” John Coopland Eland Lodge
Fibrelastic	“All my horses perform very well on the Fibrelastic and I have noticed that they have gained a great deal of confidence whilst jumping on this surface.” Sue Pountain Foston (Professional Show jumper)
Fibretrack	“We wanted a durable surface on the outdoor arena that would enable us to operate all year round. I had seen the new Fibretrack surface at Arena UK and was very impressed. Fibretrack suits all activities including dressage and Polo Crosse training.” *Robyn Currah, (Caythorpe Equestrian Centre, Lincolnshire)*
MM100	" I have found the combination of MM100 and rubber to be an extremely good surface on which to train young horses. It encourages them to engage and work with both confidence and athleticism. The mixture of sand and rubber also means we can run the arenas even if the surroundings are frosty.” Amelia Beaumont (Blidworth Equestrian Centre, Nottinghamshire)
MM100	"Unlike other products, it stays put and doesn't migrate to the edges! It really is a great surface and we would definitely recommend it.” Christie Kemp (Show jumper)
MM100	“We were particularly keen to have a Manèges that would be easy to maintain yet give a usable surface for a wide range of horse types as our surface is used for dressage, show jumping and even Western riders who are looking for a particularly stable surface to cope with their slow, highly controlled movements - we made the right choice!" Russell River Scott
MM100	“As a busy commercial yard, we have to have an easily maintainable surface and avoiding injury is also extremely important. We have riders of the whole spectrum of experience from novices to competitors here and thankfully we have never had lameness or leg problems in the arenas. The MM100 silica sand is both easily maintainable and safe to jump on. ” Jennifer Butler, Alton Riding School
MM45	“Our original surface was holding water so, following a recommendation from a friend, we contacted Mansfield Sand, who recommended a fresh topping of MM45. Our National Show horse champion WH Legacy of Magic (aka 'Harley') can now use the Manage all year round." *Mrs Laraine Fletcher*, Seahorse Arabians, Derby
MM45	“We found that our field became much too hard in summer and too slow to drain in winter! By adding 40 tonnes of MM45 to the existing natural field, not only do the horses now benefit from a much more cushioned surface which also significantly performed our drainage problem.” *Mrs Clugston, Nottinghamshire*
F55	“I chose F55 as a base for rubber as I was looking for a surface that would help my horses gain confidence whilst training. F55 forms an ideal, sure footing base for the rubber and performs fantastically well. I am thrilled.” Mrs Binch, Lowdham, Nottinghamshire
Fibreturf	“The car parks performed very well during the time of the championship and, providing that it is managed correctly, the new surface will last us for several years. Despite poor weather towards the end of the second week, the surface remained firm and stable.” *Eddie Seaward, Head Groundsman Wimbledon*
Fibreturf	“The environment at Old Trafford and other major stadiums is hostile to the maintenance of a healthy playing surface due to a lack of light and air movement, which can make it difficult to sustain a high quality pitch. The Fibreturf surface has performed very well and the fact that it was produced to an exact match to our existing rootzone means that it can be maintained and aerated in a similar way, requiring minimal renovation work.” Tony Sinclair Head Groundsman Old Trafford
Fibresand	“Fibresand gives good stability and is easily maintained. The turf has matured very nicely and has looked good from the start of the season to the finish.” Ed Moe Grounds Manager Leicester City
Fibresand	“You need a good hard-wearing turf for playing Rugby in winter conditions. The sandy surface must be stable and free draining. By combining Fibresand with special grass seed mixture, we created a playing surface ready to stand up to the toughest Rugby matches.” Jim Westwood Sports Turf Research Institute
Fibresand	“We opted to install a complete new drainage system and a Fibresand reinforced surface. The pitch has matured very well and has been well received by the players.” David Powell, Head Groundsman, Franklin Gardens
Fibreturf	“We wanted to replace the England Training pitches at Penny Hill Park so they exactly mirrored the high quality surface at Twickenham. At both venues, vital aeration can be carried out at any time without disrupting the integrity of the stabilisation, to provide a consistently high quality surface that suits the phenomenal pace of our home-grown Rugby talent. The Fibreturf conversion also improved drainage and in doing so provided some of the best training facilities in the world,” Steve Tingley, Championship Sports Surfacing
Rootzones	“The tailor-made rootzone was 100% compatible with our soil and we are delighted with the results. The surface knitted together well and the greens re-established very quickly. The greens had been susceptible to disease attack, due to large amounts of thatch and flooding. The new greens are free from stone, debris, pernicious weed and disease and face up well to the drainage challenge.” Darren Anderton, Course Manager, Abergale Golf Club
Rootzones	"I used Fibreturf Rootzones which included some recycled green compost for the first time in the goalmouths on our 5 fibresand reinforced training pitches with superb results. Easy to handle, easy to install. Excellent stability. Excellent drainage. No erosion. No need to re-turf!" Tony Stones Head groundsman for Barnsley Football Club
Rootzones	The club have used Fibreturf Rootzones during renovations for many years now. The pre mixed material has the exact sand/soil ratio and fibre content that we need. This has enabled me to keep the pitch to the high standard that helped me win the League 1 Groundsman of the Year award in 2006. Craig Richardson Head Groundsman Bristol City Football Club
Top Dressing	"The club have used Mansfield Silica Sands for top dressing all of our sites for many years now. The sand is of a consistent quality which gives us good end results. The delivery service is second to none." Tony Bell Head Groundsman Middlesborough Football Club
Top Dressing	"Mansfield Silica Sands have been used for top dressing pitches at the club for many years now. Mansil Silica Sands are the foundation of all 10 pitches at our three sites-main stadium, training ground and academy- and they continue to aid us in maintaining quality playing surfaces for professional football." Ewan Hunter Head Groundsman Nottingham Forest Football Club
Top Dressing	"A consistent, quality product which meets our requirements exactly coupled with excellent technical backup. What more could I ask for?" Kim Kirkham Head Green Keeper Sherwood Forest Golf Club
Top Dressing	"A totally homogenous sterilised top dressing is what we need. Mansfield sterilised top dressing satisfies our needs. Easy to handle, spreads easily and totally compatible with our Mansfield rootzone greens." Richard Bond Head Green Keeper Oak Mear Park Golf Club
Silica	"The MM35 Bunker Sand fits in nicely with our course profile, layout and bunker design. It has great playing characteristics and is aesthetically pleasing to the eye both from the tee and around the green." Phil Stain Head Green Keeper Notts Golf Club Hollinwell
Silica	"Our bunkers were re-built in 1999/2000 and filled with MM35 Bunker Sand in conjunction with the reconstruction of all of our greens and tees also using Mansfield USGA sand soil rootzone. We were and are still completely satisfied with the performance of all products backed up by a totally efficient delivery service." Ian Marshall Head Green Keeper Wellingborough Golf Club
Softrack	“Dressage horses, especially the good ones, are a rare commodity and it is crucial that they have the best possible surface. Softrack is perfect - it is springy enough to enhance the movement of the horses and yet very firm, so that it significantly reduces the possibility of injury. Softrack also requires very little maintenance. It does not track and it doesn’t shift around the arena, but neither is it too sticky or heavy! I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.” Carl Hester, Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Softrack	“The Softrack surface is fantastic. It performs well all year round. We have had unprecedented rain here in Oxford this summer and the surfaces stood up to the challenge extremely well. The horses are very at home on the Softrack surface. It has minimal kickback, which is important, and it is also low maintenance.” Paul Cole, Whatcombe, Berkshire

Tony Sinclair Head Groundsman Old Trafford

Ed Moe Grounds Manager Leicester City

Jim Westwood Sports Turf Research Institute

David Powell, Head Groundsman, Franklin Gardens

Steve Tingley, Championship Sports Surfacing