Some Of Our Portfolio
Coilog Eventing
Coilog Eventing (Cushion Track Premier)
This project has developed from a single installation of Cushion Track Premier that was laid on Chris and Gwen Byrne`s indoor arena back in 2005 into probably one of the most unique Equestrian centres in Ireland it`s facility’s stretch now to a total of four outdoor all weather arenas one indoor and a grass arena that should be in use by late 2009.
Equestrian Surfaces Ireland are proud to have been able to help Chris and Gwen in the development of this facility with advice on construction methods through to surface requirements, from the outset Chris knew exactly what he wanted and being in the business of sports turf himself had a good knowledge of Synthetic All Weather Surfaces available in the market place.
After the continuing success of their indoor arena Chris and Gwen decided that the surface for all arenas that followed would use Cushion Track Premier there is now a total of over 3500 ton of Cushion Track Premier installed over 10'000.00 sqm and it is a credit to Chris and Gwen’s dedication and hard work that this centre is one of the top equestrian venues now in Ireland .
Deravarra Gallop Ltd
Deravarra Gallop Ltd (Cushion Track Premier)
This is a local initiative undertaken by Mr. Mark Fagan a well know equine vet in the Mullingar & surrounding area, with the support and backing of the both the dept of Tourism and Sport and investments to provide the surround area with a top class facility to encourage standards and growth within the industry.
Throughout the project we consulted on the design, build and the laying of the surface to ensure highest quality finish.
We supplied our Cushion Track Premier & Wax track surfaces (755 Tonne /170 Tonne respectively) & also supplied a specialized heavy duty membrane (Traditional Membrane) for the Gallop.
In addition to the on site consultation we provided Mark with working examples of our surfaces in both the Ireland & the UK.
Festina Lente Foundation
Festina Lente Foundation – Outdoor & Indoor Arena (Wax Track & Fibre Footing Waxed)
The Festina Lente Foundation is a long established facility which offers an integrated training and employment opportunities for those that are not catered for by mainstream services in the area of equestrianism and horticulture.
We completed the full construction of an 800sqm outdoor arena using specialized closed boarded fencing with 160tonne of Wax Track on a traditional membrane and the supply and lay of 460 Tonne of Fibre Footing Waxed for their indoor arena.
Safety was of high priority during these works and in conjunction with the management of the Foundation we incorporated this into our methods of work and provision of surface.
Portfolio project
Dublin Horse Show (Cushion Track Premier) (Cushion Track Elite)
The Horse Show is a Dublin institution. A celebration of Ireland's affinity with the horse, from the best show horses to the best international show jumpers. It is one of Ireland's largest events, a highlight of the summer, each year welcoming tens of thousands of people from Ireland and all over the world.
Equestrian Surfaces Ireland where contacted back in 2005 to come up with a proposal for the replacment of the National Jumping Arena from grass to a All Weather Arena.Soulutions had to be found for a temporary National Jumping Arena measuriang 80m By 50m that could be lifted after the show was over and used as a carpark this also had to incorperate a warm up arena measuring 40m by 20m.
Equestrian Surfaces won the contract to supply our Porta Track Grid drainage bed system and our Cushion Track Premier Jumping surface for the National Jumping Arena and the warm up arena.
We install and maintain both arenas during the show every year and since then we also use the same system in the clock tower arena and have also supplied Cushion Track Premier for the International warm up arena.
2010 is no different we are in the process of upgrading the international warm Up arena in simmons court to Cushion Track Elite which is new to our surface range.
Portfolio project
Kill International Equestrian Centre (Cushion Track Premier & Economy Track)
This Contract was executed for the Special Olympics in the summer of 2003; we supplied a total of 1700 Tonne of surface including the supply and lay of our Cushion Track Premier for the Olympic indoor arena.
As well as the Olympic arena we also completed the full construction of a 60m x 90m outdoor arena, an indoor warm up, remedial works to the existing indoor arena and a full construction of a stallion paddock.
Portfolio project
Stewarts Hospital (RDA) (Cushion Track Premier)
Situated between Maynooth and Dunboyne in Co. Meath, our farm in Kilcloon represents a new vista of opportunity for all at Stewarts. Spread over 13 acres, we have created a new space in which service users are offered challenging experiences in animal husbandry, horticulture, creative activities and equestrian opportunities. The farm hosts a state-of–the- art Equestrian and Day Service Centre, designed to make the best use of natural and sustainable resources. The Adapted Equestrian Centre offers equipment and expertise specifically tailored for people with an intellectual disability. Kilcloon presents service users with an opportunity to taste, feel and enjoy the wonder of open spaces with new day service facilities to promote learning and creative activities.
The Stewarts Hospital project is based on providing a facility for equestrian and day facilities particular to special needs.
Our team of professionals Layed our Cushion Track Premier Surface to a 6 inch depth ( Commercial Depth) on there indoor arena this was a particulary intresting project as the indoor had to meet certain standards, one of these was the arena base had to incorperste a radon barrier to stop the flow of radon gas into the arena which makes it the first of its kind in ireland.
To provide the full equestrian experience Stewarts Hospital are including an outdoor Track Way around the facility.
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Grennan College (Fibre Footing)
Grennan Equestrian College is situated in the beautiful Nore Valley countryside of Thomastown, Co Kilkenny, a vibrant town with an expanding commercial, industrial and educational base. The College was a pioneer in the area of Equestrian Studies when it originally opened in 1978, and has continued to develop to meet the particular needs of the horse industry.
Equestrian Surfaces team of professionals have completed a full refurbisment of there outdoor arena, The project had to be completed within a tight time table as students where undergoing exams.
The original surface was removed, then new drains where installed and a new drainage bed was installed, Our team then installed our Fibre Footing all weather surface.
Portfolio project
Kildalton College (Fibre Footing)
Kildalton is the largest agricultural college in the country. It is a leading provider of training in Equine Studies, Machinery, Agriculture and Horticulture. Close links have been developed with the local Institute of Technology in Waterford (WIT) to make it a progressive learning facility in the South East. Over 500 students are currently registered on courses at Kildalton College.
Equestrian Surfaces won the tender to resurface the outdoor arena at kildalton college in 2010.
The Arena measurses 58m by 35m and had a existing sand surface which over time had started to hold water and pan.
Equestrian Surfaces removed the old surface and disposed of the old membrane, we then put new drains throughout the base of the arena which was followed with our Premier membrane before re surfacing with Fibre Footing.
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Mount Juliet (Cushion Track premier)
The Mount Juliet Equestrian centre is one of the most impressive equestrian centres in the country. With two arenas including one International size arena, an American style barn, an exhilarating cross-country course, 18 miles of bridleways, a new set of show-jumps and a new stock of ponies and horses, Mount Juliet offers the rider the best possible experience in all types of riding.
Arenas The smaller equestrian arena at 26 x 43 metres and the larger International size arena at 30 x 60 metres both use advanced riding surfaces for improved performance. The equestrian team at Mount Juliet used the highest grade cushion track premier surface, similar to that used in the international warm up arena at the Royal Dublin Horse Show & Kill Equestrian Centre which are both international competition arenas. All these ingredients create a quality footing wholly sympathetic with the horse maximizing the experience for both horse and rider.
Equestrian surfaces won the contract to fully construct two arenas for Mount Juliet, both of these outdoors.
The All Weather Surface used was Cushion Track Premier.
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