OTTO Sport.
The story of OTTO Sport International GmbH began in the early 1960s, when company founder Werner Otto started building sports facilities. Towards the end of the 1980s, he focused on…
Carolin Mallmann (Haras Godiva) in Uruguay
"My name is Carolin Mallmann, I am a dressage rider and I compete internationally representing Uruguay. Thanks to this I have had the privilege to…
Guarantee
OTTO-PerforatedMats
20-year guarantee on functionality when installed, maintained and stored correctly.
Please note: The mats may slightly vary in color, shape, dimensions…
Technical specifications
Made for Dimensions (length x width x height) Weight Material
Stable / box approx. 115 x 75 x 4 cm (= coverage of approx. 0.86 sqm) approx. 28 kg Recycling-PVC
OTTO Sport VARIO
The versatile one.
- Ideal for anyone who has a towing vehicle with trailer ball or towing-eye linkage - Suited also for smaller arenas with smaller towing vehicle …
Werner Otto CEO OTTO Sport Consultant for riding arena constructions +49 9187 9711-0 info@ottosport.com
Ulrike Otto CEO OTTO Arena +49 9187 9711-0 info@ottosport.com
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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROUND PEN SURFACE
Professional installation of a drainage system The surface of an open round pen must have good drainage to consistently drain off excess water and…
Individual footing - the correct riding arena sand:
Not all sand is created equal: We only use washed quartz-sand mixtures.
Properties of the OTTO Arena footing: - High-quality quartz sand…
Layer of washed fine, clay-free sand, with aggregates
The OTTO-Arena footing can now be installed. It consists of a homogeneous mixture of high-quality, clay-free, quartz sand mixed with…
Layer of washed fine, clay-free sand, with aggregates
The OTTO-Arena footing can now be installed. It consists of a homogeneous mixture of high-quality, clay-free, quartz sand mixed with…
Backfilling with washed coarse sand or chippings
The OTTO-PerforatedMat is backfilled with chippings or water-permeable coarse sand to prevent the fine sand or organic material from migrating down…
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF INSTALLING ARENAMATS ON THE ROUND PEN RIDING SURFACE?
Separation of the sub-base layer and the footing Without a riding arena mat, the sand would gradually mix with the…
SAMPLE CALCULATION FOR YOUR MATERIAL REQUIREMENT
Example of a round pen with an 18 metre diameter:
The surface area of the circle is calculated based on the formula r² * π
…
Installing the OTTO-PerforatedMats on the lunging circle:
The OTTO-PerforatedMats are installed offset with a joint spacing of appr. 2-3 cm. The system of high and low knobs as well as the high…
THE OTTO-PERFORATEDMAT
The OTTO-PerforatedMat can be installed on a sub-base layer that has been correctly prepared and finished. It serves primarily as a separation layer between the sub-base…
DRAINAGE LAYER
A drainage layer of chippings (5-11 mm to 8-16 mm grain size) is applied to the load-bearing sub-base layer and levelled with laser precision.
The layer of chippings ensures an…
THE SUBSTRUCTRE OF THE LUNGING CIRCLE SURFACE
Is your sub-base layer concrete, a field or a clay soil? We will find an individual solution for you depending on the substructure on which you are…
The construction of a round pen
We build outdoor lunging arenas that have no roof in the same way as we construct our classic outdoor arena: we use a 4-layer system and the same high, proven…
Technical specifications
Material Made for Installation thickness
Mixture of quarz-silica sand, textiles and fiber Outdoor and indoor riding arenas, round pen, gallop tracks 8 – 10 cm (when…
Technical specifications
Attachment Working width Dimensions (l x w x h) Weight
Three-point-linkage, towing-eye or trailer ball appr. 1,80 m appr. 215 x 220 x 100 cm appr. 400 - 460 kg (depends on…
Technical specifications
Attachment Working width Dimensions (l x w x h) Weight
Three-point-linkage appr. 2,30 m appr. 240 x 230 x 100 cm appr. 450 - 520 kg (depends on equipment)
The color, shape, dimensions and weight of the mats can vary depending on the production process. However, this in no way affects the functionality. Complaints or exchanges in this regard are…
The color, shape, dimensions and weight of the mats can vary depending on the production process. However, this in no way affects the functionality. Complaints or exchanges in this regard are…
Technical specifications
Made for Dimensions (length x width x height) Weight Material
Outdoor riding arenas / paddocks approx. 117 x 85 x 4,8 cm (= coverage of approx. 1 sqm) approx. 17,5 kg…
The color, shape, dimensions and weight of the mats can vary depending on the production process. However, this in no way affects the functionality. Complaints or exchanges in this regard are…
Technical specifications
Made for Dimensions (length x width x height) Weight Material
Outdoor riding arenas / paddocks (approx.) 117 x 85 x 3,5 cm (= coverage of approx. 1 sqm) 15kg (approx.) …
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OTTO Sport.
The story of OTTO Sport International GmbH began in the early 1960s, when company founder Werner Otto started building sports facilities. Towards the end of the 1980s, he focused on…
We are OTTO Sport.
The history of OTTO Sport International GmbH began in the early 1960s when the company founder Werner Otto started building sports courts. Towards the end of the 80s, he started…
THE OTTO SPORT ROUND PENS HAVE A 4-LAYER STRUCTURE:
1) Gravel drainage layer serves as the permeable layer
2) OTTO-PerforatedMat as a separation layer
3) Backfilling or filtration layer
4)…
STEFFEN KROLL KrollRanch - the home for your horse!
"We are very satisfied with the process, the great service from OTTO Arena and all the employees with whom I was in contact. Especially in…
IGNACIO CARRASCO CEO Agrobroker Antequera, Málaga, Spain
"We are very satisfied with the performance of our riding facility, especially with the service that OTTO has shown us. We decided on…
Michael Stone President - Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC - Palm Beach International Equestrian Center - Winter Equestrian Festival
"The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center adheres to…
We are OTTO Sport.
The history of OTTO Sport International GmbH began in the early 1960s when the company founder Werner Otto started building sports courts. Towards the end of the 80s, he started…
The secret ist underneath the sand!
The OTTO-PerforatedMat was the very first invention of footing legend Werner Otto and it remains one of the most groundbreaking inventions in the equestrian…
Free, non-binding, professional.
DOWNLOAD SANDANALYSIS-FORM You may have found the right sand for your equestrian arena, but you would like to make sure that it is suitable?
You already own an…
Designed and produced by the leading footing experts
An arena groomer which is reliable, easy to handle and fulfills every wish when it comes to adequate maintenance? This goal has finally been…
The versatile one
Flexibility has always been an important quality at OTTO Sport. When it comes to their own arena levelers, this flexibility comes to life in the VARIO.
By means of its flexible…
Mobile riding surface with surface support for your equestrian sport event
Whether CSI 5* World Cup Jumping or the small village tournament: OTTO Sport International will support you with their…
2. Do-It-Yourself
Advantages: + Cost-effective solution + Detailed instructions on how to build the riding arena + List of the machinery and materials required + Expert advice via telephone
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3. Turnkey solution
Advantages: + Maximum comfort, minimal effort + The one-stop-shop for riding surfaces + We supply all the construction machinery and materials required + An expert team to…
1. Supervisor
Advantages: + Experts on site + Supervision of the riding arena construction project + Active support + Tips and training when the riding surface is ready to use
An expert from…
Riding arena construction
30 years of experience. Over 6,000 installed arenas worldwide.
These numbers doubtlessly make OTTO Sport one of the internationally leading experts in supplying…
Using a system of water pipes, shafts and valves, the arena is constantly supplied with the specified amount of footing.
This also means that any excessive water, for example from rainfalls, is…
How it works
Anyone who has ever dipped a sugar cube into their coffee has already experienced a physical process called ‘capillary effect’ first-hand. This exact physical law is used in the…
Perfection down to the smallest grain of sand
Not all sand is created equal! On the contrary: It’s a science in itself! But luckily, every scientific discipline has its experts, and we exploit…
FAQs FROM OUR CUSTOMERS:
Would you like to find out more about our products, build or renovate a riding arena, plan a riding tournament, do you require a riding arena planner or would you like help…
NATIONAL EVENTING TRAINER, HANS MELZER Bundeswehr Sports School in Warendorf “The arena is fantastic! Nowhere else can we train so early in the year with such excellent ground conditions and in…
Individual footing - the correct riding arena sand:
Not all sand is created equal: We only use washed quartz-sand mixtures.
Properties of the OTTO Arena footing: - High-quality quartz sand…
Layer of washed, clay-free, fine quartz sand with aggregates (footing)
The OTTO-ArenaTex footing can now be installed. The installation height is appr. 8-10 cm. The footing consists of a…
Advantages of the OTTO-IndoorMat:
Shock absorption The OTTO-IndoorMat absorbs most of the force of the horse’s hoof when striking the surface. This protects the horse’s joints, ligaments and…
Installing OTTO-IndoorMats on the indoor arena surface:
OTTO-IndoorMats are installed offset with a joint spacing of appr. 2-3 cm. The cross-shaped nub system must be on the upper side of the mat.
The OTTO-IndoorMat
The OTTO-IndoorMat will be laid on the prepared and finished sub-base layer. This in particular ensures
Separation of the sub-base layer and footing
Skid resistance
…
Substructure of the indoor arena
Do OTTO IndoorMats require a sub-base layer? The OTTO-IndoorMat must be installed on a load-bearing, highly stable substructure. A levelling layer may also be…
The OTTO-IndoorMat as a separation layer Footing comprising washed, clay-free fine quartz sand, with or without aggregates or additives (Optional: where necessary, a levelling layer of…
The noticeable difference
The OTTO-IndoorMat has been specifically designed for use in indoor arenas. Horse and rider will feel a noticeable difference with our mat system construction.
…
Construction of the indoor riding arena surface
Whether you are planning to build a new riding arena or want to renovate your arena surface, we will help you plan and implement your project.
INSTALLING OTTO-PERFORATED MATS IN THE RIDING ARENA:
The OTTO-PerforatedMats are installed offset with a joint spacing of appr. 2-3 cm. The system of high and low knobs as well as the high and…
THE OTTO-PERFORATEDMAT
The OTTO-PerforatedMat can be installed on a sub-base layer that has been correctly prepared and finished. It serves primarily as a separation layer between the sub-base…
OUR STANDARDS OF QUALITY FOR THE WELLBEING OF YOUR HORSE
The OTTO riding surface system has a 4-layer structure. Our core concept is therefore: the same high riding surface quality for all! Our…
The riding arena border
Enquire about our riding arena borders. We are also happy to offer solutions for individual borders to provide the right surround for your riding arena.
Individual footing - the correct riding arena sand:
Not all sand is created equal: We only use washed quartz-sand mixtures.
Properties of the OTTO Arena footing: - High-quality quartz sand…
Backfilling with washed coarse sand or chippings
The OTTO-PerforatedMat is backfilled with chippings or water-permeable coarse sand to prevent the fine sand or organic material from migrating down…