The base determines how your footing drains, compacts, and holds up under the horse.

Vantage designs base systems that create a stable, well-drained foundation—so the surface above performs consistently in all conditions.

The footing is the surface you ride on—but the base determines how it behaves.

Drainage, stability, and consistency all start below the surface.

If the base is soft, uneven, or holds water, the footing above becomes unpredictable—regardless of the materials used.

A properly built base creates a stable platform that allows the footing to perform the way it was designed to.

Water is one of the biggest variables in how an arena performs.

If it isn’t managed correctly, the surface becomes inconsistent—too deep in some areas, too firm in others, and unusable in heavy conditions.

Base design controls how water moves through the arena—whether it sheds, drains, or holds moisture.

Done correctly, it allows the footing to maintain a consistent response across changing weather and use.

A properly designed base does more than support the surface.

It controls how the footing behaves under load.

• Stability Keeps the surface uniform so the horse experiences consistent support across the arena

• Drainage Moves water through or away from the surface to prevent pooling and saturation

• Separation Prevents base materials from mixing with footing and degrading performance over time

• Long-term consistency Maintains a predictable foundation so the footing doesn’t break down unevenly

Integrated water reservoir
- 0.2 gal/sq ft, i.e. reduced irrigation requirement, constantly moist footing
Elasticity & slip resistance
- Knobs on the top of the mat
Easy installation
- Self-installation: approx. 500+ sq ft per person and hour
No mixing of base and footing layers
- Optimal separation of substructure or natural soil and riding sand
Optimal drainage versus water retention
- Indoor variant captures all hydration
- Outdoor variant utilizes engineered drainage to shed excess water