[AT] OT - Types of gravel

[Mike]

Hi Greg, we used 2NS sand in our arena, and its nice stuff, I'm 
concerned that with the slope in our paddock, it would end up in the 
pasture after a heavy rain. I'm afraid that Pit Run would have too many 
large stones in it. Anything over 3/4" or so can cause soreness. Cecil, 
are you using the recycled concrete in horse areas? My concern with that 
is I've heard you need to keep a close lookout for chunks of re-bar that 
make it through the crusher.  I'm leaning toward crusher run base with 
maybe a coating of 2NS. Will wait until my dozer guy gets here to see 
what he would recommend. Might take a trip to the gravel yards to see 
what is actually available.
Thanks for the input guys.

Mike M





On 11/7/2014 8:58 AM, Easley, Greg wrote:
> In our riding arena we use a product that is referred to as 'manufactured sand'.  Best I can tell it's crushed limestone that's been sifted down to about the size of a BB
> and had the fines washed out.  Underneath that we laid down about 4" of 1.5" surface material.  It has worked out well for us.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2014 4:14 PM
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> Subject: [AT] OT - Types of gravel
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> Hi All, we have a horse paddock that is about 75' x 75'. It is currently filled with a mixture of manure and clay about a foot deep. I'm going to scrape it clean, and want to replace it with some sort of gravel. The choices seem endless depending who I talk to. What I'm looking for is a type of mixture that has smooth rather than crushed stone, with a lot of fines to help lock it together. Now the exact product I'm looking for many not exist, but any help getting me close would be greatly appreciated. Just a further note, our paddock has a slight grade to it, maybe 2-1/2 to 3 Ft in 75 ft.
>
> Thanks for any help,
> Mike M
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