HIT-DRAINGRID®





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		the effective surface stabiliser for turnout, paddocks and riding arenas

Horse owners are increasingly choosing to opt for more natural methods of horse management. More and more horse owners are convinced that horses need continuous access to fresh air and movement. This has had a considerable impact on the demands
made on the quality of the turnout area. Above all, the surface must be non-slip, and when it rains the water must drain away easily. An optimal solution is to be found in the HIT DRAINGRID^©.

With or without foundations – in every case we can provide hardwearing, long lasting surfaces for turnout areas and paddocks. The same high standards are maintained in the construction of surfaces for riding arenas. Here too, the use of the HIT DRAINGRID^© guarantees that the surface will be permanently well drained and never become ‘too deep’. In general, the turnout areas and riding arenas will be ’built up’ on the existing soil level i.e. each layer is laid on the existing surface: weight-bearing layer – separating layer – riding surface - with a gradient of 1-2%. The following illustrations show the respective installations and provide essential information for planning the highest quality construction for the surface.

Box Paddocks 3-5 cm; Turnout 5-7 cm;
Riding Arena 8-10 cm
Particle size depends on use and requirements

5.5 cm HIT-DRAINGRID^© with
fine grit filling [2-5 mm particle size]

General fleece separating layer such as Geotextile

Undisturbed earth; leveled with 1-2 % gradient

Working Example 1: Active Stable turnout area without any foundations

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Height: box paddock: 3-5 cm;
Turnout; 5-7 cm; Riding Arena 8-10 cm;
Particle size depends on use and requirements

5,5 cm HIT-DRAINGRID^© with fine gravel filling [25 mm particle size]

2-5 cm fine grit [4-8 mm particle size]

15-20 cm coarse gravel [10-70 mm particle size]

Fleece separating layer or Geotextile for heavy soil

Undisturbed earth; levelled with a gradient of 1-2 %

Practical Example 2: Combining Open Stable turnout with a riding arena

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Practical Example 3: Stabilising turnout for paddocks

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Practical Example 4: Riding Arena with a grid filling of water-permeable material

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Advantages of HIT- DRAINGRID^©

A single surface with transverse drainage function
Height of grid 55 mm
Material: impact resistant recycled polyethylene
Useable with or without foundations
Useable even on impermeable surfaces
Needs only a light covering of sand [paddocks/turnout]
Improves the surface flexibility
Excellent stacking capacity significantly reduces transport costs
Exceptional price performance ratio due to innovative product design

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for a professional surface in paddocks, turnout
and riding arena




				With integrated expansion joint and elastic spacers
		Why HIT- DRAINGRID^©? High quality surface improves horses’ health Shock absorbent effect protects joints Structural integrity and format specially designed for horses’ hooves Mud-free surface increases activity Encourages equines to play and roll Makes mucking out easier Rainwater simply drains away Separation of weight-bearing and riding surfaces When using a membrane no foundations are needed Prevents compression of surface material Fast, straightforward installation Durable, flexible joints and bars provide stability at varying temperatures

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Instructions for installation of the

General Instructions:

HIT- DRAINGRID^© was created to provide safe surfaces in equestrian sport. Recycled polyethylene is used in its production.

Any expansion due to temperature change is fully counteracted by the recommended depth of the riding surface and the special shape of the grid. During the installation, flexible separators provide an expansion joint of the correct size.

In order to obtain the best possible surface, it is essential to follow the instructions on this page.

Delivery information:
Non-returnable pallet 120 x 80 cm
72.75 m²/pallet (= 75 layers) approx. 360 kg/pallet
Pallet height: approx. 2.00 m

Product features:
Dimensions of individual grid:
L x W x H = 60 x 40 x 3 cm

Material: recycled polyethylene
Durable and flexible
Colour: black
Integral expansion joint with spacer
Flexible bars
Crisscross design feature provides optimal weight bearing capacity
Ridges on upper surface improve traction and impact absorption
Weight bearing capacity: depen dent on foundations, up to 350 t/m2

Turnout and riding arena before the installation of HIT DRAINGRID^©: before the work begins the surface must be sufficiently dried out

The existing surface is levelled with suit-able equipment; surface gradient approx-imately 1%; if necessary a membrane is laid down before the weight bearing surface is installed

Water permeable material is used for the weight bearing surface [e.g. Recycled gravel 10-70 mm particle size or similar]

The surface is installed and levelled with suitable equipment; height approximately 15-30 cm; surface gradient approximately 1%

Create a level weight-bearing surface by rolling with correct equipment; if the gravel is too coarse use a 2 cm layer of fine grit

Begin in a corner and lay the HIT DRAINGRID^©; the connecting clips are arranged facing the direction of the laying process; allow enough space for the edging [5 cm approx.]

The HIT-DRAINGRID^© is filled with water permeable material; immediately after filling the grid the water permeable surface layer must be installed

Depth of riding surface:
Turnout: at least 5-7 cm
Riding arenas: at least 7-10 cm
Maximum particle size/sand 2mm

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Advantages of HIT- DRAINGRID©

Advantages of HIT- DRAINGRID^©