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Welcome to our Equine Products page. Now is the time to top dress or renovate your stalls, pens, paddocks, roundpens and arenas. Winter is on the way and it is predicted to be colder and snowier than recent winters. We sell and deliver all the products needed to keep your horse stalls, pens, paddocks, arenas and roundpens in top shape, to be enjoyed by you and your horses, for full time or occasional use. At the bottom of the page we have material coverage figures as well as an Arena and Roundpen Sand coverage chart. Please feel free to call us at 720-298-0948 with any questions about these or any other materials we sell.

Image 1. Sand delivered in an indoor horse arena. This is how we go the distance to deliver superior value with on time deliveries and cleaner materials. Service separates us from the rest of the pack. Saving you money is what we do!

Image 2. 15 tons of washed sand in a new roundpen.

Image 3. Sand and Squeegee blend installed in a multi horse paddock. The Squeegee will help keep the Sand from getting dusty as quickly and also drains heavy rain better. For best results use 25% to 50% squeegee to sand mix.

Winter Paddocks
We disagree with their recommendation for footing material (5/8 inch crushed rock) but the group that produced this video is in Washington state. The receive more than 50 inches of rain per year. In the front range of Colorado the best 2 products are granite or river rock crusher fines and Class 1 structural fill dirt.

Please call us if you need more information on these or any other products.

Washed Concrete Sand – Sand covers 100 square feet 2 inches deep. Our sand is a medium size course particle sand that holds up to frequent use very well. The Colorado State University Equine Department advises that no more than 3 inches of sand should be used in an arena or roundpen and you may want to start with just 2 inches. Some disciplines like cutting horses and dressage often prefer it deeper. Too much sand can injure your horse. It is much easier to add more material than to remove it.

Squeegee – covers 100 square feet 2 inches deep. Squeegee is the material size between sand and pea gravel. It is 1/4″ minus rock which means the largest pieces are 1/4″ down to minus, which is 20-25% sand. Squeegee isn’t often used alone, most often in combination with sand. The most common blend is 25% squeegee to 75% sand. We have had customers that used 50% of each material and are happy with it.

Heavy daily use of the arenas and roundpens by multiple horses can break the sand down and it will become dusty. This is natural, just as every so often your car needs new brakes or tires, your horse riding and exercise areas will need new sand. At that point you can add another inch or so of sand or use squeegee instead.

The amount of sand or squeegee needed to achieve average depths is as follows:
  • Sand and squeegee both cover 100 square feet, 2 inches deep, per ton.
  • The ground should be graded with a slight downhill slope to help with drainage.
  • Most sand and squeegee is delivered in 15 ton truck loads.
  • The delivery price is the same whether you get 12, 13.50 or 15 tons delivered.
  • You will have to decide, based on your budget, if its is less expensive to buy a little more than you need and get a full truckload so you'll have a little extra either for the arena or roundpen in the near future or only buy as close as you can to the exact amount you need.

Class 1 Structural Fill Dirt – 1 ton covers 100 square feet 2 inches deep, prior to compaction.

Class 1 Structural Fill Dirt is a very versatile product that can be used for many different projects in and around your property. It works best as a base for new or reworked stalls; to correct drainage, under new arenas or roundpens where the existing soil is clay or light Sand. Building foundation drainage, under portable sheds or storage containers and much more.

Granite or River Rock Equine Crusher Fines – 1 ton covers 100 square feet 2 inches deep.

Crusher Fines are 1/4″ minus. The largest particles are 1/4″ down to the fines. It does compact, but not very much. The is the best top layer material for stalls, pens and paddocks. It drains very well, it’s easy to clean, it compacts but always seems soft. It is very easy on your horse’s hooves, whether they’re shod or barefoot. There is no difference between the Granite or River Rock Fines. The Granite is produced in Denver, the River Rock on the north end of the metro area.

Pea Gravel – 1 ton covers 100 square feet 2 inches deep. It is a decorative material that can be used for loosening up hard soil in the base of an arena or roundpen. We have had people use it in stalls, under mats. We also have customers that have used it for open barnyard and trailer parking areas to give it a distinct look. It really looked nice.

Class 6 Granite Roadbase – 1 ton covers 80 square feet 2 inches deep. It must be compacted. Granite Roadbase is the best material for all trailer parking areas, barnyards and driveways. It compacts, it stays compacted, it drains well, both over the top and down through it. It must be installed at least 2 inches deep, but probably not more than 4 inches deep. The average depth is 3 inches and should last 4-6 years and with any maintenance at all, longer than that. It is a very good investment in your property.

We deliver Monday through Friday and while we can often deliver the same day you order it, you should schedule it a day or so before it is needed to be sure we can get it to you. Especially if your project requires multiple loads.

Cleaned Washed Sand (close up) - Even sized material and no foreign metals or stray particles. Washing sand cleans it up and creates a uniform product.
Squeegee is the material between sand and pea gravel. 1/4" minus contains aproximately 20% sand. (close up) - Is the material between sand and pea gravel. 1/4" minus contains aproximately 20% sand.
Mountain Granite Crusher Fines (pile) delivered for a barn road in Elizabeth. Crusher Fines are a true multiple use material.l.
River Rock Equine Crusher Fines. (pile) - River Rock Equine Crusher Fines delivered for a horse pen. The River Rock Fines are the same size as the Granite Fines, 1/4 inch minus, and works the same in every way. Crusher Fines of either type are the best product for the top 2-3 inches of your horse pens, paddocks and runs. They are easy on the horses hooves, they compact but not too hard and drain well. The River Rock Fines are on the north end of town, the Granite Fines on the west side. Call for more information today.

Class 1 Structural Fill. A 15 ton load of Class 1 Structural Fill Dirt delivered to a horse paddock in Broomfield for barn foundation drainage. Class 1 also works great as a base for stalls, pens. Arenas and Round pens. It is a true multiple use material. One product that can do several projects.

Class 1 Structural Fill. (close up) - Class 1 Structural Fill Dirt is a guaranteed non expansive soil. When it gets wet it won't get slick and it doesn't turn into mud. It compacts and stays compacted.

Class 1 Structural Fill. This is an example of the different colors of the material. Because these are natural products we cannot guarantee the color, but it all works great, plus we guarantee it.

Cleaned Washed Sand. (close up) - we sell cleaner material for less money. The less you handle a material means it stays cleaner longer.

Class 6 Granite Roadbase. (close up) - This picture shows the type and amount of 3/4 inch minus rock in the Granite Roadbase.

Class 6 Granite Roadbase. (pile) - Class 6 granite roadbase delivered for a motor home turn around area. You can easily see the amount of rock in the material. That is why it compacts and stays compacted longer than most other types of Roadbase
Class 6 Granite Roadbase. (pile) - Class 6 granite roadbase has many ranch, farm and home uses. It works great for driveways; for car, truck and trailer parking areas, as a base for and behind retaining walls. Some people use it under new roundpens and arenas. There are better materials for that.
Class 6 Granite Roadbase. (snow) - 12 tons of Class 6 granite roadbase spread by a truck in the snow, down a hill in Conifer. It didn’t spread as well as we’d hoped, but we did the best we could do under the conditions..
Class 6 Granite Roadbase. (snow) Our Class 6 granite roadbase works well in both wet and dry conditions. It is always better to install it over a dry surface, but some moisture actually helps it to compact better.
Class 6 Granite Roadbase. (snow) To work well, roadbase of any kind needs to be a minimum of 2 inches, but usually not more than 4 inches thick for the best longest lasting use.
Sand and Squeegee Blend. (mix) - A good product to extend the life of your arena material.
Pea Gravel. (wet) - This is what it looks like right out of the truck when wet.
Pea Gravel. (dry) - This is what it looks like dry
Pea Gravel. (pile) - 25 tons of pea gravel delivered for commercial project.
Pea Gravel. (close up) - - Pea gravel can be used for driveways, trailer parking areas, dog runs for larger dogs, lawn and garden paths, under playground equipment and much more.>
Pea Gravel. (pile) - Straight off the truck and ready to be spread out.
Class 6 Granite Roadbase. (pile) - One product, many uses.
We sell washed concrete sand which is suitable for roundpens and horse arenas.

It is a medium size course sand particle that holds up to most uses very well.

You do not want over 3 inches of sand in the arena or roundpen and you may want to start with a 2 inch lift. Too much sand can injure your horse. It is much easier to add more material than to remove it.

Heavy daily use of the arenas and roundpens by multiple horses can break the sand down and it will become dusty. This is natural, just as every so often your car needs new brakes or tires, your horse riding and exercise areas will need new sand.

At that point you can add another inch or so of sand or use squeegee instead. Squeegee is 1/4 inch minus rock with 20 – 30 percent sand in it. Squeegee covers 100 square feet 2 inches deep per ton, the same coverage as sand.

Squeegee is the material sized between sand and pea gravel. While some arenas and roundpens add up to 50 percent squeegee, most of the time it is a better idea to start with 25 – 30 percent.

The amount of sand or squeegee needed to achieve average depths is as follows.
  • Sand and squeegee both cover 100 square feet, 2 inches deep, per ton.
  • The ground should be graded with a slight downhill slope to help with drainage.
  • Most sand and squeegee is delivered in 15 ton truck
    loads.
  • The delivery price is the same whether you get 12, 13.50 or 15 tons delivered.
  • You will have to decide, based on your budget, if its is less expensive to buy a little more than you need and get a full truckload so you’ll have a little extra either for the arena or roundpen in the near future or only buy as close as you can to the exact amount you need.
You need 96 tons for an average depth of 2 inches, You will need 144 tons for a 3 inch average depth. Calculations are shown below.

To Order the Correct Amount of Material

Measure the length and width of the area to be covered. If you don’t have a tape measure, walk the length and width of the area. Figure each full step as 2 1/2 feet. Get the total square footage of the area by multiplying the length by the width.

30 feet by 40 feet = 1200 square feet. 1 ton of Recycled Asphalt Roadbase covers 80 square feet 2 inches deep. 1200 divided by 80 = 15. You will need 15 tons of Recycled Asphalt to cover this area approximately 2 inches deep.

Please note: This is only a rough indication of the amount of material you may need. Actual dimensions may vary due to irregularities in soil types and established rough grade.

Once you determine your material and amount needed, call us at 720-298-0948

Or use the Contact page to arrange for delivery and pricing.

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