Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Ellie Rawle and Waldaire Debut New Footing at Ocala Dressage - Page 3

The arena which is large enough for three full size dressage rings, was prepared and installed by David Frye of Field Specialties, and Jeff Spielman of Advance Pastures, who along with a full crew of workers at the Florida Horse Park worked tirelessly for over six weeks to get the job done in time for the show. Valued at over $850,000 the arena was the first priority for the organization behind the state owned land.

“The permanent stabling, the covered arena, and main offices and building will come later.” said Olympian Darren Chiacchia, who is one of several top horsemen behind the development of the Florida Horse Park. “But what good is any of that, if there is not the best footing to start with?” Equestrian Surfaces USA LLC, a company originating in the UK, now has their US offices in Orlando, and will be adding an office on site at the Florida Horse Park in the near future.