CHA CHA Facility Management & Arena Design

Question 1

What is the minimum recommended size for a standard outdoor riding arena used for basic instruction according to CHA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

60 × 120 feet

Answer

20 × 40 feet

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100 × 200 feet

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40 × 60 feet

Question 2

What type of footing is generally considered safest and most recommended for riding arenas?

Accepted Answer

Well-maintained, compacted sand or sand-and-fiber mix

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Packed clay or hard dirt

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Pea gravel

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Asphalt or concrete

Question 3

According to CHA safety standards, what is the recommended minimum ceiling height for an indoor riding arena?

Accepted Answer

14–16 feet to accommodate riders and allow safe movement

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8–10 feet, similar to a standard barn aisle

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6 feet clearance above the rider's head

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20+ feet is required in all cases

Question 4

What is the purpose of a kick board (also called a kick wall or kick rail) along the base of an indoor arena wall?

Accepted Answer

To protect the wall from horse kicks and to prevent a horse's leg from going under the wall

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To mark the track line for riders

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To store tack along the arena perimeter

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To prevent water from entering the arena

Question 5

Where should the mounting block be positioned in a riding arena to maximize safety for students?

Accepted Answer

In a corner away from traffic flow, against the wall

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In the center of the arena

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Near the arena gate for quick exit

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On the track line for easy access

Question 6

What is the CHA recommendation regarding the arena gate during a mounted lesson?

Accepted Answer

The gate should remain closed and latched during all mounted activities

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The gate should be left open for emergency exit

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The gate should be staffed by an assistant at all times

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The gate rule is left to each instructor's discretion