1. Find the center point
– Assuming you
want your arena centered atop the footing you
will need to find the center point of our surface.
Measure the long side from edge to edge. Mark
the center point. Measure the short side from
edge to edge and mark the center point. Bring
the center points together to find the center of
your arena (
see diagram 1
).
2. Locate short side line
– From the center
point measure 20 meters toward the short side;
This is where your short side will line up
(
see diagram 1
).
3. Locate long side line
– From the center
point measure 10 meters toward the long side;
This is where your long side will line up
(
see diagram 1
).
4. Locate first corner
–
The point where the
two side lines intersect is the corner of your
arena. Insert a stake at this point, make sure
the stake is solidly in the ground with about 18”
exposed. Place a corner post over this stake.
1”– 2” of the stake should extend above the
post to allow the guide string room to tie
(
see diagram 2
).
5. Locate second corner, layout first long
side
– From the first corner stake, measure
down the long side to 40 meters. Keep in mind the
center point of the arena to make the line square
with the footing. Insert a stake at this point and
place a corner post over the stake. This is your
first long side.
6. Layout first short side
– From the second
corner, measure across the short side 20 meters.
Use the 3-4-5 formula (
see diagram 3
) to get the
corner square. Place a stake at this point and
place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a
string between the two stakes. This is your first
short side.
7. Layout second short side
–
From the first
corner, measure across the short side 20 meters.
Use the 3-4-5 formula (
see diagram 3
) to get the
corner square. Place a stake at this point and
place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a
string between the two stakes. This is your second
short side.
Layout Your Arena
1. Find the center point –
Assuming you want
your arena centered atop the footing you
will need to find the center point of your
surface. Measure the long side from edge
to edge. Mark the center point. Measure
the short side from edge to edge and
mark the center point. Bring the center
points together to find the center of your
arena
(see diagram 1).
2. Locate short side line –
From the center
point measure 20 meters toward the short
side; This is where your short side will line
up
(see diagram 1).
3. Locate long side line –
From the center
point measure 10 meters toward the long
side; This is where your long side will line
up
(see diagram 1).
4. Locate first corner –
The point where the two side
lines intersect is the corner of your arena. Insert a
stake at this point, make sure the stake is solidly in
the ground with about 18” exposed. Place a corner
post over this stake. 1” - 2” of the stake should
extend above the post to allow the guide string
room to tie. (see diagram 2)
5. Locate Second Corner, Layout First Long Side –
From the first corner stake, measure down the long
side to 40 meters. Keep in mind the center point of
the arena to make the line square with the foot-
ing. Insert a stake at this point and place a cor-
ner post over the stake. Tie a string between the
two stakes. This is your first long side.
6. Layout First Short Side –
From the second cor-
ner, measure across the short side 20 meters.
Use the 3-4-5 formula (see diagram 3) to get the
corner square. Place a stake at this point and
place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a
string between the two stakes. This is your first
short side.
7. Layout Second Short Side –
From the first corner, measure across the short side 20
meters. Use the 3-4-5 formula (diagram 3) to get the corner square. Place a stake at
this point and place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a string between the two
stakes. This is your second short side.
8. Layout Second Long Side –
Tie a string between the two stakes to layout your sec-
ond long side. You may need to adjust one of the short side stakes to get the arena
square.
N ow is the time to overview where your dressage arena is located.
If you don’t like the positioning make the necessary adjustments.
AREN A ASSEMBLY
1. Build Out the First Long Side –
Place the rail into
the corner post butting up to the stake. Place a
line post on the end of the rail. Place a stake into
the line post just for spacing purposes. (Do not
hammer stake into ground until entire arena is set
in place.) Make sure all rails are tight against the
internal stake for an accurate sized arena. Repeat
these steps until you are at the Second Corner.
NOTE: You may need to adjust the position of the
second corner after building out the first long side. This is normal and is due to the
variations of measuring out the arena. W hen the arena is set-up correctly the meas-
urement from inside rail to inside rail will be 40 meters on the long side and 20
meters on the short side.
2. Build Out First Short Side –
Continue assembly of the post and rail using the method
described above. The guide string between the corner stakes is used to keep the line
straight as you build to the next corner.
3. Build Out Second Long Side –
As above.
4. Build Out Second Short Side and Gate Area –
As above. Use the end posts for
entrance gate.
5. Hammer In Stakes –
Hammer in all stakes till they are flush with the top of the posts.
C AUTIO N: Hitting the PVC post with your hammer may damage the post.
6. Place Caps on Posts –
Secure caps
on post tops. Use decorative caps
on end posts at entrance gate.
LAYO UT YO UR AREN A
6’
8’
START MEASURE FROM POST
10’
Diagram 3
CORNER POST - TOP VIEW
STRING
CORNER STAKE
Diagram 2
Diagram 1
3’
4’
5’
10 meters
20
me
te
rs
1
ST
SHORT SIDE
1
ST
LO
NG
SI
DE
1
ST
CORNER
Diagram 1
1st SHORT SIDE
CORNER POST - TOP VIEW
1
ST
corner
START MEASURE FROM POST
CORNER STAKE
STRING
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
1. Find the center point –
Assuming you want
your arena centered atop the footing you
will need to find the center point of your
surface. Measure the long side from edge
to edge. Mark the center point. Measure
the short side from edge to edge and
mark the center point. Bring the center
points together to find the center of your
arena
(see diagram 1).
2. Locate short side line –
From the center
point measure 20 meters toward the short
side; This is where your short side will line
up
(see diagram 1).
3. Locate long side line –
From the center
point measure 10 meters toward the long
side; This is where your long side will line
up
(see diagram 1).
4. Locate first corner –
The point where the two side
lines intersect is the corner of your arena. Insert a
stake at this point, make sure the stake is solidly in
the ground with about 18” exposed. Place a corner
post over this stake. 1” - 2” of the stake should
extend above the post to allow the guide string
room to tie. (see diagram 2)
5. Locate Second Corner, Layout First Long Side –
From the first corner stake, measure down the long
side to 40 meters. Keep in mind the center point of
the arena to make the line square with the foot-
ing. Insert a stake at this point and place a cor-
ner post over the stake. Tie a string between the
two stakes. This is your first long side.
6. Layout First Short Side –
From the second cor-
ner, measure across the short side 20 meters.
Use the 3-4-5 formula (see diagram 3) to get the
corner square. Place a stake at this point and
place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a
string between the two stakes. This is your first
short side.
7. Layout Second Short Side –
From the first corner, measure across the short side 20
meters. Use the 3-4-5 formula (diagram 3) to get the corner square. Place a stake at
this point and place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a string between the two
stakes. This is your second short side.
8. Layout Second Long Side –
Tie a string between the two stakes to layout your sec-
ond long side. You may need to adjust one of the short side stakes to get the arena
square.
N ow is the time to overview where your dressage arena is located.
If you don’t like the positioning make the necessary adjustments.
AREN A ASSEMBLY
1. Build Out the First Long Side –
Place the rail into
the corner post butting up to the stake. Place a
line post on the end of the rail. Place a stake into
the line post just for spacing purposes. (Do not
hammer stake into ground until entire arena is set
in place.) Make sure all rails are tight against the
internal stake for an accurate sized arena. Repeat
these steps until you are at the Second Corner.
NOTE: You may need to adjust the position of the
second corner after building out the first long side. This is normal and is due to the
variations of measuring out the arena. W hen the arena is set-up correctly the meas-
urement from inside rail to inside rail will be 40 meters on the long side and 20
meters on the short side.
2. Build Out First Short Side –
Continue assembly of the post and rail using the method
described above. The guide string between the corner stakes is used to keep the line
straight as you build to the next corner.
3. Build Out Second Long Side –
As above.
4. Build Out Second Short Side and Gate Area –
As above. Use the end posts for
entrance gate.
5. Hammer In Stakes –
Hammer in all stakes till they are flush with the top of the posts.
C AUTIO N: Hitting the PVC post with your hammer may damage the post.
6. Place Caps on Posts –
Secure caps
on post tops. Use decorative caps
on end posts at entrance gate.
LAYO UT YO UR AREN A
6’
8’
START MEASURE FROM POST
10’
Diagram 3
CORNER POST - TOP VIEW
STRING
CORNER STAKE
Diagram 2
Diagram 1
3’
4’
5’
10 meters
20
m
et
er
s
1
ST
SHORT SIDE
1
ST
LON
G
SI
DE
1
ST
CORNER
Diagram 1
1st SHORT SIDE
CORNER POST - TOP VIEW
1
ST
corner
START MEASURE FROM POST
CORNER STAKE
STRING
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
3’
5’
4’
Set-up Instructions for 20x40 meter
Classic Arena Post Anchor System
Please take a moment to read through the entire directions before setting up your
Burlingham Sports Arena. These instructions will guide you step-by-step through
the process of assembly. If you should have any difficulty or question please call
us at
800-446-0134
42 Rails –
14 Sections on 40-meter sides
7 Sections on 20-meter sides
36 Straight Line Posts
4 Corner Posts
2 Gate Posts
42 Post Stakes
40 Post Caps
2 Decorative Caps
2 Gate Sleeves w/ Screws
1. Drag or blade the arena surface
–
level and smooth as possible.
2. Locate and count all parts
– Separate line
posts, corner posts, and end posts.
3. Deposit rails and posts
– Place the pieces
around the outside perimeter where the arena will
stand. This is to get the pieces close to where they
will be installed.
4. Optional gate sleeves
– Gate sleeves hold
the rail for the gate. If you want to be able to close
your entrance gate you will have to attach the gate
sleeves to the end posts.
Picture 1
Hammer
40 Meter Tape Measurer
120 Meters of Twine or String
Phillips-Head Screwdriver
Rail, Line Post,
And Post Cap
Corner
Post
End
Post
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