Of/Horse®
2026
Opening the exhibition
Of/Horse®
2026
Opening the exhibition
Between the hoof and the surface
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00 / Interaction
Arena Care
Use, weather and maintenance all affect how a surface performs.
Changing surface
01 / Arena Care
Functional properties
Five functional properties are used to describe the horse-surface interaction.
Overview
02 / Overview
01
Impact
Impact
02
Cushioning
Cushion
03
Response
Response
04
Grip
Grip
Uniformity
how these properties vary across the arena
Functional property
How hard or soft the surface feels when the hoof first hits the ground.
Initial contact
03 / Impact firmness
Functional properties
Functional property
How the surface gives and absorbs load under the hoof.
Downward load
04 / Cushioning
Functional properties
Functional property
How active or springy the surface feels.
Load release
05 / Responsiveness
Functional property
Functional property
How much the horse's foot slides during landing, turning and pushing off.
Horizontal interaction
06 / Grip
Functional property
Functional property
How much the functional properties vary across the arena.