10 Steps To Build The Perfect Arena

Building an arena can be a stressful and lengthy process.  But with Chute Help and Tarter Arena Kit, you will find exactly what you need to build the perfect arena.  Here are our 10 steps to build your Dream Arena:

1. Decide on the size of the arena - There doesn’t have to be a one size fits all. Think about what events are going to take place in the arena. Do you ride young horses? All of this will help determine the size you need. Start by figuring the outside dimension of the width and then the outside dimension of the Length, but exclude any holding pens around the perimeter of the arena.

2. Plan for a return alley - Make sure to allocate space to bring your cattle back to the roping chute. 10’ wide is a very common size. This will allow the space to easily install the Open Sweep.

3. Estimate how many roping cattle you will keep - This step is important for holding pens, gates and the amount of Straight Lead Ups you will need.

4. Think about the entry points and exit points - Depending on the size of Arena Drag you use for working your arena, you’ll want plenty of width at the entry point. Tarter's Roughstock Drive Thru Gates are the best option.

5. Do you want an automatic or manual Chute Help? You will not need to install electricity or have an air compressor with either choice! Set it in place after you get it, and rope!

6. Leave enough room for the heel horse to ride around the back of the box - You will need at least 2 - 10’ Straight Lead Ups to have enough room. I recommend at least 6’ behind the heel box to the lead up alley.

7. Think about what hand you want to take the head rope off with at the Easy Exit Stripping Chute. That will determine which way the chute will be pointed.

8. What type of panels do you want? The best option for building your home arena is Tarter's Duratough panels and gates. Make sure to install a few posts - For panel arenas, install posts every two (2) panels to help keep the integrity of the fence line.

9. Set your Adjustable Roping Boxes at a width of 12’

10. It is important to keep the dust down during practice sessions. The 1,000 Water Wagon is a multi use tool that will keep your home arena dirt in the best shape.