Equestrian Ecosol Turfcare
Sports pitch renovation and construction specialists
Open ditches are simulated by using an extended guard rail and green filling in front of the fence - Wincanton uses astroturf laid over straw bales to good effect
parts of the country and the use of the two running lines for the steeplechase track and pushing the bends out by 1m each meeting helps to give the best ground. At the other end of the
weather scale, mirroring the chase course with the hurdles means that the Briggs irrigation boom can cover both courses in one run. James cites quick track repairs
as equally important. “After each race day, we dig, lift and tread the divots straight away and then slit or roll before filling divots.” Particular attention is given to
jump take-off and landing areas which are never rolled. “We also use a specific fertiliser programme on these areas.” Racing takes place from
October to May, so in summer the sward is cut down to 2in before being allowed to grow up to its racing height of 4in from August. Fertiliser is applied in a 5:5:25
blend in September, with the take-offs and landings getting 6:8:16, followed by 0:0:27 in November. “We also overseed and dress these areas using a racecourse specific seed and a 70:30 soil/sand dressing in the summer.” At the end of the season,
James will verti-drain and apply a 16:5:5 fertiliser blend to the take-offs and landings to take them through the summer. Last year, renovations to the
parade ring saw Soft Surfaces rubberised tarmac added in a large semi circle in the winner’s enclosure. “Horses are constantly being washed off and turned around in this area, which cuts up the turf and turns it to mud, so the new surface has made a big improvement to its appearance and safety,” comments James. “We also strip and refill all of
the fences in a two-year cycle through the summer - I’d like to do them all annually, but the cost is prohibitive, and we repair
We are professional turfcare consultants and contractors providing solutions to pitchcare problems, including drainage schemes, pitch rebuilds, end-of-season renovation and in-season maintenance. Ecosol Turfcare can help you get the best out of your pitch.
Koro Terraplane Laser grading Sand slitting Sand banding Sand spreading Overseeding
Tel: 01666 861250 Email:
info@ecosolve.co.uk
www.ecosolve.co.uk Ecosolve Ltd, Armyn Cross, Malmesbury, Wilts SN16 9RJ
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Fornells 10100 Running Rail
Fornells 10108 Running Rail
Crowd Barrier & Gates
UK Distributers of Fornells Products 01748822666 / 07966529666
www.wattfences.com billwattfences@aol.com
Recent improvements include laying an area of Soft Surfaces rubberised tarmac in the winner’s enclosure
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