What Equestrian Surfaces does

Equestrian Surfaces Ltd is a UK-based, second-generation family-owned manufacturer and installer of synthetic equestrian riding surfaces, headquartered at Phoenix Works, Burnley, Lancashire, with a Cheshire mixing yard relocated in 2019 to within one mile of its sand supplier. Founded in 1982 by Paul and Rita Harper and now led by their sons James Harper (Managing Director) and Thomas Harper (Sales Director), the company manufactures in-house a portfolio of trademarked all-weather surfaces spanning Cushion Track Premier and Classic, Sound Track, Wax Track, Premier Track and Premier Track+, and Economy Track, together with supporting inputs (graded silica sand, synthetic fibre additives, equestrian rubber) and a proprietary Trackmaster grader range used to maintain those surfaces.

The company's commercial model is sales-led and project-based, combining direct supply-only orders delivered by articulated tipper vehicle with full turnkey packages covering planning, construction, drainage (via the proprietary Ebb & Flow system) and installation, plus ongoing maintenance services and Trackmaster grader sales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, and customer financing is delivered through a partnership with Portman Finance. The customer base spans dressage, showjumping, eventing, racing and polo disciplines, served through named enterprise accounts such as Mary King MBE, Hughes Dressage, Liverpool International Horse Show, David Broome Event Centre, Gleneagles Hotel and long-standing preferred-supplier relationship Pegasus Equestrian Construction.

Distribution relies on direct phone/email/web-quote channels, an EV sales fleet (since 2020), active attendance at industry events including the Asian Racing Conference 2026 in Saudi Arabia, and content marketing across X/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. The company has reached 37 countries across four continents, diverts 60,000+ tonnes of waste carpet fibre from UK landfills since 2008, and has won the 2023 Destination Net Zero Award, the 2023 Construction & Engineering Award (Family Business Community North West), and the 2022 Red Rose Green Award. Operations remain privately held and bootstrapped, with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors.

Name

Equestrian Surfaces

Legal name

Equestrian Surfaces Limited

Website

https://equestriansurfaces.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Equestrian Surfaces Ltd is a UK family-owned manufacturer and installer (founded 1982) of synthetic equestrian riding surfaces and proprietary Trackmaster maintenance graders, serving dressage, showjumping, eventing, racing and polo clients across 37 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equestrian Surfaces & Arena Construction

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Equestrian & Rodeo Facilities (MPAKAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF)

Keywords

• Equestrian riding surfaces
• Synthetic arena surfaces
• Track maintenance graders
• Arena construction services
• Riding surface installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Surface Manufacturing & Supply: Manufacture and supply of equestrian riding surfaces including waxed and non-waxed options, silica sand, synthetic fibre additives, and equestrian rubber. Surfaces available for various disciplines (dressage, showjumping, eventing, racing, polo) and facilities (indoor arenas, outdoor arenas, gallops, canter tracks).
2. Installation Services: Full installation services for surfaces including planning, construction, and turnkey project management from conception through completion.
3. Maintenance Services: Trackmaster grader sales and maintenance services including packages for continued surface quality and performance. 2025/2026 production included 62 standard graders, bespoke units for Qatar and Bogenraith.
4. Arena Construction: Comprehensive arena construction services including ground preparation, drainage systems, and surface installation.
5. Finance Options: Partnership with Portman Finance to offer financing options for customers requiring payment plans for surface projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Equestrian Surfaces manufactures and installs proprietary all-weather equestrian riding surfaces (waxed and non-waxed) using recycled carpet fibres and graded silica sand, supplying customers in every equestrian discipline across 37 countries. The company also manufactures bespoke Trackmaster surface-maintenance graders and offers full turnkey arena planning, construction, installation, and maintenance services.

Product overview

Equestrian Surfaces Ltd is a manufacturer and supplier of all-weather equestrian riding surfaces for all disciplines. The company offers a portfolio of waxed and non-waxed surface products including Cushion Track™ Premier (premium racing/competition surface), Cushion Track™ Classic (original waxed surface), Sound Track (promotes soundness), Wax Track (affordable waxed option), Premier Track+ and Premier Track (with Ebb & Flow drainage), and Economy Track (cost-effective option). Supporting products include Equestrian Grade Silica Sand, Synthetic Fibre Additives, and Equestrian Rubber. The company also manufactures Trackmaster Range maintenance graders. Services include supply, installation, planning, construction, and maintenance of equestrian facilities. Surfaces are manufactured in-house in the UK using state-of-the-art equipment and have been supplied to 37 countries across four continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trackmaster Range: Trackmaster graders for maintaining equestrian surfaces, including standard units (1.5m/1.8m/2.3m) and bespoke options.

Products and services

• Cushion Track™ Premier World-class racing and competition surface with high levels of shock absorption, cushioning, and support; designed for indoor and outdoor use across disciplines and withstands heavy footfall.
• Cushion Track™ Classic Original waxed surface offering top-quality results for all disciplines; designed for high-level use and heavy footfall, providing support, stability, and cushioning.
• Sound Track Surface designed to promote horse soundness and user confidence, offering elite comfort, shock absorption, support, and energy return.
• Wax Track Affordable waxed surface with low wax content and a unique blend of washed silica and stabilising fibres; suitable for private or professional use.
• Premier Track+ High-grade synthetic surface paired with the Ebb & Flow automatic drainage and irrigation system for superior water management.
• Premier Track One of the first fully-synthetic equestrian surfaces, offered as a high-grade professional surface with the Ebb & Flow automatic sub-surface drainage and irrigation system.
• Economy Track Cost-effective and environmentally-friendly non-waxed surface option designed to deliver improved stability.
• Trackmaster Range Proprietary surface-maintenance graders designed to work optimally with Equestrian Surfaces products, available in three standard sizes (1.5m, 1.8m, 2.3m) with different towing attachments and bespoke options including hydraulic wheels and tine carriages; 2025/2026 production includes 62 standard graders plus bespoke units for Qatar and Bogenraith.
• Equestrian Grade Silica Sand High-quality silica sand specifically graded for equestrian use, supplied as a raw material for surface construction.
• Synthetic Fibre Additives Synthetic fibre additives supplied to enhance surface performance, stability, and consistency in equestrian surfaces.
• Equestrian Rubber Recycled rubber materials supplied for use in equestrian surface applications.
• Installation Services Turnkey installation of equestrian surfaces including planning, construction, and surface installation with comprehensive project management from conception through completion.
• Arena Planning Service Comprehensive arena planning service supporting equestrian facilities through design and planning permission; planning-permission success rate of 100% on company-designed equestrian installations.
• Maintenance Service Ongoing surface maintenance services delivered using Trackmaster graders to preserve continued arena quality and performance, including full maintenance programmes for venues such as David Broome Event Centre.
• Finance Options (Portman Finance partnership) Partnership with Portman Finance to provide payment-plan and financing options for customers undertaking equestrian arena construction and surface installation projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ tonnes of waste carpet fibres diverted from UK landfills since 2008
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Reillys (Charles Britten Equestrian Surfaces): Long-established UK manufacturer of waxed and sand-based equestrian surfaces with comparable product lines and installation services. Direct competitor in the British arena and racing surface market.
• Premier Equestrian: US-based equestrian surface supplier offering arena footing, additives, and installation services. Comparable in core product offering (synthetic riding surfaces) though serving a different geographic primary market.
• Eastman Aggregates: Supplies silica sand and equestrian-grade aggregates used in arena surface construction, overlapping with Equestrian Surfaces' raw material and surface offerings in the UK equestrian market.
• Andrews Bowen: UK-based specialist in equestrian arena surfaces and fibre mixes, supplying dressage, showjumping, and racing venues. Competes head-to-head with Equestrian Surfaces in the British market with similar product positioning.
• Martin Collins Equine: One of the largest UK manufacturers and installers of equestrian surfaces, directly competing with Equestrian Surfaces across racing, gallops, and arena markets. Closest direct comparable in product range, geography, and customer base.
• Otterbeck Equine Surfaces: UK equestrian surface specialist offering waxed and non-waxed riding surfaces for arenas, gallops, and training facilities. Comparable niche manufacturer with similar product philosophy.

Broad incumbents

• Notts Sport: UK-based established sports surface manufacturer with a wider portfolio across football, hockey, and multi-sport pitches. Larger and more diversified than Equestrian Surfaces, but overlaps in synthetic surface technology and installation capabilities.
• TigerTurf: Global synthetic turf and sports surface manufacturer serving landscaping, sport, and recreation. Much larger scale and broader market reach; relevant as a potential adjacent competitor entering equestrian surfaces.
• Polytan: International sports surface company producing athletics tracks, synthetic turf, and multi-sport surfaces. Comparable on the manufacturing and installation capability side, though operating in different sport verticals.

Emerging players

• Arena UK: UK equestrian venue operator that has its own surface installation capabilities. Represents a vertically integrated peer/customer hybrid with direct insight into surface specification and installation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/esurfaces
• Instagraminstagram.com/equestriansurfaces
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/equestrian-surfaces-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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