outdoor riding arena

Question
I have seen 3 and 2 rail riding arenas.  I am building an arena and trying to keep cost down.  Is a 2 rail fence ok for outdoor riding?

Answer
Hello Jane,

You do not need any rails to ride in an arena. Dressage arenas have only very low borders.  I work with dressage border. So either two or three are OK; however,if you ever plan to use the fenced arena as a turnout, better use three  or the horses could get caught halfway through the rails while trying to get out.

Happy riding,
Dorothy