Burlingham Wellington Arena User manual

Please take a moment to read through the entire directions before setting up your Burlingham
Sports Arena. These instructions will guide you step-by-step through the process of assembly.
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Included In Your Shipment: What You Need:
26 Straight Line Cones
4 Corner Cones
30 Rails - 4 Meter Rails
10 Sections on 40-meter sides
5 Sections on 20-meter sides
Hammer
40 Meter Tape Measurer
40 Meters of String
2 2-ft. Stakes or Rebar
1. Drag or blade the arena surface – level and smooth as possible.
2. Locate and count all parts – Separate line cones and rails.
3. Deposit rails and cones – Place the pieces around the perimeter close to where they will
be installed.
Preparation:
Set-up Instructions for 20x40 meter
Wellington Arena System

Layout Your Arena
1. Find the center point –Assuming you want
your arena centered atop the footing you
will need to find the center point of your
surface. Measure the long side from edge
to edge . Mark the center point. Measure
the short side from edge to edge and
mark the center point. Bring the center
points toge ther to find the center of your
arena (see diagram 1).
2. Locate short side line – From the center
point measure 20 meters toward theshort
side; This is where your short side will line
up (see diagram 1).
3. Locate long side line – From the center
point measure 10 meters toward the long
side; This is where your long side will line
up (see diagram 1).
4. Locate first corner – The point where the two side
lines intersect is the corner of your arena. Insert a
stake at this point, make sure the stake is solidly in
the gr ound with about 18” exposed. Place a corner
post over this stake. 1” - 2” of the stake should
extend above the post to allow the guide string
room to tie. (see diagram 2)
5. Locate Second Corner, Layout First Long Side –
From the first corner stake, measure down the long
side to 40 meters. Keep in mind the center point of
the arena to make the line square with the foot-
ing. Insert a stake at this point and place a cor-
ner post over the stake.Tie a string between the
two stakes. This is your first long side.
6. Layout First Short Side – From the second cor-
ner, measure across the short side 20 meters.
Use the 3-4-5 formula (see diagram 3) to get the
corner square. Place a stake at this point and
place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a
string between the two stakes. This is your first
short side.
7. Layout Second Short Side – From the first corner, measure across the short side 20
meters. Use the 3-4-5 formula (diagram 3) to ge t the corner square. Place a stake at
this point and place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a string between the two
stakes. This is your second short side.
8. Layout Second Long Side – Tie a string between the two stakes to layout your sec-
ond long side. You may need to adjust one of the short side stakes to get the arena
square.
Now is the time to overview where your dressage arena is located.
If you don’t like the positioning make the necessary adjustments.
ARENA ASSEMBLY
1. Build Out the First Long Side – Place the rail into
the corner post butting up to the stake. Place a
line post on the end of the rail. Place a stake into
the line post just for spacing purposes. (Do not
hammer stake into gr ound until entire arena is set
in place.) Make sure all rails are tight against the
internal stake for an accurate sized arena. Repeat
these steps until you are at the Second Corner.
NOTE: You may need to adjust the position of the
second corner after building out the first long side. This is normal and is due to the
variations of measuring out the arena. When the arena is set-up correctly the meas-
urement from inside rail to inside rail will be 40 meters on the long side and 20
meters on the short side.
2. Build Out First Short Side – Continue assembly of the post and rail using the method
described above.The guide string between the corner stakes is used to keep the line
straight as you build to the next corner.
3. Build Out Second Long Side – As above.
4. Build Out Second Short Side and Gate Area – As above. Use the end posts for
entrance gate.
5. Hammer In Stakes – Hammer in all stakes till they are flush with the top of the posts.
CAUTIO N:Hitting the PVC post with your hammer may damage the post.
6. Place Caps on Posts – Secure caps
on post tops. Use decorative caps
on end posts at entrance gate.
LAYOUT YOUR ARENA
6’
8’
START ME ASURE FROM POST
10 ’
Diagram 3
CORNER POST- TOP VIEW
STRING
CORNER STAKE
Diagram 2
Diagram 1
3’
4’ 5’
10 meters
20 meters
1
ST
SHORT SIDE
1ST LONG SIDE
1
ST
CORNER
Diagram 1
1st SHORT SIDE
CORNER POST - TOP VIEW
1ST
corner
START MEASURE FROM POST
CORNER STAKE
STRING
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
1. Find the center point –Assuming you want
your arena centered atop the footing you
will need to find the center point of your
surface. Measure the long side from edge
to edge . Mark the center point. Measure
the short side from edge to edge and
mark the center point. Bring the center
points toge ther to find the center of your
arena (see diagram 1).
2. Locate short side line – From the center
point measure 20 meters toward theshort
side; This is where your short side will line
up (see diagram 1).
3. Locate long side line – From the center
point measure 10 meters toward the long
side; This is where your long side will line
up (see diagram 1).
4. Locate first corner – The point where the two side
lines intersect is the corner of your arena. Insert a
stake at this point, make sure the stake is solidly in
the gr ound with about 18” exposed. Place a corner
post over this stake. 1” - 2” of the stake should
extend above the post to allow the guide string
room to tie. (see diagram 2)
5. Locate Second Corner, Layout First Long Side –
From the first corner stake, measure down the long
side to 40 meters. Keep in mind the center point of
the arena to make the line square with the foot-
ing. Insert a stake at this point and place a cor-
ner post over the stake.Tie a string between the
two stakes. This is your first long side.
6. Layout First Short Side – From the second cor-
ner, measure across the short side 20 meters.
Use the 3-4-5 formula (see diagram 3) to get the
corner square. Place a stake at this point and
place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a
string between the two stakes. This is your first
short side.
7. Layout Second Short Side – From the first corner, measure across the short side 20
meters. Use the 3-4-5 formula (diagram 3) to ge t the corner square. Place a stake at
this point and place a corner post onto the stake. Now tie a string between the two
stakes. This is your second short side.
8. Layout Second Long Side – Tie a string between the two stakes to layout your sec-
ond long side. You may need to adjust one of the short side stakes to ge t the arena
square.
Now is the time to overview where your dressage arena is located.
If you don’t like the positioning make the necessary adjustments.
ARENA ASSEMBLY
1. Build Out the First Long Side – Place the rail into
the corner post butting up to the stake. Place a
line post on the end of the rail. Place a stake into
the line post just for spacing purposes. (Do not
hammer stake into gr ound until entire arena is set
in place.) Make sure all rails are tight against the
internal stake for an accurate sized arena. Repeat
these steps until you are at the Second Corner.
NOTE: You may need to adjust the position of the
second corner after building out the first long side. This is normal and is due to the
variations of measuring out the arena. When the arena is set-up correctly the meas-
urement from inside rail to inside rail will be 40 meters on the long side and 20
meters on the short side.
2. Build Out First Short Side – Continue assembly of the post and rail using the method
described above.The guide string between the corner stakes is used to keep the line
straight as you build to the next corner.
3. Build Out Second Long Side – As above.
4. Build Out Second Short Side and Gate Area – As above. Use the end posts for
entrance gate.
5. Hammer In Stakes – Hammer in all stakes till they are flush with the top of the posts.
CAUTIO N:Hitting the PVC post with your hammer may damage the post.
6. Place Caps on Posts – Secure caps
on post tops. Use decorative caps
on end posts at entrance gate.
LAYOUT YOUR ARENA
6’
8’
START ME ASURE FROM POST
10 ’
Diagram 3
CORNER POST- TOP VIEW
STRING
CORNER STAKE
Diagram 2
Diagram 1
3’
4’ 5’
10 meters
20 meters
1ST SHORT SIDE
1
ST LONG SIDE
1ST
CORNER
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
6’
10’8’
Starting
Point
1. Find the center point – Assuming you want your
arena centered atop the footing you will need to find
the center point of our surface. Measure the long side
from edge to edge. Mark the center point. Measure the
short side from edge to edge. Mark the center point.
Bring the center points together to find the center of
your arena (see diagram 1).
2. Locate arena short side – From the center point
measure 20 meters toward the short side; This is
where your short side will line up (see diagram 1).
3. Locate arena long side – From the center point
measure 10 meters toward the long side; This is where
your long side will line up (see diagram 1).
4. Locate first corner – At the point where the two side
lines intersect is the corner of your arena. Set cones
and rails to create your first corner.
5. Square first corner – Set up a 90º corner (see diagram
2).Thestartingpointwillbewherethetworailsmeetinthe
corner cone. From the starting point, use the top, inside
edge of one rail to measure out 6 feet and mark the point.
Again, using the top, inside edge of the other rail,
from the starting point measure out to 8 feet and
mark the point. (Remember, the rail is 4 meters long).
To achieve a correct 90º angle, the distance between
the two marked points must be 10 feet. Adjust the angle
of the long-side rail in or out until the distance between
the marked points is 10 feet to square the corner (see
diagram 2).
6. Build first short side – From the squared corner
cone, lay a tape or stake a long string in a straight
line to help you. Keep in mind the center point of
the arena to make the line square with the base.
Assemble cones and rails along this short side.
Make sure the rails butt up against each other. Rails

7. Square second corner – Use same
method as step 5 to square the
second corner.
8. Build first long side – Using the
string as a guide place the rails and
cones down the long side. 40-meter
sides have 10 sections with 9 straight
cones and 2 corner cones
9. Square third corner – Use the same
method as step 5 to square the third
corner.
10 . Build out second short side –
Assemble cones and rails along the
short side.
11. Build out second long side – Use
your string or tape to line up built-
out short sides. This will help you to
lay cones and rails in the direction
you need. If the last long side is off, it
is easy to alter one of the short sides
to fit. Assemble cones and rails to
finish the second long side.
12 . Place sand around lip of cone – Place
footing around the lip of the cone to
ensure wind stability. You may also
slightly bury the cone.
LAYOUT YOUR ARENA
1. Find the center point of your surface – To center your
arena atop the footing find the center point of your
surface area. Measure the long side from edge to edge
and mark the center point. Measure the short side
from edge to edge and mark the center point. Bring
the center points together to find the center of your
surface.
2. Locate arena short side – From the center point
measure 20 meters toward theshort side; This is
where your short side will line up
(see diagram 1).
3. Locate arena long side – From the center point
measure 10 meters toward the long side; This is
where your long side will line up
(see diagram 1).
4. Locate first corner – At the point where the two side
lines intersect is the corner of your arena. Set cones
and rails to create your first corner.
5. Square first corner – Set up a 90º corner (see
diagram 2).
The star ting point will be where the
two rails meet in the corner cone. From the
star ting point, use the top, inside edge of one
rail to measure out 6 feet and mark the point.
Again using the top, inside edge of the other
rail, from the star ting point measure out to 8
feet and mark the point. (Remember, the rail is
four meters long).
To achieve a correct 90º angle, the distance
between the two marked points must be 10
feet. Adjust the angle of the long-side rail in or
out until the distance between the marked
points is 10 feet to square the corner.
6. Build first short side – From the squared
corner cone, lay a tape or stake a long string in
a straight line to help you. Keep in mind the center point of the arena to make the
line square with the base. Assemble cones and rails along this short side.
Make sure the rails butt up against each other. Rails are pre-cut and measured; as long
as they are tight your length will be correct. 20-meter sides have 5 sections with 4
straight cones and 2 corner cones.
(see diagram 3) .
10 meters
20 meters
1 ST SHORT SIDE
1
ST
LONG SIDE
1 ST
CORNER
Diagram 1
20 METERS
40 METERS
A string line may be us ed on inside of
cones at base
Diagram 3
6’
8’
STARTING
POINT
10 ’
Diagram 2
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“How to Set Up a
Dressage Arena”
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A string may be used on inside of
cones at base
20 Meters
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“How to set up a
Dressage Arena”
at PremierEquestrian.com
Diagram 3
7. Square second corner – Use same
method as step 5 to square the
second corner.
8. Build first long side – Using the
string as a guide place the rails and
cones down the long side. 40-meter
sides have 10 sections with 9 straight
cones and 2 corner cones
9. Square third corner – Use the same
method as step 5 to square the third
corner.
10 . Build out second short side –
Assemble cones and rails along the
short side.
11. Build out second long side – Use
your string or tape to line up built-
out short sides. This will help you to
lay cones and rails in the direction
you need. If the last long side is off, it
is easy to alter one of the short sides
to fit. Assemble cones and rails to
finish the second long side.
12 . Place sand around lip of cone – Place
footing around the lip of the cone to
ensure wind stability. You may also
slightly bury the cone.
LAYOUT YOUR ARENA
1. Find the center point of your surface – To center your
arena atop the footing find the center point of your
surface area. Measure the long side from edge to edge
and mark the center point. Measure the short side
from edge to edge and mark the center point. Bring
the center points together to find the center of your
surface.
2. Locate arena short side – From the center point
measure 20 meters toward theshort side; This is
where your short side will line up (see diagram 1).
3. Locate arena long side – From the center point
measure 10 meters toward the long side; This is
where your long side will line up (see diagram 1).
4. Locate first corner – At the point where the two side
lines intersect is the corner of your arena. Set cones
and rails to create your first corner.
5. Square first corner – Set up a 90º corner (see
diagram 2).The star ting point will be where the
two rails meet in the corner cone. From the
star ting point, use the top, inside edge of one
rail to measure out 6 feet and mark the point.
Again using the top, inside edge of the other
rail, from the star ting point measure out to 8
feet and mark the point. (Remember, the rail is
four meters long).
To achieve a correct 90º angle, the distance
between the two marked points must be 10
feet. Adjust the angle of the long-side rail in or
out until the distance between the marked
points is 10 feet to square the corner.
6. Build first short side – From the squared
corner cone, lay a tape or stake a long string in
a straight line to help you. Keep in mind the center point of the arena to make the
line square with the base. Assemble cones and rails along this short side.
Make sure the rails butt up against each other. Rails are pre-cut and measured; as long
as they are tight your length will be correct. 20-meter sides have 5 sections with 4
straight cones and 2 corner cones. (see diagram 3).
10 meters
20 meters
1ST SHORT SIDE
1
ST LONG SIDE
1
ST
CORNER
Diagram 1
20 METERS
40 METERS
A string line may be used on inside of
cones at base
Diagram 3
6’
8’
STARTING
POINT
10 ’
Diagram 2
Watch
“How to Set Up a
Dressage Arena”
at PremierEquestrian.com
A string may be used on inside of
cones at base
20 Meters
Watch
“How to set up a
Dressage Arena”
at PremierEquestrian.com
Diagram 3
7. Square second corner – Use same
method as step 5 to square the
second corner.
8. Build first long side – Using the
string as a guide place the rails and
cones down the long side. 40-meter
sides have 10 sections with 9 straight
cones and 2 corner cones
9. Square third corner – Use the same
method as step 5 to square the third
corner.
10 . Build out second short side –
Assemble cones and rails along the
short side.
11. Build out second long side – Use
your string or tape to line up built-
out short sides.This will help you to
lay cones and rails in the direction
you need. If the last long side is off, it
is easy to alter one of the short sides
to fit. Assemble cones and rails to
finish the second long side.
12 . Place sand around lip of cone – Place
footing around the lip of the cone to
ensure wind stability. You may also
slightly bury the cone.
LAYOUT YO UR ARENA
1. Find the center point of your surface – To center your
arena atop the footing find the center point of your
surface area. Measure the long side from edge to edge
and mark the center point. Measure the short side
from edge to edge and mark the center point. Bring
the center points toge ther to find the center of your
surface.
2. Locate arena short side – From the center point
measure 20 meters toward theshort side; This is
where your short side will line up (see diagram 1).
3. Locate arena long side – From the center point
measure 10 meters toward the long side; This is
where your long side will line up (see diagram 1).
4. Locate first corner – At the point where the two side
lines intersect is the corner of your arena. Set cones
and rails to create your first corner.
5. Square first corner – Set up a 90º corner (see
diagram 2).The star ting point will be where the
two rails meet in the corner cone. From the
star ting point, use the top, inside edge of one
rail to measure out 6 feet and mark the point.
Again using the top, inside edge of the other
rail, from the star ting point measure out to 8
feet and mark the point. (Remember, the rail is
four meters long).
To achieve a correct 90º angle, the distance
between the two marked points must be 10
feet. Adjust the angle of the long-side rail in or
out until the distance between the marked
points is 10 feet to square the corner.
6. Build first short side – From the squared
corner cone, lay a tape or stake a long string in
a straight line to help you. Keep in mind the center point of the arena to make the
line square with the base. Assemble cones and rails along this short side.
Make sure the rails butt up against each other. Rails are pre-cut and measured; as long
as they are tight your length will be correct. 20-meter sides have 5 sections with 4
straight cones and 2 corner cones. (see diagram 3).
10 meters
20 meters
1
ST SHORT SIDE
1
ST LONG SIDE
1ST
CORNER
Diagram 1
20 METERS
40 METERS
A string line may be used on inside of
cones at base
Diagram 3
6’
8’
STARTING
POINT
10 ’
Diagram 2
Watch
“How to Set Up a
Dressage Arena”
at PremierEquestrian.com
A string may be used on inside of
cones at base
20 Meters
Watch
“How to set up a
Dressage Arena”
at PremierEquestrian.com
Diagram 3
are pre-cut and measured; as long as they
are tight your length will be correct. 20-meter
sides have 5 sections with 4 straight cones
and 2 corner cones. (see diagram 3).
7. Square second corner – Use same method
as step 5 to square the second corner.
8. Build first long side – Using the string as
a guide, place the rails and cones down the
long side. 40-meter sides have 10 sections
with 9 straight cones and 2 corners.
9. Square third corner – Use the same method
as step 5 to square the third corner.
10.Build out second short side – Assemble
cones and rails along the short side.
11.Build out second long side – Use your
string or tape to line up built-out short sides.
This will help you to lay cones and rails in
the direction you need. If the last long side
is off, it is easy to alter one of the short sides
to fit. Assemble cones and rails to finish the
second-long side.
12.Place sand around lip of cone – Place
footing around the lip of the cone to ensure
wind stability. You may also slightly bury the
cone.

Your new arena is made from sturdy PVC. This material is UV treated for sun and
light impact. Aside from a thorough cleaning from time to time, your arena is basically
maintenance free. To clean your arena, use water and mild detergent with a sponge or soft
cloth as abrasives may scratch the finish. To get out stubborn stains use mineral spirits
followed by a water rinse. Go lightly when using mineral spirits, it can damage the finish.
Once the arena is set up, rails should be turned over every 2-3 months to prevent sagging.
When moving your arena, be sure to lay flat and not let rails bend while in transit. Arena
is safe to leave out in all weather conditions, however in extreme cold, rails are more
susceptible to damage with any impact.
Storage: Wash sand off rails to prevent scratching. Rails must lie on a smooth, flat surface.
Cones should be clean and free of sand and debris before stacking.
Maintaining Your New Dressage Arena
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