Burlingham Junior Classic Arena Manual

Set-up Instructions for 20x60 meter
Junior Classic Arena
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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56 Rails
50 Line Posts
4 Corner Posts
2 End Posts
54 Post Caps
2 Ball Caps for End Posts
56 Post Stakes
21 sections on 40 meter side
7 sections on 20 meter side
1. Drag or blade the arena surface – level and smooth as possible.
2. Locate and count all parts – Separate line posts, corner posts, and end posts.
3. Deposit rails and posts – Place the pieces around the outside perimeter where the arena
will stand. This is to get the pieces close to where they will be installed.
Hammer
40 Meter Tape Measurer
120 Meters of Twine or String
Phillips-Head Screwdriver
Rail, Line Post,
And Post Cap
Corner
Post
End
Post
Included In Your Shipment:
Preparation:
What You Need:

1. Find the center point – Assuming you want your arena
centered atop the footing you will need to find the center
point of your footing. 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 together to find the center of your arena
(see diagram 1).
2. Locate short side line – From the center point measure
30 meters toward the short 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 ground
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 60 meters.
Keep in mind the center point of the arena to make the line
square with the footing. Insert a stake at this point and
place a corner 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 corner, 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 (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 second short
side.
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 together 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 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 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 YO UR ARENA
6’
8’
START MEASURE 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
1st SHORT SIDE
CORNER POST - TOP VIEW
1ST
corner
START MEASURE FROM POST
CORNER STAKE
STRING
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Diagram 3
3’
5’
4’
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 together 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 YO UR 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
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 together 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 YO UR 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
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 together 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 YO UR 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
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
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Arena Assembly
1. Build out the first long side – Place the rail into the corner
post butting up to the rail from the other hole (see diagram 2).
Place a line post on the end of the rail. Make sure all rails butt
up against each other in the middle of the post. 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 measurement 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 entrance area – As above. Use the end posts for entrance
gate.
5. Place and hammer in stakes – Place a stake in every post. The stake goes in the hole
within the square tube in the corner of the post. Hammer in all stakes till they are flush with
the top of the posts. CAUTION: Hitting the PVC post with your hammer may damage the
post.
6. Place caps on posts – Secure caps on post tops. Use the Ball Caps on the end posts at
the entrance.
8. Layout second long side – Tie a string between the two stakes to layout your second-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.

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. Use
mineral spirits lightly as 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.
Maintaining Your New Dressage Arena
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