What do you CONSIDERto be KEY
PRIORITIES when producing
HORSES?
PERFORMANCE
Top of the list is certainly choosing the right trainer, facility, equipment, vet and nutritional
program for your equine partner. As a dedicated owner, you spare no expense or
effort in selecting the best formula for success in getting your horse to the show ring.
But this perfectly laid plan can quickly dissolve if you suddenly have a lame
horse. That is why keeping your horse sound and happy is Priority #1!
Educated owners and professionals know that
THE key factor in executing a successful training
program is to work your horse on proper footing.
GGT-Footing™, the equine footing division of
German based Polysols, Inc. opened their US
based plant 9 years ago to meet the growing
demand for quality footing in this country.
Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina,
GGT-Footing™ offers a full line of footing, textile
additives and arena products.
GGT-Footing™ has aligned their business with
top arena construction companies in this country,
those which are educated on the correct
method of preparing a base and installing the
footing. One of the companies that GGT chose
to work with is Wordley Martin Equestrian, based
out of Wellington, Florida.
Wordley Martin Equestrian was founded by two
top international show jumpers, Sharn Wordley
and Craig Martin, who understood the importance
of training horses on top class footing.
They recognized the opportunity in the US
market after riding and competing on varied
surfaces in Europe, North America, Africa, Asia
and Australia. Being consummate horsemen
and entrepreneurs, Sharn and Craig wanted to
bring quality footing and arena construction to
North America.
For over a decade, Wordley Martin Equestrian
Surfaces has been installing custom designed
arenas for private clients in Florida and throughout
the coun-try. Craig runs the operations of
the company, while Sharn competes exten-sively
on the Grand Prix circuit in preparation for the
2018 World Equestrian Games. Craig is one of a
select list of arena professionals worldwide who
is qualified as a FEI Approved Footing Specialist.
Sharn’s networking within the industry and
natural ability to consult to fellow horse owners
has been in-strumental to the growth of Wordley
Martin Equestrian.
Their partnership with GGT-Footing™ has formed
the perfect match. Together they are educating
horse owners on the importance of training
on a proper are-na surface!
All of GGT’s footing products are custom tailored
to the specific needs of the client. GGT’s
quality product line, combined with the installation
expertise of Wordley Martin Equestrian, has
resulted in the perfect arena solution for cli-ents
based on their personal preferences and desired
training goals.
The most popular blend is the “Jumping” blend,
which has a higher fiber con-tent. Irregardless
of this product’s name, this formula is helpful
for all high performance facilities with multiple
disciplines. The Fiber works well with multiple
types of sand, especially when binding with a
less desirable type of sand, aiding in the proper
fusion of all the components.
The “Jumping Elastic” product line contains
elastic fibers, offering a cushion like feel to those
who may be moving from a Rubber textile
surface. In addition, there is a pre-blended mixture
available to ship and install on your fresh
laser graded base.
Remember, if you
don’t have a proper
base, you will degrade
the performance and
lifespan of your footing and
compromise the soundness of
your horses. Wordley Martin
Equestrian, together with GGT,
offers free arena estimates and
sand consultation, so your installation
is a success. They have installed
arenas at facilities ranging
in type from private farms to
World Class Olympic level venues.
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Lovsta Farm, Wellington, FL
Your horse’s health, soundness
and longevity depend on the
quality of your daily training
surface. Whether your discipline
is jumping, dressage,
eventing or hunters, our arenas
provide your horse an ideal environment
to train and compete
safely and confidently.
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