Re: Dust Control for Indoor Arena - any inexpensive products out there???

We've struggled for a few years with this problem. Last year we went
the soya oil 'Lecethin' route we had the sales rep out and were very
high on the whole deal. It cost about $600 and lasted maybe 2 months
tops. We weren't sure if it was the product or all the water we put
down with it. We use our arena for our foals in the early spring so we
are reluctant to put any salts down. They will form a base with water
and burn skin if the foals lay in it plus dry out their hooves. We
have some people in our area who sell the water that comes off the tops
of gas wells. A few years ago the ministry of environment past laws to
stop them from just dumping the water out beside the wells and forced
them to contain it and dispose of it. No one really knows whats in the
liquid but several people just swear how cheap and wonderful it is. I
wonder how they will feel when their horses start getting cancers and
other medical problems.
That's the problem I have with many of the products people are pushing
for control. They are very vauge on what the product is, either
because it is a cheap simple product that they are making a killing on
or because it really isn't safe. I work in the emergency services and
am a Hazardous Material Technician. The one thing you can always
depend on when we respond anywhere is that we will not be given all the
information right off the bat and the size will always be
underestimated by at least 3. It seems the same when trying to find a
product to keep the dust down.
We'd love to hear if you do find a solution, we are looking at mineral
oil, it is non toxic, we do know a person who uses it and says how
great it works. The question for us now is if we apply it directly or
soak fine sawdust and place it on top of the sand.
K. Duane wrote:
> haywirefar@xxxxxxx wrote:
> > Hi there!
> >
> > I posted this questions several years ago but still have not managed to
> > find a great solution for the dust in my indoor arena.
> >
> > I have an indoor that has a clay base with about 1 - 1.5" of mason
> > sand. About a year and a half ago, I bought a large, 300 gallon
> > agricultural boom sprayer that I use to water the arena. In general,
> > to keep the footing from getting dusty, I need to water it about 3
> > times a week, each watering I put down about 150-200 gallons. About a
> > year ago, I applied EZAll's ARENACLEAR. I followed the instructions
> > exactly, did 3 doses, watered as directed, etc. But I don't feel that
> > the product really helped reduce watering. I still have to water the
> > same as before applying it.
> >
> > I have looked into various products that are currently being marketed
> > for horse arenas (ie, ArenaPro, ArenaRX, Dustloc). Some seem a bit
> > pricey. It seems like alot of them are of a soy-based oil so I have
> > also looked into other products that are similar but not specifically
> > marketed for horse arenas. I like the the idea of a natural,
> > environmentally friendly, biodegrable oil versus salts. It would seem
> > that an oil would last longer and hold the dust down longer. ANyone
> > have any experience or input on any of the products out there? Anyone
> > have any cheap, easy to obtain alternative ideas for dust control???
> >
> > What about the new product out there called MAG (magnesium chloride)
> > flakes or pellets? Does it afftet metal sided arenas if applied?
> > Anyone have cost info for it?? Not really keen on the salt part of it,
> > even tho they say it is safe for animals. But, I was just wondering if
> > anyone has any experience with it for dust control.
> >
> > Thanks for any help or input you have!
> > Sonja
> >
> The place I work for uses Magnesium Chloride for dust control on roads.
> It works OK, a bit of water now and then keeps it active. You do need to
> water well when first applied. Didn't realize it could be used for dust
> control in arenas, but, it is supposed to be enviromentally friendly.
>
> Can't help you in pricing, we usually order about 20 rail cars at a
> time.. think there might be a bit of a volume discount. Haven't noticed
> any corrosion on the applicator trucks.
>
> My 2 cents, FWIW.
> K.D.

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