Radium engineering has taken the task of reinventing the arena rake upon its shoulders, and we must say, what they have produced is a thing of beauty. Designed to withstand the harshest of South African conditions, Radium’s Arena Rakes will transform your arena into a literal equestrian zen garden, regardless of whether your surface is made of river sand or fibre. According to Grant Roest of Radium, when the gauntlet was thrown down for the company to develop a South African rake of superior quality at an affordable cost that could cater for arenas of all sizes, its engineering department turned to its 47 years of experience in developing a diverse range of farming implements. “We know exactly how important the arena rake is, but many of them are cumbersome to operate, require regular maintenance, and just aren’t practical to use daily. We have developed a homegrown product that you no longer have to hide away between rakes – it is sleek, sexy, and exceptionally easy to operate. Most importantly, it is designed to last,” says Grant. The rakes are available in two primary formations, with a version that will seamlessly hook onto a small tractor and another that can be attached to a bakkie, car, ATV, or quad. It makes raking not only easy but fun.
Central to its design requirement was delivering a product that requires little to no maintenance. According to Grant, there is nothing else users need to worry about beyond greasing the rake once a year. With its compact design and maneuverability, it can turn on a literal tickey, ensuring smooth surfaces and evening out as close to a jump as you are willing to drive. It is also fairly silent – ensuring that the decibels of spectators (or resident hadedas) don’t have to elevate to compensate for the grumble and whine of traditional rakes.
“The development of our rakes hasn’t been taken lightly. Through extensive consultation, we have created a rake that we are truly proud of. It hits all the requirements laid out to us by leading equestrians, namely maneuverability, ease of operation, low maintenance, robustness, durability, attention to detail and design, and critically, something that is silent to operate,” adds Grant.
It’s time to say farewell to the old friend (under the tarp). We know they have served you well. But with the Radium Rakes now available from Equestrian House, and not requiring you to mortgage the yard to acquire one – we think you might find that raking becomes your new favorite pastime.
For more information please visit https://www.equestrianhouse.co.za/
