Questions about arena dust control.
Start here, then contact us for advice based on your footing and facility.
Is MAG® safe to use around horses and people?
MAG® Flakes are food-grade magnesium chloride with a neutral pH and are considered safe to handle and use as directed. Follow the current product label, safety information, and dealer application instructions.
Is MAG® a liquid treatment?
No. MAG® is supplied as dry flakes. It is distributed evenly over the footing and incorporated according to the instructions provided for your arena.
What types of footing can be treated?
It has been used with sand, stone dust, wood products, rubber, and blended footings. Because arena mixtures vary widely, we ask about your specific materials and depth before recommending a quantity.
How much MAG® will I need?
Many arenas require two to four pallets for initial stabilization. A typical 100 × 200-foot arena has historically used about three pallets, but this is only a general reference. Dimensions, depth, material, dust severity, climate, and traffic determine your actual recommendation.
How is it applied?
A rotary or broadcast spreader is generally used to create even coverage, often in intersecting directions. The arena is then groomed according to the provided instructions.
Will I need to keep watering?
The goal is to eliminate routine watering for dust control. Once the footing is stabilized, unnecessary watering can move product away from the working surface. Follow your arena-specific care instructions.
Does it help prevent frozen footing?
It can help maintain more consistent winter footing because the arena no longer depends on repeated water saturation for dust control. Site conditions still vary.
How often is maintenance product needed?
A common planning estimate is approximately one pallet per year for a 100 × 200-foot arena. Maintenance typically addresses new fines, doorways, rain exposure, and footing lost through traffic or cleaning.
Does MAG® include a lifetime warranty?
MAG® for arena dust control must be purchased through an authorized dealer to be eligible for the lifetime warranty. Dealers are trained to evaluate footing, recommend the appropriate treatment, and provide application and maintenance guidance. We will explain the applicable terms with your recommendation.
Where do you deliver?
On the Bit Horse Supplies has delivered MAG® Flakes throughout the Midwest and as far as Texas and Idaho. Contact us with your ZIP code so we can confirm current delivery options and prepare a freight quote.
Have a question about your footing?
Call us or send your arena details for a practical recommendation.
