A Legacy Built on Innovation, Integrity, and Trust
For over 35 years, the Kiser name has stood for precision, craftsmanship, and performance in arena footing and equipment. Today, Kiser Arenas continues that tradition by building, consulting, and engineering arenas across the country — always designed to be trusted.
Protect Your Investments: Your Arena. Your Horses.
Our Story
From One Drag to an Entire Industry Standard
The Kiser story began with a simple mission: to help horsemen achieve better footing and safer arenas. What started as an idea in a small Illinois workshop quickly evolved into a company that reshaped how equine facilities think about performance and safety.
Driven by a deep respect for the horse and the people who ride them, Kiser developed the first arena drags engineered for precision — not just maintenance. From that innovation came decades of partnership, progress, and performance excellence that set a new benchmark in arena design.
The Evolution of Kiser Arenas
Continuing to Build State-of-the-Art Arena Drags — and So Much More
Today, Kiser Arenas leads the industry in arena consulting, equipment innovation, and complete facility development. What began with a single drag design has grown into a full spectrum of arena solutions — from custom arena builds and footing engineering to ebb-and-flow systems, geotextile footing additives, watering systems, dust control, HVLS fans, construction, excavation, and facility design.
Kiser continues to build state-of-the-art arena drags on the market, while constantly identifying new ways to improve arena performance, safety, and consistency across the industry.
In 2022, the Kiser family rebranded from Kiser Equine Specialists to Kiser Arenas, a name that reflects their ongoing evolution and commitment to serving every aspect of arena design, development, and maintenance.
More than equipment or engineering, Kiser remains defined by a simple promise:
Everything Kiser does is Designed to be Trusted.
Legacy & Leadership
A Family Legacy of Innovation
For over three decades, Kiser has been a leading name in arena design, equipment innovation, and competition footing management, setting the industry standard since 1988. From the earliest days of developing specialized arena drags to managing footing for some of the most respected equine events in the world, the Kiser name has remained synonymous with precision, performance, and trust.
In 2011, Bob Kiser and the Kiser Arena Specialists team were honored with induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame — recognition for decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and dedication to arena excellence. This milestone reflects not only the company’s long-standing commitment to improving arena performance but also its role in shaping modern footing management and construction practices across the equine industry.
Today, under the continued leadership of Jim Kiser, that legacy of innovation continues to drive every consultation, arena build, and piece of equipment that bears the Kiser name.
Our Commitment
Protect Your Investments: Your Arena. Your Horses.
Every Kiser arena, drag, and consultation is guided by the belief that quality begins beneath the surface. From footing depth and moisture balance to base construction and maintenance strategy, Kiser’s focus is always on protecting your horses through precision-engineered performance.
A Legacy of Performance — Decades in the Making
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1987
Began assisting with footing management at the NRHA Futurity, marking Kiser’s first major step into the equine arena industry.
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1988
Took on the official management role of footing at the NRHA Futurity, setting a new standard for arena preparation and maintenance.
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1989
Built the first Kiser Drag, the foundation for decades of equipment innovation and performance improvement.
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1991
Began managing footing for the NRHA Derby, expanding the company’s influence in professional equine events.
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1996
Introduced Arena Consultation Services, offering expert guidance on footing design, grading, and performance optimization.
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1998
Selected to develop multi-purpose footing systems for both the NRHA and AQHA, strengthening Kiser’s reputation for innovation.
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2000
Began managing footing for the AQHA World Show and constructed Kiser’s first facility in Texas, marking a period of major growth.
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2001
Added footing management for the NRCHA Futurity, continuing Kiser’s expanding role across disciplines.
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2002
Provided footing expertise for the World Equestrian Games – Jerez, Spain, representing Kiser on the global stage.
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2004
Began managing footing for the NCHA Futurity, Super Stakes, and Summer Spectacular, further solidifying the company’s leadership in performance footing.
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2006
Supported the World Equestrian Games – Aachen, Germany, enhancing the international reputation for precision and reliability.
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2010
Continued its global impact with footing management for the World Equestrian Games – Lexington, Kentucky.
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2011
Bob Kiser inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame, honoring a lifetime of dedication to arena innovation and excellence.
Also that year, Kiser built its current headquarters and shop in Texas, reflecting the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to serving the industry. -
2018
Provided footing for the World Equestrian Games – Tryon, North Carolina, showcasing decades of technical expertise and consistency.
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2022
Managed footing for the premiere of The American Performance Horseman at Globe Life Field, a landmark event that brought performance horse sports to a national stage.
Let’s Build What’s Next.
From consultation to completion, Kiser Arenas partners with facility owners and riders to create arenas that perform, protect, and last.