What is the latest version of Tapeta Footings?
A substantial research and development programme has been in place for over 20 years utilizing the Tapeta Farm training surface and laboratory. The current Tapeta version, Tapeta 10, is the result of 10 years of dedicated study of the impact of training Thoroughbred racehorses on surfaces around the world in many different climatic conditions.
What is Tapeta and what is it used for?
WHAT IS TAPETA? Tapeta is a Thoroughbred Racing and Training surface comprised of a carefully selected mixture of the finest silica sand, wax and fibres that have been extensively researched and simulate the root structure of turf. Tapeta has been tried and tested in all climates at Training and Racetracks around the world.
When did they start using tapeta for racetracks?
Tapeta has also been used by the United States Eventing Team as part of their training for the Olympic Games. Since the original Tapeta Racetracks were built at Presque Isle Downs and Golden Gate Fields in 2007, Tapeta Footings has continuously strived to improve the Tapeta surface.
What are the benefits of using Tapeta on horses?
The most important benefit of using Tapeta over all other surface materials is safety. Originally designed for the safety of horses and riders, the specifically designed cushioned surface of Tapeta leads to fewer injuries to both horses and thus riders.
When was the first Tapeta track built in California?
Since the original Tapeta Racetracks were built at Presque Isle Downs and Golden Gate Fields in 2007, Tapeta Footings has continuously strived to improve the Tapeta surface. At the forefront of that research is the safety of both horse and rider.
Why is Tapeta the best surface for horse racing?
By ensuring that fewer abandonments of both training and racing occur and by reducing equine injuries, a Tapeta surface encourages great field sizes occur on Tapeta tracks. Tapeta also removes the possibility of a post position draw bias, so often associated with turf racing.