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About Martin Colllins

Nearly 30 years ago, Martin Collins began developing innovative, synthetic surfaces for equestrian use.

Today Martin Collins is the No1 in synthetic surfaces. His surfaces provide high performance with lower maintenance for gallops, studs, racetracks and arenas and competitions/events.

As a working pupil with Alison and Alan Oliver, Martin Collins gained permission to ride in adult show jumping classes aged 15.

He later worked in yard maintenance for Dick Stilwell and trained his own grade A jumpers, together with those owned by clients.

Soon, to subsidise his riding he was involved in underpinning and technical building work for companies, including Windsor Safari Park and Berni Inns.

Initial experiments, that mixed PVC with silica sand, led to mixtures that mimicked turf.

Adding bitumen, UV light protectors and varying types of latex, 10 different agents were used to create a new coating solution; each imprint left by the horse would spring back.

The Pacemaker surface fuelled additional research into recycled products that would create surfaces at an acceptable cost.

The business was founded by Martin Collins nearly 30 years ago.  We are proud to be the UK's top equestrian surface manufacturer & installer, with a growing international operation.

We have our origins in equestrianism. All our senior and client service staff have had first hand experience, whether it be within as an owner/rider amateur or at professional competition level. Therefore, they would also have an advantageous understanding of the horse's requirements.

We provide a full construction service and undertake projects which range from the single horse owner to the large commercial projects. We supply material accross all equestrian disciplines, internationally.

We have a proven track record for quality, durability & performance and an after sales service that is second to none.

In 1996, the first purpose built factory was opened in Lambourn Berkshire, UK. This allows all products to be mixed under cover to ensure consistency and quality control.  Major investments in to overseas plant, research and development continue. All products undergo stringent environmental testing. 
 
Martin Collins also  invests in sophisticated test equipment. And we now have access to our own on site laboratories, ongoing scientific research and product development helps us continue providing the best level of support to the equine industry.