Helpful Hints for ordering
from AMOS Arenas

Below is a list of questions that we feel are "must ask" questions while shopping for your next arena purchase.

Be sure to ask your sales person:

• Are you now, or have you ever roped or participated in a rodeo? If so, at what level and how long? Make sure you are receiving the correct information pertaining to your arena, when it comes to how and why it should work.
• Ask your sales person why the diagram is best suitable for your needs. If they cannot give you a good explanation of why,, Beware!
Describe your land terrain and surroundings for your arena location. Ask the sales person how the arena should be installed (direction, uphill, downhill, etc.) to best fit your needs, and receive the most "Perfect Practice" conditions. Ask for an explanation of why, regarding the recommendations.
• What is the size, and gauge of materials used? For example: If it is called a 16 gauge material, ask if it is a true 16 gauge (.065) wall thickness. Is the diameter OD or ID dimension? What is the weight of each arena section?
• Is the same weight of material (wall thickness) used throughout the system?
• Describe your finishing process: Unpainted,, paint vat,, spray paint,, galvanized material,, hot dip galvanizing etc. What is the estimated lifetime of the finish?
• Describe the safety features of the arena and components.
• Will the company guarantee a delivery date?
• Will the system totally connect without emphasizing?
• What type connectors are used in the arena system?
• How are the arena sections attached to the post?
• In my particular arena, (if used) how long should the score line be?
• Is the arena in question suitable for rough stock? (If applicable)
• What size of arena do I need for my particular use? (Explain your intentions of use, barrel racing, team roping, calf roping, rodeo ie; (professional, novice, beginner etc.)
• Will my wife and children be able to operate the roping chute?
• How far is the heel box set off of the right fence? And why?
• What type maintenance does the product require?
• What different lengths are the arena sections available in?
• What method of payment do you require?
• Is installation available?
• Is the horizontal rails pinch cut and welded on one side, or are they mitered and welded all the way around?
• Do you offer a written warrantee?
• Do you have a CAD engineer available for larger projects?
• Is the roping chute a combination calf and steer chute?
• Do you offer a remote controlled chute? How does it operate? Air,,110AC,,12 Volt etc.
• What different types of financing do you offer?
• Does the arena sections have any butt welds?
• Is the vertical braces lap welded, or notched and welded?
• Do you accept major credit cards?
• Does your company accept special orders?
• What type of gate comes with the arenas? Pasture gate,, bow gate (height x width)
• What type latches are on your gates?
• Do you provide a professional diagram with the arenas?
• Do you provide a professional diagram for special orders?
• Does your company manufacture bleacher seating?
• Does your company manufacture horse stalls?
• Does your company have personnel available for project committee meetings?
• Is your product manufactured from secondary or prime material?

If your sales person does not answer the questions to your satisfaction, you may want to be aware.

We hope the list will simplify the steps, while shopping for your Arena Products.

Thank you,
Harry Felts

Call Toll Free 1-877-777-AMOS

1-877-777-2667