Ritchie Quad Harrow in action: Maximise Land & Arena Maintenance
For smallholdings, equestrian homes, and liveries, maintaining land effectively is essential. Whether it’s improving paddock grass growth or keeping an arena surface in top condition, the Ritchie Quad Harrow is a versatile and reliable tool for the job.
Designed with inspiration from our successful tractor harrows. This compact yet powerful harrow is built to be used on a range of terrain. With durable cast harrow tines and a narrower working width, it’s easily towed by an ATV/Quad. Making it perfect for areas where tractors may struggle: such as softer, wetter ground that would otherwise become churned up by heavier machinery.
Enhancing Grassland Management
Harrowing is a well known practice for maintaining healthy grassland. It’s just as crucial for smaller acreages as it is for large farms. The Quad Harrow is effective for poached land: areas around gateways, shelters, and feeding spots where livestock tends to compact the soil.
Here’s how regular harrowing can transform your paddocks:
✔ Removes Dead Grass & Thatch – Prevents suffocation of new growth.
✔ Breaks Up Clods & Levels Uneven Ground – Ideal for post-winter recovery.
✔ Improves Air Circulation & Water Infiltration – Essential for healthy root systems.
✔ Prepares the Soil for Fertilisation & Reseeding – Ensuring stronger grass regrowth.
✔ Levels Out Molehills & Distributes Manure – Enhancing natural fertilisation.
For equestrian properties, maintaining consistent grazing is vital. The Quad Harrow helps manage pasture health. Keeping it productive and ensuring your horses have access to high-quality, natural forage year after year.
See the Quad Harrow in action – grassland
Arena Maintenance Made Easy – making the best of the surface you have
Managing an arena surface can be challenging. There are a large variety of footing options available but without testing each type it is hard to know what will work best until you’re exercising horses on it. Then equestrian facilities have to work with what they have! There can be issues with clumping, moisture distribution, and surface compaction. Even with the best footing choices, regular maintenance is key to preventing uneven surfaces that could impact horse performance and safety.
With the Ritchie Quad Harrow, you can:
✔ Break Up Compaction & Clumps – Maintaining a soft, even footing.
✔ Support Even Drainage & Moisture Distribution – Reducing hard and soft spots.
✔ Level Out High-Traffic Areas – Preventing deep ruts and divots.
✔ Reduce the Risk of Injury – By ensuring a consistently maintained surface.
Whether you have an indoor or outdoor arena, regular harrowing keeps the footing comfortable, safe, and durable; allowing horses to perform well and reduce the risk of injury.
See the Quad Harrow in action – indoor arena
A Versatile Tool for Every Smallholding
You don’t need both paddocks and an arena to benefit from a Quad Harrow. It has a user friendly design, lightweight manoeuvrability, and quick setup. Making it an essential tool for anyone managing land with horses or other grazing animals.
Why struggle with uneven surfaces, compacted soil, or poor drainage when the Ritchie Quad Harrow can make maintenance effortless?
Quad Harrow’s Features
- Designed to be pulled by ATV or 4wd pickup
- Front levelling bar frame to level mole hills and disperse manure
- Cast harrow tines to break up clods
- Rubber mounted pivot points to allow flexible levelling over uneven ground
- Lift and lower electrohydraulic function operated remotely and powered by ATV or optionally customer fitted 12v mounted battery
- Wide tyres to run over soft ground easily
- Locking pins to ensure harrow frame is maintained in raised position for transport