1.) What is the actual size of your arena?
Reason: Not all companies use the inside dimensions of the arena. Some companies use the outside dimensions that can include the roping boxes or return alley.

2.) Are the boxes inside or outside of the arena?
Reason: If the boxes are on the inside of the arena this will shorten the run. You can also close off boxes when they are outside the return for a multi event arena.

3.) How heavy, or how tall and long are the panels?
Reason: Make sure you are comparing items accurately. When asking you can question weight, or you can compare gauge. Know that the higher the number on the gauge, the lighter the panel will be. Red River's lightest roping arena gauge panel is 18 gauge and its' heaviest gauge is 13.

4.) Know the difference between painted steel, powder coated steel, and galvanized steel.
Reason: Think of your lawn furniture, or other items that you have outside. Powder coat will fade and chip, steel will rust. Galvanized steel will outlast powder coated and steel.

5.) Ask about the steer lead up to the chute and what comes with the arena packages.
Reason: Most standard arena packages come with panels behind the roping chute. Chute extensions have butt bars and sheet metal sides to keep cattle contained and ready for the next run. Red River offers upgrades to extensions or leadups in all of the roping arena packages.

6.) Do post come with the arena packages or will you need to provide them?
Reason: You cannot set up long runs of fence and keep them from falling over without some sort of support. It is like riding a bicycle, the law of physics will not allow it to stay up without support. No arena should ever be set up without setting post. To not put posts in your arena is dangerous for spectators and livestock.

7.) Details of delivery and setup.
Reason: You need to know what method the company you purchased your arena from will be delivering ie- 18 Wheeler, gooseneck, or common carrier, so you can know if they have the ability to get into your property. Red River does not have the ablitly to install and set up your arena for you.

8.) Who is responsible for unloading the truck?
Reason: If it is your responsibility then you need to be prepared with help and equipment to unload. Red River requires that you unload your purchase with proper unloading equipment; the trucks that we use do not carry equipment/personel to unload.