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How do I buy your rubber grass mats?

Both our 16mm rubber grass mats and 23mm rubber grass mats can be purchased online now. Simply add your required amount of mats to your basket and ensure you add enough cable ties and plastic fixing pegs to your basket so you can correctly install your mats.

Do I need to remove the mats from my stable?

If required, we can bond and seal our solid rubber mats to the floor of your stable giving a watertight surface, which avoids the need to remove the mats at all. We have details about installing stable mats and how to lay stable mats on our website.

Can rubber flooring be used on a horse box?

This method creates and completely water tight sealed rubber floor that can be hosed or pressure washed out if required. All of our rubber mats and EVA mats can be used in a wide range of applications including horse boxes, stables, horsewalkers, kennels, walkways, ice rinks, gymnasiums and childrens play areas.

What is a rubber grass mat?

The Rubber Grass Mat is our most versatile product with a multitude of uses in home and commercial environments. Sturdy 150mm pins suitable for firm rocky ground and primarily used for installing our Grass Protection Mesh. Interlocking Gym Tiles are a brilliant flooring solution for both the home enthusiast and gym owner.

Can you put a horse back in the stall after cleaning?

It’s best to avoid putting a horse back in the stall for as long as possible – letting the floor sit and dry can help to kill off bacteria. Once your stall is completely disinfected, you can replace the rubber mats. Carry the mats back into the stall and replace them in their original positions.

How to replace rubber horse stall mats?

Once your stall is completely disinfected, you can replace the rubber mats. Carry the mats back into the stall and replace them in their original positions. If you’ve had to replace a sand or dirt stall floor, you’ll need to compact the material and make sure that it’s even in order for the rubber horse mats to fit correctly.

What are the best stable floor mats for horses?

We have details about installing stable mats and how to lay stable mats on our website. An alternative to solid rubber mats is the more modern eva floor mats, which offer more luxury as they are a composite of foam and rubber, making them much lighter and more comfortable for your horse.

What kind of Mat do you use for a stable floor?

Solid Rubber Stable Matting This has been used for years as it is hard wearing and durable. They are heavy though, which means they are harder to remove and replace for cleaning. If required, we can bond and seal our solid rubber mats to the floor of your stable giving a watertight surface, which avoids the need to remove the mats at all.

What is non-fixed matting for horses?

Some types of non-fixed matting have a second layer that goes between the stable floor and the top layer to help improve drainage. It is important that you ask manufacturers about the strength of this layer as your horse will be standing on it for long periods and breakages could cause “pooling” of urine by affecting the drainage.

Are rubber flooring mats good for horses?

Amy and her horses are delighted with their new equestrian rubber mats, their muddy issue has been solved and the rubber flooring will be much kinder underfoot to the horses compared to the type 1 road planings. Amy told us: “I am actually now looking forward to next winter – bring on the rain!

What can rubber grass mats be used for?

One very popular use for our rubber grass mats is to create paths, walkways and standing areas. An example of this is where our grass mats were used by St Werburghs City Farm at their allotment to create a solid, non-slip and wheelchair friendly path.

Do you need to blanket a wet horse?

Depending on the temperature, you may want to blanket the horse. Never put a wet horse back in its stall, paddock or pasture. Doing so is not healthy for the horse, especially if it is cold enough that it will be chilled. Also, the horse may decide to get down and roll and most of your hard work will come to naught.

How do you stop a horse from Rolling in the stall?

If your horse wears a halter all the time, be sure it is the breakaway type so if the halter catch on anything or the horse puts a hoof through it while scratching, the halter will break easily. If your horse insists on rolling in its stall, anti-cast back bands can prevent it from doing so.

Do horses get cast in stalls?

No doubt, wild horses occasionally get cast, but it’s common in our domestic horses, and while it can happen to horses in pastures, getting cast is more likely to happen when a horse is in a stall. What Is Cast? A horse is said to be cast when it gets stuck on its back or side and a bit like a turtle, can’t get its feet under it to stand up again.

How much does it cost to clean a matted horse stall?

It takes you about 1.5 hours per day to clean the stalls, so you spend 10.5 hours each week cleaning. The bedding stays cleaner longer, so each stall only needs 2 bags of shavings per week. Total weekly bedding cost: $52. It’s easier to clean the matted stalls, so the work goes faster.

Are rubber mats good for horse stable flooring?

The main advantages of rubber mats for stable flooring are: Non-slip protection for your horse, which also greatly reduces the risk of casting. Insulation from uncomfortable concrete flooring, whose cold and damp can often be felt by the horse even through a considerable thickness of straw, wood shavings and other bedding.

Why do you put rubber mats in a horse stable?

Horses often slip and struggle when getting up from a concrete-floored stable, despite the layer of bedding which is easily scraped through. Rubber mats give a similar grip as a horse would have getting up from the ground outside in a more natural circumstance.

Are interlocking horse mats any good?

Interlocking Horse Mats Interlocking rubber horse mats will give you the appearance and performance of a one piece floor and are easier to install. Each piece is precision cut for exact size, requires no adhesive for installation and are easy to maintain.

What are the different types of rubber mats for stable flooring?

Horse rubber mats for stable flooring can be divided into two main types: those that are designed to allow drainage of urine underneath the matting, and those that are designed as a solid barrier and do not allow drainage. The non-draining mats need to be used in conjunction with some form of other bedding (straw, shavings, etc.) to absorb urine.

What are the best horse mats for your horse?

Foam horse mats are an alternative to the usual rubber, and while they might not be quite as durable, they come with some other benefits. Foam is much lighter than rubber, which makes interlocking foam tiles much more portable.

Why do you need rubber stable mats for horses?

The rubber stable mats both softens the hard concrete floor and is warmer for horses lying down. It also means you need less bedding under the horse. This also saves on bedding costs as the mats keep the shavings up off the floor and the water can run under the mats.

What are the rubber mats used for?

The mats are used to help equestrian areas be used almost all year. Our rubber mats are very regularly used under play areas in gardens and commercial areas.

What is an equestrian rubber grass mat?

Our equestrian rubber grass mats are used regularly in and around horse paddocks, grazing areas and stables where a non-slip and grass protection flooring is needed for the horses that use that area. Under the weight of horses in colder and wetter weather, grassed areas can be heavily damaged and lead to a heavy, muddy area that is unsafe.

How has your grass matting been used?

Here just a few examples of how our grass matting has been used and continue to be used: Our equestrian rubber grass mats are used regularly in and around horse paddocks, grazing areas and stables where a non-slip and grass protection flooring is needed for the horses that use that area.

When should I put a blanket on my horse?

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Do you need a blanket for a draft free horse?

A horse who spends most of her days and nights in a draft-free barn is less likely to need an outdoor turnout sheet. However, lack of exercise could cause the shivers, so a light barn blanket can be the answer. 24/7 turnout.

Why is my horse lying down and rolling around?

Horses that are uncomfortable from the pain of colic will often lie down and roll. They are trying to find a way to get comfortable, just like when you lie down on the couch after, say, a bad meal. Horses with colic pain will often change positions and roll around.