One of the most important features in a horse stall is proper flooring. The best horse stall mats in the market today are equine rubber mats. This is because vulcanized rubber does not curl or separate, it is easy to maintain, it is comfortable (due to shock absorption), it has high traction, it is non-absorbent, it insulates against dampness and cold, and it deters insects, pests, and rodents, among other benefits. The right mats for the job are interlocking stall mats. The greatest advantage of these mats is that the precision cut interlock pattern allow for snug, strong fit. Interlocking stall mats are also easy to install and to maintain. There are several ways in which your horse stalls will benefit from the right flooring.
You should go for an interlocked rubber horse stall mat because this will lessen the cost of stall maintenance. With a dirt stall floor, you will spend a lot of money on maintenance since dirt floors are more easily waterlogged and get cold easily. The cost of the wood shavings and/or straw you have to buy with a dirt floor is much greater than the initial installation cost of a rubber horse stall mat in the long run. The right horse mats also save you money on cleaning.
The right flooring is important because it makes your stall 'green'. Most top companies dealing with equine rubber mats use recycled rubber to make rubber mats. This is important because you will not only be doing your part to protect the environment, but your stalls will be more popular with an increasingly environmentally-conscious population and this will translate to more money if you are in the horse business for the money.
It is easier to do dust control with the right horse stall flooring. Dust suppression suing such products as the Arena Dust Control solution is important for both outdoor and indoor riding arenas and for horse stalls because it keeps your horses allergy and disease-free and it reduces the risk of mud formation. Arena Dust Control solution is safe, easy to apply, affordable, odorless, and environmentally friendly (non-toxic).
Your horse stall stands to benefit from proper horse stall flooring because it increases softness and traction in breeding, foaling, and semen collection areas. Without the proper horse mats in these areas, there is risk of slips and falls that could lead to serious injuries or even to fatality.
You should also go for interlocked rubber horse trailer flooring. This is particularly important if you regularly transport your horses (such as racing and equine sports horses). The right horse trailer flooring is important in such cases because they ensure that your horse do not strain during transportation since they will be comfortable and they will have sure footing. Stocking up (the accumulation of fluid in the limbs) is one of the major contributors to poor performance. You should also go for rubber horse arena footing. This gives your horse with a consistent, shock absorbing surface. Rubber horse arena footing is also advantageous in that it helps in water drainage, it stops footing compaction, it reduces dust formation, and it increases the life of the sand. These floors are also more aesthetically pleasing.
