Stable mats

[Lynz25]

I'm looking at getting some stable mats for my horse after his operation as he has to be on box rest for 1 month. Have people found them beneficial or not? Do you have any recommendations where to get them from? We are based in Bedfordshire. <span style="color:black"> </span>

 

[spotty_pony]

the stables at our yards all have rubber matting, it means that the floor is more cushioned and smooth and less chance of injury.

 

[Lynz25]

Do they end up smelling any worse than a stable without the mats?

 

[spotty_pony]

nope! the stables are steam cleaned once a year though so I don't know if that makes a difference!

 

[Lynz25]

Ok cheers. We were just concerned that the urine would get caught in the joins. We've got a power washer so we could always use that I suppose.

 

[allijudd]

we have found that cow matting is cheaper and works just as well if not better.....

and they are lighter to move....

 

[Lynz25]

We got some matting for the lorry and it takes 3 of us to move it as its so heavy. Where can you get cow matting from? <span style="color:black"> </span>

 

[monica123]

i think rubber matting also helps the horse not to slip if the floor is wet!

 

[AliJo]

You should be able to get cow matting from your local agricultural store.

 

[_jetset_]

I have Equi-Mats in my stable... They are really comfy but quite light. I moved a few of mine on Saturday to disinfectant under them and give my stable a bit of a clean because it was a little smelly. I lifted three or four by myself and put them back quite easily. They are fantastic and I will definitely buy them again when my foalie is weaned.

 

[ru-fi-do]

Fieldguard do a green gloop that smells lovely and is excellent for cleaning the stables out.

 

[_jetset_]

I also have some stuff called Stablezone which is a disinfectant powder you can use as often as you like... only used a few times but already noticed the difference.