Stable rubber matting

[Gentle_Warrior]

I need to buy some of the above. Never bought before. Any recommendations or where from would be greatly received. Shavings will be used with it.

Thanks people

 

[Morag4]

I got mine from Wynnstay stores, I would recommend getting thicker rather than thinner ones they move less in my opinion and bobble top with slotted underneath seem to work well. Just my opinion and experience.

 

[Horsey Sophie]

I got EVA matting from Robinsons - reasonably priced, good customer service & quick delivery.

 

[Gentle_Warrior]

Is it good matting

 

[Bede]

I have got EVA matting. I've had it for nearly 10 years; it's a bit scuffed by road nails, and worn thin where the scraper scrapes, but basically sound. I love it that it's light enough to lift and carry all by my puny self, unlike proper rubber mats

 

[Britestar]

Mayo mats. Had some of mine for more than 10yrs. Lightweight yet tough.

 

[Gentle_Warrior]

Thanks everyone. Will get looking.

Appreciated

 

[Gentle_Warrior]

just been reading some horror stories about people buying the wrong matting !! what sort of price ball park should I be looking for for 1 x matt? I am always suspicious of deals that look to good to be true !!!

I have a heavy breed draught horse so really do want to get this right ...... and can't afford to get it wrong and swallow any costs that might occurr

Cheers

 

[Morag4]

These are the ones I got and I have a Clydesdale I have only had then for 7 months but they are as new still! I got a good deal as I needed 8!

http://wynnstayonline.co.uk/stable-mat.html

 

[Clannad48]

We bought 6ft x 4ft 22mm thick mats (bobble one side/ grooved the other side) for £38 each brand new. Please be careful if buying off ebay as we had a friend who bought some and to quote my late grandmother ' you could shoot peas through it'. They were very thin and had been advertised as 'lightweight stable mats' it looked as if they would have been better as wall lining in a stable. I believe that mats for cattle are very hardwearing.

My advice would be to look at mats in other people's stables to see what people are using and ask them what they think - and then look in your local tackshop - they may be more expensive but short term pain for long term gain. Well looked after, and well fitted mats can save a fortune in bedding. HOWEVER if your horse is very wet and the mats and floor do not allow for drainage then be prepared for a very stinky and messy cleanout.

 

[Spot_the_Risk]

I've had my Kraiberg mats for about 15 years, a few scuffs but essentially in excellent condition. They cost a fortune but I think will last forever!

 

[poiuytrewq]

I like the Black Mat company Mats. The bobbles are perfect! Easy to sweep but keep their non slipperiness long term.
I bought some from Countrywide and after a few weeks the bobbles started coming off and they became lethally slippery when wet.