What to do about rubber stable mat lifting?

[Marigold4]

Two of my stables have rubber mats that are glued to the floor and then sealed round edges. One stable is fine but the other has one mat that is curling up. Bedding gets under it and it's having an effect on the next mat along that's also beginning to lift. At this time of year it's going to be difficult to glue it all back down. Would it be OK to use long screws and screw the corners of the mat into the concrete or would that risk injury to horse? Anyone done this? Is it likely to work?

 

[JBM]

Two of my stables have rubber mats that are glued to the floor and then sealed round edges. One stable is fine but the other has one mat that is curling up. Bedding gets under it and it's having an effect on the next mat along that's also beginning to lift. At this time of year it's going to be difficult to glue it all back down. Would it be OK to use long screws and screw the corners of the mat into the concrete or would that risk injury to horse? Anyone done this? Is it likely to work?

Was it diy or company installed?

 

[Birker2020]

Two of my stables have rubber mats that are glued to the floor and then sealed round edges. One stable is fine but the other has one mat that is curling up. Bedding gets under it and it's having an effect on the next mat along that's also beginning to lift. At this time of year it's going to be difficult to glue it all back down. Would it be OK to use long screws and screw the corners of the mat into the concrete or would that risk injury to horse? Anyone done this? Is it likely to work?

You would have to use special screws called concrete screws.
You can also use hammer anchors, but these are more permanent.

 

[Marigold4]

Was it diy or company installed?

DIY but with professional glue and sealant

 

[Annagain]

I think I'd try to glue it back down. Do the horses go out in the day time? I'd choose a nice dry day, try to get them out early, thoroughly clean the area (maybe use a leaf blower or even a vacuum cleaner) and glue it back down. Then leave the bed up and the horses out as long as possible for it to dry. Could you even gaffer tape some strong plastic over it (then cover the plastic in bedding so it doesn't come loose) for a few days until it's properly dry?