Prioritise Your Horse’s Health and Happiness With Quality Rubber Matting
Rubber matting has become a popular bedding choice for horses as it is a comfortable, safe, and cost-effective option for your stables or shelter. Quality, durable rubber matting can provide a range of benefits to both you and your horses.
The Importance of Comfortable Bedding For Your Horse
Creating a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for your horse to live and sleep in is incredibly important for their health and well-being. Rubber matting can greatly improve your horse’s stables by offering increased:
- Comfort: Rubber matting covers the entire stable floor, compressing under your horse’s weight to create a soft surface. Unlike straw alone, it prevents your horse from reaching the hard concrete below. For extra cushioning, a light layer of absorbent bedding, like shavings, can be added and easily swept out.
- Warmth: Rubber matting provides insulation, keeping your horse warmer by reducing direct contact with cold concrete, especially during the winter months.
- Joint Health: The cushioned surface reduces the impact on your horse’s limbs and joints, minimising stress from standing for long periods, which can help protect joint health.
- Hoof Health: The softer surface supports better hoof health, particularly in reducing wear and tear from standing on hard concrete.
- Respiratory Health: Rubber matting reduces dust compared to traditional bedding materials, contributing to better lung health for horses.
- Safety: Rubber matting’s anti-slip properties are especially beneficial in wet or muddy conditions, helping prevent dangerous slips and falls.
The Practical Benefits of Rubber Horse Matting
Rubber matting also offers great practical benefits, such as:
- Saving Money: Although rubber matting is an upfront investment, it saves you money in the long run. Rubber matting significantly reduces the need for large amounts of traditional bedding, like straw or shavings. Since the matting provides a comfortable base, you can either forgo other bedding altogether or use a thin layer of bedding on top for extra comfort. This means you’re significantly cutting down on how much bedding you need to buy, helping to keep ongoing stable maintenance costs low.
- Quicker Cleaning Time: Rubber matting makes mucking out much faster. Because it’s easy to sweep and rinse out, the time spent cleaning your stables is greatly reduced.
- Quieter: Horses standing or moving on rubber matting create less noise compared to concrete flooring. This makes for a quieter and more peaceful environment for your horses.
Rubbing Matting For Other Animals
Rubber matting isn’t just great for horses, it’s also ideal for animals such as cows and other livestock. It provides the same benefits: extra comfort, warmth, and joint support, as well as saving money and cleaning time. If you have a barn with a mix of horses and livestock, rubber matting is a practical, versatile solution for all your animals.
A Long-Term Investment
Rubber matting is a great long-term investment for your stables, especially when you choose a quality, durable option. Premium matting stands up to daily use and lasts for years, meaning less hassle and fewer replacements down the line. Cheaper alternatives might not hold up as well, so it’s worth choosing something that will last. At Prime Stables, we’ve got a quality local supplier we trust, so you know you’re getting the best matting for your horses’ comfort and well-being.
Installing Rubber Matting in Your Stables
Installing rubber horse matting can be done either by the supplier or by yourself, depending on what you prefer. If you choose to do it yourself, be sure to take safety precautions. You’ll also want to think about whether you’d like the matting to be permanently secured with adhesive or left loose. Leaving it loose makes it easier to lift and clean underneath every few months, while adhesive provides a more permanent option. Both methods are effective, so it’s really about what works best for your stables.
A Legacy of Family, Quality, and Unwavering Dedication Since 2003
Prime Stables remains a true family-run business with multiple generations dedicated to providing the absolute best homes for horses. Originating from our family name, “Prime,” which means the best, we have always prioritised excellence.
Gary and Sarah started operations from a humble home office, which their five children respected. Our guiding principles—love for family and animals, and commitment to quality—have shaped our success, and today, our business thrives with the same family values. We have a fantastic team and loyal clients who appreciate the personal touch and dedication Prime Stables brings to every project.
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At Prime Stables, we believe your horse deserves the best. When it comes to bedding, rubber horse matting is a fantastic option because it provides comfort, warmth, and support for your horses. It’s safe, easy to clean, and cost-effective, making it a practical, long-term solution for any stables.
If you want to upgrade your horse’s bedding with rubber matting, get in contact with us and we can get you in touch with our incredible local supplier.
