Why should I use rubber stable mats?

Key benefits :

• Rubber Mats provide a warm insulating layer which helps to prevent concussion from concrete floors.
• Aids circulation in limbs.
• Reduces stress on the legs when horses are standing in.
• With appropriate bedding helps reduces the risk of respiratory disease.
• Significant time saved in mucking out.

Why should I use Stable Mat Direct Rubber Matting?

The Stable Mat Direct Mat has been developed in Canada and research there has shown that it's compression strength and design allows for proper absorption of the animal's weight.
IT IS NEITHER TOO SOFT NOR TOO FIRM.

The Canadian research has indicated:
The effect of a mat that is too soft:
The collapsing of a mat that is too soft leads to a very high final compression strength under the animal's feet. The lateral sides of the collapsed section remain soft, thus creating instability of the joints.

Results:
Tissues such as ligaments and tendons are affected. The long-term consequences are tendinites and bursites.

The effect of a mat that is too firm:
The firmness of the mat generates a complete reflection of the force applied by the weight of the animal. The pressure applied to the hoof leads to inadequate vascularization of the chorion tissues.

Results:
Too great a pressure is exerted on the joints and cartilage, leading to premature degeneration. Appearance of long-term effects such as arthritis and osteoarthrits.

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