Article by Stable Master

Whether you’ve kept horses for a long time or are just beginning your equestrian journey, you may not know about all the options when it comes to the surfaces your horse works and sleeps on. There’s more out there than grass and straw – some solutions are extremely advanced. Here’s a brief introduction – to see some examples visit Stable Master.
- Stable mats and surfaces can be extremely flexible and custom built to suit your needs. They’ll work well indoors and outdoors and can be tailored to suit every environment – from horse walkers to stables and stalls, there will be a surface out there to fit your needs.
- Using mats or other equestrian surfaces means easier cleaning. You can simply hose everything down, and take advantage of the in-built anti bacterial protection offered by some materials. This means a more hygienic environment for your horse, and a sweeter smelling one for you – plus, you’ll be able to spend more time riding and less time mucking out!
- Obviously you want your animals to be comfortable. Stable mats provide a soft base for bedding that maximises the comfort of your horses. It also has better insulating properties than a plain floor and will help keep moisture out. Better still, a softer base requires less bedding piled on top of it in the first place, so you’ll increase your horse’s comfort while decreasing your bedding expenditure.
- The most important consideration for any rider or owner is the safety and wellbeing of their horse. Artificial surfaces offer greatly increased stability and therefore safety for your horse, reducing impact risks and generally helping you exercise your animals in a secure and controlled environment. Because they’re hard wearing, you’ll also get excellent value for money.
Naturally you’ll still want to take your horse out into the great outdoors, but with high quality stable mats and equestrian surfaces at home, you’ll know that both you and your four-legged friend will be in the best possible shape.

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Stable Master are experts in the field of equestrian surfaces and love horses every bit as much as their owners do. That’s why they work constantly to develop new technologies that will benefit both humans, and horses.

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