East-West Arena Construction Blog

Are Rubber Pavers Right For Your Barn?

Posted by East-West Arena Construction

May 23, 2014 12:00:00 PM

There's something romantic about hearing the clippity-clop of horseshoes hitting the cement aisle in early in the morning. It brings visions of a simpler time when horses were ridden down cobblestone streets and Sunday picnics were the norm. But if you could ask your horse how he feels about walking on slippery cement you might rethink your choice in barn aisle material.

 

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Rubber pavers are anti-fatigue which is great for those times your horse (and groom) need to spend hours standing for clipping, grooming and braiding.


Cement floors and stone pavers may look nice and clean up well but they are also a huge hazard to you horses. Cement is slippery, even if it's not wet. But when it is wet it can be like an ice skating rink for horses with shoes. When a horse goes down on cement there's a high probability he will be injured and may exacerbate the situation with repeated attempts of getting back up.

Of course the earthen floor may not be the solution either. Traditional dirt floors are hard to keep clean, leave things dusty and/or muddy and just don't offer the same professional look as a more finished floor. What's a barn owner to do?

Rubber pavers offer the perfect solution to your barn flooring needs. They provide a non-slip surface which is water permeable, rot-resistant and mildew free. They are also anti-fatigue which is great for those times your horse (and groom) need to spend hours standing for clipping, grooming and braiding. And they create less shoe wear while being extremely durable.

Rubber pavers give an instant facelift to barns, adding a professional look that is easily maintained. They offer many applications for enhancing the beauty and safety of your facility. Ideal usage for rubber pavers include:

  • Barn Aisles
  • Wash Racks
  • Grooming Stalls
  • Breeding Stalls
  • Horse Trailers
  • Veterinarian and Farrier Stalls
  • Winner's Circles
  • Staging Areas
  • Patios

Rubber pavers are aesthetically pleasing while adding to the comfort and safety of your horses. If you would like more information on how rubber pavers can improve your facility contact us today for a free consultation with one of friendly staff.

Topics: Rubber Pavers