Products Description
Product details
Item number: ZY-ST001-B1T
Item name: Stable Mat
Place of Origin: Fujian, China
Brand Name: FaithMat
Feature: Waterproof, Sustainable, Stocked, Non-Toxic, Non-smell, Washable, Waterproof
Application: Horse,Stable Mat
Material: EVA
Size:62*62*2.4 cm
Package: 6 pcs/box
MOQ：200 pcs
Features:
Good anti-slip: The surface is designed with anti-slip patterns or particles, which can effectively prevent the horse from slipping and protect its safety.
Strong shock absorption: The mat has good buffer performance, can effectively absorb the impact of the horse's movement, to protect the horse's hooves and joints.
Wear-resistant and durable: Made of wear-resistant material, it can withstand long time trampling by horses and is not easy to be damaged.
Easy to clean: Smooth surface, not easy to hide dirt, easy to clean and disinfect, maintain the hygiene of the stable.
Thermal insulation: It has good thermal insulation properties, which can provide a warm and comfortable resting environment for horses in the cold winter.
Easy to install: Most of the mats are modular in design, easy to assemble, and can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual situation of the stable.
Should You Feed Your Horse Hay First?
For horses that are on productive pastures and/or given free-choice access to hay, this topic may be irrelevant. A horse's digestive tract should be receiving a trickle of forage through the day. However, if your horse ends up fasting for an appreciable amount of time (i.e., > 4 hours), then this topic is important!
For horses that are meal-fed, the prevailing wisdom has always been that horses need their forage before introducing feed to their digestive tracts. There have been many reasons postulated why, with the major argument being that hay in the stomach helps slow down the digestion of feed. The logic behind this is that horse feeds are higher in non-structural carbohydrates (sugars/starches) and, when fed in higher amounts, they are not fully digested in the small intestine and can enter the hindgut, which leads to several digestive disorders.
For example, our Supporting Your Horse's Hindgut Health article details how things can go wrong, including:
- Colic
- Hindgut acidosis
- Laminitis
Thus, feeding hay first is logical, if it can slow down digestion of feed and lessen the chance of any sugar and starch from the feed reaching the hindgut.
There are other arguments for feeding horses their hay first. Another is that as the horse chews hay, it produces more saliva, which helps buffer the stomach. Since the horse is meal fed and is hungry, feeding hay first may also slow down how fast the horse eats their feed. All in all, these all appear to be valid reasons and sound advice for feeding hay first.
QnA
Q: Should horse stalls have concrete floors?
A: Concrete is very durable but hard on horses standing in the stall all day. Some owners recommend that a horse be turned out at least 4 hours per day when housed on concrete flooring. Using a thick layer of bedding or solid rubber mats can minimize some of concrete's disadvantages.
Q: Why do horses need stall mats?
A: Rubber mats play a vital role in safeguarding horses from injuries while they are in their stalls. These mats act as a shock absorber between the hard stall floor and the horses' hooves. The textured surface of the mats enhances grip, significantly reducing the likelihood of slips, falls, and related injuries.
Q: Should horse stalls have concrete floors?
A: Concrete is very durable but hard on horses standing in the stall all day. Some owners recommend that a horse be turned out at least 4 hours per day when housed on concrete flooring. Using a thick layer of bedding or solid rubber mats can minimize some of concrete's disadvantages.
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