Why and How to Install Proper Horse Stall Mats In Your Stable Ammonia odors from your horses’ stable are not just a big problem for you. In addition to creating an unbearable stench, they are also harming your horse’s health. Too much ammonia in the air can cause respiratory inflammation among animals and also stress their joints. Vibrating stall mats are a perfect solution to solve this problem. How to install stall mats If you choose your equipment right, installing stall mats is not a big deal, although it does take some care and time. Here are a few steps you need to go through.
Clean the base surface on which your horse stands for additional layers
Make sure the base is level and add about half a foot of pea gravel
Compact the gravel with a vibrating plane compactor or a roller
Add 1/3rd foot of stone dust and again distribute it evenly with a rake
Wet this layer with water and the let it dry for some time
Making it easier If you want to make your maintenance easier, invest in vibration platform for horses, so some of the above steps can be skipped. For instance,
A vibrating plane compactor will wet the stone dust by itself
Make sure you have adequate power supply in the tank for periodic compacting
Not only will you sleep peacefully, your horse will now be much less stressed out as well. Taking small steps such as using good quality stall mats will ensure that your horse performs at his peak. Tags:
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