Animat Rubber Flooring for Horse Walkers
Horse walkers are subjected to constant hoof impact, circular movement and changing weather conditions, making a durable and reliable surface essential. Animat Rubber Flooring provides excellent grip, comfort and shock absorption to support horse welfare and improve safety underfoot. The textured rubber surface helps reduce concussion on joints, tendons and hooves whilst offering long-term performance in both indoor and outdoor horse walker installations. Low maintenance and hard-wearing, it is ideal for busy equestrian facilities.
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Description
The Problem
Traditional horse walker surfaces can become hard, uneven and unstable over time, particularly in busy equestrian environments. Constant circular movement and daily hoof impact often lead to surface wear, movement and increased maintenance requirements. Hard or inconsistent surfaces may also increase concussion on joints and tendons, affecting horse comfort and confidence during exercise. Lower-grade matting systems can deteriorate quickly under continuous use, resulting in costly repairs and reduced long-term performance.
Without rubber mats (hard or inconsistent surfaces)
Higher impact forces on landing due to limited cushioning, increasing concussion through the limb. More abrupt loading through joints and tendons, particularly in the fetlock, hock and knee. Reduced natural give through the stride, making movement feel more restricted and less fluid. Increased muscle and tendon fatigue over time as the horse absorbs more of the repeated shock internally.
The Solution
Animat Horse Walker Mats are designed to provide a safer, more comfortable and longer-lasting exercise surface for horses in regular work.
Key Benefits
- High-grip textured rubber surface
- Helps reduce concussion and limb fatigue
- Cushioned support for joints, tendons and hooves
- Durable construction for continuous daily use
- Performs well in wet and outdoor conditions
- Helps maintain a more even and consistent surface
- Low-maintenance and easy to clean
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor horse walkers
- Designed for professional equestrian environments
- Quality rubber matting is widely recognised within the equestrian industry for improving comfort, traction and safety whilst helping reduce wear on horses working on hard surfaces.
With rubber mats (cushioned, high-grip surface)
Cushioning at impact helps reduce concussion, softening each landing phase and improving overall limb comfort. Controlled foot placement supports a smoother, more consistent circular stride with improved balance and rhythm. High-grip surface allows natural hoof roll without being abrasive, promoting more fluid movement. Reduced peak loading on joints and tendons helps limit repetitive strain during longer exercise sessions.
In practical terms
Rubber mats don’t change the horse’s natural gait, but they moderate how forces are absorbed and returned through the limb. This typically results in a more consistent rhythm, improved comfort during longer walker sessions, and reduced cumulative stress on the musculoskeletal system over time.
Technical Information
- Product Type: Custom-made Horse walker rubber mat
- Material: 100% Recycled vulcanised rubber
- Surface Finish: Ameba etched anti-slip surface & wide grooved underside
- Application: Horse walkers
- Installation: Suitable for prepared equestrian sub-bases
- Use: Indoor & outdoor
- Maintenance: Low maintenance / easy-clean
- Drainage: Supports effective water run-off
- Performance: Shock absorbing & high grip