Heavy Duty Rubber Grass Mats: The Ultimate Mud Control Solution For Farms & Equestrian Sites
Here in the UK, when the rainy, winter months arrive farms, pathways and equestrian yards can quickly become muddy, slippery messes. Not only does this make the areas harder to work in, but can also lead to unsafe footing for livestock, vehicles and horses. Heavy Duty Rubber Mats can offer a simple yet effective solution to stabilise the ground, prevent soil erosion and keep heavily used areas safer and more accessible throughout the year.
Mud Control on Farms & Horse Yards
When working on a farm, muddy ground is both inconvenient to work in and can become a safety hazard. Livestock can slip, vehicles such as quad bikes can get stuck and footpaths can quickly become unusable. For Equestrian Yards, excess mud can lead to hoof issues for horses. Mud control can become a difficult problem to tackle if left for too long.
Rubber Grass Mats can prevent a lot of these issues occurring. They can stabilise the turf and soil to prevent erosion or excessive mud build up in the winter. Holes in the mats allow the natural turf to grow through them over time, providing an additional layer of protection to the area.
Benefits of Rubber Grass Mats in Agriculture
- Safe for livestock and machinery: When placed in gateways, feed areas or footpaths, the mats spread the load of the vehicle or foot traffic on them, preventing sinking into mud. Cattle can move safely across the mats, the rubber texture reduces slips and falls. The open grid structure allows rain to quickly drain away to avoid pooling and further mud to build up.
- Easy to Install: Rubber grass mats are easy to install with no specialist tools or equipment required. Mats can be cable tied together to form a grid and the secured around the perimeter with our durable plastic ground pegs. Once laid the natural grass can grow through the holes which further helps to anchor them into place.
- Durable and Long Lasting: Rubber mats are manufactured from heavy duty rubber to withstand consistent use. They are weather resistant and fine in the colder winter temperatures.
- Cost Effective: Our rubber mats are manufactured from recycled rubber which reduces landfill waste. The mats are a cost effective option compared to installing hard standing surfaces such as concrete.
Rubber Mats for Entranceways and Gateways
Entranceways to fields or pathways and gateways between fields or pedestrian footpaths are often the areas with the heaviest foot traffic on farmland. Over time the grass wears away leaving bear soil and mud. The grass usually acts as protection and holds the soil together however once gone the area will quickly turn boggy when the wet winter weather hits.
Laying rubber mats over these high traffic areas can:
- Prevent the area getting eroded and churned up
- Keep gateways useable for pedestrians, livestock and vehicles
- Maintain cleaner safe access routes
Rubber mats are also a great choice for feed areas, livestock pens & farm building entrances where frequent movement wears away turf.
Rubber Mats for Equestrian Yards & Stables
Equestrian sites face similar challenges to farm yards with mud around stables and paddocks. Rubber mats can provide a stable, non slip flooring solutions for:
- Stable & Ménage entrances
- Horse walkways and turnout areas
- Paddock gates and feeding areas
They can also be laid over concrete to help protect horses hooves, reduce risk of injuries and make areas easier to maintain.
Why Choose Our Heavy Duty Rubber Grass Mats
Our rubber mats are made from premium recycled rubber, designed for maximum durability. The mats are made with an open grid system to allow grass to growth through, adding further durability.
- Size - 1m x 1.5m
- Thickness - 22mm
- Weather Resistant
- Easy to install
- Recycled and long lasting
For owners of farms and equestrian sites rubber grass mats are a simple, practical and cost-effective solution to take control of mud. Whether your protecting gateways, improving safety around stables, or simply trying to keep access routes useable through winter, they offer a long term fix that also blends into the natural surroundings.
Check out our Heavy Duty Rubber Mats today!