Designed by @HIT ActiveStable, the pioneer and leader of outdoor free range horse keeping in Europe. The HIT Paddock Mats are designed to eliminate mud in horses’ outdoor environment while providing stable grounds to walk and stand on. These mud control mats are ideal to instantly and efficiently eliminate mud in paddocks and turnouts, at entrance gates, feeding areas, trail track systems/ paradise paddock trails.
HIT Paddock Mats – Horse Mud Control Mats
$54.00 Original price was: $54.00.$46.00Current price is: $46.00.
Easy Mud Management – Ground Stabilization for High-Traffic Areas
A muddy environment makes for slippery footing and creates mud-related diseases in horses feet like thrush, abscesses, and white line disease. HIT Paddock Mats are horse mud control mats designed to easily support the ground in high-traffic spaces like feeding areas, walking trails, and entire paddocks.
Key benefits of HIT Paddock Mats:
- Superior Mud Control: Prevents mud buildup by allowing water to drain effectively, keeping paddocks dry and stable.
- Durability: Constructed from high-quality materials to withstand heavy use and challenging weather conditions.
- Hoof Health Protection: Eliminates muddy, wet surfaces that can lead to hoof problems, ensuring a healthier environment for your horses.
- Easy Installation: Lightweight and user-friendly, making setup simple in high-traffic areas.
FEATURES
- Designed with a Top Surface hoof grip
- Round raised profiles allow maximum hoof contact and gentle grip
- Strong Underside Design
- Cross linked ridges designed to hold the mat in the soil
- Semi-flexible material follows the contours of the natural soil
- Easy to surface drain with the appropriate slope
Technical Specifications of HIT Paddock Mats
- 48” x 32” (2.6′ x 4′ = 10.5 sqft)
- Weight 44 lbs per mat
- Price: $46 per paddock mat
- 40 mats on a pallet
Installation guide
- Quick and Easy Ground Preparation:
- Level and loosen up the natural ground with a rake
- Lay mats 1/2″ apart in a masonry configuration
- Spread a layer of 1 inch of a fine washed sand, 2-3 inches in resting areas
- NO SUB-BASE needed when slightly sloped
For Horse Paddocks:
Shoot the grade @ 1% away from structures
- Lay the mats 1/2″ apart in a masonry pattern
- Spread a layer of 1-2 inches of a fine washed sand, 3 inches for resting areas
The surface structure of the HIT Horse Paddock Mats is gentle enough for barefoot horses, yet it provides the perfect stability and skid resistance. For resting areas add 3 inches of a washed sand.
Why Use HIT Paddock Mats?
HIT Paddock Mats mitigate one of the most common problems on a farm: Mud management!
With these horse mud control mats you can:
- Prevent injury and health issues for your horse
- Improve hygiene to the horses’ environment
- Easier manure cleaning for you as it becomes extremely difficult in mud
- Protect nearby structures from damage
- Pose other logistical problems
But by installing HIT Paddock Mats as a base, you can rest easy, knowing your facilities are mud-free and your horse happier and healthier.