Stall Mats for Horses: Soft Lying and Secure Footing in the Stable
A good stall mat gives your horse soft lying comfort and firm footing. Choose the box mat that suits the weight, age and stable of your horse.
Stablemat Eventmat CLASSIC Soft-PVC 115x81x3 cm
Content: 0.93 Square metre (€31.04 / 1 Square metre)
Regular price: From €28.87
Belmondo Classic Stable Mat, Reinforced Rubber, 100 x 100 x 1.8 cm
Regular price: From €69.29
Belmondo Rodeo Wall Mat Horse Stall 130x350x1.2 cm
Content: 4.55 Square metre (€35.29 / 1 Square metre)
Regular price: From €160.59
Stable & Box Mat PUZZLE 183 x 123 x 1.8 cm
Content: 2.25 Square metre (€44.00 / 1 Square metre)
Regular price: €98.99
Belmondo Walk Pro Stable Mat, Rubber Mat for Walkways, 100x100 cm
Regular price: From €65.99
Belmondo Trend Stall Mat 100x100x2.8 cm, shock-absorbing rubber floor
Regular price: €87.99
Belmondo Basic Stable Mat, Vulcanised Rubber, 100 x 100 x 1.8 cm
Regular price: From €54.99
Stall Mats for Horses: Comfort for Stable and Lying Area
A stall mat for horses cushions the hard stable floor, protects joints and hooves and insulates against cold from below. Your horse lies down more readily and stands securely after getting up. As a box mat, it also saves you bedding and effort when mucking out. Here you will find Belmondo rubber mats, PUZZLE and QUADRO mats and insulating soft PVC mats, also suitable for open stables.
Which Thickness for Which Horse?
For most stables, a 1.8 cm rubber mat such as the Belmondo Basic is a solid foundation that also works in aisles and loose housing. Heavy or very lively horses are well served by the reinforced Belmondo Classic. Older horses or horses with sensitive joints appreciate soft stall mats such as the 2.8 cm Belmondo Trend with its air cushion structure or the 3 cm QUADRO. For open stables and outdoor areas, the CLASSIC in soft PVC is a good choice because it insulates against cold.
All Around the Stable
It is not just the lying area that needs a good surface. For the aisle, under swinging doors and in the trailer, the flat 1.1 cm Belmondo Walkway is a good fit, while the Walk Pro suits the wash bay and the area in front of the stable. The Rodeo wall mat with its timber plank look protects against kick injuries on the stable wall. Use the Area of use filter to quickly narrow the selection down to stable, aisle or wash bay. All Belmondo mats can be driven over with a yard loader and are suitable for every type of shoeing.
Frequently asked questions
How thick should a stall mat for horses be?
For the stable, 1.8 to 3 cm is usual. The heavier your horse and the more lying comfort you want, the more a thicker or cushioned mat pays off. In aisles and trailers, thinner mats of around 1 cm are enough.
Does the whole stable need to be covered with mats?
Yes, ideally without gaps from wall to wall. If gaps or edge strips are left uncovered, urine and bedding collect there and the mats can shift. Mats with jigsaw edges can be cut to fit along the walls.
Are stall mats suitable for open stables?
Yes, in the lying area of an open stable they bring the same benefits as in a box. Make sure the base is level and compacted and that no rainwater runs underneath the mats. Soft PVC mats also insulate against cold from the ground there.
Box Mats for More Lying Comfort
Horses spend many hours a day in their stable, and most only lie down when the floor feels soft and dry. A suitable stall mat provides exactly that: it cushions every step, keeps the cold away from the body and gives secure grip when getting up. For healthy leisure horses, a solid 1.8 cm rubber mat is usually enough, while heavy breeds do well on the reinforced version. Older horses or those with sensitive joints particularly like lying on cushioned mats of 2.8 or 3 cm. Because the mat does the cushioning, a thin layer of bedding is all you need. That saves money, muck and dust, and the stable is clean faster in the morning. Laid with jigsaw edges, the mats fit without gaps and stay in place even with lively horses who paw or roll around a lot.