Good barn floors help keep horses and people safe and healthy by providing durable footing and washable surfaces.  Both horses and their owners need solid, reliable footing in the aisles and entrances of barns in order to stay safe.  Most barns are built with standard concrete floors that are easy to clean and sanitize but can be treacherous even under the best of conditions.  Rubber tiles, on the other hand, can provide the safe, stable footing that's essential for both the safety and confidence of you and your horse.

Whether it's wet or dry, rubber tiles provide stable footing in all high traffic areas of the barn.  Small, interlocking rubber pavers, like those sold by Innovative Equine Systems, provide safe, durable footing under any condition.  The interlocking feature along with proper installation of these rubber floors means that the tiles won't shift underfoot; giving your horse the confidence he needs in these enclosed environments.  This kind of stability is the key, especially with young or scared horses.

Rubber tiles also decrease the possibility of injuries.  Although rubber tiles, like those from Innovative Equine Systems, provide the best, most solid footing in any barn, injuries can and do occur.  The extent of the injury can be significantly decreased by using rubber versus concrete and rubber tiles can help reduce or even prevent serious injuries to both horses and humans. 

But safety goes beyond solid footing and stable floors.  Clean and dust free floors means less flies, decreased risk of infection or disease, and lowered risk of injuries.  Concrete can be easy to clean but it can be very dangerous when wet.  Rubber floors are just as easy to clean but do not become treacherous under wet conditions.  Small, interlocking rubber pavers, like those by Innovative Equine Systems, have good drainage and are easy to keep clean and sanitize.  This means that even under wet conditions, both you and your horse can feel confident maneuvering inside the barn.

Rubber tiles and pavers can also be used in outdoor areas where good footing is needed in any kind of weather.  The interlocking pavers by Innovative Equine Systems are the best of design ideas that can be used both inside and outside the barn.  By keeping footing consistent, you help increase the confidence of your horse and help him improve his performance in the long run. 

Improper or unsafe footing can cause irreparable damage and costly injuries.  Consider the benefits of installing rubber tiles or pavers and keep you, your horse, and your barn as safe as possible. 

For more information or orders, ask for Gina Foster at Innovative Equine Systems at 1-800-888-9921.