Sam Ski Area Management - Index

Sam Ski Area Management - stable_management - Index

Clockwise from top left, opposite page: These pavers from
Abacus Surfaces come in larger tiles, creating fewer
cracks for debris to gather in; Poured cement floors can be
treated with a non-slip surface; These pavers from Comfort
Stall demonstrate that it is possible to cover uneven surfaces;
Classic Equine’s flooring products can be customized
for a nice aesthetic.
Clockwise from top left, this page: Dandy Products offers
rubber pavers for clean looking aisles; This aisle from
Innovative Equine Systems uses black color blocks to
delineate stalls; The most important part of installing
pavers is to make sure the base is level. These pros from
Surfacing Resources get the job done right.
they are heavy and cumbersome to
move.
POURED RUBBER
If you have a situation where you
need to frequently wash and disinfect
a floor, you may want to invest in a
poured floor. A combination of new
and recycled rubber is poured to a
typical thickness of ½ inch and finished
much like concrete. It can even
be added to the walls to bring the
floors and walls together. The area is
then completely seamless and seals
the floor, not allowing anything to get
through. This low maintenance option
also provides good traction, is durable
and is a good choice when biosecurity
measures are important to the facility.
THE BOTTOM LINE
When it comes right down to it, there
are many options available for the
aisle of your barn. Your budget, the
amount of traffic and your own personal
preferences are typically the
deciding factors. Shop around with
different companies to find what you
want in your price range, or talk to a
contractor or designer to help determine
what is best for your particular
situation. You and your horses will
soon be strolling down a fantastic
aisle! [sm]
For More Info
There are many companies that offer a variety of aisle footings. While not
meant to be a comprehensive list, some companies are listed below. It is
best to gather information from a number of them to compare options and
pricing.
• Abacus Surfaces, Inc.; www.abacussurfaces.com; 1-800-821-4577
• Classic Equine Equipment; www.classic-equine.com; 1-800-444-7430
• ComfortStall Stable Supply Co; www.comfortstall.com; 1-888-307-0855
• Dandy Products; www.dandyproductsinc.com; 1-888-883-8386
• Equustall; www.equustall.com; 1-800-788-6223
• Innovative Equine Systems; www.equinesystems.com; 1-800-888-9921
• Linear Rubber Products, Inc.; www.rubbermats.com; 1-800-558-4040
• SoftStep; www.softstall.com; (301) 733-1121
• Surfacing Resources; www.surfacingresources.com; (260) 432-2515
• WERM Flooring Systems; www.wermflooring.com; 1-800-350-7564
25 / October 2008