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Discussion on Purchasing stall mats in bulk
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Posted on Saturday, Dec 27, 2008 - 11:38 pm:
We have been receiving some much needed rain but the age old problem of muddy, mucky paddocks has reared its annual head. Our barn owner dumps a truckload of gravel in each paddock every year to try to alleviate the problem but the best solution for most of us has been to purchase and lay down 1/2" stall mats to provide some respite from the muck, especially where the horses step from stall to paddock area.
4x6 1/2" mats run between $50-$60 per mat in the SF Bay area. I volunteered to research the possibility of finding mats at a less expensive price since a number of us in our twenty horse barn would be interested in acquiring mats for our sloppy paddocks.
I found a web site that offers a roll of rubber matting fifty feet long, 6' wide and 1/2" thick in Ashland, Or. I need to call for pricing, but am interested if rubber mats might be less expensive in other parts of the country and if purchased in bulk would be cost effective (ie free shipping) for those of us at our barn to consider ordering for delivery to the Bay Area.
Has anyone had any experience using the rolls of rubber matting that you can cut for your own size needs? It is advertised as Mustang Aisle and Utility Mat.
Thanks so much for your consideration. To those of you who are dealing with the extreme ice, snow and winter conditions, I take my hat off to you for your devotion and care of your ponies. I am a wimpy Bay Area Californian who can deal with temps that get into the 30's, but cannot even imagine myself dealing with day in, day out snow, ice, cold, ect.
Thanks for your thoughts,
Debra
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dr3ssag3
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Posted on Sunday, Dec 28, 2008 - 1:37 am:
Hi Debra.
Our barn has stalls with runs that were fitted with landscaping tarps under fine gravel. They are mud free (although they are mucked daily, which makes a big difference). I think it would be a more economical option from the rubber mats, but am not sure where to get them. I'll happily ask my barn owner for you. 
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scooter
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Posted on Sunday, Dec 28, 2008 - 7:25 am:
Hi Debra, Do you have Dairy farms around there? That's how we got our mats for free, they were in almost new shape. Last year someone tried to give us more, but we didn't have any use for them.
Dairy farmers use them and would probably know where to get them cheap in bulk.
I don't know if you are interested in used mats.
But with a quick search (I'm an insomniac) I found these in your area (I think)
STALL MATS FOR SALE-USED, $20, Rubber stall mats for sale. 4' x 6'. Cost $50 new. Selling for $20 each., 925-925-684-9817, cell 925-354-1975, Send e-mail to advertiser, Send this ad to a friend, AD ID: 111886, Bethel Island, CA, Submitted On: 12/22
6 Used Stall Mats For Sale in Novato, I have 6 used 4 x6 stall mats in good condition that I don't need anymore. One of them has 5 inches removed from one end. They are the thicker ones, I think 3/4 inch. Located in Novato with easy truck access and close to hwy 101 or 37. $25 each. Must take all 6. Call Kristina, , 415-310-6750, Send e-mail to advertiser, Send this ad to a friend, AD ID: 111787, Novato, CA, Submitted On: 12/19
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dres
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Posted on Sunday, Dec 28, 2008 - 10:47 am:
The landscaping tarps or road tarps work well if a 1200 pound horse is not walking on it much.. but if a horse uses the area a lot the road base on top of the tarps does gets sloppy , it does not stay packed down .. sloppy not slippery.. and not easy to pick thru.. This is what i have in my winter paddocks.. The horse that does not move around much has a nice 'tight' paddock, the horse that moves around a lot , sloppy .. again it does not get slick , just well sloppy..
Good luck.. We ARE wimps in N.Cal..
On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with spots.
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Posted on Sunday, Dec 28, 2008 - 7:55 pm:
Thanks for the quick replies...We definitely don't care if they are used since they are just getting laid down outside on the mud.
I really appreciate the two contacts that you gave Diane. Bethel Island and Novato are reasonably close to Berkeley. I have a call into the first one and the second contact had sold the mats this morning.
Were these on Craigslist?
Interesting suggestion regarding dairy farms..There are a few dairy farms in the Central Valley that I could call and see if they have any used mats or a contact for bulk mats.
Dawn/Ann,I am not familiar with road tarps or landscaping tarps. Would be curious to learn more about them and how they are used.
I knew I would get some helpful ideas if I posted this on HA!
Smiles,
Debra
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scooter
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Posted on Sunday, Dec 28, 2008 - 9:49 pm:
https://results.bayequest.info/b001/showads.php?maintype=9&subtype=9&mth=1&page=0
Looks like you have some Tractor Supply stores by you they aren't much cheaper then you stated above, but I think you would have a hard time finding free shipping for something that heavy.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_1000 1_34608_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1
Good luck to you wimps
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leslie1
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Posted on Monday, Dec 29, 2008 - 9:10 pm:
I saw a set of 25 on Lex craigslist the other day.
...Had to talk myself out of them...
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remmi
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Posted on Monday, Dec 29, 2008 - 9:47 pm:
Farm and Fleet carries stall mats for $35-$40 per 4X6 mat. I don't know if you have Farm and Fleets in your area but it's a pretty good deal. You can buy their cow mats for less, which are straight edged. Or you can buy the interlocking mats, which might be a good idea if you want to prevent shifting in a larger area.
Buying used mats sure sounds like the way to go though.
(I just built a horse farm this past year and put limestone in our paddock - with Fibar on top to avoid limestone ingestion. I've been thrilled with it as there is zero mud no matter what the weather. It also provides traction when ice forms).
Good luck!
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