Ground Stabilization Mud Grids and protection mats for Equine Facilities

Engineered for weight distribution and water drainage, Equinox stabilization slabs and ground protection mats are the professional’s choice for reducing mud and keeping horses safe. Install them in gateways, walkways, or trailer paths to improve traction and reduce maintenance. Equinox floor protection mats are the stable manager’s solution to year-round ground protection.

Where do we manufacture our mud control grids for horses ? 

Just like our ranges of pvc arena fence, pvc gooseneck rails, racecourse rails and crowd barriers, and equestrian barriers, our mud control grids for horses are designed in house by our R&D and Engineering departments.

Our stabilization / mud control mats are proudly manufactured in our brand new facility in Florida.

Shipping is available nationwide in US Mainland for all online orders. For shipping outside of US Mainland, please contact us.

Our R&D department designs from A to Z a wide range of products for the equine industry:

• Arena & paddock rails
• Running rails
• Free standing barriers
• Crowd control barriers
• Horse starting gates
• Stabilization grids
• Ground protection mats

When Equinox for Horses teams design solutions for the equestrian industry, they must meet the following criteria:

• Improve comfort, well-being and safety of horses at work, in the stables or in the pastures,
• Facilitate working conditions and the day to day operations for horse owners and farmers,
• Increase efficiency, durability and resilience,
• Have the lowest possible impact on the environment.

Our “stabilization tiles” are eco-designed, relying on circular economy operations, 100% made from recycled and recyclable raw materials, which are sourced from local partners and manufactured in the United States.

As you can see, we pay close attention to details while designing, developing and manufacturing our ranges of equine products. Our Equinox stabilization mud control grids are a great example of sustainable development, supporting the American economy while preserving the environment.

Also, the eco-friendly effects go on while using Equinox Grids at your property. With their embedded cavities, Equinox stabilization mats allow the regrowth of vegetation and ensures their draining capacity. Therefore, it enables avoiding accumulation of water in the event of heavy rains. The holes of the ground stabilization grids ensure drainage.

When using Equinox Grids, you actively contribute to environment protection and sustainable development. They help preserve your soils by avoiding artificialization or concretization of your land.

How can I stabilize muddy ground using mud mats ?

Our mud control slabs are a fantastic solution for combating mud and protecting your horses' feet against hooves diseases.

However, we strongly advise against installing mud slabs in a paddock or pasture where the surface is covered in deep mud. The ground to be stabilized must be firm, smooth and levelled prior to installing the grids. Like for installing hard floor tiles in your house, stabilization grids, being a flat solid material, they must lay on a flat, even and level surface. Otherwise, the tiles won’t interlock properly to one another and might move around over time.

To ensure that your installation remains durable and resistant, and that you and your horses take maximum advantage of their incredible capabilities, all year round whatever the weather, we recommend that you follow our installation recommendations (see product page).

We always recommend preparing the surface to be stabilized beforehand. For a qualitative installation, simply follow the steps below:

• Scrape and level the ground with the material in place and remove any stones, pebbles or other rough edges. The surface for the tiles should be as smooth as possible.
• Install the slabs so that they are firmly anchored to the ground. The grids must lay on the ground at all points. After being installed, it is recommended to let the grids rest for a few days before letting the horses run on them. This will give the tiles time to become firmly anchored to the ground. This will prevent unevenness underneath your surface, which will be strengthened as a result.
• For an optimum finish, you can add a layer of washed sand. A 0 - 3/16” type River sand or silica sand free of fines are also very good alternatives. In any case, make sure to use a draining material that is non-abrasive for horses' hooves. This will increase grip for your boarders and protect the mud control mats.

If you wish, a geotextile can be laid under the slabs. This will prevent mud from rising up.

Do not lay your slabs on a soft soil when the temperature is below 40°F, as the slabs will not anchor properly!

What are the key characteristics of Equinox Grids ?

With Equinox Grids you benefit from a large array of possibilities with one single product. Their incomparable versatility allows multiple applications including but not limited to horse pathway, walkways, bales and feeders areas, troughs, wash racks, barns entrance, as well as being used as a base for riding arenas, gallop tracks, round-pens and walkers to name a few.

Specifically designed for horses, Equinox Grids have multiple functionalities such as :

• Preventing muddy areas in your paddocks, grasslands and stables.
• Stabilizing the soil of horse track systems and paddock paradise.
• Easily creating navigable terrains such as pathways and walkways without recourse to cement or asphalt
• Creating a sub-layer below the cushion of equestrian surfaces.

Equinox Grids have 2 usable sides :

• The front side is flat is oval-shape draining holes
• The back side, a slatted surface where cavities can be filled with sand or small gravel for extra grip and different look and feel.

When Equinox Grids are installed “upside down” (cavities side facing up), you can fill them up with sand or gravel. That will enable creating a very stable surface, increasing the overall robustness of your installation and mitigating the risk of becoming slippery under certain conditions.

Geotextile can also be laid under the slabs, as an option, if you're worried about mud rising up, or when they're used with the honeycomb side up in a training area or as an underlay for working tracks.

Equinox Grids have many capabilities you will benefit from every day :

• Designed to withstand the passage of heavy vehicles,
• Connected in all directions, making them easy to lay,
• Fitted with an anti-lift system once they have been interlocked together,
• Can be used alone or filled, depending on usage.

To know more about installation guidelines, you can download our guide that will give you all you need for proper installation and usage.

Why use stabilizing mats for horses in riding schools or equestrian centers ?

In a riding school, in private stables, in a boarding farm, in a training center or at home, there are many reasons to use Equinox Grids!

Like our customers said, they are a GAME CHANGER

The many people who are utilizing our slabs are unanimous: they became addictive ! Their effectiveness in combating mud and their ease of installation and maintenance have convinced them very quickly. No more gravel, no more concrete, no more solutions that don't last. And on top of that, you can “do it yourself” without the need to hire a contractor, saving you significant money.

Our loyal customers keep on reordering them because Equinox Grids are worth it ! They enable saving time, increasing comfort and well-being of your beloved animals and last long. They will give you an immediate return on investment.   

Equinox Grids have multipurpose applications 

A mud control grid has many possible usages. As we mentioned earlier, its unique design and reversibility mean that it can be used for many purposes: 

• Cleaning up muddy areas in a paddock or meadow: around a hay rack, feeding or watering areas, under a shelter in natural soil, etc.,
• Creating storage or parking areas and access paths,
• Stabilizing active stables, horse track systems or paddock paradises (in this case, laying with the honeycomb side up is recommended, with prior preparation of the soil and a geotextile).
• The creation of an underlay as part of building a riding arena, a round pen, a walker or a gallop track, for example.

They are designed and manufactured in-house

At our Equinox factory in Miami, Florida. Buy locally brings you many benefits : 

• Less CO2 emissions - your stabilization grids don't have to travel around the world before arriving at your property,
• Fast shipping without crossing borders
• Know-how, skills and technology developed in America, and staying there !
• Creating American Jobs and supporting American Economy growth 
• A relationship based on trust and responsiveness
• A direct access to our highly skilled team to provide advice at any stages of your project, from inception to installation.  

Equinox Grids are made through a 100% US based process 

Equinox for Horses strive for relying on eco-friendly and sustainable operations at every stage of their processes. And our path forward is to develop even further sustainability through circular economy, as much as possible :

• Eco-design, by our design office, for developing products with less carbon footprint throughout their entire life cycle,
• Very selective process for choosing our partners around us: our raw materials are sourced from local suppliers,
• Sustainability,
• Re-usability, Re-purposing: unlike a concrete slab or gravel, if your horses move to another pasture, you can easily move the Equinox Grids and reinstall them elsewhere,
• 100% recycled and recyclable raw materials,
• Recyclability when they reach the end of their life.

Finally, our mud mats are draining, so water can continue to circulate under your stabilized surface. This preserves the nature of the soil and allows vegetation to grow back. 

There are many reasons to invest in Equinox mud slabs. If you still have questions, our team is at your disposal!

Is mud-control grid for horses effective ?

Equinox anti-mud slabs are extremely effective in keeping your horses' feet dry, provided the ground has been properly prepared, as detailed in the installation guide you'll find on the product page.

Sturdy and easy to maintain, they allow heavy vehicles to pass over them, making them more comfortable for horses and humans alike.

Aside from stabilizing muddy areas, their reversibility means that our anti-mud slabs can be used in a wide range of situations: stabilizing active stables, paddocks paradise, horse track systems and more … etc.

They can also be used as a base for working areas (riding arenas, round-pens, gallop tracks, etc.).

Anti-mud stabilization slabs for horses are draining. They allow water to drain quickly and efficiently, helping to prevent mud from spreading across paddocks or stables. Vegetation can also grow back through the holes at the top.

They are easy to install and to maintain, making them a practical solution for horses and stables owners.

In summary, anti-mud stabilization grids for horses are effective because they provide a stabilized surface for horses' feet, allowing drainage and are robust and durable.

Compatible with a variety of surfaces, they are the go-to solution for keeping environments clean and safe for horses, all year round.

With drier feet, horses are much less at risk of mud fever or skin cracks.

Good to know :

Equinox Grids

Dimensions

• 45 x 30 x 1.73 inches

Covering surface

• About 9.45 Sq. Ft.

Composition

• 100% recycled and recyclable materials

Weight

• Approximately 57 ± 2 Lbs

Equinox Grids are delivered on pallets. You can find all the delivery information here.

Dimensions and weight of a pallet :

• 32 grids fit on a pallet
• Size of a pallet with 32 grids : 48” x 32” x 60”
• Weight of a pallet with 32 grids : ~ 1,850 Lbs
• Covered surface per pallet (32 grids) : ~ 300 Sq. Ft.