Ensuring healthy horses by creating ideal running surfaces
The ideal footing promotes healthy horses and makes work easier
Access to a horse-friendly arena without mud provides the ideal basis for horses to get ample exercise and practice their natural behaviour, namely playing and rolling. Besides the importance of the footing structure which horses require, the Active Stable owner should be aware from the outset that the cleaning and maintenance of horses can be done simply and efficiently. Trying to cut corners on this often proves to be a false economy, with subsequent improvements costing double, if not triple the original amount.
With individually tailored planning to create the correct footing conditions, in tandem with the HIT Active Stable customised drain grids and perforated mats, the foundations for a long-lasting and reliable footing can be laid from the outset.
The HIT drain grids drain the ground effectively and more efficiently than conventional paddock grids due to the integrated cross-drainage culverts and are widely used in horse arenas with sandy riding surfaces. They are excellent in providing suitable footing in rolling and playing areas in particular. Due to its sophisticated design with its functional benefits, the HIT DRAINGRID grid is significantly lighter in weight than traditional designs. This not only lowers the price, but also greatly reduces the transport costs.
In contrast the HIT perforated mats are suitable for areas where it is important to create a ground surface which is particularly slip-resistant and simultaneously easy to clean. Rather than covering the roughage feeding area or marketplace with paving stones or concrete, HIT perforated mats have been increasingly used for the footing in horse arenas over the last few years. The surface of the mats is considerably less slippery than concrete surfaces, while still being just as easy to remove using machinery (such as a Hoftrac with a rubber blade or broom). HIT perforated mats are also suitable for all types of trail footing and are now being successfully installed everywhere, from even-surfaced trail ways to slopes, equestrian stairs and water crossings.
Products
HIT drain grids / HIT perforated mats / HIT active stable mats
HIT-DRAINGRID
- For horse paddocks and trails with sandy riding surfaces and easy slope
- Particularly suited for rolling spots
- Integrated cross-drainage culverts
- Size: 60 x 40 x 5,5 cm
- Material: recycled plastic
HIT-DRAINGRID PLUS
- For horse paddocks and trails with sandy riding surfaces and easy slope
- Also suited for ground stabilizing (as eco-friendly paddock grids protecting the plant roots)
- Integrated cross-drainage culverts
- Size: 60 x 40 x 4,5 cm
- Material: recycled plastic
HIT-Active Stable Mat TOP CLEAN II
- For paddocks and trails with an easy slope
- Are meant to be laid also without arranging a sub-base
- Especially meant for barefoot horses
- Extremely stable and durable
- Easy to clean (manually as well as by machinery)
- Size: 114 x 81 x 4,5 cm (0,92 sqm)
- Weight: ca. 29 kg
- Material: recycled plastic
- Standard without perforation (optionally preforated)
HIT-Perforated Mat MOUNTAIN TRAIL
- For horse arenas and trail areas with a steep slope
- Exceptionally slip-resistant
- Extremely sturdy and durable
- Size: 121 x 80.5 x 4 cm (0,97 sq.m)
- Weight: approximately 22 kg
- Material: recycled plastic
- Perforated