Which is the better option – eva or rubber stable mats

Which Is The Better Option – Eva Or Rubber Stable Mats If you wish to provide ultimate comfort to your horse with a comfortable or warm bed or standing surface for the horses or livestock then stable mats or horse mats are surely great solutions. Now stable mats are made from either EVA (Ethylene vinyl acetate) or rubber. Now the big question is whether rubber stable mats or EVA mats which one is best. Get to know about the advantages and disadvantages of stable mat choosing the best option for you and your horses.

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Costing and value Eva mats are generally cheaper than traditional stable mats made of rubber as EVA foam is made of manmade materials very unlike stable mats of rubber which contain high percentage of natural costly materials.

Handling and Transportation Eva stable mats are usually one-fifth the weight of these traditional mats made of rubber which makes them very easy to lift and move for transportation and cleaning. These mats made of both foam and rubber is lighter than rubber stable mat making them more comfortable for the horse.

But stable rubber mats can be bonded and sealed to floor to give a water tight surface. This will eliminate the need for moving mats for cleaning it underneath.

Durability Rubber mats are more durable and hard wearing, long lasting and durable. These stable mats can last for 15 years if used normally for the horses. The life span of EVA stable mats is shorter than solid rubber mats as EVA mats usually last for minimum 5 years with normal usage.

So which one to choose Eva or Rubber?

EVA stable mats are cheaper, comfier and lighter than traditional rubber mats. But rubber stable mats have been tried as well as tested in various equestrian environments in the recent years. For heavier horses and stables with uneven surfaces, using these solid rubber mats can be long lasting and more flexible.

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