Numat Australia Equine Rubber Matting Guide

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Equine Your guide to NumatAGRI’s rubber matting for horses.

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Advancing Excellence in Equine Care At NumatAgri, we unite innovation and a passion for equine welfare. As a recognized leader in Australasia, our world-class rubber matting solutions are not merely products—they’re your pathway to the pinnacle of horse welfare and performance. Join us on this journey to excellence.

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Stable Boxes & Walkways

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Maximising Stable Savings with Cushioned Rubber Mats

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Rubber Matting for Stables.

How Much Does it Really Cost?

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Case study: Dabernig Racing

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Horse Walkers

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Water Walkers

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Case study: Lindsay Park Racing

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Day Stalls

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Wash Stalls

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Case study: Sydney International Equestrian Centre

Enviro-friendly, sustainable rubber The majority of our products are made from recycled vehicle tyres.

More than one billion tyres are discarded worldwide each year and Numat is doing its small but significant bit to help recycle this valuable resource.

Safer, warmer, quieter & more comfortable The primary reason for installing rubber matting is to improve your animals’ health and wellbeing. Rubber matting provides an antislip shock absorbent surface which is safer, warmer, quieter and more comfortable. Researchshows that given a choice of rubber or concrete, animals prefer to walk and lie on rubber.

Guaranteed quality Numat fully guarantees the quality of its products. Numat equine matting is renowned for surface uniformity, unrivaled strength and long life structural integrity. Our products come with a product warranty of up to 10 years!

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Stable Boxes and Walkways NumatAGRI matting is warmer, quieter and more comfortable for you and your horses.

It’s easier to keep clean, saving time and reducing bedding costs by up to 80%.

Prioritizing safety, our anti-slip surfaces minimize fall risks, while the impact-absorbing material protects against overstressing tendons and joints. Replacing traditional clay or concrete flooring with our rubber mats also curbs dust, promoting a healthier atmosphere.

Recognized globally, the benefits of our matting solutions include: Decreased falls and injuries Reduced hoof wear and leg fatigue Happier, stress-free horses Up to 80% less bedding material Lowered maintenance costs

Kura Testimonial:

“ The horses are happy to lie on the rubber matting, which eliminates the need for straw or sawdust.

We simply rake off the manure, sweep the matting, and power wash it. It only takes around 40 minutes to clean the entire complex immaculately. ” Julie, Flying Horses

Kura Stable Box

Kura With a robust thickness of 25 millimetres, Kura provides unrivalled comfort for your stable boxes and the needed grip and endurance for walkways.

Crafted in Germany, Kura is a high-quality rubber product, renowned for its superior durability across a wide range of applications and a favourite among equine professionals.

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Made from highest quality recycled rubber, built to last.

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Designed for optimal balance of grip and ease of cleaning.

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Precision waterjet cut interlocking edges ensure a perfect fit.

Dimensions Width: 850mm Length: 1190mm Thickness: 25mm

Unimat Stable Box

Unimat Unimat, a 12mm thick high-quality German rubber mat, combines affordability with functionality. With its smoother surface and thinner profile, it offers: •

Fast cleaning and maintenance

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Cellular-patterned top for grip

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Ribbed base for comfort and shock absorption

An excellent all-purpose equine mat for stable applications and walkways, Unimat delivers practicality without sacrificing essential quality.

Dimensions Width: 1000mm Length: 1000mm Thickness: 12mm

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Maximising Stable Savings with Cushioned Rubber Mats

If you’re a stable owner or manager, you’re likely very familiar with the recurring costs associated with equine bedding. These expenses can add up significantly over time, making a substantial impact on your profitability. Fortunately, there is a costsaving and more sustainable alternative: cushioned rubber mats.

The Economic Analysis: Breakdown of Savings

Additional Advantages Beyond Cost-Savings:

To give you a comprehensive understanding of the savings potential, consider a case study of the typical racing stables with the following assumptions:

• Improved Animal Welfare: Cushioned mats offer a more comfortable and stress-free environment, which is beneficial for your horses’ physical well-being.

Stable Box Size

4m x 4m

Depth of Bedding

250mm

Cost of Bedding per Cubic Meter

$50

Labour Cost

$50 per hour

Time to Change Bedding in One Stable Box

2 hours

Savings for a Single Stable Box: Annual Savings

$2,000

Decade-Long Savings

$20,000

Aggregate Savings for Racing Stables (30-40 Boxes): Savings Over a 10-Year Period

$500,000 to $750,000

• Labour Efficiency: Our mats are easier and quicker to clean compared to traditional bedding, reducing labour costs further.

• Environmental Impact: The absence of disposable bedding materials leads to a reduction in waste, making this an eco-friendlier choice.

Cost Comparison - Traditional Bedding vs Numat Rubber

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Accumulating costs Traditional Bedding

Year 6

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

$757,600

$674,800

$1,850,400

$592,000

$509,200

$1,439,200

$426,400

Year 5

$343,600

$1,028,000

$260,800

$822,400

$178,000

$95,200

$411,200

$0

$205,600

$500,000

$616,800

$1,000,000

$1,233,600

$1,500,000

$1,644,800

$2,000,000

$2,056,000

$2,500,000

Year 10

Accumulating costs With Numat Rubber

Frequently Asked Questions Q: How durable are NumatAGRI stable mats?

A: Our cushioned stable mats are engineered for longevity and can withstand the rigors of daily use, making them a reliable long-term investment. Our surfaces come with a 10-year warranty.

Q: Is the surface easy to clean?

A: Yes, the non-absorbent mats are easier to clean than porous concrete, ensuring a hygienic environment and simplifying the cleaning process, further reducing labour cost.

Why wait? Lock in Both Horse Comfort and Significant Savings Today.

Q: Can the mats be custom-sized to fit my stable boxes?

Switching to cushioned rubber mats for your stable boxes is a multi-benefit decision that pays off immediately and in the long term.

A: Absolutely, the mats are easy to cut to the specific dimensions of your stable boxes.

For more information or to tailor a solution that fits your specific needs, contact us at 1800 686 287. Make the informed decision to transition to cushioned rubber mats and start realizing both comfort and financial gains today.

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Rubber Matting for Stables. How Much Does it Really Cost?

Are you puzzled about how much to budget for stable matting?

You’re in the right place. We’ll break down the costs for you, offering key insights into why some mats come cheap and others are a more substantial investment.

With prices varying widely—from $50 to $200 per m2—knowing the ins and outs can make all the difference to your pocket.

What Drives Up Your Costs?

Quality and Longevity: Premium, durable mats, crafted with elite materials, offer longevity, lasting 15-20 years.

While pricier initially, they’re a wise investment for busy racing stables seeking optimal, long-lasting comfort.

Freight and Logistics: Transport costs significantly impact expenses, regardless of mat quality, emphasizing the gap between premium and budget-friendly options.

Design Complexity: Complex mat designs, particularly intricate interlocking patterns, increase costs and installation time. Some mats with strict alignment patterns lead to wastage. Well-designed mats minimize waste, streamline installation, and save time and money.

How Can You Save Money?

DIY Installation: Opting for DIY installation saves substantially. A clear guide enables accurate mat placement, cutting professional fees, and offering flexible timing.

Innovative Mat Design: Innovative interlocking designs reduce waste and speed up installation, yielding tangible long-term savings, especially in unconventional spaces.

NumatAGRI’s Kura mat has an innovative “multi-flex” design which allows any mat corner to connect seamlessly with another, reducing wastage and simplifying installation.

Reasons Some Companies’ Mats are More Expensive Historical Lack of Competition: Previously, companies could exploit limited competition to set higher prices.

Now, increased innovation and competition challenge this.

NumatAGRI’s Kura mat, high-quality yet competitively priced, exemplifies this industry shift and added value.

Freight and Logistics: Some brands provide ancillary services, including expert installation or extended warranties. Although these can increase the initial cost, they guarantee comprehensive backing for your investment.

Mat Design: As already mentioned, some designs might seem economically priced at first glance, but they might necessitate more wastage to ensure full coverage. Other mats, such as NumatAGRI’s Kura, are designed to offer a blend of quality and efficiency.

Spotlight on Cost

Evolving the equine market: Quality meets value with NumatAGRI’s Kura mat.

Reasons Some Companies Have Lower Prices Material Sourcing: Certain mats might be priced lower due to the use of filler compounds, such as Carbon Black, which may cut down the initial cost but can compromise longevity and quality. These filler compounds are often toxic and can cause damage to your soil and horses.

Design Simplicity: Mats with basic designs could be more affordable, but they might lead to increased wastage and unforeseen expenses during installation.

Mat Design: As already mentioned, some designs might seem economically priced at first glance, but they might necessitate more wastage to ensure full coverage. Other mats, such as NumatAGRI’s Kura, are designed to offer a blend of quality and efficiency.

In the Australian equine industry, while prices for stable matting can range from $50 per m2 for basic DIY options to $200 per m2 for premium, fully installed ones, higher costs don’t always equate to superior quality. A prime example of this is NumatAGRI’s Kura mat. Despite its renowned exceptional quality, it sits surprisingly in the midprice range. Many might anticipate it to command a higher price, but the Kura mat balances its pricewith performance.

The upfront investment is reasonable, especially considering the myriad of benefits it brings, from enhanced horse comfort to impressive durability, highlighting its outstanding value for money.

Making an Informed Choice In the competitive sphere of horse racing, discerning real value is crucial. With options like the Kura mat available, horse owners are reminded that true value isn’t solely tied to the highest prices but rather a combination of quality, durability, and affordability.

If you would like to receive a sample of the Kura stable mat and pricing, please reach out to us at 1800 686 287.

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Case Study: Dabernig Racing

A Modern Approach to Equine Bedding at Dabernig Racing.

In the equine world, the right choice of bedding is crucial. It can make a significant difference in the health, safety, and comfort of your horses.

Warrnambool-based horse trainer, Tom Dabernig, recognized these challenges with traditional bedding systems.

Operating from Warrnambool Racing Club, Victoria, he faced problems with the conventional concrete flooring overlaid with bedding. The large amounts of bedding material were not only costly but also created safety concerns as horses frequently slipped on the concrete.

That’s where NumatAGRI’s innovative Kura matting, entered the picture. After thorough research and consideration of market products, Tom opted for Kura’s rubber matting.

The high-quality and durable flooring system provided a consistent surface, ensuring increased safety and comfort for the horses. An added benefit was the reduction in the depth of bedding needed, leading to cost savings.

“Financially it’s a start to big savings. I certainly could never see myself going back to conventional bedding over concrete.

I think it’s a superior product and I could highly recommend it,” said Tom.

Tom praised the transition, sharing that the rubber matting requires less sawdust on top. The horses, he observed, appeared more comfortable and willing to lie down, and the cleaning routine became notably more straightforward, a bonus for his team.

“Since using the Numat, we stable probably three-quarters of the box. Sawdust that we put on top doesn’t have to be as thick and we find that the horses are very comfortable. They’re happy to lie down. The staff really love using it for the cleaning of the stables.”

But what sets the Kura rubber matting apart is its durability.

Unlike some rubber floorings that can warp over time, Kura’s matting remains as efficient and effective as the day it was installed. As Tom points out, “One of the advantages I see is it’s a very hard-wearing rubber. It sits very firm and consistently on the stable floor. Some of the rubbers that I’ve used as flooring in the past can tend to get wavy or bubbles under them and shift. Since we’ve had Numat, it’s probably as good as the day that we laid it and I just think it’s a very good quality product.”

“ Since using the Numat, we stable probably three-quarters of the box.

Sawdust that we put on top doesn’t have to be as thick and we find that the horses are very comfortable.

They’re happy to lie down. The staff really love using it for the cleaning of the stables.”

Tom Dabernig, Dabernig Racing

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Horse Walker Matting With the correct matting in your horse walker, you can be assured of a far more comfortable and safer surface. Strong anti-slip qualities reduce the risk of falls and injuries. Numat matting also absorbs impact and prevents tendons and joints from over stressing.

In high impact areas like a horse walker, you want a trusted product that is durable and reliable. Our matting interlocking edges are cut with precision water-jet technology, which ensures each tile fits perfectly with the next to create a seamless finish.

Kura Walker Matting

Horse Walker Matting Transform your horse walker with our durable anti-slip matting. With our walker matting being custom cut for each client, you know you’re getting a high-quality product that will fit precisely to your walker’s sizing.

Horse Walker Matting is made from our Kura Matting. At 25 millimetres thick, it is perfect for horse walkers where comfort, grip, and durability are required.

Kura is a high-quality German rubber product, very popular due to its extreme durability. The water-jet cut interlocking edges mean a secure fit.

Dimensions Thickness: 25mm Custom cut sizes

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Water Walker Matting Incorporating rubber matting in your water walker significantly enhances the comfort and safety of your horses during resistance training.

The cushioning effect provided by the rubber mat reduces the impact and strain on the horse’s legs during their workout, reducing injury to ligaments and tendons. This is particularly crucial in a water walker, where horses experience increased resistance.

Karera Water Walker Matting

Karera Mat Improve your water walker training with our custom-cut, antislip Karera matting. Karera, a high-quality matting material, stands out for its extreme durability, comfort, and minimal gap space under the mat. This key feature minimises water accumulation below the mat.

Key features of our 20mm thick Karera matting include: •

Comfort and Grip: Ideal for water walkers, where these are crucial.

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Durability: Built to handle regular and intensive use.

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Secure Fit: Water-jet cut, interlocking edges provide stability.

Experience the Karera difference, ensuring effective and comfortable resistance training for your horses.

Dimensions Width: 1260mm Length: 1260mm Thickness: 20mm

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Case Study: Lindsay Park Racing

Lindsay Park Racing’s environment allows them to get the best out of every horse.

Lindsay Park Racing, a distinguished private horse training facility in Euroa, Victoria, recognized the need for a safer footing solution due to the slippery nature of their widespread asphalt.

Their solution came from NumatAGRI’s rubber matting, which offered a reliable system ensuring safety and comfort in various environments, including stables, the water walker, and the swimming pool. “For the flooring of the boxes, the new NumatAGRI rubber flooring was a nobrainer. It kept our horses’ feet dry and allowed us to keep the boxes completely clean,” xplains Will Hayes, Lindsay Park Racing’s Assistant Trainer.. He also applauded the matting’s non-slip property when wet, stating, “We haven’t had any problems with it at all.”

Long-term durability and hygiene were vital factors in their decision to use Numat’s rubber matting. “We’ve had the same matting for the past 15 years and found it an

incredibly durable product,” Hayes noted. “It provides a very dry and hygienic environment for the horses, which allows us to get the best out of every animal.”

Lindsay Park Racing places immense trust in NumatAGRI matting, valuing the safety it offers to their horses. Hayes affirmed, “We find the NumatAGRI rubber surface a very trustworthy and dependable surface for our horses to work on. It’s very safe, and we’d recommend it ten out of ten times.” Overall, the NumatAGRI rubber matting has proven itself as an innovative solution, effectively addressing safety concerns and contributing to animal performance.

“We were looking for a product that we could trust to provide a sure footing for the horses,” Will Hayes, Assistant Trainer - Lindsay Park Racing

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Day Stalls Kura Kura has an easy to clean mosaic grip pattern for excellent grip. Great for wash bays and general stable applications.

Experience the blend of comfort, hygiene, and safety offered by our Kura and Unimat mats designed specifically for day stalls.

Kura rubber matting is made of high quality German rubber. Its mosaic top surface and studded base ensure superior comfort and shock absorption compared to concrete surfacing.

Extremely durable and user-friendly, it can be adapted to a wide range of applications.

The benefits of installing rubber mats in day stalls include: Enhanced Comfort: Cushioning provided by the mats reduces leg fatigue and promotes rest.

Improved Hygiene: Our mats are easy to clean, limiting bacterial growth and the spread of diseases.

Safety: The non-slip surface reduces the risk of slips and injuries.

Durability: Our mats are designed for everyday equine use, ensuring long-lasting durability and cost efficiency.

Dimensions Width: 850 mm Length: 1190 mm Thickness: 25mm

Kura Day Stall

Unimat Unimat rubber matting is made of highquality German rubber. Fully sealed and won’t hold moisture or bacteria.

Its cellular profile and ribbed base ensure superior comfort and shock absorption compared to concrete surfacing. Extremely durable and user-friendly, it can be adapted to a wide range of applications. Highly recommended for stables.

Dimensions Width: 1000mm Length: 1000mm Thickness: 12mm

Wash Bays Discover the unparalleled combination of safety, hygiene, and resilience offered by our specially designed Kura mats for wash stalls.

Investing in rubber mats for your wash stalls brings numerous advantages:: Safety First: The non-slip surface of our mats significantly minimises the risk of slips and injuries.

Superior Hygiene: Our mats are easy to clean and drain, helping to maintain a bacteria-free and healthy environment.

Durability: Withstanding the wet conditions typical in wash stalls, our mats provide long-lasting durability and cost efficiency.

Comfort: The cushioning effect of our mats reduces stress on the horses, making washing a more pleasant experience.

Kura

Dimensions

Crafted to withstand the unique demands of wash stalls, Kura provides the perfect balance of safety, hygiene, and durability. This 25mm thick German-made matting has been designed to offer an excellent surface for equine washing needs. It stands up well to the regular use and wet conditions of wash stalls, all while ensuring horse comfort.

Length: 1190 mm

Width: 850 mm Thickness: 25mm

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Case Study: Sydney International Equestrian Centre

Revitalising Sydney International Equestrian Centre with Kura Mat Tasked with rejuvenating this aging facility, CTQ Group was contracted by the NSW’s Office of Sport to undertake a significant matting upgrade.

“The two fundamental reasons why we upgraded the matting on this venue was for the aesthetics and for horse comfort, and also for reduced waste usage of straw and stable matting,” explains Blake Williams from CTQ Group.

After extensive research and consultation, CTQ Group chose NumatAGRI’s Kura for the upgrade project. “We used the Numat Kura for a total of 146 stables,” says Blake. The choice of Kura was rooted in its unique blend of functionality, aesthetic appeal, and sustainability.

With delivery being “fast and easy,” the Kura mats provided an interlocking system that eased the installation process.

The result was a rubber matting that perfectly suited the centre’s concrete flooring. “The installation process was quite relatively easy, and overall this rubber matting definitely solved all our issues out here,” Blake adds.

The new Kura mats have brought about a significant decrease in straw usage. “Previously they would go through six or seven bales. Now they are reduced down to two to three bales which reduces costs and also reduces landfill,” shares Blake. This reduction not only led to significant cost savings but also contributed positively to waste management and environmental sustainability.

The Kura matting upgrade project at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre proved to be a tremendous success.

The benefits of the Kura product were clearly visible in the improved aesthetics, enhanced horse comfort, and considerable reduction in straw usage and waste generation.

“There’s been zero issues of drainage or waste collection between the mats,” Blake comments, further showcasing the product’s effectiveness.

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“Previously they would go through six or seven bales. Now they are reduced down to two to three bales which reduces costs and also reduces landfill.”

Blake Williams, CTQ Group

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