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runninc
Reg. Aug 2005
Posted 2008-06-10 2:39 PM (#85476)
Subject: trailer mats


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I am looking for some more cushy type trailer mats other than just rubber.  I have a Featherlite steel trailer with of course a wood floor.  Trailer is basically new. . . I heard about a product but cannot think of the name of it that is suppose to be just awesome to lay down on top of existing mats to help make the ride really cushy for the horses.  Any help would be appreciated.
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KeepsakeFarm
Reg. Feb 2008
Posted 2008-06-10 2:56 PM (#85480 - in reply to #85476)
Subject: RE: trailer mats


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The trailer places install a dense closed foam on the trailer floors.  It's nice, but has to be replaced where they paw, etc.  I can't remember what it cost per stall, but it wasn't crazy high.

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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2008-06-10 3:01 PM (#85481 - in reply to #85476)
Subject: RE: trailer mats


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A few members in our club use multiple layers of standard mats. It's inexpensive and quite "cushy". Overlap the edges so they don't align.

Gard

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jim bob
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2008-06-11 11:30 AM (#85524 - in reply to #85476)
Subject: RE: trailer mats


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There is a product that our dealership sells that is a closed cell polymer that doesn't take on moisture.  It goes between your floor and the floor mats.  It is very light weight and is easy to install.  All that is needed is a straight edge, utility knife and tape measure.  It comes in a roll and measures 50+ inches.  I personally use it in my own trailers (I'm a trailer salesman).  It definitely reduces leg fatigue and soreness.  It is the difference of you wearing a thin leather soled boot/shoe and a gel-soled Nike tennis shoe.  It runs about $8.25 - $8.50 per running foot.  If you use your trailer a lot, it will need to be changed annually.  In time it gets compressed, and loses its cushioning effect.  Customers that compete in performance events call it there "secret weapon"; as there horses come off the trailer a lot fresher.  I call it "poor man's air-ride".  Once you try it, you will use it regularly.

 

 

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runninc
Reg. Aug 2005
Posted 2008-06-11 3:31 PM (#85540 - in reply to #85476)
Subject: RE: trailer mats


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Jim Bob- you have a PM I am located in MO and it looks like you are in IL - just wanting to get more info on the product and how I can get some to try out.
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