Recycled Rubber Equine Footing
Soft, safe and great for the environment

Shredded and crumb rubber goes by many names depending on how is is being used. When used in horse arenas and other equine applications, it is called Footing. In the equine environment recycled rubber footing is mixed with sand in arenas and training pens to provide a soft yet firm surface that drains well, lasts for years and will not break down or compact the way organic footing materials will. Rubber footing greatly reduces dust and its resilient nature reduces stress on the horses muscles and joints.  

For equine footing applications, many users prefer uncolored granulated rubber chunks, in sizes ranging from 1/4" to 1/2". Some users specify larger chunks, up to 3/4" in size. Still others prefer their rubber footing to be shredded, as opposed to granulated, making the individual pieces more flat than rounded.

In addition to the size and shape options, equine footing can be purchased in two "textures" as well. Granulated rubber is available  in an all rubber composition, or in a version that retains some of the polyester fibers contained in the side walls of many tires. Rubber footing materials that include the fibers are commonly called "Black & White" or "Salt & Pepper". Some users say that these fibers help retain moisture thus reducing dust.

Regardless of your footing preferences in terms of size, shape, texture, or even color, Diamond Safety Concepts can provide the materials. We have relationships with suppliers located all over the United States and Canada. Whenever possible, we match our customers with a nearby supplier in order to reduce shipping costs.  We can can supply rubber footing in quantities as small as single, thirty-pound bag or by the truck or train car load.
 

For more information about recycled rubber for equine footing applications, please contact us by phone or email.