Twenty years of building flooring for the animal, not the catalogue
Every product we make answers the same question: what is the horse standing on, and how long is it standing there? That focus is what separates a flooring system from a rubber mat.
Four principles behind every system we build
The horse is the specification
We start from how long a horse stands, how it lies down, and how it gets up — not from a flooring category or a price point.
Seal it, or it does not count
Cushioning without a continuous seal still lets moisture into the subfloor. Where sealing matters, it is part of the product, not an accessory.
Built for twenty years of daily use
These surfaces are walked on, urinated on, hosed down, and mucked out every day. Durability is a design input, not a marketing line.
Claims we can support
We publish what the documentation supports. Where testing or figures are not confirmed, we say so rather than filling the gap.
A system, not a product laid on the floor
A mat sits on a floor. A system replaces what the floor does. Ours combines a cushioned layer, a non-absorptive top surface, and a continuous seal at the perimeter — because a cushion with open seams still lets moisture reach the subfloor.
That is also why our installations are carried out by trained crews rather than shipped as a DIY kit for the products where sealing is the point.
See the SoftStall system →Honestly, against the alternatives
Every option below is in use in working barns. The question is which trade-offs you want.
| Approach | Cushioning | Moisture | Bedding Needed | Daily Cleaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoftStall system | Cushioned underpad | Sealed, non-absorptive | Thin layer | Waste lifts off the surface |
| Interlocking rubber mats | Some cushioning | Seams admit moisture | Moderate | Waste works into seams |
| Bare concrete + bedding | None | Non-absorptive but unsealed | Heavy | Digging out soaked bedding |
| Dirt or clay floor | Variable | Absorbs and holds moisture | Heavy | Digging and re-levelling |
Comparison reflects general characteristics of each approach, not tested performance figures.
Made in-house, so the tenth barn matches the first
Products are manufactured in-house rather than sourced per order, so a repeat order in year five matches the original installation.
Installations where sealing is critical are carried out by trained crews, because the seal is what makes the system work.
Force reduction, material specifications, and certifications are published only where current documentation supports them.
From single home barns to championship venues
SoftStall systems have been installed in facilities used at the World Equestrian Games, and SoftStep flooring supported the Vancouver Olympics. Most of what we ship, though, goes to barns with two to twelve stalls.
Both matter. Event work proves the product under scrutiny; private barns are where it has to keep working for twenty years without anyone watching.
What owners and facilities report back
Anything that benefits a horse has got to be good. We find SoftStall truly benefits horses.
I did a lot of research before choosing a brand and SoftStall came out on top on all fronts. More reasonably priced than I originally expected, and the benefits for the horses far outweigh the cost.
Moving from a farm that had dirt and rubber mats into a farm with SoftStall was a pretty radical upgrade for us. These products have stood the test of time, and worn extremely well.
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