Horses stand up for most of their lives. In fact they often spend less than a third of their day lying down. Since they stand for so long, your equestrian flooring system must have specific features. Dryness and absorption combat thrush and other breathing difficulties from inhaling ammonia vapors. An ability to maintain room temperature keeps limbs warm while standing up and helps maintain body heat while lying down. A shock-absorbing floor surface puts less stress on joints and ensures after … [Read more...]