Posted 2017-01-19 12:46 PM Subject: Stalling A Lot
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I know we have kind of talked about this several times but I am wondering if you are going to be stalling on hard ground/concrete often is it more cost efficient and better for the horse to buy a boot (cloud or safe ride) or mats and lots of shavings each time? I know mats can be a real pain but am willing to do extra work if it is better in the long run. Opinions
Posted 2017-01-19 12:54 PM Subject: RE: Stalling A Lot
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I don't stall a whole lot, but when I go places like World where they'll be stalled for a week straight essentially on concrete, I bring mats. They're a PITA but if you think about it, the mats provide padding when the horse is laying down as well as when they're standing. Boots only help when they're standing.
Posted 2017-01-19 1:16 PM Subject: RE: Stalling A Lot
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Whenever I go to somewhere with concrete stalls like Perry, I put down like 4-6 bags on pellet shavings and then put regular shavings on top of that. I never see the concrete and I dont have to mess with hauling mats
Posted 2017-01-19 2:47 PM Subject: RE: Stalling A Lot
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**Cowgirl Up** - 2017-01-19 12:54 PM
I don't stall a whole lot, but when I go places like World where they'll be stalled for a week straight essentially on concrete, I bring mats. They're a PITA but if you think about it, the mats provide padding when the horse is laying down as well as when they're standing. Boots only help when they're standing.
Posted 2017-01-22 9:54 AM Subject: RE: Stalling A Lot
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mandita8907 - 2017-01-19 1:16 PM Whenever I go to somewhere with concrete stalls like Perry, I put down like 4-6 bags on pellet shavings and then put regular shavings on top of that. I never see the concrete and I dont have to mess with hauling mats
This is what I do. The pelleted bedding is heavier and packs really well against the concrete and stays under the fluffier regular bedding.
Stalling A Lot
