 "The horses just love Equiflex. Once in the arena, they have more energy and we've been able to increase training time. . . .When one of my horses was diagnosed with Navicular disease, crumb rubber was recommended to provide a softer arena." —Ann Younglund, Berthoud, CO "From a barn manager's point of view, Equiflex is great because it has decreased maintenance. We used to have to water, disc, and drag the arena every day. Now we water once a week." —Debi Manning, Castle Rock, CO "A lot of people who board their horses somewhere else come to our place on our Equiflex arena footing. We're very pleased." —Martin Weidenbacher, Elizabeth, CO |
Equiflex™
Premium Arena Footing is a clean, safe, soft material that absorbs impact
and even helps cushion rider falls. Equiflex provides a dynamic, safe, uniform
riding surface that eliminates the shock from your horse's workout and lets
your horse perform at its best. Equiflex Premium Arena Footing does not
deteriorate and does not require frequent replacement. It can be used indoors
or out in arenas, jumping stadiums, tracks, and trails.
Advantages of Equiflex:
Performance and PleasureEquiflex provides good traction as well as a nonconcussive, resilient surface that protects horses' legs from shock and injury. When surveyed, equestrians choose an Equiflex-treated surface over a traditionally surfaced rena. Equiflex Premium Arena Footing is also non-abrasive, odor free, and harmless to the environment.Equiflex allows the pore space in the footing to remain open. Open space lets water seep down into the riding surface, rather than staying on top and making the ground slippery. Since Equiflex is porous, the riding surface also stays damp, thus controlling the dust, which is especially important in a dry climate like the western United States. Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: How often do I have to replace the product?A:Soccer balls and sneakers may break down over time and turn to dust, but tires have been engineered to last almost forever. After 5 years, our original Equiflex installations are still performing extremely well and samples taken from the arenas show no change in the product. Arenas or other areas where Equiflex is used need only periodic maintenance to insure an even riding surface. Because the Equiflex riding surface is loose, the rubber will move to the surface over time. When this happens, just re-mix the product with the riding surface. Be careful not to disturb the base of the arena. Q: What is the difference between crumb rubber and shreds or buffings? A: Crumb rubber consists of small, pea-size bits of rubber made from whole tires. (Particle size and amount of fiber attached varies slightly depending on the processor in your area.) Shreds are normally larger than 1x1"—too big for use in an arena. Buffings are the shavings produced when a retreader evens a tire before applying a new tread. Buffings look like flat worms. Because of this shape, forces radiating onto them are transmitted downward, with little side scatter. Crumb rubber, being irregular in shape, scatters forces in many directions and absorbs impact better. Q: What if my horse eats some? A: Equiflex is inert, like sand or pebbles, so if it is eaten, it will pass right through. Equiflex has been used in horse arenas for many years and horses have shown no interest in eating the crumb rubber footing. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has purchasing guidelines which recommend recycled tire products for children's playgrounds. Q: What is the light, fluffy stuff in the product? A: The whitish, lightweight material is small bits of polyester/nylon fiber from the tires. Tires are reinforced with this material. Q: What happens to the metal from steel belted radial tires? A: Large magnets remove the metal during processing. Q: Where can I buy Equiflex? A: Equiflex is sold through a network of distributors. Call |