Over the past 15 years Sovereign Stockmat rubber flooring has gained acceptance at many of the top stables in the country. The benefits of reduced mucking out time, lower dust levels and improved hygiene have meant that more stables each year fit rubber. The payback is generally accepted as being 12- 18 months. As mucking out and bedding costs can be reduced by 70-80%. But what are the key things to look for considering rubber for your stables.
	Hygiene. Mats should be of a solid construction, this means that the mats themselves cannot act as breeding grounds for bacteria. Safety. Look for a mat with a good non-slip surface and preferably made up from material that can be guaranteed to be safe. (Some mats have used large quantities of tyre regrind which may contain a number of impurities) The sovereign surface has been developed over 15 years to deliver excellent non-slip properties as well as allowing easy cleaning. Heavyweight and hard wearing. A horse will apply an incredibly high force on the flooring. To stop the mat moving under the horse the weight per square meter needs to be high. A higher weight will also give improved wear resistance. A Sovereign weighs over 40KG (A good indicator is to bend the mat in half and jump in the folded edge to see if the mat withstands this punishment) Try bending our competitors mats and see how long they last.
Confidence in the product and the supplier. Look for suppliers who can tell you where the mat has come from and who are prepared to back the mats with a guarantee. Sovereign are extremely confident in their product and back it with a 10 year guarantee.

Mat Sizes
Inches	Ft/ Inches	Metres	Price 10mm	Prices 17mm
79 x 39	6' 7''x 3'3''	2x1	£29	£34.31
72 x 48	6''' x 4'	1.83x1.22	-	£36.31

Stable Sizes
Dims (Feet)	Mats Required	Dims (Metres)	Price 17mm
12' x 12'	6 Mats 6' x 4'	3.65 x 3.65	£217.86
12' x 11'	6 mats 6' x 4'	3.65 x 3.35	£217.86
12' x 10'	5 mats 6' x 4'	3.65 x 3.05	£181.55
12' x 8'	4 mats 6' x 4'	3.65 x 2.4	£145.24
10' x 10'	5 mats 2m x 1m	3.05x 3.05	£171.55
10' x 8'	4 mats 2m x 1m	3.05 x 2.4	£137.24
14' x10'	7 mats 2m x 1m	4.2 x 3.05	£240.17
14' x 12'	7 mats 6' x 4'	4.2 x 3.65	£254.17
14' x 14 '	9 mats 6' x 4'	4.27 x 4.27	£326.79
16' x 12'	8 mats 6' x 4'	4.9 x 3.65	£290.48
17' x 13'	10 mats 2m x 1m	5.18 x 3.96	£343.10
17' x 12 '	9 mats 6' x 4'	5.18 x 3.65	£326.79
11' x 11'	6 mats 6' x 4'	3.35 x 3.35	£217.86
Please note the above prices are inclusive of VAT and are "Ex Works". Delivery in the UK can be as low as £40 based on 6 mats dependent on location.

The mats will arrive on a pallet and can be unloaded by hand or with a fork lift truck. Note that a 6' x 4' Metre mat weighs over 40kg so unloading by hand requires 2 people. The stable should be cleaned and disinfected using an antibacterial cleaner. The mats should be loose laid in the stable (Turtle top upwards) bumpy side upwards. The surface has been designed to give maximum grip while remaining easy to clean. The layout of the mats can be checked with Sovereign Rubber to give the most efficient coverage. The edges of the mat should then be cut to fit the stable using a sharp Stanley knife. If you wish you may fill the gaps between mats using a polyurethane sealant (available from all DIY stores) Once the mats are down we recommend the use of some bedding (approx 20-30% of your usual usage.) to absorb fluid. The mats will then give many years of useful service. We also suggest the mats are cleaned periodically with an anti bacterial cleaner which will remove any oil build up as well as providing a cleaner and healthier environment for the horse. Now you can spend more time on your horse.