Rubber Pavers for Horse Barns give you a finished, tiled floor instead of a single sheet of matting. Each paver is a dog-bone-shaped tile that locks into the next, so the floor lays out as one connected surface that stays put — no shifting, no curling. Made from 100% recycled rubber, the pavers absorb shock, grip well wet or dry, and work indoors or out: barn aisles, wash bays, saddling areas, walkways, and patios.
The rubber is re-vulcanized — treated to bond tighter into a denser, tougher tile that won't curl at the edges or break down under stress. The dog-bone shape is what lets the pavers interlock into custom layouts and sizes, and they cut and saw to shape for odd corners. They come in two thicknesses, 7/8 inch and 1-3/4 inch, and in black, green, grey, or red.
Standing and moving on hard ground all day wears on horses and handlers alike. The rubber flexes under each step and spreads the impact out, easing strain on legs, joints, and hooves — and on the people working long shifts on foot. Penn State Extension points to impact reduction as one of the biggest factors in how barn flooring performs over time.
The pavers interlock over a firm, level base; some sizes are glued down, and any piece cuts to fit. Because they tile together, there are no big sheets to wrestle — if one gets damaged, you pull that paver and drop in a new one. They're built for outdoor exposure and clean up with a pressure washer. Within the stall mats for horses range, pavers are the premium, architectural tier — the floor for the parts of the barn people see and use most.
| Thickness |
7/8" or 1-3/4" |
| Material |
100% recycled rubber, re-vulcanized for a denser, curl-resistant tile |
| Shape |
Dog-bone interlocking tile |
| Colors |
Black, green, grey, or red |
| Surface |
High-traction, anti-fatigue |
| Installation |
Interlocks over a level base; cuts and saws to shape; some sizes glued |
| Care |
Pressure-washable; built for indoor or outdoor use |
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the pavers do that a flat mat doesn't?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
A flat mat holds its place by weight alone, so under a turning horse it can shift or open up gaps at the seams. The dog-bone pavers lock together at the edges, so the whole floor moves as one piece and no tile slides out of line. The rubber is re-vulcanized, meaning it's treated to stay dense and resist curling under stress. You get a connected, stable, cushioned surface across a whole aisle — something separate mats can't really match.
How do they install, and what if one wears out?
Answered by Dustin Thompson, Owner & CEO
They interlock over a firm, level base, and any piece cuts or saws to shape for corners and edges; some sizes are glued down for extra hold. The payoff comes when a tile gets chewed up by a studded shoe or equipment — you pull the one paver and drop in a replacement instead of tearing up a whole aisle. Set them on a level base and they hold up to hard barn traffic and outdoor weather, and a pressure washer cleans them.
What do they look like, and do they come in different colors?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
They read as a finished, laid-tile floor rather than a work mat — the dog-bone pattern looks intentional, the kind of surface that suits a show barn aisle, a saddling area, or a patio by the entrance. They come in black, green, grey, and red, so you can match or contrast with the building. Where a sheet mat looks utilitarian, pavers look like part of the design, without giving up the durability a working barn needs.
Where should we use them, indoors or out?
Answered by Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing
Both. They're built for barn aisles, wash bays, saddling areas, walkways, and patios, and they hold up to outdoor exposure as well as indoor traffic. Inside the individual stalls, standard rubber or cushioned mats usually make more sense; pavers shine in the shared, high-visibility paths people move through. Send your layout and we'll map out where they fit best.
By Jinna Hopson, Vice President of Marketing, Mats Inc.
