Equestrian floors
The research for the design of an equestrian floor based on tyre granulate associated Aliapur and ADEME with the CSTB (Scientific and technical centre for the construction industry) in Nantes, the company Sportingsols and the Vallet equestrian centre (Loire-Atlantique) for 4 years. The research made it possible to develop an innovative school floor that is adapted as much to the constraints of the frequent use made by learners as to the requirements of competition level and training.
The floor is composed of a layer of granulate bound with resin and covered with a layer of loose granulate. It combines the qualities of shock absorption, flexibility and elasticity, providing the horses with good impetus and limiting the impact of falls. Unlike the sand used in riding schools which gives off a lot of dust, the granulate floor does not require any watering, making it possible to make considerable savings in horse shoes.
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