Inside some of the barns our donkeys have been provided with rubber matting which is laid beneath the wood shavings bedding. The rubber provides a warm cushion between the concrete floor and the donkeys’ hooves which is especially beneficial for the elderly donkeys that have hoof problems such as laminitis.

It also has a cost benefit as it significantly reduces the amount of shavings we need to use.

The rubber also allows us to provide a dust free environment for any donkeys suffering from allergies or breathing problems and can reduce the amount of medication that the donkeys need to be given.