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REGUPOL Equine Surfaces at Belmont Park Racecourse
Key Points
- REGUPOL equine surfaces installed at Belmont Park Racecourse
- Designed for demanding equine and racecourse environments
- Supports traction and confidence under hoof
- Suitable for wet and high-traffic areas
- Durable rubber surfacing designed for long-term performance
- Helps improve comfort for horses and handlers
- Low-maintenance solution for commercial equine facilities
- Suitable for walkways, wash bays, stable areas and training environments
- Manufactured using recycled rubber materials
- Supplied in Western Australia by ABS West
Surface performance in demanding equine environments
As one of Western Australia’s premier racing venues, Belmont Park Racecourse requires surface solutions capable of performing in demanding equine environments exposed to constant daily use, changing weather conditions and high volumes of horse and pedestrian traffic.
For this project, REGUPOL equine surfaces were installed across a number of key operational areas including day stalls, wash bays and parade ring environments. Each of these areas presents different functional requirements, from wet-area traction and drainage through to resilient underfoot performance for horses moving through high-profile circulation spaces.
In the wash bay areas, the surface solution needed to support reliable grip and practical maintenance in regularly wet conditions. Within the day stall environments, durability and comfort under repeated hoof impact were important considerations, while the parade ring areas required a surface capable of supporting safe and confident movement for both horses and handlers.
The project highlights how REGUPOL equine surfaces can be adapted across multiple areas within major racing and training facilities, delivering practical performance benefits while maintaining a consistent and durable surface system throughout the venue.
Day Stalls
Durable rubber surfacing in day stall areas helps support comfort, traction and easier maintenance in high-use equine environments.
Wash Bays
REGUPOL equine surfaces help provide reliable grip and practical drainage performance in wet wash bay applications.
Parade Ring
In parade ring environments, resilient rubber surfacing can assist with safer footing and improved comfort for horses and handlers alike.
Why REGUPOL suited the project
REGUPOL equine surfaces are designed to support the practical demands of commercial horse environments where durability, traction and ease of maintenance are essential. At Belmont Park Racecourse, the surface solution needed to perform reliably under regular hoof traffic while helping maintain safe and functional conditions for horses and handlers.
Reliable traction in wet and high-use areas
Equine environments are regularly exposed to water, dirt and changing weather conditions. REGUPOL rubber surfacing helps provide dependable grip underfoot, supporting safer movement through areas such as walkways, wash bays and stable surrounds.
Resilient under repeated hoof impact
Racecourses and training facilities experience constant loading from horses, service equipment and foot traffic. REGUPOL equine surfaces are designed to absorb impact while maintaining durability and surface integrity over time.
Practical maintenance benefits
Low-maintenance surface solutions can assist with ongoing operational efficiency in busy equine environments. REGUPOL surfaces are designed to be robust, easy to clean and suitable for demanding commercial applications.
Comfort for horses and handlers
Resilient rubber surfacing can also contribute to improved underfoot comfort compared with harder traditional surfaces, helping create more practical and user-friendly equine environments.
Project Highlights
Facility included:
- 120 day stalls.
- 8 large wash bays.
- Parade ring areas.
- 1,194m² of 12mm REGUPOL horseline AUSSIE GOLD installed across floors in the day stalls, wash bays and parade ring.
- 1,764m² of 8mm REGUPOL horseline AUSSIE GOLD installed to walls within the day stalls and wash bays
- System included a 2-part epoxy moisture barrier and 2-part polyurethane adhesive system
- Surface solution selected to support comfort, durability and protection in high-use equine areas
- Installation completed by Peter and his team on behalf of Masterfloors
Planning an equine flooring project?
From racecourses and training facilities through to wash bays, stable areas and parade rings, ABS West supplies REGUPOL equine surface solutions designed for demanding commercial horse environments across Western Australia. Whether you are planning a new facility or upgrading existing equine areas, our team can assist with practical surface recommendations tailored to your project requirements.
Get in touch with ABS West to discuss equine flooring solutions for your next project.
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