In an outdoor setting, claw marks let approaching cats know they're entering an area where another cat is residing. Simply secure it into the ground, giving you peace of mind that your horse can scratch and rub away whenever it wants! Add several textures whenever possible for maximum enrichment value, and don’t forget to install a scratcher in both your horse’s paddock and stall if possible. It helps horses groom their hair and skin, along with rolling on the ground, scratching themselves with their teeth and hooves, and having a mutual grooming session. You can cut it open on one side so it lays flat and then screw it to your scratching post, or stall door, or wall.

l used this rubber mat on the wall for my 30yr old Arab mare, as she has got older her coat has become more difficult to shed also rolling has been more of a challenge, this mat has been brilliant, it is the first thing she does when she goes into her stable. None of my horses like being groomed with a stiff curry like this, but it’s perfect for a scratching post, or affixing to the side of barn, or along the top of a railing or stall door.

To use them on a free standing scratching post, it’s best to cut the mat into strips and attach to each side of the post. It reduces stress, simulates social grooming and enriches the environment for animals who spend time alone. Personally, I would never afix a scratching surface to a fence or gate post – why would I want to encourage my herd to destroy my fence?

Cat scratching posts and interactive cat toys are some of the best ways your kitty has to relieve stress and feel her best. The PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge is a stylish addition to your home that blends in with the rest of your furnishings. For a change of pace from the coconut fiber mat, use a textured rubber mat for a DIY horse scratching post. A scratching brush keeps your animals entertained, removes old hair and parasites and improves skin circulation.

A texturized, flexible panel that can be mounted on a fence post or stable wall allowing horses to safely scratch without the worry of potential injury. DIY brush scratching posts the roughest textured option, and is especially great for horses with intense itches or long coats. We’re happy to say that the Equine Scratcher was up to the “ Ransom Challenge” and survived his test quite well.