If there is something wrong with a gym floor, an athlete will let you know. “There’s a dead spot in the lane!” “My knees hurt.” “The floor is too slick!” These are just a few examples of what a coach might hear. With feedback like this, we know what needs to be improved. But, what […]
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We’re almost 2/3rds of the way through 2021, and the material shortages, delays, and price increases that have plagued our industry since early 2020 still haven’t subsided. The challenges we and others in the construction industry are facing don’t show any signs of slowing down. So, what exactly is going on in construction? We’re breaking
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The past year has presented challenges to all business owners, pet professionals and dog daycare managers included. The effects of the pandemic have likely reached your business in some way – whether its fewer grooming clients, or less boarding revenue due to reduced travel. While you focus on re-invigorating your business and re-connecting with your
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3 Regular Floor Maintenance Tips Whether a floor was just installed or it has seen its years in use, these quick maintenance tips can extend the life and beauty of a floor. For older flooring, these tips may even bring your floor back to life. These are just a few simple regular floor maintenance tips that
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“From the Breeding Shed to the Winner’s Circle, Supporting Champions One Step at a Time” This is the motto of Abacus Surfaces Inc. and Abacus Sports Installations Ltd. The sister companies produce and install flooring and other surfaces specifically for equines, much of it custom work. Padenpor Flooring Padenpor is a seamless rubber surface that
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3 Things You Didn’t Know About Abandoned Tires According to the EPA, millions of tires are abandoned near the United States and Mexico border. This abandoned rubber typically ends up in landfills causing groundwater and soil contamination if left alone. Due to the demand for rubber, non-recycled rubber leads to the production of more rubber;
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Importance of Horse Flooring Lameness The most common cause for the loss of use in a horse is lameness. Lameness is a structural of functional disorder of the locomotor system. This causes a stance or walk to be abnormal. A grade 5 level of lameness can be as drastic as a complete inability to move.
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The 142nd Kentucky Derby The 142nd Kentucky Derby was held on Saturday, May 7th, 2016. This storied horse race has seen many champions run through its’ starting gates, and you can expect this year to be no different. Horses, their owners, and their trainers come from all over the world to compete in this massive equine
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The warm weather has a lot of riders pulling their healthy horse out of the stalls and into the field, but the winter is not over yet. Weather analyst have forecaster another big freeze or two before the spring begins to take hold. Here are 5 tips in keeping your healthy horse happy and fit
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As we continue to find new ways to help sustain our environment, recycling is becoming more popular and more advanced. With new advancements in technology, we have been able to increase our recycling abilities tremendously. As a result, companies can take large quantities of old scrap tires and re-purpose them to be used as
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