WERM Flooring Systems for Horse & Livestock Trailers
If you own a horse trailer or livestock trailer, you already understand one of the biggest maintenance challenges: keeping your trailer floor clean, safe, and protected from moisture damage.
Traditional trailer flooring systems rely heavily on rubber mats placed over wood or aluminum floors, but this outdated method creates serious long-term problems.
Moisture, urine, manure, and water become trapped beneath those mats, leading to:
Wood rot
Aluminum corrosion and pitting
Bacteria and odor buildup
Expensive floor repairs or replacement
At Leonard Truck & Trailer, we offer a modern solution trusted by horse owners, ranchers, and livestock haulers across the country: WERM Flooring Systems.
This innovative flooring technology creates a sealed, non-porous, cushioned surface that protects your trailer floor while eliminating the need for heavy rubber mats.
The result is cleaner trailers, safer transport for animals, and a longer-lasting trailer floor.
What Is WERM Horse Trailer Flooring?
WERM is a permanent trailer flooring system designed specifically for horse and livestock trailers. Unlike traditional flooring setups that depend on removable mats, WERM forms a thick, seamless layer directly over your trailer floor.
The system is designed to:
Seal and protect the floor beneath
Provide a slip-resistant surface for animals
Cushion the impact of travel
Prevent liquids from penetrating the flooring
Once installed, WERM becomes a durable flooring surface approximately ¾ inch thick that is built to withstand the demanding environment inside horse and livestock trailers.
Unlike spray-on bedliners, which can crack or chip over time, WERM flooring is engineered to flex and absorb impact, providing both protection and comfort.
Why Horse Trailer Flooring Matters More Than Most Owners Realize
The floor of a horse trailer carries an enormous responsibility.
It must safely support animals that may weigh 1,000 to 2,000 pounds each, while also enduring constant exposure to moisture, waste, and vibration from the road.
Unfortunately, many trailer floors fail because of hidden moisture damage.
Rubber mats trap liquids underneath them, creating the perfect environment for corrosion and deterioration. Over time, this damage can weaken the structure of the floor.
In extreme cases, failing floors have caused dangerous trailer accidents where animals fall through weakened flooring.
Upgrading to a sealed flooring system like WERM helps prevent these issues by keeping moisture away from the structural floor.
Non-Porous Horse Trailer Flooring That Keeps Liquids Out
One of the biggest advantages of WERM flooring is its non-porous construction.
Traditional flooring materials allow moisture to seep into cracks or become trapped under mats. WERM flooring eliminates this issue completely.
Urine, manure, water, and other liquids cannot penetrate the surface.
Instead:
Liquids remain on top of the flooring
Debris can be rinsed away easily
Nothing becomes trapped underneath the floor surface
After unloading your horses or livestock, simply hose down the trailer floor and wash everything out the back of the trailer.
There is no need to remove heavy rubber mats or worry about moisture hiding beneath the surface.
Say Goodbye to Heavy Rubber Mats
Rubber mats have long been considered a standard component of horse trailer flooring, but they come with major drawbacks.
Most mats weigh 60–100 pounds each, making them difficult to remove for cleaning.
Over time, they also create moisture traps that accelerate floor damage.
With WERM flooring, rubber mats are no longer necessary.
The permanent flooring surface provides both traction and cushioning, eliminating the need for removable mats altogether.
This saves trailer owners time, effort, and frustration every time the trailer needs cleaning.
Cushioned Livestock Trailer Flooring for Animal Comfort
Transporting horses or livestock over long distances exposes animals to vibration and road shock.
WERM flooring includes a built-in cushioned layer that helps absorb this vibration, creating a more comfortable ride for animals.
The approximately ¾-inch thickness of the flooring provides impact absorption that helps reduce fatigue in animals’ legs and joints.
Benefits for animals include:
Reduced stress during travel
Improved stability in the trailer
Less leg fatigue during long hauls
Quieter trailer environment
Horse owners often notice that their animals travel more calmly when standing on cushioned flooring.
Slip-Resistant Flooring for Horse and Livestock Safety
Safety is critical when transporting animals.
Horses and livestock must maintain their balance during acceleration, braking, and turns.
WERM flooring features a textured pellet surface designed to provide excellent traction.
This slip-resistant design helps animals maintain secure footing, even when the trailer floor becomes wet.
Better traction can reduce:
Slipping during travel
Stress when loading or unloading
Potential injuries during transport
For both animals and handlers, this added safety feature is extremely valuable.
Protect Your Trailer Investment
Horse and livestock trailers represent a significant financial investment.
Replacing a trailer floor can be extremely expensive, especially if corrosion or rot spreads to other structural components.
WERM flooring acts as a protective barrier between animals and the structural trailer floor.
This protection helps prevent:
Aluminum pitting and corrosion
Wood rot and moisture damage
Structural floor deterioration
Hidden damage beneath rubber mats
By protecting the flooring beneath, WERM can extend the life of your trailer and help maintain its resale value.
Extremely Easy to Clean
One of the biggest advantages trailer owners notice immediately is how simple WERM flooring makes trailer maintenance.
Traditional trailer cleaning often involves removing heavy mats, scrubbing underneath them, and waiting for everything to dry.
With WERM flooring, the process is dramatically simpler.
Basic cleaning steps include:
Remove bedding if used
Hose down the trailer floor
Wash debris out the back of the trailer
Because the flooring surface is sealed and non-porous, nothing becomes trapped beneath the floor.
This makes sanitation faster and far more effective.
Durable Construction Built for Heavy Use
Horse and livestock trailers experience intense wear and tear.
Animals shift their weight, paw the floor, and move during transport. Flooring must withstand these stresses without cracking or deteriorating.
WERM flooring is designed for long-term durability in demanding environments.
Key durability features include:
Thick ¾-inch flooring system
Seamless installation with no gaps
Impact-absorbing construction
Flexible surface that resists cracking
Unlike spray-on liners that may chip over time, WERM flooring is designed to maintain its integrity under heavy use.
Key Features of WERM Horse Trailer Flooring
WERM Flooring Systems provide a combination of performance features that make them ideal for horse and livestock trailers.
Key characteristics include:
• Non-porous flooring surface
• Slip-resistant textured design
• Cushioned construction
• Permanent flooring system
• Seamless installation
• Durable and impact resistant
• Approximately ¾-inch thick
• Choice of larger or smaller pellet texture
• Multiple color options available
These features create a flooring system designed specifically for animal transport environments.
Available for New and Used Trailers
At Leonard Truck & Trailer, WERM flooring can be installed in both new and existing trailers.
Installation options include:
- Older trailers needing floor protection
Many customers choose WERM when purchasing a new trailer, while others install it as an upgrade to protect and extend the life of their current trailer.
Upgrade Your Trailer with WERM Flooring
If you are tired of lifting heavy rubber mats, dealing with difficult trailer cleaning, or worrying about hidden floor damage, WERM flooring offers the permanent solution.
At Leonard Truck & Trailer, we install WERM flooring for both new and used trailers, helping horse and livestock owners protect their investment while improving animal comfort and safety.
Cleaner trailers.
Safer footing.
Longer-lasting floors.
The WERM Flooring System From Leonard Truck & Trailer Will Floor You.
Call us today at 330-538-7403 to learn more about upgrading your horse trailer or livestock trailer with WERM flooring.