Plate Element for Ground Preparation of Horse-Riding Fields and Method of Manufacturing the Plate Element

Abstract

A plate element for ground preparation of horse-riding fields with a plate element body is made of a plastic and/or rubber material. An entire surface of the plate element body is provided with a sealant made of petroleum jelly, for example. The sealant provides long-lasting protection from damage/destruction, and ensures long-lasting protection from the environment.

1 . A plate element for ground preparation of horse-riding fields, the plate element comprising:
 a plate element body made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of plastics and rubber materials and having a surface; and   a sealant entirely covering said surface of said plate element body.   
   
   
       2 . The plate element according to  claim 1 , wherein said sealant is a resistant, fluid-proof coating. 
   
   
       3 . The plate element according to  claim 2 , wherein said coating is formed of a weather-resistant material. 
   
   
       4 . The plate element according to  claim 3 , wherein said coating is formed form a material selected from the group consisting of petroleum jelly, lacquer, and paint. 
   
   
       5 . The plate element according to  claim 1 , wherein said plate element body ( 10 ) contains recycled material. 
   
   
       6 . A method for manufacturing a plate element for ground preparation of horse-riding fields, which comprises the steps of:
 producing a plate element body made from at least one material selected from the group consisting of plastics and rubber materials; and   sealing of an entire surface of the plate element body.   
   
   
       7 . The method according to  claim 6 , which further comprises carrying out the sealing step by at least one of immersion, spraying, atomization and a vapor deposition method. 
   
   
       8 . The method according to  claim 6 , which further comprises applying a resistant, fluid-proof coating made of a weather-resistant material during the sealing step. 
   
   
       9 . The method according to  claim 8 , which further comprises selecting the coating from the group consisting of petroleum jelly, lacquer, and paint. 
   
   
       10 . The method according to  claim 6 , which further comprises:
 cleaning surfaces of the plate element body;   immersing the plate element body in a petroleum jelly-containing fluid; and   air drying the plate element body coated with a petroleum jelly layer.   
   
   
       11 . The method according to  claim 6 , which further comprises producing the plate element body at least partially from recycled material. 
   
   
       12 . A method for manufacturing a plate element for ground preparation of horse-riding fields, which comprises the steps of:
 producing a plate element body from at least one material selected from the group consisting of plastic and rubber material;   cleaning surfaces of the plate element body;   immersing the plate element body in a petroleum jelly-containing fluid; and   air drying the plate element body coated with a petroleum jelly layer.