Need Mat to go under cross-tie area

Our new barn has a dirt floor instead of concrete. I am cross-tying my gelding on the hard dirt, which is fine until he paws the ground. Can anyone recommend a brand of style of mat that would be good to place on the floor in the area he will be standing?

You could try to find some old machine belts, the kind with no tread left on them anymore. You can usually get those for free from any warehouse type of place. Just ask around! Good luck!

Stall mats

We just bought some stall mats like what they sell at most farm/tack supply stores like Tractor Supply Company. They run around $29-39. We have them at our hitching rails that are outside and they are sitting on dirt. They are holding up well.