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The Solution Section (FAQ)
What does America’s Acres, Inc. make?
America’s Acres, Inc. makes the UP RIGHT® Anti-Cast Safety Strips, patented strips that mount inside a horse stall to give a horse the leverage it needs to regain its feet when it becomes "cast." The line includes the MAX™ Strip and the Assistance™ Strip.
What does it mean when a horse is "cast," and why is it dangerous?
A horse is "cast" when it lies down too close to the stall wall and cannot get the foothold it needs to push away and stand up. It scrambles against the slippery walls, which is a real danger to both the horse and the people trying to rescue it. Surveys cited by America’s Acres show that 25% of horses injured while cast end their careers due to loss of use or loss of life, often from severe damage to the hip, pelvic, and leg areas.
How do the UP RIGHT® Anti-Cast Safety Strips work?
The strips give the horse a safe gripping surface for its hooves along the stall wall. With that foothold, the horse can push its body away from the wall, roll back toward the center of the stall, and get to its feet on its own — especially when assistance is not available and the horse is unattended.
What is the difference between the MAX™ Strip and the Assistance™ Strip?
The MAX™ Strip has over 3000 purchase points for the ultimate gripping surface and maximum protection, sized for a 12 x 12 stall and offered in Green, with Brown and Black available by special order. The Assistance™ Strip uses a continuous 4-row design for anti-cast protection and comes in Black.
Are the strips veterinarian approved?
Yes. America’s Acres describes the UP RIGHT® Anti-Cast Safety Strips as proven technology that is Veterinarian Approved, designed to help most horses get to their feet by themselves when cast.
Can the strips be installed in any stall?
The UP RIGHT® strips are made to give horses a safe gripping surface on the stall wall and are offered for stall installation, with the MAX™ Strip sized for a 12 x 12 stall. They are intended to let the horse help itself away from the wall and back to the safety of the center of the stall.
Why should I add anti-cast strips before a problem happens?
Because being cast is unpredictable and most dangerous when no one is there to help. America’s Acres urges owners not to wait until a horse suffers an injury from being cast — the strips are a safeguard that lets the horse rescue itself even when unattended.
How do I order UP RIGHT® Anti-Cast Safety Strips?
Call America’s Acres, Inc. at 1-888-250-5151 or email
[email protected] to order your Anti-Cast Strips. The UP RIGHT® Anti-Cast Safety Strips are also listed through Valley Vet Supply at https://www.valleyvet.com/mfg/americas-acres.html.
What are the UP-RIGHT® Anti-Cast Safety Strips?
They are wall-mounted strips made by America's Acres, Inc. that help a horse get to its feet on its own when it becomes cast in a stall. America's Acres describes them as proven technology that helps most horses get up by themselves, especially when no human assistance is available. Each strip is 3 feet long and uses a 4-Row Design for anti-cast protection.
What does it mean for a horse to be 'cast'?
A horse is cast when it lies down or rolls too close to a stall wall and cannot get the room or leverage to push itself back onto its feet. The horse becomes stuck against the wall, often panics, and can remain trapped for hours if no one is nearby. This is dangerous because a downed, struggling horse can injure itself, develop complications, or hurt the people trying to help it up.
How do the Up-Right® Strips actually work?
The strips are mounted along the inside of the stall wall, giving the horse's hooves something firm to brace against. By pressing its hooves into the strips, the horse can gain leverage and push its own body away from the wall, which lets most horses rise on their own. America's Acres compares them to seat belts: a safety net you hope you never need, but one that can save a life when the moment comes.
How long is each strip and how is it built?
Each Up-Right® Strip is 3 feet long. It is equipped with a 4-Row Design specifically engineered for anti-cast protection, giving the horse multiple bracing points rather than a single edge. The strips are made of a safe, pliable, and durable material meant to withstand repeated hoof pressure while remaining gentle to the horse.
How much do the Up-Right® strips cost?
The Up-Right® Anti-Cast Safety Strip is priced at $72.00 per 3-foot strip according to America's Acres' product information. Volume pricing is available for owners equipping multiple stalls. Contact the company directly for current quantity discounts and total pricing on your order.
How many strips do I need for my stall?
America's Acres provides a per-wall guide: a 10-foot wall needs 3 Strips, a 12-foot wall needs 4 Strips, and a 15-foot wall needs 5 Strips. You would calculate the strips needed for each wall you want to protect and total them for the stall. Calling the company can help you confirm the right count for your specific stall layout.
What hardware comes with the strips?
The included hardware is designed for wood-wall stalls. If your stall walls are made of another material, hardware for other stall-wall types is available for a small additional fee. It is worth mentioning your wall construction when you order so America's Acres can supply the correct mounting hardware.
Can the strips be used in temporary stalls?
Yes. America's Acres states the 3-foot strips can be installed in either temporary or permanent stalls. That makes them suitable for boarding barns and home stables as well as portable show stalls and run-in shelters, so the same product travels with you to events.
How common is casting, really?
America's Acres publishes these figures: 38% of horses get cast each year, and 24% of cast horses face loss of life or loss of use by their owner. In addition, 68% of cast injuries need veterinary care and 32% of incidents result in human injuries while people try to help the horse. These numbers underscore why a preventative device matters even in well-run barns.
Do other horse owners say the strips work?
Yes. One customer wrote that after installing the Anti-Casting Strips in a run-in following a weanling that had cast herself five times in three months, they have not found her down and cast even once since — adding that they are once again sleeping through the night. A trainer reported that a 2-year-old filly who got cast was able to get to her feet on her own using the Strips, possibly avoiding injury and keeping her on track for a Select Thoroughbred sale, concluding that every box stall should have them.
Who makes the Up-Right® strips?
They are made by America's Acres, Inc., a company based in New Milford, Connecticut. America's Acres describes itself as committed to the research and development of innovative health and safety products for animals and people. The company has been developing animal health and safety products and notes its line includes barn and stall products, trauma packs, first aid supplies, grooming supplies, and hoof and body treatments.
How do I order or get more details?
You can call America's Acres at US 888-250-5151, or from outside the US at 1-475-206-2058, to ask about pricing, hardware, and volume discounts. The company can also be reached by email at
[email protected]. They will help confirm the number of strips and the correct hardware for your stall walls.
Are there any shipping restrictions?
Yes. America's Acres states that its products are not for sale, resale, or shipment to customers or businesses in the State of California. Buyers in other US states, as well as in Canada, Europe, South America, and Australia, are served. Contact the company if you are unsure whether they can ship to your location.
Can these strips prevent every casting incident?
The strips are designed to help most horses get to their feet on their own and to reduce the chance of injury, but no device can guarantee that every casting event will be prevented. America's Acres also notes it is not responsible for declarations made in customer reviews or for products used in ways unsuitable to their purpose. They are best understood as a strong preventative safety net, much like a seat belt, rather than an absolute guarantee.
Are the strips safe for the horse if it struggles against them?
America's Acres specifies that the strips are made of a safe, pliable, and durable material. The pliability is important because it provides firm leverage for the hooves without presenting a hard, injuring edge while the horse is moving and pushing during a casting episode. The 4-Row Design spreads the contact across several points to give the horse purchase.
Are the Up-Right® strips sold internationally?
Yes. America's Acres reports its products are available in most US states plus Canada, Europe, South America, and Australia, and it provides a separate international phone line at 1-475-206-2058. The company invites customers to contact it for a dealer near them and welcomes new dealers. This makes the strips accessible to barns well beyond the United States.
What other products does America's Acres offer for the barn?
In addition to the Up-Right® Anti-Cast Safety Strip, America's Acres organizes its catalog into Barn & Stall Products, Custom Trauma Packs, First Aid Supplies, Grooming Supplies, Hoof & Body Treatments, Safety, Home & Travel Products, and Store Shelf Displays. The company also invites owners who cannot find a product for a specific health or safety problem to contact it, stating it will research the issue to try to resolve the problem. This research-and-development focus is central to how the company describes itself.
