What Is the Best Horse Bedding to Use?

The best way to cut back on the frequency that your horse's stall needs to be cleaned is to purchase premium quality horse bedding. It absorbs waste, while ensuring that your horse is comfortable and warm throughout the year. That is why it is so crucial to choose your horse bedding brand wisely.

There are a number of choices available when it comes to bedding. However, the highest quality horse bedding is ultra compressed. This means that the shavings are compressed in excess of 4-to-1, which means that you get more bedding in a smaller package. This is not only a better value, but is also more comfortable for your horse and maximizes absorption capacity. You can also easily fluff up this ultra compressed bedding with a fork or shovel for better cushioning.

Premium quality horse bedding should also have the minimum amount of fines, have low dust, and be very dry in nature. Some bedding also comes in a scented variety, such as a natural cedar or pine scent. Aside from smelling great, these scented bedding options can also repel many bugs and insects.

If your horse stall has thick rubber matting on the floor, then you will likely have to use less bedding. However, if your horse stall has concrete, then it is important to use extra bedding to provide extra padding and urine absorption. Sand floors often require more bedding as well as the sand may be more easily saturated with urine. In the winter months, make sure

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