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Classic Shavings  - direct to you from manufacturer

There is a large range of bedding materials, from the popular straw and shavings through to recycled by-products from other industries.

Deciding on a bedding can be a headache and things get more complicated if your horse has allergies. Things to consider before purchasing bedding:

• Health - if your horse allergic to dust then his performance can be affected if you choose the wrong bedding

• Econonic – do you have a tight budget?

• Labour – some materials can be heavy to move once soiled

• Availability – Is your choice of bed readily available locally – all year? 

• Preference – You will be the one mucking out each day – which material do you prefer working with?

• Picking a bedding like paper or cardboard could pay dividends when there is a shortage of harvestable crops

Some things to remember:

·       How absorbent is it?

·       The levels of dust is created

·       The amount of cushioning and support

·       Labour involved with lifting and forking

·       Can it be used as a deep-litter bedding?

·       Allergic reactions

·       Storage – do you have enough space and can you move it when needed?

·       Will your horse eat the bedding?

·       Will it go mouldy?

·       Disposal – does it decompose quickly on the muckheap and will the contents be collected?

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