The Benefits of Using Horse Pellet Bedding

April 20, 2023

You may already know that horse pellet bedding is widely used as a bedding material for horses. It is typically made from recycled wood shavings that have been compressed into pellets, which are then dried and screened. Pellet bedding offers many advantages over traditional straw or hay bedding, including better absorbency, less mess in the stall, and a more comfortable sleeping surface. Here are four benefits of using horse pellet bedding.

1. They Are Super Absorbent

According to Horse and Hound, wood pellets absorb as much as three times their own weight in liquid. This means that the bedding can quickly absorb any liquid and solid waste, reducing the amount of time it takes to clean up your horse's stall. The pellets are also quick drying, meaning they will reduce odors and keep your horse's stall fresh.

2. They Do Not Create as Much Mess

Another benefit of pellet bedding is that it produces less dust and debris than straw or hay. This makes the job of cleaning up your horse's stall much easier, as you won't have to spend time sweeping up all the bits of straw or hay. Pellets are also much more uniform in shape and size, which means they stay in place better, making them less likely to be spread around the stall.

3. They Provide a Comfy Sleeping Surface

Pellet bedding also provides a much softer and more comfortable sleeping surface for your horse. The wood pellets are designed to conform to your horse's body as it lies down, providing ample cushioning. This softer sleeping surface can help your horse to sleep more soundly, leading to better overall health.

4. They Are Cost-Effective

Finally, this bedding is relatively inexpensive compared to other types of bedding materials. Pellets typically come in large bags that last longer, so you won't have to purchase bedding as often. This can quickly add up to cost savings over time since you won't have to keep buying new bags of bedding every few weeks.

These are just some of the many benefits of using horse pellet bedding for your horse's stall. The absorbency and ease of use make it an ideal choice that saves you money over time. So if you're looking for a bedding material that can keep your horse comfortable and your stall clean, look for horse pellet bedding from Guardian Horse Bedding! We'd love to provide you with our high-quality products.

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The short answer is Equustock, makers of Guardian Horse Bedding was founded over 20 years ago and is operated by innovative, groundbreaking, professional and dedicated manufacturers who also happen to be lifelong horse and barn owners. The horse bedding industry was started to dispose of waste stream from window/door manufacturers and sawmills. The people putting this product in a bag were not horse owners and knew nothing about the intricate respiratory system of the horse, or the negative health and performance impact "any" bedding can have on a horse. While this by-product material is still used for 50% of the pine bedding in the country (the balance being manufactured shavings) it took our expertise and desire to "build a better mouse trap". With this motivation we were able to wrangle the materials, the industry, and the equipment manufacturers to produce a product that was not only specifically designed for use in a horse stall, but for the pure health of the horse and the people who care for them. We pioneered the proprietary high quality pine pellet bedding and an intentionally manufactured mini flake shaving in 2001. We made it different. We created new, high densification packaging that allowed us to ship 1350 bags on a truck rather than 900. This not only reduced the cost of delivery of each bag but also reduces the carbon footprint of each bag of bedding. We were first to develop a true product line to satisfy the diverse preferences of the horse bedding consumer. Our revolutionary engineering of processes and equipment that …... • Put more bedding in a smaller finished bag making it easier to handle and able to ship more on a truck. • Eliminated dust and controlled moisture to maximize absorbency. • Specifically engineered and classified shaving sizes to satisfy a variety of uses and preference. ….... established the industry trends of the last decade and the expected standards today. We continue to hold close to our chest the proprietary processes that keep us ahead of the crowd. Our customer service is stellar and, our desire to put the best product under any animal keeps us producing high quality products at our multiple plants across the United States. We would love to get to know you. We hope you will love knowing us!