Stall bedding basics
The pros and cons of different materials
- October 10, 2023
- ⎯ Editors of EQUUS
Most of us don’t give much thought to our stall bedding, but it’s a topic worth revisiting from time to time–and here’s why!
In this edition of EQUUS Extra, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of different types of stall bedding, including some you might never have heard of (shives, anyone?). From time-tested regional favorites to wood product caveats to bedding for better breathing, there’s a lot to consider. And when to comes to the smart disposal of soiled stall bedding, our experts have you covered there, too. So dig in!
Featured in this edition:
- Down with dust!
- The skinny about straw
- What studies tell us
