Equine mortality composting—allowing a horse’s body to naturally decompose above ground under very controlled conditions—is an option few horse owners consider. But in some cases, it is a practical, environmentally-friendly answer to the question of what to do with a horse’s remains.
The University of Minnesota has compiled a list of resources for people interested in learning more about equine mortality composting. Resources available include:
Website
Compost pile construction and management
Mortality composting for equine remains on You Tube
Composting online course
Horse Carcass Composting Online Certificate Course (registration opens in the fall, course starts in January) Topics covered include:
- Approved euthanasia and disposal options
- Constructing a compost pile
- Managing a compost pile
- Land applying finished compost
- Troubleshooting
- Frequently asked questions on composting