What makes a good bedding for horses?
Equine professionals and vets worldwide emphasize using proper bedding (at least with a thickness of 6 to 8 inches) across the stable floor. Bedding provides comfort and warmth to the horse, maintains hoof health, and keeps good air quality in the barn.
According to a study published in Journal of equine Science, lying behavior of a horse is significantly affected the type of bedding material used.
Impacts on your horse when using low quality bedding
The role bedding has impacts our horses lives on a daily basis that we may not realize. Bedding type, quality, cleanliness and depth can positively impact the sleep quality and the wellbeing of your horse. You have to be careful of certain types of materials for bedding, such as wood chips and sawdust.