Which type of bedding is best for your horse?

is a great bedding type for horses that are prone to eating their beds. Wood pellets can also provide more consistent footing.
Miscanthus bedding
Micanthus is a great alternative to a straw bedding as its more absorbent compared to straw and overall you will have less waste which means a smaller muck heap and less topping up saving you time and money overall. However one thing to consider before choosing miscanthus is that some horses will eat it.
Miscanthus bedding has a spongy inner core that is highly absorbent biodegradable and more hygienic that some other bedding types. It is ecofriendly too.
Rubber matting
The idea of rubber matting is that it provides a padded base for horses to lie on meaning that owners can use slightly less bedding thus reducing costs although the initial outlay of purchasing the matting can be expensive. Mats require require cleaning including underneath and they can be heavy to move.
Saving money on horse bedding
Yard manager Sue Hurford suggests the following
Some beds such as wood pellets take time to set up initially but you will spend less time mucking out in the long term and less bedding is removed at a time as it is so absorbent and easy to use meaning you need to buy less in the long run.
Should I bank my horses bedding?
The levelness of horse bedding and whether you include banks comes down to personal preference and what best suits your horse. I personally do like to bank my horses bedding. King rolls every time he comes in from the field or after being ridden and the banks help to lower the impact when his legs hit the walls. I had to rescue my first pony Prudence several times after she rolled too close to the wall and became cast on several occasions usually when my banks were insufficient. So thats why I always have big banks in my stables. I think they look nice and cosy too.
A deep full and firmer bed that does not move around much can only help to achieve a bed that feels warm comfortable and supportive for your horse. Whether you choose to include banks really comes down to what your horse needs says Clare Pearson from Easibed. Banks can help to prevent your horse getting too close to the stable wall when lying down hopefully helping to prevent injuries from your horse getting up and also when rolling.
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