From the moment we began making horse bedding using pine shavings, almost 25 year ago, by far our most important priority has...
Horse Health in the Stable
Through our own research, talking to vets and other industry professionals, we have put together a range of articles on equine health problems owners may come across.
Will my horse eat straw pellet bedding?
Horse owners often ask us if their horse will eat straw pellets intended as bedding. The quick answer is yes, if your horse is...
WARNING: Laminitis
Spring is traditionally known as a peak time for laminitis, but the latest research shows that the second biggest killer of...
Peter ‘Spike’ Milligan – The Equine Vet
Peter ‘Spike’ Milligan is a highly experienced equine vet who specialises in the management of performance horses. In 2020 Spike...
Learning from Covid
Understanding equine respiratory disease Can Covid help us put ourselves in our horses’ shoes? The coronavirus pandemic has been...
‘No Hoof, No Horse’
There are six major health risks which affect stabled horses and one of these includes hoof care. With more horses in the UK...
Bedmax Summer Survey 2022
Bedmax Summer Survey confirms that cost of bedding is an increasing concernUK owners still put their horses’ health first...
How To Spot Signs of Depression in Horses
Mental Health awareness is very important to many of us, and it’s equally vital that we highlight the struggles our equine...
An interview with Matt Kelly – Bedmax timber buyer
As the UK’s foremost producer of bespoke horse shavings we are very particular about the timber we choose to make our bedding...
Cutting Costs Without Compromising Horse Health
The cost of living is rising dramatically and keeping a horse is becoming increasingly expensive. So cutting costs without...
Dust-extracted and dust-free horse bedding
What does it really mean and why are low-dust and dust-free bedding products important to the health of your horse? Go into any...
How to cope with a heatwave with horses
Summer is finally here. The summer sunshine is glorious but can be challenging for horses. Here are our top Bedmax tips for...