Cheap Horse Bedding
Finding low-cost solutions for your stableAll horse owners want to give their equine family members the best, but when it comes to cheap horse bedding, what do you need to look out for?
All horse owners want to give their equine family members the best, but when it comes to cheap horse bedding, what do you need to look out for?
It’s important to try and cut costs without compromising quality, for more information on this see our previous blog.
Choosing a cheap bedding that’s good for your horse
A cheap bedding can still be healthy for your horse as well as for your budget.
In fact, Bedmax has a straw pellet bedding called Strawmax, which could be the most cost-effective, high-quality equine bedding option on the UK market.
What makes Strawmax a cheap horse bedding option?
The simple answer is that you need to use less Strawmax to maintain an optimum bed.
It lasts a long time, and because it’s so super-absorbent, it concentrates urine in neat, isolated patches that can be removed with very little excess waste.
Once you’ve made your initial bed, you only need about one bag a week to top it up.
Is traditional straw the cheapest option?
Straw is one of the cheapest options available to use as horse bedding, however it does come with some drawbacks:
- Mould can form if it is harvested or stored improperly
- Ingestion can cause impaction problems
- Not very absorbent compared to other types of bedding
Studies show that horses suffering from Inflammatory Airways Disease (IAD) is largely caused by dust found in hay and straw.
What about horse shavings?
When it comes to finding cheap horse bedding it is often best to buy products in bulk, provided you are able to store them.
Bedmax products are available at discounted rates if bought in higher quantities form suppliers like Carrs Billington
Search for a Bedmax supplier near you to help you find the best low-cost solution for your horse bedding.