At Bed-Down, we’ve spent decades perfecting equine bedding to keep horses comfortable, healthy and happy. We’ll be pleased to advise you.
Selecting the right horse bedding is a crucial decision for any equestrian, impacting your horse’s welfare and your daily stable management. With so many options available, trying to choose the right bedding can be daunting. Let’s see if we can go some way to answering that perennial question: How do I choose the right horse bedding?
First of all, put your horse’s needs before your own. Every horse is unique, and their bedding should reflect that. Consider their health first – horses with respiratory issues or allergies thrive on low-dust options like Bed-Down Excel or Lavender Shavings, which undergo a rigorous dust-extraction process to safeguard lung health. For messier horses, opt for highly absorbent bedding to manage moisture effectively. Use bedding that’s made from premium raw materials and which strikes the perfect balance between absorbency and comfort, ensuring a dry, supportive bed.
Comfort and support are essential. A good night’s rest is as vital for your horse as it is for you. Equine bedding should cushion hooves while the horse is standing and support the body when the horse is lying down, reducing the risk of injury. For example, Bed-Down Excel blend, a mix of straw and shavings, offers a plush, stable surface that horses love, while Bed-Down Lavender Shavings add a soothing scent for extra relaxation. It’s important to use a bedding that stays in place, minimising bare patches which could expose hard floors.
Although the horse’s needs should always come first, the equine bedding you choose should suit your own routine, too. Think about storage space and mucking-out ease. Choose bedding that comes in conveniently sized bales, seal-packed for freshness and easy to stack, transport and use. Bed-Down, for example, offers larger bales for everyday stable use and smaller ones for transporting to events.
Pay appropriate attention to sustainability and health. Assuming you’re eco-conscious, use responsibly produced bedding that’s 100% British-made from sustainable, high-quality materials, and free from harmful additives. This ensures a healthy environment for your horse and aligns with responsible stable management. Whether it’s the natural softness of Classic Shavings or the aromatic appeal of Lavender, use bedding which delivers consistent performance bale after bale.
Choosing equine bedding is about finding what works for you and your horse. At Bed-Down, we’re here to help with a range tailored to every need – dust-free, absorbent, and oh-so-comfortable. Explore our collection and give your horse the fresh, cosy bed they deserve. Happy horses mean happy riders, so let’s make it happen together! Ask your tack shop to stock Bed-Down horse bedding.
Contact us today on 01986 785278 or at info@bed-down.co.uk
