Bed-Down offer a range of premium dust-extracted horse bedding products throughout the UK, both online and at good tack shops and animal supplies retailers.
How important is dust-extracted horse bedding?
When it comes to equine care, the quality of bedding in a horse’s stable is a critical yet often overlooked factor. One key attribute that sets superior bedding apart is being dust-extracted. This feature isn’t just a luxury – it’s a necessity for maintaining your horse’s health, comfort and performance. Here’s why dust-extracted equine bedding should be a priority for every horse owner.
Horses are highly susceptible to respiratory issues, such as equine asthma or heaves, which can be triggered or worsened by dust and airborne particles. Bedding that isn’t dust-extracted often contains fine debris, mould spores and allergens that get kicked up when horses move or lie down. Over time, inhaling these irritants can lead to chronic coughing, nasal discharge, and reduced lung function – conditions that compromise a horse’s well-being and athletic ability. Dust-extracted bedding, processed to remove these harmful particles, significantly reduces the risk, promoting cleaner air and healthier lungs.
Comfort is another major benefit. Horses spend hours resting in their stables, and dust-free equine bedding provides a softer, cleaner surface that supports joint health and encourages relaxation. Dusty bedding, by contrast, can irritate a horse’s skin and hooves, leading to discomfort or even infections like thrush. With dust-extracted horse bedding – whether wood shavings or straw – owners can ensure their horses rest easy without the irritation of gritty residues.
Equine health aside, dust-extracted bedding makes stable management easier. It minimises the haze of particles that settle on surfaces, reducing cleaning time and keeping tack and equipment cleaner. This also creates a more pleasant environment for handlers, who might otherwise inhale dust during mucking out or feeding.
Investing in dust-extracted horse bedding is a proactive step towards equine welfare. Take a look at the Bed-Down range. If you need any advice, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Contact us today on 01986 785278 or at info@bed-down.co.uk.
