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Pine Shavings and Pellet Bedding

We've worked with North American research universities as well as our regional veterinarians to come to an agreement that the recommended depth in the stall would be influenced by the makeup of the base of the stall: matted, concrete, ag lime, dirt, etc.

Having said that, to come to a usage recommendation, we target 4 inches of softened pellet material and 4-6 inches of Swift Pick Mini Flake. When compressed, the bedding then supports the weight of the horse, providing a cushion up and around the frog.

At this minimum depth, the urine filters through and absorbs from the bottom up (we call biofilter) which helps maintain a dry surface as well as low ammonia levels at the floor. As your flake size gets larger, you need more depth to support compression under the weight of the horse, as well as protection against hock and knee sores.

Don't hesitate to call us today for quality pine pellet horse stall bedding!

Determined by the plant of origin (we have 6 plants), our shavings are either kiln-dried (lower heat for a longer period of time) or they are rotary-dried (high heat for a shorter period of time). Both methods achieve the desired level of dryness and control of moisture content to assure a clean, dry, mold-resistant result.

Our pine pellets are made from kiln-dried material and in the process of pelleting, they are also high heat-treated to levels of pasteurization which removes oils and any potential for contaminants. Our pine pellets are a great hypoallergenic option for horses with allergies. Call us today for quality pine pellet horse stall bedding!

Our proprietary production method involves controlling the quality of the material being pelletized as well as the quality of the pellet itself. Through our unique UHCBS3 technology, we have produced a pellet that withstands the weight of the horse better than other pellets while maintaining the high absorbency that is critical in the stall. This same technology produces a lower dust pellet than others on the market. For quality pine pellet horse stall bedding, call us today!

All of our bedding products are palletized, wrapped, and capped to withstand outdoor storage. If a single pallet is unwrapped, we recommend either covering it with a tarp or bringing all the bags indoors. For quality pine pellet and wood shavings for horse stalls, call us today!

The Guardian Horse Bedding pellets are made of clean, high heat-treated pine shavings. We have developed our unique manufacturing process to create condensed wood shavings suitable for horse bedding use. 

The pine shavings material used to produce Guardian Horse Bedding pellets is screened, vacuumed, dried, and compressed into small, condensed wood pellets, resulting in highly absorbent (5 times more absorbent than traditional shavings), easy-to-sift, pine bedding. 

All wood pellets are not created equally. Most brands on the market today are simply fuel-grade wood pellets packaged in horse bedding bags. We manufacture our pellets to much higher standards to address dust concerns, absorbency, and durability. 

For quality pine wood pellets and wood flake bedding for horse stalls, be sure to call us today!

Think of the pellets as a super-condensed form of fine shavings. Upon bedding the stall, the pellets will require fresh water to open or develop the pellet into the fine shaving particles that the horse beds on.

This fine shavings bed is free of allergens, easy to clean, and incredibly absorbent. Because of the high density of the bedding, it is extremely comfortable and shock-absorbing. When you want quality pine pellet horse stall bedding, be sure to call us today!

By adding fresh water to our pellets, they are softened into highly absorbent, comfortable, dry bedding for your horse. Most pellet bedding providers will instruct you to bed your horse directly on the pellets. This provides an uncomfortable, unstable footing for you and your horse. Our soft, dense bedding provides a shock-absorbent footing that is extremely comfortable for the horse.  The Guardian Pine Pellet bedding is a great replacement for bulk bedding and will address the quality issues associated with bulk bedding. When you want quality wood shavings for horse stalls, be sure to call us today!

It is safe! There is no risk of contamination from inappropriate woods or foreign materials from outside sources. 

Other producers buy wood waste from a variety of sources. This results in the possibility of contaminants from hardwoods and other toxins, as well as inconsistent quality associated with bulk bedding supply. 

The carefully selected pine used to make Guardian Horse Bedding products is closely controlled from the start to the finished product. Therefore, you get cleaner, drier stalls. The drying process as well as our strong wood fiber make the bedding three times more absorbent than traditional shavings or straw. The urine spot will not spread. It will remain clumped or contained for easy removal. You will be able to effectively clean even the wettest stalls without stripping. Fine bedding allows for easier manure removal as well.

Being a more cost-effective option, one 40-pound bag of Guardian Horse Bedding is equal to 1 to 2 traditional shaving bales. You will see a 30% to 50% reduction in consumption and disposal volume. Your stall cleaning time will be greatly reduced as well. Compared to shavings, only half the amount of time is required to clean the stall. Our 40-pound space-saving bags allow easier storage and handling.

For quality pine pellet horse stall bedding, call us today!

Guardian Horse Bedding pellets are better for a number of reasons. Our manufacturing process is exclusive to Guardian Horse Bedding. Our improved methods of dust screening and particle texture control provide for the most advanced bedding pellet on the market today.

Most of the bedding pellets available today are standard-grade wood pellets. These pellets are simply packaged as bedding pellets. Through the advancements in our manufacturing process, we have produced a wood pellet specifically for animal bedding use. This provides a much cleaner, lower-dust-yielding bedding than other pellets. 

 The best wood fiber for horse bedding is 100% organic pine. The quality of Guardian Horse Bedding's raw material and our abundant supply of it ensure horse owners of consistent, reliable, and quality horse bedding. Additionally, other wood pellet beddings would have you mix in the wet spot during cleaning and we do not recommend this practice as leaving the urine in the stall provides a breeding ground for bacteria and can be harmful to your horse.

For the highest quality pine pellet horse stall bedding, be sure to call us today!

Our pine pellet horse bedding is manufactured to control dust. Dust levels are reduced because we have controlled the particle size and the small dust particles are extracted. The bedding settles when you pick the stall or the horse moves about, rather than floating or becoming airborne. This is a wood product and wood will eventually pulverize over a period of time. However, with proper stall cleaning and replacement, you will find the Guardian Horse Bedding pellet to be the lowest dust pine pellet bedding available. When you need pine pellet horse stall bedding, be sure to call us today!

Most horses will immediately recognize that it is wood and will not eat it. It is wood - it smells and tastes like wood. If you're concerned about a he'll-eat-anything horse, be sure the pellets are completely processed before the horse enters the stall (this is done by spraying more water and turning with the manure fork until the pellets are completely broken down).

Guardian Horse Bedding products require less storage space than the traditional baled shavings. Additionally, they are packaged in 40-pound plastic bags. Each 40x48 skid is packed with 50 bags, standing 4 feet tall, and weighing 2000 pounds. They are covered in a heavy-mill plastic tarp, which allows for outside storage. Skids may be double-stacked for space conservation.

It does not take long to realize savings to the horse or stable owner. When you take into consideration that each 40-pound bag of Guardian Horse Bedding is equal to 1.5-2 bales of traditional shavings, you can immediately calculate your savings in material costs.

Additionally, you will reduce your labor costs (if applicable) by 30% to 50%. Bedding is only added every 5-7 days, as opposed to shavings. Because the bedding sifts so easy (you are only disposing of wet bedding and manure), your disposal volume will reduce by 30-50% as well.

All of these benefits translate into a reduction in stable management expenses. Utilizing the new aeration compost systems, there is potential income from the high-quality compost. Visit Peter Moon at o2compost.com for more compost-related information.

A 12x12 stall will require approximately six bags of bedding for conversion. Fresh water will be necessary to transform the pellets into the soft, dry, absorbent bedding your horse will bed on.

Once the stall is converted to Guardian Horse Bedding, you should not have to add additional bedding for about two weeks. Thereafter, a typical horse will require one bag of bedding every 5-7 days.

Additional bags of bedding may be added to adjust the bedding depth to your liking. However, since the bedding will continue to grow for the first few days after conversion as it pulls moisture from the air and ground, it is recommended that you wait before adding additional bags until the stall is complete, since deep bedding can be heavy and hard to move around.

If your stall is smaller or larger than 12x12, adjust the number of bags used at start-up accordingly.

If you use Guardian Horse Bedding properly, you should not have to strip your stall as the bedding recycles itself through your daily mucking out.

Our premium pine pellet bedding will work in most cold weather situations. We have sold our wood pellets in Northern Ontario, Minnesota, and Maine for many winters to happy customers. We do recognize the difficulties some facilities have adding water during extreme winter temperatures. We recommend Swift Pick shavings under these circumstances. Swift Pick offers the benefits of the pellet, but eliminates the need for water. It is ready to bed!

Yes, Guardian Horse Bedding will provide the same benefit to poultry, cattle, and dairy. It is a great cat litter too! Some small animal species can be sensitive to pine. Consult your veterinarian.

Special note: There could be a risk involved with small animals, i.e., puppies, ingesting the hard pellets. Please be sure to soften the pellets prior to use if this is a concern in your application. The softened pellet fiber is actually more absorbent and will provide more protection from wetness in cages.