Cleaner & Odor Free
Equine Pine is made of 100% pure Pine pellets that absorb moisture and destroy odors naturally. The unique make-up of Pine bonds with the ammonia and neutralizes it fast. Also, because the Pine absorbs moisture quickly, it makes mucking the stalls much easier and less time consuming, all while reducing the pesky fly population.
Questions & Answers:
Q: Will my horse eat it?
A: Horses may taste it but it tastes terrible and it’s so absorbent that
it sucks the moisture out of their mouth. They scrape it off their
tongue with their teeth. Pelleted horse beddings have been used for many
years and no problems have been reported.
Q: How does it compare to shavings in the amount you use?
A: One 40lb. bag is equal to 1.5-2 normal bales of shavings.
Q: What do you use to make the pellets stick together?
A: There are NO additives! The 100% pure pine pellets are made by
compression.
Q: Why is it so absorbent?
A: The compressed pine pellets are like thousands on tiny sponges that
will absorb 3 times their weight in liquid.
Q: Do I need a special fork for cleaning the stall?
A: Because the particles are smaller than shavings it is better if you
use a fork with finer tines. These forks are becoming easier to find
with the rapid growth of pelleted beddings.
Q: Do I need stall mats with this bedding?
A: You don’t need mats but you will use less product if you have mats.
Q: Is it safe to foal on?
A: It is perfect! Equine Pine will reduce the risk of respiratory
problems, sources of bacteria, and navel infections.
Q: What is “kiln dried” and why is that good?
A: The kiln is a huge building like an oven where the wood is heated to
dry. This process removes most of the oils and resins and makes the wood
fiber sterile. These oils create aromatic hydrocarbons, which are
harmful to respiratory systems and can cause liver damage.
Q: Last season I had trouble getting shavings some times. Will this be a
problem with Equine Pine?
A: Projections show that there will continue to be bedding material
shortages in the years to come. We have a source for raw materials that
enables us to meet demand. Material shortages are another reason for the
growing shift to pelleted bedding.