Wood shavings are a great choice for safe and hygienic bedding material for horses. The experts at GI Shavings in Hallandale, FL, want to help you create a healthy environment for your horses without breaking your budget. To ensure you choose the right wood option for bedding, they've compiled this helpful guide catering specifically to the needs of horse owners.

How to Choose Wood Shavings for Your Horse

Type

The most popular and affordable type of wood shaving is pine. Many horse owners choose this option for bedding because of its attractive price. While the price of pine wood shavings is a selling point, it also offers many other benefits. For example, its subtle fragrance helps eliminate odors, and it's also safer than other varieties. Many horses experience adverse reactions to other options like cedar and black walnut.

Size

You can purchase wood shavings in multiple sizes. When it comes to horse bedding, the experts at GI Shavings suggest small- to medium-sized shavings because they are easy to scoop. The dust produced by smaller shavings is usually only a concern if you use a non-pine option because of the allergy issues mentioned above.

Quantity

Once you've decided which type and size of wood shavings you want, determine the amount you'll need. This will be based on the number of horses you have and the size of the area that needs to be covered. Additionally, consider how often you'll need to change the bedding. If you're unsure about the exact amount, you can talk to a wood shaving expert.

To learn more about wood shavings and which kind will work best for you and your horses, contact the professionals at GI Shavings. With more than two decades of wood processing experience, they have the skills and equipment to complete the entire wood shaving creation process on-site. Learn more on their website, and give them a call to schedule your delivery at (754) 300-4684.