Wood pellet bedding offers a comfortable, economical, absorbent, hygienic, and aesthetically pleasing option for horse stalls. Follow this step-by-step guide to install Wood Pellet Bedding effectively.

Step-by-Step Instructions (for a 12′ x 12′ Stable)

Recommended Quantity: For a 12 x 12 stable, start with 8–10 bags of our premium pine pellet bedding. This amount will create about 4 inches of bedding after the pellets soften, ensuring quick absorption and reduced ammonia levels. Maintaining this depth helps you use less bedding over time.

Installation Guide

Coverage

• Initial Setup: Lay the bags of bedding on the stable floor.
• For Rubber Matting: Approximately 8-10 bags are needed for coverage. Add 2 extra bags if you need to create banks.

Step One: Preparing the Pellets

1. Open the Bags: Carefully cut open all the bags and fold back the plastic.
2. Activate the Pellets: Each bag requires 5-7 liters of water (about half a standard bucket). Slowly pour the water into the bag opening and let the pellets swell.

Step Two: Swelling the Pellets

• Wait for Activation: In 15-20 minutes, the pellets will absorb the water and expand to about three times their original size. Observe the difference between the unactivated and activated bedding.

Step Three: Spreading the Bedding

• Empty the Bags: Pour the swollen bedding onto the stable floor. You should have a soft, fluffy bed, with some pellets still intact.

Step Four: Final Touches

• Spread Evenly: Use a fork to evenly distribute the bedding in the desired area and create any banks as needed.

Mucking Out

• Daily Maintenance: Remove solid waste and thoroughly saturated patches daily. The wood pellet bedding separates from manure, reducing waste and significantly lowering the size of your muck heap.

Maintenance

• Regular Additions: To maintain a clean and dry bed, add 1-2 bags of wood pellets directly to the bedding as needed.

With proper use, wood pellet bedding will greatly reduce disposal time, labor, and storage space requirements while keeping your stable clean and comfortable for your horse. Enjoy the benefits of a hygienic and efficient bedding solution!