How Do You Bed A Horse In A Stall?
A stall acts first and foremost as a place where your horse can sleep. It should be clean, dry and safe for him to bed down in at night. You can help make the stable as comfortable as possible for your horse to bed down by following a few simple steps. Provide adequate space in the stable for your horse. Most horses need at least a 12 foot by 12 foot stall and 9 feet of height or more in order to be comfortable. Wooden stalls tend to work better than stone or concrete because they won’t hurt the horse if he decides to kick. Refresh the bedding and make sure it is clean. Different horses prefer different types of bedding, but a layer of wood shavings is standard. Straw is another common bedding material and there are newer, pelleted beddings like Woody Pet that you can try. Check your horse for any cuts or injuries before you bed him down. Horses are hardy creatures, but minor wounds can cause irritation and perhaps worsen during the night. Little injuries should be treated before the a
