List the types of horse bedding.

List should include 

  • sawdust
  • shavings
  • straw
  • pellets
  • ground and processed corncobs
  • hay
  • peat moss
  • shredded/pelletized newspaper
  • cannabis as bedding.

List should also include identification of toxic bedding materials and consideration of dust particle size.     

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • What tree species should not be used for horse bedding?
  • How do the types of bedding compare in terms of availability, price, and absorbency?
  • What bedding types might be better for horses with respiratory issues?