Breathe Easy This Winter With Nedz!

We often experience changes in our own respiratory health during the transition from summer to winter, and our horses are no different. The switch in environment from the fresh outdoors to more confined stable time, brings with it some challenges for our equine counterparts, including dust, dampness and bacteria. To give your horse a healthier home during the winter, turn to Nedz!

Most horses are stabled overnight, meaning their bedding is a key factor in their environment, and, therefore, their wellbeing. One of the most common causes of respiratory problems is inadequate ventilation for stabled horses, leading to an increased risk of exposure to mould, spores and dust.

Conditions such as Recurrent Airway Disease can become a long-standing problem for horses, leading to a decline in health and overall performance. However, one of the best solutions to support good respiratory health this winter is to provide a fresh supply of clean, hygienic, low-dust bedding such as Nedz.

Both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro go through a rigorous dust extraction process, creating a non-toxic environment for your horse whilst he is stabled through autumn and winter. Nedz chopped straw has high levels of absorbency. It soaks up urine, which in turn reduces the levels of ammonia in the environment. The result is a cleaner, fresher and more hygienic stable.

All Nedz bedding features the organic Natural Nedz formula - a unique blend of Manuka, Cade Oil, Silver and Aloe Vera. Natural Nedz has anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties and helps improve hygiene by reducing the amount of bacteria and viruses harboured in bedding.

Nedz Original and Nedz Pro are priced between £6.50 - £8.50 per 20kg bale. For more information about Nedz visit the website www.nedz.co.uk or tel: 01254 677 762.

Top performers need top bedding!

The 2015 competition season is upon us, and top performers need top bedding. Practice in the ring makes up a couple of hours a day, but rest and recovery accounts for a far larger proportion of time, and requires a high quality environment to maintain condition and wellbeing.

We know how important sleep and rest is for our own health, and horses are no different. Research suggests that if a horse is deprived of good quality sleep for several weeks, his behaviour could begin to change and he may be more likely to spook, become distracted and lack in performance. As any rider - competitive or amateur - will appreciate, this means a well-rested horse is likely to be happier and healthier. Exceptionally absorbent and comfortable, chopped rape straw bedding Nedz Pro provides the perfect foundation for a good nights sleep in order to ensure your equine gets the quality rest he needs!

As well as providing comfort, Nedz Pro goes through a rigorous dust extraction process ahead of being packaged, to keep dust, mould and spores to an absolute minimum. We all know how important the area that we sleep in is for ourselves and this should be no different for your horse. By utilising an exclusive organic Natural Nedz formula containing Manuka Oil, Aloe Vera and Silver, Nedz Pro reduces ammonia levels and helps support the defence against harmful bacteria to provide a soothing and safe stable zone.

Time is always an issue and by only requiring a full muck out once a week, Nedz Pro is the ideal solution for time-strapped riders. The quick-rotting raw material means muck heaps are kept to a minimum and with tightly compacted 20kg bales – a little goes a long way! There are many jigsaw pieces needed to be put in place to support the performance horse but getting the foundations, such as bedding, is a critical step when you’ve got your eyes on 2015 prizes!

 

Nedz Pro is priced between £6.50 - £8 per bale. For more information about Nedz products, tel: (01772) 877 096 or visit www.nedz.co.uk

Bedding solutions for respiratory health!

During the winter months, a horse’s respiratory health can become a concern if stabled for longer periods of time with limited or poor ventilation. Horses are especially sensitive to changes in their routine and environment, so as the cool, wet climate approaches there is an increased risk of developing respiratory problems, in turn leading to potential disruption of airflow to the lungs, varying degrees of difficulty in breathing and in some cases an intolerance to exercise. Help manage respiratory health by being prepared this winter and prevent a disorder from becoming a long-term problem!

Just as we are inclined to shut out the miserable weather by closing barn doors and windows, one of the most common causes of respiratory problems is inadequate ventilation for stabled horses, leading to an increased risk of exposure to mould, spores and dust. Disorders such as Recurrent Airway Disease (RAD) can become a persistent, long-standing problem for horses, leading to a decline in health and overall performance, however one of the best solutions to preventing a problem from occurring this winter is to provide a fresh supply of clean, hygienic, low-dust bedding!

Nedz bedding provides a hygienic, virtually dust-free, non-toxic environment for your horse. Made from chopped and treated high quality straw, Nedz is comfortable, absorbent and cost effective.  Nedz Pro is made from exceptionally absorbent rape straw to give a hygienic alternative to other bedding methods. This high absorbency reduces the risk of harmful ammonia, while dust, mould and spores are removed via the state of the art dust extraction process during manufacture. 

Before baling, Nedz Pro is coated with a bitter tasting formula containing Manuka, Cade Oil, Aloe Vera and Silver to provide a hygienic anti-bacterial and anti-fungal treatment to further boost respiratory support. Nedz Pro is quick and easy to muck-out, working best on a deep litter basis, giving you more time to spend with your horse during those dreaded winter months when mundane chores seem to take twice as long!

Summer Cleanliness!

With the summer months looming closer, now is the time to consider how you are going to keep your equine’s stable as hygienic as possible when temperatures soar. During the summer time many horse owners keep their horses stabled during the day to avoid the midday sun. This can be a beneficial health measure in some aspects, however without ensuring that the stable environment is both clean and relaxing it can cause a new set of problems!

The stable should provide a relaxing retreat for our equines and in the hotter weather offer solace from the blazing sun. However, if not kept hygienic, flies can cause irritation to your horse and also sometimes carry unpleasant bacteria into the stabled environment. In addition, the heat itself can exacerbate the smell of ammonia resulting in odours that are potentially damaging to the respiratory tract. Regular and thorough mucking out is essential, alongside selecting absorbent, hygienic equine bedding.

Nedz Original and Nedz Pro provide a fresh bed for all horses and ponies, offering a soft and sturdy base made from high quality chopped straw.

The highly absorbent, dust-extracted Nedz range provides your horse with an environment that is low in ammonia and dust spores helping to protect respiratory health when stabled regularly.

With hygiene being at the top of the agenda in the warmer months, Nedz Original and Nedz Pro also contain the unique Natural Nedz formula to help repel insects and banish bacteria!

Natural Nedz is an organic treatment, which is anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic helping to keep the stable environment clean and fresh. This beneficial addition to the bedding also has ingredients known for protecting the skin and minimising the risk of hygiene issues. The unique odour of the bedding discourages insects and bugs allowing your horse to relax in his stable safe from irritants and pesky bugs!

Dust-off this season with Nedz!

Summer time brings with it the dawning of the competition season for many equestrians with warmer, brighter weather providing more opportunities to get ‘out and about’ with our horses or ponies. However, the last thing horse owners’ need when they are ‘upping the ante’ on their equine’s workload is for the inhalation of dust to affect the horse’s ability to perform.

Many competition riders, despite increasing their equine’s turnout significantly during spring and summer, still maintain a stabled routine, whether it is during the day to keep the flies at bay, or during the night. When this is paired with hard ground, pasture becoming dustier and an increase in exercise, the risk of inhalation of dust particles increases and so does the potential for respiratory compromise.

You can significantly reduce the levels of dust in your horse’s stable by implementing a few straightforward management practices. Choosing your horse’s feed and forage carefully, trying not to groom muddy horses in an enclosed area, and avoiding sweeping or mucking out around horses that have a delicate respiratory system can all help, however your bedding choice can have huge implications.

Nedz bedding is ideal for the regularly stabled equine as the bedding helps maintain a clean and fresh environment. Nedz combines the latest innovations and technological advances in bedding with the traditional benefits of straw to provide a soft, comfortable bed with additional health advantages.

Choosing dust extracted bedding can make a significant difference to horses with respiratory problems. Many products harbour dust particles that, when disturbed, enter the air in the environment and if ventilation is not at its best – which it often isn’t in many stables – this dust will linger in your horse’s box and irritate the respiratory system. Both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro have been put through a rigorous dust extraction process using state of the art technology to virtually eliminate dust particles making it ideal for all horses and ponies, including those already suffering from breathing difficulties.

It isn’t always the obvious dust that can cause problems! Moulds and fungal spores also contribute to a respiratory problem, which is why Nedz Original and Nedz Pro is treated with exclusive Natural Nedz to offer anti-fungal properties, along with a host of other benefits, which helps reduce these harmful contaminants. The addition of Manuka, Silver and Cade Oil ensures a clean, fresh stable environment is maintained.

Spruce up for Spring

With spring finally on the horizon after an exceptionally wet and muddy winter, it is time to embrace a bit of spring cleaning at the yard! During the wintertime, as a result of poor weather, your equine’s stable can often become a dirty and dusty place. So why not use the changing season as inspiration for a spruce up? It can only be beneficial for the health of you and your horse!

A serious spring clean should cover all avenues from removing cobwebs, scrubbing the windows, floor and doors and discarding old, dirty bedding. Why not clear your whole stable of bedding and rubber matting and using a “horse friendly” disinfectant complete a thorough cleanse of your horse’s stable?
After the hard part is over and the cleaning tasks are complete, it is time to prepare a brand new and totally clean bed for your horse or pony! Providing a cleaner, more hygienic environment has many benefits, including; improved respiratory health for yourself and your equine, reduced risk of fungal infection, less chance of harmful mould spores infiltrating the atmosphere and a reduction in the possibility of bacterial infection setting in.

Using Nedz bedding gives horse owners peace of mind that they are providing a bedding which offers a soothing, healthy, non toxic environment, whilst also being virtually dust free, soft, absorbent and biodegradable.

Nedz Original and Nedz Pro both utilise Natural Nedz, a specially designed formula based on Manuka, Aloe Vera and Cade oil – all of which combine to offer anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties. In addition, Nedz Original and Nedz Pro now incorporate Silver, which naturally limits moulds and fungi developing, alongside helping to support the removal of harmful viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. The natural healing powers of Silver also help support equine health and strengthen the immune system; offering the perfect way to say goodbye to winter, and start the new season in optimum health.

Nedz Original and Nedz Pro are priced between £6 - £8 per 20kg bale. For more information about Nedz and the health and respiratory related benefits associated with the dust extracted, innovative bedding visit the website www.nedz.co.uk or tel: 01254 677 762.

Silver offers a breath of fresh air!

During the winter months when our horse’s stabled time increases many equines suffer an increase in respiratory problems. Respiratory issues can range from a mild cough and a runny nose to serious conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) but in every case, our equine’s performance ability is significantly reduced and their health and wellbeing is compromised.

Respiratory problems can result from the inhalation of dust, dirt and ammonia in the stable, yet there are simple ways to help manage these conditions. Alongside the state of the art dust extraction system used to virtually eradicate dust in Nedz Original and Nedz Pro bedding, Natural Nedz now also provides the healing powers of Silver!

Natural Nedz was formulated exclusively for Nedz and the existing treatment already includes Manuka, Aloe Vera and Cade oil which have anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties. However, as pioneers in bedding innovation, Nedz are very excited to be the first bedding company to add a Silver lining in their bedding!

Silver is a naturally occurring element with the ability to limit moulds and fungi developing in the bedding and the stable environment, meanwhile it the powerful ingredient helps to kill harmful viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. The natural healing powers of Silver help to support equine health and strengthen the immune system, which is particularly beneficial when dealing with respiratory conditions. The combination of dust extraction, quality raw material, absorbency and now the new and improved Natural Nedz with Silver, helps give horse owners peace of mind that their equine’s environment is as health as it can be.

Silver has been incorporated into Nedz Original and Nedz Pro bedding. Available in 20kg bales, prices start around £6.50 per bale.  For more information about Nedz and the health and respiratory related benefits of Silver visit the website www.nedz.co.uk or call: 01254 677 762.

Cleanliness Counts!

We all know that keeping correct hygiene is important for our own health, but what about our horses and ponies? With the autumn and winter months on the horizon our equines are soon to be spending much more time in their stables which means it is important to ensure that their living space is as dust free and hygienic as possible.

Good stable hygiene can go a long way to reducing many equine illnesses and conditions such as respiratory issues, immune problems or dermatological difficulties. In addition, ammonia, found in urine, can often compromise the horses’ respiratory and immune system, not to mention weakening our equine’s hooves.

A regular clear out and wash down of our your equine’s stable is important but expensive antibacterial powders, sprays, lotions and potions are simply not required when Nedz bedding is incorporated into your horse’s routine. The innovative, forward-thinking bedding manufacturer uses an exclusive Natural Nedz formula in both Nedz Pro and Nedz Original to help save their customers money, time and stress!

Natural Nedz was formulated specifically for Nedz so horse owners can rest assured that they are stabling their horses on the most natural product, which offers multiple benefits to provide a soothing and healing bedding, while also maintaining a non-toxic environment. Created using Manuka, Aloe Vera and Cade oil, Natural Nedz offers anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties, whilst the unique aroma helps to eliminate odours, which in turn assists in discouraging insects and bugs.

In addition, the use of Natural Nedz helps reduce bed eating so you can have peace of mind that your stabled horse or pony won’t be tucking into his bed for an extra snack, saving you pennies and protecting his digestive system!

Nedz Original and Nedz Pro are both extremely absorbent products, which help reduce the levels of ammonia in your horse’s stable, and every bale of Nedz goes through a rigorous dust extraction process making them one of the most dust-free bedding products on the market.

To find out more information website: www.nedz.co.uk or call: 01254 677 762 to find your local stockist.

Set up for the season ahead

It won't be long before the warm season wanes and it is time to consider switching your equine from his summer routine to one that suits the cooler months. Changing can seem like a significant undertaking but with the right bedding it can be simple and cost effective.

When selecting the right bedding there is plenty to choose from. Nedz offers three different types of specialist equestrian bedding with something to suit every eventuality.

Nedz Pro is made from oil seed rape straw and creates a super absorbent bed that is quick rotting and simple to muck out. Ideally suited to deep litter management system, Nedz Pro is treated with Natural Nedz to offer anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-insecticidal properties, whilst also reducing ammonia levels.

Traditional bedding meets technology with Nedz Original; a chopped wheat straw product treated with the exclusive Natural Nedz formula to ensure your horse has the snug feel of straw, yet in an easy-to-muck-out, hygienic form. If you love a classic straw bed, but without the age-old irritations, Nedz Original is the product for you!


Nedz Original and Nedz Pro are both treated with a bitter tasting ingredient to prevent the greedy equine from tucking in to their bedding and both offer excellent value for money – requiring on average 4 – 5 bales for initial set up and one bale per week to top up.


Nedz Advance, though still manufactured from high quality straw, provides a very different type of bedding to the other Nedz products. The straw is chopped, ground and pressed into a pellet form. The pellets are treated to control moulds and spores and are capable or absorbing up to five times their own weight in liquid, providing the perfect bedding for overly dirty and wet horses. Nedz Advance is virtually dust free and expands as your horse is stabled on it – requiring no watering – providing the perfect bedding platforms on rubber or concrete stable floors.

By choosing Nedz bedding you can ensure your equine’s stable is an environment that is restful, pleasant and clean promoting a happy horse and equally important, a happy owner as well!

There is a bed for every horse with Nedz so setting up your stable for autumn doesn’t have to be complex! Visit www.nedz.co.uk for more information!

Allergy Attack!

For the majority of horses and ponies the summer months bring hours of enjoying the sunshine and increased time out at pasture, however some unfortunate equines suffer from the ill effects of allergies during this time. This can lead to conditions such as heaves, sweet itch, headshaking, or hives as a result of increased pollen and insects. An owners responsibility, in this instance, is to provide a safe, healthy environment within the stable offering our equines respite from their ailments. 

Equine allergies can be extremely debilitating, causing skin lesions, dry and itchy skin, breathing conditions and behavioural problems such as headshaking. In order to protect your horse from a summer allergy the best mechanism is often stabling your horse during peak times for pollen and insects. This allows you to provide a healthy, safe and relaxing haven for your horse or pony.    

Nedz provides the ideal bedding solution for the summer months and the high quality formulations are ideal for those suffering from allergies. The natural bedding combines technological advances and innovations with traditional chopped straw allowing you to keep your equine’s stable clean, fresh and encourage peak health. The natural approach that Nedz take also means horse owners can rest assured that there is nothing included that could harm, or irritate a sensitive equine.

Nedz Original and Nedz Pro both utilise the exclusive organic Natural Nedz formula. Combining a unique blend of Manuka and Cade Oil, Natural Nedz offers anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties, all of which contribute to minimise the presence of allergens in the environment. Alongside protecting the skin and limiting the risk of hygiene issues, Natural Nedz also helps to discourage insects and bugs allowing your horse to rest and relax in peace when stabled.

For horses suffering from respiratory conditions, Nedz Original and Nedz Pro have been put through a rigorous dust extraction process to make them virtually dust free. This, together with the exceptional absorbency, means that harmful irritants, such as dust and ammonia, are drastically reduced.

Nedz Original and Nedz Pro cost from £6.50 - £8 per 20kg bale. For more information about how using Nedz can benefit your equine, visit www.nedz.co.uk or to find your nearest stockist call 01254 677 762.

Protection is better than cure

Equine viruses can be seriously debilitating and even life threatening in some instances. Some viruses, such as Equine Influenza, Tetanus and the Equine Herpes Virus for example, can be vaccinated against but in order to prevent the risk of infection, correct care and hygiene must be maintained. Without it disease can easily be spread from horse to horse or human to horse, potentially effecting unvaccinated equines or those with a weakened immune system.

If you think your horse or pony may be affected by a virus you should always contact your veterinarian and if diagnosed put into place strict measures such as; washing and disinfecting of all of your equipment and clothing and quarantining any affected horses and those at risk of being affected. These measures, alongside maintaining good hygiene levels, will help to prevent the spread of infection.

In order to keep your equine’s environment clean and hygienic your horse’s stable, where he spends the majority of his time, should be regularly cleaned and cleared out. The removal of your bedding paired with washing the floor and walls of your stable on a frequent basis is advisable alongside using a high quality, effective bedding in order to keep health hazards at bay.

One simple good hygiene practice you can implement is the use of a naturally bacteria fighting bedding product. By choosing the right bedding you can help keep your stable clean, fresh and ultimately protect your horse. Nedz provide this via their natural, dust-extracted and highly absorbent chopped straw bedding products.

Not only do Nedz Original and Nedz Pro provide a bedding which is supportive, easy to muck out and suitable for equines with a compromised respiratory system, but the unique products are treated with an exclusive organic Natural Nedz formula. Providing a clean and pleasant place for your horse to be, the Natural Nedz formula combines a unique, organic blend of Manuka and Cade Oil which has anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties to help fight the causes of many illnesses, viruses and conditions. In addition, the unique odour of the bedding improves the aroma of your stable whilst discouraging insects, which can transport airborne infections and diseases.

Nedz Pro and Nedz Original are available in 20kg bales, priced between £6.50 - £8. For more information on how Nedz can help to keep your equine’s stable a healthy place, visit www.nedz.co.uk or tel: 01254 677 762 to find your nearest stockist.

Simple summer healthcare in the stable

As the warmer weather approaches, the new season brings a change in management routines and new potential health hazards for horses. Though the sun offers welcome relief from the colder months it also brings with it an influx of conditions such as sweet itch, sunburn and fly bites, with a larger proportion of insects pestering and bothering our horses.


Many of us alter our horse’s routines during the spring and summer months by utilising stables during the day instead of over night. While this provides our equines with welcome shade and protection against the irritation of insects, it can also create another set of problems, making the all-important matter of hygiene and comfort in the stable even more prevalent.

Using chopped straw bedding from Nedz in the warmer months is an easy way of keeping your stable clean and fresh. The highly absorbent bedding is quick and easy to muck out and combines the latest innovations and technological advances in bedding with the traditional benefits of straw. 


Nedz Original and Nedz Pro provide a bedding which is supportive and virtually dust-free, enhanced with the exclusive Natural Nedz formula which combines a unique blend of Manuka and Cade Oil to provide anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties. 

Keeping your horse’s respiratory system healthy is imperative to performance and health, especially for the competition horse and the rigorous dust extraction process used when manufacturing Nedz Original and Nedz Pro means owners can rest assured that their horse’s breathing won’t be compromised by increased stable time.  

Alongside promoting a healthy respiratory system, protecting the skin and preventing the risk of hygiene issues, the fresh odour of Nedz Original and Nedz Pro discourages insects and bugs from entering the stable, allowing your horse to rest and relax in peace. Not only does this ensure a calm and healthy environment for your horse to stable in, it will also reduce the amount of insect repellent necessary, saving you pennies!

Quick and easy to muck out, all Nedz products are quick rotting and easy to dispose of saving time and effort, prices range from £6 - £8 per 20kg bale. So, alongside the correct diet, sunblock and of course plenty of water, Nedz is a great investment this season to help ensure optimum health for all horses and ponies!

New season, fresh start!

With spring on the way, and an exciting new season on the horizon, now is the perfect time to ensure your horse is stabled in a fresh, clean and hygienic environment. Even with the best efforts, your horse’s stable can become a dirty and dusty place over winter, so knock the dust off your cleaning equipment and get scrubbing for a fresh start. A super spring clean will give you instant gratification and help ensure your horse’s health remains a priority, ready for a successful 2013!

Pick a nice day when your horse can be happily out in the field while you get to work, and make sure the weather is dry to allow your stable to dry out before bedtime! Give yourself plenty of time and start by removing all old bedding and removing any cobwebs from the ceiling, windows and corners. Remove any rubber matting and give the floors and walls a scrub with a stiff brush and diluted disinfectant to ward off any winter bugs that may be lurking. Once your stable is dry, then comes the fun part, creating a soft, sturdy and comfortable clean bed for your horse…

Choosing the perfect bedding solution can be a minefield, however with an emphasis on wellbeing and hygiene, Nedz offer a range of products designed to help keep your horse’s stable clean, fresh and dust free, leading to a happier and healthier horse, and peace of mind for owners!

Nedz Original is made from chopped wheat straw that has been treated with an exclusive organic Natural Nedz Formula. This helps ensure your horse benefits from the cosy and soft feeling of straw, but with extra absorbency and anti-bacterial, anti-septic and anti-fungal properties. The easy-to-muck-out, hygienic product is put through a rigorous dust extraction process before packaging to minimise harmful moulds and spores making Nedz Original a traditional, yet technologically advanced bedding system.

Offering similar benefits, but with extra absorbency, Nedz Pro is made from oil seed rape straw, creating a superior alternative to wood based products, yet with the benefits that straw offer – including biodegradability to help reduce muck heap removal costs. Also treated with Natural Nedz, the absorbency of Nedz Pro helps to reduce ammonia levels in the stable and helps eradicate harmful bacteria for a clean and safe environment.


The addition of Cade Oil means that both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro maintain a fresh aroma, which is not overpowering or harmful to your horse’s delicate sinuses.

Keeping your stable has never been easier thanks to Nedz. Both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro are available in tightly packed 20kg bales, priced between £6.50 - £8 per bale. For more information and to find your nearest stockist visit www.nedz.co.uk or call 01254 677 762.