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

Fresh feet for the winter season!

The last few months of winter can really drag on and it can become frustrating for our equines to still be experiencing limited turnout and exercise. Increased stabled time can also lead to a range of health conditions developing, such as thrush caused by standing in wet bedding. At Nedz we think that in the absence of turnout the best thing that horse owners can provide at this challenging time of year is a stable environment that is as comfortable as possible.

Thrush is a common condition in the wintertime, often exacerbated by muddy fields and wet, urine-soaked bedding. The degenerative fungal infection affects the central and collateral grooves of the frog, resulting classically in softening and damage to the soft tissue structures of the foot. Thrush can produce a highly unpleasant odour and discharge from the foot, which can in extreme cases, cause the softened tissue of the frog to rot away.

The most important factor in avoiding winter conditions such as thrush is to keep the stable environment as clean and hygienic as possible. Purchasing a high quality, absorbent bedding is a must, as wet, ammonia saturated bedding not only causes moisture to permeate our equine’s hooves but also leads to increased levels of ammonia in the stable damaging the horn of the hoof and weakening the outer layer of the foot.

Nedz combines the latest innovations and technological advances in bedding with the traditional benefits of straw, providing a soft, comfortable, hygienic and cosy bed. Nedz Original and Nedz Pro both offer chopped straw bedding that is exceptionally absorbent, supportive and dust-free, with the additional benefit of an exclusive treatment called Natural Nedz.

The unique blend of Manuka and Cade Oil in Natural Nedz offers an organic addition to the bedding, which provides anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties. In addition, both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro now offer the healing powers of Silver! The naturally occurring element helps to limit moulds and fungi developing in the bedding and stable environment, while also helping to zap harmful viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. In addition, silver can contribute to supporting the immune system, enabling horses to naturally stand up against infection and winter ailments.

Nedz Original and Nedz Pro are available in 20kg bales, prices start around £6.50 per bale.  For more information about Nedz and the benefits of Silver visit the website www.nedz.co.uk or call: 01254 677 762.

Beat the box rest blues with Nedz

“Box rest” the dreaded words every horse owner hopes to never hear, but despite us taking every care and caution with our horses sometimes illness and injuries mean that a period of box rest is inevitable. However box rest doesn’t have to be all bad, providing we are adequately prepared to provide optimum care for our horses and ponies whilst they have to remain stabled!

The most important thing to consider if your equine requires a period of enforced rest in their stable is to ensure that their environment is as “equine friendly” as possible, offering a place of solace which is clean and hygienic. Alongside providing fresh water, ample forage and mental stimulation, one of the most important factors to consider for your box-resting equine is suitable bedding.

Purchasing a high quality, absorbent bedding is a must, as wet, urine-saturated bedding not only causes moisture to permeate our equine’s hooves potentially causing thrush, but also leads to increased levels of noxious ammonia in the stable which can lead to damaged hoof horn, a weakened outer layer of the foot, an irritated respiratory system and sometimes eye and sinus problems.

Nedz Advance is the perfect product for the box-resting equine. The virtually dust-free formulation is kind on the respiratory system whilst the comfortable bedding is composed from natural, high quality chopped straw. Nedz Advance is chopped and ground to produce highly absorbent fibres, which are then sterilized to reduce moulds and spores and presented in a compact pellet form.

With no need to water, Nedz Advance expands as your horse or pony is stabled on it, absorbing up to five times its weight in liquid and establishing a sturdy base for your equine to stand or lie on.

We all know that box resting our equines can cause our day-to-day costs to experience a bit of a hike and lead to a very time consuming operation, however muck does not stick to Nedz Advance meaning you are removing waste – not bedding and the quick-rotting formula means muckheap removal is virtually eradicated to keep costs to a minimum!

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!