Horse owners confirm that absorbency is the priority

Nedz always strives to tick all of the boxes when it comes to meeting customer’s needs and with this in mind, a latest market research survey by the company produced some interesting results and confirmed that top of the list is absorbency!

In a recent survey of 146 horse owners, research showed that 27% of people felt that high absorbency was the deciding factor when it came to choosing bedding. This was followed closely by 26% of people stating that dust free bedding was the most important benefit and 25% rated comfort as their top priority. This compared with just 17% who were primarily concerned with cost, and the remaining customers put biodegradability as key.

Nedz prides itself on producing two products, which throughout the manufacturing process are chopped in a way that provides optimum absorption. This, combined with a start of the art dust extraction process, produces a hygienic, yet cosy and comfortable stable environment, so the company’s aims and values align with the requirements of customers and their equine partners! 

When it comes to absorbency, Nedz Pro ticks all of the boxes. Made from Oil Seed Rape Straw, Nedz Pro offers a super absorbent alternative to shavings, requiring a full muck-out only once a week and creating a sturdy yet comfortable base for your horse or pony. The high levels of absorbency help to create a hygienic atmosphere for your horse by reducing ammonia build up, which is ideal for horses requiring support for the respiratory system. This cosy chopped straw also biodegrades within two to three months and can be safely used as a fertiliser.

Both Nedz Pro and Nedz Original offer horse owners a traditional method of bedding, maintaining the cosy feel and appearance of straw, whilst using an innovative Natural Nedz formula containing Manuka, Silver, Aloe Vera and Cade Oil to provide extra benefits. Nedz products are also virtually dust-free, helping to create a safe environment for all horses and ponies, whilst keeping costs to a minimum without compromising on quality!

Keeping your stable spick and span

The wet and chilly months often bring about an increase in the amount of time that equines spend stabled in an effort to guard against the harsher conditions. This is not always the most enjoyable time to be a horse owner, as keeping the stable clean and tidy can seem to take twice as long, but good ventilation and tip top hygiene are key to maintaining your horse’s health and condition over the winter months.

A build up of dust, mould and mildew spores and ammonia can increase a horse’s chances of developing a respiratory problem, so it is important to choose a suitable, top quality bedding. Both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro are virtually dust free, creating a hygienic, non-toxic environment for your horse whilst stabled. Nedz bedding rivals shavings for absorbency, helping to decrease ammonia build up to support a healthy respiratory system and save you time completing the chores, whilst maintaining the cosy feel and appearance of a traditional straw bed!

Nedz Pro, made from Oil Seed Rape Straw, is a cost-effective, hygienic bedding, which works best when deep littered, creating a sturdy yet comfortable bed that does not shift as your horse walks on it, and only requires a full muck out once a week. The high level of absorbency is combined with the exclusive Natural Nedz formula, which contains Manuka, Cade Oil, Aloe Vera and Silver to provide anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic and anti-fungal properties making it ideal for horses with sensitive skin and those who wish to create the most hygienic stable environment.

Not only does Nedz help to create a hygienic, safe and non-toxic stable environment for your horse, it also biodegrades within two to three months and is safe to use as a fertiliser, helping to keep your yard clean and your muck heap easily managed, as well as saving you time on the yard chores and money on getting your muck heap removed!

10 years of bedding the best!

It has been 10 years since Nedz began producing quality, safe, cost effective bedding for the equestrian market! All Nedz products are made from top quality raw materials and offer cost effective bedding solutions to the equestrian market.

Nedz bedding offers horse owners the chance to use a traditional method of bedding, maintaining the cosy feel and appearance of straw, but with the added benefits of technological advances! With 23 years of straw processing experience under their belt, Pegasus Products bought the debut product in the range, Nedz Original, to market ten years ago. Over the past ten years, the company have invested time and money into creating top quality products, which answer the demands of today’s modern equestrian.

Made from carefully selected wheat straw, Nedz Original offers a highly absorbent, cost-effective alternative to shavings, whilst creating a hygienic, virtually dust free and non-toxic environment for your equine. Next came Nedz Pro, which is made from rape straw and also offers a highly absorbent, yet cost effective alternative to traditional shavings! This is ideal for any horse suffering with a respiratory disorder as the absorbent properties promote a hygienic environment, keeping ammonia to an absolute minimum, whilst also ensuring that mucking out is quick and easy.

Nedz have always wanted to maintain the traditional biodegradable benefits of straw, so Nedz Original and Nedz Pro both rot quickly within two to three months and are suitable for use as a fertiliser, saving you time and energy managing the muckheap and finishing the yard chores!

As innovations over the years have improved, Nedz is also treated with the exclusive Natural Nedz formula containing Manuka, Cade Oil and Aloe Vera, all of which have anti-bacterial and anti-insecticidal benefits, whilst still being gentle enough for the most sensitive skin and ideal for equines suffering with respiratory or skin problems. The unique formula is also crafted with a bitter taste to discourage any snacking on bedding!

Make a dent in your muckheap this winter with Nedz Bed!

With winter on the horizon, the thought of a seemingly never ending cold snap and waves of wet, cold weather can bring about a sense of foreboding in most horse owners! It’s that time of year when the tiresome chores seem to take longer and riding hours diminish, but plan your stable management ahead and you can enjoy bedding your equine down for the winter, free of stress!

Nedz Bed is a truly traditional method of bedding, rivalling the benefits of standard straw and shavings. Nedz maintains the cosy feel and appearance of a beautiful straw bed, but technological advances make for many additional benefits! Nedz Original is crafted from carefully selected and chopped wheat straw, meanwhile Nedz Pro is made from chopped rape straw, which is exceptionally absorbent and quick to muck out. Both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro have been treated with Natural Nedz, an organic, anti-bacterial formula. Nedz Bed is a hygienic alternative to traditional straw bedding and the compact bales are easier to handle and store. Whilst also being far less bulky than straw, the bedding produces less waste and a smaller, more manageable muckheap, saving you time and energy on the mundane routine chores! However, the advantage of straw remains; it is easily biodegradable, breaks down within two to three months and is safe for use as a fertiliser.

By comparison, traditional wood based bedding can be difficult to dispose of, take far longer to break down and rot and need constant attention to ensure that the bed does not become too wet, causing a build up of ammonia. Moreover, many types of wood based products can contain a high dust content, which can be detrimental to equine respiratory health, especially throughout the winter whilst they are stabled for longer and ventilation may be poor or limited. Nedz is virtually dust-free and the high levels of absorbency keep ammonia to an absolute minimum, keeping your horse in tiptop health this winter!

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!

Original preparation for the season ahead!

With autumn on the horizon many horse owners are beginning to think about bringing their equines in from pasture to the stable, in order to protect them from the cooler, wetter weather. Getting organised for the coming season can reduce the chance of last minute panics when the weather turns – so prepare your stables with the help of Nedz…

Nedz provides high quality bedding designed specifically for equines. Nedz Original uses carefully selected wheat straw, which is chopped, dust extracted and then treated with Natural Nedz before baling. This allows horse owners to provide their equines with a hygienic, economic and super soft alternative to conventional bedding; perfect for when your horse or pony will be spending more time in the stable!

In addition to creating a bed that is supportive and dust-free, Nedz Original utilises the exclusive Natural Nedz formula. Combined of a unique blend of Manuka and Cade Oil, Natural Nedz is an organic, which provides anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic properties. In addition, Nedz Original also offers the healing powers of Silver! Silver has naturally occurring properties which limit moulds and fungi developing in the bedding and stable environment, alongside helping to kill harmful viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. The natural healing powers help to support equine health and strengthen the immune system, perfect for minimising health risks during increased stable time.

Nedz Original is incredibly absorbent which means that only small amounts of bedding require removal each time you muck out. This reduces the level of ammonia in the stable, protecting the respiratory system and improving the hygiene of your equine’s surroundings. In addition wastage is minimised and your muckheap size is reduced saving you both time and money!

For more information about the range of Nedz bedding visit www.nedz.co.uk or to find your nearest stockist call 01254 677 762.

Bedding that performs

With the competition season in full swing, for many equestrians ensuring the equine athlete is in ‘tip-top’ condition, is vitally important. The last thing horse owners want when their equine is competing is for the inhalation of dust to affect the horse’s ability to perform in comfort.

The equine’s ability to respire literally dictates how much oxygen can be inhaled and in turn how much energy can be produced; as oxygen fuels the functioning of the muscular system. As the horse’s ability to succeed and enjoy ridden work is directly linked to their respiratory system, minimising their exposure to respiratory irritants, such as dust, is a crucial part of equine management.

Inhaling dust and mould spores can lead to inflammation of the airways, reduced air space and irritation of the cells. During the summer time the ground often dries up and the pasture becomes significantly dustier. Most competition horses are stabled over night, and whilst we can’t do anything about dry ground in the paddock increasing dust levels, we can certainly take measures to limit the level of dust in our equine’s stabled environment.

Soaking your hay can be helpful, reducing the dust content and increasing hydration levels but selecting a bedding which is dust extracted is paramount.

Nedz bedding allows the stable environment to remain clean and fresh, combining the latest innovations, and technological advances in bedding with the traditional benefits of straw so Nedz can supply a soft, comfortable bed with additional health benefits.

The straw used in Nedz bedding is carefully selected and passed through a rigorous quality control process before being chopped and treated with the totally organic formula; Natural Nedz, providing antibacterial and antifungal properties thanks to the inclusion of Silver, Manuka and Cade Oil. The process of producing each and every bag of Nedz bedding then ensures any excess dust is extracted, so your stable environment for your competing equine won’t compromise the respiratory system ensuring hard working equines can perform at their best!

In addition, the high absorbency of Nedz products means that ammonia levels are kept to a minimum, which not only reduces the chance of harmful odours irritating your horse’s delicate sinuses and respiratory system, but also helps prevent bacterial infections in the hooves such as thrush.

Choose between Nedz Original, made from wheat straw for a traditional approach, or Nedz Pro for an exceptionally absorbent product made from rape straw. Both Nedz Original and Nedz Pro are available in 20kg bales and cost between £7 - £8.

For more information about the range of Nedz bedding visit www.nedz.co.uk or to find your nearest stockist call 01254 677 762.