High-quality zeolite horse bedding with sustainability effect

The revolution in the horse stable: How zeolite bedding combines health, cleanliness and well-being

The most important thing first:

Ammonia is not only unpleasant for horses, but also poses a serious threat to their health. Continuous exposure can lead to irreversible damage to the respiratory system and impair the animals' long-term well-being. Therefore, it is important to keep ammonia concentrations in the stable as low as possible through appropriate measures, such as choosing the right bedding and ensuring good ventilation.

Challenges in the horse stable: Optimizing hoof health and air quality

Finding the right bedding for horses is one of the biggest challenges facing horse owners and stable owners. The animals' hoof health, in particular, depends heavily on the choice of bedding. One aspect that is often overlooked is the ammonia contamination of the stable air. Many horse stables are located in former cowsheds and are often difficult to ventilate. This leads to high ammonia concentrations in the air, especially in the winter months or on hot summer days when horses prefer to stay in cool stables. Even small amounts of ammonia can attack the horses' respiratory system and weaken their immune systems. In extreme cases, this can even trigger allergic reactions.

A good barn is therefore not only a safe, clean place for the animals, but also one that contributes to their health through its bedding. Conventional bedding, such as sawdust or straw, often has more disadvantages than advantages. Sawdust can contain pollutants and heavy metals, while high-quality straw can be prone to the formation of mycotoxins due to poor storage. But what is the alternative?

HORSEKRAFT Zeolite Bedding: Natural solution with added value

This is where HORSEKRAFT Zeolite Bedding comes in – a sustainable and health-friendly alternative specially developed for horses. Consisting of feed lime, natural zeolite, and a special blend of herbs, including lavender, it offers numerous benefits for horse health. This innovative bedding has the ability to effectively bind ammonia, thereby noticeably improving air quality in the stable. This has a positive effect on the animals' breathing and can significantly reduce the risk of respiratory diseases.

In addition, the zeolite bedding keeps hooves dry by absorbing and binding moisture. This prevents the development of thrush. Anyone who has ever struggled with this persistent problem knows how important dry hooves are for horse health. Thanks to the bedding's high absorbency, damp spots can be removed in a targeted manner, reducing bedding consumption and thus costs.

The added value of zeolite: sustainability and better soils

Another advantage of HORSEKRAFT zeolite bedding is its positive impact on the environment. The horse manure enriched by the bedding is transformed into high-quality, organic fertilizer. This can be used in agriculture and supplies the soil with important nutrients such as calcium and silicon. This ensures more vital soils and better plant growth, so stable owners also benefit.

HORSEKRAFT follows a clear philosophy: raw materials are processed in such a way that they can be used as effectively as possible, thereby reducing both costs and environmental impact.

Our tip: Investing together is worthwhile

HORSEKRAFT bedding with zeolite is available in bulk – 66 bags per pallet or in half pallets with 33 bags. This is especially beneficial for stable communities that can order together. This benefits not only the horses through a healthier stable climate and dry hooves, but also the stable owner, who has less ammonia in the air and also receives valuable fertilizer for their fields.

Why lavender in bedding?

Lavender is known for its calming effect on the nervous system. Even the Romans used lavender to relax the body and mind. Furthermore, its pleasant scent repels annoying insects like mosquitoes and flies, making life in the stable even more pleasant for the horses.

Conclusion: Win-win-win for horse, stable and environment

Choosing the right bedding is crucial for the health and well-being of horses. HORSEKRAFT Zeolite bedding not only impresses with its ammonia-binding properties and its ability to promote hoof health, but also offers sustainable benefits for the environment. Whether through improved stable air, drier hooves, or its use as organic fertilizer, this bedding ensures completely satisfied horses, owners, and stable owners.

Try it out and experience how HORSEKRAFT zeolite bedding positively changes everyday life in the stable!

Why is ammonia so dangerous for horse lungs?

Ammonia is a toxic gas released during the decomposition of horse urine and manure. In poorly ventilated stables, ammonia concentrations can rise rapidly and have significant impacts on the health of horses. The animals' respiratory tract is particularly affected, as ammonia irritates the mucous membranes and can impair lung function over the long term. Here are the main reasons why ammonia is so dangerous for horse lungs:

1. Irritation of the respiratory tract

Ammonia is a strong irritant to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and lungs. Even at low concentrations, the gas can cause coughing, watery eyes, and shortness of breath. Horses often exhibit increased nostril fluttering and coughing in such situations, which is a sign of upper respiratory tract irritation.

2. Weakening of the immune system

Constant exposure to ammonia weakens a horse's immune system. The mucous membranes of the respiratory tract normally provide an important protective barrier against pathogens. However, irritation and damage to this barrier make horses more susceptible to infections and inflammations, such as chronic bronchitis.

3. Lung damage

Ammonia attacks the alveoli, the small air sacs responsible for gas exchange in the lungs. Constant exposure leads to reduced lung capacity and thus poor oxygen uptake. In severe cases, permanent damage to lung tissue can occur, significantly impairing the horse's performance.

4. Promotion of allergies and chronic respiratory diseases

Ammonia, combined with dust and other pollutants in the stable, can trigger allergic reactions and chronic respiratory diseases such as hay allergy (RAO, Recurrent Airway Obstruction) or the so-called "dampness syndrome." These diseases are not only difficult to treat but also significantly reduce the well-being and quality of life of horses.

5. Influence on behavior

When the air quality in the stable is poor, horses avoid lying down and resting because they are in close proximity to the bedding and thus close to the ammonia concentration. This leads to insufficient regeneration and increased stress.

Ammonia is not only unpleasant for horses, but also poses a serious threat to their health. Continuous exposure can lead to irreversible damage to the respiratory system and impair the animals' long-term well-being. Therefore, it is important to keep ammonia concentrations in the stable as low as possible through appropriate measures, such as choosing the right bedding and ensuring good ventilation.

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Benefits of zeolite bedding in summer: fewer flies, fewer larvae and a more pleasant stable climate

In summer, flies and other insects pose a major challenge in many horse stables. They harass the animals, promote the spread of germs and infections, and significantly impair the horses' well-being. This is where HORSEKRAFT Zeolite bedding can make a big difference. Its unique properties help improve the stable climate and effectively reduce the infestation caused by insects and their larvae.

1. Less fly pollution

Zeolite has the ability to bind ammonia and moisture, thereby reducing the formation of a humid environment. Flies are particularly attracted to damp and ammonia-rich areas in the coop, as they provide ideal conditions for egg laying. Zeolite bedding specifically reduces these damp areas, making the coop less attractive to flies, which can significantly reduce the fly population.

2. Reduction of larval development

Combining zeolite with herbs like lavender has another positive effect: The scent of lavender repels many insects, including flies. This makes the coop less attractive to flies. Furthermore, the zeolite inhibits the development of larvae by binding moisture and ammonia—two essential factors for the survival and growth of fly larvae.

3. Improved hygiene in the stable

By reducing moisture and pollutants, the germ count in the stable also decreases. Less moisture means less breeding ground for bacteria and mold, which in turn could compromise the horses' immune systems. Zeolite bedding keeps the stable drier, cleaner, and more hygienic, reducing the risk of disease.

4. Pleasant scent and calming effect

The organic herbs included, such as lavender, not only bring a pleasant scent to the stable but also have a calming effect on the horses. Lavender also has the added effect of repelling mosquitoes and flies, significantly improving the animals' quality of life in the summer.

5. Reduced use of chemical insect repellents

The natural insect-repelling properties of zeolite bedding and the herbs it contains can reduce the use of chemical insect repellents in stables. This is not only more environmentally friendly but also better for the health of both humans and animals.

6. Less stress for horses

Flies and other insects are a constant source of stress for horses in the summer. Constant tail-beating, skin twitching, and head banging impair the animals and prevent them from relaxing and recovering. An environment with fewer insect infestations contributes to a calmer and less stressful stable climate.

HORSEKRAFT Zeolite bedding reduces fly infestation and larvae in the summer, making the stable more hygienic and pleasant. The combination of ammonia binding, moisture control, and the deterrent effect of herbs makes this bedding the ideal solution for a stress-free and healthy stable environment during the summer months.

High-quality horse bedding with sustainability effect

At STEINKRAFT, we have developed a bedding made from high-quality feed lime , 100 percent natural zeolite, and organic herbs that binds ammonia. This leads to cleaner air in the stable and improved breathing for the horse. The scent of lavender repels mosquitoes and flies and has a calming effect. By binding moisture and pollutants, HORSEKRAFT Zeolite Bedding ensures healthier hooves, keeping them dry and thus preventing thrush . Because damp areas can be bound and removed selectively, the amount of bedding required is reduced.

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Horse bedding becomes organic fertilizer in agriculture

By combining HORSEKRAFT bedding with horse manure, a high-quality fertilizer is created that can be used in organic farming, where it provides the soil with its own naturally produced nutrients.

The result:

More vital soils thanks to calcium, silicon, and other trace elements contained in zeolite. Our STEINKRAFT philosophy is to refine raw materials so that less is needed: sustainability, from use as bedding to climate improvement in the barn to application in the field.

Our TIP again:

We sell the zeolite bedding in bulk, namely 66 bags on a pallet. Sometimes it's even half a pallet. Then it's 33 bags. Then the transport is worthwhile. Either you convince the stable owner of the product – it smells less in the stable because there's less ammonia floating around, then all the stable owners are happier AND he has a high-quality fertilizer for his fields. This means that if he fertilizes the meadows with it, more different types of grass and herbs will grow, and above all, more of them.

Or you can do collective shopping.

It's a complete win-win-win. The third win is because the horse can breathe better, its hooves are drier, and it might prefer to lie down, allowing it to rest and relax better.

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