I think that the only benefit of putting bedding in a trailer is that some
horses won't pee if they splash themselves
I don't use any bedding at all - it creates dust, shifts around and gives
an uneven surface and it's a pain to remove
all you need is a trailer with a good suspension system, quality
rubber mats and a sensitive driving style... IMHO
like wrapping as Barbara said... I think putting down bedding makes
people feel good - ... horses are NOT nesting animals.
When we transport our irish wolfhounds, they sure do appreciate a
couple of nice scrummy cushions to lounge on! And even chickens will enjoy
scratching around in a layer of something..(as we do hihi)
My neighbors are stressing to me that when I trailer (2
horse straight load) I should be using waaay more shavings than I do
(which is none to almost none).
I conceed that if I was using a stock
trailer as a box, and hauling extremely long distances, then maybe I would-
but for short trips of a few hrs- I don't see the point.
They tried to
use the 'less concussion' on the legs theory- and I just don't see how that
could possibly help unless the bedding extremely deep.
