Are Straw Pellets really the BEST horse bedding option? Let's take a deep dive...
When it comes to keeping your horse happy, healthy, and comfortable, the right bedding makes all the difference. Straw pellets have made a real stir in the equine bedding industry. Let's look at Canadian Made Straw Boss Straw Pellets they offer a premium, natural alternative to traditional bedding, outperforming wood pellets and loose straw in nearly every category—from health benefits to ease of use and sustainability.
Use them on their own or layer them under you current straw or shavings to extend your bedding and increase absorbency!
Here’s a breakdown of why more horse owners and stable managers are making the switch:
🐴 Health Benefits for Happy, Healthy Horses
Hoof & Joint Care
Straw Boss pellets fluff up into a deep, soft yet stable bedding that offers firm yet forgiving support—exactly what your horse’s hooves and joints need. Unlike hard mats, uncomfortable stiff pellets or uneven straw, these pellets cushion hocks, promote healthy posture, and help prevent pressure sores or joint stiffness.
Plus, Straw Boss pellets are made with low moisture content, this helps prevent hooves from drying out. And on the other side they can absorb a lot of moisture which help keeps their stall dry and protects them from moisture issues like thrush.
Respiratory Health
Poor quality bedding is often the biggest source of dust in the stable, which can severely impact your horse’s respiratory health.
Straw Boss pellets are rigorously dust-extracted and heat-treated, reducing airborne particles and allergens in your barn. This makes them an excellent choice for horses with respiratory sensitivities or allergies. If you try the straw pellets, you will notice the difference of your indoor air quality and clean air is great for us, care takers too!
Better Sleep = Better Health
Straw Boss Straw Pellets are fine chopped to provide a soft, cushioning straw pellet bed that horses want to lay down on and more often—leading to improvements in behavior, recovery, and overall wellbeing. Because Horses need to lie down to achieve deep, quality REM sleep. A key to a great sleep, as we all know is a comfortable bed.
💧 Moisture Control & Odour Suppression
Straw Boss Straw Pellets are highly absorbent—capable of absorbing up to 10x their weight in moisture. This means urine is quickly absorbed in small, isolated patches. As a result, it's easier to muck out only the soiled areas without wasting clean bedding. Less waste = more savings.
These pellets also excel in odour control, controlling ammonia creating a fresher, healthier stable environment for horses and humans alike.
🌿 Environmental & Practical Advantages
Sustainable & Biodegradable
Made from 100% natural, renewable straw, Straw Boss bedding is fully biodegradable and composts faster than wood shavings—meaning it enriches the soil and reduces your muck heap.
Cleaner, Longer-Lasting Bedding, Easier to Muck Out
Since the pellets don't mat like traditional straw, the bedding stays fluffy and usable longer. That means fewer top-ups, fewer full clean-outs, and less time spent managing your stalls.
Easy to Store & Use
Sold in convenient 40L bags, Straw Boss is easy to store, easy to apply, and simple to muck out. Bulk and pallet pricing are also available in-store, so you can stock up for the season with ease.
🧹 Bonus: Not Just for Horses!
Straw Boss Straw Pellets are a go-to bedding option for a wide range of animals, including:
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Goats, sheep, and cows
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Rabbits and poultry
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Puppy pens and dog houses
Wherever you need clean, comfortable, absorbent bedding—Straw Boss delivers.
Straw Pellets VS Traditional Straw
🐴 Straw Pellets vs. Shavings
| Category | Straw Boss Straw Pellets | Wood Shavings |
|---|---|---|
| Absorbency | Superior – absorbs up to 10x its weight | Moderate – absorbs well but not as efficient |
| Dust Level | Very low – dust-extracted & heat-treated | Can be dusty, especially fine shavings |
| Manure Management | Breaks down quickly, reduces manure pile | Slower to decompose |
| Ease of Cleaning | Easy spot-cleaning, minimal waste | Can be messy; soiled areas spread |
| Comfort | Soft, springy bed encourages lying down | Decent comfort, but can flatten |
| Cost Efficiency | More expensive initially, Long-lasting, less frequent bedding changes | More economical, Requires more frequent top-ups |
🌾 Straw Pellets vs. Traditional Straw
| Category | Straw Boss Straw Pellets | Traditional Straw |
|---|---|---|
| Absorbency | High – localized moisture control | Poor – moisture spreads easily |
| Dust Level | Very low – dust-extracted | Varies - Can be very dusty |
| Manure Management | Easy to isolate and compost | Difficult to separate soiled bedding |
| Ease of Cleaning | Quick spot cleaning, less waste | Time-consuming full muck-outs, can mat up |
| Comfort | Fluffs into deep, supportive bedding | Variable density, can shift and lump |
| Cost Efficiency | More expensive, consistent quality; uses less material over time | Cheaper cost, but more wasteful and more work to maintain |
🌲 Straw Pellets vs. Pine Pellets
| Category | Straw Boss Straw Pellets | Pine Pellets |
|---|---|---|
| Absorbency | Excellent – retains moisture in small patches | Good – but not as efficient as straw |
| Dust Level | Low – processed for dust control | Can break down into fine dust over time |
| Manure Management | Breaks down fast, shrinks manure pile | Slower to compost |
| Ease of Cleaning | Doesn’t mat – quick spot cleaning | Can compact, harder to sift when broken down |
| Comfort | Soft yet firm, joint-friendly bedding | Firmer; may not cushion as well |
| Cost Efficiency | High – fewer changes needed, less waste | Moderate – good performance but dries hooves. Ensure wood pellets are non-toxic and not treated |
🐎 Final Word
Straw Boss Straw Pellets give you everything you want in a horse bedding: better health, better hygiene, less waste, and more comfort—for both your animals and your daily chores. With their exceptional absorbency, dust control, and sustainability, they’re not just a smart choice—they’re the boss of bedding.
Want to pick up a bag? Visit us, Canvasback Pet Supplies in-store at 1 Wellink Drive, Lockport for individual or bulk pricing!
Made in Canada | 40L Bags | 100% Natural – 100% Biodegradable – 100% Renewable