Pelletmate – the Australian manufacturer of Horsemate – has been appointed the Australian agent for Haygain hay steamers – the only hay treatment product that is backed by scientific research. Horsemate is the ultimate in environmentally friendly wood pellet stable bedding.
As Horsemate activates quickly this means that you save time. There is no standing around waiting and there is no need to waste money on hot water.
What is Horsemate pellets made from?
The pellets are manufactured from clean kiln dried pine off cuts in accordance with the most stringent quality control procedures. This procedure allows us to assure you that no additives are present in our pellets. Horsemate has distinct advantages over traditional bedding, easily manageable, reduced ammonia smell and highly absorbent.
How does Horsemate work and why do you add water?
Horsemate has a moisture content of about 7% and the pellets are held together by a water soluble component in all wood called lignin. The ideal moisture content of wood for best absorption is about 25%. At this moisture content the capillary action, which draws the urine into the wood cell’s xylem vessels functions correctly. Adding water is necessary for two reasons; the first is to dissolve the lignin and allow the pellet to expand and the second is to allow the material in the pellet enough moisture to reach a 25% moisture content in order to allow the capillary action to operate.
Why should you steam your hay?
Using Haygain hay steamers has been repeatedly scientifically proven to eliminate harmful mould and fungal spores, bacteria and dust mites. At the core of each Haygain hay steamer is the unique distribution manifold system which delivers the steam evenly into and throughout the hay, ensuring total steam absorption.
