How to muck out a horse on a shavings bed

Newmarket racehorse trainer Martin Smith explains how to muck out a horse on a shavings bed.
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[@TheTeapotte]

Tip: put rubber gloves on and pick up the really small droppings with your hands, saves even more shavings!!

[@bertiebus1735]

I've never used gloves in my life. Good video but he's still throwing too many clean shavings in the wheelbarrow. I agree, use your hands.

[@graceharbour2480]

Very helpful, I used to be accused of putting my used shavings in a pillow case and taking them home to wash- me, tight? Never 🤣

[@Training_Racehorses]

Lol 😂

[@laequestrian6400]

That’s a nice bed!

[@susanseelig2667]

Thanks so much for this. Due to be rehoming an ex race horse soon and this couldn't be more helpful!

[@Training_Racehorses]

That’s great to hear, pleased I could help 😊

[@susanseelig2667]

@@Training_Racehorses Hi Martin, Hoping this finds you well. I wondered, if you have a moment or two(!) whether you could post up the 'correct way to lay a bed of shavings,' now I have the mucking out sussed?

[@Training_Racehorses]

@@susanseelig2667 Watch this space... 👍🏻

[@maddiem-j9538]

I think the horse likes the taste of the lead rope xD

[@RedSteady09]

I used flat cow mats, and a light layer of shavings with more away from where he's peed. So he lies on the heavier shavings area. I clear out the wet patch and then when dry, cover with any shavings moved around by the horse or add a small layer. I buy about 10 bags and they've lasted me 4-5 months.

[@angelfoodcake1979]

I can't believe how clean this stable is!!!

[@caroldocherty6810]

I always used marigold gloves and a washing basket. Works great

[@siennatgirl]

I always learned that about shavings new in bank
I knew a lady once who would put a lot of the wet shavings out to dry in sun then use again also she would run into stable everytimethe horse weed and catch it in a bucket 😅😅😂

[@suzanneedwards7273]

Is that a metal fork and is it 10 tines or 6? Thank you , very helpful video

[@Training_Racehorses]

It’s a metal shavings fork, a bit like this one…
millbryhill.co.uk/products/fynalite-shavings-fork-junior-d-handle

[@mihaicraciun1056]

Hi ,
how many times a day should cleaning be done?

[@Training_Racehorses]

once or twice, depending on how many of your staff turn up for work.