CocoSpezza Equine
Traditional stall bedding materials such as straw, wood shavings, paper or peat moss have been around for centuries. Although these materials have historically sufficed as horse bedding, coconut-based bedding is quickly surpassing these traditional materials in the modern equine care industry. CocoSpezzá Equine is a specially formulated product which out-performs traditional materials in all categories and is now used in many top-tier stables and equine facilities around the world.
Switching to CocoSpezzá Equine provides numerous quality-of-life benefits for your horses whilst reducing your workload.
The Ideal Horse Bedding
CocoSpezzá Equine is extremely absorbent and comfortable for your horses to stand and rest on. It is convenient to store, handle and dispose of and is surprisingly cost-effective due to its unique properties. Generating very little dust, the product is allergen free and very sanitary due to its high absorption characteristics. Although it is 100% chemical free and safe, horses find coco chips unappetizing to eat, eliminating the risk of gastric complications. Finally, the product is made from 100% recycled coconut husks and is easy to compost so it is very environmentally friendly.
CocoSpezza Equine Products
Our CocoSpezza’ Equine range of products are fabricated from carefully processed premium quality raw materials in order to ensure consistent quality and performance. We are pleased to accommodate your OEM requirements including special packaging, product specifications and requirements which can be arranged upon request.
Made from shredded coconut husk and fiber, CocoSpezza' Equine is very absorbent. With an absorption rate of up to 8-10 times its volume, CocoSpezza' Equine aids in neutralizing ammonia, reducing the formation of woodworms and mycoses, fungi and bacteria development.
This moisture control properties of the material prevents hoof deformation and “soft feet” as well as the hooves drying and cracking.
CocoSpezza' Equine is soft and comfortable for your horses as it’s light but strong texture provides orthopedic relief for joints. The material does not compact readily, thereby aerating the substrate for longer use and increased thermal retention within the stable. It also improves the hair coat as trace amounts of natural oils in the bedding make your horse’s coat silky. CocoSpezza' Equine also cuts down on unhygienic manure stains often seen when using other type of bedding.
CocoSpezza' Equine has the advantage of producing lower quantities of waste due to its high absorption and clotting tendencies. It clumps like litter when soiled, making CocoSpezza' Equine much more hygienic and easier to clean out than other traditional bedding types. This allows for the disposal of a smaller amount of bedding per soiling and reducing the maintenance time and costs of the stable.
Composted coco bedding is considered one of the best materials for soil rejuvenation and increasing the moisture retention capacity of soil. It decomposes readily and is quicker than many other stall bedding materials and is commonly used as a soil supplement as well as an excellent natural fertilizer.
Since it is incredibly absorbent,CocoSpezza' Equine is extremely efficient in terms of wastage and the unsoiled product remains aerated and is very long-lasting! This cuts down significantly on labor costs and reduces the monthly quantity of product used per stall by up to 50% compared to some traditional bedding materials.
Comparison
| Wood shavings, Sawdust, Straw and Peat moss: | CocoSpezza Equine: |
| The recommendations are to add 1 to 2 additional bags per week after setting up of the initial stall bedding. | After the initial bedding is layered to the stall, the need for additional product to be added is practically nil for up to 4 weeks. |
CocoSpezza Equine will save you substantial costs on product wastage and labor than traditional alternatives.
Most traditional bedding options create ‘barn dust’, which is known to contain hundreds of types of bacteria and crystalline silica, which can cause silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer in horses.
CocoSpezza' Equine is treated to be free of pathogens and other harmful substances, and the moisture balancing properties of the material produces significantly less dust particles and is a healthier choice for both you and your horses.
Produced by up-cycling a waste product (coconut husk) by villagers in rural Sri Lanka, our products are manufactured and shipped with minimal environmental impact. Being 100% compostable, CocoSpezza' Equine is the ultimate eco-friendly bedding solution. No trees are cut or wetlands destroyed to make this advanced bedding solution. It is the most socially responsible and eco-friendly product on the market.
Thanks to the unique internal structure of coco quire and the treatments we undertake, CocoSpezza' Equine completely neutralizes odors from urine! This results in far less flies and insects and reduces the amount of bedding being wasted. Further, the material locks-in moisture quickly, preventing runoff or leaching thereby keeping your horse happy and their hooves dry.
CocoSpezza' Equine comes in 2:1 compressed, plastic wrapped, bales for easy storage and use. The material is very light, easy to loosen up by hand or shovel and spreads readily. The bales can be stacked high and used as needed as CocoSpezza' Equine has a long shelf life.
CocoSpezza' Equine s a totally natural product manufactured by mechanical processing of the coconut husk with no chemical additives. Horses do not nd it palatable because it has no resin, thus limiting the risk of ingestion leading to dangerous colic. has a long shelf life.
Numerous studies have been conducted on the comparative benefits of various traditional and modern horse bedding materials. The table below illustrates the performance of four popular horse bedding materials in comparison to CocoSpezza' Equine in ten separate categories. The performance of these products in each category is rated as Weak, Moderate or Good and assigned the relevant score in this comparative analysis.
Bedding - Comparative Assessment
| Detail | Coco Spezza | Straw | Wood Shavings | Wood Chips | Peat Moss |
| Product Cost-effectiveness | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Absorption | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Eco-Friendliness | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Orthopedic Impact | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Odour Prevention | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Reduced Dust Generation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Longevity of Product | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ease of Handling | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Composability | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Maintenance Requirement | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Average Score (Scale: 1 = Weak, 2 = Moderate, 3 = Good) | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.2 |