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"Cowboy Shavings" Premium Soft Wood Shavings — Barn Accessories (are a terrific blend of Spruce, Pine and Fir Shavings)

"Cowboy Shavings" Premium Soft Wood Shavings

"Cowboy Shavings" Premium Soft Wood Shavings are a terrific blend of Spruce, Pine and Fir Shavings

Tired of light, dusty shavings bags that look as sad as you feel using them?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated June 2026
"Cowboy Shavings" Premium Soft Wood Shavings — Barn Accessories (are a terrific blend of Spruce, Pine and Fir Shavings)
"Cowboy Shavings" Premium Soft Wood Shavings — Barn Accessories (are a terrific blend of Spruce, Pine and Fir Shavings)

"Cowboy Shavings" Premium Soft Wood Shavings
"Cowboy Shavings" Premium Soft Wood Shavings
"Cowboy Shavings" Premium Soft Wood Shavings are a terrific blend of Spruce, Pine and Fir Shavings. Our heavy 35-45 pound bags expand to 8 cubic feet!

Tired of Paying For Light Bags of Dusty Shavings That Look As Sad As You Feel Using Them? Every horse owner knows the frustration of carrying in a light bag of shavings, opening it up, only to see your investment cover only 2-3 feet of the stall… and then, to make it worse, when you try to spread it around, you are left sneezing in the dust! Horses are heavy animals that need cushion from the hard floor and super absorbency for the gallons of urine and manure that they produce on a daily basis! You need a bag of shavings that is up to the task!



Want a Heavy Bag of Clean Shavings That Almost Explodes With Clean Shavings When Opened?
YES! We can hear you say it! As horse owners that is what we want. Maximum Coverage with Clean, Shavings that a don’t leave you, and your horse, in the dust!This seems to be the universal ‘heart’s desire’ of every horse owner: to open that bag of shavings and have it explode into soft, fresh shavings that almost effortlessly cover that stall floor!
Cowboy Shavings Is Making That Dream A Reality For Horse Owners! At Cowboy Shavings, our clients are thrilled, husbands are happy— (they see a lifetime of benefit for their pocket books), the horses are whinnying (well, maybe now that they are comfortably in their stalls they just want their hay)… and it just seems like the world is a brighter place! This is what happens when you use Cowboy Shavings…really! Give it a try and you’ll be singing our praises too!

Is It True That Cowboy Shavings Only Uses The Highest Quality Soft Woods? Yes, Cowboy shavings uses only the highest qualityCanadian Spruce, Pine and Firtrees. Our Shavings are produced in Northern Alberta, surrounded by some of the most luscious forest in the area. Shavings are byproduct of the production of lumber. Dry, Clean, Rough cut lumber is passed through a planer after being Kiln Dried. These planer shavings are what make up the animal bedding. It is this style of shavings collection that sets Cowboy apart from brands that process whole trees.

Why Does Cowboy Shavings Only Use Softwood Trees From Canada?

  • Canadian forest are sustainably harvested!
  • Harvesting from natural forests ensure Organic material with no added chemicals or foreign objects

Canadian trees go through harsh winters giving them tighter growth rings. This results in a stronger more dense tree. We also only use soft white wood due to the texture and absorbability when shaved. We don’t ever use cedar in our shavings to avoid any negative reactions to various kind of livestock. We are horse people too and we know what it takes to provide the best in shavings for your horses.
What Is The Size Of “Flake” For Cowboy Shavings? Our shavings are considered a Medium to Large flake, so they are versatile for all animals from horses to chickens. We want our flakes to be consistent and easy for the consumer to manage and clean. Our shavings are very easy to pick thru, they don’t mush and create patties when wet so they can be picked with a fork when damp. They are light and fluffy so spreading them out is a breeze.
Is It True That They Are Highly Absorbent? Yes! A large percentage of our customers are in the equine world, and they love that these shavings absorb the urine vs just covering it up as it drains through or turning into mucky mess of wet and saw dust. The kiln dried flakes actually take on the moisture and then fall to the bottom as the animals move so they are not standing in a mess.

Don’t Forget, Cowboy Shavings Are VirtuallyDust Free! Our shavings are strictly processed from the internal parts of the trees so there is no bark or other material that limits absorption ore adds color. After the planing process of lumber the shavings are processed and screened to eliminate dust to ensure they meet our target specifications. This is why we consider them "dust free".

More $Having$ For Your Money! When our bags are filled, they are not just blown up with shavings dumped in and sealed. 3 cubic feet bags are filled and compressed with shavings. When opened they expand to approximately 8 cubic feet which is enough to cover a full horse stall in a horse trailer!

What Do Horse Owners Say About Cowboy Shavings?


“Compared to other local options, Cowboy shavings are the best for all animals hands down and affordable as well.”

Let Cowboy Shavings Help You, Your Neighbors, or Horse Clubs and Call Today! It doesn’t take many calls to get a load together! Your friends will see the value and thank you! Call Cowboy Shavingsand talk to Zac or any of our helpful staff today and tell us about your horses! We ship everywhere in the lower 48!

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The Solution Section (FAQ)
What kind of shavings does "Cowboy Shavings" make for horse stalls?
"Cowboy Shavings" Premium Soft Wood Shavings are a blend of Spruce, Pine and Fir. They are kiln-dried soft wood shavings made for bedding horse stalls, and they also work for other animals from horses to chickens.
How much stall coverage does one bag provide?
Each bag is filled and compressed at about 3 cubic feet, then expands to approximately 8 cubic feet when opened. That is enough to cover a full horse stall in a horse trailer. The heavy bags weigh 35-45 pounds.
Are Cowboy Shavings really dust free?
They are virtually dust free. The shavings are processed strictly from the internal parts of the trees, so there is no bark, and after planing they are screened to eliminate dust. That means less sneezing when you spread bedding for your horse.
How absorbent are these shavings for urine and manure?
They are highly absorbent. The kiln-dried flakes take on moisture and fall to the bottom as the animal moves, rather than just letting urine drain through or turning into a mucky mess. Customers in the equine world note the shavings absorb urine instead of only covering it up.
What wood are Cowboy Shavings made from, and where does it come from?
They use only Canadian Spruce, Pine and Fir, produced in Northern Alberta from sustainably harvested forests. The shavings are a byproduct of lumber, collected from rough-cut, kiln-dried lumber passed through a planer, which sets them apart from brands that process whole trees. No cedar is used, to avoid negative reactions in livestock.
What flake size are the shavings, and are they easy to muck out?
Cowboy Shavings are a Medium to Large flake, kept consistent and easy to manage. They are light and fluffy so spreading is easy, and they do not mush into patties when wet, so you can pick them with a fork even when damp.
Can I order Cowboy Shavings if I don't live nearby, and who do I talk to?
Yes. "Cowboy Shavings" ships everywhere in the lower 48, and it doesn't take many orders to put a load together for you, your neighbors, or a horse club. Reach out to Zac and the team through the website at https://www.greatalumber.com/cowboyshavings to talk about your horses and get started.

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