✓Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com·Updated June 2026
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Magnesium Chloride Dust Control Pellets by BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Dust Control Pellets by BlendMagic offer Safe, Eco-Friendly, long lasting relief from dust!
Arena Dust Choking Up Your Ride?
BlendMagicProducts understands that any horse owner who has spent time in a busy arena knows how quickly dust can turn a pleasant ride into a respiratory challenge! One lap at a working trot and you can see particles swirling in the sunlight, settling in your hair, coating your horse’s nostrils, and making it harder for everyone to breathe. Arena dust isn’t just a nuisance — it can be a real health concern for both horses and riders. Dust particles can irritate the eyes, dry out nasal passages, and cause coughing as it makes their way into your horse’s lungs— and yours! Over time, constant exposure to dusty footing can contribute to more serious respiratory issues, including heaves in horses and asthma-like symptoms in people.
What Is The Solution? BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Dust Control Pellets!
The Pet-Safe, Eco-Friendly, Long-Lasting Solution for Indoor & Outdoor Riding Arenas
If dust is the problem, what is the reasonable solution? Watering every day can leave puddles and slippery spots… this is why more and more horse owners are investing in dust control that is effective, long-lasting, and above all, safe. BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Dust Control Pellets have become a trusted favorite for barns of all sizes because they keep footing dust-free without harsh chemicals, constant watering, or complicated upkeep. This product offers a simple, eco-friendly way to keep indoor and outdoor riding arenas healthier and more comfortable year-round.
What Is Magnesium Chloride and How Can It Help?
Magnesium Chloride is a naturally occurring mineral compound that’s widely used for dust control in horse arenas, dirt roads or anywhere that dust can become a problem- because of its unique ability to attract and retain moisture from the air. Once applied to arena footing, magnesium chloride helps bind fine particles together, preventing them from becoming airborne.
The footing stays slightly damp — not wet — so your horse’s hooves don’t kick up clouds of dust, even in hot, dry weather.
But, It It Safe For My Horses, Dogs and Family?
YES! One of the biggest advantages of BlendMagic’s Magnesium Chloride is its safety. This is pet-safe dust control that’s gentle enough for horses, dogs, cats, and other barn animals. You don’t have to worry about toxic residue or harmful chemicals. It’s eco-friendly dust suppression you can feel good about using, whether your arena is indoors or outdoors.
What Are Other Benefits Does It Offer?
Another major benefit is the long-lasting nature of BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Pellets. When applied correctly, the results can last anywhere from six months to eighteen months before reapplication is needed. The exact time frame depends on how heavily the arena is used, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, and local weather conditions. Indoor arenas often hold the treatment the longest, but even outdoor arenas can enjoy many months of effective dust control without the need for daily watering.
Is It Easy To Apply?
Application is easy, with options to suit different barn setups and preferences. You can apply the pellets directly using a tailgate spreader, spinner disc spreader, or lime driller spreader — essentially, almost any spreader will work. For those who prefer a liquid application, the pellets can be dissolved in water and sprayed evenly across the footing. The product label includes full instructions for both methods, making it simple to get even coverage and optimal results.
How Much Does It Cover?
Each 50-pound bag covers approximately 330 square feet of arena surface. This is the recommended application rate for the best performance, though some horse owners have found that slightly lighter applications still give them excellent indoor and outdoor arena dust control, especially in arenas with lighter use. Once the product is applied and fully dissolved, there’s no further maintenance needed. You don’t have to drag hoses around, adjust sprinkler systems, or schedule daily watering — just ride and enjoy a cleaner, healthier arena.
When Do I Need To Re-Apply?
Knowing when to reapply is straightforward. You only need to treat your arena again when you notice dust returning during riding sessions. There’s no fixed reapplication schedule, which means you’re only using the product as needed. In some barns, that might be every six months, while in others, the same application can last well over a year.
BlendMagic Is An “Eco-Friendly” Solution!
The environmental benefits are another reason horse owners love BlendMagic’s eco-friendly dust control for horse arenas. Because Magnesium Chloride reduces or eliminates the need for daily watering, it helps conserve water — a big plus for barns in drought-prone regions. It’s non-toxic to plants, safe for groundwater, and won’t damage arena infrastructure. By keeping dust in place, it also reduces the loss of fine footing particles, which means your arena footing lasts longer and requires less frequent replenishment.
How Quickly Does It Work?
The improvement in air quality is noticeable almost immediately. Riders often comment that within a day of applying magnesium chloride dust control, the air feels clearer, breathing is easier, and footing feels more stable underfoot. Horses benefit from reduced respiratory irritation, making them more comfortable during workouts. Trainers appreciate that lessons and clinics can go on without the constant need to stop for watering breaks or to let dust settle.
Where Else Can I Use It?
While riding arenas are the most common application, BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Pellets are also used in round pens, barn aisles, walkways, and warm-up areas or even dirt entry roads. Anywhere that dust is a problem, this product can help. It works on a variety of footing materials — sand, crushed stone, synthetic blends, and sand-fiber mixes — as long as it’s applied evenly.
Is It "Cost - Effective"?
YES! For barn managers, trainers and owners, the cost savings over time are significant. Traditional dust control methods, like daily watering, require labor, time, and expensive water usage. There’s also wear and tear on pumps, hoses, and sprinkler systems to consider. With a single application of BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Pellets, you can enjoy many months of low-maintenance dust control for a fraction of the ongoing cost of watering.
You’ll Love Getting To Enjoy Your Arena Again!
Peace of mind is another big selling point. Horse owners can rest easy knowing they’re using safe dust control for horses that’s proven effective and won’t harm their animals. Horses that roll in the arena, dogs that trot alongside you, and even curious barn cats are safe around this footing treatment. It’s the perfect combination of performance, safety, and environmental responsibility.
Get BlendMagic Magnesium Pellets For Your Arena— Today!
If you’re ready to transform your riding environment into a dust-free zone, give your horses the gift of cleaner air, and enjoy low-maintenance arena footing year-round, BlendMagic has you covered. This is one product that truly delivers on its promises — safe, effective, long-lasting arena dust control that works indoors and outdoors. Visit BlendMagicProducts.com today or pick up the phone and tell us about your arena! BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Dust Control Pellets close-up
What exactly are BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Dust Control Pellets?
BlendMagic Dust Control MAG Chloride Pellets are a concentrated, easy-to-spread dust suppressant built around high-purity magnesium chloride, the same proven mineral salt that highway and mining crews rely on to keep unpaved surfaces from clouding up. Unlike a quick water-down that evaporates within hours, the pellets are engineered to work with the air around them, holding a surface damp and dust-bound long after the hose has been put away. Blendmagic Products sells the pellets with free Ground and LTL shipping, and offers a matching liquid-mix option for crews running tanker spray bars.
BlendMagic dust control pellets product detailWho makes BlendMagic, and how do you reach them? Blendmagic Products is the manufacturer and direct seller, marketing a full line of dust-control, ice-melt, degreaser, vinegar, and specialty-chemical products through blendmagicproducts.com. Orders and arena-sizing questions can go to their Toll Free line at or the Local number. Because Blendmagic ships direct rather than through a chain of distributors, the same team that blends the product can help you dial in the right tonnage for an indoor ring versus an open gravel road.
BlendMagic dust control magnesium chloride pellets bagWhat is in the pellets, and why magnesium chloride? The active ingredient is magnesium chloride (the related ice-melt grade carries CAS# 7786-30-3), prized for being both hygroscopic and deliquescent — meaning it pulls water vapor out of the surrounding air and then holds onto it. Blendmagic describes the formula as biodegradable and environmentally responsible, safe for use in agricultural, industrial, and municipal settings when applied as directed. That mineral-salt chemistry is also far gentler on hooves, paws, and vegetation than the petroleum and chloride-heavy alternatives some operations resort to.
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How magnesium chloride actually stops arena and road dust
Loose footing kicks up fine particles every time a hoof, tire, or boot disturbs it. The magnesium chloride pellets draw atmospheric moisture down into the top layer of footing or roadbed, then bind those fine particles together so they stay put instead of going airborne. The result is fewer dust clouds, better visibility, improved air quality, and more consistent surface compaction — the difference between a ride that coats your lungs after one lap and a surface that stays settled through a full session. Because the salt keeps re-attracting moisture, one application lasts dramatically longer than plain watering.
Who should be using these pellets?
The pellets are built for anyone fighting airborne grit: indoor and outdoor horse arenas and equestrian facilities, gravel and dirt roads, construction sites, farms, mining sites, truck terminals, solar and wind-farm access roads, gravel runways, and steel-mill roads. Blendmagic specifically calls out that dust control protects against respiratory health concerns for both workers and animals and prevents loss of footing in horse arenas and work zones — making this a barn-and-jobsite crossover product, not just a road treatment.
How to buy and what sizes ship
Pellets are offered as a 38 LB Pail, a 50 LB Bag, and full pallet quantities — 12 × 50 LB (600 LB pallet), 24 × 50 LB (1,200 LB pallet), and 48 × 50 LB (2,400 LB pallet) — with a full flatbed bulk option for large operations. For application, broadcast 1.5 lbs per 10 square feet using a lime drill spreader, tailgate spreader, or spinner disc spreader; for the liquid route, mix 1.5 lb per gallon of water with an agitator and apply 1 gallon per 10 square feet through tanker truck spray bars. Order direct at blendmagicproducts.com or call to size an order to your arena or road.
Magnesium chloride is a naturally occurring mineral compound that attracts and retains moisture from the air. Once applied to arena footing, it binds fine particles together so they don't become airborne. The footing stays slightly damp, not wet, so your horse's hooves won't kick up clouds of dust even in hot, dry weather.
Is BlendMagic dust control safe for horses, dogs, and family?
Yes. BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Dust Control Pellets are pet-safe and gentle enough for horses, dogs, cats, and other barn animals, with no toxic residue or harsh chemicals. It's an eco-friendly dust suppression that's non-toxic to plants and safe for groundwater, so horses that roll in the arena and dogs that trot alongside you stay safe around the footing.
How long does one application last?
When applied correctly, results can last anywhere from six months to eighteen months before reapplication is needed. The exact time frame depends on how heavily the arena is used, whether it's indoors or outdoors, and local weather conditions. Indoor arenas often hold the treatment the longest.
How much area does a bag of pellets cover?
Each 50-pound bag covers approximately 330 square feet of arena surface, which is the recommended application rate for best performance. Some owners find that slightly lighter applications still give excellent dust control, especially in arenas with lighter use. Once applied and fully dissolved, no further maintenance is needed.
How do I apply the pellets to my arena?
You can apply the pellets directly with a tailgate spreader, spinner disc spreader, or lime driller spreader, and essentially almost any spreader will work. If you prefer a liquid application, the pellets can be dissolved in water and sprayed evenly across the footing. The product label includes full instructions for both methods.
Will it work on my footing, and can I use it outside the arena?
The pellets work on a variety of footing materials, including sand, crushed stone, synthetic blends, and sand-fiber mixes, as long as they're applied evenly. Beyond riding arenas, BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Pellets are also used in round pens, barn aisles, walkways, warm-up areas, and even dirt entry roads. Anywhere dust is a problem, the product can help.
How soon will I notice a difference, and how do I know when to reapply?
The improvement in air quality is noticeable almost immediately, and riders often comment that within a day the air feels clearer and footing feels more stable. There's no fixed reapplication schedule, so you only treat the arena again when you notice dust returning during riding sessions. In some barns that's every six months, while in others a single application lasts well over a year.
How do I order BlendMagic for my arena or ask questions?
Visit BlendMagic online at https://blendmagicproducts.com/ to learn more and order, or call 888-605-4332 to talk through your specific arena. You can also email [email protected]. Tell them about your arena and they'll help you get cleaner air and low-maintenance, dust-free footing year-round.
What are BlendMagic Magnesium Chloride Dust Control Pellets used for?
They suppress airborne dust on unpaved and loose surfaces by binding fine particles together with moisture. Common uses include horse arenas and equestrian facilities, gravel and dirt roads, construction sites, farms, mining sites, truck terminals, solar and wind-farm access roads, gravel runways, and steel-mill roads. The pellets keep dust settled far longer than plain watering.
How does magnesium chloride control dust?
Magnesium chloride is both hygroscopic and deliquescent, which means it pulls water vapor out of the surrounding air and holds onto it. That retained moisture sinks into the top layer of footing or roadbed and binds loose particles so they cannot become airborne. Because the salt keeps re-attracting atmospheric moisture, the surface stays damp and dust-bound long after application.
How much product do I apply, and with what equipment?
For the dry pellets, broadcast 1.5 lbs per 10 square feet using a lime drill spreader, tailgate spreader, or spinner disc spreader. For the liquid method, mix 1.5 lb of product per gallon of water using an agitator, then apply 1 gallon per 10 square feet through tanker-truck spray bars. Blendmagic can help you scale the rate to your specific arena or road footage.
Is BlendMagic dust control safe for horses?
Magnesium chloride is a mineral salt rather than a petroleum product, and Blendmagic markets the dust-control line for horse arenas and equestrian facilities specifically. The company notes that controlling dust protects against respiratory health concerns for workers and animals and helps prevent loss of footing. As with any product, follow the label and apply as directed, and consult the Safety Data Sheet for full handling guidance.
Is it eco-friendly or biodegradable?
Yes. Blendmagic describes the magnesium chloride dust control product as biodegradable and environmentally responsible, and states it is safe for use in agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications. Magnesium chloride is a naturally occurring mineral salt, which is part of why it is favored over harsher dust-control chemistries.
What sizes does it come in?
The pellets ship as a 38 LB Pail, a 50 LB Bag, and in pallet quantities: 12 × 50 LB (600 LB pallet), 24 × 50 LB (1,200 LB pallet), and 48 × 50 LB (2,400 LB pallet). A full-flatbed bulk option is also available for large road or mining operations. Sizing help is available by phone.
How much do the pellets cost?
The BlendMagic Dust Control MAG Chloride Pellets are listed at $99.99 with free Ground and LTL shipping. Larger pallet and full-flatbed bulk orders are quoted accordingly. Pricing and stock can change, so confirm current rates directly at blendmagicproducts.com or by phone.
Why is magnesium chloride better than just watering the arena?
Plain water evaporates within hours, so you are back to dusty footing the same day and constantly re-hauling water. Magnesium chloride actively draws moisture back out of the air and holds it in the surface, so one treatment keeps the footing settled far longer. That means fewer applications, less labor, and more consistent footing between treatments.
Will it damage my arena footing or the surrounding vegetation?
Blendmagic positions the product as safe for agricultural, industrial, and municipal use and as a low-corrosion mineral salt. Applied at the recommended 1.5 lbs per 10 square feet, it binds existing footing rather than altering it. For sensitive plantings or specialized footing blends, follow the label and review the Safety Data Sheet before broad application.
Can I use the pellets in an indoor arena?
Yes. Indoor and outdoor horse arenas are both listed as ideal use cases. Indoor rings benefit especially because there is less natural airflow to clear dust, so binding the fine particles at the source directly improves the air riders and horses breathe. Apply with a spreader and work it into the footing per the dry-application rate.
What is the difference between the pellets and the magnesium chloride flakes?
Both are the same magnesium chloride dust-control chemistry; the difference is the physical form. Pellets flow cleanly through lime drill, tailgate, and spinner disc spreaders for even broadcast coverage, while flakes are another spread or dissolve format Blendmagic offers. Choose based on your spreading equipment and whether you plan to apply dry or mix a liquid solution.
Can the same product also melt ice?
Magnesium chloride is a dual-purpose mineral. Blendmagic's high-purity magnesium chloride pellets are marketed as a fast-acting, low-temperature ice melt effective down to roughly -13 degrees F (-25 degrees C), in addition to dust control and soil stabilization. That makes magnesium chloride a year-round tool for many properties.
How do I order BlendMagic dust control pellets?
Order directly through blendmagicproducts.com, or call to place an order and get application help. The Toll Free number is 888-605-4332 and the Local number is 631-572-3381. Ordering direct from the manufacturer means the team that blends the product can help size your order to your arena or road footage.
Does BlendMagic ship the pellets for free?
Yes. The Dust Control MAG Chloride Pellets are listed with free Ground and LTL shipping, which matters for a heavy product sold by the pail, bag, and pallet. For full-flatbed bulk loads, contact Blendmagic for freight and pricing details.
What surfaces besides arenas benefit most from dust control?
Beyond equestrian footing, Blendmagic targets gravel and dirt roads, construction sites, farms, mining sites, truck terminals, solar and wind-farm access roads, gravel runways, and steel-mill roads. Any operation where vehicle or foot traffic kicks up fine particles gains improved visibility, better air quality, and reduced surface erosion from a magnesium chloride treatment.
Why does dust control matter for horse and worker health?
Fine airborne dust is a known respiratory irritant for both people and animals working in or around arenas and unpaved work zones. By binding those particles to the surface, magnesium chloride reduces the dust clouds that horses and handlers would otherwise inhale, and it keeps footing compact so it does not break down into more loose dust. Blendmagic frames dust suppression as protecting respiratory health while also preserving safe, stable footing.
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