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bjbebs · May 23, 2017

I've been using horse manure in all stages off decomposition for years and never had any problems with burning or binding up a mix. I don't measure but guess the mix to be 1 part manure to 1 part leaf mold to 1 part compost to 1 part spent container mix from previous years. I've used it straight out of the horses ... in my gardens.
Horse manure is not hot like manure from many 4 legged animals. It is more of an amendment and conditioner than a fertilizer. The manure I get is from pastured horses that are on grasses and weeds.
The manure in your picture is what I call well rotted but not composted. Use it now or later, you will love it.

May 23, 2017	#17
bjbebs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2014 Location: illinois Posts: 281	I've been using horse manure in all stages off decomposition for years and never had any problems with burning or binding up a mix. I don't measure but guess the mix to be 1 part manure to 1 part leaf mold to 1 part compost to 1 part spent container mix from previous years. I've used it straight out of the horses ... in my gardens. Horse manure is not hot like manure from many 4 legged animals. It is more of an amendment and conditioner than a fertilizer. The manure I get is from pastured horses that are on grasses and weeds. The manure in your picture is what I call well rotted but not composted. Use it now or later, you will love it.