Pellets serve as the absorbent layer. You don't need uhaul blankets if you use them.
I put a layer of light fleece over the pellets because it's easier to get the hay and piles of poop out. But I just stir whatever is left in with the pellets.
By using the fleece, I very seldom have to change the pellets. I'm actually coming up on a year of using pellets without replacing them. No odor whatsoever.
thank you. So you do advise the horse bedding and leaving it for 3 weeks or so? This is so helpful. Thank you so much