Abstract: An improved animal bedding material, particularly suited for use with horses is formed substantially entirely from an aggregation of elongated woodshavings having substantially uniform parameters for improved performance. The length, width, thickness, and curl for each woodshaving forming the agglomerated plurality of such woodshavings is carefully controlled, so that the bedding product is free from sharp edges, fines, and slivers. Ranges for each of the controlled parameters are disclosed.