Which is better horse manure or compost?

I have a question which is better for a garden horse manure, or compost the reason I ask is because my soil is very sandy (Southern Ca.). And I do what to add some organic matter to the soil.

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Bill Latham

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Permalink Reply by Bill M on April 30, 2010 at 7:34pm

Compost is better than using horse manure that has not been composted. Horse manure compost is very good.

Here is a really good web site that will answer your question better than I can. However, I can say that I use a good manure compost on my garden and beds every year and it has really built up my soil. Here in Rockport all we have is sandy soil so composting is critical. Let me know if you have more questions.

http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/horsecompost.htm

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Permalink Reply by B latham on April 30, 2010 at 8:18pm

I put down about 26 cubit feet of manure yesterday and then roto tilled it in very good I will start planting in two weeks when the night temps are warmer.
Thank You
Bill Latham

Bill M said:

Compost is better than using horse manure that has not been composted. Horse manure compost is very good.

Here is a really good web site that will answer your question better than I can. However, I can say that I use a good manure compost on my garden and beds every year and it has really built up my soil. Here in Rockport all we have is sandy soil so composting is critical. Let me know if you have more questions.

http://whatcom.wsu.edu/ag/compost/horsecompost.htm

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Permalink Reply by Lana Marie Morgan Adler on May 13, 2010 at 10:11am

I have granite gravel and I didn't put anything down I am just using Spray-N-Grow and so far, my garden is thriving. In the past I have used lamb dung. I want to see what this product can do and so far, I'm impressed.