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When I first ventured into composting, I found that nut waste was one of the most difficult things to deal with. After some research, I found that chemically it can take 2 to 3 years for the shells to decompose. My recommendation would be to grind up the shells if you are adding them to your compost pile. They will still take time to break down, but it adds a nice bulk to your compost.
Horse manure is easy to compost and takes about four to six weeks to turn from stable waste to garden gold if you do it properly. Composting does take some effort. Constructing a pile 3 by 3 feet and 3 to 4 feet high helps the process to go faster. A purchased or constructed bin helps keep the contents in place.