In the current financial climate many horse owners will be looking for ideas on how to save money this winter. Buying the cheapest product doesn’t always mean you are saving money as you may end up with an inferior item that does not last long, or may not offer value for money in the long term.

Hemcore horse bedding is grown and produced in Great Britain and provides great value when compared against its more traditional competitor, woodshavings.

It is a natural, environmentally-friendly product made from the inner core of the hemp plant stem which is dried, chopped, fully dust extracted and packed into heat-sealed recyclable polythene bags.

Hemcore can prove to be significantly cheaper than woodshavings. After initially laying down the bed, only half as much Hemcore is required in the weekly maintenance of the bed. The droppings should be removed regularly and the wet material can be taken out less frequently. Mucking out is made much quicker and easier. Less mucking out, more time for riding!

As well as this saving, it is worth noting that Hemcore has a higher absorbency than straw or shavings, keeping the stable drier for longer. As a result, a Hemcore muck heap produces virtually no ‘run off’ with the hemp locking in the liquid in a much smaller muck heap. This means the user saves on transport costs when disposing of the muck heap as well as having a safe and tidy yard. Once composted, Hemcore has proved to be an excellent garden mulch for use around plants or as an agricultural manure that farmers prefer to woodshavings.