Bedmax Shavings horse bedding

A British-made, low-dust bedding option with clear selling points around stable hygiene, comfort, hoof health and support.

Bedmax Shavings horse bedding gives equestrian retailers a well-known, British-made bedding option. The large pine flakes create a natural, supportive and low-dust bed for horses and ponies. As a result, retailers can explain the main benefits quickly and clearly.

Bedmax uses fresh pine timber from managed UK forests. The company makes the shavings at three production plants in the UK.

Why stock Bedmax Shavings horse bedding?

Bedmax offers clear benefits that staff can explain at the point of sale. For example, the product may suit customers looking for:

• Low-dust bedding to support stable air quality
• Large flakes that create a comfortable bed
• Natural pine shavings
• British-made horse bedding
• Bedding that supports stable hygiene
• A product suitable for horses and ponies

In addition, the product can support repeat sales. Customers need to top up their beds on a regular basis. Retailers can also display Bedmax near shavings forks, stable brooms, disinfectants and rubber matting.

Respiratory benefits of Bedmax Shavings horse bedding

Bedding can be a major source of dust in the stable. Therefore, Bedmax screens and vacuum extracts its shavings during production. This process removes as much airborne dust as possible.

However, retailers should describe the product as ‘low dust’ rather than ‘dust free’. No natural bedding can stay free from dust throughout its life. This helps staff give clear and correct advice to customers concerned about stable air quality.

Comfort, hoof health and hygiene

The large pine flakes create a firm yet comfortable bed. They support the horse and cushion its hocks and other joints. In addition, a comfortable bed can encourage horses to lie down and rest.

Bedmax dries the shavings to a set moisture level. As a result, the bedding is less likely to draw too much moisture from the hooves. This may help customers concerned about dry or cracked hooves.

Fresh pine also has natural antibacterial properties. Meanwhile, high drying temperatures help to support stable hygiene.

Helping customers calculate quantities

First, an average empty stable will need four to six 18 kg bags. Each bag covers around two to three square metres.

Once the bed is in place, most customers use around one to one-and-a-half bags each week. However, the amount will depend on the horse, stable floor, bed depth and mucking-out routine.

Therefore, these guidelines can help retailers calculate the first purchase and likely repeat needs. Bedmax Shavings horse bedding can support both first-time and ongoing sales.

Finally, retailers can read more about the development of Bedmax and its 25-year history.

Retail information

• Product: Bedmax Shavings
• Pack size: 18 kg
• Manufacturer: Bedmax Limited
• Sales telephone: 01668 213467
• Sales email: info@bedmax.co.uk
• Product information: www.bedmaxshavings.com/bedmax