Hemp Shiv Shavings is a very absorbent, dust free, equine bedding material manufactured from the soft centre of the hemp plant.Hemp shiv is grown in Yorkshire.Hemp shiv raw material is thoroughly dust extracted - making it a suitable bedding for horses or ponies with Respiratory ProblemsIt takes around 6 - 8 bales of Hemp shiv to create the initial bed in a typical 12 foot X 12 foot stable.Hemp shiv has natural absorbent qualities, (similar to a sponge), Hemp shiv is said to be capable of absorbing 12 times more water than straw and 4 times more than wood shavings.Hemp shiv bedding is not only absorbent, but also traps smells and ammonia, you can keep a deep litter bed and still have a pleasant smelling stable for your horse.Try to disturb your Hemp shiv horse bed as little as possible.Hemp shiv is easy to maintain - saving you time and money, while providing your horse or pony with a comfortable and safe bed.Remove the droppings daily and level the bed with a rake. Then, once a week, rake the dry bedding to