May/June 2025 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN May/June 2025 Page 23 Dominion Hemp, a Virginia based company, provides a high performing, healthy bedding alternative for equines and other animals. Dominion Hemp uses fi- ber hemp for their bedding, which is grown by American farmers and processed in the USA. Hemp bedding is an all-natural, biode- gradable, environmentally friendly and pet-friendly product. Hemp bedding is highly absorbent and clumps like kitty litter and prevents the soiling of good material, thereby saving our customers money. Hemp absorbs 4x its weight, keeps stalls dry and prevents issues such as Thrush. Dominion Hemp offers a low dust bedding option which benefits all horses, especially those with re- spiratory issues. Many wood prod- ucts contain considerable amounts of dust or break down into dust, which causes respiratory issues for horses. Multiple veterinarians have recommended DH bedding for horses with Heaves. Hemp bedding is great for composting and biodegrades in 6-8 months whereas many wood products take 2-4 years to decompose. Hemp manure can be spread onto fields without “burn- ing” the grass, like many highly acidic wood products. Hemp “traps” odor and ammonia, providing a fresh and healthy environment for horses and other animals. Hemp also has natural properties that repel flies, mites, fleas, and other pests. Dominion Hemp bedding is a cost-comparative alternative to other bedding materials. Hemp absorbs four times its weight, re- duces odors, labor, removal costs, and creates a healthier living environment for your horses! Dominion Hemp animal bed- ding, a national brand available in over 400 retailers, is the leading innovator in sustainable and al- ternative bedding. This efficient, American-grown bedding helps equestrians take superior care of their animals. To provide your equines with a healthier bedding and learn more about Dominion Hemp, please contact us at www. dominionhemp.com. Dominion Hemp: A Heathier Bedding Alternative for Equines Perfect Your Arena Footing with an Ideal Rockaway Arena Rake Ideal Rockaway attachments are low-maintenance and highly reliable. Using a single rotor as- sembly with a protected dry chain drive system, these rock rakes don’t experience the common breakdown issues some other brands struggle with. Fewer mov- ing parts mean fewer problems. Watch a video of Ideal Rock- away removing rocks from the Columbia Riding Club arena in Lancaster County, PA at ideal- rockaway.com. For a quote or more information, phone (717) 929-0472 or email brandon@ idealmanufacturingllc.com . (Continued from page 22)