Shavings forks designed for quick and easy mucking out

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Groom mucking out with a shavings fork
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Mucking out can be hard work and anyone who does so regularly, whether it’s one a day or 10, will know that having one of the best shavings forks to hand will make a significant difference. Despite the name, shavings forks can be used on a range of bedding types, including hemp, paper and pellet-type beddings. And having an efficient and easy-to-handle fork will not only save you time, but it’ll prevent the aches that would come with a more unwieldly option, too.

The main differences between different shavings fork are the materials, which affects the weight, and the shape of the head that does the bulk of the work. In general, the lighter the fork the easier it is to work with and the less additional strain it puts on your body – the lightest shavings forks tend to be made of plastic and aluminium. Some users prefer fork with a metal head and tines as they can be more robust and cut through wet bedding more easily. If you have rubber matting in your stable it’s worth considering a fork with rounded tines to prevent damage to the matting during use.

Georgia Guerin
Georgia Guerin
Deputy Website Editor and Head of Ecommerce

Georgia is Horse & Hound’s deputy website editor and equestrian products expert. She curates content across the website with a particular focus on upcoming equestrian events horse care and buying advice. She also manages all the ecommerce opportunities that allow us to give you easy access to the best products at the lowest prices via our buying guides. Georgia has first-hand knowledge of all the equestrian brands and their ever-evolving product lines, having been working with them closely since she started in equestrian media in 2015.