Derby Gold products are 100% pure pine, processed, packaged and shipped directly from our Central Florida mill.

"We produce a soft flake in a good, tight bag with a high rate of expansion. We’ve built this business by standing behind every bag we make." Eddie Hodge, Owner

Derby Gold’s ultra compressed Premium Flakes is packaged by computerized, automatic baggers that ram 11 cubic ft. of loose product into a sturdy, industry-standard 3.0 cubic ft. bag. When opened, the shavings expand to more than 8.0 cubic ft. A bag of manufactured shavings — properly dried and screened — will weigh about 20 lbs, yet yield the high rate of expansion for which Derby Gold is known.

Derby Gold shaves select timber harvested from family-owned or managed pine land.

Our customized three-pass kiln-drying and screening process removes moisture and dust to preferred levels for equine comfort and health.

Derby Gold products are immediately compressed into sturdy, UVI treated poly, 100% recyclable bags. Each bag is hand stacked and palletized with shrink wrap to retain its firmness. We freight daily from the docks of our expansive storage facility.

 

Derby Gold currently offers three different pine shavings products:


DERBY GOLD PREMIUM FLAKES
A pleasantly fragrant and absorbent cushion widely used by owners and trainers of high-performance horses.

  • Soft Pine Flakes
  • 100% Biodegradable
  • Superior Cushion
  • Pine Fragrance
  • Dust-free
  • Kiln-dried
  • Spreads Easily
  • Excellent Absorption
  • Fluffs When Picked
  • Show Quality

Packaged Premium Flakes Compress to 3.0 Cu. Ft. and Expand to 8.0+ Cu. Ft.

 

DERBY GOLD BLENDED BEDDING
Our Blended Bedding combines the comfort of our premium flakes with the absorbent qualities of our Fine Bedding. Our Blended Bedding is the choice of horse owners and trainers who prefer multifunctional and attractive bedding for their stalls.

  • Picks Easily
  • Biodegradable
  • Minimal Dust
  • More Economical
  • Attractive Pine Scent
  • Fluffs When Picked
  • Kiln-dried Pine
  • Accelerated Absorption

Packaged Blended Bedding Compresses to 3.0 Cu. Ft. and Expands to 6 Cu. Ft.

 

DERBY GOLD FINE BEDDING
Our Fine Bedding is best known for its excellent absorption, low dust and economical qualities. Our Fine Bedding is widely used by horse breeders throughout the Southeast.
  • Super Absorbent
  • Kiln-dried
  • Easy-to-pick
  • Spreads Rapidly
  • Breeder Quality
  • Milled Pine Kurf
  • No Moisture
  • Hygienic
  • Great As Flake Foundation
  • Most Economical

Packaged Fine Bedding Compresses to 3.0 Cu. Ft. and Expands to 5.5 Cu. Ft.

 

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