Old Manor Farm Equine Forage and Bedding was established in 2002 by Mark Cooper as a diversification from the core family farming business of producing beef cattle for Waitrose and arable crops. Mark is the 5th generation of the Cooper family to be farming in Henlow since 1912.

It all started after a neighbouring farmer moved out of the area and suggested that I take on his small hay business. We worked hard to establish a reputation for good quality and reliable service and still supply many of our original customers. A chance conversation with a customer who was having difficulty sourcing good quality shavings suggested that there was a market for selling bedding along with hay. To be competitive we had to order in bulk so it was a big leap of faith to order over 1000 bales with no customers lined up! Thankfully it paid off and we now supply over 50000 bales of shavings and other bedding locally and nationally per year.

In 2004 we made our first bales of haylage, again, responding to customer demand. Since then the the haylage area has been increased every year to accommodate growing demand.

We strive to supply a quality product, with reliable service, and value for money.