About Rag-Fork

Rag-Fork is a small but growing family run organisation based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

The Rag-Fork was devised in 2000 by Derrick Marsden who was involved with breeding, exhibiting and competing with horses and ponies for more than 30 years.

Recognising the increasing danger that ragwort poses to horses and other livestock, he decided that there had to be a better way to remove ragwort than pulling it by hand. Faced with this task, he spent many months developing and testing a wide range of prototypes, which resulted in the development of the Rag-Fork.

The Rag-Fork has been specifically designed to remove ragwort and other common field weeds by their roots, preventing re-growth. It uses an innovative leverage elbow action ensuring that the weed and its roots can be removed effortlessly, without the use of chemicals or herbicides. The compact and lightweight design also helps reduce the risk of back strain, even in the hardest of soils.

After being rigorously tested by designers, they concluded that the Rag-Fork is the best implement for the effective removal of ragwort.

Now in its eigth year the Rag-Fork has become a well-known and highly respected product within the equestrian fraternity and has now achieved global as well as UK success. In 2001 it was 'highly commended' by BETA in their Product Awards.

In response to customer feedback the Rag-Fork is constantly updated and improved and design improvements for 2007 included raising the height of the fork to make it even easier to use and introducing a Y-dee handle, with soft grip for added comfort. In addition, due to its durability the Rag-Fork now comes with a lifetime guarantee.

If you have any comments on the Rag-Fork or would like further information please contact us.



"The Rag-Fork makes the difficult process of removing ragwort very straightforward".

Jon Weatherhead, Posh Paddocks

"The Rag-Fork is unbelievably easy to use and really does take the back-ache out of digging. We love it!".

Swavesey and District Bridleways Association.

"Good for the garden too".

B Scott, Gateshead