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Your free NATIONAL magazineSeptember / October 2014
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Winter fashion - be stylish and warm this season
Clippingthe spooky horse
You arewhat
you eat!Read up on feed
allergies
Spice up your schoolingTop tips from Michael Eilberg
Snug as a bug in a rugOur winter rug guide
DigestionFeeds and supplements
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Cover imagePhotography by Charlotte Douglas- Kate Rowalnd riding Erasmus I
Contributing writersSociety of Master SaddlersJason WebbMichael EilbergHan Van De BraakMags Roxburgh
Published ByHorse Scene Magazine is publishedby KCD Publishing. All contents arecopyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this publication may becopied, stored or transmitted in anyform without prior writtenpermission from the publisher.Whilst every effort is made toensure accuracy, no responsibilitycan be accepted however caused.Contributed material does notnecessarily reflect the opinion of thepublishers. The Editorial policy andgeneral layout of this publication areat the discretion of the publisher. Noresponsibility can be accepted forarticles, photographs or illustrationswhilst in transmission with thepublishers.
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Horse talk news, gossip and updates
Letter scene your views & experiences in the equine world
New on the scene new products to the equine market
Tack talk cleaning and caring for leather saddles and bridles
Haircut 100! Clipping the spooky horse - with Jason Webb
Snug as a bug in a rug stable and turnout rugsdesigned to keep your horse warm and snug thiswinter
Digestion feeds and supplements
WIN an oil portrait of your horse or pet
WIN WeatherBeeta Freestyle 1680D 3-in-1 Detatch-A-Neck Heavy
Tackroom break relax with our wordsearch
Spice up your schooling top tips from Michael Eilberg
Winter fashion be stylish and warm this season
You are what you eat read up on feed allergies
On trial read our product testing reviews
WIN lots of giveaways up for grabs!
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“Black Beauty”Maya, andRock ’n’ RollElvis newestRedwingsAdoption Clubrecruits.Maya arrived atRedwings in2010 as part ofa group ofseven equinesrescued from afarm in Essex. The RSPCAhad been calledto investigatereports of adead horse in afield at the siteand, as well as
the deceased horse, foundMaya and her friends kept insqualid conditions.
Maya now lives happily atRedwings' newest visitorcentre in Aylsham, NorthNorfolk, and her courage andgentle nature make her theperfect adoption star!
Similarly to Maya, Elvis sadlydid not have the best start inlife. In 2011, Elvis was signedover into the care of Redwingsafter welfare concerns for alarge group of ponies wereraised by Caerphilly CountyCouncil in Wales.
Elvis’ elderly owner wasstruggling to care for hishorses and subsequently manywere suffering from poorhealth due to a lack of foodand veterinary treatment.
Elvis has a friendly character,huge heart and devilish goodlooks which make himirresistible for the RedwingsAdoption Club – and to thevisitors of Redwings Ada Colecentre where he lives.Maya and Elvis can each beadopted for £12.50 per yearand by becoming their friendsupporters can help ensurethey continue to have happyand healthy lives in theSanctuary – far from thehorrors of their pasts.www.redwings.org.uk
Redwingsannounces twonew adoptionstars
Pony power was the order of the day as twoponies were named the RSPCA RescuePonies of the Year.
Little Ted, a bay Dartmoor pony who wasdiscovered close to death by the RSPCA andfought his way back to health, scooped theChampion place and Pearly Princess fromThornberry Animal Sanctuary in Sheffieldwas crowned reserve champion.
Judges, contestants and spectators atEquifest were moved to tears by theharrowing photographs and stories of the 70rescue ponies and horses who entered thequalifying classes.
RSPCA chief inspector Cathy Hyde, whoheads the 16-strong team of specialistequine inspectors and helped organise theprestigious competition, said: “These twolittle ponies showed they have got hugepersonalities and together with their youngriders they proved that rescue horses andponies are far from second best.
“Little Ted had a horrific start in his short life.It’s almost impossible to believe that the
photo of the exhausted, little scrap of lifecollapsed in a stable is the same smart,proud, Dartmoor pony who revelled in beingin front of a crowd at Equifest. Thetransformation is incredible.
Little Ted was rescued by the RSPCA in 2010after being found severely emaciated andcollapsed. He was put on drip at the sceneand against the odds he survived. His ownerwas later banned from keeping horses afteradmitting causing suffering.
Entries came from numerous equinecharities and sanctuaries including BlueCross, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, WorldHorse Welfare and the Horse and PonyProtection Association (HAPPA) and thehorses and ponies were judged on theirstories of survival as well as theirtransformation.
Top showing judge Nigel Hollings, formerchairman of the British Show HorseAssociation said: “I really enjoyed judgingthe RSPCA / PRP Rescue Classes atEquifest. To see and read all about each ofthe ponies and horses was an experiencethat will always stay with me. Whatimpressed the most was the attitude andbehaviour of the riders and handlers - it wasvery obvious how strong the bond andconnection with their equine was.
To find out about adopting an RSPCArescue horse or pony log ontowww.rspca.org.uk/homesforhorses orsupport our work to tackle the horse crisistext HORSE to 70111 to give £3
HorsetalkPonies enjoy the mane success in RescueHorse of the Year competition
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Star letterMy Best Friend
My two book ends!Justine Cookson
My 2 and 4 year old daughters on their ponies,
Royal and Joshua.
Sally Victor
When most people think of their bestfriend they think of a person who theytrust but, to me my best friend is not justthat. Because even though my best friendisn't human over the past 8 years he’sbecome the one I can rely on - to providea warming nuzzle at the end of a long day- he just seems to know when things aren'tright and can immediately put a smile backon my face, even when others fail. It’s strange to think thatwe have now had him for half of my life, because it seemslike yesterday when the journey began, and after years ofbegging my dad for a pony he finally said yes to this fluffylittle rescue pony - that could be mistaken for a bear, but tome he was perfect. From then on we grew as a team, apartnership built on trust, somethingwhich is now so strong it can neverbe broken and even though I've nowoutgrown him - our favourite thing isto go off for a tackless gallop acrossthe paddock where his speed stillamazes me at the age of 32! Andthat’s why I'm writing to you todayso that I can share with you, andothers, the star that Rushka truly isso he can be fully appreciated.Lucy Morgan
My gorgeous girl... FantasiaSara McDermott
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The Society of MasterSaddlers replies:
When maintaining a used bridle cleanyour bridle regularly according to howoften it is used. It is much better to giveit a quick clean every time it is used but,if you don't have time, a thorough cleanonce a week for a bridle in daily useshould be sufficient.
A good way to keep your bridle in goodcondition is to wipe it off after use usinga cloth such as an old flannel or dishclothdipped in a small bucket of warm waterand thoroughly squeezed out.
After cleaning the dirt and grease fromthe bridle, apply a coat of saddle soap.The soap should be applied with a drysponge. You can dip the soap bar intothe water to wet it a little but don't allowit to lather as it will then leave a whitecoating on the leather which may gohard. Alternatively, use one of the liquidsoaps.
If the bridle is very greasy or otherwiseheavily soiled you will find that a smallhandful of washing soda crystals addedto the water will help enormously, and
will not affect the suppleness of theleather.
Should you get caught out in the rainwhilst riding, immediate action isrequired! Dismantle the bridle as soon aspossible and clean it in the usual way –then allow it to dry out very slowly. Donot be tempted to place it near a heateror a sunny window to speed up thedrying process as this will make theleather go very hard - and you may notbe able to revive it. After drying, apply acoat of leather dressing or oil followedby saddle soap.
Do not oil your bridle too often: restrictoiling to when the bridle is new, when itgets very wet, or if it has been unusedfor a while and has dried out.
If you have just bought a new bridle,always check that it fits your horsebefore treating it with any kind of oil orleather dressing, as the saddler will notgive a refund or exchange an oiled bridle.
Once this is done, apply a liberal coat ofgood quality leather dressing to bothsides. Leather dressings are available inoil and paste forms: ask your Saddler forhis recommendation.
Before applying the dressing, dismantlethe bridle and place it on somenewspaper. If you are using a liquiddressing, the best way to do it is to poura little into an old saucer and paint itonto the bridle with a clean dry paintbrush.
Allow the dressing to soak in and then, ifthe leather still seems to be quite dry,apply another coat. When the dressing isfinally absorbed, apply a coat of saddle
soap or balm using an almost drysponge (if the sponge is very dry, it's agood tip to dip the soap, not the sponge,in water). You can then reassemble thebridle and it is now ready for use.
For saddles use the same method as forbridles except that it is best to apply theleather dressing or oil only to the fleshside (underneath or rough side) as itsoaks in better from this side, and the oilor dressing should not come off on yourclothing, also some saddle leathers havea coating that will not allow oil to soak infrom the grain side (top side).
Use only soaps or balms on your saddlewhich are recommended by yourSaddler as some have been known tocause colour fade to certain saddles.Some manufacturers have their ownbrand of soap or dressing, in this case itmay be better to follow the maker’srecommendations, but you should notdo any harm to any leather saddle orbridlework using theserecommendations.
Another important tip is to store yoursaddle and bridle on a purpose-maderack where a fairly even temperature ismaintained. This will help avoid anydamage to your saddle and bridle, and ifpossible keep it under a fabric saddlecover.
To find out more information on The Society of MasterSaddlers and to find your nearest member visitwww.mastersaddlers.co.uk or contact on 01449 711642.
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“ My horse’s tack always seems to be filthy and greasy after it has been used. I amworried about over cleaning it and ruining the leather, have you got any tips on cleaningand maintaining tack?
Cleaning and caring for
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In this feature, Jason tackles the issue of a spooky dressagehorse who is in need of desensitization and a hair cut!
“Jazzee is a very talented PSG dressage horse who is veryspooky and ‘looky’, so his training here with me is aboutdesensitizing him to pretty much everything, so that hehopefully can start to concentrate on his work under saddleand listen to his rider as oppose to everything else that isgoing on”
Jason wants to introduce clippers to Jazzee, but firstly heneeds to get Jazzee’s attention, whose eyes have been onstalks, staring at the film camera and our photographer.
Jason works with all his horses using rope halters, which hesays gives you a bit more ability to control, as they workwith his ‘pressure and release’ theory, which means thatwhen the horse pulls away from you it puts pressure on, butas soon as the horse stops it releases any pressure, thusgiving reward. The lead rope is extra long, to allow Jason tomove away from the animal and come closer safely.
Jason explains that your horse’s safety and your own isparamount, so he always wears a hard hat and works thehorses in the school because it offers good yet soft footing.
Jazzee is not paying attention so Jason starts off by askingJazzee to trot around him on a small circle, with somechanges of direction.
“Can you see how Jazzee is too busy looking at everythingelse and ignoring me, so I need to keep asking for him tomove and change direction until he actually focuses on meand starts to listen. This is his problem under saddle, so thisground work will help”
Jason chases Jazzee a little out of the circle and then asksfor a change of rein, then another, then another change ofdirection, then another. Eventually after a few minutes,Jazzee actually has his focus finally on Jason and not on the
horses galloping around the field behind us. The idea behindthis groundwork is for Jazzee to realize by not working withJason closely he is making life really hard for himself, but ifhe chooses to work with Jason, then life becomes easy andthe circle and sharp changes of direction work stops.
“Now Jazzee is listening and paying attention, we can startto work with him” Explains Jason.
Horses with clipping issues could take one session it couldtake weeks before we get the horse clipped.
Jason is keen to point out that you need to take your timeand allow small victories to be the aim throughout yourtraining.
Jason firstly rubs the palm of his hand all over the horse tomake sure Jazzee is relaxed and happy. Then Jason takesthe cordless clippers and stands by Jazzee’s shoulder andturns them on.
Courtesy of Aloeride, the natural organic aloe vera equine supplement, wecaught up with UK-based Australian horseman, Jason Webb, who specializesin starting young horses and retraining horses with behavioural and riddenproblems at his centre in Kent.
Haircut 100!
Jason moves Jazze around him - trying to get hisattention on him rather than everything else thatsgoing on
Jazze is moving around Jason in a much calmermanner, being more attentive
jason familarises Jazze with the clippersusing his hand as point of contact
“It’s important to remain relaxed but also aware that horsescan jump and flee, so you need to be prepared for theirreaction”
Jazzee doesn’t seem to bothered by the noise, so Jason isable to then touch Jazzee shoulder with his near hand and theclippers in the other, so that Jazzee associates the noise with
a soft touch. Once he is good with this Jason puts the clippersin the hand he is rubbing Jazzee with so he feel’s the vibrationof the clippers through the familiarity of Jason’s hand.
“It’s important to work both sides of the horse. Most horsesare naturally one sided, exasperated by the fact that we ashumans tend to do most things off the left hand side of thehorse, so with any groundwork you need to do things evenly”
Jazzee seems to be accepting the clippers quite happily andJason is able to move all over Jazzee body with no issues.
“If you do come across tension and resistance, you need towork with the horse and try not to remove the source ofpressure until they accept it which in this case is the clipperstension, which in the case of a horse being clipper shy. Youwant the horse to work on the ‘pressure – reward’ concept,which we worked on earlier on in the circle work”
“However” and Jason is quick to add: if the problem is toogreat for your knowledge, then don’t be afraid to ask aprofessional for help and advice”
Finally, should your horse have a behavioural problem, Jasonalways recommends looking at the whole picture from healththrough to the tack used. Jason feeds Aloeride to thoseresident horses because of the supplement’s wide reachingbenefits from helping to boost a compromised immunesystem through to helping support a good digestive system.
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Kazze is standing nice and calm while jason rubs theclippers all over him
Jazee ready to have a haircut
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SNUG as a bug in a RUGStable and turnout rugs, designed to keep your horse warm and snug this winter
A weighty matter!
When it comes to choosing a winter rug, weightdoesn’t always dictate warmth especially in relationto the Kensington Rugs ‘Platinum Collection’available exclusively through online retailers ShadowHorse. This new generation of rug with it’s intelligentfabric technology and lightweight filling ensures thatthey can be worn comfortably in both hot and coldtemperatures from -6oC – 22oC dependent on whichof the two versions you choose. The rug’s filling is‘Hollow-Fibre Fill’ which gives the impression of amuch denser insulation without the associatedweight. This and the rug’s ‘CoolPlus’ lining drawsexcess heat away from the horse’s skin. It has 1680Denier Ballistic Nylon outer shell fabric which helpskeep the rug clean whilst protecting and extendingthe life of the rug. It is open at the front to enablefree movement of the shoulders and is contoured tothe shape of the horse to allow for all shapes andsizes with minimal risk of rubbing. Available in Sizes:5’9”, 6’0”, 6’3”, 6’6”, 6’9”, 7’0”, 7’3”. Medium weightrug: £155. Heavyweight rug: £170 (neck coveravailable at £75). www.shadowhorse.co.uk
For turnout...NEW WeatherBeeta Freestyle 1200DCombo Heavy
Top of the range rug, the NEWWeatherBeeta Freestyle1200D Combo Heavy ispacked with features to giveyour horse the ultimatefreedom of movement,comfort and protection thiswinter. It is waterproof andbreathable with a strong 1200Denier, triple weaved, outershell and 360g of fill forwarmth. It has a newremovable snug fit fleece neckcuff for adjustable protection
against the wind and rain. It features quick clip front chestclosures, and the custom shaped wither relief pad helpsprevent rubbing on the mane.There is a comfort cuff for added warmth and padding at thechest and there is a cupped shoulder dart - shaped aroundthe shoulder to help prevent rubbing. The forward positionedgusset is placed in front of the horses leg to allow naturalmovement and the full wrap tail flap has gussets to allow fulltail movement and wraps around the quarters for fullweather protection. With 210 denier oxford polyester liningto help keep your horses coat clean and shiny. It also hasreflective panel inserts at the gusset and tail flap to help youspot your horse at night. Available in sizes 5'6 to 7'0 inBurgundy/Grey Plaid - 5’6 to 7’3 in Navy/Grey/White. RRP:£139.99. www.weatherbeeta.co.uk
Elico Quantock 200 ComboTurnout Rug - Special EditionThis well-shaped rug has been especially designed byElico in a quirky patterned, 600 denier, waterproof,ripstop, breathable outer with seam-taped and bar-tacked for strength. It features Swiss cotton lining tohelp prevent the horse from sweating. A 200g polyfillwith twin, quick release breast straps, shoulder gusset,low cross surcingles, detachable back leg straps, tailflap and combined neck with double velcro closures.Sizes: 4ft6" to 7'0". RRP - £79.95. Available fromsaddlery shops and country stores, in case of difficultyplease contact www.elico.co.uk
Horseware Rhino OriginalIn gorgeous new coloursfor Winter 2014, theHorseware Rhino Originaluses unique barriertechnology to create asuper tough, waterproofand breathable turnoutavailable in light, mediumand heavyweight. With a1000D polypropylene outer,shine enhancing polyesterlining, the option to attacha hood, and thermobondedfiberfill for longer lastingheat retention, theHorseware Rhino Originalwill give you total peace ofmind, whatever theweather. RRP from £120.www.horseware.com
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New WeatherBeeta Wave Quilt210D Combo Medium
New WeatherBeeta 210D Combo Medium stable rugwith a contrast wave stitch finish. This rug has ahardwearing 210D denier outer shell, with a medium220g of fill for cold winter nights. It is lined with 210TNylon to help keep your horses coat clean and shiny.It features a tail flap and adjustable twin chest straps,low cross surcingles and fillet string. The rug hasadditional loops for optional leg strap attachment.Available in Navy/Grey/White and Wine/Navy insizes: 5'0 to 7’0. RRP: £64.99www.weatherbeeta.co.uk
For the stable...
Horseware Rambo Cosy StableThe cosy new Horseware Rambo stable rug in is made froma 1000D ripstop polyester outer, with a comfortable and softpadded fleece collar for extra insulations, and 400gthermobonded fiberfill for the coldest winter nights. RRP £130. www.horseware.com
Brighten Up WinterBrighten up winter with the new Avante 120 stablerug. Made from plain Oxford weave in 210 denierpolyester. The rug is part diamond quilted with 120g ofthermal insulating filling, so the horse stays warm andcosy. Also featured is a twin surcingle front fasteningand a wither pad so it stays snug for the horse whilemoving about in his stable. Priced at around £46.49,the Avante 120 stable rug is available in the colourPink/Dark Navy. www.masta.co.uk
Something different...
Rambo Ionic Therapy SheetAchieve peakperformance withthe Rambo Ionictherapy stablesheet. Usingspecialisedtourmaline infusedfabric to releasenegative ions,Rambo Ioniccauses a change inthe water in yourhorse’s body,allowing increased blood flow and circulation in key areas andbringing increased levels of oxygen to muscles to help cleartoxins from the body. Ideal for use before and after exercise toprepare muscles for work, and to help reduce any lactic acidbuild up caused by exercise. RRP £140. www.horseware.com
Activo-Med Combi Sport RugCombiningpulsedelectromagneticfield therapywith cyclonicmassage, theActivo-MedCombi Sportrug offerstherapy fromthe horse’s
withers to the top of the tail. The rug has programmesthat can be used pre warm up, post exercise, forgeneral well being and for rehabilitation. The rug canbe bought or hired and finance is also available ifneeded. www.fmbs.co.uk
Digestion feeds and supplementsMaxaBiotic is a feed supplement containing natural prebiotic andprobiotic ingredients, plus Green Lipped Mussel for horses, to helpmaintain a healthy, balanced digestive system. Yeast is added toencourage the growth of friendly bacteria, with dietary fibre andAlfalfa to help maintain regular gut function. The addition of GreenLipped Mussel is designed to help ease irritation and promote intestinalhealth. Green Lipped Mussel is known for its high levels of Omega-3ETA fatty acids which have natural soothing properties. MaxaBiotic issuitable for feeding in times of stress and as a daily supplement forhorses with digestive problems. MaxaBiotic contains no listed bannedsubstances. 1 month/900g tub £24.95
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studies showing that appetite scores, conditionand faecal quality are all supported. Vetrogard
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Get the glow from within this winter
Equimins’ Pro-Bio Supplement combines a broad spectrum vitamin and mineralsupplement with additional ingredients that help to support the horse’s digestivesystem and the digestion of fibre. The high specification powdered supplementcontains vitamins and minerals with generous levels of probiotics to help maintainand support a well balanced gut. Pro-Bio is a perfect supplement to add to thehorse’s feed each day as a broad spectrum supplement, but can also be fed to horsesprone to digestive issues. Pro-Bio Supplement is available in 1.5kg and 3kg tubs,where 1.5kg will last for 50 days and has a RRP of £17.99.
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This competition can only be entered on the “Horse Scene Magazine Facebook Page’’. All youneed to do is finish the following in no more than 100 additional words – My horse or pet shouldbe painted in oils because..... Closes: 31st October 2014
How to enter
In this issue, we have teamed up with Pets in Portrait (www.PetsinPortrait.com) to offer one lucky reader a chance to win a portrait in oils of their horse or pet - worth £169.99.
David Joseph describes the pride hetakes in his paintings, capturing the swishof the tail, the gleam of the eyes and theshine of the coat with each carefulstroke; most importantly showing theunique personality of a much lovedanimal. He explains that a horse may bestabled miles away so there is particularpleasure for the owner in displaying thepainting in their home.
An oil portrait of your horse or pet 1up for grabs
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Get the glow from within this winter
Mole Avon Town & Country Stores Pet & Equine Events
The first event is on Saturday 11thOctober at Mole Avon Town & CountryStores in Mill Street, Crediton, and thenSaturday 18th October at Station Yard,Axminster and finally Saturday 25thOctober at Mole Avon’s branch in ExeterRoad, Okehampton.
All events will feature one day onlyspecial offers - 15% off all equestrianproducts including stable and groomingequipment, feeds, bedding, rugs andrider clothing. Plus 15% off all petproducts including cat, dog and smallanimal food, accessories, toys, treatsand wormers. These discounts are ontop of any existing offers in store!
There will be a horse rug sale, plus popin and enter our FREE prize draw for achance to win great prizes includingfour tickets to the Westcountry EquineFair at Westpoint and an embroideredMusto Jacket to name a few. (Drawprizes kindly sponsored by Nettex,
Marksway HorseHage and Skinners). Plus bring in your horse rugs forcleaning or repair through our localpartners.
Each store will be hosting their ownunique attractions focussed around petand equine from dog grooming toequine therapy. Specialists from equineand pet suppliers will also be in storeoffering help and trusted advice -something for everyone in pet andequestrian.
Don’t forget – Mole Avon Town &Country Stores delivers FREE to mostlocal postcodes on orders over £150 –ideal for all those bulky feed andbedding purchases, extra added valueon top of the events great discounts!
Mole Avon’s staff are excited to behosting three fun-filled days and lookforward to welcoming both new andexisting customers in store.
For further information about theseevents or for any other query pleasecontact your local Mole Avon Town &Country Store – Axminster 01297 32441,Crediton 01363 774786 or Okehampton01837 53886.
For more information please visit: www.moleavon.co.uk
Mole Avon Town & Country Stores will be holding Pet & Equine Event Days at its three retail branches inDevon this October. The events follow on from the successful days that were held in store last year – onlythis time even bigger and better and packed full of fantastic one day only offers!
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Find the Perfect WeatherBeeta Rug for you and your horse
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Do you have a Rug Wrecker, Rug Houdini, or Rug Friendly?WeatherBeeta have been developing horse rugs for more than 35 years with yourhorse’s wellbeing and your peace of mind, at the heart of everything they do.WeatherBeeta have spent hours watching horses in the field to understand theirunique and natural behaviours whist grazing and playing and identified 3 differenthorse types with their own unique characteristics.
RUG WRECKER
Do he and his friends see rugsas a toy to play with and achallenge to destroy? Do yourug him up each day and knowhe is thinking – ‘Woo Hoo – it istime to get outside and ruin myrug!’?
The best option for you is aWeatherBeeta Freestyle rug forthe ultimate in durability to helpcope with the demands of amischievous Rug Wrecker, whilstproviding unparalleled freedomof movement for even the mostplayful of horses.
Another good choice if youknow you will need to replaceyour rugs frequently, is a rugfrom the WeatherBeeta Generorange, an affordable option andone of the toughest rugs, at1200 Denier, in its price range.
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Is he determined to escape fromhis rug at any opportunity? Doyou often return to the field tofind him looking smug, havingdumped his rug in the corner ofthe field with a face saying –‘who me? I didn’t do that!’
The best choice for you is aWeatherBeeta Freestyle rug.Freestyle rugs provide theultimate in comfort and freedomof movement for a rug he willwant to keep on, and a secure fitthat will provide a challenge toeven the smartest of RugHoudini’s to escape from.
THE RUG FRIENDLY
Are you one of the lucky oneswhose rugs seem to lastforever? Is he a superstar thatloves to play but would neverdream of being naughty enoughto ruin his rug.
Your horse loves his rugs sotreat him to the ultimate longlasting quality and comfort withthe WeatherBeeta Freestylerange.
For a more affordable option,choose from the WeatherBeetaOriginal range that benefits frommore than 35 years’ experiencecreating comfortable, strong,long-lasting rugs.
Visit our new WeatherBeeta website and try the ‘Rug User Guide’ (R.U.G) to findyour horse type and the perfect WeatherBeeta Rug for your horse
www.weatherbeeta.co.uk
WeatherBeeta Genero 1200DCombo Heavy
WeatherBeeta Freestyle 1200DDetach-A-Neck Heavy
WeatherBeeta Original 1200DCombo Heavy
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MaxaPower - performance and energy supplement
For more information visit www.maxavita.com or call 08450 752754
MaxaPower is a performance and energy supplement that is designed topromote recovery and optimum muscle function in competition horses.
MaxaPower helps to support hard working horses by aiding strength and stamina when undertakingstrenuous exercise. It contains a patented Green Lipped Mussel extract, SuPerna™, which is naturally highin Omega 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help to promoteheart health.
Key ingredients such as Gamma Oryzanol andessential amino acids help to encourage musclegrowth and strength, as well as supportingstamina. These ingredients also help to maintaina healthy circulation and muscle recovery postexercise.
MaxaPower is ideal for horses that areundertaking strenuous exercise that are in need ofan energy boost. It contains no listed bannedsubstances and is ideal for horses competing at alllevels.
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Spice upyour schooling!Courtesy of retailer Shadow Horse, international dressage rider Michael Eilberg giveshis top tips on adding some spice to your everyday schooling…
TOPTIPS!
If your flatwork is becoming dull, then sometimes adding in pole workcan help. You can use poles in a variety of ways, to help create moreenergy and lift or to help lengthen a horse’s stride.
A good exercise is to fan your poles out on a circle and ride more tothe inside of the circle for a more collected trot, then more to theoutside for longer length strides. This is quite a difficult exercise for therider too as you have to ride accurately and maintain softness and agood rhythm throughout. This is a great exercise in preparation foryour dressage tests and helping the horse develop muscle.
Some riders find that setting poles out in a square helps disciplinethem into riding more accurately and also helps improve your rideraids, as again this is an exercise which requires control and skill in orderto keep your horse within ‘the box’. Lunging your horse over raisedpoles on a circle can also help create more cadence and lift to yourhorse’s paces or adding a cross pole can add interest to your lungework, even if you don’t fancy leaving the ground when sat aboard.
Going around and around in circles will be boring, so start toconcentrate on riding clear patterns and changing your pace at themarkers. For example riding a figure of eight in canter, then walking onthe centre line then up into canter will encourage you to ride yourhorse straight and check if he is listening to your aids!
You can develop this exercise by interspersing trot transitions at eachend marker as well and using the shape to ride a series of collected andmedium trot or canter depending on your horse’s stage of training.Riding transitions are key to engaging your horse’s hind legs, but aswell as direct transitions eg: walk-trot-walk, you can also ride workingtrot –medium-working trot, again riding lots of transitions, from walk-trot-walk, trot-canter-trot and so on, making sure that your horse‘jumps off your leg aid’
I probably ride hundreds of transitions when I ride, because it reallydoes help the horse engage his hind leg and create more energy andthus more expression within the paces. A good exercise to ride is to gofrom working trot to medium trot and back again. Do this all in risingtrot if you have any tension in your seat but if your seat is independent,then you can ride working trot in sitting then rise in the medium trot.Think about really ‘opening’ up the trot in the medium, and then usinghalf halts, bringing the horse into working trot again. You can ride theselarge around the arena or across a serpentine, concentrating onstraightness and softness.
Another great exercise is to ride a 10 metre circle in trot in the cornerof your arena then ride across the diagonal in medium trot, which helpsset up the horse and use the same principle but ask for shoulder-indown the long side.
If you think your flatwork is boring, then the likelihood is that your horse will do too!The key to a happy horse is to include plenty of variety in his work, so by introducingsome new exercises, you can not only improve your horse’s way of going, but also helpdevelop your riding skills and keep both of you interested!
Spice upyour schooling!
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This multi action spray has been developed using Eucalyptus and Tea Tree pure
essential oils. Both act as natural decongestants. It helps alleviate
breathing problems and minimises dust in the coat and
bedding. We have added natural conditioners, which gives the
coat a healthy shine. Apply liberally to the chest area and
spray bedding and walls. It is excellent for horses on box rest or
horses in transit, simply spray around boxes/trailers thus
making breathing easier whilst in a confined space.
It is an excellent coolant after hard work; it can be sprayed
onto the horse or added to a bucket of water and sponged on.
Always apply to head areas with a damp sponge or cloth,
avoiding eyes. Eucalyptus pure essential oil is so versatile it
protects the body all year round, but is renowned for its
effectiveness against coughs and colds. It also helps combat
viral infections, bronchitis, rheumatism, muscular strains
and used in veterinary care as an antiseptic. Sweet Itch
sufferers will benefit greatly if this product is regularly
sprayed on their chest and bedding.
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Be stylish and warm this seasonWinter
fashionLovely Ladita!
This stunning coat is newto Dressage Deluxe’svirtual shop floor andbrings together one offashion’s biggest trends‘Metallic Sheen’ with afunctional garment,which will see youthrough even the coldestmonths to come! ThePikeur Ladita Coat is asumptuous down filled,quilted longer length coatin shimmer fabric fromthe Pikeur PremiumCollection. This coatoffers optimal heatinsulation with design details, which continue the theme;quilted high collar, detachable faux fur trim hood with a zipfor easy removal and knitted wind stoppers on the sleeves.The coat features flattering quilt stitch detailing, two frontpockets with zips and embossed poppers to fasten, aninside zipped pocket and the Pikeur Premium crownemblem on the left sleeve, which completes this gorgeousgarment. A beautiful coat that no equestrian should bewithout!RRP: £259.00 Sizes: 36 (UK 6) - 44 (UK 14).Colours: Dark Brown and Copper
www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk
Chester Sticky Bumfrom Harry Hall
The Harry Hall Chester StickyBum breeches and jodhpurs arepractical, elegant and, mostimportantly, fabulouslycomfortable. These traditionalstyle plain breeches and jodhpursare ideal for the schooling at homeor competing at a show. Thesestyled lightweight jodhpurs havean elasticated waist. Made with95% cotton and 5% Spandex.Ladies Chester Sticky BumJodhpurs RRP: £34.99 Sizes: 24” to 34” regular leg24” to 32” long legColours: beige and navyThe Chester Stick BumbreechesRRP: £34.99Sizes: 24” to 34” regColours: Beige
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Ultra Thermal Leggings from Hot Togs
Hot Togs’ Ultra Thermal Leggings areideal for anyone who has to spendtime outside during the cold wintermonths and, thanks to the leggings’clever design, they sit beautifullyunder jodhpurs and breeches. Theclose fit leggings are made using 24%Spandex for a close fit, have a tograting of 2.08per cm, and have abrushed inner layer that traps warmair next to the wearer’s skin. They areside seam free and have a high waistand grip support at the ankles toensure they stay in place.
RRP: £15.00 Sizes: Small, medium and largeColours: Ultra Thermal Leggings are available in black,new nude thermal leggings are also available – ideal forunder white or beige breeches and jodhpurs.
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Dublin EskimoRiver Fleece Boots
For acountry boot
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Boots are made fromtreated waterproof
Redskin Leather and arecompletely lined with
synthetic fleece for afashionable edge, warmthand comfort. They featurea HBR waterproof andbreathable membrane which keeps feet cool and dry.They feature the RCS footbed system for all day comfortsupport and cushioning and have sweat control lining.The boots have a cupped heel and arch support andpadded heel cushion with a steel arch foundation foradded stability and durable tough tech sole.RRP: £149.99Sizes: 4/37 to 8/42Colour: Dark Brown
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Toggi Haverhill
Haverhill is a sophisticatedladies gilet designed to lookand feel good. The outerfabric has a super soft handfeel and a DWR finish forpracticality. Diamondquilting, a removable Sherpafleece lining at the collar andzip fasten pockets combinepracticality, classic countrydesign and modern styling.Waist adjusters at the backenhance the flatteringfeminine fit whilst realleather trims and luxuriousprinted lining add thefinishing touches.RRP from: £80.00 Sizes: 8-20Colours: Willow, claret
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Shine in style this winter!
The Pikeur Barriga Jacket, available through on-line retailerDressage Deluxe marries fashion with function in this sportyquilted number. Styled in a striking Silver fabric with a slightshimmer, this jacket ticks one of fashion’s hottest trends thiswinter: Metallic and with it’s detachable fleece lined hood withfaux fur detachable trim, this equestrian casual jacket won’tlook out of place in the city or on the slopes either! The PikeurBarriga Jacket also features a stand up collar with Pikeurembroidery on the back, a full length two way zip withcontrasting Mint Green trim either side, two front zippedpockets with contrast Mint Green piping, a zipped internalmobile phone pocket, knitted wind stopper inner cuffs and asmall pocket with press stud closure on the left sleeve,finished with a chrome Pikeur motif. With its rather toasty 150gram filling, the Barriga Jacket certainly feels as hot as thefashion trend it’s celebrating!RRP: £163.00 Sizes: 36 (UK 8) -42 (UK 14)
www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk
An update of a classic!
This gorgeous Timothy Foxx Catherine Jacket in FoxgloveTweed is a new take on their classic Catherine Jacket.Styled in the brand’s own bespoke Foxglove Tweed itfeatures a gorgeous Gold and Chocolate plaid on a CoolBlue based tweed. Cut to flatter with it’s feminine shape,the jacket features a stunning Tan Brown corduroy fabricon the collar and pocket trims and a two tone dog toothviscose lining on the inside the jacket. The collar has beencreated to be worn up, complete with a reversible anddetachable storm flap to help keep your neck warm.Further attention to detail is paid through two flap frontpockets, subtle deep wrist warmer pockets sat at aflattering angle on the waist and lined in corduroy. Aninternal pocket, Timothy Foxx embossed buttons, a twoway zip, reversible waist band and sleeve cuffs which canbe folded back to add a flash of the tan corduroy liningensure that this jacket is both as beautiful as it is practical!RRP: £350.00
www.timothyfoxx.co.uk
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Olivia Fleece from Tottie
The Tottie Olivia fleece isideal to keep you warm thiswinter. Soft and cosy -the fleece, features anoversized neck withtwo zip pockets andvelvet ribbondetailing for afashionable look.This fleece isperfect for downthe yard.RRP around:£39.50Sizes: Extrasmall, small,medium, large,extra largeColours: Grey Marl and Fuchsia
www.tottie.co.uk
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When it comes to feed allergies, you can often findyourself chopping and changing, only to discover thatyou may lose one allergen but, because the nature of acomplete feed, find one allergen replaced by another…Han Van De Braak MD of equine aloe vera supplementAloeride explains further…
Few owners give their horse a feed and then see animmediate allergic reaction, this would be an ‘IgE’ immuneresponse, instead they often grapple with the slow onset‘IgG’ response which often makes it difficult to link thetrigger to the response. Also, some animals can be allergicto various components within their diet and this allergy candevelop over in later life, causing the horse owner furtherconfusion.
One of the biggest offenders is the cereal family, such asbarley, maize, wheat and oat. It’s also important to note thata feed crop harvested closely to the soil (moisture contentbeing the culprit) or dried too late, also increases thelikelihood of moulds like Aspergillus or Penecillium, whichproduce aflatoxins, which again can cause problems!
In addition, some horses can also react to other additionsto the feed, such as oils or even garlic. Symptoms to a foodallergy can range from mild lumps all over the horse’s bodythrough to severe symptoms such as a swollen airway andof course if breathing is compromised, urgent veterinarytreatment should be sought.
Aloeride can help in many ways where allergies areconcerned and beyond eliminating the allergic feed trigger,
Aloeride has been found to be especially effective as abuffer against slow allergic reactions. Allergies also can bemore than ‘just the immune system disliking a substance’;very often it can be a relative enzyme deficiency leavingfeed uncleaved and thus becoming an irritant. An irritatedgut walls does two things: increases the risk of reactivecontractions (colic) and increases likelihood of leaky gut (asthe gaps between enterocytes widen). The latter opens thegate for macromolecules to venture where they shouldn’t;this disrupts tissue and function anywhere blood takesthem. Pure organic equine Aloeride is easy to feed andtaste-free, and is also beneficial to skin, coat and hoofcondition and general well being – ensuring that your horseor pony has great support the natural way.
Finally, if you suspect that your horse does have a foodallergy, there are a few things you can do to determine thecause. The first is to eliminate whatever the horse is allergicto, by (slowly) stripping back the horse’s diet to determinewhich ingredient is the culprit and then removing it fromthe horse’s diet and hopefully preventing further outbreaks. Other options available are blood cell counts andlaboratory tests, however as with any equine medicalconcern, I would always suggest speaking to your vetbefore taking any direct action.
You are what you eat!
Wandlite LED tube lightI always dread this time of year when itgets darker earlier as I have noelectricity in my stable, However,this year I was asked to test thesmallest size of the WandliteLED tube light, (it is advised
that you would need a 1,000mm or 2,000mm tube tolight an outbuilding or stable). Testing this was a veryexciting prospect for me as being on a yard with noelectricity in the winter means the small amount ofdaylight I get is spent doing chores rather thanspending time riding. The tube light can be run onmultiple choices of power, including solarpowered panels, generator, 12v car/truck/tractorlead battery or even a car cigarette lightersocket as well as mains electricity. I tested thisfrom a car battery and was surprised at howbright and powerful even the smallest light was. Ididn’t need to worry about using this around myhorse as it is tough, durable and also waterresistant. I will definitely be ordering more -
starting at only £30.00 theyare invaluable and with theoption to clip them togetherto make them even brighter, Iwon’t have to worry about nothaving electricity again.
For more information www.wandlite.com
We have put 4 products to the test thismonth, check out what our testing panelthink of them, their honest opinions mayhelp you to make a good choice...
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Rambo Grand Prix Dustbuster Stable Sheet
The first thing I noticed about this rugwhilst testing it was the quality. It ismade up of a ribbed polyester outerwith a silky polyester lining - whichprotects the mane and shoulders fromrubbing. When I put it on my horse itwas a great fit - allowing plenty ofmovement, and the straps are verygood quality meaning that nothingcame undone during the night. It isthin enough to wear in the warmer late
summer weather, but is also plentywarm enough for a cooler night. It didit’s job and gave my horse a silky finish
- it lifted the dirt and loose hairs from his coat and left him with agleam. I will definitely be using this on my horse in preparationfor a show - as it certainly takes away the elbow grease from thegrooming! At £80.00 I would highly recommend this rug toanyone looking to get that sparkle on their horse’s coat.
For more information www.horseware.com
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Shirts with style!This shirt brings a feminine edge and brilliant
tailoring into a fashionable equestrian shirt. It is a slimmer silhouette which is extremely flattering whilst
being practical. I wore this both at the yard and also aroundtown and received many compliments due to it’s bold print and
fun girly colour. Since testing this shirt I have become a fan of theFreddie Parker Collection and look forward to seeing the rest of the
collection for Autumn/Winter 2014 as if it follows the style and qualityof this shirt it will be a winner! Priced at £65.00 this is a must have for
your wardrobe.
For more information www.freddieparker.comi
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You are what you eat!
HiWither velvet saddlepad fromNuuMed
I am always excited to test any item fromNuuMed as I knew what brilliant craftsmanship
and quality goes into each product, and thissaddlepad was no exception. When I opened the
package I fell in love with the deep purple colourand it’s stunning braiding. It is extremely well made -
the velvet is luxurious and it has details such as thebraid having a break around the girth strap to allow
optimum leg contact. As the saddlepad comes in a varietyof styles and sizes I could be sure I received the best fit for
my horse. It is worth the price tag of £48.00 for the qualityand stunning appearance and I will definitely be keeping this for
competing at special events with my horse.
For more information www.nuumed.comi
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Do you suffer with back painfor love of riding your horse? We all get aches and pains, as we getolder, especially if we have enduredriding accidents along the way. The loveof riding and the feeling of freedom andbeing at one with your horse is amagnificent emotion and one Ipersonally always wanted to feel.
However, after a serious riding accident fracturing myback, riding became a painful experience. If my horse putan unexpected spook in, or tripped, or I temporarily lostmy seat and came down hard onto the saddle, it wouldcause me weeks of pain and lots of physiotherapy.
I toyed with the idea of inventing a seat pad, I evenbought several, but not one worked for my posture orgave me pain relief. Out of the blue a man knocked on mydoor asking me if I could help him with a horse relatedproblem and it turned out he owned two factories thatmade pressure relief pads for disabled people. I told himabout my problem and he came back the next day withmany types of memory foams for me to try. It gave methe incentive to make one for myself.
The first day of testing was very fruitful and gave meample proof of the benefit of “Shock Absorbency” andwhich type of memory foam to use for my design. As Itrotted around the arena on my horse, I instantly felt painfree for the first time in years! My back from top tobottom felt relaxed and normal, even my riding positionseemed to return instantly. After I fractured my back, Itended to hold myself in a brace position for fear ofsudden unwelcomed movement. To feel secure again wasand is great feeling for me.
Suddenly my horse leapt over an object, which he sawbefore I did, I lost my seat and came crashing down ontothe saddle in a most undignified manner. With my backbeing in such a fragile state, that sort of impact wouldhave put me out of action for at least a week. I sat therefor a moment expecting the normal unbearable shootingpains up my spine and down my legs, but nothinghappened. Since that day I have not looked back, I havebeen able to ride without any impact problems occurringfrom my seat, plus no after pain, so I can ride morefrequently. After trialling this seat pad for well over a yearI can honestly say I feel like I have my life back again.
I live in a very hilly part of West Yorkshire and comingdown hills would often flex my spine with the slightslipping motion in the saddle. Once my seat bones havefound their gravity in the seat pad, there is little to noflexing movement in my coccyx area (which again couldbe very painful).
Because the seat pad moulds to your own body shape, Ithink if anything, it lets you feel your horse’s movementmore so than sitting on a rigid leather saddle.
This memory foam does not spring up quickly like normalfoam, hence no loss of feeling when trotting up anddown, it stays in position for several seconds. It alsoremains flexible in sub zero temperatures, so no need toworry about leaving it in cold barns or tack rooms.Because memory foam distributes weight, it helps take acertain amount pressure of impact off the horses back.
Fabrics and fastenings I have chosen in the design for thispad are top quality and have a luxurious look and feel.
The pad was designed by myself, Mags Roxburgh, andthey are made in Great Britain by Griffin Nuumed.
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I am an advanced endurance riderwho has been competing for 6 years. Ihave been using the seat saver pad fromStable Environment for the past 18months and it has been a revelation. Thelower back pain which I had sufferedfrom after riding, the consequence of acar accident 14 years ago, vanished. Ireally began to appreciate how much ithelped when recently I rode a horsewithout it and the lower back painreturned with a vengeance. It is easy tofit, use and keep clean. I would highlyrecommend using it from any age to helpprevent or relieve back ache.
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Those ‘Foxxy’ tweed designers TimothyFoxx create beautiful clothes andaccessories for men and women with adistinctly British feel and when it comesto their casual ranges, their love of sportand the countryside shines through. This gorgeous Timothy Foxx Union JackTweed Ear Warmer In Foxglove Tweed isbrand new for this season and capturesthe essence of both with its tweed andfleece design. Featuring a gorgeousBlue tweed with a Mustard & Gold plaid,super soft fleece lining, elastic strip atthe back to allow for a good fit andTimothy Foxx label, this headband isideal for skiing, sailing, walking the dog,down the stables with the horses or anyother occasion where ears may be coldin the wind, but you still want to lookstylish!Available in the following crown sizes:Small 54cm - 57cmMedium 57cm - 61cm
MaxaFlex isa dual actionjoint caresupplement forhorses that suffer from stiffand sore joints. MaxaFlexcontains a patented GreenLipped Mussel extract knownas SuPerna™. SuPerna™, isnaturally high in Omega 3ETA fatty acids which areknown for their potentsoothing properties. GreenLipped Mussel works quicklyto soothe stiff and sore jointsfor short-term joint care.
Added Glucosamine, MSM and HA help with the long term maintenance ofconnective tissue and cartilage, providing the necessary ingredients formaintaining healthy joints. MaxaFlex is fast acting with results visible in as littleas 7-10 days. It contains no listed banned substances and is suitable for horsescompeting at all levels.
Foxxy Foxgloves!worth £28.00
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Masta has teamed up with HorseScene to offer two lucky readers thechance to win an Avante 170 Turnoutrug and Exercise Sheet.
Keep your horse safe and warm, thiswinter with the Masta Exercise Sheet.Featuring reflective strips to alertvehicles to your presence on the road.Lined with polar fleece, thiswaterproof exercise sheet is the bestway to keep any horse protected thisseason. Designed to fit in harmonyunder the saddle, Masta makes thecomfort and safety of your horse theirtop priority. Available in Navy andYellow, in sizes S to XL and priced ataround £43.49.
The Avante 170 Turnout, is a mediumweight turnout, ideal for your horseduring the autumnal weather. Madefrom a 600 denier Oxford polyesterouter fabric which is fully waterproofand breathable with taped seams.The rug has been designed withoutthe need for gussets and still offersufficient flexibility for completefreedom and comfort. The Avante rugbenefits from twin front surcinglefittings, low cross surcingles, filletstring, polyester lining and tail flap.Available in sizes 4ft6-7ft3, in thecolour Navy and Red/Navy. Priced ataround £64.49.
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GiveawaysMaxaFlex joint care supplementworth £29.85
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2pairs up for grabs!
The Hy two tone leather gaiters are a real headturner. With their modern colours, super shape andfit, they are a must have for any rider. They areextremely comfortable and highly durable and comein a variety of sizes and width fittings to fit any rider.
The Horse & Rider First Aid Kit from Robinson AnimalHealthcare provides essential first aid items for horse andrider. Available in an easy to carry kit bag, it containsAnimalintex, Veterinary Gamgee, Wound Dressings, Equiwrapbandages, Vetalintex wound gel and blunt-ended scissors.Also for the rider a FastAid essentials travel pack is includedfor minor cuts and grazes. Robinson Animal Healthcare has awide range of products for all your first aid requirements.
Horse & Rider First Aid kits worth £24.99
Winter wow! worth £55.20With winter almost here, keeping your horselooking and feeling his best can be tough, butfortunately there is a natural supplement on the market,which could help. Aloeride is a totally palatable natural,certified organic aloe-vera supplement, which not only helpsto promote healthy skin, condition hooves, encourage greatcoat shine and glossy locks, but also supports the immunesystem as well –another key factor to consider over thewinter months. Each box of Aloeride contains 30 sachets (30days worth) equaling over 12 litres of aloe vera juice and itsgreat to know that its also been tested by an accreditedNewmarket laboratory and does not contain any syntheticcompounds.
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Hy Two Tone Leather Gaitersworth £60.00
WIN the Masta rugsworth £108.00
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15 lucky winners will each receive a box of Verm-XPellets for Horses and Ponies. Each 250g box containsfive individual sachets which provide natural control ofintestinal hygiene and boost every-day health. Thesachets eliminate the need to measure pellets and canbe added to feed or fed as a treat straight from yourhand. One sachet to be used every day for fiveconsecutive days every three months, horses just lovethem!
Verm-X Pellets for Horses and Ponies worth £11.95
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