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New Gibbins Flamemaster Fleece




The new Gibbins Flamemaster Fleece is made from the popular Flamemaster material which Gibbins use for their popular lightweight chaps.
You can hold a naked flame against the material without burning a hole into it; the inside is lined with micro fleece so it will keep you nice and warm.
At the back it has a fold down flap which keeps your back nice and warm.
The Flamemaster Fleece has 2 front pockets with a 3/4 zip at the front.
Available in sizes S-M-L-XL-XXL

Profit from hoof boots
The hoof boot market is here to stay and is growing – and farriers can make some profit from it. Pricing of the Cavallo Hoof Boots has been structured to allow farriers to make a respectable margin on their sale. With a recommended retail price of £99.95 (£85.06 plus VAT), these boots are available to farriers from Atlantic Equine or your local supplier for around £62.50 plus VAT.
“Farriers are obviously the best people to recommend hoof boots,” said Tony Lindsell of Atlantic Equine. “They can advise whether their use is appropriate, they can fit the boot to the correct size, and will, of course, trim the hoof in preparation for wearing the boot. In the context of all these added services, there is no reason why a farrier should not charge the full recommended retail price for the boots.”
The Cavallo hoof boots are available in a number of versions, all including pastern wraps. The original ‘Simple’ all-purpose, all-terrain boot, with front loading and two velcro closures, has been hugely popular with riders over recent years and can now be bought in brown (sizes 3, 4 and 5) and pink (sizes 0 – 3), as well as the original black.
A new boot has been added to the Cavallo range, the ‘Sport’. This is a lighter boot with a less pronounced tread pattern, suitable for use on less challenging terrain. The ‘Sport’ has a polyester and leather upper, and reflective piping around the boot. It retains the effective and simple front-loading, but has a single velcro closure with security tab. The ‘Sport’ is expected to be popular with those who want to see fashion as well as function on their horse’s feet, and is currently available in sizes 3, 4 and 5.
All versions of Cavallo hoof boots are the same price and attract the same farrier discount.
For information on sizing, please visit the Atlantic Equine website www.atlantic-equine.co.uk or contact us on 01327 314880 for a sizing chart.

 

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New products from Arthur Cottam Horseshoes
As part of Arthur Cottam Horseshoes continuing development of its drop forged Equishoe range of horseshoes, it has launched two new shoes within the range.
Equishoe Roller Lites
A new side clipped front shoe with a strong toe shape allowing fitting to be set back under foot to increase breakover, the outside of the section has a large radius through out the shoes’ full length to reduce brushing in any direction. It features advanced nail hole positioning allowing correct fitment of clips with lots of pitch to help with nailing on.
Equishoe Ultimate
Designed specifically for farriers wanting left and right handed hinds, in common with other Equishoes, these shoes seated out to reduce sole pressure and safed off at the heels. The inside heel is slimmer than the outside (feathered) and slightly shorter, a true handed hind shoe. The shoes have increased nail pitch over standard Equishoes and bigger clips in line with other European horseshoes.
Contact: Arthur Cottam Horseshoes on 01246 453672.
Email: sales@cottamhorseshoes.com Web: www.cottamhorseshoes.com

The easy way to Tool Maintenance from Londonderry Forge Supplies
When you are working with tools that are in good condition they are so much more efficient than those which are worn and tired. Using the knife / rasp sharpening kit from Londonderry Forge Supplies you will be able to keep your tools in first class order.
Rasps are an everyday essential tool for you, the farrier. They represent a significant cost to your business whichever brand you use. Wouldn’t it be great if you could extend their useful life?
We have the perfect answer – our knife and tool maintenance kit can be used to SHARPEN YOUR RASPS IN SECONDS. The life of your rasps can be extended beyond your expectations by simply and quickly sharpening them, from new, each day. It only takes a moment to revitalize each rasp and there is no need to use noxious chemical solutions and critical timing. Results are astounding; using this method it is not unusual to get 7 or 8 weeks use from both your clenching and dressing rasps. UNBELIEVEABLE BUT TRUE. We have received many positive reports from satisfied customers.
The full kit costs less than £200.00 so it is very cost effective and soon pays for itself through the savings you make on rasps alone. Of course, the kit is equally useful in sharpening and honing your knives to a very high standard and maintaining buffers; stamps; pritchels; fullers; hoof nippers etc. in top class order, which also saves you time and money. IT IS WIN WIN ALL THE WAY!
The equipment is quick and easy to install in your van or workshop; the kit contains ample supplies of all that you need to sharpen rasps, hoof knives and maintain tools. All the items are in stock, at reasonable prices, to replenish your kit when needed.
For further details and to learn more about the knife and rasp sharpening kit please contact
LONDONDERRY FORGE SUPPLIES.
Freephone: 0808 2024578
Tel: 01677 422587
Fax: 01677 426587
email: enquiries@forgesupplies.co.uk
www.forgesupplies.co.uk

Trelawne Equine is a new company formed in 2009 to become the new distributors of the Easycare range of hoof boots in the UK.
The Easycare range, which includes the new Glove as well as established brands such as the Boa and Old Mac’s multipurpose horse boot, is the market leader in the UK. The modern hoof boot has come along way from the original Easyboot designed by Dr Neel Glass 30 years ago, and have proven themselves in many countries and disciplines, including some of the toughest endurance rides around the world.
Farriers are in the perfect position to be able to advise their clients if a hoof boot will be right for their horse, and are best qualified to help with selection and fitting if needed. Booting is the ideal solution for a horse with weak horn, badly chipped or cracked feet, slow growth, abscess, white line disease or any other problem that means the horse either cannot be shod or ideally needs to be rested from shoes. Often a horse has poor feet that could do with having a break from shoes but the rider doesn't want to rest the horse without shoes as they want to continue riding. Hoof boots allow the horse to continue working whilst resting the hooves, giving quality horn for the farrier to work with when shoes are reapplied. Ensuring your client has a hoof boot or two in their tack room is also a good way of reducing emergency call outs to replace lost shoes between sets, and ensures the hoof is not further damaged by being left bare.
For more information or to place an order, phone Trelawne Equine on  0844 257 8585 (local rate)
For detailed product information, visit our website
www.trelawneequine.co.uk or for a trade and retail pricelist & catalogue email sales@trelawneequine.co.uk or phone the number above. 

Atlantic Equine has launched a new hoofcare and farriery products website on www.atlantic-equine.co.uk.
Targeted at hoofcare professionals of all kinds, the website contains four main sections – equine hoofcare, bovine hoofcare, horseshoes and nails, and tools.
All the products for which Atlantic Equine is the UK importer and distributor (namely, Victory Racing Plates, Equilox, Vallorbe Rasps, SoundHorse Glue-on Shoes, the Elite Competition Shoe, Mondial Nails) are listed on the site, as well as many other hoofcare products, shoes, tools, adhesives and accessories.
The structure of www.atlantic-equine.co.uk allows visitors to order the required quantity of any one product in multiple sizes without having to move back and forth to the shopping basket.
The resource centre on the site is designed to contain product instructions on many different regularly-used hoofcare products.
Visitors who wish to receive email updates on special offers and new products can join the site’s email list via a simple form, and customers can check in their account the content of previous orders.
The site was designed by Athernet Solutions of Chorley, Lancashire and uses Secure Trading for its secure online payment system, “This system provides a firewalled environment for credit card purchases which is far safer than paying by credit card over the telephone,” said Tony Lindsell, a directory of the company.
Products are still being input on the site. Visitors are encouraged to email sales@atlantic-equine.co.uk if they do not yet find on it a product that they were used to buying on the old site.

 

 

*Keratex medicated Hoof & Leg Scrub*
Keratex Hoofcare, one of the world's leading equine hoofcare product ranges, are celebrating the launch of their new product, Keratex medicated Hoof & Leg Scrub. Formulated using revolutionary antimicrobial Byotrol technology (www.byotrol.com), medicated Hoof & Leg Scrub is available in a 300ml trigger spray bottle. The product foams on contact and can be left as it is or scrubbed onto hooves, frogs, soles, heels and pasterns. Importantly it can also be scrubbed or sponged onto leg abrasions to thoroughly cleanse and disinfect scabs or damaged skin, making it ideal in the treatment, prevention or relief of mud fever and cracked heels. This can be used in conjunction with all of the Keratex range, including international best sellers: Keratex Mud Shield Powder, Keratex Hoof Hardener and Keratex Hoof Gel.
More information can be found on www.keratex.com or by calling
01373 827649.

New Sealskinz equestrian products
Three new SealSkinz® products have been designed for the Equestrian market and were on display at the Horse of the Year show at the Birmingham NEC in October.
Catering for ever wetter and colder UK winters, the products are specially designed to offer the ultimate in waterproof, breathable, windproof and close-fitting protection - to keep wearers warm, dry and comfortable. Every product is made with unique patented technology, which works via a seamless three-layer construction – an outer, a waterproof highly breathable membrane, plus an inner lining.
SealSkinz® Equestrian range is used by professional riders and amateurs alike.
The range is designed for those spending time enjoying country pursuits who are exposed to tough outdoor conditions. This year, the range has been strengthened with the addition of a new country sock, mid-calf sock and wide-brimmed bush hat. The new products join its existing range of gloves and hats.
Seventy per cent of SealSkinz® socks and gloves are manufactured in the UK. For further information please contact SealSkinz® on 01553 817 991 or e-mail info@sealskinz.com .
Congratulations to the lucky winner of a pair of SealSkinz gloves from the October issue of Forge: Meg Ratcliffe

Hoof supplement takes on mammoth challenge
For visitors to Cottbus Zoo in eastern Germany, watching the elephants bathing in the river is a big attraction. But when 42-year-old Karla developed foot trouble, it looked as if elephant bath time could soon be a thing of the past. The zoo’s director and vet turned to Life Data Labs to help solve the problem.

Elephants have been hugely popular with visitors ever since 1969, when Karla’s companion Sundali moved into her new home, set in beautiful parkland between the River Spree and Cottbus’s Branitzer Park, about 140 km south-east of Berlin. So Karla’s health was a big worry for Dr Jens Kämmerling, Cottbus’s zoo director.
“Older elephants in particular often suffer from various toe nail problems,” he says. “Karla showed plenty of toe horn growth, but because the horn was of poor quality her toes kept developing cracks and holes in the toe wall.”
The zoo’s vet recommended adding the equine hoof supplement Farrier’s Formula to Karla’s feed. Since the product worked well in horses, maybe it could help elephants too, he thought.
After about a year on the hoof supplement the elephant’s feet are in much better shape and Dr Kämmerling is happy with the results. “You can see and feel the improvement in the horn quality and Karla no longer needs veterinary treatment for her feet. “On the basis of our experience, I can recommend Farrier’s Formula without reservation.”
Farrier’s Formula was created 30 years ago by Dr Frank Gravlee, founder of Alabama-based Life Data Labs, to promote healthy dermal tissue in horses. He tested blood collected from hundreds of horses to determine which nutrients were lacking in horses with poor-quality hooves. The supplement has been the number one recommended product by US farriers for 12 consecutive years.

The TRAAKiT Satellite Alerting Device
TRAAKiT is a new satellite-alerting device, which gives peace of mind by keeping watch over almost anything, and alerting you if it is moved.
No other product on the market provides a greater level of security, reliability, functionality and flexibility and the concept is simple. You decide the boundaries where you want your ‘prized possession’ to be within via PC or mobile phone. The TRAAKiT computer system then sets up a ‘virtual fence’ around it.
If the position of your TRAAKIT is moved outside the ‘fence’, the host computer alerts you by sending a text message and an email. The TRAAKiT monitor will then send its position to the host computer every five minutes, so that you can see precisely where your possession is going and act accordingly.
TRAAKiT is primarily aimed at protecting equipment such as quad bikes, classic cars and motor bikes, horse boxes, vans, lorries, caravans, camper vans, trailers, expensive tools and machinery, laptops, cameras and golf clubs but the uses it is put to grows by the day. To demonstrate the product’s versatility in the coming months, Traakit will be used to plot the paths of teams in extreme sport marathons, a band on tour and even a backpacking gap year student!
For more information about this remarkable innovation and the people behind it, please go to www.traakit.co.uk or contact Lauren@2gr8pr.co.uk. A TRAAKiT TD1 monitor costs £275 including VAT and delivery in the UK and a monthly service contract costs £16.50 per month. For a limited period of time a launch discount is available.

Rotary spreader does poo
Fed up with excess manure cluttering up the stable yard and attracting flies? The answer’s quick, easy and affordable – with Elite Ground Products’ unique rotary spreaders, you can turn it into a free, easy-to-apply fertiliser for fields and paddocks.
Designed for fast and efficient spreading of manure and bedding materials including shavings, sawdust, chopped straw, and paper, the spreaders are land driven with no complicated requirements for power take-offs and hydraulic or electrical couplings.  They hook up easily and quickly to the towing vehicle, with the robust wheels rated both to carry the fully loaded spreader and to rotate the barrel when the drive is engaged.
The spreaders use a combined rotating tumbling action, which, together with the abrasive nature of the diamond construction of the barrel skin, breaks down the contents and discharges shredded material evenly. 
Developed to be easy to manoeuvre around the yard for direct loading from stables or pens, spreaders can also be used as mobile stores.  Performance is not affected by weather conditions, with the spreaders working equally well with dry, wet and frozen material.
Elite spreaders are eco-friendly, too, releasing manure and other contents as small particles, which dry out and break down quickly. This method returns valuable nutrients, enzymes and microbial organisms to the soil quickly and efficiently within days of spreading, allowing grazing to recommence almost immediately.
For further details on Elite Ground Products rotary spreaders, call Jo Kolind on 01743 762222, email jo.kolind@elitegroundproducts.com or visit www.elitegroundproducts.com

 

Swan Products has launched its new website this summer - www.gasforges.co.uk
It is easier to navigate and includes:
• Details of all our forges including dimensions and gas consumption charts
• Details of all our products
• A servicing and refurbishment page
• A FAQ’s page which includes video clips to help you keep your forge running efficiently and safely.
• Anti-Bac orders can now be completed quickly and easily online.

 

New Products from Vallorbe and Victory
Vallorbe Swiss and The Victory Racing Plate Company have recently launched new products, both in stock and available from UK distributor Atlantic Equine Ltd.
Vallorbe's 912 'New Finishing Side' rasp is a further development of the already popular rasp. Well-known for its longevity and service life, the new finish side results in a smoother finish that the original version and has been very well received by farriers.
Victory have announced the RX aluminium plate. This is a development of the Wide-Trak plate, incorporating very strong, forged clips and handed hinds.
Available currently in Sizes 5-7, the plate will also soon be available in Size 4.
"The RX gives racing farriers yet another string to their bow - a wider section, hard-wearing plate from the market-leading Victory arsenal," said Tony Lindsell of Atlantic Equine.
Samples of the RX plate and special offer trial prices on the Vallorbe 912 'New Finishing Side' rasp are available from Atlantic Equine - Tel: 01327 314880 or Send and Email

Captions left to right: 'The new Victory RX plate';: 'Vallorbe 912 old finishing side'; 'Vallorbe 912 new finishing side'

Handmade Shoes (UK) Ltd
New Website Launched - www.handmadeshoesltd.co.uk

Handmade Shoes (UK) Ltd are delighted to announce the launch of their new website. This is the first part of an exciting two stage development; the second stage will include the facility to shop online.
Visit and explore the website now -
• to view the product range including details of all new products
• to learn about the manufacturers and their products
• to keep up-to-date with news at Handmade Shoes
• to view reports and photographs from Clinics and Competitions past and present
Do join the mailing list to keep in touch with the latest developments!

Stromsholm
New Internet Shopping Site.
Farriers can purchase shoes, rasps and maddox nails online, because these items are for sale on the online shop they are subject to big discounts.
Go to Web Link for details

Eastlake & Beachell.
How will you pay your bills if you are unable to work through accident, illness or injury? Forge 2009 - New Insurer . Improved wording policy . Revised rates with no increase . Same level of service. Call Catherine or Michelle on 0116 2044604 and 2044602. Email Web Link

Imprint launch imprint sport shoe
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Imprint launch imprint sport shoe
Imprint Equine Foot Care chose the Festival of British Eventing to launch the latest addition to the range, the Imprint Sport Shoe.
One-Day Events present a particular combination of challenges for horse and rider, so this competition at Gatcombe Park in early August provided a relevant backdrop.
During a short presentation to the equine press, Jane Holderness-Roddam introduced the flexible and light-weight shoe made from modern plastic materials. Likening the comfort experienced by the horse that of ‘crocs’ as worn by humans, she was also able to share her own experience of the new shoe. Having had her own event horse, Ike, shod a number of times, Jane commented that she had been seeing ongoing improvements in the horse’s performance and hoof condition since he was fitted with Imprint Sport Shoes.
Andrew Poynton FWCF, who heads up the company, went on to explain a little more about the new shoe. Andrew is a farrier who specialises in remedial farriery and developed the Imprint mouldable horse shoe originally for that purpose.
The Sport Shoes are specifically aimed at the performance horse and are designed to provide a protective role to maintain the integrity of the hoof wall over a variety of different surfaces and paces.
The shoes are made from modern, composite polymers which when heated become malleable and capable of taking on any shape. Once cooled the plastic hardens to the same toughness as the hoof itself and assumes a role as part of the hoof. It achieves an excellent fit helping to restore natural hoof movement whilst providing shock absorption and cushioning qualities.
Andrew was clear to point out that he too came from the rich heritage of traditional farriery passed down through the centuries and was not about to throw the baby out with the bath water, but it was generally acknowledged that sometimes horses have problems and conventional nailed-on horseshoes can have limitations.
We understand that so far that has been a steady take up of farriers attending the Imprint training courses to learn how to fit the shoes and that the craft appears receptive to the concept.
Imprint aren’t the first to make shoes from material other than steel, but this certainly seems to be something we will be hearing a lot more about.

Atlantic Equine.
For further information, please contact Atlantic Equine Ltd on 01327 314880 or e-mail: sales@atlantic-equine.co.uk or visit www.atlantic-equine.co.uk
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MONDIAL REDS
THE NEW Mondial 'Red' nails are now in stock with distributor Atlantic Equine across the full range and going extremely well.
With an improved point and bevel on the nails, a smoother surface and a new finishing process, the Mondial Reds have been very well received by farriers across the country.
“If you are bemoaning the sudden appearance then disappearance of the 'C' nail,” said Tony Lindsell of Atlantic Equine, “then, take a look at the quality and value you still get from Mondial.”
Despite the recent price increases, a box of 500 Mondial E5 nails, for instance, is still only £15.65 + VAT. This compares very favourably with most other makes.
Mondial nails are available from Atlantic Equine Ltd by mail order or online, or from your local farriers’ supplier. Just ask for Mondial RED.

Abbey Saddlery.
Contact Abbey for more information and local stockists on
01565 650343 or visit www.abbeysaddlery.co.uk
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Fiebing Hoof Care from Abbey
It seems odd to be thinking about hot weather hoof care in the middle of a cold spell but it is well known that in hot weather and on hard, dry ground horse’s hooves quickly become dry leading to cracks.
Fine grass cracks around the edge of hooves are not too serious and can be cured with regular treatment from a farrier but sand cracks starting at the top of the hoof are more difficult to rectify.
Farriers now that it is important to apply a good quality hoof oil and grease daily to prevent prevent cracks from spreading. Abbey has a wide range of Fiebing products including a hoof dressing complete with a brush for easy application.

Equissage
For further information and a FREE demonstration on Equissage,
please contact 0800 072 1180 or visit www.equissage.co.uk
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Improve Hoof Quality and Foot Problems with Equissage
The Equissage massage system delivers a unique cycloidal massage to every part of the body. It has the ability to improve local blood circulation, reduce swelling, release tension, and improve joint mobility as well as targeting many other specific problems.
Foot problems can be addressed directly with the hand held unit and problems elsewhere on the body, which often have a knock-on effect on the feet, can be improved by using the massage pad daily.
Some horses have poor hoof quality and by using Equissage to increase the blood flow to the feet and improve local blood circulation, horn growth can be encouraged.
Foot problems such as bruised soles, seedy toe and laminitis may also be improved by the unique cycloidal vibrations. As foot problems often result in reduced mobility, Equissage can help to prevent stiff joints and improve venous and lymphatic drainage.
Helping to promote general health and wellbeing, the Equissage pad also helps to condition the horse’s skin and coat.

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One user's experience of Farrier's Manager
By John Fligg, Managing Director, Ambrit Software

At this year’s Hoofcare Summit in Cincinatti, Ohio, at the beginning of February, Ambrit’s Farrier’s Manager was delighted to discover that it is virtually a household name in the USA – ‘certainly among the delegates who attended’ and the recognition of the need for the software is apparent.
Kelly Robison of Newark, Ohio, uses Ambrit’s Farrier’s Manager software on a daily basis and has really got to grips with using it to help her support her husband in his business. This is what she says.
‘My husband is a farrier and I take care of all of his billing, scheduling and ordering. I have used the Ambrit Farrier's Manager software for almost a year now, and I'm sure that I do not use the program to it's fullest potential. I find it fairly user friendly and I love the updates*. If someone requests something specific, the great people at Ambrit will take the time to create a ‘patch’** that you can download to the program that will add specific needs for people. Sometimes the additions are things I am not interested in using immediately, but it is always great to have them just in case I might need them in the future. If there are any problems, it is very easy to get a hold of John via email and he works very quickly to help you out.’
‘Currently, we do not have a laptop so we give handwritten receipts and put the information in our desktop when we get home. I love how the software keeps track of who has paid and who has not. In the past, I would have to go back through all of the handwritten receipts to see who had paid and undoubtedly, we would find someone that was several months late or even up to almost a year! It is embarrassing when you send a bill so late, and it makes us as a business look bad. Now, I just open up the program and scroll though the invoices and the late payments are highlighted. If I need to send a bill from home, I always use Farrier’s Manager because it looks much more professional. I also love how it gives reports of how much we have made from each client, how much we have made for the week/month/year and how much we have spent on supplies.
Our goal this year is to get a laptop so we can dispose of the handwritten receipts and use Farrier’s Manager to its fullest potential. Overall, I am very pleased with our purchase and the people at Ambrit software couldn’t be more helpful.’
Kelly Robison
Hickory Ridge Farrier, LLC
295 Belle Vista Ave.
Newark, OH 43055
* An ‘update’ is a larger download that introduces new features.
** A ‘patch’ is a small download that puts right minor things in the program that we have found or been reported.