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British Concave Horseshoes from Cottam Horseshoes
British Concave Horseshoes from only £16.60 a box. No need to buy in bulk, these amazing low prices are available whether you buy 1 box or 50 boxes. Just give Jane a call for a free sample 8am till 8pm on 01246 453672. Click the page below to check out the full list of sizes and prices. http://www.cottamhorseshoes.com/offers.htm

 

A helping hand in January from Horseshoes Direct
Horseshoes Direct are offering 20% off when you buy 12 boxes of their quality shoes until the end of January.
www.horseshoesdirect.co.uk

 

Arthur Cottam - Winter Offers 2011
No need to buy 35 boxes+ . Prices are available for 1 box+
All our Horseshoes whether it be our Concave or Drop Forged Shoes have been designed by ourselves with 90 years experience and knowledge with great help and input from the farriery industry.
New Cottam Essential Concave
A British Produced Concave Horseshoe; Simple Design; Concave Nail Hole Pitch; Symmetrical Shape English Pattern Concave
4, 5 & 6 3/4 X 3/8 All £19.00 a box (£1.90 a pair)
6 & 7 7/8 x 3/8 All £20.00 a box (£2.00 a pair)
8, 9 and 10 7/8 x 7/16 All £21.00 a box (£2.10 a pair)
Cottam Equi Shoe Range
A full Range of Drop Forged Shoes
Economy £19.00 a box (£1.90 a pair)
Standard From £21.60 a box (£2.16 a pair)
Quarter Clipped £24.00 a box (2.40 a pair)
Ultimate From £25.20 a box (£2.52 a pair)
XL From £25.20 a box (£2.52 a pair)
Roller Lites £27.80 a box (£2.78 a pair)
Trainers £17.20 a box (1.72 a pair)
We Stock March, Mondial, Derby and Mustad Nails in all Sizes
Example
Size 5 March from £10.45 a box (500)
Size 5 Mondial from £10.00 a box (500)
We now stock Jim Blurton Bar Shoes, Flatland Forge, Derek Gardener and Bruce Wilcox Hammers.
If you would like place an order or you need a free sample of nails or horseshoes just give us a call 8am till 8pm 7 days a week on 01246 454249/453672

Keep horses balanced and healthy with Spillers
Calorie control, calmness and costs all play a role in what we choose to feed our horses and ponies but this can lead to feeding less than the recommended amount, especially during the summer months, which can compromise our horses’ health, advises Spillers.
During the summer many horses and ponies are given just grass because quite rightly they don't require the extra calories prepared feed provides. However, although grass can supply enough protein and calories for most of the year it is impossible to know just by looking at it whether or not it’s providing all the nutrients you horse needs to stay in good health and perform at his best.
A good balancer is the ideal way to make sure your horse receives the essential vitamins and minerals he needs every day, the company says. It’s the ideal solution for horses and ponies on a forage-only diet, good doers or for horses having less than the recommend amount of compound feed. Balancers are low calorie and contain concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals and essential proteins, which allow them to be fed in small quantities. Feeding a balancer can also help lively horses keep their cool as they tend to be low in starch and because of the small quantity fed, won't supply unwanted extra whizz!
The cost of feeding a daily balancer can be much less than when feeding a full ration of traditional feed and some balancers will also negate the need to feed any other specialist supplements, which can mean even bigger savings. Spillers has a range of five balancers, to suit the needs of every type of horse or pony.
Spillers is giving you the chance to save £5 on every bag in its ‘balancers’ range from mid May 2011 while stocks last. Look out for the special flash packs in your local store.
careline@spillers-feeds.comor visit the website at www.spillers-feeds.com.

 

 

Riding holidays

Finding the perfect riding holiday is now even easier, thanks to the revised and updated BETA Guide to Riding Holidays in Great Britain – a glossy, A5 publication containing key contacts and information needed for booking an equestrian holiday.
From Bedford to West Glamorgan, the guide is divided into individual counties. Each entry features key-coded symbols for easy identification of facilities, number of horses, opening times, affiliations and services, including Western riding lessons, carriage driving and show jumping.
The guide also contains a page of useful contacts for getting in touch with organisations, as well as a list of leading equestrian tour operators.
“Riding holidays are a great opportunity for everyone – whether young or old, complete beginner or someone with plenty of experience in the saddle,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams. “What better way to enjoy being out in the fresh air, enjoying the breathtaking views, than on horseback.
The BETA Guide to Riding Holidays in Great Britain is published as part of BETA’s commitment to promoting horse riding and supporting the equestrian trade.
Copies of the guide can be obtained from local BETA retailers or by contacting Tina Rogers at the BETA office,
email tinar@beta-int.com or telephone 01937 587062.

 

Winergy Equilibrium® launches first fibre-based balancer
WINERGY Equilibrium is proud to announce the launch of its fibre-based balancer. With a unique recipe of different fibre sources, proven in trials to maximise digestive health, plus concentrated vitamins and minerals, Winergy Equilibrium Balancer supplies all a horse’s nutritional needs in a smaller ration.
Winergy Equilibrium Balancer provides horses with their full ration of daily vitamins and minerals so there’s no need to add any extra broadspectrum supplements.
What’s more, unlike traditional balancers, WINERGY Equilibrium Balancer is fibre-based to maximise your horse’s digestive health. So there’s no need to buy extra chaff either. This, combined with good quality protein to support topline and oil for slow release energy and coat shine, means you’ve got all your horse’s feeding needs in one bag.
For more information log on to
www.winergy.com or call the Careline for a friendly chat, on 01908 57 62 77.

 

LIBERO: THE VERSATILE SHOE FOR LEISURE AND SPORT
The new Mustad LIBERO is a 3/4 fullered all-round horseshoe based on feedback received on the company's LB range. 'We like to think of it as an upgrade on our base range, making it suitable for most leisure and sport purposes with a wide variety of sizes and sections.' The shoe has been designed as a result of the collaboration of an extended farriers team, comprised of eminent specialists from France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, Norway and Switzerland.
Mustad says that its main objective has been to respect the natural shape of the hoof, providing the best support and protection for the horse while making farriers’ life easier when shoeing.
Despite their symmetrical feel, the new LiBero has a left and right shoe. The outside branch is clearly marked in the fuller and is always slightly longer, with the nail holes punched a fraction coarser for optimum fitting and nailing on. The bents of the inside and outside branches follow the physiological shape of most European breeds.
A moderate form of sole relief now starts 1mm after the white line. This ensures that no part of the sole will be weight bearing without increasing the risk of a stone lodging between the shoe and the sole.
Mustad has learned from experience that as much as 50% of the shoe can be worn away during one shoeing cycle.
The consequence of this is that the top half of the nail hole should not be relied upon for shoe retention. It has redesigned the crease and the nail hole in order to guarantee that the nail will always fully seat at the bottom half of the nail hole in combination with Mustad nails.
Althoug the V-fuller is said to fit most European style standard and long neck nails, the company using its Concave or EXL nails for which the shoe is specifically machine-punched.
The range retains its traditional character, Mustad has decided to offer subtle section-to-size variation within the traditional categories of 20x8mm, 22x8mm or 25x8mm. It also says that its choice of steel grade gives farriers the right balance between shape-ability on the anvil and durability underneath the hoof. With very low content of carbon and manganese, the shoe retains its shape-ability even after cooling in water.
Cool Mix is a non-heating mix for horses and ponies in light work. It is a firm favourite with riders because it can really help to keep horses cool, calm and under control. This feed is low in cereal starch and has added magnesium, which is know for its calming properties.
Conditioning Cubes and Conditioning Mix are for horses and ponies that need some extra help to maintain their weight over the winter. They provide extra non-heating calories and extra shine thanks to high levels of soya oil, while a perfect balance of vitamins and minerals supports long-term wellbeing.

SWIFT®RACING NAIL –DESIGNED TO PERFORM
Mustad has also introduced its new SWIFT® racing nail, developed through close collaboration with farriers who are specialised in racing disciplines. Swift® is said to meet the specific needs currently expressed by racing professionals.
Swift® features:
• An extra slim shank, especially appropriate for thin hoof walls. This generates less damage to the hoof wall, in a segment where hooves are exposed to a higher shoeing frequency
• Sufficient shank length, offering the option to nail both higher and lower
• A short neck, ideal for thin shoes
• A crown on the head, optimising drive and tightening
Swift® is said to offer a better fit with racing shoes, particularly steel shoes. 'It represents an ideal match for the St. Croix Forge Concorde shoes (steel and aluminum) as well as many other aluminum racing shoes.'
Extensive testing prior to its launch has highlighted specific points of strength for Swift®, among which the most notable are its excellent durability and resistance to wear, the shape (allowing for different styles of nailing) especially important on thin or fragile hoof walls, and the ease of driving. The nails come in sizes 00 –0, and packed in 250 and 500 pieces.

Keep a spring in their step with SPILLERS®
The good news is that spring is in the air but the bad news is that it comes hand in hand with an increased risk of laminitis. Although overweight horse or ponies tend to be more at risk from this serious and debilitating condition, in fact laminitis can attack any horse or pony at any time. Nutrition plays an important role in the management of laminitis so SPILLERS® have put together some great product offers to help you keep your horse or pony safe this spring.
“While some causes of laminitis are harder to avoid, nutritionally induced laminitis is the easiest to prevent,” says Clare Barfoot RNutr and the research and development manager at SPILLERS®.
“Look for low starch, high fibre feeds such as chopped fibre feeds approved by The Laminitis Trust or feed a low calorie balancer that will balance the nutrients in a forage- based diet without providing high levels of energy or starch. It’s also crucial to restrict access to grass and, if you can, to provide regular exercise.”
SPILLERS HAPPY HOOF® is a specially blended, low calorie, short-chop forage which can be used as a complete feed as it contains all the vitamins and minerals your horse needs to stay in good health. It is designed to extend eating time and was the first complete chopped fibre feed to be approved by the Laminitis Trust.
SPILLERS® High Fibre Cubes are low in starch and high in fibre, with high levels of vitamins and minerals, making them a safe choice for horses and ponies prone to laminitis. They can also be soaked to form a mash for veterans that can’t manage long fibres.
SPILLERS® are giving you the chance to save £2 on every bag of SPILLERS HAPPY HOOF® or SPILLERS® High Fibre Cubes from add date while stocks last. Look out for the special flash packs in your local store.
For friendly feeding advice on how to keep your horse or pony safe from laminitis please telephone the SPILLERS® Care-Line on + 44 (0)1908 226626, email to careline@spillers-feeds.com or visit the SPILLERS® website at
www.spillers-feeds.com. You can also join Team SPILLERS® on Facebook.

Show Time with Chestfields
Chestfields Equine Products says that its Total Bodywash is an outstanding shampoo and conditioner, and that with regular use can improve the condition of your horse’s coat giving a fantastic professional finish every time.
It continues: ‘It’s unique application makes bathing and show preparation quick and easy, needing to only to be sprayed onto a wet coat, left to work for a few minutes before being thoroughly rinsed away, with no need for scrubbing!’
The Total Bodywash can be used for a full bath, as a spot cleaner, or dilute into a bucket of water to rinse away sweat marks or for a cleaning cool down following exercise or competing.
‘Chestfields Total Bodywash uses natural surfactants which penetrate to the skin of your horse, bringing all the dirt, scurf and dead skin cells to the surface of the coat to simply be rinsed away; regular use can also help repel flies and midges. Using only 100% natural ingredients makes this shampoo ideal for sensitive types, is kind to you, your horse and the environment.’
For a deep clean and condition for your horse’s mane and tail wash with Chestfields Mane & Tail for manageable, tangle free hair.
For the ultimate, professional finish apply Chestfields Show & Shine; a few light sprays of this non-slip conditioner to the coat, mane and tail will create an amazing shine and help you easily brush through.
Chestfields Total Bodywash, 750ml trigger spray, RRP £10.50 or as a 5ltr refill, RRP £49.25
Chestfields Mane & Tail, 500ml bottle, RRP £10.95
Chestfields Show & Shine, 500ml trigger spray, RRP £14.95
To see the complete product range, for a list of stockists or to purchase visit www.chestfields.com
or telephone: 01227 276129

Vallorbe launch big hoof rasp - the Spirit XL
Swiss rasp manufacturer Vallorbe have launched a new version of its Spirit rasp, the Spirit XL. While the standard Spirit is 45 mm wide x 350 mm long, this newest XL version, the Spirit XL, is the same length but 58 mm wide. Although an expensive rasp at £40. it will, like all Vallorbe products, hold its sharpness well and is the ideal rasp for the heavy horse or big hoof, says Tony Lindsell or Atlantic Equine.
Both the standard and XL versions of the Spirit represent a dramatic innovation in horse hoof rasps with a completely new design of the teeth on the finishing side. This is said to result in an effortless cut and a smooth finish.
Made by Vallorbe Swiss, who have more than 100 years' experience in the manufacture of files and rasps for many different industries, the Spirit has been the latest development in their horse rasp range.
Vallorbe rasps are available from Atlantic Equine Ltd or dealers throughout the country.
For further information, please call Atlantic Equine Ltd on 01327 314880.

The Right Step
The Right Step® from Life Data Labs is a hoof conditioner that is said to have been developed to guard against undue environmental moisture, while retaining valuable natural fluids; thus making it ideal for horses standing for long periods in wet and damp conditions, for example muddy paddocks and sodden meadows. Its ‘exceptional combination of ingredients using natural resins and plant extracts’ ensures the correct moisture balance within the hoof capsule. Life Data Labs, explains that oxygen is permitted to pass freely through to the hoof wall promote a healthy, pliable hoof, yet will not foster harmful infections from fungi and bacteria because the hoof is allowed to breathe through the coating. When conditions are dry, the natural hoof oils are retained within the hoof, lessening drying and cracking of the hoof wall.
Unlike some hoof protection products The Right Step® is free from the greasy residue of harmful petroleum and tar. For more information email kzetsche@lifedatalabs.de or log on to www.lifedatalabs.co.uk, or telephone 07537 151022.

TRM launches 'good as gold' paste
Good as Gold Paste from TRM is a new and effective natural supplement that can benefit nervous, hot, stressed or highly strung horses, available in a convenient, easy to administer syringe, the company says.
The proven formulation contains a high level of magnesium, which is in the chelated form for better absorption, B vitamins that have important nutritional functions in the synthesis of neurotransmitters in the central nervous system and the essential amino acid L-Tryptophan, a precursor in the formation of serotonin.
Overexcited horses can be a real problem in any discipline, making it difficult to train and compete. Good As Gold Paste is said to be the choice of many professional riders when there is a need for a more relaxed and manageable horse, as it helps to harness a horse’s concentration and learning ability. It can be used before competitions or training sessions as necessary.
Available in 70g syringes costing around £16.20. You feed half a syringe the morning before a competition. Where necessary, feed half a syringe the evening before a competition.
www.trm-store.co.uk

Keep your horse and your pocket healthy with SPILLERS
It's proving to be a tough winter so Spillers has introduced some fabulous feed deals to help keep your horse and your pocket healthy. From mid-February, while stocks last, you can take advantage of some serious savings with a three for the price of two offer on SPILLERS Cool Mix or £2.00 off Conditioning Mix and Conditioning Cubes.
Cool Mix is a non-heating mix for horses and ponies in light work. It is a firm favourite with riders because it can really help to keep horses cool, calm and under control. This feed is low in cereal starch and has added magnesium, which is know for its calming properties.
Conditioning Cubes and Conditioning Mix are for horses and ponies that need some extra help to maintain their weight over the winter. They provide extra non-heating calories and extra shine thanks to high levels of soya oil, while a perfect balance of vitamins and minerals supports long-term wellbeing.
For friendly advise please telephone the SPILLERS® Care-Line on 01908 226626 or send an email to careline@spillers-feeds.com. For further information visit the company’s website at www.spillers-feeds.com

Trust SPILLERS Horse & Pony Cubes this winterPredicted hay shortages and soaring feed prices may mean tough times ahead for many horse owners this winter but you can count on SPILLERS®. They have put together a fantastic offer to help you feed your horse safely now the colder weather’s kicking in. From mid November, while stocks last, you can take advantage of a three for the price of two offer on the non-heating* favourite SPILLERS® Horse & Pony Cubes.
SPILLERS® Horse & Pony Cubes are the original non-heating cube. They are low in cereal starch and have added magnesium, known for its calming properties. The perfect balance of vitamins and minerals removes the need to feed additional supplements, while high levels of the important antioxidant Vitamin E will help support your horse’s natural defences over the winter months.
The offer runs from mid November and is available while stocks last - so hurry up and fill your feed store without emptying your pocket! For friendly feeding advice please telephone the SPILLERS® Care-Line on + 44 (0)1908 226626 or send an email to careline@spillers-feeds.com. For further information visit the SPILLERS® website at www.spillers-feeds.com
* A non heating feed is one that is less likely to produce excitable behaviour in some horses and ponies when fed at the recommended rate.

 

One solution to hoof problems
Is your horse messy in the stable and stands in droppings or does he share his grazing with sheep and comes in with sheep muck packed in his feet, making thrush a problem?
You need Farriers Friend Hoof Health Spray from Equine Products UK, as the new formulation will help prevent sole, frog and foot problems. Just two sprays to each affected foot after picking out and cleaning is all you need. For maximum effect, Hoof Health Spray should be used twice daily.
How does it work? The solution of organic acids, essential oils, zinc and copper combine to help to maintain the correct pH in the hoof, reducing the pathogenic challenge from hoof bacteria and viruses, helping to keep hooves healthy.
Each handy 600 ml spray bottle contains approximately 480 applications and at around £7.86, is a really cost-effective addition to your grooming kit. It makes a great horsey stocking filler too!

 

Trials confirm efficacy of Tiludronate for the treatment of bone spavin
Newly published trials show that horses suffering lameness caused by bone spavin can show marked improvement following treatment with a Tiludronate infusion, in combination with controlled exercise.
Bone spavin is a chronic aseptic osteoarthritis of the distal tarsal joints, and is considered to be one of the most common forms of hindlimb lameness in the horse. The double blind, multicentric, placebo controlled trials were carried out on a total of 108 pleasure horses, show jumpers and eventers of a variety of sizes and breeds, all of which had been clinically diagnosed with bone spavin. The horses were rigorously selected, having to show clinical signs of spontaneous lameness of at least six weeks but less than a year’s duration and had to be in daily exercise. Horses suffering proximal suspensory desmitis were excluded.
Horses were defined as suffering from bone spavin if they displayed a chronic hindlimb lameness, which improved with distal tarsal joint analgesia and showed radiographic evidence of bony changes associated with bone spavin in the distal tarsal joints. The horses were treated at day zero with a single Tiludronate infusion or a placebo and reassessed 60 days later after a period of controlled exercise.
Eighty-seven horses completed the trials, comprising 42 Tiludronate treated horses and 45 placebo cases. By day 60, approximately 60% of the Tiludronate treated horses had improved in lameness by two grades or more, scored on a 10 point system.
Horses with bone spavin experience abnormal bone remodeling changes, occasionally with excessive bone resorption in the tarsal bones. Tiludronate works by regulating this bone remodeling through a decrease in the resorptive process, slowing down the degradation of the bone structure when the condition is progressing and alleviating the pain associated with abnormal bone lysis.
CEVA has produced a leaflet to help horse owners to understand the diagnosis and treatment of bone spavin. For copies of this leaflet and CEVA’s comprehensive veterinary brochure on the product please contact CEVA Animal Health on 01494 781510 or visit the website at www.tildren.com

 

Farrier bags Derby hat-trick
Chris Edwards, farrier to Sir Michael Stoute, completed a hat-trick of Derby winners when he plated ‘Workforce’ for the Epsom race on June 5th.
Following the wins of ‘Benny The Dip’ for John Gosden in 1997 and ‘North Light’, also for Sir Michael Stoute, in 2004, ‘Workforce’ stormed into the record books with a runaway seven-length win.
Chris was down at the start in his tails to ensure that nothing went wrong at the last minute and so, travelling back in a vehicle, he could only see the horse's backside as he chased ‘At First Sight’ after Tattenham Corner, then galloped clear to win in a course-record time.
Chris plated all his Derby winners in Victory aluminium racing plates and, as a memento of the occasion, was presented with a magnum of champagne by Tony Lindsell, director of Atlantic Equine Ltd, the UK importer and distributor of the Victory Racing Plate Company.
A customised label read: ‘Chris Edwards, Farrier, Workforce, The Derby 2010’ and was illustrated with the colours of Prince Khalid Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, the owner, as worn by jockey Ryan Moore on the day.
“This is very special,” said Chris. “It will go on the mantelpiece alongside my previous Victory magnums.”

Support the British Equestrian Team
Equestrian Team GBR and Hiho Silver have joined forces to launch a silver bracelet with red carnelian, blue lapis lazuli and white pearls – a stylish way to show support for the British Equestrian Teams. A generous donation is made for every bracelet sold to help the teams on their quest to win gold now and in the future, and can be ordered online at
www.hihosilver.co.uk.
The bracelets cost £40 with 20% of every sale donated to Equestrian Team GBR.
The British Equestrian Teams are currently seeking funding to support their trip the World Equestrian Games, which are being held in Kentucky, USA in October. The Olympic and Paralympic teams are generously supported by lottery funding via UK Sport, but the non-Olympic sports of driving, endurance, reining and vaulting do not receive funding for the event.
Keep up with the British Equestrian teams at www.equestrianteamgbr.co.uk where you can also sign up for Team GBR Ontrack – the official supporters club for the teams.

 

 

Bombs are all in a working day for TRM’s Tom Barrett
Irish supplement manufacturer TRM sells its high-quality product range in more than 40 countries and its customers include many of the world’s leading trainers and riders, but when Tom Barrett made a recent sales visit to Russia’s Caucasus region in the hope of securing new business, his trip was interspersed with the need to avoid roadside bombs and other insurgent activity.
Russia’s Caucasus region is currently not recommended for foreign visitors due to ongoing instability that has its origins in the politics of the region and is punctuated by frequent attacks by rebel groups.
TRM however has strong links with bloodstock breeders and race trainers in Russia and travelling with his Russian Distributors, two members of REVA (Russian Equine Veterinary Association), an interpreter and a local guide, who also acted as a bodyguard, Tom more than achieved his sales targets.
“I travel to Russia probably twice a year, but this was more than the average trip; quite an experience in fact”, Tom admitted, continuing, “I had introductions to a number of well run and very successful yards in the Caucasus region and in terms of new business for TRM, it was extremely successful, but definitely not the most relaxed foreign sales visit I’ve made!”

 

The Household Cavalry
The peerless pageantry and flawless performance of Britain's Household Cavalry requires horses and riders to demonstrate extreme commitment and skill. This skill has now been captured, alongside a kaleidoscope of colour, sound, movement and spirit, by Henry Dallal on a DVD entitled Pageantry and Performance, that was released in July.
Henry Dallal’s commitment to the photographic documentation of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and Household Division troops has created a noble artistic presentation that weaves his camera into the fabric of the Regiment itself. The result is a fascinating DVD documenting the creative process; featuring interviews with military historian professor Richard Holmes, Lieutenant General Simon Mayall, Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Operations) and Major-General Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter, KCVO, OBE; who commanded the Household Division.
Extending beyond the usual picture postcard photo treatment of the Household Cavalry, this DVD offers equine pageantry from an inside view of the Regiment leading up to official portraits of Her Majesty The Queen. Originally projected as a son et lumiere spectacle inside the walls of Windsor Castle, this DVD provides an intimate portrait of British Pageantry and Performance.
Presented in a special 6 page fold-out sleeve and beautifully designed slipcase, Pageantry & Performance, Limited Edition Digi Pack is priced at £15.99. For further details please contact Vikki Highfield on 01474 834986 or at vikki@g2ent.co.uk

Equivet gallops in with Harmony and Speed
Equivet Animal Care Products Ltd is launching two exciting new ranges of specially selected natural, equine products – Harmony and Speed. Designed to help meet the needs of every horse, from the ‘happy hacker’ to the highest level of competition horse, Equivet Harmony and Equivet Speed provide a comprehensive range of supplements and topical applications to help keep horses in top condition both mentally and physically all year round.
To celebrate the launch, Equivet is offering new customers 20% off their first order of Harmony and Speed products and off the existing Equivet range.
Equivet Harmony and Equivet Speed are available now to farriers and equestrian retailers, with 20% off first orders placed for new customers. Quote TPRSH01 when ordering online at www.equivetanimalcare.com or over the phone: freephone 0808 108 4995. RRPs range from £5.50 to £35.50 (attractive margins available).

 

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.

EasySharp – The liquid that sharpens tools.
Don’t throw away your old rasp! Learn how to resharpen your rasp and other tools and save money THE SUPER EASY WAY!
Find out how by contacting David Manuel 001 859 312 4412
or www.easysharpliquid.com email: dave@eazysharp.com.
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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.