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sensitive skin it can be used frequently. “We use a lot of ShowSheen Hair Polish and Detangler for the horse’s tails because I like to run my fingers through their tails and find they are silky smooth and tangle-free. ShowSheen reduces hair breakage which results in fuller, healthier-looking tails. “Obviously, you don’t put too much ShowSheen in their manes because when you have to plait you don’t want the mane to be slippery or you can’t get hold of it! “Reg is schooled three times a week with some pole work as well as lunging and hacking out. He thrives on being out in the field and when it is hot in the summer he lives out at night, often with Basil – he just likes to be out more as it relaxes him. “Reg is now a very laid-back character and lovely ride. I never have to worry about him giving the Judges a good ride. The only thing that might worry him at a show is a big atmosphere or if crowds are very close, but I think that is a bit of a thoroughbred thing because Grandy used to be like that too.” Grandeur, was a highly successful racehorse, notching up ten wins all over the world and earning over half a million pounds in prize money. He retired from racing in 2015 and went to Jo to be produced as a show horse, culminating in taking the HOYS Racehorse to Riding Horse title in 2019 and standing second Large Hack of the year.
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SUMMER HEALTH SOLUTIONS AS THE WEATHER IS HOTTING UP AND THE DAYLIGHT HOURS LONGER, IT CERTAINLY FEELS AS THOUGH SUMMER IS NEARLY HERE! HORAH! BUT THIS SEASON CAN BRING A RANGE OF HEALTH ISSUES AND CONSIDERATIONS, SO FOLLOW OUR A-Z GUIDE FOR LOTS OF HANDY TIPS AND PRODUCT SUGGESTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR HORSE, TO SEE YOU THROUGH THE SUMMER SEASON...
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