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July/August 2016 • VOLUME XVI NUMBER 5
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Keeping
We have been testing a wonderful selection of products to help you and your horse both look and perform to your best this summer.
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this summer Horseware Rambo Technical Cooler The waffle cooler offers the latest moisture management technology with classic style. The white fabric helps reflect the heat of the sun, while the waffle design with moisture management helps dry your horse quickly, and effectively wicks away sweat. Perfect for use in the stable, while traveling or at a show. Features double front closure, cross surcingles and fillet string.
Bucas Power Cooler The Power Cooler is a high performance, lightweight multi-purpose rug. It has a layer of stay-dry fabric which wicks moisture away ensuring the horse remains dry, while the low friction outer finish minimises bedding from sticking. With plenty of shoulder room, the overlap front design provides extra comfort and protection from straps and fasteners. Available in two styles, classic cut and full neck, and is machine washable. Classic cut available in standard Navy and Black, full neck available in standard Navy. Sizes: 5’6” to 7’2” RRP: £63.00 http://bucas.shptron.com LR Comment: This is a great, robust
Colour: White Sizes: From 5’6” RRP: £45.00 www.horseware.com
cooler, which is perfect for your horse to wear when travelling to shows and also in the stable after exercise. It has a brilliant front fitting, which holds together with a magnet, in addition to a normal clip and Velcro. The front of the rug has a generous amount of padding, which is good for horses which lean forwards when travelling.
LR Comment: An extremely smart cooler. It fits well and is perfect for using at competitions or on the yard. It is made from a high quality fabric, which feels thick to the touch.
Horseware Competition Breeches Technical leg end (cuff end for neat finish and no bulk), contrast trim on front pocket. Full Seat in Daewoo® stretch for optimal fit and comfort. Branded elastic band inside waist. Back patch with sparkle, Normal waist. Colours: Beige, White, Canary Sizes: 24” – 32” RRP: £69.95 www.horseware.com LR Comment: Smart, comfortable competition breeches, which are perfect for show jumping and dressage. They fit well and the fabric is great as it is slightly elasticated. I like the detail to the pockets and back belt loop.
Aldi Ladies T-Shirt Aldi is the UK’s sixth largest supermarket. From 30th June they will be stocking an equestrian range including breeches, T-Shirts and Sweat Shirts. It is available in store and online, while stocks last, often this can be a matter of weeks. The Polo Gold Cup sequinned T-Shirt will retail at £4.99. www.aldi.co.uk LR Comment: This is a really fun T-Shirt, made from a thick, yet soft cotton. It offers great value for money and can be worn casually or to the stables.
SSG Eventer Gloves
Mark Todd Deck Shoes
This glove features the durable SSG Digital palm with DigiGrip square groove technology, which enhances grip for every competitive discipline. Neoprene knuckle protectors offer greater flexibility. The neoprene cuff is tapered for extra comfort.
These high quality leather deck shoes have been added to the Mark Todd Collection. Featuring a full grain leather upper and thermoplastic rubber sole, the classically designed lightweight shoes are perfect for summer wear.
Colour: Black Sizes: Unisex sizes 6 to 11 RRP: £23.00 www.ssgridinggloves.com
Colour: Brown Sizes: 35 to 46 RRP: £61.99 www.wefi.co.uk
LR Comment: These gloves have extremely good grip in all weathers. They
LR Comment: These are great summer shoes, practical and comfortable. They
have been designed for competing and allow a great deal of flexibility and movement of the hand while riding, allowing good feel of the rein too.
are perfect for wearing to the yard, shows and events. They are easy to clean have a high polish to the leather, which helps to keep them looking smart.
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Toggi Molly
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Designed with comfort in mind, the Molly’s Aerocool fabric technology transports moisture away from the skin to the outer layers of the fabric where it dries faster, keeping you cool and comfortable.
Harpley Equestrian Cool Leg Wraps The original Cool Leg Wraps, used by professionals. Immerse in cold water for only 40 minutes and the internal crystals turn into a cooling gel which moulds to the leg giving comfortable, safe cool therapy and gentle compression and support. The Cool Leg Wraps are ideal to be used in the stable or when away from home after any competition, event or hunting. Apply to hot and tired legs or where cool treatment is needed for sprains, strains, swelling and to reduce heat. Easy to fasten with comfortable elasticated velcro straps. For best use, leave on for 20 minutes, remove and hang up. The evaporation process cools them and they can be reapplied for another 20 minutes, as desired. For extra cold treatment they can be soaked in iced water or placed in a plastic bag in the fridge. Where heat treatment is required they can be soaked in warm water and applied the same.
Colour: Navy Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £35 www.toggi.com LR Comment: Made from Aerocool this fun summer top is designed to keep you cool and relaxed in even the hottest of temperatures. It has been designed and cut to flatter the female figure.
Cool Knee and Hock Wraps also available. Colour: Navy. Sizes: Pony, Cob, Full. RRP: £55.00 www.harpleyequestrian.co.uk
Aldi Ladies Polo The range of equestrian clothing on sale in Aldi from 30th June will include breeches, riding gloves, riding socks, polo shirts and hoodies. The Ladies Polo Shirts will retail at £8.99 each. www.aldi.co.uk LR Comment: Aldi sent us a selection of t-shirts, hoodies and sweat shirts to try. They are all well-made, comfortable to wear and offer amazing value for money. Definitely worth having a look, you are bound to find something to brighten your horsey wardrobe.
COOL LEG WRAPS For cool comfortable compression to aid recovery after exercise. Tel. 0115 9611537 email. info@harpleyequestrian.co.uk
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Toggi Turin Show your support for our British Equestrian heroes this summer with the gorgeous GBR Turin ladies polo shirt from the official Toggi Team GBR collection. Designed specifically with your comfort in mind, the Aerocool fabric technology absorbs and transports moisture away from the skin quickly leaving you feeling cool and comfortable. Colour: White Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £40 www.toggi.com LR Comment: This is a smart polo shirt made from Aerocool fabric, which not only helps keep you cool, but is lightweight and soft to the feel. Buy buying from the Toggi Team GBR range you are helping to support British Equestrian Teams.
Love the SKIN he’s in – Skin Wash This totally natural skin wash offers the premium skin care your horse’s skin deserves. Love the SKIN he’s in Skin Wash is a gentle unique blend of herbal ingredients, including Aloe Vera, designed to help support damaged or challenged skin affected by lumps, bumps, rashes or mild irritations. This 3 in 1 product provides optimum skin care whichever way you choose to use it on your horse. Either as a cold wash for a refreshing cleanse to lift sweat, a hot towel wash following clipping or for a deep clean, grease and dust from the coat, or applied directly to the skin in a concentrated form to address specific areas requiring attention. Every 1litre bottle of love the SKIN he’s in Skin Wash comes with a free NAF Deep Cleansing Towel. www.naf-equine.eu/uk LR Comment: This wash is brilliant, particularly if your horse has sensitive skin. I use it after exercise with cold water and on cooler days, just add hot water. Because my horse does have very sensitive skin I always give her a final rinse with Love the SKIN he’s in Skin Wash after I have given her a good shampoo, it just feels to me like it lifts any shampoo residue which is remaining.
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