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ou can’t beat a spot of horsey shopping and I’m sure, like me, you always love seeing the new season’s ranges whether it’s rugs for our horses or clothing for us. Our spring gear guide is your window to what you’ll see in the shops this

Contents 4 Summer breeches

Loads of different styles – but all designed with your comfort in mind

12 Shampoos

Get rid of summer dust and dirt and keep your horse feeling fresh and clean

16 Long sleeve tops

Tops to help you look good in, and out, of the saddle

24 Lightweight turnout rugs, tried and tested With the British weather, it’s always

spring and summer. There’s a great selection of lightweight breeches as well as some gorgeous long sleeve tops, great for wearing casually as well as at the yard.

And we can’t forget our horses – if they’re in need of a new lightweight

rug or something to protect them from the flies, there are plenty of those to choose from too.

There’s a lot more inside too – enjoy!

good to be prepared – we test a range of summer turnout rugs

and tested last summer!

29 Stocks and pins

An eye-catching finishing touch

34 Competition jackets

Beautiful jackets that will help you stand out from the crowd

44 Grooming bags and boxes

Keep your grooming kit neat and tidy

48 Fly sheets – tried and tested Don’t let flies spoil your horse’s summer – see which fly sheets passed our tried

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52 Washes

Give your horse a refreshing wash down after his hard work

56 Lightweight stable rugs

It can be chilly at night in spring and summer – find out which lightweight stable rugs we recommend

60 Hormonal supplements

Say goodbye to moody mares and help your mare breeze through her seasons

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The scores The awards We take our testing very seriously – look out for the Your Horse awards in this Waste of money Very poor Poor Below average Average Fairly good Good Very good Excellent Perfect

guide and as swing tags on products in the shops. If it’s good enough for an award, it’s good enough for your hard-earned cash Only awarded to the very best products in our comprehensive gear tests

Products that offer great value for money and perform well

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1 Derby House Stonewashed Denim breeches £59.99

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Material Cotton and spandex Style Flat-fronted, stonewashed denim breeches with full stretch seat Colour Grey denim Sizes 24in to 36in

2 Derby House Denim Stitched breeches £59.99

Material Cotton and Lycra Style Flat-fronted, stretch denim look breeches with new stretch seat Colour Navy Sizes 20in to 34in

3 Tagg Brecon breeches £55.95 Material Fine twill cotton and Lycra Style Flat-fronted breeches with wide waist band and clarino knee strappings Colours Wild berry check, desert check, mountain check Sizes 24in to 34in

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Wear your White competition breeches or light coloured casual breeches with flesh coloured big knickers or shorts style to avoid VPL or unsightly bulges

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Material 63% woven cotton, 32% nylon and 5% spandex Style Skinny jeans style Colours Navy, black Sizes 24in to 34in regular leg length and 24in to 32in long length

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Material Stretch lightweight denim Style Full seat, jeans-style breeches with back pockets Colours Blue, black Sizes 26in to 34in

Ladies’ Selfseat breeches £120

Material 79% Tactel, 16% Coolmax and 5% elastane Style Flat-fronted breeches with front pockets Colours White, red, grey Sizes 34in to 44in

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Material Cotton and Lycra mix Style Flat-fronted breeches with contrast seat in Cavasoft fabric Colour Grey Sizes 8 to 18

Coolmax Ladies breeches £89.99

Material Coolmax, leather and polyester Style Flat-front breeches with front zip pocket Colours White, beige, black, dress blue Sizes 24in to 34in

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Material Gebutex bi-elastic micro fibre Style Hipster-style breeches in two-tone design Colours Grey/black, black/mokka Sizes 6 to 18

Material 95% cotton and 5% spandex Style Conventional waist breeches with zip and front and rear pockets Colours Denim Sizes Ladies 24in to 32in

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Material Cotton and Lycra mix Style Flat-fronted, seamless leg line and contour fit breeches with knee patches Colours White, black, navy, forest, beige, greem Sizes 8 to 18

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Material Cotton and Lycra mix Style Denim style breeches with self fabric knee patches Colours White, navy Sizes 34in to 46in

Patten breeches £149

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Material 95% cotton and 5% Lycra Style Jeans-style breeches with synthetic suede knee patches Colours Black, beige, dark rose check Sizes 8 to 18

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Material Four-way stretch Schoeller fabric Style Front zip design breeches with optional stretch clarino full seat Colour Walnut check Sizes 22in to 36in regular and long

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Material 67% cotton, 25% nylon and 8% Lycra Style Flat-front breeches with stretch synthetic suede knee patches Colours Black, grey, navy denim Sizes 24in to 36in

Material Strobel Micromultistretch Style Deep waistband breeches with suede affect full seat Colours White, graphite, black Sizes 34in to 44in

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Material Polyamide, cotton, spandex mix Style Flat-front breeches with slant zip pocket Colours Mocha, slate Sizes 30in to 40in

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Contact breeches £65.50-£77.50

Material 95% cotton and 5% Lycra Style Comfort waistband, full length breeches Colours White, champagne, taupe, black denim Sizes 24in to 34in

Performance breeches £67.99

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Material Cotton bamboo and elastane mix Style Full seat breeches with knee patches and wide waistband Colours Navy, brown, grey plaid Sizes 24in to 34in

Competition breeches £139

Harry Hall Chester breeches £28.50

Material 95% cotton and 5% spandex Style Flat-front breeches with self fabric knee patches Colours White, ivory, beige, black, chocolate Sizes 24in to 34in

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FINd the breeches that are right for you. yh says... what material?

A lightweight, breathable and stretchy material is very important when choosing summer breeches.

You need maximum movement and to be able to stay as cool as possible while riding – and of course, you want them to look as flattering as possible. Cotton and Lycra/elastane mixes are great, particularly for slightly bigger thighs as the fabric skims straight over. The modern stretch 100% polyester fabrics are great technical breeches but they tend to show every lump and bump!

what style?

• High-waisted breeches are ideal for a curvy shape or anyone with a larger waist, as they tend to hold you in a little more.

• Hipster styles are good for those with a boyish figure or those with a longer body.

• Pleated front breeches (although quite hard to get hold of these days) can hide a multitude of sins.

• Jeans-style are now available from lots of brands in stretch denim. These look great and can

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What about colours and patterns?

When it comes to patterns, if you want to look slimmer, small patterns like checks are great.

Go for a darker colour with a darker coloured full seat. The full seat in a dark shade cuts away the inner thigh and makes your legs look slimmer and your bottom look smaller, like a miracle diet – hurrah we hear you cry!

Rather than bright or pale colours, go for strong colours if you want to brighten up your wardrobe – strong tan, green, blue, purple and cerise can all look really stylish and flattering on any age as long as you tone in another piece of your clothing.

Wash advice – keep your breeches brighter for longer

When you wash bright colours, remember to turn them inside out to stop the colour from running and wash them on a cool wash. If you get marks or stains, put neat fabric wash on them and leave it to soak for a few hours rather than washing them on a hot wash straight away.

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Material Cotton, nylon and Lycra Style Flat front breeches with full suede stretch seat Colours Beige, black, chocolate Sizes 24in to 30in

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Material 62% woven cotton, 33% viscose and 5% spandex Style Jeans-style breeches with synthetic suede knee patches Colour Black Sizes 24in to 34in regular length and 24in to 32in long length

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1 Groom Away Just 4 Coloureds Shampoo £6.99 for 500ml 2 Groom Away Ultra White

Shampoo £5.99 for 500ml 3 Groom Away Colour Enhancing Shampoo £5.99 for 500ml

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4 Funnell Whiter than White Shampoo £5.75 for 400ml 5 Ruggle-it Hypoallergenic Shampoo From £15.50 for 250ml 6 Cowboy Magic Rosewater Shampoo Around £9.65 for 16oz

7 Fiebing’s Blue Frost Shampoo & Conditioner £8 for 500ml 8 Fiebing’s Horse Salon Shampoo & Conditioner Around £11.99 for 1 litre

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13 Supreme Products Palomino Shampoo £9.99 for 500ml

9 Supreme Products Medicated Shampoo £8.50 for 500ml

10 Supreme Products Citronella Shampoo £9.99 for 500ml 11 Supreme Products Chestnut Shampoo £9.99 for 500ml 12 Supreme Products Blue Shampoo £9.99 for 500ml

14 Supreme Products Stain Remover Shampoo £9.99 for 500ml 15 Supreme Products Show Shampoo & Conditioner £9.99 for 500ml 16 NAF Wash & Show colour enhancing shampoos £6.50 for 500ml

17 NAF Teatree Oil Shampoo £4.95 for 250ml or £7.25 for 500ml 18 Camrosa Hypo-allergenic shampoo £11.50 for 150ml 19 Lincoln Tea Tree Oil Shampoo £5.99 for 500ml 20 Dermoline Insecticidal Shampoo £6.99 for 500ml

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21 Alto Lab Shimmering White £7.99 for 500ml 22 Net-Tex Lynn Russell

Everyday Conditioning Shampoo £9 for 1 litre Net-Tex Lynn Russell Extra Strength Shampoo £8.50 for 500ml 23 Net-Tex Lynn Russell 50% Extra Quick Brite – Whitening Shampoo £9.99 for 750ml 24 Net-Tex Tea Tree Oil

Shampoo £11.99 for 1 litre 25 Equine America Citronella

Shampoo £10.99 for 946ml

29 Healing Tree Quik Clenz £17.99 for 32oz

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Shampoo £9.99 for 946ml

30 Healing Tree Tea Tree Conditioning Shampoo £14.99 for 32oz

27 Equine America Super Groom Whitening Shampoo £9.99 for 473ml

31 Carr & Day & Martin Gallop Conditioning Shampoo £6.10 for 500ml

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32 Carr & Day & Martin Gallop Stain Removing Shampoo £8.10 for 500ml

Shampoo £7.99 for 946ml

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Choosing the right shampoo

The choice of shampoos is huge and can sometimes be a little confusing too. Before you decide which one is best for your horse it’s worth doing a bit of research.

Horses have extremely sensitive skin, and like us, some are more susceptible to irritation than others – so it’s wise to be careful when choosing a shampoo.

When introducing any new

33 Grooms Choice - Horse & Pony Luxury Shampoo £5 for 500ml 34 OzOil Tea Tree Oil Shampoo

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product, it’s always a good idea to do a patch test to make sure your horse isn’t allergic to it. If your horse is particularly sensitive go for a hypoallergenic shampoo which hopefully won’t irritate his skin There is now a large number of colour-enhancing shampoos on the market. These tend to work one of two ways. Some contain dye to match and enhance your horse’s natural coat colour. Others contain optical brighteners, which are absorbed by the hair and increase the coat’s ability to reflect light,

enhancing his natural colour - so it appears brighter and shinier.

Many whitening shampoos work by adding a blue agent to the coat. In natural light, this blue becomes neutral, making the white seem even whiter. These are great for using on any white markings.

A concentrated shampoo can be a cost-effective option – read the label to work out how long the bottle will last and if it’s value for money.

Whatever shampoo you use rinsing it all out is essential. Leaving any in can lead to irritation.

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39 Barrier Animal Healthcare Anti-itch Soothing Shampoo £7.38 for 500ml

37 Equimins Dark Shampoo From £4.85 for 500ml 38 Mark Todd Competition Shampoo with Gloss Conditioner £8.45 for 500ml

40 Absorbine ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner £12.99 for 591ml

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uMountain Horse Chelsea ÂŁ39.95

Style Slimline rugby top with ž sleeves and contrast cuffs and collar Material 95% cotton and 5% Lycra Colours Navy, white Sizes XS to XXL

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Long sleeve tops You never know when a long sleeve top will come in handy – take your pick from this versatile bunch Just Togs Lisbon £29

Style Fitted full zip fleece Material 100% polyester Colour Ruby red Sizes XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL

qTownend Tecknik base layer £37.99

Jack Murphy Clodagh £40.50 Style Twill ladies shirt Material 100% cotton Colours Rose print stripe, small leaf periwinkle, vintage floral dark navy Sizes 10 to 20

Style Sports fit seamless turtleneck top, fast-wicking, offers 99%+ UVA/UVB protection Material 82% polyester and 18% elastane Colours Black, white Sizes Ladies 8 to 16, unisex XS to XL

Jack Murphy Triona £60 Style Relaxed fit rugby shirt Material 100% cotton Colours Patchwork, crocus, periwinkle Sizes 10 to 20

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pAsmar Equestrian logo long-sleeve T-shirt ÂŁ38 Style Round-neck anti-wicking T-shirt, antibacterial properties, offers SPF30 sun protection Material 100% polyester Colours Charcoal, mandarin, red, plum and black Sizes XS to XXL

Tottie Sunflower ÂŁ43.99

Style Tunic top with zip neck, knitted collar and cuffs Material 95% cotton and 5% spandex Colours Pink marl, navy, dark grey marl Sizes XS to XL

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Style Fitted lightweight micro fleece with zip neck and stand-up collar Material 100% polyester Colours Navy, black, chocolate, rosebud, duck-egg blue Sizes 8 to 18

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Ariat Varsity £59.99

Style Full zip top with ribbed cuff and hem Material 60% cotton and 40% polyester Colours Red, navy Sizes XS to XXL

Caldene Anise £40.50 Style Fitted rugby top with grosgrain trim and diamante logo Material 95% cotton and 5% spandex Colours Magenta, mulberry Sizes S to XL

tKP Equestrian long sleeved top £39.99 Style Hooded top with button neck Material 100% cotton.

Colour Dark pink/black stripes Sizes 8 to 14

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Style Wind and rain resistant soft shell jacket with breathable bonded mesh back Material 100% polyester Colours Dark grey, black Sizes XS to XXL

uGersemi Rika £96

Style Hooded sweatshirt with full zip Material 80% cotton and 20% polyester Colours Clay, ink, fog Sizes XS to XL

qDublin Adriana £39.99

Style Drawstring neck sweatshirt with contrast print Material 60% polyester and 40% cotton Colours Georgia peach, navy Sizes S to XL

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Gersemi IDA £138

Style Waterproof, soft shell technical top with full zip and reflective piping Material 100% polyester Colours Pewter, bronze Sizes XS to XL

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Sonnenreiter Sveg £189.90 Style Wind and water-resistant top made from Sofitela fabric, with full zip and hood that fits over a riding hat Material 40% nylon, 35% polyester, 15% acetate and 10% elastane Colours Chalk, anthracite, ice blue Size S to XL

tJust Togs Florence Hoody £26 Style Stretch hooded top with contrast stitch detail Material 100% cotton Colour Oxford blue/raspberry pink Sizes XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL

tHarry Hall Bowness £31.99 Style Hooded fleece Material 100% polyester Colours Candy, navy Sizes S to XL

Townend Breuvil £47.99

Style Sweatshirt with zip neck Material 95% cotton and 5% elastane.

Colours Chocolate, navy Sizes 8 to 16

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Gear guide 2012 qEquetech Intelligent Competition Shirt £38.95

Style Compression sports top, suitable for use with a stock Material 60% polyamide, 35% polypropylene and 5% elastane Colours Black, white Sizes Unisex 1 (34-38in) and 2 (40-44in)

Cavallo Tijara £92

Style Fleece jacket with two-way full zip Material 100% polyester Colours Navy, coral, sand Sizes 8 to 18

qSonnenreiter Riva £79.90

Style Fitted sports shirt made of Sofitela Thermique, with zip neck and thumb loops at cuffs Material 90% polyester and 10% spandex Colour Violet Sizes XS to XL

Fuller Fillies Polo shirt £25.96 Style Polo shirt with raglan sleeve design Material 100% polyester Colours Grey/pink, black/violet Sizes 16 to 24

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Musto Whitemoor Rugby £50 Style Loose fit rugby top Material 100% cotton Colours Blueberry, hibiscus, jade green Sizes 8 to 18

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Style Half zip Furpile Idea micro-fleece with raglan sleeve design Material 100% polyester Colours Sand, anthracite Sizes S to XL

Townend Neo £43.99

qDublin Bonnie £19.99

Style Rugby top with contrast placket, collar and cuffs Material 100% cotton Colours Black/fuschia, purple velvet/cream Sizes 8 to 16

Style Polar fleece pullover with neck zip Material 100% polyester.

Colours Brownie, griffin grey, pastel blue Sizes S to XL

Mountain Horse Champion £32.50

Style Quick-dry training top with zip neck Material 96% polyester and 4% spandex Colour White Sizes XS to XXL

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Lightweight turnout rugs With our unpredictable summer weather, a lightweight turnout rug is a must – find out which ones impressed our testers Order now - 0800 048 0114 - Derby House

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GFS lightweight turnout £69 Fit/comfort

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Tested by Mary Fuller on her gelding, Dexter The fit of this good quality lightweight rug was ok although not as generous as other makes. However the gussets definitely reduced the pressure around the shoulder area and there was no sign of rubbing. The clip breast fastenings are quick and easy to use, and I like the elasticated leg straps which allow for movement. One of the more expensive rugs I tested but it did a good job. It kept Dexter clean and dry all summer.

Colour Charcoal/berry red Sizes 5ft 6in to 7ft

Weatherbeeta Freestyle Landa £84.99 Fit/comfort

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Tested by Emily Laughton on her two horses Kishon and Hemmingway This rug was great for keeping my horses dry and clean in summer. It has no filling at all so I only used it when they didn’t need additional layers. It fitted Hemmingway really well, but was a bit generous for Kishon. It didn’t slip or rub and, despite a lot of use, it’s still in great condition.

Colours Blue bubbles, navy/silver Sizes 5ft to 6ft 9in (blue bubbles), 5ft to 7ft 3in (navy/silver)

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Tested by Mary Fuller on her WB gelding, James This is a good lightweight rug which fitted James really well. It is quite generous depth wise, which I like. The shoulder gussets were a great addition as James has large shoulders and it made the rug fit and move with him. The addition of a neck cover is a good idea and it definitely helped keep James (who is grey) cleaner during those wet summer days.

Colour Purple Sizes 5ft to 6ft in

Tested by Teresa Lowther on her TB gelding, Gus This rug suited Gus well – he can sometimes be a bit tricky to fit because of his high withers. All the fastenings are good quality and the shoulder gussets are in the right place, allowing good freedom of movement.

The tail flap isn’t overly generous but other than that I really like this rug and it’s still in great condition too.

Colours Black/red, navy/beige/baby blue Sizes 5ft 3in to 7ft

Masta Zing lightweight turnout £53.50

KP Equestrian combo £49

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Tested by Julie Brown on her KWPN gelding, Bo I like the fit of this rug – the shoulder gussets allow good freedom of movement. It’s a good depth and the tail flap is nice and generous giving added protection around the hindquarters. On unpredictable spring, summer and autumn days, it has kept him dry and clean. It’s still in very condition too.

Colours Dark navy, steel Sizes 4ft 6in to 7ft 3in

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Tested by Gavin Connell on his ISH, Bailey, and his TB, Double This is a really good fit on both of my horses – they both have quite different conformation but it suited both of them. I would say it’s more of a medium weight rug – it still gives good protection from rain and I’ve used it on cooler days too. The outer material isn’t that durable – It had one rip in it which I’ve had repaired but it’s still got plenty of life left in it.

Colours Blue with raspberry trim, raspberry with blue trim Sizes 5ft 3in to 6ft 9in

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Tested by Gavin Connell on his TB gelding, Ross This is a nice fitting rug, Ross has very high withers and I sometime struggle to get rugs to fit him nicely but this one was fine. It doesn’t move and it hasn’t rubbed him either. The shoulder gussets give good freedom and didn’t restrict his movement at all. Probably a bit more than I would normally pay for a lightweight turnout but it’s done a good job.

Colour Fiona spot Sizes 5ft to 7ft 3in

Tested by Emma Scotney on her gelding, Oscar This is a good quality lightweight turnout rug. It has no filling at all, making it perfect for those warm wet days. It kept Oscar clean and dry during the summer months. The fit is very good and the polyester lining kept his coat nice and shiny – it didn’t rub at all. I was surprised at the price, I thought it would be more expensive.

Colours Stone/violet Sizes 4ft to 7ft

Swish Equestrian lightweight turnout £59.99 (pre-season offer £44.99)

WeatherBeeta Landa Original £64.99

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Tested by Allison Lowther on her ID x TB, Jester I really like this rug. The fit is very good, it’s easy to handle, the fastenings are good quality and the outer material is robust too. It has 50g of filling and Jester stayed nice and warm well into the winter before he was clipped. It’s waterproof even in continuous heavy rain.

Colours Navy, red Sizes 5ft 3in to 7ft 6in

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Tested by Gavin Connell on his TB gelding Bailey I really like this rug and struggle to fault it. The fit is great, it doesn’t rub or move at all. Bailey has worn this rug a lot and he is always nice and dry underneath even after prolonged rain. The outer material is nice and tough too. I like this rug so much I would buy ones for my other two horses.

Colours Teal/rock, navy/red/white, Sizes 5ft to 7ft (teal/rock), 4ft 9in to 7ft 6in (navy/red/ white)

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Gear guide 2012 Spartan Sparkle stocks £38.45

Material Polyester dupion with Swarovski crystals Colours Pink, cream, white Style Ready tied Size One size

Caldene stocks From £13.50

Material 100% cotton or 100% polyester (depending on type) Style Self tie Colours White, cream, champagne, ivory Size One size

Fuller Fillies long stock £8.95

Material Cotton and Lycra Style Ready tied Colour White Sizes Medium, large

Equetech Deluxe ready tied stocks £20.25-£24.50

Material 100% Duchess satin – plain stocks, 30% viscose, 63% polyester and 7% lurex for patterned stocks Style Ready tied Colours White, cream Size One size

Shires stock £6.99

Material 100% cotton Style Ready tied Colour White Sizes S, M, L

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Saddlecraft stock pins £7.99 Colours Silver, gold coloured metal with diamante embellishment

Buckover Equi-bibs £25.30

Shires Diamante Horseshoe stock pin £7.99

Material Silk – huge choice of designs available Style Ready tied Colours Cream, white, ivory Size One size

Colours Gold, silver

Dressage Deluxe Gold V stock pin with pearl £199

Dressage Deluxe Diamond/Silver Spot Silk stock £29 Material 100% silk Style Self tie Colours White, cream Size One size

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Dressage Deluxe Silver Majestic stock stud pin £69

Equetech Magnetic stock pin £11.95 Colour Crystal, pink

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q Equetech Weston Deluxe tweed jacket ÂŁ119.95-ÂŁ128.95

Material 100% wool Style A double-vented jacket with a velvet collar and pocket welts, designed to flatter all shapes Colours Green with red, canary, chestnut or navy over-check Sizes 34in to 48in

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Competition jackets Stand out from the crowd this season with one of these stunning jackets

Sonnenreiter Bergamo show jacket £179.90

Cavallo Galathea Sport competition jacket £219

Material 54% polyester, 43% new wool and 3% Lycra Style A double-vented jacket with smart piping on the collar and pocket flaps. Dirt and water-repellent Colour Anthracite Sizes 6 to 18

MORE INFO Find the right jacket for you. YH says...

There are lots of discipline-specific jackets on the market these days and, if you’re going to look the part, it pays to buy one designed for the job you need it to do. For instance, a jacket for dressage should provide a bit of elegance and help to create an effortless picture. A show jumper will want a jacket which allows for movement – you don’t want it to split under pressure. If you dabble in a bit of everything, then buy a good all-rounder.

The colour For dressage, black and navy are still the choice for most riders, although for those who have reached the

Material Wool, polyester and elastane Style This slim-fit competition jacket is designed to stretch for comfort. It’s machine washable with double vent and matt silver buttons Colours Navy pinstripe, plain navy, black, grey pinstripe Sizes 8 to 18

dizzy heights of wearing top hat and tails, other colours are becoming more fashionable. For eventing, tweed or plain jackets are both popular – choose which you like best.

Showing also gives you a choice, depending on the class you’re entering. If you’re going for tweed, pick a colour that complements the colour of your horse.

Show jumpers are the daring ones.

Bright red, green, brown, light blues, blousen-styles – most things go.

An all-round jacket should be navy or black as these colours are acceptable in most disciplines.

Always check the rule book for your discipline.

Fit The fit of your jacket can do wonders for your overall presentation.

To work out if yours fits properly, try this: 1B end your elbows into the position they’ll be in when riding to see if the arm length is correct – the sleeve should end at the top of your wrist 2 I f you love jumping then straighten out your arms a little as you would when tackling a fence. You can then check if the jacket feels tight across your back – it shouldn’t 3 Squat in a riding position to test the length. The jacket should stop a few inches below your hip bone 4 Make sure the jacket isn’t too tight or baggy. A tailored jacket will flatter most figures while some jackets are specifically designed with the larger frame in mind

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p Dressage Deluxe Diva show jacket £149

Material Washable wool and Lycra mix Style The flattering cut-away style of this jacket gives the illusion of a longer leg length, ideal for budding dressage riders Colours Black, navy Sizes 8 to 14

Caldene Classic Easy Care jacket £89.99 Material Polyester Style A classic show jacket perfect for any discipline – and it’s machine washable Colours Black, navy Sizes 24in to 42in

Caldene Quorn tweed jacket £240

Material 100% wool Style This tweed jacket is designed to fit perfectly, giving an elegant and smart look Colours Green/pink, green/lilac, light green, dark green and brown Sizes 24 to 42in

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Material 100% wool Style Ideal for showing, this doublevented jacket creates an elegant look with its velvet collar, pocket piping and unusual fox head buttons Colours Brown, Navy Sizes 32in to 42in

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Equiport Tweed showing jackets £360

Material Wool Style Beautifully tailored and individually made to the client’s exact specification, these jackets are sure to impress Colours Designed to order Sizes 8 to 18, regular or long lengths. Made to measure is also available

q Cavallo Girasol Select tailcoat £549 Material 54, wool, 44% polyester and 2% Lycra Style A lovely double breasted, six button classic tailcoat. It is fully lined with a weighted tail and has a slim flattering cut to suit any shape Colours Marine, grey (other options available, made to order) Sizes 8 to 20

t Equiport Technical show jacket £365

Material Waterproof Schoeller Style This jacket can be customised to your own specification including a bit of bling. It is breathable, ultra stretchy and machine washable Colours Black, navy, red, silver grey, royal blue, white Sizes 8 to 16, short, regular or long lengths

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Material Soft polyester and Lycra with Teflon coating Style Double vented with wider than normal flair at the bottom to accommodate larger hips. A velvet collar and pocket flaps with colour coded button holes provide that extra touch Colours Navy, black Sizes 16 to 24

Saddlecraft show jacket £44.75

Material Teflon-coated fabric Style A highly practical jacket offering great value for money, it has a velveteen collar with piped details Colours Black, navy Sizes 32in to 44in

p Dressage Deluxe Divine show jacket £149

Material Washable wool fabric Style With its double vents, this jacket is cut to complement curves and is very flattering. It has a velvet collar and smart matt silver buttons Colours Navy, black Sizes 8 to 16

Anky Classic competition jacket £145

u Dublin Ashby jacket £52.99

Material 100% polyester Style A stylish and practical jacket with a tailored waist and double rear vents, providing a flattering fit. It has co-ordinating lining, buttons and cord piping on the collar to add a touch of elegance Colours Navy, black, pewter Sizes 10 to 20

Material Schoeller NanoSphere fabric Style This jacket is cleverly designed to be self cleaning – the special finish allows splashes, stains, dirt and water to run off. It’s also breathable and stretches to allow full movement while riding Colour Navy Size 32in to 42in

Caldene Wentworth show jacket £109.50

Material 100% polyester Style An inset velvet collar with coloured pockets and self-coloured lining gives this jacket the ‘wow’ factor Colours Black, navy Sizes 34in to 42in

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p Asmar Equestrian dressage show jacket £250

Material Suiting fabric Style A beautifully tailored jacket specially designed for the dressage arena. Single vented, breathable and wrinkle resistant Colours Black, heather grey, navy pinstripe Sizes XS to XXL

Fuller Fillies Vixen jacket £139.95

Material Wool and polyester Style A double-vented jacket that is cleverly designed and tailored to flatter the larger lady. The fuchsia pink lining offers a touch of luxury Colours Blue/grey, charcoal Sizes 16 to 24

u Tagg Fontainbleu competition jacket £139.99

Material 100% wool Style A lightweight jacket with a panel back and brushed matt silver buttons Colours Navy blue with grey/ green/blue pinstripes and a navy and light blue piping velvet collar Sizes 34in to 42in

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Material 100% wool Style This is a lightweight jacket, designed with the highest level of showing in mind.

Double vented with a plain collar and four plain buttons Colour Malt brown Sizes 32in to 42in

Sonnenreiter Chicago softshell competition jacket £199.90 Material Sofileta softshell Style Elastic, water resistant and windproof, this jacket is perfect for all types of competition. It has a unique cut around the chest offering a good fit and the press-button fastenings lend it a distinguished look Colour Black Sizes 6 to 18

Gersemi IDUN competition jacket £290

p Shires Ladies show jacket £54.99

Material 100% polyester Style Tailored for a flattering, comfortable fit this jacket has a silver-edged velvet collar and pocket trims and antiqued metal buttons Colours Black/silver, navy/silver Sizes 30in to 42in

Caldene Silverdale jacket £118.50

Material Polyester/ polyeurathane/elastane mix Style A four-way stretch breathable, water and stain-resistant jacket with interchangeable buttons Colours Chocolate, black, blue Size XS to XL

Material 100% wool Style A smart, fitted jacket with side vents, a navy velvet collar and green foxhead buttons to add a bit of pizzaz Colours Dark green, light green, green Sizes 24in to 44in

t Equetech Oxford In-Vent show jacket £79.95-£81.95

Material 5% polyester, 32% viscose twill, 3% Lycra Style This jacket has a showerproof finish and the unique In-Vent stretch shoulder seams give freedom of movement. Silver piped velvet collar and pocket welts give that added extra Colours Black, navy Size 34in to 48in

Men’s GPA Grand Prix II Special competition jacket £286

Material Machine washable technical fabrics Style An uncluttered classic jacket with a stretchy fit for total comfort Colours Navy, chocolate, anthracite, red, black Sizes 32in to 48in

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Colours Dandy red, daisy blue Contents Body brush, face brush, curry comb, mane and tail comb, hoof pick with brush and horse-shaped sponge

Colours Grey/pink, black/red, purple/lilac, pink/navy Contents Sponge, body brush, dandy brush, mane comb, plastic curry comb, hoof pick with brush and a sweat scraper

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Colours Burgundy, navy, baby blue, grey, red Contents Empty

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Colours Red, navy, bronze, purple, pink, baby blue, petrol blue Contents Empty but has a lift-out tray and movable divider.

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Colour Blue, purple, pink, baby blue Contents Dandy brush, body brush, sweat scraper, rubber curry comb, hoof pick, sponge, plastic mane comb

9 Roma Grooming Carry Bag £9.99

Colours Blue, purple, pink Contents Empty

10 Roma Ultimate Grooming Kit £17.99 Colours Blue, purple, pink Contents Hoof Pick with brush, large sponge, plastic sweat scraper, rubber curry comb, plastic mane comb, 500 braiding bands, hoof oil and brush, dandy brush, body brush

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Fly rugs

Don’t let flies spoil your horse’s summer – we tell you which fly rugs worked for our horses last year, to help you decide which one to buy Loveson fly rug £33.99 Fit/comfort

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Tested by Julie Brown on her KWPN gelding, Bo This rug fitted Bo well and gave good coverage and protection from flies. The belly flap fitted snuggly but the tail flap could be bigger and the material did snag easily. Bo wore this rug every day in summer, so it had a lot of use, but I didn’t find the material very durable and the rug does need replacing. It has a lot of good points and isn’t expensive but you may have to replace it each year.

Colour White Sizes 5ft to 7ft

Bucas Buzz Off Rain rug £97, Combi neck £43 Fit/comfort

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Tested by Allison Lowther on her Hanoverian mare, Wish I really like the idea of this rug – you can tell thought has gone into its design. It stopped Wish being bothered so much by flies and also gave additional protection when it rained. It slipped to the right – there’s very little adjustment on the fastenings (only the leg straps could be altered) which did let it down a bit. The belly flap gives extra protection.

Colour Silver with navy trim Sizes 5ft to 7ft

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Tested by Allison Lowther on her gelding ID x TB, Jester Jester does get bothered by flies and this rug definitely made his turnout time more bearable. It fitted nicely but slipped back slightly. The neck could have been a bit longer – when Jester was grazing it left the top of his neck exposed. The outer material is tough and shows no signs of wear, it has washed well and will be used again this summer.

Colour White Sizes 4ft 9in to 7ft

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Tested by Tracey Sansby on her Appaloosa mare, Lulu This is a nice quality rug which did a good job. It fits nicely but did slip back slightly and the tail flap could be a bit bigger, but the cut is deep giving coverage to the belly area. The material is reflective – a bit different from other fly rugs I’ve had. The built-in neck cover is a good length and the spine in it helped it stay in place. It’s washed well and it’s a great price too.

Colour Silver Sizes 4ft to 7ft

WeatherBeeta Airflow combo From £59.99 Fit/comfort

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Tested by Mary Fuller on her sport horse mare, Willow I really like the fit of this rug, it doesn’t move and there was no sign of it rubbing. Willow wore it all summer and it kept her coat in great condition. The material is soft but durable. The tail flap is generous and offers good protection.

The belly flap is a good idea but isn’t overly generous. All in all, a good quality rug.

Colours Blue bubbles, silver/navy, denim Sizes 5ft to 7ft (blue bubbles, silver/navy), 4ft to 7ft 6in (denim)

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MORE INFO

Keeping our horses clean is a sign of good stable management but it doesn’t necessarily mean giving him a full bath.

There is now a wide range of washes available which you simply dilute in water and don’t need to rinse – perfect for using after exercise.

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They contain ingredients which help remove dirt and sweat. It’s also popular to include different essential oils which may also help to calm, soothe and relax.

Commonly used ingredients include

Lavender oil is known to help calm and sooth Citronella oil is antiseptic,

bactericidal and a deodorant Tea Tree oil is widely used for its antiseptic and mild local anaesthetic properties to help with any cuts, abrasions and skin infections your horse may have Witch Hazel naturally cleanses, tones and soothes Eucalpytus oil has a stimulating aroma and is also antibacterial and antiseptic

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Environment Shower ‘N’ Shine £8.99 for 500ml 6 Net-Tex Natural Lavender No Rinse Wash From £5.99 for 500ml

Vive Peppermint & Spearmint Wash From £5.99 for 500ml 8 Net-Tex Citronella Wash £6.99 for 500ml

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America Soreless Liniment £39.98 for 946ml Martin Liniment £12.60 for 500ml

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Clean Coat Body Wash £9.25 for 500ml

Healthcare Pesky Pest Wash £8.90 for 500ml Tree Oil Super Body Wash £12.25 for 1 litre Tree Oil Leg Wash £8.50 for 500ml

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Some of the washes can be applied neat (the ones labelled liniment above) as a leg brace or rubbed into tight, stiff muscles. When diluted, these washes can also help ease your horse’s tired muscles after he’s been working hard

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Lightweight stable rugs Versatile and easy to use, a lightweight stable rug is a must-have item – read on to see which ones performed best in our test last summer Bucas Celtic Cool £94 combi neck £39 Fit/comfort

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Tested by Julie Brown on her KWPN gelding, Bo This is a very good quality lightweight stable rug. It fits nicely and I really like the Click‘n Go front fastening which is quick to use. The outer material is really tough and has remained relatively stain free despite a lot of use. The neck cover is easy to fit and doesn’t move at all.

This is a well-made rug but it’s expensive for a lightweight stable rug.

Colours Navy, grey/navy tartan Sizes 5ft to 7ft

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Tested by Mary Fuller on her sport horse mare Willow This is a nice lightweight stable rug – it only has 110g of filling, making it great for using during the summer. I’ve also used it as an under rug through the colder months. It’s a good fit but the outer material isn’t as robust as others I’ve used – it’s had a few repairs. It’s a useful rug, at a good price, and still has plenty of life in it.

Colours Blue/grey, navy/silver Sizes 5ft to 6ft 9in (blue/grey), 4ft to 7ft 3in (navy/silver)

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Tested by Allison Lowther on her Hanoverian mare, Wish Wish wore this on summer nights to help keep her clean. The fit is good but it did rub her shoulder slightly and become a bit tight across her chest overnight. It is made of good quality cotton which is very durable and shows no sign of wear. It got dirty quite quickly – the colour I have shows up all the stains –but washes well.

Colours Navy/red/white, teal/rock Sizes 5ft to 7ft (navy/red/white), 5ft 6in to 5ft 9in (teal/rock)

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Tested by Allison Lowther on her Hanoverian mare, Wish This rug has proved to be a useful addition to Wish’s rug wardrobe. It’s been used on a daily basis through the spring, autumn and winter either on its own or as an under rug. It’s lightweight, easy to handle and the fixed neck gives extra warmth. It’s her usual size (6ft 3in) but it’s a little generous especially around the chest. It’s had a lot of use and still looks great.

Colour Red Sizes 4ft 6in to 7ft 3in

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Tested by Mary Fuller on her Warmblood gelding, James I really like this rug, but I would say the sizing is generous compared to other makes. The 115g filling kept James comfortably warm overnight during the summer. I’ve also used it in the winter as an under rug too. The outer material feels nice and tough and it’s showing no signs of wear. I would recommend this rug – the price is good too.

Colour Purple check Sizes 4ft 6in to 7ft 3in

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Hormone supplements Help keep your mare’s hormones under control, so she can breeze through her seasons, with a supplement that calms and soothes

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help is at hand when your mare gets hormonal. yh says...

Most of us who own a mare would never know when they’re in season.

But there are some mares who can’t help but let us know they’re feeling a little hormonal – becoming highly sensitive, moody little madams during their seasons.

If you own a mare who suffers from seasonal problems, it can make certain times of the month a bit tricky. As well as feeling moody they often feel uncomfortable too – during her season your mare’s ovary area becomes inflamed and painful.

The ovaries are situated relatively high up near the spine, a little behind where the saddle sits. So it’s

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Price £12.75 for 1kg Dosage (per day) Two scoops per day (dried) Loading dose Not specified Key ingredients Peony petals, raspberry leaves, chamomile, vervain, St John’s wort and chasteberry

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no wonder some mares become sensitive and aren’t keen to be groomed or tacked up. It can also affect her ability to use her quarters and lengthen, impacting on her competition performance.

Adding a hormonal supplement to her diet can help your mare cope during her seasons. To get the best results, it’s a good idea to start feeding her the supplement early enough – her seasons can start from late February/early March.

Look for products which have a blend of natural extracts with multiple sourced antioxidants which support the system by flushing out the build-up of toxins associated with any inflammatory reaction.

Using a concentrated source allows you to vary the feeding level according to her needs.

Loading dose Not specified but can feed up to 100mls per day if necessary Key ingredients Selected herbs, magnesium chloride

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Herbs can also play a key role, for example chasteberry (vitex agnus-castus), also known as monk’s pepper or chaste tree berry, which has been recognised for many years for its benefits in supporting correct hormone levels.

To support any discomfort associated with hormonal stress, try cramp bark – a failsafe of North American native women who reach for it whenever menstrual cramps kick in.

Additional support from magnesium will allow muscle cramping around the affected area to relax, and help your mare feel more comfortable.

If you need any help with your hormonal mare, contact one of the companies here who will be able to give you lots of helpful advice.

Price £29.99 for 946ml Dosage (per day) 15ml Loading dose 30mls a day for five days or until desired effect Key ingredients Chasteberry, magnesium oxide, thiamine HCI

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Herbal Hormonise Price per dose £1.17 Price £19.50 for 1 litre Dosage (per day) 60ml Loading dose 100ml per day for two weeks Key ingredients Chasteberry (vitex agnus-castus)

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Price £21 for 1kg Dosage (per day) 30mls Key ingredients Vitex agnus castus,

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Price £23.44 for 750g Dosage (per day) Lower level 1 measure (10 g); maintenance level 1–2 measures (10-20g); higher level 2–3 measures (20-30g) Loading dose Not specified

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Equiport 01565 723525 or www.equiport.co.uk Eurostar 01282 471911 or www.saddlesdirectemporium.com

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KP Equestrian www.kpequestrian. com

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NAF 0800 373106 or www.naf-uk. com Net-Tex 01474 813999 or www.net-tex.co.uk

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