Charlotte Dujardin who is sponsored by Equipe Saddles had a successful first outing at the World Dressage Masters in Wellington, Florida on Saturday night. Her mark of 83.650 found her in second place in the freestyle title aboard Valegro (owned jointly by Carl Hester and Rowena Luard). Watch Charlotte Dujardin's dressage tests here:
Also having success was team GBR showjumper Scott Brash who topped the field at the Wellington Equestrian Realty Grand Prix on Stanley Brash’s Intertoy Z. He brought the winning pace down to 40.02 seconds. Brash has gone to the FTI WEF for the entire circuit this winter and taken four horses in the hope to get his top horses ready for an Olympic Games bid.
Amerigo Launches New Pialotta Boots
Amerigo has launched a new, protective leather jumping boot which will be available to consumers at the beginning of 2012.
Amerigo Pialotta Leg Boots are the result of a close collaboration between Amerigo and international, world class show jumping rider Edwina Alexander. The Pialotta boots combine luxury, quality and an original design offering top performance and comfort.
The supersoft calfskin lining gives rub-free movement over and between fences whilst giving an optimal temperature environment for the tendons and soft tissues. The ergonomical design of the outer shell, made form cowhide, adapts perfectly to the horses leg movements and provides excellent protection at all times.
The new Velcro fastenings comply with the new FEI regulations and allow a quick and uncomplicated fitting.
They are available in a Front Tendon Boot and a rear Fetlock Boot and are in two sizes M and L and are in four colours: Black, Brown, Red-Brown and Newmarket Tan.
RRP: Pialotta Pair Tendon Boot £199
Pialotta Pair Fetlock Boot £149
Sponsored Riders Success – Ben Maher
Ben Maher who is sponsored by Equipe Saddles had a successful end to 2011. He was crowned leading rider at the London International Horse Show at Olympia and had one of the biggest win of his career to date — the FEI Rolex World Cup Qualifier. Riding his Nine-year-old black stallion Tripple X III (owned jointly by Ben and Quainton Stud) the pair shaved 0.35sec off the time posted by Germany’s Marcus Ehning. Watch his interview with Horse & Hound here:
Bringing a dash of elegant, modern style to the dressage arena, leading German brand Cavallo have launched a new tailcoat for the 2012 competition season.
The Girasol Select is a double breasted, 6 button classic, tailcoat with beautiful Dove Grey tips and collar in a luxurious Cavasoft fabric. Fully lined with a weighted tail it is a slim flattering cut that looks great in the saddle. Silver logo buttons and a small embroidered logo on the tips are quality finishing touches.
It is available off the peg in a variety of modern colours including Marine and Grey whilst other specific options are made to order.
The jacket is made from 54%Wool/44%Polyester/2%Lycra mix and is machine washable. It comes in a variety of UK sizes from 8 to 20.
Girasol Select RRP £549. A men’s option is also available from £559.
Worn with white Champion Breeches full seat (as shown) RRP £169 and Cavallo Grand Prix Plus Riding Boots with inner zip RRP £379.
Sunny Colours for Bucas Freedom Range
Bring a ray of sunshine to the paddock this summer with new colours from Bucas for their seasonal, value turnout and cooling range.
This Spring/Summer 2012 Bucas have introduced two new limited edition colours for the Bucas Freedom Turnout Light and the Bucas Freedom Cooler - a sunny Reisling (yellow) and a spicy Merlot (Red).
Bucas Freedom Turnout Light is a lightweight, waterproof and breathable blanket that gives the horse freedom of movement, definitive comfort and total protection against the elements. Featuring a tough rip-stop outer, secure cross surcingles and attachment points for leg straps, the Bucas Freedom Turnout Light offers exceptional value for money and thoughtful design.
The Bucas Freedom Cooler is a lightweight cooler that wicks away sweat and is an ideal light layer for warmer days in the stable or as a travel rug or sheet after exercise.
In matching colours both rugs make an inexpensive seasonal statement and keep you looking co-ordinated at a budget price and to complete the look head collars and lead ropes are also available in the Reisling and Merlot colours.
