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Bitting the Youngster with the Sprenger Dynamic RS Full Cheek Bit

Sprenger Dynamic RS bits are characterised by an ergonomically shaped mouthpiece allowing a soft and even distribution of pressure for a better contact between horse and rider.
The Dynamic RS Full Cheek bit lies very quietly in the horse’s mouth as the cheeks prevent the bit from being pulled through the mouth, making it ideal for the young horse. It avoids inconvenient pressure on the back teeth.
Due to the curved joints, the mouthpiece remains in the correct central position on the tongue, letting the rein aids work perfectly with the horse’s mouth and therefore encouraging the horse’s confidence in the rider’s hand and increasing safety.

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Cavalor Switch – Helping Seasonal Skin Irritations

IS your horse or pony prone to seasonal skin irritations, summer eczema or sweet itch?
Cavalor Switch can be used to help the issues and is especially useful when skin becomes inflamed.
Summer eczema or sweet itch usually occurs each year and goes hand in hand with dermatitis – inflammation of the skin.
The inflammation is caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva of certain biting midges that are active around sunrise and sunset during the warmer months.
This reaction causes a constant itch at the mane, base of the tail, head and ears, which results in the horse rubbing.
Cavalor Switch helps to repel insects while also hydrating and nourishing damaged and itchy skin.
Cavalor Switch is £33 for 500ml.

Sprenger Comfort Roller Super Soft Spur

THE Sprenger Comfort Roller Super Soft Spur has been developed with a rowel that is significantly thicker and more rounded than on the original Comfort Roller spurs.

When in contact with the horse, the rowel rolls with the horse and thus avoids rubbing and chafing on the fur and skin of sensitive horses.

With its unique fit and design, the spur can be adjusted to the foot by bending and the intelligent spur strap loop helps provide a perfect fit on the boot.

The Sprenger Comfort Roller Super Soft Spur is made of break-proof, high-quality stainless steel.

It is priced at £64.

Nathe Pelham with Flexible Mullen Mouth Bit

The Nathe Pelham Bit with flexible Mullen mouth is suitable for strong horses and provides contact on the mouth, poll and lower jaw.
It features variable rein options to adjust the leverage effect on the poll and bit guards to protect the lips.
It is made from high-quality Thermoplastic with a steel core.
The bit is priced at £205.

Cavalor Dry Feet

Cavalor® Dry Feet makes the hoof a less hospitable home for necrotic bacteria thanks to the combination of different active ingredients. Glutaraldehyde has an astringent (drying) and hardening effect, while Benzalkonium chloride makes sure the product sticks to the hoof longer.
Thrush is a very common bacterial infection that occurs on the hoof of a horse, specifically in the region of the frog. Horses with deep clefts or narrow or contracted heels are more at risk of developing thrush. Even if you try to keep your horse’s environment as clean as possible, bacteria are always prominent. Horses often stay in a stable with manure or a wet, muddy paddock.

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Cavalor SoleMate

Cavalor® SoleMate provides natural care and prevention of sensitive hooves. The paste you put on the bottom of the horse’s feet functions as a cushion. Epsom salts combined with arnica will have a soothing effect on the frog and sole.
The use of Pine Tar in Cavalor® SoleMate will help to maintain the right moisture balance in the hoof to promote healthy hoof growth.
Cavalor® SoleMate has been specially designed for use on the frog and sole after hard work, training sessions or on the day before or during periods of major physical effort, such as competitions.
Available in a 1.6kg jar, priced at around RRP £94.00.

Cavalor PodoGuard

Cavalor PodoGuard hoof oil is a unique blend of nourishing and essential oils which penetrate deep into the hoof promoting optimal hoof condition.
The nourishing oil in Cavalor PodoGuard creates an ideal moisture balance. This will help promote better hoof growth, development and quality.
When hooves are soaked in water and mud, they will soften. The natural protective oils will then be stripped away making them more susceptible to invading organisms. Cavalor PodoGuard acts as an antibacterial barrier to keep moisture and microorganisms out.
500ml bottle - RRP £21.00
2000ml pouch – RRP £58.00.

New BootProtect Spur from Sprenger

THE new BootProtect spurs from Sprenger protect riding boots thanks to the rubber coating on the inside of the spur.
Invisible from the outside, the rubber coating also assist with a non-slip fit and the spur also impresses with their slim, stylish appearance.
Since the outer surface of the spur is made of stainless-steel, they are ideal for sensitive horses or during coat change.
The Sprenger BootProtect Spur is guaranteed 100% break-proof and comes in four designs, 15mm flat neck, 20mm round neck, 25mm round neck and 20mm hammer neck.
All are priced at £42.

Competition Preparation

In this issue leading show producers Simon and Natalie Reynolds provide advice on competition preparation in the run up to a show.

Pre Competition - Preparing the Coat
When getting horses ready for competitions bath one or two days before a show, weather permitting.
If your horse or pony is in need of a thorough bath Cavalor Equi Wash is great for taking out all the grease and dirt, accumulated from turning out at grass.
As we have a lot of greys on the yard this season including the lightweight cob Copenhagen owned by Rowena Stevenson and the maxi cob, Correl Wood belonging to Ruth Parker it appears to be a constant round of bathing and trimming.
Correl Wood is having a great season finishing at the top of the line at BSPS Area 5 and North of England Summer shows, just missing out on his HOYS ticket when finishing second at Lincolnshire Show.

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