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Maximising your marks in eventing dressage
March 1st, 2022
The dressage phase of eventing is often regarded as the less exciting phase, and some event riders and maybe even their horses see it as the phase to ‘get over with’. Yet it’s usually the most influential phase of eventing,...
Cowboy Magic ‘Shine in Yellowout’ – for spring ‘razzle dazzle’
March 1st, 2022
After a winter of mud and stable stains, many horse owners are faced with the daunting prospect of getting back that winning appearance – but are faced with the remnants of previous months. Once spring starts, we don’t want to...
Happy 20th Birthday Gel-Eze!
February 1st, 2022
Gel Eze products, which include leg wraps and a wide range of under saddle pads, are made from a high-grade polymer with secret ingredients added that gives Gel Eze its own unique ‘DNA’. The range is 20 years old this...
Spring horse grooming
February 1st, 2022
Spring horse grooming: With spring on the horizon, many equestrian enthusiasts are turning their attention to equine grooming, and giving their equine partner a ‘spruce-up’ for spring. This important equestrian management task not only ensures our four-legged partners are looking...
Planning for spring 2022 with horses
December 12th, 2021
Ah, horses.... Do you remember what a wet winter we had last year (2020)? It boasted heavy and frequent rainfall, flooding, and many fed-up horse owners (who admittedly needed a good supply of wellies, fencing supplies, raincoats and horse rugs!)...
Dressage’s Bert Sheffield joins roster of ambassadors at grooming gurus, Cowboy Magic
December 12th, 2021
We love the International grooming brand Cowboy Magic, and were delighted to hear that the brand has welcomed Canadian Paralympian Bert Sheffield to their stable of elite equestrian ambassadors. Fresh from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Bert is the second most successful ever...
Happy hunting with top quality tack
December 2nd, 2021
The autumn and winter months bring the joy of hunting with our horses for many a seasoned rider. For those of you that are considering taking part in hunting for the first time this year, take a look at our...
Keeping grey horses spotless
December 2nd, 2021
Straight Arrow, the team behind Cowboy Magic and Mane n Tail shampoos and other grooming products for horses, shares tips for keeping grey horses spotless: You ideally need a daily routine for basic cleanliness, and a weekly (or at least...
CUSTOMER QUERY – Does Original Mane n Tail Shampoo help hair grow?
November 2nd, 2021
Does Original Mane n Tail Shampoo help hair grow? Mane ‘n Tail is a brand stocked by us, that includes various products – we love for example the Original Mane n Tail Shampoo. You may have heard on social media...
CUSTOMER QUERY – Can you recommend a bit for arena polo?
November 2nd, 2021
Can you recommend a bit for arena polo? If you are an arena polo fan, you may love the Bomber Blue Swivel Pelham Polo bit from Bomber Bits. The Pelham has attachments for two reins, one near the mouthpiece and...
