The Veredus Carbon Shield Overreach Boot
The Veredus Carbon Shield is a revolutionary overreach boot designed to protect the whole heel area and give the ultimate in protection from injury.
It is a unique anatomical, close contact fit that sees the vulnerable bulb and heel area protected with extra super strength Carbon. The inner boot has a slim layer of gel that gives additional protection against knocks and has shock absorbing properties that reduce direct trauma by 40%.
The main shell is made from a flexible, strong polyurethane mixture that provides excellent protection against abrasion and continues to maintain its flexibility in temperatures as extreme as -15 to +50 degrees.
The Carbon Shield overreach boots are kept in place with a Velcro strap above the fetlock and the main boot has elastic straps with double point fastenings and quick release tip on the outer edge of the boot to give a perfect fit. The boots do not spin or move, they are totally secure and the anatomical shape offers all round protection for the jumping horse.
RRP: £122.00
Colours/Sizes: Black, Brown/S-M-L
Amerigo and Saracen join forces
Leading equestrian brands Saracen Horse Feeds and Amerigo joined forces with Wadswick one of the South West’s largest retailers to invite their customers to west Wilts Equestrian Centre for a day of fascinating discussions and demo’s.
The topic of the day was enhancing the performance of the Event horse and from the outset it proved to be captivating for all attending.
Lizzie Drury Head Nutritionist from Saracen Horse Feeds kicked off the proceedings With 3Feeding the Eventer” explaining the feeding regimes for sports horses, what to do and what not to do and gave plenty of top tips.
Following on from this Dr Charlotte Sinclair from B&W Equine vets gave an interesting talk on “Optimising Equine Performance” including looking at stress related conditions such as ulcers and how to combat them.
After a break for lunch as the temperatures soared, Peter Menet from Amerigo saddles based in Switzerland gave an in-depth look at the physiology and anatomy of the horse and how this affects the fit of the Amerigo saddle and how he measures for a correct fit. The guinea pig for Peter’s demonstration was one of Carl Hester’s young horses, an 8yo called Barolo. Lizzie gave the audience an insight as to how this horse was fed to manage it’s rather sharp temperament and then Peter pointed out the weak areas of the horse and where problems areas may occur without correct saddle fitting.
Then the assembled guests were treated to a lecture/demo from Gold medal winning Olympian and Saracen Ambassador Carl Hester. Carl trains many event riders and he proceeded to give leading eventer Nick Gauntlett, riding The Court Jester a great informative session. He started by looking at the horses basic paces, its working paces and then asked Nick to worked on asking the horse for more collection which would then give it more elevation and cadence in its work to gain the higher marks.
Carl then followed this demo by teaching Sam Thurman-Baker on the horse we had previously seen Barolo. This elegant chestnut we were told was very naughty as a young horse spinning around and bolting if another horse came towards it after being crashed into and frightened as a youngster. After it being sold, it came back to Carl a few months ago and they were beginning to start advanced training now the problems had been resolved. It was usually the ride of Charlotte Dujardin so for Sam Thurman-Baker it was quite a difficult task to ride such a sharp horse that she never ususally rides in front of a crowd.
Barolo had lovely basic paces and then when asked for more collection you could see why Carl had high hopes for this fabulous if a bit quirky red head! You could see that by moving the horse backwards and forwards within the paces you could add more lift and cadence.
They gave the horses and riders plenty of breaks as working in the indoor arena on a day when the temperatures reached over 30degrees was quite tiring for all concerned.
The day ended with a Q&A session with Carl and the other professionals and with a free yard visit and feed check for everyone who attended, pus a prize draw and superb lunch the lucky Wadswick customers went away feeling inspired ready to tackle their own eventing.
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Uvex suxxeed Now Here
uvex is a family run business and has been at the forefront of sporting engineering since its conception and was established in 1926. uvex operates out of three truly state of the art factories, where up to sixteen injection moulding machines can be operating up to any one time.
The uvex staff work in eight hour shifts, twenty four hours a day in order to satisfy the global demand for their products, manufacturing up to 80,000 helmets a month. The company is rightly proud of its heritage and has an in-house museum charting the story of its development and growth, as well as its own in-house testing laboratory, situated in the centre of Bavaria in the city of Fuerth.
All uvex helmets are manufactured in Germany in their state of the art factories, where even the polystyrene is made. The helmets undergo lengthy in-house testing in their own laboratory and are also Kitemarked by BSI to EN1384:1996/BSEN1384:1997 and ASTM F1163:04 therefore satisfying the criteria required by all governing bodies and associations. BSI visited the facilities last year and gave their full and complete approval to the Company, its products and procedures in preparation for their launch into the UK market.
Uvex bring new technology and design at the highest level to the Equestrian market, applying their vast extreme sporting knowledge from a wide variety of ‘adrenaline’ sectors such as cycling, skiing, snow-boarding, motor racing and tobogganing to the protection of riders at all levels. uvex combine technology, safety and style with a sleek sporting athletic image. As leading riders have been saying; “We are ready for change”. The uvex designers work closely with their chosen Ambassadors from each sport to produce helmets that people want to wear, that are extremely lightweight, and up to the minute fashionable. Computer analysis ensures that helmets are fine tuned for their purpose, and aesthetically each model is cutting edge and tailored to the requirements of the discipline it is particularly suited to. The patented IAS 3D (Individual Adjustment System) allows for a truly bespoke millo-metric fit. This caters for both the height/depth and circumference of the head, thereby creating a fit for the majority of equestrians.
The suxxeed helmets are more traditional and classical in appearance, and the ventilation system is subtly integrated into the helmet. It comes in a number of finishes to suit every preference, be it smooth matt, or a suede-like material. The helmet is lined with coolmax™ which helps with the cooling process, wicking sweat away from the surface of the skin.The harness system is also unique to uvex and is designed so that the rider only has to use one hand to fasten and unfasten the clasp; this is known as the ‘monomatic’ adjustment system. The suxxeed helmets have a high quality synthetic leather harness which does not rot, stain or fray and subsequently remains soft against the skin because it does not harden with sweat.
Uvex suxxeed helmets are available in xxs-s, s-m, m-l, and l-xl.
Model Styles: suxxeed active, suxxeed, suxxeed luxury, suxxeed glamour, suxxeed paisley, suxxeed wire art (limited edition).
Colours: Blue, Gold Velour, Black, Dark Blue, Brown, Black Matt/Silver
RRP: £269.95 - £429.95
The Veredus Fashionable Fly Fringes
Veredus have launched a range of smart, fashionable fly fringes that not only make a style statement but also offer the best protection from flies and other distractions. They are beautifully co-ordinated with their range of saddle cloths for a truly designer look.
The Veredus Fly Fringes are made from a soft poly/cotton thread that are hand-crocheted to give a loose weave, mesh effect that can easily stretch around the horse’s forehead area. The ears are in solid, thick cotton fabric which matches the colour of the crochet mesh. The edges of the fringe are attractively finished off with a knitted, scalloped detail and contrast braiding to give a luxury look and feel.
They are washable and easy to fit under any bridle and suitable for all disciplines (please check your rule books for competition).
In 5 great colours they are a perfect Christmas stocking filler – and a must have for the spring season ahead.
Black, White, Blue, Brown and Grey – with contrasting coloured trims.
Veredus Fly Fringe RRP £43.00
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UVEX Protecting people
Uvex helmets is delighted to have signed Laura Tomlinson (nee Becholsteimer) as one of their very first product ambassadors. As one of the most popular and memorable riders on the Dressage circuit Laura represents all that uvex stands for on an international scale. Laura will be wearing the perfexxion helmet at home and whilst competing. Only when she rides at Grand Prix level will she revert to the traditional top hat. Following the accident suffered by her fellow dressage rider Courteney King-Dye, Laura is one of the riders who is most anxious to promote helmet safety, and for that reason chose uvex.
The recently married Laura is elegant, measured, calm and poised. She is also instantly recognisable globally and her part in ‘the Dancing Horses’ of 2012 at Greenwich has encouraged huge numbers of new enthusiasts to get in the saddle. Her relationship and partnership with Mistral Hojris (Alf) is one that has earned her legions of fans and supporters.
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Get a Grip………
When it comes to being ahead of the competition, Amerigo is the number one choice for professional and serious amateur riders alike.
Just in time for the competition season they have launched a new set of reins that are perfect for any discipline and help riders keep their hands in the right position and keep their reins short enough. They were designed together with top show jumper Edwina Alexander and are made from a soft rubber with leather handgrips.
The Hand Grip Reins from Amerigo are a more effective version of the traditional “continental” reins that have been around for years. But their secret lies in that they have nearly double the amount of leather stoppers sewn down the length of the reins so you always can get a perfect position. They are placed every 6cm and provide not only a better grip but allow the rider to keep a more precise and steadier contact.
The reins are shorter than normal reins to avoid the danger of getting the foot caught up in the excess loop if using them for showjumping or eventing – especially when riding smaller horses.
However how many times do you have a dressage lesson and your reins keep slipping through your fingers?
Simon Middleton, Director of Zebra Products Ltd the distributor of Amerigo who trains with Charlotte Dujardin was constantly being admonished for letting his reins slip – but not now and Charlotte is suitably impressed with the steady contact he now has during the dressage phase of his eventing!
RRP £79.00
Available in Black and Brown rubber with matching leather stops.
