Tuesday 17 July 2012

Pikuer Breeches

Pikeur Lugana Breeches at Tic Tac Equestrian
I love the legana pikuer breeches. They are my favourite horse riding breeches / jodhpurs. I wear the white pikuer legana breeches when show jumping with my horses. They are very comfortable and flexible, have velcro fasteners round the ankles and full sued seat – the suede jodhpur seat goes down the leg for extra grip on the saddle. The legana breeches also have a great pocket on the front left of the jods for money, mobiles and jumping tickets. You can buy ladies pikuer legana breeches from only £99.99 at TicTac Equestrian or Equestrian Discounts.

You can see a video on the ladies white pikuer legana breeches on the www.tictacequestrian.com website.

Equiport Show Jacket

I am so excited as I have just received my very own, made to measure and made to order Equiport show jacket. With these show jumping jackets you can select the material type and style, buttons, colar style and colour, lining colour, number of pockets and have the show jacket made to measure. The Equiport show jumping jackets are stunning and very sought after. Each jacket takes around 2 months to order and make. You can see mine here and me show jumping in my Equiport jacket here. I selected a wool jacket but TicTac Equestrian also have sell the technical jackets – which you can throw in the washing machine!

Buy yours from only £359.99 at TicTac Equestrian or Equestrian Discounts.

Gatehouse Riding Hat

I have just purchased the F1 Gatehouse riding hat for my BSJA show jumping competitions. I have a very small head and really struggle to find riding hats that fit me and don't look enormous on my head. I cannot wear champion riding hats for this reason, but have found that the gatehouse riding hat range all seem to fit my small head well. My favourite two are the F1 riding hat range and the limited edition silver skull caps.

I have the black and silver F1 riding hat, but they have just brought out a new range with diamontes surrounding the front air vent. They also sell the F1 riding hats with the air vents in black. All gatehouse riding hats come with their own branded hat bags.

The F1 Gatehouse riding hats are £ at TicTac Equestrian or Equestrian Discounts and the Special Edition Silver Skull Caps are £ at TicTac Equestrian or Equestrian Discounts.

Monday 2 July 2012

Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad


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Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad about four years ago for my old horse as we had been told she had a cold back. She would stiffen up and bronk around the school for a few laps before she would relax and I could start to work her. Since using the pad I have seen a complete transformation in her behaviour. I put the Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad on for fifteen minutes then tack up and we have not had any bronking since. I couldn’t live without this pad and now use it on my youngster.

The pad has three settings low, medium and high and each session lasts for 30 minutes but you don’t need to use it for the full time. The battery lasts for ages and the control is really easy to use. My horses go to sleep when I put the pad on they stand with their head on the floor and their eyes half closed. The Equilibrium Therapy Massage Pad can be purcahsed for only £249.99 at Tic Tac Equestrian.

Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Chaps

cheap equestrain chapsMy horse wore the Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Chaps throughout the winter this year. He had them on overnight while stabled for about 12 hours.

I really like these chaps because they fit your horse’s leg really well and don’t fall down and drag on the ground. Although they are a neat fit, they still allow enough room for movement. My horse has sensitive skin and rubs easily but they didn't cause any chafing even though they were worn for long periods of time.

His legs swell up overnight, particularly his back right leg, which suffered an injury three years ago. The Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Chaps helped keep his legs warm but not only that there was no swelling to be found the next day. What I like about the detachable magnets is that you can move them to where you want or where your horse has had an injury.

The chaps are very well made and still look as good as new even though they are two years old. They seemed to repel dirt and my bedding didn't tend to stick to them too much. When they did look a tad dirty I just took the magnets off and put them in the washing machine.
There are quite a few Velcro straps, meaning they were a bit of a hassle to get on due to the fact the Velcro was extremely sticky but this meant that they fitted to the leg very well and stayed in place each night.

The Equilibrium Therapy Magnetic Chaps are quite expensive but worth every penny. I now know that my horse’s legs aren’t going to swell up like balloons if I keep him in overnight. Brilliant product and can be purchased online at Tic Tac Equestrain for just £64.99.

Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull

The Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull is by far the best that I have ever worn. It fits wonderfully and the design is exceptional. The skin coloured straps are very soft leather and look really good. I also love the way that the hat fastens and the shape. I wear mine with a black or navy hat silk and it really looks good with the silver showing at the front. The hat complies with extra safety regulations to normal hats meaning that your head is definitely protected! It was expensive but worth the extra money for the silver one as it looks good!!

I bought the Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull to ensure I had the highest standard of protection while eventing my horses. Fortunately it hasn't been tested in a fall but I have watched the safety demonstrations on YouTube and it has put my mind at ease. I'm pretty impressed with how comfortable the hat is, the harness is exceptionally soft, the fastening clip is easy to use, and I feel it looks rather smart when fitted with a velvet cover. I have been a little disappointed that the nylon chin strap seems to work loose over time and needed re-adjusting each time I mounted up to ensure the hat remained secure. It can even work loose while out on a long hack, so I have put a small stitch through it to ensure it remains firm. Even with this minor irritating issue, I will buy another Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull when my current one needs replacing, as I feel safe and secure knowing my head is well protected. This product can be purchased from Tic Tac Equestrain for only £98.99.

Hy Guardian Fly Rug & Fly Mask


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This Hy Guardian Fly Rug has to be one of the best on the market right now. It ticks all the right boxes from price to fit. I bought this rug last summer for about £60.00 and it is still on the go. It comes with a matching fly mask and handy storage bag.

Hy Guardian Fly Rug is very tough but soft to touch so it didn’t rub my horse. I turn him out with his fly rug even when I know there will be a few showers as the fabric is quick drying.

My yard has a lot of fly’s and clegs so I like my horse to be completely covered so he doesn’t get eaten alive. I really liked that this rug had a belly cover and long tail flap but the best feature of this rug is the neck. It has four Velcro straps which are great since my horse has quite a fat neck.

Derby House sell their own brand fly rug which is basically identical to the Hy Guardian Fly Rug. It is very popular due to its price. The Hy Guardian Fly Rug and Mask can be purchased on Tic Tac Equestrain for only £54.99.

Jumpstack Bale Covers


cheap jumpstack bale coverI love to practice jumping with the Jumpstack Bale Covers. All you have to do is pop a bale of hay or straw into the cover and fold over the edge. They are easy to move and you can leave them outside as they are waterproof.

The Jumpstack Bale Covers come in all different designs and colours and are great for helping me bring on my youngster. You can use the covers as wings, fillers or jump them on their own. I found that they helped my horse get braver and we haven’t had a problem with any filler we see at shows now.  Another benefit of the covers is that they don’t hurt quite as much as traditional wings when you get thrown into them! The Jumpstack Bale Covers can be bought online from Tic Tac Equestrain for only £10.99.

Likit Boredom Breaker


cheap equestrain boredom breakerI have a really playful, mouthy horse who gets into everything. He loves all his toys but the Likit Boredom Breaker one seems to be his favourite! You can choose from loads of different flavours and it keeps him amused for hours.

I bought the this toy when he broke his leg and was stabled for months. He struggled being in spilling his water buckets, box walking and trying to barge out. Once I put theLikit Boredom Breaker in he was a different horse! This product can be purchased for only £29.99 at Tic Tac Equestrain.

Nellie O’Neils Sock Chaps

cheap sock chapsThe Nellie O’Neil Sock Chaps are a very fashionable, comfortable sock that comes up to your knee. They provide grip and protection just like a half chap but they don’t have the bulk. This means you get a better contact with your horse’s sides.

The sockchaps don’t fall down unlike my Dublin half chaps which fall down to my ankle every time I ride. You can wear them with your jodhpur boots and save time as you have no hard zippers or clips to do. TheNellie O’Neil Sock Chaps can be purchased for £11.99 at Tic Tac Equestrian.

Solo Comb


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My gelding is terrible when it comes to tidying his mane, he's even not too happy when it comes to brushing it once a week.  Tasks like clipping, pulling and trimming are a nightmare as I get banged off every wall. He's 17 hands and a bit of a big boy.

Solo Comb was my last hope for trying to tame his thick, wild hair which goes in all ways.

I expected him to react the same way he does with everything else, but he literally fell asleep with his eyes closed and I finished his whole mane. It looks amazing and only took me about 20 minutes.

I absolutely love my Solo Comb. It's one of my must have products and worth every penny! All you have to do is follow the instruction and make sure you don’t try to do too much mane at the one time. Solo Comb can be purhcased at Tic Tac Equestrain for only £14.99.

Rok Lanark Riding Boot


Cheap Riding BootsJust bought a pair of the new Rok Lanark Riding Boots after a friend telling me they are just like the Tyne Muck Boots but cheaper. These boots have really impressed me as they are exactly the same but thirty pounds cheaper.

I live in this type of boot all year round because they do for every job. I ride in my boots but not only that I can walk in the muddy fields and through puddles without being worried that water or mud will get in. All you need to do is hose all the dirt off before you jump on board.

The boots are fully waterproof and the neoprene top can fold down for when it’s a hotter day. The removable insoles also help to keep your feet nice and toasty. The boots have reinforced toes and a spur rest. They are definitely a must for stable life! These can be purchased at Tic Tac Equestrain for only £62.99.