PROMOTIONAL FEATURE - over two issues in the WA Show Scene
APRIL/MAY, JUNE/JULY 2017
Helping to prepare for the changes of season
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WA & J KING PTY LTD
Ph: 9398 2595
E: info@wajking.com.au
MARTIN AREA
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A FEW TIPS FROM WA & J KING P/L ON SHAVINGS AND SAWDUST:- Sawdust refers to a small granular piece of timber. Shavings is a flake. Shavings will normally break down and become dusty quicker. Coarser products will generally be less dusty and longer lasting, finer products will be more absorbent. Coarser sawdust, such as Microchip Pine, is well suited to walk-in walk-out stables. Sawdust should be purchased before winter rains set in if you are looking for a product with less moisture content. An average 4 x 3 stable will require approx. 1.2 cubic metres for 10 cm of depth. |
HORSEMATE
Ph: 03 5248 2274
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A FEW WORDS FROM CAROLYN PROBERT FROM HORSEMATE: - Pelleted bedding is earth friendly. The raw material begins as trees,is recycled and saved from landfill. The oils in wood acts as a natural odour suppressant, and being able to remove just the wet patches and the manure, not bedding, means you have less waste; less waste = more economical. Storage is always at a premium and the densified pellets take up less space than other bedding materials. |
PLAITING BY NICOLE
Ph: 0417 955 905
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A FEW WORDS FROM NICOLE GROVES ON HOT OIL TREATMENTS:- This time of year many people are clipping their horse’s winter coat. Using a hot oil treatment after clipping helps to improve the condition of the coat. It helps to re-hydrate the skin and encourages the coat to grow through shiny and healthy, reducing dry flaky skin and discoloured hair. |
SKY PARK RUGS
Ph: 03 5940 9484
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A FEW WORDS FROM DIANE BOARDMAN AT SKYE PARK RUGS:- The most important consideration is to ensure the rug is breathable. As the day warms up the horse can start to sweat, and a synthetic rug can’t wick the sweat away. They can often be found with a lather of sweat under their rug. Using an under rug that is easily laundered, especially with the hair shedding at this time of year, such as a cotton under a breathable shell, helps prevent health issues such as fungal infections and skin problems. |
KAROSEL EQUESTRIAN EQUITOX Activated carbon
Ph: 0428 307 253
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A FEW WORDS FROM KARRIE LOUDEN OF KAROSEL EQUESTRIAN, who also has a degree in Agribusines:- Oils can help to give your show horse that sleek shiny coat you need in the show ring as they provide essential fatty acids (omega 3 and 6) which are needed for a healthy coat. Choose a cold pressed oil (linseed, canola, rice bran and sunflower are good choices) and add daily to your horse’s feed. You can easily swap out grain for oil in your horse’s diet over a few weeks to get your horses ready for the show season! |
GIDDY UP NETS
Ph: 0409 373 563
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A FEW WORDS FROM DENISE DORAN FROM GIDDY UP NETS:- Many horse owners change from large hay roll nets to small slow feeder nets hung in the stable as horses are kept in at night during the change of season, rather than being left out. The hay net not only slows down the eating process, keeping the horse occupied for much longer, but it helps keep the hay off the stable floor, where it invariably ends up in amongst the manure and wee, ground into the bedding.The salt lick/mineral block nets are also great to hang in the stable to provide convenient access, and some entertainment. |
SPOOKS RIDING GEAR
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A FEW WORDS FROM NARELLE CASTLES-HELSEMANS OF SPOOKS RIDING AUSTRALIA:- The key is in layering, with casual wear catered for with a t-shirt under a fleece, under a vest to peel off the layers as you warm up.
Show wear is also designed with layering in mind with a singlet style competition shirt ideal for under a show jacket, with the same concept to ensure rider comfort in all weather conditions. |
ZOE HARRISON RIDING GEAR - BOOTS
Ph: 08 9298 8520
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A FEW WORDS FROM ZOE HARRISON ABOUT CARING FOR BOOTS:- Well tended leather can ensure that your boots are protected from water, keeping feet dry, and warm, during wet weather, and preventing premature cracking in folded areas. |
ALLSITE EQUIPMENT FLOAT REPAIRS
Ph: 0428 174 073
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A FEW WORDS FROM MICHAEL BROWN OF ALLSITE EQUIPMENT, FLOAT REPAIRERS:- New Laws require floats and trailers to have ‘rated shackles’ connecting the chains to the car. The rating depends on the weight of the float, and can be purchased from me or most automotive dealers. Also make sure to check tyre pressure and lights before heading off to a competition. It pays to have a quick look underneath to ensure the floor is sound and rust free, and check the interior for wasp or ant nests or any deadly spiders that may have taken up residence while the float hasn’t been used. |
EQUESTRICARE
Ph: 1300 378 768
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A FEW WORDS FROM JESSICA BLACKWELL FROM EQUESTRICARE:-
For horses coming back into work, a massage very early in the work schedule will ease those muscles that haven’t been used for a while.
Starting with a massage before work begins would be ideal and then a follow up in two weeks (or so) to see how they are coping with the workload. |
MICHAEL SAUNDERS
Ph: 0455 555 501
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A FEW WORDS FROM MICHAEL SAUNDERS, FARRIER:- One of the most important things at the start of the season is to maintain your stud holes. Rust and dirt are the enemy of stud holes.
Keep them packed with cotton wool and vaseline or stud plugs and ensure they are kept lubricated and rust free (WD40 works well). The stud kit should also be kept lubricated and clean, ready for use.
Also make sure that studs are standard 3/8” BSW which is the most commonly used. |
LA NOIR EQUESTRIAN
Ph: 08 9409 4500
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Our Promise...Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer. Eurohunter Weather. |
WEST COAST VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Ph: 08 9393 3373
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Surgery for colic and diagnostic imaging. |
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