The Dublin Eskimo River Fleece Boots- Christmas Deal!

The gorgeous Dublin Eskimo River Fleece Boots are the ultimate in horsey chic for the discerning rider! These Dublin Eskimo River Fleece Boots include the RCS tough tec durable rubber sole which offers lightweight flexibility and a traction control grip. The Eskimo River boots are completely lined with synthetic fleece for a fashionable edge, warmth and comfort providing a snuggly, yet stylish look! Treated waterproof redskin leather to keep the boots breathable and the elements out. The Dublin Eskimo River Fleece Boots are currently part of one of The Saddlery Shop's fabulous Christmas Deal's priced at just £114.99 reduced from RRP of £149.99! Snap up your perfect pair of winter boots today by visiting www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk

The Saddlery Shop Have Christmas All Wrapped Up!

Online retailer The Saddlery Shop has it all wrapped up this Christmas, with an exclusive personal shopping service. “Our team is on hand to advise customers via phone or email about the perfect gift for their loved ones, whether it be for ladies, men, young riders or equines,” co-proprietor Lucy Nicholas says. In addition, the website is clearly structured into these categories for easy shopping, with customer searches being sorted by popularity, latest products, or price. Vouchers are available for those ‘hard-to-buy-for’ friends or relatives - just give The Saddlery Shop a call, or drop them an email. Plus, there’s FREE standard delivery for orders over £75, and reduced-price standard delivery for items under £75, at just £4.99. Express delivery is also available upon request, from £3.99. To see a wide range of equestrian goods, gifts and equipment at below RRP prices, visit the website: www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk or call 0844 8806900 - email customerServices@TheSaddleryShop.co.uk

Beat the Box Rest Blues with Proper Preparation

Sometimes unfortunately box rest can be part and parcel of horse ownership. Whilst we try and protect our beloved horses and ponies wherever possible occasionally acute injuries or an illness can mean that a period of enforced box rest is occasionally necessary. The term box-rest often fills horse owners with dread but with proper preparation is is plausible to make box rest as painless as possible. The key to good box rest care is to provide the best environment possible, meeting our equines needs, and minimising any stress caused by the process. Beat the Box Rest Blues with The Saddlery Shop 1.) Select a bedding which is comfortable and highly absorbent to avoid a build up of ammonia in the stable. Always ensure you muck out your horse at least twice per day to keep his stable clean and fresh. 2.) Provide ample forage, alongside fresh, clean drinking water in order to keep his digestive system functional and mobile. Prevent him from bolting his hay or haylage by supplying it in a small-holed hay net available from The Saddlery Shop in order to slow down the eating process, mirroring the natural trickle feeding pattern of the horse and keeping your horse occupied. Offering stable toys can also be useful and a radio can be a welcome distraction but make sure you give your box resting horse plenty of your attention and groom him regularly with the range of grooming brushes and products available from The Saddlery Shop in order to keep him clean, comfortable and content.

Beat the Box Rest Blues!

"Box rest" the dreaded terms to any horse owner but sometimes this process is part and parcel of horse ownership. Whilst we try and protect our beloved horses and ponies wherever possible occasionally acute injuries or an illness can mean that a period of enforced box rest is necessary. If the worst does occur then horse owners should consider how to provide optimum care for their equines in the stable whilst they rehabilitate. There are many ways to make the necessary process as painless as possible. Remember that if your horse or pony is subject to spending a period of time in his stall or stable it is our responsibility to provide an environment which compliments their needs as much as possible. Top Tips from The Saddlery Shop to Beat the Box Rest Blues! Select a bedding which is soft, comfortable and highly absorbent to avoid a build up of ammonia in the stable. Always ensure you muck out your horse at least twice per day to keep his stable clean and fresh. The handy Equine Manure Scoop with handy rake available from The Saddlery Shop can offer a quick and easy way to skip out your horse several times per day. Provide ample forage to your equine in order to keep his digestive system functional and mobile. Prevent him from bolting his hay or haylage by supplying it in a small holed haynet in order to slow down the eating process, mirroring the natural trickle feeding pattern of the horse and keeping him occupied. Always carefully monitor your horse’s water intake and always provide fresh, clean drinking water. If your horse isn’t drinking enough during his stabled time why not consider soaking his haynet to boost the hydration levels of the diet? Offering stable toys and mirrors can also be useful and a radio can be a welcome distraction but make sure you give your box resting horse plenty of your attention and groom him regularly in order to keep him clean, comfortable and content. A huge range of grooming products are available from The Saddlery Shop including brushes, combs, sprays and shampoos and much, much more! It is often necessary to reduce the levels of concentrate feed provided to your equine whilst they are on box rest so make sure you choose a feed which is low in energy or cut the quantity supplied down. However always remember that sufficient forage is vital to health.