Kerckhaert

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Super Sound raceplates have all the excellent design features you have already come to expect in the Kings Plate Extra Sound Race program, plus multiple innovative and patented new features.

Super Sound horseshoes offer more balance and support, allow natural, unimpeded hoof expansion and drastically reduce bruising and soreness. Your horse will perform better and will have sounder and thicker hooves.

•    Available Sizes :        4 – 5 – 6 – 6,5 – 7 – 7,5 – 8 – 9
•    Recommended nail:    Liberty FJ0 or ASV 1 ¾

Upgrade your horse today to the newest, most advanced designed plates in the industry to keep your horse SUPER SOUND.

Red Mills

Red Mills - Fitness and Nutritional Status

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Many National Hunt horses returning from pasture will appear well conditioned, in some cases a little too well conditioned, and giving the appearance of great health following a period of relaxation. Whilst pasture will have provided an abundance of protein and sugars that flesh out a horse nicely, it will in most cases have fallen short in meeting the mineral requirements of a horse even when at rest. When starting back into work it is worth considering improving the nutritional profile of the horse at the same time as building fitness. ​

Whilst the major minerals including calcium and phosphorus along with key electrolytes potassium and sodium are generally well catered for within pasture the micro minerals of zinc, copper, selenium and manganese are often too low to meet requirements. Of these copper is the most easily noted as the horse’s skin colour changes giving a bleached looked and a flat colour.

Unlike the vitamins A,D,E which are fat soluble and can be stored in the body, minerals cannot be stored in tissues and so it is not possible to pre-load a horse before going out to pasture. The only mineral that can be stored is copper, which is held within the liver. Depending on the pasture content and stocking rate a horse may hold enough reserve to match any shortfall or the reserve will run short and a deficiency occurs. In most cases the horse returns to work with a low mineral profile that needs to be lifted in order to withstand the increased workload.

Increasing mineral intake requires a well supplemented diet designed to provide minerals matching the intensity of work and taking into account a dried forage base rather than pasture. When considering which diet to start on the protein level is important but of equal importance is the vitamin and mineral profile. The initial training phase has high demands for adaptation as fitness increases and the requirement for nutrients that support muscle function, such as vitamin E, selenium, magnesium and copper is raised. There is significant variation in mineral levels found within feeds. Choosing a diet with an elevated mineral content will reduce the need for additional supplements and will cater for the variation of minerals found in dried forages.

Equestrian Surfaces

Equestrian Surfaces     

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Equestrian Surfaces are leading suppliers in high performance synthetic all weather surfaces, over the 28years trading we have a highly respected range of synthetic surfaces with the flagship surface being the Cushion Track.

Equestrian Surfaces mission is to provide a safe and consistent surface for horse, rider and trainer. We are constantly striving to improve, using research and development to emulate a surface as close to turf as possible. Not only this but we are the only equestrian company to be environmentally approved and 9001 UKAS accredited, meaning that all our products are made to a quality standard second to none. Alongside this being the only company to manufacture our own stabilising fibre, which is a vital component in modern day surfaces and the core to all our products, for this reason we can guarantee a quality and consistency to our surfaces no other company can match.

Professionals choose Equestrian Surfaces as they believe it is essential to train on the best surfaces possible, our surfaces not only support the horses limbs, but they also reduce the risk associated with rigorous training regimes which are regularly placed on the modern day race horse.

Cushion Track which has been developed and improved over the years and is a mix of multi washed silica sand, environmentally approved stabilising fibre and coated in a wax binding, offering the ultimate safety for both horse and rider. The wax within the surface means that the surface is frost resistant and requires minimal maintenance and no irrigation to keep it in premium condition. All of Equestrian Surfaces products are different to many other surfaces on the market due to the specialist fibres which are uniquely blended and that the surface has been rigorously tested to provide the ultimate footing in terms of consistency, durability and quality.

The Cushion Track is installed at Klampenborg, Jaegersro within Europe. Within the UK it is laid within the Jockey Club Estates at Lambourn, and Ireland The Curragh racecourse have a schooling lane. There are many more.

NAF - Superflex

NAF Superflex

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Five Star Superflex is the right combination; a scientifically balanced ratio of readily absorbed Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl and Chondroitin, the highest quality MSM plus the added benefits of a powerful anti-oxidant formula, exclusively designed to address excess free radical build up around the joint. Five Star Superflex contains the right combination of key nutrients in the optimum ratios, developed over twenty five years of working with sound horses. So provide the best flexibility for life for your horse or pony with Five Star Superflex, available in liquid and powder forms.

Five Star Superflex has been developed by international veterinary scientists to provide horses and ponies across all disciplines with the ultimate joint support.
The best riders in the world put their trust in Five Star Superflex, make sure you offer your horse or pony that essential support to achieve the best performance possible.

Therma-Vet

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What do you use to detect signs of heat?

Vets have used thermal imaging cameras for years with consistent positive results that can no longer be ignored. Thermal cameras have not been adopted by many yards either due to financial restrictions or lack of the technical know-how for such complicated equipment. However, recent advances in technology have allowed the creation of the ThermaVetTM, a thermal imaging camera that’s simple to use and can easily be attached to your Smartphone/pad. The racing industry demands a lot from its trainers, staff and horses alike. When presented with a thermal imaging camera that fits into the palm of your hand and can be used on a daily basis for monitoring injuries, infections and disease with ease; how can this not catch our attention? This has the potential to make a positive impact on equestrian health monitoring and save time and money. Instead of just feeling for heat, see the heat and take a photo/video of it to compare against previous images.

Easy to use and non-invasive complementary tool in the palm of your hands…
Thermal imaging is a useful non-invasive method of remotely monitoring surface temperature. The ability to monitor skin temperature easily has great potential for the early detection of disease, infection or injury. A hot spot indicates inflammation or increased blood flow. Cold spots indicate decreased blood flow, usually the result of swelling, nerve damage or scar tissue. It is especially useful when deciding when to bring a horse back into work after injury, when detecting infections post op. and in wounds, monitoring when travelling or locating abscesses – the list is endless.
The ThermaVet TM is an early warning, simple and affordable tool that can be used on a daily basis. It simply attaches onto your Smartphone/pad and enables the user to take and store thermal photos and videos, giving instant comparable results at the point of care, aiding trainers to make decisions, act quickly and save money.

How much does it cost and where can I get one from?
The RRP is £199.99 however, European Trainer readers can use the discount code: TRAINER to receive £25 off. Simply buy from the online shop found at www.therma-vet.com