Tuesday 25 December 2012

Merry Christmas and a happy new year

Trelawne Equine would like to wish all of its customers and friends a very Happy Christmas – we hope you enjoy the festive period and that your horses enjoy a sound, healthy 2013! It has been a brilliant year for barefoot horse keeping, with many more owners taking this form of management on board. We are thrilled with the level of awareness and also the media coverage we have helped to gain in the last few years on the subject of barefoot hoofcare. Please keep spreading the word about the benefits of barefoot in 2013!
Visit our website for more info - http://www.trelawneequine.co.uk

Wednesday 5 December 2012

Complete the barefoot survey!

Horse owners are being urged to complete a quick, simple, online survey that aims to give hoofcare professionals a greater understanding of the issues facing horse owners in the UK. Barefoot hoofcare as a management regime has proven to be on the increase in the UK, as seen on equestrian discussion forums and livery yards country-wide. However the regime requires dedicated management from the horse’s owner, and there are many factors that horse owners need to be aware of before embarking on a barefoot regime for their horse. Owners of all horses - both shod and unshod – are invited to take part in the survey, which is coordinated by hoofboot distributors Trelawne Equine. The closing date is 31st Jan 2013 and one lucky recipient, drawn at random from EACH of the two surveys, will win a £50 voucher to spend at online equestrian store, www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk. For owners of barefoot horses visit: www.surveymonkey.com/s/LV9HW5F For owners of shod horses visit: www.surveymonkey.com/s/LDDSH56

Monday 3 December 2012

Competition wear

Dublin Stock Bib Was – £8.99 Now – £7.89
The Dublin stock bib is ideal for wearing over a T-shirt or other suitable casual top to give the appearance of a show shirt when worn under a show jacket. www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk

Saturday 1 December 2012

Selling hoof boots for barefoot horses – part 2

Here is part two of our advice on retailing hoof boots -
Retailers should always emphasise the importance of three elements that the barefoot horse requires, when recommending hoof boots for barefoot horses: A good, regular trimming schedule. A good diet based on food the horse’s body evolved to thrive on. Exercise, including encouraging natural movement in the field and little or no confinement. The following tips will also help you provide the best service to customers - Most horses will measure round or slightly longer than wide. If a customer’s measurements indicate a wider than long hoof or a very long narrow hoof, seek advice from the distributor or manufacturer; supplying pictures of the hooves from the customer will help. There are two main boot categories; above and below the hairline. (Soft ‘gaiter’ style fixings are not included in this description, so boots such as Easyboot Epic or Renegades are regarded as fitting ’below’ the hairline). Below hairline boots are generally the most suitable for competitive or long distance use, but are also generally the most sensitive to incorrect sizing and fitting. Boots that are one-piece and cover the coronet band, such as Old Mac G2, Easyboot Trail or Swiss horse boots, are generally easier to size and are more tolerant to slight size inaccuracies. Stock boots that will enable customers to get a really close fit. A good hoof boot will be made of modern materials, with a sole made from a plastic/ rubber composite, to give good grip and durability. The upper should be soft above the hair line, but the main shell may be made of a strong flexible plastic / rubber, similar to the boot’s sole around the hoof capsule. Metal should not be used other than for fixings or fastening, and should not be in contact with the horses hoof. Visit http://www.trelawneequine.co.uk for info.