Toggi Winnipeg

Toggi footwear is renowned for its comfort, style and performance. To ensure that there is a Toggi boot for every country and equestrian need, several new styles of long leather riding boots have been added to the highly successful Toggi footwear collection.

Highlights from the Riding Boot new collection:

Toggi Cartwright

Toggi Cartwright features a curved side zip, rear cordura panel and side elasticized panel to provide exceptional comfort and fit. Featuring an anatomic arch moulded footbed for additional comfort and shock absorbency, the Cartwright features a lightweight and yet hardwearing rubber sole unit for exceptional performance, both on and off the horse.

Toggi Winnipeg is fully waterproof, featuring an anatomic moulded foot bed with shock absorbing insole for exceptional comfort. With a Puratex® waterproof and breathable membrane to keep feet warm and dry in the wettest conditions whilst allowing them to breathe, the Winnipeg feature an elasticized side gusset with strap and buckle for an adjustable fit which also ensures they’re superbly easy to fit and remove.

Toggi Roanoke

Available in a gorgeous London Tan, the stunning Toggi Roanoke features a full length heavy duty side YKK zip and elasticated panels on the rear for exceptional comfort and ease of fit.  The dual density sole unit comprises a durable Thermo rubber abrasion resistant outsole for secure grip and a shock absorbing PU midsole to provide you with many hours of unsurpassed comfort, support and performance.

Toggi Cayman

Toggi Cayman feature a Java and patent leather upper, for spectacular good looks. With a full length rear YKK zip, an elastic front lace system, a rubber riding sole unit and a removable shock absorbing footbed, Cayman not only look great, but they also provide an exceptional fit and comfort.

For more information see www.toggi.com, call 0113 270 7000 or email info@toggi.com.

]]> http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?feed=rss2&p=713584 0 http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=682504 http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=682504#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2014 07:50:07 +0000 News Desk http://equestriannewsni.co.uk/?p=682504 Champion’s high-tech range of riding helmets and body protectors have been trusted to keep riders of all ages and abilities safe and protected for 35 years – from Olympians to Grand National winners to weekend hackers. Now you can enjoy the same level of performance from your clothing with the launch of the new Champion clothing collection.

The result of a rigorous design and development process, every piece in this dynamic new collection combines performance fabrics with superb fit and design features especially tailored for riders. Technical fabrics merge with streamlined silhouettes for clothing that will take you anywhere and everywhere.

The Aintree blouson jacket is fully waterproof and breathable, with taped seams to protect you from the elements whatever the weather and an anti-pill fleece lining for extra warmth. The Goodwood full zip hoodie, made from breathable anti-pill fleece, will help riders to maintain a consistent body temperature and features stylish long cuffs complemented by practical thumb loops. The striking Uttoxeter Smart and Southwell Sash polo shirts feature vibrant, heritage inspired embroideries alongside the iconic Champion laurel leaf. Other highlights of the range include a high-performance, fully breathable cross country top with reflective branding to help keep you safe at night, Champion high-performance socks and Champion baseball cap.

Expertly designed to provide maximum comfort without compromising on style, the new Champion clothing collection offers exceptional performance both on and off the horse; around the yard, at the racecourse and everywhere in between.

The Bucas Freedom Turnout Full Neck sees the neck built into the rug rather than being a separate entity. It ensures that the horse is provided full protection against the elements and keeps it clean and dry offering exceptional value for money and, of course, the guarantee of Bucas quality.

The Freedom Turnout Full Neck is available in 3 weights.

Perfect for rainy or cooler autumn days the Freedom Turnout Light Full Neck is a waterproof sheet with a nylon, non-rub lining. For colder conditions the rug is also available in either 150g or 300g filled weights – ideal for any scenario.

Waterproof and breathable, this stylish rug in the season’s hottest colours gives the horse freedom of movement and total protection against the elements. Plus it features a tough, rip-stop outer, secure cross surcingles, one hook and loop chest fastening with additional Velcro top strap and attachment points for leg straps, offering the ultimate in comfort for horses and great peace of mind for owners.

What’s more, treating your horse to a Bucas Freedom Turnout won’t break the bank. Without compromising on quality, this well-thought-out rug is designed to suit every horse owner’s budget and leave them rest assured that their beloved horse is both comfortable and happy in the field.

Sizes: 125cm-165cm – Pony sizes also available.

Colours A/W 2014: Navy, Jade and Samba

RRP’s

Freedom Turnout Light Full Neck £87.00

Freedom Turnout Full Neck 150g £95.00

Freedom Turnout Full Neck 300g £102.00

New from Gemosi – the Amor Horse Hair Bracelet and Eternity Horse Hair Necklace

Renowned for their superb quality, expert finishing and stunning designs that let your horse’s natural beauty shine through, horse hair jewellery from Gemosi is a gift that will be treasured like no other. Two new additions to the Gemosi collection have been created in time for Valentine’s Day – the Amor bracelet and Eternity necklace.

The Amor features a beautiful sterling silver heart while the ‘Eternity’ necklace features a gorgeous sterling silver toggle and crystal heart, to symbolise the love and partnership between you and horse.

The perfect way to show the one you love just how much you love them this Valentine’s Day, the Gemosi horse hair jewellery is expertly handcrafted using hair from your own horse’s tail, for a gift that will be treasured like no other.

For more information see www.Gemosi.com.

The new range of elegant double and snaffle bridles are bought as standard with a sparkling brow- bands, plain or patent nosebands and all manner of rein choices which can all be quickly changed – giving you a “show” bridle or a working at “home” bridle.
The Classic Dressage snaffle and double bridles come with the Swarovski Crystal Wave brow-band as standard and are complete with reins. Additional pieces can then be purchased separately to change the bridle according to the customer’s needs. A plain brow band can be added for everyday use: additional rein sets such as ‘Eventa’ reins which feature a rubber grip; separate nosebands such as drop or patent crank nosebands for special days out if desired.

This bridle set is the perfect solution for the equestrian on a fixed budget looking for high standards of show turnout.
The Classic Dressage Double and Snaffle bridles have a padded, contoured integrated headpiece, which provides the ultimate comfort for the horse. Bridle colours are Black or Brown or Black with White padding

Visit www.classicdressage.com for more details

Sarah-Jane Fedarb, managing director of Finest Brands International (the company behind the Toggi and Champion brands) comments: “We first came across Jason when one of our team attended one of his clinics with her own horse. She was hugely impressed with Jason’s practical, easy to understand approach to training horses and his focus not only on the immediate end result, but on the whole journey to ensure safer, more progressive training for both horse and rider. It became clear to us that Jason and his ethos of ‘creating a balance between horse & rider’ was an approach that fits perfectly with our Toggi and Champion brands and we’re delighted to support Jason and his team in their work.”

Jason’s training is based around the practicalities of handling and riding horses with confidence and control, which lead to a safe and successful partnership. From his centre in Kent, Jason and his team specialise in starting young horses and retraining horses with behavioural and ridden problems and regularly conduct clinics and demonstrations nationwide.

On his new sponsorship, Jason comments “I’m so delighted to be working with Toggi and Champion as I’ve been a huge fan of their products for many years. My team and I are out in all weathers, all year round so it’s vital that we have the right gear to keep us warm, dry and comfortable, whatever the weather and our Toggi gear does this job to perfection! Safety is also crucially important to me. We have many youngsters and horses with challenging problems coming through the yard each year and it’s vital that my staff and I wear an up to standard riding hat to help keep us safe. I love my new Champion Air-Tech helmet as I can wear it comfortably all day long and with the peace of mind that it is made in Great Britain by Champion – a company with an outstanding reputation for safety.”

For more information: call 0113 270 7000, email info@fbi-ltd.co.uk or see www.toggi.com, www.championhats.co.uk

Piggy French, Kitty King and Pippa Funnell modelling the new Champion body protectors

Presenting a new bespoke design for ladies only…

By introducing superlative flexibility into a design that offers a fit especially tailored for the female figure, without compromising protection and safety, Champion has designed its most comfortable body protector to date. This exceptional comfort is offered by a darted and tailored bust design, a slim and sculptured underarm for a close contact fit, and a broad shoulder panel with enhanced weight distribution.

However the benefits of the Freedom and Vanguard don’t stop there. Champion’s team of designers have come up with a revolutionary multi layered “Cut-Flex®” manufacturing process to maximise the body protectors Ultra light foams flexibility. In conjunction with this a new “HingeTek®” system has been incorporated into the tail of both the Freedom and Vanguard which allows the bottom of the protector to mould into the nape of the lower back which gives an unparalleled fit when Rider is in contact with the saddle. And by utilising a high-tech Polygiene treated inner lining with its powerful anti-bacterial and anti-odour properties, Champion have ensured that the Freedom and Vanguard will stay fresh 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Both the Freedom and Vanguard offer all these excellent features and benefits and the difference between them is simple. The Vanguard Body Protector is a Tabard design while the Freedom incorporates a zipped front for ease of fitting while dressed for riding. To ensure that the Freedom offers similar levels of adjustability as the Vanguard, 4 elasticated side straps have been incorporated into the design, for great adjustment and the perfect fit.

The Freedom and Vanguard are available in 6 sizes: GL (Girls Large), GXL (Girls X-tra Large), WS (Women Small), WM (Women Medium), WL (Women Large) and WXL (Women X-tra Large) and they are they are available in 3 back lengths.

The Freedom is available in black with silver piping and is priced from £102 – £152 depending on size
The Vanguard in black/ gunmetal and is priced from £85 – £132 depending on size
Champion contact details
For more information, see www.championhats.co.uk; email info@fbi-ltd.co.uk or Tel: 0113 270 7000.

So, we solved this problem by creating the simplest, easiest to use mobile horse owner’s app and named it
“Horse Box”.
Here are two of our real life experiences of why we created the ‘Horse Box’ app….

“My horse kicked out at a show, denting the door panel of a car, I panicked and couldn’t think what to do.”
Imagine how much easier dealing with that situation would have been if you had all of your horse’s details on
your phone…

“We were at the yard and I could tell my horse was sick.” The “Horse Box” app makes a situation like this so
much easier to deal with, all of your trusted equine contacts alongside all of your horse’s essential details are
right in the palm of your hand.

That’s just two of the many reasons why “Horse Box” is perfect for all horse owners. Yet we knew that we could
give users more, so we allow users to add an unlimited amount of horses, which is perfect for owners of more
than one horse right up to those who maintain a stable. All of your horses and all of your horse details in your
hand.

The app allows you to take and link photos to each of your horse’s profiles and allows you quickly view galleries
of individual horses and share those pictures.

Alongside this, you can link all of your awards to your horses, so each horse has it’s own precious moments
saved, view the five days ‘your location’ weather forecast, easily filter or sync all of your horse appointments to
the Calendar so you never miss a date and refer quickly to the essential details from our Horse Passport
logbook… the app is packed full of features, but the benefit is simple, all of your horse details in one place,
“Horse Box”.

The “Horse Box” app is simple and easy to use, making it your quickest point of reference; you’re only ever a
tap away from your horse. Horse management in the palm of your hand.
Horse Box is available to download now on the Apple App Store and Android version is due out mid 2013.

Download the Horse Box App at www.bit.ly/horsebox
“Like” us at www.facebook/horseboxapp to join our community.
Find out more at our Website www.horseboxapp.com
Post your questions on www.twitter.com/horseboxapp

Nicholl Horsejumps started life by accident. David and Sylvia were involved with Ballycorr riding club. The riding clubs jumps were in bad need of repair and tidying up. As a joiner by trade, David asked me to take a look and carry out the repairs. We also made some new wings and fillers for the riding club. Other riding clubs got to hear about us and we started getting regular work.
We became involved with National Balmoral, David and Sylvia were course builders and we hired jumps to them for one of the arenas. We were asked to design and manufacture a jump that would be symbolic to Belfast. We thought about various landmarks and decided on the Harland and Wolff cranes. We started making them on the Thursday afternoon and had them completed and in the arena at Balmoral on the Saturday afternoon. These have been used every year since.
For the 25th Anniversary of National Balmoral in 2011, we designed and manufactured an anniversary jump for the occasion. We decided to include the SJAI crest in the wings and the showjumping Ireland logo on the filler. Sylvia did us proud with her painting skills. Even the poles had 25 on them.

In 2010, Paul Mackenzie from Mackenzies Equestrian Centre in Randalstown contacted us . Paul was looking a complete set of jumps. We sat down with him and played with a few ideas.
We were soon very busy starting to produce the jumps. When designing the jumps for Mackenzies we wanted the jumps to be unique, so this was time consuming. We completed the order and delivered them in August. Paul uses these jumps regularly for his shows.

Our relationship with Mackenzies had continued, he has recently ordered cavaletti’s and working hunter fillers. We design, build and supply the arena party for Mackenzies registered shows.
Nicholl Horsejumps are truely a family concern, David and Sylvia can be found most weekends at shows with my son James and more recently Josh has become involved. David and Sylvia are the course builders and James and Josh are the arena party. We would be involved as course builders for shows such as National Balmoral, Banbridge show, Limavady Show, Portrush and Antrim Show. For some of these shows, Nicholl Horsejumps provide the complete package, Course design and build, hire of jumps and arena party.
We take the design of our jumps into consideration regarding safety. I try to make all wings so as they have no exposed sharp edges. This is for both rider and horse safety. We use kiln dried softwood to manufacture our jumps, it has a better finish, lighter to move and accepts paint better.
To prolong the life of the jumps and provide quality products all our jumps get treated with a clear preservative, two coats of undercoat and two coats of gloss paint. We manufacture our jumps so that we can easily remove any damaged part and replace. This saves the customer money by not having to replace complete wings.

We can design and make simple jumps or for businesses, we can make jumps incorporating your logo. At Nicholl Horsejumps we carry out all joinery work, fitting kitchens, laying wooden floors, hanging doors or putting up a garden fence. With our fully equipped workshop, we can make stable doors or internal stabling.
Recently, both David and Myself have become directors of Antrim Agricultural Society. We were given the job of making a judges box for the show, this was unveiled at the shows press launch on Monday 11th july 2012.

Contact us via Nicholl Horsejumps or
Telephone 07850143060.

What is it?

StudShu is a protective cover for a studded horseshoe, allowing the hoof to stand level and balanced on hard surfaces – Horsebox – substantially reducing abnormal stress on the pedal bone, coffin joint and navicular area.

Uses

For the first time you can now fit studs before travelling, safely cover them with StudShu and travel to the Show. On arrival, simply remove the covers and you’re ready to go. Also between rounds/competitions, you can refit StudShu and return the horse to the box.

StudShu Creation

StudShu was invented and developed by a horse owner from Co Down, Northern Ireland, who has over thirty years experience as a breeder and producer of young horses for Show Jumping and Eventing. Attending shows on grass arenas, he identified a problem with the fitting of studs to horseshoes. He wasn’t trying to change this well tried and tested method of providing grip, but to make the process easier and safer for both horse and rider.

Problem

It can be difficult to fit studs to the shoes of a young or excitable horse at a Show. The horse may not stand quietly while you go through the whole process involved with the fitting of eight studs.
Potentially dangerous process
Dirty
Time consuming
Between rounds/competitions, horses are returned to the box and left to stand for long periods with studs in, with the associated risk of injury to themselves and others, as well as possible damage to the vehicle.

Solution
Fit the studs before travelling, when the horse is in its own stable and is calm and relaxed.
Cover with StudShu
Easily fitted and removed
Hoof is level and balanced. No stress to joints and tendons
StudShu offers protection from pointed studs
Care Of Product
Wipe clean and remove any debris before re-fitting.
After use, wash in cold water.
Note: Do not leave in direct sunlight

Where can you get them?

You can buy directly from www.studshu.com by clicking here

Or contact us during working hours to find out where our stockists are located on 028 406 22658

A few testimonials from Competition Riders…

“I have been using StudShu for a few weeks now. The horses travel well wearing them and I love the fact that they are standing level and studs protected while waiting for the different phases of the Event. Great idea.”
Suzanne Jordan 3* Event Rider (Pictured right)

“I work mostly with young Event horses preparing them for their competitive careers and anything that makes life easier at Shows with these youngsters has to be a bonus. StudShu does just that. Why had no-one thought of doing this before!” Jonny Hagan Event Rider
I have a horse which is really difficult to fit with studs at Shows, so much so, that on occasions I have resorted to travelling him with studs fitted, legs bandaged and standing on a bed of shavings in the lorry. When I heard about StudShu I couldn’t wait to try them. Our first Show on grass was a three hour journey away. The horse travelled well, StudShu were great and we won the 1m.10 Working Hunter Championship. Have been using them ever since and think they are brilliant
Caroline Gibson Co. Down. Show Jumping Rider. Level 4 yo up to 1m.30 also compete in Working Hunter.

To keep up to date with our news and for further information on the product, please join our new facebook page and stay in touch by clicking here.

A lot of time and effort goes into preparing horses for events so when the date comes around you need to be sure that your horse is as healthy as it can be. A healthy horse performs better, recovers better and is a pleasure to admire.

Making the right choice for your horse is vital and with the HORSE FIRST supplement range you just can’t go wrong.

Healthy hooves are the foundation on which everything starts. Hoof First is now the choice of many of the leading eventers because it delivers a strong healthy hoof with which your farrier can work. The complete range of HORSE FIRST products ensures that your horse gets the best.  Read more

RelaxMe settles and gives a winning performance to reflect the training and practice during all phases. Omega D Oil with it’s perfect balance of omega 3’s and 6’s ensures a healthy immune system,Exselent E for muscle development and suppleness and Heavy Sweat to replenish those lost salts through strenuous exercise, it’s no wonder that so many leading riders recommend the HORSE FIRST range.

If you have any questions or are seeking advice don’t hesitate to contact HORSE FIRST today and start on the road to your best season ever.  Info@horsefirst.net www.horsefirst.net

Watch this video demonstration of the Hit-Air Pro Vest with Mike Ryan while competing at Ballindenisk.

Hit-air provide leading-edge shock buffering protection to the neck, spine, lower back, chest and vital organs when inflated. The inflation is automatically triggered in the event of a fall, when the horse and rider become parted. They are renowned for safety and reliability in the rest of Europe and the US and were only recently introduced to the UK and Ireland to great acclaim. The Hit-air Pro vest was recently awarded 5* in Eventing Magazine.

Riders who use the Hit-Air vest include the Olympic Event Gold Medalist Phillip Dutton “I am really excited about the new technology of the Hit-Air vest. I have researched other protection on the market and believe that Hit-Air is the best. I feel confident that I will be more protected when I fall and believe that this is the way of the future.”

Sam Watson, 4* event rider recently stated, ‘Until I saw the Hit Air I had no desire to ride in an air jacket. However, the Hit Air is so light and unobtrusive that I literally don’t realise that I’m wearing it. ……. I was shocked by the extra protecion from the Hit-air and how much it cushioned my fall. I never want to fall without my Hit Air again…there’s too much at stake!’

The unique features of the Hit-Air vest include:

- Enhanced neck protection. The patented popper design helps to prevent hyper extension, whiplash and other associated neck injuries.

- The Hit-Air vest has integral ribcage airbags which provide unique shock buffering protection to the ribcage, helping to protect vital organs in the event of a fall.

- Supporting, shock buffering protection to the spine, from neck to lower back.

- The only outwardly inflating air vest, enabling hit-air to be worn neatly over the body or body protector. The outward inflation is crucial as it removes the possibility of winding during the inflation process, making it safe for riders with pre-existing chest conditions.

- Unique internal adjustments mean that the same air vest can be worn over a t-shirt in the summer or over fleeces and jackets in the winter.

Protection for all equestrian disciplines

At last, body protection that people can wear every time they ride without even feeling it!
Hit-air have also been instrumental in opening up the market to equestrians of all disciplines from hunters, people breaking youngsters, schooling at home or simply hacking out.

Children and adult sizes are available so visit www.hitairuk.co.uk to find your nearest stockist.