Leading Italian equestrian company, Veredus, has re-developed its care and well-being range - Biocare Line.

Combining ancient recipes and natural ingredients with modern research and knowledge, the line has been specifically created for owners who love their horse and want the best health and well-being solutions available.

The products have been formulated on the back of 20 years’ research and development, together with feedback from leading riders. With beautiful new packaging, the line has five ranges; Grooming, Hoof Care, Horse Care, Leather Care and Protective, making up more than 22 individual products, including best sellers Super Sheen and Blue Snow Shampoo.

Prices remain unchanged and start from £10 RRP, with products available at selected saddlers and tack shops nationwide.

UVEX Sponsor Bill Levett

uvex are delighted to announce that Bill Levett, the Australian Event Rider who has been based here in the UK for many many years is joining the uvex Team.  "

“I’m excited to announce that I’m teaming up with Uvex  - makers of glasses and helmets. Their stylish but practical, hard wearing and affordable range is something I’m excited to be wearing this season. I have used glasses for a long time cross country to help keep the wind out of my eyes and allow me to focus in all weathers when travelling at speed – uvex have produced a range which is both comfortable and robust – it’s the details that matters in terms of ensuring safety and comfort when jumping whether at home for fun or at a competition".

Bill Levett

Amerigo Elastic Dressage Girth

The new Amerigo Dressage Elastic Girth is just one their dressage accessories which are all designed to help horse and rider with improved performance, comfort and precision fitting.

The Amerigo GH04AME Dressage Elastic Girth, designed by Peter Menet is a beautiful, anatomically shaped girth that is ideal for all Amerigo saddles – and any other dressage saddle.

It is made from the finest Italian leather, is gently padded and lined with the softest calf skin to protect against rubs.

It is specially designed and shaped for horses with girthing problems. The softly padded elastic in the elbow areas removes all friction and pressure during movement, allowing the horse to move freely and comfortable.

It features four stainless steel buckles complete with rollers to make fastening very easy. Leather keepers are positioned to keep the girth straps tucked neatly away and it is embossed with the Amerigo logo.

This elastic girth enables riders to gives equal balance when the girth is fastened and with the added elasticity and premium leather it moulds to the horses shape in a very short time.  

This particular girth is used by Carl Hester on many of his horses as it performs to a high standard, is easy to clean and always looks immaculate. It can also be used with an Amerigo Sheepskin girth cover for ultra sensitive horses.

Carl commented, “I always use this Dressage Special Girth as it fits perfectly and I really do like my horses to be comfortable and also look tidy. It’s a winning combination for fit and performance.”

Amerigo products are used throughout the world by top international riders including Edwina Alexander, Billy Twomey and Carl Hester. The technological design of Amerigo products are recognized by riders who value the improvement in their performances and the positive effect on the health of their horses.

RRP: £228.00 in sizes 55cm – 80cm (5cm increments)

Pelham Bit Converters – a modern approach from Sprenger

The Pelham is a bit that provides additional action on the poll. Pressure is applied to the lower jaw bones by the use of a curb chain. In a way the Pelham is a combination of a Weymouth and a bradoon.

Pelhams can be used with one or two reins. Using two reins the main snaffle rein gives direct pressure to the tongue and the bars. The second rein attached to the lower ring puts pressure onto the horse’s poll preventing him from tossing the head and getting him to lower his head. If a horse lowers his head too much to evade the contact the curb chain should come into play at a maximum angle of 45°.

Many people choose to use Pelham roundings to avoid using two reins especially cross country or showjumping. Sprenger have introduced a modern take on the Pelham rounding – the Pelham Bit Converter.

Much lighter and easier to attached the Pelham Converters are only 16mm in length (in comparison to the usual Pelham straps which are generally 30cm) and made from fine webbed nylon rope which loops around the bottom ring and the leather strap with billet is fixed to the top ring. The reins are then simply attached to the new loop. The difference with these Sprenger Pelham Converters is that they are much shorter than traditional Pelham leather straps so the action from using the rein is much more direct and clear – and also much quicker with a lot less “play”

A much improved action from at first glance a tiny piece of leather and rope – but the experts at Sprenger spend years fine tuning the small details and this is just one of the winning items that can make a big difference! 

Sprenger Pelham Bit Converters

RRP: £15

One Size and available in Black or Brown.

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Bucas Irish Stable Rug

The Bucas Irish Stable rug is the perfect purchase for horse owners who are looking for a quality, comfortable rug that’s great value, which is why it’s the choice of champions, such as Mary King and Charlotte Dujardin.

In a choice of two weights – Light (50g) and Extra (300g) - the Bucas Irish Stable rug is classically styled, with shoulder darts to allow extra room for movement and provide a perfect fit. This stylish rug is made from a rip-stop outer fabric that’s tough, durable and made to last, so you can have peace of mind that your horse will be well protected all through the colder months.

A breathable nylon lining with thermo-bonded polyester insulation will ensure your horse stays dry and comfortable, and cross surcingles and a stainless steel hook fastening with additional Velcro single front strap will keep the rug firmly in place.

With its stylish design and technological materials, the Bucas Irish Stable Rug may be part of the company’s budget range, but promises all the same quality, comfort and style that you’d expect from a Bucas product.

The Bucas Irish Stable Light rug comes in navy/silver in sizes 5’-7’. RRP: £67

The Bucas Irish Stable Extra rug is available in navy/silver in sizes 3’6”-7’. RRP: £78

NEW from Cavalor this spring are LaminAid and PodoSens.

Carbon Gel XPro Tendon Boot by Veredus

The shell consists of two distinct parts with different density and rigidity. The main shell is a flexible and extremely strong polyurethane mixture that provides excellent protection against abrasion, deterioration and the multiple stresses caused by the activities of sport horses. It also maintains its elasto-mechanical properties at a wide range in temperatures (–15 °C to +50 °C) without variations of rigidity and flexibility.

In the back of the tendon boot, where the flexor tendon is found there is extra protection provided by an “X” made of an even more robust and rigid protective polyurethane mixture containing carbon. The special rear carbon “X” which is extremely strong, protective, light and

shock-absorbing is internally covered with a 3-mm film of gel that gives exceptional protective, shock-absorption and comfort features.

The carbon gives an impenetrable barrier against any type of strike providing absolute protection for the suspensory tendon, a part particularly exposed to being hit by the shoes of the

rear limbs. The shock-absorbing properties of the polyurethane gel reduce the transmission of shocks and impacts by 40%. Not only is the rear of the leg where the tendons lie protected, but there is Carbon protection for the fetlock. An insertion of a thin carbon plate inside the boot that covers the fetlock ensures protection to the area that is subject to continuous micro-traumas and shocks.

Additional protection is also given to the knees as the boot features an extension of polyester film in the lower part of the knee. This is particularly suitable for horses that tend to strike the area below the knee of the opposite leg with a shoe. This prevents dangerous bruising and abrasions that can occur during workouts or in competition.

Soft, adjustable elastic straps provide perfect closure on all shapes and sizes of shin, eliminating problems caused by too tight a fit or excessive pressure. The special elastomers used in the straps

maintain constant tension over time and don't change their elasticity when wet.

FLEXTAN tips on a stainless steel clasp allow extremely fast hooking and unhooking, even with just one hand. Unlike leather straps whose holes become deformed after a few applications the BLACK VEREDUS LINE tips are guaranteed and tested for 5,000 hooking/unhooking cycles without undergoing any variation.

Unlike Velcro straps, which lose their hold over time and can become unreliable, straps with BLACK VEREDUS LINE tips are not subject to wear and provide the maximum security and reliability.

Certified Protection. Protection tested and certified by RCT Rico TEST.

Sizes: M and L

Colour: Black

RRP: £179.00