UNIFORK MAKES LIGHT WORK OF EVERYDAY BARN CHORES
Looking for a better way to clean up loose hay and straw from your barn floor? The Unifork is more efficient than a pitchfork, easier to handle than a shovel. These strong, durable, yet lightweight forks are designed to pick up and move hay, straw, manure, compost, bedding, and other bulk material with minimal waste and effort.
Unifork is made to exacting quality standards from high-grade polypropylene, and is immune to rot and corrosion. Choose from one of four fun colors for your new Unifork: fiery red, country green, baby blue, or hot pink. "Get the hot pink and keep your husband from stealing your Unifork!" says NWHS owner Karen Pickering.
Union Jack Stable & Garden is the exclusive North American distributor for the Unifork and other quality products from Harold Moore, Ltd. www.unionjackstable.com. Insert photo "unifork"
American Horse Council Study Finds Equestrian Recreation Industry Has Significant Economic Impact
The term “backyard horse” does not necessarily spark images of high spending and thousands of jobs, but a closer look reveals that the recreational segment of the horse industry, including the average pleasure rider on their “backyard horse,” generates quite a bit of economic impact and employment opportunities.
According to the AHC study, more than 1.4 million Quarter Horses are being used specifically for recreational activities. Another 228,290 Thoroughbreds and an astounding 2.3 million horses listed under “other breeds” are involved in equestrian recreation. The resulting effect on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the recreation industry is equally impressive at $32 billion - $11.9 billion in direct effects and $20 billion in indirect and induced effects.
Comprehensive national and individual state studies are available for purchase from the American Horse Council at www.horsecouncil.org or by phone at 202-296-4031. Insert AHC logo
Featherlite unveils enhancements to its horse trailers and living quarters
Featherlite is excited to announce the beginning of a new partnership with Sierra Custom Interiors and to introduce its new ‘wave’ side panels on horse trailers. With the new partnership, Sierra will produce Featherlite’s entire line of standard and standard-with-options living quarters, while the new side panels notably alter the exterior look of the Featherlite horse trailer.
The Featherlite/Sierra Interiors Collection features an array of eight décor packages, plus options for a more customized interior. In other product news, all Featherlite trailers are now equipped with sharper looking LED. lights that enhance visibility when traveling down the road. Two additional stop/turn LED. lights are now standard.
For more information on the new Featherlites, call Featherlite at 800-800-1230, see your local dealer, or visit www.fthr.com/tnews. Insert photo "featherlite"
Professional's Choice Sports Medicine Boots VALUE PACK
As an incentive to conscientious horsemen who realize the benefits of booting all four legs, Professional's Choice is offering a Value Pack which contains a full set of both front and rear SMB Elites at a substantial savings to the horseman.
Combining a high level of protection and energy absorption with minimal effects on the gait, the Sports Medicine Boot is a valuable tool in prevention of lower limb injuries during training and performance, as well as a valuable addition to the treatment regime for rehabilitating horses with limb injuries. Booting all four legs allows the horse to comfortably maintain its normal distribution of weight.
To locate an authorized Professional's Choice dealer near you, call 800-331-9421 or visit their website at www.profchoice.com. Insert photo SMB
THRUSH CRUSH® NATURAL CARE FOR THE EQUINE SOLE
Thrush Crush is a 100% natural topical treatment which safely and effectively fights thrush. The active ingredient found in Thrush Crush, bee propolis, is a substance naturally produced by honeybees. The bees use the propolis to help protect their vulnerable hives from harmful microbial infections. In the same way that propolis is effective in fighting infections in the beehive, Thrush Crush works to prevent unhealthy conditions such as thrush, white line disease, and other forms of hoof rot. Environmentally safe to use and apply, it’s a great alternative to the many chemical products found on the market.
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