NEW Leather Therapy® From Absorbine®

We are pleased to welcome the Leather Therapy^® brand, and complete product portfolio to the W.F Young family. The Leather Therapy product line of innovative formulas offer a range of options for addressing leather care challenges, from the Leather Restorer & Conditioner which actively inhibits mold and mildew, to the patented Leather Laundry Solution to easily clean and condition leather and sheepskin equestrian wear in the washing machine. The Leather Therapy line complements Absorbine Horseman’s One-Step^® products, offering consumers additional options to meet their leather care needs, whether it’s daily maintenance or the toughest restoration projects.

 The range includes Tack Wash, Tack Restorer & Conditioner, Leather Laundry Solution, Laundry Rinse and Dressing, Saddle Pad & Blanket Wash, and Saddle Pad & Blanket Rinse. The products are known for high quality and innovation – Leather Therapy Restorer & Conditioner is approved to inhibit mould and mildew, both Leather Laundry formulas are patented, and all three products have been recognized by the independent US magazine, Horse Journal, for quality and efficacy.

 

Leathery Therapy Tack Wash, Tack Restorer & Conditioner

 The Leather Therapy Tack Wash cleans tough dirt and grime and helps leather to stay strong and supple. It comes in a spray application, which is sprayed directly on to your saddlery, bridle work, or leather garment, and wiped off so there is no need to rinse. It does not leave a residue on the leather and there is no moisture build up. This helps prevent mould and protects the deterioration of any stitching. The formula is pH-balanced with micro suds to lift out any embedded dirt, sweat, and grime. It is ideal for cleaning and removing mould and mildew on your leather products and works synergistically with the Leather Therapy Restorer & Conditioner. The Restorer & Conditioner is a blend of rich replenishing oils formulated to transform dry, hard leather to original flexibility. It is ideal for restoring old, dried out leather and helps it last longer with regained suppleness and strength as well as inhibiting mould and mildew. To use, apply to clean leather with a damp cloth. It leaves no residue or moisture build-up and works cumulatively as the effects are reinforced with each use because the mould and mildew inhibitors stay in the leather, not just on the surface.

 Leather Therapy Leather Laundry Solution and Laundry Rinse & Dressing

The Leather Therapy Leather Laundry Solution is designed to be used in the washing machine on natural and synthetic leather, fabric and sheepskin items. It restores the soft feel of suede or smooth leather, fabrics and fleece; one wash will bring comfort and life back to the leather. Laundry Solution works by removing abrasive dirt particles while adding rich leather and fabric conditioners. The patented formula is pH neutral and ideal for use on full seat breeches, full and half chaps, sheepskin saddle pads and leather clothing. For best results it should be used with the conditioner Laundry Rinse & Dressing. The rinse formula is also pH-neutral and biodegradable with anti-static properties. It can be used as a wipe on dressing for extra dry leather after washing or 1-2 capfuls can be added to the last rinse cycle of a wash.

The Leather Therapy Saddle Pad & Blanket Wash

The Leather Therapy Saddle Pad & Blanket Wash is a lavender scented laundry concentrate for natural and synthetic fabrics. Added to your washing loads, Leather Therapy Saddle Pad & Blanket Wash will break down the heavy soils, protein-based grime and contaminates. Ideal for rugs, saddle pads, boots, wraps and girths as it helps eliminate odours leaving them refreshed and clean. For the best results it should be used with Leather Therapy Saddle Pad & Blanket Rinse; a deodorising rinse that provides sanitising agents and anti-static properties to your wash load. To use, add the Wash to the detergent dispenser and the Rinse to the conditioner dispenser of your washing machine. Both formulas are pH-neutral and biodegradable so they are gentle on fabrics and do not damage waterproofing.

It is clipping time again! Grab you grooming box and the clippers, we’ve got some very useful tips to ensure a smart clip every time! 

 

 

1. Before clipping, the horse needs to have a clean coat. Ideally you would give them a bath but if it is too cold then thorough grooming is essential – ShowSheen Miracle Groom is invaluable for a quick tidy up or a thorough grooming during the colder months!  Clipping a dirty coat results in blunt blades and trying to clip through dried on sweat will pull at the horse’s hair and make him very sore. 
2. ShowSheen 2-in-1 Shampoo from Absorbine will get the skin and coat really clean and conditioned.  Ideally, bath your horse the day before you clip to ensure that he is clean and dry and free from mud or sweat before you start. 
3. Spraying the coat lightly with ShowSheen Hair Polish and Detangler will help the clippers glide through the coat, giving a smooth, clean finish to the clip which will help make your clipper blades last as longer.
4. Introduce the clippers to your horse slowly, especially if he’s new to the experience. Horses can be wary of the sound and the vibration the clippers make. Remember to keep the clippers cable away from your horse’s legs.

   

    

5. Once you have started clipping, remember to place a rug over your horse to keep him warm – you can place the rug over his quarters while you are working on the front, and pull it forward while you work towards the quarters
6. As you clip, adjust the direction your clippers to follow the hair growth patterns, which will help reduce clipper lines.
7. When you have finished, give your horse a “hot towel” bath which will lift any dust, loose hair and excess grease from the skin and coat and leave him feeling refreshed and looking shiny.  Add some Absorbine Liquid Embrocation to a bucket of hot water with a towel, wring it out and rub the horse all over.
8. Finally, put rugs on and take your horse for a brisk walk to get his circulation going again – clipping can be time consuming and he will welcome the exercise after standing for a while. 
9. Remember to put rugs on as the temperature dictates. The more hair you remove the heavier the rug you’ll require, for example a horse with a full clip might need a heavy turnout with a neck cover whilst a horse with a bib clip will only require a lightweight.

   

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10. Use a good quality detangler such as Showsheen Detangler Gel and use your fingers to comb through manes and tails to avoid breaking hair.

The full range of Absorbine products are available from your regular Absorbine Equestrian Retailer.  For more product information, visit www.absorbine.co.uk or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/AbsorbineUK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GREAT SUCCESS FOR BATES AT HOYS 2015 

Well done to all members of the Bates team, sponsored by Absorbine, for their success at the Horse of the Year Show. All their hard work and efforts bought home the ribbons:

Benny Hill II, owned by Valerie Hosegood, came fourth in the Leeman Family Maxi Cob of the Year. Volatis Oriana was placed sixth in the CHAPS Coloured Ridden Non-native Horse of the Year class ridden, and owned by, Lucy Bridgwater. Jessica Williams was second with her own Dowhills Snow Patrol in the CHAPS Coloured Ridden Non-native Pony class and Runnon Watergate owned by Debbie Thomas and Chris Yates was 4th in the Colosso Family Small Riding Horse of the Year class.

Well done to all the Bates team and congratulations, a fantastic end to successful season!

ROSS CROWNED SUPREME CHAMPION FIFTH YEAR RUNNING

Jayne Ross and the team from Carol Bardo’s Moor Farm, took the title of Supreme Horse of the year with Broadshard Simplicty, owned by Rossettes Direct, for the second consecutive year at the 2015 Horse of the year Show.

Broadshard Simplicity and Jayne Ross taking
Supreme Champion at HOYS 2015. 
Credit ES Photography



This is the second consecutive year Jayne has won the title with Broadshard Simplicty. She has taken it four times before that; with Coberton Clancy in 2011, and with The Philanderer in 2009 and 2004 with Soldier brave.


Comberton Clancy



The team also had great success with Hello Dolly, owned by the Stennet’s, who took third in the Irish Horse Gateway Small Show Hunter of the Year championship. The pair were also took the top spot in the Great Scot! Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year championship. Middle Weight Hunter, Bloomfield Tetrarch, took the top spot in the TopSpec Middleweight Show Hunter of the Year, which took him through to the championship where he was placed second. Time 2 Reflect was second in TopSpec Lightweight Show Hunter of the Year and Bloomfield Excelsior, owned by Shade of Grey, took second place in Topspec Heavyweight Show Hunter of the Year. Jayne also rode Casino in The Colosso Family Small Riding Horse of the Year and was placed second. Fantastic Gift and It’s Abracobdabra were both placed 7^th in their respective classes.

Jayne Ross and Hello Dolly taking
Ladies Side Saddle Champion HOYS.
Credit ES Photography.

 



Broadshard Simplicity sporting his Absorbine
rug before entering the ring for the championship.

Broadshard Simplicity also took The Colosso family Large Riding Horse of the Year  and The Colosso Family Riding Horse of the Year championship. Winning the Supreme Horse of the Year title has rounded of an amazing season for Jayne and the Moor Farm team.



TEAM BATES HEAD TO HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW (HOYS)

It’s the highlight of the showing calendar, and it is here. Horse of the Year Show starts today to begin a busy five days of everything equestrian and this year Absorbine sponsored Jo and Holly Bates are heading to Birmingham with a full lorry.  We caught up with the mother and daughter duo to see who they are taking to HOYS.

 

Jo Bates

 

Daldorn Lara’s Theme, owned by Lady Benton Jones’, has had a successful season in Small Riding Horse classes. At only her third show of the season she qualified for Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) and successfully qualified for HOYS at the Wales and West County Show, under Jo.

Daldorn Lara’s Theme

 

Jo was excited to take on the talented coloured mare, Volatis Oriana, owned by Lucy Bridgewater, earlier this year and she has not been disappointed.  Volatis Oriana qualified in June at the Midlands Counties Show and will be ridden at HOYS by her owner Lucy.

Volatis Oriana

 

Ex-racehorse, Sinnbad, by Sindar, has taken to his new career as a show horse, qualifying for HOYS in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse class at Stretcholt and also in the Large Hack class at Ashbourne. Jo and his owner, Serena Leckie, will share the rides at HOYS.

 



Sinnbad ridden by Serena Leckie



 

Jo will also ride Maxi Cob, Collenridge, and Runnon Watergate who will contest the Small Riding Horse class. Downhill Snow Patrol will be rider by Jesscia Williams in the Small Plaited Coloured class.

 

We wish Jo, Holly and the rest of the team the very best of luck at HOYS. If you are heading to HOYS, the very best of luck to you too and don’t forget your ShowSheen!

 

 

 

 

Horse of the Year Show sponsored rider preview

 

HOYS is the climax of the showing year and it is just around the corner. Preparation for sponsored rider Jayne Ross and the team at Carol Bardo’s Moor Farm, is well under way. Jayne has won the title of Supreme Horse of the year at Horse of the Year Show four times in the past ten years.  Jayne and Rosettes Direct, Broadshard Simplicity took the title in 2014, Comberton Clancy won in 2011; 2009 with The Philanderer and 2004 with Soldier Brave. This is a completely unrivalled record so no pressure! The team are heading to HOYS 2015 with a strong list of entries so let’s check out who the team of horses is this year.

 

HOYS 2009

Hello Dolly, owned by Dianne Stennett’s, has had a fantastic season. At the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) she took first in the small hunter championship, and the ladies hunter, and will contest the same classes at HOYS.

 

 

 

Time 2 Reflect, or ‘Betty’ as she is known as at Moor Farm, gave an incredible performance at RIHS earlier this year. She took the lightweight hunter class and championship title and went on to claim the overall Supreme Ridden Horse Championship. Owned by Diane Stennett, it will be an exciting time at HOYS for Betty.  

 

 

 

Jayne will also contest three other hunter’s, Tympony King, 6 year old middleweight Bloomfield Tetrarch, and five year old heavy weight Bloomfield Excelsior.



Last year Broadshard Simplicty, owned by Rosettes Direct, took centre stage at HOYS by being crowned Supreme Horse of the Year Champion, ridden by Jayne. Earlier that day, the pair took Riding Horse of the Year Champion and went on to take supreme making it Jayne’s fourth HOYS Supreme title. All eyes will be on Jayne and Broadshard Simplicity this year.

Cob In Hood at Hickstead 2015. Credit Spidge Event Photography.
 

Jayne will also have Aidensfield Rupert in the coloured and middleweight class; Cobin Hood and It’s Abracobdabra wil contest the cob classes; Fantastic Gift in the Small Hack class, and Casino and Romanno Bedriska for the Riding Horse classes.

We wish Jayne and the Moor Farm team the very best of luck at HOYS. If you are also heading for HOYS, the very best of luck to you and don't forget your ShowSheen!



Jayne Ross and Broadshard Simplicity at HOYS 2014 credit Julian Portch

The Showing World / Showing Council Absorbine Groom of the Year Award   

 

Nominees for The Absorbine Amateur Groom the of the Year Award

The 2015 Finalists

The Showing Council / Showing World Absorbine Groom of the Year Awards are divided into professional and amateur categories. We caught up with each of the 8 finalists to find out more about them.

Amateur Grooms Category

• Julie Carter, from Hertfordshire.

Julie grooms for her two daughters, Sofie (24) and Hannah (23), and was nominated by her friend, Charles Wilkinson, General Secretary of the British Show Horse Association. Julie has ridden all her life but now prefers to leave the riding to the girls. Working full time as HR director for the family business, Julie also looks after the girl’s five horses alongside work. In the winter she drives her daughters to events such as dressage and hunting but in the summer things get busy and they are out all season showing.

• Eamon McCourt, from Essex.

Eamon grooms for his wife, Rachel, who shows her six horses regularly in cob classes. Five years ago, the pair did not share their passion for horses as they do now; when Rachel went to ride her horse, Eamon would go and play golf. Over the years Rachel bought several more horses and Eamon’s golf handicap got increasingly worse as he became more involved with the horses. Although Eamon does not ride, he takes pride in the horses and always ensures they in to the ring looking immaculate.

• Edward Veale, 18, from Suffolk.

After many years of riding and showing himself, five years ago Edward turned his hand to grooming instead. He is now an essential part of his family’s showing team and regularly grooms for his sister, who nominated him for the awards. Alongside his work as a groom Edward will also be heading to university this month to read law.

• Joanna Stace, from West Sussex.

Joanna has been showing horses for the last 10 years and currently shows her own young show horses with her husband, David, who she credits for her success. Joanna works full time running a soft furnishings whole sale company but the summer is less busy for her with work, allowing her to spend more time with her horses. Her hard work has not gone unnoticed as friend and professional show producer, Garry Merton, nominated her for the award.  

 Professional Grooms Category

• Helen Horton, from Newbury.

Helen has been working for Team Ramsay for forty years and is completely dedicated to her work.  She began working for them at the age of 17 and has been there ever since only taking a short break from work to have her two children. It is now a family affair as Helen’s husband and daughter are also part of team Ramsey.  Helen works all year round at Team Ramsay and she enjoys all aspects of it.

• Fiona Wright, from Manchester.

Fiona has been working for top show horse producer Wayne Thorneycroft for many years. She is complete dedicated to her work with the horses and is a key member of the team at Wayne’s yard.  

• Hannah Godfrey, from Essex.

Hannah has been groom to top show producer, Katie Jerram, for nine years, and is second head girl on the Dunmow based yard. Hannah is extremely hard working, loyal and a great rider.  In her spare time she likes to compete her own horse at Dressage.

• Mark Chester, from Berkshire

Mark grooms for professional show horse producers Carol Bardo and Jayne Ross. He has groomed for them for many years and his turnout skills are legendary. Mark is hard working and his dedication to his work is well known in the showing circuit.

 

Leading horse care products company, Absorbine has sponsored the Showing Council / Showing World for several years. European marketing manager, Rachael Holdsworth said, “It is great for Absorbine to be associated with providing recognition for all the hard work put in by showing grooms throughout the season. Our eight finalists this year were of an exceptional standard”.