The New Absorbine ShowSheen Grooming Range

ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner - comes in a salon style bottle! It contains pro-vitamins to help nourish the skin and strengthen the hair.  It deep cleans and conditions in one step to leave hair soft, strong and manageable.  ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner also revitalizes and brightens the coat.  Available in a 591 ml bottle with a safety lid to prevent any spillages.  (RRP £10.35)

ShowSheen Stain Remover and Whitener is also brand new to the UK this year, it contains Oxi-Erasers to lift out stains.  Simply spray it on and rinse off.  For the toughest stains it works as a powerful pre-treatment spray.  It is colour safe and does not contain any bleach.  Available in a 591ml bottle. (RRP £10.35)

ShowSheen Detangler Gel unlocks the toughest knots and tangles!  Now comes in a new shape, pearl effect bottle in an easy to apply gel formula.  It conditions for stronger, fuller manes and tails.  Available in 237ml.  (RRP £13.50)

The Mitt and Miss Mitt provide THE new, smart, easy and clean way to apply spray and lotion products and is an ideal applicator for ShowSheen, fly repellant or leather cleaner.  Simply zips back into its bag after use.  Available in large and small.  (RRP The Mitt £12.60, Miss Mitt £11.70)

These new products are all available, alongside Absorbine's tried and trusted ShowSheen, original and Finishing Mist from you local Absorbine stockist.

BETA Hamper Prize Winner Announced

Karen Matthews of Manefaire in Bishops Stortford has won the annual Equestrian Trade News Magazine, product hamper at BETA.  Karen's prize includes Absorbine's 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner, ShowSheen Stain Remover and Whitener, The Mitt and Miss Mitt and a bottle of Absorbine's flagship product, ShowSheen Finishing Mist.

Karen said "I was absolutely delighted and astonished to find out I had won this amazing array of products - I never win anything!  Katie, Pat and I only opened Manefaire in November last year so this was our first trip to BETA.  I thoroughly enjoyed making new contacts and seeing the diverse range of concepts available was fantastic.  Thank you so very much to all those suppliers who donated items".

Absorbine Launches New Products for 2012

Absorbine have launched three new product ranges in the UK.  The ShowSheen brand of grooming products has been extended to include the new ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner, ShowSheen Stain Remover and Whitener and ShowSheen Detangler Gel.

New for 2012 from Absorbine

The Hooflex hoof care product range sees the introduction of new Hooflex Frog and Sole Care, along with updated packaging for Hooflex Original Conditioner and Hooflex Natural Spray.

In the Muscle Care Range, the renowned Absorbine Embrocation is re-launched following a 15 year absence.  Still in the recognised ochre coloured bottle, this cooling and soothing formula is now available in both liquid and gel form.

The innovative Mitt and Miss Mitt will provide novelty factor but will soon be recognised as the useful, waterproof mitt that is ideal for applying ShowSheen, fly control or Horseman's One Step without getting your hands dirty.

Jo and Holly Bates Looking Ahead To A Busy 2012

Following on from a very successful showing season in 2011, which saw Jo and Holly Bates competing at the Royal International Horse Show and Horse Of The Year Show, Absorbine sponsored, Team Bates have some new additions to their yard.

Pictured here is Spinway Ronan, a 5 year old grey Connemara stallion who is owned by Sarah Hodgkins. He arrived in the yard last Autumn to be broken in and Jo is now working hard to produce him for Novice Mountain and Moorland classes this year. 

Another new addition to Team Bates for 2012 is 5 year old Novice Riding Horse, Thriller, owned by Alan Lintolt.

2012 looks set to be an exciting year for Jo and Holly, best of luck to you from all the team at Absorbine UK.

To find out more about Jo and Holly Bates' dressage and showing yard, please visit:
http://www.jobates.co.uk/

Comberton Clancy Is Supreme

Absorbine sponosred rider, Jayne Webber took the Supreme Horse Title at Horse Of The Year Show with Jackie Beatham and Carol Bardo's Comberton Clancy. 

This was an amazing end to Clancy's first season, having already won the Supreme Horse title at the Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead back in July.

We wish Jayne and Clancy the best of luck for the 2012 season.

Helen And Thunder Take November Honours

Helen Leather and Hodni Rex known as Thunder at home were convincing winners of the November Photo-Shows Online, Absorbine sponsored Best Turned Out class.  This class has gone from strength to strength with once again a very high standard of entries.

Helen has owned the Section D Welsh Cob, Thunder for 12 years, she bought him as a three year old from Cathy Pearse of Uphill Welsh Cobs and is a relative newcomer to competing in PSO.  Helen said "the thing I like the most about PSO is that the judging is so fair".

Thunder and Helen compete in In Hand and ridden showing, the pair have also done some side saddle.  They have had many victories in showing classes, including Reserve Champion in the in hand Mountain and Moorland championships at Equifest last season.  They also won 2 Championships at M.I.D.A.R.C National Championships last year.

Helen has 5 horses and ponies and spends her time looking after and riding them as well as maintaining the 22 acres the Leather family own. Helen said "I haven't used Absorbine products before but I am really looking forward to trying my prize out!"

Sophie and Sam take the PSO October Class

Sophie Brown and her stunning Welsh Cob X, Sam The Man have won the October PSO, Absorbine sponsored Best Turned out class at the first time of entering a PSO class.

Sophie has owned Sam for a year, she said "I saw the advert for him on the internet and he caught my eye immediately, but he was far more money than I could afford.  The advert said he was only for sale so the owners could concentrate on RoR and Ex-Racehorse classes.  I had a beautiful ex-racehorse at the time so I sent them an email offering a part exchange, which they agreed to and Sam is now mine."

Sam is now 7 years old and has had a successful season with Sophie showing in ridden and in hand classes.  They have taken part in Traditional Gypsy Cob Association classes and the British Skewbald and Piebald Association classes.  Sophie said "I like PSO though as it gives me the chance to compete when its not possible to go to a competition." 

Sophie works at Kempton Park Racecourse in security and as a steward.  She combines this with producing show horses, some of which she owns herself and others which are produced and competed for owners.

Sophie said "I regularly use a range of Absorbine products and I think they're FAB!  The products I use include SuperShine, both clear and black, ShowSheen and SuperPoo shampoo".