All about Monarch Equestrian

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Monarch Equestrian is the leading UK brand of stabling and horse exercisers used by professionals, worldwide. For decades we have been designing, patenting and producing high quality and affordable products for the racing industry at our family-run engineering HQ in the midlands.  

The horse exerciser offers flexible training options for a busy race yard and many trainers use it to warm up or cool down their horses, as well as for rehabilitation and fitness. At all times superior safety design and build quality is of paramount importance.

We produce four different sizes of exercisers ranging from the 36’0  for 4-5 horses up to the 66’0 for ten horses. The additional advantage of having a larger diameter is that the increased size offers the opportunity to increase the speed, to include some trot and canter work, without adding additional pressure or strain to the horse’s body.

All sizes can be fitted with optional extras including a roof,  auto reverse twin timers and thick rubber floor pavers, to reduce the risk of slipping and protect from possible concussion.  Both the Consort and Sovereign have been designed specifically with additional safety being paramount.   

Monarch are well renowned for creating prestigious stable yards, with a classic bygone elegance. However, the range seen in many UK racing yards is from our standard range, with a stocked service offering a fast turn around on delivery.  The design and quality of this collection remains the same, but it enables superior stabling solutions at affordable prices and quick delivery.

Click here to learn more about Monarch Equestrian 

Byerley Technologies launch Tendon Manager

Byerley Technologies has combined the knowledge of the horse industry with experts in data management systems to develop Tendon Manager, an automatic system that allows for the  Early detection of potential lower leg injuries.

Tendon Manager is a world first in the management of equine lower leg health and delivers a simple user-friendly end solution to the equine sector.  .

Key Early Detection benefits include:  reassurance for trainers and owners; economic benefit for both trainer and owner and improved welfare. The system is fast, non-invasive, accurate and easy to interpret.

Byerley Technologies will be launching Tendon Manager this April at DBS, Doncaster Breeze up Sales, on 22nd and 23rd April.

Ovvet: Gastric Control Gold

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Gastric ulceration is a serious yet common condition that can affect any horse, at any age. The racehorse in training is particularly susceptible; studies show that 93% of this group suffer from stomach ulcers, yet the symptoms can be unspecific often with the horse showing no outward clinical signs. As a result they are frequently not recognised, therefore remain untreated. These symptoms are very similar to colic which remains the single largest cause of death in the equine industry. However, research shows that every horse, not just racehorses, will suffer with varying degrees of ulcers at most times of its life.

The treatment of this multi-faceted disease is fast emerging as one of the greatest challenges in contemporary equine medicine. Ovvet’s aim is to educate and inspire the equine industry to use a range of functional superfood products, which have been developed to help in achieving optimal intestinal activity and overall equine health.

Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is erosion of the stomach lining, caused by constant exposure to gastric acid and spans a wide spectrum of severity, from inflammation of the epithelium (stomach lining) to perforation and bleeding. Diagnostic classification includes a point scoring system from 0 to 4, with 2 and above considered clinically significant.

A healthy gastro intestinal tract will positively affect a variety of functions in the horse and is key to its performance and wellbeing. Ovvet’s Gastric Control Gold is a clinically tested unique formula specifically designed for horses susceptible to colic or suffering from EGUS. 

Highly developed natural ingredients, including Fermaid®Ease 187 (strain 1077), organic mushroom compound, Levucell SC (a natural live yeast to assist digestion) and omega 3 provide anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving treatment, stabalising the pH value of the colon and giving genuine assistance in repairing the ulcerated tissue. Gastric Control Gold is rich in vitamin D, antioxidant and boosts the immune system.

Fermaid®Ease 187 (strain 1077) is the end product from the fermentation of high-quality soya flour with a certain lactic acid bacterium, L. delbrueckii, which stimulates macrophage and lymphocyte activity. In clinical trials at Newmarket, horses treated with Fermaid®Ease 187 (strain 1077) were found to have significant improvements in their clinical symptoms, with pain considerably reduced and in most cases, the absence of colic. Following pre-treatment with Omeprozal (for grades 3 and 4), there were considerably fewer recurring ulcers.

For more information on Gastric Control Gold and other products from Ovvet contact tel: 01604 874693 email: colin@ovvet.eu or visit www.ovvet.eu

Support performance from within with Vetrogard

The management of a racehorse in training often means long periods in the stable and little time in the field grazing. Combined with high levels of concentrate feed, this routine can result in periods without forage, for instance if the horse finishes his or her hay or haylage well before next feeding time. In addition, intense training regimes and regular travel can lead to high stress levels. All these changes can challenge the racehorse’s digestive system. 

The imbalance of a stomach expecting a supply of food 24/7, but in reality receiving discrete meals throughout the day, leads to an excess of gastric acid which can cause discomfort.  This in turn can negatively affect appetite, condition, droppings and behaviour – all of which can prevent your horse from performing to their optimum.

Animalife, the creators of Vetrofen and Vetroflex, have introduced Vetrogard Intense to their range of high performance supplements. The dual action, nutritional formulation has been designed to support gastric health and comfort.  Studies have shown that horses fed Vetrogard have improved appetite, condition and faecal quality scores.

Vetrogard Intense helps support the gastric epithelium and acts to assist the body’s natural defences to any gastric acid splash in stabled, exercising horses. 

Vetrogard Intense is free from banned substances and 100% natural. Vetrogard Intense is available in a 525g tub, priced at £99.99. 

Call +44 (0)1564 794 586 to find your local Animalife Accredited Retailer or order online at www.animalife.co.uk (subject to delivery charges).

OMBISTEM-Vet stem cell treatment from Vetbiobank

Whether it be an Olympic track gold medallist or a Derby winner, all athletes, will inevitably suffer injuries to ligaments, joints and tendons. This goes with the territory. Every trainer, be it human or equine, hopes to restore his charge quickly to full competitive glory both legally and economically.

Regenerative medicine has been in force in human clinics and the vet’s practice for over a decade using products such as platelet rich plasma (PRP) or stem cells. However, over the last few years the use and type of stem cells has changed dramatically.

Historically, stem cells were obtained from the fat or bone marrow of the horse to be treated and then injected as a crude product into the injured site immediately or after a 2-3 week delay needed to produce sufficient cells. Detrimentally, cell potential decreased with the time lag during production and treatment was done usually when fibrosis was already manifest.

Vetbiobank’s treatment options are based on having a bank of ready-to-use neonatal stem cells obtained from the umbilical cord that can be administered well before fibrotic onset.

Vetbiobank’s, OMBISTEM-Vet system offers advantages over traditional stem cells products. The cells are fitter and more standardised and less subject to the vagaries of adult cells whose therapeutic potential decreases with age. Their gestational origin means those cells are less immunogenic, thus allowing treatment of both related and unrelated horses. 

Stem cells implanted in a clinically manifest lesion will also migrate to other injured sites which means they preserve health by repairing other undetected lesions. (European trainer magazine June 2014).

This development has attracted widespread interest within the racing community. Furthermore, cord collection can be performed easily in any hygienic stable. Therefore, a stud farm can build with Vetbiobank, a cell bank to treat a lifetime of common horse injuries. 

For a racing stable, without its own bank, it is still possible to access cord stem cells from Vetbiobank’s OMBISTEM-Vet product to treat injuries.

Vetbiobank’s expertise in neonatal stem cell banking and research enables them to offer a BESPOKE pan European cell therapy service to vets, trainers, breeders and horse owners.

Visit www.vetbiobank.com for more information.

Hay Bar

Planning and building a new yard can be quite an undertaking.  The horses welfare is paramount yet the design and construction must be efficient and cost effective. Running costs for any yard can become a serious financial liability and, with  forage prices set to rise, it is essential that we try to find ways of becoming more economical and less wasteful.  

Hay Bar is a proven sound investment in many ways.  Stabled horses benefit from feeding from the floor, as it helps to maintain their natural way of foraging. This, in turn, helps to ensure that mentally they are more relaxed and that there are less respiratory, dental and physio problems, all of which can prove to be costly and, to say the least, inconvenient. 

Other unnecessary and unwanted expenses are waste forage and bedding: Hay Bar helps to ensure that forage does not become contaminated and ensures the horse gets the full benefit of what he is being fed.

Labour costs are rising all the time, so it is important that time is well spent.  Filling hay nets is time consuming.  The Hay Bar system is labour saving, safer, more hygienic, better for our horses and the solution to numerous problems.

 Tel: + 44 (0)1723 882434 for more information or visit www.haybar.co.uk

RazerHorse

PROPADS

ProPad was designed with a flexible frog support to fill the void between frog and ground when the horse is shod. The flexible frog supports extends the frog and works as a shock absorber. It unloads the hoof wall and improves circulation in the hoof. ProPads unique accordion-like design allows the frog support to follow all movements of the frog without causing pressure at rest.

ProPads gives the horse a barefoot feeling when shod.When the horse is shod the bottom of the hoof is too high off the ground and will not get the proper ground contact, all weight will be on the hoof wall.

The ProPad Support Soft and Xtra-Soft have a softer material imbedded in the frog support and heel. This will effectively reduce shock and vibrations.

Commonly pads are used on front feet, since most weight is on the front. But all hoofs work the same way, so it’s equally important to compensate for the suspended frogs behind.ProPad works on all breeds of horses. Don’t wait for injuries! Compensate for the lack of length and function of the frog with ProPad on your horse before an injury occurs. The ProPad comes in 3 density’s; Propad S (Basic Support), Propad SS (Support Soft) and Propad SXS (Xtra-Soft). They come in Small (fits 000 thru 0) & Medium (fits 0 thru 00) and the 

Support Soft and Xtra-Soft also come in a Large (fits 2 thru 3.5). They can be used with any open-heeled shoe. For more information visit www.Razerhorse.com

Red Cell

STAMINA. PERFORMANCE. RECOVERY. GET THE COMPETITIVE EDGE!

Horse Health Products Launches Two New Red Cell® Performance Supplements

PHOENIX – June 9, 2014 – Regardless of the type of event, high performance horses require nutrients that are help improve stamina and performance to achieve peak results every ride. Now equestrians can keep their horses performing their best with the introduction of two new Horse Health™ Products:  Red Cell® Competition supplement and Red Cell® Recovery paste.  Horse Health Products is a trusted equine brand of Central Garden & Pet Company.

    Red Cell® Competition supplement allows horses to perform longer* during training and key events by promoting and supporting stamina and peak performance.  It contains two antioxidants that scavenge and reduce free radicals, which cause damage to cells and tissues.  An overproduction of free radicals results in oxidative stress, causing a reduction in available energy and leads to fatigue.  Supported by university research, this daily pre-performance supplement also decreases oxidative stress associated with strenuous exercise.  

    Red Cell® Recovery paste helps horses recover faster* after competitions, so they can resume their training regimen with the same intensity.  It combines an antioxidant with branched chain amino acids and electrolytes to address the needs of the performance horse.  Red Cell® Recovery paste, also backed by university research, supplies antioxidants that decrease oxidative stress associated with strenuous exercise.  The branched chain amino acids aid in proper muscle function and repair, and maintain and minimize post-exercise muscle breakdown that occurs after intense training/competition.  It also contains electrolytes to help replace fluid and minerals lost through sweat from training, performance and summer heat. 

    “Competitors and trainers who want their performance horses consistently training and competing at their top level will love the results of the new Red Cell® Competition and Recovery products,” said Alyssa Barngrover, brand manager, Horse Health™ Products.” “These two new performance supplements were scientifically formulated to support the horse before, during and after the event.”  

    Red Cell® Competition supplement is available in a 10.6-ounce jar, for a 30-day supply.  Red Cell® Recovery paste is available in a convenient single serving syringe that is easy to use post-exercise without waiting until feeding time.  

Viovet

NEW – Gastric ulcer treatment. Peptizole, from Norbrook, is the latest product for then treatment of equine Gastric Ulcers. It contains Omeprazole, the same active ingredient as other leading gastric ulcer treatments. Available as a paste in graduated syringe it will treat up to 700kg from a single syringe. It can be used for treatment of ulcers and as a preventative measure with a 1/4 dosage.

Available with a prescription from online veterinary medicines retailer VioVet.co.uk. Priced at £138.50 per 7 syringes or single syringes for just £19.99 it can offer a very cost effective alternative to more expensive treatments.

VioVet.co.uk is the UK’s number 1 rated online retailer of veterinary medicines and pet supplies according to Trustpilot, the independent consumer feedback site. 

Started by an entrepreneurial 16 year old school boy Luke Cousins, the son of a vet, 

just 8 years VioVet remain very veterinary focused and have a full time vet and two E-SQP’s on their staff . The company have shipped a remarkable 1.2 million orders 

in that time saving horse owners a small fortune along the way. They now have a number of household names amongst their customers. Delivery is FREE on orders over £29 and most items are delivered next day from stock. Simply ask your vet for a prescription and you may save up to 60% on normal veterinary prices.

Use the voucher code 'Trainer' to save an extra 5% off your next order.

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Bedmax - dust free bedding

Supporting racing’s commitment to equine welfare

When BEDMAX shavings launched in 2000 they were in direct response to a demand from trainers for clean, dust free bedding that eliminated dust and spores in the stable. 

As in many areas of development of how to care for horses and get the best out of them, racing has led the way. This includes understanding the importance of good bedding in safeguarding the health and welfare of race horses which spend long periods in their stables. 

Bedding is more complicated and important than anyone could have imagined. And, in researching the other issues that affect horses in stables, BEDMAX have also learned the importance of bedding in safeguarding hoof integrity, protecting joints, supporting the horse’s weight, moisture management and hygiene. 

Bedding may be a small detail in the complex jigsaw of successful training, but it’s a detail that can make the difference between winning and losing.

Science and innovative thinking are changing our understanding of horses and how to care for them all the time. BEDMAX is still leading the way in the bedding sector and they are now passing on what they have learned to horse owners in the wider equestrian world. They have developed an education programme specifically to highlight the understanding of how bedding affects equine welfare and how to improve it.

Their education training program, materials and support is available to all sectors of the racing industry from colleges to individual training establishments. 

www.bedmaxshavings.com

To arrange a training session please contact Barbara Huddart at BEDMAX on 01668213467

Quattro Products - rubber surfaces

Equine welfare & safety are paramount in all of the commercial world.

Quattro Products Ltd have been supplying & fitting a wide variety of rubber surfaces for stables, horsewalkers, wash boxes, outside yards, horseboxes, racecourses, vets & equine pools for over 25 years. Works have been carried out throughout Europe & the Middle East.

Specializing in sealed systems to prevent the build up of bacteria & odour, Quattro products also provide the safety and comfort required. Fully bonded & sealed mat systems have been fitted in many top racing yards & stud farms.

They also supply & fit the fully seamless ‘FLEXSCREED’ rubber system for stable yards, walkways, parade rings etc. The fully sealed, impervious, ‘FLEXSCREED’ system provides a permanently sealed, hygienic stable floor. This lessens the amount of bedding required, significantly saves on ‘mucking out’ time and eradicates bacteria that can be trapped below loose lay systems.

Quattro also supply heavy duty interlocking rubber for horsewalkers, ramps & walkways.

As a main importer & supplier of all rubber protection they can advise on all areas, equine pools & sea walkers, vets knockdown & recovery boxes, anti cast, stocks protection, saddling boxes, parade & pre parade etc.

Many items can be seen on the website www.quattro.org.uk & by clicking on the flickr link on the home page; it will take you to an extensive picture gallery.

Kraft Horse Walkers

Now you too can have your horses working daily in water thanks to the new innovative water walker from Kraft, makers of the famed oval walkers. Horses can work in water as low as one inch (30cms) up to a height of 3’3” (100cms). Once up to maximum height the water supports the horse which is invaluable in the case of injury taking up to 60% weight off their legs while giving a good cardio-vascular work-out. Sea water or tap water can be used.

Kraft Horse Walkers use the best of German technology both in the moving parts, the filtration and the attractive wooden fencing.

The oval walker is now much sought after, now that research shows that giving a horse time both on the straight and on the bend is best for joints. Horses are not designed to be continually on the curve.

The whole of the oval water walker is designed to make it as enjoyable for the horse as possible; the entry ramp is coated with slip-resistant rubber, there is good space for the horse to walk in around the oval, each slot is 7’2” (2.2m wide) giving the horse room to splash if it wishes.

The oval walker is perfect for rehabilitation, training, muscle toning and conditioning as well as for their general well-being.

Brian Ellison, trainer of Top Notch Tonto second in the group 1 QEII at Champion’s Day at Ascot is the latest to be installing an oval water walker. He will be putting in an 8m x 16m oval walker.

There are many combinations possible with the Kraft oval walker: the water level can be adjusted, the speed precisely set, the water temperature selected and either salt of tap water may be used. The whole system is programmable making it very user-friendly.

WHO?? One trainer says “ The horses enjoy entering the pool and appear very relaxed both during and after their exercise.”

Kraft offer the complete product so all you have to do is lay the concrete foundations with the moulds provided and Kraft do the rest.

For more information call:

T: +44 (0) 1939 220667
M: +44 (0) 7774 783247
Email: william@horseweigh.com

Or visit : www.horseweigh.com

Published European Trainer Issue 44 Winter 2013

Harmony in the Stable

According to research “up to 93% of horses in training have ulcers which develop within a week of the horse going into training – brought on by a number of factors including the nutritional management of the horse in training”. A 28-day course of treatment for ulcers can cost over €1,000 but ulcers can be managed more naturally. Horses are designed to trickle-feed, grazing for up to 18 hours per day when at grass. When they are put into training, their routine changes to one of intermittent feeding and reduced forage. 

There is an abundance of research to show that hay is a key component in the successful management of ulcers and recent research has shown that a small amount of hay given before exercise is also beneficial to the horse as a means of helping to reduce ulcers as it helps to buffer the acid in the stomach. 

The Equus Live 2013 Innovation award winner Harmony Equine Feeder, the brainchild of veterinary physiotherapist Michelle O’Connor, is a truly revolutionary way of feeding hay that minimises waste, and mimics natural grazing patterns providing constant access to hay.

With testimonials from leading trainers and also the Army equitation school, the feeder was in trials in a number of yards in the lead up to the launch at Equus Live. The result today is a feeder that allows the horse to eat naturally at ground level, that controls how much the horse can eat (by a variable size rubber mesh) thereby mimicking the natural grazing pattern of ‘little and often’, that only needs to be filled once daily and that can be removed easily from the stable for cleaning and filling. Dust/fines fall through a hole in the bottom plate thus preventing inhalation of dust into the nostrils. 

for more information call:

m: +353 (0)87 686 2399

michelle@harmonyfeeder.com

www.harmonyfeeder.com

Published European Trainer Issue 44 Winter 2013