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08/16/2024

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08/15/2024

Lovely 2023 bay KWPN filly. Dam is my 16.1 hand Swedish Warmblood, L.A. Baltic Mantra. Mantra's sire is the highest scoring SWB stallion in North America and her dam is an elite mare. "Mantra" received a "9" for her gaits and a "9" for her type and conformation at her SWB inspection. She is a full sister to L.A. Baltic Kharma, a Double Diploma mare and the highest scoring mare in North America. Mantra has produced foals that have all had 10+ movement and jump and great minds.
Sire, Rascalino, completed the dressage portion of his Adelheidsdorf performance test with the knockout score of 153.37. This score was good enough to make him the winner of the test, with the score of 103.56 on the jumping portion. He was the champion of his 70 day stallion test with a record high score of 149.29 (dressage score of 153.37). He was awarded the following scores: Trot 10, Walk 9, Canter 9, Rideability 9, Willingness 8, Temperament 8. He was the Champion 2005 Riding Horse at the Championship in Verden. He ranks in the top 5% of the best dressage breeding stallions in Germany.
This filly has a nice big build w/substantial bone, amazing movement and I'm sure will have lovely jumping form, just like her siblings. She can go any way you want from hunters (hack winner!) to dressage to jumpers!

08/15/2024

Stop in for your back to school backpacks! Lots of styles in stock from only $19.95! Horse themed tote bags too!

08/14/2024

Are any of my dressage riders in the market for a fancy double bridle? This lovely HKM bridle is on sale from $200 down to only $149.95! It is horse size and black with the following features:
-stainless steel fittings
-bit not included
-anatomically shaped for ideal fit
-quality leather
-noseband with extra soft padding
-delivered with two leather reins
-patent leather noseband
-padded headpiece
-wide headpiece with ear cutouts
-soft chin pad
-curved browband
-browband with big stones
-browband easily removable with snap fastener
-round-stitched side straps, round-stitched throat strap, without -visible seams
-bevelled throat lash
with bridle hooks on cheekpieces and reins
-buckled at the poll
-Swedish noseband
-snaffle reins 16 mm wide
-double bridle reins 12 mm wide

08/09/2024

Lunging training system.
-promotes the activity of the hind legs
-can promote the back muscle development
-enables forward and backward stretching
-with snap clip
-soft padding of the strap at the back
-strap at the back elastic
-2 deflection rollers
-detachable padding for washing
$59.95

08/09/2024

Aluminum wide platform flex irons in silver or black. Only $64.95.

07/31/2024

HKM surcingle pad.
-110 cm. x 26 cm.
-back protection
-super-soft faux fur
-foam and wadding filling
$39.95

07/31/2024

Show your American pride with these American flag aluminum stirrups (on sale from $110 down to only $69.95!) and large American Flag tack/groom bag for only $29.95.

07/27/2024

The Catago® FIR-Tech Training Saddle Pad combines the benefits of the popular FIR-Tech saddle pad with elastics to help strengthen the back and abdominal muscles of your horse. Training with this saddle pad may result in improved movement and balance.
The saddle pad has Synthermax fiberfill and inner material with woven ceramic particles, providing an advanced double-acting effect. The result is that the flexibility of the back muscles increases. Elastics are fastened with large snap buckles to the saddle pad and can be adjusted lengthwise as needed.
A soft plush lining around the elastics ensures that the horse is not worn by the elastics during work. Surcingle not included.
Available in a/p and dressage models.
$154.95

07/20/2024

Keep your barns, run ins, etc. bug free! Easy-to-program automatic dispenser features modern design and industry-leading battery life. Metered valve activated every 15 minutes; effectiveness usually noticeable within 1 hour after activation. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (not included).

Same Dispenser as included in Country Vet Fly Spray Kit and Country Vet Mosquito & Fly Spray Kit.

For use with Country Vet insect spray refills and air freshener refills (sold separately).

SUPER SALE PRICE $24.95!!
REFILL CANISTERS $8.49

07/20/2024

Are you looking for hard to find sizes of English show clothes? I have down to kid's sz. 2 jods/shirts/jackets and down to toddler paddock boots. Are you in need of plus sized adult clothes? I have up to 44 waist breeches and 3X shirts/jackets/1/2 chaps and tall boots. I also have some men's show coats and breeches, along with some paddock and tall boots.

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06/18/2024

This lovely 2023 grey KWPN filly is by the talented stallion, Rascalino. He completed the dressage portion of his Adelheidsdorf performance test with the knockout score of 153.37. This score was good enough to make him the winner of the test, with the score of 103.56 on the jumping portion. He was the champion of his 70 day stallion test with a record high score of 149.29 (dressage score of 153.37). He was awarded the following scores: Trot 10, Walk 9, Canter 9, Rideability 9, Willingness 8, Temperament 8. He was the Champion 2005 Riding Horse at the Championship in Verden. He ranks in the top 5% of the best dressage breeding stallions in Germany.
The dam is my Trakehner/TB mare, who is a 2nd generation breeding mare on my farm. She has substantial bone and solid build with great topline and a soft eye. She is an elegant mover with 3 nice gaits and excellent form over fences. She is a very easy ride with great trainability. Her full siblings all went on to be hack and derby winners on the A circuit.
This filly has a lovely build w/good bone, great topline, neck and powerful hind quarters. I'm sure will have amazing jumping form, just like her siblings. She can go any way you want from hunters (hack winner!) to dressage to jumpers!
Located in Baldwinsville, NY. [email protected]

06/08/2024

Introducing the New FLEX PRO back protector by TuffRider, your ultimate companion for safety and comfort. Meticulously crafted and engineered, this innovative protector offers unbeatable protection during falls while allowing complete freedom of movement in the saddle.

Designed with high-quality, lightweight, impact-absorbing materials, the FLEX PRO ensures reliable defense without weighing you down. Its ergonomic construction seamlessly adapts to your body, enabling enhanced mobility, while the adjustable side Velcro closures guarantee a personalized fit.

With moisture-wicking properties, the FLEX PRO keeps you cool and comfortable, even during intense riding sessions. Rest assured that this back protector meets the EN1621-2014 safety standard, as it has undergone rigorous testing for durability and reliability.

Adult sizes in stock $99.95

06/08/2024

This SEI-ASTM , CE level 3 certified and Beta level 3 protective vest provides a comfortable, non-restrictive fit that will not compromise the rider’s ability in the saddle. Body protectors offer a degree of protection from impacts suffered as a consequence of horse sport activities by reducing the severity of high levels of energy dissipation often experienced during a fall.
Features an easy to use and secure YKK® front zipper, adjustable hook and loop shoulder straps, dual hook and loop adjustable side panels, and reflective piping front and back for safety even in low-light conditions. For maximum performance and protection, this body protector must fit snugly, be free from rips or tears, and remain securely in position when adjusted for proper fit.
Youth sizes $199.95.

06/08/2024

HUGE selection of summer riding tights, from youth XS-adult 3X! Starting at only $29.95!

Some brands in include:
Ovation, Catago, Treadstep, Kerrits, Romfh, Irideon, Tuffrider, Horze and more!

06/08/2024

Keeping your horse safe from bug bites will now be easy with this comfy mesh fly sheet by TuffRider. Designed to reflect the sun rays to let your horse stay comfortable and cool even during warm weather conditions. 50% UV protection helps keep your horse safe from harmful sun rays. It also assists in protecting the coat color from discoloring, preserving its shininess for a longer duration. The inner lining around the shoulders helps reduce the chances of chafing to offer the utmost comfort. Comes with adjustable low cross surcingles which deliver a secure and easy fit under the belly. This fly sheet is a perfect caring blanket for keeping your horse safe from bugs and insects. $39.95

06/08/2024

Spring loaded boot stretchers add support to tall boots. These boot stretchers make cleaning your boots a much simpler task. Accomodated to many different types of boots and a variety of shaft widths. They are constructed of plastic that will help air circulate through the boots. This prevents moisture building and causing an odor to stick to your boots. $14.95

06/08/2024

Set of 4, fleece lined mesh leg wraps that will provide fly protection and shield your horse's legs from biting insects. Made with 100% nylon with soft fleece edging to prevent rubbing. Fly leg wraps aid in preventing your horse from stomping out in the paddock all day, which could cause sole bruises and predispose them to hoof abscesses.
Set of 4, white, horse sized. $14.95!

06/07/2024

06/02/2024

05/15/2024

Reminder to self---

Especially now with warmer weather, check, recheck and clean and fill those water tubs.

Horses drink so much more in hot weather, and scum and slime build up so much faster in the heat, and if the horse is a hay dunker, that makes it only worse.

So take the extra minute or so every day to actually LOOK at what’s in the tub---.

Like this fine layer of pollen dust in this tub, it can happen in an instant---

05/05/2024

Why trainers PUSH horses TOO FAST

Klaus Balkenhol explains, "Although breeders have created a better horse, the market has created a demand for a stronger, healthier, more powerful horse. It's easier to sell a horse that looks
like a carefully developed eight-year-old, and not like a three- or four-year-old just beginning his career. If you force it, you can get a three-year-old to physically look like a developed eight-year-old. Too many colts remain stallions which, if approved, promise breeders higher prices as three-year-olds. Now 250 to 300 young stallions are presented each year, when only 40 or 50 will be approved.
Few breeders have the sense to geld the yearling stallions and leave them on the pasture to mature naturally. Instead, yearling stallions are brought into a stall, fed too much grain, and at three, look like six- or seven-year-olds. They have muscle mass, but not enough bone structure to support it. They look mature from the outside but aren't . . . and when started to work, degeneration sets in. Competitions also create pressure to push horses too fast as competitions are now scheduled throughout the year without any breaks."

Common Mistakes In Pushing Too Fast
Tightening the noseband: "A horse resists by sticking out his tongue. Tightening the noseband too much puts pressure on the nose and on the poll. If it is necessary to tighten the noseband very tightly, then something has gone very wrong in the basic training of the horse. The horse cannot be relaxed, the first step on the training scale," warns Klaus.

Specializing too early: "Drilling every day in the indoor arena is too intense for the young horse. It's very important, especially in the first two years of training, not to specialize the young horse. Training should include a variety of activities, including trail riding, which is good for the mind as well as building strength with hill work. It should include jumping, either free or low jumps under saddle, including small natural obstacles on the trail, and cavaletti. A variety of work will allow the horse to stay mentally fresh and to enjoy his work. Only when the horse is happy can dressage become art."

Not checking tack frequently: "Saddle and tack need to be checked constantly for proper fit and adjusted as the horse's body changes with growth, and as his fitness improves with the
training. If the noseband gets too low, for example, and the skin between the noseband and the bit is rubbed and becomes sore, this causes the horse discomfort and loss of relaxation.
Regularly check for sharp edges and bit problems in the horse's mouth and teeth."

Working too long: "The goal of our training is to build the horse's mind and his muscles. Suppleness and relaxation require adequate muscle strength. strengthening requires both contraction and relaxation. Blood flow and oxygenation occur when the muscle relaxes. If the muscle is kept in a constant state of contraction, it loses power and strength, and actually becomes smaller.
Frequent rest periods, especially for a young horse at a free walk on a long rein, are necessary. The rest periods are not for a rider's fatigue, but to allow the horse to stretch and relax his muscles. The rest breaks will give you a completely new horse. This is the systematic gymnasticizing of the horse."

Riding when the horseman is tense: "Horses are particularly sensitive to the rider's mood. A rider shouldn't ride if she is under undue stress or doesn't have the time to ride. If the rider has a bad day, give the horse a rest day or go for a relaxing trail ride; don't work in the arena. The horse mirrors the rider's mood."

Not praising the horse enough: "The horse must perform from joy, not subservience. Praising a horse frequently with voice, a gentle pat, or relaxing the reins is very important to keep the horse interested and willing. If the horse offers piaffe, for instance, because he's excited, praise him for it. You shouldn't stop the lesson at that point nor make a big deal out of it. If you don't want piaffe, quietly urge him forward into trot, but you should NEVER
punish him for offering the piaffe.