Touching Base on Winter Clothing – Product Review – Penneys Thermo Layers
“Base layer”. Like many of you this was a bit lost on me in previous years. Sure base layers were the swanky outdoor gear you wore if you were out in the snow in another country or inclined for some reason towards climbing mountains or doing extreme sports in the depths of winter. Fast [...]
Product Review – Eqyss Survivor Detangler
When I first read excited reviews about Eqyss Survivor Detangler on the web I will admit I rolled my eyes a little. Some seemed a little too evangelist; one claimed it made her horses tail look like it was freshly washed. I thought “yeah right I wish” but I bought a bottle anyway as [...]
Dirty Beastie – Not Just A Brilliantly Named Product
I am going to have to admit this – I have a problem. I collect horse shampoos like other women collect handbags and fragrances. It doesn’t matter that I have a bucket full of various shampoos and cleaning products already or that my packed horsebox is known in the yard as ‘the giant grooming [...]
Blue Chip Karma – Product Review
Over the past few weeks I have Blue Chip Karma a test to see if it lives up to it’s name. Packaging & Presentation: Karma comes in a see through plastic bottle. This was great as it is very easy to see how much of the product you have used. Also, in this icy [...]
CoPa Ireland Season Report by Carla Throughton and Cosmic Rolo
CoPa Ireland Season Report by Carla Throughton and Cosmic Rolo From Carl of CoPa Ireland Carla Throughton approached CoPa Ireland back in August of 2009 after seeing out stand at the RDS horse show. We were advertising our products under the Holmestead Saddlery shop. I have asked Carla to compile a little synopsis of her [...]
Product Reviews – Whitening Shampoos…
……And other accessories to survive show preparation with a grey When it comes to washing grey horses, I know far too much about it being on a yard with three greys and a blue eyed cream who just do not like to be any shade of clean!
Product Review – Copa Poly OF
Copa describe Poly Of as a “Complimentary yeast based feed additive solution enriched with wheat germ oil and lecithin. Enables your horse to thrive, grow and be fit and healthy”
Product Review – Dublin River Tall Boots
I have short legs, which means that buying long boots is always trouble as they end up catching at the back of the knee.
Musto Paddock Jacket
I got my first paddock jacket last year for Christmas – a navy and grey one. I was looking for something waterproof and warm but long enough to cover my lower back.
Announcing the launch of Horze Ireland
Popular equestrian brand Horze will now have a dedicated Irish distributor. The company sell a huge variety of equestrian products ranging from clothing to tack and aim to provide high quality at an affordable price.
Welcome to COPA
Who have joined the stabletostable forums as a commercial rep.
Tack cleaning products
Submitted by Caroline Hofman Tack cleaning is perhaps one of our least favourite tasks, but it has to be done. There is a small inkling of satisfaction within us when we restore a dirty, dull bridle or saddle to it’s former gleaming self.
The A-Z of Clipping
A is for Accurate I will be honest, when it comes to clipping I am as OCD as David Beckham. I’d never risk a horses (or my) safety for a perfect clip, but a good clip is like a classic Chanel bag or the perfect Little Black Dress – it can take your horse’s appearance [...]
Fast Face Fixes for Frosty Weather
Pardon the pun but lets face it, this weather really is not conducive to good skin.
Product Reviews – Winter warmers
Sheepskin insoles: Forget wellie warmers, these simple insoles are the key to warm feet and won’t bulk up your boots.