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Fox Pro horse goggles From Akuma Polo (
www.akumapolo.com)
Uniquely designed goggles made in South America, with coloured or transparent plastic frame around the eye socket. Aims to prevent a mallet or ball coming into contact with a horse’s eyes. In brown and black leather or nylon; also comes with clear or tinted lenses (left). The leather lensless style is most popular, as it matches tack. The damage:from £97
VenTech skid boots From Roxtons (
www.roxtons.co.uk; 0845 260 6118)
Hind boots from Pro Choice extend low over the pastern for protection and have a hard cup over the heel to prevent burns during sliding stops. Limestone-based neoprene aids ventilation and lets moisture and heat escape. Strong but flexible with a leather patch to protect the fetlock and cannon bone. Hand washable; short and standard sizes.
The damage:£89 Casablanca elbow pads
From Tally Ho Farm (www.tallyho
farm.co.uk; 01344 885373)
D30 lightweight elbow protection designed to be manoeuvrable and absorb shock. Flexible and breathable. When pressure is applied the technology makes the pad “lock”. Available in small, medium and large. Comfy, but fairly pricey for a non-essential piece of kit.
The damage:£120
Belvoir bed From Belvoir (
www.belvoirbedding.co.uk; 01772 877897)
Popular Thai ingredient lemon grass is among the ingredients in this ingenious mixture, based around treated wheat and rape straw. The bedding aims to aid respiratory health, discourage horses from eating their bed and soothe tired muscles. It’s highly absorbent, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.
The damage:£4.90 per bale
SSG gloves From SATS (
www.satsfaction.co.uk; 01285 841542)
Printed white lycra featuring eyecatching “skeleton” design on the back of the hand with black Aquasuede Plus “moisture management” technology on the grip and slim Velcro wrist fastening. Good grip when wet or dry. Lightweight and breathable. Sizes 6-10.
The damage:£20 for a pair
Demin jodhpurs From Uber Polo (
www.uberpolo.com; 01428 707765)
Ladies’ jodhpurs with “sticky seat” ideal for stick-and-balling. In 95 per cent cotton plus stretchy spandex, they allow for plenty of movement. Leather bottom and thigh pads help with grip. Great if you find jeans too restrictive. Waist size 24-34.
The damage:£60 82 July 2010
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