tried ‘n’ tested
Moorland Rider - Bale-Carry
The company says: An innovative, easy to use essential to help keep the yard neat and tidy. Holds up to a full bale of hay or straw and is great for transporting these potentially messy materials around the yard, the car, lorry or trailer. Made from shiny, lightweight material that repels hay and straw, is showerproof and features a drawstring cord at one end to keep everything contained, plus two well positioned carry handles for easy lifting. Folds away flat when not in use. Machine washable. Blue. RRP: £21.95.
www.moorlandrider.co.uk
Our tester, Gillian McMurray, says: I used this to carry a whole bale of hay in the lorry. It is a very handy storage/ carrying bag, which held a whole bale of hay easily and I had no difficulties inserting the bale through the opening as it opened fully, then tightened, with a strong drawstring. Strong, shower proof material with good stitching. When empty it takes up little room and is machine washable (although mine has been used several times and is not yet dirty!). I really rate this product, it was easy to fill and the robust handles made moving it into the lorry very simple. Although I tested this in the lorry, it would be ideal for use in the car. Of course, the best thing was the fact that there was no mess!
Horze – Fork & Scoop Stall Butler
The company says: A scooper and fork combination that is perfect for clearing your riding arena or trailer. This generously sized set of moulded polythene scoop and zinc plated steel scraper, makes mucking out while on the go a whole lot easier. No more bending to scoop up mess! Easy to store, easy to use, this is another handy timesaver from Horze. Black or Blue. RRP: £18.49.
www.horze.co.uk Our tester, Terri Graham, says: It does what it says on the box! Extremely handy to have around the yard, especially effective for picking up droppings in the school, and believe it or not, picking up ‘dog poo’ as well. Ideal for popping in the lorry/trailer for using at shows. Very well made and a solid construction. Great value for money.
Abbey England – Stubbs Tool Locker
The company says: This security device allows you to securely store your tools, safe in the knowledge that they won’t be ‘borrowed’! Simply lean tools against the wall within the Tool Locker and lock the door when you have finished. Supplied with a lock, the black Stubbyfine coated steel construction is durable and screws easily to a flat surface. Ideal for livery yards.
RRP: around £12.99.
www.abbeyengland.com.
Our tester, Rachel Thomas, says: What a superb idea. Very simple, easy to use and small which is good as it doesn’t take up too much room. Once attached to wherever you want it, it seems stable and tough, and does not feel as though it’s going to fall off every time you use it. It is a very clever, innovative product and is an ideal piece of ‘kit’ for small, or big yards to save your tools going walkabout all the time.
Abbey England - Stubbs Mountie
The company says: Tough and durable Stubbythene moulding with slip resistant treads and rounded corners makes this a safe and practical addition to any yard or arena. Ideal for children when added height is advantageous. Red, Blue, Green & Pink. RRP: around £34.99.
www.abbeyengland.com Our tester, Maria Phillips, says: This bright green mounting block came with two steps for easy access and stability. Fabulously stable when used in the school, or in the yard, slip-resistant treads were a blessing when it was raining. Very durable and remarkably lightweight. I particularly liked the two rope handles which made carrying and repositioning the block very easy. This piece of kit would be an asset to any yard or arena.
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