Home → Practical Horseman New For You March 2010
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A Sporty Classic
Rain or shine, you’ll stay comfortable and dry in the water-, wind- and stain-resistant Grand Prix Classic Sport Soft Shell Jacket. The traditional
hunt-coat silhouette is constructed from light-weight, breathable, four-way-stretch Schoeller fabric for freedom of movement. Navy or black; ladies’ 6–22; regular, short and tall. Also available: slim cut, pro cut (extra slim), endowed (plus one bust size) and men’s sizes 36–48 regular, short and tall. Ladies’ $529.95; men’s $669.95; (800) 387-3640 or info@frantisi.com.
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A Bit of Warmth
Stop freezing your fingers while trying to warm up your horse’s frozen bit. Simply wrap the Bit Blanket around the mouthpiece and plug it in to an electrical outlet while you’re tacking up. In about 20 minutes, your bit will be a comfortable temperature. Barn red, blue ribbon, black beauty or green pastures; $39.95; www.bitblanket.com.
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Wax Nostalgic
Artist Patrick Reid O’Brien’s My Town Art puts a vintage spin on hunter, jumper, dressage and eventing art. 18x24 ($245) or 24x32 ($445) gallery wrapped canvas; 12x16 lithograph on paper, $45. Custom artwork with your photo, stable name or the names of you and your horse can be incorporated ($385–$645); www.patrickfineart.com.
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Give Germs the Brush-off
Just in time for spring—and all the skin problems that can come with it comes the Germinator™ Brush. The soft horsehair bristles of this finishing brush are mixed with antimicrobial-embedded bristles to help inhibit harmful microbes that cause and spread skin infections; $17.99;
www.germinatorproducts.com.
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