Natalie McGoldrick MA VetMB MRCVS - Equine vet and event rider Natalie graduated as a Vet from the University of Cambridge and went on to set up her own practice. She is an advanced level event rider having represented GB on the team at 3* and has produced horses up to 4* Hoof care and preparation … Read more
TOP TACK TIPS Worrying about show ring etiquette can be off-putting for novices and knowing what tack you can or should use for your horse can be a minefield. I believe in keeping it simple, making sure the tack looks good, is comfortable and suitable for the type of horse. Whether you are competing … Read more
Handy top tips on clipping from the professional Absorbine Ambassadors – Jayne Ross, Kevin and Emma McNab and Natalie McGoldrick. Emma and Kevin McNab: International event riders Kevin is an Olympic silver medal winner at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as part of the Australian Event Team. He also has an enviable record of top 10 … Read more
Before clipping, the horse needs to have a clean coat. Ideally you would give them a bath but if it is too cold then thorough grooming is essential. ShowSheen® Miracle Groom is invaluable for a quick tidy up or a thorough grooming during the colder months! Clipping a dirty coat results in blunt blades … Read more
Top show rider and producer, Jayne Ross, has won the title of Supreme Horse of the Year at Horse of the Year Show five times in the past ten years. We are proud that the Jayne Ross show team is a long standing ambassador for Absorbine. Jayne has broken in around 12 youngsters this winter … Read more
Absorbine showing ambassadors, Team Bates know a thing or two about achieving perfection. Jo Bates has won several major showing titles, including at Horse of the Year Show and the Royal International Horse Show. Jo and her daughter Holly Bates consistently produce horses to the top level for both showing and dressage. Team Bates … Read more
Looking after your horses hooves with Absorbine One of the many challenges facing horse owners is that of keeping their horse’s hooves healthy. Maintaining healthy hooves is essential to keeping your horse happy and sound, and every horse owner knows the old saying, “No foot, no horse” is as true today as ever. We … Read more
Winter Grooming with Absorbine As we move through February and, hopefully, the last few months of winter weather, you may be feeling as impatient for spring to arrive. This time of year our once luscious green fields have turned into mud baths, and we continue the battle of trying to keep our horses … Read more
Bigeloil® Quilted Poultice Hoof Pad Bigeloil Quilted Hoof Pads are the “no-mess” hoof poultice solution, making hoof care quicker and easier. Unique quilted pockets contain the poultice, allowing for easier, mess-free application and quicker clean-up than traditional poultices. After the dry poultice pad is activated with water, it stays in place for easy wrapping. Application … Read more
Often, horse’s coats can start to look slightly sun bleached during the summer months. A number of Absorbine products can help revitalise your horses coat in preparation for a competition. Get extra sparkle with ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner. As the name suggests, the Pro-Vitamins help nourish the skin and strengthen hair in … Read more