Foaling season is upon us. As the little ones start hitting the ground, a lot of you are going to want to put a leather halter on them. The bad part is that they outgrow traditional newborn foal halters quickly. NOT SO with our Figure 8 Foal Halters.
These economical halters come with two interchangable crowns so that you can use this well designed halter for months to come. They even have a romoveable catch strap to aid in getting a hold on them...however, getting close enough to catch the catch strap is YOUR problem.
We are taking advantage of a special offer from the manufacturer and we are passing the savings on to you as long as we can. They are $10.95 each. We expect to be able to offer that price through most of April.
While we are on the topic of halters, we have started adding a selection of "do-it-yourself" halter repair parts. No need to send off your broken halters for repairs...just replace the broken parts with these simple pieces for years more use of your tack.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Several New Products
We have expanded our Vetericyn line to include the Vetericyn Opthalmic Gel, Vetericyn Ear Rinse, and Vetericyn Eye Wash. This product line has proven extremely popular and reliable and we highly recommend it based on our own usage experience on the farm.
We also brought in some of the Powerflex line of bandages. They are marketed as being better than Vetrap. Don't know about that but they sure are pretty.
Finally (for this post) a lot of people have asked us about making Leather Grooming Halters in our shop. We just DO NOT have the extra time and man power, but we have started offering a good one made by Weaver Leather.
We also brought in some of the Powerflex line of bandages. They are marketed as being better than Vetrap. Don't know about that but they sure are pretty.
Finally (for this post) a lot of people have asked us about making Leather Grooming Halters in our shop. We just DO NOT have the extra time and man power, but we have started offering a good one made by Weaver Leather.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/17/2010
We've been a little lazy on the blog front this week. Sorry...just too many irons in the fire as they say.
We put our ivermectin paste horse wormer on sale today for $3 a tube. We won't be making money at that price but we have a bunch of it in-stock and more on the way and it seems a bit silly to watch it sit on the shelf.
Once our inventory is sold...or we come to our senses...whichever is first...the sale will end.
We put our ivermectin paste horse wormer on sale today for $3 a tube. We won't be making money at that price but we have a bunch of it in-stock and more on the way and it seems a bit silly to watch it sit on the shelf.
Once our inventory is sold...or we come to our senses...whichever is first...the sale will end.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day
Am I the only person that wishes Valentine's Day never fell on a Monday?
In full disclosure...I am NOT in the dog house. I kept my wife (apparently) quite happy with a hand full of gas station roses. It's the thought that counts and and least I thought of it.
But Monday's just are not condusive to feeling romantic in my opinion.
My bone headed stunt for today? I shipped a phone order for B-L Pellets to the wrong place.
One of our regular online custumers called up last week to order a pail (actually to make sure she had not already ordered a pail). No problem I pulled up her address and confirmed it with her and the B-L went out on the very next truck...to the wrong person. We had two customers with the same name and I wasn't paying attention when I ran the label and shipped it to the wrong one. It wasn't even the same state.
The intended recipient called today to check on her order. It took me about 20 seconds to figure out I had screwed up.
Now, on a good day I would have had the opportunity to blame someone else. Maybe even give them a good butt-chewing. But no such luck. All me...All mine. I don't think another person touched the order from the time it was taken until it went on the truck.
Us humans are so inefficient.
In full disclosure...I am NOT in the dog house. I kept my wife (apparently) quite happy with a hand full of gas station roses. It's the thought that counts and and least I thought of it.
But Monday's just are not condusive to feeling romantic in my opinion.
My bone headed stunt for today? I shipped a phone order for B-L Pellets to the wrong place.
One of our regular online custumers called up last week to order a pail (actually to make sure she had not already ordered a pail). No problem I pulled up her address and confirmed it with her and the B-L went out on the very next truck...to the wrong person. We had two customers with the same name and I wasn't paying attention when I ran the label and shipped it to the wrong one. It wasn't even the same state.
The intended recipient called today to check on her order. It took me about 20 seconds to figure out I had screwed up.
Now, on a good day I would have had the opportunity to blame someone else. Maybe even give them a good butt-chewing. But no such luck. All me...All mine. I don't think another person touched the order from the time it was taken until it went on the truck.
Us humans are so inefficient.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/12/2010
It's Saturday.
It's early.
The coffee has NOT kicked in.
I have to keep this one simple.
Gallon pump dispensers are marked down to a buck a piece for the weekend. If you feed liquid vitamins you need one or two.
I am going back to my coffee now.
It's early.
The coffee has NOT kicked in.
I have to keep this one simple.
Gallon pump dispensers are marked down to a buck a piece for the weekend. If you feed liquid vitamins you need one or two.
I am going back to my coffee now.
Friday, February 11, 2011
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/11/2010
We just stocked up on Raplast so we figured there would be no better time to offer it as our Deal of the Day.
RapLast is a unique product which uses natural ingredients to prevent horses from chewing on wraps, blankets, wood, manes and tails, and more. There's one word to describe it: Effective! This is because RapLast works in three ways; by sight, smell, and taste. A small amount goes a long way in keeping your valuables safe. Try RapLast and see how you will save.
The 8 ounce size with sprayer is on sale today for $9.50!
RapLast is a unique product which uses natural ingredients to prevent horses from chewing on wraps, blankets, wood, manes and tails, and more. There's one word to describe it: Effective! This is because RapLast works in three ways; by sight, smell, and taste. A small amount goes a long way in keeping your valuables safe. Try RapLast and see how you will save.
The 8 ounce size with sprayer is on sale today for $9.50!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/10/2010
Simple one today: Hooflex Thrush Remedy. Save $3. Nuff said.
Oh and how about a Reinsman No Pinch Ring Snaffle Bit for $27.00. Beat that!
Oh and how about a Reinsman No Pinch Ring Snaffle Bit for $27.00. Beat that!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/09/2010
Vetericyn...there...I said it! We are marking down our BEST SELLING wound treatment for 24 (or so) hours. This stuff is moving off the shelves at record pace already. Then why put it on sale? Just hoping to create a little "buzz" about our deal of the day.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/08/2010
Today our DEAL OF THE DAY IS Furazone Ointment.
Contains 0.2% Nitrofurazone in a water-soluble base
For use on horses, dogs and cats
Use furazone to prevent and treat surface bacterial infections of wounds, burns and cutaneous ulcers
We are knocking $2 off per jar TODAY ONLY!
And we are adding a new feature to our deal of the day. Every weekday (that we get around to it) we are going to offer some random Reinsman Bit at a ridiculously low price.
Today that bit is the #102 Medium Ring Snaffle Bit. Its a popular one with a 3/8" smooth, sweet iron mouth. One of the nicest all around ring snaffles and we don't think you will find it ANYWHERE cheaper than $21.00.
We are knocking $2 off per jar TODAY ONLY!
And we are adding a new feature to our deal of the day. Every weekday (that we get around to it) we are going to offer some random Reinsman Bit at a ridiculously low price.
Today that bit is the #102 Medium Ring Snaffle Bit. Its a popular one with a 3/8" smooth, sweet iron mouth. One of the nicest all around ring snaffles and we don't think you will find it ANYWHERE cheaper than $21.00.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
GROW COLT ON SALE THIS MONTH
Thanks to a special purchase, we can offer Grow Colt for $16.00 on 3lb pails the rest of this month.
Grow Colt is a special supplement just for growing foals.
Grow Colt is a special supplement just for growing foals.
- It supplies 27 vitamin and mineral nutrients needed for proper growth and development
- It includes calcium and phosphorus for proper bone development and energy delivery
- It also contains Biotin
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Enter the Mane 'n Tail Ireland Equestrian Vacation Sweepstakes
You know what makes me mad?
Salesmen.
More exactly, salesmen who don't do their job. Now you may think that a salesman's job is to sell me stuff. I like to think that in the case of the type of salesman that I deal with, their job is to give me the best tools and information available to allow ME to sell their products.
Case in point: Mane 'N Tail. We are running a sale this month on Mane N' Tail Conditioner and Mane N' Tail Shampoo. One of distributors is giving us a good price and we are passing on the savings. No big deal.
I decided to make a sign for our horse supply store to promote the sale. So I went to the Straight Arrow web site to see if they had any good pictures or logos I could use. First thing I find? The Mane 'n Tail Ireland Equestrian Vacation Sweepstakes link.
Just about two weeks ago I was at a trade show hosted by one of our Mane 'N Tail distributors. I spoke to my distributor salesman PLUS the manufacturer reps. Not a single one bothered to mention the sweepstakes. Admittedly, the sweepstakes has nothing to do with me BUT darnit...it IS relevant to the product.
Do I ask too much?
Salesmen.
More exactly, salesmen who don't do their job. Now you may think that a salesman's job is to sell me stuff. I like to think that in the case of the type of salesman that I deal with, their job is to give me the best tools and information available to allow ME to sell their products.
Case in point: Mane 'N Tail. We are running a sale this month on Mane N' Tail Conditioner and Mane N' Tail Shampoo. One of distributors is giving us a good price and we are passing on the savings. No big deal.
I decided to make a sign for our horse supply store to promote the sale. So I went to the Straight Arrow web site to see if they had any good pictures or logos I could use. First thing I find? The Mane 'n Tail Ireland Equestrian Vacation Sweepstakes link.
Just about two weeks ago I was at a trade show hosted by one of our Mane 'N Tail distributors. I spoke to my distributor salesman PLUS the manufacturer reps. Not a single one bothered to mention the sweepstakes. Admittedly, the sweepstakes has nothing to do with me BUT darnit...it IS relevant to the product.
Do I ask too much?
Friday, February 4, 2011
Absorbine WF Young Prices On the Rise
It's the first of the year and we all know what that means...
Price increases.
We got our new WF Young/Absorbine pricing for the year a couple of weeks back and nearly every product they make is on the rise. I haven't been through the entire list yet, but Absorbine Liniment and Absorbine Liniment Gel have already gone up and it looks like Antiphlogistine and Showsheen are right behind them.
We are sharpening our pencil, but we can't absorb it all. We will be as gentle as we can.
Price increases.
We got our new WF Young/Absorbine pricing for the year a couple of weeks back and nearly every product they make is on the rise. I haven't been through the entire list yet, but Absorbine Liniment and Absorbine Liniment Gel have already gone up and it looks like Antiphlogistine and Showsheen are right behind them.
We are sharpening our pencil, but we can't absorb it all. We will be as gentle as we can.
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/04/2010
Although still good, our Neighlox sales are down from what they used to be. We think it is because of the three seperate price increases the consumer has had to endure over the past couple of year. The stuff is NOT cheap. With the economy where it has been we suspect that Neigh-Lox is one of the "luxuries" that a lot of horse owners decided they would have to do without.
Well, we sort of made a special purchase. BUT because the purchase was for a limited quantity, we cannot really just lower the price...if we sell more than we bought...well...we will "lose our a** as they say. This horse supply is hard enough to make any money on with our flat rate shipping.
So, from today through Sunday, we are offering a special price on every order of 2 pails. We decided to limit the sale to orders of 2 pails (no quantity limit...you just have to buy them in two's and we will take our chances) as we can ship two at a time and not take such a beating on shipping.
So buy 2 pails...SAVE $20! Simple enough?
Well, we sort of made a special purchase. BUT because the purchase was for a limited quantity, we cannot really just lower the price...if we sell more than we bought...well...we will "lose our a** as they say. This horse supply is hard enough to make any money on with our flat rate shipping.
So, from today through Sunday, we are offering a special price on every order of 2 pails. We decided to limit the sale to orders of 2 pails (no quantity limit...you just have to buy them in two's and we will take our chances) as we can ship two at a time and not take such a beating on shipping.
So buy 2 pails...SAVE $20! Simple enough?
Thursday, February 3, 2011
So How's That Winter Working Out For You?
Geez...as if things weren't tough enough, we have had to deal with one winter storm after another this year.
We dodged the bullet on this last one. It's cold as heck, but the roads are clear. I've not even plugged my stock tank heaters back in.
But when a winter storm affects THIRTY states, it affects us in the horse supply business. Many of our suppliers have been hobbled badly. I just got off the phone with Weaver Leather where the vast majority of our horse tack comes from and they just got their power back on over night. They still weren't sure if they would be able to get us any stock out today because they had not hear if the frieight trucks would be on the road.
Personally, we can't compare the inconvenience of a late shipment or two to what they have gotten from Texas to the Northeast. So while we must apologize if a few headstalls take a couple of extra days to reach their destination it beats the heck out of shoveling a foot of snow.
Stay warm everyone.
We dodged the bullet on this last one. It's cold as heck, but the roads are clear. I've not even plugged my stock tank heaters back in.
But when a winter storm affects THIRTY states, it affects us in the horse supply business. Many of our suppliers have been hobbled badly. I just got off the phone with Weaver Leather where the vast majority of our horse tack comes from and they just got their power back on over night. They still weren't sure if they would be able to get us any stock out today because they had not hear if the frieight trucks would be on the road.
Personally, we can't compare the inconvenience of a late shipment or two to what they have gotten from Texas to the Northeast. So while we must apologize if a few headstalls take a couple of extra days to reach their destination it beats the heck out of shoveling a foot of snow.
Stay warm everyone.
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/03/2010
Since 1938, Shapley's Original M-T-G has been an effective, time proven remedy for dermatitis problems. Highly recommended by veterinarians for a variety of skin conditions, Original M-T-G is a single source solution for fungus, rain rot, scratches, mud fever, greasy heel, girth itch, dandruff, itchy skin, and tail rubbing.
This amazing horse supply does not require washing or water for application, making it ideal for cold weather use. Original M-T-G is also excellent as a leave-in conditioner/detangler for promoting mane and tail growth. Use on damaged, chewed-off tails for rapid hair growth, and on long tails to enhance fullness, condition, and retain length.
With just one application it will detangle, condition, and dissolve dandruff, soothing irritated skin. As a mane and tail lengthener, the combination of ingredients in Original M-T-G provides the optimal environment for maximum growth. When used regularly, users report mane and tail growth of up to 3รถ per month!! Original M-T-G is a must for every horse owner looking for dermatitis treatment and mane/tail conditioning and growth.
Today...it's our DEAL OF THE DAY at $12.00 per quart.An oil-based product that balances a drying and healing action with moisturizers, Original M-T-G keeps the skin conditioned, creating a barrier against the elements. Shapley's Original M-T-G offers quick relief and visible hair growth in 3-5 days and is ideal for use on skin where winter blankets have rubbed hair off.
This amazing horse supply does not require washing or water for application, making it ideal for cold weather use. Original M-T-G is also excellent as a leave-in conditioner/detangler for promoting mane and tail growth. Use on damaged, chewed-off tails for rapid hair growth, and on long tails to enhance fullness, condition, and retain length.
With just one application it will detangle, condition, and dissolve dandruff, soothing irritated skin. As a mane and tail lengthener, the combination of ingredients in Original M-T-G provides the optimal environment for maximum growth. When used regularly, users report mane and tail growth of up to 3รถ per month!! Original M-T-G is a must for every horse owner looking for dermatitis treatment and mane/tail conditioning and growth.
Today...it's our DEAL OF THE DAY at $12.00 per quart.An oil-based product that balances a drying and healing action with moisturizers, Original M-T-G keeps the skin conditioned, creating a barrier against the elements. Shapley's Original M-T-G offers quick relief and visible hair growth in 3-5 days and is ideal for use on skin where winter blankets have rubbed hair off.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Deworming Schedule
I just read one of those Q&A type columns over at the Horse.com. Someone asked if under their circumstances (one horse...little travel) they should cut back on their horse deworming schedule (every two months). Apparently the horse's fecal count came out clean so their vet recommended cutting back.
My thought was "that 0 fecal count is BECAUSE you worm regularly". But the vet writing the column disagreed with me. He said they could cut back to twice a year or LESS.
I guess I am on the wrong side of this fence. Of course the situation of owning only one horse won't even register in my mind. The last time we only had one horse on the farm I was like 7 years old. One horse had died from old age. My pony was old, but still going strong. My next cowpony was still a year or two in the future.
But ever since that time we have had somewhere between 2 and 20 horses wandering around, eating, pooping, tearing up fences, and only occasionally being truly useful. I don't ride as often as I used to, but I will have at least a field full of the pasture rats when I die for sure.
Now I am not advocating using Equimax or Zimecterin Gold every month or two mind you. It just seems to me, that with ivermectin paste being so cheap that it is safer to keep a horse "cleaned out" than risk a worm infection.
Am I behind the times?
My thought was "that 0 fecal count is BECAUSE you worm regularly". But the vet writing the column disagreed with me. He said they could cut back to twice a year or LESS.
I guess I am on the wrong side of this fence. Of course the situation of owning only one horse won't even register in my mind. The last time we only had one horse on the farm I was like 7 years old. One horse had died from old age. My pony was old, but still going strong. My next cowpony was still a year or two in the future.
But ever since that time we have had somewhere between 2 and 20 horses wandering around, eating, pooping, tearing up fences, and only occasionally being truly useful. I don't ride as often as I used to, but I will have at least a field full of the pasture rats when I die for sure.
Now I am not advocating using Equimax or Zimecterin Gold every month or two mind you. It just seems to me, that with ivermectin paste being so cheap that it is safer to keep a horse "cleaned out" than risk a worm infection.
Am I behind the times?
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/02/2010
As the snow inevitably melts and the rains set in, thrush often follows right along.
I've been darn lucky on my own farm. In the past 30 or so years I may have had 6 instances of it (by the grace of God...I HATE cleaning stalls and it shows). I think I still have my original bottle of Kopertox laying around somewhere.
However, the fact that so many companies keep adding thrush treatments to their product lines (sometimes just applying multiple labels to the same stuff to take advantage of brand recognition) seems to indicate that my run of good luck is the exception and not the rule.
So here is your DEAL OF THE DAY. Healtox is $9.95 a bottle ($3.00 off) TODAY ONLY.
I've been darn lucky on my own farm. In the past 30 or so years I may have had 6 instances of it (by the grace of God...I HATE cleaning stalls and it shows). I think I still have my original bottle of Kopertox laying around somewhere.
However, the fact that so many companies keep adding thrush treatments to their product lines (sometimes just applying multiple labels to the same stuff to take advantage of brand recognition) seems to indicate that my run of good luck is the exception and not the rule.
So here is your DEAL OF THE DAY. Healtox is $9.95 a bottle ($3.00 off) TODAY ONLY.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Where is everybody?
We have been a little slow at the tack shop. Well that is not 100% true. We have been a little slow in the horse supplies department. Our leather halters have been slamming us. We aren't as far behind in there as we were but we definitely saw a big spike for January.
For our local customers, we have been doing some rearranging of displays. Our horse tack room stays in various levels of disarray so we have added some racks and moved some items around to make room for our usual spring inventory expansion. Now if people will stop picking things up and moving them...
We are (still) running (farther) behind (than usual) on our Reinsman Bit and Reinsman Saddle Pad lines. Our horse bit inventory is at its highest level ever, but we still keep running out of things. I have six Jim Warner Hackamores on order right now and THREE of them sold yesterday. At this rate I will be out before I have them back in stock.
For our local customers, we have been doing some rearranging of displays. Our horse tack room stays in various levels of disarray so we have added some racks and moved some items around to make room for our usual spring inventory expansion. Now if people will stop picking things up and moving them...
We are (still) running (farther) behind (than usual) on our Reinsman Bit and Reinsman Saddle Pad lines. Our horse bit inventory is at its highest level ever, but we still keep running out of things. I have six Jim Warner Hackamores on order right now and THREE of them sold yesterday. At this rate I will be out before I have them back in stock.
DEAL OF THE DAY FOR 02/01/2010
When this new size of the product came out we let a salesman convince us that it was just what the "human user" wanted. While we tend NOT to openly recommend any horse supply for (off-label) human use, we know good and well that probably 90% of our liniment sales go that direction. However, it seems that the average human is not adverse to popping for the 12 ounce size as those sales have been pretty steady...while the travel size has pretty much just taken up shelf space.
So...the deal is...$3.00 each TODAY ONLY and WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
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