Anthropologie Shopping Event & Auction Held for Equestrian Aid Foundation

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. (Dec. 14, 2009) – Anthropologie’s “Socks and ‘Shoes” holiday shopping event and auction, held Dec. 10, made gift giving a snap this season. The fundraiser – sponsored by Anthropologie, The Esse Family, The Macallan, and Stephen Vincent Wines – benefited the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF). The EAF is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for basic medical needs funding for those in the equestrian community suffering from catastrophic illness or injury.

In the past, Anthropologie has graciously hosted holiday benefits for the EAF at its store in New York City and this year suggested moving it out of the snow to Beverly Hills. “We were pleased to once again partner with the EAF to raise funds to support our community,” said Chief Executive Officer of Urban Outfitters Inc. Glen Senk. “As a horse owner, I am eternally grateful to the myriad of people who keep my animals fit and healthy, and it is my pleasure to help those same people in their time of need.”

“It was great to see so many familiar faces from the equestrian world come together to raise much needed funds for equestrians in their time of need,” said EAF President R. Scot Evans. “We’ve been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the horse community on the west coast. This is our first holiday shopping event here and everyone has been incredibly supportive of the Equestrian Aid Foundation and its mission to financially assist those suffering with illness or injury.”

A flurry of excitement started the evening as a bus arrived from San Diego carrying 16 horse trainers, riders and owners from Newmarket stable. Even rain couldn’t suppress the festive atmosphere. The stylish clothes and accessories were a colorful backdrop for hors d’oeuvres, drinks and silent auction items featuring everything from relaxing getaways to popular television show tickets.

The auction generated lots of playful competition as guests fought to outbid each other on several great gifts and packages, however, Ariat International’s highly prized and hard-to-find Monaco tall riding boots turned out to be the auction’s most popular item. Other auction items included:

  • Week stay in St. Croix donated by Gina Day
  • Professional photo session with Carin Baer donated by photographer
  • “Biggest Loser” finale package donated by its host Alison Sweeney
  • Black and white horse photograph taken and autographed by the “Boss” Bruce Springsteen, donated by The Springsteen Family
  • Weekend getaway at the Palm Springs Resort donated by Lance Walters
  • William H. Macy DVD Collection donated by the actor
  • John Mellencamp Memorabilia donated by Teddi Jo Mellencamp
  • “Desperate Housewives” basket donated by Felicity Huffman
  •  “The Cleveland Show” package including a table read with the cast donated by Alexandra Gaines and the show
  • Smokey Topaz and Rhinestone earrings donated by Karen Osbourne
  • Sisley Italian Kitchen gift certificate donated by the restaurant

Karen Perlow, USC Equestrian Team coach and owner of GrandView Farms, summed up the evening, “Tonight’s event was great! Wonderful people, amazing shopping, and lots of money raised for an important cause!”

Congratulations to Rocking W Ranch!

FarmVet would like to congratulate our customers Walton’s Rocking W Ranch and their stallion, Rockin W, on their victory in the NCHA Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas. Tony Piggott rode Rockin W to the $250,000 win before a packed house this past Sunday. The duo earned a score of 229 points, a score that ties the all-time high of Royal Fletch in 2000.

Cavalor Rider Hillary Dobbs Wins FEI World Cup Qualifier

Montreal, Canada – December 14, 2009 –Cavalor show jumping rider Hillary Dobbs found the perfect way to usher in the holiday season – by winning the Holiday & Horses $50,000 Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL.

Cavalor, the world’s leading equine nutrition company for high-performance horses, announced Dobbs as the company’s first “Cavalor Young Champion” earlier this year.

“We are extremely proud of Hillary’s recent victory in the Holiday & Horses Grand Prix and FEI World Cup Qualifier,” said Philippe Collard, President of Cavalor, Inc. “She is a talented rider, a wonderful person, and a perfect representative of our brand.”

Dobbs and her mount Quincy B, a horse she has been riding since her days of competing in the junior jumpers, bested a starting field of 38 horse-and-rider combinations for the win after advancing to the final jump-off round. Joined by seven competitors in the jump-off, Dobbs knew that she and Quincy B would have to perfectly execute the Anthony D’Ambrosio designed course to secure the victory.

Going second to last in the order for the jump-off allowed Dobbs the opportunity to carefully study the courses of the riders who went before her, with the only fault-free ride thus far going to Ken Berkley and Carlos Boy with a time of 46.14 seconds.

Living up to her “Cavalor Young Champion” title, Dobbs rose to the occasion and put in a fault-free ride in a time of 45.39 seconds – just ¾ of a second faster than Berkley. With only the Russian Olympic horse-and-rider combination of Ljubov Kochetova and Aslan left to compete, all Dobbs could do was wait and hope she and Quincy B were fast enough for the win.  Indeed, they were!

“You can always count on Ljubov to go clear, so I was just holding my breath,” said Dobbs.     

Kochetova finished with no jumping faults in a time of 47.91 seconds, securing the third place finish while Ken Berkley and Carlos Boy finished in second.

Antarès To Offer Limited Edition Cavalor Riding Helmet

Montreal, Canada – December 10, 2009 – Cavalor Inc. is excited to announce that is has recently been selected by world-class French saddle manufacturer Antarès Sellier, to have its vibrant logo and colors incorporated as part of Antarès’s newest helmet design. 

Cavalor, which launched its complete line of equine supplements, feed and care products in North America early in 2009, is honored to have been selected to be a part of Antarès’ new line of state-of-the-art helmets. Antarès is famous for crafting beautifully made saddles, and their new line of helmets will follow the same principle of combining quality craftsmanship with special attention to style and detail.

 “Antarès is working to show the world just how beautiful a helmet can be,” said Philippe Collard, President of Cavalor, Inc. “We are honored that they chose to feature Cavalor and allow us to be a part of their creation. I believe these helmets are a true testament to the quality work that Antarès does, as well as the success of the Cavalor brand.”

Only 100 of these Limited Edition Cavalor helmets, which feature the vibrant orange and blue colors of Cavalor’s logo, will be available for purchase in the North American market – making them a true collector’s item! Helmets can be ordered through Antarès by going online to www.antares-sellier.com or by calling (301) 421-1160. There is a two month manufacturing period. The helmets are available for $900.00 each.

In its 10 years of business, Antarès Sellier has successfully risen to be among the best saddle makers in France. The workshop in Saintes, with 35 craftsmen, specializing in bridlery, harness making, or saddlery, produces 2,000 saddles each year. Their sales representatives cover the majority of Europe and North America, as well as Korea and Japan, totaling 18 countries. For more information on Antarès, please visit www.antares-sellier.com.

Over the past 20 years, Cavalor has built an international reputation as the world leader in equine nutrition for high performance horses. Today, Cavalor products are sold and used in 45 countries by champion riders like Jos Lansink, Eric Lamaze, Ian Millar, Anky Van Grunsven and Steffen Peters. Cavalor products include a complete line of feed, supplement and care products. All are the result of years of intense research and development, thorough testing, selection of the highest quality ingredients, strict manufacturing and quality control processes. For more information about Cavalor and its complete line of products, please visit the Cavalor website at www.cavalor.com.

CAVALOR Digest

When it comes to our horses, one of the biggest fears of any equestrian is colic. We all know that digestive health concerns are extremely important to address in our equine partners but what we don’t know is how to best address them. Cavalor Digest is a premier supplement which will get your horse’s digestive system back to functioning as it should. 

Cavalor Digest contains:

  • Herbs (Oregano, Peppermint, Melissa, and Cumin) which enhance digestibility of the feed rations and improve palatability.
  • Enzymes which aids in the digestion of proteins and boosts vitality.
  • Living yeast cultures which enhance palatability, encourages intake of feed, decreases the risk of colic, and improves digestion.
  • Activated carbon which destroys mycotoxins (very efficient against diarrhea)
  • Clay minerals (bentonite) which reduce the dose of absorbed toxins.
  • Methionine which detoxifies the liver.
  • Nucleotides which stimulates the resistance and helps to rebuild cells. Less fat and more proteins are produced.
  • Choline chloride which optimizes the functioning of the nervous system, stimulates the formation of antibodies, and improves the digestion of fatty acids.

Overall, Cavalor Digest is effective in enhancing digestion in the small and big intestines, decreasing the risk of colic, restoring gut flora, preventing stress diarrhea, and binding, trapping, and inactivating mycotoxins.

Horses exhibiting any of the following symptoms would likely benefit from Cavalor Digest:

  • Decrease of the feed intake
  • A high incidence of digestive upsets
  • A high incidence of disease associated with depressed immune function
  • Abortion or fetus absorption without obvious infectious disease involvement
  • Animals who do not respond well to treatment for diseases

It should be noted that Cavalor Digest is recommended for use over a minimum of 4 weeks or maximum of 8 weeks. Post treatment with Cavalor Vitaflor 365 is recommended.

To purchase or learn more about Cavalor Digest please contact FarmVet at (888) 837-3626 or visit our Cavalor Store online at www.FarmVet.com.

FARMVET.COM Receives 2009 Best of Franklin Award

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — FARMVET.COM has been selected for the 2009 Best of Franklin Award in the Pet Supplies category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

84 Horses Rescued in Cannon County. Here’s How You Can Help.

On Tuesday November 24 more than 80 horses were found starving and on the brink of death in Cannon County Tennessee. The local sheriff’s office charged a father and son in the case. Charles Gene Howland and Clint Howland each face 84 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.

These horses were rescued and are now receiving treatment at the State Fairgrounds in Nashville. Volunteers and veterinarians are giving the horses around the clock care and most are doing pretty well despite the odds against them but help from volunteers is still needed.

The rescue workers have been dealing with 84 horses that were so underweight that most were on the verge of death. One mare had given birth a few days before but could not produce enough milk to feed her baby.  Several other horses were too tired and weak to stand up. A few have infections and almost every horse is suffering from a skin disease.

Hay and feed donations can be dropped at the fairgrounds directly, but officials are asking that volunteers bring enough people to help unload donations.

To donate money, log onto www.HSUS.org and click the donate button. 

Anyone interested in adopting or fostering one of the horses can contact the following email address: tnhorserescue@hsus.org.  The Humane Society of the United States will foster the horses through a rescue closest to the potential adopters.

To send your gift by U.S. Mail, please make your check payable to The HSUS and mail it to HSUS, 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.

Fund Equine Research by Shopping with the Horseman’s Card

The Horseman’s Card, established in 1992, is the VISA card with horse power!  At no additional cost to the cardholder, each time The Horseman’s Card is used a contribution is made to the world-renowned Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, located in Lexington, Ky.

Highlights of current research being conducted at the Gluck Center include finding alternatives to current dewormers, certifying reference standards for therapeutic medication, developing new vaccines for various infectious diseases, generating tests for genetic diseases, understanding tendon and ligament damage and cartilage maturation repair, and identifying causes of early embryonic losses in mares. 

You can support this phenomenal equine research by using your Horseman’s Card. In addition to raising funds for equine research, The Horseman’s Card provides exclusive savings for cardholders through its VIP benefits program which FarmVet is a part of.

FarmVet proudly serves the equine athlete. With access to over 50,000 animal health products and supplies, an extensive equine pharmacy, the highest level of customer service, and fast shipments, FarmVet is confident that we can provide what you need, when you need it. Horseman’s cardholders receive a 5% discount, on non-prescription or sale items, all the time, every time they shop online at www.FarmVet.com.

For more information about the rates, fees, and other costs and benefits associated with the use of The Horseman’s Card, or to apply by phone, call (800) 932-2775 and mention code UAAQA2 or apply online at www.horsemanscard.com.

NEW FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Equine Medication Control Rules

During the FEI General Assembly, November 2009 in Denmark, Copenhagen, the new FEI Equine Anti-Doping and Equine Medication control Rules have been accepted. These new rules will be applied from 1st of January 2010.

There will be two sets of rules:

One rule for doping: A stricter approach for doping will be applied. Substances that are doping will be called “Banned Substances.”

One rule for medication: Horses’ welfare will be taken in consideration.

Substances that are not allowed medication will be called “Prohibited Medication Substances.”

The scope of actors that can be held responsible under the rules has been expanded to include support personnel such as veterinarians, trainers, grooms, etc. Previously only the rider could be held responsible. The standard sanction for an Equine Anti-doping violation is two years, which is consistent with the 2009 WADA code. This is a significant increase from the prior rules.

There will be 3 different lists:

1. A banned substance list: This is a list containing active ingredients that have no legitimate use in Equine medicine and have a high potential use for abuse. This list contains many substances that are ethically inappropriate, like Hormonal products, human antidepressants, anti psychotics, nervous system stimulants, blood pres­sure drugs.

2. A prohibited medication substances list: A list of medication that is prohibited in Competition, and made up of all known substances which are recognized as therapeutic and commonly used substances considered in Equine medicine, like anti-inflammatory, local anaesthetics, bronchodilators. Clearly substances on this list may also enhance performance depending on the timing and size of dose.

3. List with Threshold Substances: Horses may compete with the presence of certain substances in their tissue, body fluids or excreta for which threshold levels/ ratios are listed in this list. A threshold level means the point at which the dosage becomes medication.

 Thresholds only apply to:

  • Substances endogenous to the horse
  • Substances arising from plants traditionally grazed during normal cultivation, processing or treat­ment, storage or transport.
  • Substances in equine feed arising from contamination during normal cultivation, processing or treatment, storage or transport.

Some medicines are mentioned on list 2 and list 3, which means they can be used in certain limitations. If you overdose they then become a prohibited medication.

F.e. :

  • Phenylbutazone, up to a limit of 8 mcg/ml in serum
  • Boldenone, 0.015 microgram per milliliter urine from male Horse
  • DMSO, 15 mcgr per ml in urine or 1 mcg per ml plasma
  • Estranediol, 0.045 mcg per ml in urine in male horses
  • Hydrocortisone, 1 mcg per ml urine
  • Salicylic Acis, 750 mcg per ml urine or 6.5 mcg per ml plasma
  • Testosterone, O.O2 mcg per ml urine from geldings, or 0.055 mcg per ml urine from fillies and mares.
  • Flunixin, up to a limit of 500 mcg/ ml in serum

FarmVet would like to remind our customers than none of our Cavalor products are prohibited for the new FEI doping rules. Of course they do have products that contain substances arising from plants (Threshold Substances), but those doses are all below the threshold substances, when people follow the doses mentioned on the Cavalor packing. Cavalor is following this regulation very strict (we have very close contact with the analyzing labs) and we do maximum efforts to guarantee a complete dope free range.

Tip: Use Cavalor Freebute instead of Phenylbutazone (Bute)

Research has proven that Cavalor FreeBute is less aggressive for the stomach. It does not cause Gastric Ulcers (as Phenylbutazone does). In the Netherlands, there is even concern that frequently Phenylbutazone may cause cancer in equines.

For more information, please click on the following link:

http://www.fei.org/Athletes_AND_Horses/News/Pages/summ.aspx

Keep Your Leather in Top Condition this Winter with Effax Products

During the winter we must take special care to ensure our leather stays in top shape. Effax Leather Balm is an extremely valuable leather care product which ensures long life and reliability of leather equipment. At the same time, it gives a brilliant shine. Effax Leather Balm contains lanolin, avocado oil, and beeswax, which are ideal ingredients for the care and maintenance of leather articles. It has remarkable nutritive and protecting properties, keeps the leather supple, and gives it a high tear resistance. This product is particularly suited for smooth leather.

Effax Leather Balm works best after leather has been cleaned with Effax Leather Combi, an innovative combination of gentle cleaning and unique deep action. The grease-free solution removes even stubborn dirt and provides leather with a good grip. The product is completely absorbed, nourishes the leather, and makes it elastic and supple. Drying out of the leather is avoided as the leather does not have to come into contact with water. Thanks to the deep action, regular use makes the leather non-slip as well as tear-proof. Effax Leather Combi can be polished, is dust-repellent, and removes residual sweat particles quickly and on a long term basis.