H10 At The Royal Easter Show

Hi there
Well, The Easter Show was fun and there were lots of Aussie Stock Horses there which was good to see. We gave away some well-earned prizes and I'm glad to report that Jackie Long, one of our sponsored riders, managed to bag Reserve Champion Ridden Australian Stock Horse Hack.

I missed the Dagwood Dogs (shame!) and most of the funfair rides and the show was pretty packed....this year it cost about $70 and more for a family of 4 just to get in! Add the showbags and the other 'necessities' and it's a big hole in the pocket!!

Did you know that Australia holds the record for the larget horse in the world? The giant five-year-old, from Pakenham, S.E Australia, measures a staggering 20.1 hands, or 2.057m tall. He weighs over 1.3 tonnes (1300kg), about the same as a small car - and is still growing!!
There's a pic of him here:
http://www.anyhorsebackriding.com/myblog/

Is it a Bruise, Strain or Sprain? Here's a complimentary chart from Equus that you might find useful when trying to decide:

http://tinyurl.com/ypl3dw

Many horse lovers are spending more time shoe shopping these days--for their animals. Technology is presenting them with the choice of two different replacements for the old horseshoe:

http://tinyurl.com/3bzdhy

Here's some recent news on Canberra paralympic hopeful Rob Oakley. He says he is confident of making the fifth and final spot in the Australian equestrian team.
http://tinyurl.com/39mdd3

Jan sent me a good horsey (and very irreverent!) blog that you might have a wander over to:
http://www.fuglyhorseoftheday.blogspot.com/

Plenty of bargains on the H10 web site - go on, have a look! http://www.h10.com.au/

Have a great weekend
Best wishes
Geoff

Heza Star - Ivery Park Stud Champion ASH

Here's a great picture of Heza Star - one of Jackie Long's Champion stallions from Ivery Park Stud. Heza Star took out the High Point Horse of the Show sponsored by RM Williams and Denis Jackson Saddler award at the recent ASH Nationals.

This beautiful animal is of course groomed with H10 grooming products and I have to admit that they make a superb horse like this, look even better....don't you agree!!!

Charlie At 2...And What A Looker!!!!

You might remember that here at H10 we proudly sponsor two champions, one a show horse champion and the other an ASH champion shower and breeder. Our ASH Champion is Jackie Long from Ivery Park Stud and I wanted you to see a lovely picture of her young star Charles, a mere 2 year old, at the Canberra Royal recently. Charlie's real name is 'Time To Celebrate' and the great pic was taken by Anne Braidwood.

Naturally enough, Charlie's groomed with the best products available....H10 of course, and boy, doesn't he look good!!!