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BACK ON TRACK® products for the travelling horse The Back on Track® range of high performance horse wear and clothing promotes a feeling of well-being through the use of advanced technology with foundations in ancient Chinese medicine. Developed in Sweden, Back on Track products are widely used in Europe for performance horses and jockeys to support circulation and wellbeing, which can be particularly beneficial for athletes while travelling or during recuperation. All Back on Track products are made of their revolutionary Welltex™ fabric which is infused with ceramic particles. These ceramic particles cause long wave infra-red heat to radiate back towards the body. The body responds positively to the infrared wave, increasing circulation, which can relieve joint tension, maximise performance and help avoid injury. Back on Track products are available for horses and humans. The range extends from horse rugs to travel boots and human base layers to knee and wrist wraps. The Back on Track Mesh Rug is a very popular lightweight multifunctional rug that can be used all year round and is perfect for traveling and after training or exercise due to its optimal breathable qualities and the benefits of the fabric. The sturdy and airy mesh covers a layer of thin Welltex® fabric infused with ceramic particles to help keep the horse cool, calm and relaxed. The Welltex® technology in the Mesh Rug can be used prior to exercise in order to warm up the muscles, as well as following exercise to aid recovery and recuperation. It may also be used under
other rugs during colder months. The rug comes with reinforcing fabric around the neck and soft quilting for the delicate wither area. It covers the chest, back, quarter and loin muscles and has double chest buckles and criss-crossed surcingles to ensure the best possible fit. The therapeutic value of Back on Track Quick Wraps Royal can aid recovery after exercise and keep legs warm in the stable or whilst travelling and the carefully designed shape provides gentle support to the legs, an added benefit when used after exercise. For more information, please visit www.backontrack.com
The importance of Biosecurity when transporting horses Races and Sales are prime places for your horse to catch infectious diseases. Application of the concepts of biosecurity are important at every level of the Equine industry. From the basic, yet essential, washing of hands through to equipment, horse box and stable disinfection. Biosecurity is vital in stopping the introduction and spread of animal diseases whilst transporting your horses. Regular disinfection might seem to be laborious and costly, however you must always remember to consider the consequences of not disinfecting. Infectious diseases are spread in various ways from direct contact with other animals, aerosol spread via droplets from coughs and sneezes to soiled bedding, urine and faeces. Mixing with other horses within their own training yard, within training centres and at the racetrack can 86
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all be potential breeding grounds for strangles, salmonellosis, influenza, equine herpes virus, aspergillus niger, ringworm and EVA. If you care for your horses and always want the health of your horse not to be compromised then you should always follow a strict biosecurity regime. Proper health care, disinfection and an awareness of day-to-day hygiene are all means of prevention so that you have less chance of needing to cure! Steri-7 XTRA is DEFRA approved, has reactive barrier technology, 100% organic and non-corrosive! Now available in a 750ml trigger spray ReadyToUse (RTU). Handy size to take with you wherever you go. Available from Farm & Stable Supplies. For further information, please visit www.farmstable.com or call +44 (0)1730 815800