shop the Maverick Crusher Hat.
Video Transcript:
This is a totally unexpected surprise, but we just got a visit today from Lynn Lloyd, who is the author of Seven Sets of Horseshoes, an American journey. Lynn is from Nevada.
She is actually the master of Red Rock Hounds, and is here visiting. She's going to be hunting with Radnor tomorrow and came in for a new hat, which we happen to just have, which is great.
I think she wears it well, obviously it goes with the whole whole get -up, which is just so Nevada and so fabulous. But I really am honored because we're going to be carrying her book, and the book is a tale of her journeys,
having traveled from the East Coast to the West Coast on horseback, and the tales of it are inside, and it's just wonderful. So we will be carrying the book, which is great, but to have her here today is just,
is a spectacular. So Lynn, I want to welcome you number one. Thank you. Thank you for having me, so I love my hat. Well, there you go. There you go. I'm so happy we could actually do that for you on the East Coast.
So that's, that's wonderful. And of course, you're going to Radnor tomorrow. And traditional, it's not, but by tomorrow she will be in full, full hunting gear. Of course. We have the West in full gear.
We don't, you don't do this all the time. Yeah, if you go and look Lynn up in some of her YouTube videos, you can, you can see the history of Red Rock and, you know, she has over a hundred hounds.
She has over a hundred horses. She’s a pretty fascinating lady. And we're just so tickled to have her here. So we want to wish you much, much luck in your, your hunt tomorrow and enjoy your stay on the East Coast.
Thanks for having me. The store is just great. Thank you so much. We appreciate it. And look forward to seeing this on our website soon because we will have it. And it's a great stocking stuffer for Christmas. It's a great read. Thanks so much.
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Video Transcript: It’s hard to believe, but it is a time of year again, like next week time of year again. The Maryland Five Star is coming up and we’re so excited, obviously we’re going to be there. We were there year one and two and we wouldn't miss it.
I’m here right now with Amanda Beale -Clement and I know you think it's staged, but it was a little coincidence. She came in to pick up her new Tucci boots, which are fabulous, I have to say. They look very, very stunning. And we're getting her ready in time for her competitions as well. I wanted to talk to you really quickly about the Kep helmets because we will be having them at the Maryland Five Star.
For you people that are competing in three phases of competition, we introduced this 2.0 version a couple of years ago with Amanda, Amanda is sponsored by Kep for lots of good reasons and nobody in her barn wears anything but [KEP] for lots of good reasons.
But the 2 .0 version is so important and for eventing and with the eventing coming up, I want you to understand why. In the past, as Amanda, you know, you would have to have a skull cap for your cross -country to have a different hat for stadium jumping and we used to wear top hats for a dressage, but that's gone too.
So there's a lot of moving pieces. Safety being the most important factor, let's get you one fabulous helmet and a helmet that can convert itself for all phases.
So in the 2 .0, which Amanda's wearing a version of the 2 .0, which I designed for you to see, so you see it on her now, which looks great. We pop that visor off, she's now ready for her cross -country.
If she's going to be riding in the stadium and it's very sunny or she just is more comfortable with a wider brim, we get you a wide brim and you have a wide brim, you have a regular brim, you have a skull cap.
So you have one helmet with three purposes and you have one of the safest helmets that's in the market. This is the only helmet that has a five -point harness on it.
It has the removable liners, which we all know and love because we can wash them. And style -wise, we can help you, we can design all kinds of fabulous things, but the most important thing is the safety, the comfort, and I wish you so much luck next week.
It's going to be pretty exciting. It's that time again. It is. Thank you. I'm so excited to be sporting cap from Malvern Savory. Thank you, bye -bye.
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Video Transcript:
Hi there, it's Jill from Malvern Saddlery and I am going to give you my personal invitation to save the dates.
The dates are the 18th to the 24th of this month. That's next week. I'm talking to you because those dates are really important.
It's National Safety Week.
Everybody that deals with us at Malvern Saddlery knows that safety is our number one priority and that's year-round, not just on special days.
These days are special because they give you an opportunity to save, which only happens once a year.
The manufacturers release the retailers to offer a discount for those days to increase your awareness and check your equipment.
This is the time to do it. Everyone's coming off of a long show season, coming off of a hot summer.
HELMET CHECK TIPS: If you're riding around and your helmet is down here and you have to do this in order to see your fences, you need a new helmet.
You ladies with your beautiful long hair, if you're riding around and your helmet is going up as you're going around the ring, you need a new helmet.
Those of you who've had a helmet for more than three years and you ride often, you need a new helmet.
So these are things that you need to check. This is the most important piece of equipment that you have.
In addition, our air vests will be on sale and our safety stirrups, which you see some in the front here, will be on sale.
This is a very big opportunity for a very short period of time but we’re here for you. We want to help you.
Support your local tack stores. All of our, all of your tack stores and certainly we [at Malvern Saddlery] have made a big investment in your safety
and in saying that I want you to come here and I want you to let us help you make sure everything’s just right.
We are here for you from the 18th and the 24th and if you have any questions you can always contact us.
Come see us. Bring in your helmet to make sure it fits. We're here to help you.
Take advantage and we'll see you soon. Thank you.
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Your vest is an important piece of equipment! It’s equally important to make sure your vest is still protecting you as best as possible. We invite you to bring your current vest, from any brand, into the store for a personalized fit consultation and/or condition check.
It is recommended that you replace your vest at least every 5 years,
due to exposure to outdoor conditions, and wear and tear. The 5-year replacement guideline for equestrian vests begins from the date of purchase, not the date of manufacture. Normal wear and tear, exposure to sunlight and heat, certain types of cleaning agents, and sweat are some of the many factors that can contribute to the slow degradation of a body protector, all of which begin to occur from the time the body protector is first worn.
Unlike equestrian helmets, vests are designed to withstand multiple impacts. In the event of a fall or impact, inspect your vest thoroughly for any damage to the zipper/closures, and for signs of compressed foam. While 5 years is the recommended timeframe for replacement, this guideline is dependent on the overall condition of your vest. Be sure to inspect your vest regularly for signs of wear or material failure.
Equestrian vests are designed with a variety of scenarios in mind, it’s important to make sure that you have chosen the right vest for your discipline. This can range from lightweight protection for peace of mind while schooling at home, to an ASTM | SEI certified body protector for the cross country course. Rules and regulations surrounding protective gear can vary based on your riding discipline, your region, and even your barn. Be sure to consult with your coach to confirm that you have selected the correct vest for your needs.
All components of your vest need to be in working order for your vest to be able to protect you as best as possible. Whether your vest has Velcro or lace closures, make sure the closures/zipper are kept free of lint, dirt, horse hair etc. Before putting on your back/body protector, make sure all zippers are undone and that all Velcro or lace closure are loosened. If not, this can weaken the zipper and increase the risk of zipper breakage. Failure of the zipper from incorrect adjustment will void the warranty.
It is important to make sure your vest continues to fit you well. Several factors could contribute to a fit issue over time. If you’ve grown over the years, your vest could be too small vs when you first got it. Well-worn closures can also affect the fit of your vest over time, be sure to take proper care of your vest’s zippers, and lace/Velcro closures. Vests should fit as close to your body as possible, be sure to wear the appropriate clothing with your particular vest. For example, the Eventer Pro body protector should be worn with a light layer underneath such as a sunshirt.
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Owner Jill Apfelbaum takes a look at two bits appear alike when hanging on the bit wall side-by-side. Providing key insights about the function of bits in general, she offers expert demonstration of the locking comfort bit.
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The release of this boot has been much anticipated. It is an innovative design that Franco Tucci has been working on for more than 2 years; a technical tall boot to replace your paddock & half chaps as your everyday stable boots.
Jill presents the medium size shoe box and exclaims “Tall Boots, people – this is tall boots”. Taking the boots out of the box, she proceeds to roll down the boot from the top and then places them for Amanda to quickly & easily slip her foot in then pull the top up her calf. The result is a beautifully fitted tall boot with lots of ‘contact’ throughout the leg.
To find your perfect fit in this boot you will need your foot size, height & one of only 2 calf sizes. These boots will travel well & wash well. They will be perfect for anyone who rides horses!
Watch the full video introduction below. Then shop this exciting new boot!
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Product Links: AllShot Outlast Air Vest, AllShot Kids Air Vest, Invictus Half Pad
Transcribed text from video with minor edits:
This is another Malvern Moment, as it were. About a year ago, I did a little video for all of you on a material called D 30. The reason that I brought it to your attention at that point was because we were talking about the Invictus Half Pad.
The Invictus Pad is a half pad that's made in Germany. And the sole purpose of this half pad is to not to change the fit of your saddle, but to be 100% shock absorbent. And it is indeed, it's one of my best selling half pads for that very reason. [12/2023 Note: Unfortunately this half pad is no longer available]
That being said, I became very familiar with D 30 and also very excited about it. It's a material that is used in a lot of things. It's used in the military. It's used in the flak jackets that the soldiers wear. On the outside of their vest, they have a product like Kevlar, typically, on the outside, so nothing can penetrate the vest. And then on the inside, they have D 30. And the D 30 is to absorb the shock. So that's major, major shock when you put that in perspective. And the amount of shock that we absorb in our half pads and the vest that I'm going to show you isn't nearly as needed. It's almost overkill, but overkill in a very good way.
I want to familiarize you with the product again as I introduce the All Shot Air vest. This is a product we've just brought in from France. It's another Air vest that we're going to be carrying. And the only reason to bring in a new product is if there's something that it offers that you don't already have. So the addition that this wonderful Air vest brings to us is that the back panel of the Air vest has an insert, and that insert is D 30. You're getting the advantage of the inflation of the Air vest, which we're all familiar with at this point, and the shock absorbency of the D 30 panel. I'm going to show you D 30 right now, real quick.
So D 30, this is just a great little example. And it's this color [orange], so you can see it a little bit better. So I'm not sure if you can see this or not, but when there is no shock to the product, my little finger imprints, it almost feels like Silly Putty, So as you're putting your finger in it, that's what it feels like. It's yielding, it's giving. So when there is no shock to it, you don't feel something rigid against your body. It just moves with you. The same happens with a half pad. And the molecules of this product stay open to allow that to happen. What happens when there is a shock or an assault to the material? I'm going to ask Andra to get in here real close.I 'm going to hit this as hard as I can. And this is a firm mallet. I can't make a dent in this if I try. What happens now is there's been an assault, okay? And the assault is something that needs to be absorbed. And so the molecules lock up, and when they lock up, it's 100% shock absorbent, and you are protected from that shock. So this is what's in the back panel oft his air vest, which we're excited to introduce. I'm going to give you another great example back to the saddle pad issue. So, a lot of saddle pads are foam based. So when something is foam based, it has a function, but it's not for shock absorption and people mistake it that it is. So I'm going to take this ball bearing, I'm going to drop it on a foam pad, a foam pad, literally. And can you see it bouncing when it bounces? That's saying to you, it hasn't absorbed anything. The shock is coming right back at you, right back at your horse, right back at whatever you think you're protecting. Watch what happens when I put it on a solid D 30. Boom. Dead. So it has now absorbed 100% of the shock. I'm not going to feel it as a rider in case of the pad, your horse is not going to feel it on his back. So this material is really significant, and the fact that it's been brought into the equine industry, to me, is a very exciting thing. It's already proven itself to me with the invictus pad. I've been doing this pad for five or six years now with great results. Now I'm just excited to have this All Shot Air Vest to offer you as an alternative. The other nice thing about it is they are offering this in children's sizes, which I've been waiting for something for quite a while that's really suitable for children. There is a 40 pound weight minimum for a child to use it and have it be effective, which is pretty reasonable. That fits proportion great and it has all the same features as the adult. The adult we brought in, in a fabric that's just a little bit more high tech. It's called outlast, and it's temperature regulating, and that just takes it to another level for the adults as well. But it's the D 3 O I wanted to talk about and bring to your attention that that is now available in an air vest for you and hope this helps you make some good decisions. Thanks so much.
]]>KASK created the Rotational Impact WG11 Test to provide safer helmets. An invisible layer of protection that far exceeds international norms. The independent lab tested safety protocol challenges the industry and surpasses the highest standards.
BrIC value (Brain Injury Criteria): The BrIC value is an algorithm that defines the typical level of brain injury. This value must be lower than 0.68 - the lower, the better. KASK's BrIC value is never above 0.39.
With their scientific background and intensive testing, KASK creates head protection that outperforms even the most stringent test procedures with ease.
KASK is committed to the highest safety standards for all your rides.
(information from KASK announcement & website.)
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email: info@malvernsaddlery.com
phone: 610-695-9980
]]>Although storing your tack for prolonged periods of time can result in damage to your leather, there are many steps you can take to ensure that your tack is in as great a shape at the end of storage as when you first put it away.
Here are our recommendations for how to easily keep your tack happy and healthy when not in use.
Dry and Room Temperature
Store you tack in a dry, room temperature space, like a heated, well ventilated tack room or in your house. These environmental conditions help keep the temperature and humidity at optimal conditions for leather health. Also, a controlled environment helps prevent mold and mildew and infestations from hungry bugs. Storing in your garage, attic, horse trailer, or the back of your vehicle may be convenient, but this is a good way to get a lovely case of mold and rot going - so it is best to store elsewhere.
Cover Up
Fully cover your tack in order to protect from light, dust, and bugs. Use a bridle bag and saddle cover if available, but covering with a towel, blanket, or closable bag works perfectly, too. Putting tack in a plastic bin with a close fitting lid is also a great technique. Covering or storing tack in plastic bags is not recommended, as this prevents the leather from breathing and can actually trap unwanted moisture.
Inspection and Care
We suggest inspecting your saddle monthly while in storage and then giving a light cleaning, followed by a light conditioning, about every three months. The goal of the cleaning is to just ensure that any dust, bugs, etc. don't build up. Depending on your circumstances, you may find you need to clean and condition more or less frequently. Much is dependent upon the unique temperature, environment, and condition of your saddle. Therefore, inspection of your saddle regularly will be your best friend so that you can then customize your cleaning and conditioning routine.
For example, if you are in a climate susceptible to mold and mildew, you will want to keep an even closer eye on your saddle and might consider increasing the cleaning frequency to every few weeks. If you live in a very arid climate, you might find that you can reduce your cleaning frequency.
Similarly to cleaning, you will need to adjust your conditioning frequency based on your environment, as well. As a rule of thumb, if the conditioner absorbs very quickly (within a minute), your saddle may actually be dry and likely needs another coat of conditioner or more frequent light conditioning. If the conditioner absorbs very slowly (not all gone within 5 minutes), your saddle probably isn't very thirsty and could go with less heavy and less frequent conditioning. If your saddle is prone to mold, then we recommend decreasing the amount and frequency of conditioning in storage, in order to reduce the amount of moisture in the leather upon which the mold likes to feed.
Protect Your Investment
These easy steps will go a long way in order to ensure your tack is looking as good as new on the day you finally pull it out of storage and saddle up again. Taking a few short minutes periodically to check in on your tack and give it a little love will definitely be worth it in order to ensure your expensive tack is protected. We hope that you don't have to put up your tack for too long and that you'll be back using it again in no time with your favorite trusty steed!
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