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Equine Care and Nutrition - www.ShanesTack.comShane's Tack was established in 2002 and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of horses throughout the US. We want to share our knowledge and products with like-minded horse lovers, get feedback and develop an ongoing dialogue with our readers.Thursday, January 1, 2009 Happy New Year from Shanes Tack!- CLICK HERE!
It's that time of year again here at Shane's Tack. Time for family, friends, celebrating the past and bringing in the future. We love this time of year and want to extend our warmth to you, your family, your farm and your horses.
 The beginning of 2009 also brings one of our largest sales in our history. The economy has taken a bit of a slump (not for long though) and the entire team here at ShanesTack.com has pulled together to lower our prices and up our service so that we can earn your business for life!Everything is on sale here, but below are a couple of the "staff favorite deals" by Manna Pro - who is our featured manufacturer this month: Manna Pro Blast Treats for Horses in Carrot and Apple - New Manna Apple and Carrot Blasts are horse approved and taste tested. They are a taste explosion in every bite and your horse will love them!Blasts are extruded which enhances the palatability aand nsures your horse won't be able to resist the taste. They are packed with itamins and inerals so you an feel good about rewarding your horse with a super nutritious horse treat. Plus, they are great for training. Manna Pro Goat Nutrition - Manna Pro Goat Mineral -- A uniquely formulated supplement rich in nutrients essential to the proper development and well-being of goats of all ages and breeds. Featuring: Copper and Zinc For supple skin and a healthy coat. Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Vitamin D For strong bone and hoof development and excellent milk production. Potassium, Sodium, Sulfur, Iron, Cobalt, Iodine and Manganese For overall good health. Vitamin E and Selenium Antioxidants that help maintain a healthy immune system and strong muscle development. Vitamin A For reproductive efficiency and bright eyes. Coarse Particle Less waste and less dust. A very Happy New Year from everyone here to everyone there! Labels: Goat Mineral, Horse Treats, Manna Pro
Monday, December 22, 2008 Snow Proof Silicone Water & Stain Repellent- CLICK HERE! This week's featured product is Snow Proof ... Fiebing's Snow Proof for Leather Featured to the right, Fiebing's Snow Proof Water and Stain Protector works to protect your leather, suede and nubuck from staining caused by rain water, snow, dirt. It protects all year long and is great for shoes, boots, jackets and handbags. Fiebings is a silicone free, fluoropolymer formula. Leather is a tough, durable material that, when cared for properly, should last for years or even decades. Caring for your leather products takes little effort and even less time. Failing to care for your favorite leather pieces may result in wear or damage that is not reparable. Rubbed lightly into clean leather, Snow Proof does a fantastic job protecting your leather tack and shoes against the mess and grime of extreme weather. Protects against damage caused by moisture, road grime, salt, and chemicals. Perfect for all leather exposed to the elements. The general rule of thumb is that, if you are comfortable, your leather products are, too. After exposure to too much cold, heat, moisture, dryness or chemicals, your leather is likely to need a bit of care. The newest addition to the Snow Proof line is Snow Proof Mink Oil. It softens, preserves and protects shoes and boots. Will not turn stitching or embossing white. Helps prevent salt stains. With regular use, Snow Proof Mink Oil will increase the lifetime of all your smooth leather articles.
Labels: leather care, snow proof
Friday, December 19, 2008 Don't Pig Out This Christmas- CLICK HERE! Don't Act Like A Pig This Christmas!  It's very common for people to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays by overindulging on anything and everything in sight. Especially after a stressful year like the one we've all endured. Eating more and drinking more, and even shopping more can create a "temporary fix" for those of us who tend to be a bit extravagant. However, anyone who has crossed the line of "everything in moderation" knows exactly how it feels after a holiday "Pig Out" session--it's not very flattering. That's why www.Shanestack.com is taking a more gentle "Be aware, but do not fear" approach to this holiday by offering up some good news. According to a Weight Watchers Holiday Weight Gain Question and Answer, the "average weight gain in the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s is just less than one pound ". The real problem that we have as humans is that we tend to rationalize that more at the holidays is O.K. because we deserve it or "let's celebrate". Pigs do not have that option. They only get eat what their owner puts out in the feeder-- otherwise they would act like themselves and slop up everything in sight! It's one thing to have the proper nutrition for a pig, but it is another to make sure that they are getting enough food and are not overeating. It's been said that an adult pig should eat just about 4 1/2 pounds of food a day. It's important to have a pig feeder that puts out just enough food for each of the pigs in the pen. In addition to keeping each pig a healthy weight, the feeding system deters from the pocketbook so your hogs don't eat you out of house and home. The Single Door Hog Feeder from Miller Manufacturing company is a handy hog feeder that is made of heavy duty steel with grey durable powder coat. This particular feeder holds 50 lbs of food and will stand up to tough farm use. The top door flips open from the back for easy loading. The Single Door Hog Feeder comes completely assembled and can be shipped direct to the farm. For a larger group of swine, Shanestack.com also carries the Double Door Hog Feeder from Miller Manufacturing, along with many other pig and swine care products. Please visit the website at http://www.shanestack.com/ and remember the golden rule for this holiday-- Just being aware of what you are putting into your own system is a great start for a healthy and happy holiday season.
Friday, December 12, 2008 HorseTrac - Microchip System for Horses- CLICK HERE! Shanestack.com is not associated with HorseTrac in any way, we just felt that our readers would be interested in finding out more about this technology. HORSEtrac™ is the only national tracking database designated exclusively to the microchipped equine spieces. Operators are available 24 hours a day. Owners, veterinarians and law enforcement officials have come to rely upon the protection and fast action of HORSEtrac™. Pictured to the right is Zareba's 50 Mile Electric Fencer which will never go out of existence - even with advances in microchip technology. The AVID® microchip which is the technology behind HorseTrac is a tiny computer chip which has an identification number programmed into it. The chip is encased in smooth, strong biocompatible glass, and is small enough to fit into a hypodermic needle. The tiny rice-sized microchip is quickly and easily injected into the nuchal ligament, where it will remain for the life of the horse. This one-of-a-kind number cannot be lost, altered or removed. The microchip has no power supply, battery, or moving parts. It operates by receiving an invisible radio wave signal from the scanner. The chip is designed with an extended operating life and is guaranteed for the life of the animal. Once injected, the microchip cannot be felt with the hand and it stays safely in place. The chip requires no care. It does not pass through or out of the body. A special scanner is used to read the chip. When the scanner is passed over the horse's neck, the chip sends its number back to the scanner to be displayed in the viewing window. The animal feels nothing as his chip is being read. The interaction between chip and scanner takes less than a second, allowing you to identify your horse quickly and on demand. Once the horse has been implanted with an AVID chip, the chip should be 'registered'. Horse description, name, owner information and alternate contact information go into HORSEtrac™, the 24/7 disaster and recovery network. Please visit all of our Equine Containment Options, by CLICKING HERE. Labels: equine microchips, horse containment
Thursday, December 4, 2008 Hoofing It For the Holidays- CLICK HERE! Imagine sitting back in your favorite chair, putting your feet up, and relaxing after a long day. Now, imagine how your feet would feel after pulling sleighs full of people over snow filled hills, or giving carriage rides to couples who snuggle under blankets with hot cocoa while you hoof it out on the icy streets Puts a new perspective on what a horse goes through during the holidays, doesn't it? What's interesting is that a horse foot and horse hoof are not the same thing. While the horse foot has all the internal structures of a regular foot, including bones and the sensitive structures, the hoof refers to the hard, outside, covering of the foot including the wall, the sole, the frog, and the periople. The hard hoof exterior does not have blood supply or nerves. However, the inside of the hoof has sensitive structures which produce and nourish the hoof and attach it to the foot. While it's true that some horses naturally have better hooves than other, you can help your horse grow the best possible hooves. If your horse is already producing the best hoof its capable of, you can keep those hooves beautifully maintained by fine tuning his diet. Some hooves may benefit from supplements, such as biotin supplements, but others may show little change. It truly depends on the horse. So as we begin to trot through this holiday season together, let's remember our equine friends, and their feet as the pace starts to pick up. Here are a few quick tips for keeping those horses hooves healthy, especially for the holidays:
All these tips, along with proper nutrition and exercise, can help prevent foot problems for a horse. Considering the amount some "workhorses" are expected to do, it's not wonder that proper foot care is an essential part of maintaining a horse. It's said that lameness in horses occurs far more often in the foot than in any other part of the limbs. So, if and when you get to put your feet up for the day, try to think about those who are out hoofing it this holiday season... especially our big, happy four footed horses who help keep the spirit of the season in our hearts and our souls. Labels: christmas, farrier, Hoof Abcess, hoof care
Monday, November 24, 2008 Horse Lover Gifts for less this holiday season- CLICK HERE! We know one thing for certain - we are all Horse Enthusiasts. Many of us also love to find and give unique, personal gifts to loved ones at Christmas and holiday time. ShanesTack.com has some of the most unique and individual horse lover gift ideas available. NOW with our partnership with Google Checkout, you can save a bundle this holiday season shopping horse gifts at http://www.shanestack.com/Get $10 off purchases of $60 (cart minimum) or more before shipping and tax with Google Checkout at http://www.shanestack.com/ and other GregRobert stores. Limit 1 per person. Offer available until 12/17/2008. No resale and offer not valid in combination with any other promotional offer. No coupon code is necessary so start shopping now!  What makes our equine gifts so much better? We not only offer special horse lover gift ideas, we make them as special and individual as you and your horse lover are. At Shane's Tack we have one-of-a-kind equestrian gifts that will be treasured and appreciated by the recipient. We also have many equine gifts that you can purchase for yourself or your horse. This promotion is also valid for all horse medical and nutritional supplies, equine pest control products and all barn and home products. With our low prices and the current Google Checkout offer, you will not break the bank this holiday season. I'm a bargain shopper at heart, and this is a bargain! Pictured above is the Equestria Grooming kit in a number of different colors. What a great gift this holiday! Labels: google checkout, horse lover gifts
Sunday, November 23, 2008 "No Horse Left Behind" Billionaire’s Wife Steps Up to Save Wild Horses- CLICK HERE! I read a wonderful story that horse lovers and horse owners will appreciate. To summarize, days after the Bureau of Land Management announced it was having difficulty managing its wild horse program, a billionaire’s wife stepped up to the plate. Wild horses held in federal facilities have become a financial burden on the taxpayers of the United States and until last week, the government appeared ready to institute euthanasia to reduce its costs. The practice of euthanasia has long been authorized as a means of controlling the population of wild horses in federal holding areas, but the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which is tasked with managing wild horses and burros, has avoided it, fearing public backlash and rightfully so. Two weeks ago at a hearing in Reno, NV, Madeleine Pickens, wife of billionaire oilman T. Boone Pickens, announced that she intended to step in to save not just the 2,000 horses that BLM had slated for euthanasia, but all 30,000 horses currently held in federal government facilities. Madeleine Pickens says she plans to create a massive refuge for about 30,000 wild horses. Her plan includes buying 1 million acres for the horses, although a site has yet to be announced pending negotiations. The BLM has publicly stated it is on board with the Pickens plan and supports her efforts. Several other organizations have also stepped up to the plate. Mrs. Pickens said she plans to make the refuge accessible to the public and that no horse will be turned down from the program. "No Horse Left Behind!" Federal experts say the population of wild horses grows by 20 percent a year, requiring the use of roundups in order to prevent the animals from depleting their natural habitat. However, wild horse advocacy groups have condemned the practice, which they claim overestimates the number of horses and favors cattle grazing on public lands. Labels: wild horses
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