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SMx Flagstaff Saddle Pad Giveaway

Congratulations Donna J. from Oklahoma City, OK! You are the winner of our Flagstaff saddle pad giveaway. I hope you and Blu enjoy the pad!

Thanks to all that participated in the blog. Look for more giveaways to be coming soon. Julie

Who’s ready for a giveaway???

The second week in January is always an exciting time for me as I, among thousands of other, flock to Denver, Colorado, for the first trade show of the year. It is such a great time, catching up with friends from both sides of the table, and it’s always interesting to see what the manufacturers will have out new for 2013.

This year, we’ll start our giveaway offer with a brand new pad from Professional’s Choice, the SMx Flagstaff Comfort Fit Heavy Duty Fleece Saddle Pad. The SMx Air Ride core is made of a unique material found in the protective gear of professional human athletes that absorbs shock while allowing air flow to the skin. The natural cooling system lowers the horse’s body temperature and slows the rate of fatigue. Did I mention that these beautiful three-tone colored pads with fleece bottoms look amazing under saddle?!?!

One lucky winner will win a Flagstaff pad for themselves. You pick the color and size. All you have to do is tell me: What are you looking for when you buy a saddle pad? Technology? Color? Etc?

Good Luck! Julie

Saddle Pad GIVEAWAY!

TO ENTER:
1. Answer the question in the comments section of this post:

What are you looking for when you buy a saddle pad? Technology? Color? Etc?

and

2. Tweet or Like the post.

THE RULES
One entry per person, please. (Note: if you don't see your entry right away, please don't enter a second time. It will show up shortly!)

No entries after 8:00 am Central Time Friday March 8, 2013.

One winner will be selected at random and announced Friday March 8, 2013. The winner will have their choice of size and color of SMx Flagstaff Comfort Fit Heavy Duty Fleece Saddle Pad.

Working in the Muck

When I was a kid I loved going to the farm with my dad. It was great riding on the tractor and in the back of the truck to feed cows.  Those were some great memories to have as a kid, but one that really stands out is the cold. Within an hour your feet were wet and frozen, and by lunchtime you thought they were going to fall off.  Yes, I complained a lot, but they didn’t offer a lot of choices for kids back then.

Now as an adult there are more brands that offer better technology for keeping my feet warm. My boot of choice is Muck Brand. These boots are 100% waterproof (your socks and pant legs won’t get wet).  They have a lot of diversity in design and style. I really like the Muck Master Boots.  This line of Muck Boot is great for all purpose wear. Here in Kansas the weather changes daily, and with this boot I am covered if it snows or rains. The insulated lining will keep my feet warm and dry, even in sub-zero conditions. I really like the tread and the weight of these boots. I can slop around in the mud and my boot never gets stuck. I remember, as a kid helping dad, my boots would get stuck in the mud, and I would walk out of them and my socks would be a mess.

Muck Boots are my boot of choice. This is not the only brand we offer, so come take a look at some of the other brands we carry. We even have boots for kids, so you can make their experiences memorable with a lot less complaining. Rachael 

How Important My Dog’s Teeth Should Be

The first thing I do in the morning after I drag myself out of bed is brush my teeth. Dental hygiene is very important to me and my family.  So I got to thinking about how important my teeth are, and how important my dog’s teeth should be.

I was outside sitting in the backyard watching my 3 year old swing on his swing set. Out of nowhere, my two Basset Hounds come running up to me and start licking my face (gross). I really don’t like when they do this anyway, but that day both of them had bad breath that was worse than normal. So I looked around the yard to see if they had caught something and were eating it. The search was unsuccessful, until I looked in both of their mouths and they had some plaque and food build up along their gums.

This made me think about the last two years I have had my dogs, and why I have never taken their teeth into consideration other that the food I feed them. This bad breath situation needed to come to a stop, and I needed to do something to take better care of their teeth. So I went to my trusty Valley Vet Supply Direct Pet Super Store catalog, and found several items that could help with my situation.

In the catalog there were several Items that caught my eye. The one that I tried first was the Petrodex Combo Kit. This kit included a toothbrush with two heads, a finger brush, and toothpaste. This was a very interesting experience. After just one brushing I could see a difference in the plaque. This was a good way to get rid of some of the food build up they had, also. The toothpaste is poultry flavored so it was easy to get them to open their mouths to brush.

There was another product that I tried, and it was the Advanced Oral Care Liquid Tartar Remover made by Nylabone. This was so much easier to use when brushing was not an option.  This could help with that stubborn dog that will not let you brush.  It is a liquid that you pour into their water and as they drink it, it helps wash out the tartar and food build up. I also noticed, after using this product, that my dog’s breath was much better.  The Basset Hounds really didn't mind it in their water, and they drank every last drop.

The third product that I tried, and would have to say was the Bassets’ favorites, was the Greenies. These come in several different kinds for all types of dogs. They think it’s a treat, and I know its helping to keep their teeth clean. I give them one several times a week. This is so simple, and they have a great taste. When your dog chews on them, their teeth sink in, and this action helps clean the plaque off of their teeth. I love this way of cleaning for the simple fact that it is easy, and my dogs love the taste.

Who would have thought that doggie dental had so many options? I now know that my dogs need clean teeth just as much as I do. Valley Vet Supply has a wide variety of options to help keep your dog’s teeth clean. Good luck!  Rachael