Valley Vet Supply

eZall Bathing Package Giveaway

Congratulations Mary G. of Bethlehem, CT you are the lucky winner of the eZall Bathing Package Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest!

It’s every horse lover’s favorite time of the year. The days are longer, the temps are getting warmer and you’re covered in horse hair. But let’s be honest, you really don’t mind. After all, time spent with your equine pal is nothing short of therapy for the soul.

To help you get the winter coat and mud off a little easier, I’d like to give you a chance to win an eZall Bathing package.  One lucky winner will win a Bathing Kit (#39913) and one gallon of Total Body Wash (#36348).

For your chance to win please answer one of the following questions and then like and share this blog.

• What is your favorite grooming tool(s) of choice and why?
• What brand of shampoo is your favorite and why? (scroll to bottom of page to enter)

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, April 15, 2016.

One winner will be selected at random and announced Friday, April 15, 2016. The winner will receive a Bathing Kit (#39913) and one gallon of Total Body Wash (#36348). 

Bathing Kit (#39913) and one gallon of Total Body Wash (#36348). - See more at: http://www.typepad.com/site/blogs/6a00e5526d2b95883300e55284cae98834/compose/preview/post#sthash.ovIhkrxG.dpufBathing Kit (#39913) and one gallon of Total Body Wash (#36348).

Good Luck and Happy trails!

Julie

Apparel Giveaway!

Congratulations Nancy G. of Sagerton, TX and Victoria F. of Woodland, CA you are the lucky winners of the Apparel Gift Card Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest!

We are so excited here at Valley Vet Supply! We have expanded our clothing line to offer apparel from quality companies such as:  Ariat, Cruel Girl, Cinch, Wrangler, Cowgirl Tuff, B. Tuff, Cowboy Justice, Panhandle Slim, Rock N Roll Cowgirl and Cowboy, Tuff Cooper and Noble Outfitters. And that’s just to name a few! 

Our new clothing line will be seasonal, so if you see something you like be sure to sign up for an email notification as to when it becomes available.

To get you started shopping our new apparel, I would like to give 2 people the chance to win a $50 gift card.

For your chance to win, please answer one of the following questions:

• What do you think about our new selection?
• Have you already bought, or will be buying from our online clothing selection? (scroll to bottom of page to enter)

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, April 8, 2016.

Two winners will be selected at random and announced Friday, April 8, 2016. Each winner will receive a $50 Valley Vet Supply Gift Card.

Good luck and happy shopping,

Julie

Exclusive Color - VenTech Elite Support Boot Giveaway!

Congratulations Wendy F. of Brush, CO, you are the lucky winner of the VenTech Elite Support Boot Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest!

Valley Vet Supply is excited to present our customers an EXCLUSIVE colored VenTech Elite Support Boot! Our Tribal and White color combination holds so many opportunities for coordinating accessories, it is incredible! And since Valley Vet Supply is the only company to carry this color, you won’t find it anywhere else.

Just because this color is exclusive to Valley Vet Supply, don’t think the quality is any different. This boot is made with the same lightweight, multi-layered neoprene exterior and UltraShock lining as any other Professional’s Choice VenTech boot.

I would like to give you a chance to win a FREE Value Pack of our exclusive color!

For your chance to win, let me know what you think of our color combination and if you could choose your own colors, what would they be? (Scroll to bottom of page to enter)

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, April 1, 2016.

One winner will be selected at random and announced Friday, April 1, 2016. The winner will receive a Tribal/White SMB VenTech Elite Support Boot Value Pack (42087).

Thank you for participating and good luck!

Julie

Protect Your Horse: Spray before you stay!™

Noble Outfitters ™ Animal Care
Spray before you stay!™

Moving into the showgrounds with your horse? Need to clean buckets, blankets and other equipment? Grab a bottle of Noble Outfitters® All-Purpose Stall Wash.

This product will change the way you think about cleaning your horses and their surroundings! The deep penetrating formula cleans areas prone to pathogens, viruses, bacteria and fungus and stays active for 7 days. It works to neutralize odor and reduce fly populations. Protect your horse from EHV-1, H1N1, and Staph MRSA, among many other pathogens with Noble Outfitters® All-Purpose Stall Wash!

Unlike traditional toxic sanitizing steps such as bleach or chlorine, Noble Outfitters® All-Purpose Stall Wash is made from non-toxic, food-grade safe ingredients, and is laboratory tested as well as Veterinarian, FEI, and USEF approved. Noble Outfitters® All-Purpose Stall Wash is proudly made in the USA. The product cleans on contact with no rinsing required, and is fragrance and dye-free.  

You can breathe easy using this product. It is safe if ingested and has zero re-entry time, no more long waits before your horse can return to his stall. It is also biodegradable and is non-corrosive. The product is compatible with chlorine and proven to be compatible with most other common cleaning or sanitizing chemicals. It is also unique in its ability to enhance the effectiveness of other products; mix it with your fly spray to extend its repellent life or add more vibrancy to your shampoo. The uses are endless, but some of our favorites include stall walls, bedding, mats, buckets, wash racks, trailers, bits, tack, blankets, brushes and even use on hooves to treat or prevent thrush!

Noble Outfitters® All-Purpose Stall Wash comes in a concentrate which can be taken to horse shows to easily mix in a sprayer so you can clean your stalls before placing your horses in them. Stall Wash Concentrate can be diluted with water at a 1:50 ratio, or 2.5 oz per gallon of water. This means one 32oz bottle will yield 12 gallons of stall wash! That is a lot of clean stalls! This product is convenient in the fact that it can be applied while the horse’s food, water and bedding are still in the stall.

For a limited time only, Receive a FREE 8oz Wound Care Spray ($19.95 value) + a FREE 1-gallon sprayer by mail-in rebate with the purchase of Noble Outfitters™ Stall Wash 32oz Concentrate ($34.99). Offer only available through Valley Vet. Offer expires 6-1-2016. Buy Now >

Ariat Terrain Lacers Giveaway!

Congratulations Carol T. of Dallas, TX, you are the lucky winner of the Ariat Terrain Boot Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest!

Who says a cowboy always wears his boots?  Sometimes what a hardworking man needs is a lightweight, comfortable shoe for his aching feet.  The Ariat Terrain Lacers are a great choice either for chores or casual, everyday wear.  These shoes offer durability, breathability, lightweight comfort and traction that, let’s face it, those trusty old boots might not have anymore. 

And let’s not forgot about the women out there!  We know that behind every hardworking man is an even harder working woman! The Ariat Terrain Lacers are also available in women’s sizes for the ladies that help run the farm, whether the chores are inside or out.

The Ariat Terrain Lacers feature full leather and cordura uppers giving these shoes a lightweight and breathable fit. The Duratread outsole provides incredible comfort, durability, and traction while the ankle style lacing adds extra support.  The inside of the shoe is lined with moisture wicking material to fend off odors.

Valley Vet Supply knows how hard you work and wants to help you get through the day a little easier by giving away a FREE pair of Ariat Terrain Lacers!

For your chance to win, all you have to do is answer the following question:

Will you use the Ariat Terrain Lacers for casual wear or chore wear, and why? (Scroll to bottom of page to enter)

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 11, 2016.

One winner will be selected at random and announced Friday, March 11, 2016. The winner will receive a pair of Women's Terrain Lacers (31485) OR a pair of Men's Terrain Lacers (31517) with choice of color.

Thank you for participating and good luck!

Spring Boot Giveaway!

Congratulations Karen B. of Huntingdon, PA, you are the lucky winner of the Spring Boot Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest!

Spring is almost here! It is amazing to witness so many things around us coming to life. The trees abloom, flowers budding, newborn baby colts, even the air smells new.

To go along with the newness of spring, we would like to give you a chance to win a NEW pair of boots. All you have to do is tell us what your favorite part of spring is and why. (Scroll to bottom of page to enter)

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 4, 2016.

One winner will be selected at random and announced Friday, March 4, 2016. The winner will receive a pair of Men's Nitro Cowboy Boots (15399) OR a pair of Women's Fatbaby Cowgirl Boots (36799) with choice of color.

Good Luck!

Julie

Kensington Plaid Design Contest

It’s here again,
Kensington Plaid Design Contest!

Use your creativity to submit a plaid design.
Maybe your design will be
the 2017 WINNER!

Entries Begin Now!

Design Must Be Submitted By:
Thursday, March 31, 2016

Entry Form & Details: http://bit.ly/1NnnBzD
Graph Paper: http://bit.ly/1JlIXCG

 

New Year Support Boot Giveaway!

Congratulations Heather B. of New Lebanon, OH, you are the lucky winner of the New Year Support Boot Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest!

Is there anything better than knowing you are protecting your horse? Yes; protecting your horse for FREE! How would you like to start the year off with a FREE 4-Pack of Prodigy Athletic Boots?

As many of you know, a support boot is one of the cheapest kinds of insurance you can buy for your competing equine. Should there be an overreach; the back leg would strike the back of the support boot instead of direct flesh. What a relief knowing your horse is safe from overreach injury and you are safe from vet bills!

The Prodigy Athletic Boots are built to fit snug, with shock-absorbing memory foam enclosed in neoprene. The dynamic sling system helps to support the suspensory tendons and ligaments, while providing superior comfort and protection. The added stretchy binding assures a comfortable fit while the darted edges keep the legs free of dirt.

If you are chosen as the lucky winner, you get to choose your own color and size desired.

For your chance to win, please answer one of the following questions:

1. What is your favorite Weaver product and why?
2. For what discipline do you use your support boots?
3. If you could design a color pattern for support boots, what would it be?

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, January 22, 2016.

One winner will be selected at random and announced Friday, January 22, 2016. The winner will receive a Prodigy Athletic Support Boot Value Pack (32761).

Thank you for joining in and good luck.

Julie

Snap Tack Holiday Giveaway!

Congratulations Tisha J. of Inyokern, CA, you are the lucky winner of the Snap Tack Holiday Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated in our contest!

Have you ever wished you could change designs on your tack pieces to give your leather a new look, without costing a fortune? Guess what? It can happen!!

Brand new to the Weaver Leather Line for the Christmas 2015 Season is the Snap Tack Browband Headstall and Scalloped Breastcollar with interchangeable designs. Each tack piece comes with a standard turquoise/silver design. We then offer fifteen different color patterns (41835 and 41836) available for you to choose from!  Feel like turquoise and red one day and gem diamonds the next, you can do that!

To help give you a start to your Christmas gifting season, I’d like to give you a chance to win a Headstall #41834 and Breastcollar #41837.

For your chance to win, please answer one of the following questions:

1.) I like this new Snap Tack from Weaver……why?

OR

2.) I have been looking for (fill in the blank) and wish Valley Vet would carry it.

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, December 18, 2015.

One winner will be selected at random and announced Friday, December 18, 2015. The winner will receive a Headstall (41834) and Breastcollar (41837).

Thanks for entering our giveaway.
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

Julie

Old Mac's to New Mac Why? Explaining the Changes and Improvements

Friday, November 20, 2015 by Hank Blum
Director of Sales at EasyCare Inc.

We have had many customers and dealers ask why we have made changes to the Old Mac's G2 and released the New Mac product line. The majority of the changes have come from customer feedback and looking at product that has come back in a damaged state. Horses are very hard on hoof protection and returns and damaged product is the best place to start when looking to improve a product line.

New Mac boots in the early testing

EasyCare purchased the Old Mac's product line, patents and inventory in 2005. We quickly updated the design from the original Old Mac's to the Old Mac's G2. The G2 was a very successful boot over the years but we decided to upgrade the boot in 2014 and make improvements based on nine years of consumer feedback. The goal was to improve on all the small things that cause the boot to be returned.

Although the Old Mac's G2 was a great product many of the parts and straps were not replaceable.

1.  Name Change from Old Mac's to New Mac. We inherited a boot name that is grammatically incorrect. Not sure how or why it was called the Old Mac's but the 's is incorrect "The apostrophe is used for two reasons: to show that certain letters in a contraction are missing, and to indicate ownership. The rules for apostrophes vary with the type of word. Apostrophes help make your writing clear and short." The name change to New Mac makes it grammatically correct and shows the horse world that the design has been updated.

2.  Front Shield. The Old Mac's design had a great deal of cordura and wore with time. The New Mac has a much more robust front and side shield that helps the longevity of the boot. The Color is added from the inside and can be tweaked, changed or updated for small custom production runs.

 3.  Outer Straps. The Outer straps on the Old Mac's G2 were sewn into place. If a strap was damaged in use the whole boot had to be scrapped. In addition the strap had a buckle that was sewn and permanently attached. The New Mac has straps that can be replaced and or reversed.

The Outer and Inner Strap on the New Mac is quickly replaceable.

4.  Inner Strap. The Inner strap on the Old Mac's G2 was also permanent. The inner strap on the New Mac can be replaced by the consumer as it wears. The inner strap has also been replaced with tubular webbing that does not have an edge.

5.  Incorporated Gaiter. The inside of the New Mac has been replaced with a softer material that doubles as a gaiter.  

The New Mac has been very well received and is holding up well. Strap failures can easily be fixed in the field to eliminate down time. We will continue to monitor this product line and will make running changes as we see areas we can improve.  

Hank Blum IV, Director of Sales at EasyCare Inc.