December 2021/January 2022 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN December 2021/January 2022 Page 11 Who wouldn’t want a spark- ly present, wrapped up with love and eagerly placed underneath a glowing tree? Silver Stirrup can help make that magic happen with their wide assortment of horsey gifts. With a large selection of sad- dles, tack, health care items, trail gear, and equestrian accessories, Silver Stirrup is bound to have Ring in the New Year with The Silver Stirrup something delightful for even those people that are difficult to shop for. In addition, Silver Stir- rup sells items such as Montana Silversmiths jewelry and buckles, Nocona belts, Smoky Mountain Muck boots, and Outback coats, as well as home décor and bling purses. Silver Stirrup offers brand-name tack such as Circle Y, Tucker, Reinsman, High Horse, Tex Tan, Fabtron, and Weaver for those who know that quality matters. In addition to their wide variety of products, Silver Stirrup also manufactures a special halter attachment called the “Halter Hold It.” This is a safer and eas- ier way to use a rope halter. Find By Jim Cochran The creators at Design Equine had become frustrated with the selection of current cold weather protection for horses and livestock. The livestock garment, by request became a large dog coat. Mostly all selections on the market are imported and we felt there was a way to create Ameri- can manufactured equine apparel with new design features. We saw horses wearing “blankets”, with many straps to secure. Why not offer athletic wear for your horse, providing a safer fit and a higher level of comfort. Equivest was created. The EQ100 offers 1000 denier outer layer. The EQ40 is lighter Ruthannperry.com RuthMorpethContemporary.com 609-649-4109 609-333-9393 Athletic Outerwear for Your Animals weight 400 denier which can be quilted depending on color. Insu- lation layer in both garments is the higher weight 3M Thinsulate. Design Equine also provides this design for warm weather fly/ insect protection incorporating a longer hind end. We selected Deniers as outer shells, with an insulation layer of 3M Company Thinsulate, to pro- vide for more warmth at a lighter weight. Inside denier liners are ripstop. Center closure is neo- prene, offering weather protecting fabric, for coverage of chest and abdominal areas. Patent pending tail flaps offer more hind end cov- erage. They lift and separate to keep garment cleaner at just the right moment. Seams on garment are waterproofed with a fabric sealer for extra level of protection on non-quilted outer layer shells. Winter garments are pack- aged in a reusable Denier carry bag. This can be used for groom- ing supplies, etc. and eliminates the need to throw plastic packag- ing in landfill. We are currently producing garments sized for Foals to Draft Horses. In addition, a large size for your Labrador or shepherd and newborn calves/small live- stock. We can provide custom color and size selections with a 5 horse minimum order. Our product line is sewn in Honey Brook, PA. Quilting of our fabrics for stable garments is completed in Kansas City, MO. Holiday Gift Guide Special Advertising Section (Continued on page 14)