May/June 2025 Issue

Page 26 May/June 2025 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN It’s hard enough to keep your horses 100% sound. The last thing you need is rocks in your footing! Enter CleanSands, whose heavy-duty screen sifting machines provide a superior solu- tion for maintaining horse arena footings, paddocks, and tracks. These machines efficiently remove rocks, stones, and other debris, both on the surface and beneath the footing. Regular use after grooming keeps arena footing loose, consistent, and well-main- tained and helps prevent injuries like hoof bruising, ensuring a safer environment for your horses. Designed for ease of use, CleanSands sifters attach directly to your tractor's three-point hitch (lower arms and top link) and are powered by the PTO. This setup makes them as simple to attach and operate as other common grooming This Spring, Select Rohrer Seeds for Your Grazing or Hay Needs Looking for quality hay and pasture seed? Trust Rohrer Seeds, a fourth-generation family business that has been providing quality seeds at a fair price since 1919. They value relationships with their customers and take the time to understand every individ- ual need. Everyone needs the “Right Forages for a Perfect Pasture” and that’s why Rohrer Seeds offers seven different Pasture Perfect® mixes. Each Pasture Perfect® mixture includes at least seventy percent improved forage varieties. Improved varieties are those that have been prov- en to exceed common varieties for species classification in the areas of palatability, feed value, digestibility, yield, and grazing. Each mix is specifically formu- lated to meet the grazing or hay needs of a wide range of animals and conditions. Rohrer Seeds is equipped with the knowledge and the willingness to take the time to determine what will work best for each customer. Pasture Perfect® is just one of many seed brands that Rohrer Seeds offers. Turf Perfect is a line of improved grasses for lawns for the homeowner and commercial landscaer. For hunting enthusi- asts, the Tecomate brand offers some great mixes for food plots. Rohrer’s quality garden seeds are popular with both the backyard gardener and the larger grower. Offering a diverse selection of flower, herb, and vegetable seeds, you can find anything you need to grow a garden. A popular tourist spot, many customers travel to the one-of- a-kind seed store located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA. They ship seeds throughout the United States but mainly focus on Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. For more information, call (717) 299-2571 or visit www. rohrerseeds.com . CleanSands: Superior Arena Maintenance for Healthier Horses implements. Their 3-point hitch de- sign offers significantly better ma- neuverability than large tow-behind models, eliminating the need for excessive turning and maneuvering space. Furthermore, the simpler design with fewer moving parts translates to improved serviceabil- ity and less maintenance compared to larger tow-behind units. AModel for Every Equestrian: CleanSands offers a range of models to suit various tractor siz- es and horsepower requirements: • HD52 Dynamic: 52" work- ing width, 20-25 HP minimum. • HD65 PLUS: 65" working width, 30 HP minimum. • HD82 MAX: 82" working width, 70 HP minimum. • HD94 EXTRA: 94" work- ing width, 100-125 HP minimum. • Light-Duty 47" Model: Ideal for hobbyists and smaller operations. These units are designed for tractors with a 3-point hitch and PTO and are not compatible with ATVs, quads, or side-by-sides. They contain fewer moving parts than tow-behind models for improved serviceability and are ideal for navigating arenas, paddocks, and tracks. Learn more at cleansands. com. Advice from Quakertown Vet with antibiotics. Scratches may be treated with a number of topical medications. Prevention consists of allowing movement, which supports circulation, and stabling in a clean and dry environment. Drying your horse’s legs after turnout will help as well. Adry environment limits growth of the organisms responsible for this disease. Please contact your veterinarian if you suspect your horse has lower limb skin issues. Best of Luck for the 2025 Show Season! (Continued from page 19)