APX Sports Drink Mix with Carbs and Electolytes

APX Sports Drink Mix

APX Sports Drink Mix is a powdered sports drink that comes in three refreshing flavors. These are tangerine, pomegranate, and Ruby Red grapefruit. Each serving contains 130 calories, 35 mg of potassium, 150 mg of sodium and 33 grams of carbs. This is not a sugar-free sports drink. APX contains 33 grams of sugar per serving. APX has the design for actual physical activity. It’s not just a flavored water for the office. All natural ingredients. Manufactured in San Diego, California.

  • Subtle, light taste, mild sweetness and never sticky
  • Firstly, this is easy on the stomach. It reduces or eliminates cramps associated with other sport drink mixes.
  • Dextrose instead of Sucrose for quick energy conversion
  • Also, there is a 1 to 1 ratio of fructose: glucose for easy digestion (Requirement for female athletes)
  • Furthermore, it uses all natural ingredients
  • Finally, there are no preservatives
  • Serving = 36 grams of powder per 20 oz bottle of water

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APX Sports Drink Ingredients

Dextrose, Fructose, Natural Fruit Flavor, Citric Acid, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Citrate, and Ascorbic Acid. 

Endorsement for the APX Sports Drink Mix

  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training
  • American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure
  • Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
  • Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society

APX

In 2005, a family member of the founders got a Leukemia diagnosis.  During his battle with cancer, Lisa (who is one of the founders) started running with an organization that raises money for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  She got hooked.  She and her husband (Jeff, who is an avid cyclist) figured out a way to year-round fundraise so Lisa could continue to participate in her running events.  Not liking any of the sports drinks on the market, they decided to create one that was all natural, great tasting and effective.  From this, the APX Sports Drink Mix with Carbs and Electrolytes came into being.

 

 

Stall Front Storage Bag

navy blue stall front storage bag

Stall Front Storage Bag

Stall front storage bag for blanket storage with room for extras. Made in the USA, the Saratoga stall front storage bag is made of sturdy, 915 Denier Cordura fabric with heavy duty Velcro and YKK zippers. Zipper crosses top of bag for easy top loading of even the largest blankets. Velcro closures are long enough to wrap around most stall fronts. Cordura fabric resists dust from entering bag and is water resistant. Handy carrying handle slips over a hook in your trailer for organized transport. Select your color & embroider with your horses name, barn name or team.

  • Holds a heavy winter blanket or a couple lightweight seasonal / special use blankets
  • Made in the USA
  • Top loading for easy use, even while strapped to your stall door
  • Side loops useful for holding fly spray, Equifuse Shine Spray
  • Velcro loops hold bag to most stalls or blanket bars
  • Handy carrying handle slips over built-in trailer hooks or stall hooks for travel
  • Made of 915 Denier Cordura (think, heavy duty backpack or duffel bag material)

stall front storage bag for horse blanket

Large Stall Front Storage Bag Vs. Regular Size

The large stall front bags and regular models have all of the above features but have different measurements. The large measures 28x8x28 inches. We have found that the large blanket storage bag hold pretty much any winter horse blanket including the neck piece without issue – you can pull the blanket in and out with gloves. Alternatively, you can load the large up with three show blankets like a Back on Track sheet, a stall sheet / fly sheet + a lightweight evening blanket. The regular sized bag measures 20x5x22 inches. It will fit your BOT blanket + some sort of lightweight fly sheet / stall sheet.

  • Regular size measures 20x5x22 inches
    • 2 blankets
  • Large size measures 28x8x28 inches
    • 2-3 blankets of various uses

Custom Stall Front Storage Bag

Select your color then your customization. Most common are horses names or owners names. We have also done embroidery for barns, teams and content specific embroidery like “heavy & mid weight blanket size 78”.

Summer Turnout Sheet with Removable Neck

Summer Turnout Fly Sheet

Horse Summer Turnout Sheet

Provide your horse with biting insects and UV protection with the Oasis plus summer turnout sheet. Built in the USA, the Oasis Plus Summer Turnout is perfect for hot, dry climates. It’s not just a regular horse fly sheet, it’s customizable and features Oasis fabric + has a removable neck. Besides use as a turnout sheet, the Oasis sheet is great for use at shows. The cooling fabric provides a layer of defense against shavings and the one pile poo he will likely lay down in. Use a sleezy under the neck cover or remove the neck cover if braiding.

  • Customizable with colors and logo/embroidery or monograms
  • Oasis Cooling Fabric designed and woven in the USA
    • Moisture-wicking & reflects heat
    • Tear & bug resistant
    • Blocks 75% UVB & 74% UVB (most dangerous) radiation from the Sun
    • Treated with 3M Scotch Guard to resist staining
  • Large, wide tail flap
  • Removable neck cover
  • Adjustable belly cover
  • Reinforced chest with 2 adjustable straps

 

Oasis Cooling Fabric with UVA & UVB Protection

Designed by Saratoga Horseworks, Oasis fabric does triple duty as a horse fly sheet material. Oasis makes their fabric super durable, good enough for a turnout. The material is tear resistant but soft on the horse’s coat. Highest UV protection of any summer turnout, blocking 74% of damaging UVA & 75% UVB rays. The material is naturally cooling while being thick enough to prevent most biting insects from being able to penetrate it.

  • 100% polyester interlock woven mesh that’s durable and protective
  • Protects from sun damage and insects

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Velcro Bellyband and Cover

The belly band is designed to keep bugs out without being overly tight. Included shock cord allows the band to be drawn up close to horses belly. Each piece of shock cord (one on each side) work independently of each other.

Care for your Summer Turnout

wash machine cold, line dry. Washing will not damage 3M Scotchgard coating. Saratoga horseworks backs up their workmanship but will not replace products damaged by incorrect cleaning or regular use.

Built In The USA

Saratoga Horseworks is based out of upstate New York. Their products are handmade using the best workmanship and materials possible. You can find more of their products: Saratoga Horseworks

Stainless Steel Bevel Bit with Copper Lozenge

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Stainless Steel Bevel Bit

Stainless steel Bevel bit with copper lozenge is a mild leverage bit. The copper lozenge is known to increase acceptance and salivation. The oval lozenge is sometimes preferred over a flat French link because there are no possibly uncomfortable edges on a lozenge. Bevel design helps maintain a straight line from riders hand to horse’s mouth.

  • Bevel bit for mild leverage
  • Copper lozenge for acceptance and salivation
  • Long lasting stainless steel
  • Bevel bits are also known as Wilkie bits

This stainless steel bevel bit with copper lozenge, as well as all the bits we sell we sell can be exchanged for another model if they don’t work for your horse.

stainless steel bevel bit

Materials (Stainless Steel and Copper)

Stainless steel has been used for horse bits around the world for a long time. The copper lozenge is there for salivation and bit acceptance. Many riders and trainers prefer a lozenge over a flat French link because a lozenge has a smaller chance of cutting the horse’s mouth.

Showjumper William Funnell goes as far as to back the claim that by combining the sweet taste of iron with the sour tang of copper, horses who are strong tense or heavy in the hand become lighter and more responsive.

Bevel Bit Design

When looking at the stainless steel bevel bit with copper lozenge, the first thing you should notice is the half-moon shapes at the top and bottom of the bit rings. That’s where the cheekpieces connect (top) and the reins connect (bottom). When pressure is applied to the reins, the bevel bit rotates, sending a bit of pressure to the poll and the rest to the bit itself. A nearly perfect straight line can be maintained between rider’s hand and horse’s mouth with a bevel, unlike more aggressive leverage bits. A straight line helps with steering… important.

Copper Lozenge

The two joints (one on each side of the link) reduce the nutcracker effect of a regular jointed snaffle. Thus, the design allows the rider independent control over each side of the horse’s mouth. Rein pressure is evenly distributed across the bars of the mouth.

The center of the bit is called a Lozenge, it’s made of copper. It’s oval and is sometimes preferred over a regular, flat French link. The oval Lozenge is sometimes more accepted by the horse because there are no thin edges that could be uncomfortable.

Ecogold Calmatech Fleece Jumping Pad

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Ecogold Calmatech Fleece Jumping Pad

Ecogold Calmatech Fleece Jumping Pad, another great product built in Canada by EcoGold. This fleece lined saddle pad is shaped with the traditional jump saddle in mind. It combines a flexible shock absorption system with Calmatech Medical Fleece. Fleece reduces friction and pressure points in addition to improving air circulation and dissipating moisture. Under the seat area are 100% breathable, high-density shock absorbing foam inserts to protects your horse’s back from impact in addition to helping with saddle fit. Dense, rather than thick pads don’t add extra bulk. As a result, there isn’t extra material under the saddle. Traditional show jumping shape with ultra thin flaps (no padding on flaps) provides the rider with a closer, more stable riding position. The top of the pad is equipped with a no slip material to keep your saddle from slipping in any condition.

  • Fleece saddle pad reduces friction, pressure points and increases air circulation
  • Top of pad uses no-slip material to stick to saddle, reducing slips
  • Removable, high density shock absorbing shims
  • 100% breathable – wicks moisture away even on the hottest days
    • For really bad sweaters / very hot conditions: Ecogold CoolFit Pads
  • Traditional shape with ultra thin flaps
    • Less bulk under your leg with a closer contact as a result

ecogold calmatech fleece jumping pad

Other Types of Ecogold Saddle Pads

Due to their wide range of uses, Ecogold saddle pads come in all three saddle shapes: All Purpose / Jumper, Dressage and Cross Country. Each of these shapes contours to its disciplines most common saddle shapes. The materials used for these three pads come in three different names: Calmatech, CoolFit and Secure.

Other Ecogold Fleece Calmatech Pads

Calmtech pads are built in dressage, show jumping and cross country shapes. Due to their use of real wool, these pads are the opposite of cheap.

Secure Pads

Our Ecogold secure pads are designed to simply keep your saddle in place. Similar to the other Ecogold pads, Secure pads are built in dressage, show jumping and cross country shapes.

CoolFit Pads

Finally, if you ride in a hot environment take a look at the Ecogold Coofit pads. A CoolFit pad is specially designed to keep your horses back cool. CoolFit pads cost as much as many high end pads out there but are built with some really good materials.

Ecogold Secure Jumping Pad

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Ecogold Secure Jumping Pad

Ecogold secure jumping pad, another great product built in Canada by EcoGold. This no slip pad is shaped with the traditional jump saddle in mind. It combines a flexible shock absorption system with modern fabrics that manage moisture in addition to heat dissipation. The seat area features a 100% breathable, high-density shock absorbing foam to protects your horse’s back from impact. Another benefit to a dense rather than thick pad is that it won’t add extra bulk. As a result, there isn’t extra material under the saddle or your leg. Traditional show jumping shape with ultra thin flaps (no padding on flaps) provides the rider with a closer, more stable riding position. The top of the pad is equipped with a no slip material to keep your saddle from slipping in any condition.

  • No Slip Saddle Pad won’t slip or slide, even in the worst of conditions
  • Saddle remains completely secure as a result of the materials used
  • No friction design
  • 100% breathable – wicks moisture away even on the hottest days
    • For really bad sweaters / very hot conditions: Ecogold CoolFit Pads
  • Traditional shape with ultra thin flaps
    • Less bulk under your leg with a closer contact as a result
    • Won’t alter saddle fit due to minimal material under seat

ecogold secure jumping pad

Other Types of Ecogold Saddle Pads

Due to their wide range of uses, Ecogold saddle pads come in all three saddle shapes: All Purpose / Jumper, Dressage and Cross Country. Each of these shapes contours to its disciplines most common saddle shapes. The materials used for these three pads come in three different names: Calmatech, CoolFit and Secure.

Calmatech Pads

An Ecogold pad with natural wool. The use of wool creates a natural moisture wicking element to these. Wool is also a great way to dampen impacts, acting as a natural impact reducer. Ecogold Calmtech pads are the newest type of eco gold saddle pad available. Calmtech pads are built in dressage, show jumping and cross country shapes. Due to their use of real wool, these pads are the opposite of cheap.

Secure Pads

Our Ecogold secure pads are described rather well above. Therefore, you know already they’re designed to keep your saddle in place. Secure pads are built in dressage, show jumping and cross country shapes.

CoolFit Pads

Finally, if you ride in a hot environment take a look at the Ecogold Coofit pads. A CoolFit pad is specially designed to keep your horses back cool. CoolFit pads cost as much as many high end pads out there but are built with some really good materials.

Ecogold Flip Pad Half Pad With Shim Pockets

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Ecogold Flip Pad Half Pad

Ecogold flip pad half pad with shim pockets. The Ecogold flip half pad has custom colors on one side (great for cross country) and black or white on the other side (great for dressage). The Ecogold half pad comes in two different shapes: dressage and jumper. Both shapes feature removable shims to help with saddle fit. The body of the half pad uses a premium, high resiliency foam. The outside of the pad is equipped with an anti-slip material, the same stuff used on the amazing Ecogold Secure Cross Country Pad. Sitting this pad on the top of an Ecogold XC pad will NOT cause slips.

A custom designed half pad to help with saddle fit and your horse’s comfort.

  • Double-sided half pad
    • Side 1 color + Black or White for the second side
  • Includes shims
  • Non-slip outer materials
  • Interior material is a premium, high resiliency foam
    • reduces pressure points
    • impact protection
    • hypoallergenic and breathable
  • Open Spine / Air Vent for air circulation
  • Washer Safe!

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Ecogold Flip Pad Thickness

The standard design of the flip half pad is 1 inch thick: 3/4 inches interior foam plus the outer shell of 1/4 inch. This thickness can be changed. The shims come in 2 widths: 1/2 or 3/4 inch. You can add the shims over the top of the interior foam. You can also remove the interior foam and have just the shims there.

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Materials Used

Ecogold has developed many saddle pads using some pretty rad materials. For the flip pad, Ecogold uses the same no-slip materials found on their Secure line of products (Dressage pad, Cross Country pad etc.). The non-slip material is on the outside of the pad, where the pad will touch the saddle and full-size pad (not designed for use directly on horses back like a sheepskin half pad). The interior of the Ecogold flip half pad is premium, high resilience foam. Unlike memory foam, HR foam bounces back quickly when impacted. High resilience foam is used in some mattress covers designed for people with sensitive pressure points. The same theory applies to your horses back – this pad reduces sensitivity to pressure points.

Mattes Correction Half Pad

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Mattes Correction Half Pad

Fully customizable Mattes Correction Half Pad includes 6 shims. They’re used either directly on the horse’s back or on top of a pad. The objective of the sheepskin is to protect horses back from impacts and provide ventilation. Merino sheepskin protects your horse’s back from the panels of your saddle. The objective of the shims is to help with saddle fit. The quilt, binding and sheepskin color of the Mattes sheepskin half pad are customizable to fit your eventing or barn colors.

  • Includes shims (6) with six pockets – 3 on each side
    • Front / Bridging and Back Shims
  • Merino sheepskin provides moisture and energy dissipation
  • Lots of sizes, lots of colors – totally custom!
  • Available with or without rear trim
  • Dressage, All Purpose and Jump saddle shapes available, all in multiple sizes
  • Spine channel for comfort, fit and airflow

Rear Trim is Optional:

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Customize Your Mattes Correction Half Pad

We stock the Mattes sheepskin half pad in two color combinations: black and white. Both quilt colors include matching binding (black gets black binding and white gets white binding). Both colors feature natural sheepskin that might come to you a bit yellow but can easily be bleached IN THE SUN just by leaving it out for a few hours. We don’t suggest using actual bleach as some of the chemical will remain on the pad and come off on your horse’s back. We stock pads in Medium and Large sizes. Small and XL half pads are available by special order.

You can custom order any quilt color with any binding in any size including Small and XL. Custom orders take 6-10 weeks to get built + the time it takes to deliver. Shipping within the US is complimentary on all Mattes sheepskin half pads even if it’s a custom order.Mattes sheepskin half pad comparison

Get the Perfect Sizing on your Mattes Half Pad

Be sure to visit this page about sizing your Mattes pad before selecting the size you need. A Mattes sheepskin half pad is usually considered a custom item and cannot be returned unless there is some sort of manufacturing problem or quality issue. Please measure twice so you only have to order once.

Mattes Asymmetric Girth with Detachable Cover All Sizes

Mattes Asymmetric Girth

Mattes Asymmetric Girth

Mattes Asymmetric Girth is designed for a horse with a nearly straight line along shoulder, elbow and girth. The shape is significantly contoured at the elbows to relieve pressure, decreasing rubs and encouraging reach. In addition, an extra wide centerpiece (at the sternum) moves pressure away from the sensitive ribs, towards the less sensitive sternum. For a short backed horse, try the Mattes Athletico Girth. Mattes girths feature a removable sheepskin cover that can be thrown in the washer using any wool safe detergent such as MELP sheepskin cleaner. Stainless steel roller buckles with spring closures make on the fly adjustments easy and safe.

  • Girth is designed for a horse with a straight line from shoulder to elbow and girth
  • Contoured shape allows for unencumbered elbow room
  • Large center area on girth moves pressure from sensitive ribs to more stable sternum
  • Sheepskin is naturally slip resistant and moisture wicking
    • Also fantastic at reducing rubs – perfect for the recently shaved horse
  • Removable sheepskin cover that’s washer safe
  • Traditional quilted cotton backing with sheepskin sewn on (not wool backed)
  • Machine washable using Melp detergent or other wool-safe detergent
  • Stainless steel roller buckles
  • Breastplate attachment (d-ring type)

The Asymmetric girth comes in two size models:

Mattes Asymmetric Girth
Short girth model (22-30in) pictured on top. Long girth model (50+) pictured on bottom.

Mattes Asymmetric Girth Fitting

This girth should not prove difficult to fit. We suggest you order a size larger than you would any non sheepskin girth just to make up for the thick wool. Stocked sizes are available from the drop downs. If you don’t see the size or color you want, it’s available but has to be custom made. There is no charge for a custom mattes girth but it will take about 6 weeks to deliver.

Replacement Parts Available

Any length girth base as well as the sheepskin girth cover are available separately. You save about 10% by purchasing them together. Select from the drop downs to find just the girth base or just the sheepskin cover.

Colors and Custom Orders

Mattes girths are available in black base, black sheepskin and brown base with natural sheepskin – ALL others are considered custom orders and will take 6-10 weeks to deliver. Handmade using sustainable materials. Mattes uses genuine Merino sheepskins. Sheepskin is a great material for use on girths due to its natural, non slip properties. Wool is also a great moisture wicking material.

Mattes Contoured Girth with Detachable Cover All Sizes

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Mattes Contoured Girth

Mattes Contoured Girth is designed for a horse without conformation issues. The shape is contoured to allow more elbow room, decreasing rubs, and encouraging reach. For a short backed horse, try the Mattes Athletico Girth. Mattes girths feature a removable sheepskin cover that can be thrown in the washer using any wool-safe detergent such as MELP sheepskin cleaner. Stainless steel roller buckles with spring closures make on the fly adjustments easy and safe.

  • Girth has a design for an uncomplicated conformation
  • Contoured shape allows for unencumbered elbow room
  • Sheepskin is naturally slip resistant and moisture wicking
    • Also fantastic at reducing rubs – perfect for the recently shaved horse
  • Removable sheepskin cover that’s washer safe
  • Traditional quilted cotton backing with sheepskin sewn on (not wool backed)
  • Machine washable using Melp detergent or another wool-safe detergent
  • Stainless steel roller buckles
  • Breastplate attachment (D-ring type)

The Contoured girth by Mattes is nearly identical to the Christ Lammfelle Dressage Girth.

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“Short” Version (22in-30in) pictured on top. “Long” version (50in+) on the bottom.

Mattes Contoured Girth Fitting

This girth should not prove difficult to fit. We suggest you order a size larger than you would any nonsheepskin girth just to make up for the thick wool. Stocked sizes are available from the drop downs. If you don’t see the size or color you want, it’s available but has to be custom made. There is no charge for a custom mattes girth but it will take about 6 weeks to deliver.

Replacement Parts Available

Any length girth base, as well as the sheepskin girth cover, are available separately. You save about 10% by purchasing them together. Select from the drop downs to find just the girth base or just the sheepskin cover.

Colors and Custom Orders

Mattes girths are available in black base, black sheepskin and brown base with natural sheepskin – ALL others are considered custom orders and will take 6-10 weeks to deliver. Handmade using sustainable materials. Mattes uses genuine Merino sheepskins. Sheepskin is a great material for use on girths due to its natural, non-slip properties. Wool is also a great moisture wicking material.