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EPONAIRE, LLC
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The Astride
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The only patented training aid designed
to simulate rider weight! The Astride safely allows the gradual introduction or reintroduction, of the equivalent
of full rider wieght with the use of soft lead weight bags. Constructed of high quality leather with a wool flocked gullet,
the Astride is both durable and comfortable and is designed to fit nearly every size of horse.
Are you starting a young horse?
Prepping a yearling for halter, stallion
approvals,
in-hand classes, or sales?
Looking for a way to keep your horse in condition when you aren't able to
ride or an exercise rider is unavailable?
Are you bringing a horse back from an injury or surgery?
The ASTRIDE may be a solution for you!
Our cornerstone product, the Astride, is the only patented training aid of it's
kind, offering a safe and convenient way to gradually introduce weight to your horse. The Astride eases the transition
from work on the ground to under saddle, allowing a smooth adjustment
to the feel of rider weight while also improving his balance and strength.
The Astride can asssit in bringing back horses after an injury or lay
up, and help maintain and improve condition when an exercise rider is unavailable.
A growing number of trainers are using the Astride for prepping horses for
yearling sales and halter classes. The concept of pre-conditioning young horses has become increasingly popular due to the
following study conducted at Michigan State University with Dr. Hillary Clayton on weight training and it's success in
developing bone density and muscle mass:
Click here to view the MSU study
Read what trainers are saying about the ASTRIDE in the following articles:
Click here to read "Resistance Training", from North American Trainer Magazine!
Click here to read " A Better Way", Thoroughbred Times
Click here to read, "Training and Conditioning with the Astride", CA Riding Magazine
Click here to read "Let the Training Begin" Bloodhorse Tradezone
Click here to read " Making Strides" Bloodhorse Tradezone
View a short video about the Astride by clicking the link below. Please allow a few minutes for downloading.
Click here to download the video
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Click here to read more about the study!
THE ASTRIDE INCLUDES:
*Soft lead weight bags
*A washable, custom, quilted fleece pad made with
a partial non-slip liner, by Wilker's USA
*One double elastic, leather contoured girth, with stainless steel roller buckles, available
in four sizes
Please choose from the following sizes to select the girth appropriate for your horse:
18" girth
- 13.2 to 14.2 hands
20" girth - 14.3 to 15.1 hands
22" girth - 15.2 to 16.1 hands
24" girth - 16.2
to 17.2 hands
Additional cotton/synthetic, double elastic girths are available for $19.95.
Additional leather,
padded, contoured double elastic girths with stainless steel roller buckles are available for $49.00. This reduced price is
for Astride customers only!
Our customers:
Eclipse award
winning trainer, Bob Baffert
Hall of Fame racehorse trainer, Richard Mandella
USET veterinarian, Kent Allen, DVM
H. James Bond/Song Hill Thoroughbreds
Iron Spring Farm
Dan Hendricks
Casse Racing Stables
Double Eagle Ranch
The Stables of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz and Sons
Old Frankfort
Stud
B.C.3 Thoroughbreds
Cal-Poly Tech University
Pegasus Training Center
University of Guelph, Canada
Hamilton
Farm
Hidden Acres 4-D Farm
Arrigo Racing Stables
McKathan Bros. Racing Stables
Kindergarten Farm
Lope
Texas
Man O' War Farms
Over View Farms
Reade Baker Racing
Robert O. Mayer Riding Academy
River Ridge Ranch
Rolling Oaks Farm
Saburn Farm
Selway Rehabilitation Center
South 64 Rehabilitation Center
Spendthrift Farm
Stonewall Farm
Warren's Thoroughbreds, LLC
WinStar Farms
Woodbridge
Farm
Cornell University and the New Bolton Center
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Pricing and Warranty
The ASTRIDE is proudly manufactured
with superior craftsmanship for extra strength and durability and includes a full satisfaction guarantee and twenty four month
warranty for material or manufacturing defects.
The ASTRIDE COMPLETE includes 14, 8lb. soft lead weight bags,
one leather, contoured, padded girth and a custom Wilker's fleece pad. Total weight 120 lbs.
$585 -shipping included
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The ASTRIDE LITE, is perfect for starting young
horses or conditioning yearlings. This model is the same as the Complete Astride unit only with fewer weight bags: 8, 8lb.
weight bags, (total weight 72 lbs.), and also includes the custom Wilker's pad and a leather contoured girth. You may buy
additional weights at any time if needed.
$475 -shipping
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The Astride Self Fill is an affordable option
if you don't mind purchasing your own materials for the weight bags. This model includes the Astride,the Wilker's custom fleece
pad, a leather contoured double elastic girth in your choice of sixe, and 14, ballistic nylon, self sealing weight bags. You
may purchase shot online or at your local sporting goods strore.
Call us for information on where to purchase your materials
online for a reasonable price!
$329. shipping included
If you would like to speak to a customer
service representative, please call:
866-513-7700
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