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Money Saving Secret money savers We all know that our bank accounts don’t exactly favour horse ownership and in the current economic climate all associated costs have risen considerably, making it even harder for us owners to keep up with the cost. So, we got in touch with some equine companies who offered their advice on saving some extra pounds. Plus we asked you to share some of your top tips on what you’re doing to minimise your expenditure. Save money on your insurance Products to fit your budget The Net-Tex Mini Range has everything a horse needs to look and feel great and is kind on your pocket too. Being small in size, small in price yet big on quality and value, you can really make your pounds stretch further. The entire range comes in handy ‘mini’ bottles allowing consumers to try the products before investing in the larger size. It is also great for Pony Club camp, saving money and space. It’s an affordable solution available to everyone, on every budget. The Net-Tex Mini’s include: Lynn Russell - Mane & Tail, Quick Shine, Quick Plait, Quick Brite and Quick Stain; fly repellents - Fly Spray, Fly Repellent Shampoo and Fly Wipes; Tack Cleaner and Tack Conditioner; Citronella Coat Spray and Citronella Wash, Revive Wash and Lavender Wash; and Muddy Marvel - De-Scab and Disinfectant and Barrier Cream (300ml). Visit www.net-textmini.co.uk or call 01634 257150 for further information. Insurance is one of things that many people scrimp on, however in the event of a claim it can save much heartache and stress. There are ways to save money simply by ensuring you have the right policy as Oliver Lawton of Shearwater Insurance explains… Correct valuation The more you have your horse insured for, the greater your premium will be, however as your horse grows older it may be that his value alters. In the event of a claim, the insurer would adjust the payout accordingly to the value of your horse, which means even if you have your horse insured for a higher sum – you are not guaranteed to receive that. Being realistic about your horse’s financial value may bring your premium down. How much are you willing to pay? The excess on your policy will affect your premium. The higher your excess then the lower your fee will be – so look at what you could realistically afford to pay out shoul ?????????????????????)?????????????????????())?????????????()1???????????????()%?????????????????????)???????????????? ???)??????? ??????????????) ????!????M?????????????)?????????A?????1????????????????)???????????Q??????????????)????????????????????????)????????????????????????????)???e?????????????????A????)1????????????????????????????)???????????????????????)??????????????????????)?????????????????????????)???????????????????????????)???????????????????????)???????????????????????e?)??????????????????????????)?????????????????????????)%??????????????????????????)????????????????????????)??????????????????????????(????????????????????????)????????????????????????)??????????????()-????????????????????????????????)?????????????????????????????)????????????????????????????)??????????????????????????????)???????????????????? ????)???????????????????5??????????)??????????????????????????)???????????9?1????? ?????)????????????????????????????????)9??????????????????????????)?????????????????????????????)????????????????????????????)?????Q???e????????????????????)?????????????????e????????????)??????????)9?1????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????)???????????????????????????)?????????????????????????)??????????????????????????????e?)?????????????????????????????)?????????????????????????9)?????????1????? ???????????)????????????????9?1????????)????????????????????????????)?????????????????????????????)??????????????????????????????)1??????????????????????)?????????????????????????????)?????????()%????????????)????????????)????????????????????????????(???????????????????????????????)?????????????????????((???????????)!=IM() ?????????Y????????M?????? ???)A?????A??? ?????????U?????? ??()QI%1IL)Q????????????((??)???????????????!??????????????????????????????????????() ?)?????????????((???????????)!=IM =aL((???????????????A4((0