Frankie Thieriot Stutes shows us how to use a Haygain steamer
"Why stroll through life when you can gallop?" is the banner on Frankie Thieriot Stutes' personal social media channels and it's an apt description of this multi-talented horsewoman. Frankie has produced two videos for us - one on unpacking and setting up your haygain and the other on how easy it is to fit into your routine.
Part 1: Frankie unpacking & assembling her new Haygain HG One hay steamer
Part 2: Frankie showing how easy it is to use her new Haygain HG One hay steamer
Getting to know Frankie Thieriot Stutes
Frankie is a busy lady who is not only a 5* event rider but also operates a successful sports marketing firm, a luxury handbag company and is raising two young boys with her husband. That's a lot of juggling and she is inspirational to many when it comes to balancing motherhood, marriage, business and a professional riding career.
Her match with top horse Chatwin, who was sourced by Clayton Fredericks, has been a perfect partnership for this one horse professional and her dedication to the sport is admirable given she has so much going on in her life.
Haygain was very happy to be part of her journey when Chatwin was diagnosed with Asthma and she turned to steamed hay for help. Continue reading to find out why Frankie is a steam believer!
If you'd like to know more about the benefits of steaming or how it works, click the links at the bottom of the page
With a diagnosis of Equine Asthma, Frankie turned to Haygain for help
When her partner in an impressive fourth-place 5* debut at the Luhmühlen Horse Trials last year saw allergies get the better of his breathing, Chatwin was diagnosed with Equine Asthma. Frankie turned to Haygain for help. The issues "went away completely," says the relieved rider.
[The issues] went away completely."
Unusual among the ranks of upper level competitors, Frankie keeps her horses at her home stable, in Northern California, and provides all their care. Haygain has made that monumental task easier by assuring hay that is virtually free of dust, mould, bacteria and fungi that is often found in even top quality, most expensive hays.
In addition to clearing up Chatwin's allergies and breathing issues, steamed hay is a welcome diet addition for his retired stablemates. One is a 34-year-old for whom the Haygain hay seems easier to eat and digest.
Frankie is coming off remarkable successes and, at 12, Chatwin is just hitting his prime. Whatever their future holds for the competition ring, continued good health looks likely thanks in large part to steamed hay.
How can Haygain help your horse?
Haygain is committed to improving the respiratory and musculoskeletal health of horses through research and innovation. Numerous scientific trials have shown that our hay steamers kill the harmful mould, fungal spores, bacteria and dust mites found in hay; effectively removing the health threat from respirable dust.
Developed by riders, for riders, we understand the importance of clean forage and a healthy stable environment for maintaining the overall well-being of the horse. Our hay steamers are recommended by many of the world’s leading riders, trainers and equine veterinarians. Find out more by clicking on one of the links below.
