February might be the month of love, but at TallyHO Temps, our version of love looks a little different.
It's all about thoughtful essentials that make freelance life easier.
So for our 14 Days of Love series, we are shining a spotlight on products we genuinely rate from Hot To Trot Shop. Not gimmicks. Not trends. Just kit that we love.
Day 1: We love safety first
Shires Equiflector Hi-Vis Robe
This had to be our first pick. Freelance grooms often work early mornings, late evenings, in poor light, and busy yards. Hi-vis is not optional; it is essential. This pick keeps you visible, warm, and protected.
Because nothing says “we care” more than getting home safely.
Day 2: We love a grooming bag upgrade
You might already have one, but is there room for another?
- Hy Thelwell Balancing Act Grooming Bag – just £18 and impossibly cute. Even if it is not for you, it makes a perfect gift.
- Bentley Black Grooming Bag – smart, practical, and no-nonsense for those who prefer a classic look.
Good grooming storage matters.
Day 3: We love looking after your hat
Practical, protective, and it includes a mirror for those quick checks. Look after your hat, and it will look after you. Simple as that.
Day 4: We love value for money
Shires All-Purpose Yard Gloves
At just £4, these are unbeatable. We have mentioned them before, and we will mention them again because they last, they work, and they save your hands.
Day 5: We love small but mighty tools
- Tool Tidy Tray – £3 well spent.
- Hoof Pick – no groom should ever be without one.
- Small Storage Bag – because freelancers always need somewhere to stash essentials.
These are the quiet heroes of yard life.
Day 6: We love smart grooming solutions
This is clever kit. A brush with an integrated spray dispenser that allows controlled application from the front or underside sprays. Ideal for fly spray, coat conditioners, or sensitive horses. Safer, calmer grooming for both horse and human.
Day 7: We love being prepared for bugs
Easy to apply, no clouds of spray, and perfect for horses that do not love the noise.
Day 8: We love a bit of tweed
Practical, smart, and timeless. Because functional does not have to mean boring.
Day 9: We love making friends on your first day
Turn up to a new yard with these, and you are already winning new equine friends. Enough said.
Day 10: We love being ready for anything
Carry your own. You never know when you will need it, and freelancers know that preparation is everything.
Day 11: We love warm feet in February
We have mentioned them before, and we are mentioning them again. Warm, practical, and ideal for long winter days. Cold feet make everything harder, and we definitely don't want that!
Day 12: We love staying dry when the weather refuses to cooperate
Large Steeds Unisex Waterproof Long Riding Coat
If most of your freelance work happens in the rain (and let’s be honest, this is the UK), this coat is a serious investment piece. Long, waterproof, and designed for riding or yard work, it keeps you dry from top to bottom when the weather is relentless. Because being soaked through before 9 am is never a good vibe.
Day 13: We love practical solutions that just make sense
No pockets? No problem.
This little lifesaver lets you carry your phone securely while working, without stuffing it into a waistband or balancing it on a feed bin. Ideal for freelancers who need their phone close by for messages, directions, or emergency calls.
Day 14: We love a well-earned treat
Sometimes you just have to find an excuse to treat yourself, and this is a very good one. Smart, warm and effortlessly stylish, this gilet works just as well on the yard as it does off it.
February is the month of love after all, and self-love absolutely counts.
Wrapping up our 14 Days of Love
At TallyHO Temps, we support freelance grooms who turn up, adapt quickly, and keep yards running. The right kit makes that possible. That is why a visit to Hot To Trot Shop is a must during the February 14 Days of Love.
This is not about flashy products.
It is about safety, practicality, and respect for the people doing the work.
If you are a freelancer, these are worth a look.
If you are buying for one, you cannot go wrong with any of the above.
Every product featured has one thing in common: it makes freelance life safer, warmer, easier, or just a little bit better.
And that is exactly what we love.
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