Whether you are a beginner or a veteran in the hog ring, it is essential to stay up to date on products that are hitting the show industry that will give your animal a competitive edge in the show ring. Stock Show University® Manager, Tess Mittag, sat down with Sullivan Supply’s National Sales Representative, A.J. Hornback, to collect her perspective of what the hog products that are flying off the Sullivan Supply Trailers that are show day essentials.
Sullivan’s High Definition — This product is the ultimate show day, show ring shine spray for swine! The deep, color enhancing shine of High Definition creates added dimension and freshness to the hide of your show pig. This product features a balance of light weight natural ingredients that softens hair and deepens the color tone of darker pigmented show pigs. High Definition is great for swine of all colors. A.J. states, “High Definition is by far my favorite show day product that we offer at Sullivan Supply when talking about hogs. This product goes on light with, adding shine and hydration back to the animal’s hide and hair — giving your animal a competitive edge in the show ring. It also smells so good, too!”
Sullivan’s Black Pearl, Sugar Coat, or Red Wave — Black Pearl, the all-natural liquid black polish for all black animals. Features a proprietary black resin blend to infuse a brilliant black color tone to create extra depth, dimension, shine, and a fresh look to black pigmented livestock, especially hogs. Sugar Coat, is an all-natural show day whitening spray, that offers a natural appearance. Last but not least — Red Wave. This vibrant, all-natural liquid polish for dark red animals, especially Duroc hogs. Features a dark red resin blend with optical brighteners that create depth of color, added dimension, and increased shine to your animal. All of these products are perfect to cover faded hair and skin, sunburns, stains, scrapes, blemishes, and overall stale appearances. For hogs, apply evenly with a very light misting spray over the entire body, brush in until dry, let air dry for 30 minutes, then rinse with water. For the best results, follow with a second or third application to achieve the desired, darkest color possible. Optical brighteners provide a tremendous natural shine to the black color when dry. Best if used as a stand-alone product without adding oil. Easily removed with shampoo.
Sullivan’s Powder’Ful, White or Black — The first hair building powder spray specifically designed for livestock hair, Sullivan’s Powder’Ful creates extra depth and dimension to each hair follicle during the hair building process, without the appearance of becoming too heavy or unnatural. The two color options, white and black, make it easy to build legs without having to use an excess of paint to cover it up.
Sullivan’s Rejuvenate Shampoo — Rejuvenate offers an olive oil, pomegranate extract, and Vita Skin package that leaves the skin on all species silky smooth. This makes the perfect non-degreasing shampoo. Rejuvenate cleans while leaving key natural oils in place to preserve the skin and hide. This shampoo is safe for everyday use without the concern for dryness and irritation. With its mild antiseptic and toning properties, this shampoo also helps tighten pores and tone the skin. REMINDER: Sullivan’s Vita Skin package contains: Vitamin E, Vitamin B complex, and Vitamin C.
Sullivan’s Driver or Alpha Whip — Want a stylish but effective whip in the show ring? The Driver Whip features a medium flex fiberglass core shaft that is wrapped in a black nylon weave material. The 5“ long lash/popper on the whip is very flexible. This ultra-responsive lash is also strong with its reinforced braided-in nylon construction. The hinge joint that connects the lash to the shaft is reinforced with a hidden brass cuff for added durability. The hand grip is covered in a threaded-braid nylon weave material that is available in black, blue, purple, or teal color. The hardware at the end of the handle features a durable molded black plastic ball tip. The Driver Whip is available in 33” or 36” length sizes. This whip is a tremendous multipurpose whip. Its firm feel is great for training at home, while also having a mid-flex shaft and very responsive popper that is super for shows. The Alpha Whip is also a go to when packing for a show. It is extreme in every way. Its composite fiberglass shaft consists of the highest level of super flex materials that are stronger than many metals by weight. This composite shaft is encased in a black nylon weave material. New to the industry, is the Super Grip Rubber handle. This extra-long, tacky, nonslip handle is extremely comfortable. It reduces hand fatigue and allows for better control. The hardware at the end of the handle consists of a smooth, form fitted cap. The lash/popper is a reinforced, braided-in nylon that is 5 inches long. This creates a strong, but extremely flexible lash that allows for tremendous quick action from the end of the whip. The hinge joint that connects the lash to the shaft is reinforced with a hidden brass cuff, making it the strongest, most durable in the industry. The Alpha excels in strength at this location, where others tend to fail. The Alpha Whip is also available in 33” or 36” length sizes.
Sullivan’s SS110 Brush — The SS110 Brush should be used on show day for all hogs, especially white colored hogs that have more sensitive hides. The soft bristles of the SS110 are gentle to the hide and do not create unsightly scratches. The high-quality synthetic blend bristles with the look and soft feel of horsehair are cut to 1.25” length and placed in 110 bristle channel holes for a dense fill that works the hog’s skin, hair, and grooming product to achieve the desired results. Features the uniquely shaped 9” long peanut shaped wooden handle for wide coverage that is very easy to grip. Also, great to use in the show ring as an aid when driving your hog.
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