HorseHage Harness Success in Malta! 17th June 2009

HorseHage, the global name in dust-free bagged forage, was the sponsor of the Premier Race at the recent harness racing event held in Benghajsa in the south of Malta. The sponsorship came about through cousins Peter and Mario Farrugia whose business, Tan-Niger Stables, has supplied Ryegrass HorseHage and Mollichaff High Fibre Alfalfa to owners and riders throughout the island for over 10 years.

Their farm is one of the largest on Malta, having 18 large stables, eight large paddocks which can also be divided to accommodate more horses, a 350m oval track, a free walking machine that takes up to four horses and a hydro-massage unit amongst other facilities.

The winner of the HorseHage sponsored Premier Race was Bello Fratello owned by father and son, Ninu and Anthony Spagnol, and driven to victory by Clint Vassallo. This was the horse’s second win this season.

Harness racing is very popular in Europe and the USA and is now becoming more frequent in the UK. It involves the horses racing in a particular gait – either trotting or pacing, and pulling two-wheeled carts called ‘sulkies’.

Said Chris Tar of HorseHage: “We are very happy to be able to collaborate with our customers overseas in sponsorships like this, and wish Peter and Mario Farrugia much success with their business.”