What is the SleekEZ?  Some sort of miracle grooming aid, perhaps, as claimed by many of its users.  We've put together a few questions and answers that might help you out in your quest for knowledge:

WHO CREATED THE SLEEKEZ?
The SleekEZ was created by SleekEZ, LLC, a company located in the USA and organized in Wyoming.  Patent was filed in 2010 and is still under review with the US Patent and Trade Office.

THE SLEEKEZ IS CREATED WITH WHAT MATERIALS?
The SleekEZ is comprised of a water-based ("green") lacquered, poplar wood handle embedded with a metal blade The blade material is manufactured from high carbon alloy steel. A special heat treating process gives a spring tempered hardness to back of blade. This quality allows more tension for added rigidity.  The unique tooth pattern is 20/24 teeth per inch (TPI) alternating at every 1/2 inch.  This tooth pattern is used exclusively by SleekEZ, LLC.  This is not a blade that can be purchased at your local hardware store or anywhere but with SleekEZ.

WHERE IS THE SLEEKEZ MANUFACTURED?
We at SleekEZ are proud to claim that our product is made 100 percent in the USA.  All products used in the manufacturing of the SleekEZ, from the wood, to the glue, to the blade, and the lacquer are manufactured in the USA.  We know that we can have our product made much less expensively outside of the US, but we feel that it is morally wrong to use labor that makes pennies per hour.  Furthermore, all of the components of the SleekEZ are "green" for a reason.  Countries outside of the US do not usually have the same standards set for release of pollutants and often dump toxins into their waterways injuring the same people that are getting only pennies for labor.  We don't want to contribute to such practices.

Bright Future Farms Equine Charity had such success with SleekEZ's Give Back Program last year that they requested another this year.

Beginning April 15, 2013 all supporters of BFFEC will need to enter "BFFEC" into the discount code box.  SleekEZ will give back 50 percent of all sales with this code to BFFEC at the end of one month.

They are a 501(c)(3) equine charity that "saves, rehabilitates, and finds loving, forever homes for horses that have been abused, abandoned, or rescued from shipping to slaughter. [They] also provide permanent sanctuary to elderly and disabled horses that former owners have callously discarded."

For more information about this non-profit, please visit their website:

Beginning August 1, 2012 SleekEZ is happy to announce that our Give Back Program is sponsoring New England Equine Rescue North.  http://www.neernorth.org/.  Or, visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/NEER-North/142102909138960.  While you are there be sure to hit the "like" tab.

NEER North, LLC is based in Massachusetts and received its official federal 501(c)3 designation in January 2012.  Many kudos to them for taking all the necessary steps to do so.  Although NEER North is based in Massachusetts, they also support rescues in New Hampshire.  The president of the organization is Mary Martin.

NEER North not only rescues horses themselves, but they also provide as much financial support as they can to other horse rescues.  And, with the economy and droughts across this US, we all need to be helping each other out as much as possible.  Although most are wise enough to not breed their horses for the time being, we still have many horses out there that have gave so much joy and use and have lost their homes or are starving.  And, there are also many heartbroken horse owners that have been struck with bad times who must be crushed not being able to buy hay.

Please, to donate 50 percent of your purchase to this nonprofit rescue, type in "NEERNORTH" on the purchase page.  We are running this drive for two months this time at the request of Martin.  And, we are happy to do so.  At the end of the period SleekEZ will submit to them 50 percent of the proceeds.

Thank you for your support!  God bless you and all horses!

Jennifer Tipton

SleekEZ

 Many thanks to all of you whom purchased SleekEZ in support of Bright Futures Farms.

We had many people purchase combo packs which is the best way to go!  Bev Dee of Bright Futures Farms finished off the drive with her own gift to give back!  She had a drawing of all the names of those that purchased a SleekEZ and gave that individual a prize SleekEZ combo pack.  

The winner? Congratulations Raymond Sherman!  And, thank you, again, for your support to this wonderful organization. 

SleekEZ donated 50 percent of all BRIGHT sales to Bright Futures Farm from a month-long drive through June 2012.

Last month was a great success for our Give Back Program!  With your help we were able to raise and donate $845 to 501(c)3 nonprofit One Horse At A Time, Inc. of Kentucky.  

This month, beginning June 1, and running for 30 days, will be a drive for Brite Futures Farm.  BFF, located in Pennsylvania, does not only rescue, re-home and provide sanctuary to horses, they also do the same for dogs and cats http://www.brightfuturesfarm.net/ (or visit and their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BrightFuturesFarm)

A volunteer named Dawn Hamilton purchased a large SleekEZ after reading many good reviews, and she loved how it worked.  She contacted us directly and told us about the nonprofit for whom she contributed her time.  After some discussion, we decided that we would love to help out Brite Futures Farm because we appreciate the dedication that they have exhibited to a wonderful cause.

Bev Dee, the founder and executive director of Brite Futures Farm, then contacted us.  Our thoughts came together and here we are today contributing to a fund drive for this awesome nonprofit. 

BIO of Bev Dee: 

"Bev Dee's mission to save horses from abuse and neglect began 12 years ago with a horse named "Brite Decision." When Bev saw Brite for the first time, he walked slowly from the back of his stall to greet her. Despite his obvious pain, he was gentle and friendly and Bev connected with him immediately. She knew there was something special about him. When she asked a lady at the rescue about him, she was told that two veterinarians had recommended euthanasia. Bev asked if she could adopt Brite and to her surprise, the lady at the recue told her to "take him."

Bev knew that there was no guarantee that Brite would survive, but she wanted to help the sweet horse that had captured her heart. She took Brite home, had him vetted immediately and found out that he had lots of problems. It took 36 long months of constant vet care and rehabilitation, but Brite was finally healed enough to be able to live comfortably.

Today, Brite is happy and healthy and pasture sound—and he has become the heart and soul of the rescue efforts at Bright Futures Farm. He is always kind and never complains. He will do whatever is asked of him and even babysits new horses at the rescue like a doting mother—almost like he knows it's his job to help the new horses heal and grow strong again.

"Brite Decision" was the best decision Bev Dee ever made and he is the sole reason that she founded Bright Futures Farm. He is also the reason that over 300 hurting and abused horses have been saved!" - BFF

If you would like 50 percent of your purchase (excluding s/h) to go towards BFF, please type in "BRITE" on the product page when purchasing.  At the end of the 30 days a check will be issued to BFF with the proceeds.

Thank you for all your help and support!

Jennifer Tipton/SleekEZ

SleekEZ would like to thank each an every one of you who purchased our product in efforts to help us contribute to One Horse At A Time, Inc.

OHAAT is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to horse rescues.  They also are one of the few organizations that have a grant providing funds upfront for gelding stallions to reduce overpopulation and unwanted breeding.  OHAAT is there for emergency medical funds and to help with feeding costs. OHAAT is located in Kentucky. http://onehorseatatime.org/OHAAT/

With your help we have been able to raise $825 over a 30-day period.  SleekEZ allocated 50 percent of all "OHAAT" sales (excluding shipping and handling).  We always want to give more, but every bit does help.

We have another fund drive beginning June 1, 2012.  This drive will be for Brite Futures Farm of Pennsylvania.

Thanks again!

After a year of success since its launch, SleekEZ is proud to announce that the company has officially launched its Give Back program.  The program gives back up to 50 percent of sales excluding shipping and handling to designated nonprofits for up to one month each.

"This is something that we had set our sights on from day one," said Jennifer Tipton, the owner and President of SleekEZ. "SleekEZ has been a good thing for us, and we want to share it with others. It is a win-win for everybody, and everybody is happy."

Beginning April 23, 2012, a fundraising drive has began for One Horse At A Time (https://www.facebook.com/OHAAT?ref=ts).  This organization, started in 2008 by a group of women, helps support struggling horse rescues and also has its own "Gelding Grant Program." The gelding grant program is unique in that it helps pay for gelding stallions up front with the goal of reining in overbreeding.

Penny Austin, a representative of OHAAT had ordered a SleekEZ for her own use. A bulb went off and she contacted SleekEZ about possibly donating to OHAAT in some way.

"While this is something I have wanted to do from the start, I guess the hitch was how to do it," Tipton said. "So, I was open to ideas and Penny and I were on the same track. We set up a place to enter a code when ordering online for those wanting to contribute our sales to this particular nonprofit.  Its only been three days into the 30 day drive and we are already half way there to the goal OHAAT has set.  This is so very exciting.  We are thrilled!"

 Many thanks to the ongoing effort of Sovren Tackas in placing the SleekEZ into the Australian retail market.  The demand for the SleekEZ from our Aussie friends led us to seek a distributor in Australia so that horse and pet owners have better access to the product without the shipping costs when buying direct.

Presently, the SleekEZ is making headway into stores in Victoria, Australia.  Following is only the beginning of what we expect to be a large list of retailers throughout Australia.

Competition Fire Appliances
P.O. Box 2
Maldon 3463
Phone: 0408146537

Saddleworld
122 Mollison Street
Bendigo, 3550
Phone: 0354430526

Underwood Pastoral Saddlery
9 Simon Street
Carisbrook, 3464
Phone: 0354641999

For more information regarding retailing, please email Trudy Merlo with Sovren Tackas at tim@mmnet.com.au.

 Wow! Time flies, doesn't it?  However, as I reflect, 2011 was full of so much activity that it seemed like an eon since 2010. It was such an interesting year to so many I know...So many shifts as we all progress to where we need to be and go.  It is very delicate, and I will leave it at that.  I think most of us are aware of the many changes going on in the world and in our lives.

Regardless of all the activities of 2011, and those still in progress, the end of the year is approaching.  We are all on budgets, no matter our circumstance.  And, for most of us, we huddle with our families this time of year including  us that have been blessed only in care of animals that we call "family". My familly? Myself, two dogs, one cat and five horses that are bonded in one circle of life.

SleekEZ is NOT charging any shipping through the holidays as a gift to you in celebration of the season and in celebration of family.

We (me and my "kids") want to thank all of our customers who have done nothing less than encourage and support our product in which we believe .  We continue to work from the heart and there is no other way...

Regardless of what your situation is this winter season, please stop for a moment and grasp what your life is and realize whom your family is AND appreciate those around you that mean so much!

Peace, love and happiness!

SleekEZ