BACKGROUND
JIFFY STEAMER EQUINE is an innovative division of the leading specialist company of commercial steam appliances. In accordance with our partners in the United Kingdom, HAYGAIN was developed over a number of years and inspired by the owners' personal interest in horses. Laboratory tests were carried out at the University of Bristol in the mid-1990's but concluded that just steaming a bale of hay without penetrating the interior did not achieve the critical results required.
Further intense development over the last three years with extensive, controlled laboratory research at the Royal Agricultural College at Cirencester in the United Kingdom, together with a team of engineering experts, has now enabled us to bring the HAYGAIN Hay Steamer to the market with patent-pending technology as a fit-for-purpose indispensable tool that benefits the health and performance of every horse.
HAYGAIN is made to the highest specifications, using cutting-edge technology and thermally efficient plastic composites. Steam is generated from the proven line of JIFFY STEAMER commercial-grade steamers.
Meet the team…
Clint Joiner - Director
HAYGAIN NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION
Clint's passion for horses began in his youth and has carried on throughout his life. Having been lead wrangler of 75 horses at Piney River Ranch in Colorado for two stints in his career, he has always had a deep respect and admiration for the horse. The son of a large animal veterinarian, Clint grew up on a working farm and enjoys all things equine. His position as the Chief Operating Officer at Jiffy Steamer Company, allows for complete immersion in the steaming technology behind the HAYGAIN product line. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club and building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Alan Hughey - Sales Manager
HAYGAIN NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION
Alan has been involved with hobby farming for years. He enjoys hunting and golfing with his two sons when not on his tractor. Having spent several years studying equine consumers and working in the industry, Alan understands the importance of delivering high level service and products to meet customer demand.
Brian Fillery - Director
HAYGAIN EUROPEAN DIVISION
Brian’s family background spans seventy five years in commercial and domestic appliances with a number of inventions including the pressure cooker. A dedicated participant of all countryside pursuits, he has hunted most of his life and held a mastership in the West Country in the United Kingdom for nine seasons. One of his three sons is an assistant trainer in a leading National Hunt yard.
Tim Oliver - Director
HAYGAIN EUROPEAN DIVISION
Tim joined PROPRESS in its infancy in 1982 with a background in design and engineering, he has been central to the management of the company’s successful growth. Tim has an active interest in many country pursuits and a love of rural life. He is also a founder and trustee of the Halow Project, a charity championing the rights of young adults with special needs.
Becky James
TECHNICAL SALES CONSULTANT
Becky achieved a BSc in Animal Science from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom, before working full time in a dressage yard as head girl for nearly two years. She has since returned to study at MSc level, Equine Science at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester (UK). She has carried out research for her thesis using the HAYGAIN which continues to date. A dedicated dressage rider, Becky has enjoyed much success in BYRDs (British Young Riders Dressage Scheme) under 25s including winning the Young Rider Championship in Scotland in 2007.
Dr. Meriel Moore-Colyer
SCIENTIFIC CONSULTANT
Dr. Moore-Colyer has been at the forefront of equine nutrition for many years, specializing in forage and has previously published research on steaming hay. This experience meant she was the ideal person to lead the research using the HAYGAIN and act as our consultant. She is also a senior lecturer at the Royal Agricultural College, a BHSII instructor and dressage rider.
