There are many things that catch the eye of the staff at The SF and we have decided that some are just too good not to share.

This week’s clever idea which would be ideal in all sorts of farming situations is the portable shower. Perfect to stop the stink penetrating your kitchen, right through the lounge and upstairs til the family mud carrier makes it to the shower, this would be the perfect to set up outside in the byre or barn to wash off the days honk before it comes indoors.

How it works:

The portable gas shower and heater is safe, portable and convenient. Easy to install, you can also buy a trolley to hold this unit. It doesn’t require electricity, the ignition uses batteries.

Plug the shower into your garden hose, or a similar water source, and attach it to a standard LPG (propane) gas bottle and away you go.

The other great use for this is to wash animals. Particularly the ones you like and don’t want to skoosh with freezing cold water. That could be your favourite pony or prize coo that enjoys a warm shower, or if the farm dog is looking like Stig of the Dump it could be treated to a warm shampoo and set and a dust with the flea powder.

Eccotemp portable tankless outdoor gas shower and water heater: £179.99 available from www.equestrianco.com.