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Kitty King in action!

See page 42 for her article on Tackling Skinnies Photo: Silverhill Webdesign

REGULARS News 4 Your Comment 6 22 MetaFitness 50 Natural Horsemanship 56 Local Show Results 58 Classifieds 60 Vets In The Spotlight 62 Showdate Directory COMPETITIONS & GIVEAWAYS 10 Equetech 15 Maude & Fox 51 Reader Giveaways FEATURES Show Time!

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PHOTONEWS 52 Charity Showing Show: Humberstone Farm 53

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NEWS

welcome to the world Monty! Paintings for There’s been real cause for celebration recently as local equine dental specialist Rachel Burton gave birth to her first child on New Years Eve! Weighing in at a healthy 7lb8oz, Monty Burton Soanes has been described

by Rachel as a 'miracle’ baby, and has brought

much delight to her and fiancé Matthew: "I’m absolutely loving being a mum,” enthused Rachel.

She went on to add, “I

worked virtually right up to when Monty was born to ensure that I didn’t let any of my loyal customers down. I have also gone straight back to work so my clients can rest assured that I’m still available for their horse’s dental examinations.”

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The Pony Club, a British organisation with an incredible 86 year heritage in teaching young people to ride and care for horses, has introduced a fresher, cleaner and brighter version of its brand along with a renewed vision.

unique equine sculptures A herd of horse sculptures will be joining competitors at the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials as part of World Horse Welfare’s ‘Invisible Horse Trail’ created by celebrated sculptor and designer, Judy Boyt.

World Horse Welfare’s

Each stands 7hh Adoption Horse, May, was selected as Judy’s muse in order to craft a clay maquette which will be used to create a mould for the individual horses.

Ban foR SuffoLk womAn Marilyn Read has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to over 30 horses and 20 dogs in her care after they were found emaciated and living in their own faeces.

The ponies seized in summer 2014 are now in the care of the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare.

WHW Field Officer, Jacko Jackson said: “We are disappointed that the sentencing was not stronger given this was Ms Read’s third conviction.”

Paddocks Redwings’ Aylsham Visitor Centre in North Norfolk will be opening its doors again to art enthusiasts and Sanctuary supporters who will be able to peruse and buy pieces from its collection of donated artwork.

Prices of artwork will range from £5 to £120, so there will also be something to suit every budget, plus every penny raised from the art sale will go directly towards the care of Redwings’ 1500 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.

If you’re a budding artist or if you have any unwanted paintings, sculptures or textiles tucked away, Redwings welcomes further donations of artwork to exhibit and sell at the Aylsham event. Donated pieces can be accepted up until Tuesday 26th April.

Redwing’s art sale takes place on Friday 29th April to Monday 2nd May and on the following weekend Friday 6th to Monday 9th May, 10am to 4pm, at Redwings Aylsham, Spa Lane, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6UE. Entry is free of charge.

Well done to all those who achieved their Intro to Polocrosse badge recently at the Training and Taster Day held at Ashfields.

Fred Beecroft, Stella Stearn, Kirsty Way, James Garvin, Honor Gordon, Sofia Garvin and Lucy Harrington.

Saint Felix School are delighted to have qualified teams for all three classes to be held at the National Schools Equestrian Associations Winter Eventing Championships taking place in June at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead.

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SuffoLk ShowjumPIng AcAdemy win gold!

Photos courtesy of SBM photographic

On Tuesday 16th February members of Suffolk Showjumping Academy travelled to Bury Farm Equestrian Village to represent their county in the national Academy Showjumping Teams competition.

In the Junior section Imogen Milner-Moore rode her 138cm pony Spikeman, Sophie Knight rode her 148cm pony Mini Marianne, Lucy Spittle rode her 128cm pony Barham Maestro and Patrick Thurston rode his 138cm pony Tynan Earl Grey.

On the Wednesday they completed on a zero score to take them forward with a good chance on day two. The second day they all completed their round again on a zero score which put them in a fabulous position. The excitement increased as the round neared its end and there were no other teams on a zero score from both days. The final team was Essex and after a couple of minor mistakes Suffolk realised they had won gold - a fantastic day for the team and Lucy Spittle then jumped off to take individual gold too!

The excitement was not over as Saffron Baker and her horse Loulabelle II had also jumped on a zero score on day one in the Young Riders competition. She continued this on day two to then join a fast Saffron Baker and Loulabelle II jump off and complete the round in the fastest time to win individual gold for Suffolk too!

SPRING TRAINING DATES 5 april: Any Horse Any Rider Clinic with Jo Winfield FBHS, at Forest Edge Arena, Drymere, Swaffham, PE37 8AS. More info & download the booking form from website.

6 april: IT Training Day with Jo Winfield FBHS, 9:30am until 4pm, at the College of West Anglia, Milton Campus, Landbeach Rd, Cambs CB24 6DB 18 april: Training Day: Breeding and the care of brood mares and foals, Mandy Luesley BHSI, 9.30am until 3.30pm, at Lordships Stud, Back Road, Writtle CM1 3PD. 24 april: Training event with Sylvia Loch - An Introduction to the Classical Seat at Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre, Huntingdon, PE28 2DY, 2pm - 5:30pm. Sylvia is an internationally-renowned dressage expert and author of 'The Balanced Horse' and 'The Classical Rider'. Full details and booking information to follow - for now, please phone Tina on 07779 275380 for more information.

9 May: PTT Training Day with Jo Winfield FBHS, 9:30am until 4pm, at the College of West Anglia, Milton Campus, Landbeach Road, Cambridgeshire CB24 6DB 11 May: Stage Four HK&C Training day with Jo Winfield FBHS 9:30am until 4pm, at the College of West Anglia, Milton Campus, Landbeach Road, Cambridgeshire CB24 6DB. For more details please contact: Janet Holmes, BHS Regional Manager on 07808 141076 or janet.holmes@bhs.org.uk www.bhs.org.uk

L-R: Patrick Thurston, Lucy Spittle, Sophie Knight, Imogen Milner-Moore.

See page 55 for further report...

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We asked our acebook fans the following question...

Niki Pillar: Fail to prepare then prepare to fail.

Chantelle Harrison: Never expect to have spare money if you have horses.

Christie Hoyle: Enjoy it Donna Albutt: Not to ‘over horse’ my tall daughter moving on from ponies.

Cat Drew: Be kind and careful with a horse, because although what you do may be forgiven it will never be forgotten.

Hester Kemp: There are 101 ways to look after a horse and all of them are wrong to someone!

And also that being a horseman/ woman means you never stop learning. Both these pieces of advice have held me in good stead, but I think I've enjoyed the learning the most!

Tegan White: If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.

Abigale Kyle: Ride it like you stole it!

Sarah Crosbie: Best horsey advice from someone who has worked with horses for years was - take up a different hobby! Lol Ellisha Townsend: Only 2 emotions belong in the saddle one is patience the other is a sense of humour!

Robyn-Jayne Hadland: If you want to become a millionaire .... start as a billionaire.

Claire Donelan: If in doubt, shut your eyes and hold on tight!!

Samantha Hardingham: Wear

We’d like to know what’s the best horsy advice you’v ever been given?

matching dark underwear in case you get carted off to A&E! Maggie Mason: When I got my first horse a friend told me that it takes a year to get to know them, how right she was!

Vikky Wildey Cooke: If you love hard work, have patience and steady flow of cash then horses are for you.

Kristine Hewlett: Don’t take out your own frustrations on your horse. Make sure you are in the right mindset before you do ANYTHING with your horse!

Wrong mind sets end in frustration and tears and horses being told off/hurt when its not needed.

Cassandra Badger: I got told from someone's grandad each time I fell off I was one fall closer to being a better rider! 10 falls you can call yourself a decent rider! Did help after a 5th at a PC rally!

Holly Smith: At shows to 'slap on some lippy and gallop around' Loved it and never forgot it!

Jessie Cook: Competing isn't Just about winning its about having a nice day out and doing something you enjoy successfully.

Abigail Lea: Hold tight and kick on! Xx Sarah Blake: Never go anywhere empty handed. Saved me loads of time on the yard, always

something in each hand to prevent going back and forwards.

Christine Lola Mahon: If your in a bad mood never attempt to do anything with your horse as you set yourself up to fail, if you having a bad day, stop take a breather and try again later when you've calmed down, horses pick up on our moods if your horse reacts stay calm and act like nothing ever happened.

How true I've found this out to be over the years x Jenna Hartman: "Every second, you're either schooling or, unschooling your horse. There is no in between. Be mindful."

Susan Mills: Let a horse be a horse x Liz Brown Swain: Being told to "sit up" by Lady Spens... first job and 30 years later it kept me on while racing... Team chasing...

Hunting and eventing... I can hear her voice as if it was yesterday... and the two years I worked for her and her daughter Mally... I am forever grateful as that is where I learnt my trade.

Sarah Carver: My husband told me "give up" his pockets would be full.

and the star winner is...

Georgia Clow: Practice like you’ve never won, perform like you’ve never lost.

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SHOW TiME

Jayne Ross and Time 2 Reflect Photo: Julian Portch

Prep Like a Pro!

Grooming Tips with Jayne Ross

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ayne Ross and the team at Carol Bardo’s Moor Farm are renowned for producing horses across the wide range of showing classes and having repeated successes at the very highest levels of the sport.

Jayne has produced no less than five Horse Of The Year Show Supreme title winners, and four Royal International Horse Show Supreme Champions, as well as numerous HOYS titles and countless wins at horse shows throughout the UK. The approaching season is set to be an exciting time for the team at Moor Farm, with several new equine faces joining the team to begin their showing careers along with the established stars.

Whichever discipline you are competing in, stunning turnout is always important. There are many things you can do to ensure both

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look scalped! The trimming needs to have the hair blended in and moulded into the contours of the horse, clipping in the direction the hair grows helps with this.

Particularly with the older horses, I Plan ahead Don’t wait until the day before the like to leave them with a degree of modesty”. show to start organising your Make sure that tails are trimmed turnout. Ensure that you have pulled your horses’ mane and tail to the correct length for the type if applicable and carry out any pre of horse. Cobs and hunters should have slightly shorter tails as they show trimming several days do a workmanlike job. Hacks and before the show. The ears and under the jaw should be carefully riding horses may have a slightly longer tail to give an elegant look, trimmed to give a clean, sharp but again they should not be too outline and the feathers on the long. legs should also be trimmed. If Make sure you trim your horse a you are showing, you should couple of days before the show as check the turnout requirements this will save a huge amount of for your class as some types are time on the day prior to the show, shown with a more natural look, and also make sure that any trim and others should be trimmed. marks have time to disappear.

Jayne says, “We want to create a clear outline for the head and legs, Also don’t forget your own turnout, check your show riding but we don’t want the horse to gear is clean and ready to go.

you and your horse look your best when out competing, whether in the show ring or in any other discipline.

Bathing your horse Give your horse a thorough bath the day before a show and take care to make sure the mane and tail are clean. Ensure that you give your horse a good rub with a towel to help dry him and keep him warm after his bath. “I use ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner on all our horses. If the greys and colours have any stable stains the ShowSheen Stain Remover and Whitener is a great pre-treatment. Spray it on the stained area and leave it for a few minutes before washing the stain away. Then spray with ShowSheen Original Hair Polish and Detangler to stop the dust and bedding sticking to the coat and tail”, says Jayne.

With thanks to Carol Bardo, Jayne Ross and their team.

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Quarter marks Moor Farm Head groom, Mark Chesters, is a dab hand at applying quarter marks. This is how he does it: • You will need ShowSheen, a comb of the width needed to create the pattern, and a body brush.

• Damp the area by spraying the whole hind quarters with ShowSheen, get a good covering and wipe down with a cloth to smooth the hair.

• Using the comb, starting from the top of the quarters down to the point of the hip, do three parallel stripes. These are appropriate for hunters and riding horses, but for hacks or ponies then a checker board pattern is usually used.

• Then use the body brush for the shark’s teeth. Starting at the centre of the hair whirl, bring the bush up and round towards the rear of the horse, then make a second stoke in a more downward direction.

• Repeat, moving down the quarters. Four or five ‘sharks teeth’ are appropriate dependent on the size of the horse.

• Don’t use ShowSheen on the saddle area as it will make it slippery!

hooves Try and leave five days or so in between the farrier visiting and taking the horse to a show to ensure that your horse is comfortable in new shoes.

Depending on which discipline you are competing in, dress your horse’s hooves with good quality hoof oil or hoof polish. “We use SuperShine Black Hoof Polish on black hooves, and the SuperShine Clear on pale hooves. It dries very quickly to a mirror like shine and dust and dirt do not stick to it, adding the finishing touch to your turnout.”

The full range of Absorbine products are available from Equestrian retailers and Absorbine Stockists. For more product information, visit www.absorbine.co.uk or on Facebook www.facebook.com/AbsorbineUK for regular news, fun and competitions.

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SHOW TiME!

hInTS • ShoPPIng • cAmPIng • uPdATeS new young pony classes British Dressage (BD) is introducing a new series of young pony classes.

There will be classes for 4, 5 and 6-year-old ponies (not exceeding 149cm), which can be ridden by children aged 12 or above or adults, culminating in the Young Pony Championships at the Hartpury Festival of Dressage, 6th-10th July 2016.

TopSpec has stepped up to take over the sponsorship of the Showing Arena at HOYS 2016 – it’s now to be called the TopSpec Arena!

The DeNiro Salentino Boot is made from soft calfskin leather with a rear zipper featuring an elastic panel for easy fitting. It is also available laced or unlaced. RRP: £238. www.fearnsfarmpartnership.co.uk

“It’s going to be great fun playing newmarket, haydock Park and market Rasen Racecourses after the races. I love outdoor shows and can’t wait to share some summer evenings with my fans!”

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gIVeAwAy! Equetech Bella Shirt is a gorgeous competition shirt with a paisley corded lace panel to the back, featuring an Equetech rhinestone logo to the sleeve and cute gathered capped sleeves and stock collar. www.equetech.com

These sculpting jodphurs have panels that lift and shape the bits that need it!

RRP: £42. www.harryhall.co.uk

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The 2016 series of the popular SEIB Insurance Brokers (SEIB) Search for a Star and the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship will begin in April with five qualifiers throughout the country.

Local qualifier will be held at: Houghton Hall Equestrian & Alpaca Centre on 15th May. www.search4astar.org.uk www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk

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The Michelle Unlined Competition Jacket is Italiandesigned and made from highly breathable, stretch microfibre material which offers excellent freedom of movement and is fully machine washable. RRP: £238. www.fearnsfarmpartnership.co.uk

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online dReSSAge The Mane Show is delighted to announce the launch of its new Everyday Dressage concept.

Entrants to choose from an Intro, Prelim, or Novice test to enter, they then video their test using the guidelines set out in the schedule, upload it to YouTube (or post it), then sit back and wait for judging.

Everyday Dressage classes cost £11. www.themaneshow.co.uk

The Equetech Harmony Breeches are perfect for the competition arena or everyday training, with their full ‘Alos’ suede seat, integral Lycra leg panels and reinforced seat seam. RRP: £89.95.

The Equetech Show Off Breeches have been created specifically for the show rider offering classic looks with a contemporary technical designer twist with their silicone grip knee patches!

RRP: £78.50. www.equetech.com

Equiline Fran Competition Jacket offers the ultimate in style with fashionable functionality. RRP: £447. www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk

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New for this season is a stunning new tweed ‘Stowe’, which embraces a flattering green herringbone tweed with a timeless triple navy and canary over check design. RRP: £130.50. www.equetech.com

Entries are now open for the SEIB Burghley Sponsored Ride, giving riders the opportunity to bring their horse to one of the world’s most prestigious three day events and also raise money for charity.

The UK’s most esteemed sponsored ride takes place on Sunday 4th September 2016, on the final day of the world famous Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.

Gain your qualification...

Second round competitions are now under way as riders compete to gain qualification for the prestigious 2016 SEIB Trailblazers Championships that take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire from the 29th July – 6th August 2016. www.trailblazerschampionships.com

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Gatehouse has launched a new PAS015 version of its popular Conquest riding helmet. The Conquest MkII is stylish, lightweight and well ventilated with a removable, washable lining for complete comfort and hygiene. www.wefi.co.uk

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ShowSheen Stain Remover & Whitener is effective at removing stubborn stains and enhances the grey and white patches. RRP: £10.35.

SuperShine Hoof Polish, the finishing touch to a show ring turnout. It dries in seconds, creating a long lasting mirror like shine on hooves. RRP: £10.53. www.absorbine.co.uk

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CLOTHiNG & ACCESSORiES Toggi Orvieto

everything you need to update

Your Summer Wardrobe!

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rom rain to shine and everything in between, as horse riders our summer wardrobe needs to be prepared for every eventuality.

With the air starting to have a definite feel of spring about it, this can only mean that summer is not that far away (we hope) and now is the time to make sure that your

Fully waterproof and breathable, Badia is lightweight and superbly stylish. With shaped sleeves, an elasticated adjuster at the hem and a 2-way YKK zip, Badia provides the comfort and ease of movement you need when riding.

Colours: Night Blue, Shadow Sizes: 8-20 Price from: £95

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wardrobe has what it takes to let you make the most of summer. Leading country and equestrian lifestyle brand Toggi - gives some insights into everything you need to update your summer wardrobe.

As we all know, British weather can be unpredictable, but adventure with our horses does not wait for sunny days. By choosing the right jacket, you can take weather out of the equation with outerwear that protects no matter what the conditions are.

For summer riding, a lightweight, waterproof and breathable jacket is a wardrobe essential.

Look for one with taped

Toggi Badia Night Blue

seams as this will prevent any possible leakage should you be caught out in a summer downpour. In terms of style, this will come down to a personal preference. Some riders prefer the extra protection offered by a longer style riding jacket such as the Toggi Anzio or Clementine ¾ length riding jackets. With features such as wide zip side vents so they fit over the saddle and articulated sleeves and action backs to allow for ease of movement and greater comfort, these jackets are designed specifically with riding in mind.

For those that prefer a shorter style jacket, Toggi Badia or

Orvieto are great options, offering style, comfort and added riding features such as Orvieto’s back zipped vent to allow for freedom of movement and easy fit over the saddle.

Having a good selection of clothing suitable for layering is another way to make sure your wardrobe works hard for you this summer. Partner stylish tops such as the Toggi Revo polo shirt or the long sleeved Ponza sweatshirt for cooler days with a stylish gilet such as Moderno or Canevo, for added warmth and, thanks to their durable water repellent finish, added protection against summer time showers. A gilet also has the great advantage of adding extra pockets and essential storage to your outfit!

A selection of short sleeve tops are a must to ensure you keep The Moderno padded gilet perfect for keeping the warmth in and the cold locked out. Its fitted shape and flattering quilted design make it a practical yet stylish addition to any wardrobe.

Colours: Black, Chestnut Sizes: 8-20 Price from: £65

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Sizes: 8-20 Colour: Juniper Price from: £130 Toggi Anzio: This waterproof and breathable length riding jacket features taped seams and a durable ripstop fabric with water repellent finish, to ensure you’re protected from the elements. Its wide zip side vents allow it to fit easily over the saddle whilst articulated sleeves and an action back allow for ease of movement and greater comfort.

cool and get the chance to enjoy what we hope will be plentiful sunshine. A great option if you plan for an active summer is one of the latest Toggi technical tops, which incorporate highly technical Aerocool fabric. This technology absorbs and transports moisture away from the skin quickly, leaving you cool and comfortable all day long. Choose from the Misty technical polo shirt or for when the weather really heats up the Molly sleeveless polo shirt.

To finish off the perfect summer wardrobe, a Toggi scarf such as

Sizes: 8-20 Colours: Amaranth, Vanilla Price from: £40

This gorgeous panelled Revo polo is a classic design made from high quality cotton yarns, featuring a striking contrast sash. Designed with side vents, a gorgeous gold chest embroidery is enhanced by matching satin trims.

the floaty Kalifa or luxurious silk Lazio adds a splash of colour for your own individual style. And the new Arenzano fleece head band is the perfect way to top off your look, whilst having the added advantage of hiding the inevitable summer ‘hat hair’!

All that is left to add is to get out, get riding and have fun! Just make sure your wardrobe lets you make the most of summer. www.toggi.com

Toggi Arenzano

Colours: Navy Sizes: 8-20 Price from: £35

Designed with your comfort in mind, Molly’s Aerocool fabric technology transports moisture away from the skin to the outer layers of the fabric where it dries faster, keeping you cool and comfortable.

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CLOTHiNG & ACCESSORiES

e! ob r d r a W er m m u S / g in r Your Sp The Sterling Silver Saddle Pendant with chain. RRP: £50. www.hihosilver.co.uk

These bespoke jodhpur boots offer a distinctly high fashion twist to this equestrian classic.

Choose from a variety of base colours, elastic insert colour and classic or Cuban heel to create the perfect boot for your style and personality. RRP: £165. www.thespanishbootcompa ny.co.uk

The Emerald Crusader Cape is made of beautiful emerald green tweed with lovely pink duchess sateen contrast lining, finished off with a gorgeous honey faux fur collar for ultimate glamour and warmth. The cape is a must-have wrap that will ensure you look stylish spectating at any equestrian event, on a shopping trip in the city or Sunday lunch at the local country pub. £390. www.maudeandfox.com

The Exclusive Sterling Silver and 18ct Rose Gold Plated Complete Horseshoe Necklace is available for £405. The sterling silver only variety costs £385. www.hihosilver.co.uk

This gorgeous tweed Timothy Foxx Poncho in Foxglove Blue tweed is brand new to the Timothy Foxx Collection.

Featuring three embossed Timothy Foxx buttons across the shoulder.

Available in four different tweeds. RRP: £140. www.timothyfoxx.co.uk

The Egality Tweed Jacket by Liberty Freedom and available through The Spanish Boot Company is a flattering jacket that is beautifully shaped to flatter your curves. RRP: £350. www.thespanishbootcompany.co.uk

Stylish Beverly Ladies Gilet lined with 3M Thinsulate, featherless insulation for additional warmth on those chilly days.

The luxurious faux fur collar is detachable.

RRP: £119.95 Colours: Champagne and Navy Sizes: XS – 2XL. www.baleno.be

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This gorgeous shirt in pure white is from the Freddie Parker ‘Cheltenham Ladies Collection.’ RRP: £65. www.freddieparker.com

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gIVeAwAy! This Sterling Silver Fantastic Fox Bracelet features five beautiful, quirky little foxes. RRP: £125. www.hihosilver.co.uk

Womens Beretta polo top in Hot Pink or Green Leaf. RRP: £35 http://estore.beretta.com/en-eu

Noble Outfitters New for Spring/Summer from Clarkes

Keep cosy inside your wellies with these fabulous fleece lined Tweed Top Wellie Warmers from urban country chic brand, Maude & Fox. The smart tweed cuff sits neatly over the brim of your wellie tops stopping the fleece sock from disappearing into your wellies. A practical idea and stylish too. Ideal for the yard, at equestrian events and walking the dogs on a chilly morning.

We have one pair of Tweed Top Wellie Warmers up for grabs!

View them on www.maudeandfox.com

www.clarkesofwalsham.co.uk

Navy Premier Fleece Vest has stretch built in and a great dropback hem that adds to the flattering line of this useful layering garment.

The interior is brushed for extra warmth and it has cosy zipsecured pockets.

Great for both riding and casual wear RRP: £49.95.

Lauren 1/4 Zip Base Layer in Periwinkle colour. Athletic-inspired and performance driven, the Lauren Quarter Zip Mock is versatile and stylish. It’s a perfect mid layer or can be worn as a base layer, ideal for all equestrian sports and equally useful for leisurewear. RRP: £29.95.

Balance Riding Tight in Elmwood colour is the optimum combination of equestrian performance and fit. Innovative design and high-recovery stretch fabric that gives the most flattering fit you'll find in a riding tight.

RRP: £59.95.

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These Rainline high performance field boots have a shock absorbing component giving superior grip and comfort on a variety of surfaces. RRP: £59.95. www.grubsboot.com

The Cloud 9 Jacket teams perfectly with breeches and boots for a smart ‘in the saddle’ look or with denim for a more casual vibe. RRP: £79.99. www.ariat.com

Chelsea Down Gilet Navy £179.95 www.schoffel.co.uk

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Blood disorders t h e c t V wa T Presented by

ROSSDALES EQUINE HOSPITAL Cotton End Road, Exning, Newmarket CB8 7NN, Tel: 01638 577754 E: hospital@rossdales.com

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aking a blood sample Figure 1 for analysis in the laboratory is one of the most common diagnostic procedures carried out in equine practice. Vets use results of blood tests to help diagnose a huge range of conditions. Sometimes we will also use a blood test to reassure ourselves that there is no underlying illness or disease.

However, for a horse owner the results of a blood test can be quite confusing; they are not always black and white and sometimes we identify things that aren’t A blood sample can be collected from the jugular vein in the horse’s neck. necessarily related to the initial problem.

Haematology within their practice. Many specialist tests will need to be sent Haematology is the analysis of the Taking a blood test to a laboratory. It is very important cellular component of the blood.

Taking a blood test is usually a This basically involves analysis of that a laboratory that specialises simple procedure (Figure 1). Most in analysis of equine samples is the red and white blood cells. A blood samples are collected from used to get reliable results reduced number of red blood cells the jugular vein in the neck - a in a blood sample indicates (Figure 3). large vein with a diameter of 34cm. For most tests, 10-20mls of blood is sufficient. Alert your vet if your horse (or you!) is afraid of needles! The blood is collected into specific tubes to allow for different types of analysis (Figure 2). Some tubes contain anticoagulant to stop the blood from clotting which allows the red blood cells to be analysed in the laboratory. Some tubes contain specific factors to speed up clotting to allow the components of blood (red blood cells and serum) to be separated from each other for analysis. Once blood is Figure 2 collected it needs to be taken to a laboratory for analysis. Many vets Different coloured blood tubes contain different anti-coagulants and factors to allow will have basic analysis equipment specific laboratory tests to be carried out.

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in horses

VET PROFILE

By Emily Haggett, BVSc, DACVIM, MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine

(for example pneumonia) but can also occur in response to endoparasites (intestinal worms) or other diseases that cause inflammation without an infectious cause (e.g. sand colic).

There are multiple types of white blood cells and analysis of the different sub groups can help identify the cause of the problem (Figure 5). Neutrophils are

Figure 3

Emily Haggett BVSc, DACVIM, MRCVS, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine.

Continued over page

Figure 5 Beaufort Cottage Laboratories is a specialist equine laboratory which offers a huge range of dedicated equine blood tests.

anaemia. Red blood cells are essential to carry oxygen around the body and hence severe anaemia can lead to signs of weakness and depression in a horse (Figure 4). Milder anaemia is more likely to be associated with mild lethargy. The most common cause of anaemia in the horse is a non-specific response to illness, often called ‘anaemia of chronic disease’. This can frequently be seen in horses that have experienced a recent viral infection or any other type of illness. Other causes of anaemia are bleeding (e.g. in a horse that has experienced a severe kick injury and is suffering from internal bleeding) or haemolysis, which means the breakdown of red blood cells. This is often quite a serious condition in horses and most commonly occurs as an autoimmune disease or secondary to drug reactions or severe illness.

When anaemia is identified,

special laboratory tests can be used to help work out the underlying cause.

Analysis of the white blood cells can help identify the presence of infection in a horse’s blood. A high white blood cell count (leucocytosis) usually indicates a response to infection.

This can be a bacterial infection Figure 4

Pale mucous membranes can be a sign of anaemia in a horse.

Analysis of a blood smear can help look at the different cell types in a horse’s blood.

These images show a blood smear from a normal horse (left) and a horse with leukaemia (right).

Emily is a member of the internal medicine team at Rossdales Equine Hospital and has a particular interest in equine neonatology.

Emily joined Rossdales in 2009 and her main role is working within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in addition to working within the internal medicine department.

In 2012, she became an RCVS Specialist in Equine Medicine (Internal Medicine), having been awarded recognised specialist status by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

Emily is also a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, which she achieved during 3 years at the University of California's Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at Davis prior to joining Rossdales.

She has completed a number of research projects related to neonatal foal conditions and has published and lectured widely on the subject.

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commonly increased in response to bacterial infections, eosinophils in response to allergic reactions or endoparasites and lymphocytes in response to viral infection.

A very low white blood cell count (leucopenia) can also be a sign of infection. This often occurs in response to a sudden severe infection and is seen before the horse has time to increase the production of white blood cells to respond to an infection or other inflammatory challenge. If your horse is unwell and a blood sample indicates a very low white blood cell count then your vet may wish to carry out more tests to try and identify the source of the problem. These might include ultrasound of the chest and abdominal cavities, rectal examination, collection of a peritoneal fluid sample etc.

Primary blood disorders such as leukaemia are identified very rarely in horses. They are usually identified when an extremely high white blood cell count is identified on a blood test and analysis of a blood smear shows white blood cells that are abnormal in appearance.

Biochemistry

Electrolytes

Biochemistry involves the analysis of serum or plasma, which is the yellow watery part of the blood that is left once the red and white blood cells have been removed (Figure 6). Biochemistry tests are commonly used to evaluate the following:

Measurement of blood electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium etc.) is important in horses with diarrhoea or renal disease.

Other tests

Liver function Certain enzymes such as gamma glutamyl transferase (GGT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) are present in normal liver tissue.

When liver tissue is damaged or diseased, these enzymes are released into the bloodstream.

The extent of the increase can often be an indicator of the severity of the problem. Mild increases in liver enzymes can be seen quite commonly and are often not a cause for concern. Bile acids can also be measured in blood. An increased bile acid concentration is often a sign that the function of the liver is reduced.

Kidney function Urea and creatinine concentrations can be measured in blood and are an indicator of renal function. Increased concentrations indicate that the kidneys are not functioning normally.

‘tied-up’ or in horses that have atypical myopathy.

Blood proteins Albumin and globulin are important blood proteins. A low albumin concentration can occur for a number of reasons but is most commonly a sign of intestinal disease. Low concentrations can be seen in horses with weight loss that have inflammatory bowel disease or in horses with acute diarrhoea.

Increased globulin concentrations can be a sign of inflammation in the horse.

A huge number of other specific tests are available. These range from endocrine tests to look for hormonal diseases such as Equine Cushing’s Disease, to tests that look for antibodies to specific diseases (e.g. Strangles infection).

Your vet will select these tests if they have specific concerns about your horse.

Summary Blood analysis in horses can provide a huge wealth of information about the health of your horse. A general blood screen should help identify any signs of ill health or infection and identify any specific problems with organ function. Sometimes however, a blood test doesn’t give all the answers and will often need to be followed up by a further investigation from your vet.

Muscle disease Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and creatine kinase (CK) are enzymes present in muscle tissue.

When muscle tissue is damaged, these enzymes are released into the blood and can be detected in high concentrations. For example, this occurs in horses that have

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Figure 6 A biochemistry analyser is used for a variety of tests involving the analysis of serum or plasma

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Pioneering microcurrents heal horses’ Pain Dawn Rothwell has worked as a BHS Instructor and equine behaviourist for over 35 years.

It was as a sports therapist that she was first introduced to the benefits of microcurrents using Alpha-Stim technology and met with veterinarian Ava Frick in the USA. Dr Frick runs a highly successful pain clinic in the States treating horses and dogs using the Alpha-Stim microcurrent device.

Dawn comments, “There has been a lot of research and evidence based reports in the States showing improvements made with soft tissue injuries, fractures, arthritis and nerve

damage as well as physiological issues. After using the Alpha-Stim for the past five years I have managed to develop various methods of using it with horses that have all been successful.” www.alpha-stim.co.uk

So what is microcurrent?

Microcurrent therapy involves minute electrical currents.

Our horse’s bodies are hives of electrical activity - tiny electrical currents exist as a result of chemical Leading horseman Richard Maxwell was introduced to Alphareactions that occur in all bodily functions – for example, the nervous Stim. system uses electrical impulses to convey messages around the body. Each cell in the body is like a small electric battery and has its own electromagnetic environment.

Electricity was first used to treat surface wounds over 300 years ago, when charged gold leaf was found to prevent smallpox scars. And experiments on animal wounds in the 1960s demonstrated that electrical intervention results in accelerated healing, with skin wounds healing faster and with stronger scar tissue.

But more recently, introducing minute electrical currents into the body from an external source has proved to effectively boost healing of many equine injuries. A growing body of research shows the effectiveness of microcurrent electrical therapy (MET) to control pain and accelerate or even induce healing. It’s a safe, drug-free, noninvasive treatment causing horses no discomfort.

IS youR hoRSe sensitiVe to grooM oR girthy when you SAddLe uP?

PALM OF HAND Cross hatched to show where palm should touch horse i.e. whole of palm for this touch

The Tellington Touch equine Awareness method (TTeAm) Top Tip By carolyn watson, cleveland house Stud The Abalone TTouch is a great touch for helping to build trust and relax your horse. It is done using the whole of the palm of the hand with a soft pressure. You only need enough pressure to be able to move the skin in a circular movement.

Think of a clock face and starting at 6 move the skin round the imaginary clock face in a clockwise direction for a circle and a quarter

then pause. Practice on different parts of your own body to get a sense of using different pressures. Also pay attention to maintaining the same pressure throughout the whole movement. Key areas to use this TTouch are the neck, back, belly, barrel and inside the thighs. If your horse is super sensitive introduce the touch incrementally with plenty of pauses so the horse can process the feeling.

You will find they are soon accepting of this soothing and nonthreatening TTouch.

To find our more or to discuss any problems you may be facing with your horse please contact Carolyn on 07986278181 or visit www.clevelandhousestud.co.uk For more information about TTouch and TTEAM visit the UK TTouch website at www.ttouchtteam.co.uk

Whilst TTEAM benefits animals suffering from illness, injury and behaviours it is a complimentary therapy and should not be used instead of veterinary care. If you are worried that your horse has a medical condition you must consult your veterinarian.

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artificial

o consider t t inseMination: a h w d n a s k r How it wo CHARLOTTE TAYLOR OWNS AND MANAGES BURY ST EDMUNDS BASED STUD, CLEMENTS EQUINE, ALONGSIDE HER HUSBAND ROBERT, AND FAMILY. THEY BREED SHOW-JUMPERS, STAND STALLIONS AT STUD AND OWN HORSES COMPETING AT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS. CLEMENTS EQUINE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF BREEDING SERVICES FOR BOTH MARE AND STALLION OWNERS, INCLUDING FOALING DOWN MARES, AI PACKAGES WITH FRESH, CHILLED AND FROZEN SEMEN, DUMMY TRAINING, WALK IN COLLECTIONS AND SEMEN FREEZING FOR STALLIONS, WITH ALL VETERINARY WORK PROVIDED BY NEWMARKET’S ROSSDALES LLP. So you’ve chosen a stallion for your mare and the chances are that you’ll be using AI (artificial insemination). AI has become the norm in sport horse breeding and opened up a world of stallion choice for mare owners.

From the mare’s perspective, the AI process involves preparing your mare for insemination at the optimum time using fresh, chilled or frozen semen. She will first need swab and blood tests to ensure she is both clean and free from disease and infection, and an examination to check for breeding soundness and determine where she is in her cycle to prepare her accordingly.

Depending on your choice of stallion you may be able to choose which type of semen to use.

As a general rule, fresh and chilled semen do have higher success rates, but good quality frozen semen should not be off-putting, provided you are using an experienced vet. In fact sometimes frozen can be preferable if using overseas stallions - the semen can be here in advance ready for the mare and you’re not at the mercy of the couriers. There is nothing more frustrating than having a mare ready to go to find out that your special delivery has been delayed in another country!

For fresh semen the mare will be inseminated on site directly after the stallion is collected, this is the closest AI process to natural cover.

Chilled, and especially frozen, semen do require more intervention. Frozen semen will not live inside the mare for as long as fresh or

This 18 day scan shows a second much smaller embryo has also developed

Scanning a mare to determine the optimum time for insemination

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chilled so the mare will need to be followed even more closely to ensure she is inseminated as near to ovulation as possible.

The mares whom come to us each season are for a mixture of fresh collections - brought here to use our own or our walk in stallions and chilled and frozen from both the UK and overseas. Whatever type of semen used, we always look at a sample of the semen under a microscope to determine the quality. It’s important to keep records of this, if the mare wasn’t to get in foal the semen quality can then be ruled out as a factor.

For a mare owner contemplating AI for the first time there is lots to think about. Many vet practices now offer AI services; I would strongly recommend choosing a practice with plenty of experience. Rossdales, our vets, have their own specialist stud team. Throughout the season our vet will scan on average 30 – 50 mares a day and manage upwards of 200 mares a season, so their experience and expertise is second to none. This can really show in the results.

It may be surprising but it can often work out a cheaper prospect to send your mare to stud to be inseminated. Throughout the season we have a vet on site almost daily, our clients have a package deal, so if a mare needs extra

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scanning or treatment there aren’t hidden extras. If you’re paying for call outs it can get pretty expensive if lots of visits are needed, sometimes in the early hours and often at weekends. I would also advise if comparing package rates to do so like for like, relatively common procedures such as a Caslick (stitching the vulva to help prevent infection) or twin pinching aren’t always included so I would recommend finding out exactly what’s included in advance.

Once your mare has been inseminated she will need scanning to ensure she has ovulated as expected. Some mares also need additional treatment – they may react to semen and need flushing out to ensure the uterus doesn’t become a hostile environment for the embryo, or they may perhaps need a Caslick.

There is then a wait before the exciting time of pregnancy scans.

We include three of these in our package. The first is around 15-16 days post insemination, followed by another at 18-19 days. The second scan is important to rule out the prospect of twin pregnancies, so a twin can be ‘pinched’ if present. Twin pregnancies almost always result in the loss of one, or more commonly both of the foetuses, if left so it’s very important to check at this early stage.

The final scan is at around 25 days to detect a heartbeat, all being well the mare is then ready to head home - and the long wait begins!

Charlotte can be contacted via www.clementsequine.com, and is happy to assist with any breeding queries you may have.

TICK TOCK TICK TOCK...

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The National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) is a short, snapshot survey of general horse health that is already helping to make an important difference to the health and welfare of horses and ponies. It is run by leading charity Blue Cross, in partnership with the British Equine Veterinary Association, and with the support of many of the country¹s leading equestrian charities and organisations.

Visit www.bluecross.org.uk /NEHS between 23rd-30th May to complete the survey online.

Now you see me...

If you want to make yourself visible consider mixing up the colours of your hi-vis apparel! www.equisafety.com

The new Therapeutic Support Boot Air from Italian protection specialist, Zandona, features 18 magnets that improve cellular function and provide natural therapeutic support from the hoof to the knee and/or hock.

The boot has been developed to provide support to the suspensory ligaments and tendons and can be used for travelling and to help decrease post-work swelling.

Magnet therapy is said to have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects as well as accelerating cellular processes, lactic acid absorption and elimination of toxins.

The Zandona Therapeutic Support Boot Air is available for front and rear limbs in black in sizes S,M,L or XL. RRP: £163. www.fearnsfarmpartnership.co.uk

Back in time...

SCH Supplies are pleased to see that in some pockets of the country, the Suffolk Punch is still being used on the land, and flattered that these two handsome boys are pulling one of their products!

These magnificent animals are towing the TBS Fertiliser Broadcaster which is hitched up to a two wheeled carriage

Equus Overreach Boots are quick and easy to fit, won’t rub and can simply be rinsed clean after use. Even in cold winter weather the boots remain flexible and they always provide outstanding protection. RRP from: £10.95. www.abbeyengland.com Childéric Saddles UK have just invested in compression suits for five of their brand ambassadors’ steeds.

Compression garments have been found to be hugely beneficial to human athletes and these equine versions are innovativeengineered garments, using revolutionary technologies to construct the suits. www.childericsaddles.co.uk

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The best spent £20 ever is…

A foam roller. Yes that’s right a foam roller and of course the knowledge of how to use it but we’ll come back to that.

There are not many people I come across that ride for a living or even ride for recreational purposes that don’t experience tight muscles/back problems in their body at some point. If you jump on a regular basis those hamstrings are going to shorten and tight hamstrings are 99% of the time the reason why we start to experience lower back pain.

Plus the fact that keeping half a tonne of horse together actually requires a considerable amount body strength if the horse doesn’t carry itself!

International dressage rider Tina Atkins says, “If you have or want a career with horses you need to take care and look after your back with regular - fortnightly - sports massages because when you get older the body doesn’t recover as well and a day off a week is essential for recovery”. However

Tina adds, “a day off a week isn’t always possible”.

Working with horses is unforgiving on the body and periods of recovery can be nonexistent however a foam roller can help with maintenance and my clients that use them on a regular basis have managed to keep themselves off the chiropractors couch.

That’s not to say that they can fix everything but they can certainly mirror the results of a sports massage if you can’t always get to a therapist every fortnight. You only need to roll each muscle group around five times so it’s also relatively quick process and something you can keep in the tack room or lorry without taking up too much space. As you roll the roller over your muscles it brings the blood to the surface

delivering more oxygen to those muscles and stimulates the lymphatic drainage system, it’s also great for a warm up before even getting on your horse.

Absolute Horse have posted a video to their Facebook page on how to Foam Roll. Foam rollers are available from Samantha Hardingham at Meta Fitness or your local TK Maxx store.

Samantha Hardingham is also available for Sports Massage at Bury Osteopaths on 01284 769153 or appts@buryosteopaths.co.uk

Tel: 07740 047279 http://meta.fitness/home

one-SToP rehaB shoP! FMBs Therapy System has recently added the Activo-Med Equine Spa to its range of products which, with the other products available, makes this company the place to come for all your equine rehabilitation needs.

The Activo-Med Equine Spa can be used for rehabilitation and performance. It’s often used to support recovery from tendon and ligament injuries as well as soft tissue damage, hoof related problems, arthritis, laminitis, concussion, wound healing and more. The spa uses cold therapy to help reduce the risk of injury after exercise, to reduce inflammation and provide natural pain relief. www.fmbs.co.uk

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LAMiNiTiS

laMinitis:

Join the CARE Abou tL study and d aminitis rive researc h to identify risk factors for the dise ase Visit www . .c are aboutlamin itis.org.uk

Prepare now for a safe spring

With spring just around the corner we are all looking forward to turning our horses out onto grass for longer, or for the first time since autumn but it’s essential to be mindful of the risk of laminitis. The nutrition experts at Spillers have put together eight top tips to help you keep your horse safe this spring.

1. Act sooner rather than later The grass starts to grow actively when the soil temperature consistently reaches 5oC and can be very calorific! For every kilogram (dry matter) eaten, your horse could be consuming up to 75g of sugar and 500g of Water Soluble Carbohydrate (WSC).

Studies have shown that ponies turned out un-muzzled can consume up to 5% of their own bodyweight in grass. If the same applies to a 500kg horse, this would equate to a whopping 1.9kg of sugar and 12.5kg of WSC per day from grass alone.

2. Slim your horse down now If your horse is overweight use what’s left of winter to instigate a slimming programme. Reduce feed or change to a lower calorie alternative and switch to a lower energy forage. Soaking hay for at least three hours or even better up to 16 hours will reduce the WSC level, making it safer for those susceptible to laminitis.

less fructan (storage form of sugar). Install a strip grazing system to moderate the amount of grass your horse has access to.

Product news: High Fibre HorseHage is a dust-free, bagged forage made from a selected mix of grasses that are high in fibre and low in protein and energy levels. It does not contain any chemical additives, mould inhibitors, flavourings, molasses or inoculants and is lower in sugar than a typical hay sample. www.horsehage.co.uk

5. Try a grazing muzzle A grazing muzzle can reduce intake by up to 80% but it must be properly fitted, to allow drinking.

6. Feed an alternative safe source of forage For horses and ponies at very high risk consider removing them from pasture altogether and feeding them a suitable forage/short chopped fibre, preferably one that has been approved by the Laminitis Trust.

3. Use fewer rugs Fewer rugs or no rugs at all will cause your horse to have to burn off a few extra pounds to keep warm.

7. Beware of late frosts On sunny, frosty mornings, fructan can accumulate to high levels and this may trigger the cascade of events that can lead in laminitis.

4. Restrict time out at pasture Consider turning your horse out at night when the grass will contain

8. Up the exercise Regular exercise will help keep your horse’s waistline in check and support a healthy metabolism.

Mollichaff HoofKind is a complete fibre feed designed for the nutritional support of horses and ponies prone to laminitis.

It is low in starch and sugar, high in fibre and does not contain any cereals. It supplies a low level but high quality protein and restricted calories and so provides limited, controlled energy from high quality digestible fibre and oil-based ingredients. www.horsehage.co.uk

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NUTRITION Product news:

New Product Alert!

TopSpec AntiLam is a pelleted multisupplement designed to provide 5-way nutritional support for those prone to, being treated for, or recovering from Laminitis. AntiLam is used and recommended by nutritionists, vets and farriers. www.topspec.com

StableGraze is a revolutionary automated forage feeder which will change the life of stabled horses Brought to you by the team at Silvermoor Haylage, the unique design allows horse owners to divide feed rations into three separate feeds which will be released at preprogrammed intervals throughout the day or night.

Using StableGraze imitates the horses natural eating pattern which encourages a constant flow of saliva that is essential to prevent acid damage.

The compact, sleek and striking design makes StableGraze an attractive addition to any stable.

Installation is quick and easy and it

can be fitted onto any stable wall.

Speaking of the new product Lindsay Foggin, Manager, said; “StableGraze allows the horse to eat naturally and will save that stress and guilt I know a lot of owners feel when they leave in the mornings or last thing at night.”

Speaking of the product Lesley Barwise-Munroe BSc, BVM&S, CertEP, MRCVS said: “One of the key benefits we, as Veterinary Surgeons, will get from StableGraze is that there has been a massive increase in obese horses and so being able to regulate food intake with a trickle feeder will be

very helpful. Also because obesity leads to a condition called laminitis a lot of horses are on a protracted period of box rest trying to manage and treat laminitis.

Again it is going to be very helpful for owners to have a trickle feeder to stop them consuming too much and to allow them to go to work and know there is going to be a way for feed to be released to their horse or pony when they are away from the yard.”

StableGraze units are priced at £575 including VAT. www.stablegraze.com

Meet Helen Treverrow!

The newest team member of Hack Up bespoke supplement team is the same as all the others, a happy customer first and foremost who visited an open day and pushed her luck! Helen’s husband is a manager at Tattershalls, Newmarket.

Within Helen’s role she is responsible for managing the very successful HackUp Open Days. She will ensure that everyone receives their information about what to expect on the day, how to find HackUp as well as meeting your dietary requirements for the lovely lunch.

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Baileys Light Chaff is the perfect low calorie fibre choice to accompany Lo-Cal balancer for gooddoers and those prone to laminitis.

Low in starch and sugar, it contains mint so smells delicious. £8.50 www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

Dengie will be running online and social media competitions encouraging participants to achieve the ‘healthiest’ weight in the safest possible way.

To join the Fit Club simply register via Facebook at http://bit.ly/DengieFitClub or call 0845 345 5115 (Calls cost 2p per minute from a landline and 2.5p per minute from a mobile plus the phone company's access charge).

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Managing overweight horses with Speedi-Beet A highly nutritious, quick soaking beet pulp feed, with no added molasses, Speedi-Beet is 95% sugar free. Made using only best quality British Beet Pulp, SpeediBeet is subjected to British Horse Feeds’ patented cooking process to produce a unique feed.

There's a high proportion of soluble fibre, mostly pectins in Speedi-Beet, which means its fibre is more easily digested than that found in forage e.g. hay. This makes it a great source of nonheating slow release energy.

It is starch free and low in sugar,

so an ideal feed for horses prone to Laminitis.

Speedi-Beet is extremely versatile: feed it in small amounts to overweight horses as a carrier for a multivitamin and mineral supplement or in larger quantities to a poor doer for weight gain, or to a working horse for energy.

Speedi-Beet is available in easy to handle 20 kg bags and retails at around £10.95-£11.90. www.britishhorsefeeds.com

Revolutionary new feed brand

Launched early in 2016, Smart Horse Nutrition is a brand new feed company with an overarching mission – to allow you to take control of your horse’s diet.

By providing you with the 3 essential building blocks of a balanced diet – micro nutrients (Smart Balance), macro nutrients (a Smart Muesli) and fibre, every horse’s diet can be tailored exactly to its individual needs, for the benefit of your horse’s health and your pocket.

Smart Horse Nutrition starts with the premise that your horse already receives a substantial proportion of the nutrition he needs, before you ever mix anything in a bucket.

Using Smart Balance as the foundation to ensure optimum intake of micro nutrients, the other 2 elements of a Smart Muesli (according to the horse¹s macro nutrient requirement) and a Fibre are then used to construct the perfect diet, tailored exactly for your horse¹s needs. www.smarthorsenutrition.com

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NUTRITION

5 steps to the...

Ideal

weIght Every horse owner at some time has seen a thin horse but thanks in part to advances made in feeding management, veterinary care, parasite control and dentistry, compassionate horse owners can condition horses safely and with relative ease.

Many horse owners in today’s world have also seen porky Shetlands, cuddly ponies, conditioned horses and chubby seniors! Although horses and ponies can come in all different shapes and sizes, regardless of appearance, if a horse is carrying more weight than optimum then he or she is at risk for a number of health problems. It is now far more common to find an overweight horse than it is an underweight horse.

In general, any equine with a body condition score of 6 or 7 (scale of 1-9) maybe described as being overweight, while those scoring 8 or 9 are considered obese (excessively fat).

Most equine vets and nutritionists use a body condition score chart to determine a horses need to loose or gain weight. Healthy horses have body condition scores of between 4 and 6. This is not to say, however, that healthy horses cannot be thinner or heavier, and certain life stages may prompt scores outside of this range.

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Examples of horses that are typically thinner than ideal include athletes that are frequently asked to perform strenuous exercise, aged brood mares in the first two to four months of lactation, and horses recovering from illness. In such cases, horses are usually being offered full, nutritionally balanced diets yet are still unable to maintain appropriate body condition.

In these cases, the horses are incapable of consuming sufficient calories to fuel both weight gain and work, regardless of whether the work involved is actually performance, growth, lactation or tissue repair. Yet once the workload is reduced (less strenuous exercise or weaning of a foal), weight gain can be accomplished.

For most horses, a body condition score of 5 seems to be most appropriate. Horses in this state have sufficient fat cover so that ribs cannot be seen but can be felt. There is also no excessive fat deposition around the shoulders, over the withers and topline or around the top of the tail. As researchers dig deeper into the metabolic issues that influence body weight, it is becoming obvious that maintaining horses in moderate body condition is healthier than keeping them even slightly overweight.

By Lizzie Drury MSc Registered Nutritionist Saracen Horse Feeds

Getting The Correct Balance Diets formulated for weight gain often contain high quality forages and concentrate feeds that are rich in energy (calories). As with any species, horses gain weight when more calories are consumed than are used. Once a horse is at its target weight (and a condition score of near 5), it is time to rethink his ration, as a continuation of the ‘weight gain’ diet may eventually lead to obesity.

The first components of a weight gain diet that should be removed are any high calorie supplements.

Feeds supplements rich in fat such as Equi Jewel, or vegetable oils are widely used to pack on the pounds, but as the horse reaches an ideal weight, their inclusion in the diet should be gradually tapered off.

The next consideration is the concentrate, as it delivers more calories per pound than forage.

Owners should carefully read the feeding instructions that appear on the feed bag or the feed label.

In order to ensure that the horse receives optimum vitamin and mineral nutrition, he should consume at least the minimal amount indicated.

For instance, if you are feeding a formula designed for mature horses in light to moderate work and the feeding instructions state explicitly that the horse should be fed 6-8lbs per day, the absolute minimum that can be fed is 6lbs per day without risking nutritional deficiencies. If less than 6lbs is fed, a well formulated vitamin and mineral supplement can be added to make up for nutrient deficiencies caused by low concentrate intake.

If this horse was eating 8lbs of concentrate feed in order to GAIN weight, reducing his consumption by ½-1lb per day (accomplished over the course of several days) should lead to a slower rate of gain or even equilibrium.

At this stage, body condition evaluation becomes a waiting game, as changes in weight often take several weeks. If the horse maintains his body condition on this new amount of feed for several weeks, further reduction by another ½-1lb per day is warranted. If more weeks elapse and he still remains in the desirable body condition, another reduction can be made.

The final part of the diet for review is the forage. For most

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horses, a combination of hay and pasture make up the forage allotment. It is not unusual for owners to add alfalfa chaffs etc to a diet if weight gain is required.

However, once the horse is in moderate condition good grass hay is most suitable.

Depending upon the situation and the weather! Horses might have access to lush pasture. As long as the pasture is introduced slowly (increasing by ½ hour increments per day to be safe), calorie rich pastures can do huge amounts for weight gain. As the horse reaches a desirable body condition, grazing may have to be limited if he continues to gain weight. Many good doers become extremely fat on pasture alone and this may also occur in horses that have been on an increasing plane of nutrition. Reducing

grazing time or using a grazing muzzle might be appropriate for a horse that tends to get fat on pasture. If pasture provides little in the way of nutrition, then calories must be derived from a ration of concentrate feed and good quality hay.

All changes to the horse’s diet should be made gradually over a period of 7-10 days. The horse’s gastrointestinal tract is a fragile organ system. If abrupt changes are made, health problems such as diarrhoea, colic or laminitis may ensue. A step by step approach to instituting changes in a diet will help you to keep your horse in moderate body condition.

Please contact Saracen Horse Feeds to request a BODY CONDITION SCORE CHART 01622 718487.

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NUTRITION

OUTSHINE THE Soya oil or boiled linseed are traditional choices to add extra shine to horses’ coats or as a source of additional calories. Both provide essential fatty acids, the most important of which are Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and play key roles within the body.

Linseed is rich in Omega 3, which are found in cell membranes, involved in cell function and have anti inflammatory properties as well as helping improve skin and coat condition. Soya oil contains a high percentage of Omega 6, which actually increase the inflammatory response to fight infection and heal tissues and, whilst they should not be excluded from the diet, an excess can cause problems.

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a “full fuel tank”, resulting in improved stamina. Energy stores also tend not to be completely depleted so the horse recovers from intense work more quickly so can perform more frequently.

Energy Dense Being energy dense, oil can help increase the overall energy content of the diet without significantly adding to feed volumes thus helping keep meal sizes manageable. There can however be problems with palatability, especially if you choose to feed straight oil, as it will need to be fed at a rate of at least 250–500ml (½ -1 pint) per day to make a significant calorie contribution.

Also, the more oil we include in a horse’s diet, the more antioxidants his body requires to Oil as an Energy Source In addition to these biological deal with the free radicals functions, oil is also a useful produced during its metabolism. energy source, providing 2¼ times Whilst some are produced as much energy (calories) as internally and some are supplied carbohydrates from cereals. This by the concentrate ration and ‘slow release’ energy can only be forage, these may be insufficient used when the horse is working at and further supplementation is low intensities, when the required wise. oxygen is available to break down the oil through aerobic respiration. Research suggests that providing oil in the diet, which the horse can utilise when working up to a heart rate of around 150 beats per minute, spares stores of glycogen (‘muscle fuel’) so, when work intensity increases, the horse effectively has

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More Than Just Oil With this in mind, Baileys developed Outshine high oil supplement, which combines oils from soya and linseed, to provide an optimum balance of Omega fatty acids, plus the necessary antioxidants, including vitamins E and C, as well as selenium and zinc, to support their efficient utilisation. Preferable to feeding straight oil or linseed, its extruded formula mixes well with compound feeds and straights alike, is appetising and easy to handle and, being energy dense, retains the advantage that only small quantities are necessary. For example, just ½ lb per day added to a balanced diet, is sufficient for great coat shine, whilst up to 3lb (6 coffee mugs) per day may be fed with the recommended amount of compound feed, to encourage weight gain or improve stamina.

Scientific Alternative At 26% oil, Baileys Outshine is also useful whenever the cereal content of the diet needs reducing, for example where a horse has a tendency to tie-up or needs calories but is prone to laminitis. Outshine can be used to replace some or all of the cereals and, its inclusion of ‘super fibres’, from soya hulls further, helps to keep the overall starch content of the diet down.

Its antioxidant content also helps protect muscle cell membranes, whilst quality protein helps build outstanding muscle tone and Digest Plus prebiotic supports gut efficiency. So, whether you need stamina, condition or headturning coat shine, Outshine offers a scientifically formulated alternative to straight oil backed by the nutritional expertise that personifies Baileys. www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

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NUTRITION

PRODUCT under the

SPOTLIGHT

The Animal Health Company’s Wheatgerm Oil is a blend of oils with added vitamins.

This cold pressed oil, is unprocessed and unrefined which means it retains 100% of its beneficial properties and goodness.

Wheatgerm oil has a high level of Vitamin E, which is known for its repairing effect on skin cells and hair health. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant, helping to get rid of free radicals in the system.

It has essential fatty acids, 50% Linoleic acid (Omega 6) which is known to help stimulate skin and hair growth, maintain bone health and help regulate the metabolism.

This oil Blend has Vitamin A, its properties include maintenance of the teeth, bones, soft tissue, white blood cells, the immune system as well as skin and coat regeneration.

Vitamin D is important for the regulation of the minerals calcium and phosphorus. It helps to improve the circulation, boosting the immune system and bone and tooth health.

This vitamin is especially important for horses that are confined to stables where they have no access to sunshine or in areas where there is little or no sunshine through the winter.

The benefits of feeding oils are not only for the horse’s coat, but they help with general condition, weight gain and also energy reserves. Oils are very energy rich carrying high calorie levels. Oils are quick and easy for the horse to digest making them an excellent way to help maintain weight on your horse.

These oils are also a good source of energy for the muscles, especially for endurance style work, as they are slow to breakdown. www.animalhealth.co.uk

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Q

My thoroughbred mare is in foal for the spring and I want to make sure she is getting everything required for both her and the youngsters. She is out in the field in the day, in at night and has ad lib forage but I want to start giving her a hard feed – can you suggest a feed regime for her?

Breeding from your mare is always extremely exciting. You’ll undoubtedly want to do all you can to make sure that she remains in peak health throughout her pregnancy and that, all being well, gives birth to a strong, healthy foal this spring.

During the next few months your mare will get noticeable bigger. This is hardly surprising given that during the last trimester of pregnancy the equine foetus develops rapidly - gaining 65% of its birth weight and over 40% of its skeletal structure! To support this rapid foetal growth your mare’s nutrient requirements will increase significantly.

During the final three months of your mare’s pregnancy her diet will need to provide her with 15-30% more calories. However, at the same time her capacity for feed, especially forage, will be reduced. This is because her digestive system will be compressed as the growing foetus begins to occupy a larger part of her abdominal cavity. As a result your mare will be more reliant on her hard-feed to provide her with the extra calories she needs during the latter stages of pregnancy.

Another vital nutrient your mare needs in increasing amounts is protein. Lack of quality protein in may result in your mare losing condition and could increase the risk of her giving birth to a small, weak foal. To provide your mare with additional calories and protein in late pregnancy she will need a specifically formulated stud feed such as Equerry Stud & Yearling Mix or Stud & Youngstock Cubes.

Your mare’s requirements for minerals also increase significantly during late pregnancy.

Ensuring that your mare receives optimal levels of minerals is very important because whilst in the womb the foetus begins to build up stores of certain trace minerals (e.g. copper). The foal relies on these stores during the first few months of life and lack of them may be at

increased risk of developmental orthopaedic disorders. As forage alone will not provide your mare with optimal levels of several important trace minerals these must be provided in the hard-feed.

Vitamins are also very important during in late pregnancy. For example, research has shown that providing optimal levels of Vitamin E to mares in the last trimester of pregnancy can help to improve the levels of antibodies in the colostrum. When your foal is born he/she will have very low levels of antibodies in their blood and will rely on the antibodies they receive from your mare’s first milk, or colostrum, to provide protection against infectious bacteria and viruses.

Equerry Stud & Yearling Mix and Stud & Youngstock Cubes have been specifically formulated for breeding stock. They will provide your mare with the high levels of protein (15%) and calories (12.5 MJ/DE) needed to support foetal growth during late pregnancy. Plus, they are fully balanced with all the essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, copper, zinc and manganese.

As a guide a Thoroughbred mare would need 3.5-5kg Equerry Stud & Yearling Mix or Stud & Youngstock Cubes daily. This should be divided into at least 2 small meals, fed at least 4 hours apart.

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For more information on feeding breeding stock contact the Equerry Nutrition Team on 01845 565640.

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Testimonial:

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I bought Thunder when he was five - he was an easy horse to deal with. He remained easy until a change in circumstances meant moving would have been sold; yard and he became unsettled My horse ! k Up enough and his thuggish behaviour I cannot recommend Hac started.

After battling for months on the ground I made the decision to move back to my previous yard, where he was more settled. I took him to local professional showjumper Sam Ward for training. After a couple of sessions with him it was my turn to have a go, resulting in me jumping off, snapping my ankle!

I was recommended HackUp Bespoke supplements by a friend, and after being kicked in the leg again I thought it was time to try something else.

After just days on his HackUp bespoke supplement I was walking around our school after schooling and it suddenly dawned on me that we hadn't had our usual spooking at the jumps. Now, several months on after being on his bespoke supplement Thunder can have 3-4 days off and I am more than happy to get straight on him. He is easier to handle turning out and getting in. He's even happy to leave the yard by himself and the rearing has almost stopped.

Alex Gingell’s experience and heritage is unquestionable, but how Alex works with horses today, was not the way he or his family ever foresaw.

Born to a large Cambridgeshire farming family, his mother was the Pony Club DC HackUp founder, Alex Gingell for a decade, his granny the infamous Betty Gingell, hunt master for 52 years, national showing Judge and the joint owner of the Cottenham Point to Point with her husband and farmer, Hugh Gingell. Alex was selected for the British Junior Event team aged 15, but he had a tragic cross-country accident at an Advanced International, leaving him in a coma for days. He had to rebuild his life, learning to walk, talk and feed himself. But his rebuilding did not stop there, he was desperate to work with horses as well as share his training and competition experience. This lead him to study Equine Studies at Warwickshire College of Agriculture and British Dressage to become a Judge. At the time, he had no idea how the internet would finally enable him to reach over 15,000 horses and talk to over 10,000 owners about HackUp Supplements. He opens his doors to invite customers to see how the products are made and formulated and offers 50% extra free product and a great lunch.

Log on to www.hackup.co.uk to book your Open Day slot.

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ENDURANCE SPECIAL Training ride in Norfolk riding Spanish Heir

Focus on...

ella BFRICKER Bella is an endurance rider from Milton Keynes, her highlights include: • Over 3000km in competition • Competed in India, France and UK with aspirations to compete all over the world • CEIYJ2* 120km Kings Forest May 2015 – first place • CEIYJ2* 120km Madine (FRA) October 2015 – second place • CEI1* 80km Medlam October 2015 – fourth place

How and when did you start riding, and what triggered your interest?

I began riding at a very early age and started endurance riding aged thirteen. My grandmother got me started as she was an international endurance rider herself.

What was the name of your first horse?

Oliver, an evil Welsh Section A that used to be buck me off on an almost daily basis.

What’s your favourite piece of kit/tack?

For endurance riding you cannot beat a Pioneer two-part endurance bridle. It is made of biothane, which also comes in fun

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colours, and it is so easy to clean.

You can also take the bit part off leaving a headcollar. Its hugely time saving and convenient and I wouldn’t be without one now.

What been your biggest achievement to date?

I’d have to say King Forest FEI Young Rider 120km riding Yawl Hill Maverick as it was my first successful 120km.

What events are on your competition bucket list?

From both extremes I’d like to complete the ever technical Tevis but also a fast President Cup in the UAE. What’s the best advice you’ve been given?

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I am sponsored by Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds and Equiform Nutrition Ltd. I am ever grateful for their support and encouragement

Ride your own race. You can always make plans about how fast you want to do each loop, but until you arrive on the day and get going you can’t actually make any definite plans. Likewise, don’t be tempted to keep up with the front runners in the first loop. The numbers soon drop of as they get vetted out and you’ll make up the placings without pushing your horse. That’s the game of endurance, it’s all very well being a speed demon but you’ve got to pass the vetting as well.

If you could take a spin on any horse, past or present, who would it be?

Laiza De Jalima. She’s come second at both WEG and the

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Europeans. Such a super tough little mare, her performance is faultless.

Do you have any superstitions or good luck charms?

I never fill in my mastercard or vet sheet until I’ve arrived at the venue and trotted my horse up.

You never know, the car could break down, or your horse could be injured in transit, and you don’t want to tempt fate!

If you didn’t have to worry about anything for six months (i.e work), who would you go train with?

Anzac Mehmood. He has trained horses across the world for so many championships. I like his

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ethos and approach to training.

The horse always comes first, before any medal, and that’s just inspirational at that level when the stakes are so high.

Forest in April. I’m always looking to expand on my opportunities to compete and am hoping to be given the opportunity to FEI on a few more horses this year.

Tell us about your team...

At home I have my ex-FEI endurance mare, Polly. She’s now twenty and semi-retired. I also have my young up and coming Anglo-Arab, Spanish Heir. He turns seven this year and I hope to take him to France at the end of the season for his first CEI1*.

I also compete for a few different owners, and also for Yawl Hill Stud. Eskar, is an old hat, aged sixteen he really does know his job. We came second in the CEIYJ2* 120km in Madine France in October last year and we are going to France again this April to compete in another 120km. Yawl Hill Maverick is an 8-year-old gelding who is 2* qualified and I am hoping to also do another 120km on him this year at Kings

What is your daily routine?

I wouldn’t say I really have a daily routine as no two days are ever the same in my life. I work part time around my full-time university degree. I commute to university two days a week and work the other three, and then compete almost every weekend.

Each horse is ridden every other day. I do a range of slow and long rides, shorter faster rides incorporating lots of cantering and also schooling. I also like to include a bit of jumping and gridwork when I can along with groundwork and lunging. The ideal training regime for an endurance horse in my opinion is a little bit of everything and the appropriate amount of rest in between. Cross training is such an

important tool to ensure the horses are really fit, strong and balanced. Personally, I try to fit in running, pilates or cycling in between to make sure I am equally fit and strong!

Who do you train with?

I don’t have a ‘trainer’ as such but I do have a few instructors and coaches of sorts. I confer with On the Hoof training frequently for advice and competition plans. I’ve had riding lessons with Ann Bostock, Tracy Young, Rebecca Finn, Jane Hussell and Alister Holder. Its important to not rely solely on one person and to take the best from a range of ideas.

Every horse is different and as a rider you have to adapt to that horse so I find it really useful to take advice from as many people as possible and develop your own technique as you go.

Favourite food: Sadly my crave food is chocolate! I have it everyday as my mid-

evening sugar fix!

Pets: I have two dogs, a Weimarana and a terrior x daschund.

Favourite TV Programme: Walking Dead.

What are your future plans?

Ultimately I want to be on the British team for WEG in Canada 2018. This year the aim is to qualify and be selected for the Young Rider European Championships in Portugal. I also want to qualify Spanish Heir for his first FEI rides and get a 1* under his belt.

Feeding advice from Bella’s sponsor Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds overleaf...

In Medlam, Lincs, riding Blaenllain Cardinals Dream in the CEI1* where we finished fourth.

In India riding Gods Gift competing in a 60k race

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ENDURANCE SPECIAL

HINTS AND TIPS FOR FEEDING

THE ENDURANCE HORSE

By Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds

✓ Feed plenty of fibre Bella Fricker at Boyton Hall, Suffolk riding Spanish Heir

Maximise fibre intake by turning out whenever possible and offering free access to high quality fibre when stabled such as hay and haylage to help maintain gut health. Fibre provides slow release energy that an endurance horse can rely on throughout the ride.

✓ Avoid starch overload

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Starch is the primary component of cereals such as oats, maize and barley. This is an important energy source for the endurance horse, however it is important to feed small starch-based meals to avoid starch overload. Products such as ReadyMash Extra can be fed to help prevent blood sugar levels falling on longer rides which can result in fatigue.

apples and carrots can be added to water, with Beetroot and Banana Mash also helping to tempt a horse to drink.

✓ Choose a high fibre, high oil

✓ Use electrolytes

concentrate For the majority of the ride an endurance horse will be performing at a steady speed and energy will be produced aerobically. Because of this the horses diet should be based on high fibre, high oil feeds such as Solution Mash to help provide slow release energy sources.

✓ Consider feeding a soaked feed Fed soaked, super fibres such as sugar beet and soya hulls provide an excellent source of highly digestible fibre and have a ‘water holding’ capacity which will help improve fluid intake.

✓ Ensure fresh water is available at all times A horse can lose as much as 10-15 litres of water per hour in sweat so it is vital that plenty of fresh water is available at all times. During rides the horse must be offered water at frequent intervals, especially in hot weather. Succulents such as

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Euston Park th e hich will includ The events, w d an r io 120 (jun rides over 80, ill w s re et 0 kilom senior) and 16 th 19 , ay 28th M take place on and 16 , June th July 13th August.

The horse loses electrolytes through sweating which can result in fatigue, decreased performance and dehydration. Many horses will benefit from additional electrolyte supplementation such as ReHydrate which can be provided in the feed or water to help to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. When offering electrolytes clean, fresh water must always be available.

✓ Feed sufficient energy for work Endurance horses have extremely high daily energy requirements and recent studies have shown that maintaining your horse at a body condition score of 4-5 is vital for health and performance. Thin horses with a condition score of less than 3 might be at a disadvantage because of low energy reserves, while over-conditioned horses could experience detrimental effects due to the insulating effect and weight of a thicker fat cover. www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

Today endurance riding is an increasingly popular sport, which involves controlled long distance riding.

The rides can vary in distance and can be over 150km long. A horse must be very fit in order to compete and is required to pass a number of vet checks at the start, en route and afterwards.

Well-fitting tack is essential for endurance riding, to ensure the horse stays as comfortable as possible and returns with a soft and supple back even after a very Fantastic 2015 season: • First at King’s Forest 80k, Cranwich 139k and the Royalties 172k.

• Won the Top Part Bred Arab, Top Home Bred Horse and finished Reserve National Young Rider Champion at the EGB National Awards.

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REQUIRING STAMINA, FITNESS AND A SENSE OF ADVENTURE THE SPORT OF ENDURANCE ALSO REQUIRES A SADDLE THAT IS COMFORTABLE FOR BOTH HORSE AND RIDER TO WEAR AND RIDE IN FOR HOURS ON END. IN THIS ISSUE THE SOCIETY OF MASTER SADDLERS LOOKS AT THE SPECIALIST ENDURANCE SADDLE.

rance Saddles long ride. Here we take a closer look at endurance saddles and the features required to optimise performance of both horse and rider.

The saddle should be based on a well-made and robust tree; in some designs this can be altered to exactly suit the individual horse. Endurance saddles come in various styles and the individual rider should choose the one that is right for them. Some look more like western saddles whilst others are more multi-purpose and can

be used for other disciplines such as dressage.

Saddle flaps should be shaped to suit the rider and their position, but should also allow the horse freedom of movement. Many endurance saddles have a knee block placed on the outside of the saddle flap to give the rider extra support whilst not causing restriction.

As many different types of horses compete in endurance, there are various styles of saddle available on the market which cater for all

shapes and size. An endurance saddle should be fitted with several rings in order to clip items such as a drinks bottle to and anything else that may be required on the ride.

Some riders prefer the close contact feel which is provided by a monoflap and this is available in some saddle designs. www.mastersaddlers.co.uk

Ruwais Bolero Dances to the Tune Endurance horse Ruwais Bolero is fighting fit thanks to a change in his feeding regime.

Owned and bred by Pauline Holloway and ridden by her granddaughter Daisy Strang, she describes Ruwais as a ‘good, sound horse’ who was ‘not always producing optimum gut sounds at the vet gates.’

In a bid to try and solve the problem Pauline decided to look into Ruwais’ diet and she put a call in to the TopSpec feed helpline.

After a long chat with one of the nutritionists Pauline started to feed him TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer and TopSpec UlsaKind Cubes.

Said Pauline: “The feed really has made a big difference to Ruwais. After we started Ruwais on his new feeding regime he received almost all A’s for metabolics at the vet gate and we now feed our all horses on TopSpec. This season Daisy hopes to get Ruwais FEI qualified and to compete at 3* level.”

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COMMERCIAL FOCUS

Cedars Country & Equestrian Cedars Country & Equestrian is set for their grand reopening after 25 years.

With the launch due on Sunday 1st May and doors opening at 12:30pm, the tack shop which is situated within Witcham Equestrian Centre, Witcham, Ely, will host a number of demos, fashion shows and they will showcase some of their most popular products, with demos commencing at 1pm. Cedar Saddlery was first opened in Cottenham in 1969 by Valerie and David Wilkin, later moving to Witcham. The original shop hosted a range of traditional rider and horse wear, as well as tack, stable products and sundries.

Cedars Country & Equestrian now

specialises in a range of technical rider and country wear, as well as horse wear, supplements, leather work, horse care items, stable equipment, pet products and a large range of quality second hand goods. Now managed by Val’s granddaughter Katie Wilkin, the shop is set to provide equestrians with a mixture of new and exciting products as well as traditional items that were once stocked in the original Cedar Saddlery. “It’s so exciting to have Cedars set to open again, we aim to give all our customers great product advice as well as top quality customer service, making Cedars a firm favourite choice of equestrians as it traditionally was.”

Explained Katie, “All the brands we

Katie Wilkin

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- set to reopen after 25 years are set to stock have been tried and tested by our team and at Witcham Equestrian Centre to ensure you get top quality products at reasonable prices.”

Witcham Equestrian Centre caters for all abilities in riding, providing group and private lessons for anyone 9 years and over. Run by Sally Wilkin, the riding school has fully qualified instructors, is BHS approved, with all areas being commended or highly commended. It offers a syndicate scheme which allows riders who don’t have the time for a horse an exciting opportunity to ride on a regular basis, with no need to buy a horse of their own. As well as Cedars and Witcham Equestrian Centre, the complex is also home to Fen Farm Supplies, a well established timber and feed store

stocking a large range of livestock and garden fencing, electric fencing, small and large animal feed, gates and livestock equipment, making the premises a one stop complex for all your equestrian needs.

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TUTORIAL

Ride like...

SAM RAHMATALLA

TRAINING FOR:

SAM HAS REPRESENTED GB AS BOTH A YOUNG RIDER AND SENIOR. SHE HAS COMPETED AT GRAND PRIx AND NUMEROUS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, WINNING TWO REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND IS A FORMER TALENT SPOTTING WINNER.

Reactions & Suppleness

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bbie starts by walking Archie with a rug over his quarters as it was a cold day, to keep his muscles warm. We then warm him up in trot and canter with a low neck so he can engage his back and get the blood circulating. Once he is looking for a stretch down over his back, he is ready to have a walk break and then be picked up to start training. This can take different lengths of time for each horse, and also can be dependent on their surroundings and weather, but you need them to be relaxed physically as well as mentally

before asking them to work, to give the horse the best chance to improve in their training.

Archie is quite a laid back character so we work to keep him sharp and reacting to Abbie's aids.

We start in canter, as this is usually the pace a horse finds more natural and easiest to work with. We ride plenty of transitions within the pace, forward to a medium canter and back to a more working / collected pace, looking for a quick reaction from a non "nagging" leg. If Abbie uses her leg and there is not a quick enough response, she immediately repeats the leg aid in

Getting the horse in front of the leg by riding forward and back transitions in the canter.

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About Abbie Newbury: 16-year-old from Brinkworth, Wiltshire.

We have been training together for three years. Archie is 14-yearold KWPN by Come Back II. Together they won the Petplan Medium Restricted Championship 2015, came tenth in the Medium Restricted at The Le Mieux National Championships 2015 and also won the B Squad at BYRDS 2015

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Counter canter.

Leg yielding from 3/4 line back to the track.

Shoulder in showing the horse on 3 tracks.

Stretching the top line with a low neck to cool down and relax.

a quicker sharper way so he goes forward, even if it is much faster than we need, so he starts to take her forward himself and we can then collect the energy. I always say to people, you cannot drive a car without the engine running.

It's important to have the horse in front of you, and also much less work for the rider! We also check he's listening to her aids by riding some counter canter as we've been doing flying changes with him and he thinks they're fun to put in everywhere!

Give the horse regular walk breaks, for lazy horses so they

don't run out of puff, and for hot horses to relax mentally. We then worked on some suppleness, using leg yield and shoulder-in in trot. When teaching the horse to leg yield it is easiest to use the 3/4 line back to the track as the horse will naturally want to fall back to the track. He should stay parallel to the track, with a bend around the rider's leg. When a horse understands to move away from the rider’s leg, lateral work becomes a natural progression, and a shoulder-in on the outside track can be performed. Using the rider's inside leg and outside rein,

the outside shoulder can be brought in off the track and the horse comes onto three tracks, with the inside hindleg and outside foreleg being on the same track. The horse is bent around the rider's inside leg and inside flexion is a result of the horse softening through his rib cage from the leg, and this follows through the neck to the jaw.

To finish we allow the horse to stretch his neck down again and loosen his back off, so he goes back to the stable with the muscles and mind relaxed.

Sam is sponsored by Kate Negus Saddlery. Kate Negus Saddlery is best known for its exceptional quality British bridles and leather accessories, and it’s bespoke approach to fitting bridles. The company believes that having a well fitting bridle is key to a horse’s comfort and helps to support his best performance… and this is why the customer can choose the style and size of all component pieces at the time of purchase. www.katenegus.com

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SADDLERY & TACK

The dangers of Over Bitting

by Abbey England & Tricia Nassau-Williams

Where possible always keep bitting simple and bit as mildly as you safely can. Keep in mind that the addition of restrictive nosebands and martingales which intensify the bit’s action. So often bridles are purchased made up with restrictive nosebands, e.g. Flash, Grackle or Crank, with little consideration if they are really required.

Make sure that all of you lorinery (bitting) and saddlery is the correct size for your horse, of

good quality and fitted correctly.

If you are progressing toward a stronger bit and ‘bitting up’ ask yourself first why this is. It takes two to pull and your horse may just be reacting to pain or fear or be lacking in training.

What is ‘over bitting’?

Over bitting is a result of using a bit or bridle on a horse in such a way that he is overwhelmed by it and reacts negatively. He may also suffer damage and trauma because of it.

What happens when horses are ‘over bitted’?

This may be shown in a number of ways including the following; by going hollow in his back, getting ‘behind’ the bit or working ‘over bent’. Also lifting his head upwards or down beyond the line of control. This is the line from the horse’s mouth along the reins to the rider’s hands. Also, leaning, snatching or fixing on the bit etc. www.ridingbitz.com or www.abbeyengland.com

New Dante Range from Black Country Saddles New from Black Country Saddles are the Dante Dressage and Dante Jump saddles adding to their fabulous bespoke collection for the discerning rider.

Both saddles have been designed for optimum performance and a stylish modern appearance.

The Dante dressage saddle features a sleek look and a close contact design which allows the rider to feel closer to the horse.

This saddle also includes a narrow twist which is preferable for some riders.

The design helps to keep the rider in a forward, upright position to maximise effectiveness when in the dressage arena. Extensive research and development was undertaken in the development of the saddle and this has contributed to its ability to optimise the position of the

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rider.

A squared-off cantle provides a slimmer look from the back, which enhances the elegance of the saddle. The saddle flap is also square, as opposed to rounded, which creates a soft angle and sophisticated look. The skirt also features an innovative design, which really catches the eye. In addition, the head nail is square, adding to the unique appearance of this saddle.

This saddle features a standard internal knee roll which provides an unrestricted feel for the rider and allows them to freely adjust their leg position.

The exemplary quality of this saddle is shown through the calf covered leather it is made from, giving a soft and supple feel. It is available in black, brown or oxblood in sizes 17 to 18.5 inches, for a price of £2,495.

For jumping, the Dante Jump saddle encompasses similar

features to the dressage design.

It incorporates a close contact design with a narrow twist, enabling the rider to sit closer to the horse’s back. The squared cantle design gives a stylish finish and really makes the saddle stand out from the crowd.

This saddle has been developed with skilled craftsmanship following extensive research to provide the show jumping and event rider with all the technological advances available today. In doing this, the Dante Jump saddle enhances the rider’s position and contributes to maximising their effect.

Standard size knee blocks mean the riders are not restricted and are able to adjust their position when necessary. The high-spec quality of the saddle is enriched through the use of calf skin covered leather, giving a luxurious

feel and appearance.

The Dante jump is also available in black, brown or oxblood and comes in sizes 17 to 18.5 inches, at a price of £1,935.

For a truly top class saddle for either the dressage arena or show jumping ring, look no further than the Black Country Saddles Dante range. www.blackcountrysaddles. com

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Martin Wilkinson’s

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TUTORIAL

Ride like...

KITTY KING

KITTY KING IS THE FIRST RIDER TO HAvE REPRESENTED GREAT BRITAIN AT ALL LEvELS (PONY, JUNIOR, YOUNG RIDERS AND SENIOR). SHE PRODUCES MOST OF HER HORSES HERSELF, AND SHARES WITH US HER APPROACH TO TEACHING YOUNGSTERS AND NOvICES TO JUMP SKINNIES

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any riders worry about skinnies, increasingly common even at lower levels of cross country.

Narrow fences are not routinely part of a showjumping course, certainly not without wings and so may be ridden less frequently. Kitty King believes in preparation from the beginning of a horse’s training, whatever the level of your ambition.

Some think that in order to school over skinnies, you need to start by attending a XC training session, or even branch out on your own and hire a cross country course. Kitty’s advice? “Please don’t! Before you expect your horse to learn in the novel wide open spaces of a cross country schooling area, you need

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to be sure that he is properly responsive to your aids, and understands what is being asked of him when presented with these more technical fences.

“The place to do this is the more controlled environment of your school. And it is easy and cheap to create a series of exercises to develop your horse’s ability to tackle skinnies.

“Skinny fences without wings can seem a real challenge, but if you have instilled the basics from the beginning of a horse’s training, they are not so difficult. We do simple exercises with our fouryear-olds, and increase the difficulty over the next two or three years of training,” says Kitty.

So what are the basics and which exercises does she use?

As ever with successful jumping,

the first requirement is good flatwork. Check that you can ride your horse in a perfectly straight line without the support of the school wall or fence. Place a pair of poles either side of the quarter line, and a second set of poles, 4 or 5 paces further along the line.

Each pair of poles needs to be about 2m apart initially.

Work out where you need to leave the outside track and return to it in order to ride a perfectly straight line through the poles. Practice this on both reins in trot and canter, gradually moving the poles closer together so your turns and

straight lines need to be highly accurate. Once you are both relaxed and confident in this exercise at all paces including a forward but balanced canter, you are ready to think about jumping.

The first thing is to assemble all the materials you need, but you don’t need to buy expensive arena cross-country fences. Kitty recommends befriending a local farmer who will be only too pleased if you take some of what he regards as rubbish off his hands. Offcuts of plastic sheeting make useful ditch simulations (though they will need to be

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concentrating on riding straight, in a balanced, forward rhythm, the skinny should be no problem. And now you are ready to start practicing them in wide open spaces! Enjoy!

weighted in windy weather).

Items she looks out for are broken rails that can have their ends tidied up and used for skinnies; and blue plastic barrels are particularly prized. They are useful both as jumps in their own right, and as supports for rails to build a corner. Give your horse a chance to say hello to his new training aids.

The simplest way to start work on schooling over skinnies is to build on the parallel pole exercise. Place two sets of poles off the track, with 4 or 5 canter strides between them, and a row of barrels between them. Kitty’s tip: “I don’t use show-jumping wings, as they are never a part of a cross-country question. You can use sloping Vpoles as an additional guide at the start”.

Now practice riding through the poles, just as before, in trot and canter, popping the fence in between, but concentrating on keeping straight.

don’t over-face your horse – the aim is to achieve confidence and straightness, it’s not a high jump competition. For a young horse, use two barrels with a gap between them and a narrow pole on top (like a stile), and to make a single barrel a little easier, put a narrow pole on top so it looks a little like a ‘T’.

Providing you are still To develop the exercise, remove the V-poles and repeat a few times in both directions.

Then remove a barrel and repeat again, focusing always on straightness. Gradually work down to a single barrel, and finally remove the parallel poles. Don’t try and do too much in one session, if you’ve made some progress reward your horse and return another day. Each time you come back to the exercise, start at an easier level than where you finished last time. You can make the exercise more difficult by standing the barrels upright, but

For many years, Kitty King has tackled all her fences using a WOW saddle.

All WOW saddles are custom made to order, built on a unique, laterally flexible tree with a wide choice of interchangeable panels, seats and flaps. www.wowsaddles.com

Thanks to our guinea pig Bonar Coakley and Drum Beat IV, his 9-year-old novice eventer.

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CAREERS, EDUCATION & TRAINING

My Dream Job

How good

Horse ownership is a challenging and time consuming task, requiring hard work and dedication and also a high level of skill to FIVE YEARS AGO, NIC READ JUMPED AT THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR TOPSPEC ensure that all aspects of care are attended to.

AND DESCRIBES HER ROLE AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR THE SOUTH EAST AS HER Are your horse management skills DREAM JOB. HERE, WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHAT 30-YEAR-OLD NIC’S JOB up to scratch? Or would they INVOLVES AND WHAT IT IS THAT SHE LOVES ABOUT HER WORKING WEEK. benefit from some expert tuition?

Maybe you are a new horse owner provides, Nic was keen to work for Horses have always been a or planning to get a horse and TopSpec. large part of Nic’s life and she need to boost your knowledge? If Said Nic: “TopSpec produce has ridden since she was a so, Equine Education is offering a outstanding feed products and young child. She is also a brilliant online course, ‘The the results were clear to see from regular competitor and has Essentials of Horse the hugely positive feedback from been successful in various Management’ which provides satisfied customers at the feed disciplines. the essential information required Her current horses are an 18hh, 7- store where I used to work.” to ensure good horse Nic saw a TopSpec job year-old Clydesdale named management.

Gharsun, whom she competes in advertisement and was quick to The course covers many key apply for the position. Five years heavy horse classes under saddle aspects of caring for your horse and an 8-year-old Thoroughbred on, Nic relishes her role and and will likely be of interest and particularly enjoys meeting retail chestnut mare called Willow. benefit to individuals looking to customers and attending yard Before taking up work with establish the foundations of good visits, where she encounters TopSpec, Nic worked for a feed horse care. It is also great for individual and ensure that each store in Hertfordshire for five years various different types of horse those looking to own their first one has a feed regime created and ponies. where they sold TopSpec feed. horse as it will provide an especially for their needs. This Having experienced the quality of Said Nic: “My job really confirms abundance of useful information. makes my job really interesting the need to treat each horse as an their feed and the results that it Four main topics will be covered, and no two days are the same.” ensuring that the course As well as working closely with retailers and customers, Nic’s job enhances an all-round knowledge of horse management. The first involves various management topic is ‘Horse Handling’ which elements. “I enjoy working with different people and training new will look at the basics of equine behaviour and how to handle members of staff. There’s a big teamwork aspect to my role which horses safely. Key tips will also be given on grooming, rugs and is great,” explained Nic. Nic is also involved in working on fitting common items of tack.

The second topic, ‘Horse trade stands for TopSpec at various shows, which adds to the Housing and Pasture interesting and dynamic nature of Management’ looks at different types of stabling environments, her role and also enjoys routine management, bedding celebratory occasions including and watering. This section will winning the Feed Helpline of the also cover basic pasture Year award for the ninth time.

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are your Horse Management Skills?

management and care of horses at grass.

‘Feeding Management’ is covered in the third topic and will address the basics of feedstuffs, quantity of feed required and general feeding management.

The fourth topic is ‘Equine Health Care’ which will highlight the signs of good health and also

the symptoms of ill health including the basic principles of disease prevention and management of common ailments.

The course will be led by Dr JoAnne Murray, Associate Dean of Online Learning at The University of Glasgow and Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Equine Nutrition at the

University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

Jo-Anne is a British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor and a Registered Nutritionist with The British Nutrition Society. Jo-Anne has extensive experience of working on and managing a variety of different equine establishments. Jo-Anne’s

MASTER HORSE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE If you love photographing horses or simply want to learn the skills that will help you take amazing action images of horses then this unique photography course is perfect for you.

The first two courses of 2016 take place at Grange Farm Equestrian Centre, Wittering, Cambridgeshire on Friday April 22nd and Friday June 17th.

Created by photographer and photography tutor Andrew James and leading equine photographer Matthew Roberts, participants enjoy a full day of helpful advice and practical experience, photographing expert horse and riders in a series of different locations and scenarios around the JumpCross course at Grange Farm.

The price of the Master Horse Photography course is just £149 per delegate. Numbers are limited to ensure the experience is the best it can be. www.andrewjamesmedia.co.uk

combined academic and practical experience has led to her excellent reputation in providing practical up-to-date advice on horse management.

The course is delivered fully online over a period of four weeks and during that time you can log in to the course site and take part whenever suits you, allowing you to fit your learning in around your busy life and, of course, your horses!

‘The Essentials of Horse Management’ course starts on 2 May 2016 and costs £99. www.equine-education.com.

Rise to the top with an apprenticeship in horseracing Careers in Racing - the marketing campaign run by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) to promote training and career opportunities in the horseracing industry - is highlighting how apprentices can progress to the top of the career ladder.

For young people under 19 working in a racing yard, an apprenticeship is an essential part of any career in horseracing, as employers must offer this route. www.britishhorseracing.com

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PROFILE

Focus on...

e r i a l C

SHRIMPTON-WICKS How and when did you start riding?

When I was about five I sat on a pony on holiday with mum and dad and that was it, I wanted riding lessons.

What got you interested in riding?

I loved “My Little Ponies” when I was little and spent ages brushing their manes and tails and keeping them clean.

What was the name of your first horse?

Hanna (aka Road Runner) just shot off all the time with me on it. It was a little 12.2hh Palamino pony.

What’s your biggest achievement to date?

When Victor and I competed at the National Dressage Championships at Hartbury, I never thought we would make 46

it there! Also winning first sash at the Intercounty Challenge Competition.

What events are on your bucket list?

I would love to qualify for the National Dressage Championships again, but at Medium level or with the Freestyle.

Do you have any superstitions or good luck charms?

Yes I have a pair of lucky socks I only wear these to the championships.

If you didn’t have to worry about anything for 6 months who would you train with?

To be honest I wouldn’t change who I train with, I’d probably attend more clinics if I could.

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back leg and lots of cuts and bruises. Sadly we had to say ‘goodbye’ to Cruise several months later as the stress and trauma of this accident was too much for him. I did not think that after this I would ever ride again, let alone compete.

What’s the best advice you have been given?

Never give up! Work hard and you can achieve your goals.

If you could take a test on a horse past or present who would it be?

I think it would be Black Beauty, I loved watching that horse on telly when I was young.

Tell us about your team: I am so fortunate to have an amazing team behind me, giving me support, advice and confidence. I have been training with John and Fiona Bowen for over twenty years, who have seen me through ponies and horses over the years. They have given me so much encouragement, confidence and the push I needed to go through the levels as well as a kick up the backside when needed!

My amazing farrier - Toby Newman-Taylor without him I would not be doing what I am now, he has the patience of a saint.

Stephanie Appleton - Victor’s

physio - who is absolutely brilliant who I trust so much.

And lastly my family and my husband, they have seen the tears of happiness and tears of frustration. Their support has been 100%. Without all of “the team” I would not be doing what I am today. I owe them all so, so much and want to say a special ‘thank you’ to all of them.

spooked and ended up wedged between a garden wall and a camper van with me trapped underneath! I managed to free myself but sustained a fractured pelvis. Cruise suffered tremendous trauma, muscle loss and a large hole inside his

Favourite food?

Chocolate.

Favourite pet?

Syd my 7-month-old Polish lowland sheepdog.

Favourite TV Eastenders.

If you could offer Absolute Horse readers any advice, what would it be?

One massive piece of advice is take a mobile phone out when hacking. In April 2009 I had a serious accident where my horse at the time, Cruise, got 47

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On thE maRKEt

Kensington Lodge Farm Mattishall, Norfolk

EquEstRIan tRaInIng cEntRE and LIvERy yaRd wIth ExtEnsIvE RangE OF FacILItIEs, sPacIOus FOuR bEdROOm PROPERty, twO bEdROOm hOLIday LEt, 14 acREs ( stms ) wIth a FuRthER 16 acREs ( stms ) tO REnt by sEPaRatE nEgOtIatIOn. Presently on offer through ECR Properties is Kensington Lodge Farm with a guide price of ÂŁ1.2m. Currently run as an established training centre and livery yard it has a mixture of DIY, working and full liveries. The centre provides training schemes and lessons for children and adults.

Well laid out stabling is provided by two barns with indoor loose

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boxes as well as a further range of timber loose boxes. The main DIY livery barn with twelve loose boxes has steps to a first floor level with thirteen independent tack/tack storage rooms. There are a further seven loose boxes in another barn which is also used for storage. The indoor school which has a viewing gallery and Martin Collins Ecotrak surface is used for a range of clinics in

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various disciplines.

There is a two bedroom holiday/training residential unit which has already been converted and planning permission is in place for another unit to be converted.

The grazing is well arranged by post and electric into small paddocks with field shelters. There is adjacent land currently rented from the neighbouring farmer and there is a network of outriding over farmland leading away from the property.

Accommodation Hall, office, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, bedroom with en-suite shower, three further bedrooms, family bathroom.

Two bedroom holiday/training residential unit, and planning permission for a second.

Approximate distances Norwich 14 miles; Dereham 4 miles; Wymondham 11 miles.

Local Notes Mattishall is a thriving village with established community, village shops, post office, pharmacy, nursery school, primary school, public house. Further educational, recreational and shopping at Dereham. The cathedral city and regional centre of Norwich provides a direct line rail service to London Liverpool Street (approximate journey time 1 hour 50 minutes).

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natuRaL hORsEmanshIP

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BEYOND THE BASICS JULY 26th-28th THE OAKRIDGE ARENA, NOTTS “My mission is to help you get the very most from your horse and your relationship with it!”

Pat Parelli

A rare event; Parelli Natural Horsemanship are pleased to announce the ONLY public Master Class with Pat in the UK this year and the first for a decade!

“Over the last 10 years, I have concentrated my teaching efforts on just a few protégés at the Parelli Centres in Colorado and Florida. With this Master Class, it’s time for me to teach you to become a horseman,” said Pat Parelli.

Unique opportunity to ride with Pat Parelli, with your own horse! OR observe Pat teaching 12 Parelli students over two and a half days, to help solve their horsemanship problems whilst providing you with the keys to becoming a real puzzle solver with your own horse!

Discover the Eight Principles of Horsemanship and learn how to apply this method to any horse, with any problem, or goal.

This is your opportunity to immerse yourself with other like-minded and likehearted horse lovers who want to go way Beyond the Basics.

Member, Regular and Early Bird pricing available for riders and auditors.

JOIN NOW: to find out more about the many benefits and discounts available to Savvy Club Members simply visit www.parellisavvyclub.com 50

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r e d a Re gIvEAwAYS WIN TICKETS TO THE HICKSTEAD DERBY MEETING

We have teamed up with sponsor Equestrian.com to offer three lucky readers the chance of winning a pair of Members Enclosure tickets and a car pass for the Thursday of the event which runs from 23rd to 26th June at the prestigious All England Jumping Course, West Sussex.

With a plethora of top class showjumping over the four days, the June fixture culminates on the Sunday afternoon with one of the most iconic classes in showjumping, the Equestrian.com Derby. This was won last year by Trevor Breen and Loughnatousa WB, who will be bidding to make it a hat trick of consecutive wins this year. www.equestrian.com

WIN THREE CAR PASSES TO EQUIFEST 2016 Held on 17th to 21st August at the East of England Showground, Peterborough this phenomenal event promises to deliver five amazing, action packed days and as the winner of this special competition you could be there.

Equifest features the most extensive range of showing classes to suit every type of horse, pony and rider, from heavy horse classes, to re-trained racehorses, coloured classes to miniatures, variety is key when it comes to this equestrian summer party. www.equifest.org.uk

WIN TICKETS TO BOLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL Eight readers can win a pair of tickets to this fantastic event. The four days combine great shopping with top-level competition and demonstrations from leading experts, for a fun-filled, action packed event.

Held on 16th to 19th June at Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire, this great day out promises to deliver in so many ways. You can be confident you’ll catch leading international riders, watch top class competition and see many spectacular performances, as well as experiencing fantastic shopping and entertainment. www.bolesworthinternational.com

WIN A PAIR OF HARRY HALL SCULPTING JODPHURS AND HI-VIZ ZIP TOP Two lucky readers can win a pair of black Harry Hall sculpting Jodhpurs and Hi-Viz Zip top!

These sculpting jodphurs have panels that lift and shape the bits that need it! The cotton and polyester mix has 6% Elastane so they have that lovely stretchy feel, yet the printed polka dot roll up cuff means you can keep these jods on and stay looking good long after you’ve left the yard. Available in pink and black.

The Hi-Viz Women’s Zip Top comes in fluorescent yellow or pink. Stretch air mesh long sleeved top with wicking and antibacterial properties. Full stretch reflective arm hem and zip piping. Three-quarter length front zip with locking puller. Thumb loops. Reflective prints throughout and contrast flatlock stitching. 100% polyester and it will look and perform as well out jogging or cycling as riding. www.harryhall.co.uk to enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. deadline is 30th april 2016

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PhOtOnEws ❙ Charity Showing Show ❙ Humberstone Farm ❙ 21st February

becki Perfect and sameon amber Prince, Reserve In hand champions

Eastern Light Photography a.Foster and hornerthorpe Royal gladiator, Reserve supreme champions

Rebecca wright and highoak Juke, supreme champions

Jasmin Fisher and cruglwyd william, In hand m&m winners

megan Lewis and modesta II, Ridden Rare and Foreign breed winners

James taylor and daisy, In hand novice winners

Julie dennis and greenlands molly, In hand coloured winners

Ellie Patterson and Jeff, Ridden competition horse winners

donna stevenson and Jinsky, Ridden hunter winners

sally anderson and wee willy wallace, In hand veteran winners

samantha dean and merribridge autumn Lace, 2nd place In hand novice

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❙ 20th Annual Inter Schools One Day Event ❙ Poplar Park EC ❙ 20th March

Richard Weller-Poley

Frankie Power riding tweet all, riding for tendring tech college, 3rd placed novice team

tess Lye riding dawns glen, riding for woodbridge school, Open team winners

carragh Paul riding Rushfields clover delight, riding for Ipswich high for girls, 3rd place Open team

alice watt riding bunowen Rebel, riding for the Ipswich high for girls, 2nd placed novice team

alice mcleod scott riding Eton, riding for the Ipswich high for girls, 2nd placed novice team

Zara Lye riding Jana de cavaignac, riding for woodbridge school, Open team winners

bella Regis riding Forever unique, riding for woodbridge school, Open team winners

ada marson riding Rolly Rascal, 4th placed Individual

anna martin on sanna valley classic, riding for winning novice team, mayfield school yellow

valentine Emsems riding Esther, riding for winning novice team, mayfield school yellow

sammy moody riding dottie, riding for the new hall school team

Emma Jenkins riding for the mayfield school green team

Lottie benbow riding Knockavalley Paddy, 3rd placed Individual

Lily hill riding barney, 5th placed Individual

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PhOtOnEws ❙ East Essex Hunt ❙ Messing, Essex ❙ 23rd February

Team Greyness Snapper

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LOcaL shOw REsuLts 17th & 18th February Essex junior academy riders won The Children And Young Riders On Horses Advanced Team Championship at Bury Farm.

Area 40 Essex Junior Academy team ‘Essex Towies’ riders Tara Gatrell, Kallum Fletcher and Anja Moret competed in the BS Central Junior Academy Children and Young Riders on Horses Advanced Team Championship at Bury Farm Equestrian on the 17th and 18th February.

Having only 3 riders in their team the Essex Towies could not drop a score and the pressure was on for them to produce good rounds.

The first round on day one over the 1.15m course demanded that they all go clear if they were to succeed against the other strong teams from East Anglia, the Midlands and Hampshire. They rose to the challenge finishing the day with a zero score with the third fastest time.

Day 2: Of the five teams that got double clears from day one and with the fence heights at 1.20m, the three Essex Towies were again under pressure to produce fast rounds with no faults. Each of the Essex trio rode brilliantly going clear with fast times, they were the only team to achieve double clears on each day of the competition which Conner Fletcher

ensured they took top spot on the podium.

Kallum Fletcher Winner of The Children and Young Riders On Horses Advanced Individual Championship.

Of the riders that made it through to the Central Academy Children and Young Riders on Horses Advanced Individual Championship rider jump off, Kallum Fletcher rode a superb round and got the fastest time 37.29 seconds to take the win with team mates Tara Gatrell in third and Anja Moret fifth.

Central Academy Mini Team Championship Essex Junior Academy team ‘Essex Teenies’ riders, Katie Sealey, Sophie Colaco, James Colaco and Conner Fletcher competed in the Central Academy Mini Team Championship. Each rider rode fantastically to produce clear rounds and the fastest time on the first day. Unfortunately a few faults on day two left them in seventh place.

Phoebe Jefferies On Winning Team For The Children and Young Riders On Horses Introductory Team Championship Class Another notable performance at Bury Farm came from Area 40 rider Phoebe Jefferies.

Phoebe rode for a team that consisted of riders from Essex, Phoebe Jeffries

Bury Farm teams

Essex riders excel at BS Central Junior Academy Championship Tara Gatrell

Kallum Fletcher

Suffolk and Hampshire for the Children and Young Riders on Horses Introductory Team Championship Class. This class would jump 90cm on day one and 1m on day two.

Katie Sealey

Championship Class finishing Phoebe produced two clear rounds with fast times to help in second place. the team win the introductory team class. Phoebe then rode a great round in the Spencer Moret Introductory Individual

Anja Moret, Kallum Fletcher, Tara Gatrell

James Colaco

Sophie Colaco

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LOcaL shOw REsuLts 21st January Wix EC: Very Novice Showjumping 12” 1 Lauren Mallett – HRA Indian Tepee; 2 Amelia Tredinnick – Simples; 3 Amelia Themistocleous – HRA Snack A Jack; 4 Max Chilver – HRA Connie. 18” Amelia Tredinnick – Simples; 2 Callum Doherty – My Silver Fox; 3 Millie Callaghan – Polly; 4 Amelia Themistocleous – HRA Snack A Jack. 2’ Jasmine Hawkins – Miss Poppy; 2 Shelby Thwaites – Ilar Eldorado; 3 Alex Ellison – Taffy; 4 Zoe Turner – HRA Connie. 2’3 1 Shannon Harris – Dolly; 2 Livvy Osborne – Flying Saucer; 3 Alex Ellison – Taffy; 4 Shelby Thwaites – Ilar Eldorado.

28th February

27th February

Wix EC: Eventer Trial

Brook Farm TC: Dressage

2’ 1 Holly Gregory – Rio; 2 Sue Hylands – Hugo; 3 Amber Marshall – Spot; 4 Summer Green – Spirits Destiny. 2’3 1 Poppy Buckenham – Ollie; 2 Michell Saunders – Jimmy’s Surprise; 3 Summer Green – Spirits Destiny; 4 Acacia Coombes – Spiderman. 2’6 1 Jessica Simpson – Splash; 2 Michelle Saunders – Jimmy’s Surprise; 3 Eloise Baker – Rocketman; 4 Poppy Buckenham – Ollie. 2’9 1 Nicole Earl – Westfields Jessie; 2 Jasmine Holland – Charles; 3 Jenna Greyson – Desert Kingdom; 4 Ella Caton – Rocky. 3’ 1 Rosie Chinery – Fifty; 2 Rosie Chinery – Stan; 3 Jasmine Holland – Charles; 4 Tessa Halsall – Hallmark. 3’3 1 Rosie Chinery – Fifty.

W&T Intro B 1 Amanda Miller – Parker; 2 Heather Brady – Zeberdee; 3 Sophie Willis – For You Van Bria; 4 Vivi Klenum – Pictus Hotspot. Juniors 1 Teddy Wright – Marons Consort; 2 Robyn Pacitto – Crosstown Porche; 3 Caitlin Clark – Bellissimo Bess; 4 Harli Kitto – Romany River Black Magic. W&T Intro C 1 Leah Clarke – Ashas Dream; 2 Julie McMillan – Laugia; 3 Laura Bailey – Crosstown Porche; 4 Heather Brady – Zeberdee. Juniors 1 Sophie Hampton – Ronnie; 2 Caitlin Clark – Bellissimo Bess. Prelim 13 1 John Osbourne – Willow; 2 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite; 3 Tracey Hodges – Lola; 4 Julie Horton – Benji. Juniors 1 Abi Coverdale – Just Bob V; 2 Ellie Hastings – Himself The Elf; 3 Ellie Warner – Almond; 4 Paige Taylor – Rhulans White Diamond. Prelim 18 1 Tracey Hodges – Lola; 2 John Osbourne – Willow; 3 Shirley Cotton – Private Dancer; 4 Teresa Langley – Toy Boy. Juniors 1 Ruth Buckley – Strawberry Mojo; 2 Daisy Johnson – Rise Park Replica; 3 Ellie Hastings – Himself The Elf; 4 Abi Coverdale – Just Bob V. Prelim 18 1 Rachel Ovens – Secret Lodge; 2 Louise Stanton – Hydehouse Merryman; 3 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite; 4 Rosie Grice – Gupsilon Van Het Heeske. Novice 24 1 Rachel Ovens – Secret Lodge; 2 Abbi Morrell – Putjaides Only Fool; 3 Julie Horton – Billy; 4 Susan Newbury – Spider. Juniors 1 Amelia Brunt – Rolo. Novice 34 1 Louise Stanton – Hydehouse Merryman; 2 Hannah Brown – Prince Caspin; 3 Karen Dean – Medley Michigan; 4 Laine Turp – Tiff. Juniors 1 Ellie Bull – Inca Futina; 2 Amelia Brunt – Rolo. Elementary 44 1 Lyndsey Abercromby – Talebolion Rocky; 2 Annette Scott – Dutch Clogs Vicaro; 3 Olga Stamatakis – Maddie; 4 Debbie McGregor – Wyvern. Elementary 49 1 Lyndsey Abercromby – Talebolion Rocky; 2 Annette Scott – Dutch Clogs Vicaro; 3 Olga Stamatakis – Maddie; 4 Debbie McGregor – Wyvern.

15th February Wix EC: NSEA Dressage Prelim 12 Teams 1 Felstead – Georgia O’Connor – Black Beauty, Phoebe Prideaux – Flashy Lad, Georgia Millar – De Vossebelts Nibbit, Isabelle Bowden – Lux; 2 Tendring – Holly Gregory – Rio, Acacia Coombes – Half Guinness, Chloe Mason – Freddie, Lucy Hinde – Molly; 3 Brentwood – Thomas Philpot – Prince of Domard, Emma Philpot – Mockler’s Hillman, Emily Pohl – Ardlonan Lad; 4 Colchester County High – Gracie Tyte – Danny Boy, Izzy Cleghorn – Double Vision, Izzy Lane – Valentine Cadence, Isabella Gray – Casper. Individual 1 Phoebe Prideaux – Flash Lad; 2 Isabel Oakley – Rockingham Blakney; =3 Emma Philpot – Mockler’s Hillman; =3 Poppy McDonald – Orpons Taro. Novice 24 Individual =1 Phoebe Prideaux – Flash Lad; =1 Dabielle Bennett – Jack; 3 Mia McDonald – Spanbrook Serendity; 4 Georgia Millar – De Vossebelts Nibbet.

18th February Wix EC: Dressage Intro B 1 N Dewsnip – Hugo; 2 N Dewsnip – High Town Cassie; 3 S Wilson – Golly; 4 C Dobie – Rupert. Prelim 13 1 S Reason – Ankgelina; 2 L Perry – Starmaker; 3 E Thurtle – Billy; 4 F Gilchrist – Siskin. Prelim 14 1 S Reason – Angelina; 2 H Willsmer – Mines A Double; 3 K Ruffell – Russy; 4 C Kemp – Ruzi Senor. Novice 28 1 S Reason – Buddy; =2 N Peak – African sky; =2 H Willsmer – Mines A Double; 4 J Blagrove – Bertie. % Class 1 S Reason – Buddy; 2 R Brown – Chester; 3 H Maclennan – Pik Cabanodo; 4 J Reid – Shopping Queen.

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21st February

16th February

Humberstone Farm: Trystan Potter Memorial Show

Wix EC: NSEA Showjumping

In Hand Cobs 1 Sandra Saggers – Apache; 2 Julie Dennis - Greenlands Molly; 3 Annette Ayers – Raven. In Hand TB’s & Arabs 1 Beckii Perfect - Sameon Amber Prince; 2 Lisa Doylend - Sujan. In Hand Rare & Foreign Breeds 1 Aaron Foster Hornerthorpe Royal Gladiator; 2 Samantha Dean - Merribridge Autumn Lace; 3 Beckii Perfect - Sameon Amber Prince. In Hand 1,2 & 3 Year Olds 1 Aaron Foster Hornerthorpe Royal Gladiator; 2 Rebecca Lambert - Peters Dancing Queen; 3 Sally Warburton – Oreo. In Hand Veterans 1 Sally Anderson - Wee Willy Wallace; 2 Ellie Patterson – Jeff; 3 Tanya Docwra – Solo. In Hand Part Bred & Unreg 1st- Tanya Docwra – Coco; 2nd - Jullie Dennis - Greenlands Molly; 3rd - Leanne Shadbolt Knavesgreen Honey Pippin. In Hand Novice 1 James Taylor – Daisy; 2 Samantha Dean - Merribridge Autumn Lace; 3 Meg Lewis – Elphaba. In Hand Hunters 1 Aaron Foster - Hornerthorpe Royal Gladiator; 2 Leanne Shadbolt - Knavesgreen Honey Pippin. In Hand Mountain & Moorland 1 Jasmin Fisher - Cruglwyd William; 2 Caron Woodcock - Belchford Chaser; 3 Samantha Dean - Merribridge Autumn Lace.

In Hand Coloureds 4 Yrs And Over 1 Julie Dennis - Greenlands Molly. In hand coloureds 1,2 & 3 Years Old 1 Sally Warburton – Oreo. Thelwell 1 Rosabella Swan – Tinkerbelle; 2 Tanya Docwra – Coco; 3 Scarlett Taylor – Heidi. Prettiest Mare 1 Julie Dennis - Greenlands Molly; 2 Tanya Docwra – Breeze; 3 Anoushka Marvel – Daisy. Handsomest Gelding 1 Lillith Phelps – Nibbles; 2 Caron Woodcock Belchford Casper; 3 Emily Howgate – Boysie. Longest Tail 1 Scarlett Taylor – Heidi; 2 Tanya Docwra – Breeze; 3 Tanya Docwra – Coco. Pony The Judge Would Like To Take Home 1 Rosabella smith – Tinkerbelle; 2 Nadia Varvel – Noddy; 3 Estelle Dot – Splodge. Junior Handler 1 Elsie Docwra – Coco; 2 Alfie Docwra – Solo; 3 Sydnee Docwra – Breeze. Lorry Dog 1 Frank Anderson – Bobby; 2 Joanne Colley – Riley; 3 Jordan Johnson – Lexi. Fancy Dress 1 Scarlett Taylor – Heidi; 2 Tanya Docwra – Coco; 3 Rosabella Smith – Tinkerbelle. Ridden Tb’s & Arabs 1 Amy Clarke - Compton Blue; 2 Beckii Perfect - Sameon Amber Prince. Ridden Rare & Foreign Breeds 1 Megan Lewis - Modesta II; 2 Leanne Shadbolt - Knavesborough Honey Pippin.

Ridden Competition / Sports horse 1 Ellie Patterson – Jeff; 2 Jess Bramhall - Little Miss Lottie; 3 Donna Stevenson – Jinksy. Ridden Veteran 1 Ellie patterson – Jeff; 2 Leanne Shadbolt - Knavesgreen Honey Pippin; 3 Tanya Docwra – Solo. Ridden Novice 1 Beckii Perfect - Sameon Amber Prince; 2 Tanya Docwra – Solo; 3 Megan Lewis – Solo. Ridden Mountain & Moorland 1 Jasmin Fisher - Cruglwyd William; 2 Jodie Watkins – Daisy. Ridden Part Bred & Unregistered 1 Ellen Lincoln - Golden Dollar; 2 Claire Coleman – Inca; 3 Leanne shadbolt. Ridden Hunter 1 Donna Stevenson – Jinsky; 2 Jess Bramhall - Little Miss Lottie; 3 Leanne Shadbolt Knavesgreen Honey Pippin. Ridden Cobs 1 Rebecca Wright - Highoak Juke; 2 Jane Salmon – Rocky; 3 Claire Coleman – Inca. Ridden Coloureds 1 Rebecca Wright Highoak Duke; 2 Ellie Patterson – Jeff; 3 Jane salmon – Rocky. Championships A Champion Aaron Foster - Hornerthorpe Royal Gladiator; Reserve Beckii Perfect – Jeff.

B Champion Jasmin Fisher - Cruglwyd William; Reserve Caron Woodcock - Belchford Chaser; C Champion Julie Dennis - Greenlands Molly; Reserve Sally Warburton – Oreo. D Champion Amy Clarke - Compton Blue; Reserve Beckii Perfect - Sameon Amber Prince; E Champion Ellie Patterson – Jeff; Reserve Jasmin Fisher – Cruglwyd.

F Champion Rebecca Wright - Highoak Juke; Reserve Jane Salmon – Rocky.

Supreme Champion Rebecca Wright - Highoak Juke; Reserve Supreme Aaron Foster - Hornerthorpe Roral Gladiator.

70cm Teams 1 Brentwood – Eloise Squibb – Tribal Secret, Ben Howgarth – Alfresco Alfie, Tia Squibb – Martlets Master Madam, Ellie Burrell-Squibb – Kitty; 2 Felstead – Harry Prideaux – Champy, Poppy Buckenham – Oliver, Fred Beecroft – Frithams Pickles, Harry Squibb – Birchill Harmony; 3 Chelmer – Nel McClenard – Listowell, Sophie Runnacles – Who’s To Say, Sam Stacey – Ballimen Lady; 4 Tendring – Acacia Coombes – Spiderman, Holly Gregory – Rio, Lucy Hinde – Molly, Chloe Mason – Freddie. Individuals 1 Ellie Burrell-Squibb – Kitty; 2 Eloise Squibb – Tribal Secret; 3 Harry Squibb – Birchill Harmony; 4 Ellie Burrell-Squibb – Kitty. 80cm Teams 1 Brentwood Blazers - Eloise Squibb – Tribal Secret, Ben Howgarth – Alfresco Alfie, Tia Squibb – Martlets Master Madam, Ellie Burrell-Squibb – Kitty; 2 Felstead – Georgia Millar – De Vossebelts Nibbit, Phoebe Prideaux – Flashy Lad, Harry Squibb – Birchill Harmony, Fred Beecroft – Frithams Pickles; 3 Brentwood Bombers – Emily Phol – Ardlonan Lad, Emma Philpot – Mockershill Man, Thomas Philpot – Prince of Donald, Tia Squibb – Gorman Ban; 4 Southend – Maisie Philpot – Black Beauty’s Boy, Pip Woodford – Montana Blue, Emma Jarrett – Java Flight. Individuals 1 Ellie BurrellSquibb – Minnie Mouse; 2 Ella Caton – Bobby; 3 Ellie Burrell-Squibb – Kitty; 4 Harry Squibb – Birchill Harmony. 90cm Teams 1 Colchester Sixth Form – Amy Thacker – Winter Call, Livvy Thacker – Eastend Gangster, Chloe Ann May – Beau Rhapsody, Emily Kerr – Adogio Vi; 2 Notley – Josie May Reynolds – Jasmine, Lily Richards – Holly park Daisy, Isabel Oakley – Copacabana, Chloe Henderson – Hattie; Felstead – Phoebe Prideaux – Flashy Lad, Henry Squibb – Pussycatdoll, Georgia Millar – De Vossebelts Nibbit, Sam Wisbey – The Greynite; 4 Brentwood – Tia Squibb – Gorman Ban, Emily Phol – Ardlonlan Lad, Emma Philpot – Mockershill Man, Thomas Philpot – Prince Of Donard. Individuals 1 Robyn Woodward – Comeytrowe Dionne; 2 Robyn Woodward – Vales Blue Sky, Emily Kerr – Adagio Vi; 4 Emma Philpot – Mockershill Man. 1m Teams 1 Sixth Form Colchester – Emily Kerr – Adagio Vi, Livvy Phillips – East End Granster, Chloe Ann May – Beau Rhapsody, Amy Thatcher – Winter Call. Individuals 1 Robyn Woodward – Vales Blue Sky; 2 Emily Kerr – Adagio Vi; 3 Olivia McCaul – Machino Celebrations; 4 Demi Dole – Hot Chcolate.

WellDone!

The new points trophy at Wix started in November last year. Bunnow Magpie is only 15hh and 20-years-old but had to compete in the horse section due to his height. 15-year-old Sarah Endean competed and led throughout against big classes and stiff competition as the majority were adults.

Very recently Sarah won with 49 points.

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On the 15th and 16th Olivia Phillips and East End Gangster February the Sixth Form College Colchester’s equestrian team were busy competing at Wix Equestrian Centre against other schools and colleges in the county.

The dressage team which consisted of Hannah Everitt, Rose Arthunbot, Millie Yeend, Amy Thacker and Livvy Phillips came a very respectable seventh place.

The Tuesday saw the most success for the team however, this time in showjumping, with Olivia Phillips on board East End Gangster and Amy Thacker riding Winters Call returning for a second day, accompanied by Chloe-Ann May on Jess Joslin’s Beau Rhapsody and Emily Kerr on Adagio V1. The team did fantastically against incredibly strong competition to win both of their classes, by obtaining the lowest amount of faults in the fastest time. They qualified in both the 90cm and the 100cm as a team, qualifying for the National Championships at Bury Farm in April! Individual placings went to Emily Kerr who obtained a third in the 90cm and a second in the 100, Olivia fifth and Amy sixth in the 100cm. The team will now continue training in preparation for these big championships.

3rd March

Chloe-Ann May and Beau Rhapsody

Emily Kerr

Amy Thacker and Winters Call

5th March

6th March

Wix EC: Dressage

Wix EC: NSEA Showjumping

Wix EC: Showjumping

Intro A 1 B Ensen – Egg; 2 L Green – Arthur; 3 S Price – Apple; 4 D Jackson – Rufus.

Prelim 7 1 R Hilton – Banksi; 2 S Plummer-Jones – Nickys Revenge; =3 R Elliott – Flossie; =3 L Salmon – Murphy.

Prelim 14 1 K Low – Maggie; 2 K Steele – Nemo; 3 A Black – Joey; =4 J Stevens – Gi Gi; =4 R Elliott – Flossie; =4 V Boys – Eva. Novice 28 1 R Chinnery – Stan; =2 R Chinnery – Fifty; =2 T Kidd – Bill; 4 M Taylor – Pepparco. % Class 1 R Chinnery – Stan; 2 R Chinnery – Fifty.

50cm Teams 1 Woodbridge – Eve Marson – Portmore Yule, Lily Waterer – Poppy, Oliver Reid – Rathattan Playboy, Perdi Ludgrove – Bradmore Tomkin; 2 Felstead – Oliver Prideaux – Sooty, Martha Miller – Little Jazzman, Emily Gallian – Tic Tac. Individuals 1 Jessica Smith – Sion; 2 Emily Gallian – Tic Tac; 3 Martha Miller – Little Jazzman; 4 Oliver Reid – Rathattan Playboy. 60cm Teams 1 Woodbridge - Lily Waterer – Poppy, Oliver Reid – Rathattan Playboy, Perdi Ludgrove – Bradmore Tomkin, Olivia Brown – Ashley Challenger; 2 Felstead Oliver Prideaux – Sooty, Martha Miller – Little Jazzman, Emily Gallian – Tic Tac. Indivduals 1 Acacia Coombs – Spiderman; 2 Poppy Macdonald – Little Beechams Lou Lou; 3 Olivia Brown – Ashley Challenger; 4 Tom Beckley – Dash Of Malibu. 70cm Teams 1 Tendring Technology College – Acacia Coombs – Spiderman, Lucy Hinde – Molly, Chloe Mason. Individuals 1 Eloise Baker – Dylan; 2 Ben Kenyon – Phoenix; 3 Ada Mason – Rolly Rascal; 4 Poppy Macdonald – Little Beechams Lou Lou. 80cm Teams 1 HRS Dunmow – Issac Cox – Countess Contrace, Claudia Kemp – Billy, Rosie Fenland – Chicago Rain, Sophie Curtis – Malibu; 2 Manningtree – Liberty Sutherland – Woodbank Silver Story, Caitlin Pugh – Mockbeggar Gabriel, Imogen Hughes – Lemonsfield Girl, Jessica Simpson – Maggie; 3 Woodbridge – Fleur Ludgrove – Ashton My Time Of Warleigh, Ada Mason – Rolly Rascal, Rowena Wilson-Smith – Rolo, Tabuitha Wilson-Smith – Ruby; 4 Tendring T.C – Georgie Green – Clipper, Chloe Mason – Freddie, Beth Mason – Finn, Lucy Hinde – Molly. Individuals 1 Ben Kenyon – Phoenix; 2 Issac Cox – Countess Contrace; 3 Fleur Ludgrive – Ashton My Time Of Warleigh; 4 Rosie Fenland – Chicago Rain. 90cm Team 1 Tendring – Beth Mason – Finn, Lucy Hinde – Molly, Leah Hayes – Tango; 2 Manningtree – Robyn Woodward – Vales Bluesky, Caitlin Pugh – Mockbeggar Gabriel, Imogen Hughes – Lemonsfield Girl, Jessica Simpson – Maggie; 3 New Hall – Holly Grimwade – Hail Caeser, Lily Grimwade – My Champion Super Nova, Amelia August – Charles VII; 4 Bishops Stockford – Matilda Dawson – Thunder III, Lily Beckley – Jack, Katie Kerr – Miss Moygrace, Emily Kerr – Crannard Oisin. Individuals 1 Holly Grimwade – Hail Caeser; 2 Robyn Woodward – Vales Bluesky; 3 Jessica Simpson – Maggie; 4 Sarah Endean – Bunnow Magpie.

Horses 2’6 1 Josie Brosnan – Harley; 2 Nicky Robinson – Flossie; 3 Jack Tebbett – Catch Me If You Can; 4 Jane Stevens – Gigi. 2’9 1 Josie Brosnan – Harley; 2 Emma Glover – Shamrock Manor; 3 Jo Perrins – Tonto. 3’ 1 Kim Phillips – Tiggs; 2 Coutney Woodrow – Charlie. 3’3 1 Lorna Simpson – Bling. 3’6 1 Lorna Simpson – Bling.

Ponies 2’ 1 Saffron Sutherland – Archie. 2’3 1 Amber Marshall – Spot Me. 2’6 1 Lucy Hinde – Molly. 2’9 1 Lucy Hinde – Molly; 2 Jessica Simpson – Splash. Horse Trophy 1 Sarah Endean – Bunnow Magpie; 2 Rachel Chisnell – Murphy; 3 Josie Brosnan – Harley; 4 Lorna Simpson – Bling. Pony Trophy 1 Jessica Simpson – Splash; 2 Lucy Hinde – Molly; 3 Liberty Sutherland – Archie; 4 Alanna Brosnan – Jimmy.

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shOwdatE dIaRy Your Showdate listings for... April/May 2016 FRIDAY 1ST APRIL CAR BOOT Essex: Wix EC; Equestrian Car Boot, sellers 5.30pm and buyers 6.30pm. Tel: 01255 870744 DRIVING Beds: The College EC; Indoor Driving. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Open Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 2ND APRIL DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Colne Valley RC Dressage.

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Our yard is clean, secure and well-maintained with indoor and outdoor stables. Your horse will be cared for by our compassionate and friendly staff, who are British Horse Society-qualified. The premises offer quality year-round facilities to ride and enjoy time with your horse, including direct hacking access to Writtle's peaceful and scenic bridleways and country lanes. Livery is our passion - take a look at the yard and the services we offer.

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THE SOUTH SUFFOLK SHOW Ampton, Ingham, Nr Bury St Edmunds

Sunday 8th May 2016 Schedule for British Showjumping (Snr), SSA, P(UK), Private Driving, Donkeys, Suffolk Punch Heavy Horses. RIHS Qualifiers for SHB(GB), BSHA, BSPS, P(UK) & BSPA.

More free Entries close 20th April 2016 parkifree Moreking ng r Schedule and E-Tickets are available via pa www.southsuffolkshow.co.uk or forward C5 SAE to Secretary: Geoff Bailles, 35 Dalham Road, Moulton, Newmarket CB8 8SB Tel: 01638 750879

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shOwdatE dIaRy Your Showdate listings for... April/May 2016 TUESDAY 12TH APRIL SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 13TH APRIL DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 14TH APRIL DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 FRIDAY 15TH APRIL SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Open Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962

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SATURDAY 16TH APRIL DRESSAGE Suffolk: Easton Park Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881802129 SHOWING Essex: Brook Farm TC; BSPS Showing Show. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; NSJC Showjumping. peasley@somertonhall.net SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Cross Pole Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962

SHOWING Essex: Brook Farm TC; BSPS Showing Show. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWING Suffolk: The Jays; Showing Show. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; NSJC Showjumping. peasley@somertonhall.net

Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 21ST APRIL DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236

FRIDAY 22ND APRIL DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Team Quest Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 MONDAY 18TH APRIL SUNDAY 17TH APRIL DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British DRESSAGE Cambs: Fenning Farm British Dressage Premier Show.

EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Tel: 01234 708400 Showjumping. Tel: 01708 Dressage.

687312 www.optimumeventmanagemen TUESDAY 19TH APRIL SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton t.co.uk DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Heath EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 DRESSAGE Essex: Codham Park British Dressage Premier Show.

EC; British Dressage. Tel: 07769 Tel: 01234 708400 824860 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Showjumping. Tel: 01708 Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01449 Tel: 01328 878282 687312 711962 DRESSAGE Suffolk: GWC EC; SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Dressage. Tel: 01379 388743 Park EC; Senior British SATURDAY 23RD APRIL Showjumping. Tel: 07769 HUNTER TRIALS Norfolk: DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Blackwater Farm, Gt 907076 Otley College; Unaffiliated Witchingham; Hunter and Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 Eventer Trials. Tel: 01362 688227 WEDNESDAY 20TH APRIL SHOWJUMPING Beds: The or 01603 873187 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; College EC; Senior British British Dressage Premier Show.

Showjumping. Tel: 01234 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross Competition. Tel: 01234 708400 708400 Tel: 07769 907076 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook

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Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Junior and Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 24TH APRIL DRESSAGE Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01371 811881

DRESSAGE Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01277 824860 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Suffolk: The Centaur Trust; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312

Caddington & District Riding Club

SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 TUESDAY 26TH APRIL SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British EntRIEs cLOsE 18th aPRIL Exc. RIhs cLassEs whIch cLOsE 13th aPRIL

Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

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8th May • 12th June • 10th July 14th August Horse Radar CTR Qualifiers, Showing Register Riders Championship, Amateur Showing Society, Equifest and 15+ BSPS Bright Stars Performance Supreme Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Quals: NPS, BSPA, SSADL, BSPS, PUK, BSHA, SHB(GB), TGCA(GB), EQUIFEST, ICENI NATIVE PONY SHOW, NORTH OF ENGLAND SHOW, RIHS M&M WHP. NEW FOR THIS YEAR: PUK Dalkeith Young Riders

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Tel: 01284 386014

Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SUNDAY 1ST MAY SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 Tel: 01284 386014 687312 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: THURSDAY 5TH MAY Houghton Hall EC; Senior British DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 Hall EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 FRIDAY 29TH APRIL DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Park EC; Unaffiliated League Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: British Dressage. Tel: 01708 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest 01449 711962 687312 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The DRESSAGE Essex: Shropland Hall Edge Arena; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 College EC; Evening Clear Round EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 01702 543377 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated FRIDAY 6TH MAY Heath EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 Open Showjumping. Tel: 01449 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton 711962 Heath EC; Evening Unaffiliated MONDAY 2ND MAY SHOWING Beds: The College EC; Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SATURDAY 30TH APRIL Showing Show. Tel: 01234 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime DRESSAGE Suffolk: Boyton Hall 708400 Kiln Farm EC; Novice Evening EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park TUESDAY 3RD MAY Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook EC; JumpCross Competition. Tel: Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01449 07769 907076 Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 711962 SHOW Suffolk: GWC EC; Spring SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Show. Tel: 01379 388743 SATURDAY 7TH MAY SHOWING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 DRESSAGE Cambs: Fenning Farm Miniature Showing Show. Tel: EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated 01708 687312 Dressage.

WEDNESDAY 4TH MAY SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Tel: 07881 802129 Houghton Hall EC; Senior British DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton

THURSDAY 28TH APRIL DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236

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DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 EVENTING Beds: The College EC; British Eventing. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Junior and Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 SUNDAY 8TH MAY COMBINED TRAINING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Combined Training. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Beds: Twin Trees EC; Dressage. Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01279 414310 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 EVENTER TRIAL Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01449 711962 EVENTING Beds: The College EC; British Eventing. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860

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