Absolute Horse July 2016 by Absolute Horse Magazine

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ISSUE 301

Charlotte Blair and Equador at Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre, in Cambridgeshire, on 15th May. Photo: SMRphotos

REGULARS 4 News 6 Your Comment 16 Meta Fitness 40 Natural Horsemanship 48 Show Reports & Results 60 Vets In The Spotlight 62 Classified Advertising 64 Showdate Diary

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37 38 41 42 44 FEATURES 10 Health & Welfare including VetWatch: Abscesses Explained 24 Show Time! 28 British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show Preview 30 How To Do Anything! 32 Saddlery & Tack 34 Equestrian Holidays 36 Saddlery & Tack

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NEWS Over 2,600 riders sign Racesafe British

Junior European Local rider Championship sponsorship long list

Essex Bridleways Association has presented a petition to Essex County Council requesting increased access to safe offroad routes for horse riders. The petition contained 2,644 signatures and was received by Councillor Eddie Johnson, Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways on 8th June. The petition forms part of EBA’s Better Bridleways campaign, which highlights the need for swift action in the light of rapid development in Essex. EBA is also urging Essex horse owners to complete its online survey which is designed to build a more accurate picture of horse riding in the county. EBA Chair, Julia Wilson said: “We need more detailed figures to support the case for improved equestrian access. Unless we, as horse riders, make our voice heard we will continue to be overlooked by those in authority.” www.essexbridleways.co.uk #R

British Eventing have announced the long list of British combinations ahead of the 2016 FEI Junior European Championships, 22nd – 25th September that take place in Montelibretti, Italy. The combinations include: Richard Coney, 17 from Lincolnshire, and his own 8-year-old Irish gelding Kananaskis and Bubby Upton, 17 from Suffolk, with either; Mrs Rachel Upton and Miss Amy Crerar’s 13year-old Irish gelding Fernhill Rockstar or Eros DHI, a 7-year-old Dutch gelding owned by Mrs Rachel Upton.

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Redwings’ Head of Fundraising will soon be running the forthcoming Vitality British 10K London Run for the UK’s largest horse sanctuary. “I can’t expect others to push themselves to the limit and commit to all sorts of weird and wonderful challenges to help horses in need if I don’t do it myself,” explains Redwings’ Head of Fundraising Gemma Walpole who this July will be running the Vitality British 10k London Run to raise money for the charity’s 1,500 resident horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. www.redwings.org.uk/running4redwings

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Claire Fielding has secured sponsorship with Grub’s boots. Based in Stansted, Essex, Claire is a professional event rider who specialises in producing young event horses and retraining exrace horses. Claire has produced one of her current rides You Never Said from the race track to Intermediate 2* level and decided to enter the search to find a new rider to represent the Grub’s brand. Said Claire: “I couldn't be happier; I'm so looking forward to working with the Grub’s team over the next year and showcasing their super boots which are going to really help me both around the yard, with riding and walking BE cross country courses!”

May winners Hickstead Tickets Teri York, Norfolk. TopSpec Amy Stone, Norfolk; Anne Whiley, Suffolk; Claire Collier, Essex; Clare Shrimpton-Wicks, Essex; Emma Browne, Suffolk; Jenna Mattholie, Essex; Lucy Melton, Suffolk; Sarah Spice, Suffolk.

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Layla Walker: I lovely little self contained yard in Cornwall. To breed lovely warmbloods. Failing that, a fairy godmother who will pay my AI vets bills :-) Sarah Blake: As my grazing is still muddy in June then I would “splash” out on a drainage system! Sharon Long: It would have to be a new horse lorry as my 18.2hh just doesn’t fit on mine .. Hayley Fletcher: A yard of my own with lots of grazing and stables so I could take in rescue horses and ponies x Niki Barker: My own yard and a lorry but at a more realistic price I’d love a new pair of Cavello riding boots. Thomas Slimings: I’d buy a Aquaciser (water walker) kills two birds with one stone, better for the horses and plus I get to go swimming as well. Adrienne Akers: Valegro! So I could get placed more often in my dressage tests! Jodie Sillett: Who needs money? I've got something money can’t buy... memories with my wonderful horses. Darcy Eagle: A lovely big menage to jump in... and of course some Ariat breeches. Vicki Rudd: I would buy a 3.5 ton. I don’t really like towing all

Just for fun... if money were no object, what one horsey item would you buy and why?

that much but I love to go out and have fun with my pony. Emma Louise Mooney: A forest to ride in! No more worries about traffic x Tara O'brien: A bit that is the most comfortable for my girl. Phoebe Buckley: I would use it to go and buy a time machine so I could go back and enjoy all the wonderful experiences I had with Little Tiger all over again. Vanessa Allen: La Biosthetique Sam so I could cruise round every 4* course in my new Ariat Breeches. Andie Getvoldsen: An endless supply of bubble wrap for me and the horse. Nicola Causton Kittle: Always dreamed of owning a riding for the disabled yard. Worked on one when I left school and 30 years later still have so many beautiful memories. Vicki Martin: A joint horse-andhuman shower? My mare hates being hosed with cold water (unless extremely hot and sweaty) and I get fed up with water coming back up my arms or wetting my boots/jodphurs. There's got to be a better solution... finding it would require some serious R&D though, so lots of money...

Ginelle Lorenzo-Crick: A lesson... you can never be good enough that you don’t need one! Rachel Ashford: A fully staffed and paid for yard for my trainer Tammy so that she could just ride all the time and her mum and dad would have time to watch her compete. Justine Turvill: A gorgeous, extremely large horse box with complete living quarters so I can just grab my family, my dogs and horses and drive to wherever the road leads for as long as it takes... stopping off at holiday cottages that accommodate dogs and have facilities for horses. Lynda Calcutt: Frankel..need I explain?! Alex Jeffries: I would love my own yard that I can foster for the RSPCA so they can have more room for horses and other animals that need the attention. I have done this in the past and I loved being able to help animals in need and give them a loving home xxx Rachel Hewart: A magic wand to make the horse world a much nicer less judgemental place so we can all enjoy it.

and the Star Winner is... Sophie Allen: I would buy the Suffolk RDA a yard so that they would be able to continue all the great work that they do.

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SUMMER TRAINING DATES 12 July: Diagnostic imaging in lame horses – what can be done on the yard and in a referral center? Presented by Annamaria Nagy DrMedVet PhD DipACVSMR FRCVS- Senior Orthopaedic Clinician If you have questions about MRI, Scinigraphy or CT Scans this will help with the answers! One of a series of lectures run by BHS Suffolk and held at Animal Health Trust, Lanwades Park, Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 7UU Tea and Coffee at 6.30pm with a 7pm start £10.00 per person in advance, book online before the and £12.00 after/on the evening. Please call 0789 2911159 for additional information or questions Everyone is welcome, suitable for all Horse Owners, Competitors, and Equine Students 12-15 & 19-22 July: BHS Adult Summer Camp, Edge Arena, Drymere, Swaffham Spend four days in the Breckland Countryside with your horse, lessons, lectures, have lots of fun and make new horsey friends. Limited spaces available.

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For more details please contact: Janet Holmes, BHS Regional Manager on 07808 141076 or janet.holmes@bhs.org.uk www.bhs.org.uk

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2016

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THE ANIMALL FAMILY IS GROWING WITH THE LAUNCH OF THEIR SECOND STORE IN HERTFORD, SO WE CAUGHT UP WITH KEVIN STANBRIDGE TO FIND OUT MORE...

Main photos: Robert Mills Photography Ltd

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he new Animall pet supplies store is located just outside of Hertford at the popular Foxholes Farm, minutes from Hertford town centre.

Located in the heart of Hertfordshire this new store should prove convenient for families with pets, smallholders and for local horse owners. Their flagship store Crown Corner

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Animall are one of the main suppliers of BedSoft bedding and HaySoft haylage... BedSoft premium horse bedding is produced using quality wheat and rape straw. The straw is processed in a unique chopping and shredding machine to increase the absorbency of the bedding. The chopped straw is then dust extracted using state of the art machinery, reducing the risk of harmful dust spores which can cause irritations and allergies. Finally, a unique bio-security treatment is then added.

is based near Brentwood in Essex, and for many years has provided the local equine community with all their essentials and last minute necessities like a bag of carrots. Crown Corner is a busy hub for local riders and enjoys supporting many local horse shows and equestrian centres. “At our Animall stores we take pride in delivering the highest level of service to our customers, while offering the best range of pet products from leading brands at great prices,” explained Kevin Stanbridge. “We offer an extensive range of food, bedding, accessories and supplements for all your pets, from horses and dogs to goats and chickens, not forgetting the hamsters, rabbits and wild birds! “Our customers enjoy weekly special offers and consistently low prices on staples like hay, straw and feed. We stock stable yard basics like

buckets, wheelbarrows and brooms, plus all the little extras like fly spray and headcollars,” continued Kevin. With the growing number of families with pets and horse owners the team at Animall are excited to be able to support the local communities in Essex and Hertfordshire. Food and bedding from all the leading suppliers including Hunters, Baileys, Allen & Page, Dengie, TopSpec, James Wellbeloved, Natures Menu, Bakers, Felix, and many more. Kevin concluded, “Our stores are open seven days a week and our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be able to assist with all your needs. “Pop in and pick up a loyalty card, start collecting points and save even more with Animall.” www.animall.co.uk

HaySoft is a nutritious haylage that is produced from specially grown grass that is heat sealed to retain goodness. HaySoft is baled while still moist to create a dust-free forage feed with more vitamins and minerals and a higher nutritional value than hay. HaySoft is cut and packaged into three easy to manage sections, enabling it to be handled and distributed easily.

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HEALTH & WELFARE

: s p i T p To

for Summer Survival

s the temperature has started to rise and summer seems to have finally arrived, now is the time to get out and enjoy time with your horse or pony. To make the most of the warmer weather it is important to keep your horse healthy and take steps to avoid some common ailments that could spoil your summer fun. Here Robinson Animal Healthcare offers advice on surviving the hotter months: • Always make sure your horse has a fresh, clean supply of water when he is in the stable or field to avoid dehydration and to keep the body functioning at an optimum level. • If you have automatic drinkers, check they are working properly, and keep troughs in the field clean. • In warm weather you may need to add electrolytes to the diet to replace those that have been lost through sweating, also allow constant access to a salt block • Make sure your horse always has access to shade on hot days. • Hooves often become dry and brittle in hot weather, ask your farrier for advice. • Avoid sunburn by protecting exposed areas of pink and white

Protect areas of exposed pink and white skin with sunblock

skin from the sun with a suitable hypo allergenic waterproof sunblock cream. Sunburnt skin can soon become sore and infected. • Ensure your horse is protected from flies by using a suitable fly

repellent, fly fringe and fly rug. • Remove dry sweat from the coat as it attracts flies. This can be done by using a mild antibacterial cleansing wash, which removes dried sweat, dirt and contamination.

• Remove any dirt or eye debris to help deter flies by bathing the eyes using cotton wool and warm water that was previously boiled and left to cool. • Remain vigilant for seasonal

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The lack of rainfall here in the UK has already seen horses’ hooves suffering from lack of moisture and Aloeride is an easy to feed ‘tastefree’ supplement, which offers horse owners additional support. Clinical trials have shown that aloe vera can boost hoof growth by more than 50% over a four-month period – and the unique spectrum of nutrients within Aloeride can bring even better results. And don’t forget that in supporting hoof growth, you’re also supporting the growth of healthy skin and hair too, in one small daily sachet of Aloeride. www.aloeride.com

conditions such as laminitis and sweet itch. • Try and exercise your horse at the coolest part of the day. • Be prepared for minor cuts and injuries by having access to a suitable first aid kit. www.robinsonhealthcare. com

ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains Pro-Vitamins to help nourish the skin and strengthen hair. It deep cleans and conditions in one step to leave hair soft, strong and manageable without stripping natural oils. ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo also revitalises and brightens the coat. Available in a 591ml bottle with a safety lid to prevent any spillages. RRP £9.79 www.absorbine.co.uk

New UK Specific Allergy Test The new Sensitest equine allergy test is the only UK specific allergy test available to horse owners, via their veterinary practice. The new test, which includes allergens such as orchard grass, daisy, dandelion, nettle, horse chestnut, as well as insects including mosquito and horse fly, provides UK vets and their clients with a viable alternative to intradermal testing (IDT). And the non-invasive test is ideal for horse owners who want to avoid clipping and adverse reactions.

For more information speak to your veterinary surgeon.

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HEALTH & WELFARE

Matters of the

heart...

The English Hawthorn (crataegus Oxyacantha) is a deciduous tree found in hedge rows across the UK. It grows to around 20ft tall, its flowers are white or pink and it has red berries in late autumn through to late winter, which are protected by thorns. The leaves, berries and flowers of this tree have been used for centuries as a general heart tonic. Over the years it has also been used to great effect for blood pressure, anxiety, the digestive system; it also has anti oxidant properties and is a high source of iron. It is thought that the flavonoid compounds in the hawthorn have a constricting effect on the blood vessels. This restriction means the blood vessels are tighter and there is an increase in the blood pressure. This increased blood pressure means the blood is pumped more efficiently around the body. With horses this is especially beneficial for the lower limb blood flow, which can reduce in cases of laminitis. Hawthorn also dilates the coronary artery and therefore enhances blood flow to the heart. It has also been found to repair and maintain the connective tissue and endothelial lining of the heart cavities and blood and lymph vessels, helping with general heart health. Hawthorn can also help older horses with joint problems as it increases the blood circulation to the joint and it’s anti oxidant effects help to remove toxins from the system and joints. Always check competition rules before adding to your horses diet whether it’s herbal or otherwise. By Jennie Westcotte, Animal Health Company. HeartBeat - A liquid infusion of Hawthorn to help maintain the cardiovascular system. Supplement as little as 20ml a day, 3 weeks on and then one week off. Available in sizes 1lt, 2.5lt and 5lt. RRP: from £21. Navilam’0’ contains Devils claw extract found in NoBute as well as English Hawthorn aimed at lower leg support. RRP: from £22.79 www.animal-health.co.uk

gREat NEwS foR hoRSES who SUffER WITh fLIES... New research conducted at Aberystwyth University has shown that feeding Garlic Horslyx can significantly reduce the irritation from flies and other biting insects whilst horses are at grass. The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences at Aberystwyth University tested Garlic Horslyx over a 12-week period, from July to September through observation of horses’ behaviour and fly numbers around a group of four horses. The trial was split into four treatment periods which each lasted three weeks. Each horse had two ‘control’ periods

the respective paddocks during the daytime only, typically between 0800h and 1800h, allowing 10 hours of access to the product and an average intake of 175g/horse/day. When examined the results showed that the horses who had access to Garlic Horslyx had and two ‘treatment’ 64.5% less flies landing periods during the on them than the experiment. control horses. To create a fair trial, the The research report four horses were concluded: “This level of separated into two reduction is indicative groups of two horses that the consumption and kept in adjacent of Garlic Horslyx paddocks, which was produces a beneficial split by an electric fence. effect for the horse and All the horses remained that this reduction in in the paddocks insect burden will allow throughout the day, the horse to be less with one horse being irritable and more stabled overnight. Garlic manageable”. Horslyx was placed in www.horslyx.com

How Hoof Proof are your feet? Of all accidents at the stables foot injuries are by far the most common. It all happens in a flash of a second, often resulting in at best a bruise, and at worst, broken toes. Yet wearing properly constructed boots with toe protection would eliminate most of the risks. Boots made to the correct safety standards can withstand a compression in excess of 1000 kilo which is more than the weight of any horse. With Equitector long and short boots you will feel safe and comfortable and they have many other unique features too. www.equitector.com

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TRIED & TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS!

TRYU B4 BUY FMBs Therapy Systems’ ‘Try Before You Buy’ service is a great way for people to try a product before they commit to purchase. All products that are hired or tried have a weekly hire fee, and a fully

refundable deposit is taken before the product is shipped. If at the end of the hire period the hirer decides to purchase the product, the hire fee is deducted from the cost. www.fmbs.co.uk

Barrier Animal Healthcare has perfected the art of blending Herbal Concentrates and Essential Oils to ensure that all of their products are the most efficient of their kind. Since the launch of their successful equestrian product range over 25 years ago, Super Plus Fly Repellent continues to be their top selling product, winning ‘Best In Test’ awards. “Super Plus Fly Repellent is our No. 1 selling repellent and the strongest of our formulations,” explained Sandra Morris of Barrier Animal Healthcare. Super Plus Fly Repellent is fully approved and licensed by the Health and Safety Executive and deters the largest of flying nuisance and blood sucking insects, including midges, bots, horse flies, black flies, face flies, stable flies and black flies, as well as helping to calm and soothe the effects of midge bites. Suitable for application to pink, sore areas to help calm, soothe and stop the need to rub, Super Plus Fly Repellent contains the very best hair and skin conditioner available, which means that it does not have a drying effect on the coat. To ensure maximum effectiveness whilst remaining very safe to the horse, the user and to the environment, all of Barrier Animal Healthcare’s products contain the highest quality 100% natural, non-irritant ingredients that are suitable for use in organic systems. The Enhanced formulation is specially designed to protect against Midge Bite and Sweet Itch. Available in 20L, 5L, 1L and 500ml trigger sprays/refills and for the more awkward areas a 500ml gel. www.flyrepel.com

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HEALTH & WELFARE

‘SpORTS DRINk’ fOR DRESSAgE STAR

SUMMER SIZZLERS K By Han Van De Braak, MD of Aloeride

eeping your horse cool as temperatures rise over the summer months can prove to be a challenge; especially as busy competition schedules can mean longer to wait in-between classes or championships at the end of a long and hot day. With this in mind, many of our horses are kept at the competition for longer and with a greater workload. Han Van De Braak, MD of aloe vera supplement Aloeride, works with a number of top professional riders including top international dressage rider Leah Beckett, eventer Victoria Bax and show rider, Judge and producer Loraine Homer. In this feature he gives readers the low down on keeping your horse hydrated and happy this season. Some horses can be particular about taking water from a different source, so if possible travel your horse with water from home. If you are staying away at a show then try adding an apple cordial to your horse’s water to encourage him to drink. Over the hot summer months try and travel early or later to the shows, but if you do have to travel when it is very hot, make sure you have plenty of ventilation in the back and if you are travelling a fair distance, stop and give water at regular intervals. It is also a good idea to check on traffic updates, so that you can avoid any delays to your journey in the heat of the day.

Try wetting your horse’s hay to help him get further moisture uptake. Never load your horse straight after your class, allow him to cool down, take some fluids and relax, before loading him up to travel home.

Try and park the lorry in some shade and if there is none then keep your horse inside the lorry with the ramp down so he has some shade without being directly under the beating sun. If it’s really hot, try and keep your warm-up to the minimum, remember with the heat your horses’ muscles will get warmer quicker anyway, but if your horse is quite fresh and needs working in properly, then try and ride him earlier in the morning, so that the warmup just before your class doesn’t have to be as extensive. www.aloeride.com

Gareth Hughes and Classic Dressage have owned Classic Briolinca since she was a 3-year-old; she is now 10 and competing at the very top of her game at Grand Prix. She’s naturally quite a good-doer and doesn’t need bucketloads of feed to maintain condition so Gareth feeds Baileys Performance Balancer to provide all the nutrients Briolinca needs without any extra calories. However the stress of travelling and staying away from home can play on her appetite and supress her desire to drink so head groom, Steph Sharples, has to get creative about what she puts in Briolinca’s buckets. To help maintain fibre intake, Steph offers soaked Fibre-Beet and Baileys Alfalfa Plus Oil in separate buckets, alongside her hay, so Briolinca can choose what she prefers. Luckily, Briolinca has developed a real taste for Baileys Aqua-Aide electrolyte which Steph mixes with water and gives after exercise to help replace lost body salts and encourage rehydration and recovery. AquaAide contains a blend of key salts, designed to mirror those lost in sweat, along with just the right amount of dextrose, a simple sugar, to aid their absorption and improve palatability. “Briolinca just loves the taste of Aqua-Aide and gets really excited when she hears or sees me mixing it into a bucket of water,” says Steph. “She then, literally, slurps the whole lot down, which is fantastic because she wouldn’t drink plain water that well, when she’s away.” www.baileyshorsefeeds.com

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Maintaining Hydration...

By Lizzie Drury MSc Registered Nutritionist

he old adage is accurate: ‘You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.’ That’s especially true for severely dehydrated horses in need of urgent veterinary intervention. But there are ways to keep your horse wellhydrated from the start and avoid these potentially dangerous scenarios. First, provide fresh, clean water in clean troughs or buckets at all times. Check frequently for dirt, debris, manure, dead animals, or other contaminants. Scrubbing dirty troughs and buckets and refilling them is part of the nittygritty of horse keeping – don’t overlook this important first step. Studies have shown that horses prefer drinking water that is around 10°c. Horses drink more water in hot and/or humid weather conditions, especially if they have been exercising and sweating. Horses' water intake can double under

these circumstances, so make sure they have enough fresh, clean water; refilling water buckets frequently or adding buckets/troughs as necessary to account for this increase in water intake. Next, make sure your horse's diet is meeting his sodium requirements; correct sodium balance in the horse is necessary for proper thirst response and body water equilibrium. There are multiple ways to provide salt to your horse. Salt blocks or salt licks are an affordable and convenient approach. However, researchers have shown that individual intake of salt from these blocks is highly variable, and horses might not consume enough salt from these sources to meet their daily sodium requirements, especially if they are exercising and sweating regularly. Offering plain table salt along with the daily concentrate meal is another way to supplement sodium in a ration. This is also

Seven percent of a horse’s weight is drunk daily – that’s three buckets for a 400kg horse. This merely tops up the horse’s needs; saliva, acid and enzyme secretions and maintaining the moisture level of the gut contents takes 100 litres of water. If this is not ingested, it is drawn out of the body. During exercise another 15 litres of water per hour can be lost as sweat! Moisture is also lost through breathing, faeces and urine. Losses can be greater than intake especially if there is little moisture in the feed offered. This results in dehydration.

relatively convenient and inexpensive, but it’s important to consider these points when choosing this option as well: Topdressing large quantities of salt can lead to inconsistent intake (some horses can sort salt from the feed with their lips, leaving the supplement uneaten) or palatability problems (top-dressed salt can reduce feed consumption because some horses might not like the taste). At this point, you might be wondering, “Do I need to supplement at all? Doesn’t my feed and hay cover the sodium requirements for my horse?” Sodium content varies widely among hays - with most offering low amounts - and horse owners should not rely on hay for meeting horses’ sodium requirements. Commercial concentrate feeds usually contain some sodium, typically as added salt at 0.1 to 1.0%. This might be enough for some horses at rest, in addition to their hay, but once

The water content of the cells and the circulatory system all drop slightly and impacts on the physiology of the animal. Gums look paler, eyes yellower and elasticity of cells is reduced – a pinch on the flank will take a time to disappear. Other symptoms include rapid, shallow breathing (with slower circulation the body is trying to get more oxygen in the blood to compensate), dark yellow urine and, if dehydration continues a reduction in sweating and salivation. As the body tries to reduce moisture loss water will be resorbed from the gut, and colic may result. www.britishhorsefeeds.com

horses begin exercising and sweating, sodium requirements must be met with supplementation. In these cases, provide salt or seek a product that offers sodium in sufficient amounts to meet body hydration requirements and maintain thirst response while, importantly, retaining palatability. In conclusion, it’s simple to keep your horse hydrated if you follow some simple steps: Provide plenty of clean, fresh water and ensure horses' diets meet their sodium requirements, try experimenting with flavoured water, especially if you are travelling away from home and need to use a different water source. Blackcurrant and apple are favourites! www.saracenhorsefeeds.co.uk

Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet have been designed to be fed wet have a great absorptive capacity to hold a lot of water but also can release it readily so it can be absorbed by the horse.

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HEALTH & WELFARE

NUTRITION

Sports drinks v h20 By Samantha Hardingham

It’s a fabulously warm day as I write this without a cloud in the sky (we haven’t seen many of those so far this year) and I have drunk what feels like my body weight in water today!

indicator of our hydration status for those involved with intensive If you thought camels had a exercise and training. In fact, thirst large fluid storage capacity usually isn’t perceived until 1-2% then think again as we are of body weight is lost. At that made up of 60% water. point if you’re exercising or riding, Typically bone contains 22% water, adipose tissues contain performance will have decreased 25%, muscle cells contain 75% and mental focus and clarity will and blood contains 83% water. have also dropped off. We roughly Water has many roles: it acts as need 30-40 ml of water per kilogram of bodyweight, but in a lubricant for joints and acts as a shock absorber for the eyes hot weather we can need as much and spinal cord; it regulates our as an extra 500ml of water a day without any additional activity. body temperature so when it increases it means we begin to Exercising or riding in the heat sweat, which then pools on the could easily mean you need to skin evaporating and lowering double your intake! our body temperature; as well The easiest way to check your hydration levels is by the colour of as being a mineral source. It your urine and this goes for your also aids digestion, sleep and horse as well; if it’s lighter than recovery. When clients gold in colour you’re hydrated and constantly struggle with tiredness the first thing I’d look if it’s darker than gold colour then start getting the fluids in! to is to whether they’re However it’s important to start drinking enough water. So it’s the hydration process before you important that we keep well exercise; about 30 minutes before hydrated especially in the start sipping on 500ml and during summer months when we’re riding or competing in the heat exercise 250ml should be consumed every 15 minutes. of the day. Obviously this will depend on However thirst is a poor

Happy Birthday Horsehage! your body size, temperature and intensity of training. After exercise fluid intake is just as important for recovery, up to 1.5l of fluid per hour. Now I’m no fan of using sports drinks which contain huge amounts of sugar and caffeine, and most definitely shouldn’t be given to children of any age as they only really need to be used in situations where you’re exercising intensely for periods in excess of an hour - that’s if your digestive system can stomach them. You can make your own concoction though 1 litre of water with a spoonful of glucose syrup/honey and a pinch of good quality rock salt will do the trick. So keep the fluids flowing when you’re riding and competing in hot weather folks!

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Saracen Horse Feeds Supporting Ex-Military Personnel Saracen Horse Feeds are very pleased to announce they will be supporting HorseBack UK as their chosen charity, and welcoming the horses and team at the charity as new brand ambassadors. Horseback UK works tirelessly to rehabilitate ex-service men and woman by introducing them to horses through residential courses. By working with the horses amongst like minded groups, service personnel who have been both mentally and physically scarred can work towards regaining their confidence, dignity and especially in the cases of amputees, mobility. Saracen Horse Feeds Sales and Marketing Director Michael Bacon added, “Everyone who knows horses will appreciate just how gentle and understanding horses can be with the broken and wounded. We are very proud to be able to support the charity by feeding these very special horses and ponies.”

Organise your horse's pantry with these fun bucket covers. Breakfast and dinner set. Elasticated around the circumference to fit many sizes of bucket. Set of 2. RRP: £6.95. www.bridleway equestrian.com

Spillers unveils new Balancers Spillers has unveiled a range of six new and improved, clearly named Balancers, to help horse owners easily choose the ideal combination of nutrients to balance their horses’ diets. The names of the six new and improved products - Daily Balancer, Lite + Lean Balancer, Original Multi Balancer, Pro Performance Balancer, Supple + Senior Balancer and Gro N’ Win Stud Balancer - clearly reflect their roles.

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HEALTH & WELFARE

CaRINg foR thE young foal CHARLOTTE TAYLOR OWNS AND MANAGES BURY ST EDMUNDS BASED STUD, CLEMENTS EQUINE, ALONGSIDE HER HUSBAND ROBERT, AND FAMILY. THEY BREED SHOWJUMPERS, 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.

Mixing with peers is an important part of a youngster's development

he first few weeks and months of a young foal’s life are an exciting - and important - time for every breeder. Your foal will grow and change quickly, so it’s important to keep on top of all its requirements and make sure any potential issues are noticed and addressed. Get to know your foal’s behaviour so any changes will be picked up quickly- it is normal for a foal to sleep a lot, but they are also up and moving about a lot too. In last month’s foaling article we looked at the necessary requirements for newborn foals, and the importance of the IGg test, to check the level of

Ensure your foal is sucking regularly

antibodies supplied by the mare’s colostrum and assess the foal’s immunity levels. If the result is low, a plasma transfusion can be administered to boost antibody levels in the vital early days. An infection in a young foal can be

dangerous and costly, so we would highly recommend this test. A vet check at this stage is also worthwhile, which will include assessing legs and joints, and any deviations such as lax or contracted tendons (appearing

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Small paddock 'nursery' turnout is ideal for very young foals

Get to know your foal - for Ruby this was a normal sleeping position!

down on the fetlocks or up on their tiptoes) can then be managed appropriately early on, as controlled exercise or even box rest may be necessary, and will often see rapid improvement. A foal’s health can deteriorate at a much faster rate than a grown horse. If you notice your foal is off suck or seems lethargic try to assess if it is passing faeces and urinating normally, and check their temperature. The normal temperature of a foal is slightly higher than a horse at 38.5°c39.5°c for those less than a week old and 37.2°c – 38.9°c for those up to a month old. If you have any concerns it is always worth calling the vet to discuss with them. Infection can also enter the body through an unhealed umbilical and over the first few days it is important to check this regularly

to ensure it has dried up, and treat as required. Turnout for the very young foal should be in a small, level paddock. Once a foal has found its feet they benefit from turnout in a larger paddock with other mares and foals, giving them the opportunity to interact with others of the same age and learn social skills. Regular exercise is important for muscle development and increasing bone density and once the weather and grass are good foals are able to live out 24/7, although personally we don’t leave foals out at night under a month of age. The development of a foal’s limbs over the first few months will determine their conformation and have a long-term effect on their future soundness, so be vigilant of any changes. Due to the way foals grow, the first months are crucial in development. The growth plates set from the feet up so any remedial work to improve conformation, if required, must be completed before the window of opportunity closes. Regular foot trims are important from about four weeks of age, using a farrier experienced with youngstock. If young hooves are wearing incorrectly the growth plate will be loaded unevenly causing it to grow on one side more than the other. The vet and farrier should work closely together to ascertain the best plan of action if there are issues to contend with. With regards to vaccinations and worming we always give foals a tetanus anti-toxin within the first 24 hours, and then vaccinate for flu and tetanus for the first time at about 6 months. It’s important to

ensure a pregnant mare is kept up to date with her vaccinations as these will also protect the foal. Whilst most vets now advise mature horses are only wormed as part of a programme including faecal egg counts, worming best practice in foals differs, with faecal counts beginning around the age of two. A foal’s worming programme should begin at 4-6 weeks, and continue at 8-10 week intervals thereafter. It’s worth discussing an appropriate programme with your vet. Handling of the young foal should begin early to get them used to human contact. To begin with cradle the foal with an arm around both the front and hind ends to move them around. We don’t lead foals off their headcollars until they are a bit older, it is easy to damage young heads and necks as they will invariably pull against at times you to begin with. We only use leather foal slips as nylon ones will not break in an emergency, and if leaving them on for turnout ensure they are well fitting. We like to handle our foals so they will lead and pick up feet for the farrier, but don’t like to do more with them than is necessary, they need plenty of time to play and be horses too. Make sure you make time to enjoy your foal, breeding is an expensive enterprise and they will grow up so quickly – so make the most of them while they are young and be sure to take lots of photos to remember how small they were! Charlotte can be contacted on 07792 580708 or via www.clementsequine.com, and is happy to assist with any breeding queries you may have.

Worming foals and young stock for a healthy start By Westgate Labs

ffective parasite control is a vital part of giving young horses a healthy start in life. Worms can affect horses of any age but youngsters are especially vulnerable as their immune systems take time to mature. It can take several years for them to develop good natural immunity. In order for this to happen they need to be exposed to moderate and safe levels of parasites. Good management begins before the foal is born. The mare should be monitored with worm egg counts and wormed as appropriate though not over wormed. Keep the pasture as clean as possible. Hopefully you have a field which has not been grazed by mares and foals in the past. This is obviously much easier to achieve at home than in a stud environment but is important for keeping the worm population in check. Whilst it is possible for any variety of horse worms to affect foals, there are two important types which are a particular problem. Continued over page...

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worms affecting young horses The first of these is the threadworm Strongyloides Westeri. These can be passed through the mare’s milk to infect the foal and cause chronic diarrhoea. Worming the mare around foaling time will help to prevent this problem. The other important parasite of foals and young horses is the roundworm or ascarid, Parascaris Equorum. The eggs from ascarids are round, thick shelled and sticky. They can remain dormant on pasture over years which is why fresh grazing is recommended for mares and foals. Ascarids are huge creamy white worms which can

ascarid resistance. grow to 40cm in length, a very large worm for small foals to carry. They reproduce in large numbers worming in the first year and an infected youngster can produce a frightening barrow load 1. Worm at 1 month with a of these worms after treatment. generous dose of fenbendazole, Clinical signs of infection would effective for ascarids – it is be poor weight gain, unthriftiness, difficult to accurately assess the pot belly, rough coat, coughing weight of a foal so err on and even colic. overestimating to ensure an effective amount is given. (This worming foals and drug has a particularly high youngters safety margin, with the dose Worming programmes designed needed to cause toxicity in for adult horses will not be horses at over 50 times the adequate for foals. Worm counts normal dose for deworming). are a very useful tool to monitor 2. Worm every 4-6 weeks until 6 the effectiveness of the doses at months old, monitoring with this stage. Moxidectin is not worm counts for best practice suitable for young foals and 3. At 6 months old test for ivermectin is not the best choice tapeworm. Double dose of product as there is some pyrantel or single dose praziquantel if required, effective for tapeworm. 4. Use worm counts to monitor the programme especially in higher risk situations. From 6 months of age test every 6-8 weeks until a yearling only worming if needed. 5. Worm for encysted redworm in winter. Use Panacur 5 day Guard for lean youngsters or Equest if well covered. 6. Continue to test for tapeworm at 6 monthly intervals. www.westgatelabs.co.uk

Last chance to nominate Nominations are due to close for the Virbac 3D Worming Equine SQP of the Year Award at the end of July. www.3dworming.co.uk

The Tellington Touch Equine

Top Tip by Carolyn Wat

he horse’s tail is often an area we pay little attention to yet it can tell us a great deal. Tail work can help the horse release tension throughout his body, it can also benefit horses who are wary of things behind them. A tightly tucked tail often indicates tension held in the body. There are several TTouches we can use when working on the horse’s tail. A good way to introduce tail work to the horse is by starting with tail slides and tail circling. Both can easily be done standing to the side of the horse which puts you in a safer position. Only stand behind a horse when you are certain he won’t kick.

How to do these TTouches Tail Slides are performed in the same way as the mane slides we looked at in the May edition of Absolute Horse. Standing to the side of the horse take a small section of tail hair about 2cm and slide your fingers slowly down the hair starting from the root. Repeat this movement on the hair down both sides and on top of the horses tail. After each movement remember to take a pause to let your horse process the feeling. Tail Circling: Standing to the side of the horse gently pick up

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Awareness Method (TTEAM)

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how MUCh attENtIoN do YoU paY to YoUR hoRSE’S TAIL? the horses tail with one hand supporting under the tail and the second hand about 25cm from the top of the tail (see photo). Carefully lift the tail out of the tail groove and slowly circle the tail in both directions. The tail may be tight to start with but the horse will usually relax quite quickly to this movement. Observe the horse’s reaction and take note if the tail is easier to move in one direction than the other. Remember to take a pause between circles to let your horse process the feeling. Once the horse is used to having his tail handled he will usually show great relaxation when having his tail worked. There are several other TTouches which are

used on the horse’s tail to promote relaxation and release tension in his back and neck, we will look at some of these next month. To find our more about the benefits of this TTouch or to discuss any problems you may be facing with your horse please contact me on 07986 278181 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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HEALTH & WELFARE

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n abscess is an accumulation of white blood cells, liquefied tissue and cell debris (pus) usually in association with bacteria and/or a foreign body.

How do they develop? Most commonly as a result of a penetrating injury, however in the foot they can be caused by infection of the white line via By small cracks in the foot when they become overly dry or larger cracks Katie Kershaw MRCVS occur when hooves aren’t correctly trimmed. The horse’s immune system sends vast numbers of white blood cells and inflammatory chemicals which cause a build-up of fluid and the of surrounding tissue, Ryder-Davies & death resulting in a hole which fills with Partners pus and lined by a fibrous VETERINARY SURGEONS capsule. This causes a build-up of pressure, which mostly presents www.ryder-daviesvets.co.uk as swelling, however in the foot, Tel: 01394 380083 the rigid hoof capsule cannot expand exacerbating the pain caused by this pressure. Other cardinal signs of this

inflammation include heat, redness, pain and loss of function. foot aBSCESSES Clinical Signs • Severe lameness, either sudden onset or increasing over a few days • Heat in foot • Prominent digital pulse • Reaction to hoof testers (not always) • Discolouration of the sole (not always) • Potential softening/pain at coronary band • Occasionally swelling of the lower limb Farrier or vet? If you strongly suspect a foot abscess then either will be able to check the foot for you, however if you are unsure, then a vet will be able to investigate further. Diagnosis If shod, the shoe will be removed so the whole foot can be checked. Hoof testers compress individual areas of the foot to highlight the focal area of pain.

The sole is pared away to look for tracts and hopefully release pus. Often if the abscess isn’t ready, we won’t be able to release the pus straight away.

Treatment The aim is to soften the sole enough to allow drainage of the abscess. This can be done with a combination of tubbing the foot in warm salty water (if your horse will tolerate it!), followed by applying a hot wet poultice. It can take a couple of days for the pus to burst out, but once it’s flowing, generally we recommend a hot wet poultice to draw out the pus, changed at least twice daily for 3 days, followed by a dry one, followed by packing of the hole. It is important to wait for the drainage to finish before packing it so a pocket of pus isn’t left inside the hoof. We may also recommend flushing the hole with an anti-septic but that is case-dependant. The vet will also check that your horse is up to date with its tetanus vaccination, and if not,

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Explained may administer tetanus antitoxin, as any penetrative injuries increase the risk of tetanus toxins entering the body. If the horse isn’t progressing as expected, or we have been unable to locate the abscess despite poulticing, it may be necessary to take x-rays of the foot. This will allow the vet to see where to pare away the hoof to allow drainage, or see if it is interacting with structures inside the hoof. Can’t we just give them antibiotics? No! Generally it is much better to allow the abscess to brew, and become large and mature enough to drain. Once draining, there are some circumstances your vet will start antibiotics, such as if the infection appears to be affecting further up the limb, or xrays show evidence the pedal

bone may be involved. My horse is really lame, surely it needs bute? Again, as with the antibiotics, it is best to avoid anti-inflammatories such as bute or Metacam, so the abscess comes to a head as quickly as possible. There are situations where they may need to be given, but always check with your vet first. aBSCESSES ELSEwhERE Generally the same rules apply to external abscesses over the rest of the body, however they are much harder to poultice, but much easier to drain! It is always sensible to get a vet to check an abscess site, just in case it’s associated with an underlying structure.

Vet’s Profile

week in Brief... The practice has been keeping super busy over the last week or so. With Ben Ryder-Davies providing vet cover at the Suffolk Show, Alex, Jo and I have seen a variety of cases. Between routine vaccinations and teeth, there have been plenty of youngsters castrated, ranging from 11 hand ponies to 900kg Suffolk Punches. The spring weather has caused a flush in fructan rich grass, and our patients with equine metabolic system have been struggling with laminitis. We have been out on yards to x-ray a couple of horses’ feet with our new portable DR x-ray equipment. This produces an image instantly making it easier to discuss remedial work with the farrier.

Katie is originally from Norfolk and after graduating from Bristol, she came back east to work at Ryder-Davies. She enjoys all aspects of first opinion work, but has a particular interest in medicine, and is currently studying for an equine medicine certificate. Her faithful, slightly scruffy cocker spaniel Dixon will always be found on the back seat of her car.

Chester is a veteran. He became increasingly lame over 24hours. Examination of the foot revealed two areas of concern, and after exploration, pus dribbled out from one of them. A few days later it also came out of the coronary band and the other side of the foot so it was a mighty abscess! He was poulticed for around a week and is now back on track for a summer of hacking, schooling and one or two veteran classes.

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SHOW TIME!

HINTS • SHOPPING • EVENTS • UPDATES •

Calling all dressage diva’s!

There’s a brand new Championships at www.dressageanywhere.com and its online and live now! The Dressage Deluxe Advanced Championships incorporates Medium, Advanced Medium and PSG classes to allow riders to compete in front of official British Dressage Judges, without affecting their affiliated points. The championships, which are supported by Dressage Deluxe, offer an exciting prospect for riders. www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk www.dressageanywhere.com This Union Jack Bow Tie and Bandana from designer dog emporium Pink Whiskers is £12 with free postage! www.pinkwhiskers.co.uk

How do I enter Equifest? There is the online system for which you must first obtain a password. You can do this by scrolling down to the new customer/new account field. Once you receive your password and customer number you will be able to log on to your account and away you go. This year’s closing dates are postal entries July 18th and online entries July 26th. www.equifest.org.uk The Equetech Patriot Stock Pin celebrates patriotic style in a pretty swirl of colour and sparkle. RRP: £11.95 www.equetech.com

Superstar DJ!

Completing the lineup for 2016 Newmarket Nights season, international superstar Mark Ronson will be bringing his acclaimed live DJ set to the Adnams July Course on 5th August. www.thejockeyclublive.co.uk

Dressage Deluxe are delighted to announce that they are now sponsoring international ParaDressage rider Natasha Baker.

>>> Gait competition jacket from Equiline. RRP: £390 www.fearnsfarmpartner ship.co.uk

The Spanish Boot Company have just released a series of images shot by fashion photographer Jon Szymanski for their new summer campaign featuring the brand’s first sponsored rider, leading event rider Georgie Spence. www.thespanishboot company.co.uk

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READER PRODUCTS • GEAR • Designed to act as the first rung on the competition ladder for Pony Club Members starting out in Dressage, Show Jumping and, from 2017, Eventing, the new Pony Club Regional Championships are open to Pony Club Branch and Centre Members of any age, with any size of horse or pony. Teams will take part in their Area qualifier in a bid to secure their place at one of the five Regional Championships. www.pcuk.org

Tim Stockdale, Dan Neilsen and Luisa Zissman

A newly styled Canter Banter programme is due to pilot online on the 12th July. Presented by International rider and former Olympian Tim Stockdale, international rider Dan Neilson and equestrian enthusiast and reality television personality Luisa Zissman. The Pilot will broadcast at 7pm. www.canterbanter.co.uk

GIVEAWAY!

Looking for the perfect summer boot? Then these beautiful Valverde Jodphur Boots from The Spanish Boot Company in a range of gorgeous summery shades have been imported from southern Spain just to tempt you. Featuring a full suede upper, these boots are fully leather lined and feature an elasticated section allowing you to slip them on and off with ease. RRP: £155. Available in unisex sizing UK 2.5 – 10 www.thespanishbootcompany.co.uk To be in with a chance of winning visit www.absolutehorse magazine.com and click on the ‘competition’ tab. Deadline 31st July 2016.

Choose from Stone, Green and Camel

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SHOW TIME!

Cool Riders! WHEN IT COMES TO LOOKING STYLISH AROUND THE YARD AND AT COMPETITIONS, COURTESY OF PREMIUM RETAILER DRESSAGE DELUXE, WE SPOKE TO TOP PROFESSIONAL RIDER BOBBY HAYLER FOR HER TIPS ON KEEPING YOUR COOL IN THE SADDLE THIS SUMMER... THE SUN HAS GOT HIS HAT ON... Baseball caps, sun hats and sun visors help keep the sun off your face, and as any skin care expert

will tell you: Always wear a high factor or sun block on your face when outside. You will still catch a tan but without damaging or burning your skin.

LOOKING GOOD IN AND OUT OF THE SADDLE... When looking for summer riding clothing, take a good look at the technical properties. Look for tops and competition shirts which will wick away sweat, and are quick drying and breathable. Making the right choice will ensure that your training and competition riding are a breeze! Keep your eye makeup to a minimum and opt for waterproof mascara, otherwise it can end up running down your face if you do get hot!

ALL AREAS COVERED... My favourite stylish cover-up for those chilly show mornings is a gilet. Not only do they offer a flattering silhouette but they also give you an extra layer over your show shirt or T-shirt to help keep you warm on cooler days. If you invest carefully, a gilet should see you through from the warmer months to the autumn. SUMMER LEGS... Choose breeches for comfort â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both in their design, cut, finish and fabric. The last thing that you want on a hot day is a pair of uncomfortable hot breeches. Choose a well fitting pair with good stretch and a great pair of technical socks, which allow you to enjoy those long summer hacks or hot competition days.

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This Messapico dressage boot features WRAT (Water Resistant Advanced Treatment) which uses hydrophobic materials that are bonded to the leather structure during the tanning process to form a protective barrier. RRP: £399 www.fearnsfarm partnership.co.uk

The Outline Jodhpur boots has an insulated, absorbing foot bed compete with a steel toe, allowing you to ride in comfort and confidence all day. RRP: £59. www.grubsboot.com

BE PREPARED! I always have a small pack of wet wipes to hand to remove spot stains such as horse slobber off my competition gear, and at the yard for a quick freshen up after summer training sessions. Have a great summer and lets enjoy our horses whilst the good weather lasts! Bobby is sponsored by premium retailer Dressage Deluxe: The style emporium for the discerning horse and rider. www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk

The Samshield Down Vest is specially designed to be worn on horseback. It is made from Ripstop nylon which is soft to the touch and padded with genuine goose down. Water-resistant, light, breathable and warm. RRP: £147 www.fearnsfarm partnership.co.uk

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SHOW TIME! EVENT PREVIEW

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he British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) and Stoneleigh Horse Show will be returning to the impressive and conveniently located showgrounds at NAEC Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire this August. Entry is free to spectators and promises to be a great family show of competitive top class showjumping, impressive showing classes, super shopping with several inviting catering and hospitality options on offer for all. BSNC runs from 9th to 14th August and will host National Showjumping Finals including a wide range of classes from the

Equidivine Stepping Stones through to the HOYS Wildcard Series as well as the Bronze and Silver Leagues. The show culminates on Sunday afternoon with the British Showjumping Business Partnership International Stairway Final with the lucky winner of this class receiving the title of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;British Showjumping National Championâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for a twelve month period. To provide the opportunity for competitors to jump prior to their Championship Final there are Open Supporting Classes and Warm-up Classes on offer. All Showjumping classes will take place on either the Andrews Bowen Pro Wax All-Weather

surface, or the Professional Sports Turf surface outdoors. Stabling and hook up is available on site. For online schedule and online entries please visit www.bsnationalchampionships. co.uk New for 2016 is the exciting British Showjumping National Schools Team and Individual Championships organised by British Showjumping and The Pony Club. Competition heights range from 70cm through to 1.10m and have a total of 10 Team and Individual Championship titles on offer, open to both horses and ponies.

BSNC will be creating a 'Competitor Hub' for everyone who is attending the Show. Evening entertainment will be on offer where competitors and spectators can come and unwind after a busy day of competing and spectating. The evening entertainment will be open to all supporters of the show.

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stoneleigh Horse show!

Why not have a try at a HOYS qualifier? If you want to be in with a chance to qualify in a Horse of the Year Show Showing class then look no further. Uniquely at Stoneleigh Horse Show, there will be no membership stipulations for any showing classes, including Horse of the Year Show qualifiers. Before any qualification is verified for Horse of the Year Show, competitors who are not current members of the relevant Society must become so within 7 working days of the date of the qualifier. Stoneleigh Horse Show takes place from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th August and is offering more Horse of the Year Show qualifying opportunities than any other show this year! There will be 60 qualifying places on offer from Coloureds to Cobs and Working Hunters to Lead Rein classes. There is a whole host of different classes and for the Mountain &

Moorland enthusiasts each breed has its own opportunity to qualify for the NPS/Baileys Horse Feeds Ridden Pony of the Year. Last year was a fantastic event with plenty of quality showcased, including the 2015 Heavyweight Show Hunter of the Year Champion (Rockefeller) and 2015 Intermediate Show Hunter of the Year Champion (Noble Star) who both qualified for Horse of the Year Show at Stoneleigh Horse Show. To make your entry for this HOYS qualifier visit www.grandstandentries.co.uk. If you have any questions please take a look at the event website www.stoneleighhorseshow.co.uk or call 02476 858205.

The British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show offers a great family day of exciting competition, hospitality and a retail shopping village. Entry for spectators wishing to take advantage of this fantastic show is free and parking is only ÂŁ5 per car. Why not treat yourself and your friends or family to a seat by the Championship Arenas close to the Showjumping action in the Hospitality marquee? Make your visit to the show extra special with VIP Hospitality starting with the Bronze Package from just ÂŁ80 +VAT for 2 people, to a spectacular Platinum Package which includes a bottle of Prosecco every day for 6 people. Packages can include; exclusive seats, drinks, breakfast, VIP parking, forward lorry parking, private stabling and a complimentary official British Showjumping National Championships and Stoneleigh Horse Show Programme. Ensuring you and your party have the perfect opportunity to enjoy the sporting competition. All packages can be tailored to your needs and requirements. To purchase VIP Hospitality please contact the BSNC Hospitality Team on 02476 858 205 or email commercial@grandstand.co.uk.

Entries for both shows close via post 22nd July and online close 25th July.

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HOW TO DO... ANYTHING!

Competitive endurance riding...

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o you have a horse who is hacking fit, and would like to try competitive endurance riding. So why not get started! Here are some tips for your first ride: …visit the Endurance GB website www.endurancegb.co.uk and take a look at the information about types of ride then click on the joining tab to decide how you would like to join and what you need to do. ...click on the rides tab to choose your first ride. To start with you should enter a 32km GER Novice class (grade endurance ride). Take time to look at your ride details when they arrive including the map. Fill in your vet sheet and mastercard, plan your journey to the ride, and make sure you have a green ribbon for your horse’s tail. And practice trotting your horse up

and back in a straight line; try to leave the lead rope loose and remember to walk your horse round the turn. …aim to arrive at the venue about 45 minutes before your vet time. Before you unload put out buckets of water, some sponges, and a haynet. Take your membership card and horse mastercard to the ride secretary, and collect your bib and emergency tags (for you and for your horse). …unload, put on your bib and let your horse walk and graze for a while. Take your vet sheet with you, first to the farrier, and then on to the vet, who will take your horse’s pulse, check his legs and back and then ask you to trot him up. Hopefully all will be well and you can start! The vet steward will keep the vet sheet until you come back to vetting at the end.

…now tack up, but don’t rush. Remember your emergency tags, map, and mobile phone switched on and your drink holder and drink. Take a moment to check everything thoroughly. It is very easy to forget things at this stage, however experienced you are! …walk to the start and set off quietly, making a note of the time you start. Follow the route markers but remember to check your map. Ride at a consistent speed; you will need to mainly trot or canter with little walking and aim at a speed of about 10kph (kilometres per hour). Don’t forget to give your number to the Check Point stewards ... and above all, enjoy your ride! … when you finish, tell the timekeeper your number and note your finishing time. You have 30 minutes before your horse is vetted. Don’t feed your horse now, although grass is fine! Unless the weather is cold, cool your horse with water until the water runs cold. Check that there are no stones in his feet, let him graze until it is time to walk slowly to the vet.

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For more information contact Heather Weston on 07917 206166.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTING DUO KEVIN MCNAB AND EMMA DOUGALL HAVE COMPETED UP TO 4* LEVEL INCLUDING THE PRESTIGIOUS EVENTS BURGHLEY AND BADMINTON. HERE WE TALK TO THE COUPLE ABOUT WHAT THEY LOOK FOR WHEN SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT EVENT HORSE... What do you look for when buying an event horse? We both find temperament and athleticism is extremely important for success in our sport. It is not necessarily the fanciest horse that is going to get you to the top but the horse that has enough natural ability and allows you to train it. Where do you source your horses? We source our horses from anywhere really. We have lots of contacts who know we are always looking for talented youngsters. For a horse that shows exceptional ability we are happy to travel the distance. What temperament do you look for and why? We also look for a horse which demonstrates an attitude of wanting to do the job. They need to have a trainable attitude and be on your side, not against you. We think this is important when progressing up the levels. As a rider you need them to want to jump for you and help you out when things get a bit difficult.

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At what age do you like to buy your horses and why? We like purchasing horses from a young age. On the whole when you look at the top horses competing, they have usually been produced by the rider from their early ridden careers. A good partnership is key. It can be more difficult to form this with an older horse that is used to another rider’s ways and methods.

Do you know instantly if they are the right horse for you or does it take time? As a rider we believe that you will have an idea straight away if the horse is your type or not, however it does take time to be sure what you really have.

Is there a particular breed you look for and why? Looking for an upper level event horse our ideal mix would be ¾ TB for the athleticism Would you compromise anywhere? Height is an area where we would comprise. and stamina. Unless you can find an Emma’s first top level horse was 15.3hh exceptional full TB you need something in the compared to her next which stood at 17.1hh. It breeding to bring the movement and power to really depends on the horse’s talents. 16.1/2hh the equation. is our preferred height if we could have the www.mcnabdougall.com choice.

searching for the Perfect event Horse

What to look for when buying a horse trailer by Nick Rufﬂe of Agroco Trailers - Ifor Williams Distributor for Suffolk or anyone setting out to buy a horse trailer consider who you are buying from. When buying privately you will often pay less for your trailer however you don’t have any protection should anything go wrong. Buying from a dealer will give you a good quality of stock to choose from and aftercare should you have any problems with your purchase, however you may pay a higher price. When purchasing a brand new trailer you will often receive a warranty or guarantee for a year or more depending on the dealership. Be careful when selecting a good second hand buy. Ask the seller for sight of service history documentation. Additionally, carry out the following checks: • Check over the side panels and floor for soundness and make sure the ramps are easy to lift

and secure easily. Look underneath at the metal chassis for any signs of rust or damage. • Test the hand brake and hitch the trailer up for a ‘test tow’ so that you can make sure it stops when your towing vehicle brakes. Also whilst hitched up check the brake, indicators and internal lights are all working. • Check all the tyres including the spare tyre for good condition and tread and that all of the hitch is in good working order. Make sure the electrics cable and breakaway cable are present and in good condition.

• If the trailer was built after October 2012 ask for sight of the Certificate of Conformity which is like a ‘logbook’ for the trailer. Every trailer after this date should have one of these certificates and need to be passed on to the new buyer. • Don’t be caught out with stolen goods! When buying a used trailer from a private individual you may wish to take a note of the serial number and check with the trailer manufacturer that the trailer has not been reported stolen and belongs to the seller. The serial number is often located on the manufacturer’s plate on the A-frame. Remember if it sounds too good to be true – it probably is! As Ifor Williams’s dealers we send out hundreds of new trailers each year. We provide aftersales care to all of our customers and on new

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trailers provide a year’s warranty on parts and labour should any ‘not at fault’ incidents occur. If you are interested in any of our new horse trailers check out our website www.agrocotrailers.co.uk or give us a call on 01473 657571.

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HOW TO DO... ANYTHING!

IN THIS ISSUE BLACK COUNTRY SADDLES SPONSORED SHOW RIDER, JAYNE ROSS PROVIDES ADVICE ON....

Perfecting your

sHOWring gallOP... D o you ride a Show Hunter, Show Cob, Working Hunter or Riding Horse? If so you will be required to gallop in the ring at a show. You will be asked to gallop in the go-round after walk, trot and canter with other competitors so preparation is key. The gallop pace forms an essential aspect of the marking criteria so it is very important that you get it right. I have judged and ridden several horses which have won a class with their gallop, so it could be the difference between a winning place or one half way down the line. To achieve a correct gallop that will wow the Judges, it is essential that you practice at home before expecting your horse to perform in the ring. When first teaching your horse to gallop, it is a good idea to ask him for a few strides in the school first, where it is a confined space, in case he gets excited. This also helps the horse to come back to you easily, which is a key element of the gallop and provides confidence

in an environment they are used to. The Judge will be looking for a positive pace which moves forward easily into an extension with a lowered head and neck and then an obedient transition back to the canter. It is crucial that your horse is off your leg and reacts to your aids for gallop. Practicing some â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;on and backâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will help to sharpen him up and also improve the downwards transition which should appear seamless and without any inconsistencies in the contact. Once you have mastered the art of lengthening in the school, practice galloping in an open field where you will be able to open your horse out more. If he is a bit reluctant to go forwards, ride with another horse because this usually works a treat to help brighten them up. When practicing ask for a little more each time, rather than flat out to begin with, because this will teach the horse to lengthen gradually. To ask for the gallop, adopt a slightly forward seat (like you would when cross country riding) loosen the reins by pushing your hands

forward and ask him forward with a subtle leg aid. When making the downwards transition sit up into a conventional position and drop deeper into the saddle and gradually bring the hands back to their usual position. Make sure you practice the gallop on both reins as although it is usually the left rein that you are asked to perform it on, you never know what the Judge is going to ask you on the day! It is also important to make sure your tack fits and allows freedom of movement for your horse. Your show saddle must be comfortable for both horse and rider and fit well. The Black Country Classic Show Saddles I use were comfortable from the minute I sat in them and made me feel completely at home. They also allow plenty of freedom of movement which is so important for the show horse in order that they can move well and have presence when in the ring. Good luck with your gallop! www.blackcountrysaddles.com

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Top Tips for Bathing... visible in this colour of coat. Some shampoos have been designed specifically for challenging the build-up of coat preparations which have built up throughout the show season.

SO YOUR HORSE LOOKS MORE LIKE A FIELD MONSTER THAN A SHOW RING SUPERSTAR? THEN READ ON...

Chestnut and bright bay coats With a specialist colour enhancing formulation, some shampoos will increase depth of colour, promote chestnut tones and eliminate fading. Top quality shampoos produce a beautiful and highly lustrous finish to your horse’s coat, making him look and feel like a true champion.

efore bathing your horse, make sure the hooves are clean and free from mud. Many people make the mistake of washing the legs and hooves and dragging the dirty sponge back across the horse’s coat. Thorough brushing of the hair where the stains are before washing helps to lift the dirt. Ensure your horse is thoroughly soaked before adding the shampoo and try using a water brush or slika, not just a sponge, to ensure you get to the roots of the coat hairs. This not only reaches deep down into the coat but also acts as a massage to your horse. When shampooing, lather up and use all over the coat, leaving the shampoo on the coat, where possible, for a

couple of minutes to sink and start to work. The key to successful bathing is good and thorough rinsing, shampoo that has been left in the coat can dry white and ‘scurfy’. After bathing your horse remove all the excess water with a sweat scraper and spray all over with coat gloss, this not only creates a shine to the coat but also seals the hairs to minimise overnight staining and is an effective mud repellent. If you have a problem keeping your horse stain-free overnight a lycra body suit covers the whole horse, helping him to remain clean until the morning.

Which Shampoos should you use on your horse? The horse that attracts dirt We all know how frustrating it can be to spend hours scrubbing at a horrible yellow stable stain or mud patch. Things don’t have to be as labour intensive anymore, thanks to specialist stain remover products. Black and brown coats It is important when looking at shampoos that you choose one that will bring out the true bloom, as well as adding lustre and shine. Bay and brown coats can often look dull, which is partially due to the scurf and dirt that is most

Palomino and dun coats Look for a shampoo that contains natural brighteners and honey conditioner specifically formulated for use on palomino, golden dun and light coloured show coats. It helps enhance their natural colour and produces a brilliant show ring finish. Brighter whites For those of you who have grey, white or coloured horses, you will be inundated with whitening products and shampoos, so how do you know which one to choose? Whatever your decision try to go for one that helps create a shimmering coat and the whitest and brightest socks in the show ring, socks that really dazzle! www.equestrian.com

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EQUESTRIAN HOLIDAYS

A horsey holiday haven!

any of us are turning our thoughts to riding holidays in the summer months - maybe it is the chance to escape from the kids for a long weekend; to have a change of scenery with friends or family; to add-on the chance to relax and be pampered, or of course to learn new horse riding disciplines, and practise our riding skills on new horses. If you prefer to stay close to home, with a short, cost-effective flight, then Ireland could be the perfect riding holiday destination a Riding holidays offer h change of scenery wit friends or family

for you. Horse riding aside, the country is the ideal location for any holiday, not least because of the warm welcome you will receive. Readers of the ‘Yahoo! Travel’ service recently voted three Irish cities within the top four of its friendliest cities list, worldwide. The top three slots were Galway, Dublin and Cork. There’s something for everyone at Castle Leslie Estate in County Monaghan, where I am based. From side saddle lessons to a relaxing massage at the venue’s organic spa, guests are certainly spoilt for choice. The venue’s one night, ‘Sparkling Summer Special’ package is a very nice overnight trip for couples - it includes Sparking Pink Prosecco, Summer

Inspired Chocolates, our venue’s self professed Best Breakfast in Ireland, and a €25 estate voucher to use on Afternoon Tea for two, or the Table D'Hote Dinner for two at Snaffles Restaurant. The cost is from £67 per adult for the overnight trip. Guests can then add on riding tuition as required, with a 45 minute private lesson costing £40, and a one hour hack costing £32.

Boosting confidence But while many of us love to rest and recuperate, it is the centre’s extensive, Willis Bros-designed cross country course that pulls many customers back, year after year. From beginner fences to what are described as more

By Jenny Richardson of Castle Leslie Estate Jenny Richardson BHSAI is Equestrian Centre Business Manager at Castle Leslie Estate; she’s also former head instructor at the Jebel Ali Equestrian Club in Dubai, and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Science.

challenging, ‘knee trembling fences’, guests at Castle Leslie are sure to improve their cross country skills and boost their riding confidence. In fact, the Estate’s ‘Get Back Your

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Confidence’ package is a five day holiday featuring three hours’ of daily lessons, culminating in a two hour estate ride, from £1,089 per person sharing. (Available from August onwards). Dublin and Belfast airports are of course very well served by East Anglia’s airports, notably Norwich and Stansted. Why not browse our website at www.castleleslie.com and see if anything takes your fancy this summer?

Fun Facts • Ireland is the only country in the world that has a musical instrument (the harp), as its national symbol. • The festival of Halloween is said to trace its origins back to the Gaelic harvest festival of Samhain. • Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the twentieth largest in the world. • James Joyce, the Irish novelist and poet, once described Guinness stout as ‘the wine of Ireland.’ • The renowned Irish Sports Horse is well-loved the world over - the breed is the result of a cross between the Irish Draught and a lighter breed, typically an English Thoroughbred.

say ‘Yeehaa’ to a 2016 Us ranch Holiday! Saddle up in America this ranch season, as the National Park Service will mark its centenary in 2016. Book a week at Montana’s Lone Mountain Luxury Guest Ranch, Arizona’s Tanque Verde Resort Ranch or Colorado’s Zapata Working Cattle and Bison Ranch and explore the nearby national parks as part of your stay. Ranch Rider also celebrated its 20th birthday earlier this year and you can enjoy an exclusive 50% offer at the ‘adult only’ Colorado Cattle Company: a saving of £810pp (no single supplement). Find your inner John Wayne or Calamity Jane, the award winning ranch offering daily opportunities to work the herd and seasonal cattle drives. Sign up for the Cowboy School to improve your horsemanship and team penning skills and end

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your adventure with a soak in the hot tub and evening in the saloon. July, August and October six night discounted departures available. The ranch’s facilities also include a heated indoor swimming pool and sauna. www.ranchrider.com

offered under the couple’s own roof at the 16th century hacienda (farmhouse), amid acres of tranquil olive groves, vineyards and pine forest. Founders Christine and Paul guests of heaven! Hartfield e s r o H all ages originate from the and UK. Christine is a former abilities. eventing champion and Comfortable, airaccomplished rider, while conditioned apartmentPaul, is an entrepreneur style accommodation is

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and engineer who transferred those skills into renovating the rural Cortijo (courtyard) and establishing the riding school. A typical day might involve a scenic and peaceful morning guided hack and an afternoon lesson with an experienced instructor in the riding school. Prices start from £379. www.haciendahorses. com

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SADDLERY & TACK

IN THIS ISSUE THE SOCIETY OF MASTER SADDLERS ANSWERS A READER’S QUESTION ON HOW TO...

BECOME A saddle FITTER? Question: What is the process for becoming a qualified saddle fitter/how long does this take? answer: It takes a minimum of three years to become a Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter and they will then hold the Society of Master Saddlers’ City & Guilds Qualified Saddle Fitters’ Certificate when they are successfully assessed. The route to becoming a Qualified Saddle Fitter varies depending on each individuals’ background and their starting point, but everyone is required to attend a two-day Introductory Saddle Fitting Course run by the Society of Master Saddlers in conjunction with BETA. This is followed by a requirement to complete three year’s experience, preferably working with a Qualified Saddle Fitter. Trainee Fitters can also join the Society’s Mentor Scheme to assist them with their training and guide them through their years of

gaining the necessary experience. The Society of Master Saddlers’ four day qualification course is then the final stage to be taken before the assessment is undertaken. The rigorous examination is approved and verified by City & Guilds and requires the candidate to prove competency in horse conformation and movement, saddle fault finding, measuring the horse and the practical saddle fitting of two horses. They must also pass a written exam. Within the saddle fitting section candidates must show a thorough understanding of saddle design and the horse’s requirements, including necessary adjustments to improve the fit, as well as

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assessing the suitability of the saddle for the rider and how it affects its way of going. Candidates must pass all sections to achieve the qualification. To maintain the qualification a refresher/CPD day organised by the Society of Master Saddlers must be attended every two years. Members are also encouraged to further their education by attending other saddlery and saddle fitting related courses at which they will earn CPD points. www.mastersaddlers.co.uk

Michael Jung, the newly crowned Badminton champion has developed his own range of titanium bits in conjunction with the engineers at Lorenzini. Lorenzini’s range of bits, stirrups and spurs are available in the UK from Westgate EFI stockists. www.lorenzinihorse

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The Stubbs Saddle Booty is a simple solution for transporting saddles safely in the back of a car, so it’s perfect for when you are driving to and from the yard or are at a show, to keep your saddle in the correct position. RRP: £39.99 (single arm) £59.99 (twin arm). www.abbeyengland.com

The Adelinda Dressage Saddle incorporates a close contact designed flap to allow for great communication between horse and rider. An anatomically contoured knee block on the top of the flap provides security for the rider. This can be custom made for each individual rider. www.blackcountrysaddles. com Made from soft, smooth leather with a medium-deep seat, the Equiline Talent Dressage Saddle has separate fibre thermosensitive panels so as to better adapt to the horse’s back, and moveable front knee blocks. www.fearnsfarmpartnership.co.uk

Para dressage rider, Izzy Palmer has caught the attention of the media recently with a television crew for ITV visiting the home of her trainer, mentor and good friend Sophie Wells to film a piece on their relationship and Paralympic dreams. Sophie and Izzy are both sponsored by Black Country Saddles and had a great time filming the news piece.

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SUPERB PERIOD GRADE II LISTED FOUR BEDROOM FARMHOUSE WITH ANNExE POTENTIAL, IN A SUPERB STAND -ALONE LOCATION AND WITH ExCELLENT EqUESTRIAN FACILITIES, SET IN AROUND 20 ACRES (STMS). WE SPOKE WITH EMILY COOPER- READE OF ECR PROPERTIES TO FIND OUT MORE... “North Lane Farm has been carefully renovated and is beautifully presented. It is in the hamlet of Pixey Green near the North Suffolk village of Stradbroke which offers a range of local shopping, educational and recreational facilities. “There is planning consent and listed building consent to replace the cart lodge and link to the farmhouse with a new boot/utility room and to repair the traditional barn (this work has been completed). Along with traditional character North Lane farm offers modern and flexible accommodation. There is a ground floor bedroom/study and shower room with annexe potential. “The equestrian facilities are well thought out with six Loddon boxes including two

large foaling boxes with stable doors to the front and windows to the rear. There are four further internal Loddon boxes with a central tack room with an internal tie up area. There is a purpose made loading bay which the owners find useful for loading young stock. On the far side of the stable yard there is an open fronted modern barn with external measurements of about 60’ x 40’ which is used for horsebox parking and storage. “The eleven paddocks are post and rail fenced with walkways. The manège is 40m x 20m and post and rail fenced.” Original mullion windows have been restored with hand blown glass and leaded diamond panes.

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Photo by Leslie Bliss

Summer Living with

ining and entertaining outside is just one of the ways we make the most of our short UK summers, and there are lots of little tips you can use to create the perfect setting. Flowers add a fresh touch and don’t have to be expensive, even daisies, and dandelions in an old glass bottle or jam jar, can look lovely if they’re arranged beautifully. With a crisp white linen tablecloth, quality napkins hugging your cutlery and tied with string and simple white crockery can really make a stunning setting for evening dining. The key is to use your best crockery and crystal, as it will really compliment the rural environment.

If white is too formal, shabby chic French style is perfect. Dress down with accessories and mismatched crockery or add a retro ‘50s floral tablecloth for colour with fun! For daytime BBQ‘s, make sure your chef is also dressed to impress with our Freddie Parker our ‘Course Specialist’ racing linen apron and tea towels. In fact, themed apron and tea towel gift set is the ideal starter for the BBQ king or queen in your household! As dusk arrives, put tea lights into coloured glass cups for a warm glow of colour as the night draws in. We also have blankets draped over chairs to guests to use as the temperature drops. Place scatter cushions on outdoor chairs to create a comfortable environment. Our cushions are chic and pretty and add a designer touch to your setting. Don’t forget that your garden is an extension of your home too and in fact another very useable ‘room’ in the summer, so make a point of dressing this to make it an inviting space to dine out alfresco style! www.freddieparker.com

SUE BRYANT, MD, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND DESIGNER FOR EQUESTRIAN INSPIRED FASHION BRAND FREDDIE PARKER HAS PLENTY OF GREAT STYLE TIPS FOR CREATING THE PERFECT INTERIOR WITH THEIR GROWING RANGE OF HOMEWARE. SO, NOW SUMMER HAS ARRIVED HERE ARE SUE’S TOP TIPS FOR DINING OUTSIDE WITH STYLE...

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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

What Does a

HeRdbound

Horse Value? e’ve all encountered herdbound horses from time to time, and it can be a frustrating experience. As humans, we tend to take it a little personally when a horse decides he’d rather stay with his herd than hang out with us. Anger can creep in and sometimes even self-doubt, as in, “What am I doing wrong? Does my horse not trust me?” Sound familiar? Let’s never forget that, in addition to being prey animals, horses are herd animals. They value safety above all else. This is part of their DNA; they seek safety, and to them, the herd equals safety. Horses are also a precocial species, meaning that they are full-faculty learners at birth. One of the first things they learn to do is identify not only their mother, but the herd as well. It’s for this reason that proper foal imprinting can be so effective. If we imprint correctly, it can lead a young horse to perceive us as part of the herd as well.

Horse Values

When we talk about a horse “valuing” safety, what does that

mean? Well, simply put, it means that if a horse doesn’t feel safe, he’s not going to be interested in doing much with you. Here are the four main things that horses value: • Safety • Comfort • Play • Food and Procreation The values tend to follow that order as well. Now, that doesn’t mean that some horses don’t have stronger play drives than others, or that food motivation can vary from horse to horse. Think of it this way: Until a horse feels safe, he isn’t likely to do anything – relax, sleep, eat, etc. If he’s in the pasture and he senses danger, you can be sure that that’s going to be his focus until he’s sure it’s gone. Once he feels safe, he can begin to feel comfortable. Only when he’s safe and comfortable will he play. This means both frolicking and herd dominance games, which dictate… food! When he gets to eat, how much he gets to eat, and who needs to eat before it’s his turn. What does this have to do with herdbound horses?

A horse is herdbound when he equates the herd with safety so

You need to become such a good leader that your horse chooses to leave the herd for you. strongly that the idea of leaving the herd makes him uncomfortable. Put yourself in your horse’s shoes, so to speak. Let’s say you want to go out for a nice, leisurely ride. To you, that’s not stressful at all. But to a herdbound horse, he’s being taken away from his herd (his safety zone), loaded into a metal cage on wheels, and unloaded in a foreign environment. It’s no surprise that he’d rather be with his herd. So how do we overcome this tendency? First, we need to demonstrate to the horse that you – yes, you – are the leader, and that you will keep him safe. Think of it in terms of bond. It’s in the horse’s nature to bond and synchronise mentally, emotionally and physically with his herd. Specifically with the herd leader. It’s up to you to prove that you’re the herd leader. That’s where playing, and winning, the Seven Games comes in. A leader shows that they have a plan. When you’re playing the Seven Games, don’t just play them for the sake of playing them. Demonstrate your leadership qualities by being progressive and preparing your horse. Incorporating patterns is a great way to demonstrate your skill, your creativity, and your leadership

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capabilities. You learn to be particular and purposeful – like a true leader. Horses respond to that. Whenever you’re playing with your horse, both on the ground and in the saddle, focus on getting your horse to synchronise with you. The more he bonds with you as he would his herd leader, the more he will overcome his innate self-preservation tendencies (as in, “I’m only safe when I’m surrounded by my mother and my herd! I need to go there now!”), which is the first step to overcoming herdbound behaviour. Finally, try not to get frustrated when your horse would rather huddle with his herd. Although it may not seem like it, a horse with herdbound tendencies can actually be a big positive for you! Yes, really. After all, if your horse seems to place a lot of importance on bond and safety, it just presents you with a great opportunity to develop and hone your leadership skills. Herdbound horses can be a blessing in disguise if you know how to truly bring out the best in them.

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TUTORIAL

Ride like...

SHARON HUNT

really enjoy writing the varying articles for this feature, so I hope they are as enjoyable to read. This time I felt compelled to write about warm up areas and general etiquette within them. This is something that I think is getting worse and less safe for young or nervous horses as the rules are often forgotten. I recently jumped at the Suffolk Show - an amazing venue and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, except for the warm up. This was a very small area in comparison to the ring itself, which meant you had to be both careful and thoughtful. The rules for passing are generally left to left, but obviously when there is no space to do so common sense has to prevail. This is lacking at times and riders still stick to the left as happened at the Suffolk Show and two riders collided, sadly causing one horse to be badly injured. The horse that was hit was trying to get to the jump and the other rider needing a canter on the right rein incorrectly decided to take priority over the rider going to the fence. I feel it’s important that riders who

WaRM-uP ETIQUETTE are not jumping should be elsewhere riding on both reins or looking all the time for oncoming traffic as it were. Sometimes we are not in this position of luxury to have so much space. It’s not absolutely essential that the horses canter each way; it's not ideal to not do this but sometimes needs must. If there is no space or the collecting ring is too busy maybe there is an alternative area to canter in? All too often it’s the less capable riders who are determined to plough through the rest and make life quite unsafe. I wonder if this is partly due to professionals either having very young horses at shows or sharper/nervous horses to deal with? Believe me it’s not much fun when you are on a ticking time bomb and people are going dangerously close or

galloping straight towards you! It shouldn’t be that we have to wear red ribbons in all our horse’s tails to keep a respectful distance, one would hope general respect should come naturally to fellow competitors. The show jumping collecting rings at events are interesting places! My groom has even been jumped when she was just putting up a pole and a dangerous rider decided she had no time to lose and jump the fence with her still in it! We had a few words but I am not convinced the rider understood my concerns! If you have so little time to warm up,and it can’t be done safely, then something within the planning needs addressing! Cross country warm ups are generally calm and safe places - fairly ironic as this to me is the phase where most

adrenalin is pumping. My advice for a calm and safe warm up is as follows: 1. Have your competition times and time you need to get on written down the night before for an event (and discussed for show jumping shows) as you will then have plenty of time to start warming up. You should only need half an hour maximum at a show jumping show so don't walk around endlessly in everyone's way or hold the horse in the small collecting ring where the competitors ahead of you have to manoeuvre around your horse. Continued overleaf...

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TUTORIAL Continued from previous page 2. The warm up area is not really for walking for long periods of time. If this is necessary maybe the box park? When you are walking all others take priority and do not stay on the track - this is for competitors in quicker paces. 3. Work your horse on both reins if the arena allows, but you must keep looking out to make sure you give everyone enough space when going past. You must not circle in front or behind of the fence unless it is safe to do so and if you do, keep looking in all directions. Stay at an appropriate speed too, if your horse needs fast work to get him going do this elsewhere please! If there is not enough space for both directions, either find alternative area to work in or you will have to accept that it is too tight/busy to go in both ways today. 4. You don’t need to jump masses of fences. You should really need a cross pole (twice maximum) then, depending on your class size, three or four verticals. Likewise with oxers and a larger vertical and then go in. If you do need 20

fences then your horse is probably not ready for the task you are about to perform! Riders who are about to go in the ring take priority. 5. Please don't wait around the entrance to the ring before you jump waiting for your turn. This is for the next competitor. Likewise, after you jump, clear the entrance for the main arena as it is always a bottleneck there and something may get kicked! 6. If you are waiting for the jump off then please hold the horse safely in an appropriate area, not next to the warm up jumps or entrance to the ring. The stewards will be watching at larger shows to ensure safety but when there aren’t any we are all equally responsible. So it's our responsibility for our horses and their behaviour, make sure that you only bring a safe horse to the show - I have witnessed some terrible accidents due to dangerous horses that should never have been brought out in this environment, and usually it is not the owner who is hurt but some innocent bystander. To conclude, competitions should be exciting and enjoyable! Let’s keep them that way and improve our warm ups so horses and riders all have good experiences!

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LARA DYSON

Hacking out

FoR Fun!

or competition horses life can involve endless days of training, in the case of a dressage horse this can mean relentless sessions in the ménage. To keep them focused and interested it is important to vary their routine and hacking is a fun way for horses to relax while still maintaining the principles of training. Lara Dyson incorporates hacking into all her horses’ routines, including the stallions, even hacking Cyden Bodyguard Moorland out while pregnant. “Competition horses that can cope with the unexpected out on a hack will be far better placed to cope with a show environment. Hacking is riding out into the unknown, many riders say they ‘just’ hack their horses, but in many ways this is one of the bravest things you can do,” said Lara. Benefits of hacking A competition horse is a fit animal that could potentially find the open spaces out hacking exciting; however it is a great way to build trust between horse and rider, and a bond that will be hugely beneficial in the

competition arena. It is a misconception that hacking is just ambling along on a loose rein enjoying the scenery; it is actually a great way to improve fitness and work on movements that some horses, particularly young horses, can find difficult in the confined space of the ménage. “If your horse is struggling with medium trot, they might find it easier while out hacking. The extra energy created will help the horse go forwards with more impulsion from the hind quarters, also try alternating between medium and working trot.” Cantering out in the open space helps the horse to learn to balance himself and if you are lucky enough to have a hill nearby, hill work is a great addition to your fitness programme. Far too many competition horses spend their lives being worked on a perfect surface, training in a ménage and competing on state of the art surfaces. Hacking helps improve the strength of your horse’s ligaments and tendons reducing the risk of injury. “Before heading out on a hack

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A FORMER MEMbER OF THE bRITISH YOUNG RIDERS’ DRESSAGE SCHEME, LARA DYSON jOINED THE SENIOR RANKS IN 2009. HOLDER OF 10 bRITISH DRESSAGE REGIONAL TITLES AND TWO NATIONAL TITLES, LARA SECURED HER TEAM Gb FLAG IN 2015 AFTER bEING SELECTED TO RIDE IN LE MANS, FRANCE ON HER KWPN APPROVED STALLION, CYDEN bODYGUARD MOORLAND.

Think safety first Safety is paramount, if you are hacking a young horse or one that is not used to hacking, go with another competent horse and rider to give them confidence, always carry a mobile phone and let someone know your planned route and the time you expect to be back. Lara doesn’t let a bad experience stop her from enjoying hacking: “I never go out hacking without my mobile phone, having been

knocked unconscious while out riding in 2011. My horse stumbled while trotting throwing me over his head. Neither myself or the girl I was with had a mobile phone, leaving her with no option but to leave me to get help.” Hacking has many benefits, but most of all its fun, which is what owning and riding a horse is all about, even a competition horse.

Lifeforce Elite from Alltech is specially designed for competition horses and those faced with stressful situations. It supports a healthy immune system, increases the availability of antioxidants and creates a healthy digestive environment. Backed by more than 30 years of Alltech’s scientifically proven, fully traceable technologies, Lifeforce Elite contains cutting edge ingredients that fully comply with competition standards, where consistency and safety are a top priority. Each supplement is available in a 5kg tub, which provides a three month supply and prices start at £120.

always think about the ground - is it hard, soft, wet and base your hack on the environment at the time. It may not be suitable to go

for a canter if the weather has been wet, think about your horse’s welfare and look after their legs,” explained Lara.

For further information please visit www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk or telephone 01780 764512

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TUTORIAL

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HAYLEY WATSON-GREAVES

INTERNATIONAL GRAND PRIx DRESSAGE RIDER HAYLEY WATSON - GREAVES ExPLAINS HOW TO RIDE THE PERFECT 15M CIRCLE

Achieving the perfect

15m circle A

15 metre circle comes into dressage tests at Novice level and needs to be ridden accurately to achieve good marks. The arena is 20 metres wide so if the circle is at A or C, the circle should come two and a half metres in from each side of the arena and should reach five metres before X in a 40 metre length arena or three metres before I or L in a 20x60 metre arena. If the circle is from B or E in a 20x40 metre arena, it should reach a little over the half way mark between X and D and X and G. In a full size arena there

is 12 metres between all of the long side markers and then six metres between the end markers and the end of the arena on each side, so the size of the necessary 15 metre circle in this case can be accurately determined. It is often worth sitting down and working out exactly where the circle needs to reach and visualise it in the arena before riding it on your horse. As with any circle, a 15 metre circle should be round and not oval or egg shaped as this is

Hayley and WG Rubins Nite

Bend the horse round your inside leg

Maintain an even rhythm throughout the movement

incorrect and you will lose marks. The horse should be in a soft and supple contact with sufficient bend through his whole body

without having excess bend. To achieve this, the inside leg should be used to bend the horse, whilst the outside aids should

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10 things

you didn’t know about Hayley Watson-Greaves

Use your shoulders around the circle

Based at her family home in Gloucestershire, Hayley has developed a string of top level horses up to Grand Prix level. Here we find out 10 things about the TopSpec sponsored rider. • Hayley grew up surrounded by animals as her parents ran an animal rescue centre for exotic pets. • She shares her yard with two emus, six llamas and an alpaca, and peacocks! • Hayley started riding at the age of 3-years-old and was bought her own pony when she was 8-years-old, called Sixpence. • She was a member of the BYRDS Pony A squad with Laura Tomlinson and Maria Eilberg, riding her pony Kenilwood Tolstoy. • Robbie, Hayley’s brother, is a successful farrier, winning many shoeing competitions as part of the England Team. • At 11-years-old, Hayley had her first serious dressage lesson with Adam Kemp, on her 14hh pony, Henry. • She has owned her three top horses from 3-year-olds and has brought them up through the ranks herself. • When Hayley first went to try WG Don Wimero, she had to aim for the wall to stop! • Hayley has been training with Carl Hester for the past 10 years. • This year Hayley competed in Doha, the capital Qatar with her top ride WG Rubins Nite.

Rubins Nite just enjoying some extended trot

turn the horse gently around the circle. The inside rein should be used very minimally just to create a necessary degree of inside flexion from the poll. Remember to turn your shoulders around the circle as this influences the direction of the horse and make sure you look up where you are going as this guides the horse and also makes you look like you know where you are going! When riding a circle you want to aim to ensure that the horse maintains a correct and even rhythm which does not alter around the circle. You should focus on keeping the inside hind

leg engaged as it is this one that has to step under and across when on a circle. A 15 metre circle should not cause too many problems as long as it is ridden correctly and accurately. Another exercise and test movement is the half 15 metre circle, which incorporates a loop of the track and then returning on a diagonal line. Be sure to know where you are riding to and use similar aids as on the circle to make the loop and then ride straight back by keeping your horse channelled between your legs.

Hayley’s horse’s daily feed regime includes TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer, a very flexible nutrient-rich feed designed to balance the rations of most horses and ponies simply by adjusting the rate at which it is fed and the products it is fed with. It is a very palatable ‘Non-Heating’ pelleted feed that is formulated without cereal grains and contains only low levels of sugar and starch. TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer contains many supplements combined with good quality protein to promote muscle development and topline. www.topspec.com

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heLen cOLe

Trainer Helen Cole is a BHSI registered instructor and BE Accredited Trainer. She has competed at advanced and 3 star international eventing and has a lot of experience at producing young horses. Helen is based at Stockley Farm in Wiltshire where she runs a livery yard, produces horses for eventing and regularly teaches. Pupil Bronwen Lowther is a working pupil at Helen Cole Eventing. Bronnie started at the beginning of this year and is currently working towards the NVQ level 2 apprenticeship. She is also working and training towards taking her BHS Stage exams as well as producing her young horse for eventing Horse Devi Z or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Devâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a five year old KWPN gelding who Bronwen bought last autumn. Having been kept entire until the age of four, and only recently having been broken in before Bronwen bought him, he has proven to be quite a handful at times. She hopes to start eventing him this season with the aim of competing in some young horse qualifiers.

hen Bronnie started her apprenticeship at Helen Cole Eventing Dev had a tendency for either rushing his fences or running past them. This was as a result of having a very flamboyant jump and not really having the balance in his way of going for being able to cope with his scope. Helen has therefore spent the last couple of months teaching Bronnie to trot to fences with Dev so that he has learnt how to control his jump, use and push from his hind quarters and stay in control so he does not therefore learn running out becomes a habit! Helen has also encouraged Bronwen to ride with a softer rein contact so that Dev is allowed to stretch and use his head and neck, this in itself has

Showjump training for a young horse and/or a

nervous

rider

Using trot poles on the floor to encourage the horse to relax and stay in a rhythm

Trainer Helen Cole BHSI and pupil Bronwen Lowther with her horse Dev

helped to control the rushing. The next steps for Bronwen and Devâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education is to introduce some canter approaches to fences. Whilst warming up Helen uses poles on the floor for Bronnie to trot over to encourage him to relax and stay in rhythm. Helen also uses a line of poles spaced at a distance so that the poles can be used for trot or canter later on in the exercise. If Dev rushes, Helen encourages Bronnie to use her voice and slow her rise down. Helen is also strict that he must

Practising walking an accurate 3ft stride

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Helen now makes the last pole into a small fence

Spiralling in and riding a small circle in canter with soft hands

stay in the middle of the poles. Walking distances Trot/Canter poles should be placed at a distance of 9ft for the average striding horse. To walk any accurate distance you need to be aware of the length of stride you are walking. Aim to walk in 3ft stride lengths. A handy tip to ensure you are walking the correct stride length. Most standard size jump poles are a length of 12ft. Therefore measure your stride length along the edge of the jump pole. You should be able to walk four even 3ft strides along the length of the pole. Do this until you are sure you are walking an accurate 3ft stride Whilst working in, Helen encourages smaller circles in canter to encourage Dev to work

more from behind and lighten the forehand with the emphasis that he takes the rein forward and does not tuck his nose in behind the vertical. If he approaches a fence behind the vertical he is unlikely to see the fence until the last stride and then panic and rush. Helen therefore encourages Bronnie to push her hand forward and soften the rein from time to time ensuring that Dev is in self carriage and not curling behind the bit. Dev is now ready to warm up over a fence and Helen uses a simple cross pole with a place pole in front to start with. Helen asks Bronnie to approach in trot to give both horse and rider time to think. The cross pole encourages Dev to stay straight and the place pole placed at a distance of approx. eight feet from the base

Pictures showing the complete exercise with Bronnie in a good position and horse in a rhythm and balance

of the fence helps him with his foot work in front of the fence. Helen asks Bronnie to approach in trot and when Dev puts his front feet over the place pole to squeeze with her legs to give him the aid to take off for the fence. Helen asks Bronnie to land in canter and then come quietly forward to trot by the end of the school. When Dev first lands in canter he isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really in control of his balance and the canter is therefore unbalanced and rushed. Helen then introduces a line of poles at a distance of 9ft-10ft on the landing side of the cross pole with the aim of helping Dev maintain rhythm and balance in his canter on landing. Once Bronnie and Dev are landing consistently in a rhythm and balance with Bronnie in control of

Cantering over poles on the landing side of a fence helping to maintain rhythm and balance in his canter on landing

her own balance and posture, Helen makes the last pole into a small fence. This simple exercise really makes the link between jumping out of trot and into canter. Think of the canter poles a bit like stepping stones or stabilisers. This is vital to ensure a young horse does not learn to rush but learns regularity of stride and balance of canter with very little opportunity for things to go wrong. Once Dev is consistently cantering down to the fence over the canter poles, Helen gradually moves the canter poles one by one starting with the middle pole, then the landing pole and finally the last pole until Dev is confidently cantering down to the final fence without the need for any poles on the floor.

Helen Cole is sponsored by Kate Negus Saddlery. Kate Negus Saddlery specialises in bespoke British bridlework to suit all horses, for all occasions. The company also makes breastplates, girths and other accessories.

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FAMOUS FIVE!

Oliver Hood and Royal Rock

first and last with his winter coat. If the weather was bad it was as much as you could do to get him out of his stable!” Second place in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse class went to Justine Armstrong-Small, from Essex, with Anne Leaftley’s gelding, Beware Chalk Pit. The 12-year-old gelding last ran on 12th January last year and was trained by Johnathan Geek, achieving two wins over fences from 27 starts. Geake, who judges showing classes in his spare time, spotted the horse’s potential and suggested to his owner that she send the horse to Justine for his second career. “He was really race fit when we got him, he didn’t really like hay, only hard feed, so it took him a while to adapt,” said Justine. Charlotte Blair, 23, of Suffolk, took second place the SEIB Search

Justine Armstrong Small and Beware Chalk Pit

for a Star Hunter class riding her own Equador. Charlotte bought Equador three years ago with the initial plan to show jump but, “I quite liked the idea of showing,” she says, “so we did some Sport Horse classes last year.” The pair were an immediate success, winning their class at Suffolk Show and coming second at Norfolk. Charlotte works full-time and relies on her mum, Elaine, to help her look after Equador. “I love sharing him with mum, and it makes it very special when we go to shows,” she explains. Samantha Ellis, 31, of Norfolk, rode her own Billy Boy to first place in the SEIB Search for a Star Riding Club Show Horse class. Sam has owned the 8-year-old gelding for five years and has backed him and brought him on herself. “We have done some dressage, but he was late maturing and I have waited five years to get him out,” she says of the coloured gelding. “We started jumping this year and have done a lot of work over poles.” Second place in the Riding Club Show Horse class went to Charlotte Pell, 27, of Bedfordshire, riding her own Betsy Malone. Charlotte bought the coloured native two years ago in the hopes that the mare might give her a confidence boost. “I bought her for fun,” says Charlotte. “I had lost my confidence and I wanted something that would give me back confident riding. She is my horse of a lifetime!” Charlotte

Charlotte Blair and Equador Photographs: SMR Photos

ive local riders qualified for the prestigious Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at the SEIB Insurance Broker’s Search for a Star and Racehorse to Riding Horse 2016 qualifier held at Houghton Hall Equestrian Centre, in Cambridgeshire, on 15th May. Norfolk-based Oliver Hood rode Yvonne and Peter Botham’s Royal Rock to a win in the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse class. The Thoroughbred gelding was trained by Newmarket-based Chris Wall, and amassed 10 wins from 44 starts, and over £180,000 in prize money, during his racing career. “I am really pleased to see him doing so well,” says Chris Wall. “He was always a character when he was in training and liked showing off. But he never liked cold weather and was always the

Samantha Ellis and Billy Boy

Charlotte Pell and Betsy Malone

decided to give Search for a Star a try after hearing that the series would accept ‘hairies’ in the Riding Club Show Horse class. “I really wanted to give it a go, but this is our first show this year so it’s all a bit of a surprise!” says Charlotte. www.search4astar.org.uk and www.facebook.com/SEIB.Sear ch4AStar.

NSEA NATIONAL SCHOOLS COUNTY DRESSAGE AND SHOW JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS by Carolyn Markham

Photo: Hoof Prints. Graham Gannon Photography

n the 22nd-24th April this year, the NSEA held the eighth annual National Schools County Dressage and Show Jumping Championships at Bury Farm, Buckinghamshire. This event is the highlight of the school competition year for county level equestrian sport and is open to riders aged 8 – 18 years from state and independent schools/colleges who represent their county by winning their county qualifiers in dressage and show jumping. Over 500 riders from throughout the UK took place in both individual and team events. The popularity of this event is growing year on year with an increasing number of entrants from both Independent and State schools representing over 30 counties in England and Wales. The riders taking part have trained extremely hard to qualify in advance of the

Championships, with tough heats at the County stage. Only the winning team and individual from each county qualifier is able to represent their county (as well as their school) at the final. The Saturday and Sunday of this competition weekend were set aside for the NSEA Cortaflex County Show Jumping Championships. The classes were split into 4 categories for both team and individual events. (Mini U14 years of age, Novice, Intermediate and Open all U19). In the Team event Brentwood School, Essex, took both the Mini and Novice Championship titles. Mayfield School, East Sussex, were the Intermediate Team Champions and the St Mary’s Ascot, Berkshire, were the Open Team Champions. Monks Walk School, Herts, just missed out in both the Mini and Intermediate Team events coming second. In the Individual Show Jumping, E

Photos- SBM Photographic

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Burrell-Squibb, Essex, came first in the Mini event, with T Beattie, Gloucester, coming in second and O Conway-Johnson, Staffordshire, third. The Novice Individual Champion was L Blair, with S Paton and O Nicholls, coming second and third respectively. The Intermediate Individual Champion, was I Stephen. C Blenkin was the runner up in second place and R Woodward, Essex, came third. In the final event of the weekend, the Open Individual category, J Symons was the overall winner, R Woodward, Essex was second and C Stirrat was in third place.

The College Equestrian Centre, Keysoe, Bedfordshire recently hosted a Haygain Pony Discovery Second Round. All forty-one competitors had their sights set on securing one of the ten qualification places available for the Cambridgeshire’s Jessica Haygain Pony Discovery Championship Howard Jumps for Joy Final. It was 13-year-old Jessica Howard from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire who rode into first place on board Claire Darwin’s 9year-old grey gelding, Rocky Robin I. Drawn second to go in the jump off, the pair knew they had to pull out all the stops in order to claim the win and they definitely did just that! Posting a treble clear in a time of just 40.50 seconds, Jessica proved to be unbeatable as none of her fellow competitors could get close to that time.

Dodson & Horrell presented its four equine bursary winners with their cheques at a VIP day out at the Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials in Derbyshire on Saturday 14th May. A bursary of £2,000 has been awarded to each of the winners to contribute towards funding such as equipment, training, education and travel. Lisa Prescott from Norfolk was nominated by Clare Malcolm and has won the Equine Health category for her exceptional dedication to helping others through her coaching and Equine Assisted Therapy work. Lisa hopes to use the bursary funds to progress onto an advanced course in Equine Holistic Massage Therapy to further enhance her skills and empathy in this area.

The Pony Club Wows at Windsor! The Pony Club Mounted Games, Tetrathlon and Show Jumping thrilled visitors to the Royal Windsor Horse Show, 11th-15th May. Just four riders went through to the Jump Off in The Pony Club Show Jumping competition, and it was a win for Ciara Stirrat from the Vale of Aylesbury Hunt Branch and her horse Jessica. Hollie Pearce (Garth Hunt) rode a fast Jump Off round, but an unfortunate pole put her into the runner up spot and Charlotte Copeland (Enfield Chace Hunt) took third position.

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Essex Showjumper Helps Great Britain to Second Place

Norfolk’s Nissi Laddell Leads the Way

orfolk Showjumping Club held a Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Second Round on the Saturday at Houghton International Horse Trials in Kings Lynn, Norfolk and it was won by local rider, Nissi Ladell. Twenty-four competitors started out over Saturday’s course and each rider was hoping to secure a treble clear as this would see them take a place in the Nupafeed Supplements Senior Discovery Championship Final, which will be held during the British Showjumping National Championships in August. From the initial starting field, eleven combinations produced a double clear for a place in the final jump off. Some polished rounds from some very talented young horses saw nine

treble clears delivered. Seventeen-year-old Nissi from Thetford, Norfolk produced the fastest treble clear of the class with Exclusive Vant Schaaphof, a 6-yearold grey mare owned by Mr KM Ladell. The third of Nissi’s immaculate rounds was produced in 37.61 seconds, a time which proved to be fast enough for the class win. Second place was taken by Deborah Scott-Garrett from Romford, Essex on her own 6-year-old grey mare Cofie Z. Deborah secured her treble in 38.43 seconds. Third place was taken by Fiona Johnstone from Brandon, Suffolk and she also achieved a treble clear in less than 40.00 seconds on board her own 8-year-old bay mare Do Santa. This combination clocked their treble clear in 38.52 seconds.

Young showjumper Antonia Platt, aged 14, from Chelmsford, Essex helped the British Pony Team to a second place finish in the Pony Nations Cup competition in Opglabbeek, Belgium. The British Pony Team came second after a three-way jump-off with France and Ireland for first place. The team of four representing GB along with those representing France and Ireland had all finished on a score of zero penalties after both rounds had been jumped. This meant that a three-way jump off would be required where three of each team of four riders scores and cumulative times would be taken into account. Antonia rode the 10-year-old bay gelding Carnhill Luna owned by Rosalind Platt and they were second to go for the team. They delivered two clears in both rounds before delivering a third in the jump-off in a time of 36.60 seconds. The Brits finished on a total of 4 penalties overall with a cumulative time of 110.75 seconds. Matt Lanni, Chef d’Equipe for the British Pony Team commented, “I’m very pleased with the riders performances today. They were outstanding to finish the two rounds on a zero score and it was very close finish with just time being the deciding factor.”

ESSEX’S CLAUDIA MOORE DOMINATES HOYS 128CMS QUALIFIER Twenty-five committed riders and their ponies gathered for the recent HOYS 128cms Qualifier at Bicton Arena in Budleigh Salterton, Devon and it was 11-year-old Claudia Moore who dominated the placings after three nail biting rounds. With just three places up for grabs for the HOYS 128cms Championship Final, which will run during the prestigious Horse of the Year Show in October, the final four combinations had a battle on their hands to decide who would take those qualification spots. Claudia from Brentwood, Essex took first place on board Katrina Moore’s 16-year-old roan gelding, Pringle. This pair played a tactical

game, focusing on precision over speed to produce their first two clears. Drawn first in the final jump off, Claudia posting a treble clear in an unbeatable time of 37.03 seconds. After the high of this storming round, Claudia regained her composure to produce her second treble clear of the class on board 15-year-old grey gelding, Pepponi Il Grande, owned by Katrina Moore. Drawn as the final rider in the jump off, Claudia knew she only had herself to beat! Crossing the finish line in a time of 38.76 seconds, she slotted neatly into second place. Ten-year-old Isabella Snowden from Harrogate took the third place.

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PUISSANCE SPECTACULAR AT BOLESWORTH INTERNATIONAL Chloe Winchester had a puissance debut to savour when she shared victory in a thrilling class at the Bolesworth CSI **** International. The Suffolk-based rider cleared a fourth and final round height of seven feet three inches on Shannondale Linnet to finish equal first with 16-year-old Irish prospect Michael Pender, riding Acorad 3. Winchester, a former winner of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Hickstead, and Pender were joined in the last round by Ireland's David Simpson on Gotti van Paemel,

who was last year's Bolesworth puissance winner alongside Norway's Victoria Gulliksen. Simpson faulted in round five, but Winchester and Pender cleared the giant wall in style as the Friday evening crowd revelled in their performances in a class sponsored by Equitop Myoplast. "She is a very scopey horse, so we thought it might suit her, and she absolutely loved it," Winchester, 21, said. "I have always loved the idea of a puissance, but then looking at the wall, I thought 'I hope I can get it right!' She got better with each round.

"I have had the horse since September. She is jumping 1.40 metres nationally, and gaining experience, and she loved the arena here, which is fantastic. You will have to try to stop me now in terms of the puissance!"

Successful Championships for Saint Felix School at Hickstead

Jack Wilmot and Rose

Nathaniel Hurst and Fred

Eight riders with ten horses from the Senior department at Saint Felix School, Southwold travelled recently to the world famous All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in Sussex for the National Schools Equestrian Associations Eventers Challenge Championships. Saint Felix were one of only two schools in the country to have teams qualified in each class. Maria Donovan competing in her first championships for the school rode a superb round to take recond place in the 80cm scurry, the riders from the 80cm team rode with precision to

produce clear rounds in good times to also take the second place in the team section. Both 90cm teams were just out of the placing. Nathaniel Hurst riding Le Petit Lorado flew round the 95cm scurry to win by an impressive 7 seconds faster than second place. Nathaniel had also qualified as an individual in the 1m class, again riding a stylish and fast round to secure himself the second place missing out on first by .02 of a second. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1m team took nineth place. Prep school pupil Jack Wilmot stayed down at Hickstead to compete in the All Stars Mini Derby on Sunday achieving a well

deserved win in their first class, and being one of the youngest competitors. Tilly Davies

Lucy Clarke

Thea Hall

Rosie Lawrence Maria Donovan and Hugo

Honor Whyte

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LOcAL ShOW ReSULTS 28th May

15th May

The East Essex Hunt met at Granary Barn on the 28th May for its second Hound exercise of the summer, hosted by Andrea Last and Mark Rendall (“Team Greyness Snapper”). Over 75 horses attended, which was a fantastic turn out to what proved to be a very social and fun day. The meet covered approximately 12 miles and was a steady ride through some beautiful Constable South Suffolk countryside. The ride is a perfect opportunity to introduce horses and riders to hounds that have not hunted before. A port stop also provided a chance for riders and their mounts to take a rest for 30 minutes and have a chat to the rest of the field and ask any questions of Gary and Sally Greenlees (Master). There were plenty of members out on the day to also help if any of the Field needed a hand. It was great to see so many new faces and it was fabulous to hear everyone saying how much they enjoyed themselves. The East Essex Hunt is a very friendly hunt and newbies are always welcome. There are plenty more hound exercises to come this summer so check out the website for contact details at www.eastessexhunt.com

Granary Barn Hound Ride 2016

Dressage: Brook Farm TC W&T Intro A 1 Helena Farmer – Court Jester; 2 Gloria Coles – Maximillian; 3 Janine Bullock – T; 4 Lisa Hogarth – Forever Spellbound. Juniors 1 Millie McCreanor – Bertie; 2 Leon Macgregor Smith – Tequila Sunrise. W&T Intro B 1 Helena Farmer – Court Jester; 2 Lisa Hogarth – Forever Spellbound; 3 Gloria Coles – Maximillian; 4 janine Bullock – T. Juniors 1 Jess Stagg – Angel; 2 Elissa Hillebrandt – Call Me Classy; 3 Lydia Port – Megan; 4 Zoe Bates – Tequila Sunrise. Prelim 1 1 Tom Pett – Ferrari; 2 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite; 3 Lauren Turner – Lucia; 4 Emma Rushworth – All Silver. Juniors 1 Elissa Hillebrandt – Call Me Classy. Prelim 13 1 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite; 2 Hannah Short – Ballyvarsan Guy Cruis; 3 Jo-Anne Chaplin – Oscar; 4 Hayley Normad – Ferrari. Juniors 1 Teddy Wright – Marons Cosort; 2 Chloe Ansell – Mister Ned. Novice 27 1 Kathryn Brace – Newydd Bleddyn; 2 Victoria Rakauskite – Lady Star; 3 Lucy Webb – Roo; 4 Katy Weller – My Boy Ned. Juniors 1 Chloe Rowntree – Paddy; 2 Chloe Ansell – Mister Ned; 3 Alice Petyt – Sandstorm. Novice 28 1 Victoria Rakauskite – Lady Star; 2 Katy Weller – My Boy Red; 3 Nancy Rutherford – Madison Bay; 4 Steve Machin – Kiar Jay. Juniors 1 Alice Petyt – Sandstorm. Elementary 42 1 Emma Presley – Lostock Oennine; 2 Janine Harris – My Fair Lady.

17th May Senior British SJ: Codham Park EC

Well ! done

“What a year they’re having! Hollie already qualified this mare on their first attempt for Royal International, then most recently she won the Open Show Pony and Reserve Show Pony Champion at Surrey County, to go straight in to Suffolk Show where she won the Part Arab, then Part Arab Champion putting her in to the Supreme in the President’s Ring!” Leeanne Crowe, proud mum of Hollie Crowe pictured here with Stanley Grange Sea Shells. “I’ve just finished second in Para Showjumping at Bolesworth International! My horse is called The Puddle Jumper aka Ted. He is 22-years-old and owned by Claire Stennett. “This was the first para international in the UK - the sport is moving very quickly now so hopefully FEI status won't be to far away. I couldn't of done it without my sponsor Horsezone who sponsored the whole para event at Bolesworth.” - Cally Gould

British Novice 1 Christina Wiseman – Charming No More; 2 Katie Meredith – Maverick; 3 Katie Meredith – Harmonia; 4 Katie Meredith – MHS New Jersey. 90cm Open 1 Paul Thomas – Zeldorini. Discovery 1 Harry Bateman – Heerdelon; 2 Katie Meredith – MHS San Francisco; 3 Harry Bateman – Havanna; 4 Katie Meredith – Burj. 1m Open 1 Kyla Huntingdon – Frank Sonate; 2 Scarlett Baker – Matanique; 3 Antony Clark – Romeo XVI; 4 Antony Clark – Fernhill Galaxy. 1.05m Open 1 Kyla Huntington – Frank Sonate; 2 Kier Harrington – Dhoan Ruykrystal. Newcomers 1 Katie Meredith – Antares Van Erpekom Z; 2 Laura Renwick – Arkuga; 3 Emily Hilton – Billy Savoy; 4 Romy Port – Miss Lunavisto. 1.10m Open 1 Lara Abraham – Direina; 2 Anja Moret – Gypsy Chip; 3 Julia Biddle – Carmant EX. Foxhunter 1 Laura Renwick – Zoralyn; 2 Jo Chipperfield – On Your Marks; 3 Tom Plaster – Bertina H; 4 Lara Abraham – Direina. 1.30m Open 1 Emily Hilton – Assy Sina; 2 Kyla Huntingdon – Alegro Z; 3 Laura Renwick – Utrillo De Breve; 4 Jo Chipperfield – On Your Marks. 1.40m Open 1 Emily Hilton – Milly On Air; 2 Ronnie Jones – Diadria.

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19th May

24th May

3rd June

8th June

British Dressage: Codham Park EC

Senior British SJ: Codham Park EC

Very Novice SJ:

Indoor Novice Evening SJ: Wix EC

Wix EC

Prelim 15 1 Corinne Roberts – Recession; Lisa Kimm - Showmakers Gemini; 3 Charlotte Armstrong - Ciao Bella Herself; 4 Abbie Richards - Mulvin On The Ball. Prelim 19 1 Corinne Roberts – Recession; 2 Sammy Harrison - Angelito II; 3 Abbie Richards - Mulvin On The Ball; 4 Jo Mason - Showtime Montague. Novice 23 1 Sandi Gibbs Figaro III; 2 Jasmine Barnard - Bugac Rainbow; 3 Michele Tricker - Delta Star of Orion; 4 Robin Hudson - Douwe S. Novice 38 1 Verity Boys – Seisithon; 2 Sandii Gibbs - Figaro III; 3 Jasmine Barnard - Bugac Rainbow; 4 Lisa Shotton - Emotion Compagnon. Elementary 43 1 Toby Hewlett - Sport Horse Centre D Arilla; 2 Carly Tredinnick - Chanel VI; 3 Justine Fordham – Rubin; 4 Amy De Silva - Jacques Richal Don Special. Elementary 57 1 Toby Hewlett - Sport Horse Centre D Arilla; 2 Verity Boys Brindisi TD; 3 Carly Tredinnick - Chanel VI; 4 Lyn Sirkett - Royal Rispe. Medium 75 1 Ruth Hurst - Eurobase Senna; 2 Gary Williams - Don Hit; 3 Sophie Chatwin – Professional; 4 Sarah Motion The Jokers Friend. Advanced Medium 98 1 Toby Hewlett - DHI Cidando. PYO 1 Toby Hewlett - DHI Cidando.

85cm Nat Am 1 Maddy Carpenter; 2 Lucy Peniston-Bird – Battlecry; 3 Michelle Saunders – Jimmys Surprise. British Novice 1 Kara Rawlinson – Usilia Sprinter; 2 Megan Harding Jones – Silver Skywalker; 3 Stacey Webb – Gitender Sw; 4 Alex Bywater – Conquistador AS. 90cm Open 1 Jordan Woodward – Emerald Isle III; 2 Jane Wood – Westford Lenny. 95cm Nat Am 1 Georgia Payne – Millstreet Touch; 2 Francesca Davey – Kilmurray Blue; 3 Scarlett Baker – Matanique; 4 Posy RollitMason – Chantelle. 1.05m Nat Am 1 Jade Wood – Qualite Doc; 2 Anna Spratt – Silver Larry; 3 Francesca Davey – What A Bear; 4 Francesca Davey – Kilmurray Blue. 1.10m Nat Am 1 Danielle Clarke – Billys Gin Sling; 2 Anna Peruzzi-Smith – By Chance III; 3 Jessica Macey – Coolin Lucky Star. 1.15m Senior Members Cup 1 Kate Lister – Bono Du Rouet Z.

12” 1 Gabby Williams – HRA Danny Boy; 2 Kayla Bush – HRA Thistle; 3 Lacey Rainer – HRA Wydeacre Seraphyna; 4 Ellesha Lines – HRA Eddie. 18” 1 Kayla Bush – HRA Thistle; 2 Becca East – Poet; 3 Amelia Themistocleous – HRA Rhosyn; 4 Lucia Carty – HRA Bonnie. 2’ 1 Becca East – Poet; 2 Amy Rowe – Candy; 3 Casey Wood – Jasper; 4 Sophie Akers – Archie. 2’3 1 Rose Allison – Timmy; 2 Adam Mowle – Gracie.

18” 1 Amelia Themistocleous – HRA Bucks Fizz; 2 Helen Kemp – Rolo; 3 Vicky Ainger – Ruby; 4 Jasmine Fribbins – HRA Coni. 2’ 1 Summer Kingsbury – HRA Domino; 2 Rachel Harvey – Forest; 3 Jasmine Fribbins – HRA Coni; 4 Taima Buxton – Gypsy. 2’3 1 Sarah Endean – Gypsy; 2 Summer Kingsbury – HRA Domino; 3 Anne Smith – Pasha. 2’6 1 Helen Coulson – Diva. Outdoor Open Showjumping 2’6 1 Amy Richardson – Flynn; 2 Jane Stevens – Gigi; 3 Becky Robinson – Flossie; 4 Flossie Myers – Coco. 2’9 1 Jane Stevens – Gigi; 2 Beth Mason – Finn; 3 Flossie Myers – Coco; 4 Amy Richardson – Flynn. 3’ 1 Chloe-Ann May – Mr Noah Lot.

21st May Senior British Showjumping: Codham Park EC British Novice 1 Kyla Huntingdon – Gina Trojka S; 2 Kirsty Lawton – Clint A Go Go; 3 Kyla Huntingdon – Hot Lips. 90cm Open 1 Jade Wood – Westford Lenny; 2 Matt Phelps – Reflex Diamond Clover. Discovery 1 Amber Stafford – Hickstead II; 2 Hannah Gallery – Atlet II. 1m Open 1 Abbi Jackson – Christopher Robin IV; 2 Kyla Huntington – Frank Sonate; 3 Matt Phelps – Reflex Diamond Clover. 1.05m Open 1 Abbi Jackson – Christopher Robin IV; 2 Tamsin Conyers – Night Life. National Team Qualifiers 1 Team Towie Essex Area 40 – Rochelle Rackham – Quirilena, Lucionda May – Nozem II, Jade Wood – Qualite Doc, Anja Moret – Gypsy Chip; 2 Team Norfolk Broads – Eleanor Brewer – Ballyellen Bella, Darcy Eagle – On The Luce, Millie Thompson – Ballinabarney Impella, Elizabeth Gray – Capitol Star; 3 Team Joey Essex Area 40 Brooker Roberts-Morgan – Tornado B II, Andy Faldo - Arion, Jae Meeking – Pauls Lass, Amber Stafford. Newcomers 1 Eleanor Hall Mcateer – Dazzlee II; 2 Jodie Black – Danto M; 3 Kallum Fletcher – Disco III. Foxhunter 1 Kallum Fletcher – Disco III; 2 Katie Speller – The Dollar Girl.

14th 29th April May JumpCross: Codham Park X-Pole Pony Section 1 Abigail Moore Daisy-May; 2 Martha Millar - Little Jazz; 3 Ben Gower – Rehanna; 4 Lola Dunn – Bella. X-Pole Horse Section 1 Beth Sen Meelichisland Cloud; 2 Shelly Howland Miss P; 3 Isobelle Smith - Lark Meadow Misty Blue. 45cm Pony Section 1 Ben Gower – Rehanna; 2 Kirsty Way - Jimmy Jones; 3 Rosie Creighton – Hugo; 4 Poppy Mason – Rodney. 45cm Horse Section 1 Kristina Davis - Summer Solstice; 2 Ruth Cartwright - Dayrells Ella; 3 Beth Sen Meelichisland Cloud; 4 Fay Marven – Paddy. 50cm Mini Pony section 1 Daisy Twin Squires Jibber Jabber; 2 Isabella Parr – Sunshine; 3 Ben Gower – Rehanna; 4 Daisy Hughes - In A Daze. 50cm Mini Horse Section 1 Kirsty Faulkner - Jammy Dodger; 2 Amanda Bissett - Bridget Jones; 3 Maddy Carpenter - Tina Actinum; 4 Ruth Cartwright - Dayrells Ella. 60-65cm Novice Pony Section 1 Phoebe Jefferies – Brook; 2 Christy Brandl – Magic; 3 Daisy Hughes - In A Daze; 4 Gemma Cook – Polo. 60-65cm Novice Horse Section 1 Kirsty Faulkner Jammy Dodger 2; 2 Shelly Mason – Quick; 3 Louise Parker - Bee Happy; 4 Charlotte Middleton – Joie. 70-75cm Intro Pony Section 1 Rosie Beanland – Shamoose; 2 Phoebe Jefferies – Brook; 3 Katie Stockwell Colour Choice; 4 Beau Damps - Marilyn Monroe. 70-75cm Intro Horse Section 1 Susan Johnston - New Years Day; 2 Kelsey May Riseborough-Kendal - Little Roberta; 3 Clare Dobie – Rupert; 4 Deborah Mason Cavalier Goodwin. 80-85cm Intermediate Pony Section 1 Abigail Dorset – Bobby; 2 Rosie Beanland - Chicago Rain; 3 Abigail Dorset - Dark Aurora; 4 Katie Stockwell – Lahinch. 80-85cm Intermediate Horse Section 1 Carrie-Anne Adams – Dan; 2 Susan Johnston - New Years Day; 3 Jo Jennings - Ranchwood Rum; 4 Christine Burnford - Cotterstown Diamond.

12th June Unaffiliated Showjumping: Codham Park EC

4th June Dressage: Brook Farm TC W&T Intro A 1 Gloria Coles – Maximillian; 2 Jill Nelmes – Mei Mei; 3 Zena Haydon – Thorndons Park Tobias; 4 Katie Libreri – Highdale Spellbound. W&T Intro B 1 Gloria Coles – Maximillian; 2 Jill Nelmes – Mei Mei; 3 Maria Buckingham – Grianach Darcy’s Pride; 4 Kelly Atkins – Arnie. Juniors 1 Maddie Rossington – Molly; 2 Mollie Dyer – Prestrumby Jonathan Sax. Prelim 1 1 Kathryn Cuoshaw – Donmalls Chacoa; 2 Sally Crone – Mill Besar; 3 Kelly Atkins – Arnie. Juniors 1 Emily Timms – Princess Popcorn; 2 Rose Pitman – Rocky; 3 Keria Hammond – Colliyers Casanova. Prelim 13 1 Katie Trustcott-Howell – Shamrocks Dream; 2 Kathryn Cuoshaw – Donmalls Chacoa; 3 Ellie Conroy – Mannanana Firecracker; 4 Shirley Cotton – Private Dancer. Juniors 1 Rose Pitman – Rocky. Novice 27 1 Shirley Cotton – Private Dancer; 2 Emma Leader – Painted Lady.

7th June

X-Pole Lead Rein 1 Lola Rae – Charlie Brown; 2 Harry Gibson – Christy; 3 Poppy Gibson – Little Ben; 4 Rosie Salter – Dilly. X-Pole Pony 1 Victoria Stroughton – Chancer; 2 Helene Kontofrios – Princess; 3 Isabella Maxted-Page – Lillypops; 4 Olivia Pembroke – Ruby. X-Pole Horse 1 Beth Sen – Meelichisland Cloud; 2 Vanessa Santomauro – Harry; 3 Denise Day – Dezinger Dream; 4 Isobelle Smith – Lark Meadow Misty Blue. 50cm Novice Pony 1 Alice Fleming – Dipsy; 2 Daisy Hughes – In A Daze; 3 Caitlin Faulkner – Torando Tilly; 4 Lauren Maxted-Page – Jackaroo. 50cm Horse 1 Beth Sen – Meelichisland Cloud; 2 Ruth Cartwright – Dayrells Ella; 3 Nicki Webster – Tilly; Nicole Norman – Maximus. 60cm Open Pony 1 Alice Fleming – Dipsy; 2 Daisy Twin – Squires Jibber Jabber; 3 Daisy Hughes – In A Daze; 4 Caitlin Faulkner – Tornado Tilly. 60cm Open Horse 1 Sophie Redman – Lakota II; 2 Deborah Mason – Cavalier Goodwin; 3 Nicole Norman – Maximus; 4 Michelle Sorrell – Monarch. 70cm Open Pony 1 Daisy Hughes – In A Daze; 2 Beau Damps – Marilyn Monroe; 3 Michelle Saunders – Prince William; 4 Christy Brandl – Magic. 70cm Open Horse 1 Susan Johnston – New Years Day; 2 Karen Ablethorpe – Oh Danny Boy; 3 Jo Beetlestone – Angelus; 4 Lisa Worsick – Arch Rival. 80cm Open Pony 1 Harriet Church – Norway Colour; 2 Tilly Hooper – Woody; 3 Jorja Collinson – Parkroe Petra; 4 Beau Damps – Marilyn Monroe. 80cm Open Horse 1 Lacey Trinder – Monaco Myth; 2 Jamie Barnes – Lady Luck; 3 Susan Johnston – New Years Day; 4 Elspeth Martin – Sony. 90cm Open Pony 1 Keira Riley – Irish Smurf; 2 Beau Damps – Marilyn Monroe; 3 Emilia Kay – Prince; 4 Summer Wright – Gortbrack Chucky. 90cm Open Horse 1 Alex Curran – Vechta Cruise; 2 Abi Jacobs – Jays Ghost In Cavalier; 3 Lacey Trinder – Monaco Myth; 4 Millie Sparrow – Winston VB. 1.05m Open Pony 1 Keira Riley – Irish Smurf; 2 Poppy Buckingham – Tullibards Winning Mood. 1.05m Open Horse 1 Ani Jacobs – Jays Ghost In Cavalier; 2 Alex Curran – Vechta Cruise; 3 Lacey Trinder – Bailey Hill Sar; 4 Millie Sparrow – Winston VB.

14th June Senior British Showjumping: Codham Park EC

British Novice 1 Corinne Roberts – Recession; 2 Rosie Chinery – Clonshire. 90cm Open 1 Abbi Jackson – Christopher Robin; 2 Matt Phelps – Reflex Diamond Clover. Discovery 1 Jo Foley – Chakir SZ; 2 Rosie Chinery – Clonshire; 3 George Bateman – Herzigova; 4 Kelly Crawley – Think Baloubet. 1m Open 1 Charlie Rycraft – Miss Majestic; 2 Ronnie Jones – Chenoa Z. 1.05m Open 1 Monica Ballard – My Amazing Grace; 2 Monica Ballard – AnemoonVan De Kapel; 3 Elisha Johnson – Baccara VDW; British Novice 1 Kerry Watts – Indy; 2 Michelle Milner-Moore – Sedona. 90cm 4 Holly Garrett – Boogie On Down. Newcomers 1 Lewis Sumption – Molina; 2 Sharon Hunt – Loughnatousa; 3 Sam Ward – Jewels; 4 Richard Barton – Belou De Open 1 Ronnie Jones – Chenoa Z. Chene. 1.10m 1 Monica Ballard – Anemoon Van De Kapel; 2 Kallum Fletcher – Disco Discovery 1 Alex Bywater – Conquistador AS; 2 Laura Erith – Jumbos III; 3 Lara Abraham – Indy V. 1.20m Open 1 Laura Renwick – Zoralyn; 2 Max Routledge – Firkov Du Rouet; 3 Kallum Fletcher – Disco III; 4 Max Routledge – Dream. 1m Open 1 Michelle MilnerFreezing Rain. 1.30m Open 1 Laura Renwick – Utrillo De Breve; 2 Max Routledge – Moore – Sedona. 1.05m Open 1 Firkov Du Rouet; 3 Kyla Huntington – Alegro Z. 1.40m Open 1 Laura Renwick – Hannah Vincent – Jabberwocky. Rembrandt Blue; 2 Nick Benterman – Adico. Newcomers 1 Hannah Vincent – Jabberwocky; 2 Lara Abraham – Beech Ravell; 3 Lorraine Lock – Billy McBride; 4 16th June Lara Abraham – Direina. 1.15m Open Speed 1 Lorraine Lock – Billy McBride; 2 Dressage: Wix EC Ronnie Jones – Inspecteur VD Intro C 1 E Steele – Blue Island Annie; =2 G Hughesd – Troy; =2 S Peasde – Sky; 4 C Donkhoeve. Foxhunter 1 Romy Port – Forester – Little Diamond. Prelim 1 1 E Steele – Blue Island Annie; 2 G Franklin – Miss Lunavisto; 2 Emma Rust – Denada. Flint; 3 G Gerry – Immi; 4 V Southgate – Molly Mars Bar. Prelim 12 1 G Franklin – 1.30m Open 1 Emma Rust – Denada. Flint. Novice 28 1 A Goodwin – Anna. % Class 1 A Goodwin – Anna. % Music 1 K White – Sophie.

Senior British Showjumping: Codham Park EC

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PhOTOneWS ❙ Horse Trials ❙ Stratford Hills ❙ 18th & 19th June

Louise Gladding on Tangelo, Be90 Sec M winners

Lisa clarke-Spence on eyebrook cosmos, Be90 Sec n winners

Will Furlong riding elstar, novice Sec G winners

Jane Anderson on Jims Patch, Be90 Sec L winners

Above Felicity collins riding Rainstwon Frost, Open novice Sec J winners

etti Dale riding Simply Simon II, novice Regional Final Sec K winners

Left: Virginia Wells riding cassino Reeb, Open Sec I winners

hannah norvill riding castledown clover, novice Sec h winners

Richard Weler-Poley

Mary edmundson riding Sunday Driver, Be90 Open Sec P winners

christina hicks on Toblerone III, Be80 Sec R winners

Ben Mcclumpha riding Gulio, Be100 Sec B winners

caroline Smith riding cundlegreen Birthday Girl, Be100 Sec D winners

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❙ Suffolk Show ❙ Trinity Park ❙ 1st & 2nd June

Victoria Littlewood and Moss Town Marz, Ridden Veteran champions

Mrs Moore's Whatton einstein, Ridden heavy horse winners

A chaplin and Dycott Welsh King, 2nd place BSPS heritage Ridden section D's

A hayes and Thistledown Royal Lustre, Lead Rein Pony of Show hunter Type winners

Andrea Pearman and Ffynnonbach Llewelyn, 4th place M&M 122cm hOYS WhP

L nash and Gull Skjonnhet, Reserve In hand Foreign Breeds champions

Miss L calcutt's Shilstone Rocks Sweet Talk, Reserve In hand Pony champions

Eastern Light Photography

c Biggs and Stradone Prince, novice M&M Workers champions

Mrs F clark's Dazzling Duke, Supreme In hand champions

J Parker's Pantmanr Just So, M&M non Welsh First Ridden champions

Jo cullen and Aberville Bucks Fizz, In hand section A over 4 years winners

R court and Beware chalk Pit, ROR winners

Mrs c Ward's Popenhoe Picture Perfect, In hand BSPA champions

heather Shave and Lunesdale Spirit, Reserve novice M&M novice WhP champions

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PhOTOneWS ❙ Gipping Riding Club Show ❙ Helmingham Hall ❙ 11th June

carol Johnson and noir Lad, Ridden hunter winners and Reserve Ridden champions

Isabella Stanley and Monksﬁeld huntsman, Supreme champions

Martin harrison and Dylan, Ridden cob winners and Ridden champions

Kim Johnson and Shuilegoric, Ridden Thoroughbred winners

Tia Wynne-Rogerson and carylmai Trade Secret, Junior concours D'elegance winners

Victoria Rayner and Susie, Ridden coloured winners

Wendy Winney and Glanvyrnwy Prince, Senior concours D'elegance winners

Tony Smith and Kylebeck carvahid, In hand champions

Olivia Lamming and Murphy, Reserve Wh champions

Linzi cave and Sharptor Ambition, Ridden M&M winners

Sophie Allen and crossowen Wise, D champions

Julie Dennis and Molly, In hand cob winners

Louise curtis and Daichristu Timeout, Wh champs and Reserve Suprem champions

Sammie Farley and Obi, novice Ridden Pony winners

Gemma Platt and Anne of Oakhaze, In hand coloured winners

Eastern Light Photography

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❙ The 177th Hadleigh Show ❙ Holbecks Park ❙ 21st May

Bawdsey Daybreak owned by Mr J Papworth and Mrs B Byford, champion In hand M&M

Dyffryngwy William owned by Mrs L curtis, M&M In hand 4yrs old or over winners

Susannah Muir’s Threeshires Zanatan, M&M In hand 4yrs or over winners

Townend honesty owned by Mrs S Graham, M&M In hand 1, 2, 3 yr old winners

Mrs K Over’s Glasheen Lad, Ridden hunter winners

Mrs c Ford’s Master Bandsman, champion hunter

Mrs cowie-Bland’s hodeam Amelie, M&M Lead Rein winners

Ms h Diaper’s SD classic edition, champion Skewbald and Piebald

BSPA Open In hand horse winner challinger, Arles Lalique, owned by Sue challinger Arles Lalique owned by Sue challinger, BSPA RIhS Ridden horse winners

Richard Weller-Poley champion cob The comedian, owned by Lady c Tyrell and Miss L Gibbs

Working hunter Pony winner Ballylean caster, owned and ridden by Mrs O Aulton

emma Barr’s normandie Lillywhite, champion In hand hunter

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PhOTOneWS ❙ JumpCross ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 29th May

Martha Millar riding Little Jazz Man, 2nd place XPole Pony

Spencer Moret Photography

Abigail Moore riding Daisy-May, X-Pole Pony winners

Beth Sen on Meelichisland cloud, X-Pole horse winners

Poppy Mason riding Rodney, 4th place 45cm Pony

Rosie creighton riding hugo, 3rd place 45cm Pony

Kirsty Way riding Jimmy Jones, 2nd place 45cm Pony

Lucy Butt riding Sam, 5th place 50cm Mini Pony

Daisy Twin on Squires Jibber Jabber, 50cm Mini Pony winners

Isabella Parr on Sunshine, 2nd place 50cm Mini Pony

Kirsty Faulkner on Jammy Dodger, 50cm Mini horse winners

charlotte Middleton riding Joie, 4th place 6065cm novice horse

Rosie Beanland on Shamoose, 70-75cm Intro Pony winners

carrie-Ann Adams on Dan, 80-85cm Intermediate horse winners

Daisy hughes on In A Daze, 4th place 50cm Mini Pony

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❙ Senior British Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 17th May

harry Bateman riding heerdelon, Discovery winners

Kyla huntingdon ridng Frank Sonate, 1.05m Speed Open

Lara Abraham on Direina, 1.10m Open winners

Anja Moret on Gypsy chip, 2nd place 1.10m Open

Katie Meredith on Antares Van erpekom Z; newcomers winners

Laura Renwick on Zoralyn, Foxhunter winners

❙ Senior British Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 21st May

Kyla huntington on Gina Trojka S, British novice winners

Jade Wood on Qualite Doc, national Team Qualiﬁer winners ‘Team Towie essex’

Amber Stafford on hickstead II, Discovery winners

Rochelle Rackham on Quirilena, national Team Qualiﬁer winners ‘Team Towie essex’

Spencer Moret Photography

Julia Biddle on carmant eX, 3rd place 1.10m Open

emily hilton on Assy Sina, national 1.30m Open winners

Spencer Moret Photography

Lucinda May riding nozem II, national Team Qualiﬁer winners ‘Team Towie essex’

Anja Moret on Gypsy chip, national Team Qualiﬁer winners ‘Team Towie essex’

Kallum Fletcher on Disco III, Foxhunter winners

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HORSEBOX SPECIALISTS IN MOT PREPARATION, MOT TESTING FOR CLASS 4 & 7 VEHICLES, SERVICING, PARTS, SPECIALIST BODY (Aluminium & Wooden) ACCIDENT REPAIRS Welcome old and new customers to their premises at

HOLYWELLS ROAD, IPSWICH TEL: (01473) 216462 Saddleries

Juddpurs Saddlery Specialists in saddle fitting by Society of Master Saddlers qualified saddle fitter. Most ranges of saddles in stock or we can order. 111 Bedingfield Crescent Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8ED

Tel: 01986 874800

RUG WA S RE-PRO HING OF & REPA ING IRS

KAY HOWARD

QUALIFIED MASTER SADDLER & SADDLE FITTER • Range of quality new, secondhand and synthetic saddles and accessories. • Impartial, independent, saddle fitting and advice. • Mobile workshop. • Re-flocking, top-ups and remedial flocking. • Full saddle repair service. Based in Norfolk, but covering a wide area.

Please phone Kay on (07775) 850400 Registered member

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ShOWDATe DIARY Your Showdate listings for... July/August 2016 FRIDAY 1ST JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 EVENTING Norfolk: Blackwater Farm; Gt Witchingham Int Horse Trials. Tel: 01362 688227 or 01603 873187 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 2ND JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Colchester Garrison Saddle Club; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01206 242210 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 EVENTING Norfolk: Blackwater Farm; Gt Witchingham Int Horse Trials. Tel: 01362 688227 or 01603 873187 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showjumping Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Showjumping for cash. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 3RD JULY DERBY Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Derby. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated

Dressage. Tel: 01279 414310 EVENTING Norfolk: Blackwater Farm; Gt Witchingham Int Horse Trials. Tel: 01362 688227 or 01603 873187 SHOW Suffolk: GWC EC; Summer Show. Tel: 01379 388743 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showjumping Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated League Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 TUESDAY 5TH JULY DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Evening Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 WEDNESDAY 6TH JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel:

01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 7TH JULY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage Music. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; TeamQuest Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 FRIDAY 8TH JULY SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Open Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 9TH JULY COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Combined Training. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Codham Park EC; British Dressage. Tel: 07769 907076 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham

Park EC; JumpCross Training. Tel: 07769 907076 RIDE Suffolk: Kings Forest; Endurance GB Iceni Competitive Ride. Tel: 07768 921957 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Mixed British Showjumping, Ponies am, Horses pm. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Mini Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 10TH JULY ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Arena Eventing. Tel: 01449 711962 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 RIDE Suffolk: Kings Forest; Endurance GB Iceni Competitive Ride. Tel: 07768 921957 SHOWING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Showing. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 MONDAY 11TH JULY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312

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