Absolute Horse - May 2017

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Tackling Skinnies with Gary Foggon - Page 44

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Jump-Off tips from Laura Robinson - Page 16

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Piggy French competing at the Barefoot Estates Burnham Market International Horse Trials on Vanir Kamira.

Photo: Julie Walker www.musketeer.co.uk

REGULARS 4 News 6 Your Comments 7 Sophie Callahan’s Column 36 Meta Fitness 47 Reports 61 Vets Directory 62 Classifieds 64 Showdates COMPETITIONS & GIVEAWAYS 25 Caldene 46 Reader Giveaways SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 24 Kanyon 33 Tricklenet FEATURES 8 Showjumping Roundup Though every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, PCD Media Ltd cannot be held responsible for the opinions expressed in the magazine.

The opinions and technical information in the articles are those of the authors.

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NEWS DucHEss of cornwAll

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(L-R) Sheikh Fahad Al Thani, winning Jockey of the 2016 Newmarket Town Plate, Her Royal Highness The Duchess Of Cornwall, Julian Richmond-Watson, Chairman of Newmarket Racecourses and Justin Wadham © Newmarket Racecourses/John Hoy

World Horse Welfare has launched a new fundraising initiative which challenges supporters to get baking and host their own stable-themed breakfast, The Morning Feed.

The Morning Feed asks budding baking stars and kitchen captains to create mouthwatering recipes using ingredients that would even tempt your horse!

Apply here: http://www.worldhorse welfare.org/morningfeed

CeLeBRAte WIth ReAL-LIfe BlAcK BEAutY

Newmarket Racecourses were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess Of Cornwall to the Rowley Mile Racecourse recently, as part of an official visit to Newmarket, to formally unveil a specially commissioned statue of King Charles II. Newmarket celebrated a landmark anniversary of 350 years as the Home of Horseracing throughout 2016.

HAvE Your cAKE & EAt it!

Stunning rescued horse Maya, known as ‘Black Beauty’ for her striking looks and triumph over adversity, is inviting everyone to join her for a special birthday party – just in time to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the famous book’s publication.

Maya was rescued by Redwings in 2010 with six other horses who had been found in terrible condition on a site in Essex.

As a fitting tribute to her courage and the birthday of the classic book, fans of Black Beauty and its Norfolk-born author Anna Sewell will join Maya in celebrating at Redwings Aylsham on Sunday 14th May, starting at 11.30am.

CONGRATS TO OUR APRIL COMPETITION WINNERS! East Anglian Game & Country Fair: Alix Neill, Norfolk; Angela Douglas, Suffolk; Emma Burrows, Suffolk; Jade Bennington, Norfolk; Jean Thompson, Norfolk; K Blower, Norfolk; Lauren Wilding, Suffolk; Lisa Cason, Suffolk; Sandra Snelling, Suffolk; Summer Lucas, Suffolk. Horslyx: Jean Bateson, Norfolk; Katie Clark, Suffolk; Susan Wood, Suffolk.

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ExclusivE tour

Tourism hub for the Home of Horseracing, Discover Newmarket, has announced an exclusive new tour to one of the finest breeding facilities in the world, Cheveley Park Stud.

This once in a lifetime, one-off tour, will take place on Wednesday 28th June with limited availability. http://tiny.cc/CheveleyPark StudTour

DumpED foAls:

houRs fRoM deAth The RSPCA is appealing for information to find the people responsible for dumping two poorly foals in a muddy field just hours from death.

The animal welfare charity received an anonymous call on 3rd March to a field off Station Road in Longstanton, Cambridge, to two abandoned ponies - one of which was collapsed.

RSPCA inspector Richard Lythgoe: “They were both severely underweight, there was no grazing in the field and they had just been left to starve to death.”

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Claire Hope: Despite being kicked in the head twice, losing my right eye and becoming monocular, nearly dying and breaking my left arm in half we’re still here and have qualified for Native Pony BD Championships!

Chantelle Harrison: Think Pink 2015 was my daughter’s first big show with her Shetland pony Tinkerbell. We went to leave in the morning and the trailer lights failed; we found an additional tow vehicle but the light connection didn't work so we couldn't use that; we were an hour late leaving and thankfully the local riding centre had a cancellation...we managed a last minute hire of their horsebox, left an hour later than initially hoped and made it with 7 minutes to spare for her first class...they ended the day with 4 first place rosettes and the

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WHaT aMazINg aCHIEVEMENTS HaVE you &/or your HorSE aCHIEVED agaINST all oDDS To gET To WHErE you arE ToDay?

Sara McComb: I rescued a pony last year from my local rescue centre. He was a welfare case, and a starving ungelded colt when they got him. Against all odds he’s now doing very well in the showring and representing the charity who saved him. (Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary). His show name is CLAS ACT. I’m super proud how far he’s come in 6 months.

Debbie Weymouth: Lost half my body weight to be able to ride again and now I’m doing the Wobbleberries Challenge. #wecandothis Jacqui Clayton: I bought Rico as

a yearling in 2006. He was a sharp and opinionated young horse who proved extremely difficult to back and bring on, everything I tried to do with him was a drama! Despite friends and family fearing he would kill himself or me, in 2013 we won a Search For A Star Working Hunter qualifier, qualifying for the HOYS final where we came third. It has taken years of patience and understanding to win him over, now he’s a calm and confident boy!

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Elly Hardesty: My horse was diagnosed with kissing spines, hind limb suspensory ligament desmitis and sacroiliac pain 4-years ago.

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Hello!

Spring is officially here! And it's my favourite time of year for photoshoots. I'm loving the brighter weather, the new foals, summer coats, the daffodils, bluebells and blossom trees; It's just perfect. And I've had some fabulous photoshoots to kick off the season.

I had a gorgeous sunset session in Rivenhall, in the grounds of a private manor house, with Rebecca and her coloured native, Corky; I photographed a driving pony, called Charlie, over near Colchester and three naughty Miniature Horses, who spent more time rearing up than posing. It’s all good fun and they were such characters!

Have you seen the new Beauty and the Beast yet? If you have, I bet you've been admiring the main grey horse, Phillippe. Well, here he is and his real name is Rusty. Rusty is part of the Steve Dent Stunt Team, in Hertford, and I photographed him, with Sam Dent, last year. It's amazing to see him on the big screen and what a great job he did!

I'm so excited to see what the rest of Spring brings, with lots of shows, shoots and road-trips coming up in the near future.

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ANNouNceD:

New competitioN StRuctuRe foR RetRAiNeD RAcehoRSeS

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ritish Showjumping, in conjunction with Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), are delighted to announce an exciting new and progressive competition structure for retrained racehorses competing within the sport.

This new structure will add to the already established RoR Club League Championship and will work alongside the four tiered league system that the sport already operates on.

number of points at the highest level during the 1st April - 30th September each year. The cash awards are broken down as follows: 1st - £750 (plus invites to the presentation) and 2nd £500. The winners will be identified by selecting the highest placed eligible horses with points in the Gold League section. If none qualify, it will move to the highest placed eligible horses in the Silver League section.

RoR Bronze League Championship New for 2017 will be the RoR Bronze League Championship RoR National which will take place at the Recognition Awards British Showjumping National The RoR National Recognition Championships at the National Awards will recognise those Agricultural and Exhibition retrained racehorses competing Centre (NAEC), Stoneleigh Park, within the British Showjumping Warwickshire in August. The Spring/Summer Gold and Silver Championship will carry a total Horse Leagues. A cash award will prize fund of £825 and the top be given to the owners of the three will also be rewarded with two highest graded horses that a complimentary Full Jumping have been awarded the highest Membership and a The competition structure will be as follows:

Grade C Horse Registration for one year.

A National RoR Bronze League will be introduced to run alongside the Spring/Summer 2017 Bronze League. This league will run from 1st April – 30th June and it will be used to identify the top thirty horse/rider combinations eligible to receive an invitation to compete in the Championship class. The class will have a first round height of 90cm before rising to 1.00m in the jump off.

RoR Club League Championship & Regional Recognition Awards The RoR Club League Championship takes place at the British Showjumping National Showjumping Championships and it carries a prize fund of £700 with the top three also receiving a complimentary Club Membership for one year. This series is open to any former racehorse, registered with RoR, including unraced, GB raced and foreign raced horses.

A National RoR Club League runs alongside the Regional Club Leagues, which culminate on the 30th June each year, and the league is used to identify the

top thirty horse/rider combinations who then receive an invitation to compete in the Championship class which has a first round height of 85cm, rising to 90cm in the jump off.

Those retrained racehorses competing at Club level are also eligible for the RoR Regional Recognition Awards. A product sponsorship will be awarded to the highest place horse in each region with Club League points.

The winner from each region will be identified by selecting the highest placed eligible horse with club league points in the 1.00m section. If none qualify, it will move to the highest placed eligible horse on the 90cm club league working downwards until a horse is identified. The product sponsorship is in the form of a jacket and an embroidered rug.

RoR training Bursary Underpinning the Championships and Recognition Awards will be regional RoR Showjumping training which will be administered by each respective Development Officer.

This training will be tailored specifically for owners and riders of former racehorses with a view to assisting them ease their horse effortlessly into their new competitive career.

Royal Windsor Horse Show will see Nick Skelton and Big Star formally retire in the Castle Arena on Sunday 14th May. Announcing their retirement Nick, who won Team Gold at London 2012 and Individual Gold at Rio 2016 with Big Star owned by Gary and Beverley Widdowson commented, “We feel that Big Star has done everything that a rider could ask and it is time for him to relax and enjoy his stallion duties. As for myself, I have always stated that when Big Star was finished I would be as well. This sport has given me more than I could have ever hoped over the past 43 years.”

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Photo: Supplied by British Showjumping

Nick SkeltoN cBe AND BiG StAR to RetiRe

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UP COMING British Showjumping Suffolk Training Dates – Open to All! There are lots of Suffolk Training dates arranged for you! Open to all, members and non-members.

Sessions will be held at: Palace House, Newmarket, CB8 8EP, Darshams Farm, Wetherden IP14 3NA, and Oakland Stud CB7 3NA. All sessions are £30/members and £35/non-members unless otherwise stated. Sessions will be in small groups.

Please note that payments must be made in advance and the British Showjumping cancellation policy will apply.

13th May - Academy training with Mia Palles-Clark at Oaklands Stud, on grass (weather permitting); 25th May - Academy training with British Showjumping UKCC level 3 coach, Sharon Hunt at Darshams Farm; 10th June - Academy training with Mia Palles-Clark at Palace House; 13th June - Academy training with Sharon Hunt at Darshams Farm; 29th June - Academy training with Mia Palles-Clark at Palace House.

Please contact Mia Palles Clark for more information and to book: mia@miakorenika.co.uk

Meet the rider... laura renwick How did you get into horses?

My mum rode and I did everything on ponies, including showing and Pony Club.

What led you into show jumping?

I liked to jump but I wasn’t brave enough for the more serious levels of Cross Country. I knew from about 10-years-old that I wanted to show jump. Although I never got away from horses, I didn’t do the junior classes. At the age of 18, I had an eight year sabbatical and spent my time doing ‘office’ jobs, being an air hostess and working in retail but jumping was in my blood and I came back to what I knew. I then met John and never looked back!

Where is the best place you’ve ever jumped?

It has to be Miami Beach, this year on the Global Champions Tour (GCT). In fact, all the GCT venues were out of this world. Madrid is also one of my favourite shows as is Olympia and the Liverpool International Horse Show.

Who is your equine hero?

Marcus Ehning is my main influence and my husband John Renwick, who rode internationally and now trains me.

What is your daily routine?

The day starts at 7.30am, with getting Jack to school. I then ride up to 5 horses every morning before lunch. In the afternoon I do the entries, social media, planning and any other paperwork that needs chasing. At the moment we have 16 horses in, so that keeps me busy.

Laura uses a combination of feeds to suit individual horses’ requirements. The better doers, are fed Performance Balancer, whilst others will get Slow Release Condition & Competition Mix to provide calories with control. For the really stressy types, Laura chooses Ease & Excel, which is low starch and low sugar and formulated for those prone to gastric ulcers.

READ MORE ABOUT LAURA ON PAGE 12.

What is your most embarrassing memory?

I remember that I fell off once in a relay with Laura Crouch. I landed after the jump and, as I turned, I fell off.

What is your most memorable moment riding?

I always enjoy winning, strive to ride in the Olympics, to continue to represent my country internationally and wining 5* Grand Prix’s.

We know that your horses enjoy a Baileys diet, but what about you?

Indian has to be my favourite.

When you do find a moment to sit down and relax, what is your favourite programme, film or box set?

It has to be Breaking Bad.

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SHoWJuMPINg rouNDuP Rider Profile nelle Disley, 15

Petplan equine Ambassador

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was selected to be a Petplan Equine Ambassador in February of this year and I am about to take my GCSEs then I will go on to Sixth Form. I would love to ride professionally and I know that my future is with horses. I hope to become an equine vet but there are so many aspects of equine development, I am openminded about my career.

In terms of competitive riding I have learnt all I know from Pony Club, taking my Care and Riding tests up to B level. Now I plan to go on to my A tests and start to develop coaching skills myself. I hope to ride at the highest level and dream of being at International competitions. It’s a big ask as I’m only competing locally and on our own horses, but I have already qualified for this year’s ESUK and the Horseware National series and hope to represent my PC at Areas and at Burghley and Blenheim.

My biggest achievements to date are probably being selected as a Petplan Equine Ambassador, then coming second in the ESUK 2016 90cm Grand Prix, and being awarded the CHPC showjumping achievement cup for 2016. We have just done our first BE90 at Isleham and finished with a clear in SJ and two stops in the XC. We did Burghley PC Hunter Trials coming second and qualifying for the Horseware finals. We have also qualified for ESUK 2017 and are doing well in the BS Schools’ league.

How and when did you start riding?

I was first put on a horse at only a few days old and have been riding ever since. I never had lessons but my family ride and so it was just like learning to walk.

During your riding career has there been a particular horse that you consider to have really helped you ‘make it’?

My current horse Prince is the most talented horse I have ever had, especially at jumping. I have always ridden ‘difficult horses’ however I think they made me a better rider and a more understanding person.

Now Prince, who is an overconfident Welsh boy, is enabling me to successfully use both of our abilities to compete at a higher level than either of us could have done before. We have a very good relationship as we’ve helped each other get better. I’ve had five horses of my own since I was very little and each of them has taught me something completely different.

Farco who is just gorgeous, who I ride alongside Prince, is a very capable dressage horse and he is helping me develop flatwork

skills as well as being a genuine and accommodating friend.

You are an Ambassador for Petplan Equine, please tell us more: I am so pleased to be representing Petplan Equine and was very surprised to be chosen. I am not as experienced or competing at the same level as some of the ambassadors but having spent a wonderful weekend with them I realise we all share a really deep commitment to horses and life without them is unimaginable!

Although I love competing and of course like to do well, the best bit of my horsey life is connecting with a horse and giving them the care, confidence and experiences that help them enjoy life.

horse Profile prince of thieves iv Stable name: Prince Owner: Nelle Colour: Black Sex: Gelding Height: 14.3hh Age: 15 Breed: Welsh x TB

something boring would initially make him have a paddy fit, but eventually he learnt that life could be less stressy if he listened rather than fighting. He can now jump 1m SJ clear and fast (which he always could) but can also jump 60cm Prince came to us a speedy and confident (aka clear and slow, get 65% in dressage and do a bolshy) showjumper. His response to being a bit 90XC safely. scared by his change of home was to be really We have just done our first BE90 at Isleham, and stroppy - barging, running off, not wanting to we did Burghley PC Hunter Trials - he was perfect, load, jumping out of his stable and field! We qualifying for the Horseware finals. We have also decided not to give him challenges but to bore qualified for ESUK 2017 and are doing well in the him into being nice. Asking him to do BS Schools’ league.

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Entries now open...

British Showjumping National championships 8th-13th August Grandstand Media Ltd are delighted to announce that entries for the British Showjumping National Championships (BSNC) at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire are now open.

The schedule is live and available for download for what will be an exciting third year of running the prestigious national championships.

The BSNC 2017 will take place between 8th – 13th August, featuring many national titles and daily supporting classes.

BSNC is the culmination of British Showjumping’s

qualifying season. The event will play host to world-class riders competing for the esteemed International Stairway League title, as well as coveted opportunities to qualify for Horse of the Year Show. www.bsnational championships.co.uk

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SHoWJuMPINg rouNDuP LAURA RENWICK IS FAMOUS FOR PRODUCING YOUNG HORSES UP TO INTERNATIONAL LEVEL, AND HAS AN INCREDIBLE ABILITY TO GET THE BEST OUT OF HER TEAM. HERE, LAURA OFFERS laura rENWICK HER ADVICE ON HOW TO...

Ride like...

Achieve success in the show jumping ring

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aura Renwick hasn’t got to the top of her sport by riding ready-made horses, preferring to produce them herself with the help of her husband John.

Whatever your level of riding success can be defined in many ways. For some, it could be

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achieving a clear round on a young horse new to competition or qualifying for a major championship. Whatever you seek to achieve, patience is the key to reaching your goals.

Over her many years of competing, Laura has learnt that winning does not happen over-

night: “As with most things in life, we want success to be instant but with horses it can be a slow process and sometimes you don’t think you’re making any progress at all but then suddenly things can all fall into place.”

The winning edge in the ring at a

competition comes from well laid foundations at home in training. Horses thrive on routine and not just in their ridden work; try to keep their turnout and feeding times the same every day. After all, a happy horse is more likely give that extra effort.

Commitment to the cause from

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you, the rider, is essential. It is vital to ensure your horse’s fitness level is up to the task you are asking them to do. Practice makes perfect and there are no short cuts to success. Always be prepared to learn something new!

Laura recommends watching those at competitions who are competing at a higher level: “Watch other riders warming up in the collecting ring and see what the professionals do. Don't just turn up for your class, stay and watch, you never stop learning.”

Lessons with a good instructor help to keep your training on track and focus on the areas that need improvement. Good exercises are invaluable in training, helping to keep your horse interested and willing to learn.

There is so much you can do at home to practice and improve to develop your skills in preparation for competition and if things are not going so well, go back to basics and try not to get frustrated.

“A good clear round is very often generated from creating a good rhythm on the flat between fences. This can only be achieved through schooling at home and really getting your horse listening to your aids. If you are struggling for control on the flat, you are unlikely to jump a nice round.

“On those days when things just don’t seem to be going right, get out of the school and go for a hack, giving your horse time to chill out.

“It is important to know the limitations of both you and your horse, especially when training a

young horse. Be realistic about your ability or you run the risk of knocking your horse’s confidence and setting you back in training.

“You have to take the ups with the downs. I have always said there is no greater leveller than this sport. You can have an amazing run one minute when you are winning a lot then all of a sudden things can go wrong, so never get too complacent,” added Laura.

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HORSEHAGE-SPONSORED SHOW-JUMPER, SPENCER ROE IS A RISING STAR ON THE SHOWJUMPING CIRCUIT, BOTH HERE AND IN EUROPE. HE HAS REPRESENTED TEAM GB IN BOTH JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDERS NATIONS CUP TEAMS AS WELL AS THE ALLTECH WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES IN 2014.

JumpinG position

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hen jumping a fence, what you are aiming for is to have a balanced, fluid motion and be with the movement of your horse. This will allow your horse to arc correctly and freely over the fence.

Being ahead of the movement will interfere with your horse’s action and will distract him and would often result in you being thrown backwards in the saddle.

Being behind the movement means you are likely not to ‘give’ with your hands, which will result in your horse’s head being jerked up and will produce a poor

A bad jumping position

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jump or a cat-leap that prevents him travelling forwards over his fence. So how do we work on getting that balance in between?

Working on a balanced position When we are jumping, our position over the fence takes only a few seconds to complete, which makes it tougher to master. To help make things easier it can be a good idea to get a friend to watch you practice the position on your horse whilst halted - ideally they could even photograph or video you so you can see what your

A good jumping position

positon looks like. You should keep your weight into your heels, your seat soft and knees gently bent to help keep your balance centred over your horse.

Keep moving in and out of the jumping position until you can do it comfortably. Next begin doing the same exercise at a walk, moving in and out of the position every few strides. Again, once you feel you can do this smoothly, move on to trot and then canter. If you are doing it correctly your horse’s rhythm shouldn’t be affected by the movement.

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Measuring the strides when setting up a grid

Over the jumps Now it’s time to bring in some fences. A good exercise to try is to place some canter poles in front of a small fence. Make sure you check the stride is correct for

Canter poles

your horse before putting the fence up (roughly 3.6m for horses). This will help you get the stride correct for the jump and help avoid taking up the jumping position too early or

too late. Bounces are also a good way to practice your position as they allow you to hold your jumping position longer than normal.

If at this stage, you still find your jumping position is too far forward, the next exercise is to try the above exercises without stirrups. You will be more conservative with your upper body when your balance is provided by the strength of your lower leg gripping the saddle rather than your stirrups and your horse's neck.

Once you feel accustomed to doing a single fence, the next phase is to do grid work. Start with a double, one or two strides apart (it is roughly 7.5m for one stride and 10.7m for two) and get your friend to video/watch you again. They should be able to tell you whether you are still jumping correctly and if you are regaining your flatwork position fast enough. If this is not the case, you will find you are losing your balance and struggle to get the next fence right; so try sitting

up a little earlier. Adding a fence at a time, build up a line with varying distances so you are moving in and out of jumping position swiftly.

Now you have mastered the grid work, you can set up a small course, and test yourself against a series of fences with turns and distances. If you find any part difficult you can just practice that part of the course until you get it correct or move back to some of the previous exercises until you feel in control again.

Don’t forget to take breaks between exercises so as not to over jump your horse and above all, keep practicing.

For further information on HorseHage which Spencer uses for his team of horses, please visit www.horsehage.co.uk or for equine feeding advice, call the HorseHage Helpline on 01803 527274.

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Jump off tips

IN THIS ISSUE WE SPEAK TO EQUI-THÈME’S SPONSORED SHOW-JUMPER, LAURA ROBINSON, WHO KNOWS HOW CRITICAL IT IS TO LEARN THE TRICKS OF THE TRADE IN BEATING THE CLOCK IN A JUMP-OFF. LAURA HAS FACED MANY-JUMP OFFS AND KNOWS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE QUICK. HERE LAURA OFFERS ADVICE ON HOW TO RIDE FOR A JUMP-OFF.

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sking your horse to turn sharply, move forward with gumption towards a large fence from a short approach, jumping fences from an angle and, on the odd occasion, tackle a few jumps from a fast canter, are all things to teach your horse to enable you to compete against the clock and save you seconds.

These small changes and careful planning can be the difference in closing the gap between you and the winner or even claim victory.

What do you want out of the jump-off?

Firstly, riders should ask themselves what is their aim - to win the competition or to gain

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getting your horse agitated around the course.

Setting off Once you enter the arena, if you are planning any hard turns, it is good to ride over to these areas and see if the risk will work or just slow you down.

When you have set off, let your horse stride out and into a rhythm and make sure you are riding your horse well up into the bridle to get him focused and ready.

Speed is key When looking at areas to gallop, avoid the huge show-jumps as these are extremely difficult for your horse to jump due to the Based in North Yorkshire, Laura has competed across Europe, including Spain, Belgium, France and Germany and has represented Great Britain on a number of occasions including last year where she participated in the Pony, Junior and Young Rider European Championship levels.

experience? This will enable riders to plan how they will ride a jump-off.

If you want to gain experience, the focus should be to increase the level of activity in your horse and your concentration with the end intention of getting a clear round in a good, fast time.

If you are aiming to win the competition it is paramount that you study the course in great detail and assess all your possible options to cut your time back.

Is the first fence straightforward?

Time could be saved from the period you go through the timing heads to when you land over the first jump.

Strategically pick out fences that you know may cause some issues and these fences generally would be the same fences at which your competitors will also proceed with caution to.

With these more difficult fences that are generally seen later on in the course, you would need to Assessing your fences give a slightly wider turn so it is Looking at the course will help in crucial to focus on saving time at determining sensible areas to the beginning of the course. put in some short turns which Riding your horse to do sharp will encourage you and your turns on an even stride is a lot horse to take it up a gear. better than rushing round and

long and flat stride. With these fences, increase the stride after the jump and then shorten the stride three or four strides before the next to remain balanced for the next take-off.

Turns Turning short into fences and turning short after fences can knock valuable seconds off, but the practice on perfecting these difficult turns at home is key to ensure poles stay on their cups.

Enjoy the jump-off Remember to stay relaxed and enjoy the experience. If you believe you can do it, so will your horse. It’s all about confidence and working together as a team.

Equi-Thème Pirouette Breeches The Equi-Thème Pirouette Breeches are technical breeches perfect for competitions because of their anti-slip seat which features silicone inserts to aid in providing a steady leg and grip.

The breathable stretch fabric provides riders with optimum comfort and movement.

Available in ladies’ sizes 34 to 42 in White or Black.

For further information visit www.equi-theme.com

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SHoWJuMPINg rouNDuP Gatehouse Chelsea Riding Helmet Stylish and elegant, the Chelsea is lightweight and slimline with a removable, washable lining for hygiene and comfort. Kitemarked and approved to PAS 015. Navy or black in matt or suedette.

Prices from £107.99.

Gatehouse Conquest MkII This attractive, lightweight riding helmet is well ventilated with a removable, washable lining for complete comfort and hygiene.

Kitemarked and approved to PAS 015. Navy or black in a choice of finish. Price: from £157.99.

Gatehouse Jeunesse Aimed at the younger rider, the Jeunesse has an elegant profile and features a removable, washable lining.

Kitemarked and approved to PAS 015. Navy or black in velvet or glitter options.

Price: Velvet £59.99 or Glitter £69.99.

www.gatehouserange.co.uk Mark Todd Competition Shirts Manufactured in technical stretch fabric with quick-drying and anti-bacterial properties.

Alicia ladies £54.99 Brad mens £60.99.

Mark Todd Coolmax Grip Breeches Innovative Coolmax technical material makes these breeches ideal for active equestrians.

Price: ladies £93.99 mens £102.99.

Alicia Brad

Mark Todd Competition Jackets Manufactured in top quality technical fabric with a four-way stretch, these smart jackets come with either zipped pockets and mesh panels for summer comfort, or Alcantara collar and pocket trim for a more traditional look.

Price: ladies £249.99 mens from £229.99.

Mark Todd Elasticated Leather Belt Price: £22.99.

Mark Todd Leather Show Gloves Price: £24.99.

www.marktoddcollection.co.uk

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Mark Todd Competition Field Boots Offering a snug and flattering fit, these competition boots are manufactured in top quality leather with a leather lining and an elasticated lace at the ankle. Price: £259.99.

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Toggi Monica Ladies Short Sleeve Stock Shirt Colours: White. Sizes: 8 to 20.

RRP: £40.

Toggi Shelton Ladies Competition Breeches Colours: White. Sizes: 24” to 36” regular leg. RRP: £85. www.toggi.com

Toggi Cartwright Riding Boots Colours: Black.

Sizes: 36 to 43.

RRP: £130.

Champion Grand Prix Colours: Black and Navy. Sizes: 67. RRP: From £116.

Equetech Ellipse Competition Jacket Sizes: 32” – 42”. RRP: £83.50. www.equetech.com

Mark Todd Comfort socks Colours: Navy, black, grey or burgundy. Sizes: S - L. www.wefi.co.uk

Stylish and sporty, the Shires’ Greenwich jacket is made from stretch jersey with a tailored fit and rear vents. A shimmer collar piping and regal feel button front fastening and cuff detail complete the look, with a hidden front zip that prevents the jacket from pulling at the buttons.

Shires Greenwich Competition Jacket, £62

Le Mieux Signature Fly Hood, £22

Equetech Freedom Competition Shirt Sizes: 8 -24. Colour: White.

RRP: £38.50. www.equetech.com

Brushing Boots Sizes: XS-XL. Colour: Black. RRP: £19.95. www.equilibrium products.com

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As any rider will tell you, how you look and feel is as important as your horse and the course when you compete, so this show season why not treat yourself to some new gear? Nags Essentials has picked out its showjumping essentials for Absolute Horse – shop online at nagsessentials.com or in-store at Unit 19, Horsley Fields, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5DD (Tel: 01553 776897) and you’ll ride in style.

Ensure your horse is as stylish and comfortable as you are this season with Le Mieux’s fly hood. Made from close knit crochet with comfortable high density fabric ears that soften sound, this is available in a range of sizes and colours to coordinate with the Le Mieux saddlepad for a stunning look.

Designed to fit a wide range of forward cut jumping saddles, the pad incorporates high wither, elasticated D-Ring tabs, a signature teardrop girth protection area with a luxurious suede top side and supersoft bamboo lining which absorbs and controls sweat under the saddle – perfect for sensitive horses! Available in several colours and sizes, the saddlepad is easy to wash and fast drying.

Le Mieux ProSport Suede Close Contact Square Saddlepad, £36

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BITTINg IN THIS FEATURE, ABBEY ENGLAND, MANUFACTURER OF THE HIGH QUALITY, BRITISH-MADE ABBEY BITS, ANSWERS OUR QUESTIONS ABOUT BITTING

All things bitting...

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hen trying to decide which bit to use on your horse, what considerations do owners have to make?

Riders often expect too much of bits, thinking immediately that a horse that is difficult to stop or turn must have a bitting problem, but there are a lot of other things to be taken into consideration.

With so many different styles and types of bit on the market, all varying in quality, the choice on offer can be over-whelming so make sure you know exactly what you want to achieve with a

new bit and what you will use it for. Remember it’s not a quick fix for underlying training issues, so be realistic. Understand how your choice of bit works so you can assess whether it will be comfortable for your horse and give the right signals for the job it is required for. It must fit correctly and should feel comfortable to handle – if you don’t like the action then chances are, your horse won’t either!

Where is the best place to get expert advice on bitting?

Talk to your trainer or riding

instructor first, then your retailer and finally a reputable bitting manufacturer who can provide expert advice. Alternatively, riders may seek advice from a freelance bitting consultant.

What signs should owners look for that their horse isn’t happy in his bit?

You should have a good idea of how your horse went for you before purchasing a new bit and whether he was responsive to your signals using that bit.

When trying out your new bit, take careful notice of how he works as well as how he looks, in comparison. If he is not as responsive or comfortable, or is not relaxed, you may need to have a rethink. Obvious signs of being uncomfortable can be manifested in different ways by your horse, from evading or leaning on the bit, to bolting and head-shaking.

How do you measure your horse’s mouth for a bit and are

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there any devices on the market that you can buy?

The length of the bit corresponds to the width of your horse’s mouth. A simple way is to use a piece of string with a rubber cheek guard and position it in your horse’s mouth where the bit would sit, with the cheek guard at one side, then measure the distance between the inside of the cheek guard and where your fingers are on the string at the other side of your horse’s mouth. This method is suitable when sizing up for a fixed cheek bit. If you are using a loose ring bit, then add half an inch to the size. Alternatively, if you have an existing bit that already fits nicely, you can measure that, or you could purchase a plastic bit sizer. Typically, bits are sized in inches.

Should bits be checked by experts from time to time, like your saddle, or should you only seek advice if you have an issue?

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You should regularly check that your bit is in good condition and not worn and is smooth to the touch and symmetrical in its construction, otherwise it could damage your horse’s mouth.

However it is more important that you regularly check your horse’s mouth, either by a vet or equine dental technician at least once a year.

The frequency of the checks is important. This is because the horse's teeth continue to grow throughout its life and the direction that the horse’s molars grow in. The molars do not meet evenly so are worn away, leaving sharp edges on the outside edges of the upper teeth and the inside edges of the lower teeth. In the early stages this probably only means slight discomfort, and some bruising, but still resulting in an uncomfortable mouth for bitting purposes. If allowed to go unchecked, the tongue and cheeks can be badly bruised and cut, taking time to heal and causing unnecessary mouthing and bitting problems. In severe cases of neglect the jaw can actually be pushed out of alignment.

Why do bits vary so much in price and should owners steer clear of cheaper versions?

Out of all the pieces of equipment that we use on our horses, the bit is a major source of control so it is vital that you choose a good quality, welldesigned and balanced bit that

will be strong in structure and not break, that allows your horse to be comfortable and gives you the right signals and degree of control. Buying a saddle for £1200 and a bit for £19.99 just does not make sense when you consider how much we rely on the bit to keep

us safe.

The different types of metals that can be used and also design details mean that the price of bits can vary greatly. With massproduced bits, most parts are typically cast metal and assembled by hand. The components for Abbey bits are manufactured from castings using the ‘lost wax’ technique that produces a much finer detail and finish than the traditional sand cast steel.

Where unusual parts are required they are fabricated by hand in our workshops using high quality steel bar.

How do you know if a bit is ‘competition legal’ for your chosen discipline?

Most of the disciplines have restrictions on what type of bit you can use so you need to ensure that yours is ‘legal’ by consulting your discipline’s rule book or contacting their governing body directly to check which bits are permitted.

For more information contact Abbey England on 01565 650343 or visit www.ridingbitz.com

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The Heritage Contour II’s ultra-contoured ankle fit allows for movement through the rider’s foot whilst creating a sleek comfortable feel.

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These beautiful bespoke boots will be officially launching at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May.

The Spanish Riding Boots Suede & Leather Mix Boots feature a full body of suede, complimenting leather heel cuff, full-length side zip seam and boot cuff in a buttery soft navy leather. RRP: £265. www.thespanishboot company.co.uk

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Kanyon Outdoor, specialists in outdoor and equestrian footwear and outerwear, are offering 3 lucky riders the opportunity to be part of their sponsored team.

Applying for one of the sponsorship opportunities couldn’t be easier; just visit the Kanyon Outdoor facebook page: www.facebook.com/ KanyonOutdoor and post a photo of you and your horse along with a comment that you would like to be considered for sponsorship.

Pictured: International show jumper, Faye Raw, who is already sponsored by Kanyon Outdoor.

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Ride like...

EMMa & KEvIn McnaB

Four Star eventing husband and wife team, Emma and Kevin McNab are top class riders. They have competed at every top competition in the UK, Europe and in their native Australia. Emma and Kevin are enjoying a busy early season this year and are both aiming at LuhmĂźhlen CCI4* event in Germany next month. Emma plans to compete at this prestigious event with Belcam Bear and Fernhill Tabasco and Kevin will ride Casperelli.

Both riders are aiming for selection for the Australian team for the 2018 World Equestrian Games in the USA.

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o keep such a busy and successful team on the road, Emma and Kevin pay great attention to detail with all aspects of their approach to competition whether it be one of the major four star events or a local BE100 competition. The horses are prepared

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meticulously and as Absorbine ambassadors Emma and Kevin’s horses are always turned out to perfection.

In the days leading up to a competition, the horses will have their mane and tail tidied up. Lucy Hartley who works for Emma and Kevin will ensure that their manes are pulled to the right length and that the tails are neatly pulled. Any trimming of whiskers and the jawline will also be carried out at

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this time.

Kevin added: “It is important to keep the horses’ coats clean on a daily basis. Each time a horse is washed off after exercise, we add some Absorbine Botanicals Body Rinse to the water. We also use a solarium here to dry each horse off as quickly as possible after a wash.” After every-day washing off, ShowSheen is sprayed in the horses’ tails.

Emma said: “We frequently spray the horse’s tails with ShowSheen to keep them in good condition and help avoiding hairs breaking.”

The day before a competition, the horses are given a thorough bath in Absorbine 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner. Lucy uses Absorbine Stain Remover

Emma’s top horse, Belcam Bear wears pads on the soles of his feet under the shoes.

Emma uses Absorbine Magic Cushion to provide support under the pads. Emma said: “The Magic Cushion is great under the pads.

The sole of the foot stays dry and hard and the Magic Cushion stays in place until the horse is reshod.”

Absorbine Horseman’s One Step is also a must have Absorbine product at Coneycroft Farm.

Emma said: “Our tack is made from lovely soft leather and the Horseman’s One Step really nourishes it and gives it a great sheen.”

and Whitener on any white patches. She said: “I wash the white patches as normal with the shampoo and then spray the Stain Remover and Whitener on and leave it for a few minutes before thoroughly washing off.

This leaves the white patches sparkling.”

Once at the event, before the dressage test each horse has their tail brushed and more ShowSheen sprayed on, a damp tail bandage is applied and the feet are painted with SuperShine Clear. Lucy added: “I then do the quarter marks and give the tack a rub over with Horsemans One Step. If it is hot we spray on some UltraShield fly repellent. I always make sure I have a towel handy for any last-minute things that need wiping.”

Most of the horses’ training takes place at Emma and Kevin’s Surrey base. Emma said: “We have great facilities here which include indoor and outdoor

arenas and we are building some cross-country fences out in the field. The horses go out in the field every day and are happy and relaxed which helps them perform at their best.”

The full range of Absorbine products are available from Absorbine Stockists.

For more product information, visit www.absorbine.co.uk

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nUTRITIon

The forgoTTen nuTrienT Article by Lisa Elliott (MSc), nutritionist at Castle Horse Feeds.

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here are six so-called ‘essential’ nutrients in the horse’s diet: carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals and water – yet water is easily the most essential. Despite its importance, water is frequently overlooked when considering a horse’s dietary needs and is often referred to as the ‘forgotten nutrient’, when it should be the main one.

horse becomes even a little dehydrated body function becomes compromised.

Dehydration is a serious condition which can be potentially life-threatening.

Did You Know?

Your horse’s hindgut acts as a water reservoir, and feeding a diet high in fibre helps to contribute to the reservoir, helping to prevent dehydration!

To meet water requirements within the body, an optimum Why is water so water balance must be reached. important?

Water balance can be defined as Well for a start, neither we or the homeostasis between water our horses could survive without input and water output¹. Water it! Horses can survive up to 90 input comes from drinking days without food but without water, feed and metabolic water they can only survive 7 processes. All feeds contain days¹. In mature horses, total water and the water content body water comprises 61-72% of bodyweight (BW) and in foals it is estimated at 66-84% BW¹, demonstrating just how important water is within the body.

Water is a universal solvent and as such is directly or indirectly involved with virtually every physiological process essential to life¹, including circulation, digestion, lymphatic system, excretion (urine, faeces, tears and mucus), and thermoregulation. Full water hydration is therefore vital for optimal body function, and if a

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depends on the source of that feed.

Hay and grain typically contain only 10-15% moisture, so contribute very little to the water input but haylage (3245% moisture) can supply about 25% of water input and fresh grass which can typically be 6080% moisture can almost satisfy water requirements!

Metabolic water is that which is generated from the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and is estimated to contribute about 11-13% of daily water requirements. Water output or loss is a result of faeces, urine, sweating and respiration. Daily water requirements at maintainance are estimated at about 5L/100 Kg BW², but strenuous work in

hot condtions can increase this to the region of 12 – 15L/Kg BW. Water intake from feed and drinking must, therefore, be sufficient to replace what is lost and meet daily requirements.

Water Intake The amount a horse will drink is influenced by: Body Size/Weight Larger horses generally have a greater water requirement which means a greater water intake than smaller horses or ponies. A large 600kg horse for example, has a water requirement of 30 litres and for a smaller 300kg pony this is 15 litres.

Diet Diet influences water intake through the amount eaten or total dry matter (DM) and the composition of feed. Research has shown that horses fed all forage diets containing a greater DM than mixed diets, drank 26 per cent more water³. Horses out on fresh spring pasture, however, which is higher in water (60-80%) and lower in DM, meaning they obtain a substantial amount of water from grazing, will typically drink less.

Diets higher in fibre, protein and certain minerals such as sodium and potassium can stimulate

Cymbaluk, N. (2013) Water. In: Geor, R., Harris, P.A. and Coenen, M., eds., (2013) Equine Applied and Clinical Nutrition. China: Saunders Elsevier, pp. 80-95 Frape, D. (2010) Vitamin and Water Requirements. In: Frape, D. (2010) Equine Nutrition and Feeding. Chichester. Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 69-89. Pagan, J.D., Harris, P., Brewster-Barnes, T., Duren, S.E. and Jackson, S.G. (1998) Exercise affects digestibility and rate of passage of all-forage and mixed diets in Thoroughbred horses. Journal of Nutrition, 128, pp. 2704-2708. Geor, R.J., McCutcheon, L.J. and Lindinger, M.I. (1996) Adaptations to daily exercise in hot and humid conditions in trained Thoroughbred horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, Supplement 22, pp. 63-66. Kristula, M, A. and McDonnell, S.M. (1994) Drinking water temperature affects consumption of water during cold weather in ponies. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 41, pp. 155-160.

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the thirst response and increase water intake.

Temperature As the temperature rises, so does water intake and previous research has shown a positive link between ambient temperature and water intake.

One studyâ ´ showed that daily water intake increased by 79% when horses were exercised at high temperatures. In colder temperatures, however, horses are generally inclined to drink less. This is exacerbated in very cold conditions where water is likely to be near freezing, making it much less palatable and decreasing water intake.

Workload/Exercise A higher workload will mean a greater water intake compared to a lighter workload or maintenance. Moderate work, for example, has been shown to increase water intake about 40% above that of a horse at

maintenance. Any exercise will potentially increase water intake, so horses should have constant access to water during exercise and it should not be withheld.

Age Foals have a greater water intake for their size than mature horses because their urine is less concentrated, so fluid losses are greater. Older horses on the other hand can be reluctant to drink in colder weather and will then have a decreased water intake. As older horses are also more prone to impaction colic and dehydration, their water intake needs to be sufficient to negate this risk. In a herd situation, bullying of older horses away from water troughs can also sometimes reduce their water intake, so should be monitored.

Continued overleaf...

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This is due to the soluble fibre in Speedi-Beet, which has a high water holding capacity increasing the amount of fluid in the horse’s hindgut. Adding small amounts of Speedi-Beet to water may also encourage difficult horses to drink during events. www.britishhorsefeeds.com Revive is available in a 3kg resealable container, so it’s ideal to keep on your yard, trailer or lorry.

This great tasting supplement is easily dissolved in water and contains essential salts and minerals. Ideal pre and post exercise. www.animal-health.co.uk

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nUTRITIon Continued from previous page...

Summer Solutions with Vitamunch...

Illness/disease Chronic kidney disease or diarrhoea, for example, can cause increased water loses.

Any health condition that decreases feed intake, for example gastric ulcers, can also decrease water intake. At the other end of the scale, certain metabolic conditions along with PPID (cushings) can promote excessive drinking and greatly increase water intake.

Encouraging your horse to drink The easiest way to encourage regular drinking is by always providing constant access to fresh, clean and palatable water.

Adding salt to your horses’ feed can help stimulate the thirst response and thus encourage drinking. Horses have been shown to prefer sweet solutions, so putting some apple cordial for example in your horses’ drinking water, could also help boost their drinking.

Research has shown that water consumption in ponies was increased by 40% when water was warmed to above freezing⁵. In cold weather, adding hot water to warm the water to temperatures ideally between 7 – 18°C should therefore help to increase drinking.

Buckets have been shown to be generally preferred by horses to smaller bowls, so offering your horses water in a large bucket may help them to drink more.

Additionally, using a bucket is a great way of measuring how much water your horse is drinking.

If you have any questions about creating the best diet for your horse, please contact Castle Horse Feeds - a tried and trusted brand that combines quality with value for money. All Castle Horse Feeds are produced from the highest quality ingredients, straight from their UFAS Accredited Mill. www.castlehorsefeeds.com

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Don’t get caught out without having a 5 pack of Munch on board your lorry or trailer

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ompetition days can often mean an early start and lots of hanging around.

Whether you are competing, out for a lesson, clinic or at a camp, Munch blocks are ideal because they are a handy, tasty nutritional fibre snack to feed your horse when you are out and about. Munch blocks come in airtight individual packs which keeps them fresh for over a year and also means there is no mess in the lorry/trailer.

will keep your horse occupied and allow them hours of nibbling time.

Portion control With the spring and summer grass at its richest it can be a real challenge to keep weight off the ‘good doers’. Many owners are forced to take their horses and ponies in for considerable periods of time or consign them to the starvation paddock. Equine Nutritional expert, Ruth Bishop, says that even in the case of the overweight horse or pony it is vital that they continue to be ‘tickle fed’ so that they have something in their digestive systems. Long periods without fibre can lead to not only physical problems such as ulcers but also psychological problems where vices such as cribbing may develop.

Hiding away from the flies When flies are at their worst, many horse owners choose to take their horses off the grass and keep them stabled just to give them a break from the flies and midges. Having enjoyed fresh grass, the horses are not interested in last year’s hay so it’s a real dilemma as to what to give them whilst they Ready for Show Time are standing in. Hanging a When preparing for a show, Munch block in a Munch Net

bathing and brushing can be a stressful and unpleasant battle.

Feeding a Munch block is a great way to keep your horse or pony occupied whilst you are plaiting up, washing, grooming and trimming.

A Bad Traveller?

Try feeding a Calmmunch on the lorry/trailer. It has a twofold approach to settling nerves - its magnesium and B6 enriched formula combined with calming herbs of chamomile, hops and vervain helps to calm – whilst its’ great taste makes it the perfect distraction. www.equilibrium products.com Munch blocks are a unique healthy, high fibre, low calorie, low sugar, cerealfree snack, made from quality Timothy grass and enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, together with added herbs.

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roodmare nutrition can be broken down into several different stages: conception, early, mid and late gestation, and lactation.

Feeding your broodmare a correctly balanced diet is essential for breeding success as it is directly linked to maximizing conception rates, aiding foetal growth and the production of quality colostrum and milk.

Conception It is proven that overweight or underweight mares have lower conception rates. Your mare should be well-furnished; you should be able to just feel her ribs but not see them. She should not have any fat pads on her neck or body. A good-doer will usually only require a lowcalorie feed such as Equerry High Fibre Cubes. However, should your mare be lacking condition prior to covering, Equerry Stud & Yearling Cubes or Stud & Youngstock Mix are advised.

Early Gestation (0-4 months) We now know that the mare’s micronutrient requirements begin to increase from Day 1 at conception. The foal’s long term health and development can be majorly influenced by these vital vitamins and minerals from an

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early stage. Certain micronutrients, such as copper and zinc, must be provided by the hard feed as the required levels will not be provided by good quality grazing alone.

Mid Gestation (5-8 months) Your mare will now start to become noticeably rounder! Her micronutrient requirement will continue to steadily increase, along with needing higher levels of calories and protein. This is because the nutritional value of her grazing will begin to decline so she will depend more on her hard feed to supply her with these essential nutrients.

Late Gestation (9-11 months) During the last three months of gestation, the foetus develops rapidly - gaining 65% of its birth weight and over 40% of its skeletal structure! The diet will need to provide your mare with 15-30% more calories. Whilst in the womb, the foetus starts to build up stores of certain trace minerals, such as copper, in their liver. The foal depends on these stores during the first few months of life for correct cartilage and limb development.

Therefore, the mare’s calorie, protein, calcium, phosphorous and copper requirements significantly increase. She will

become more dependent on her hard-feed to meet these demands as there is less space available in her stomach for large amounts of forage due to the rapid growth of the foetus taking up a greater space in the abdominal cavity.

Lactation In peak lactation, a 500kg broodmare will produce 15-20 litres of milk a day. You should continue to feed Equerry Stud & Youngstock Cubes or Stud & Yearling Mix to maintain condition during lactation. This will ensure your broodmare receives enough calories required to improve conception rates if re-breeding and support colostrum quality. Newborn foals depend on the antibodies (which are essential to protect from infectious bacteria and viruses) that they receive from the mare’s colostrum as they have very low levels themselves.

Equerry Stud & Youngstock Cubes and Stud & Yearling Mix are both complete feeds and when fed at the recommended rate will provide your broodmare with the correct levels of vitamins, minerals and traceelements. www.equerryhorsefeeds.com

The North Yorkshire-based company will sponsor the 133cm WHP class, the 143cm WHP class, the 153cm WHP class and the BSPS Supreme Working Hunter Championships at the Hickstead venue, 26th to 30th July.

NETTEX LAUNCH IN THE BALANCE V.I.P. In The Balance provides concentrated nutritional support in one easy to feed supplement.

RRP £34.99 www.nettex equine.com

YOUNG RIDER JOINS THE FIBRE-BEET TEAM Talented young showjumper and eventer Nick Ireland has secured sponsorship from the makers of Fibre-Beet. www.britishhorsefeeds.com

“I’m thrilled to be joining the FibreBeet team” - Nick

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New Reward Scheme...

Rowen Barbary are excited to announce the launch of a new loyalty scheme called Rowen Barbary Rewards.

Customers can collect points found on the back of Rowen Barbary Feed bags which can be redeemed against anything from a feed stirrer, to a soft shell jacket or even a fleece rug for the horse which all feature Rowen Barbary Team branding. www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

New range...

Hilton Herbs is launching a new range of liquid herbal supplements, aimed at the equine athlete. The PLUS range consists of seven products formulated in accordance with the FEI Regulations for Clean Sport, with each product having been independently tested free of common contaminants and herbal naturally occurring prohibited substances.

iT CouLD Be

You!

Trickle Net is searching for an event rider to support! The lucky sponsored rider will receive ÂŁ100, and a Trickle Net ambassador support package including clothing and accessories.

All ages and levels of riders are eligible for the sponsorship. You will have to keep Trickle Net updated with your equestrian activities, and provide a monthly blog which will be used on their website and across social media.

To enter, simply email the team with no more than 200 words on your competition results, the level you are competing at and why you would like to be part of the sponsored team.

Please send your application to: ellen@ tricklenet.co.uk – closing date 31st May 2017.

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hEalTh & wElfaRE

nUTRITIon

Spring time offers... or horse and pony owners with good-doers TopSpec have some great offers running throughout May. So if you are looking for very low-calorie options, for when every calorie counts, TopSpec has the answers!

The offer will see £5.00 off bags of TopSpec AntiLam, TopSpec Lite Feed Balancer, TopSpec Senior Lite Feed Balancer and TopSpec Stud Lite Feed Balancer. All four products are very low-calorie, cerealgrain-free and ‘Non-Heating’ and can be fed alone or mixed with a low calorie chop like TopChop Lite or TopChop Zero.

TopSpec AntiLam is a palatable, pelleted multi-supplement designed to provide nutritional support for those susceptible to, being treated for, and recovering from laminitis.

TopSpec Lite Feed Balancer is designed for good-doers in lightmedium work. It combines a broad-spectrum supplement and a hoof supplement with a high-fibre, very low calorie feed.

TopSpec Senior Lite Feed Balancer is designed for elderly horses that do not need extra condition. It combines the benefits of a lowcalorie feed balancer tailored to the needs of elderly horses, including a joint supplement.

TopSpec Stud Lite Feed Balancer is designed for breeding stock that are good-doers. It is rich in pre- and pro-biotics and contains an effective hoof supplement amongst other specialised supplements. www.topspec.com

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EXCITING NEW PRIZE WINNING OPPORTUNITIES Two new initiatives have been launched, for grassroots and for intermediate level riders contesting Tri-Star Eventing competitions this season, thanks to the generous support of Saracen Horse Feeds.

The Tri-Star Saracen Intermediate League covers all Two Star and Intermediate classes at Oasby, Belton Park, Burnham Market, Houghton Hall, Cholmondeley Castle and Osberton. The League will run on British Eventing points, with the rider accumulating the most points during the season from the events rewarded with a range of prizes including a tonne of Saracen Horse Feeds, and three days training with Saracen Horse Feeds brand ambassador and Olympic medallist Carl Hester.

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HOW DO THE SEASONS IMPACT PARASITE POPULATIONS?

The effeCT of

weaTher on worms e keep our horses on targeted worming programmes; poo pick our paddocks; quarantine new horses and rotate our grazing, yet one of the biggest influencers of parasite burdens is unfortunately something we can do nothing about! The weather, most noticeably temperatures and rainfall, have a massive impact on the worms in our horses.

In fact it’s so influential that the National Animal Disease Information Service issue a monthly Parasite Forecast for farmers based on detailed Met Office data. The forecast tracks weather variations to highlight potential risks for sheep and cattle.

Generally the milder and wetter the better for parasites; warm

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weather is convivial for activities like feeding and breeding and the damp weather keeps everything motile and ticking along.

Spring and Autumn are naturally times of the year when parasites thrive. Ideally what we need our weather to deliver is extremes either side of this - cold, hard winters and hot, dry summers to stop parasites in their tracks.

Rainfall and moisture levels In optimal conditions the most numerous of horse parasites, the redworm, can develop from an egg laid in a dung pile to its infective larval stage in as little as five days.

In this time the tiny worm larvae, so small it’s barely visible to the naked eye, can travel

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there is any moisture present, it will merely serve to spread worm eggs around the pasture, allowing the larvae to penetrate into the protective vegetative layer.

By Claire Shand, SQP, Westgate Labs about one metre. Scary enough until you factor in some rainfall and suddenly this multiplies to up to three metres of getaway potential in wet conditions!

This is important for survival; most horses won’t choose to graze near droppings so the further away the larvae can wriggle to a tempting blade of grass, the more likely its chances of being eaten by a potential host to continue its life cycle.

In contrast hot, arid conditions, of the sort we get very little of here in the UK, spells disaster.

Moisture deficit will slow, or even halt, development of the worm larvae and desiccate dung piles, exposing eggs to lethal rays of UV light.

This makes harrowing a useful method of parasite control but only in these conditions! Where

Temperature Worm eggs are generally made of pretty tough stuff, non-more so than roundworm eggs. The thick, sticky shell of the ascarid helps it to survive temperature extremes in the UK environment for up to 10 years. A portion of redworm eggs will also overwinter, enduring hard frosts to hatch in spring when the warmer weather comes along.

Frost is effective at killing off tapeworm eggs but this doesn’t mean one good winter will eradicate them. Tapeworm have an intermediate host – tiny orabatid mites which are adept at wintering in British climes.

There will be plenty of these infected grassland mites to see the species through the colder months.

Temperature also affects the worms themselves. Redworm activity slows considerably below 6°C and development from egg into an infective larval stage could take several weeks in winter weather. Most however, will find a way to ride out the winter chill until ingested by a horse, where the warm internal temperatures spark them into action and perpetuate the lifecycle.

Warm, wet spring weather is the perfect breeding ground for parasites

potential hotbed for worms. It’s in these sustained warm, wet conditions, the same that make the grass flush green, that we need to be extra careful about monitoring our horses with worm counts and tests. Breaking the lifecycle of the worms mechanically as much as

possible with the way we manage the pasture land and being ready to step in with the right chemical at the right time if necessary to ensure parasite levels don’t rise to a level where they might prove damaging to horse health. www.westgatelabs.co.uk

Protecting our horses Parasites are perfectly evolved for survival but add in an unseasonably mild winter and a wet summer you have a

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hEalTh & wElfaRE Case Study:

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Toby

hen Sophie Tranter returned home from work to find her horse had suffered a nasty cut to his leg, she immediately recognised the seriousness of the injury.

Six-year-old Toby had cut his front leg whilst out in the field, resulting in a flap of loose skin over a large wound. Sophie transported Toby straight to her local veterinary practice for treatment, where it was initially decided that the skin flap should be stitched down.

Unfortunately, the stiches didn’t hold in place meaning the skin flap had to be removed leaving the large wound open.

In order for the wound to heal and to prevent infection, Toby, who is a 15.2hh Connemara, would require extensive bandaging with regular dressing changes.

Sophie used several products from the Robinson Animal Healthcare range to

dress Toby’s wound and help support his leg during the recovery process.

Activate wound dressing was placed against the open wound to prevent bacteria entering, followed by Veterinary Gamgee as a second layer to protect the wound and help control any swelling. Equiwrap was then placed over the top of the Veterinary Gamgee as a final layer to hold everything in place.

“The Activate wound dressing was by far my favourite product to use as it ensured the wound closed rapidly and I never had a problem during the healing process with infection.

“It also never stuck to the wound so it came away easily which didn’t distress Toby,” said Sophie. www.robinsonhealthcare.com

Fancy a drink?

How to pre-hydrate…

By Samantha Hardingham of Meta Fitness f you’re feeling thirsty, it’s too late, you could be dehydrated already. As it gets warmer and you may be competing more regularly it’s very easy to forget to drink enough whilst you're out and about.

If you experience any of these symptoms which include: thirst, dry skin, fatigue, feelings of physical weakness, higher than normal body temperature, muscle cramps, headaches, nausea, golden coloured urine or darker, dry nose, mouth or eyes you’re likely to be dehydrated! More severe symptoms include vomiting, irregular vision, loss of consciousness, muscle spasms and kidney/liver failure.

Testing to see whether you’re dehydrated is no different to testing a horse - if you pinch your skin on the back of your hand and it stays pinched you’re dehydrated!

In normal existing conditions in the body about 45-50% of body weight in women is water and for men around 50-60%, however

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illness, stress, exercise and climate variations can affect hydration levels.

You can plan ahead if you know it’s going to be hot and prehydrate with the following guidelines:• 500ml of fluid on the night before exercise • 500ml in the morning • 500 to 1000ml, 1 hour before exercise • 250 to 500ml, 20 minutes before exercise If you tend to sweat excessively or experience cramp regularly adding a pinch of good quality salt to 1 litre of water will reduce these symptoms and by adding a teaspoon of honey you’ll have made your own homemade sports drink and don’t forget to sip it!

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

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New to Absolute Horse Magazine...

Product News...

Originally designed for ridden exercise, Golly Galoshes have also rapidly found a home in many yard’s first aid kits, due to their clever design. Quick and easy to put on and take off, Golly Galoshes also help prevent dirt or sand getting underneath your horses’ dressing, so they can also be used on horses during convalescing turn-out or exercise. www.gollygaloshes.com

The Aniwell range of skin, wound and sun protection products - FiltaBac, FiltaClear and Active Manuka Honey Vet (AMHVet) are suitable for all types of animals. Providing antibacterial wound protection and total sunblocking. Use all year round to protect and assist with sun exposure, sweet-itch, other common skin conditions and for protecting all general wounds.

Available at Veterinary clinics, Equine/Pet Supply stores, Pet Pharmacies, on-line stores. www.aniwell-uk.com

Kaolin Poultice is produced under stringent veterinary medicines directorate in the UK. This easy to use clay poultice can be used hot or cold, on bruises, muscle strains as well as hoof abscesses. Prices start at £5.73. www.animal-health.co.uk

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The great spring Clean...

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s spring has finally arrived, time spent planning ahead for the summer season will be a good investment opportunity now.

It’s a great chance to give your yard a thorough spring clean and prepare everything so you are able to enjoy those warm sunny days you have been looking forward to.

When you think back to the long, dark winter nights, you will probably realise how many little jobs you had to put to one side, as the days simply weren’t long enough to fit in everything that needed to be done. This means you may welcome some extra hours in the day now to get your yard back looking pristine again.

Your equipment may need sorting and reorganising as well.

Now is the time to work out what you can wash and store away until next winter and what you will need to hand for the summer months.

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start with an intensive clean.

Unfortunately, the milder weather also encourages the breeding of unpleasant bacteria so this will be a good way to tackle the spread of bugs and bacteria before they can get hold. You are obviously wanting to keep your horse healthy, so start by lifting and removing rubber matting and washing them well with a stiff brush, water and disinfectant. Repeat this over the floors of the stable, the walls and doors. This can be quite exhausting work so you might want a bit of assistance QuipClean - This powerful detergent make light work of even ground on dirt.

Dilute to 1:20 so a little goes a long way. Can be used on stable tools, rubber matting, in your horse lorry, feed bowls, bird feeders - it is even safe to use on your horse’s bit. Prices start at £8.40.

from a pressure washer.

Hopefully you will have picked good weather for this cleaning, as you now need to let it all dry before replacing the mats. It is quite possible that your stable door will have become swollen over winter, so take this opportunity to plane it back to a proper fit so it opens easily again.

Now step back and decide if your stable would benefit from a fresh coat of paint or wood preservative. Make sure you do your research into the product you choose, as some are toxic to

animals when they are first applied so they need to be kept away for a certain period of time. However, other products are safe for animals but can be more expensive.

Once you have put all this work and effort into spring cleaning your stable, unfortunately it will accentuate the need for a good clean elsewhere at the yard!

Your tack room is probably the next place to clean. At this time of year, undoubtedly your rugs will need sorting out. It is time to send the winter ones for washing and then put them

Rug Clean - This non biological detergent can be used in a washing machine or as a hand wash making it perfect for rugs, dog beds, bandages etc. It’s effective even at low temperatures. Used by professional rug cleaning companies, but available to all. www.animalhealth.co.uk

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away clean for next winter.

Unpack your lighter rugs and check they are all still fit for use and clean. If you are planning to compete this summer, it is essential your kit is in order so now is the best time to check you have everything you will need and that it is all clean and fit for purpose. Make sure your list of emergency contact details is up to date too.

Moving on now to feed rooms

and hay stores, they will really benefit from a good sweeping out. Check all the feed bins are working and get into the habit of regularly checking rodent traps if you have them.

Think about the area surrounding your yard. Rake any grassed areas you have and reseed bare patches of lawn. If you are wanting summer-flowering plants, the bulbs can be planted now.

Brush Therapy from Shadow Horse dissolves with effervescence in warm water, whisking away deep down dirt and grime from brush bristles and combs, stripping them of debris, bacteria, and fungi while trapped hairs will loosen and can be easily combed out. £4 per sachet. www.shadowhorse.co.uk

Image courtesy of Capt Harriet Church HCMR-RVO@mod.uk

Jobs at the yard will be made easier if you have the correct footwear to support you.

Grubs classic Rideline and Outline boots have a SuperDri lining, and Nitrocell insulating and cushioning foot-bed, ideal for work at the yard. www.grubsware house.com

MILITARY EQUINES: STRANGLES-FREE Vet students at The University of Nottingham worked alongside the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment and Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery by undertaking an ambitious screening programme. The initiative, which saw the students from the University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science examine 400 of Her Majesty’s military horses alongside British Army veterinarians and soldiers, has enabled both units to declare themselves as Strangles-free.

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TRanSPoRT & TRaIlERS

horses & Loading

By Nikki Lynne, Natural Horsemanship and Classical trainer with 3-year-old Andalusian colt Isidoro NVW and in conjunction with s a horse owner you know that horses, as flight animals, do not willingly go into small, confined spaces, that can rattle and have gloomy light!

It is with huge trust of humans that they even decide that they may be safe in this environment.

Through nurture and training many horses do find that they can happily walk up the ramp.

However, if you find that your horse does not feel like this it can be enormously frustrating.

But you need to go back to basics.

Horses learn by habit and your horse has learnt either through mistrust or lack of confidence that his behaviour works, and he does not have to even entertain the idea of entering this strange environment.

You need to work with him away from the trailer. A clear communication with him needs to be built that will alter the behaviours that he displays at

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the trailer. Having a very solid ‘leading’ of your horse is the most important aspect of successful trailer loading.

Leading a horse asks a lot of questions of him. Can you move his shoulders and quarters where you want them? Does he move backwards happily from a signal and when you ask him forward he comes to you just the required amount, not invading your space. All of this is required for successful trailer loading.

1 Be able to lead your horse from beside him, in front of you and behind you, but always in time with you 2 Have him leading beside you with a metre distance between you, but you still are able to have him walking to your steps calmly with a lowered head carriage 3 Be able to move his shoulders to the left and right and isolate and move the

quarters; horses use both of these to avoid loading in the trailer 4 Be able to back him up and

he stays away from you at a required distance and stands calmly but focused on you, and importantly comes to a feel on the rope, no

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he is walking towards comfort, not away.

• Work on it in small sessions.

• Allow him time to look and sniff and don’t hurry him into it. If he pulls back, stay calm, back him a little.

• If at first you just achieve him standing calmly on the ramp, take him on and off the ramp and praise him, and leave the session there.

Nikki can be contacted on 07747 037793

• When he is walking happily onto the trailer make sure he has a tasty treat or haynet.

• It is very important to have him walking on and off through the trailer many times and standing calmly on it before you shut him in.

• Take each step gradually, making sure that each session is calm and not tiring.

• Only gradually reach the point of shutting him in and taking him on a journey. Start with resistances or unwanted pull short journeys returning home, backs and slowly build up to longer Practice your leading skills journeys and taking him to a • Have small sessions where you through narrow spaces, over competition or exciting achieve what you want. This different surfaces – boards, outing. Do not create an may be just putting feet on the matting. Use narrow gateways association with the trailer as ramp. and stable entrances to practice always going to a horsey party!

• Do not put a timescale on it. sending your horse forward Continually improve your through them and backing them • Always stay calm and reward leading skills wherever you take either with rubs or food. But in and out. Make sure that you your horse. With your new only use food as a reward not can move one foot at a time if communication in place you as a tempter that they snatch that is all you want. It is may find your horse walks and walk backwards, this important that you can send straight on to the trailer. quickly becomes praise for your horse from behind, into or unwanted behaviour. through narrow spaces.

To find out more about Agroco When you feel confident that • Make sure the trailer is placed Trailers please www.agroco your horse is willing and in an environment that the trailers.co.uk or call us on understanding your horse is already familiar with, 01473 657571 to arrange to communication, go back to the and as open and inviting as view our fantastic range of Ifor trailer. you can make it. Have it Williams Horse Trailers. facing his herd or stables, so

Nikki’s Tips:

Towing Your TraiLer • Until you are happy with how your trailer handles in motion, leave the horses at home and get plenty of practice while the trailer is empty.

• if snaking occurs avoid the temptation to correct with the steering wheel. instead brake gently until the trailer is under control again. Try not to accelerate through it.

• Take roundabouts very steadily. horses have problems with coping with directional changes.

• remember that when the trailer is fully loaded your vehicle will not stop as quickly as usual. aim to leave double the breaking distance that you would normally need. you want to give your horses the smoothest ride possible.

• Stick to the legal towing speed limits: 30mph urban areas, 50mph rural single carriageways and 60mph on dual-carriageways and motorways. Drive according to the road conditions too.

• Be aware that your horse trailer is wider than your vehicle. Use your wing mirrors to gauge your position on the road.

• Trailers can be affected by wind-stream from lorries passing which can tug your trailer. Keep steering steady and try not to over correct.

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SaDDlERY & TacK

PONY

Q&A

IN THIS ISSUE THE TEAM AT THE SOCIETY OF MASTER SADDLERS OFFER ADVICE ON WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING A PONY SADDLE AND ENSURING IT IS COMFORTABLE FOR BOTH PONY AND RIDER. What issues do you see arising most frequently when it comes to fitting ponies with saddles?

There are two main issues with fitting saddles to ponies. The first is preventing the saddle sliding up the pony’s neck which will lead to the back of the saddle bouncing and the pony being unhappy. The second is that sometimes the riders are tall or generally large for the pony so getting a saddle that is large enough with big enough flaps without swamping the pony can be challenging.

How important is it to make the child secure and comfortable as they begin their riding journey, but in a saddle that is suitable for the horse?

The saddle must be comfortable and make a young rider feel secure to help build confidence.

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them showing their opinion to get rid of any unwanted pressure and this will certainly not make the rider confident or secure!

Is a deeper seat, or a more open seat, better when it comes to improving the position of the rider?

With regard to deeper or more open seat being the best for improving the position of the rider - it depends. If the rider is quite broad, a wider flatter seat will be more comfortable and allow the rider to sit better, whilst if the rider is slim the deeper, narrower seat might be best. However, it is essential that the tree of the saddle is suitable for the pony. If it is a narrow backed thoroughbred type, too broad a seat will not be supported and may move. It will not distribute the rider’s weight as you would wish. Likewise, too narrow a seat on a broad backed pony may not sit securely in to the back, so allowing the saddle

rails (the bit that narrows under your leg before broadening out into the seat) must also be of a suitable angle and have a Is a saddle with a wider gullet suitable width between them.

Too close together and angled better for ponies (which tend and the saddle will rock, too far to be rounder, and flatterapart and the saddle might backed with less well-defined shoulders and withers), or will come on to the spine.

The centre gullet should the back of the saddle rise off the horse’s back and push the correspond in width to the breadth of the spinous processes rider’s weight over the points and to the tree of the saddle. If it and stirrup bars?

It is imperative that the front is a tree with separate side rails, the panel must cover most of width fitting, as well as the the side rail or the tree will push shape of the tree in general is past the panel and down on to correct for the pony. Too wide the back. and the saddle will tip forward, If the saddle has a flocked causing considerable pressure and discomfort in the area panel, a good saddler can ‘fine tune’ the fit so that the saddle is behind the pony’s shoulders. in perfect balance (always The back of the saddle will lift assuming that the tree is of the and bounce, also causing correct size and shape). The discomfort. Too narrow a tree can tip the saddle back, causing flocking should be of a good pressure under the back of the quality wool and be quite soft. saddle. Also, the saddle may well Not hard or lumpy. www.mastersaddlers.co.uk ‘run forward’ on to the neck.

Part of the tree called the side to tip and rock, whilst the rider may feel perched above the pony.

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Ride like...

IN THIS ISSUE, BLACK COUNTRY SADDLES SPONSORED RIDER, GaRY foGGon GARY FOGGON, PROVIDES ADVICE ON INTRODUCING SKINNIES

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iding a cross country course is becoming more technical with fences like skinnies seen at even low-level competitions.

Therefore it’s vital that as a rider you know how to approach these jumps and introducing them in the school is the perfect way to get a head start ready for tackling the more difficult fences you will see on cross country courses.

Skinnies present a challenge as many horses find the prospect of jumping a narrow space quite

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daunting and have a tendency to run out, so it is important to work on building your horse’s confidence. These exercises will help you and your horse jump skinnies confidently.

Exercise 1: Introduce skinnies at walk • Start with some wings set up at either side of a 6ft pole on the floor and simply get your horse to walk over it. As your horse becomes more confident narrow the gap by using 4ft poles between 2 wings.

• Always try and maintain a

forward rhythm in walk, allow your horse to look down at the pole but maintain enough contact with your hands and legs to prevent him veering off to one side.

• Try the exercise in other gaits and on both reins but only when you are sure your horse is confident.

Tip: Use tall upright stands as wings rather than blocks or wide wings as they best replicate the skinnies used on cross country courses.

Exercise 2: Fence with Guide Rails • Once your horse is confident with exercise 1 try introducing a small fence.

• Raise the pole off the ground only slightly to begin with, creating a small upright. Place guide rails at either side of the fence on an angle so they slope away from the fence. This helps to draw the horse into the middle.

• Approaching at trot ensures you have the momentum you need to get over the fence. Keep your leg on to help guide your

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horse to the centre of the fence.

• As your horse gains confidence with this exercise try it at a canter. Once confident at canter remove the ground rails.

Tip: Some horses find this difficult to start with and may jump awkwardly. Try to maintain straightness on the approach and landing as this can really help the horse settle into a rhythm and improve the quality of the jump.

Exercise 3: Introduce a corner • Often on cross country courses skinnies are placed following a tight turn, and therefore being able to get the approach right is vital. With this exercise the aim is to help you develop a feel for when to turn, which helps to set you up accurately for the trickier fences.

• Put the ground rails back in place to help channel your horse as he approaches from a corner.

• Place a cone at the approach of the jump approximately four or

My choice...

Gary jumping over a corner

five strides from the corner in a straight line. This is your turn marker and will help ensure your horse is straight for the jump.

• Before approaching the jump, canter around the school a few times and ensure you have a forward-going balanced canter.

• Once established in canter, approach the cone. Maintain contact with your legs to help support the horse around the corner and prevent his shoulder falling out.

• Try this a few times and, once

Gary jumping over a wider corner

confident, try approaching the turn from the opposite direction. It is important to do this exercise on both reins so that you are confident in asking the horse to turn from both the left and right towards the skinny.

Tip: Once established you can try adding in another skinny fence on a curving line as this helps to teach the horse to maintain his line and look out for the next fence.

The choice of saddle that Gary uses for both show jumping and cross country is the Black Country Saddles Vinici Jump.

Said Gary: “I have recently been involved in new saddle designs, coming up with ideas and providing feedback on latest developments and innovations for Black Country Saddles.

“The saddles are just fantastic and as soon as you sit in one they are really comfortable. The leather is soft and supple from day one.”

For more information contact Black Country Saddles on 01543 578 243 or visit www.blackcountry saddles.com

Gary practices over a variety of obstacles

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r e d a e R giveaways TWO WINNERS TO EACH WIN A SELECTION OF ABSORBINE PRODUCTS! The two lucky winners will each receive: Absorbine ShowSheen Original Hair Polish & Detangler. It makes coats smooth and sleek and accentuates body tone and definition. Perfect for last-minute touch-ups! ShowSheen Original is renowned for detangling manes and tails; Absorbine ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner in a salon style bottle! Contains ProVitamins to help nourish the skin and strengthen hair. It deep cleans and revitalises the coat with no need for a separate conditioner; Absorbine ShowSheen Stain Remover & Whitener contains Oxi-Eraser to lift out stains, simply spray it on and rinse off. It is colour safe and does not contain any bleach; Absorbine Horseman’s One Step is a convenient, one-step leather cleaning and conditioning cream that contains three cleaning agents. Horseman’s One Step requires no water and combines cleaning and conditioning in one step; Absorbine UltraShield, is the ultimate insecticide for use around horses to protect against irritating and biting insects. www.absorbine.co.uk

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Oliver Townend does it again!

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or the tenth time in 10 years British number one, Oliver Townend, bagged the headline class at Barefoot Estates Burnham Market Horse Trials. He had come to Norfolk meaning business, with four entries in the big class, and having secured the win on his third, Cooley Master Class – the same horse who took the title 12 months ago – was able to withdraw his final runner, Note Worthy, who could have given Oliver a 1-2, instead saving the horse for another day.

In total over the three days Oliver won the Three Star, the Advanced, an Intermediate and a Novice section, making the drive over from Shropshire worthwhile. Oliver now also has his first of a necessary three out of five legs of the Shearwater Insurance Grand Slam in the bag, with its £50,000 bonus.

“Burnham Market is always the first event of the year where I really aim to be competitive. I trust the ground, I trust the course designer, I trust everything about the place. I think running here sets my horses up for what's to come later in the season,” Oliver explained.

Norfolk-born Piggy French has returned to competition in some style after a year off to have a baby. She finished runner up in the Three Star on Vanir Kamira, a horse that she produced back in 2012 before the ride went elsewhere, only returning to

Piggy's Maidwell base last winter.

“I hadn't planned to run fast, but we were in a good position so I went for it,” said Piggy, who finished bang on the cross country optimum time. “Vanir Kamira can get quite nervous and it's taken a while for me to figure her out, but she was much calmer today and jumped fantastically well.”

New Zealand's Andrew Nicholson made amends for an early dunking at the first water with third place on Byrnesgrove First Diamond, with Yorkshire's Nicola Wilson fourth riding Annie Clover.

Sarah ‘Cutty’ Cohen was the popular winner of the Two Star, riding Treason whose last run was at Burghley where the pair finished twelth. Cutty was once one of the more prolific riders on the circuit, and was selected for the 2004 Athens Olympics but disappointingly her horse picked up a small injury before the start

of the competition. She now describes herself as a ‘one horse amateur rider and mum’. “I’m just down here having a fun weekend. I love coming to Norfolk and tomorrow will be on the beach with the family.”

Cutty was, in fact, a double winner, sharing victory in the East Anglian Air Ambulance Camel Racing which drew a huge crowd of spectators.

One notable presence at Burnham Market this year was the number of Japanese riders competing. With the new four year Olympic cycle underway the next host nation is upping their game; three Japanese riders finished in the top 10 in the Two Star class and another two completed the Three Star.

So at the end of three days of world class sport and entertainment, once the site is cleared and the ‘wash up’ meeting held, it will be time to start planning for Burnham Market International 2018.

Event Director Alec Lochore summed up the last few days: “We've had a great competition, with many of the best eventing athletes in the world here in Norfolk – both human and equine. Spectator numbers were high with so many people enjoying the East Anglian Air Ambulance Camel Racing, the tradestands did good business, and even the weather was kind.

“Oliver Townend's achievement, in light of the high calibre of competitors who come here every year, is astonishing. The question is, should we ban him coming next year to give everyone else a chance?” Alec was (almost certainly) joking!

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NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships mare for two years. And what Beckhouse Cancara lacks in stature, she makes up for with ability. She’s the daughter of a Hackney stallion and a warmblood mare – interesting breeding but clearly a recipe that works. “She’s such an expressive horse,” said Lily.

Lily trains with both her mum, Sarah Payne, and Darryl Thickitt and tributes much of her success to her fitness regime which includes regular Pilates workouts, even when in the lorry at competitions.

The Nupafeed Advanced Medium Freestyle Gold lived up to its reputation of being one of

Nikki Crisp

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the hottest classes at the NAF Five Star Winter Championships with Nikki Crisp and Viv Gleave’s Durable emerging as the deserved winners after scoring 75.83%.

“He’s amazing, I’m pretty

chuffed with him,” Nikki said about the outstanding stallion

by Speilberg sweetly nicknamed Danny. “I think they broke the mould when they made this one, he’s exactly the same at home as he is at shows. Really

Pony Club Winter Show Jumping and Dressage Championships

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he 2017 Pony Club Winter Show Jumping and Dressage Championships, sponsored by Dengie Horse Feeds Ltd, returned to Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, Buckinghamshire, on 1st-2nd April.

Saturday kicked off with Dengie Winter League Dressage and the Tubtrugs Dressage to Music classes.

Anna Ridge (15) from the Pembrokeshire Hunt took the top spot in the Novice Dressage riding Coombe Park Sailors Star.

At Intermediate level Olivia Hoyland (15) took the win for

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the Ridgeway Branch, riding Mis Fantastic to clinch the win with 77.90%. Anna Czylok (16) and Curolea Mika came second for the Cambridgeshire Hunt with a score of 74.19%.

The Open Championships were equally competitive, but it was Garth Hunt’s Annabella Pidgley (12) who finished on a score of 73.38% riding Farbenfroh to clinch the win.

The Open Individual Freestyle Dressage to Music class was won by a surprised Katie Branley (19) with an impressive score of 74.11%. Katie and her horse Buntino finished just ahead of Anna Bates (14) who rode

Jolianna to second place for the Braes of Derwent South Branch.

Cambridge University student Katie hadn’t been able to practice as much as she had hoped, but she arrived at the competition thinking ‘just go and make it happen’ and this positive attitude certainly proved successful.

Paul Thompson’s testing Open Grand Prix course asked all the right questions, and after two rounds just eight riders went through to the jump-off. Victory went to an ecstatic Frankie Carr (16) and Pipsqueek T riding for the West Lancashire County, who was over three seconds

Katie Branley and Buntino

Anna Czylok and Curolea Mika

faster in the jump off than Katie Waldock-Smith (16) who took second place riding Milo for the Enfield Chace Hunt Branch.

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oung Lincolnshire rider Lily Payne, at the age of just 13-years, took on and beat the adults at Hartpury. In the Baileys Horse Feeds Novice Freestyle Gold, a class rammed with big names and horsepower, she rode with the verve of youth to put up a cracking performance for victory.

Lily and the pocket-sized yet powerful Beckhouse Cancara owned by Ann Savage, earned 73.70% dancing to their Olly Murrs soundtrack to edge ahead of Dannie Morgan and Headmore Davina.

Lily has ridden the 11-year-old

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he’s just a completely cool customer; I don’t think I’ve ever had a horse like this one.”

Newmarket based Nikki and Danny rode to a classical hip hop routine put together by close friend Ros Kay. “Ros has always

done my freestyles,” Nikki explained, “The first one she made for me was for a Grand Prix test so we keep saying she’s working her way down!” The funky upbeat tunes made for a nice change and suited her huge bay’s expressive paces.

The Nupafeed Advanced Medium Freestyle Gold is the only class to award a prize to the winning groom. Speaking about her groom, Claire Young, Nikki said, “She’s massively important to my team! She turns out immaculately and has a huge attention to detail. My horses really like her and she takes a huge amount of pressure off me… being at shows is really easy! Yesterday she even read a book with him in the stable!”

Essex’s Lucy Warren Wins Under 25’s Champs British Showjumping’s inaugural Spring Championships took place at Addington Manor over the Easter weekend giving members three days of jumping and six championship titles to aim for.

The courses, which were designed by London 2012 course designer Bob Ellis, gave some great competition across the shows entirety with members also thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to compete across some former Olympic Games fences.

The Under 25 Championship was won by Lucy Warren from Ingatestone, Essex riding her own 9-year-old bay mare, Deltina.

MASTER CLASS: RESOUNDING SUCCESS

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his year’s UK Master Class with Pat Parelli was a huge success with spectators and participants travelling from all over the country to learn from this true horseman.

It was a special occasion for Pat too who celebrated his 63rd birthday during the Friday evening welcome gathering, before the two day celebration and learning got underway.

During the informative, fun and enlightening sessions Pat covered a host of topics on natural horsemanship while encouraging the audience to question their thinking and philosophies when training, working and playing with their own horses and ponies and the journey they take.

Held at Oakridge Arena, Newark, Nottinghamshire, 13 students got the chance to ride and work

alongside Pat throughout the master class weekend at this fantastic venue with nearly 300 spectators enjoying the weekend.

Said Pat: “It has been a fantastic couple of days and there has been huge development since my last visit.

“The community feeling among everyone here is just great and the knowledge and increased level of horsemanship is just brilliant to see and watch.”

Student Sarah Richardson from North Yorkshire brought along her 17-year-old Welsh cob cross, Charlie and had a great time.

Said Sarah: “I was going to come along and spectate and then decided to have the opportunity to ride with Pat was a once in a lifetime chance and thought I should make the most of the opportunity.”

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Easton Harriers PC Open Hunter Trials ❙ Poplar Park EC ❙ 2nd April

Kitty Paul riding Rushfield Clover Delight, Joint winners 1m Open

Jess Zampi riding Caebryn Viceroy, 6th place Pairs

Ella Dettori riding Cuffesgrange Cravel, Joint winners 1m Open

Beth Mann riding Albecyn Vice Versa

James Edmundson riding Hughie, joint 4th 80cm Open

Laura Carpenter riding Pattens Tabitha, 3rd place 90cm Open

Alice Haynes riding Slieve Rushen Frank and Kelly Norman riding Morning Star, 2nd placed 80cm Pairs

Richard Weller-Poley

Leilia Paske on Cruise Too, 3rd placed 90cm Pairs

Becky Alcoe, 3rd placed 90cm Pairs

Summer Leeson riding Custer Lad and Carolyn Leeson, winning 80cm Pairs

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Abi Jacobs riding Garway Hill, 8th Individual and 6th place Pairs

Amy Brownlee on Gabby, joint 2nd 80cm Open

Adele Cutler riding Irish Thistle, Open 80cm winners

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❙ Saffron Walden & District RC Hunter Trials ❙ Trumpington Hall ❙ 17th April

Jessica de Bruyne on Notorious Nemo, 2nd place Pairs

Elspeth Martin riding Red Arturo’s Song, 4th place Verena Waddington riding Tasheena’s Foxy Lady, Open 2nd place Pairs

Karen Fiske riding Hector, Pairs winners

Honor Gordon on Made of Gold, 4th place Restricted

Becca Hill riding Killowen Lady, 6th place Small Open

Lily Beckly riding Jack The Lad, Open winners

Amelie Brown riding Paddy, 3rd place Small Open

Becca Hill riding Killowen Lady, 5th place Open

Susie Harrison riding Lemmie, Pairs winners

Ella Chamberlain riding Can De Dun

Sophie Metcalfe on Oaris, Small Open winners

Laura Birch riding Furloso 27, 3rd place Open

Sarah Lamprell riding Miss Tilly, 4th place Small Open

Eleanor Masters riding Viviaon ti Sento, Restricted winners

Katie Read on Earl of Rathcline, 2nd place Restricted

Richard Weller-Poley

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Newmarket & Thurlow PC Open Hunter Trials ❙ Horseheath ❙ 8th April

Katie Barrett riding Sunny and Liz Wilson riding Hibie, winning Pairs Lynne Brackenbury on Lough Eirann and Gergia Marshall on Rupert, 6th place Pairs

Arabella Gingell on Lara, Novice winners

Jordan Reynolds on Buttlawn Camelot, 2nd place Novice

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Alison Donaldson on Kerry Callipso, 6th place Novice

Charlotte Cuthbert on Honey, 4th place Novice

Hannah Pollard on City Style, joint 2nd Open

Richard Weller-Poley

Mabel Salter on Sidney III and Holly Woolley on Casper, 5th place Pairs

Zara Brookes riding Don Diego Dele Vegaz, Open winners

Francesca Housden on Percy, joint winners class 6

Hanna Roy on Jago and Rhett Parker-Dennison on Solo, Sophie Matthews riding Puzzles Delight and Jordan Reynolds riding Buttlawn Camelot, 2nd place Pairs 4th place Pairs

Anna Telford riding Peter, joint 4th class 6

Kerry Simpson on Florence, Joint winners class 6

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❙ One Day Event ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 19th March

Olivia Smith riding Iced Jewel, 3rd place Novice Mini Pony

Debra King on Pongo, 5th place Novice Mini Horse

Sophie Parker on Apple, 5th place Novice Mini Pony

Martha Millar riding Kimbo, 2nd place Novice Mini Pony

Emily Smith riding Zachary, 6th place Intermediate Pony

Georgie Rooney riding Barana Castle, Novice Mini Pony winners

Spencer Moret Photography Rosie Beanland on Chicago Rain, 3rd place Open Pony

Alyssa Buecker on Karla, Open Pony winners

Susi Stacey on Centauri Diamond Star, 6th place Intermediate Horse

Hannah Cozens riding Brumleyas Hector, 2nd place Intermediate Horse

Susan Hylands riding Hugo, Intermediate Horse winners

Emma Jarrett on Tireinon Marshall, Intermediate Pony winners

Chantal Pinney riding Potters Snipper, Novice Mini Horse winners

Jo Chipperfield on Holly, Open Horse winners

Caitlin Faulkner riding Tornado Tilly, 4th place Novice Mini Pony

Connie Richardson on Cornasaus Boy, 3rd place Open Horse

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PHOTONEWS ❙ North Norfolk PC One Day Event ❙ Hethel ❙ 12th April

Sophie Nelson on Little Gem, Class 2a winners Eliza Peake on Tally, Class 1 winners

Emma Webdale on Barney Bee, 2nd place Class 1

Ella Steggs on Dolly, 2nd place Class 2b

Lottie Hood riding Mr Marble, 2nd place Class 2a

Ooosha Moondi on Maddie, 2nd place Class 3

❙ Unaffiliated Showjumping ❙ Topthorn Arena ❙ 17th April

Nellie Ong on Cassie, 3rd place Class 3

Richard Weller-Poley

Caitlin Jackets on Angel, Class 2b winners

Lucy Jane Photography

Aoife Rew on Lotto, winners classes 6,7,8

Freya Milner-Moore on Bobby, Class 1 winners

Saffron Sutherland on Woodbank Silver Storm, winners class 2 & 3

Charlotte McNally riding Billy, 5th place Class 3

Aoife Rew riding Willow, Class 4 winners

Tilly Farrands on Bean, 3rd place class 5

Daisy Maclean on Morgan, 2nd place class 5

Ellie-May Downing on Mr Moonshine Max, Class 5 winners

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❙ British Showjumping ❙ The Jays ❙ 5th April

Rosie Stevens

Davina Greenwell

Caroline March

Lucy Jane Photography Ed Howard

Bubby Upton

Bianca Seward-Morris

India Bussey

Mary McGuckian

Lara Abraham

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Unaffiliated Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 2nd April

Nikki Ford on Whizz, X Pole Horse winners

Olivia Pembroke on Her Majesty Megan, 3rd place 50cm Novice Pony

Angel Lawson on Princess, 4th place 60cm Open Pony Maddie Molloy on Pickles, 60cm Open Pony winners

Nellie Lock on Brookwood Fern, 50cm Novice Pony winners

Leah Lawson on Angelica, 4th place Open Pony

Spencer Moret Photography

Emily Garrett on Iceford Apache Lad, 2nd place 70cm Open Pony

Gemma Eaves on Little Miss Bea, 3rd place 70cm Open Pony

Lauren Maxted-Page on Jackaroo, 70cm Open Pony winners

Keeley Gabriel on Lola, 3rd place 70cm Open Horse

Jenni Voden on Total Flair, 2nd place 80cm Open Pony

Danny Stahn riding Quin, 2nd place 80cm Open Horse

Jamie Barnes on Lady Luck, 80cm Open Horse winners

Daisy Hughes on In A Daze, 90cm Open Pony winners

Beau Damps on Marilyn Monroe, 2nd place 90cm Open Pony

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❙ British Showjumping ❙ The Jays ❙ 1st April

Alexandra Caley on Comeytrowe Dione, 70cm Open winners

Imogen Milner-Moore on Spikeman, 2nd place 80cm Open

Rosie Heron on Pixie Lott, British Novice winners

Millie Hale riding Stafford, Discovery winners

Freya Russell on Heartbreak Express, 1m Open winners

Nicola Withey riding Cambola De Fontaine, Senior British Novice winners

Kate Watson on Kerryman, Senior 1.05m Open winners

Kimberley Stoker riding Boxing Blue, Senior 1m Open winners

Harriet Leader-White riding Carakhando, 2nd place Senior 1.10m Open

Lucy Jane Photography

Nissi Laddell on Exclusive Vant Schaapnof, 3rd place 1.20m Open

Siobhan Edmunds on B Amalucina Senior 1.10m Open winners

Brooke Roberts riding Dakota, 2nd place Senior Discovery

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PHOTONEWS ❙ JumpCross ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 12th March

Sydney Hockney on Lyncrests Major Quilter, 2nd place X Pole Pony

Rosie Creighton on Hooker T Booker, 2nd place 50cm Horse

Beth Sen on Meelichisland Cloud, 50cm Horse winners

Jo Fisher on Harry Bear, 6th place 50cm Mini Horse

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Bella Sims on Nemo, 5th place 70-75cm Intro Horse

Fern Beer on Apache Prince, 4th place 50cm Mini Pony

Shelly Mason on Quick Step, 60-65cm Novice Horse winners

Rosie Beanland on Shamoose, 60-65cm Novice Pony winners

Spencer Moret Photography

Lilly-Rose Gardener-Hertz on Across A Stormy Sky, 80-85cm Intermediate Horse winners

Annabel Davies on As If By Chance, 4th place 7075cm Intro Horse

Gemma Evers on Little Miss Bea, 3rd place 60-65cm Novice Pony

Daisy Hughes on In A Daze, 2nd place 80-85cm Intermediate Pony

Abigail Moore on Daisy Mae, 50cm Mini Pony winners

Michelle Saunders on Will I Am, 3rd place 60-65cm Novice Horse

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❙ Worlington RC Dressage ❙ Fordham ❙ 26th March

Kathryn Smith riding Duke

Deborah Hannaford on Cassie

Rebecca Lowe on Singing Hinnie

Esther Hannaford on Cassie

Lucy Jane Photography

Tammie Puttock on Bailey Gold

Jessica Bourne on Toto

❙ Dressage ❙ Finchingfield EC ❙ 12th March

Ed Kragh riding Theo, PYO Class winners

Georgia Gregory riding Clio, Prelim 13 winners

Maddy Griffiths on Dunsallen, Prelim 7 winnersd

Sarah Burton on Maori, Novice 34 winners

Tony Jarvis Event Photography Shannon Garner on Lynivan Hudson-Hawke, Novice 27 winners

Leila Castell on Flitwick, Intro B winners

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PHOTONEWS ❙ British Showjumping ❙ Anvil Park Stud ❙ 16th April

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Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton Otley College; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 11TH MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 FRIDAY 12TH MAY DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 13TH MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs:

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Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 14TH MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Cambs: Fenning Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton Otley College; British Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Boyton Hall EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Broads EC; Halesworth & District RC Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01502 476753 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Newton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01473 785616 ONE DAY EVENT Norfolk: Blackwater Farm; Unaffiliated One Day Event. Tel: 01362 688227 or 01603 873187 SHOW Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Redwings Show. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Cambs:

Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Unaffiliated Cash Showjumping. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 TUESDAY 16TH MAY SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 WEDNESDAY 17TH MAY DRESSAGE Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; British Dressage. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 18TH MAY CAR BOOT SALE Beds: The College EC; Car Boot Sale. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn

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Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 FRIDAY 19TH MAY DRESSAGE Suffolk: Centaur Trust; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 20TH MAY ARENA EVENTING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Arena Eventing. Tel: 07879 881755 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton Otley College; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Centaur Trust; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 POLOCROSSE Essex: Marks Tey Racecourse; East Anglian Polocrosse Training and Tournament. Tel: 07802 325466 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 21ST MAY ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Indoor Arena Eventing. Tel: 01449 711962 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel:

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01353 727109 DRESSAGE Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07769 907076 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross Tel: 07769 907076 POLOCROSSE Essex: Marks Tey Racecourse; East Anglian Polocrosse Training and Tournament. Tel: 07802 325466 SHOWING Essex: Brook Farm EC; BSPS Showing Show. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWING Essex: Harolds Park Farm EC; Summer Showing Show.

Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Charity Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 MONDAY 22ND MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; Evening Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 TUESDAY 23RD MAY SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881

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Your showdate listings for... May/June SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07879 881755 WEDNESDAY 24TH MAY SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 25TH MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 FRIDAY 26TH MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 27TH MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 EVENTING Beds: The College EC;

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Unaffiliated 3 Day Event Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 28TH MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01371 811881 DRESSAGE Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01277 824860 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Easton Park Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 EVENTING Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated 3 Day Event – Cross Country. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showing. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWING Suffolk: The Jays; Showing Show. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 MONDAY 29TH MAY EVENTING Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated 3 Day Event Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook

Farm EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 TUESDAY 30TH MAY FUN SHOW Essex: Harolds Park Farm EC; Childrens Fun Show. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 WEDNESDAY 31ST MAY SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 THURSDAY 1ST JUNE SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01767 627414 FRIDAY 2ND JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Shropland Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01702 543377 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Very Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 3RD JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Broads EC; Halesworth & District RC Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01502 476753

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JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWING Norfolk: Anvil Park Stud; Showing Show. Tel: 07879 881755 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; X Pole Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 4TH JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWING Essex: Codham Park EC; Showing Show. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 SPONSORED RIDE Suffolk: Winston Hall, Debenham; Ipswich Horse Society Sponsored Ride approx 12 miles, in aid of The Bumblebee Children’s Charity. Tel: 01449 771427 or 07889 546319

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Park Stud

Brand new, up and coming, friendly, family

EvEnt CEntrE compete in our newly refurbished indoor arena and our brand new 70 x 70 outdoor arena with a brand new combiride surface

Livery spaces available • Lots of hacking • BD venue confirmed May Dates

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May 1st May 6th May 7th May 9th May 13th

Senior British Showjumping Showing Show Unaffiliated Dressage Senior British Showjumping Junior British Showjumping

May 14th May 17th May 20th May 23rd May 24th

Unaffiliated Cash Jumping British Dressage Arena Eventing Senior British Showjumping UA Evening Showjumping

Anvil Park Stud, Sallow Lane, Larling, Norwich, Norfolk NR16 2QU emma@anvil-park-stud.co.uk 07879 881755 www.anvil-park-stud.co.uk