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BURES, ESSEX

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An extended Grade II Listed 16th century house with a wealth of charm and character situated in this stunning rural location with outbuildings and grounds extending to 5.75 acres. Guide £745,000

DANBURY, ESSEX

26 acres

A fine established 6 bedroom house offering versatile accommodation, enjoying a fine southerly outlook over its gardens and ground to countryside beyond. With Outbuildings, Stabling, Manege, Paddocks, Swimming Pool set in about 26 acres. For sale as a whole or in 2 Lots. Guide £1,950,000 Lot 1 – House and 16 Acres £150,000 Lot 2 – Further 10 Acres

HALESWORTH, SUFFFOLK

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An attractive 4 bedroom period farmhouse with an adjoining annexe. The property offers excellent equestrian facilities with 8 stables and a manege and has a range of outbuildings, including a Suffolk Timber Barn and benefits from a network of Bridleways within close proximity. EPC Rating F. Guide £750,000

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NEWS SPECTACULAR LINE Lara enjoys successful UP FOR OLYMPIA The organisers of the world’s biggest equestrian Christmas party, Olympia, The London International Horse Show, have announced a dazzling new line up of displays for this year’s show, which takes place on 16th-22nd December. The headline acts include the incredible Ukrainian Cossack Stunt Riders and the magnificent Mounted Branch of the Metropolitan Police – both of whom haven’t performed at Olympia for four years. In addition, all the old favourites which make London’s premier horse show magical, such as The Shetland Pony Grand National, The Kennel Club Dog Agility and The Olympia Finale, will be back once again to delight the 90,000 visitors expected to attend this year’s show. Tickets start at £24.50 each with discounts for groups, children and concessions applying for certain performances. For more information and to purchase tickets online visit the website at www.olympiahorseshow.com or telephone the box office on 0871 230 5580. Also announced are the four teams who will compete in the SEIB/British Riding Clubs Quadrille of the Year competition on Sunday 21st December. Last year, the 2013 Quadrille winners at Olympia were the Saffron Walden & District Riding Club, who this year are looking to attain yet another victory with their new “Seven Dwarfs” theme. The Witheridge Riding Club are looking to bring some magic to their ride, with a “Witheridge Wonderful Wizards” theme. Whilst Keysoe Riding Club hope to surprise spectators with a “Full Monty” inspired performance. Finally, West Oxfordshire Riding Club’s “Red Arrows Equine Display Team” will attempt to reinvent some of the daring moves so synonymous with their airborne counterparts, 2013 winners Saffron Walden & District RC but in equestrian form.

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Lara Dyson and her stallion, Cyden Bodyguard Moorland, enjoyed a successful weekend at the British Dressage Home Internationals, held at Arena UK in Lincolnshire recently. The pair finished second place overall in the Advanced Medium section, just 0.5 of a point away from first place. Lara and Bodyguard were competing at the event as part of the team representing England and the Northern Region and this was the sixth year in a row that Lara has competed at the Home Internationals. Lara was also delighted to take home the award for highest place member of the British Dressage Supporters Club.

A win for Tagatha Tagatha Payne, 18, from Welwyn, Hertfordshire on board her own 9year-old dark bay mare, The Maharanee took the win in the 1.05m Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Second Round hosted by Bury Farm Equestrian Club in Slapton, Buckinghamshire on Sunday 14th September 2014.

Instructor and Absolute Horse contributor Michaela Huntington was seeing double when she gave our recent competition winners their jumping lessons! Eventing enthusiasts Amy Creasey riding Jules (pictured left), along with Claire Bolt riding Socks (pictured right), won a jumping lesson in Absolute Horse, courtesy of the RS-tor rider safety aid, and both enjoyed their session immensely.

Katherine has it licked! The Pony Club Open Eventing League, generously sponsored by Likit, has reached its conclusion for 2014. Over 30 Likit Open Eventing League competitions have been held all over the country since March, accommodating hundreds of Pony Club horse and rider combinations across them. The winner of the Likit Open Eventing League for 2014 is Katherine Mason, from the West Norfolk Branch of The Pony Club. Katherine, aged 15, amassed a total of 24 points with her horse Fernhill By Design (Buzz) and will benefit from the top prize of a day’s training with successful event rider John-Paul Sheffield and a very smart rug courtesy of Likit!

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Horses and riders from across the UK put their best hoof forward recently when contesting the British Riding Clubs Dressage to Music Championships at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Buckinghamshire recently. For the first time the championships, which are sponsored by Verdo Horse Bedding, ran over three days. Equestrian Direct are inviting horse The Novice 0 Points Championship was to be the largest class of the riders up and down the country to weekend and saw Julia Woods from St. Edmunds RC produce a lovely enter via their Facebook page to be in with a chance of winning a brand new surface Online retailer Dressage Deluxe test on a score of more than 73 percent to claim this title with St. Flahnans Aohdan. “He felt like he was dancing to the music today,” said top up for a typical existing 20m x 40m arena. are delighted to announce that Julia of her equine partner. Competition runs from November 1st to November 30th, 2014. Enter they will be sponsoring at www.facebook.com/EquestrianDirectLtd international dressage rider Bobby Hayler. The sponsorship deal with a heavy Does your equine practice deserve a emphasis on Equiline is an exciting The black gypsy cob was found in a field Petplan Veterinary Award? off Roestock Lane, in Colney Heath, near direction for Dressage Deluxe. St Albans. The horse, who has been The young rider, who has Petplan Equine is asking all horse owners who value their vet, competed at the Pony, Junior and named Billy by RSPCA staff, was tethered, veterinary practice or a member of their team to say thank you Young Rider Europeans is a senior lethargic, had a high temperature and by nominating them for the 2015 Petplan VeterinaryAward by was suffering from worms. international Grand Prix rider. visiting www.petplanequine.co.uk/vetawards before 16th Anyone with information about Billy is asked Dressage Deluxe – Proud To January 2015. to call 0300 123 8018 and leave a message. Support British Talent.

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Sue Westmore: No flies on me or my woolly hat. Also love wearing my thin skinned, ultra sensitive neddies! wellies and splashing in the puddles. Debs Harrison: Hunting: Galloping Christie Eaton-Evans: Tucking them all over countryside you’re not up in toasty warm stable rugs, with normally alowed on. enormous piles of hay and warm Kerry Burn: I don't have to feel guilty bedding. The horsey bedtime smell! about what I eat as there's plenty of Kate Scorey: Getting a lay in. jobs to work off those extra calories! Rebecca Clark: Autumn means the Lisa Spence: Mud! they love mud! end of show season yay! Beginning of having fun! Galloping all over the Sarah Crosbie: What's not positive countryside with my daughter and about giving a half ton hairy beast a friends... getting muddy... letting my cuddle when it's cold outside! The best hand warmers around when you horse get hairy... trips to the beach especially Christmas time! tuck your hands under their rug. Remembering why we're best friends Chantelle Hepburn: Snuggles and and enjoying spending time doing the cuddles. It isn’t about the riding it's simple things in life that don't involve about the closeness with your horse bathing, plaiting or looking and the welcome and happiness immaculate... it’s my favourite time of when you bring them in to their year xx. warm cosy stable. Watching them Abbie Richards: They get me outside play in the snow. Dull boring days and keep me fit, if not I would be have a happy ending when you go hibernating in the warm! and see them in the evening. Danielle Whitmore: There's nothing more like winter than when you bring your horse in at night to a bed fluffy and white and she neighs as you feed her.

Sam Flanagan: Having cuddles with my boys puts a smile on my face and they always nuzzle into my arm as if to say thanks for the dry and warm stables.

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Beth Fewings: Stubble field to play on, winter woolies come out of cupboards, wooly horsies to cuddle up to, warm horses all snug in their thick rugs and in their stables and the start of Hunter Trials.

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Victoria Squib Rutter: Beginning of winter season, jumping indoors and huddling under the heaters drinking hot choc and a new fave mulled wine! And hunting through muddy fields with water jumps filled right up! Emma Kelly: Just knowing this love is 365 days a year, rain, sun or gales - it's priceless xx Jo Cullen: I love knowing they are snuggled warm in their stables. They get a winter break with no bathing and no showing which I'm sure they enjoy as much as the summer show season and my pony with sweetitch is happy, content and itch free YAY! x

Shell Shoff: I can only watch it all pass me by at the moment, stuck on 'light duties' and no riding whilst my fractured neck heals. What I wouldn't Christina Battle: Ooh there's so much do to be out with the bloodhounds on my young mare. Hacking, schooling to list! Bringing on the babies, and going to winter shows in watching last years foals mature, hunting, woolly cuddles, tucking them preparation for her BE debut next season. I'm yet to get the clippers out, up in bed when its cold! but I'm feeling determined. I'm yet to Sara Richardson: The passion. We jump her over a solid fence, but I have have the love and care they need from invested in an air jacket. Autumn/ us and the unconditional love we get winter is the grit and determination, from them to know they have food in the fuel for your successes during the their bellies coats on there back a nice following season, and I'm starting at a clean bed or field shelter, the extra disadvantage so I'm going to tackle cuddles they get. even the most horrendous winter day Vicky Archer: Autumn is the best with the biggest smile on my chops!

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Trust the experts: Katie shines at HOYS Katie Jerram trusts 3D Worming

Virbac 3D Worming Equine SQP of the Year finalists enjoy watching Katie in the Hunter Champioship at HOYS Photo: Copryright ES Photography

Based in Essex, show producer Katie Jerram is no stranger to the spotlight and at this year’s Horse of the Year Show, which was held at the NEC Birmingham at the beginning of October, Katie was again topping the line up. In an extremely strong lightweight hunter of the year final, Katie rode Gortlas Rinarinca to take the title ahead of a top class field that included this year’s Royal International Supreme Horse Champion! Owned by Mr and Mrs Jerram, the novice 5-year-old didn’t put a foot wrong in his class. ‘He has had a good year but is a young horse’ said Katie ‘so he has been a bit of a bridesmaid but has really come on throughout the season, so to finish with the win at HOYS is fantastic, he’s a lovely horse so we always thought he had a good future’. The win meant that Katie and Gortlas Rinarinca were through to the Hunter Championship that took place during the evening performance. Between the Class and the Championship Katie, who is supported by Virbac and 3D Worming, took time out of her busy schedule to attend the champagne reception held at HOYS for the Virbac 3D Worming Equine SQP of the Year finalists and present the winner Domino Phillips and the runners up with their prizes. Everyone was in for a real treat as later in the evening they watched Katie and Gortlas Rinarinca called forward as the Reserve Hunter Champion in what was an electric atmosphere under the spotlights in the

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Worming is something we had always done by routine really but I knew that there were gaps in my knowledge. When Virbac’s Davina Godwin visited my yard we were able to do a worm count for every animal and I must say the results threw up one or two surprises! There was one particular animal that I expected to see a higher worm burden, but one of my top show horses was also showing a signiﬁcant worm burden, so he was treated accordingly which means we can prevent any damage that a high worm burden may cause. Thanks to Virbac I now know that there is far more to correct worming than generally thought. I am really delighted that I can trust 3D Worming to achieve effective and sustainable worming protection for all of my horses’. Katie Jerram

Katie presents the 2014 Virbac 3D Worming Equine SPQ of the Year, Domino Phillips with her prize.

Andrew Bowens International Arena. Katie is a great ambassador for correct training and management. She is an Accredited Trainer with the BHS, BSPS and Ponies (UK) and passes on her abundant knowledge through demonstrations, training clinics and talks at her own yard and at various events across the country. With a yard of top class horses Katie knows that making sure all of the pieces of the management jigsaw are in place to ensure her horses are feeling and looking their best, and trusts 3D Worming to provide tailored worming designed specifically for her horses’ needs.

3D Worming is all about responsible worming for effective sustainable protection. Autumn is the right time to treat for tapeworms. There are combination wormers available that treat roundworms, all three species of tapeworm and bots in a single dose. Speak to your SQP about tried and trusted brands that are effective and right for your horse. An ergonomic, easy to handle syringe can make life easier and help to avoid under dosing. Innovative worming tablets can be simply added to feed to offer an alternative worming solution for those animals that may be difficult to worm with a syringe. Visit www.3dworming.co.uk and talk to your local SQP or vet about how 3D worming can protect your horse.

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WINTER CARE ESSENTIALS WINTER CAN PRESENT REAL CHALLENGES FOR HORSE OWNERS, SO HERE ARE A FEW CARE TIPS TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE COMING SEASON

Skin care

Tackling Ringworm Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a dermatophyte, a skin ‘loving’ fungus that is highly contagious. The skin lesions usually start as small raised spots from which the hair is lost. These spots spread and usually become scurfy or a thick dry crumbly scab may form. Sometimes the lesions are sore and often itchy. In many cases there may only be a couple of lesions but if left untreated and especially if they are spread by grooming, the condition can become extensive.

How does it occur? Ringworm is transmitted from horse to horse by direct contact between horses, tack, grooming equipment, clothing, and contact with infested stables or horseboxes. The most common method of spread is on tack such as bridles, boots, girths and grooming equipment. The fungi can remain on the skin for up to three weeks before the lesions develop so the disease can be spread before there are signs of infection. By the time the first horse breaks out, it is possible that most horses will be carriers and will break out in the near future, this creates a difficult situation as all areas touched by all horses, staff and equipment in the previous weeks are now likely to be contagious. Top Tips for eradicating Ringworm: • If you have a horse on a busy livery yard, check what measures are already in place for biosecurity.

• Use Protek Envirocair Veterinary disinfectant on every surface on the yard and in the horsebox to ensure Ringworm does not spread. Include all areas that any horses, staff or visitors have been in contact with for the few preceding weeks to the outbreak. • Don’t forget stables and every exposed area including horse walkers, wash boxes, solariums, treadmills, stocks etc. Pay particular attention to disinfecting door catches where the fungi can easily hide. • Bedding is also susceptible to recontamination and should be sprayed. • Tack rooms, storage rooms and feed rooms. It is a good idea that each horse has their own head collars, tack, grooming brushes and buckets including feed and water buckets. These should be disinfected too including tack cleaning sponges, twitch and chiffneys if you have them. • Haynets, buckets, mucking out equipment, brushes and wheelbarrows will need to be disinfected. Pay particular attention to any handles, almost all staff when mucking out a stable give the horse a pat having held mucking out tools! • All exterior rider clothing and footwear including whips and gloves will need to be treated. • All rugs including fly rugs and masks, turnouts, summer and coolers, travel rugs and boots. • Pay particular attention to tie up areas and window frames in horseboxes and all lorry equipment and buckets.

• When travelling to shows use Protek Envirocair Veterinary disinfectant spray on stabling and horseboxes. • Paddock fencing, gates and rubbing posts such as trees and water troughs will need to be treated. • Clipper blades and associated accessories will also need disinfecting. • All staff, blacksmiths, vets and visitors

should use a hand gel to stop cross contaminations, remember they can be contagious before they show signs by which time a groom may have patted every other horse on the yard. Protek is available from Haygain. Tel: 0333 200 5233 or www.haygain.com

Mud Fever & Rain Scald – how herbs can help? Mud fever and rain scald often occur when the skin is softened by prolonged wetting or exposure to muddy conditions allowing the anaerobic bacterium, Dermatophilus congolensis, to penetrate the skin. These conditions are not unique to winter wet however and anything which weakens or disrupts the skin barrier, such as an injury or a chronic illness, can increase susceptibility. Mud Fever generally affects the lower leg producing weepy scabs with pink inflamed skin underneath and left un-treated it will often be compounded by a secondary Staphylococcus infection causing filling and even lameness. Rain scald commonly affects the back and hind-quarters and looks simply like hair dried into small clumps, however closer inspection will reveal tiny scabs. Fine-coated animals with pink skin seem to be more susceptible to mud fever and ironically rain scald can be a problem for thick-coated animals wearing a rug, as this generates the warm moist environment that Dermophilus loves. Excessive daily hosing of muddy legs can increase the risk of mud fever. Standard treatment requires washing and drying affected areas so that scabs can be softened and removed. How can herbs be used to reduce the risk of Mud Fever? Regular long-term supplementation with herbs such as Flax seed (Rich in Omega 3s and 6s), Brewer’s yeast, Seaweed, and Garlic can help improve the integrity, strength, condition and resistance of the skin’s epidermal layer. Herbs such as Myrrh, Goldenseal, and Echinacea can be used internally for their anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties. Ingredients such as Aloe Vera and Coconut oil, together with essential oils such as Rosemary and Propolis, can be used topically in a lotion to kill infection, reduce inflammation and help to soften scabs so they can be painlessly removed. By Heather Giles, Hilton Herbs Ltd

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Mud Defender has been formulated to combat muddwelling bacteria and to improve the skin’s resistance to wet and muddy conditions. Mud Defender should be used with its complementary product, Mud Defender Lotion, designed to help soften scabs and encourage skin regeneration. Both products have been very successfully field-trialled in Europe and the USA. www.hiltonherbs.com

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WINTER CARE ESSENTIALS Coat care: Clipping

Damage limitation! Dealing with a nervous horse It is advisable to run the clippers without actually touching the horse before you begin to clip, so that they can acclimatise to the noise. Once the horse is used to the noise, take a few minutes to de-sensitise him to the vibration. With the clipper or trimmer in one hand, place your other hand on the shoulder or neck. The vibration will pass through you onto the horse before he has to cope with the feel of the machine, the noise and the vibration all at once. Particularly sensitive horses may benefit from a quiet trimmer being used to build their confidence before progressing to a louder clipper. Some horses are more comfortable in an open environment where they have limited freedom to move around, others are happier in their own familiar stable. When the horse is settled and you are ready to commence, begin the clip at a

each stroke will avoid leaving ‘tram lines’ in the coat. Always groom thoroughly, or if possible, bath and dry your horse before you begin clipping. A clean coat helps the clipper blades pass smoothly through the hair without blunting and reduces the pressure on the motor. Put a lightweight rug on the horse about 30 minutes before clipping to lay the coat flat and always remember to use a rug to keep the horse less sensitive area such as the shoulder. Use warm once you have completed clipping. your voice and free hand to reassure the horse and where possible, offer a haynet or Machine maintenance One of the most common problems for treat to take their attention off of the blades. It is best to wear head protection if under-performing clippers is poor maintenance. When using your clippers you feel that the horse may react to the apply Hygienic cleaning spray and oil to the clippers and pose a danger to your safety. blades regularly, keep air filters clear and ensure blades are sharp, rust-free and have An even finish It can be tricky to achieve that perfectly even no missing teeth. It is advisable to have the clippers professionally serviced regularly, at and symmetrical finish, but overlapping

WAHL UK’S TIPS ON AVOIDING SOME OF THE COMMON CLIPPING PITFALLS least once a year, and have blades sharpened or replaced as soon as their performance begins to dull. When storing clippers, it is a good idea to remove the blades, oil them and wrap them in a cloth or greaseproof paper to prevent rusting and store them in a protective box in a dry environment. Care of the blades is important if you want them to remain sharp and effective and to continue providing a smooth cut. Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for safe storage of your specific clippers and where possible keep a range of blades sharp and ready to go so that you don’t have to delay clipping waiting for blunt blades to be resharpened. For more information visit www.wahl.co.uk or call 01227 744330.

‘Clip for a Cure’ Campaign A new campaign has been launched in order to raise money and awareness for the Equine Grass Sickness fund. The ‘Clip for a Cure’ campaign is the brainchild of friends Natalie Young and Rachel Mangto, following the loss of three horses Jasper, Storm and Spencer, to Equine Grass Sickness (EGS), from one field. To show your support simply clip a triangle onto your horse’s quarters and donate £3 by texting JSSF60 £3 to 70070. To date the campaign has already raised £847 of their £3,000 target.

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The Easidri Grooming Towel absorbs water like a sponge but moves like a towel, removing water from the wet horse’s coat as it passes. Easidri can be wrung out as needed and, after use, can be folded up damp and put inside the plastic storage case it’s supplied with or machine washed/disinfected as needed. Due to its pliable nature, it’s ideal for those difficult areas, such as horse heels. RRP: £11. www.easidri.com Winter Wash is a unique high quality non rinse shampoo formulated for use on clipped horses and ponies in winter. Containing Tea Tree Oil which will leave the skin clean and refreshed. Also contains Peppermint Oil which help to avoid 'chill out'. RRP: 8.95. www.animal-health.co.uk

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AUTUMN & WINTER HEALTHCARE • BREATHING IN STABLES • SKIN COMPROMISE • MOBILITY • IMMUNE DEFENCES We have been serving the veterinary and equine sectors since 1992. INDIAN HERBS products are scientifically formulated following more than 50 years of rigorous research and product development by vets and pharmacologists. Product ingredients are recognised for their purity, safety and efficacy; 100% herbal - no chemicals - and based on the well-known, proven 5000-year-old Ayurvedic herbal tradition of India. Whatever the health concern, INDIAN HERBS can offer the correct nutritional support and maintenance for a healthy, happy lifestyle. Why not join the many thousands of horse owners using INDIAN HERBS unique, scientifically-formulated Ayurvedic health care products? Whatever the season, whatever the reason, INDIAN HERBS products can help provide the specialist nutritional support you want for the wellbeing of your horse.

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Stable Zone • A natural anti-bacterial powder • Eliminates ammonia - reduces odours • High absorbancy - reducing bedding waste • Promotes dry bedding helping eliminate hoof problems

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WINTER CARE ESSENTIALS Well being

First Aid

Building a bond with your horse Massage is a powerful tool when it comes to helping create a lasting bond with your horse. McTimoney Animal practitioner and proprietor of Horses and Dogs online massage courses, Nikki Routledge has spent many years focussing on the bond between horses and their owners. Nikki says, “Think of the hours kids spend playing with their ponies, grooming them, washing them, painting their feet, feeding them carrots, hand grazing them, patting, stroking and cuddling them. In our time limited world, as adults we may be guilty of doing the minimum necessary to keep our horses cared for but no more.” Nikki has the following tips: • Run your hands over your horse or pony’s body, using sweeping movements with your hands. Work over the head, neck, shoulders, back, hindquarters and, taking care not to be stood on or kicked, down the limbs as well. • There will be areas of sensitivity, and areas where your horse or pony seems to relax more and maybe push back into you to increase the pressure of the stroke. • At first your horse or pony might not seem interested but persist with a ten minute massage every day for a week and the effects will become more and more obvious. Look for the head dropping, lots of yawning and soft half closed eyes. To find out more about the online massage courses that Nikki runs for both horses and dogs, go to www.horsesanddogs.co.uk.

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Winter Worries Don’t get caught out... Make sure you have access to a fully stocked first aid kit for the winter months. Over summer you may have used various items whilst out competing, or on horses coming in from the field with injuries, so be sure to stock back up. Storage is important in winter to prevent any items in first aid kits, such as liquids or sprays, from freezing. Most first aid items should be stored at normal room temperature but always check the packaging. You may need to store your kit in a different place in winter if your tack room isn’t heated and temperatures plummet.

Prevention is better than cure In icy weather make sure walkways are gritted and take extra care when leading horses, always use appropriate personal protective equipment. Whilst some horses may not be as active in the winter, the onset of cold weather brings with it a new set of ailments and injury risks. For most horses, winter will mean spending more time indoors. This may increase the occurrence of bursal injuries (e.g. capped elbow) and bursal strains (e.g. windgalls) as horses spend more time laying down and are also less mobile, allowing fluid to accumulate. Keep horses as mobile as possible, if turnout isn’t possible in severe weather, walking inhand may be a suitable option.

Think about treatment options Cold therapy is commonly used in the treatment of inflammation and soft tissue injuries, ideally used immediately after an injury occurs and then subsequently for the next 48 hours at regular intervals. Due to the frequent nature of its use, cold therapy involving water may lead to cracked heels or other skin problems, especially in the winter. Also if hosepipes are frozen then it is vital you have an immediate dry cold therapy available, for example Koolpak from Robinson Animal Healthcare. Koolpak is ideal for emergency and routine use as it requires no refrigeration. Suitable for providing fast, effective treatment for

tendon injuries, inflammation, knocks, strains, bruises and swellings.

Skin issues Mud fever and rain scald are not uncommon in winter and should be correctly identified before treatment. Antibacterial washes can be used prophylactically on susceptible animals or to treat existing skin conditions caused by bacterium. They will help to remove any encrusted debris such as scabs. Removing scabs carefully using an anti-bacterial cleansing wash (if bacterium is the causative organism) will remove any existing bacteria and dirt held in the scabs allowing new clean scabs to form and heal. It is very important that any sponges that are used in the washing process are clean and that the area washed is rinsed well with clean water and then dried thoroughly. Activ Wash can be used to treat mud fever and rain scald and after washing, bandaging with Veterinary Gamgee to absorb any excess moisture and keep legs warm and dry is advisable.

Don’t forget It is also a good idea to stock up on Animalintex for the winter months as it can be used to treat numerous injuries and ailments including thrush and foot abscesses. Animalintex Hoof Treatment from Robinson Animal Healthcare is cut to

shape for economy and convenience. Suitable for the rapid treatment of foot conditions it is the only veterinary licensed poultice on the market for equine treatment. It contains an antiseptic to clean and prevent re-infection and natural poulticing agent, Tragacanth, which, when it reacts with water, draws out any infection and creates a clean area for the wound to heal. Animalintex and Animalintex Hoof Treatment can be applied dry or as a hot or cold, wet poultice. Robinson Animal Healthcare has a wide range of products for all first aid and wound care requirements. For more information contact Robinson Animal Healthcare on 01909 735000 or visit www.robinsonhealthcare.com. You can also find Robinson Animal Healthcare on Facebook.

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Product news... This aluminium Spray on Plaster protects minor cuts and grazes from water, dirt and bacteria by forming a bandage like protection. This reduces the risk of infection and aids the natural healing process. RRP: £12.95. Stable disinfectant with hosepipe attachment will automatically dilute and is ideal for stables, yards, horse transport, quarantine areas. Kills bacteria, fungi and viruses in seconds. £18.99. www.aqueos.co.uk

Fresh Frog ia a natural hoof oil to help maintain a healthy hoof and frog. Contains Tea Tree Oil, which helps to destroy the conditions in which bacteria and fungus thrive. RRP: 7.90. www.animal-health.co.uk Equi-Med Antibacterial Heel Boots have been designed with an advanced dual action combining activated carbon and silver in the fabric. The activated carbon draws bacteria out of the infected area into the fabric whilst the silver works to eliminate bacteria, allowing the wounds to heal faster. The boots are ideal to use on knocks, scrapes or cuts to help reduce the risk of infection and any post exercise swelling. RRP: £44.95 www.EquiMedAg.co.uk

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Bonner Bandages are ideal for treating sprains, strains, swellings, pulled muscles and bruising, the bandage is medication free and freezes within 10 minutes. The Bonner Bandage does not use chemicals to work, has a much lower temperature and keeps colder for longer. It can also be used as a preventative aid for competition horses. Safe for repeated applications. No risk of ice burn. RRP: £41.95 www.equetech.com

Equine health care company, Equi-Med Ag, who are well known for their activated carbon and silver antibacterial boots and wound dressing, have launched a new website, www.equimedag.co.uk. The new website features a modern and clean design with a fresh new look and easy navigation. You can also stay up to date with the latest news and testimonials from the team at EquiMed Ag.

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WINTER CARE ESSENTIALS Bedding

COMPARE THE COSTS! BEDDING CAN BE A REAL DRAIN ON FUNDS DURING THE AUTUMN AND WINTER, AND IT CAN BE A BALANCING ACT TOO, AS SCRIMPING IN THIS AREA CAN MAKE YOUR LIFE HARDER…AND CAN EVEN COMPROMISE YOUR HORSE’S HEALTH. HERE, PAUL GROOMBRIDGE FROM AQUAMAX WOOD CRUMBLE BEDDING TALKS ABOUT HOW TO WORK OUT THE REAL COST OF BEDDING, TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE BEST DEAL

The scenario is a common one, you’re looking at an array of bags and bales of varying sizes and you wonder which is the cheapest. Is it the bag that’s priced at £5, or the one that’s priced at £7? The truth is, it could well be the £7, in fact, it could well be the ‘premium’ one around the corner which is more money, why? Well, that’s the clever bit that could save you pounds and hold lots of other benefits too. When you’re looking at bedding, there are lots of factors to consider, but we’re going to focus on the price aspect. If you’re looking for ‘bargain bedding’, make sure it’s not going to compromise your horse’s health - sounds a bit far fetched? Put a horse with a dust allergy or a respiratory condition onto dusty bedding and you’ll reconsider! If you’re saving 50p a bag on something cheap and dusty, but your horse is suffering, he’s on respiratory supplements and you’ve had the vet out too, it’s not

much of a saving! Also think about storage and the time it takes to muck out… if you need to build somewhere to store your bedding, there’s a one off cost, and if it takes an age to muck out, it’ll cost you time. As for the price on the bag, let’s have a look at it in more detail. As mentioned, a £5 bag seems much cheaper than a £7 bag, but what if the £7 lasted twice the length of time of the £5? You’d need to spend £10 to do the same job, so it’s more expensive. It’s easy to work out how much your bedding really costs you, just divide the bag price by the number of days it lasts you... that’s the cost to compare. The good news is that you might be pleasantly surprised by the results, and can actually afford better, premium bedding, because it’s cheaper than the value stuff! It’s a win/win! For more information call 01285 648240 or visit www.aquamax.co.uk

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Verdo Horse Bedding has a low dust content, making it the ideal choice for horses with compromised respiratory issues, but also absorbs 3 times is own weight in liquid. RRP: £5.65 - £5.95 per 15kg bag www.verdohorsebedding.co.uk

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What makes Hunter Woodshavings great value? • Hunter Woodshavings are vacuum packed which means a bale goes a long way. In fact independent tests showed that the spread volume of Hunter Woodshavings was higher than that of other brands tested. • Not only are Hunter Woodshavings consistently soft and springy, but they will not crumble into dust or splinter when used, so making and keeping a deep comfy bed won’t cost you a fortune. • Due to the kiln drying process Hunter Woodshavings have a low moisture content meaning that they are super absorbent and virtually dust free. Good absorbency means that Hunter Woodshavings soak up more urine than some other brands, saving you money on waste and time. • Hunter Woodshavings are virtually dust free to reduce the risk of respiratory issues that can be caused or exacerbated by the use of dusty bedding. For details please call 07710 998742 or visit www.hunterwoodshavings.com

StableZone is a natural anti-bacterial bedding powder for stable and horse box. It eliminates ammonia, reduces viral and bacterial contamination and kills odours, whilst reducing dampness in bedding. StableZone will keep the bedding dry, which will help to eliminate foot and hoof problems, including thrush, abscesses etc. RRP: £18.70. www.animal-health.co.uk

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Immunity

Protection

THE IMPORTANCE OF SELENIUM Selenium is an important trace mineral, not just because of the number of significant roles it plays in relation to equine health but because horses intake will vary according to your location. As well as aiding muscle function, this mineral affects immune status, fertility, growth and the body’s ability to repair itself. It also has a positive influence on heart function. An antioxidant, selenium is often used in conjunction with vitamin E as together they play complementary roles in fighting oxidation. Oxidation occurs naturally in the body due to the chemical reactions and processes required to support life.It also produces harmful molecules, such as free radicals, capable of causing cell damage in delicate body tissues. Antioxidants mop up these molecules and reduce their negative effects. Selenium is key to a healthy immune system and a deficiency can compromise the body’s ability to fight infection. Horses obtain selenium from their diet but the mineral level in the soil affects its content in feed and forage, meaning many horses are not receiving adequate levels. Organic selenium-enriched yeast is seen as the most preferable source, not only with regards to efficiency but also in reducing toxicity. Similar to naturally occurring selenium found in plants, it is absorbed more readily and stored more efficiently. The Lifeforce Range of supplements from Alltech contains Sel-Plex, Alltech’s own selenium yeast. Sel-Plex is the first EU approved form of organic selenium providing a safe and effective form of selenium for equine diets. For further information please visit www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk or telephone 01780 764512

How to protect your horse from getting stolen this winter It is important all year round to keep your horse safe, but more so in winter as the days draw in. Even though your Horse Insurance Policy will provide cover for theft, this is still an upsetting time so let’s try and prevent your horse getting stolen and keep it safe. There are many safety procedures that you can put into place, but I think that the most important is making sure your horse is recognisable so recovery of your horse is made much easier and it is a good deterrent. Freeze marking is a simple procedure which is visible to thieves and a simple, painless procedure for your horse. Make sure that this area is clipped and cleaned so it is clearly visible. The horse is then put on a register and the owner provided with a document so that anyone buying a horse can check the register to make sure the horse has not been reported stolen. Put signs up around your yard or field to let people know that your horse is freeze marked or micro chipped. Go round your field and make sure that the fences and gates have not been tampered with. Make sure all

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the gates on the yard and field cannot be lifted off their hinges and are always padlocked when you are not around. Never leave your horses head collar on as this makes it easier for someone to catch him. Have some security lights fitted in the yard. It is also a good idea to vary the time that you and your colleagues visit the yard, so it is made more difficult for a thief to know when the yard is empty. Make sure you keep up to date with news of any thefts in your area. This can be done by joining Horsewatch UK, they have groups all over the country who provide information on security and theft. They normally work alongside the local police force. Finally if your horse does get stolen contact the police immediately and then phone your Insurers who will tell you how they wish you to proceed. By Angie Bailey First Insurance Solutions

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ImmuBoost E is an aqueous infusion of Echinacea, now established as having a beneficial effect in maintaining a strong and healthy immune system. RRP: £18.00. www.animal-health.co.uk

Every rider is exposed to being trodden on by a horse and the experience can be extremely painful and it can take weeks to heal. More people get injured by being trodden on that any other type of accident with horses and that is why it makes good sense to wear toe protective riding boots. Equitector offers a full range of long and short riding/yards boots that meet the independently tested EN ISO 20346 for safety. The toe cap is complete concealed and cannot be seen nor felt. In wear you would not even know it is there, but when you get trodden on you will appreciate it. For more information contact Equitector tel 0208 0904029 www.equitector.com

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The policy provides the following covers: • Death, Theft and Straying of your horse – this is mandatory. Covers that can then be added to the policy: •Vets Fees •Saddlery & Tack •Loss of use •Public Liability •Personal Accident

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GIFT GUIDE All I want for

Christmas

The Wireless Headset Instruction System is the perfect gift idea for dressage riders. RRP: £199. www.classicdressage.com

The Union Jack Cushion features a bold design. RRP: £56. The Tweed Patchwork Cushion combines country with contemporary. Both made to order. RRP: £45. www.timothyfoxx.co.uk

These Urban Snakeskin wellington boots have a mock snakeskin finish and are made with high quality black rubber. RRP: £34. www.taloloboots.com

Make sure little ones sparkle as they ride this Christmas with the Junior X-Air Star helmet RRP: £85 www.championhats.co.uk The Aylesbury Wax Jacket is a sophisticated and luxurious jacket making the ultimate ‘spoil me’ Christmas gift. RRP: £159. The Pearl And Knot Snaffle Bracelet combines sterling silver tubes, knots and snaffle detail with pearls. RRP £65. www.hihosilver.co.uk

The Rivers scarf is a beautiful floaty scarf with a horse print in gorgeous seasonal colours. A perfect Christmas gift for a loved one! RRP: £15 www.toggi.com

Aurnia II in Burren Tweed

We bet any racing fan would be delighted to receive this gorgeous Freddie Parker Racing Mug come Christmas! RRP: £16. www.freddieparker.com

The Utterly Horses Travel Stable Giftset comes packed ready for fun with the horses, riders, accessories and wooden stable all included. The unique design of the stable opens to reveal stalls for your horses and a play area. RRP: £49.99 www.utterlyhorses.com

Aurnia II in Glendalough Tweed

Carrots Brown Tweed Ear Muffs, perfect as funky, thoughtful stocking fillers for country enthusiasts! Prices start at £14. www.carrotsequestrian.co.uk Puffa Haddington Jacket navy 3/4 length coat, detachable faux fur lined hood, check lining, fake down fill. £69.99. Available from Gladwells Pet & Country Rayleigh, Essex

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Ireland’s Castle Leslie Estate is one of Europe’s finest equestrian playgrounds, and is nestled in 1,000 acres of woodland, with an impressive XC course. Their special festive package for two includes two nights’ luxurious accommodation with a full Irish breakfast each morning, a personalised half hour spa treatment, and a half hour riding lesson each. From £175 per person sharing, staying at the Estate’s luxurious, imposing castle, or £160 pps, staying at the bijou Lodge. www.castleleslie.com

The Jack Murphy Aurnia II Tweed Jacket An effortlessly elegant tweed style with detachable faux fur collar in rich Damara, with stunning limited edition Buckley Beagle Print lining. RRP: £200 www.jackmurphy.ie

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GIFT GUIDE Gemosi handmade jewellery from the hair of your beloved horse with the option to have your horse’s name engraved into your bracelet. Gemosi Gift certificates are also available. RRP: £75 www.gemosi.com

Give the gift of safety this Xmas - the RStor. Designed as a safety aid to help prevent falls, or allow the rider to fall in a more controlled manner. The strap has a ‘bungee’ element that helps prevent rider falls by ‘absorbing’ the velocity of being unseated. It fits easily to the stirrup bars. RRP:£44.99 www.rstor.co.uk

LeMieux Grooming Bag has a strong waterproof denier nylon outer with numerous pockets and inner compartments. RRP: £29.95. www.lemieuxproducts.com

Lucille Tweed Gillet in Burren Tweed

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The Jack Murphy Lucille Tweed Gilet A simply magnificent tweed waistcoat. RRP: £100. The Jack Murphy Gracie Pure Cotton Shirt RRP £40 www.jackmurphy.ie

Gracie Cotton Shirt in Dragonfly check

The Women’s Challenge Contour Field Zip Boots utilises Ariat’s patented mid-level ATS technology for optimal stability and all-day comfort. RRP: £319.99. www.ariat-europe.com

Gracie Cotton Shirt in Naples check

Churra Tweed Hat

Horses4Homes has 5 super Christmas Card packs. Each pack includes 10 of the same design. Each pack of cards costs £3.75 + P&P except for the Friesian design which is £4 per pack as it is slightly larger in size. All funds go directly towards the charity’s work in facilitating the responsible rehoming of horses and ponies throughout the UK. www.horses4homes.net The Falabella Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Earrings. RRP: £29.99. The Falabella Sterling Silver Fantasy Horse Bracelet features a horse’s head with a frosted and polished finish. RRP: £56.99. The Falabella Sterling Silver Horse Shoe Stock Pin is set with graduated crystals and boasts a roller safety clasp. RRP: £42.99. www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk

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The innovative and stylish Fautras horse trailers are used by over 250,000 European horse owners. With an abundance of amazing features, many of which are patented and unique to Fautras, these step-in trailers have won an impressive 10 innovation awards, and boasts a lifetime guarantee on the rot-proof floor. These ramp-free trailers can be towed by a mid-sized car because of the practical light-weight design. Plus the independent, maintenance-free suspension on each wheel (with in-built stability control) means that this trailer is amazingly comfy for the traveling horse, and effortless to tow for the driver. Horse Trailer World have secured exclusive UK dealer rights for the Fautras Provan Premium which costs £8999 inclusive of VAT. Horse Trailer World can deliver nationwide and have various finance packages to suit all budgets. www.horsetrailerworld.co.uk

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Ariat Jena £195.55

Ariat Trent (suitable for slimmer or larger ladies) £149.99 Ariat Windermere £149.99 Dublin Estuary Tall Boots (available in store Nov) £159.99

NEW IN: Kiddies tweed waistcoats and jackets from the British Country Collection

Dublin Estuary Mid Boots (available in store Nov) £139.99

Kanyon Sapling Country Boots £74.95

Dublin River Boots £149.99

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COMPETITION Foxtale Grove Giftset

PRIZES TO BE WON! WE HAVE TEAMED UP WITH UTTERLY HORSES TO OFFER READERS THE CHANCE TO WIN SOME SUPER UTTERLY HORSES PRODUCTS! THERE ARE THREE FIRST PRIZES OF THE FOXTALE GROVE GIFTSET AND 10 RUNNER UP PRIZES OF THE MIDNIGHT FIGURINE AND MATCHING DANGLE UP FOR GRABS.

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Utterly Horses is simply known as "the Home of the Model Horse". We specialise in model horses and offer the widest range of everything relating to them, from model stables and tack, to miniature replicas of items found in the real horse world. We are best friends with Father Christmas and have everything for a horsey festive season!

Foxtale Grove Giftset (rrp: £155) "This has to be our favourite giftset! Featuring our popular UH Stable and Tack Room, this set comes with a horse, rider and lots of accessories to get you started. Ideal as starter set for a new collector, an addition to a growing collection or part of a very big Christmas wish."

Midnight Figurine and Dangle (rrp: £7.50) "This wonderful set includes a Midnight figurine and matching Dangle." Midnight Figurine and Dangle

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To be in with a chance of winning, complete the coupon and post it to: Absolute Horse Magazine, Home Barn, Grove Hill, Belstead, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3LS. Alternatively, visit www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click on the ‘Competitions’ tab. Deadline is 30th November 2014.

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GIFT GUIDE Show him how much you care this Christmas with a low sugar Minty Horse Treats. RRP: £6. www.equerryhorsefeeds.com

An ideal gift for Christmas is the Wentmore Saddlecloth. RRP: £23.49. www.cottagecraft.co.uk Win six months worth of Aloeride, ‘Team Aloeride’ branded clothing and saddlecloth! Go to: www.aloeride.co.uk/ christmas-2014prize-draw/

The Likit Starter Kit makes a great gift idea for horse or pony owners. RRP: £19.99 www.likit.co.uk

A traditional laced waterproof leather paddock and yard boot, the Equi Rider is has exceptional comfort and durability. RRP from: £93. www.equitector.com

This Utterly Horses set includes everything in the picture- the mobile vet clinic, horses, rider and accessories, all for an amazing price. RRP £79.95. www.utterlyhorses.com

The special edition vitamunch gift pack - the healthy snack with added benefits. RRP: £8.85 www.equilibriumproducts.com

Horslyx has two gift-wrapped options to choose from this Christmas; the individual Mini Horslyx in a Christmas Wreath Wrap, available in Original, Mint, Garlic or Respiratory tubs for just £3.65, or choose a mixed box of Mini Horslyx, containing one of each flavour for just £14.60. www.horslyx.com.

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RIDE LIKE... Nicola Wilson Nicola WilsoN offers aDvice oN jumpiNg a bouNce aND tackliNg a relateD DistaNce

Jumping techniques so for example if the distance between two fences measure 20 of your strides, the horse will take ﬁve strides in between. the approach is the same to a related distance, the horse must be well balanced, on his hocks and in a rhythmical, bouncy canter. as you approach, it is important that you are looking for the fence, so that you can set your horse up and keep the approach straight whilst keeping him between hand and leg. as the rider you must stay in balance, keeping a contact throughout and it is your job to maintain rhythm and impulsion throughout the line of fences. as soon as your horse lands, you must pick up the rhythm and balance again as soon as possible and it may need you to put in a half-halt to recover the impulsion, in order to get him back and concentrating on the next fence. Nicola and opposition buzz

a bounce a bounce is a fence combination which is regularly found on the cross-country phase and they are also commonly used in grid-work, also known as gymnastic jumping. a bounce consists of two fences placed close together so a horse cannot take a full stride between them, but not so close that they would jump both fences at once. the horse "bounces" between the two jumps, landing with his hind legs before immediately taking off with his front legs. the distance between the two is between 9.5 to 11 feet (or four human strides). a bounce teaches your horse good balance, to push off with his back legs and to fold his front end well. it can also be used to slow down a speedy horse, as a horse cannot rush over a bounce without knocking the pole/fence or even in some cases jumping the bounce as a single jump. When approaching a bounce fence, the horse must be well balanced, on his hocks and in a rhythmical, bouncy canter. 24 ABSOLUTE HORSE NOVEMBER 2014

He can then literally ‘bounce’ through the combination, but in order to be able to do this he must be allowed to use his head and neck to the full to maintain his balance. the rider must also stay in the correct position and not interfere with the horse, keeping a contact throughout so that the horse is helped to spring into the air immediately on landing. it is vital that you do not collapse over your horse’s neck as in order to spring over the second part of the bounce he needs to be light on his forehand. if your weight is too far forward, he will become hollow and lose athleticism and it will make it all the more difﬁcult for him to take off.

related Distances a related distance is when two or more fences are built more than two non– jumping strides apart. When fences are closer than this they are called doubles or combinations. on average, a horse’s stride is 12 feet (3.6m) long and a pony’s stride 9 feet

(2.7m). but when pacing out related distances remember the factors which could lengthen or shorten a horse’s stride: • a horse’s stride will shorten if going away from home, uphill slightly, if the area is conﬁned (i.e. indoors) or if the going is deep and sticky. • His stride with lengthen if he is going towards home, if he is travelling downhill slightly, if the jumping area is unrestricted or if the going is perfect. When walking the course and a related distance you need to follow a set pattern. i always measure distances from the ﬁrst jump to the next, where there is a related distance involved. When the distance is related i measure from where the horse lands to where i want him to take off. that is always in multiples of four of my strides, because four of my strides make one of the horse’s strides, which is roughly 12 feet.

Nicola, sponsored by verm-X, has an exciting string of young up and coming horses to follow on from opposition buzz who is retired. beltane Queen contested her ﬁrst badminton Horse trials this year and annie clover was placed 4th in the cci*** competition at bramham international Horse trials. Watermill vision, a new ride last year, stepped up well to cic/cci*** level and shows great potential for the future. Nicola keeps the horses on an organic farm so uses approved product verm-X for the natural control of intestinal hygiene.

For any further information or to ﬁnd your nearest stockist please contact Verm-X on 0870 850 2313 or visit www.verm-x.com.

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MISCONCEPTIONS AND MUTTERINGS! Rising or Sitting Trot? bD rules state that rising trot is permitted for medium and extended trot in medium level tests from December 1st 2013. sitting or rising is now also permitted in all Young Horse classes unless explicitly specified in the test so you may do either and i often hear it said that judges will give you higher marks if you sit rather than rise, especially at elementary level. this is totally incorrect! judges only mark according to how well the horse goes and as the rules allow a rider to do rising trot they cannot mark you down if you choose to do this. the truth is that rising trot will gain you higher marks if it means that your horse stays softer and supple through the back and is subsequently more consistent as a result. if a rider opts to sit and causes the horse to stiffen and lose the fluency because they haven’t developed an independent enough seat to follow the horse’s movement without gripping or bouncing, then the score will suffer. on the flip side of this it is often posted on forums that judges don’t like it when riders sit at prelim level but once again it will only lower the marks if the horse’s way of going is adversely affected. if i feel it really has had a detrimental effect on the horse in a test i may well comment on it in the summing up, this however does not mean i am against any riders sitting the trot at prelim but just that it wasn’t working in that test for the particular rider i was judging.

Can you change from Sitting to Rising in the same test? it is perfectly acceptable for a rider to use both sitting and rising in the same test, so if you started off sitting, but felt your horse was tightening, not moving freely forwards or was showing tension then you may swap to rising trot at any time without it affecting the marks. it may even have a positive effect on the rider mark as the judge will recognise the rider has made an educated decision

Rising or sitting trot is fine

about what was best for the horse at that moment in time.

Correct Diagonal? another question often raised is will you get marked down if you go on the wrong diagonal? the simple answer is no! it is not a requirement to rise on a speciﬁc diagonal in tests but if it causes the horse to lose balance and suppleness through turns and circles then the marks will be affected.

Double or Snaffle Bridle at Elementary and above levels? again it isn’t a question of what we judges might or might not prefer, but whether the horse goes well or not. if two horses both do equally lovely tests, one in a snaffle and one in a double, the marks will be the same. the horse in the snaffle will not score more highly. the double bridle used inappropriately can

tend to highlight weak areas in the horse’s way of going which may well result in the score dropping more than if the test had been ridden in a snafﬂe. so you can see how, contrary to popular internet beliefs, it is not judges preferences that increase or decrease your marks but how correct or not the horse’s way of going is as a result of the choices you make regarding the tack you use and the way you ride in the test. jane lavington is based in the southeast, but teaches and runs clinics all over the uk. email: jlav63@gmail.com tel: 07887 505 181

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Vetwatch Epidemiology of Equine Laminitis: why should you CARE about laminitis?

By Claire Wylie MRCVS

nearly 1 in 200 veterinaryWhat is epidemiology? registered horses/ponies, and Epidemiology is a branch of accounted for nearly 1 in 200 first3. Endocrinopathic disorders veterinary science that studies the opinion equine veterinary visits. Laminitis occurring with obesity, health status of populations, rather Whilst it is very important that a pituitary pars intermedia than individual animals. correct diagnosis and classification dysfunction ‘PPID’ (more Epidemiologists are interested in of disease is made by a suitably commonly known as ‘Equine investigating whether there are qualified person before any Cushing’s disease’), insulin identifiable patterns of diseases treatment is initiated, it is likely dysregulation such as Equine within animal populations by that laminitis is not always Metabolic Syndrome ‘EMS’, and looking at the type of animals attended by a vet and is therefore following steroid use has been affected, their location, and how termed “endocrinopathic laminitis”. more common in the general diseases change over time. equine population than this study At the International Conference on found. How common is laminitis? Equine Laminitis and Diseases of The National Equine Health survey, the Foot in 2009, a panel of It is difficult to estimate accurately run by The Blue Cross, collected veterinarians, farriers and researchers how common laminitis is overall; data from 11,002 horses across the identified epidemiology as the next estimates have ranged from United Kingdom in May 2014. key step in conquering equine between 1.5% to 34.0% of the Worryingly, owners reported that laminitis. population investigated. Specific 7.1% of horses and ponies had subsets of laminitis may occur only laminitis, compared with 4.4% the What is laminitis? rarely; a study just published by year before, and more laminitis Rossdales Equine Hospital and Laminitis is one of the most cases were recorded as first Diagnostic Centre found only 11 devastating and debilitating episodes (43.0%) than the year diseases affecting horses and ponies cases of laminitis considered to be before (23.0%). today. It is of particular significance due to excessive mechanical We need more epidemiological overload in the past nine years. because it poses a threat to all studies to determine whether The most recent epidemiological horses and ponies – regardless of laminitis is affecting more horses study in Great Britain was a World and ponies throughout the how well they are cared for. Horse Welfare (WHW) funded Laminitis is a complex disease that country, or whether there has been project conducted with the Animal an increased awareness of the occurs when the lamellae (also Health Trust (AHT) and Royal known as laminae) inside the foot disease that could be responsible Veterinary College (RVC). This undergo degenerative changes. for owners noticing new cases study found that active, clinically more efficiently. apparent laminitis occurred in There are thought to be three types of disease process which result in laminitis: colic, diarrhoea and retention of the placenta after foaling.

This pony is showing clinical signs of acute laminitis, predominantly in the forefeet. Leaning back in this classical ‘laminitis stance’ is thought to relieve pain by reducing the amount of weight being distributed through the painful lamellae at the front of the hoof wall. Image courtesy of WHW.

previously mentioned. It is Why do some horses develop laminitis and others becoming increasingly apparent that endocrinopathic disorders may don’t? In order to decrease the frequency of laminitis, it is important to understand the features that make some horses more or less likely to develop laminitis. Two studies in Great Britain have gathered this type of information recently, as summarised in Table 1 above right. The best way to prevent laminitis occurring in the first instance is to prevent, where possible, the underlying disease processes

be responsible for the majority of laminitis cases and there is good evidence that their control can reduce the risk of laminitis. If you suspect your horse or pony has an endocrinopathic disease, please seek veterinary advice. Laminitis tends to recur in previously affected animals; therefore if your horse or pony has had a previous episode of laminitis you should be aware of the need for ongoing collaborative foot

1. Excessive mechanical overload or trauma This type of laminitis may occur following direct trauma to the hoof, extensive concussive work or prolonged weight-bearing following unilateral lameness. 2. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (‘SIRS’) Similar to human organ failure, this type of laminitis may occur following carbohydrate overload (gorging on concentrate feedstuffs) and inflammatory diseases such as

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Divergent growth rings (rings that are narrow at the toe, becoming wider as they reach the heel) are a sign of chronic laminitis. Other chronic laminitic changes to the hoof include: altered foot shape; changes in the hoof angle; sole bruising; widening of the white line and a palpable depression of the coronary band.

This radiographic image shows a horse with chronic laminitis. The lamellae that normally act to attach the pedal bone (the triangular bone at the bottom of the skeletal limb) to the hoof capsule have undergone such extensive degenerative changes that the bone is no longer being held parallel to the hoof wall but has rotated and sunk towards the ground.

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ROSSDALES EQUINE HOSPITAL & DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE Cotton End Road, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7NN.

www.rossdales.com Table 1: evidence for factors that make laminitis more or less likely in great britain factors associated with laminitis

rvc study of rescue animals on east anglian farm between 1997-2000, and 2005-2008, using veterinary-diagnosed cases

WHW-funded aHt-rvc study between 2009 and 2011, using veterinary-diagnosed cases with owner-reported questionnaires

season

increasing sunshine corresponded with increased laminitis frequency, with most cases in may

increased risk in the summer and winter, compared to spring

sex

increased risk in mares compared to geldings

No association with sex identiﬁed

Height

No association with height identiﬁed

increased risk in smaller animals

box rest

Not studied

increased risk with box rest in the previous week

endocrine disease

Not studied

increased risk with endocrinopathic disease history (ppiD or ems)

grazing

Not studied

increased risk with new access to grass within the past four weeks compared to those with no access, or access for a longer duration

previous laminitis

Not studied

increased risk with previous episodes of laminitis

shoeing/trimming

Not studied

increased risk if owner considered animal lame or foot-sore after shoeing or trimming

supplementation of regular feeding

Not studied

reduced risk with feeding of supplements compared to those not fed supplements

transportation

Not studied

reduced risk if transported in the previous week

Weight gain

Not studied

increased risk with increased bodyweight in the past three months

Worming

Not studied

increased risk with an increasing time since last worming

management with your vet and farrier. While an apparent association between shoeing/trimming and laminitis may be a direct result of poor shoeing or trimming in certain cases, it also may be suggestive of early clinical signs of laminitis. If therefore your horse or pony does appear to be lame or foot-sore after shoeing or trimming, make sure you seek advice from your vet and/or farrier.

How does this information help you manage your horse? Some of the previously identified factors are classed as “nonmodifiable”, meaning that they cannot be influenced directly – no amount of stretching will increase the height of your Shetland pony! However such information helps identify groups of animals for which efforts to prevent equine laminitis should be considered of particular importance. Especially important at this time of year, is the strong evidence showing that laminitis is not just a disease of the springtime. In fact, laminitis may be even Epidemiological studies require co-operation. This map shows the location of 30 vet practices (red triangle), and over 1000 owners who completed a questionnaire for a horse or pony with laminitis (blue dot), or without laminitis (green dot) helping with the AHT-RVC study.

more likely to occur in the other seasons, particularly if owners fail to implement appropriate preventive strategies when they think their horse or pony is ‘safe’. Several of the recently identified factors do present possible preventive opportunities, as listed below: • Make all feed changes gradually – including access to new grazing. Be aware that recent research has found that even if ponies are turned out for only a few hours they are able to consume almost half their daily dry matter intake by gorging on the grass when it is made available to them! Grazing muzzles are an effective way of restricting grazing in a natural environment. • Try to prevent your animal gaining weight over a relatively short period of time. Regular measurement of your animal’s weight will ensure that they are receiving adequate energy supply. Research has found that soaking hay for a prolonged period of time, in the right CONTINUED OVER PAGE

Laminitis is not just a disease of the springtime! The most recent epidemiological study by the AHT-RVC found a peak of laminitis occurred in January 2010, when there was exceptionally poor weather reducing access to grass to almost zero in many parts of GB. Be vigilant for cases of laminitis occurring all year round!

Vet Profile

Name: Claire Wylie Qualifications: BVM&S, MSc, PhD, MRCVS Year of Qualification: 2004 Claire joined the team at Rossdales Equine Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in October 2013. She is the Resident in Equine Clinical Research, a position fully funded by The Margaret Giffen Trust. Claire graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2004 and subsequently studied for an MSc in Equine Science from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. For the research part of this degree she returned to Edinburgh to conduct an epidemiological study of equine grass sickness (EGS). Following this she joined the Animal Health Trust’s Centre for Preventive Medicine, where she helped to develop the first nationwide surveillance scheme for EGS, as a precursor to the current vaccine trial. In 2008 Claire commenced her PhD on the epidemiology of equine laminitis in conjunction with the AHT and the RVC, which was generously funded by World Horse Welfare. Claire’s PhD investigated the frequency of, and risk factors for, equine laminitis in Great Britain, with the help of collaborating veterinary practices in England, Scotland and Wales and the owners of horses and ponies with and without the disease. Upon completion of her PhD Claire spent a year working at the University Autonoma in Barcelona – on a European Food Safety Authority tender reviewing the literature regarding effective control measures for a disease spread between dogs, sand flies, and humans. Claire is part of the Care About Laminitis study team, a team of veterinary epidemiologists and laminitis researchers hoping to help in the quest to conquer laminitis.

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amount of water, reduces the amounts of available carbohydrates. • If you horse is ill or injured, follow your vet’s advice to ensure an appropriate plane of exercise can be maintained whilst on box rest. There were also a couple of unexpected and interesting findings in the most recent research that require further investigation before any recommendations can be made. Firstly, animals that had been recently transported were less likely to develop laminitis. We certainly don’t recommend

that a trailer ride round the block will prevent laminitis, further investigation will explore whether this was a ‘false’ effect that may have been identifying fit, healthy, middle-aged animals – in human studies this is known as a ‘healthy worker effect’. Secondly, there was an increasing risk of laminitis with an increasing time since the animal was last wormed, which may reflect gut damage, or improved general health management. Further work to explore this finding is currently underway and is necessary before any recommendations on worming management can be made. A large epidemiological study of laminitis that you can take part in has just been launched across England, Scotland and Wales. This World Horse Welfare (WHW) study is being run by the AHT and RVC in collaboration with Murdoch University and Rossdales Equine Hospital. You can register at www.careaboutlaminitis.org.uk.

Why should you care about laminitis? The study of diseases in populations is greatly enhanced by co-operation from the population you are trying to study! Currently horse owners have a chance to be actively involved with a ground-breaking epidemiological study in Great Britain. ‘CARE about laminitis’ is a new project that is working with horse owners and vets to gather further epidemiological information. Following a period of piloting at Rossdales Equine Hospital, vets at Rossdales Equine Practice, and other vets across the country, have been helping to validate owner-reported data since the start of the year. The recently launched dedicated study website aims to recruit a large number of horse and pony owners throughout England, Scotland and Wales. For this study to be a success it is extremely important that both animals that will and will not develop laminitis participate in the project. Because any horse or pony can develop laminitis in their lifetime it is important that you do care about laminitis, even if your horse or pony has never had it. If you take part in this study, you will be asked to complete a baseline questionnaire providing general information about your horse or pony as well as health and medical history; and your current management practices. A monthly follow-up questionnaire will detail if any of the information originally submitted has changed. Researchers will then analyse the information to produce evidence-based guidelines to help reduce the frequency of laminitis in the future. To take part in Care About Laminitis visit www.careaboutlaminitis.org.uk or contact the PhD student responsible for the project, Mrs Dee Pollard, at the Animal Health Trust via dpollard@aht.org.uk or 01638 751000 (Ext: 1506).

Rossdales Equine Hospital & Diagnostic Centre (Equine referrals - all horse admissions)

Cotton End Road, Exning, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7NN. 01638 577754 (Office hours); 01638 663150 (24 hours) hospital@rossdales.com

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SADDLERY

Stirrup leathers IN THE NEXT SERIES OF ARTICLES MARTIN WILKINSON WILL BE LOOKING AT SOME SPECIFIC ITEMS OF SADDLERY WITH DESIGN FEATURES AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS IN MIND

in the middle. This could be very thick but the added advantage of these leathers is that they are made of thin, soft calf leather which does not mark the leather of your saddle. So if you have gone to the expense of buying a new saddle it makes sense to stretch your budget a little to include new style leathers as well – it would be criminal to use your old leathers on a brand new saddle! Some dressage riders also like to have as close a contact with the horse as possible and there are now specific dressage The first is stirrup leathers which of leathers available which attach to the course used to be just that – a strip of saddle by a small loop and are only one leather to attach to the saddle to hold thickness of leather. These are known as your stirrups on. Trouble was they T-bar leathers but are really not strong stretched! Most people get on from enough to be used for jumping especially the nearside using their stirrup cross country. leathers as a hoist and this puts more There are many different designs of stirrup weight on that side than the other available now so it is generally a matter of and so leathers stretched unevenly. personal choice although there are several The advice then, and still is, that if you safety considerations to bear in mind use ordinary leather stirrup leathers then when making your choice. The standard be sure to periodically swap them over Peacock irons with the rubber loop on the and check that they are remaining the outside were designed for use by children same length. A good time to do this is and small adults so that if they fell off when you clean your saddle (which of then the foot would come easily out of course you do regularly!) and this would the stirrup. More weight than a small also be a good time to check the stitching adult in these irons can cause the rubber on your leathers too. loop to come off so should not be used To combat the stretching problem, by adults. An adult requiring a safety manufacturers now mostly produce stirrup would be better off choosing a leathers made with a double layer of bent leg iron which has a bend in the leather with a layer of extra strength nylon

Time to look at your tack AS THE HUNTING SEASON GETS UNDERWAY MASTER SADDLER KIRSTY TURTON OFFERS ADVICE ON TACK CARE It’s time to stop and look carefully at your tack before you set off on the hunting field. Let’s start with suitability for the job in hand. Half inch cheeks look jolly nice in a showing class, but are not really suitable on the hunting field. Five eighths would be better, with three quarter cheeks being the most suitable for large hunters. Leather Gag Cheeks should be inspected especially carefully as due to the fact they run through the rings of the bit they are subject to more wear than other parts of the bridle. British saddlery leather is still the best in the world, but if it is not properly cleaned and maintained it will wear and break, but do remember we still use leather bridles more often than synthetic because it can break. There are situations when a horse

becomes entangled for whatever reason, when it is safer that the item breaks than cuts into the animal or indeed person. That is not to say that the modern materials do not have their place, they do and have revolutionised some aspects of equestrianism. It is popular opinion that rope gag cheeks are safer than leather ones, but always make sure the rope is attached with three rows of stitching at the ends. One should also use a slip head with a gag, just in case they do go ping and you are not left with a bridleless horse, and if you don’t want to be constantly using the bit as a gag a second pair of reins attached as a snaffle are handy. There is little that has changed in the last few hundreds of years in saddlery design. The real innovations are the modern

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and irons metal to the outside of the stirrup thus again enabling the foot to easily come out of the stirrup in the event of a fall. The most popular choice is the standard hunting iron but these should be the right size for your foot, neither too small which could trap your foot nor too large which would not be stable. And these irons should always have a well fitting rubber tread which again provides stability and makes it harder for your foot to slip. Another popular design are the flexible irons which have a rubber piece covering a wire which attaches the tread to the sides of the stirrup. These enable the tread to be held at an angle and are useful if you have difficulty with stiff joints. A solid iron is always better than a flexible one as there is often too much movement in the flexible iron. If you use these for dressage you should have a very secure leg position but they should not be used for jumping, again especially across country as you will not have a secure enough leg position. Gaining more popularity are the so-called ‘cheese-grater’ irons which are generally made from lightweight but very strong plastic with a metal tread highly reminiscent of a cheese grater – hence the name! These provide you with a very good grip across country and are much favoured by the hunting community and eventers. Endurance riders have their own special design of stirrup which are lightweight and

materials that have enabled some change and invention. Saddlery has evolved for reasons that are well tried and tested, even if we have forgotten the “why.” White thread is largely out of fashion on bridlework. However it was stitched white so that grooms could see when the stitches had worn away and send them off to the saddlers for repair. Have a good look at the stitching on your bridlework, particularly billets. Is it all still there? Are the billet turns worn and narrowed? Stirrup leathers are a regularly abused item. Please do not punch more holes in your leathers when they have stretched. You may not get the spacings right, which can again

strong and provide more support for the foot. Bling stirrups are gaining popularity amongst the dressage folk and you can have crystals of any colour on you stirrups! However whatever your choice you should always be aware of safety as your leathers and stirrups are your lifeline. Here at Martin Wilkinson saddlers we stock a range of both stirrups and irons to suit any budget but don’t be surprised if you buy a new saddle and we recommend new leathers!

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be dangerous. A much better thing to do when they are stretched is get your saddler to turn them back again at the buckle end. This not only shortens them, but your saddler will level them up for you too; it will also move the point of wear from where the stirrup actually hangs, thus prolonging the life of the leathers as well. Now for the saddle. Does it actually fit? When did you last have it checked for fit or re-flocked? Does the panel feel soft to the touch or is it as hard as a block of wood? Are your girth straps safe? Look at the underside for worn ridges where the buckle tongue runs up underneath them, are the holes elongated, or un-level with each other, have the straps narrowed through stretching? Is your stirrup bar still firmly attached and does the safety catch move? Yake five minutes to have a really good look at your tack and its suitability. You could save yourself a nasty and needless accident. To find out more information on the Society of Master Saddlers visit www.mastersaddlers.co.uk or contact on 01449 711642. ABSOLUTE HORSE NOVEMBER 2014 29

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Saint Felix: 2015 Scholarships now Saint Felix School is situated on the outskirts of Southwold on the Suffolk Coast offering up to eight Equestrian Scholarships for 2015. The level of scholarships will be determined by the candidates' proficiency and success at competition level. There are three levels of awards available, ranging from 5% to 30%, dependent on the level of your riding. The Equestrian Team has enjoyed considerable success at regional and national level over a number of years. Prospective pupils interested in joining the thriving independent co-educational day and boarding school and wishing to join the Equestrian Team are invited to contact Miss Melissa Bridgman via email mbridgman@stfelix.co.uk or visit www.stfelix.co.uk

The Cross Country Course *FREE MEMBERSHIP* Saint Felix School is proud to be one of the few schools in the UK to have a professionally built cross-country course situated within its grounds. The course was designed by Legend Services and is aimed at Grass Roots riders with a variety of fences ranging from 30cm up to 90cm. The course is available for use by the general public and Saint Felix are currently offering FREE membership for those wishing to hire the facility. There is a charge of ÂŁ15 per horse

for an allotted two hour slot, and with up to six horses allowed on the course at a time it makes it the perfect choice for friends wishing to enjoy some fun schooling time together. Instructors, Riding Clubs and Pony Clubs are also welcome to take out membership for just ÂŁ50 a year, allowing them to hold their clinics and rallies at Saint Felix and paying a reduced fee per rider. All course enquiries should be sent to equestrian@stfelix.co.uk or by calling Kerry Wilmot on 07990 753 698.

Highlights of the 2013 - 2014 Academic Year for Saint Felix Equestrian Members of the Saint Felix Equestrian Team have been extremely fortunate to be able to have variety of training sessions with a choice of instructors. Rebecca Sannick is a popular choice and is a regular instructor for not only the Waveney Harriers Pony Club but also many private individuals offering regular Flat, Show Jumping and Cross Country lessons. Several of our riders also have monthly training arranged by Capitol Stud Farm with international show jumper Joe Whitaker at Topthorn Arena. His expertise and experiences of being part of one of the most famous show jumping families in the world, and a member of many British Junior Teams and now as an Adult rider, have helped Saint Felix riders to become more skilled and focused. Saint Felix School Equestrian Team was named winner of the NSEA East Anglian Regional Points League for 2013, to which every one of their riders contributed. For this season they came second out of 56 teams across East Anglia, again a result with which

Abbie Summers

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90cms win

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Photo: Thomas James Photography

The Scholarships

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on offer Saint Felix was thrilled. The school year is spent competing locally with the teams, and individuals collect many wins and placings at the events attended. Saint Felix offer the opportunity to their riders to compete at some prestige venues such as Royal Windsor Horse Show and The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, Arena UK and Addington Manor. Royal Windsor is a highlight in their calendar, and this year they sent a team of three to Hickstead in August who all produced clear rounds to end up thirteenth out of a huge field of starters. Three individual riders and two teams qualified for the NSEA National Championships held at Addington in October and junior rider Jack Wilmot from the Prep Department has qualified to represent Saint Felix in the 60cm and 70cm show jumping at the Grass Roots National Championships being held in Essex in December. Fifteen-year-old Abbie Summers competes

in Affiliated BS competitions across the UK and over the summer of 2014 began to venture into Europe with fantastic results. All riders compete regularly outside school and are keen members of The Pony Club. Whether you board at school or attend as a day pupil Saint Felix aim to adapt your timetable so that riding and training may be within the school day. Term time livery is available (subject to availability) at a local yard under the guidance of the Head of Equestrian. “Saint Felix strives to make the Equestrian Team successful whilst not forgetting the fun element. Training is important but we refuse to pressurise our riders. The team is committed to mutual help and support with our older riders proving to be valuable mentors to the younger members. We invite any prospective pupils to visit Saint Felix for an informal look around and to discuss the possibilities available to them,” said a spokesperson.

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the 2014 /15 Nsea season has got off to a ﬂying start for saint felix. With only two Nsea showjumping events attended so far the teams and individuals have taken several of the red rosettes, as well as winning the 90cm class at Woodbridge school's oDe at poplar park and bringing home the silver. Photo: Thomas James Photography

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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP in this monthly column, EAST will be answering your questions on Natural Horsemanship...

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i have just bought a new horse and want to make sure i develop a good bond and relationship with him – can parelli techniques help?

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this is a wonderful thought, your horse will really appreciate it! Horses don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care but befriending horses is often unsuccessful because we are two completely different species... horses are prey animals and people are predators. The Prey-Predator Barrier When horses get scared, they’re not afraid you’re going to hurt them, they’re afraid you are going to kill them. it doesn’t seem logical to us, but prey animals are ‘programmed’ that way. they’ve survived for millions of years by reacting faster than thinking, outsmarting and outrunning predators. so when it comes to the horse-human relationship, even if you are a vegetarian you are still a predator species and your horse knows it. the reason we make such a big deal about this is because many people

tend to get mad or frustrated when their horse misbehaves but often they have no idea what is driving that behaviour. one of the ﬁrst things parelli students learn is to not blame their horse for how he’s behaving and to take control of their own emotions. You have to get calm and objective. then you need to know what to do to convince your horse that even though you look and smell like a predator, you would never act like one. Here are some ways you can prove this: • Never punish your horse because prey animals do not understand punishment. • Never tie his head down with draw reins or martingales. • Never strap his mouth shut. • Never yank on the reins or hold

them so tight that he feels no way out. • Never trick him by hiding your halter behind your back or using treats to lure him into places he doesn’t want to go. patience, patience, patience. look ﬁrst at yourself. • Learn the Parelli Seven Games. by studying horses pat parelli observed seven distinct games they play with each other to establish friendship and dominance. He adapted them so humans could use them to establish successful relationships with horses, starting on the ground and moving on from there. these seven games are so powerful they go straight to the psyche of the horse quickly breaking down the fear barrier... provided an attitude of love and understanding is used. if not, they’ll go through the motions but hold on to their primitive fear. When a horse doesn’t want to be with people or he’s always tense, you need to spend a lot of undemanding time with him, just hanging out with him like his horse buddies do. Horses that are acting out of self defence feel that everything is pressure... catching, leading, saddling, bridling, lungeing, riding. in order to get him to let down and relax around you, you need to spend a lot of undemanding time with him and gradually start asking him to do things, in fact, your horse will probably start wanting to play with you. For further information contact the Parelli UK team on 0800 0234 813 or visit www.parelli.com

EAST is a group of parelli professionals based in east anglia who teach the parelli programme to individuals in the area, either with one to one tuition or group lessons. You can ﬁnd more information or locate your local instructor at: www.parelliinstructors-eastanglia.co.uk

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One Day with Linda and Pat Parelli The event – One Day with Linda and Pat Parelli - takes place at Addington Manor Equestrian Centre in Buckinghamshire on March 7th and is set to be a fantastic day for learning and fun at the same time. From inspiring demonstrations to educational sessions, the day will be packed with information and advice to help all horse owners looking to achieve new highs with their horses and ponies. The day will include Savvy Team demonstrations, developing horses with a variety of problems or issues, to learning more about Horsenality and so much more. Spending time with like-minded people throughout the day will also prove inspiring with Parelli Natural Horsemanship based on understanding horse nature and psychology to enable anyone at any level, whether you are a beginner or international competitor, to have fun with horses and achieve amazing results naturally. To buy tickets contact Parelli UK on 0800 0234 813 or visit the Parelli webshop at www.parelli.com

Pictured outside the new Parelli UK headquarters at Stoneleigh Park are, from left to right, Margot Nillesen, Emma Darwood, Colin Hooper, Graham Pickup, and Rachael Eden.

Move makes Parelli more accessible Parelli UK, which trains people in natural horsemanship, has relocated on Stoneleigh Park to a unit that will support its new business focus. The new base will enable the organisation to shift towards providing its internationally-renowned courses on a regional basis throughout the UK rather than from one central base. It is hoped that taking the courses out into the regions will make them more accessible to its 3,000 members around the country.

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RIDE LIKE...

Ben Hobday

We caugHt up WitH grubs spoNsoreD eveNt riDer, beN HobDaY, to get some top tips oN cross - couNtrY riDiNg aND tackliNg tHose tecHNical aND trickY feNces.

Successful Cross-Country Riding Now those big, solid fences may look scary and off-putting but cross-country is meant to be fun! A horse must be able to think quickly and look after himself in order to help look after his rider, making cross-country riding safer and more enjoyable. There is however some work involved from the rider to help their horse learn and build their confidence. The teaching process should be thorough and gradual. Here are some top tips.

A secure position as Ben and Consult Z jump downhill

Ben and Grub’s Ramilo warming up at Bramham 2014

give your horse the confidence to go forward and where you want him to. Conﬁdence and trust • Gain your horse’s trust and you will help to build up his confidence. Riding with confidence is a huge factor in how confident your horse will feel. • It doesn’t take much to lose their Warming up confidence, especially if you have had a • This crucial part of training encourages bad landing or a scare. This will take time, your horse to be switched on and listening going over the training process again and to your aids. Work on his rhythm, balance re-gaining your horse’s trust. and straightness; these are vital for a good • The trick is always to leave it on a good clean cross-country round. note even if you have not achieved as • Fitness is also a key factor, the course can much as you had hoped to. be long and tiring so make sure you have enough steam to get round. Stopping is NOT an option • Suppleness and flexibility are also key • This is a very bad habit and could be areas to work on especially with the range through lack of confidence. From the of banks, ditches and water complexes in start a horse needs to know that stopping courses these days. is just not an option. • Through positive riding and a strong leg Straight approach your horse will be bold and brave. Lack of • Right from the beginning train your horse leg is one of the biggest rider errors found to go straight, this will definitely help in cross-country and often indicates a when it comes to those tricky skinny rider that lacks confidence. fences that require a lot of accuracy on approach. Active NOT Fast • When approaching a fence keep your • If a horse gets used to jumping at speed horse between your hand and leg; this will this can become dangerous particularly

when it comes to bigger fences and combinations that require more accuracy than speed. • A forward, positive approach should be established finding the horse’s own rhythm and balance in front of the fence. Rider position • A good cross-country position comes from a secure lower leg and a relaxed and still upper body on approach. This keeps the horse balanced and with a constant contact this gives him confidence to go forward. • As the horse takes off the upper body should stay central but move forwards slightly allowing the horse some freedom to use his body to jump the fence. • Some obstacles, such as jumping down a drop or into water, require a more defensive position where you need to keep an upright body position and allow the reins to slip as the horse jumps down giving him freedom to jump. Tackling the tricky fences • Banks and steps – The approach needs to be balanced and straight in order to do this you need to slip the horse some rein so he has freedom in his head to balance himself. However keep a good contact,

don’t drop him before the obstacle otherwise he will have time to bottle out. • Drops – Again impulsion and commitment is needed with a slip of the reins but still maintaining a good contact throughout. As the horse jumps stay central and balanced without leaning too far forward or as most people tend to do lean too far back. • Jumping into space – When neither you nor the horse can see the landing, you need to ride with total commitment with a good active approach. These are very daunting fences designed to catch the rider out. Again sit upright, you must be ready for you horse to hesitate, a secure position will keep the balance. • Ditches – Ride these as if you were jumping a fence and the ditch wasn’t there. Again keep the legs securely on the horse’s sides and keep a good contact. • Skinny fences – A good approach is key to being accurate over skinny fences. Keep straight and balanced with the horse between your hand and leg. Don’t forget to look ahead! • Water – If you don’t want to take an early bath, approach strongly in a short bouncy canter. If there are obstacles in and out of the water complex make sure your approach is balanced and straight giving the horse plenty of time to judge the jump. Once in the water try to keep the same short, bouncy canter. Cross-country riding is all about safe and sensible riding, the approach and rider position are key factors in keeping a good balanced rhythm and hopefully getting you round clear!

For more information contact GRUBS on 01279 418052 or visit www.work-lite.com

Aiming for the middle

Walking his line through the water

Ramilo showing confidence over the ditch at Bramham

Getting straight for a tricky combination

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EUTHANASIA: PART 2 Association. Your vet will be able to advise you about this. It is worth remembering that most insurance companies will request a post mortem to be carried out.

Goodbye

Saying

Notiﬁcation of death The passport issuing authority should be notified of the horse’s death as should your veterinary practice to avoid upsetting vaccine reminders arriving. Finally... The crucial factor is to always remind yourself that it is the quality of life of your beloved horse that is important. We have to do what is best for our horses and not hold on to them because we know that, understandably, we are going to be sad about their departure.

By Lesley Barwise-Munro BSc, BVM&S, CertEP, MRCVS Alnorthumbria Veterinary Group, a member of XLEquine Veterinary Group.

Supplied by XLEquine; further information from jane.manning@splash.uk.net

IN PART TWO LESLEY EXPLAINS THE PROCEDURES AFTER A HORSE IS EUTHANISED

What happens to my horse’s body? You can chose to use a fallen stock service or a pet crematorium. With the latter you can have your horse’s ashes back at an extra cost. If you want to bury your horse’s body you need to request permission from your local Trading Standards office - which has a set of guidelines about the burial site. What is the overall cost likely to be? The costs are significant and will vary greatly depending of the options chosen and the local availability of services. It is

worth researching the local options and costs in advance to help with the planning and decision making. Should I stay with my horse while he is put to sleep? This is a very personal choice and should be based on understanding what happens during the euthanasia procedure and whether you will be better to say goodbye before, during or after. Many people feel a sense of loss after their horse has been euthanased because very often they form a large part of their daily

Following the success of its first aid and footcare EquineSkills workshops, XLEquine is launching a nationwide series of workshops in 2015 called EquineSkills Old Friends, specifically for owners of older horses and ponies and yard owners wishing to support their clients who face with the difficult decision of when to say goodbye. Specially trained vets from XLEquine member practices will run the small group workshops which are both practical and informative. Look out for details in the press later in the year or visit www.xlequine.co.uk or follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/XLVetsEquine

routine and social life. Allow companions to grieve too. If after euthanasia a horse, pony or donkey leaves behind a close friend the body collection should be delayed to allow them time to accept that a death has occurred. Insurance companies It is important to clarify what type of insurance cover you have for your horse before euthanasia. To be eligible for mortality insurance the reason for euthanasia has to follow the guidelines laid down by the British Equine Veterinary

FOND FAREWELL TO REDWINGS’ OLDEST HORSE RESIDENT At the grand age of 36-years-old, Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s oldest horse resident, Laddy, sadly passed away on Thursday 18th September. The beautiful palomino had been suffering from a heart condition that had

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become progressively worse, so the very difficult decision was made to put him to sleep to ensure that he did not suffer. Laddy arrived at Redwings in July 2010 with his companion Ermine and was extremely underweight. He was suffering from severe dental problems caused by poor diet and a lack of regular dental treatment, and as a result he was unable to graze properly. Laddy’s owner attributed his emaciated state to old age rather than as a result of neglected health issues and insufficient care; she was subsequently found guilty of causing

unnecessary suffering and given a 12month community order and a ban from keeping horses for ten years. This all-too-common misconception about the ‘normal’ state of a geriatric horse inspired Redwings to embark on an education programme to help owners understand how to care for equines in their later years. Following Laddy’s rescue and rehabilitation at Redwings, Head of Welfare Nicolas De Brauwere commented: “Just because a horse is old, does not mean it is ‘normal’ to be underweight. The fantastic recovery that Laddy has

made since he has been in our care is proof of that. With good dental care and the right nutrition an elderly horse can still have an excellent quality of life.”

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Plant a tree or sponsor a bench

At World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Snetterton you can choose to sponsor one of the beautiful trees that provide protection and shelter for horses recovering in the paddocks. You can dedicate benches, bulbs and wild ﬂowers in your loved one's name – or some supporters, when arranging the funeral of a loved one, kindly choose to offer in memoriam donations to a charity instead of ﬂowers.

Legacy gifts fund 65% of everything they do. If no one had remembered Redwings in their Will over the last 30 years, two thirds of the horses rescued may never have been saved. To discuss leaving a gift in your Will to the horses at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, please contact their Legacy Ofﬁcer on 01508 481030.

Bill Phizacklea and his wife Margaret opened the Suffolk Pet and Horse Crematorium in 1999 after realising how important the loss of a pet can be. Bill has ridden all his life and as the owner of many family pets realises how important it is to deal with the loss of an animal sensitively. For this reason Bill is keen to offer his services directly to pet owners making the cremation more personal and tailored to individual needs. Bill Phizacklea, Suffolk Pet & Horse Crematorium, Lower Farm Great Saxham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5JT Telephone: 01284 810 981 | Fax: 01284 811 709 Email: bill@suffolkpetcrematorium.com www.suffolkpetcrematorium.com

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NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS

Weight Management

IS YOUR HORSE TOO THIN AND PRONE TO LOSING WEIGHT OVER THE WINTER SEASON, OR IS HE ONE OF THE GROWING NUMBER OF OBESE EQUINES? DENGIE’S SENIOR NUTRITIONIST KATIE WILLIAMS LOOKS AT BOTH SIDES OF THE PROBLEM

We meet lots of overweight horses at Dengie yard clinics, so it was no surprise to find that two recently published papers reveal that about 30% of the equine population is obese. Although this figure is shocking, it often takes an episode of ill-health – such as laminitis – for some owners to sit up and actually do something about their horse’s weight. In one study, Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Equine Obesity in Great Britain Based on Owner-Reported Body Condition Scores, by Charlotte Robbins, nearly 16% of horses and ponies were reported to have a history of laminitis – a much higher figure than the 7% previously shown in the 2005 BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association) study. If you refine this information and look at the incidence of Laminitis in only those deemed overweight, rather than the entire horse population, the figure increases to 20%. This highlights that one in five overweight horses is likely to develop Laminitis and reveals that they are at a far greater risk than those of moderate weight or less.

Why are there more overweight horses? Breed: Breed can play a big part in a horse becoming overweight or obese. For example, a study by Sarah Giles of Bristol Vet School reveals that native cobs are 13 times more likely to be overweight compared with lightweight breeds. Natives are usually good doers, designed to get a lot from a little feed. They evolved to eke out an existence in their natural habitat, where grazing was sparse. Because of this, these breeds will eat a large amount to obtain what they need to survive. Research shows that pony breeds can consume 5% of their body weight as dry matter in 24 hours. Domesticated natives given feed of a greater nutritional value – and still eating in this manner – will invariably pile on the pounds. Work: Research shows that the percentage of ponies not receiving any structured exercise is higher than for horses. In the wild, they would burn off energy by travelling across the land to find better grazing, driven by their natural instinct to consume large 36 ABSOLUTE HORSE NOVEMBER 2014

By Katie Williams MSC (Dist) Dengie Senior Nutritionist

Don’t be tempted to feed a mix or cube and remember that even low-energy versions can still provide a great deal of energy. Just half a scoop of mix gives enough to fuel 20 minutes of schooling – and, if you can’t do that every day, the energy or calories will be stored as fat.

Weight-watching tips

quantities. Today, ponies with little workload, turned out in the paddock, still eat the same amount – but their diet is made up of richer grass and higher-quality feeds. This lack of exercise means that the energy in outweighs the energy out and the pony ends up putting on weight. Limiting turnout time would seem like an obvious step to help cut calories, but this isn’t always the most efficient way because in just three hours a pony could still eat 1% of its body weight. Grazing muzzles might be a better option because they have been shown to reduce grass intake by up to 80%. They also allow the horse or pony to enjoy turnout in the fresh air while having contact with others.

Exercise is important The more work a horse does, the more energy it uses – it’s common sense, really. However, exercise is also thought to be helpful in maintaining sensitivity to insulin, which is really important because insulin resistance is linked to laminitis. The bottom line is that regular exercise is a great way to help reduce the chances of an overweight horse developing this debilitating condition.

Get it weighed

To control the calories, you need to know just how much your horse should be eating in the first place. To calculate this, you must know its weight – a guesstimate isn’t good enough. If you don’t have a weight tape, invest in one. Although it is not completely accurate, it How can you tell if a horse is fat? does give you a pretty good idea. It also Condition scoring provides an objective way makes it easy to keep track of whether your for you to check your horse or pony’s body horse is losing or gaining weight! condition. This system looks at the key areas Weighing applies to feed, too. It’s amazing where fat is stored, such as the crest of the just how much hay can be packed into one neck and around the top of the head or tail, net! Although we always say that forage and gives it a score. should be given on an ad-lib basis, when it If this leaves you a bit confused then the first comes to overweight horses this is one step is to look at your horse’s ribs. Are they exception to the rule. visible? If they aren’t and you have to push quite hard to find them, your horse is Keep it balanced probably too fat. If the ribs are visible but Cutting back on grass can result in a shortage your horse has a cresty neck then this can still of the vitamins and minerals that are be an indication of trouble ahead and you naturally occurring in pasture. To keep your should seek advice from a nutritionist or vet horse or pony topped up, a broad-spectrum on how to promote weight loss safely. supplement or balancer should be used – and it won’t provide any additional calories.

• Don’t over-rug native breeds in particular – they have fat stores that provide insulation and energy for keeping warm. • Get an accurate assessment of how hard your horse is working – horse owners nearly always overestimate workload. • Ideally, horses should receive 1.5% of their body weight as forage each day, but this might need to be reduced to 1% to promote weight loss in severe cases. • If you are limiting forage intake, divide it into as many small offerings as possible to keep the time the gut is “empty” as short as possible. • Exercise your horse or pony as much as you can. Lungeing, long-reining and driving are all ways to provide exercise even if time is limited or they are too small to ride!

OBESITY: NOT JUST A GROWING HUMAN HEALTH PROBLEM World Horse Welfare’s Deputy Head of UK Support, Sam Chubbock says: "Being overweight can be just as much, if not more, of a health concern as being underweight. In our experience it can take three times longer to get an overweight horse back to optimum condition than it can a thin horse. People frequently misclassify their own weight or body shape, and this phenomenon also applies to perceptions about our pets’ weight.”

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NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS Struggling to keep weight on him this winter? by Dr Shurlock

of British Horse Feeds

You wouldn’t think that short days and cold weather would impact on your horse’s condition in this day and age. After all we can supply light, heat and shelter and because we are probably not exercising at the same level as in summer, we’d expect a bit of weight gain. So why do some horses shed weight as soon as the clocks turn back? It’s a combination of things. Your horse is hardwired to daylight and as this grows shorter so does feeding time and this happens when the nutrients in the forage are more locked in by higher levels of poorly degraded fibre (cellulose). Combine this with a metabolism that needs to generate more heat (2 MJ of heat for every degree drop in temperature) and you can soon see that energy intake could fall behind energy expenditure. What we need to do, then, is to increase energy intake, or reduce heat generation, or both to bring the two sides of the equation together. Feeding super fibres will help boost the slow

release energy of the forage and this energy is of particular importance in the winter. Beet based products, such as Speedi-Beet or FibreBeet, have prebiotic properties (in that they improve the fermentation of all fibre in the hindgut) and this has two results: an increase in the amount of slow release energy to increase energy intake, and an increase in the heat generated through fermentation, which will combat heat loss in the colder weather. Feed them as a warm mash and you further reduce your horse’s need to divert energy as heat loss. For more information contact British Horse Feeds on 01765 680300 or visit www.britishhorsefeeds.com

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Hooter

Hooter lives out 24/7 during the summer months but comes in at night in the winter. He is hacked out around five days a week. Early this year he developed cellulitis in his knee – we still don’t know what caused it but suspect possibly a splinter of some sort, and had to spend some time at the veterinary hospital. During this time he lost a lot of weight, due to stress and being off his food. I opted for Mollichaff Condition as he needed to gain some weight and condition back and because it is a fibre-based feed rather than cereal. It contains alfalfa which is beneficial in keeping the pH level of his stomach more alkaline, and the presence of straw in the chaff means there is more long fibre to buffer the stomach during exercise which helps guard against splash ulcers. The Product: Hooter now looks a different horse. He has gained weight and condition and has a lovely shine to his coat. He also loves Mollichaff Condition! Mollichaff Condition is a highly digestible, high fibre high oil and low starch blend which can be fed as a complete concentrate feed alongside good quality forage. It contains a balanced blend of alfalfa, dried grass, oat straw, fibre pellets, barley, soya flakes, soya oil and mint as well as Yea-sacc and a prebiotic, plus a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement. Soya oil is included to provide essential fatty acids to help improve skin condition and encourage a glossy coat. Yea-sacc and the prebiotic help maintain a healthy digestive system. Mint is also included as a digestive aid and because of its appealing taste and aroma. Contact HorseHage on 01803 527257 or visit www.horsehage.co.uk

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THE FIBRE FOUNDATION Second to water fibre is the most important nutrient in the horse’s diet, essential for maintaining digestive health, nutrient absorption and providing energy to maintain condition. With this in mind, its easy to see why forage should be the foundation of every horse’s diet and ideally be fed ‘ad-lib’. However if like many others your horse is carrying excess weight, maintaining a suitable balance between weight watching and forage intake can be difficult even in winter months. Many good-doers will continue to maintain weight well or indeed too well on forage alone, so don’t be tempted to over-feed just because it is winter. A balancer is the ideal way to ensure that vitamin, mineral and protein requirements are met, without

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NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS Win a bag of Equerry Cool Mix IN THIS ISSUE WE HAVE TEAMED UP WITH EQUERRY HORSE FEEDS TO GIVE NINE LUCKY READERS THE CHANCE TO WIN TWO BAGS OF EQUERRY COOL MIX. NEW Equerry Cool Mix is ideal for horses and ponies in light work. ‘Non-Heating’ the mix is a low energy, high fibre formula that is suitable for horses and ponies that tend to be sharp or fizzy. Equerry Cool Mix contains low levels of sugar and starch and added vitamins and minerals including magnesium. The Equerry range of top-quality horse feeds contains something for every horse or pony, whether you are feeding youngstock, a leisure horse or a competition horse, there is a product to meet their nutritional requirements. All the feeds are balanced with vitamins and minerals to support health and wellbeing and include good quality protein sources for muscle development. The range includes seven cubes, six coarse mixes, one mash and one treat in the form of Equerry Minty Horse Treats. To find out more about the Equerry range of horse feeds visit www.equerryhorsefeeds.com or telephone 01845 565640. To enter simply visit www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click on the ‘competitions’ tab before the deadline of 30th November 2014. Good luck!

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CASE STUDY: TAILOR MADE FOR SHADOW Shadow is my nearly 25-year-old TB gelding who I have had for 14 years. He is my total pride and joy, so it's only right that at his age he has the best. I truly believe that he now is – a bespoke supplement from Hack Up Bespoke. Shadow has always been fit and well and is still out competing at local low level show jumping and hunter trials which he loves. However, I noticed last winter Shadow was starting to look as though it was getting a little difficult getting up from a roll in the field. He has always been a difficult horse to catch and would always run around me in a 20m circle just far enough away not to be caught with his head in the air prancing about, but this also ceased, he was letting me go straight up to him in the field and catch him. Although it made my life easier, I did begin to wonder if he was feeling achy and stiff. Also when I was hacking he was still happy but wasn’t as eager as he was before. He was on a standard joint supplement but I was feeling that all was not well, so I called Alex Gingell at Hack Up and he created a supplement especially for my special old man. Alex created the formulation and I researched his findings and decided that what he suggested was exactly what I wanted to try to get Shadow back to his old self. Within the week Shadow was back to being a horror to catch, which after years of driving me mad, I was now thrilled to see! After a roll he was back to jumping up on his feet and certainly not struggling. Riding-wise he has got his sparkle back and is back to galloping off with me on stubble fields, enjoying his schooling and loving his jumping. Since being on Hack Up he looks much looser in his back end, feels amazing to ride and is just back to his usual happy self. Shadow has now been on Hack Up for just over 2 months and is showing no signs of being stiff or sore anymore and no one ever believes he is almost 25. Thank you Alex for making Shadow feel great again.

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Case study Owner: Jessica Powell Horse: Daphne Age: 30 In October 2013 Daphne suddenly dropped weight, losing over 50kg in just 2 weeks and Jessica realised there was something was seriously wrong. Daphne celebrati ng her 3 "She was diagnosed with Cushing's and 0th birth day secondary diabetes causing multi-organ failure. She was given days to live. We managed to get her through winter with tablets and on various feeds. I decided to move the horses home and the plan was to give Daphne a few weeks and have her PTS if no improvement. Well when she came home she was started on Solution Mash along with her medication. Since being home she has kicked a stable door so much it has dropped, escaped from a ďŹ eld and been bossing my two 7-year-olds around! She's a different horse. I've had her since I was 11 and we are both 30 this year - I can't say how grateful I am. All my horses are now on Solution Mash!" Good routine care, medical management and nutrition all played a key role in helping Daphne improve. If you are worried about your horse this winter try increasing his body weight prior to the winter months as it is much easier to maintain condition in winter than to try to gain additional weight. Solution Mash from Rowen Barbary has a total starch and sugar content of just 5.65% and has been speciďŹ cally designed to be suitable for feeding to horses, like Daphne, that suffer from Cushing's. Containing high levels of oils alongside key antioxidants, digestive enhancers, and natural herbs Solution Mash helps ensure excellent overall condition and will help make sure your horse comes through the winter well ready for the season ahead. For more information on Daphne's progress and for further details on Solution Mash contact Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds on 01948 880598 or visit www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

New product New TopSpec UlsaKind cubes are formulated to be highly sympathetic to the equine digestive system, even when it is compromised by excess acidity. The formula is very low in starch and sugar and high in fibre but still has a conditioning index of 12MJ/kg making these cubes both 'Non-Heating' and conditioning. TopSpec UlsaKind cubes are ideal in those circumstances where the internal surface of the stomach has been eroded, because they contain very high levels of Beta-glucans which coat the stomach lining with a protective film. These Beta-glucans also slow the rate of passage of feed through the stomach and intestines. In the stomach this means that the periods of time when the stomach is empty and therefore highly acidic, are reduced. It also means that the small intestine has more time to absorb nutrients reducing the levels of carbohydrate reaching the hindgut and potentially leading to excess lactic acid production. This effect is augmented by the addition of a source of pectin to the formula. The Beta-glucans in TopSpec UlsaKind cubes also bind to sugars in the intestine, slowing their absorption and so lowering the glycaemic index of the feed. The TopSpec UlsaKind formula also contains 1% of a marine-derived ingredient with established buffering properties. This

calcium and magnesium-rich substance has been scientifically proven to reduce the environmental acidity under simulated in vitro equine stomach digestive conditions for up to six hours. Omega 3 fatty acids are provided by two sources of linseed and the ratio of Omega 3:6 is higher than in most traditional horsefeeds. Omega 3 fatty acids are less inflammatory than Omega 6 fatty acids. Soya oil is included in the formula as it has been proven to soothe eroded areas of the stomach lining. The highly digestible fibre in these cubes helps to promote the beneficial bacteria in the hindgut therefore further helping to maintain a healthy hindgut environment. Sodium, calcium and magnesium are added to the blend to provide the correct level of these major minerals. The calcium and magnesium also help to slightly negate excess acidity in the stomach. TopSpec UlsaKind cubes are also highly suitable for any horses or ponies requiring a low-starch/high-fibre diet for other reasons. For further information please contact the Multiple Award-Winning Helpline on 01845 565030 or visit www.topspec.com

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NUTRITION & SUPPLEMENTS

Feeding the stabled or grass kept horse over winter Grass kept horses and ponies Many owners choose to keep their horses or ponies at grass throughout winter for many reasons, including reduced work load, lack of stabling, and time restrictions. Some horses and ponies are happier when they are out all the time and as long as they are checked regularly and have an adequate supply of food and water this can sometimes be the best option. Stabling can be very stressful for some horses and ponies and can exacerbate existing problems such as respiratory conditions, filling of legs and stable vices. Weight loss can easily go undetected if rugs are not changed everyday, so make sure you look under your horse’s rugs regularly to check that they have an adequate bodyweight and are not loosing condition from using their energy sources to keep warm. Supplying plenty of fibre is the most important consideration of any horse or pony throughout winter, but even more so to grass kept equines. Fibre provides the most ‘warming energy’ and is essential for optimal gut health; if the grass is limited in your fields supplement fibre requirements with hay or haylage. The best way to ensure your horse or pony is getting a balanced diet if they are grass kept is to include a high quality feed balancer such as one from the Blue Chip range. Ensuring a constant water supply is available for the grass kept horse or pony can be a problem when the temperature drops; try floating a ball in the water to help prevent it freezing over.

Stabled horses and ponies The majority of horses and ponies are stabled through winter and this management routine can be very different from the summer routine where they are out 24/7. Keeping them entertained can be a challenge, so supplying adequate fibre to keep them amused and allow them to ‘trickle feed’ whilst ensuring healthy gut function is a priority. Ensuring the stable is well ventilated can help reduce the risk of respiratory conditions occurring and although you may think it is warm and snugly with no draughts, horses naturally live outside and need plenty of ‘fresh air’.

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Horses and ponies will often drink less in winter, especially when the temperature drops. Mixing feeds with plenty of water and using products such as un-molassed sugar beet can help to increase water intake. Water can also be warmed slightly to tempt those reluctant to drink and help reduce the chances of impaction colic.

Blue Chip Original, as with all the balancers in the Blue Chip range is whole-cereal and molasses free, making it very low in sugar and starch. Original contains a probiotic yeast that can double the digestibility of fibre, meaning horses will get twice as much ‘warming energy’ from the fibre in their diet, Also included in Blue Chip balancers is a complete hoof and respiratory formula and a fruit derived form of the powerful antioxidant Vitamin E. The generous levels of magnesium in Blue Chip balancers will help to keep your horse or pony calm and settled especially if stabled for long periods. If your horse or pony becomes upset with having to be stabled add Blue Chip’s liquid calmer, Karma to their daily feed. Made from 100% natural ingredients with no banned substances, the water soluble magnesium, L-tryptophan and Vitamin C will subdue any anxiety and make being stabled a more pleasant experience for you both!

For more feeding advice visit www.bluechipfeed.com or call 0114 2666200.

Case study New Blackcurrant Re-Leve has worked wonders! “Tico has always been a fussy eater and has always been underweight for his height although he is a fairly lightweight type. He is a worrier and stresses the weight off especially when travelling and competing. I've always managed him as if he’s prone to ulcers, and being unshod, I like to keep starch and sugar levels down in his feed. Saracen Re-Leve was therefore an ideal feed for him as its cereal-free and very low in sugar and starch. “Tico is very sharp with loads of natural energy, a shiny coat and he usually looks really well, just a bit underweight. This has become more obvious as he moves up the levels in dressage as he is not ‘bulking up’ as I would expect given his level of work (currently competing at medium with consistent scores over 70% and working advanced medium+). I was concerned that he was not building the muscle needed to support his body/joints at the higher levels. “I had him weighed on the Spillers weighbridge at the Winter Championships and he was 456kg which I was quite shocked about, I was expecting him to be light but not that light! He visibly lost weight over the 4 days we were there, and ate almost no hard feed the whole time! Original feeding was to offer him 1 1/2 stubbs scoops Re-Leve, 1 scoop Alfa A molasses free, 1 measure Stamm 30, 1 measure Equi-Jewel split in 2 or 3 feeds (but most given overnight). I estimate that he was probably eating about half of this! “He is out for 6-8 hrs on good grazing and currently eats about 10lb hay overnight (this goes up to 18lb in the winter). “With the NEW Blackcurrant Re-Leve, he appears to be far more enthusiastic about his feed. He is eating almost all of his night feed. After about 2 weeks on the NEW Re-Leve, my trainer commented that he was looking stronger and she thought he had put on some condition. She knows he is difﬁcult to feed but I had not told her that I had started this new feed. I am so pleased with the results. “ For more information visit www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

New size bag launched Keep your veteran in tip top condition with TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer – now available in 15kg bags. TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer is a very palatable ‘non-heating’ feed that contains several supplements including the levels of micronutrients and digestive aids normally only found in high quality specialised supplements. Of particular importance to elderly horses is the inclusion of micronutrients known to help maintain mobility. The scientifically recommended rate of 10grams of glucosamine/500kg horse/day is a key feature of the mobility supplement included in this formula.

Using TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer will help to maintain mobility and also promote muscle development and topline, which often starts to decline as horses’ age. Feeding it will help to maintain good hoof quality and promote a supple skin with a shiny coat. TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer helps to maintain a healthy immune system and also includes a highly available source of vitamin C to help maintain healthy lung tissue. Feeding it may also lead to a calmer temperament in stressed horses and ponies. 15kg - £33.50 For further information contact the Multiple Award-Winning TopSpec Helpline on 01845 565030 or visit www.topspec.com

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Kyla’s Corner In this column, Michaela Huntingdon aims to help readers, so, if you have any particular question or problems concerning your riding, Kyla would love to hear from you. Email kylascorner@gmail.com

Weighing up the odds - training tips when your horse’s weight is an issue We are all aiming for the perfect weight, condition and muscle tone for each individual horse, and this is a science that needs to be understood and studied! There are as many variations of ‘perfect’ as there are types of equine, and much will depend on the chosen career or purpose of the animal. Although there are weighing machines and tapes, often your own gut feeling and personal assessment are key factors. Perhaps one of the more common equine problems is carrying too much weight, often caused by the combination of overfeeding and lack of enough exercise. My top tips for managing an overweight horse are: 1. Ensure the right amount of daily work or exercise. Make sure you are able to ride for a minimum of half an hour and preferably an hour, six days a week. 2. Weigh your haynets, ensure they are not overstuffed, and to slow down feeding, use small bite nets. Better three small bite nets over a 24 hour period, than two large ones. This will prevent the horse from bolting his food and his indigestion and gut movement will proceed correctly. His stomach is only the size of a rugby ball, and he is by nature a grazer, feeding little and often. 3. Hard feeds need not be large, the bulk of your horse’s diet should be fibre, either grass, hay or haylage.

Make sure you are able to exercise the horse six days a week, to manage excess equine weight

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By Michaela Huntington 3. A thick straw bed will encourage him to rest properly and he may pick at it in addition to his meals. If has a tendency to cough, you may be limited to a shavings bed, but if so be sure to add salt/stable licks, treats, root vegetables, etc. so that there is always a choice of nibbles.

To slow down feeding, use small bite nets. The large-holed nets pictured will not prolong foraging time as efficiently

Weights can fluctuate with the seasons, grass quality and temperatures. Watchfulness and good common sense will prompt you for any slight adjustments needed once your horse is in peak condition.

RS-tor rider safety aid If you can apply these common sense feeding advice to your management regime, you should ﬁnd that your horse is happy and healthy this winter. Many riders whose horses are unpredictable however like to ride with an RS-tor rider safety aid, which helps to reduce the velocity of falling or being unseated - see www.rstor.co.uk for info. It is especially ideal when regimes are changing, and horses are fresh! If you have any particular questions or problems concerning your riding. Stay in touch at - kylascorner@gmail.com

Inexpensive basic feeds are usually all that are needed, but your hay/haylage should not be of poor quality. 4. Use shavings in preference to straw for his bedding, to prevent unwanted snacking. If he is used to a straw bed, a small bite net of oat straw would regulate his intake as well as being a boredom breaker. Other diversions include stable and salt licks, play balls and mirrors. Putting on the pounds At the opposite end of the scale, we have tricky feeders, stress heads, older horses and those that have been neglected. Hip bones should not be too prominent and there should be a healthy flesh coverage with a glossy coat. My best advice for the improvement of an underweight horse is: 1. Keep him warm with rugs so that he does not have to waste energy by burning calories. Do not cause him to sweat during work for the same reason. Build up your riding time slowly as he gains more weight. 2. Give three small hard feeds a day which can contain some high protein elements or supplements. Ad lib hay or haylage should be continually available. The addition of soaked sugar beet, barley rings and/or soya meal can really make a difference, but do make any changes gradually.

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LOCAL REPORT

Wacky Races comes to East Anglia Photos: www.jennakeyesphotography.co.uk West Norfolk Hunt’s Wacky Races Steeplechase on Sunday 28th September was blessed with a beautiful day as their Maiden event was held at a private location on the Norfolk/Suffolk Borders. A variety of hurdle races were open to members of the West Norfolk Hunt and their invited guests. Purely intended as an exciting fun day all races were restricted to a field of six entries. The event was incredibly well organised and drew a great crowd and a variety of riders aged from just 9-years-old to several entries in the Ancients race! The race card started with the 14.2hh and under Colts and Fillies Race for riders aged 16 years and under over six furlongs with hurdles. The race saw four young wannabe jockeys lining up. Lauren Jenner riding Mikey took the lead in the final furlong to win the race. The remainder of the race card was held over a full one mile circuit, the Masters Race, for serving Masters

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of local hunts gave an exciting race as the Masters plied for the places with Julian Fuller holding the lead from the final hurdle with West Norfolk Master Charles Carter a close second. The Mares Race for Ladies enticed two riders who were brave enough to race side saddle out to play against those astride. Emily Whyte riding Little Pea, won by an outstanding half a lap, if Emily had not held her mount up most of the spectators were sure Little Pea Jerrod Knights

Lauren Jenner

Julian Fuller in the Masters Race

got a flying start, beat the others to his pony and was legged on and he set off at a gallop. He managed to lead the field for about three furlongs before they caught up and at that point his pony decided to dart across the plough. Jarrod yet again took this race skilfully riding his horse to the line, however Jack got the biggest cheer of the day once he finally crossed the line. Next came The Ancients Race for the Over 50’s, which saw organiser Andrew Kendall and Pip Davis

Andrew Kendall (left) one of the organisers thanking starter John Whyte.

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would of lapped the field. The Thrusters Race saw a mixed field of adrenalin filled men of all ages come forward, but this time novice rather than experience took the lead with Jarrod Knights steaming ahead of the field to take the win. Jarrod has only been riding three months! Four eager entries came forward for the amusing Six-legged Race. Riders started on their feet and ran 200 meters to someone holding their mount, jumped on and away they went. This saw young 9-yearold Jack Wilmot on his 12.2hh against three adults on horses. Jack

Andrew Kendall against the ladies. However in a gripping ride to the line Pip Davis won by a head. The Inter Hunt Race consisted of teams of three with each rider doing four furlongs and handing a whip to their next team member. An exciting start saw all the first lot get a flying start but it was all in the hand over, Annabelles Equestrian with great precision had near perfect change overs but on the last corner Lauren Jenner’s pony took a swerve into the plough and that cost them the race. The Waveney Harriers took the lead in the final half a furlong

and were first over the line. The final race of the card Military Madness was much anticipated by the female crowd as a section of the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery travelled up to compete against each other. But the men amongst the spectators were also captivated as two female riders were part of the field. The horses and riders thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they thundered around the course. Winner was Gunner Tahia Hunt.

L to R; Gunner Jake Wolstencroft, Gunna Liana Nicholas, Lance Bombardier James Frost, Bombardier Peter Gostling, Gunner Tahia Hunt, Captain Jack Stamp,

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LOCAL SHOWS SHOWING

Claire Pemberton on Tiger

Gipping Riding Society Annual Show / Mid Suffolk Showground / 28th September

Jasmine Briggs on Redwings Poppy, Fancy Dress winners

Harriet Shave on Newoak Story Teller

Ginny Rose on Heritage Superman

Kirsty Dawes on Walter

Lauren Johnson on Rockets Boy, Reserve Supreme Champions

Courtney Nichols with Mardwell Chorus Morning

Millie Jo Tredray on Hixton Excalibur

Sophie Robins and Too Much Melody, Supreme Champions

Megan Nunn on April Lily

Jack Booth on Popcorn

Yvonne Farrow on Glancerdin Express

Photos: Neil Fortescue Molly Perkowski with Teddy Bear

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Molly Webster on Nipper

Zoe Chaplin on Applebus Manhattan Moonlight

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Allegra Squibb and Lucy, Minimus winners

Bethany Kelly and Saith Sebastian, 2nd place Novice Horse

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Charlotte Hattersley and Ralph, Novice Horse winners

Charlotte Lees and Sheer Elegance, 2nd place Minimus

Chloe Miles and Flick, Novice Pairs winners

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Verity Skeggs and Geoffrey, 3rd place Intermediate Pony

Eloise McKown and Almond, 3rd place Novice Pairs

Thomas Philpot and Prince of Donard, Intermediate Pony winners

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Sophie Runnacles and Hamilton Maggie, Novice Pony winners

Clare Lee and Over To Oscar, Open Horse winners

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LOCAL SHOWS ONE DAY EVENT

Inter Schools One Day Event/ Poplar Park EC / 28th September

Chloe Tribe on Gin, Novice Sec A winners

Alexa regis on Woody, 2nd Novice Sec A

Jasmine Slater on Orchidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Careyen, 3rd place Novice Sec A

Anna Czylok on Curolea Mika, Novice Sec B winners

Lilly Raven on Betty, 2nd place Novice Sec C

Jessica Kluss riding Sparky, 2nd place Novice Sec B

Annabel Stacey on Twinkers, Open Sec B winners

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Photos: Richard Weller-Poley

Milly Ainsworth riding King Arthur, 2nd place Open Sec D

Tilly Davies riding Otter, 3rd place Novice Sec D

Bella Regis riding Corrin Hill Clover, 2nd place Open Sec A

Joanna Thorogood riding A Lover Fee, 3rd place Open Sec A

Alfie Marshall on Spud, 2nd place Open Sec B

Stephanie Wilson on Tangible Asset, Open Sec C winners

Phillippa Clarke on Danglos Top Card, Open Sec D winners

Stella Stearn on Kissemmie Rebel, 3rd place Novice Sec B

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SPONSORED BY... 13th September Weeley Showground: Tendring Hundred RC Showjumping and Showing 2’ 1 Robyn Woodward – Emily; 2 Emma Brine – Thomas; 3 Molly Townes – Pav; 4 Jane Walker – Marble. 2’3 1 Molly Townes – Pav; 2 Summer Kingsbury – Connie; 3 Emma Brine – Thomas; 4 Melissa Palmer – Santinni. 2’6 1 Robyn Woodward – Pav; 2 Lorna Simpson – Ruby. Showing Novice Juniors 1 Nieve Greyson – Smartie; 2 Cassie Braithwaite – Peggy’s Promise; 3 Megan Barras Faint – Lily. Seniors 1 Becca Durrell – Jasper; 2 Tracey Barton – Maisie Mai; 3 Eloise Hughes – Steplake Jasper; 4 Alicia Roberts – Rhosco. Family Pony Juniors 1 Kadie Greyson – Smartie; 2 Cassie Braithwaite – Peggy’s Promise. Seniors 1 Eloise Hughes – Steplake Jasper; 2 Lily Cane – Max. Family Horse 1 Shirley Haxell – Hovis; 2 Kirsty Shean – HRH Wilmer Flinstone; 3 Sophie Willsher – Kaola Deschamps; 4 Becca Durrell – Jasper. Coloureds 1 Lily Cane – Maisie; 2 Megan Barras Faint – Lily; 3 Tracey Barton – Maisie Mai; 4 Kirsty Shean – HRH Wilmer Flinstone. Blacks, Bays, Chestnuts & Greys 1 Megan Barras Faint – Cass Cobareo; 2 Cassie Braithwaite. Seniors 1 Shirley Haxell – Hovis; 2 Lorna Simpson – Elle; 3 Becca Durrell – Jasper; 4 Alicia Roberts – Rhosco. Horse/Pony Judge would like to take home 1 Tracey Barton – Maisie Mai; 2 Elouise Hughes – Sheplake Jasper; 3 Cassie Braithwaite – Peggy’s Promise; 4 Megan Barras Faint – Rhosco.

14th September Brook Farm TC: Team Showjumping Brook Farm Training Centre held their annual team jumping competition, 15 teams competed for the challenge trophy and a cash first prize of £100 plus an individual trophy and rosettes to keep for the winners. The course was built by David Everett and each team rider had to jump a different height 55cm, 65cm, 75cm and 85. After everybody had jumped their first round for their team, there were 11 teams with a 0 score. After a course change, the second rounds started. After the second round 8 teams finished on a 0 score faults which meant a timed jump off for first place. The last rider of each of the 0 score teams would be the ones who would jump to try and win the trophy for their team. After a very close and exciting finish, the eventual team winners were Team Nova. 1 The Nova Team – Holly Harding – Bobbin Nova, Ellie Davis – Sunny Super Nova, Emily Regan – Call Me Nova, Jo Davis – Tara Nova; 2 Essex Hunt North – Tilly Galloway – Charlie, Amelia Pegrum – Maestro, Lotte Harrison – Barny, Hayley Beatts – Knockmmanus Dusty; 3 South Hills Devine Equines – Frabces Cotter – Goast, Ellie Rivers – Moose, Eloise Cotter – Charlie, Charlotte Masters – Valerie; 4 The Specials – Billie Keane – Freddie, Ellie Snooks – Leo, Charlie Keane – Murphy, Carly Parker – Opel.

14th September

Warehil EC: Showjumping Thurrock Riding Club 2’ 1 Lizzy Brown – Casey. 2’3 1 Lizzy Combined Training and Brown – Casey; 2 Freya Harvey - Wind in the Willows; 3 Paula Smith – Bonnie. 2’6 Showjumping 1 Freya Harvey - Wind in the Willows; 2 Lou Lou Mason – Penny; 3 Rhiannon Atkins – Belle; 4 Katie Carter – Tallisman.

14th September Overa Farm Stud: Unaffiliated Showjumping 50cms 1 Megan Talbot – Caltra; 2 Caitlin Stiff - Briars Amazing; 3 Arron Darcy – Buttons. 65cms 1 Gabby Williams - Rambo Jack; 2 Daisy Moore – Rio; 3 Harvey Daniels – Magic; 4 Matilda Manning – Solo. 75cms 1 Harvey Daniels – Magic; 2 Daisy Moore – Rio; 3 Matilda Manning – Solo; 4 Lizzy Musk - Hawks Mill Tex. 85cms 1 Molly Garn - Noble Johnny Cash; 2 Gabby Sumner - Avon Valley Dan; 3 Polly Mountford – Blossom; 4 Georgie Phelan – Jimbobaloo. 95cms 1 Harriett Bake – Gemarko; 2 Libby Hargrave Little Okehurst; 3 Alix Palmer – Memi; 4 Richard Williams – Hannah. 1.05m 1 Harriett Bake – Gemarko; 2 Jade Pask – Pedro; 3 Lucy Mack - Redwings Guineviere; 4 Jade Urry - Irish Dream Girl. 1.10m 1 Abbi Steel - Voltares Muddle; 2 Jade Urry - Irish Dream Girl; 3 Lucy Mack - Redwings Guineviere. Megan Talbot jumping Caltra

Molly Garn jumping Noble Johnny Cash

Gabby Williams jumping Rambo Jack

Combined Training Novice Juniors 1 – Bhuds Waterfield - Lyndhurst Rambler; 2 Chelsey Bryant - Aniseed Twist; 3 Lola Stevens – Angel. Seniors 1 Natalie Cockett - Mystery Bay; 2 Suzzanne Brooks - Triple B; 3 Danielle Bass - Rebel by Design; 4 Alison Ranger - Cloudy. Intermediate 1 Megan Brown - Apache Prince III; 2 Lucy Franklin - Grandpa’s Gift; 3 Phoebe Burkey - Micheron Princess Daisy; 4 Hannah Rice – Brian. Open 1 Maddie Wood - Buckshot Simba; 2 Faith Kelly – Tigger. Showjumping Novice 60cm 1 Jessica Edwards – Goldie; 2 Bhuds Waterfield Lyndhurst Rambler; 3 Hollie Dunn – Frank; 4 Emma Barrow - Waltham Scorpio.Intermediate 75cm Ponies 1 Zoe Collins - Magic Spirit; 2 Hollie Dunn – Frank. Horses 1 Emma Barrow Waltham Scorpio; 2 Dave Thomas Memphis Belle. Open 85cms 1 Dave Thomas - Memphis Belle; 2 Nichola Moore - Lady Blackthorn. Six Bar Challenge 1 Faith Kelly – Trigger; =2 Emma Barrow - Waltham Scorpio; =2 Dave Thomas - Memphis Belle; 3 Maddie Wood - Buckshot Simba. RING 2 Cross Poles Lead Rein 1 Berrey Carpenter - Caehen Brennan; 2 Abbey McCaldrick - Princess Tara. Ponies 1 Bhuds Waterfield - Lyndurst Rambler; 2 Hollie Greenwood – Mabs; 3 Brooke Howley - Dun N Dusted; 4 Berrey Carpenter - Caehen Brennan. Horses 1 Emily Manby - Black Magic. Intro 35 cm Ponies 1 Millie Stevens – Angel; 2 Holly Collings – Abbey; 3 Abbie McGoldrick Princess Tara; 4 Zoe Collins - Speedy Gone Zara. Mini Minimus 50 cm 1 Hunney Carpenter - Caehen Brennan; 2 Millie Stevens – Chance; 3 Natasha Adams – Tom. Pairs 50cm 1 Emma Barrow - Waltham Scorpio and Dave Thomas - Memphis Belle; 2 Zoe Collins Speedy Gone Zara and Chelsey Bryant Aniseed Twist; 3 Bhuds Waterfield Lyndhurst Rambler and Suzanne Brooks - Triple B; 4 Hunney Carpenter - Caehen Brennan and Millie Stevens – Chance.

18th September Wix EC: Dressage Abbi Steel jumping Voltares Muddle

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Intro B 1 D Seggars – Buffy; 2 T Masters – Mrs Brown; =3 D VineyHiney – Blodwyn; =3 M Hooper – Consider It Dun. Prelim 1 1 S Shimmons – Olympia; 2 A Ramsey – Super Zsar; 3 S Shimmons – Bonnie; =4 T Kidd – Bill; =4 M Hooper – Consider It Dun. Prelim 18 1 S Hallows – Misty; 2 P Sharman – Dannatara; 3 S Shimmons – Bonnie; 4 S Goodson – Match III. Novice 28 1 S Goodson – Match III; 2 L Green – Yogi. % Class 1 R Brown – Chester.

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Overa Farm Stud: Senior British Showjumping 80cm Open 1 Helen Gale - Cleggan Bay; 2 Sue Molloy - Lord Nelson; 3 Sara Cheshire – Shadowfax; 4 Caroline Casburn - Ace IV. British Novice 1 Helen Gale - Cleggan Bay; 2 Sarah Earl - Euro Kp; 3 Debbie Goldson - Madam Gwyn; 4 Sara Cheshire – Shadowfax. Discovery 1 Emma Littmoden - Dawns Glen; 2 Caroline Casburn - Top Spin; 3 Emily Taylor - Monte Carlo. 1.05m Open 1 Caroline Casburn – Racquet; 2 Julia Cox Creevagh High Flyer; 3 Emma Littmoden Dawns Glen; 4 Julia Barrell - Stoneglass Diamond Lad. Newcomers 1 Sophie Lee - Porters Hill; 2 Lorna Crook - Catapult II; 3 Julia Barrell - Stoneglass Diamond Lad; 4 Julia Cox - Creevagh High Flyer.

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Helen Gale jumping Cleggan Bay

Lorna Crook jumping Catapult II

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20th September Lime Kiln Farm EC: Unaffiliated & British Dressage LKF Intro 1 1 Debra Stapleton - Fuego’s Funny Guy; 2 Gemma Hewitt - Siberian Belle; 3 Pauline Wrighton - Hilderston Myrna; 4 Michelle Borg – Zeus. Intro A (Junior) 1 Frey Cade – Danni; 2 Lissy Watson – Gordon. Intro A (Senior) 1 Sandra Wright - Ruby Sunrise; 2 Gemma Hewitt - Siberian Belle; 3 Hannah Parker - Poppyland Startime; 4 Debra Stapleton - Fuego’s Funny Guy. Prelim 12 1 Gina Mallett - Miles Of Smiles; 2 Barbara Shaw - Never Diss Miss; 3 Penny Sage – Belle; 4 Gina Mallett Emperor Archiebald. BD Prelim 12 1 Sam Sutton. Enchanted Wisdom; 2 Carli Pinder. Zeus Van Warkum. Prelim 14 =1 Bethany Vardigans - Oxnead Rabat; =1 Alex Danby – Addy; 3 Martha Monday – Briggs; 4 John Haddon – Jamie. BD Prelim 14 1 Cheryl Hunt – Rouvin; 2 Sam Sutton - Enchanted Wisdom; 3 Carli Pinder - Zeus Van Warkum. Novice 24 1 Gina Mallett - Miles Of Smiles; 2 Anne Cowley Fenmarch Bess; 3 Laura Davies – Tiffany; 4 Gina Mallett - Emperor Archiebald. BD Novice 24 1 Zoe Young - Di Amore. Novice 30 1 Anne Cowley Fenmarch Bess; 2 Laura Davies – Tiffany; 3 Laura Davies – Alfie. BD Novice 30 1 Zoe Young - Di Amore; 2 Jessica Lawrence – Wolf. Elementary 42 1 Laura Davies – Alfie. BD Elementary 42 1 Jessica Lawrence – Wolf; 2n Richard Townsend – Maybee; 3 Sue Dackombe - Flamingo BD Neermolenhoeve; 4 Patricia Townsend - Marques XE. BD Elementary 49 1 Sue Dackombe - Flamingo BD Neermolenhoeve; 2 Patricia Townsend - Marques XE.

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LOCAL SHOWS 20th September

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Overa Farm Stud: Junior British Showjumping

70cm open 1 India Fincham - My Lilia Rose; 2 Millie Hale - Tas Valley Suzanne; 3 Milie Hale - Trixie Dixie; 4 Imogen Milner Moore – Spikeman. 80cm Open 1 Libby Hargrave - Little Okehurst; 2 Jacob Wright - Poppyfield Nutcracker; 3 Imogen Milner Moore – Spikeman; 4 Isabelle Staff - Magic Moments. British Novice 1 Jack Gale - Just Indie; 2 Daisy Moore - Knockacree Rio; 3 Francesca Murrell - River Valley Tyrone; 4 Rebecca Villis - Golden Silver. Springboard 128/138 1 Millie Stennett - Lessans Speciality; 2 Millie Stennett - Doirlinn Mist; 3 Millie Stennett - Kolbeach Hollys Dancer; 4 Ellie Bailey - Sebastain Dundee. 138 1 Ethan Milner Moore - Watch the pennies; 2 Libby Hargrave - Little Okehurst; 3 Atiya Bussey - Macho Bounty Hunter. Discovery 1 Georgia Mitchell - Giselle Stormstar; 2 Saffron Baker - Springtime Winnie The Pooh; 3 Libby Hargrave - Little Okehurst; 4 Charotte Rose Eyre - Loftsome Galaxy. Newcomers 1 Charlotte Rose Eyre - It’s Logik; 2 Rebecca Villis - Golden Silver; 3 Claudia Bickers - Riverside Papago; 4 Georgia Mitchell - Giselle Stormstar. 1.05m Open 1 Eden Wilmott – Funfare; 2 Claudia Bickers - Riverside Papago; 3 Charlotte Rose Eyre - It’s Logik; 4 Ella Wilmott - Paddy Long Legs. Foxhunter 1 Charlotte Rose Eyre - It’s Logik; 2 India Bussey - Ocelot II; 3 India Bussey - Just out the money. Georgia Mitchell jumping Giselle Stormstar

Jack Gale jumping Just Indie

20th September The College of West Anglia: British Dressage Prelim 12 1 Shannon Garner – Tanzivan Time to be Tempted; 2 Sara Collinson – Jacquart. Open 1 Sarah Wright – Kirkash Shady Lady; 2 Heidi Van Someren – Dream a Little Dream. Prelim 14 1 Shannon Garner – Tanzivan Time to be Tempted; 2 Sara Collinson – Jacquart; 3 Lisa Fenn – Winwood; 4 Alice Walton – Fergus. Open 1 Sarah Wright – Kirkash Shady Lady; 2 Heidi Van Someren – Dream a Little Dream. Novice 27 1 Sarah Houldridge – Fultons Fernet; 2 Alice Walton – Fergus. Open 1 Kathryn Brace – Emrenstolt II; 2 Kim Gubler – Saetillano NVW. Novice 30 1 Sarah Houldridge – Fultons Fernet. Open 1 Kim Gubler – Saetillano NVW. Elementary 42 1 Sarah Gibbs – Nolton Tobago. Elementary 501 Michelle Griffin – Fearboy Sampson; 2 Kate Newell – Rain of Rosehip. Open 1 Sandie Gibbs – Nolton Tobago; 2 Helene Braeckman – Holme Park Sampson II. Medium 63 1 Jane Perkins – Angles Way. Open 1 Emma Pewter – San Rafael. Medium 71 1 Helene Braeckman - Holme Park Sampson II. Ad Medium 90 1 Janette Frost – Iramee. Ad Medium 93 1 Janette Frost – Iramee. Open 1 Emma Pewter – San Rafael.

Libby Hargrave jumping Little Okehurst

21st September Cowpasture Farm: Deben Riding Club Mini Show Jumping Show 2’ 1 Lottie Alexander-Noodle; 2 Rosie HopeShadow (BM trophy winner); 3 Meghan Foreman Woody; 4 Niamh Roberts Millie. 2’6 1 Niamh Roberts - Millie; 2 Becca Swan - Tilly; 3 Lottie Alexander - Noodle; 4 Becca Swan - Milly. Chase Me Charlie =1 Grace Hayward - Roxie; =1 Rosie Hope - Shadow (BM trophy winner); 3 Lottie Alexander - Noodle; 4 Charlotte Mann - Mishca.

21st September Humberstone Farm EC: Showing Show

Janette Frost riding Iramee

Helen Braeckman riding Holme Park Sampson

Kim Gubler riding Saetillano NVW

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21st September Finchingfield EC: Unaffi.Showjumping Grand Final 75cm 1 Kirsty Faulkner – Jammy Dodger II; 2 Lacey Trinder – Bailey Hill Topic; 3 Ruth Collett – Fern; 4 Daisy Jones – Polly. 85cm 1 Emelia Mitchell – Minnie; 2 Emelia Mitchell – Party; 3 Lauren Abraham-Milton – Boots; 4 Lauren Abraham-Milton – Tumbleweed. Horses 1 Suzannah Egelmann – Rocky; 2 Bethany Evans – Brillo; 3 Lucinda Gibson – Paddy; 4 Rochelle Lee – Billy Quick. Puissance =1 Jade Short – Ma Belle Fille; =1 Felicity Gozzett – Francus; =1 Bethany Evans – Grey Mystery; =1 Lacey Trinder – Bailey Hill Sar. 95cm 1 Lucinda May – Sabina’s Skylark; 2 Suzannah Engelmann – Rocky; 3 Lucinda Gibson – Paddy; 4 Lacey Trinder – Monaco Myth. 1.05m 1 Mollie Lenton – Gem; 2 Lucinda May – Sabina’s Skylark; 3 Lacey Trinder – Monaco Myth; 4 Amy Stannard – Smartie.

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M&M In Hand 1 Lynda Bedwell – Rhydarth Annie Half; 2 Wendy Goode – Abercippyn Welsh Jewel; 3 Sarah Johnson – Nerwyn Lygon; 4 Chloe Revell – Millcrests Twinkle Little Star. Large 1 Jasmine Fisher – Cruglwyd William; 2 Ellie Moore – Boundary Beck Angus. Championship A 1 Jasmine Fisher – Cruglwyd William; 2 Ellie Moore – Boundary Beck Angus. In Hand Sports/Performance Horse or Pony 1 Imogen Budd – Beeston Hakim. Young Handler In Hand 1 Chloe Revell – Millcrest Twinkle Little Star. In Hand Coloured 1 Lynda Bedwell – Ringbecc Badger; 2 Lynda Bedwell – Rhydarth Annie Haf; 3 Chloe Revell – Millcrests Twinkle Little Star; 4 Ella Craske – Kodi. In Hand Youngstock 1 Ella Craske – Kodi. Championship B 1 Imogen Budd – Beeston Hakim; 2 Lynda Bedwell – Ringbecc Badger. In Hand Rare & Foreign Breeds 1 Imogen Budd – Beeston Hakim. In Hand Cob/Cob Type 1 Lynda Bedwell – Ringbecc Badger. In Hand Part Bred 1 Lily Barnes – Dream Maker. Ridden M&M 1 Charles Viner – Briars Areo; 2 Jasmine Fisher – Cruglwyd William. Ridden M&M non reg or part bred 1 Mia Turner – Cusop Justine. Championship D 1 Charles Viner – Briars Areo; 2 Mia Turner – Cusop Justine. Lead Rein/First Ridden 1 Mia Burley – Teddy; 2 Charles Viner – Briars Areo; 3 Mia Turner – Cusop Justine. Ridden Novice 1 Alexis Armstrong – D’artagnan; 2 Imogen Budd – Beeston Hakim; 3 Maxine Spalding – Honey; 4 Katie Hensby – Indy. Novice Rider 1 Mia Turner – Cusop Justine; 2 Mia Burley – Honey. Junior Concours 1 Grace Hensby – Elson Saphire; 2 Mia Turner – Cusop Justine. Championship E 1 Imogen Budd – Beeston Hakim; 2 Mia Turner – Cusop Saphire. Rare & Foreign Breeds 1 Frances Atkinson – Nykolassz; 2 Imogen Budd – Beeston Hakim. Championship F 1 Frances Atkinson – Nykolassz; 2 Imogen Budd – Beeston Hakim. Supreme 1 Jasmine Fisher – Cruglwyd William; Reserve Frances Atkinson – Nykolassz.

Imogen Milner Moore jumping Spikeman

21st September Wix EC: Dressage Intro A 1 M Thurlow – Connor. Prelim 7 1 M Thurlow – Connor. Prelim 12 1 N Maskell – Todd. Novice 28 1 K Lynch – Kevin. Classical Test 1a 1 C Lazell – Baby Boogie; 2 R Kimberley – Young Guns. Classical Test 2a 1 C Lazell – Baby Boogie; 2 E King – Jess. Classical Test 3a 1 A-R Hawkes – Kilbally Pride. Classical Test 4a 1 A-R Hawkes – Kilbally Pride.

21st September Codham Park EC: Senior British Showjumping 85cm Nat Am 1 Ruby Stace – Ahs Poetry In Motion; 2 Rachel Bantick – Gina Z; 3 Maddy Carpenter – Tina Actinum; 4 Brittanie Cornwell – Julies Joy. British Novice 1 Sarah Dean – Stancombe Midnight Surprise; 2 Ruby Stace - Ahs Poetry In Motion; 3 Samantha Ashworth – Champagne Gb; 4 Kelly Foley – Jack X. 90cm Open 1 Anja Moret – Gypsy Chip. 95cm Nat Am 1 Alice Oakley – Sirocco Shadow; 2 Stephen Cooper – Kilanne Kim; 3 Elouise Stephens – Barleyman Butterbur; 4 Anja Moret – Gypsy Chip. 1.05m Nat Am 1 Holly Gasby – Sophie XIV; 2 Lucy Tubb – Alice Oakley. 1.15m Open 1 Jo Wilkins – Clover Honey.

21st September Overa Farm Stud: Senior British Shopwjumping 80cm open 1 Amy Thompson Harlequinn Liquid Gold. British Novice 1 Caroline McBride - Cavalier Casino Royale; 2 Jennifer Wright – Profinnian. Discovery 1 Elizabeth Bushe - Don’t Call Me Tiny; 2 Caroline McBride - Bonito Van Het Lambroeck; 3 Scott Adcock - Iceni Gratina; 4 Emmaleigh Webb - Carrabeg Lady Grey. 1.05m Open 1 Siobhan Edmunds B.Amelusina R60; 2 Lizzy Barr - Wild Montana Skies; 3 Megan Hammond Madges Lane Drew; 4 Laura Harrison - Remi Vantarsi. Newcomers 1 Lizzy Barr - Wild Montana Skies; 2 Laura Harrison - Carla VZ; 3 Siobhan Edmunds - Annika III; 4 Eloise Cox - Chekmate GR. Foxhunter 1 Laura Harrison - Carla VZ; 2 Zoe Smith – Telona; 3 Siobhan Edmunds Annika III; =3 Zoe Smith - Lua Lua. 1.30 Open 1 Zoe Smith - Lua Lua; 2 Zoe Smith – Telona.

Ethan Milner Moore jumping Watch the Pennies

23rd September Codham Park EC: Senior British Showjumping British Novice 1 Jo-ann Surguy – Impact VI; 2 Katrina Beney – Silver Phoenix; 3 Alex Bywater – Conquistador A S; 4 Catherine Denman – Ambassadeur C. Discovery 1 Edward Cross – Ardees Rocky; 2 Lewis Sumption – Foxmere Smokey Joe; 3 Claire Neilson-Hansen – Capitol Z; 4 Christie Jones – Overshadow. 1m Open 1 Paul Thomas – Misral De Janeou; 2 Charles White – Bottomline. Newcomers 1 Lorraine Lock – Eron Li; 2 Lara Abraham – Direina; 3 Paul Thomas – Misral De Janeou; 4 Paula Holland – Ace Flight. Foxhunter 1 Lorraine Lock – Eron Li; 2 Paula Holland – Ace Flight.

27th September Brook Farm TC: Dressage W&T Intro B 1 Shelby Thwaites – Ilar Elderado; 2 Casey Sumption – Stafford; 3 Janel Yusuf – Be My baby; 4 Jessica White – Ballinree Little Legs. Seniors 1 Angela Fenn – Spice; 2 Melanie Thornton – French Reflection; 3 Dawn Nagrecha – Lord Ashley; 4 Chloe Miles – Crug Lwyd Arwel. W&T Intro A 1 Shelby Thwaites – Ilar Elderado; 2 Carys Whlie – Eric; 3 Janel Yusuf – Be My Baby; 4 Sibel Yusuf – Chesfoxe Poppet. Seniors 1 Angela Fenn – Spice; 2 Rebecca Crooskey – Lots Of Love; 3 Lucy Kingham – Vuvuzela; 4 Sally Birmingham – Panna Cotta. Prelim 4 1 Lily Thwaites – Spartan Echo; 2 Carys White – Freddie; 3 Jessica Wolsley – Oliver; 4 Yasmin Bridge – Silver Lou. Seniors 1 Patricia Wade-Baylis – Lexi; 2 Jessica Potton – Waterford Royal Blue; 3 Colleen Taylor – Clorouge Frost; 4 Rebecca Crooskey – Lots Of Love. Prelim 14 1 Scott Goddard – Amber Tuesday; 2 Ellie Cooper – Sir Douglas; 3 Jessica Wolsley – Oliver. Seniors 1 Samantha Harrison – Angelito II; 2 Molly Browne – Rory Gee; 3 Louise Smith – Hoh-I-Babe Scarlett Lady; 4 Ruth Andrews – Pot Of Gold. Novice 28 1 Bunty Pipe – Netherfield Calippo. Seniors 1 Hannah Rix – Whisper Dunno; 2 Rachel Kellett – Frog; 3 Hannah Rix – Ranfurly Tiarnach; 4 Maria Dalley – Zodiac II. Novice 30 1 Bunty Pipe – Netherfield Calippo. Seniors 1 Cyndy Johnson – Well Overdue. Elementary 42 1 Hayley Steel – Carnaval News; 2 Paula Wilson – Silver Shadow; 3 Sally Anne Johnson – Danny; 4 Kirsty Bowers – Sir Douglas. Elementary 49 1 Hayley Steel – Carnaval News; 2 Sally Anne Johnson – Danny.

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SPONSORED BY... 27th-28th September Warehill EC: Dressage Intro A 1 Jane Bridwell - Maseyfelin Comander; 2 Rachel Weller – Jet; 3 Amanda Breedon – Bess; 4 Verity Piner - Warmington Bayleaf. WTCA 1 Hayley Knibbs - E.Simon. Prelim 1 1 Tracy Jales - Lucky Lane Tomee; 2 Sarah Bradsbury – Pickle; 3 Sue Short - Jasper 4 Jo Crow – Taran. Prelim 14 1 Tracey Jales Lucky Lane Tomee. Intro B 1 Sofia Reeves - Tyssul Catrina; 2 Clair Mistry - A Whole Good’un; 3 Lucy Wildsmith – Josh; 4 Heidi Dyke - Kathy’s Fancy. WTCB 1 Mandie Jackson – Millie; 2 Alice Reason - Felix Laban; 3 Rebecca Shlatter – Varienna; 4 Heidi Dyke - Kathy’s Fancy. Prelim 12 1 Lucy Anderson - Indian Sundance; 2 Rebecca Bland - Dukes of Hazard; 3 Mandi Jackson – Millie; 4 Kristine Johnston - Brittleton Ledaig. Novice/Elementary 1 Karen Eves - Rollo (E); 2 Lucy Anderson - Indian Sundance; 3 Kristine Johnston - Brittleton Ledaig; 4 Rebecca Bland - Dukes of Hazard.

28th September Deben Riding Club: Open Dressage Show Intro A 1 Rachael Collett – Little Boy Blue – 64.35%; 2 Jess Mace – Willow – 63.91%; 3 Debbie Voulstaker – Coco – 59.13%; 4 Tabitha Handy – Tigerlily 57.39%. Prelim 7 1 Debbie Voulstaker – Coco –n 61.50%; 2 Jo Errington – Paddy – 59.00%; 3 Niamh Roberts – Milly – 58.50%; 4 Mary Wykes – Tadpole – 57.00%. Prelim 14 1 Amy Creasey – Rosie – 67.91%; 2 Carrie Eve – Clevery Prince – 66.45%; 3 Sally Goodall – Cleopatra – 63.30%; 4 Claire Gough – Ted – 59.17%. Novice 27 1 Carrie Eve – Missbehavin – 67.14%; 2 Amy Creasey – Rosie – 66.42%; 3 Carrie Eve – Clevery Prince – 66.02%; 4 Sally Goodall – Cleopatra – 65.53%. % Class 1 Carrie Eve – Missbehavin – 68.65% (Novice 30); 2 Jess Zampi – Nemesis – 68.65% (Novice 30); 3 Jess Zampi – Nemesis – 67.50% (Elementary 42); 4 Stephanie Scott – Dealer Boy – 61.40% (Elementary 42).

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28th September Colchester Garrison Saddle Club: Showjumping Raised Trot Poles 1 Ruby Hull – Stanley; 2 Dakota Martin – Ruben; 3 Charlotte Britton – Eddie; 4 Joseph Bates – Vantage. 50cm 1 Ellie Squib – Bella; 2 Ellie Squib – Mr Darcy; 3 Henry Squib – Hope; 4 Henry Squib – Squirrel. 60cm 1 Ellie Squib – Bella; 2 Issy Donaghy – Spirit; 3 Olivia Osbourne – Neptunes Ninger; 4 Hannah Deal – CGSC Brian. 70cm 1 Bronte Highfield – Rhydycar Miss Poppy; 2 Adele Warnes – Dunner A Runner; 3 Amy Hersey-Dodd – Brian; 4 Hannah Deal – CGSC Brian. 75cm 1 Sydney Hockney – VRB Lady; 2 Bronte Highfield – Rhydycar Miss Poppy; 3 Jack Tebbutt – Pocket Rocket; 4 Livvy Rudd – Jim. 85cm 1 Jack Tebbutt – Pocket Rocket; 2 Ellie Chatten – Brians Wish; 3 Chloe Bayliss – Sampson; 4 Mel Howard – Mr Frosty. CGSC Novice Points Championship Winners – Amy Hersey-Dodd - Max; Reserve – Hannah Deal - CGSC Brian. Open Points Championship Winners – Cpl Kirsty Betts - Dunner A Runner. Joint Reserve – Jack Tebbutt - Kenmare Orin; Ellie Chatten Brians Wish.

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SJ Class 3 Winners Ellie Squib & Bella and Issy Donaghy on Spirit SJ Class 4 second place Adele Warnes and Dunner A Runner

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SJ Novice Points Championship Winner Amy Hersey-Dodd with Max, pictured here on Brian

SJ Open Championship Reserve winners Jack Tebbutt and Kenmare Orin, Ellie Chatten and Brians Wish

SJ Class 4 winners Bronte Highfield & Rhydycar Miss Poppy

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£7,000 ovno 2nd October Wix EC: Dressage

16.3hh Irish Superstar

Intro A 1 T Masters – Mrs Brown. Prelim 7 1 N Robinson – Coulant; 2 L Willis – Misti; 3 M Hooper – Consider It Dun. Prelim 12 =1 S Hallows – Misti; =1 A Turner – Lucas; 3 S Watts – Samuel Whiskers. Novice 24 1 S Hallows – Misti; 2 R Hayward – Blue River. % Class 1 R Hayward – Blue. % Music 1 L Fisher – Finjo.

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28th September Poplar Park: Woodbridge School Hosts 18th Inter Schools One Day Event For many competitors this was their first chance to compete for their school having started new schools this term and they were rewarded with glorious sunny skies and near perfect conditions. This was the first time Woodbridge School has held this event in September but competitors travelled across the East of England and from as far away as Sussex to compete in the three disciplines of dressage, show jumping and cross country. This is a very important event in the inter school equestrian calendar as there are only two other inter school eventing competitions in the country and as always this friendly competition was extremely competitive and the children rode well and confidently to compete for the many rosettes and trophies. The Open Team competition was won by Claremont School who were delighted after travelling three hours from Hastings to take part, with New Hall School in second place. Philippa Clarke from Thomas Mills High School and Bella Regis from Woodbridge School were first and second in their sections. Saint Felix School won the Novice Team competition and Orwell Park School was proud winners of the Mini Team Hunter Trial. Woodbridge School would especially like to thank all the many volunteers who give up their time to judge, steward and help at this event. A team of over 100 people are needed to organise these events so it would not be possible without this support.

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Bella Regis from Woodbridge School Saint Felix 90cm Team

Mini Hunter Trial Team 1 Orwell Park School: Lucia Barlow, Lily Hill, Lara Mallinson, Raife Regis; 2 Felsted Prep School: Georgia Millar, Phoebe Prideaux, Poppy Buckenham, Eloise Barber; 3 Langley School: Oliver Kidner, Sophie Turner, Joseph Deane. Individual 1 Shannon Curtis - Thomas Mills High School; 2 Imogen Pohl Coopersale Hall School; 3 Lily Hill - Orwell Park. Novice Team 1 St Felix School: Tilly Davies, Ailsa Plummer, Rosie Lawrence, Honor Whyte; 2 Stephen Perse Foundation: Anna Czylok, Daisy Bathe, Maggie Tyrrell; 3 Ipswich High School: Alexa Regis, Annabel Long, Amelia Butters. Individual Section A 1 Chloe Tribe - Royal Hospital School; 2 Alex Regis - Ipswich High School; 3 Jasmine Slater - Farlingaye High School. Section B 1 Anna Czylok - Stephen Perse Foundation; 2 Jessica Kluss - Colchester 6th Form College; 3 Stella Stearn - Finborough School. Section C 1 Lily Raven - Debenham High School; 2 Maddy Gardiner - New Hall School; 3 Rosie Skitch - Framlingham College. Section D 1 Pip Taylor - Ipswich School; 2 t one Emily Pohl - Brentwood School; 3 Tilly Davies - St Felix School. Open Team 1 Claremont School: Izzie Marshall, Amy Hilton, Alfie Saint Felix sen tly Marshall; 2 New Hall School: Annabel Stacey, Stephanie Wilson, Joanna Thorogood. Individual Section A 1 Izzie Marshall team for the ho class. Claremont School; 2 Bella Regis - Woodbridge School; 3 Joanna Thorogood - New Hall School. Section B 1 Annabel Stacey contested 90cm mmer, New Hall School; 2 Alfie Marshall - Claremont School. Section C 1 Stephanie Wilson - New Hall School; 2 Amy Hilton , Alisa Plu Honor Whyte ce Claremont School. Section D 1 Phillipa Clarke - Thomas Mills High School; 2 Milly Ainsworth - Royal Hospital School; 3 Philippa d Rosie Lawren Tilly Davies an Clarke - Thomas Mills High School. lent results produced excel the Silver to bring home es cup, Red rosett and medals.

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LOCAL SHOWS 4th October The College of West Anglia: Unaffiliated Dressage Intro A 1 Zoe Whiffen – Harvey B; 2 Kara Cowell – Captain Oats; 3 Laura Kitson – Spider; 4 Lisa Mancuso – Isleno. Intro B 1 Sarah Hamlett – Smartie; 2 Laura Kitson – Spider; 3 Zoe Whiffen – Harvey B; 4 Annabel Franklin – Bernie. Prelim 4 1 Charlotte Kerton – Madame Jourdain; 2 Linda Keaveney – Samuel Pepys; 3 Nicola Norman – Farco; 4 Pauline Brimblecombe – Bernie. Prelim 12 1 Deborah Hannaford – Cassie; 2 Ti aMcCrindle – Orson; 3 Hayley Beatts – Knockmanus Dusty; 4 Nicola Norman – Farco. PC Novice Test 1 Tammy Hayes – Deytheur Flash Diamond; 2 Rebecca Chapple – My Good Apple; 3 Hayley Beatts – Knockmanus Dusty; 4 Gabrielle Gadsby – Gladane Gandolf. Novice 27 1 Sue Noyes – Angus McTaggot; 2 Carrie Anne Davey – Gwynie; 3 Carrie Payne – Darcy. Novice 28 1 Sarah Turner - Angus McTaggot; 2 Carrie Anne Davey – Gwynie. PC Intermediate Test 1 Amy Esterhuizen – Totem; 2 Tammy Hayes – Deytheur Flash Diamond. Elem / Med Test 1 Amy Esterhuizen – Totem.

Zoe Whiffin riding Harvey B

Amy Esterhuizan riding Totem

5th October

Codham Park EC: JumpCross

Warehil EC: Showjumping

Wix EC: British Showjumping

X Pole Juniors 1 Phoebe Jefferies – Mozart; 2 Christy Brandl – Magic; 3 Daisy Twin – Spot The Button; 4 Tegan Andrews – Annie. Seniors 1 Shelly Mason – Archie; 2 Louise Hurford – Noels Pride; 3 Kimberley Illing – Meiklecantly Lucky Socks. Mini 50cm 1 Phoebe Jefferies – Brook; 2 Phoebe Jefferies – Little Miss Amazon; 3 Rosie Thurtle – Dan; 4 Chloe Henderson – DaisyMay. Seniors 1 Kandice Trusler – Perle Do’r; 2 Beth Sen – Mr Jigsaw; 3 Shelly Mason – Archie; 4 Deborah Mason – Cavalier Goodwin. 70-75cm Juniors 1 Emma Thurtle – Owen Maxwell; 2 Phoebe Jefferies – Brook; 3 Kayleigh Brown – Amberlight; 4 Emma Thurtle – Toby. Seniors 1 Clare Linsell-Clark – Bump It Up; 2 Susan Johnston – New Years Day; 3 Mollie Geraghty – Escort; 4 Liz Borwn – Ginga Ninga. 80-85 cm 1 Rosie Beanland – Malbay Music; 2 Emma Thurtle – Owen Maxwell; 3 Ellie Walker – Rabbit. Seniors 1 Shani Redgrave – Balleighter Lad; 2 Davina Gray – Super Ted; 3 Caroline Fordham – Lovalding.

2’ 1 Annie Andrews – Sky; 2 Grace Kervall – Blaze; 3 Joe Fisher – Spirit; 4 Seb Westen – Eli. 2’3 1 Taryn Capp Steele Lady; 2 Taryn Capp - Beacon Hill Lad; 3 Freya Harvey - Wind in the Willows; 4 Laura Davey – Maggie. 2’6 1 Taryn Capp - Steele Lady; 2 Freya Harvey - Wind in the Willows; 3 Taryn Capp - Beacon Hill Lad; 4 Laura Davey – Maggie.

70cm 1 M Saunders – Jimmy’s Surprise; 2 N Penny – Joseph. Ponies 1 M Carpenter – Broomdowns Adonis. 80cm 1 N Coe – Valley II. Ponies 1 N Healy – Finnigan. 90cm 1 C Mcbride – Cavalier Casino Royale; 2 A Pearce – Jacobs Cavalier; 3 N Coe – Valley II. Ponies 1 N Healy – Finnigan. 1m 1 L Barr – Wild Montana Skies. 85cm 1 S Baker – Matanique; 2 S Baker – Chatbaloo. 1m Open 1 H Jadsey – Sophie XIIII. 1.05m 1 H Jadsey – Sophie XIIII; 2 E Morris – Gwaeoadygelli Trysor.

8th October

12th October

Sarah Hamlett riding Smartie

Wix EC: Open Evening Showjumping 2’3 1 Denise Healy – Marco. 2’6 1 Niamh Healy – Finnegan; 2 Megan Neilson-Britton – Don’t You Dare. 2’9 1 Niamh Healy – Marco; 2 Niamh Healy – Finnegan; 3 Tia Foster – Bill Canyon. 3’ 1 Natasha Piper – Nicky; 2 Natasha Piper – Rocky; 3 Shannon Ryan – Archer’s Aim; 4 Chloe-Ann May – Mr Noah Lot. 3’3 1 Natasha Piper – Nicky; 2 Natasha Piper – Rocky.

11th October The College of West Anglia: British Dressage

Sarah Turner riding Angus McTaggot

Tammy Hayes riding Deytheur Flash Diamond

Prelim 17 1 Abby Palmer – The Touch of a Frost; 2 Sarah Collinson – Jacquart; 3 CarrieAnne Davey – Gwynie; 4 Daniel Ford – Rollo. Open 1 Sarah Wright – Kirklash Shady Lady; 2 Heidi Van Somersen – Dream A Little Dream. Prelim 19 1 Claire Rowley – Winston VII; 2 Abby Palmer – The Touch of a Frost; 3 CarrieAnne Davey – Gwynie; 4 Daniel Ford – Rollo. Open 1 Tony Neal – Idle Time; 2 Trixi Gingell – Endavor; 3 Sarah Wright – Kirklash Shady Lady; 4 Heidi Van Somersen – Dream A Little Dream. Novice 37 1 Alice Walton – Fergus; 2 Linda Hatcher – Shallow Thatch. Novice 38 1 Sheena Lashko – Oscar Pendecca; 2 Helen Hughes – Kilanne Buster; 3 Emma Jayne Raggett – Burlington Bertie IX; 4 Claire Rowley – Winston VII. Open 1 Kathryn Brace – Ehrenstoltz; 2 Trixi Gingell – Endavor. Elemenatry 43 1 Kari Nash – Gerdas Delight; 2 Ann Dugdale – Daisy May II. Open 1 Sophie Dunkerley – Royal Whiskers. Elementary 59 1 Kari Nash – Gerdas Delight; 2 Ann Dugdale – Daisy May II. Open 1 Sophie Dunkerley – Royal Whiskers. Medium 61 1 Katharine Dutton – Caerba Rovus Boy. Medium 69 1 Katharine Dutton – Caerba Rovus Boy. Open 1 Ruth Hurst – Breezer II; 2 Sarah Carmichael – Belle Amie; 3 Emma Pewter – Rafael. Ad Medium 94 1 Emma Pewter – Rafael. Ad Medium 98 1 Michelle Chipper – Agincourt. Open 1 Ruth Hurst – Breezer II. PYO 1 Ida de Fouw – Willem van Oranje; 2 Sarah Coulten – Leviton. Abbey Palmer riding The Touch of Frost

Claire Rowley riding Winston V11

Photos: Rob Morris Photography

4th October Codham Park EC: Senior British Showjumping British Novice 1 Charlotte Atkins – Billy Rae; 2 Alice Ellison – Wilma V; 3 Harry Rankin – Son of Good Times; 4 Carri Rankin – Just Ralph. 90cm Open 1 Anja Moret – Gypsy Chip; 2 Ronnie Jones – Chancery Lane. Discovery 1 Harry Rankin – Allenstown Diamondl 2 Isabelle George – Jaliska Van De Heide; 3 Alice Ellison – Elsalinda S. 1m Open 1 Nicola Attenborrow – Unimo; 2 Lucinda May – Sabinas Skylark. 1.05m Open 1 Michaela Huntingdon – Drumhowen Cavalier. Newcomers 1 Elena Grout – Stilo Remy; 2 Kallum Fletcher – Temple Dervish. 1.15m Speed Open 1 Amber Stafford – Joyride. Foxhunter 1 Harry Bateman – Darline V; 2 Allan Clutterbuck – Temple Rebus; 3 Michael Fursedonn – Caretino Vantarsi. 1.30m Open 1 Michael Fursedonn – Caretino Vantarsi; 2 Harry Bateman – Darline V.

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12th October

Ida de Fouw riding Willem van Oranje CarrieAnne Davey riding Gwynie

Photos: Rob Morris Photography

Lime Kiln Farm EC: Unaffil. Showjumping 40cm 1 Tasarla Lagan – Daisy; 2 Emily Gurney – Conker; 3 Lydia Bulwer-Long – Pepperpot; 4 Lydia Bulwer-Long – Fudge. 50cm 1 Honoria Bulwer-Long - Kings Conquest; 2 Honoria Bulwer-Long - Gold Dawn Chorus; 3 Emily Gurney – Conker; 4 Lisa Lambert – Buzz. 60cm 1 Honoria Bulwer-Long - Kings Conquest; 2 Georgina Pooley - Summer Storm; 3 Ella Fairbairn-Day - August Surprise; 4 Ann Jones – Guisho. 70cm 1 Helen Bell – Naughty; 2 Tasarla Lagan - Foreman’s Boy; 3 Michael Adams Market Man; 4 Pip Atkinson – Oliver. 80cm 1 Helen Bell – Naughty; 2 Michael Adams Market Man; 3 Laura Mitchell - Brookfield Joe; 4 Ann Jones – Guisho.

20th October Codham Park: Unaffil Showjumping 30cm X Pole 1 Daisy Twin – Spot The Button; 2 Kirsty Way – Jester; 3 Tegan Andrews – Annie; 4 Stanley Mason – Titch. 50cm Novice 1 Phoebe Jefferies – Mr Fuzz; 2 Izzy Cleghorn – Double Vision; 3 Christy Brandl – Magic Pony; 4 Izzy Cleghorn – Eddie. Horses 1 Harriet Burgess – Ballingham Murrey; 2 Penelope Watson – Fred; 3 Kimberley Illing – Meiklecantly Lucky Socks; 4 Jordan Scott – Fred. 50-60cm Accumulator 1 Izzt Cleghorn – Double Vision; 2 Chloe Henderson – Daisy-May; 3 Alexandra Caley – Toby; 4 Hettie Matthews – Baileys. Horses 1 Harriet Burgess – Ballingham Murrey; 2 Georgia Cocks – Wesley. 70-80cm Accumulator 1 Maria Keen – Benji; 2 Phoebe Jefferies – Brook The Unicorn; 3 Alexandra Caley – Toby; 4 Nicola Attenborrow – Mr Pickles. Horses 1 Amelia Marino – Liberty Taker; 2 Susan Johnston – New Year’s Day; 3 Francesca Tompkins – Batty Boy; 4 Kirsty Faulkner – Jammy Dodger. 60-80cm & 70cm Speed 1 Nicola Attenborrow – Mr Pickles; 2 Lauren Caley – Mr Magner; 3 Alexandra Caley – Toby; 4 Megan Cotton – Paddy. Horses 1 Amelia Marino – Liberty Taker; 2 Susan Johnston – New Year’s Day; 3 Francesca Tompkins – Batty Boy; 4 Sammy Obrian – Henry. 7090cm & Speed 80cm 1 Emma Turtle – Owen Maxwell; 2 Autumn Shell – Castle Star Ii; 3 Hollie Moakes – Tully Dun; 4 Maria Keen – Benji. Horses 1 Nicki Norfolk – Inferno The Third; 2 Megan Cotton – Miley; 3 Sarah Gibbons – Kiko; 4 Kirsty Faulkner – Jammy Dodger. 80cm- 1m 1 Emma Turtle – Owen Maxwell; 2 Phoebe Jeffereies – Little Miss Amazon; 3 Hollie Moakes – Tully Dun; 4 Maris Keen – Benji. Horses 1 Lily Turnbull – Serendipity Star; 2 Nicki Norfolk – Inferno The Third; 3 Megan Cotton – Miley; 4 Sarah Gibbons – Kiko.

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Vets in the SPOTLIGHT Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership Ltd Brooke Equine Clinic

Ryder-Davies & Partners VETERINARY SURGEONS Our experienced equine team offer a range of services throughout Suffolk, South Norfolk & North Essex Services include: • Full lameness investigations • Teeth rasping & advanced dental work • Pre purchase examinations • Vaccinations, worming regimes • Equine reproductive stud work • BEVA accredited practice for chilled & frozen semen • Investigation of breeding problems in mares Facilities include: Inpatient and outpatient stabling with 24 hour care • Digital x-ray, In-house laboratory, endoscope & digital ultrasound. We offer: Visits on a round-reduced visit fee Yard visit days- no visit fee • Spread the cost health plans Regular client information evenings & newsletters. www.ryder-daviesvets.co.uk

24 Hour Emergency Support Tel: 01394 380083

Chapelfield’s new purpose built equine clinic has now been open for two years, offering our clients excellent surgical facilites and an extensive range of diagnostic services, all conveniently local. Our equine vets cover the whole of Norfolk and North Suffolk and have been very busy this year in and out of the practice. Our facilities are in high demand for lameness/poor performance investigations, orthopaedic surgeries, reproductive management, colic surgeries and dental treatments. We now also offer a range of standing procedures such as kissing spine surgery. Chapelfield have been running our very popular zone visit scheme for some time, offering weekly discounted visits for routine and non emergency work, with further discounts on many routine procedures. This year has seen one of our equine nurses gaining her RVN qualification and one of the vets gaining their certification in equine medicine, with two more vets currently working towards their certificates in equine medicine and surgery. Chris Lehrbach has recently taken on the role of chairman of XL Vets Equine, supporting our role in this nationwide group of veterinary practices promoting clinical excellence. We are currently running owner training programmes in equine first aid and foot care, with a range of new courses starting in 2015. With all these facilities under one roof we are able to offer a broad range of first opinion services, along with second opinions and referrals from other local practices at highly competitive rates. We are very pleased with the progress of our new equine clinic, we hope our clients are too.

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SHOWDATE DIRECTORY NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2014 Sponsors of the Showdate Directory SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Cambs: The College of West Anglia; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01223 860701 DRESSAGE Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01277 824860 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Drssage. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOW Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Halloween Fun Show Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Area 40 British Showjumping Show. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Minimus Showjumping. Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Halloween Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER CARRIAGE DRIVING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Carriage Driving Trials. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; NORSE Welsh Pony & Cob Assoc Showing Show. Tel: 07973 963559 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Halloween Showjumping Show. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping for Pasada Trophies. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Newton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01473 785616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 TEAM CHASING Suffolk: Manor Farm, Semer; Essex & Suffolk Team Chasing. Tel: 01473 827596 TUESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping - Indoor Arena. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER BHS TRAINING Essex: Writtle College; East Region Members Stable Four Care & Ridden Training Day. See website for booking form. DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Evening Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British

Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 6TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Essex: Norton Heath EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01277 824860 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage, Intro - Ad Med and Music. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Newton Hall EC; Dressage. Tel: 01473 785616 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Winter Series Dressage. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Tiptree EC; Clear Round Showjumping, x-poles to 1â&#x20AC;&#x2122;9. Tel: 01621 815552 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: The Jays; Arena Eventing. Tel: 01284 386014 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Norton Heath EC; IBRC Dressage. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; TopFest Showing Show. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Senior British Showjumping (1pm start). Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping Tel: 01760 722616 SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Team Dressage. Tel: 01277 824860 DRESSAGE Suffolk: GWC EC; Dressage Show. Tel: 01379 388743 EVENTER TRIAL Essex: Finchingfield EC; Eventer Trial SJ/XC. Tel: 01371 811881 FUN DAY Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Showjumping and Showing Fun Day. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWING Essex: Longwood EC; Inhand and Ridden Showing. Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; TopFest Showing Show. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Area 40 British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Senior British

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Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiated Showjumping Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; NSEA Showjumping. Tel: 01953 714911 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 MONDAY 10TH NOVEMBER SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Clear Round Indoor Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Suffolk: The Jays; Unaffiliated and Affiliated Dressage. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping - Indoor Arena. Tel: 01708 687312 WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 13TH NOVEMBER SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Newton Hall EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01473 785616 FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Evening Dressage, Intro, Prelim & Novice. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: The Jays; NSEA Arena Eventing. Tel: 01284 386014 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Longwood EC; Unaffiliated Dressage (1pm start). Tel: 01702 202520 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage, Ad Med - g. prix and Music. Tel: 01255 870744 HORSEBALL Beds: Twin Trees EC; Horseball have a go. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Showing Show. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; East Anglian Coloured Society Show. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; BRC Novice Indoor Showjumping Qualifier. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear

Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Tiptree EC; Tiptree RC Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01621 815552 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Mini Showjumping Tel: 01760 722616 SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: Twin Trees EC; Dressage. Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage, Prelim, Novice and Elementary. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Drssage. Tel: 01328 878282 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Winter Series Dressage. Tel: 07785 521436 EVENTER TRIAL Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Indoor Eventer Trial Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWING Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Winter Showing Show. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Area 32 British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01702 202520 Continued over page

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SHOWDATE DIRECTORY NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2014 Sponsors of the Showdate Directory continued from previous page TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping - Indoor Arena. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage, Intro - Ad Med and Music. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Tiptree EC; Clear Round Showjumping, 2’ plus. Tel: 01621 815552 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER AUCTION Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; Horse Auction, saddlery, jumps etc. Tel: 01953 714911 CARRIAGE DRIVING Essex: Wix EC; Indoor Carriage Driving. Tel: 01473 735732 DRESSAGE Cambs: Fenning Farm EC; Unaffiliated and Affiliated Dressage. Tel: 01353 727109 DRESSAGE Essex: Norton Heath EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: The College of West Anglia; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01223 860701 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Senior British Showjumping (1pm start). Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Winter X Pole Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Dressage. Tel: 01279 414310 EVENTER TRIAL Beds: The College EC; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showing. Tel: 01328 878282

SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; High Fen RC Showjumping. Tel: 07973 679812 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; KRC Evening Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping - Indoor Arena. Tel: 01708 687312 WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Evening Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn EC; British Dressage. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Newton Hall EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01473 785616 FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Longwood EC; Unaffiliated Dressage (1pm start). Tel: 01702 202520 HORSEBALL Beds: Twin Trees EC; Horseball have a go. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Working Hunter Show. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: The College of West Anglia; NSEA Showjumping. Tel: 01223 860701 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Junior British Showjumping Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282

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SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: The Jays; Arena Eventing. Tel: 01284 386014 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOW Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Children’s Show, Showing and Fun Jumping. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Showing Show with qualifiers. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Longwood EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01702 202520 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Junior British Showjumping Tel: 01760 722616 TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping - Indoor Arena. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Evening Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage, Intro - Ad Med and Music. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Winter Series Dressage. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Tiptree EC; Clear Round Showjumping, x-poles to 1’9. Tel: 01621 815552 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Combined Training. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Cambs: The College of West Anglia; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01223 860701 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Drssage. Tel: 01328 878282 EVENTER TRIAL Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Christmas Eventer Trial. Tel: 07785 521436 FUN SHOW Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Christmas Fun Show Tel: 01760 722616

SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: The Jays; Arena Eventing. Tel: 01284 386014 CARRIAGE DRIVING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Indoor Carriage Driving Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Dressage. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOW Essex: Brook Farm TC; Christmas Show. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; BSPA Show. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Christmas Working Hunter Show. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Christmas Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping for Pasada Trophies (horses am, ponies pm). Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Newton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01473 785616

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