Absolute Horse October 2016

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Sasha J Munro Seear riding Velidin, winners at BE100 Sec C Burnham Market Horse Trials, Sussex Farm.

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COMPETITIONS & GIVEAWAYS 31 Reader Giveaways FEATURES 10 Health & Welfare including VetWatch: Acupuncture 14 Equine Bedding 16 Worming 18 Clipping & Trimming: Part 2 Though every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, PCD Media Ltd cannot be held responsible for the opinions expressed in the magazine.

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

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Rugs & Accessories Rider Profile: Jessica Howard On The Market Rider Profile: Leah Hayes Show Time Clothing & Accessories Nutrition Veteran Care Euthanasia: Part 1 Ride Like: Francis Whittington - Banks and steps Ride Like: Hannah Bown Flying Changes Saddlery & Tack

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Burnham Market Horse Trials: Sussex Farm Cambridge Hunt Clear Round Hunter Trials: Tetworth Hall Sponsored Ride in aid of Macmillian Cancer Support: Newmarket Heath

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NEWS

Essex Sanctuary seeks help Basildon-based horse sanctuary, the Essex Horse and Pony Protection Society (EHPPS), has been rehabilitating horses and ponies taken into its care since 1983 on their 55 acre site.

The charity has rescued over 1,000 equines, with 14 currently looking for temporary winter or permanent foster homes.

“We don’t sell horses that come into our care,” says Sue Allery from EHPPS. “Instead we focus on their rehabilitation here at the sanctuary, and apart from our permanent residents who, for example, need constant medical support, we look for long-term, experienced and loving foster homes.”

To find out more about fostering a horse or pony visit www.ehpps.org.uk.

Petplan Veterinary Awards 2017 The Petplan Veterinary Awards recognise the hard work and dedication of vets and the practice team and celebrate the fantastic job the veterinary profession does helping keep our horses healthy.

You have until the 13th January 2017 to nominate the individual or team you think deserves one of these esteemed titles. www.petplanequine.co.uk/vetawards

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Obi is a 16.3hh, 7-year-old thoroughbred who has just joined World Horse Welfare’s rehoming scheme at the charity’s Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Snetterton, Norfolk.

Obi came to World Horse Welfare as part of a scheme with charity, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) to help vulnerable formerly raced thoroughbreds through their rehabilitation and rehoming.

“Obi has had a difficult start to life and deserves nothing more than to find his forever home,” said groom Emma Sawyers.

If you would like to apply to rehome Obi visit: www.worldhorsewelfare.org/rehoming

Bransby Horses overwhelmed by support following break in

August winners Aloeride Karin Baria, Lincoln; Kim Phillips, Essex; Rebecca Cross, Suffolk. Equerry Elizabeth Ainsworth, Lincs; Hannah Price, Herts; Jo Jacketts, Suffolk; Kerry McNab, Suffolk; Liberty Sutherland, Essex; Lucy Hinde, Essex; Michelle Linscott, Herts; Mrs K Dealhoy, Suffolk; Sameena Rush, Essex; Tina Brett, Essex. Hiho Sarah Hanlett, Cambs. HorseHage Tracey Stevens, Norfolk; Helen Murphy, Essex; Lucy Percival, Suffolk; Kerry Bennett, Essex; Cherry Coates, Suffolk; Paula Canham, Suffolk. TopSpec Clare Skinner, Essex; Debby Collins, Suffolk; Petra Studholme, Herts; Georgina Maywood, Essex; Olivia Stafford, Essex; Karen Roadnight, Essex; Angela Tuck, Suffolk; Toni Hodge, Suffolk.

Lonely Obi the horse looking for the Wan One

EQUUS This November sees the collective exhibition of established equine photographer Sarah Howard and up and coming young photographer Eleanor Evans.

Their exhibition, at Curwen’s Gallery, High Street, Royston, Hertfordshire showcases their work and runs from 8th November until 9th January.

Equine rescue and welfare charity, Bransby Horses, was left devastated when thieves broke in to their Lincoln Visitor Centre stealing a collection box containing money to help horses that have suffered cruelty or neglect.

The charity was deeply saddened by the theft, and not only was the donation box stolen but they also need to repair damage to the building.

Said Chief Executive Jo Snell, “Following the break in we have been overwhelmed by the kindness of our supporters which has really lifted the spirits.”

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We asked our acebook fans the following question...

Debby Collins: Rain!

Carrie Munro: Wearing the Ariat Breeches I hope to win!

Susan Mills: Being able to sleep.

Stacey Shiplee: Cosy nights in, in front of the fire, and frosty mornings to wake up to.

Claire Hope: Crispy cool air with wall to wall blue sky with steam coming from my horse’s nostrils like a fire breathing dragon perfect winters day coupled with warm chilblain free legs... Please!

Niki Barker: I just love putting my horse to bed in his cosy stable with a full haynet when the weather is horrible outside.

Faye Bircher: I will look forward to being able to give my 4-yearold super star some time off to then get us ready for the Wobbleberry Challenge next year.

Shirley Evans: Riding through the woods with the autumn leaves changing colour and crunching under foot.

Cassie Toy: For it to be over!

Clare Shrimpton-Wicks: Looking forward to the different colours that the autumn brings.

Claudine Deprez Bhsai: Bringing my mare back into full work after a close call when she got a screw stuck in her foot on a hack and I will need a decent pair of breeches to help!

Helen Murphy: No flies! My poor

What are you looking forward to this autumn/winter?

horse definitely won’t be missing them.

Jodie Sillett: I'm looking forward to seeing my mum progress with my homebred mare. It’s a pleasure to take a back seat and see my mum so happy after a tough couple of years. I’m a very proud daughter.

Jacqui Burgess: Riding my horse on those cold and crisp mornings.

Just love riding wrapped up nice and warm with my clipped horse wearing her exercise rug - thank you Ariat for producing warm riding boots to keep my feet toasty!

Jessie Cook: Welly socks and ear warmers colour coordinated to my numnah and brushing boots.

Samantha Smith-Scrivens: Tucking my girls up in a nice deep fluffy bed with their jim-jams on knowing they’re all warm, dry and toasty!

Christine Morgan: Having no horse flies around, teaching my little girl to ride and counting down the days till the next show season.

Joanne Harrison: Looking at the stars on frosty evening while my horses are tucked up warm munching hay.

Lyndsey Ryder: Today I rode so much I now have a massive hole in the gusset of my favourite breeches! Please, its getting colder

... And draughty plus I don’t want to get arrested for indecent exposure!

Emily Slator: Watching my grey mare transform into a bay and then pure black as we develop through the stages of winter mud! The cold mornings, the floodlight schooling sessions, everything... I love winter!

Gill Baker: This autumn/winter my Irish bog pony and I have to start getting fit to compete in the Wilberry Wonder Pony Wobbleberry Challenge next year.

Having not jumped for over 20 years and no longer having the ‘gear’ these breeches would give me a great start!

Sharron Barrett: Seeing the ponies rugged up snug and cosy.

Deborah Fisher: Getting my new rugs put ready for madam Tilly to wear.

Kerry Burn: Nothing!

Samantha Ramsey: A freshly clipped horse with a heart on each bum cheek!

Sharon Reynolds: Riding my mare - she has had a year out due to having 4 spinal process removed due to kissing spines and sacroiliac issues plus she lost her companion due to a freak accident so we need some luck.

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Rachael Runnacles: Looking forward to wearing my woolly hat and going to see ponies out in fields with frosty ears and whiskers!

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Rebecca Helen: Searching for shoes at 5.30am in a 5 acre field by torch light. With the crunchy frozen grass under my ice cold toes...I love my neds, honest!

Kerry Wilmot: My dear Temple Guess What coming home in November after being away having her foal with her previous rider. I hung up my boots and sold all my kit convinced I'd not ride again.. so winning a pair of jods will help! Who knows, the ole girl may do the Veterans again...

Olympia beckons!

Sara McComb: I’m looking forward to getting out and about on my horse, after getting a youngster this year and suffering an injury.

Louise Riley: Riding in my new Ariat breeches I win!

Jacqui Clayton: Autumn drag hunting - a new pair of breeches will probably come in very handy!

Tegan White: That neither me or my horse will be a sweaty mess when out at shows.

Sam Willis: I’m looking forward to seeing my snuggly pony tucked up in his warm pjs every evening, and working on getting him jumping again after a stressful year with him injuring his neck.

Debs Hill: I’m looking forward to Santa!

Haras Esuor: Me and my boy

losing weight, getting fitter, trying harder and being our own winners! We compete, but only against our last score!

Katie Hull: For it to be over and Spring to appear! Or seeing my boys head pop over his stable door and hear his soft whinny as I approach with his breakfast. And bringing him in at the end of the day to his cosy stable, and wrapping him up in his stable rug.

Anne Woolley: Really looking forward to riding out on my boy, who had life-saving colic surgery in March. Just to get back in the saddle and hack out along our favourite bridle path again after a six month break. One thing it has taught me is that you should never take for granted being able to ride your horse as you just never know what is around the corner. Cherish every minute you can with your horse...

Susi Rogers-Hartley: I'm looking forward to bright crisp mornings with no flies!

Donna Jacquet: I'm looking forward to doing longer hacks and maybe even sponsored or pleasure rides, as my horse been on rehab after steroid injections.

Vicky Archer: Warm rugs, long hacks, happy muddy ponies, early nights in from the yard, fresh clips, fresh horses and most of all a crisp morning hack on 'crispmas' day!

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HEALTH & WELFARE

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ACUPUNCTURE for horses

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Dr Aoife Byrne Dr Med Vet MRCVS

BROOKE EQUINE CLINIC Bungay Road, Brooke, Norfolk NR15 1DX Tel: 01508 558 228 www.chapelfieldvets.co.uk

cupuncture is a treatment that involves inserting fine, sterile, stainless steel needles through the skin into specific points of the body (acupuncture points) to alleviate pain, improve recovery rates and increase resistance to disease.

The treatment evolved over 3000 years ago in China and it is now being used in veterinary and medical practices throughout the world. In veterinary medicine, acupuncture is increasingly being recognised as a useful treatment for a wide range of conditions.

Acupuncture is only one of the therapies that come under the heading of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The other TCM therapy most often used in veterinary medicine is herbal therapy, using Chinese herbs and herbal compounds.

Traditional Chinese Medicine The Chinese approach to disease is very holistic. Emotional, hereditary and environmental factors are considered to be important elements in disease patterns. The philosophy and aim of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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(TCM) is to restore equilibrium between physical, emotional and spiritual factors – thus restoring and maintaining health.

Treatment involves using needles in specific acupuncture points (sometimes in combination with herbal therapy) to address imbalances in Yin and Yang as well as improving the flow of Qi (pronounced chi) and blood.

Western Scientific Acupuncture Scientific research into acupuncture has made enormous progress over the past 40 years and now explains much of acupuncture’s actions which had previously only been understood in the ancient concepts of health described in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This has brought about the greater recognition and acceptance of acupuncture within the scientific community. Early research focused mainly on pain relief and the endogenous opioid responses to acupuncture, however, further advances have revealed potent normalising effects to the hypothalamus and autonomic nervous system. This has opened the understanding of its use in all manner of internal medical disorders including

respiratory, digestive, and reproductive problems. The Yin and Yang balance paradigm can now be explained by the correlations with the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system and this helps bring the holistic view of health back into focus.

Combined Approach By combining these two approaches, acupuncture may be particularly effective in the treatment of chronic disease states – either to complement orthodox treatments or when orthodox medicine fails.

How does it work?

Besides the use of needles, other means of stimulating the acupuncture points can be used.

The effects of acupuncture therapy cannot be explained in terms of a single mechanism, but rather a series of interactions between the nervous system, the endocrine system and the immune system. Anatomical examination of classical acupuncture points has shown that most of the acupuncture points are associated with certain anatomic structures of the nervous system. Acupuncture

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Vet Profile needling causes micro trauma that in turn causes a local inflammatory effect. This inflammatory effect results in an increased local tissue immune response, improved local tissue blood flow, and muscle and tissue relaxation.

Acupuncture has five mechanisms of action: 1. Local effects - The needles stimulate nerve fibres in the skin and muscle around the insertion point. This results in increased blood flow (which can aid in healing) in the immediate area, as well as in deeper tissues.

2. Segmental analgesia - this is the main mechanism by which acupuncture relieves pain. The needles send certain signals to the spinal cord, ultimately reducing the response to painful stimuli in any part of the body related to the nerves in the spinal cord.

3. Extra segmental analgesia In addition to pain relief originating from the spinal cord, signals also travel to the brainstem, which stimulates the body’s pain-suppressing mechanisms. Effects can extend to the whole body, beyond the segment in which acupuncture is applied. This effect is not usually particularly powerful, but can be helpful.

4. Central regulatory effects Once the signals reach the midbrain (the uppermost part of the brainstem, which is involved in basic, unconscious body function), they can produce calming effects to

improve overall well-being.

5. Myofascial trigger points acupuncture can help release pain from these small knots of tight muscle.

How can horses benefit from Acupuncture?

Acupuncture treatment should always follow an accurate diagnosis of the problem and a full appraisal of all treatment options. Acupuncture comes under the title of “complementary” therapies used in veterinary medicine and it should be stressed that this is the correct term as it complements our conventional/routine veterinary care. In many cases it is best used in conjunction and not as a replacement for conventional medicine. However, in some situations, it can be used as a sole treatment.

Adding acupuncture to a treatment plan can help to reduce the patient’s requirements for medications which may have undesirable side effects.

Most importantly, acupuncture is extremely safe when practiced correctly and is well accepted by the majority of horses.

What can Acupuncture be used for?

Pain is one of the most common indications for acupuncture.

Chronic pain cases in particular can gain huge benefits from the inclusion of acupuncture into their management regime. It can be used alongside conventional pharmacological agents or as a sole treatment in some cases.

Acupuncture is also a really valuable option for those horses that may be limited in medical

options due to concurrent disease processes.

Acupuncture can be a very useful tool in the rehabilitation of patients following surgery, particularly those affecting mobility such as orthopaedic and spinal cases. Acute muscular strains can respond well, as can myofascial pain often found in equine patients.

In horses, it can be useful to treat cases of recurrent colic or diarrhoea and chronic respiratory disease such as IAD/RAO. As each treatment is specifically tailored to an individual through extensive history taking and detailed examination, the protocol used will vary from horse to horse.

Owners must be aware that, as with any treatment, there are a small percentage of horses that will not respond to acupuncture.

Referring a Case for Acupuncture Acupuncture can only be performed on horses in the UK by a qualified veterinary surgeon who is a practising member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. On occasion, needles may be placed by a Registered Veterinary Nurse, but this RVN must be under the direct supervision of an appropriately trained vet.

When To Consider Acupuncture Use these rules of thumb: 1. Seek conventional treatment first. Where appropriate, augment it with acupuncture, or; 2. Try acupuncture after conventional treatment has produced less-than-satisfying results.

Dr Aoife Byrne Dr Med Vet MRCVS "After qualifying as a vet in 2007 I began my career with an equine internship on the Curragh in Ireland for 12 months before working for an equine ambulatory practice. I followed this with a stud season at the Beaufort Embryo Transfer Centre. I then worked at Rowe Equine and the Equine Eye Clinic for a few years before moving to Norfolk where I now work for Chapelfield Vets equine clinic. I come from a horsey family in Ireland and enjoy hunting side saddle in the winter and showing in the summer."

3. If your horse has a condition for which every passing minute means more tissue damage and a worsening prognosis (such as laminitis, severe colic, bowed tendon, or navicular disease), seek proven conventional care as his primary treatment. You can then use acupuncture to augment that protocol.

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HEALTH & WELFARE

InjURy, pSyCHOlOgy And EVolUTioN...

The horse has evolved over millions of years to walk the plains, eat grass, reproduce and take flight from predators in order to survive. These traits are firmly embedded in its DNA and the length of time man has used the horse for his own purposes (around 4000 years) is a blink of an eye in evolutionary terms, so the horse is still a flight animal with every natural instinct intact.

This explains why, in times of either physical or psychological stress, it is very unlikely that the horse’s evolutionary ‘programming’ will be overcome by any bond with humans built up through mutual respect and training. As a result, stress can and does manifest in a number of ways, including the development of behavioural problems or lameness for which a definitive diagnosis is elusive. The physical and the psychological aspects of health and wellbeing are inextricably linked and it is now accepted by leading psychiatrists working in the field of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, that there is never a physical injury without an associated psychological injury.

In our management of working and competition horses, working ‘with’ the horse’s natural instincts is increasingly understood to be of significant importance in maintaining both physical health and psychological wellbeing. Chronic stress can and often does result in physical symptoms and similarly, traumatic physical injury will inevitably have a psychological effect.

Holistic healthcare is not a new term and in the context of working and competition horses, managing psychological health is known to be a powerful tool in maintaining physical health. If things do go wrong, reviewing psychological stressors in the context of evolution is essential.

Ian Thirkell, Managing Director of ArcEquine, the company behind the ArcEquine microcurrent healing technology explains more: “Our work with an eminent Professor of Psychiatry, who is a leading expert on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, teaches

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The Tellington Touch Equine Awareness Method (TTEAM)

Top Tip by Carolyn Watson, Cleveland House Stud

TTOUCH TO H CAlM A nE R fRIgHTEnE

that to enable healing of a physical injury, it is essential to first eliminate all trauma, both physical and psychological, before progressing to a rehabilitation phase, which in the case of horses, should take full account of the horse’s evolutionary traits.

“An injured horse in its natural environment will not remain static in one location, as it has to do when on box rest, preferring to move quietly from one area of cover to another, keeping itself physically safe from predators and at the same time, it feels safe ‘psychologically’. By behaving in this manner, it is putting a ‘load’ through the injured tissues and this is how nature encourages tissue repair.

“As the problem resolves, so the horse moves more in a given time period, systematically increasing the load and stimulating more repair. By comparison, an extended period of box rest induces chronic psychological stress, which is not conducive to tissue repair or the long term outcome, either physical and/or psychological. The rehabilitation protocols we recommend utilise nature’s evolutionary approach to rehabilitation and are available online.” www.arcequine.com

Using acupressure and acupuncture on the human ear is well known to help lower pulse and respiration which can help reduce anxiety and nervousness.

The same is true for horses.

By stroking the base of the ear we can have an affect on the digestive and respiratory system. A nervous or frightened horse will often show an elevated respiration which can also be accompanied by a tightness in the stomach. By stroking the entire ear from base to tip we can stimulate the body in a positive way to help the horse overcome these symptoms.

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By Samantha Hardingham

A good dose of Vitamin D...

T O HElp E RvOUS OR E d HORSE How to do Ear Work Stand in front of the horse and lower his head with one hand on the side of the noseband while the other hand strokes the ear from base to tip.

If your horse is super sensitive try stroking his forehead and then gradually move towards stroking the ears. Using the back of your hand may also help as it is less threatening for the horse.

To find our more about the benefits of this TTouch or to discuss any problems you may be facing with your horse please contact me on 07986 278181 or visit www.clevelandhousestud.co.uk For more information about TTouch and TTEAM visit the UK TTouch website at www.ttouchtteam.co.uk Whilst TTEAM benefits animals suffering from illness, injury and behaviours it is a complimentary therapy and should not be used instead of veterinary care. If you are worried that your horse has a medical condition you must consult your veterinarian.

he clocks are going back this month, I’m already addicted to Strictly, the autumn chill is in the air and my Thorpeness and Salcombe natural tan has faded - fast!

As we step into October the sunshine fades, our Vitamin D stores start to deplete and by the time Christmas arrives it will be time to stock up on some more. We get Vitamin D from sunshine, just 15 minutes a day is enough from March to September between the hours of 12.30pm and 15.30pm. It’s essential for healthy bones, teeth, muscles and more importantly for this time of year immune system function.

People who are most at risk from Vitamin D deficiency are people who have minimal sun exposure, that is if you’ve covered up in the last couple of months, or come from warmer climes, it could be you. If you’re feeling tired and down, get an extra dose from foods rich in Vitamin D such as egg yolks, oily fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel or a good quality

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

Think back to the last couple of winters - do you always seem to get a bad cold at roughly the same time? Late January early February is prime time, we’ve had enough of the wet, cold and dark days which can cause anxiety and stress within the body so if you’re getting enough fresh veg, fruit and protein with minimal processed foods but still suffer then in addition you could plan ahead and start a course of multivitamins about a month before this time to try and avoid the dreaded lurgy.

I have my own concoction whether it works or not is another thing - but psycho immunology plays a huge part in health and

those that think positively have much better health than those who think negatively. If you fancy trying my daily concoction I start the day with a warm mug of water with a slice of lemon, half a teaspoon of turmeric, cinnamon and honey on my way to my 6.30am clients. It’s got me through previous winter months so far…

Adopt a farm friend Not all cats want a lap to curl up on, some of our feline friends are very independent and love the freedom to come and go as they please. Wood Green, The Animals Charity calls these farm cats but any owners with a bit of rural space, a stable yard or even a large garden can offer them a forever home. www.woodgreen.org.uk

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COMMERCIAL FOCUS

Best Quality Herbs for your horse

hamperene is a small Suffolk-based business, which started in Lavenham in the 1980’s and moved to Sudbury in 2013 when I took it on. I run it singlehandedly. I am an approved Herbalist, hold a BSc (hons) in Equine Science and have nearly 20 years experience working with horses, all of which has given me the knowledge and experience to run and

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develop the business,” explained Daisy.

Herbs have been used for horses for hundreds of years, however, sadly, there are very few herbs left growing naturally in our everdecreasing meadows, grasslands and hedgerows. So Champerene started by using traditional recipes that were used on work horses.

“These recipes use herbs to promote good health and well being and give us the opportunity to reintroduce your animal to a natural source of goodness. My longstanding customers that use herbal mixes, swear by them for keeping their horses looking and feeling well all year round,”

continued Daisy.

“I have used the Champerene range for over 20 years and the results speak for themselves. All my horses are given Horse and Pony Spice or High Performance Blend, they look and feel great and their coats shine all year round. Since Daisy took on the business I have also used her bespoke mixes and have had great results; she made a joint mix which worked wonders on both my horse and our old Collie who both suffer from arthritis,” Said Grade A International Rider and producer of showjumpers, Suzanne Gill from Shropshire.

Mixes Tailored For Individual Needs “When I took on the business I decided, I could develop the range further and also offer bespoke mixes tailored to suit individual needs. As all our horses have different needs (and tastes!) this means we can discuss the needs of the horse/dog and make something that suits them. I also make up supplements for other animals and have, for example,

made supplements for goats, water buffalo and rabbits - to mention a few! I am always happy to offer free advice to customers about what may suit their pet,” continued Daisy.

High Quality, Affordable and Environmentally Friendly “I mix all the supplements to order to keep them as fresh as possible, I only use human grade herbs and there are no fillers or additives, so you only pay for the ingredients you need. I am also happy to make up small quantities for customers who may be concerned that fussy eater may not eat up everything!

“I prefer to use resealable pouches or bags; I put the bags within a

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Testimonials

WE CAUGHT UP WITH DAISY BAYLISS OF SUFFOLK-BASED CHAMPERENE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HER SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS... simple brown paper bag to keep the herbs out of direct sunlight. I stamp the bags myself and type or handwrite the labels. This way the product doesn't get too expensive and I'm not creating lots of waste.

For local customers I also offer to drop off herbs or they can be collected to avoid postage costs.

“By doing everything myself I can be sure that everything is done to a high standard and I can keep the costs down. I try to pass these savings on as much as possible.

“Prices do vary depending on the herbs that go into the mix, but I find that they are very competitive with other supplements on the market,” said Diasy.

“I stock a wide variety of herbs, but if you can’t find what you need on my website, please call or email as I can order most herbs in.”

Why Feed Herbs?

Most health-conscious people know that a deficiency or imbalance in the diet will affect performance, temperament and, eventually, health. There are many methods of adjusting imbalances and easing general health problems with the use of pure herbs. Herbs work in a holistic way by treating the whole body, rather than just one specific symptom, and therefore give a greater feeling of wellbeing. They work by creating balance in the body and so encourage self-healing.

As herbs are fed as a whole you don't get the side effects that can be caused by feeding just the active ingredient, for example Dandelion is an excellent diuretic and is also rich in potassium, if you were to take a diuretic alone you would have to supplement

your diet with potassium to counter balance the effect.

Herbs also generally have more than one health benefit, for example Comfrey and Celery seed.

Comfrey is known as the ‘healing herb’ for it’s ability to aid in the healing of soft tissue, cartilage and bone, but it is also excellent for stomach ulcers. Celery seeds have many actions, they act as a diuretic, carminative, antiinflammatory, anti-rheumatic and a tonic and can be used for joints and stiffness/arthritis, as a digestive tonic to improve appetite and as a tonic for run down animals. Most herbs are also a great source of vitamins and minerals and so are good for overall health and well-being as well as for more specific problems. www.champereneherbs forhorses.co.uk

"Billy has suffered from COPD for several years and always struggles with the dust and heat of summer. This summer we’ve been using Champerene respiratory mix and it has really improved his breathing. In summers before, he has had laboured breathing and been very snuffly, this year his breathing is easier, much clearer and he is much happier in himself, thank you.”

Tanya Ellis, Suffolk “I've been using Champerene for a number of years and have been using tumeric and linseed on my ISH for over 3 months and have noticed an incredible difference in his stiffness and general wellbeing. I had also given my 26-year-old mare Agnus Castus after being diagnosed with Advanced Cushions and was amazed, it was like riding a 6-year-old! I never used to be one for herbal remedies but I highly recommend Daisy and ALL of her products.”

Becky and Duke.

Herbal supplements and bespoke mixes from traditional recipes using only the best quality herbs Tel: 07758 610253

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nternational event rider Tom Crisp has been using Swift Bedding for over a year. He made the switch to Swift as he was looking for an affordable product which was quick and easy to muck out and transport. We caught up with him at his yard in Mayfield, East Sussex, where he explained the process of creating the bed and showed it in its pellet form and once it had absorbed some water.

The white pellet is made using 100% uncontaminated saw dust and wood chips, and are heat treated, making them bacteria free and ideal for equine hospitals or studs where there is more movement of horses and infection control is paramount. The pellets are supplied in 15kg bags making them easier to transport and store.

Approximately half a bucket of water needs to be added to ‘activate’ the pellet, which can expand to 4 times its original size. After 15-20 minutes, what’s left is a combination of dry, fluffy pellets and some whole ones remaining.

“The bags of pellet are similar in size and weight to a bag of feed, making them easier for the team on the yard to

Stills taken from Tom’s demonstration available to view through the Swift Energy Facebook page

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carry/barrow around,” explains Tom. They are also easy to store; they should be kept dry but under tarpaulin outside is sufficient.

Tom demonstrated his mucking out skills and said: “The bed is so absorbent; the wet forms a tiny little patch you can scoop out daily, thus adding less to the muck heap. The stable staff now finish the yard more quickly, allowing more time for horses to be exercised.”

Tom advised that 8 to 10 bags need to be prepared with water to make up a new bed based on a 12 x 12 stable. However, when trying this product, being skeptical and a little bit tight, I decided to use up as much of my existing shavings bed before starting to add the pellet gradually, rather than starting from scratch. I was told to sprinkle some ‘unactivated’ pellet in the area of the stable known to be the wettest and put the watered pellet into the middle of the bed. This way, until I had built up enough pellet based bedding, the shavings could be used to maintain the banks. I needn’t have been worried about cost though, because when bought by the pallet, each bag of pellet works out at less than £3.50 including delivery.

I noticed straight away how the faecal matter stayed in one place.

The main thing though was the

Swift Bedding was absorbed by the pellet underneath and the straw above remained dry, again reducing the amount needed to replenish the bed.

The other major plus about Swift Bedding is the customer absorbency. Working full time and service. The pellets can be commuting, I like to spend as delivered nationwide within a little time as possible mucking few days and the drivers are very out. I put this to the test and left efficient at calling the customer the deep litter for 9 days before I for delivery instructions and the removed all the wet - in only one manufacturer is available at the wheelbarrow! Furthermore, I am end of the phone or email for needing to replenish the bed with any queries regarding set up or much less pellet compared to how bed maintenance. many bales of bedding I was Other products are being having to add previously. Now my developed by Swift Bedding to bed is established, the activated support the pellet - a citronella, pellet is dense enough to create tea tree and eucalyptus spray is thick, fluffy banks which can be available - keeping the beds sifted through easily with a smelling fresh, free from flies narrow pronged fork. and maintaining moisture in The real critic in my household the bed during the drier days though would be my mother, over the summer. whose horse has spent 17 years Whether you are looking for a on a straw bed. I wouldn’t dream complete replacement, or of suggesting to her she ought to something to support your less change now. However, I did absorbent bed, these pellets suggest that she scatter some really fit the bill. They are cost unactivated pellet over the rubber effective, require little storage mats, before laying a new straw space and are low maintenance. bed down, as I know her horse can This makes them suitable for be quite wet. Not being easily professional yards, livery yards impressed normally, she couldn’t and small private stables alike. wait to tell me how thrilled she www.swiftenergyuk.com was that the bed was so much drier and the smell of urine significantly reduced. The urine

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WORMING

Don’T be a SheeP wiTh yoUr horSe’S

worm conTrol

CHOOSIng

ow do you go about choosing a laboratory for a worm egg count?

Both the quality of the test and then the quality of the follow up advice are very important.

We can all appreciate a healthy price point and recognise good customer service when we f other people on your yard in your horse. Using regular experience it but you may know won’t conduct faecal worm FWECs saves worming horses slightly less about the scientific unnecessarily which helps to egg counts (FWECs) it side of things to ensure you are doesn’t mean that you should prevent the build-up of resistance also getting an accurate test result to wormers. It can also save costs possible for your horse. follow the herd, say the compared to regular worming worming experts at Zoetis.

When it comes to worm egg All horses respond differently to alone. counts not all tests are created the same circumstances so it’s If your horse shares paddocks with equal – at Westgate we have a imperative to assess your horse other horses there is a risk that purpose built laboratory both independently and as part of they will be contaminating the specialising in worm egg counts the group, when pasture excessively. for grazing animals and we test you plan your In any given This makes it even thousands of samples every week. worming tactics more important herd on so don’t be a for you to perform average just regular FWECs for sheep, be a leader.

The purpose of 20% of horses your horse and worming is dose when produce 80% necessary. twofold: to A of worm eggs In addition, remove a burden of worms within strategic treatment an individual, for encysted small which may otherwise cause redworm in the autumn/early disease; and to prevent rewinter will be largely independent contamination of the pasture by of other horses. worm eggs released in dung by A tapeworm test or treatment is C horses as they graze. recommended every six months In any given herd on average just in the autumn and spring.

20% of horses produce 80% of Finally horses under 3-years-old worm eggs, meaning some will will need worming more need worming much more frequently than their adult frequently than others. counterparts – you should FWECs measure the number of consult your vet or SQP for worm eggs in a sample of dung to specific advice. give an estimate of the worm level www.wormingyourhorse.info

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We have rigorous processes to ensure you get the correct result for each animal using the industry standard ‘Modified McMaster test’ process to generate your result.

All samples are tested on the day they are received in the lab with results returned on the same day too.

The Modified McMaster Egg Count Method In this process a measured amount of dung is prepared and the faecal samples are spun in a centrifuge at 3000 RPM for a set time before any worm eggs are floated off in a saturated salt solution. Two slides are then run out into counting chambers for examination under the microscope and the result

Worm Spotting...

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Can you identify the worms in these photos?

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Answers: A - Redworm; B - Roundworm; C - Tapeworm; D - Seeds!

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averaged between the two.

The centrifuge helps to separate out any eggs as well as removing the sediment from the sample, making it much easier to identify them under the microscope – this method is far superior to a simple strained method.

In this way a known volume of dung and water enables a statistical result to be generated for the level of infection of adult, egg laying redworm and roundworm eggs in horses.

(Because of the way tapeworm eggs are excreted worm counts are not a definitive test for this, instead use the EquiSal saliva test to determine accurate infection levels.)

A count of less than 200 epg is regarded as a LOW count and shows that your worming measures are working. In most situations you won’t need to worm at this level.

A count between 200 epg and 1200 epg it is a MEDIUM count and the horse will need worming.

If the count is over 1200 epg it is a HIGH count, the horse needs worming and the worming programme also needs attention.

The aim is not to eradicate all parasites, even if this were possible, but rather to keep them at an acceptable level for the good health of your horse.

Westgate Labs was the first direct to owner worm count service, established in 1999. We think we have met every conceivable horse worming problem over the years, until you find us a new one that

By Westgate Labs

is! When it comes to looking after our horses only the best will do and experience counts where good worm control is concerned. www.westgatelabs.co.uk

follow-up help and advice Eggs per gram Of course it’s the advice which Your worm count result will be makes a test based programme reported as a number of eggs per work. Westgate’s experienced, gram (epg). It is quite common friendly team of SQP’s are here if for there to be no worm eggs seen you need any further help with in a sample and this will be interpreting your result, reported as <50 epg. The sign < implementing your worm control means ‘less than’. If you are programme or worming in following a reduced worming general. Our veterinary approved programme you will not need to advice is freely available at no worm at this level. extra cost, just ask.

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CLIPPING & TRIMMING: PART 2

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FOLLOWING ON FROM LAST MONTH’S FEATURE ABOUT CLIPPING PREPARATION, THIS MONTH WE TALK TO JESSICA BALMER FROM CLIPPERMAN ABOUT WHEN YOU SHOULD CLIP, HOW TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR HORSE SAFE, HOW TO DECIDE ON THE RIGHT CLIP FOR YOUR HORSE AND WHAT CLIPPER TO USE.

Clipping...

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irst of all, let’s look at when to clip. For most people, the objective of clipping is to remove a winter coat, to reduce how hot and sweaty a horse gets during exercise. When this is the case, the first clip happens when the winter coat is through enough to make a difference, and this is usually early October.

Depending on how quickly your horse’s coat grows, you might find yourself reclipping every month to six weeks up to when the summer coat starts to come through usually in January. If you have a

horse that has a thick coat all year round (this could be due to a condition like Cushing’s), or you need to clip more often due to health and hygiene reasons, then that’s fine too, it depends on the horse and the situation. Some competition horses are clipped all year round. The idea behind the last clip being in January is simply to prevent the clip interfering with summer coat growth.

Now, the big question – what clip will work for your horse? We’ll approach this from a work related point of view. The reason we clip is to reduce the amount of hair on

the horse, to reduce the amount he sweats during exercise and to prevent hygiene and comfort issues associated with this. Having a wet coat for prolonged periods can cause the horse to get cold, shiver and lose condition, and can also lead to sores which could increase the chances of infection.

When deciding on a clip, don’t forget your management style.

While it is possible to give a horse a full clip and him to live out, it takes a lot of rugging, so it’s rarely seen.

When it comes to choosing the right clippers to buy and use,

there are a few factors to consider…

• How many horses are you looking to clip? If you have a yard full of horses all in need of clips during the season, you’ll probably want a powerful mains powered clipper. If you have one or two horses, a well made battery powered one should be more than adequate.

• If you’re looking at battery clippers, check the recharge times. It’s good to have two batteries for clippers –but also check the recharge time as, if you need to use them both in

Full – for horses in very hard work.

Hunter – like full but with an area under the saddle and the legs left on. Provides additional protection for horses who spend a long time under saddle. Also provides additional cover for the legs.

Blanket – helps to keep the horse’s back warm during exercise and at rest.

Trace – provides additional warmth across the top of the neck.

Bib- just the underside of the neck and the chest hair is removed.

Chaser – leaves the whole of the horse’s back end covered but still removes hair from the chest, belly and neck for comfort.

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product news...

The Horsewear Wash-Bag provides an easy way to wash hairy horse and human clothing in a domestic washing machine – making it idea for washing all your clipping clothing.

The Horsewear Wash-Bag acts like a filtration system and allows water through to wash the products inside, but prevents hair from escaping and clogging the machine.

RRP: from £8.95. www.moorlandrider.co.uk

Equimins’ Clean Coat Bodywash can be used as a pre-clip degreaser in its undiluted form. The bodywash contains tea tree oil, allantoin, witch hazel and spearmint to soothe the skin. It can be used diluted after exercise to remove sweat stains and dirt, but can be used in its undiluted form too, to remove grease from the horse’s coat, to make clipping easier.

RRP: from £9.95. www.equimins.com

one session, you need to make sure that’s an option.

• Does your horse have any issues? Some clippers are particularly quiet and are made to be low vibration. They aren’t necessarily as powerful as others but they can be really useful for nervous or young horses.

• Trimmers can be used for basic clips, but they’re much better at tidying up awkward areas. As they’re lighter, smaller and usually quieter, they’re perfect for more sensitive areas.

• Ease of use – getting clippers that are easy to use can make a huge difference. If you need to change the blade mid clip, you don’t want to have to go and find the local mechanic!

Safety points: • Make sure you’re not alone on the yard when you cliphaving someone who can come and help if needed can be really helpful.

• If you’re using mains clippers, use a circuit breaker.

• Don’t forget your hat and other safety equipment. If you catch the horse, your blades become hot or your horse suddenly has an issue, you’ll be pleased for some extra protection.

This article was provided by Clipperman – to find out more about this exciting new brand and its extensive range of clippers and trimmers, see www.clipperman.co.uk

Jester Trimmers from Clipperman are easy to use, high quality and very well priced.

They’re ideal for tidying legs and faces, and are also perfect for nervous and young horses.

The trimmers have a cutting speed of 3000RPM and the blades are made from ceramic and titanium. The trimmers provide four cutting lengths and come with four adjustable combs to offer eight cutting lengths in total.

RRP: £55. www.clipperman.co.uk

Powerful mains powered trimmers that come with two blades (one standard, one wide) and four blade combs. Small, low vibration, low noise and easy to use, Crest Trimmers are also lightweight at just 0.5kg. They come with a two year guarantee, as the other clippers and trimmers in the range.

RRP: £86. www.clipperman.co.uk

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RUGS & ACCESSORIES

winter Essentials The Rambo Newmarket Medium 200G Stable Blanket in black/gold, will keep your horse centrally heated without the need for layer upon layer of rugs.

RRP: £50. www.clarkesofwalsham.co.uk

The Back on Track Mesh Rug is a very popular lightweight multifunctional rug. The mesh is sturdy, yet airy, with breathable qualities and is lined with a thin layer of Welltex ceramic fabric. The rug comes with reinforcing fabric around the neck and soft quilting for the delicate wither area. The Mesh Rug is great for use when travelling and can be used under another rug in colder weather. RRP £185. www.backontrack.com Weatherbeeta Thermic Quilt Cooler Rug has a multi-layered polyester knit outer with an ultra-soft hand feel that is highly absorbent, easily wicking away moisture. Features adjustable twin front closure, satin lined shoulders, low cross surcingles and a fillet string. Sizes 5ft 6in - 7ft 3in.

Available in Navy-Grey-White. RRP: from £52.99. www.equestrian.com

Spik & Span Weatherproof Under Rug Ideal winter under rug with belly cover for horse or pony in the colder months. Stops winter coats coming through as soon and helps keep a clipped coat for longer. Water repellent, mud proof and fully breathable. RRP: £99. www.snuggyhoods.com

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Preparation is key in order to be best equipped for the cooler months, explain www.equestrian.com Checking what rugs you have that are still in good order and replacing any that aren’t is particularly important when anticipating the cold and wet weather. You should have the choice of both stable and turnout rugs available and make sure your outdoor rugs are ready and reproofed for when the rain arrives.

A choice of thickness is essential because the weather will change gradually and it is best to start with your lightweight rug, moving up to medium weight when it gets colder and eventually to a heavy weight when it’s really cold.

Determining how much work your horse or pony will do over the winter is important. As an owner you can then decide whether or not to clip to avoid them getting sweaty and warm when exercised. Horses can easily catch a chill if not appropriately rugged afterwards so fleeces and breathable sheets will be required and can also act as an added layer underneath your heavier weight rugs.

Headless Weatherproof Turnout Hood - Save the mane this winter - the No.1 mane protection product with a 5* rating. This is an essential winter item for any horse or pony's wardrobe. Fully breathable, weatherproof, wind proof and mud proof. RRP: £60/£65 with a zip. www.snuggyhoods.com

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The Mark Todd Heavyweight Combo Turnout Rug is the ideal rug for winter use, keeping your horse warm and dry.

This rug is both waterproof and breathable with a 1200 denier rip-stop polyester outer with a Teflon coating.

Adjustable double front buckles with quick release clips and adjustable and removable leg straps.

RRP: £99.99. www.clarkesof walsham.co.uk The Equi-Thème Tyrex 1680 D Rug is made from high density, woven polyester with taped seams, providing a high level of waterproofing and breathability.

The taffeta polyester lining helps eliminate static and minimises chafing for your horse’s optimum comfort.

Available in Burgundy/Navy in sizes 5’9” – 6’9” for 300g weight rug. RRP: £94.90. www.equi-theme.com

Rambo Ionic Medium Weight Stable Rug is a classic cut rug including thermobonded fibrefill for longer lasting heat retention. Available from equestrian.com includes secure front closures and cross surcingles.

Colour: Black/Orange Stripe Sizes: 5ft 6in to 7ft 3in RRP: £138.99. www.equestrian.com

The Amigo Insulator Plus Heavy 350g Stable Rug is a great stable rug for use all year round. It comes complete with a detachable hood making it versatile in changing weather conditions.

RRP: £54. www.clarkesof walsham.co.uk

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RUGS & ACCESSORIES

The Back on Track Supreme Fleece is a versatile rug with an interior lining made of the unique Welltex fabric. It’s perfect for traveling and after training or exercise due to its optimal breathable qualities and the benefits of the fabric.

To avoid chaffing it is strengthened around the neck and has soft fabric around the withers. In addition, the rug features double buckle, crossover belly surcingles, and a protective tail flap and strap.

An attachable Fleece Neck Cover is also available.

RRP: £156.

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to prepare for the colder weather and this means checking and cleaning your winter rugs and organising suitable storage for them in your tack room.

The Stubbs Rug Master Mobile enables you to store your rugs efficiently and is so easy to handle.

It’s strong enough to hold ten rugs or more (if they are doubled up) and no wall fixing is required because the Rug Master is mounted on four smoothly swivelling castors so you can move it easily around your tack room or barn and two of the castors are fitted with brakes.

The frame comes in three pieces which slot together easily with no tools required, and is made from bright zinc plated steel. It has ten swivelling tubular arms on which your rugs can be stored and each arm features a small knob on the upper side to prevent the rug from sliding off.

No more damp, musty rugs thrown over stable doors or folded on the floor. The Stubbs Rug Master Mobile ensures your rugs stay tidy and accessible and enabling them to dry as they hang.

RRP: Around £399. www.abbeyengland.com

The Back on Track Mia Rime Rug is a cosy stable rug offering so much more with all the benefits of Welltex fabric. This practical blanket features an insulating filling of 160 grams and a breathable polyester outer layer. It’s PU coated exterior offers some moisture resistance against damp bedding.

The Rime Mia is seamless and fitted along the spine in order to achieve close body contact with the interior Welltex fabric for optimum effect.

RRP from £194. www.backontrack.com

The Rambo Supreme Medium Weight Turnout Rug from Horseware is made from 1000 denier ballistic nylon which provides a waterproof and breathable outer. The thermo-bonded fibrefill provides warmth while the rug also has an anti-bacterial polyester lining.

A surefit neck design with v-front closure gives freedom of movement to graze and the rug also comes with leg arches, reflective strips, wipe clean tail cord, hood and liner loops, three secure cross surcingles, and a shine enhancing polyester lining.

The rug, available from equestrian.com, has a detachable hood and the Varilayer technology uses additional layers of thermobonded fibre across the back and hip for the ultimate in heat retention and comfort with less weight.

Colour: Black/Silver. Sizes: 5ft 6in to 7ft 3in. RRP: from £261.99. www.equestrian.com

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RIDER PROFILE

a c i s s e J ard How

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WE CAUgHT Up WITH THE 14-yEAR-Old SHOWjUMpER fROM CAMBRIdgE. How and when did you start riding?

My mum used to showjump so I’ve always loved horses and we have always had them. I started riding when I was 3, my first pony was a very naughty section A Welsh pony called Xcally. My mum bought me my first jumping pony when I was 6 and I started jumping under rules and learning how to compete. please tell us about your yard?

We are based at The College EC in Keysoe, Beds. I’m very lucky to be based here as we have world class facilities that are perfect for producing young competition ponies..

And your team?

I have an amazing team behind me. Firstly my Mum - I couldn’t do any of this without her.

I have two trainers, Dan Delsart for showjumping, and Jo Skelton for my

flatwork. The ponies get physio every two weeks from Em Cornwell and my farrier Luke Reynolds is always checking how the ponies are jumping so he makes sure they are shod appropriately.

I’m so lucky to have great owners who have bought me ponies with potential, it adds a bit of pressure to perform but I enjoy the producing aspect so much, it’s worth it! And of course, my whole family and my fab little brother Oli who always comes to the shows and supports me, even though he isn’t really into horses!

Winter Champs Animo Novice and Animo Discovery Championships, BS National Discovery Champion, Scope Peace Love World Adventurer Championship.

qualify Hickstead in the winter JC qualifiers, and then HOYS qualifiers for Newcomers and Foxhunter next year.

What’s your favourite piece of kit/tack?

My Pessoa saddle.

What’s the most useful advice you’ve ever been given?

If you’re not winning, you’re still learning.

What are your future plans?

We are gearing up for the Blue Chip qualifiers on all the young ponies which start in October.

Next big goal for Rocky is to

If you could give one piece of advice to Absolute Horse readers what would it be?

Don’t give up and follow your dreams!

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

Rocky Robin is my pony of a lifetime. This year we have won the Novice GP at Pony of the Year, Leading Rider at Pony of the Year, Blue Chip

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Whepstead, near Bury St Edmunds Excess £1.65m

ImpressIve equestrIan facIlItIes, IncludIng barn wIth 10 large monarch loose boxes, 5- horse covered monarch horse - walker, paddocks and further modern farm buIldIngs. we spoke wIth emIlY cooper- reade of ECR PROPERTIES to fInd out more...

“This is a 4 bedroom period farmhouse set away from neighbours, of around 3920 square foot with generous ground floor accommodation including office, games room and one bedroom detached holiday let.

“The farmhouse is not listed and provides a superb opportunity for extending and updating (subject to planning). There is also a traditional barn with potential for other uses (subject to planning).

“The property boasts around 35 acres (stms) of grounds and paddocks with a further 55 acres (stms) arable and woodland.”

Visit www.ecrproperties.com

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rIder profIle

Focus on...

WE CAugHt uP WItH tHE ESSEX RIDER tO FIND Out MORE ABOut HER AND HORSE, tANgO. When did you start riding?

I never went to a riding school and didn't really ride until I was 11. My mum has always had a horse and I used to help out but my first pony was a unbacked little Sec A called Diddy which I backed myself with help from my mum - he turned out to be an amazing pony.

Has there been a particular horse that you consider to have really helped you ‘make it’?

HORSE PROFILE Name: Sugarloaf Brenin Express Stable name: Tango Owner: Leah Hayes Colour: Chestnut with flaxen mane and tail Sex: Gelding Height: 13.3hh Age: 21 Breed: Welsh Section D

Leah es Hay

Yes, Tango as we have grown up with each other but a few years back I bought a pony called Little Sheba from Ireland when I was in Junior BS to compete alongside Tango; I wanted something that I could bring on and learn to jump the bigger tracks with, as Tango would struggle with some of the distances in the bigger classes being only 13.3hh. Sheba had this most amazing jump and never said ‘no’ to any fence - my confidence soared with her. She wasn’t an easy ride but I think that helped with my riding as I had to learn to

Tango has had an amazing year.

We decided last year to slow Tango's work down as he is now 21, but at the start of year I had an issue with my other horse Mexico, so Tango had to come out last minute as we had a qualifier for NSEA and we didn't want to let our school team down. I remember entering the ring with Tango still covered in mud

make the best with what I got which came with a lot of hard work and dedication.

You have had a good season so what’s next?

I need to concentrate on my A-levels now so I won’t be competing much over the winter - I want to get a good job and leave horses as a hobby. I have a horse now that I will hopefully concentrate on after my exams, but in the meantime I will work on his flat work; I want to try other disciplines and have fun.

however he still pulled it off and our school team won, which qualified us for Royal Windsor Horse Show.

We decided to keep Tango in work to keep him fit ready for Royal Windsor and he just kept winning and qualifying for various shows.

We won the Young Riders Cup and the Lowery Challenge Cup at Tendering Hundred Riding Club back in May, then we competed at Royal Windsor where he delivered a beautiful fast double clear for the team and even though we missed one of the three qualifying shows he still went on to win the Taverner Trophy at Wix EC. In the meantime he had also qualified for the Great Britain Championships that is held at the David Broome Centre.

Every year we return to the David Broome Centre Championships and it has always been tough competition as its open to

affiliated and non affiliated riders with around 80-110 people in our classes. Tango normally does well in the speed classes but not so well in the championships. This year Tango knew it was his last year with me and he went amazingly! We came home with Gold and Silver place, he didn't touch a pole the whole 4 days and gave it his all!

Tango broke his leg three years ago in the field and we were not sure if he would ever be ridden again let alone jumped; we are amazed in the strength of this little pony and how much he keeps giving us.

Tango is 21 now and we are hoping he will still be going strong for my little sister to take the ride in a few years time. In the meantime we will keep him going with lots of hacking as he enjoys this and it keeps his old bones moving.

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show tIme!

SHOPPINg • EVENtS • uPDAtES • SHOWS

Photo: Jon Stroud Media

Equetech Fleur Breeches Stunning competition and casual breeches for the discerning rider. Featuring unique fleur-de-lis motif to single back pocket.

Features include jean style pockets, crystal rhinestone studs to pockets, Lycra leg panel to hem (no Velcro) and reinforced seat seam.

White/Grey, Black, Grey.

RRP: £93.95 www.equetech.com

Photo: Julia Shearwood Equestrian Photography

The Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund are delighted to announce that top international eventer William Fox-Pitt will be joining special guests Olympic Gold Medallist Nick Skelton MBE and eventer Zara Tindall at the 'Quintessentially and Mark Davies Injured Riders Fund Evening with the Stars’. The event to be held at an exclusive venue in London on 29th November will raise funds for this unique equestrian charity and will be hosted by top equestrian TV presenter and commentator Steven Wilde.

Guests will enjoy an evening of entertainment and fine dining at this exclusive and prestigious venue.

Tickets: £100 or table of 10: £950. www.mdirf.co.uk

Organisers of Olympia, The London International Horse Show, have announced a new line up of international equestrian displays to be featured at this year’s Show, which runs from 13th-19th December. The headliners include the world-renowned equestrian artist, Santi Serra.

OLYMPIA

Dublin Lightweight breeches are made from lightweight polyester and elastane for added comfort with mesh side panels for optimum breathability they are guaranteed to keep you cool. RRP: £52.99. www.equestrian.com

Equetech Florence Lace Competition Shirt is made from a technical stretch breathable fabric with wicking properties, it features a stock collar, diamanté buttons and a curved bust design, capped sleeves and scooped back hem. Colours: White. RRP: £41.95. www.equetech.com

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PRODuCtS • gEAR • EVENtS • uPDAtES • If you want to get your 2017 eventing season off on the best foot possible, put the 6th of February 2017 in your diary today. Location will be Hartpury College and tickets will be on sale soon! www.international eventingforum.com

Pikeur Radina Dressage Jacket from Dressage Deluxe

In s tore th! this mon An innovative new range of rain proofing products has been designed to protect horse riders’ clothing and tack from the elements. Equipel uses advanced technology to prevent liquids from penetrating materials, making soggy saddles and rain-soaked show jackets a thing of the past.

When applied to fabrics and leathers, the unique Equipel formula provides water proofing for up to 24hours, and simply washes out after use.

Smile – You Are On Camera!

From the Equisafety Air Waistcoat range comes this extremely practical garment with rear signage warning drivers that the rider has a camera in situ. www.equisafety.com

‘the Magnificent Seven’ remake was released in uK cinemas in September, with an all star cast including Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Chris Pratt. the plot centres around a group of outlaws who are hired to protect a small village from bandits, the seven vigilantes preparing for a violent gun-toting showdown. With movie critics suggesting the Western could be the biggest blockbuster of the year, independent riding holiday specialist, Ranch Rider is gearing itself up for a surge in requests from modern day Wild Bills and Calamity Janes.

Seven night ranch stays at Arizona’s tombstone Monument Ranch are priced from £965pp (no single supplement), the all day horseback adventures taking guests to the ghost town of Fairbank. www.ranchrider.com

Radina is a competition jacket, that follows the trend of shorter jackets but does it in true Pikeur Style! This classy little number has three crystal buttons at the front and at each cuff, two front pockets that are trimmed with a satin binding and finished with an elegant shawl shaped collar that is also trimmed with satin. Because this Jacket has been designed specifically for the Dressage rider, it is made from a stretch fabric that enables it to be closely cut for a trim silhouette, whilst still providing freedom of movement.

Supplied with a Free Pikeur Jacket Cover. Size: 34 - 44.

Black or Navy.

RRP:£169. www.dressage deluxe.co.uk

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clothIng & accessorIes

A winter wardrobe with...

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ust because winter means searching for clothing with warmth is a priority, this doesn’t have to mean wearing thick bulky layers in an attempt to keep cosy this season.

With the huge advances in fabric technology it’s no longer necessary to pile on the heavy layers, which will slow you down and make riding (or even mounting your horse) cumbersome. Choose the wrong clothing and when you do exercise and perspire, the fabric won’t wick away the moisture and you will end up feeling even

! w o W colder as you cool down!

Technical layers are particularly important for your base layer, offering breathable and wicking properties. Wearing thinner, multiple layers makes it easy to remove and put back on (and won’t make you look like ‘Michelin Man’!). Our thermal undies are the staple winter wardrobe for many riders and because they are styled in a technical thin thermal fabric, they are easy to slip on underneath your riding clothing. Our thermal Cosy Jodhpurs are also ideal for riders Equetech Cosy Pull On Jodphurs

Equetech 3 In 1 Trilogy Jacket

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wanting an easy to wear single layer this winter.

Your outer layer can be thicker, but don’t compromise on choosing flattering cuts and styles. Our range of coats are cut to compliment your curves and will give you a waist and shape both in and out of the saddle and offer great insulation against the winter weather.

Gilets are perfect for those milder winter days, when a coat is too much or for colder days as an extra layer under your jacket.

Again, choose with care and pick one which gives you a nice shape and warmth. Don’t forget again the functionality in your riding clothing this winter. It’s easy to get carried away with garments from a fashion perspective but you need them to perform when you are mucking out and riding, so bear this in mind when you are shopping this season.

Headwear is particularly important for hiding ‘hat hair’ after riding and as an extra layer to keep you toasty and warm when undertaking yard duties. We even do a riding hat thermal liner, which will keep your lower face and ears and neck warm (perfect for winter hacking!).

Breeches incorporating knitted fabrics tend to have more stretch, but usually have less technical properties. Woven fabrics are

IN THIS FEATURE, DESIGNER AND MD OF EQUESTRIAN FASHION CLOTHING BRAND EQUETECH, LIZ HAYMAN GIVES HER TOP TIPS FOR DRESSING FOR WARMTH AND STYLE THIS WINTER. Equetech Cotton Classic Roll Neck

usually harder wearing, but are more expensive as a rule.

Choosing breeches with a selfcoloured bottom will flatter derrieres, whilst two-tone breeches will suit slimmer builds.

It’s easy to get carried away with

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Product News...

pastel and white as an outer layer but how is it going to stay looking good after 10 minutes down the yard, grooming and mucking out?

If you are ‘hands on’ around the yard, choosing darker outer

Equetech Kingshill Hooded Gilet

garments and teaming them up with brighter layers underneath will not only be more flattering, but also more practical in dirty environments.

Your hands and feet can also become blocks of ice if you don’t look after them. Warm riding gloves and socks are ideal but for really cold days, why not try ski silk glove and sock liners. These are great for keeping your hands and feet warm, without adding bulk and you still have sensitivity to feel the reins.

Finally, always have a spare change of clothes in the boot of your car or in your trunk at the yard just in case you get caught in a torrential downpour out riding this season.

Stay warm and you should enjoy your horse this winter! www.equetech.com

Equetech Cable Knit Headband in Frost Blue

Equetech Riding hat thermal liner

Timothy Foxx Matilda Gilet RRP: £165. www.timothyfoxx.co.uk

Jana Zipped Hoodie from the Mark Todd Italian Collection.

RRP: £38.99. www.equestrian.com

Sterling Silver And 18ct Rose Gold Plated Snaffle Friendship Bracelet. RRP: £45. www.hihosilver.co.uk

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clothIng & accessorIes Freddie Parker Epsom Shirt Sizes S-XXL Available in Dark Blue, Light Blue and Lilac. RRP: £79. www.freddieparker.com

Exclusive Sterling Silver Cherry Roller Earrings. RRP of £65. www.hihosilver.co.uk

Timothy Foxx Cassidy Tweed Wedding Dress Contact 01296 423399

Kensington ladies 3/4 coat Sizes: XS-XL. Colour: Pine green, Camel, Navy.

RRP: £179.95. www.baleno.be

British Eventing Pom Pom Hat. RRP: £19.99. www.equestrian.com

Ariat Coniston Pro GTX Insulated Boots Available in Ebony Brown. Sizes 3 – 8.5. RRP: £349.99.

Grasmere Pro GTX Boots Available in black or briar. Sizes 3 – 8.5. RRP: £339.99. www.ariat.com

Limited Edition Egality Hunt Scene Velvet Jacket.

Sizes: 8-16. RRP: £395.

Valverde Jodphur Boots RRP: £155.

Egality Tweed Jacket RRP: £350. www.thespanishboot company.co.uk

Beluga Jumper Sizes: XS – XL. RRP: £34.99. www.whaleofatimeclothing.com

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r e d a e R gIveAwAYs WE HAVE 15 BAGS OF MOLLICHAFF CONDITION COMPLETE TO BE WON!

Mollichaff Condition Complete is a complete feed which is suitable for encouraging weight gain in all horses and ponies, especially those that struggle to maintain their condition.

It is a highly digestible, high fibre, high oil and low starch mix containing 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 vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Soya oil provides essential fatty acids to help improve skin condition and encourage a healthy, glossy coat; and Yea-sacc and a prebiotic are also included in Mollichaff Condition Complete to help maintain a healthy digestive system, along with mint for extra palatability.

Mollichaff Condition Complete can be used as the sole bucket feed when fed at the recommended levels, alongside good quality forage, as it contains a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement. www.horsehage.co.uk

WIN A EQUETECH TRILOGY JACKET, CABLE KNIT HEADBAND & MATCHING SNOOD The Equetech 3 in 1 Trilogy Jacket features a waterproof, wind resistant outer shell and a shorter lightweight zip-out quilted lightweight jacket!

Designed to be worn in three different ways, the jacket can be worn in its entirety or the inner jacket zipped out for milder day wear and the outer longer layer for less artic weather this winter! Featuring other great design details such as snaffle zip pulls in Silver, two way zip, storm flap, detachable waterproof hood, long zip to back hem of outer jacket for use in the saddle. Sizes: XS-XL. RRP: £145.95. Colours: Black.

Equetech Cable Knit Headband and Loop Scarf is available in Frost Blue or Mulberry.

RRP: £10.95 Scarf: £15.50. One size. www.equetech.com

WE HAVE 10 BAGS OF EQUERRY CONDITIONING MASH UP FOR GRABS! Equerry Conditioning Mash is a quick-soaking mash for horses that need to gain weight and condition. It is a ‘Non-Heating’ formula with low levels of starch and has a good level of protein for muscle development and topline. Highly-digestible fibre sources include sugar beet; while oil and linseed promote condition and a shiny coat.

A high level of yeast promotes a healthy digestive system, with added vitamins and minerals including magnesium. www.equerryhorsefeeds.com to enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. deadline is 31st october 2016

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nutrItIon: veterans

Nutrition for the

By Dr Tom Shurlock of British Horse Feeds

lder horses gain or lose weight; They need a specialist diet; You will need to modify its feeding regime as activity declines; Its feed will need to change as teeth will increasingly become a problemâ&#x20AC;?. This need not necessarily be the case.

Horses can gain or lose weight quite rapidly as they age â&#x20AC;&#x201C; depending on breed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but it is unclear if it is solely down to aging or some of it to a reduction

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in exercise. As with humans, older horses (20+) can perform well but training and type of athleticism will be different to younger horses. Short hard bursts of energy will increasingly be beyond the veteran but sustained, moderate exercise should cause no problems. Diet should reflect this.

The dentition of a horse may deteriorate with age to a point where the animal cannot handle fibrous material. However,

research has shown that molar occlusial angle and the number of dental abnormalities does not affect digestibility, water balance or faecal properties to any great degree, and was also not apparently age related.

So far, then, it would seem that the senior horse does not need any special treatment. However, changes do occur with age.

Processes begin to slow; or more accurately the rate of generation of these processes fall; so we do

see loss of bone density, muscle tone and cardiac integrity.

In terms of nutrition there are several relevant changes: The ability to regenerate the gut wall slows. Feed moves along the gut and reduces the absorptive lining of the gut wall. At the same time the rate of secretion of gut enzymes declines, there is a general decline in digestive efficiency.

However bacterial fermentation in

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the hind gut should carry on relatively well. Although there may be some changes in the acidity of the hindgut, due to buffering changes further up, there has been no data to suggest fermentation patterns change markedly.

In summary then we have a horse that has the potential to remain active although it will require gentle, prolonged exercise rather than hard, short exercise. Its dentition should not present a problem unless it has acute dental issues, but will probably chew slower and longer. It may lose some of its digestive capacity and this may impact on metabolism.

On top of this, depending on its genetics it may be prone to fat, or weight loss.

So what do you feed? Research has shown that veterans have lower protein, fibre and phosphorus digestibility than 3-6 year olds. Reduced mineral digestibility will affect bone accretion as well as many biochemical pathways, whilst poor protein uptake will affect the gut wall as well as muscle mass and skin, coat and hooves. Depending on the genotype the horse will lose condition or get fat, both symptoms of a declining energy: nutrient ratio.

Knowing how the problems with ageing impact the horse means we can offset them to a certain degree, and the way forward is to

improve both digestibility and fermentability of the materials.

The inclusion of super fibres as substitution of forage is a good first step. The fibre profile is more fermentable, generally contains less cellulose and lignified material (more abrasive fibre) and generates more slow release energy than forage. It also helps maintain the hind gut environment.

For the other nutrients we have to rely on highly digestible sources.

Cooked cereals provide easily digested starch and some protein sources such as whey protein will be more digestible than some plant sources. Cooked peas and beans are other possibilities.

As with feeding any age it is down to the owner knowing their horse and feeding accordingly. But a good quality hard feed such as Baileys No.15 Senior Mix and products like Speedi-Beet or Fibre-Beet to replace some forage will maintain the veteran for years to come. www.britishhorsefeeds.com

Hack up, the bespoke equine supplements company based in Suffolk, is the first equine company to ever be nominated for the prestigious Digital Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and have now just been short listed for the Finals to be held in Manchester on 9th November. Click to vote: www.hackup.co.uk

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nutrItIon: veterans Saracen Horse Feeds Veteran Mix A highly palatable fully fortified mix designed to optimise digestion and fibre utilisation, with the inclusion of yeast and ‘Super-Fibres’ to create a high fibre, low starch mix.

RRP: £12.

Equerry Veteran Mix is formulated with high levels of protein to promote muscle tone and topline.

Also contains oil and linseed. Made from highly digestible cereals to improve digestive efficiency and yeast for a healthy digestive system. RRP: 20kg £13.25.

Saracen Horse Feeds Super Fibre Pencils A fully fortified, low energy, high fibre pencil for horses that require a low starch diet, ideal for native breeds, good doers and those at risk of laminitis. Can also be used as a partial forage replacer. RRP: £9.80.

Mollichaff Veteran is a high fibre forage mix that has been specially formulated for older horses and those that are unable to consume long forage.

A balanced blend of dried grass, dried alfalfa and high quality oat straw and is topped with a unique dressing.

RRP:£7.80.

TopSpec Senior Lite Feed Balancer is a very palatable ‘Non-Heating’ very low calorie feed that contains a multi-supplement. Will help to maintain mobility and will not promote weight gain.

Helps to maintain a healthy immune system.

TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes are formulated to be very low in starch and sugar. The digestion of the fibre in these cubes will however lead to a ‘warming’ effect in the hindgut, which is very beneficial to horses, especially veterans, in cold weather.

Every 2kg of Rowen Barbary Senior Support provides 4g of Glucosamine to support joint mobility along with 5g of Yeasacc1026. Biotin is added to promote strong hooves together with antioxidants and herbs.

Ryegrass HorseHage is a dust-free bagged forage made from a selection of ryegrasses cut at an early stage of growth to provide optimum nutrient and energy levels. It tends to have a finer texture so can be useful for older horses whose teeth are not so good. RRP: £7.75.

Mollichaff Condition Complete is a highly digestible, high fibre, high oil and low starch mix.

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. RRP:£10.50.

Saracen Horse Feeds Veteran Cubes A high fibre, low starch cube specifically designed for the veteran horse. Fully fortified with an inclusion of yeast and antioxidants for optimum digestion and immune function.

RRP: £10.50.

Cush Aid supplement is often given alongside The Animal Health Company’s Hormonise. Cush Aid is made up of B6, B12, Iron Folic Acid, Garlic Oil and Fenugreek. It contains no sugar, is eaily digestable.

RRP start at £20.95.

Lifeforce contains yeast products that optimise digestive health and address challenges related to body condition, a common problem among veteran horses and ponies.

RRP: £60 per 5kg tub (three month supply).

NoBute Premium is a liquid Devils claw supplement with added MSM, Vitamin C and Glucosamine Sulphate for addiitonal joint support.

RRP: from £25.62 with free delivery.

RRP: £12.78 - £14.28 per 20kg

Haemoboost - A liquid vitamin B6, B12, Folic acid and iron tonic. Ideal for picky eaters, older horses, underweight horses and horses recovering from illness etc. RRP: from £19.95.

Aloeride is a pure organic aloe vera supplement, which not only helps promote a healthy, shiny coat, but also helps to support your veteran’s immune system.

Helps support healthy skin, conditions hooves and aids rejuvenation and recovery too. RRP: £55.20 (months supply), discounts available.

www.saracenhorsefeeds.com www.equerryhorsefeeds.com www.horsehage.co.uk www.topspec.com www.rowenbarbary.co.uk www.animal-health.co.uk www.aloeride.com www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk

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Product News...

Special Offer!

Equerry Conditioning Mash is a quick-soaking mash for horses that need to gain weight and condition. And throughout October and November there is £2.00 off in participating retailers. RRP £11.95. www.equerry horsefeeds.com

Great Offer!

TopSpec Stud Feed Balancer promotes superb muscle and skeletal development without providing excess calories resulting in overtopping.

And throughout October and November a special promotion with £5.00 off a bag will be running. www.topspec.com

Horslyx are thrilled to announce the re-launch of their Horslyx Balancer range, featuring new k out improved formulations!

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Topspec Calmer has been developed with much more than a ‘single ingredient’ approach. It contains a pure protected yeast, MOS, B vitamins, magnesium, tryptophan and sepiolite clay. www.topspec.com

Cavalor Calm available from Dressage Deluxe is a nutritional supplement created from herbs including magnesium, tryptophan, vitamins B1, B6 and B12. Carefully formulated, this supplement does not contain any prohibited substances and has no negative effects on the liver and kidneys. RRP: £35. www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk

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care: veterans

Choosing the right saddlepad

for your veteran saddle cannot be re-flocked or changed) becomes crucial to ensure the saddle does not make a horse sore. At its most extreme, an older horse can have a very pronounced sway back making the challenge of making a saddle comfortable even greater.

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hen choosing the right saddlepad or numnah for a veteran the key question is the same as for every horse – how well does your saddle fit? From that point, you can then decide just what type of saddlepad or numnah will help make your horse as comfortable under saddle as challenge because with age a possible. horse’s back dips and the topline changes shape. As the complex Getting the right saddle fit on an matrix of muscle, tendons, older horse becomes quite a

ligaments and soft tissues in the back slacken and lose tone so the need to ‘fill in the gaps’ between the saddle and horse’s back (if a

One of the best ways to get the best possible saddle fit is to use a corrective or shim pad. The flexibility these pads offer enables you to change the saddlepad as your horse changes shape –

re 20 years of age insure your horse befo to receive illness cover up to the age of 25 Thanks to improvements in care and veterinary medicine horses are now living an active life for longer. Many horse insurers class horses as Veterans from 15 or 16 years of age and offer specialist policies covering injury but not illness. As most horse owners know, equines in their late teens are often still in full work and regularly out competing and enjoying themselves so may feel that a Veteran policy doesn’t meet their needs.

The good news is that some insurance providers do insure horses for illness as well as injury into their twenties so double check if your policy covers illness or not. Petplan Equine specialises in horse insurance and will cover horses and ponies (if they are insured before their 20th birthday) for illness and injury until their 25th birthday.

Charlotte Gibbs, Senior Marketing Executive at Petplan Equine explains. “As horse owners and lovers ourselves, we understand the concerns involved with owning an older horse. Be aware that Veteran Policies do not usually cover illness, providing no cover to help pay for the treatment of conditions such as Colic or Cushings Disease which older horses can be susceptible to.

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“Don’t assume your horse is too old to insure. If you have an older horse you may be surprised at the help that is still available to cover unexpected veterinary fees. At Petplan Equine we recognise that horses are living healthy, active lives for longer and this is why if you insure your horse on our Horse Insurance policy before it’s 20 we will continue to provide cover for illness and injury until its 25th birthday.”

If you have a horse older than 20, Petplan Equine’s Veteran Plan policy can help provide cover for injury and also important 3rd Party Liability which is essential for horses of any age. As always terms and conditions apply and the most important aspect of all equine insurance is that you understand what you are and aren’t covered for - always ask if you have any questions. www.petplanequine.co.uk

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THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY ROSIE POCOCK, MD OF SADDLEPAD AND NUMNAH MANUFACTURER NUUMED, HOME OF THE HIWITHER.

saddle and off the withers is • how easy is a pad to keep crucial, especially as the withers clean. Riding in a dirty on a veteran often become more saddlepad will always increase pronounced. the potential for sore backs but with an older horse with • the materials it is made from. potentially more sensitive skin, Depending on what type of saddle Although a slim, quilt pad is having an easy to manage, ideal for a well-fitting saddle, if you ride in, you may choose to machine washable pad is a real use a half pad shimmy or you need a thicker pad, wool is consideration. corrective pad which can be used the ideal natural fabric to with other saddles if required, or provide extra comfort and with And always remember, comfort you can opt for a full numnah or the choice of wool densities comes first. When making your available you can choose the saddlepad with an incorporated choice of saddlepad for your shim system. right one for your horse. veteran horse, comfort should always be the main consideration.

When choosing your saddlepad or • the temperatures you will be Even if your favourite colour for numnah, other factors to take riding in. If you ride during the you and your horse is purple, if into account after saddle fit are: hotter summer months, the only purple numnahs on the remember an older horse is less • the actual shape and design of market are not suitable then use able to regulate their body the pad. The need for a temperature so a breathable pad something else – especially on saddlepad that properly follows your veteran. that does not encourage heat the contours of a horse’s back build up is important. www.nuumed.com and sits up into the gullet of the something that all horses do consistently due to the amount of work they are or are not doing, their age, injuries, changing riders etc.

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euthanasIa: part 1

End of Life W

orld Horse Welfare, Blue Cross and The British Horse Society (BHS) have joined forces to offer advice and support for horse owners making the difficult decision to have their horse or pony euthanased, dealing with their sudden death, or planning ahead to make sure they are prepared for these situations in the future.

A recent social media poll of more than 1,000 horse owners conducted by the three charities showed over 40 per cent haven’t planned for the practical aspects of their horse passing away, whilst two thirds (67%) had previously made the decision to have their horse euthanased. When asked about where they would go for advice, almost 60 per cent of horse owners would ask their horse-owning friends and 92 per cent would turn to their vet for advice. Over 75 per cent (77%) of horse owners felt they had a good understanding of the options available for euthanasia, but more than 80 per cent said they would find it helpful to have a ‘one-stopshop’ which combined the various support services offered by equine charities to guide them through this difficult time.

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Each charity offers free support and advice services which combined cover all aspects of equine euthanasia and sudden death, with the three charities partnering in an initiative entitled ‘With you every step of the way’.

World Horse Welfare’s ‘Just in Case’ resources provide help and guidance on the different options available, including planning for the practical aspects of euthanasia or sudden death and considering the horse’s quality of life, whilst The BHS’ ’Friends at the End’ initiative offers support through the process to ensure owners never feel isolated or alone, and pet charity Blue Cross offers a unique Pet Bereavement Support Service which provides specialist telephone and email support and advice to help owners deal with the grief they feel at losing a much-loved equine partner.

World Horse Welfare Head of UK Support, Sam Chubbock said: “The end of their horse’s life is understandably something which

most owners prefer not to think about but it is an experience which can be made much less painful if the appropriate plans have already been put in place and they know where to go for support. Making the decision to have a horse euthanased, or dealing with their sudden death, is often a very difficult time, but the wealth of resources and information provided by our partnership with Blue Cross and BHS now provides comprehensive support to help owners every step of the way.”

Tracie McGrory, Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service Manager, said: “Having to have your horse or pony euthanased or facing the end of your horse’s life is a very painful process and we really want to help owners who have to go through this difficult and sometimes lonely period.

Each charity offers something unique to help and support horse and pony owners, and we hope that by joining our expertise and

CHARITIES TEAM UP TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR OWNERS AT THE END OF THEIR HORSE’S LIFE services and can support and advise them even more.”

Sophie Cookson, BHS Welfare Coordinator, said: “We hear from countless horse owners who don’t know how to cope when they need to make this difficult decision. Our ‘Friends at the End’ initiative is a support for owners in this time of need.

“By teaming up with World Horse Welfare and Blue Cross, we can reach more horse owners to let them know they are not alone, we are there for them.”

world horse welfare ‘Just in case’ Just in Case is a suite of materials designed to help guide owners through the process, providing a valuable resource and helping hand for anyone whether they are making the difficult decision now or simply preparing for all eventualities in the distant future.

Two leaflets are available: one to give the facts, and the other to help make a plan long before it is needed. ‘Just in Case: The Facts’

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clearly and sensitively explains all aspects of the situation, such as the options available and what to expect, how to assess quality of life, insurance and legislation issues, and whether you should be there. ‘Just in Case: Owner’s Plan’ provides a clear form which can be completed in advance.

Owners can also use this to be certain that anyone caring for the horse, for instance the livery yard or a friend, knows what choices they would make even if they can’t be contacted in an emergency.

british horse society 'friends at the end’ 'Friends at the End' is a BHS initiative designed to make sure that no horse owner has to face the loss of their equine companion alone. Friends at the End was launched in response to pleas from owners who felt isolated and unsupported during the time every horse lover dreads.

Through this initiative, BHS ‘Friends’ have helped many owners either before, during or after the loss of their beloved horse.

All of the Friends at the End team have lost horses themselves and

received training from bereavement counsellors, so they have a genuine understanding of the loss and grief that comes when a horse dies. They aren’t there to take the place of a counsellor or vet, but they can offer an extra source of support.

At the hardest time in a horse owner’s journey, Friends are available to make it as smooth and straightforward as possible.

blue cross pet bereavement support service Losing a horse or pony can often be equated to losing a member of the family. It is therefore very important not to underestimate the grieving process, and the strength of feelings that any owner or carer may feel once their horse has died. It may be useful to talk to family members, or in some cases a trained counsellor who deals specifically with people suffering from grief.

The Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service is a telephone helpline and email service that offers free and confidential support to bereaved pet owners, through a national network of trained volunteer befrienders.

A reader remembers...

This is Freddie my pony of a life time and my best friend. My name is Charlie Crane, I am 10. Freddie died just before Christmas from colic. He was ok at 12 midday but by tea time he was so poorly. The vets at Wensum Valley tried so hard but he was too poorly. I miss him so very much but I was glad that his tummy ache stopped. He will always be my best friend but I know my grandad is looking after him in heaven.

Suffolk Pet and Horse Crematorium "for all of us our pets and horses are a big part of the family and we care for them as much as they have cared for us. It is important to prepare for the inevitable day they are laid to rest. I take great pride in the fact that with the suffolk pet and horse crematorium having over 10 years experience I provide a service that allows us to let our friends be laid to rest with sensitivity, dignity and respect,” said bill phizacklea, proprietor.

"I provide you with a discrete collection service from either your veterinary practice or your home. we will always be friendly, understanding and sympathetic at your time of grief. "the suffolk pet and horse crematorium will be there for you and your pet, whether they are small or large, wherever you live in the uk and we will take great care of them for you,” bill continued. the suffolk pet and horse crematorium is situated on a beautiful rural farm at great saxham, near bury st edmunds in the heart of suffolk. bill, primarily a farmer and his wife margaret, a practicing vet, opened the 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. www.suffolkpetcrematorium.com

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In memorY of

Peaceful Pets peaceful pets are set in 1300 acres of beautiful rural norfolk countryside, ideal to help you through your time of loss. "many of our clients comment on how their pet would have loved to run around the fields and they feel it is a fitting place for their pet's journey to end,” said antony ringer, proprietor. antony and family are horse owners and have personal experience of the difficult decisions horse owners face at

the end of their companion's life. "we pride ourselves that whenever you call us you will reach a human being and not a machine. we know how upsetting it can be when a horse suddenly dies or indeed the distress of making the decision to have your horse put to sleep." peaceful pets can liaise with your vet to be there shortly before or after they visit,

alternatively antony is licensed to carry out euthanasia and has many years of experience. www.peacefulpets.eu

A reader remembers...

After a four year gap in horses, and finally finding the most wonderful horse, things were finally falling back into place. I bought Jazz to get back competing in all disciplines and I had started my own livery yard. I started to enjoy hacking out with liveries, jumping and small amounts of dressage training.

Things were not easy from the start with Jazz as her attitude to work changed as frequently as the weather; we learnt a lot together in the first 6 months but then one day while out hacking she ripped her deep digital flexor tendon. After lots of vet visits, cooling gel and bute it was decided to go for surgery at Newmarket Equine Hospital.

After what seemed a life time (9 months box rest)

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with little walks out each day we were back on board - but every time we got to a good level of fitness, or onto the next stage, something like tripping or slipping in the field would happen and put us back to square one. Two years after her operation it started to take its toll on her hips, giving her out-of-line hips and pain everyday with bute not touching the sides, so we unfortunately had to make the incredibly hard decision to have her put to sleep.

The day was booked and the vet turned up; it went as smoothly as it could and the vet said she was in a lot more pain than she liked to show. That day my world ended and even though I own two others, life will never be the same again. - Ami Becker

the mane show is a successful online show giving those who struggle to get out to shows the opportunity to still compete.

“In recent months we have noticed an increase in competitors entering horses who are no longer with us, in our equestrian showing online classes – we absolutely love the idea of our rainbow bridge horses still being able to win rosettes, so decided to develop the idea further to allow more people to participate,” said katie hudson from the mane show. “we are therefore delighted to announce the introduction of our new ‘In memory of’ arena in our equestrian showing online series. there will classes solely for rainbow bridge horses, those who have passed away. the arena will cater for all, with classes such as angel mares, starlit gelding, my first pony, and horse of a life. classes can be entered by the submission of photos and/or videos. “rather than having the usual class sponsorship system, we are offering everyone the chance to dedicate a class to one of their own horses who is no longer with us. the rosettes will be printed with your horse’s name and you will also receive a printed rosette the same as those placed in the class as a memorial to keep.” www.themaneshow.co.uk

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tutorIal

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francIs whIttIngton

Francis on Cavalier Venture

francis whittington had early success, winning Individual gold and team silver at the pony european championships. he represented team gb at the european championships at blair castle last year, and recently endorsed his skill with young horses by winning the novice championship at gatcombe festival of eventing. he is a be accredited coach and long-time wow saddles ambassador.

Introducing the Young Event Horse to

Banks & steps his is the last of three articles in which Francis Whittington shares his world-class expertise in cross country schooling. We usually see him on experienced horses at major events, but most of these he has produced himself from the beginning of their careers. His success is based on the ability to instil confidence in a young horse, and this was exemplified in his work with a promising 4-year-old at its first cross country schooling session.

“When I’m teaching riders on young horses, they, the riders, are often tense and worried. The horses sense that, and it can be very hard to have a productive session. When you plan your first

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cross country schooling session on a young horse, make sure it is as stress-free as possible. Know where you are going, load the vehicle with all your gear in good time, get to the venue a little early. Then you aren’t in a rush to tack up. I keep telling riders: ‘no hurry, no fuss, when he is ready’.

And don’t forget to maintain that attitude until you get home. In fact, with youngsters it’s no bad plan to have it as your yard motto.”

In the first two articles, Francis took us through his approach to introducing the young horse to water and to ditches. As part of that, he had already started working up and down banks. They provide a useful tool for reestablishing a forward pace, as the

horse will naturally move on up an incline to make the ascent easier, and then continue that momentum down the other side.

A youngster can be unbalanced, and the temptation is to try to hold him together. Francis recommends maintaining only a very light contact throughout this first cross country session, which is mainly in walk with some trot and the occasional few strides of canter. “The horse must learn to look after himself and find his own balance. The best way you can help is by maintaining a light contact and a secure, balanced seat.”

For five or 10 minutes, Francis played with the several banks in this schooling area, walking and trotting up and down them. And

Light contact and secure seat

when the horse ‘locked on’ to a log on top of a bank, he let him pop it and have a few canter strides down the other side. “I didn’t plan to do that in advance, but as we went up the bank the horse told me he was ready, so we did it, he enjoyed it, and it’s another good learning experience for him.”

By now the horse was going forward consistently but sensibly, so Francis walked him to a decent step down. Again that mantra ‘…

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Ready to tackle log on bank

he’s ready.’ And indeed he was, stepping off like a pro and then circling to jump back up a couple of times. This step was bigger than he might have chosen for other horses, but on this one which was by now confident but steady, he felt that the challenge was appropriate.

To finish, he popped over two or three

Ready for the future

First steps down and up

different fences. Nothing over 80cm, and nothing complicated, so they could be jumped without fuss, from trot or canter, on the lightest of contacts.

Francis summarised the highlights, and the goals to aim for. “Keep the horse calm and relaxed, so he is in a good frame of mind to learn. Above all, remember ‘no hurry, no fuss,

With thanks to Attington for use of their excellent XC schooling facilities, to Bonar Coakley for the images taken there and to Monbeg Malvo, for whom this was an end-of term party, after which he started a long summer break.

when he is ready’. With a young horse, there are years of fun to come, make sure he enjoys a good experience, and he’ll be keen to do more for you next time.”

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hannah bown

PREPARINg FOR

IN THIS ISSUE WE MEET BRITISH HORSE FEEDSSPONSORED DRESSAGE RIDER, HANNAH BOWN, AS SHE PREPARES TO CONTINUE TO PROGRESS UP THROUGH THE DRESSAGE LEVELS FROM THEIR CURRENT ELEMENTARY LEVEL WITH HER YOUNG HORSE, SANDRO’S STORM.

Flying changes hannah bown is an amateur dressage rider who switched from eventing just over two years ago to concentrate solely on dressage. her young horse, Sandro’s Storm (stanley) has been produced entirely from scratch by hannah herself, working up through the levels of affiliated dressage. the highlight of their career so far is being crowned british dressage novice restricted winter champions earlier this year. here hannah shares her first-hand experience of teaching the preparation stages of the flying change…

Producing my own horse (with the help of some very good instructors) has taught me a great deal, not least to ensure that all the basics are in place before beginning to teach them a new movement.

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Rushing them without adequate preparation can be counterproductive and undo a lot of hard work! As we have our sights set on top hat and tails we have recently begun the journey to teach Stanley flying changes.

It is a common mistake for the fore limbs to change on one stride and the hind legs a stride later, however a true, correct change will all happen within a single moment of suspension.

Once we were happy that Stanley had an active, engaged working canter it was important, before introducing the flying changes, to carry out a range of exercises to teach him to collect, take more weight onto the hind legs and elevate the forehand to create the moment of suspension that allows the change of canter lead.

It is a common misconception that collection is about asking the horse to go slower; instead it is important to create a more compressed canter whilst maintaining the same activation.

We started teaching collection on a 20m circle, asking him to move forward for half a circle in medium canter and then asking him to collect, moving him slightly shoulder-fore which helps to compress the canter whilst using

my inside leg to keep the rhythm and activation of his hind leg, not letting it become slow and laboured.

At this time, it is also good to ensure that they are reactive to the aids. Stanley tended to drop behind the leg when he found the exercise hard, we corrected this by using a sharp, fast aid ‘out of time’ with his stride to wake him up again. It is important that the horse reacts to the aids but does not overreact as this can create tension and prevent the relaxation and suppleness needed to create the change.

Leg yielding, both from the centre line to the track and from the track to the centre line, is another exercise we use regularly to encourage weight to be taken onto the outside hind leg, again improving the strength and ability of the horse to sit and collect.

As he learnt to truly collect in the canter we introduced simple changes to further develop his ability to ‘sit’. We started teaching him this exercise on a circle, collecting the canter with half halts and spiralling in to a small circle before asking for walk. Using a circle helps to keep the hind leg engaged and moving forward at all times. It is important to collect

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Counter Canter demonstrating the horse remaining uphill into a consistent contact while carrying more weight on the outside hind limb

the canter before the transition, preventing them becoming unbalanced onto the forehand in the downward transition creating jog steps rather than a direct transition into the walk.

Once he was consistently doing these transitions well, we progressed this exercise to doing them on the centre line in the middle of two half 10m circles ensuring that Stanley stayed forward and straight during the upwards transitions. Over time it is possible to decrease the number of walk steps done, the horse is then listening to the aids and learning quickly to change the bend and balance to allow for a flying change.

Balance in counter-canter, not only on straight lines but also whilst doing counter-canter circles, is also incredibly important before asking for changes. It is important to make sure that the horse is still flexible in the jaw, bending in each direction equally, and able to remain supple over the back without carrying any tension. This allows greater activation of the canter. We frequently ask for Stanley to move forward and back in the countercanter to ensure that he stays in a true balance and has a good connection into the rein.

Once these basics are in place, your horse is listening, light on the forehand, in true balance and remaining soft and active in a collected canter then you can move on to asking for the flying change itself. With Stanley , because he is still competing at

Collected Canter; the canter should maintain its activity and 'jump' whilst being compressed, it should not become laboured and flat

Starting to understand his changes; maintaining equal contact in each rein to ensure true straightness.

elementary level we did not want him to forget about his counter-canter and therefore our initial changes were done from counter-canter itself.

We begun by riding a half 10m circle at H and returning to the track at K, doing counter-canter around the end of the arena and down the next long side keeping the canter collected and sitting but with activity.

As we approached M I asked for the change and subtly changed the bend, still ensuring we kept the new outside rein to maintain straightness and prevent the quarters swinging out as this often causes them to be late behind in the flying change.

As with every exercise it is important to praise the correct changes, but to ignore the ‘bad’ changes, which may include a range of acrobatics whilst they are learning. From experience horses work far better from positive rewards and if the basics are in place it won’t take long for them to work it out.

Hannah feeds Stanley on Fibre-Beet, a SuperFibre conditioning feed with added high quality alfalfa for optimum condition and to provide quality protein for muscle tone and function.

Alfalfa can also help with topline or simply help maintain weight and a healthy, shiny coat.

Fibre-Beet is a formulated blend containing all the benefits of Speedi-Beet, offering an excellent source of highly digestible fibre to provide slow release energy without the ‘fizz’.

With an effective degradability 50% higher than forage fibre, Fibre-Beet can improve energy intake whilst keeping dietary fibre levels at an optimum.

Fibre-Beet provides a good range of minerals, trace elements and amino acids and has a low sugar content making it suitable for horses and ponies susceptible to laminitis.

Ideal for horses prone to digestive upsets and very palatable for fussy eaters, Fibre-Beet also has added biotin for hoof quality and can be used as a forage replacer (up to 60% of the daily forage allowance).

Soaked and ready to feed in only 45 minutes in cold water or 15 minutes in warm water, FibreBeet can also aid rapid rehydration. RRP is £12.35-£13.30.

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SADDLERY & TACK

COMPLETE WITH

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I am looking to buy a new horse and see in some adverts horses are sold with a saddle and bridle, do you think that is a benefit or should it be avoided?

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he Society of Master Saddlers replies: Although at first glance it can appear like a ‘bargain’ to buy a horse with tack it may not always be a positive.

Obviously the most important aspect to find out is, if you like the horse enough to want to buy it, does the tack really fit as well as it should.

Don’t automatically assume that the saddle fits - although there is no excuse today for using ill-fitting tack, the seller may not have a great deal of knowledge when it comes to correct saddle fitting and they could simply be using a saddle they already had when they bought the horse in the first place.

Unfortunately a buyer caught in this type of situation often tends to be fairly novice and may simply assume the deal they are getting is a good one!

There may be situations where the seller blatantly takes advantage of a first-time buyer and in these cases The Society of Master Saddlers would encourage those new to horse ownership to take a more experienced person with them.

As well as making sure the saddle and bridle fit correctly, also take the time to make sure the tack is in good condition.

Over the years there have been many instances where a Society of Master Saddlers, Qualified Saddle Fitter has been to check the saddle for owners of a new horse or pony and come away very disillusioned.

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It can often be the case that the new owner was thrilled to bits when the seller informed them they were providing the tack as well to help them out.

But in many instances the tack can be scratched and very well worn, with even some of the stitching loose and the girth being used too long.

Similar instances include stirrup leathers not being a pair and saddle flocking that has become flat, hard and lumpy.

Such cases definitely put a different perspective to the saying ’never look a gift horse in the mouth’!

The stories often involve dishonesty and a certain stretching of the truth but problems can also occur even when a seller’s intentions are totally honest.

In an ideal situation it is sensible to have all tack, and the fitting, checked by a Society of Master Saddlers’ qualified fitter – but they will obviously expect to charge a fee.

What happens if the saddle and/or the bridle don’t fit – or need substantial repairs? These are extra costs that won’t have been expected, and therefore considered, at the time of the purchase!

Buying a horse or pony ‘complete with tack’ often represents good value and can be hassle-free – but it is a purchase that should never be entered into on the assumption that everything will be alright. www.mastersaddlers.co.uk

Martin Wilkinson’s

MONTHLY TIP Back shapes change with the seasons, and also with the amount of work a horse does, which is why it is advised to get your saddle fit checked every six months (or more often if your horse has been off work).

In the past, this has proven to be very expensive for owners as it has often meant a new saddle if the old one no longer fits.

Recently however more manufacturers are tackling this problem by developing saddles with adjustable trees. There have been several brands on the market with an adjustable gullet plate (i.e. the metal gullet in the arch of the tree is removed and the correct width one inserted). There are however other options - Kieffer and Prestige use injection moulded synthetic trees in their saddles which are adjusted by heating the arch and gently applying even pressure on it on a specially designed machine to make it wider or narrower. Albion have two different designs; the Genesis tree requires the whole head of the tree to be replaced for a different width, and the Adjusta tree where the gullet plate is slotted so that changing the width does not damage the tree rivets.

These designs have all been thoroughly researched so riders need to beware of people who offer to ‘tweak’ their saddle with a non-adjustable tree as the method of doing this can result in damaged rivets and twisted trees.

However the tree is only part of the story because adjusting the width of the tree will also have an effect on the shape of the panels. It is essential therefore that you use a qualified saddle fitter who is also a Master Saddler so that they have the skill to adjust the flock in the panels correctly.

Here at Martin Wilkinson Saddlers we have invested in not only the training of our staff but the technology to be able to adjust all makes of adjustable tree safely and effectively.

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GENTLE GIANT S

trong winds and a spooky atmosphere did little to deter the nineteen entries in the final Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifier of the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse series, held in the main arena on the Sunday at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.

The strong field showcased exracehorses who have come from the ‘also-ran’ end of the spectrum through to those who had won a considerable amount in their former career, and many of the entries have boasted remarkable versatility in their post-racing careers.

The much-lauded Jack the Giant, under Allister Hood, took the top spot and one of two tickets to HOYS, repeating his 2014 victory in this class. Formerly trained by Barry Hills on the flat and Nicky Henderson over fences, the 13year-old gelding gave a polished performance under threatening skies, demonstrating the depth of maturity that he has gained in the three years that Allister has had the ride.

“He’s a very intelligent horse, so therefore he’s always been very good to work with,” said Allister.

“He’s quite a character - he’s quite sharp, and sometimes he was unsure of what to do, but with a little gentle persuasion and a little bit of encouragement, we got there.”

Jack the Giant is owned, unusually, by a syndicate. The

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we don’t fuss him too much.”

The second HOYS ticket went to third-placed Wild West, ridden by owner Lizzie Harris. Lizzie, a former amateur jockey, trains point-to-pointers, and ‘Westy’ is her sole show horse. Formerly trained by Jonjo O’Neill, the chestnut gelding was ridden by AP McCoy before being taken over

by Lizzie, with whom he has since hunted, team chased, and shown both astride and side-saddle.

Jack the Giant and Allister Hood “To come out again and do it is something special. Last year we Jackpots Syndicate was formed came out and thought ‘let’s hope’ after Nicky Henderson’s partner - this year, we thought ‘we’ve Sophie Waddilove suggested to done it once, let’s do it again’,” Allister that the horse might be said Lizzie, who balances her yard successful in the show ring. Now Katie Jerram with Barbers Shop of nine pointers with showing she and the six other owners - all Wild West and with new got used to my leg each side now, of whom met at Pony Club - share motherhood. Having had a baby and going down long-and-low, in the spoils of Jack the Giant’s in June, she commended the and now he’s just got to get considerable success in the ring. horse’s consistency, which allowed prepared for the side-saddle “It’s all worked really nicely for us, her to get back in the saddle with everyone’s had a really good time, Judge,” said Katie. “Astride, he’s very responsive and he knows his confidence: “He can be sharp but I and it’s given him a marvellous know him now, I know what to do job very well. I won’t change his career after racing,” said Allister. and when to do it, as long as we Her Majesty the Queen’s 14-year- routine - we just have to keep keep the child out of the way of doing what we’re doing, really.” old Barbers Shop continued his him! A few people have asked if As the last horse bred by the strong season with Katie Jerram he’s up for sale, but because I can Queen Mother, Barbers Shop when he was pulled in second in holds a special place in his owner’s just get on him I’d never part with the final line-up, reaffirming his him. He’s not easy, but for me, heart, but he quickly won Katie class after qualifying for the final he’s perfect.” over with his personality and at HOYS at a qualifier at Stretcholt Jane Hubbard took on the role of talent.

Equestrian Centre on 12th June. ride Judge, and top show Judge, The gelding, by Saddlers Hall, will “He’s a charming gentleman. He former Senior Selector and did find standing very difficult in contest both the SEIB Racehorse experienced racing steward the to Riding Horse final and the Side- his first two years, and we spent Honourable Hopper Cavendish quite a lot of time calming him Saddle Championship at HOYS. assessed conformation. Stewards down and being very laid back “Realistically between now and were David Ingle, Gary Morton, about it.

He had a lot of apples then I’m going to spend a lot of and Charles Wilkinson. and sweets to keep him calm. time with the side-saddle on Now he’s learned to just do it, but that’s what he needs to do. He’s

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RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES AT THE

SEIB BURGHLEY SPONSORED RIDE Tablers group - Stamford XT gave their time free of charge to organise and marshal the ride. Proceeds from the ride go to local and equine charities; the British Horse Society (BHS), World Horse Welfare, and Ebony Riding Club are beneficiaries. Ian continued, “I can safely say that this year the SEIB Burghley ride have raised over £22,000 pushing the cumulative to just over £222,000.”

Some riders were taking part in the ride for the first time whilst others return year after year. The eight strong team from Four Winds Equitation Centre in Spalding wore matching polo shirts specially designed for the event. Centre owner Paula Leverton said, “The woods were the best bit, it was beautiful and we had a good canter.”

Members of the Ebony Horse Club, Cameron and Calvin, came up from London the charity’s Chair of Trustees, Sue Collins. “We were very pleased to be able to talk to the riders and thank them personally for supporting us. It was a great opportunity for our members to chat to other horse lovers and to feel part of the wider equine community,” said Sue.

Photos: JPC Images

A record number of riders fulfilled the dream to ride around Burghley on the 4th September when 420 entries, including 14 Icelandic horses and members of the British Mule Society, took part in the SEIB Insurance Brokers Burghley Sponsored ride.

The event, which took place on the final day of the world famous Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, raised over £20,000 for charity.

The SEIB Burghley Sponsored ride took place over a 12km course in Burghley Park. The course permitted the riders to follow in the footsteps of great three-day event riders, and most recently the 2016 Burghley winner, Chris Burton. Whilst jumping the fences was not allowed, riders were able to get up close to many of the legendary jumps and splash about in the landmark Burghley Trout Hatchery.

Sponsored ride organiser, Ian Scott said, “Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors SEIB Insurance Brokers, 100% of the entry fee and sponsor money for the SEIB Burghley Sponsored Ride goes to charities”. Ian and a huge team of volunteers from the ex-Round

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TRaILBLazERS NaTIONaL

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ive riders from the Absolute Horse area had a successful week at the prestigious SEIB Trailblazers Championships at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, all taking Championship titles in their respective disciplines.

The Trailblazers series provides opportunities for amateur riders to compete at a level that they are comfortable with, to progress through first round and second round competitions and ultimately to qualify and compete at the prestigious National Championships, without the costs and pressures associated with affiliated events. Held in the beautiful arenas at Stoneleigh, classes at the Championships include showing, dressage, show jumping and combined training.

Combinations often return to the Championships year after year in an attempt to claim a coveted championship title.

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Gemma Butcher and Paddy

The Dodson & Horrell dressage and Equestrivan Showing finals were held on the first weekend of the SEIB Trailblazers Championships. Essex based Yasmeen Saeed claimed the Dodson & Horrell Junior Preliminary Dressage Championship with her five-yearold Hanoverian mare Harmony.

Yasmeen said, “We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and found it a very relaxed atmosphere at

Colin Cousins with Easy Wonder

Tracey Reddin and Henry

Trailblazers, which was helpful as my horse is so young and inexperienced,” said Yasmeen.

Colin Cousins, 75, from Norfolk became the Equestrivan In Hand Sports Horse Showing Champion with 7-year-old Dutch Warmblood, Easy Wonder (Badger), who is owned by Mrs Ragna Page. Ragna and Badger also competed in the Dodson & Horrell Prelim dressage finals at the championships. “It was very

enjoyable to be able to combine competing in both disciplines at such a prestigious competition,” said Colin.

The first Friday evening of the Championships welcomed the return of last year’s Master Class in the Park which was supported by Equestrivan this year. The master class was hosted by four-star eventer and Grand Prix dressage rider Ruth Edge. Attendees enjoyed an entertaining and

Sarah Hildebrand and Barney

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Yasmeen Saeed and Harmony

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EVENTERS DOMINATE AT WRITTLE COLLEGE FUTURITY

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venters across the age groups scored elite premiums at the Writtle College Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity recently.

Four eventers took home elite premiums as did a dressage 2-year-old.

Jane Townshend’s eventing yearling, Classictop Up and At It (Up With The Lark x Roviris) scored an elite premium of 9.25 to become the highest scoring yearling at the 2016 Futurity.

Three-year-old colt, Heritage Arrakis (Heritage Orion x Carnival Drum) took an elite premium of 9.18 in the eventing section. His owner and breeder Jane Marson of the Heritage Coast Stud in Suffolk was delighted.

Lynne Crowden’s 2-year-old colt, Words of Love (Woodlander Wavavoom x St Moritz) took home an elite premium of 9.10. This followed up the elite Futurity premium of 9.33 he earned as a foal.

Eventing foal, Hilltopstud Fransjesca (Fransje x Diamond Chin) took an elite premium of 9.08 at Writtle for her owner and breeder, Verity Woods.

Barbara Heaton Smith followed up two elite premiums at the Keysoe Futurity with an elite score for her colt foal, Diamonds CAWever (Diamond Hit x Ring of Ford) at Writtle College Futurity for a score of 9.04 in the eventing section.

Diamonds CAWever and his full brother, CAWrus Boy

Arrakis

Vadel

Classictop Up and At It

Diamonds CAWever

were born by embryo transfer. A delighted Barbara said: “CAW Blimey, their dam is 20 now, so we decided to go for embryo transfer this time. She is now enjoying a well-deserved retirement.”

Barbara is principal of the College of Animal Welfare in Huntingdon and so each horse she has bred has the CAW prefix in their name.

Suffolk Based Equestrian Breeders Top the Awards The Heritage Coast Stud based in the Sudbourne marshes near Orford, presented three horses at Writtle; a yearling Endurance contender and a 2 and 3-year-old for the Eventing section, all home bred and produced.

Jane Marson runs the stud with her mother, Hannah Skepper. The Stud was started in 1976 by Mr and Mrs Skepper breeding flat racehorses.

Jane Marson, their daughter, later moved into breeding competition horses using the descendants of the top Thoroughbred bloodlines.

Jane who previously rode at International Level now runs the Stud and HorseIT Ltd which publishes the ‘Competition Stallion Guide’ .

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Photos Kevin Sparrow

educational demonstration by Ruth, who rode two of her dressage horses and offered an insight into the building blocks of training, before holding a question-and-answer session.

The second weekend saw local riders’ success continue in the Countrywide Show Jumping and Solution Saddles Combined Training finals. Tracey Reddin, from Essex, claimed the Countrywide Senior 75cm Show Jumping Championship title aboard her Andalusian gelding, Henry.

Gemma Butcher, also from Essex, claimed the Solutions Saddles Ponies 65cm Combined Training Championship aboard her 14.1hh piebald cob, Paddy. “What a fantastic few days!” she says of her weekend at Trailblazers with the 18-year-old gelding, who she has owned for three years. “This pony is a superstar!”

Hertfordshire based Sarah Hildebrand became the Solutions Saddles Horsed 85cm Combined Training champion aboard her 16hh Irish Sport Horse, Barney.

The competition required the pair to ride a challenging Elementary test before tackling an 85cm show jumping course. Sarah scored an impressive 74.6% in the dressage phase – a personal best.

Two-time Hickstead Derby winner Trevor Breen entertained the crowds during his masterclass on the second Friday evening, demonstrating his favourite grid work exercises. He also demonstrated his preferred warmup techniques, emphasizing relaxation and light aids and surely inspiring many of the assembled competitors prior to their own competition warm-ups.

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REpoRTS

British Showjumping has announced the 2016/2017 cohort of its government funded Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) for talented young riders.

The Apprenticeship is run in partnership with Haddon Training Ltd. The programme allows the opportunity for talented riders to develop their potential as a professional showjumper whilst continuing their education and gaining a level 3 qualification.

The Apprenticeship covers all aspects of a professional athlete’s career. It develops the riders’ technical and tactical skills, and also ensures that they are well prepared to deal with the wider challenges of a career in showjumping.

The successful local applicants are: Abbie Summers aged 17, Essex; Ashlea Silk-Jones aged 19, Essex; Brooke Roberts aged 17, Suffolk; Daniella Johnston aged 17, Lincolnshire; Jodie HallMcateer aged 16, Hertfordshire; Leonie Aitkenhead aged 18, Lincolnshire; Maximillian Swanne aged 17, Hertfordshire; Millie Dickinson aged 17, Hertfordshire.

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AASE COHORT FOR 2016/2017

British Pony Team join in the GB medal delivery by winning Pony European Champs Team Bronze The British Pony Team competing at the Pony European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark recently secured a Team Bronze for Great Britain.

At the end of the first round the team were sitting on 12 penalties, just two fences behind the leaders.

Fortunes changed for many of the other nations in the second round with rider after rider notching up high penalty scores across what proved to be an incredibly tough course.

Great Britain managed to hold things together enough to sit on 20 penalties at the end of the second round alongside Sweden allowing GB to jump off for the Silver and Bronze medals on offer. Italy had assured themselves of the Gold medal position having finished on 12 penalties; which gives some indication as to the difficulty of the task the children had been set by the course designer.

Allana Clutterbuck, 15-years-old from Upminster, Essex with Sultan Du Bary, a 10-year-old bay gelding owned

by Susan Evans was the first to go for the team. Having jumped for a respectable 4 penalties in both the first and second round in her role as pathfinder, she was absolutely delighted to come home clear in the third round jump off to return a zero penalty score.

Next to go Jack Whitaker from Nottinghamshire with Elando Van De Roshoeve, a 12-year-old bay gelding

owned by Michael Whitaker. A fence down in the first round saw them pick up 4 penalties followed by a footperfect clear in the second within the time allowed. The Jump Off however saw them caught short when Elando put in an uncharacteristic refusal resulting in them picking up 4 penalties.

Hallie Lunn, 15-years-old from Rochford, Essex with Javas Alun, a 13-year-old piebald mare owned by Richard Lunn put in a brilliant clear in the first round.

Their second round unfortunately didn’t go to plan resulting in an elimination.

Robert Murphy from Lancashire with Rainbows Mocha finished the first round with just one fence down and a time penalty. Their second round saw them come home within the time allowed but with another 4 penalties when a slight touch of a pole saw it lowered from the cups.

Clare Whitaker who was accompanying the team in her role of Youth Team Manager commented afterwards, “The second round was carnage for many, but we held on and managed to finish in a strong enough position to jump off for the Silver and Bronze medal positions.

Their medal was hard earned today and I’m proud of what they have achieved. It was a big scoring championships which gives a real indiciation as to how difficult it was to achieve what they did.”

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LOCaL RIDERS qUaLIfY:

Helen Cowley and Aero

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elen Cowley, from Bishop Stortford, and Chloe Neve, 9, from Attleborough, qualified for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at the SEIB Insurance Broker’s Search for a Star 2016 qualifier held at Vale View Equestrian Centre in Melton Mowbray on 7th August.

Helen clinched the win, and her ticket to HOYS, aboard her own Dragons Den in the Show Hunter class, and Aero in the Cob class.

The 18.1hh bay gelding Dragons Den, known as MJ, was a late foal born in August and so has only just turned six. Helen was looking for a working hunter and went to Belfast to see him last November.

“He needs a bit of time but I think he will make a worker. He was doing some jumping in Ireland before I got him,” says Helen of her cheeky giant. “He is so clever; he has a combination lock on his stable to stop him opening it. He can open gates and loves toys – he plays with my son’s scooter over the stable door, and tug of war on a rope with the dog! He has been known to play with the space hopper and our miniature sausage dog loves to chase him around the ménage. It is all quite mad, but he is really a very sane horse and nothing bothers him.”

Helen manages her horses around

looking after her three children, Dorothy, Stanley, and Archie.

“They all ride and come to the stables all the time,” explains Helen. “You would not believe that this is his first ever show. He still has some growing to do and I don’t want to do too much with him. We will do a couple more shows and work on preparing him for HOYS, but I really think he is a next season horse.”

Helen had a quick turnaround after the class as she also had her cob, Aero, entered in the next class: “It was a bit of a rush as we had to share a bridle,” she laughs.

“I’ve only had him nine weeks and I’ve never had a cob before. He is a complete contrast to MJ. I took him to a TSR show and they said I should clip him out properly, take off all his mane and clip his legs.

We went to the Area 15 show and came fifth and first amateur,” says a delighted Helen.

As SFAS Rules only allow competitors to enter one final at HOYS, Helen had a difficult decision to make, but decided she would take the hunter, Dragons Den. Helen was assisted by her good friend, Lindy Winship.

“I have known Helen since she was 8-years-old and we are the best of friends. I spotted her at a local show and asked if she would ride my pony,” explains Lindy. The partnership went well and Helen went on to become Junior Side Saddle Rider of the Year.

“We have had such a lovely day, I can’t believe it!” adds Helen, who runs her own business as an International Fashion Stylist and fits in work around doing the

Photos: SMR Photos

hoYs Helen Cowley and Dragons Den

horses and looking after her three children.

Chloe Neve secured her ticket to HOYS by claiming second place in the Show Pony class aboard Cadvalley Orpheous.

Chloe has been riding the 7-yearold chestnut gelding, owned by her grandmother Gill Neve, for 12 months.

“She had previously done lead rein and first ridden on her 11hh Dartmoor, but she keeps growing and so she only did half a season in First Ridden before she moved on to Otto,” said her mother, Boo Neve, who rode the pony herself in section B classes last year. “I wanted to make sure that he would behave, but he is so good that Chloe just took over. This is their first show hunter class and I think we will be doing more of this.”

Otto is a Welsh Section B, by the stallion Russetwood Elation, and was bred by Yvonne Davis. So far Chloe has done some local Pony Club activities and a TSR master class.

“We went to watch HOYS last year. It has been my dream to go to HOYS for ever,” said Boo. “Yvonne Davis will be so proud.

He is so easy, a true child’s pony.

Chloe is very nervous and he is quite a big pony after her 11hh Dartmoor!”

Chloe Neve and Cadvalley Orpheous

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REpoRTS

RIDE fOR REsEARCh Ride For Research was the brainchild of Susannah Baughan, to help her friend Karen Lane reach her target of £100,000 for Cancer Research UK. Karen has already raised an enormous £53,000, but for the last five years has herself been fighting cancer.

The idea was to get as many people across the country hacking out on Saturday 20th August.

Rather than organising a sponsored ride at a specific place, people could hack around their local area (to save on travel costs and also to open up the event to as many people far and wide as possible.) Riders from all over the UK and a handful in France, Spain, and USA participated, with 394 riders taking part in total

raising an amazing £14,091.59 so far, with more to be added to that from hoodies, polo tops and paper sponsorships that are yet to be handed in.

The local group were the ‘Pink Ribbon Riders’ hosted by Ally Wright and Hayley Scott; they had 30 riders join them for an 10-mile route through the beautiful countryside at Poplar Park.

Equine Supplies Essex Ltd very kindly made up a pink pack to start the riders off, there was an explosion of pink everywhere as all riders made a huge effort to dress in pink and decorate their horses; everyone had the biggest smiles on their faces. “A brilliant day was had by everyone, raising money for a brilliant cause,” said Ally.

Organisers Ally and Hayley

Well Done!

Suffolk Junior Show jumpers won the BS National Inter-Academy team event at Western Lawns recently.

The team was made up of Georgia Mitchell, William Flinton,Tara Murphy and Sophie Knight who took the top spot against 20 teams.

Georgia also came second in the NAF 3* Style and Performance event on her pony Giselle Stormstar.

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LoCAL SHoW RESULTS 21st August

14th August

11th September

Showing Show: Orwell Arena

Dressage: Brook Farm TC

Thelwell 1 Julia Prentice – Monty; 2 Leilah Sutherland - Buzzinghill Pedro; 3 Carly Hinds – Marley; 4 Liz Dilworth - Buzzinghill Delight.

Handsome Gelding 1 Ally Wright – Jack; 2 Leilah Sutherland Buzzinghill Pedro; 3 Christine Brindle – George; 4 Danielle Lawrence – Vagner. Prettiest Mate 1 Liz Dilworth - Buzzinghill Delight; 2 Rebecca Lawrence – Electra; 3 Mollie Last - Truelove Miss Money Penny; 4 Autumn Twiss - Ickle Pickle. Best Mane and Tail 1 Carly Hinds – Marley; 2 Kiah Coombe - Half A Guinness. Cutest Face 1 Andrew – Ref; 2 Autumn Twiss - Ickle Pickle; 3 Leilah Sutherland - Buzzinghill Pedro; 4 Mollie Last - Truelove Miss Penny. Junior Handle 1 Holly Byford – Biggles; 2 Leilah Sutherland - Buzzinghill Pedro; 3 Autumn Twiss – George; 4 Mia Twiss - Ickle Pickle. Adult Handler 1 Megan Lawrence – Vagner; 2 Liz Dilworth - Buzzinghill Delight; 3 Rebecca Lawrence – Electra; 4 Christine Brindle – George. Like To Take Home 1 Autumn Twiss - Ickle Pickle; 2 Louise Sandham – Woody; 3 Liz Dilworth - Buzzinghill Delight. Champion Ally Wright – Jack; Reserve Champion Autumn Twiss - Ickle Pickle. Inhand Condition and Turnout 1 Angela Fox - Aesthete Fairytale Prince; 2 Kate Cooper Trindod Wildcat; 3 Kerry Last - Lemon Zest; 4 Sophie Backshall Bawdsey Diabolo. Pure Bred 1 Rebecca Lawrence – Electra; 2 Angela Fox - Aesthete Fairytale Prince; 3 Hannah Poole – Oclyn; 4 Charlotte Harris - Break In The Clouds. Part Bred 1 Louise Sandham – Woody; 2 Melissa Lawrence – Flynn; 3 Sue Beauclerk - Tamasha Unique Moment; 4 Danielle Boot - Lucky Llamedos. Coloureds 1 Angela Fix Aesthete Fairytale Prince; 2 Stag Foster – Poppy; 3 Danielle Boot Luck Llamedos; 4 Kerry Last - Lemon Zest. In Hand Cobs 1 Natasha Howell - Kimbermoore Tobias; 2 Marie Mayne – Guinness; 3 Danielle Boot - Lucky Llamedos; 4 Ally Wright – Jack. M&M 1 Jemima Bush – Bobby; 2 Kate Cooper - Trindod Wildcat; 3 Andrew – Reg; 4 Melissa Lawrence – Flynn. 14.1 And Under Best In Show 1 Kate Cooper Trindod Wildcat; 2 Angela Fox - Aesthete Fairytale Prince; 3 Jemima Bush – Bobby; 4 Megan Neale – Daisy. 14.2 And Over Best In Show 1 Rebecca Lawrence – Electra; 2 Sue Beauclerk - Tamasha Unique Moment; 3 Faye Storey - Victoria Cory; 4 Tegan White – Luke.

Champion Natasha Howell - Kimbermoore Tobias; Reserve Champion Rebecca Lawrence – Electra. Tack and Turnout 1 Tia WynneRogerson - Carly Mai Trade Secret; 2 Rebecca Lawrence – Electra; 3 Stephanie Scott - Dealer Boy; 4 Amelia List - Poppy of Folks. Veterans 1 Charlotte Parker-Ray – Coral; 2 Stephanie Scott - Dealer Boy; 3 Jasmine Foster – Jalle; 4 Kiah Coombe - Half A Guinness. Family Horse/Pony 1 Louise Thompson – Tia; 2 Louise Prier - Little Tinker Tommi; 3 Emily Block – Jo; 4 Amelia Last - Poppy of Folla. Ridden Coloureds 1 Jackie Street – Licaros; 2 Natasha Howell - Kimbermoore Tobias; 3 Carol Huggins – Dolly; 4 Oceana Shiress – Oreo. Ridden M&M 1 Heidi Rackman - Billiesdon Countryman 2 Jemima Bush Bobby 3 Amelia Selby - George 4 Holly Scrivener - Iggle Piggle.

Ridden Cob 1 Marie Filby - Little Tinkers Tommi; 2 Carroll Huggins – Dolly; 3 Abbie Lock – Guinness; 4 Oceana Shiress – Oreo. Lead Rein 1 Tia Wynne-Rodgerson - Carlymai Trade Secret; 2 Amelia Shelby – George; 3 Charlotte Parker-Rae – Coral; 4 Mollie Last - Truelove Miss Money Penny. Junior Ridden 1 Oceana Shiress – Oreo; 2 Jemima Bush – Bobby; 3 Tia Wynne-Rodgerson - Carlymai Trade Secret; 4 Holly Scrivener - Iggle Piggle. Novice Adult Ridden 1 Louise Prior Little Tinker Tommi; 2 Louise Sandham – Woody; 3 Chezeny Webb – Monty; 4 Cate Last - Lemon Zest. Riding Club Horse/Pony 1 Chezeny Webb - Monty; 2 Tia Wynne-Rodgerson - Carlymai Trade Secret 3 Emily Block – Jo; 4 Libby Mower – Pip. Ridden Champion Marie Filby - Little Tinker Tommi; Reserve Champion Heidi Rackman - Billiesdon Countryman.

W&T Intro A 1 Abi Morrell – Buckland Firework; 2 Bev Howlett – Percy Piglett. Juniors 1 Teddy Wright – Marons Consort. W&T Intro B Kimberley Beattie – Apache Storm; 2 Ashleigh Rise – Skipping Ivy; 3 Sarah Bayley – Maybach; 4 Bev Howlett – Percy Piglett. Juniors 1 Freya Messling – Westaire Galaxy; 2 Ella Jones – Whitley Village Vincent; 3 Tallulah Wreford – Sienna; 4 Ciarni Seaton – Caradine Blue. Prelim 1 1 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite; 2 Nino Caltado – Mr P; 3 Hollie Atkins – Murphy; =4 Sophie Willis – For You Van Bria; =4 Zoe Sims – Hettie. Juniors 1 Teddy Wright – Marons Consort; 2 Freya Messling – Westaire Galaxy; 3 Mollie Guy – Prince; =4 Katie Turnball – Sereridipity Star; =4 Karolina Schoen – Paddy; =4 Ella Jones – Whitley Village Vincent. Prelim 12 1 Samantha Leech – Champagne GB; 2 Emily Gavin – Charles Dickens; 3 Nino Caltado – Mr P; 4 Sophie Willis – For You Van Bria. Prelim 12 1 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite; 2 Hollie Atkins – Murphy; 3 Kimberley Beattie – Scallywags UK; 4 Zoe Sims – Hettie.

Prelim 12 1 Mollie Guy – Prince; 2 Freya Messling – Westaire Galaxy; 3 Katie Turnball – Sereridipity Star; 4 Ella Jones – Whitley Village Vincent.

Novice 27 1 Charlotte Bellfontane – Rodney; 2 Kimberley Beattie – Scallywags UK; 3 Mollie Lammas – Aneke; 4 Susie Ihrenberger – Obsekado. Juniors 1 Emily Whitehead – Clonagan Lass. Novice 28 1 Charlotte Bellfontaine – Rodney; 2 Sally Waumsley – Louie; 3 Clare Skinner – Oural; 4 Caroline Hallows – Royal Touch. Juniors 1 Emily Whitehead – Clonagan Lass. Elementary 42 1 Valerija Piskunaite – Caretino Cruz.

Dressage: Brook Farm TC

W&T Intro B 1 Debbie MacGregor – Fe Minnie; 2 Julis Bullock – T; 3 Chelsey Bryant – Aniseed Twist; 4 Jackie Gooby – Rhia. Juniors 1 Holly Farr – Maisie; 2 Kaitlin Baker – My Girl; 3 Ciarni Seaton – Caradine Blue; 4 Rianna Baker – Little Acre Sophe. W&T Intro C 1 Lisa Hogarth – Forever Spellbound; 2 Debbie MacGregor – Fe Minnie; 3 Julis Bullock – T; 4 Chelsey Bryant – Aniseed Twist.

Juniors 1 Ciarni Seaton – Caradine Blue; 2 Holly Farr – Maisie; 3 Leon MacGregor Smith – Tequila Sunrise. Prelim 2 1 Kezia Allen – Luca; 2 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite; 3 Abi Morrell – Buckland Firework; 4 Claire Seaward – SA Forbidden Spirit.

Juniors 1 Ella Jones – Whitley Village Vincent; 2 Kaitlin Baker – My Girl; 3 Rianna Baker – Little Acre Sophe. Prelim 14 1 Lucie Manna – Chablis; 2 Bradley Francis 8th September 25th August – Toystory; 3 Susanne Redfern – Dressage: Wix EC Dressage: Wix EC Spider; 4 Alison Smith – Crannagh Intro C 1 T Giodano – Violet; 2 E Blue Granite. Juniors 1 Ella Jones – Intro B 1 V Oliver – Strawberry Whitley Village Vincent. Novice Bull – Sprout; 3 L Ryan – April.

Lad; 2 S Richardson – Tilly; 3 T Prelim 2 1 J Allinson – Arthur; 2 L 30 1 Hannah Williamson – Giordano – Violet. Prelim 2 1 L Allinson – Boz; 3 R Weaver – Ned; Alashanti; 2 Susanne Redfern – Haycock – Hugo; 2 L Haylock – Spider; 3 Kerry Whyte – Melford =4 L Clarke-Spence – Desert Fox; Grace; 3 T Purcell – Ferrari II; 4 R Bates – Gus. Prelim 13 1 A Jacobs =4 S Hallows – Blaze. Prleim 7 1 J Breeze; 4 Bradley Francis – Allinson – Arthur; 2 A Kynaston – Toystory. Novice 34 1 Caroline – Pascoe; 2 K Ruffell – Rusty; 3 E Hallows – Royal Touch; 2 Kayleigh Kerr – Irish Gem; 4 L Hill – Barney. Mr Cook; 3 L Allinson – Boz; 4 L Chappell – Superior Flash; 3 Kerry Novice 28 1 J Blagrove – Bertie; 2 Clarke-Spence – Desert Fox. Whyte – Melford Breeze; 4 Grant Novice 24 1 L Clarke-Spence – M Scott – Mustard. % Class 1 J Desert Fox; 2 A Martin – Kaspa; 3 P Francis – Mr Murphy. Elementary Blagrove – Bertie; 2 E Steele – Ellie. Music 1 A Petts – RS Felledge Baker – Ronnie. % Class 1 P Baker 44 1 Olga Stamatakis – Maddie; 2 Grant Francis – Mr Murphy.

Henry D. – Ronnie. % Class 1 J Zampi – Nemisis.

2nd September Dressage: Wix EC Intro A 1 L Sullivan – Bella; 2 A Beech – Tom; 3 A Wright – Steppers Black Jack; 4 R Allinson – Chico. Prelim 7 1 R Elliott – Flossie; 2 J Downing – Goose; 3 T McNamara – Roxy Too; 4 L Allinson – Boz. Prelim 12 1 C Mason – Freddie; 2 H Scott – Forever is Ours; 3 T Mcnamara – Roxy Too; 4 H Everett – Muffin.

Novice 28 1 C Mason – Freddie; 2 H Everett – Muffin. % Class 1 M Hallows – Poppy.

14th September Showjumping: Wix EC 18” 1 Katie Coe – Rosie; 2 Sally Price – Lara; 3 Chantelle Chapman – JK; 4 Isabelle Hinde – Molly. 2’ 1 Thalia Dale – Box of Tricks; 2 Katie Coe – Rosie; 3 Leilah Sutherland – Gypsy; 4 Rose Allinson – Timmy. 2’3 1 Alfie Bennett – Mickey; 2 Sarah Endean – Bunnow Magpie; 3 Chloe Mason – Fred; 4 Rose Allinson – Timmy. 2’6 1 Ricky Gradley – Wifi; 2 Tamsin Ranson – Mickey II. 2’9 1 Sophie Dutton – Wotsit; 2 Emma Overton – Mexico; 3 Pippa Wyncoll – Rivie; 4 Ross Keys – King. 3’ 1 Sophie Dutton – Wotsit; 2 Ross Keys – King.

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pHoToNEWS ❙ Orsett Show ❙ Orsett Showground ❙ 3rd September

Winner of Riding pony, Gardinier Beauty, ridden

by Ellie May Webster

In-hand Welsh Champ, Shellb’s Rough Diamond, exhibited by Shell Brand

Blue Note De L’ Aurora ridden by Courtney Earl, Ridden Welsh Champions

Ridden Hunter Champions, Mosstown Marz ridden by Victoria Littlewood

SSAD olympia Champions, Icebreaker III, ridden

by Rachell owens

Brittleton Caledonian exhibited by Scott Quirk, Ridden Non-Welsh winners

Welsh Youngstock Champion, Mitchelltroy Waltons Boy, exhibited by Jessica Howlett

In-hand Champion Winvine Little poppit, exhibited by Chris Lazell

Westbourne Hi-Tech exhibited by Billy Ward, open Hackney pony class winners

Bertie Independance Warrior exhibited by Stephen Tubb, private Driving winners

Winner Novice Hackney pony, Brookfield Steppin Stones, exhibited

by Melita peters

Gwenllan Gwilm exhibited by Michael Howell, Light Trade 2 Wheel winners

Ridden Welsh C & D winners, Annod Alpacino ridden by Leann Mason

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Winner of Ridden Cob, Larkvale piano Man, ridden by Emma Tiley Nunn

Richard Weller-Poley

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❙ Burnham Market Horse Trials ❙ Sussex Farm ❙ 11th September

Chris Doyle Photography

Heidi Coy riding Forrests Foxy Lady, open Novice Sec F winners

Alice Casburn riding Raediant Rubi, 2nd place BE100 Sec A

Diana Grant rifing Rickamore Surf, BE100 Sec B winners

Sasha J Munro Seear riding Velidin, BE100 Sec C winners

Nini French riding Carnival March, Novice Sec E

Dotte Gowing riding oDT Kings Jaspar, open Novice Sec F

Charlie Clover riding BGS Twin peaks, 5th place Section E

Alice Hallows riding Whimsical, 2nd place BE100 Sec D

Samantha Molyneux riding Carnonybridge Monarch, 6th place Novice Sec E

Rhiannon Trenton riding Tyddyncochyn Galahad, BE100 Sec A

Jane Duncan riding Treworder, BE100 Sec A

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pHoToNEWS ❙ Cambridge Hunt Clear Round Hunter Trial ❙ Tetworth Hall ❙ 11th September

Richard Weller-Poley

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❙ Sponsored Ride in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support ❙ Newmarket Heath ❙ 28th August

Richard Weller-Poley

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Vets in the spotlight

VETERINARY CoNTACTS

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HAWKEDON VETS EQUINE PRACTICE 01284 789428 Essex based mobile veterinary practice Advanced dentistry, lameness evaluations, portable Xray, ultrasound, portable video gastroscopy/endoscopy all carried out in the comfort of your horsesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home.

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Important Telephone Numbers

Practice in the

Cambridge Equine Hospital Tel: 01223 760535

spotlight Rossdales Equine Veterinary Surgeons Newmarket & Hertfordshire At Rossdales, our team of 40 experienced equine vets is committed to providing high quality, competitively priced veterinary services to all our equine patients.

Our Newmarket practice provides comprehensive veterinary services locally and across a large area of East Anglia, while our vets at Rossdales Hertfordshire cover Herts and a large area between the M11 and M1. All our ‘road’ vets have access to a wide range of portable diagnostic equipment, enabling them to carry out a variety of diagnostic examinations, procedures and treatments at your yard. They also offer Zone Visits and Annual Health Checks, designed to save you money – see our websites for more details.

Should your horse or pony’s condition require further investigation or hospitalisation, our vets or yours can quickly arrange a referral to our Equine Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Exning, Newmarket. Led by respected specialists in surgery, medicine, diagnostics and reproduction, our hospital offers excellent facilities and the most sophisticated diagnostic equipment available, complemented by an expert team of clinicians, professional nurses and experienced support staff.

For our latest news, upcoming client events and more information about our services, visit www.rossdales.com or www.rossdaleshertscom.

Follow us on Facebook (Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons and Rossdales Hertfordshire).

Wherry Veterinary Group Bungay, Suffolk

Working with you for the health and wellbeing of your equine companions.

Take advantage of our experienced equine team and our modern, purpose built premises.

01986 892771

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.

Chapelfield Equine Clinic Tel: 01508 558228 Fuller Equine Tel: 01371 850532 Hawkedon Equine Clinic Tel: 01284 789428 Newmarket Equine Hospital Tel: 01638 782000 Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons Tel: 01638 663150 (Newmarket) Tel: 01462 790221 (Hertfordshire) Ryder-Davies & Partners Tel: 01394 380083 Wherry Veterinary Group Tel: 01986 892771

www.ryder-daviesvets.co.uk

24 Hour Emergency Support Tel: 01394 380083

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Classified

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Call: 01473 731222

Instructor

Gilly Knight BHS AI Reg’d

Freelance Instructor.

Flat and Jumping Lessons available in Essex area. Over 15 years teaching experience.

First lesson half price.

07973 760803

gillian.knight@gmail.com

Equine Crematoriums

Suffolk Pet & Equine Crematorium

Peaceful Pets Equine Cremation East Anglia based Prompt 24 hour service

01485 528141 www.peacefulpets.org.uk saddleries

Juddpurs Saddlery Specialists in saddle fitting by Society of Master Saddlers qualified saddle fitter.

Most ranges of saddles in stock or we can order.

111 Bedingfield Crescent Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8ED

Tel: 01986 874800

01284 810981 www.suffolkpetcrematorium.com

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QUALIFIED MASTER SADDLER & SADDLE FITTER • Range of quality new, secondhand and synthetic saddles and accessories.

• Impartial, independent, saddle fitting and advice.

• Mobile workshop.

• Re-flocking, top-ups and remedial flocking.

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Please phone Kay on (07775) 850400 Registered member

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Battlesbridge Mills Horse & Country Shop

Everything for the Horse & Rider Huge range of tack, accessories, stable supplies Tel: 01268 560008 The Mills, Chelmsford Road, Battlesbridge, Essex SS11 8TR www.horseandcountryshop.co.uk Dentist

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Fakenham (01328) 851351 Stockist for a wide range of Horse Feeds; Bedding; Supplements; Requisites.

Horse wormers now available Delivery Service. Everyone welcome.

Come and see us at our new larger premises Clipbush Business Park, Fakenham NR21 8SW

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SHoWDATE DIARY Your Showdate listings for... october/November 2016 SATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Mixed British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 SUNDAY 2ND OCTOBER DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 TUESDAY 4TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: College

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

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 6TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Beds: College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Petplan Area Festival. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 8TH OCTOBER ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: The Jays; NSEA Arena Eventing. Tel: 01284 386014 COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Combined Training. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Petplan Area Festival. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln

Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 DRESSAGE Suffolk: The Centaur Trust: Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 EVENTER TRIAL Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Indoor Eventer Trial. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Norfolk Showjumping Club. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SUNDAY 9TH OCTOBER ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: The Jays; Arena Eventing. Tel: 01284 386014 ARENA EVENTING Beds: College EC; Arena Horse Trials.

Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Cambs: Fenning Farm EC: Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Petplan Area Festival. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 07775 516945 EVENTER TRIAL Essex: Finchingfield EC; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01371 811881

ONE DAY EVENT Beds: College EC; BRC Area 7 One Day Event.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Working Hunter Show. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Norfolk Showjumping Club. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Mini Showjumping.

Tel: 01760 722616 MONDAY 10TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Petplan Area Festival. Tel: 01480 700236 TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Beds: College EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 12TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Beds: College EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312

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SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Indoor Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014

SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER ARENA EVENTING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Arena Eventer Trial. Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 EVENTER TRIAL Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Indoor Eventer Trial.

Tel: 01760 722616 HUNTER TRIAL Norfolk: THURSDAY 13TH OCTOBER Blackwater Farm, Gt DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Witchingham; Hunter Trial. Tel: Arena; Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 01603 873187 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER Showjumping. Tel: 01480 CAR BOOT Essex: Wix EC; Equestrian Car Boot. Tel: 01255 700236 870744 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01708 Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER ARENA EVENTING Beds: Twin Showjumping. Tel: 07769 Trees EC; Mini Arena Eventer Trial. 907076 Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 Showjumping. Tel: 01449 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Boyton Hall 711962 EC: Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 MONDAY 17TH OCTOBER SHOWJUMPING Cambs: SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Heath EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British TUESDAY 18TH OCTOBER Showjumping. Tel: 01708 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham 687312 Park EC; Clear Round SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Showjumping. Tel: 07769 Heath EC; Unaffiliated Evening 907076 Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 WEDNESDAY 19TH OCTOBER SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: Topthorn Arena; Cross Pole Competition. Tel: 01449 711962 01760 722616

DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 20TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Beds: College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 FRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage Championship Show. Tel: 01708

687312 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 FUN DAY Suffolk: The Jays; Peter Pan Fun Day. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Indoor Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 23RD OCTOBER DRESSAGE Beds: Twin Trees EC; Dressage. Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01277 824860 ONE DAY EVENT Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated One Day Event. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWING Suffolk: The Jays; Working Hunter Show. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Showing Show. Tel: 01449 711962 MONDAY 24TH OCTOBER TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER FUN SHOW Essex: Harolds Park Farm EC; Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fun Show.

Tel: 07775 516945 SHOWJUMPING Beds: College EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Very Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744

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SHoWDATE DIARY Your Showdate listings for... october/November 2016 WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER SHOWJUMPING Beds: College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; NSEA Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Open Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Arena Eventing.

Tel: 01449 711962 SHOW Essex: Codham Park EC; Halloween Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Mini Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414

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SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Junior Halloween Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SUNDAY 30TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01371 811881 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; British Dressage.

Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Harolds Park Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 07775 516945 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Junior Halloween Show Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Junior Halloween Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01284 386014 MONDAY 31ST OCTOBER TUESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: College EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest

Edge Arena; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: College EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 THURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236

Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 FUN SHOW Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Halloween Fun Show. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Mini Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962

SUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: Twin Trees EC; Dressage. Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 07775 516945 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Easton Park Stud: Affiliated and Unaffiliated FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER Dressage. Tel: 07881 802129 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Evening SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 Heath EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Novice Evening 824860 Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: The SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton Jays; Arena Eventing. Tel: 01284 & Otley College; Unaffiliated 386014 Showjumping. Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest 687312 Edge Arena; Unaffiliated DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; THRC Showjumping. Tel: 01760 Dressage.

722616 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Affiliated and

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