Absolute Horse September 2015

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SEPTEMBER 2015

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Best of British!

11 PAGES OF INTERVIEWS, TIPS & TUTORIALS!

Win! 16 pages of local show coverage Page 60

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“Equifest has been incredible!”

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Charlotte Dujardin on Mercian Alegria.

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FEATURES 12 BHS Eastern Region News 14 Dressage Special 25 Clothing & Accessories 34 Health & Welfare 42 Rider Profile: Sam Ward 44 Interview: Katie Jerram

70 PHOTONEWS 62 Framlingham Horse Show: 71 Castle Meadow 63 Suffolk RC Annual Show: 72 Westerfield Hall Showing Show: Suffolk Punch Trust

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.

Nutrition Laminitis Special Report: Equifest

COMPETITIONS & GIVEAWAYS HOYS tickets 7 31 Barbour outfit 45 Giveaways 51 Topspec UlsaKind Cubes

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REGULARS News 6 10 Your Comment 32 VetWatch: Equine Influenza 56 EAST: Natural Horsemanship 69 Local Show Results 72 Classifieds 74 Vets in the Spotlight 76 Showdate Directory

Pre-Equifest Showing Show: Rosewood Stud Dressage: Codham Park Dressage Championships: Queech Farm Unafilliated Showjumping: Codham Park Essex & Suffolk PC Mini ODE: Shelley Hall Area 8 PC Team Showjumping: Ickworth Hall Show-Jump-Cross: Codham Park Senior British Showjumping: Codham Park Essex & Suffolk PC Tetrathlon: Waterhouse Farm

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L EBRATING

ARS! Dear Readers

This year marks our 25th anniversary so to celebrate this incredible milestone we we are dropping our cover price - yes, Absolute Horse is

ABSOLUTELY FREE! It’s our way of thanking you, our loyal readers, for making Absolute Horse East Anglia’s leading equestrian magazine.

The other change, and one we hope you like just as much, is our new look!

We will still include all your favourites such as VetWatch, Ride Like and PhotoNews - plus more snippets of quality editorial, top rider interviews and product updates - all designed to the same high standard you’ve come to expect from us here at Absolute Horse.

The magazine will be available at all the usual equestrian retail outlets plus the majority of show venues and centres throughout East Anglia will now stock the latest issue.

We’d love to hear your feedback on the changes we’ve made so please contact us through www.absolutehorsemagazine.com or via facebook.

Thank you once again for all your support, here’s to the next 25 years!

The Absolute Horse Team

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NEWS MITSUBISHI MOTORS CUP LAUNCHED The Mitsubishi Motors Cup is the new eventing championship offering amateur riders from all over Great Britain the chance to compete for honours, ahead of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials held in early May. The Mitsubishi Motors Cup takes over from the Mitsubishi Grassroots Championship.

The winners of each Mitsubishi Motors Cup classification receive a brand new Mitsubishi Shogun for a year, prize money, trophy and commemorative plaque to keep.

Appeal for information

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a 3month old foal was found with burns to 90 per cent of his body.

The charity is also appealing for information about the foal’s mother.

Anyone with information can call the RSPCA in complete confidence on 0300 123 8018.

Within the August edition of Absolute Horse Magazine we published a very interesting article on Equine First Aid by David Scott MA Vet MB Cert EP MRCVS of Isle Veterinary Group. We would like to point out that David is a Senior Vet and Director of Isle Veterinary Group Limited. However Cathy Scott who is mentioned within the article is no longer associated with the group.

DON’T MISS YOUR HORSE LIVE This year’s Your Horse Live is set to be a shopping extravaganza with over 300 stands offering great bargains for you and your horse. Shop from all your favourite brands including Baileys Horse Feeds, Joules, Nags Essentials and much, much more….

Watch amazing live entertainment from the world’s best riders and trainers. Head to the thrilling main area to see the hugely popular elite dressage rider and double gold medallist Charlotte Charotte Dujardin to headline in the Main Arena at Your Horse Live Dujardin, OBE for a unique solo performance!

Charlotte will be riding a young and advance horse with some very special guests in attendance. Also featuring in the main arena as a fabulous duo will be top event riders Paul Tapner and Ben Hobday. This entertaining pair will be showing off their skills, demonstrating training theories and offering top tips and advice.

Tickets are selling fast, save 25% by booking your advance tickets now.

For more details and to book go to www.yourhorselive.co.uk

BS National Championships

Charlotte Kerton

Ruby Pointer from Norwich, Norfolk riding her own 12year-old grey mare Dutsy Van Het Hek were victorious in the National 1.15m Members Cup Final which took place on Sunday 16th August in the Andrews Bowen Indoor Arena at the British Showjumping National Championships.

Ruby Pointer Charlotte Kerton from Newmarket, Suffolk on board her own 7 year-old chestnut gelding Nettis took home the win in the Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) Club League Championship which took place in the Grand Ring on the same day.

Photo: 1st Class Images

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WINNER! Triple Gold for Britain’s Pony WINNER!

Team member Abbie Summers

Dressage Team

British quartet Phoebe Peters, Isobelle Berrington, Clare Hole from Suffolk, and Rebecca Bell have made history at the FEI European Pony Dressage Championships 5th-9th August held in Malmo, Sweden by taking team gold medal in a close fought battle with Germany and Denmark.

The team performed beyond all expectations and the golds were a great send off for Norfolk-based team Chef d’equipe Liz Mills, trainer Peter Storr and selector Sarah Pidgely, who are standing down from their roles.

Win tickets to HOYS IN THIS ISSUE WE ARE GIVING ONE LUCKY WINNER AND THEIR FRIEND THE CHANCE TO WIN TICKETS TO HOYS THANKS TO THE TEAM AT PARELLI NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP.

Launched by the BEF the empowering new campaign is called ‘This Girl Can Ride’ and encourages women to discover a love of horses.

Sunday 13th September sees the first annual Give Horses a Go Day with more than 40 approved riding schools offering FREE sessions for beginners.

www.hoofride.co.uk

The Parelli UK team will be back in action at this year’s Horse of the Year Show in the Interactive Savvy Area.

Based on respect for and love of horses, Parelli focuses on understanding horse nature and psychology to enable anyone at any level, whether you are a beginner or international competitor, to have fun with horses and achieve amazing results naturally.

The Parelli team will present a fascinating insight into the Seven Games, the foundation of Parelli Natural Horsemanship throughout their demonstrations.

To enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. Deadline is September 30th

Photo: Helen Revington

Saint Felix School Equestrian Team have won the Regional Points League for the East of England in the National Schools Equestrian Association for the 2014 -2015 season.

Team points are accumulated across the school year and tallied up at the end of the summer term. The winning team is presented with a voucher towards training at the Championships in October held at Addington Manor in Buckinghamshire, at which Saint Felix have several teams and 3 individual riders qualified.

Every member of the school team have been part of the final school result which is a fantastic achievement for them.

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NEWS ESSEx ShoWjuMPERS triumph

The sun was shining for the AGA Pony Bronze League 148cm Final which launched the start of the new pony National Championships recently.

Claudia Moore from Brentwood, Essex with her mother Katrina’s 18 yearold palomino gelding Shalom Gigalo emerged triumphant in a field of forty-five combinations.

After an impressive round it was Tia Squibb, from Brentwood, Essex riding the 14-year-old coloured gelding Gorm and Ban owned by Sarah Squibb that took the victory in the recent AGA Pony Bronze League 128cm Final.

This was Tia’s first Championship and she handled the pressure superbly emulating the attitude of a rider far beyond her years. Sarah Squibb, Gorm and Ban’s owner, was extremely pleased with the results: “She did so well, she deserved to win; we are very proud”.

Second place was claimed by Ellie Burrell-Squibb from Brentwood, riding Patricia Squibb’s 12 year-old grey mare Minnie Mouse II, who delivered an impressive jump off just to be Tia Squibb nudged out of first Gorm and place. Ellie also took Ban fourth place with Rahanane Lady a 23year-old grey mare also owned by Patricia Squibb.

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The NFU Mutual Pony Club Tetrathlon Championships took place from 13th-16th August at Bishop Burton College, East Riding of Yorkshire.

Over 300 Pony Club Members took part.

The Newmarket & Thurlow Branch enjoyed success in the Intermediate Girls Team section, with Sarah Howlett, Ellie Berisford, Zoe Watson and Belinda Dow producing a strong lead of 11,606 to take the win. Belinda Dow’s brother David was runner up in the Junior Boys competition, finishing just seven points behind the winner.

As the initial legs of the International Stairway series came to a close at the New Forest and Hampshire show, it was Phillip Miller from Harpenden, Hertfordshire with Shirley Light’s 8 year-old chestnut mare Unbelievable Lady that stormed to first place.

Phillip Miller and Unbelievable Lady in action earlier on in the year

GB TEAM SILVER IN AUSTRIA

Hallie Lunn, aged 14 from Rochford, Essex with her father Richard’s 8 year-old chestnut mare Brookwood Supersonic helped The Children’s in u q E s n n la o Petp ominati n t a Team (on horses) representing Great Britain at th ce announ for the their European Championships in Wiener will open s Award eterinary Neustadt, Austria win Team Silver alongside V n la tp e P mber. te p e S her three other team mates who included India st 1 on .uk/ equine.co n la Bussey, aged 14 from Norwich, Norfolk with her tp e .p www s mother Louise’s 13 year-old chestnut gelding vetaward Westwinds Ego.

July competition winners

India Bussey

Hallie Lunn

HALLIE STRIKES AGAIN!

Hallie and Little Boy De Carmen

Photo: Showground Photography

Aloeride Carolyn Draper, Herts; Diana Cook, Suffolk. Animal Health Company Deborah Castle, Lincs; Josie Simmons, Lincs; Sarah Longley, Kent. Childeric Melanie Glen-Bott, Suffolk. Equetech Lesley Rudd, Norfolk; Rachel Griffin, Essex.

HorseHage Carrie Adams, Cambs; Donna Hammond, Essex; Kerry McNab, Suffolk; Mrs C Sheldrick, Essex; Susan Evans, Essex. Horslyx Colleen Taylor, Essex; Margaret Everett, Essex; Rebecca Smith, Suffolk; Rebecca Tyler, Suffolk; Ruth Etteridge, Norfolk. Saracen Amanda Harrison, Cambs. Verdo Horse Bedding Lucy Gooderham, Suffolk.

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PHILLIP MILLER

Hallie Lunn also took the top spot in the penultimate Blue Chip Pony Newcomers Second Round which took place on Friday 24th July at the Welsh Home Pony, hosted at the Wales and West Showground.

Hallie rode her father Richard’s 16 year-old bay gelding Little Boy De Carmen to victory after they produced their third immaculate round in just 35.19 seconds.

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NEW ShoW!

The Suffolk Agricultural Association will be hosting its first Autumn Horse Show at Trinity Park on Saturday 12th September.

The Show will be aimed at local, amateur riders and will give riders an opportunity to compete in the ‘famous’ Suffolk Show rings.

There are over 60 classes including showing, show jumping, working hunter, dressage, side saddle, miniature ponies and foreign breeds. There will also be starter classes for novice riders and horses, family ponies, children’s classes and a fun dog show.

Entries close on 5th September and discounted entry fees are available until this date. Late entries will be accepted on the day at an increased fee.

Please contact Sue Bennitt on 01473 707112. The Schedule is available online www.suffolkshow.co.uk and www.horsedates.co.uk

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We asked our acebook fans the following question...

Lynn Hunt I have two, one is Totilas and the other is Red Rum round the grand national fences.

Gus Winterman Toytown - hack round Granny's garden.

Jan Nagel My old mare Polly who is no longer with us. She was a star. We'd have a lovely canter along a beach somewhere.

Lizzy Bird Dressage Moorland Totilas at the biggest arena I could find in a prix kur freestyle; Showjumping would have to be Shutterfly after its effortless round at Hickstead in the FEI Nations Cup; and Eventing would have to be either Nicholson’s Nereo or Avebury at Burghley or Badders!

Haley Smith I would take Red Rum on the longest, sandiest beach I could find and just go!

Eleanor Laws Valegro. I would love a ride round the arena on him!

Kate Hamilton Tamarillo around the Grand National course.

Rachel Norris Oh that's easy ...

Valegro and I'd like to take him to one of Leanne Hemingway's lovely informal shows at Stoke Wake and do a Prelim test... and see if we can get 100%!

Tiffany Wilkinson-Vickers Virtual Village Welham at Hickstead which he made look so easy; Wiston Bridget out hacking cos she always looked so comfortable to ride or Supreme Rock at Burghley with his gorgeous flopped ears in the dressage! x Kay Brown Ryans Son for a go at the Derby bank.

Samantha Argent I would like to be like Mary Poppins and gallop a carousel horse over the rainbow to a land far, far away...

Cindy Emerton Budweiser horses at Olympia.

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

Sam Lyas Trigger and I'd pull the fastest milk cart in the west!

Bella Perry Theodore O'Connor around Rolex Kentucky 4*!

Alex Mitchell Milton at Hickstead!

Ellen Gibson For me it would be the Sir Mark Prescott trained Pallasator, and we'd go for a spin on the Rowley Mile in Newmarket! Would be amazing!

Kerry Burn Red Rum on Southport beach or if I had my brave pants then over The Chair or Beechers. How amazing would that be. X Zoe King Dubai Millennium on Holcombe beach. I still get goosebumps watching replays of his win in the Dubai World Cup. Phenomenal horse taken far too soon.

Ann Dalzell It would have to be Phar Lap around the Melbourne Cup Track.

Ellie Brewer Stroller to take to Hickstead, have such a soft spot for that incredible pony! He was such a freak, no adrenaline rush greater than jumping huge fences on little ponies!!

Debby Collins Ryans Son round Hickstead.

Joanne Harrison Frankel - to feel the need the need for speed! Newmarket gallops!

Cassie Toy It's Otto and a jumping lesson with Geoff Billington! If I didn't fall off because of Otto's scope, it'll be because I was laughing so much!

Jo Foley Murphy Himself... I'd like it to be around Badminton but it would probably be wherever he decides to go, over whatever he decides to jump at whatever pace he chooses!

Caroline Banks It would have to be Best Mate around Cheltenham or

Supreme Rock around Badminton.

Debbie Mace Gizmo - the RSPCA champion rescue foal when he has matured into a superstar to show that there is always hope.

Samantha Haynes The mighty Milton. I don't even like show jumping but he was like the icon of my childhood! Milton was a legend!

Jo Foley Current would have to be Avebury... do you reckon I could take him to Burghley as Andrew is injured?

Mandy Marsh Penwood Forge Mill.

Loved that little horse so talented.

Take him on a beach ride.

Charlotte Wood It would be my old horse Spike, sadly put to sleep May 15th 2015 aged 34. Horse of a lifetime. He was with me for almost 16years, ex high goal polo pony. I'd take him for a bounce along the river bank. RIP Spikey.

Sophie Bell Definitely Frankel. I'm no racing fan but his story is remarkable.

I'd take him for a slow saunter down in the clough where I ride my horse most weeks. Refresh his mind and body before his next race! .Ginelle Lorenzo-Crick I'd take Milton... To visit my mare!! Xx Mandy Sheppard Downlands Cancara, the original Lloyds bank horse and a ride anywhere would have been fab!

Nadia Jane Kerr It would have to be Mr Ed! And while having a very colourful conversation with him! A good gallop on a good old English beach! Xx

and the Star Winner is...

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Jenny Dorris Kidman: Sefton the household cavalry black involved in the Hyde Park bombings. A true equine hero that gave hope after that terrible event. A quiet hack round a green grass field away from anything and then I’d like to hug him after and say ‘thank you’ for all he did.

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BHS EASTErN rEgIoN NEWS

plenty of thrills, but very few spills!

The two individual weeks of BHS Adult Summer Camp, held at Forest Edge Equestrian Centre, came to an end on 24th July as the last of the campers headed home with increased confidence, happy smiles and words of encouragement from instructors and fellow campers alike.

During their stay the campers were expertly guided by the ‘Dream Team’ of Carole Broad FBHS, Caroline Meads BHSI, Clare Pettitt BHSII and Sarah-Jayne Bowers BHSII from their initial introductions and assessments, through flatwork, pole and grid, course jumping and cross-country lessons, to the final fun afternoon of competitions. There were

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plenty of thrills, but very few spills, in fact none at all in the second week, despite many campers achieving far beyond what they had set out to do. In addition to all the riding opportunities, there were talks on a range of subjects such as equine first aid and horse handling, and visits from a saddle fitter and a representative from Spillers with a weighbridge and dietary advice.

Each week culminated in a wonderfully empowering Prize Awards ceremony, with the results of the competitions and the

‘Special’ and ‘Most Improved’ Awards announced to much cheering and frequent emotional moments. “Fantastic camp, brilliant instructors, brilliant support, exceeded my expectations, I’ve gained so much confidence!” was one camper’s comments, and this was a common theme echoed by many.

Thanks must go to the new team at Forest Edge for the effort that they put in to ensure that the camp ran smoothly, in addition to providing good food and a steady stream of tea and coffee, even when the first week’s thunderstorm tried to wash everyone away. We are looking forward to seeing plenty of returning campers and new faces next year, so do watch out for the

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dates when they are released.

A very well attended Fun Ride on 31st May gave the Suffolk Committee the prize from head office for the greatest money raised for the Paths for Communities Fund during Access

Week 2015, many thanks to committee member Mandy Edwards of Springhall Farm for making this possible.

The Suffolk Committee’s thanks again go to The Manders Friesians of Mount Bures who after another

thrilling Open Day have donated funds to The BHS Castration Appeal. Finally a huge congratulations to Suffolk Committee member Mel Lawson who recently qualified as BHS ITT and Dan Spencer who is now BHS II. There are plenty of events happing during the next few months from practicing your trailer parking skills to learning

more about access and your rights of way, with something for everyone in between, please join our facebook groups and keep an eye on the BHS website so you don’t miss anything that’s happening near you.

2015 Training Dates 5th Sept: Horse Agility, at Valley Farm Equestrian Leisure, Wickham Market, IP13 0DN. 6th Sept: Horse Agility, at Newton Hall EC, Swilland, Suffolk, IP6 9LT. 9th Sept: BHS Suffolk Social evening with guest speaker, William Reddway, Stowupland Village Hall, IP14 4BQ. 7pm.

All welcome.

12th Sept: Park & Ride at Turkey Hall, Bacton nr. Stowmarket IP14 4NN. 8 – 10 miles bridleways and stewardship contact jim.fowler@btinternet.com to book in.

12th Sept: Rider First Aid Training, Commercial Training Centre, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Longfield Site, Hitchin Road, Stevenage, SG1 4AE. 19th Sept: Level One Access & rights of way training, 9.30am, at Wood Green Animal Shelter, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NH. 19th Sept: Trailer Reversing Training, at Martin’s Driver Training, Mile Cross Road former City Works site, Norwich, NR3 2DY. 10th Oct: Park & Ride: Courtyard Farm, Ringstead, Hunstanton PE36 5LQ. £5 parking plus £1 donation for map.

For more details and how to book please go to the website www.bhs.org.uk/east For more details please contact: Janet Pamment, BHS Regional Development Officer on 07808 141076 or janet.pamment@bhs.org.uk www.bhs.org.uk

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DrESSAgE SPECIAL

Are you ready for the best of

British?

Two days of world class learning from our home grown talent

t British Dressage, they’ve got lots to celebrate… golden girl Charlotte Dujardin remains world number one with her Olympic, World and European medals still gleaming, Carl Hester is recognised worldwide as one of dressage’s leading lights, talented riders, judges and officials are highly respected and in demand all over the world plus, as BD membership continues to grow, this means more and more people in Britain are enjoying dressage.

So, this year’s British Dressage National Convention will showcase the ‘Best of British’ featuring a never seen before line up. Held at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire over 21st – 22nd November, the event is simply a must-attend for any dressage enthusiast; trainers, judges, riders, officials, fans, you’re all invited to celebrate.

The first two names confirmed are none other than Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin! The dynamic duo will focus on very different

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ends of the training spectrum with Carl concentrating on grand prix while Charlotte will share her methods on producing young horses, with the help of Mount St John Stud. It’s the perfect opportunity to gain an insight into the approaches from two of the world’s biggest names.

Widely acknowledged as the leading dressage learning showcase, the National Convention has a packed programme which will cover a variety of topics across the levels.

There’s so much talent to call on in Britain, so this year, it’ll be an assault on your senses, learning ability and memory bank! The days will be broken down into sessions where some presenters may ride or they may have demo riders to teach as well as question and answers sessions with some room for healthy debate.

British Dressage Training Director Paul Hayler commented; “When I was elected to the training role, revitalising the National Convention was one of my main ambitions.

With the BD team, we’ve done exactly that and visitors this year

will find a professional showcase with top British talent. While the entertainment level will be raised significantly, the essence of learning, thought-stimulation and questioning of methods will still play a vital part. I’d urge everyone with an interest in the sport to attend as it promises to be one of the greatest dressage gatherings ever witnessed. ” While the presenters will be the same all weekend, daily content will be different and with a two day ticket just £80 for BD paid members and £90 for nonmembers, you’ll be guaranteed not to miss a moment. Daily tickets are £50 for members and £55 for non-members.

Major names twill be added to the bill over the coming weeks but one thing is for certain, tickets will be in huge demand so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. www.britishdressage.co.uk

Regional update 27 September: Team Quest Regional Final, Easton and Otley College, Norfolk.

9-11 October: Area Festival, Brook Farm, Essex.

23-25 October: Area Festival, Houghton Hall, Cambs.

29-30 October: BYRDS Halloween 2 day camp, Keysoe, Beds.

31 Oct-1 November: Senior Autumn 2 day camp, Keysoe, Beds.

Both of these events involve two days of training, workshops on related subjects, demos, talks and test riding. You and your horse stay and meet other people and have great tuition and a chance to make new friends too!

28 November: End of Season Ball, Bedfordshire. A night not to be missed, with awards for riders, great raffle prizes and a chance to celebrate a successful year in the region with friends over dinner, drinks and dancing.

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Charlotte Dujardin Absorbine met up with sponsored rider, Charlotte Dujardin, and asked some quick fire questions to get the inside scoop on what life is like as Dressage World Champion

When you were a child who was your role model?

When I was younger I guess my mum and my sister, and as I got older watching DVD's of Carl was a massive inspiration.

You started in the show ring, how did you get in to showing?

We enjoyed it as a family, my mum and sister. I was bitten by the showing bug very young.

What was the highlight of your showing career?

By the age of 16, I’d won at the Horse of the Year Show four times and at Hickstead three times.

What is the most embarrassing moment of your riding career so far?

Years ago, I finished a Young Horse Test facing the wrong way with my back to the Judge!

How do you learn a new dressage test?

I’ve done them so many times now, I know many off by heart – haha!

How do you deal with show nerves?

I just don’t let it get to me and remind myself constantly that it’s just the same as being at home and to just not take it so seriously.

What is the highlight of your dressage career to date?

My greatest achievement has to be holding all the World Records, plus being World Number 1 two years in a row!

Which horse do you have high hopes for at the moment?

All of them! But MSJ Top Secret, a bay mare bred at Mount St John out of FBW Deja'vu, she is an exceptional mover with top trainability. We hope she can

follow in her mother's footsteps.

What is your secret to producing a Grand Prix horse?

Temperament is key, if they have a good temperament then you are already half way there.

If you had the opportunity to go back and start again, would you do anything differently?

No, I would definitely choose the same path!

Are you a cat or a dog person?

Dogs, I have four!

What could you not live without?

I couldn't live without animals, horses, dogs - I adore them all.

And of course my Fiancé Dean!

Success for Charlotte!

It was a momentous day for British dressage as the Olympic, World and European champion, Charlotte Dujardin, defended her Grand Prix Special title – and with it gained a European Championship record – after posting a huge 87.577% with her dancing partner Valegro, at the FEI European Championships in Aachen, Germany on 15th August.

The final day of competition saw Charlotte scoop a further title and gold medal, as she retained her 2013 European Individual Grand Prix Freestyle crown. They danced their way to the gold medal in front of 38,000 spectators to secure their second gold, and third medal of the Championships.

My amazing little dressage horse Dinarthall Grace “Two years ago we decided to do surgery on Lollup for kissing spines. She had a dorsal interspinous ligament desmotomy at Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership Equine Clinic, Norfolk, where I also work as Head Equine Veterinary Nurse. Lollup, an 11-year-old Connemara X thoroughbred who I have owned for 6 years was the first patient at the Clinic to trial this relatively new procedure, performed by Dr. Chris Lehrbach MrCVS. Before this she was suffering from back pain and displaying naughty behaviour under saddle. She wasn't happy to be ridden and prior to her deterioration she was struggling to do a novice test.

She recently had her second win at elementary with 66.91% at geldeston Hall BD, with her first win only two weeks previous at Easton and otley College.

We are aiming to compete at Petplan Area Festivals and continue to build on what we have done already.”

By Elly Hardesty

Photos: Jon Stroud

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DrESSAgE SPECIAL Rider profile

Dan Sherriff

Location: Bayford, Hertfordshire.

How and when did you start riding? Aged 3, on the farm bull – shortly after that on ponies.

During your career has there been a particular horse that you consider to have really helped you ‘make it’? There have been several who have helped me in different ways, but if I had to pick one it would be Lawrence (Bayford Hall Dallaglio) – he’s a real hard worker, an absolute showman and got me a place on the British team.

You are a very successful rider and trainer, but which top horse do you personally most admire and why?

That’s a tough one – I admire so many different qualities in so many different horses. But if you asked me right now if I could have anyone else’s horse I’d look

Rider profile

Bayford hall Dallaglio Stable name: Lawrence Owner: D Sherriff Colour: Dark Bay Sex: gelding Height: 16.3hh Age: 16 Breed: Trakehner Sire: Laurentianer Dam: Picabo

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

Have a fall back career, working with horses is a tough career choice – it requires determination, patience and a lot of support and backing. That said it’s so rewarding and I wouldn’t want to do anything else.

tina Atkins

Location: Stow Maries, Essex.

How and when did you start riding?

My parents had horses and got a companion pony which I started riding from the age of 2.

During your career has there been a particular horse that you consider to have really

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towards the Oatley sisters: both Lyndal and Christy have amazing Grand Prix horses. I wouldn’t swap them for Lawrence – I’d be greedy and want both.

You are sponsored by Baileys Horse Feeds, how have they helped you?

Baileys are a great supporter and provide invaluable free advice to me and the yard at Bayford. They visit regularly to assess my horses and we work together to achieve peak fitness and performance in the horses through good routine and feeding regimen. Nothing is too much trouble for them, each time we change hay or haylage they test it and come back with suggestions as to how to modify feeds accordingly. Baileys have outstanding knowledge and produce great products, I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

horse profile

helped you ‘make it’?

Swayze II. Which top horse do you personally admire and why?

Totilas for his amazing movement and wow factor.

Do you do anything to keep fit and healthy for riding?

I have a personal training session once a week and try to go to the gym once a week. I try to follow the MetaFitness nutritional program for natural eating which gives me more energy to ride.

(See page 50).

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

Don’t give up, even when everything seems to go wrong.

Tina is sponsored by Kieffer Saddles and thanks them for their continued support.

Selected as British Team member for rotterdam CDIo in 2014, winning numerous International First Places over the last 3 years at grand Prix.

He loves performing, particularly in the Kur – but really shows off in prize giving ceremonies.

He has an amazing temperament and will always try his hardest for me, I have had him for 13 years and there has never been a day when he didn’t want to work.

His routine is a mixture of schooling or hacking on different days, with Sunday off each week. It’s really important to get horses out of the arena and used to the real world. He’s also turned out every day.

Three secrets that our readers should know about him: • He loves his food, if ever he didn’t eat I’d worry!

• He won’t eat a whole apple, you have to hold it for him while he gently nibbles at it – that can take a while.

• He was a stallion until just last year when he had to be gelded as he developed a (thankfully) benign growth.

horse profile holme park Karachi Stable name: Archie Owner: Ann Plumb Colour: Black Breed: Trakehner Sex: gelding Height: 16hh He has competed at national championships at every level and has won at grand Prix at premier league.

Three secrets that our readers should know about him: • He was going to be put down when he was 6.

• Living out at night was the only thing that made him safe enough to ride.

• There was a time it wasn’t safe to take him in to a warm up.

Archie used to be very sharp and tricky. It took a lot of patience and repetition to make very small steps in his training but it has been extremely rewarding. Future plans with him are to still compete him at grand Prix occasionally.

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horse profiles

Rider profile

Silver mercedes

Petplan Equine sponsored rider

Lili Brooksby Leicestershire-based dressage rider Lili Brooksby, 29, combines her developing dressage career with both teaching riding and running her own online dressage shop.

in the dressage world – not forgetting two retired horses living out their days in luxury. Besides the horses, she has three cats, one sausage dog, two rabbits and two chickens.

From the first time she was placed Whilst Paddy's top-level competitive career is slowing on the back of a pony at the age of two, she has become ever more down, Lili remains open minded as to his ability to dance a PSG to horse obsessed. Her first pony Gemma, a ninth birthday present, music. “He owes me nothing and his rehab is going well thanks to was superseded by the 14.3hh Silver Mercedes (Paddy) who took his fantastic treatment at Lili from unaffiliated prelim to BD Newmarket Equine Hospital and Petplan Equine insurance covering Advanced, with numerous Regionals and Area Festivals along vets’ fees. It will only happen if his body allows,” she says. the way. “We were the blind Meanwhile, Fons and Zu are leading the blind, and I loved keeping Lili busy in the dressage every step,” Lili admits. “My arena. Fons has been gaining ambition is to become an international Grand Prix dressage some good BD scores, breaking the 70% barrier at prelim and not rider, and I continually strive for much less at novice. He even perfection.”

Lili is now the owner of six horses, surprised her with a 69.4% in the Five Year Old Potential ranging from a rescue Shetland International at Sheepgate stallion to Paddy, her 'horse of a recently. lifetime', and a pair of 17hh Zu is theoretically Lili's father's horses that are making their way

Fur Feather Fons

horse, but she has now taken over the reins. She might describe him as 'built like the proverbial outhouse' but after finishing third on their first outing, a BD novice, she is less averse to continuing to build this relationship. “Never overlook the different breeds,” she laughs.

Lili is quick to credit the excellent coaching that she receives, mostly from Charlotte Dujardin and Richard Davison but more recently Charlie Hutton who she worked with on the Petplan Equine dressage videos www.petplanequine.co.uk/ dressage and has also been helping her develop. “Being awarded sponsorship by Petplan Equine has opened so many doors for me, it's been a really amazing opportunity, and I look forward to progressing ever further in the sport.”

Paddy is a 14.3 grey connemara x TB gelding owned by Lili. Now 18, he took her from unaffiliated prelims to BD Advanced, qualifying her as a group three rider for PSg. “He has a total heart of gold and will try anything to please me,” says Lili. “He's won side saddle county classes, placed in the top two at the Nationals, won showing titles and even taught my nieces to ride. As he’s getting older he now enjoys lots more hacking and sponsored rides, with some lower level schooling. He's my horse of a lifetime, my best friend.”

Four things you should know about Paddy • He has been ridden by Charlotte Dujardin.

• He somehow manages to get cast in the middle of his stable, which he finds rather embarrassing.

• He has more than 350 friends on Facebook.

• He has been insured with Petplan Equine for 10 years who has paid out around £5K in vets’ fees for him.

Fur Feather Fons Fons is at the other end of the height scale. A 17hh black KPWN 5year-old gelding, he is enjoying the early stages of his career.

“Fons can be very sharp and spooky so his scores vary hugely,” Lili admits. “He moves beautifully and tries his heart out – but is also capable of being a complete toad! I would love one day for him to be my first gP horse; he's a real sensitive soul so I am taking my time with him.”

Silver Mercedes

Three secrets you should know about Fons • He absolutely hates pink. Every time he is dressed in pink he either runs away or tips Lili off.

• He is terrified of clippers and as a result is always hairy.

• Conversely he adores having his mane brushed – for as long as he can persuade someone to do it for.

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MArIA EILBErg

Top professionals often say that the test is won in the warm-up, so how should you be spending this valuable time before the bell rings?

Shadow Horse sponsored International dressage rider Maria Eilberg gives her expert advice.

PErFECTINg your wArM uP

M

y first tip is to allow yourself plenty of time including your travel time.

Check the travel reports before leaving the yard but also allow extra time for any problems enroute or issues when you arrive at the venue. Rushing yourself and your horse when you arrive at the show won’t make for a lovely relaxed test and more importantly a hurried warm-up.

Once you arrive at the show, check the classes are running to time before you get on board then if they are, get your horse and yourself ready and head for the warm-up.

I try and keep my warm-up similar to the sessions I do at home, so it gives the horses a sense of familiarity in a strange place.

Obviously, if they are spooky or fresh I will adapt the warm-up to suit them. Your warm-up really relies on you as the rider assessing the situation, how your horse is feeling and using your warm-up at home as a framework with changes to suit.

I always start off in walk and allow the horse to warm up his muscles properly, however if he is being silly, then I will pop him up into trot and get him moving forward and listening to my aids as opposed to looking at everything else which is going on! Lots of changes in direction and even a little leg yield is better at the start then an unexploded bomb and

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after 10 minutes you may well be able to take a short walk break and work on softness and relaxation. Remember, some horses just don’t suit a 15 minute walk warm-up, so don’t try and force an excited or nervous horse into an outline and attempt to ask for walk as this could get you in trouble!

Once you have trotted or walked for at least 15 minutes, then you should start thinking about getting a soft supple and elastic

contact and encourage the horse to work over his back and travel forward.

Use the entire school, unless you can see another rider having issues with their horse (in which case, stay away!) and work on straightness, ensuring that your horse is listening to your aids.

Once your horse has warmed up in both trot and canter, you can think about picking up the contact and asking for more engagement from the hind leg. I

use transitions and lots of them!

From walk-trot-walk, trot-cantertrot, transitions within the canter are good for suppling and relaxation whereas halt-trot-halt are good for bringing the horse together, you want to ensure that your horse really springs up into the upward transitions and doesn’t drop you when he comes into the down transition.

Use your lateral work to help keep your horse supple and connected and work through segments of your test, so if you are going to be asking for a medium trot in the test, then practice a few in the warm-up so that your horse is prepared.

Allow your horse a walk break within your warm-up and 5-10 minutes before the test, remove your boots and bandages and coat and continue working in so that you have his attention still before you walk across to the arena.

Good luck with your test and remember concentrating on a good warm-up really can make a difference to your final placing!

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BECKy MooDy

If you yearn to ride like a top dressage pro, then focusing on your position is just as important as your horse’s way of going. We pick up some tips from Childéric Saddle’s brand ambassador and top international dressage rider Becky Moody for her top tips for...

THE PErFECT POSiTiOn!

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nyone who has ever ridden a horse will know that to have complete control over them at all times is nearly impossible, they are, after all, animals and not machines.

However, what we can strive for is our own self control (at least most of the time!) and this in turn will help to improve our communication and influence over our horse’s way of going.

The more correct your position, the more effective you will be. In this feature, I am going to look at the most common position faults which I see when I am teaching, and how they affect the horses way of going, and then how I would look to try and improve them.

POSITION PROBLEM 1 Lower leg too far forward with weight too much down the riders bottom instead of leg.

How it affects the horse: When the rider’s leg is too far

Rider showing good position

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forward their balance is compromised, and either they compensate by leaning the upper body too far forward or they get too left behind the movement.

Either way it is likely the rider will sit too heavy on the horse’s back making it harder to get the horse working softly over the back. It can also have an impact on how effective the rider is with their leg: sometimes the leg is too far forward because the horse is If you bring your leg directly underneath running away, so the rider takes you, there will be a vertical line running the leg forward and off the horse’s from your ear though to your shoulder and side. This however can start a bit hip to your heel of a vicious circle as the more the rider gets left behind the faster the then it should be as easy to stand up in your stirrups as it is to sit horse goes! down. If you say that sitting in the Exercises to help: saddle is position 1, and standing 1. Stand up in your stirrups. If straight up is position 3, you your leg is too far forward this is should also be able to find the impossible to do without falling midpoint – position 2 – and stay back into the saddle. If you bring in balance there as well. The your leg directly underneath you important thing is to be able to so you have a vertical line running go from one position to another from your ear though to your with control and stability and shoulder and hip to your heel, whenever you sit back down you

Rider's lower leg gripping backwards and upwards

should do so gently.

2. ‘Rising for 2, sitting for 1’. This is a development of exercise 1.

Instead of doing normal up, down, up, down rising trot, do up, up, down, up, up, down. Again you must think about landing very gently back in the saddle. The aim is to be able to do it without using the reins and keeping the lower leg still underneath you.

3. Work without stirrups. To be honest working without stirrups is good for many position problems!

It develops more core stability and a better length of leg. Doing some rising trot without stirrups is also good.

POSITION PROBLEM 2 Lower leg gripping up.

Tightness in hips and knees.

How it affects the horse: The lower leg gripping is again often caused by lack of balance the rider grips the leg around the horse to try and create the feeling of stability, but actually it can

Straight arms mean that you will have an un-elastic contact

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have the opposite effect. When the horse feels the pressure of the leg gripping it will become more and more numb to the aids and you get the opposite vicious circle to the one in ‘problem 1’: the horse gets lazier, the rider works harder with the leg and ends up gripping even more…. However this problem can go both ways, it

can be a lazy horse that creates a gripping leg rather than the other way round, but you as the rider have to be the one to mend it!

Exercises to help: 1. Work without stirrups (again)!

2. Transitions, transitions, transitions! Make the horse more reactive but be sure to keep the

leg long and loose and be black and white about the kind of reactions you accept. It may be that you have to be very positive a few times to make your horse understand that you are not going to carry them around for ever!

3. Work on the control over your legs whilst maintaining your core stability. Being able to keep your upper body stable, whilst lifting legs away from the saddle or your knees up to the pommel is a great exercise. It can be very good to do it on the lunge, if you have a horse suitable for this, or you can just do it standing still!

Being able to keep your upper body stable, whilst lifting legs away from the saddle or your knees up to the pommel is a great exercise

to the top of a chair back, standing behind the chair practice being able to pull the chair back onto its hind legs and then allow it forward until the front legs nearly touch the floor again.

Repeat this so helps develop your awareness of control over your arms and how to maintain the elasticity that you need.

POSITION PROBLEM 3

With all these problems the main issue is awareness - you have to know that you are doing them to How it affects the horse: be able to correct them! In the Straight elbows and tight arms end it comes down to control of mean you will have a very unyour body and discipline in elastic contact – this will make the making changes and corrections, horse more uncomfortable in the but this is why a pair of eyes on mouth and therefore more the ground you can trust is really resistant in the rein. important.

We all need help to improve and Exercises to help: failing this, a video camera never 1. Ride with a whip behind your back. Make sure you are wearing a lies! long sleeved top (otherwise – ouch!) and that your horse isn’t spooky. This exercise obviously makes you bend your elbows much more than you have to, but it helps to give you a feel for what you need. www.childericsaddles.co.uk 2. Get a pair of reins and tie them Tel: 07886802553 Tight arms, straight elbows.

Working without stirrups is great for position problems

The rider's leg is too far forward and horse running strong with her

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LuCy CArTWrIgHT

Top international dressage rider Lucy Cartwright shows how you can pick up valuable marks in your dressage test.

Accompanied here by Samba Dance, a 7-year-old 16.1hh gelding owned by Chris richards and Audrey Lawrence.

FINISHINg TOuCHES! B

If your horse is on his forehand, he will find riding a square halt with a soft contact hard, so practice this a lot at home to lighten his front end and help build impulsion from behind. I also use lots of halt transitions in my competition warm up too.

efore the bell, make sure you use your time riding around the arena to your advantage, don't just dawdle around.

If you need to wake your horse up, then work in some transitions within the canter or if he isn’t listening ride some direct and indirect transitions. This is also the perfect time to show a spooky horse those flowerpots or judges in the car to ensure that he is relaxed and focused on you as soon as your test begins.

Straightness on your first centre line makes a great first impression but it isn’t easy to ride. Practise this movement at home, ensuring that you make your turn correctly in order to hit the centre line, not under or over shoot it and make sure that your enter positively by riding forward and straight.

I like to practice lots of halt transitions at home when training.

Start off by going large around the arena and if your horse tends to swing his or her quarters badly one way, then make sure that you ride on the rein where the swinging quarter is on the wall. This will help even up your halts to help

make them square. Remember the halt needs to come from the hind quarters and so don’t forget your half halt just before you ride the halt and think about the movement as being forward from walk or trot INTO the halt and think about riding those hind legs forward and underneath the horse.

Using corner for impulsion

Thinking about the walk steps and preparing

The walk steps

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Make sure that you always ride into the corners of the arena as this not only allows you to set up each movement properly and show good preparation, but it also helps engage the horse’s hind legs, again helping to improve the quality of paces.

If your circles are more egg shaped than round or they vary in size, then you need to do some homework! Riding an incorrect shape or size is such an easy mark to throw away, so practice at home and if necessary mark out the arena with poles to ride within or

The back up into canter

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We feed Aloeride to our horses and it’s particularly beneďŹ cial for helping to keep the horses feeling and looking good, which is really important for all our dressage horses, who are busy competing all year around.

Prepare to turn down centre line

Turning down centre line

Focusing on straightness down centre line

David Miller Photography

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Keeping the rhythm

poles laid vertically along the length of the school, so that when you ride your circles, you have a visual reminder, until you become familiar with riding everything from 10 to 20 metre circles.

using your corners and slowly building the energy and power (not speed) and make sure that you ride really clear transitions at the start and finish of the movement.

Make it easier for your horse when riding medium trot and lengthening the trot stride by

Some tests call for canter - walk – canter transitions and the key to riding these correctly and getting the right lead is to make sure you are straight on your line and that the horse is not crooked. You need to also show the judge clear walk steps in between the downward and upward transitions.

And continue canter

Straightness on the long sides

Finally make sure you know your test inside out, so you can not only concentrate on the quality of the test you are riding but also prepare for each movement correctly and not worrying about where to go next!

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DrESSAgE SPECIAL

TESTING TIMES! Jess Thompson is a rising star in the dressage world with numerous wins at National level. Courtesy of her sponsor Freddie Parker, the equestrian inspired fashion brand, Jess gives readers her top tips for success in the dressage arena‌ ’ve always believed in plenty of preparation prior to the test day. Don't avoid riding through the test in your training or riding the movements you know are an issue for you, it's so easy to do this, but unfortunately you will never make them better this way!

Riding through the test many times on the run up to the competition day means you will feel much more confident with the floor plan and can then concentrate on riding your horse and enjoying yourself.

Whilst practicing the test try to perfect the more simple movements as it is possible to

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pick up a lot of marks if the simple things such as transitions are good. It is important that you have an understanding of what the judge is looking for to give a high mark, so have a thorough read of the handbook to see what is required to be shown in each movement.

As I come down the centre line I always smile; the Judge likes to see that you are enjoying your ride and normally smiling relaxes me and makes me breathe so the ride is better. Horses are very receptive to rider tension and can't perform under a hard, tense rider. What can also help improve your test is praising your horse throughout. This gives your horse

confidence and will only ever help promote his performance and then with each test, the ride will become better. Riders often think of how nervous they feel and never think of how a horse can also be just as nervous when at a 'party'. For the execution of the test (once you have your smile on!) take your time. Rushed movements in the hope of 'getting it out of the way' look messy and unattractive to the Judge. Think of a rhythm and stick to it. Of course, knowing the test inside and out will help with avoiding going into panic mode, even if you are using a caller. Memorise the test, use diagrams and even walk it out on foot if it helps. The perfect test shows accuracy in the movements, so be very strict with yourself! This can be practiced at home, make your circles the correct size, use the arena correctly going into the corners, transitions at the marker and riding to and from the correct letter. This accuracy will pick you up marks consistently throughout the test and shows

the obedience of your horse and effectiveness of your aids.

Finally, it is important to remember that mistakes do happen! So don't panic! Don't dwell on them whilst in the test, but brush it off and think ahead to your next movement.

Reflection should come once you are off your horse, reflecting in the test often means the next movement isn't given the full thought and in turn will go wrong too.

Good luck with your competitions this season. www.freddieparker.com

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Autumn

IN AWE OF As temperatures start to plummet and the weather worsens, looking great and feeling warm when riding in the competition arena might seem a challenge, but there are some great garments out there to keep you warm and toasty, without compromising on looking stylish.

The key to warmth is layering, starting with some great thermals.

We stock a super collection, which are thin enough not to add bulk yet highly effective at keeping you warm. Very often rider’s toes and hands can suffer, so again we’ve searched for the best on the market to keep your toes toasty and your hands in good working order! Whilst Beige, White and Cream gloves are preferred under British Dressage Rules, however I particularly love these Black Woof Wear Precision Thermal Gloves

for warmth and grip. You can always warm up in a pair of these and then swap to competition White for test, as many of our customers do.

The Pikeur Crystal Button Long Sleeved Show Shirt also adds extra warmth too with it’s fine fleece lining and it also features gorgeous crystal buttons, which add a touch of glamour to this brilliant winter garment.

We’ve also searched high and low for the best breeches to keep your legs warm, because whilst wearing help, they can be restrictive! tights under your breeches does The Pikeur Luguna Winter Breeches feature a winter weight soft shell fabric by Polartec, which offers exceptional warmth with it’s cosy fleece lining and they are also water and wind resistant as well.

When it comes to worrying about your appearance in the warm-up, in my opinion it’s better to be warm, dry and effective than cold, wet and unable to concentrate before your test, so I have a slightly bigger sized jacket that I can wear over my competition jacket. This means that I don’t have to remove my competition jacket and get cold! And don’t

If you are looking to keep warm and look stylish this season, then who better than Alison Nye-Warden MD and owner of Dressage Deluxe and the brand’s personal shopper to give you some tips and advice for the autumn…

forget about your horse either and invest in a warm exercise sheet to cover his quarters up, until he has warmed up too. We have a gorgeous Thermatex Quarter Sheet, which can be removed without removing the saddle, making it ideal for competition days and schooling at home during the winter months.

If you still need some help and advice, drop me a line at personalshopper@dressagedeluxe.co.uk Include a brief outline of what you are struggling to find, your body measurements and full length photograph of yourself dressed in fairly body hugging clothing and I will help you with suggestions to suit your shape and build for winter riding attire. It’s a free service and could save you a fortune! www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk 0800 321 3001

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toggi – wrapping you in warmth, and style this winter

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t’s not nice to have to admit it…but winter is just around the corner! As Britons, we must be prepared for anything - long, dark evenings, cold, frosty mornings and, no doubt, the occasional storm and torrential downpour lie in store for us. But that is where our winter wardrobe steps in to save the day (or season).

Our protector, our guardian, our knight in shining armour.

In designing their latest collections for autumn / winter 2015, the team at Toggi have used their decades of experience in keeping you warm, dry and looking fabulous to create a collection that combines style and performance without compromise.

Going the extra mile Toggi’s immensely popular, British made Heritage wax collection sees the new Brightwell ladies wax jacket take pride of place for the

coming season. Fusing fashion and function with its subtle tartan check, this flattering belted style is a beautifully wearable yet stylish addition to any wardrobe.

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With the new season comes a number of fabulous new Toggi footwear pieces. The handmade Covent dual purpose country and riding boot is a long, full grain leather boot available in delicious bitter chocolate.

Featuring a Puratex waterproof and breathable microporous membrane to ensure your feet remain dry in all weather conditions whilst maintaining breathability, the comfort of this boot is second to none. The Toggi Chandler boot is a glorious full length, leather lined, handmade leather riding boot, elegant and classic with a modern twist. For outdoor country lovers, the shorter length Caledon country boot is a stunning new addition to the Toggi footwear collection with a waterproof and breathable Acquastop membrane to keep your feet cool, dry and comfortable.

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Alderton

comfortable when you need it most. With padding throughout and fleece lined pockets, Keddington provides the added warmth essential to get you through our long, British winters.

Perfect for long days at chilly showgrounds, Alderton is a gorgeously luxurious down filled quilted coat which is a must have

piece for the autumn winter season. With a super cosy down filling to keep you wonderfully warm, Alderton has a water repellent finish to ensure that it keeps its beautiful appearance for longer. Side entry hand warmer pockets and a large, stylish hood offer extra cosiness, while the feminine seam details present a beautifully flattering shape. www.toggi.com

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(Right) Dublin Supa Shape It Denim Full Seat Breeches Made from stretch denim fabric, with a Clarino full seat.

Colours: Dark Rinse Size: Ladies 8/26” – 18/36” RRP: £64.99

Dublin Cherwell Tall Boots

Dublin Cubbington Tweed jacket

Wool blend Herringbone show jacket with a tone on tone velvet collar.

Colours: Green, Navy Size: Childs 8/24” – 16/32” Ladies 8/32” – 20/44” Mens 36” – 44” RRP: Childs £69.99; Ladies £89.99; Mens £94.99

Full grain, soft, waxy leather gaiters Colours: Black, Brown Size: Adults XS, AXS Tall, AS Short, AS, AS Tall, AM Short, AM, AM Tall, AL Short, AL, AL Tall, AXL RRP: £89.99 HBR Waterproof and breathable country Dublin River boot with redskin Boot leather upper.

Colours: Black, Chocolate, Dark Brown Size: 3/36 – 11/46 Reg; 3/36 – 11/46 Wide (Chocolate and Dark Brown only) RRP: £149.99

To find out more about the Dublin range or to find your nearest stockist please visit www.dublinclothing.co.uk

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CLoTHINg & ACCESSorIES Kingshill hooded Gilet RRP: £79.95 www.equetech.com

Harcour clothing and accessories are due to hit UK equestrian stores this autumn. www.harcour.co.uk

Grace jacket RRP: £315. www.timothyfoxx.co.uk

Cherry Roller Snaffle Bangle RRP: £105 www.hihosilver.co.uk

Ideal Down Vest RRP: £79.99 www.ariat.com

Liberty Freedom Military jacket RRP: £350 Spanish Riding Boots (Classic) RRP: £210 www.thespanishbootcompany.co.uk

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Rainline boots

RRP: £49.95 www.grubsboot.com

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COMPETITION Kimmerston Jacket Indigo. Sizes 8-18 £159.00

Badminton Gilet Pale Blue. Sizes 8-18 £99.00

Kimmerston Polo White. Sizes 8-18 £69.95

Win a full outfit from Equestrian Collection To ease the transition into the winter months, British lifestyle brand Barbour is offering one lucky reader the opportunity to win a full outfit from their new Autumn/Winter 2015 Equestrian Collection, which features jackets, knits, shirts and base layers perfect for keeping riders and spectators alike warm in the unpredictable British weather.

Barbour has always had an association with the Equestrian world, culminating in an Equestrian Collection that is fit for both those who take part and those who observe. Featuring an autumnal colour palette of maroons, lilacs and indigos, the range combines functional fabrics and practical features with stylish silhouettes, perfect for laid back hacks or a day in the countryside.

Our lucky winner will receive the Kimmerston Jacket; a waterproof breathable jacket with fleece lining and a roll away hood, ensuring wearers are protected from sudden showers and bitter winds, whilst remaining lightweight and ideal for equine activities.

As well as the jacket, our winning reader will also receive the Badminton Gilet and Kimmerston Base Layer, both of which are designed with Equestrian pursuits in mind, providing easy movement and extra warmth. To complete the look, Barbour have also thrown in a pair of Setter Wellies, a Country Tartan Scarf and a Tweed Tarras bag to guarantee you’ll be looking at your best around the stables!

Country Tartan Scarf Sporting Tartan. One Size £39.95 Setter Wellies Purple. Sizes 3-9 £69.95

For more product information visit www.barbour.com Tweed Tarras Navy. One Size £179

To enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. Deadline is September 30th

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t h Equine In e c t V Wa quine influenza is a major cause of respiratory disease worldwide, but is also endemic within the UK (that is to say that it is always present within the population of UK horses) with new cases being diagnosed every month.

However, not only is the disease a serious health risk to the animals infected, it also has potentially grave economic implications on the performance horse industry, with movement bans affecting not only the races and events but also breeding.

The disease is caused by the Equine Influenza A Virus, which is similar in make up to the human flu virus. Although it is not able to cross to humans, there have been 2 incidents of the virus crossing over to dogs. Just like the human virus, equine influenza virus changes its structure with time (termed “antigenic drift�), which is why we have to constantly update our vaccines to stay protected from the latest strains.

The initial clinical signs associated with the disease in an unvaccinated animal include a harsh, dry cough from the upper respiratory tract, with increased respiratory effort and a fever lasting about 7-10 days. This is often accompanied by a period of depression, lethargy and a decrease in appetite, possibly with some runny discharge from the

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EQUINE INFLUENZA IS THE MOST COMMONLY VACCINATED AGAINST DISEASE IN THE UK, WITH MOST HORSES RECEIVING THEIR ANNUAL BOOSTER AS PART OF THEIR ROUTINE CARE, BUT HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS CONDITION AND HOW WORRIED SHOULD YOU BE? nose and an enlargement of the lymph nodes around the head and neck. In the most severe cases horses can develop secondary bacterial infections from the damage caused to the lining of the airways which in some cases can lead to pneumonia and even death. This more dangerous stage of the disease typically occurs 50100 days post infection and will be accompanied by a thick, snotty discharge from their nose, a wet, productive cough and a prolonged, worsened period of depression and fever. This more serious part of the disease is more likely in horses with a compromised immune system, for example due to age, stress or illness such as cushings which is why it is important to rest infected animals and ensure they have a gradual and careful return to work once the apparent clinical signs have gone. A good rule of thumb is that for evey day that the horse has a raised temperature, the horse should have a further week off work.

These signs are less severe and less specific in horses who may

have had some vaccinations in the past but have lapsed, or if the vaccine strains are out of date.

Vaccinated horses are very unlikely to become ill, but they can have a roll in spreading the disease if they come into contact with infected animals. Unfortunately the disease is incredibly contagious, with infection rate coming close to 100% in unprotected animals.

Treatment and control of the disease is reliant on a quick and accurate diagnosis. This can be done using either swabs from the nose and back of the throat no later than the first 2-3 days after signs become apparent, or a pair of blood tests at least 2 weeks apart which allows the laboratory to measure the change in antibody levels associated with contact with the virus. Once you suspect a horse has the disease it is very important to isolate them and put in place steps such as barrier nursing to prevent further spread. All in contact horses should also be isolated and monitored for signs of disease, which will usually become apparent within the next week.

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fluenza

VET PROFILE

Dr Ed Richards BVSc MRCVS

The virus is able to survive for a limited time outside the host on objects such as brushes and tack; however a normal detergent is usually sufficient to kill it. If the disease progresses with secondary bacterial infections, or if the vet is particularly worried about susceptible animals, then antibiotics can be used to treat the horse. Transmission of the disease is either through direct contact with infected animals, by transmission via the handlers or by the virus travelling in the air when the horse coughs, sneezes or breathes.

As with most things, prevention is always better than cure, which is why we have such rigorous vaccination protocols. People often think that if their horse does

not leave the yard then they will be protected, however if there are other horses that do go on and off the premises (even if those horses themselves are vaccinated), especially for competitions and events where they will be in contact with lots of other potential carriers, then it is wise to continue to protect them. The current vaccination protocol for a new horse includes 3 initial inoculations, with 21 to 92 days between number 1 and 2, and 150 to 215 days between number 2 and 3. After that the horse must receive the annual booster vaccinations no more than 365 days later. The only exceptions to this are if you are competing under specific regulations such as with the FEI, whereby the horse

must have been vaccinated within the last 6 months and 21 days but must not have had it 7 days prior to competing.

So, with new research published recently suggesting that less than half of the equine population (40%) is being protected (based on vaccine sales), now is the time to get everyone up to date with equine influenza and vaccinating their horse! Current predictions suggest that if more isn’t done to correct this, the UK may face an equine influenza epidemic in the near future similar to that in Australia in 2007. For more information on the disease, on control or to arrange for vaccinations, speak to your local equine vet who I’m sure will be more than happy to help.

After qualifying from Bristol University in 2014, Ed moved back to Suffolk to take a position at RyderDavies and Partners where he currently practices as a large animal vet. Although interested in all aspects of the job, he particularly enjoys looking at lameness and poor performance, and is passionate about working together with farriers and physios to get the best out of your horse.

Outside of work, Ed is a keen sportsman and enjoys running, cycling and swimming as well as riding his horse when he can.

Always on the lookout for new challenges, he is currently training for a Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle trip at the end of September in memory of a close friend who passed away in their final year at university. If you want to support him (and Yorkshire Air Ambulance) in his endeavours then all donations would be gratefully received at: www.justgiving.com/vetson-wheels Thanks!

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understanding:

PINWorm

By Blaise Scott-Morris BVSc MRCVS Virbac Veterinary Advisor

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t is frequently reported that Oxyuris equi, more commonly known as Pinworm, can be seen in horse dung even after treatment.

There are regular postings on equine forums on the subject which are often inaccurate or illinformed, and there can be a tendency to blame wormer resistance for the problem. This article aims to describe the lifecycle of the worm, in order to help explain the treatment and management options available.

Lifecycle Adult worms live in the large intestine (caecum and colon).

From there, the female worms migrate to the rectum when they are ready to lay their eggs. They poke their tails through the anus and deposit clumps of eggs in a gel like substance. This can sometimes be seen as yellow/white jelly like streaks around the anus (Figure 1). The eggs are not capable of infecting other horses immediately, but they mature quickly and can be

infective within 5 days. Horses are intensely itchy when the eggs are laid, rubbing their hind quarters on objects. This can cause eggs to fall off into the environment. The horse becomes infected by ingesting infective eggs from the environment, eg pasture, stables, bedding, food. Once digested, the larvae migrate to the large intestine and burrow into the intestinal walls and develop into adults. This process from egg to adult can take 5 months. The adult female worm lives around 6

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months and can lay up to 50,000 eggs in this time, presenting a significant source of environmental contamination.

Pinworm cannot be detected routinely in faecal worm egg counts, as eggs are laid under the horse’s tail and not often passed out in faeces. One way to confirm the diagnosis is by doing a “stickytape” impression from under the tail and examining it under a microscope for eggs, however this will only detect 50% of infections.

Pinworms are very distinctive and are recognisable by their rounded bodies that taper down to a point, very similar to bean sprouts. The eggs are also recognisable as they are oval shaped with one slightly straighter side and a “cap” at one end. Figure 2 shows an embryonated egg and the larva can be seen within the shell.

Pinworm infection within the intestines rarely cause gastrointestinal clinical signs, and a horse may have a few eggs or

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worms which may not be causing any problems. Colic, weight loss and diarrhoea that may be seen with other worm infections are not associated with Pinworm. The first thing an owner may notice is the horse rubbing its back end more, rub marks over the rump and hair loss resulting in ‘rat tail’ (figure 3). This causes a cosmetic problem, but in more severe cases can lead to trauma in the tail and perianal region with traumatised, oozing sores.

Routine worming will help to control the life stages in the small intestines so it is important horse owners take measures to ensure accurate dosing. Accurate dosing relies primarily on accurate weight estimation and effective delivery of wormer. If your horse is difficult to worm with syringe wormers, then there are also wormers available in a tablet form to help address spit out. Please consult your vet or SQP (Suitably Qualified Person) - they can advise you further. Other measures of control also need to be implemented to break the reinfection cycle. Whilst incredibly useful for other worm types, poo picking is of limited value against Pinworm, as the infective eggs are stuck around the anus and few are in the faeces. Horse hygiene is an important factor in breaking the re-infection cycle. Washing the area under the tail will help to soothe any irritation and remove the eggs. This should be done every 2-3 days and will reduce environmental contamination and prevent re-infection. In many ways tail washing for pinworm should be viewed in the same way as poo-picking for most other worm species, particularly in

Figure 3

sensitive horses. Also don’t forget to clean where the horses have been seen to rub themselves.

Regular changing of bedding and feed troughs to decrease contamination can also help.

Pinworm can be tricky to control.

Accurate dosing of wormers is vital, together with implementing a strict hygiene protocol. This will aid in breaking the re-infection cycle. Remember, Pinworms very rarely cause intestinal problems.

Keep an eye out for your horse rubbing its hind quarters.

If you have any concerns regarding your horse, it is always best to consult a veterinary professional.

Find out more about 3D Worming at www.3dworming.co.uk or talk to you local SQP (suitably qualified person) at your local retailers about how 3D Worming can help you with a worming approach that is right for your horse.

3D Worming is brought to you

by Virbac, the manufacturer of Equimax, Eraquell equine wormers.

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Horse Health Week

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orse Health Week will be running from 21st-28th September. During Horse Health Week, KBHH (Keeping Britain’s Horses Healthy) will be looking at various areas of horse ownership in order to continue to raise awareness of horse health - from Parasite Control to Weight Management, Wellbeing to end of life care plus much more.

During an action packed week, KBHH will bring the industry and all horse enthusiasts together to celebrate great British horses and encourage everyone to ‘play your part’, taking personal action to increase the health of our nation’s herd.

When you visit the KBHH website throughout the week at www.healthyhorses.co.uk you’ll be able to find participating veterinary practices. You will have an opportunity to download the Responsible Horse Owner’s Pack and tell other owners what you are doing with your horse that week.

Why the long face?

H Quiz reveals responsible riders According to early results of a quiz being conducted by Petplan Equine, UK horse owners and riders are, principally, a responsible lot.

Respondents to the quiz in most instances chose the most conscientious answer demonstrating an understanding about their horses’ health and wellbeing.

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A token of appreciation!

Verdo Horse Bedding is treating their customers to a little extra something when they buy their bedding this season.

Watch out for their new bags, which carry a horse shoe token motif.

Simply cut out the token, save up to redeem against a whole range of branded goodies from forks to jackets, saddle cloths and more!

orses share some surprisingly similar facial expressions to humans and chimps, according to new University of Sussex research.

Mammal communication researchers have shown that, like humans, horses use muscles underlying their nostrils, lips and eyes to alter their facial expressions in a variety of social situations.

The study’s co-lead author, doctoral researcher Jennifer Wathan, said: “Despite the differences in face structure between horses and humans, we were able to identify some similar expressions in relation to movements of the lips and eyes.”

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Pre-cl

CoAT CARE

How to prepare the coat and protect your horse's skin during clipping season

by Animal Health Company t is nearly that season again when we will be needing to start clipping out our horse’s winter coat.

We clip so he doesn’t sweat up so easily during exercise, which in turn means he cools down quicker and is able to rug up again post exercise, so less likely to get a chill.

A clipped horse coat is also easier to keep clean in the muddier conditions.

If your horse has a poor coat condition, it may be related to a deficiency in its diet, however there are oils and supplements on the market you can give to help attain a healthy coat. A better conditioned coat is easier to clip and keep clean then a patchy dry one.

The preparations of your horse and equipment is the same for a small clip as it is for a full clip.

There are a few points you need to consider and do before you put blade to coat though.

Make sure your clipper blades are sharpened, oiled and ready to go, as blunt blades will pull at the coat and will result in an uncomfortable clip for the horse as well as a patchy finish.

Clean all your grooming brushes, a dirty, hair clogged body brush isn’t going to get through the coat and get your horse clean.

Whilst you are preparing your horse for clipping whether bathing or grooming it’s a good idea to check for any cuts or skin irritations. It may be that you

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need to treat these before you are able to clip, depending on their severity.

Plan which day you are going to clip your horse. Your horse will need to be clean and dirt/dust free on the day of clipping. If it is possible and the weather is on your side, a bath the day before the planned clip is the easiest way to get your horse squeaky clean.

This can be done late afternoon; that way you can put your horse in it’s stable for the night, with a light rug and he should stay clean for you to clip in the morning.

Remember to use a clean rug - a dirty one isn’t going to help keep their coat clean.

Pre-clip use a horse shampoo as these have been designed to help clean the horse’s coat and skin acting upon the grease. Make sure you get the shampoo right through the coat to the skin showing more attention to greasy patches and areas that you want to clip. Using a medium bristled plastic brush in gentle circular motions will help you get right through the coat.

Pay special attention to getting the shampoo rinsed out, so as not to leave soap residue in the coat.

Remember to dry your horse and rug him up after the shampoo, to keep him clean as well as prevent chills, as autumn nights can get chilly. It is recommended that you don’t shampoo your horse on the day of clipping as you need him to be completely dry before you

start.

The weather and/or your facilities might mean a full bath followed by a clean, cosy stable is not an option for you. If that is the case, a trick you can use is to ride the horse lightly before you clip them.

Don’t work him too hard making him sweat, but just until he is starting to get warm. After your ride, give your horse a good groom with a body brush. The exercising and getting the horse moving and warmed up, opens their pours and moves the dirt and grease to the surface. This makes brushing the dirt out a lot easier. Don't forget to keep cleaning your body brush on your curry comb so you’re not just moving dirt from one area to another.

Use a micro fibre cloth to finish off, this helps to remove any residual dirt.

Choose where to clip carefully; you want a clean, dry safe area with good lighting (natural if possible) where your horse is relaxed and safe. A stable with the bedding moved back is ideal. If you are planning to clip up to the mane line I would bunch and tie up the mane and bandage the tail, this makes it a lot easier to see your lines. Using chalk mark out the upper lines you want to clip too, that way once you start with the clippers you can be more efficient and quicker.

hoT CLoThING

MASTER CLASS

Hot clothing is extremely useful after clipping to break down dirt and oil in the coat and to remove and rinse away clipper oil.

You will need...

• Two buckets – one full of warm water/one full of warm water and 4 to 6 generous pumps of Supreme Products Hot Oil. • One chenille cloth or mitt.

Step one...

Drench the clean cloth in the oil and water mixture before rubbing the coat vigorously.

Use the cloth or mitt in both a circular and rubbing motion to get well into the coat and skin for the best results. Rub all over the body including legs and face.

Step Two...

Thoroughly rinse the cloth or mitt in the bucket containing just the warm water and start rinsing the coat by working all over the body once again leaving it clean and refreshed.

Use a sweat scraper to remove any excess water once the coat is fully rinsed.

Supreme Products Hot Oil RRP: 250ml - £10.99 www.supremeproducts.co.uk

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Product news Safe-Care Equine Total Body Wash allows you to take full advantage of a warm autumn day for a full bath or spot wash on cooler days with this extremely gentle but thoroughly cleansing body wash.

Designed for use all over the body and face, this fragrancefree wash helps remove scurf, dust and dirt. Simply spray or apply with a damp sponge, the wash helps loosen dirt and gives a thoroughly deep cleanse right down to the skin.

Simply wash off to reveal flake and scurf free coats.

RRP: £9.99. www.safecare-equine.com

Make our BODY

Safe-Care Equine Show ‘n’ Shine is a leave in conditioner, which not only gives instant shine to clipped coats, but it’s unique formulation including sunflower oil, also allows the clippers to work through your horse’s fluffy coat with ease! Designed to be left on your horse’s coat, mane and tail, the spray continues to deliver amazing shine and vitality for days after application and can even be used around the saddle and bridle area for a nongreasy, non-slip finish!

RRP: £9.99 www.safecare-equine.com

Equimins’ Clean Coat is the perfect pre-clip degreaser for the winter months.

The wash can be used to wash down after exercise when diluted or used undiluted as a pre-clip degreaser. It contains tea tree oil, allantoin, witch hazel and spearmint to leave the horse refreshed. The liquid is free from soap.

RRP: £9.25. www.equimins.com

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Committed to

animal care

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he Animal Health Company is celebrating 25 years of successful trade this September.

The Company was founded by Nick Westcott back in 1990. Nick is from a farming background and he saw a gap in the market, so he developed DEFRA approved disinfectants suitable for use in kennels/catteries/stables and home environments. These products took off and soon the business grew into the herbal market, making unique health and herbal supplements. Starting in the canine world and having spent time on the road at championship dog shows, the business expanded into the horse market and more recently into poultry products. The company’s motto is “Committed to animal care”.

The company is still family owned, and is now run by Paul Westcott, assisted by his wife Jennie and their team of loyal staff. Paul and Jennie are huge

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animal lovers, having both been brought up in rural life with dogs, cats, poultry and horses. Between them they have one horse, one mule, one dog, one cat and two chickens. Jennie is a qualified riding instructor, with qualifications in Equine Science and has started competing in the world of dog agility with their Australian Kelpie, Kora.

From humble beginnings and starting in very small premises, the company is now housed in five industrial units in Halstead, Essex.

They make, bottle and dispatch all their own products and are keen to keep this practice going. By doing the production themselves they feel they can continue to achieve the quality of their products that the market has come to love.

British horse owners are passionate about their horses; whether they are competition horses or pet ponies. The relationship between horse and

rider is a compassionate one of devoted attention, enjoyment, time and love. So when The Animal Health Company produce a product for this market, it is made with research and that same love and compassion to ensure it is a quality, affordable product. Paul says, “We like to think of ourselves as innovators not imitators. We are constantly researching new products to bring to market, which will be ‘long lived’ products, not just going along with short lived trends in the market.”

The Animal Health Company was the first company to make a devils claw product for equines, NoBute.

As with many of the company’s products NoBute has expanded into a range of products, NoBute Premium, NoWheeze, Navilam”0” and NoBruise. This range is a market leader and as popular today as ever, and you will find it in almost every equestrian outlet.

The company has in the last 5 years spent a lot of time and

resources to update it’s image.

Their new look website is easy to use, with a clean, friendly format.

In last 6 months they have updated all the items descriptions to show the ingredients, so buyers can review what’s in every product before purchase to ensure they are complying with competition rules.

The product labels have also been given an update, which look good on the shelves of any vendor.

As well as some exciting new products which have been launched in the last few years, Westcotts Premium Dog Food, Scurf Off and SLS Free shampoos, there are some more products being launched imminently.

Having reached 25 years Paul says he is excited about the next 25 years and taking the business further and bringing new innovative products to market. www.animal-health.co.uk

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PROFILE

How and when did you start riding?

I was eleven, we were on a family holiday in Wales and I rode my aunt’s pony.

What was the name of your first horse?

Ginger, a super fast 12.2hh chesnut mare.

What are some of your biggest achievements to date?

The main achievements for me are being a competitive national 140 Rider, competing at international shows

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abroad, jumping the Young Rider final at Hickstead, jumping a world rankings class on the amazing horse ‘Wish’ and jumping the area/international trials on the county circuit this year.

What events are on your competition bucket list?

Hickstead Derby and Olympia.

What advice would you give to an aspiring showjumper?

Believe in yourself, train hard, learn from your mistakes and I'm a great believer if you train hard enough, the results will show!

We catch up with Suffolk-based showjumper Sam Ward, who’s currently enjoying his best season’s results to date, and find out what’s behind his success and exciting news of a recent move… if you could take a spin on any horse, past or present, who would it be?

Big Star. if you didn’t have to worry about running your business for six months, who would you go and train with?

Billy Twomey, I think his style is amazing.

Tell us about your team..

I'm very lucky to have a great team on the yard.

There's Jake who helps exercise the horses and does everything with me, the girls who help at

Sam riding Diante (also far right)

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Photo: www.showgroundphotography.com

Focus on...

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Back in 2005 Sam made the cover of the absolute Horse magazine!

Sam riding Wish

Photo: www.showgroundphotography.com

What’s your daily routine?

Each day is different depending on if we are at shows but a normal day at the yard would consist of working on the yard, exercising the horses, training and teaching clients.

Photo: www.showgroundphotography.com

home looking after the horses and all my owners for making this possible by giving me the opportunity to have some fantastic horses behind me.

Favourite food Chinese.

Pets Louis my little lorry dog and my two yard cats that think they are dogs!

Fave TV programme Miranda Hart.

Sam riding Ballerino M

Photo: www.showgroundphotography.com

Future plans?

We've got a really exciting time ahead of us.

With a strong string of talented horses and fantastic owners behind us our show plan is looking really busy.

We've recently moved to a lovely farm in Earl Stonham where we are in the process of building a new yard with great facilities.

Alongside competing and moving house we look forward to welcoming new clients for teaching and training.

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INTERVIEW

Katie Jerram

at home with

What exciting events have you been involved with?

I participated in a local Celebrity Just Dance for charity, I’m not much of a dancer but we did manage to win it!

I did an interview with the BBC News at Windsor, we had Mike Bushell practising running up a hunter, it went out on the main news. I also participated in the Alan Titchmarsh afternoon show and a CNN Interview about Windsor.

Which horses have you ridden for the HM The Queen? How was she approached? Does it put extra pressure on you?

The first horses I ever produced and rode for the Queen were March Past, Star Dust, Favour and Lexington Tesomany, who has now gone off to the military to pull guns. I was put forward to the Queen as a producer of show horses by her M&M producer Lizzie Briant and Vanessa Compton who recommended me following my 2001 win at HOYS on the Hunter Rosenbrite.

I was asked to go to Windsor to meet the Queen and I will never forget entering the state rooms at

Windsor Castle and greeting her by saying ‘good evening Your Majesty’.

She really made me feel at ease and we discussed what she would like to do with the various show horses, especially March Past and his future. Soon after the meeting March Past arrived at the yard.

I treat my clients all the same and there is the same sort of pressure when I am on board any client’s horse. I tend to put the most pressure on myself.

Describe the task force needed to go to a big show.

We have a big task force at shows and can sometimes take 3 lorries and a trailer to just one show.

With numbers like that we have to all be clear on our roles at a show.

Jo Jack comes to every show, she plaits, grooms, rides in and gets the horses ready for the classes.

Hannah goes to every show and helps to get ready, work in etc.

When Will is at the shows he helps to prep and also rides his own horse in the ring. Andrew mostly drives the lorry, David Marsden helps with the lorry driving too.

Name your top three magic moments so far in showing, was there a particular event or time that made your realise that ‘you had made it’ as a top show woman?

Magical moments have to be

Supreme at HOYS on Dunbeacon in 2010 and the following year Supreme on Dunbeacon at The Royal International Horse Show.

Also winning RoR’s at Hickstead on Barbers Shop in Standing Hunter Champion on Rosenbrite at HOYS in 2001 was a pivotal moment for me as it wasn’t often then that a woman took those top placings.

What’s your funniest memory?

This was funny when you look back on it but didn’t feel so funny at the time. At the Kent County Show in the Lloyds Bank qualifier I was 17 and fell over in the lap of honour just after taking the Championship with Rosefeen Wedding Guest.

When you are not with horses, how do you treat yourself? Do you take holidays ?

Yes, I love skiing and we also try to get some winter sun in Antigua every year.

And finally, if you took Supreme at HOYS this year, which of your horses do you think it would be?

Our new 4-year-old called Classic Choice.

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Katie Jerram trusts Virbac’s innovative 3D Worming approach to ensure all her horses are wormed correctly.

Find out more about 3D Worming at www.3dworming.co.uk or talk to you local SQP (suitably qualified person) at your local retailers about how 3D Worming can help you with a worming programme that is right for your horse.

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r e d a giveAwAyS e R WE HAVE 3 LIKIT STARTER KITS + SNAK-A-BALL + SNAKS TO BE WON Likit Starter Kit is ideal for those wanting to try these innovative products for the first time. Contents include a Likit Holder plus Apple, Carrot and Cherry flavoured Likits and two 100g packs of Likit Snaks.

The lucky winners will also receive two 500g bags of Likit Snaks and a Snak-a-Ball which encourages natural foraging behaviour and slows feed consumption rates. Inside this robust feeding ball is a unique 'Snakometer' - a baffle plate designed to slow the speed at which feed can pass through the ball.

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Timothy HorseHage is suitable for all horses and ponies including leisure horses and ponies, native ponies, veterans and those resting or convalescing. It has been approved to carry the Hoof Kind symbol which means it is also suitable for laminitics.

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This year’s Your Horse Live is set to be a shopping extravaganza with over 300 stands offering great bargains for you and your horse, alongside amazing entertainment from the world’s best riders and trainers, including elite dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin.

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WIN A WINTER BUNDLE WITH AQUAMAX! Aquamax is giving one lucky Absolute Horse winner a Fine Tine Fork, an Aquamax Gilet, a Hay Carry and 10 bags of Aquamax bedding - worth over £150 altogether! Aquamax bedding is the perfect way to make your winter a whole lot easier at the same time as saving time and money! The virtually dust free bedding naturally removes the smell of ammonia from the stable and, due to the way it’s managed, most people use less than a bag a week – even less with matting! In addition to 10 bags of bedding, you’ll also receive a Fine Tine Fork that’s been designed for crumble and pellet beds, a snug gilet and a Hay Carry to help keep the yard tidy!

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NUTRITION lysine content and these meals are usually mixed in a pellet to ensure intake. The requirement for lysine has been reinforced by research over the years. In one study, weanlings fed a diet with sufficient protein but insufficient lysine experienced slower growth rates than peers fed a ration with added lysine or soybean meal as the protein supplements in the diet.

Like many adult horses, some weanlings are easy keepers and likely to become overweight on even minimal amounts of concentrate feed. In these cases, weanlings can be fed a low-calorie, low-intake source of essential

By Lizzie Drury MSc Registered Nutritionist protein, vitamins, and minerals, without feeding excessive energy. feeding all weanlings is the same– The same situation may apply to receiving any hard feed, then the eaning is a stressful foal won’t be exposed to mixes or steady, even growth. The Kentucky weanlings that develop bone and time for foals and Equine Research computer pellets until weaning. Some foals mares. While mares joint disturbances such as physitis are introduced to creep feeding by program Gro-Trac can be used to are often ready to say goodor OCD, where the extra energy monitor growth in young horses two to three months of age, a bye to their rowdy charges, from high energy concentrate foals can be far more fretful. As time when milk production begins and provide early warning of feeds is undesirable. In these changes in growth rate. such, weaning rarely negatively to decrease and often no longer circumstances specific stud fulfills the nutritional needs of the In order for the weanling to impacts a mare. balancers such as Saracen Stamm achieve optimal growth, sufficient 30 are suitable.

In fact, some mares may blossom foal.

Creep feeding serves two dietary energy must be supplied. and begin to flesh out once they Once a group of weanlings is Weanlings generally cannot purposes: to guarantee the are freed from the burden of milk established on a suitable feeding consume enough forage to satisfy program there is no automatic weanlings’ nutritional needs are production. The foal, conversely, being met and to familiarise energy requirements for steady often enters a growth slump need to increase it during winter or immediately following weaning. weanlings with eating hard feed so growth at the rate needed by as the weanlings gets older. breeders in the 21st century. feeding time will be less stressful Therefore, proper nutrition is Usually an increase in appetite and Therefore, concentrate feed must forage intake can fulfill extra needs once separated from their dams. paramount. be fed. Approximately 0.5 kg of a How the foal is fed following and maintain growth rate. Regular weaning often depends greatly on weanling ration such as Level The Weanling observation of condition or Grow per day per month of age are growth rate will determine what is expected of it in the Foals are typically weaned at four recommended for weanlings of to six months of age. Prior to following months. A weanling whether concentrate feed intakes destined for the show or sale ring ‘light horse’ breeds such as arabs. weaning, the foal should be need to be increased, or even later in the year, for example, This can also be expressed as up to decreased. accustomed to eating solid feed.

1% of body weight.

This is usually not a problem if the would be managed much more As with all horses, weanlings intensely than one being raised as The concentrate feeds should mare is already eating a should have unlimited access to contain amino acids such as Lysine water and salt. concentrate feed, as many foals a homebred performance are dipping into their dam’s feed prospect, where maximal growth essential for proper growth.

For further information about the and condition are not as Concentrate feeds containing raw Gro-Trac programme please bowl by a few weeks of age. materials such as soybean meal, However if the mare maintains her imperative. Regardless of their contact Saracen Horse Feeds. are preferred because of their high www.saracenhorsefeeds.com condition on pasture and isn’t eventual use, the primary goal of

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NUTRITION which can result in respiratory problems. Soaking the hay for 30min will help to remove any harmful dust particles. For horses whose calorie intake needs In thIs Issue eQuerry controlling, hay can be soaked for horse Feeds senIor longer periods (i.e. 8-12 hours). nutrItIonIst, LouIse This will leach out many of the Jones Looks At the calories, leaving just the fibre element. Alternatively, for ImportAnce oF donkeys and very good-doers, a FIbre And Answers proportion of their daily forage A reAder’s can be replaced with low-calorie, QuestIon. oat or barley straw, provided they have no dental problems.

Haylage has become increasingly in the hind-gut. popular for hard-working horses Question Typically, a horse will consume 2- or those with respiratory 2.5% of their bodyweight as food problems, as it generally contains I keep reading more and daily (i.e. 10-12½ kg dry matter/ higher levels of energy and more about the importance day for a 500kg horse). For most protein and lower levels of dust of fibre. can you provide horses at least three-quarters of compared to hay. However, as advice on how much horses their daily food intake will be haylage tends to contain 15-20% and ponies need on a daily provided as forage. This gives the more water than hay you will basis and what I can feed to horse plenty of fibre to chew on, need to slightly more of it to make sure they are getting stimulating saliva production and ensure a similar fibre intake. In ensures their hind-gut remains addition, haylage will deteriorate enough? healthy. In some cases lower levels when exposure to air, so once of forage may be recommended open bales must be used within Answer e.g. overweight horses or ponies. 3-5 days.

However, intakes below 1% of When fed alone, none of the Fibre is the most important part bodyweight (i.e.

5kg for a 500kg forages discussed above will of your horse’s diet and lack of it horse) are not advisable and could provide the horse with optimal increases the risk of problems lead to serious problems. levels of vitamin and minerals and such colic, ulcers, diarrhoea and Typically, a horse turned out for your horse will need an dehydration.

12hrs will receive around 50% of appropriate hard feed. Some hard Horses don’t have the enzymes needed to digest fibre and instead their daily forage from the grazing. feeds can also be an excellent Although, obviously this depends source of fibre for example, rely on cellulolytic bacteria in the hind-gut to ferment the fibre into on factors such as the time of year Equerry High Fibre Cubes contain and the amount of grazing 21% fibre and can even be used as volatile fatty acids, which can be a forage replacer for horses that absorbed and utilised as an energy available. For good-doers or individuals prone to laminitis it can no longer not chew normal source. The fermentation process may be necessary to restrict their forage (e.g. older horses with poor takes considerable time, which is access to pasture and provide an dental condition). Other ways that why energy from fibre is alternative source of forage (e.g. you can add some fibre to your commonly referred to as ‘slow soaked hay). horse’s diet is to feed a little chop release’. Adequate dietary fibre is Hay contains good levels of or unmolassed sugar-beet. also essential for the synthesis of digestible fibre but it can be dusty, www.equerryhorsefeeds.com B-vitamins by beneficial bacteria

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Product news

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TopSpec Stud Feed Balancer will promote superb muscle and skeletal development without providing excess calories resulting in overtopping. www.topspec.com

Mollichaff Extra is a high quality, dust-free chaff combining wheat straw with a unique low sugar dressing and a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals. www.horsehage.co.uk

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NUTRITION

Safe Fodder Hay has traditionally been the most ideal forage for horses; hay has a relatively low price tag and long shelf life.

However a common problem is the amount of dust it contains.

Soaking hay has previously been the conventional method to dampen down the spores, but it doesn’t remove them completely.

Soaking has also been shown to reduce the hay’s nutritive content due to leaching of soluble nutrients, and it produces a waste liquid with a higher biological oxygen demand so is classed as an ‘environmental pollutant’.

Also, when feeding a horse out of a hay net the hay dries out, encouraging the spores to

become airborne again.

Haygain’s early research showed that just steaming hay without penetrating it evenly to a high enough temperature does not eliminate the spores - hence the development of the patented spike manifold system.

The unique steaming method with the Haygain manifolds is the only proven way of steaming a whole bale of hay evenly and to a high enough temperature to kill the spores.

The revolutionary concept was extensively researched, developed and tested at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.

Led by Dr Moore-Colyer, the research found that steaming hay in the Haygain hay steamer drastically improved the hygiene

quality of whole bales of hay whilst retaining the nutritional value. This makes it all-round a safe and suitable fodder for all types of horses from ponies to top performance horses.

One of the greatest benefits of Haygain is the peace of mind that you are feeding your horses the cleanest forage available that will improve their respiratory health and as a result their performance.

Haygain’s effectiveness at eliminating these spores was further substantiated when the Irish Equine Centre carried out independent testing on particularly bad hay which was known to contain Aspergillus.

“Aspergillus is one of the main causes of RAO, IPH, immune suppression and poor

performance in racehorses. It is also however, heat sensitive and so is greatly reduced using Haygain hay steamers,” said Thomas Buckley, head of Microbiology at the Irish Equine Centre.

Haygain is currently available in three models: the HG-1000, HG600, HG-ONE and HG-GO. With all the units steamed hay is ready to feed immediately after steaming cycles of less than 50 minutes (depending on model).

Complete nutritional value and goodness are maintained with improved palatability and digestibility. www.haygain.com

with Samantha Hardingham 25 years of this magazine, that’s quarter of a century and I can remember reading Anglian Horse all those years ago and that gets me thinking what health and nutritional fads have we seen over the last 25 years?

Well, a lot is the answer, from the Thighmaster to the Ab Roller, from Powerplate to WII fitness, low fat diets to juicing and shakes, to name but a few, but do they work? Well a fad is a fad - it works for a while until the next thing

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comes along and that’s where the downfall is generally - the lack of consistency.

Ironically, with the huge increase in weight loss solutions the last 25 years have also seen obesity rates skyrocket along with obesity related issues, cancer, diabetes, osteoarthritis, gout, breathing problems (sleep apnoea), heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. The fitness industry is also one of the fastest growing industries and there are gyms popping up all over the place

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however nutrition, 20% is there isn’t a person on the exercise! planet who can training in its out train a bad diet. simplest form and 80% of health is natural eating. Yes we nutrition and only 20% is have to call it ‘natural exercise! What you put in your eating’ now as the media likes mouth really does matter and to confuse us so much as to what there is always room for we should be eating that many of improvement in our nutritional us no longer know what that intake. actually is! Natural eating is What has stood the test of time is unprocessed food – pretty simple good old-fashioned strength really, yet it isn’t very commercial

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COMPETITION

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and won’t sell lots of ‘healthy food products’ or create a story so the media aren’t that interested in it!

Everybody is unique and therefore one persons nutritional requirements won’t be the same as the next but clients that follow my natural eating nutritional

program experience life changes in their health as one said ‘if only I’d done this 20 years ago!’.

The next Meta.Fitness Nutritional 21 Day Challenge will start on September 14th 2015 you can register for the online program at meta.fitness/fit-and-lean

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TopSpec UlsaKind cubes are formulated to be highly sympathetic to the equine digestive system, even when it is compromised by extreme acidity.

The formula is very low in starch and sugar and high in fibre but still has a conditioning index of 12MJ/kg making these cubes both ‘Non-Heating’ and conditioning.

TopSpec UlsaKind Cubes are ideal in those circumstances where the internal surface of the stomach has been eroded, because they contain very high levels of β-glucans which form a gel and coat the stomach lining with a protective film. The gellike stomach contents are less likely to splash the upper squamous epithelium in the stomach.

The highly digestible fibre in these cubes helps to promote the beneficial bacteria in the hindgut therefore further helping to maintain a healthy hindgut environment.

Sodium, calcium and magnesium salts are added to the blend to provide the correct level of these major minerals.

The calcium and magnesium sources also have a mild, short-

term, buffering effect against stomach acid.

TopSpec UlsaKind cubes are also highly suitable for any horses or ponies requiring a lowstarch/high-fibre diet for other reasons e.g. Those prone to, being treated for or recovering from laminitis, those that are ‘fizzy’ on high-starch feeds, those susceptible to muscle dysfunction when on high-starch feeds, those needing support for correct limb development, those intolerant to high-starch feeds for other reasons.

For further information call 01845 565030 or visit www.topspec.com

To enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. Deadline is September 30th

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LAmINITIS SPEcIAL

impact of

DieT & eXeRCiSe New studies show how owners can reduce serious risks posed to fat ponies It is no surprise that weight loss has important health benefits for fat ponies but now there’s proof that conscientious owners really can help reduce the risks posed by obesity. A study of horses with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) showed that weight loss, managed by their owners at home, reduced insulin resistance and susceptibility to laminitis.

Clinical studies have already identified that calorie restriction and increased exercise are the mainstays of treatment for EMS but in the field there has been potential for poor owner compliance, which has historically made it difficult to monitor effects of owner-managed weight loss accurately.

The new study, published in the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) has shown that owners of ponies with equine metabolic syndrome were able, with veterinary support, to implement highly effective weight loss programmes

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and thus improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of laminitis.

The study is one of the topics in a recent EVJ Podcast, aimed at helping vets to help their clients.

The other topic on the podcast compares the benefits of oral glucose and sugar tests as effective and convenient ways for vets to monitor insulin sensitivity in the field, further helping home management of weight-related risks.

Equine metabolic syndrome is a complex condition, defined by clinical consensus as obesity, insulin resistance and an increased susceptibility to laminitis. Insulin resistance or dysregulation is the underlying symptom, probably underpinned by genetic predisposition and driven by obesity, ultimately resulting in laminitis.

The study, ‘Treatment of equine metabolic syndrome: a clinical case series’, was conducted by vets at the Universities of Liverpool and Edinburgh to determine whether significant weight loss

Before

after and improvements in insulin sensitivity can be achieved in horses and ponies with EMS, managed by their owners at home under veterinary guidance.1 A total of 19 horses and ponies with suspected EMS and/or a history of laminitis were included in the study. They underwent a clinical examination, basal and dynamic endocrine testing.

Owners were then given individually tailored diet and exercise programmes to follow for between three and six months.

They were given daily support from vets throughout the period.

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After the treatment, clinical examination and endocrine tests were repeated and results compared to the initial assessment. All but one showed a significant reduction in weight, accompanying reductions in insulin levels and thus reduced susceptibility to laminitis.

Ruth Morgan, co-ordinator of the project, is based at the University of Edinburgh. Her team used the combined glucose-insulin test to monitor horses in her study. This is a very accurate way to assess insulin function, but it does require intravenous catheter

Horslyx makes sure your horses still receive a balanced diet without the risk of adding extra calories through concentrate feed. RRP: £10.75. www.horslyx.co.uk

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ruth morgan’s Tips for educated, informed and encouraged by their vets they can We know that most effectively induce weight loss and owners are keen to improve insulin resistance. We found that the key to compliance do the best for is the individual tailoring of a their horses but weight loss programme for each sometimes they horse.” lack the knowledge Sarah Smith said: “Our work will help provide vets and owners with or facilities to simple and practical methods to implement a assess horses’ insulin function and weight loss monitor the impact of diet and programme easily exercise programmes. At the moment, we cannot say one oral test is more appropriate than the other, the key thing is to use the placement and multiple blood same test repeatedly if an samples. As alternatives to help to individual horse is monitored over identify ponies at risk of laminitis time.” and monitor and manage them Celia Marr, editor of the EVJ more effectively at home, vets can continued: “We know that most also use the in-feed oral glucose owners are keen to do the best for and oral sugar tests. These their horses but sometimes they relatively new tests can be used to lack the knowledge or facilities to assess insulin sensitivity, simply by implement a weight loss feeding a specified level of glucose programme easily. This study has or corn syrup and then taking a shown how consistent, responsive single blood test. Recent research, support from a vet, coupled with also published in Equine innovative individual methods for Veterinary Journal and discussed weight loss can make all the in the podcast by Sarah Smith of difference.” the Royal Veterinary College, indicates that the two tests agreed References in most cases but further research Treatment of equine metabolic syndrome: a clinical case series RA Morgan, JA Keen and is required to identify the most CM McGowan DOI: 10.1111/evj.12445 appropriate test.2 Comparison of the in-feed glucose test and Ruth Morgan said: “Our weight the oral sugar test S Smith, PA Harris and NJ loss work shows that if owners are Menzies-Gow DOI: 10.1111/evj.12413

Lami-light is the low calorie, low sugar, low starch diet feed balancer, ideal for those prone to laminitis and overweight.

The formula combines the recommended levels of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. RRP: £30.95 www.bluechipfeed.com

weight Loss • ask your vet for advice before embarking on a weight loss programme.

• restrict overall intake and take account of everything the horse eats e.g. feed hay at 1.5% of bodyweight, feeding at least twice a day.

• Have forage analysed – you need hay with a low sugar (water soluble cardohydate, WSc) content.

• if the WSc is high, soak the hay to reduce water soluble carbohydrate content, but you may need to increase the bulk of the diet to up to 2% bodyweight if the hay is soaked.

• cut out all treats and additional feeds but do use a high quality balancer.

• as long as the horse is sound, provide daily exercise regularly increasing the horse’s heart rate to 100-150 bpm if you can, which will burn calories. This will mean trotting and cantering to induce puffing and sweating rather than just walking.

AntiLam is a pelleted multisupplement designed to provide 5way nutritional support for those prone to, being treated for, or recovering from laminitis. The formula is very low in sugar and starch and cereal-grain-free, making it non-heating. RRP: £26.95 www.topspec.com

Speedi-Beet is a highly nutritious micronized (cooked) beet pulp feed which provides an excellent source of digestible fibre and is approved by The Laminitis Trust.

RRP: £10.95-£11.90 www.britishhorsefeeds.com

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LAmINITIS SPEcIAL

hip Managing Autumn Laminitis C e u h Bl It is commonly thought that laminitis mainly occurs in the spring time with the ‘new’ or ‘spring’ grass coming through.

This however is not the case and autumn can see just as many cases of this crippling disease. In fact more cases are admitted to the Laminitis Clinic in September than any other month.

Grass in autumn is basically ‘coming back to life’ as it does in spring, having been dormant over the hotter months of summer.

Warm days and cooler nights that are seen in autumn bring about the ideal conditions for grass to start growing again.

Preventing this crippling disease is a major issue and with laminitis being the second biggest killer of horses and ponies in the UK it is an issue that needs to be taken very seriously. Nutritionally triggered laminitis is most commonly caused by overloading the digestive system with rapidly fermentable carbohydrates; this is usually from starch in cereals or fructans in grass.

Another cause of nutritionally triggered laminitis is the long term use of feeds high in sugars and starch, especially to overweight horses and ponies, which cause changes in glucose metabolism and ultimately result in insulin resistance or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).

Horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis should still receive adequate amounts of fibre, but this should be controlled to limit the sugar and calorie content.

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Ideally turn out into a bare paddock and provide soaked hay to still allow fibre intake. Grazing muzzles can be used or strip grazing introduced to reduce the amount of grass consumed, whilst still allowing for daily turnout. Hay may be soaked for several hours to reduce the soluble carbohydrate content and therefore the calories; adequate amounts can then still be fed to ensure your horse or pony is receiving the correct daily intake of fibre, which will help to keep his gut working efficiently. Never forget that horses evolved to be trickle feeders.

Feeding horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis the low calorie, low sugar, low starch diet feed balancer, Blue Chip Lamilight is the ideal way to ensure they receive the correct level of vitamins, nutrients and minerals on a daily basis. The whole-cereal and molasses free formula makes it very low in sugar and starch.

Lami-light contains a respiratory supplement, including garlic and menthol, and a comprehensive hoof supplement, formulated with biotin, zinc and methionine.

The prebiotic in Lami-light helps to remove harmful bacteria from the gut. This, combined with a probiotic yeast, helps to maintain good digestive health and promote a healthy environment for the beneficial bacteria to thrive. Many cases of laminitis are thought to be caused by toxicity in the gut.

Lami-light contains a generous level of magnesium which not

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only helps to keep your horse or pony calm and settled but also helps to increase insulin sensitivity. Insulin resistance is often linked to overweight horses and ponies, laminitis, and Equine Metabolic Syndrome. Magnesium has shown to produce a reduction in fat deposits, especially on the crest and base of the tail.

Blue Chip Lami-light has been recommended by vets and farriers to many worried owners of horses and ponies that were prone to laminitis or were overweight.

These horses and ponies are now once again, with the added help of Lami-light leading active, happy lives. www.bluechipfeed.com

Blue chip is running a competition to find two showjumping riders to sponsor.

The two lucky riders (one from the junior section and one from the senior section) who get the most votes will join Blue chips’ elite show jumping team that includes Holly Gillott and Beth Vernon and will win a year’s sponsorship from Blue chip.

Anyone can vote and the shortlisted rider’s ‘biography’ and photos can be viewed at http://www.bluechipfeed.com/bl ue-chip-showjumpingsponsorship-final-5/ Voting closes on the 18th September.

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SADDLERY NEWS Martin Wilkinson’s

MONTHLY TIP it is not essential to have a specific dressage saddle to start your dressage career, a good quality GP will be sufficient but as soon you and your horse get more competent and want to proceed up the levels, then a specifically designed dressage saddle will help improve your position and balance.

New sponsor for Tori Oakes Mountain and Moorland specialist Tori Oakes is celebrating after gaining sponsorship from Black Country Saddles, well-known for their bespoke range of premium saddles.

Tori has been making her mark on the showing world with her yard of M&M ponies with 2014 proving highly successful.

Among a number of major titles, Tori won her M&M WHP class at the RIHS and went on to be Champion with her brilliant campaigner, Cairns Fergus. In doing so, she was the first person

to take the title with a Highland Pony. The partnership went on to be placed third at HOYS and Tori also qualified two Welsh Section A’s for Olympia.

Saddle brand supports young customers Childéric Saddles are offering junior riders (under the age of 16 years) the opportunity to replace their Childéric saddle as they grow out of it for a brand new saddle at the cost of just £500.

For further information on the ‘Junior Childéric Promise’ visit website www.childericsaddles.co.uk

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The Parelli English Hunter/Jumper bridle with Flexi noseband and the English Dressage bridle with Comfi noseband are fully adjustable with buckles on each side to ensure symmetrical adjustments and come with a pair of Slip and Grip Reins.

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NATURAL HORSEmANSHIP In this monthly column, eAst will be answering your questions on Natural Horsemanship...

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It’s natural for prey animals to be more spooky in windy weather.

All that movement in the bushes makes it much harder to detect a predator so they are on high alert. But here’s the key... when a horse feels totally safe with you he will no longer feel so unsafe, it’s all about the relationship.

Many people think they have ‘great’ relationships with their horses but let’s now start to look at what ‘relationship’ between horse and human really means.

Does he see you as friendly and trustworthy and a worthy leader?

Check it out on the points below....

1. Does he come to you as soon as he sees you or turn away and leave?

2. Does he prefer your company or the other horses?

3. Does he let you touch him everywhere or does he have spots he’s worried or defensive about?

4. Does he do what you ask willingly, or does he argue with you or get skittish and bracy?

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my horse becomes spooky in the wind – what can I do to keep him confident?

5. Does he go confidently where you ask or does he balk and shy and try to go the other way?

6. Does he get more relaxed in your presence or more tense?

7. Is he calm when you are calm, or does he act as if you aren’t even there?

8. When he’s afraid, do you get tense and hold him back or can you stay calm and focused without making him feel wrong?

This is the kind of relationship we are talking about. When you can say ‘yes’ to all the above points then you know you have transcended the prey-predator relationship of constant insecurity (on both parts!) and of course all your problems go away... not just the spookiness when it’s windy.

Horses respond to love, language and leadership in equal doses.

Some people are really good at love, others at leadership... and most are not good at language with horses. This is because for the most part we are taught to

lunge our horses in mindless circles to blow off steam, saddle up and get on, kick to go and pull on the reins to turn or stop.

There is so much more you can do to communicate in a more sophisticated way... a way that gives you the language to calm a horse down, prepare him for things and to use energy and body language more than legs and hands. In order to truly get your horse’s trust as friend and leader, you need to be good at all three: love, language and leadership.

Conclusion There is no quick fix for spooky horses. It’s all about building their self confidence, their confidence in you as their leader, and then maintaining that confidence as you go into more and more challenging situations.

When your relationship really becomes strong, all those problems simply disappear.

It’s not about the wind.

eAst is a group of Parelli Professionals based in East Anglia who teach the Parelli Programme to individuals in the area, either with one to one tuition or group lessons.

You can find more information or locate your local instructor at: www.parelliinstructors-eastanglia.co.uk

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PADDOcKS

Maintenance made Maintenance of paddocks is essential for keeping horses healthy and happy and the right equipment can make all the difference.

Poo picking is of course, key.

There are different ways to tackle this; for instance, using a powered sweeper that brushes everything into a catcher as you drive the towing vehicle. The SCH Equestrian Powered Brush (Ref EPB) has a 5.5hp Honda engine and is a highly manoeuvrable piece of kit which reverses easily up to the heap.

If you prefer, a fork and barrow or trailer is the answer. The SCH

easy!

Trailer Barrow is ideal for this as it can be pushed by hand or the tow bar can be attached to a towing vehicle. There are other suitable trailers in the SCH range and these can of course be put to use anywhere around the yard.

You may also want to harrow or scarify the area to remove dead grass and thatch. There are several different chain harrows in the SCH catalogue, as well as scarifying rakes with different combinations of hitches and rows of tines.

Another vital element in paddock maintenance is to avoid compaction and encourage drainage. For this task, you will

need an aerator or slitter large enough to make an impression.

Using the SCH ‘D System’, a depth of up to 7” can be achieved which will not only encourage drainage but will allow air and any other nutrients to reach down to the

roots of the grass.

All SCH products are built to order in Suffolk and do not arrive flat packed, with spare parts readily available. www.schsupplies.co.uk

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REPORT

the festival for horse lovers wednesday 12th August quifest 2015 kicked off to a great start on 12th August, with hundreds of fabulous horses and ponies impressing the Judges.

The Evening Performance got underway with the Concours D’Elegance Lead Rein and First Ridden championships. The Lead Rein class went to Carylmai Trade Secret ridden by Tia WynnRogerson, they then went on to win the championship. The First Ridden equivalent was landed by Maisie Dixon riding Waxwing Rose King.

Following these talented ponies and jockeys came the Amateur Cobs who contested their championship. The title went to Moortown May ridden by Lucinda Tann while Emma Green and Blaze picked up the reserve position.

The Amateur Piebald and Skewbalds were the next to enter the championship ring. Miss Marple II ridden by Lyndsey Birtwell was the Judges’ choice to take the championship.

The Amateur Hack and Part Bred

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Championship was claimed by Amy Bosworth aboard Sharlen Royal Enclosure.

The Pure Bred Arab Championship went to Oas Plashaal ridden by Claire Doxey.

Champion Amateur Riding Horse was won by the winner of the Small Riding Horse Epic Tale ridden by Kirsty Harris.

Jennifer Martin and Jonas O’Shannon took the Side Saddle Concours D’Elegance Period Costume Drama title to much applause.

The Amateur Ridden M&M championship red rosette was handed to Calingford

William Parkinson

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Enchantment and Miss L Campion.

Morse Code ridden by Jamie Ryder-Phillips was called forward as the champion Amateur Ridden Hunter to a huge round of applause.

The TSR members waited eagerly to enter the ring to compete for the TSR Members Supreme Championships. William Parkinson was crowned Champion In Hand with Ryehall Cheval Noir.

The Amateur Maxi Cob championship was won by Ballustree Quality Street ridden

by Henrietta Spence while April Hall and the Welsh Section C

Jennifer Martin

Dabernon Diva were declared Champion Amateur Ridden Welsh.

A great effort from Eleanor Howes on Kilmannahan Red Rum saw them claim the Amateur Small Hunters before The BSPA Members Supreme Championship saw a fabulous performance from Tom Partridge and the 2-year-old Freckleton Real Class.

At around 9.30pm the evening was concluded with the Barley Hill Stables and Hood Hill Farm Supreme Amateur Championship.

This eagely awaited class was the culmination of a fantastic days display of amateur combinations and saw Sharlen Royal Enclosure and Amy Bosworth crowned the worthy winner of this brilliant championship.

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Thursday 13th August Getting proceedings underway on 13th August was the Signature Communications Show Pony Championships.

The Judges chose the 138cm Rosamel Dark Prince ridden by Lexi Parker.

The winner of the Jo Brew Small Hunter was Pebbly Editor ridden

by Emma Jones.

The M&M WHP championship was next in the ring and produced a popular champion in Dycott Welsh King ridden by Ross Keys.

The Piebald and Skewbald Concours D’Elegance went to Chloe Gregory riding Doylan Yves Saints Laurent.

The Supreme Youngstock Championship and Supreme In Hand Championship went to Freckleton High Flyer and Alasdair Matheson.

The Hood Show Team Maxi Cobs winner was Clantara Shadow Play ridden by Avril Bartolomy.

The eagerly anticipated Fancy Dress saw Gracie Dixon and Galwyn Shadow with Neptune’s Kingdom take the honours.

The popular Arabian Star series provided good viewing for spectators and the championship went to Silver Bugle ridden by Victoria Blake. The 8-year-old by Yealand Paschel

Miss Marple II

Silver Highwayman gave a sparkling performance to catch the Judge’s eye from the outset.

A very elegant Abigail Shaw won the Side Saddle traditional clothing riding Diamond Kitt.

Sophie Moss and Weggs Tanera More captured the Equifest Eventing 133cm. The winner of the Equifest Eventing 143cm was Mollie Harris and Stambrook Miss D Mena.

Setting the arena alight was the BSPA Piebald and Skewbald Championship, the winner was Miss Marple II ridden by Lyndsey Birtwell.

The Equifest HGV Show Hunter Pony Championship was taken by Cool Spirit ridden by Georgina Vail.

The presentation of the M&M Concours D’Elegance went to the Chelsea Brown riding Godebog Issac.

In the Mr and Mrs S. A. Kydd Ridden Hunters the Judges’ choice was Huntlow Ebony ridden to perfection by Cerys Evans.

The top two acts from the Performance to Music entered the TopSpec arena to the delight of the crowd. Reserve Champion Felicity Vaughan and What a Spark performed as Richard III. They were followed by Champions the Weenie Warriors, eight miniature horses doing line

dancing.

The winner of the Ridden World Breeds was the grey Shire, Burlington Park Tudor ridden by Emma Green.

The popular Equifest Eventing saw Philippa King and Cahanagh Prince take the 153cm section with Jade Thompson and Balladeer Maestro winning the over 153cm class.

The evening was rounded off with the prestigious Novice Championships where the honours went to the Show Pony winner Yealand Paschel ridden by Savannah Kempley.

Fancy dress

Weenie Warriors

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REPORT Friday 14th August

Bringing five horses from Devon to one of her favourite shows proved a huge success for Zoe Moore-Williams when heading the SK Wilson Plant Hire Restricted Championship on Mr Belstaff on the Friday.

Jamie Ryder-Phillips and Morsecode continued their winning run at Equifest to take the Working Hunter Championship at an action packed evening performance.

Having a fantastic Equifest and in unbeatable form, Amy Bosworth and Sharlen Royal Enclosure headed the www.harlequin-horsebox-hire 4, 5 and 6-year-old Supreme Championship for another amazing result.

Kai Wood and the delightful Telynau Quickstep were the winners of the First Ridden Show Pony Championship.

The Hackney sections saw Hayley McNiece with Baldwins A Class Act win the driving championship while Lucinda Haines and Kookabura’s stylish performance was the Judges choice in the Hack Championship.

Pilgrim and Amy Hunter were popular winners of the BSPA Piebald / Skewbald In Hand Championship before Rebecca Rawlinson and Penmire Dudley took to centre stage to win the Concours D’Elegance Traditional Clothing.

The Equifest M&M In Hand Championship saw Danielle Waller and the grey mare, Brynrodyw Boneddiges take the honours.

Gemma Bolt and Whalton Dimity smiled all the way to the Nupafeed Riding Horse Championship while The Hewitt Family Ridden M&M Championship went to Glynwyn The Living Daylights for the Jacksons.

Riding the 6-year-old novice Sharlen Royal Enclosure, Lincoln-based Amy Bosworth first captured the Amateur Hack, then the Amateur Part Bred before going on to head the prestigious Supreme Amateur Championship.

On loan from Lauren Jowers, Amy has ridden Sharlen Royal Enclosure since the end of April and has been delighted with their progress in such a short space of time.

The fantastic result was added to just a couple of weeks later when Amy headed the Part Bred Arab class at the Royal Internationa Horse Show and they have also qualified for HOYS in the Small

Hack section.

Said Amy: “He is such a star, tonight he has been brilliant and just went better and better I couldn’t have asked for any more.

“The atmosphere in the TopSpec Arena at Equifest is always electric but he coped so well and never put a foot wrong.”

Louise Jones and Magic Moment II were in triumphant mood at Equifest in the Ridden Hunter sections.

Equifest started well for the happy duo when winning the Amateur Lightweight Hunter class and then going on to take Reserve Champion rosette in the evening performance.

The following day Louise won the Novice Lightweight Hunter class.

Zoe Moore-Williams on Mr Belstaff

Olivia Evans and Creevelea Ramble On celebrate their win

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Amy Bosworth and Sharlen Royal Enclosure.

11-year-old Olivia Evans was competing at Equifest for the second year running and was overjoyed with her win with Maude.

Known as Creevelea Ramble On in the show ring, the six-year-old was bought two years ago for Olivia and their debut at Equifest 2014 saw them take home a sixth so to come back the following year and win brought an even bigger smile.

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Saturday 15th August The crowds turned out in great numbers for the final evening performance at Equifest on 15th August.

Getting the championship classes underway was the Equifest M&M Lead Rein Championship.

Mynyddtarren Hugo ridden by Lewis Reynolds came out on top.

Six-year-old Lewis then went on to win the Haynes Family Supreme Leading Rider Championship.

The first ridden equivalent followed, where Charlotte Kilbey riding Idyllic Spartacus claimed the Equifest M&M First Ridden Championship. Idyllic Spartacus then went on to take the Horsebound Supreme M&M Championship.

The Nupafeed Ridden Cob Championship was awarded to Moortown May ridden by Lucinda Tann.

Equifest Intermediate Show Hunter Type was won by 9-yearold bay mare, Pebbly Editor, and Emma Jones.

The driving championships provided a great crowd pleaser for spectators, who watched Brynllwyn Quick Flash, driven by Debbie Charlesworth, claim the title.

BRHHS Ridden Heavy Horse title was taken by Catwg Black Velvet and Stacy Fletcher.

There was great competition in the Equifest Junior Ridden M&M Championship, which resulted in Josh Blythe riding Caebryn Azra being crowned champion.

Equifest Intermediate Show Riding Type Championship went to the stunning Fyrefly and Zoe Nicoll. Zoe Nicoll was then thrilled

to take the title of Supreme NonNative Champion.

Just after 8pm the PRP/RSPCA Rescue Horse/Pony Championship took to the arena.

This was duly won by Gizmo.

Congratulations to Melissa Briggs riding Shalamar Legend and her partner, Georgie Kirk, on winning the Native/Traditional Pairs.

The popular Supreme Riding Club/Pony Club Points Championship was awarded to Gwithian Geraint ridden by Emmy Parkhouse.

Joanne Eldridge and Cayak took the Concours D’Elegance (Rider 17 years and over) title.

All home-produced winners competed in The Snow Family Supreme Home-Produced Championship, to determine the overall winner. This title was claimed by Yealand Paschel ridden by Savannah Kempley.

The pinnacle of the Equifest competition rounded up proceedings in the form of the Miss Katie Goulding’s Champion of Champions. This top accolade provided a brilliant display of horsemanship, with Zoe MooreWilliams and the handsome black Maxi Cob, Mr Belstaff, called forward as the overall champion.

Zoe Moore-Williams and Mr Belstaff

The outstanding 6-year-old, who had previously won the Restricted Championship, was foot perfect throughout with extra sparkle to wow the Judges and crowd.

gizmo wins top spot A foal who captured the hearts of the nation since being rescued just six months ago won the PRP Horsebox Rescue/ RSPCA Rescue Pony Of The Year on Saturday 15th August.

Carolyn Wyse, veterinary surgeon at Catley Cross Vets in Halstead, Essex said: “He is so special to us and we were already so proud of his recovery and this is the icing on the cake.”

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Framlingham Horse Show ❙ Castle Meadow ❙ 18th July

mrs Brightwell and cosford Dilemma, In Hand m&m Yearling winners

K.cooper and Trinidad Wildcat, In Hand Local m&m winners

c. Viner on Briars Aero, Local Lead Rein winners

m. Leek and mosemynis Tywysages Edina, Reserve coloured champions

A. Ryder-Davies riding Quake, m&m First Ridden winners

L. cave riding Pride, Ridden coloured winners

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m. Herinck and Womble, Working pony 2'9 winners

A. cuthbert and mynach Jolyon, Working Pony 2' winners

P. Davie and cathedral Rock, ROR winners

mr Brightwell and cosford Diamente, In Hand m&m champions

m. morely on Ocean Trend, Working coloured winners

R. West on Tom Tom, Ridden cob winners

J. Soar and Walter, In Hand Hunter champions

c. Gage on matthroy Tom Jones, Ridden m&m champions

I. Aulton riding Ballylean caster, Working Pony 2'6 winners

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❙ Suffolk RC Annual Show ❙ Westerfield Hall ❙ 1st August

Jo Pare riding Amber Light, Style & Performance winners

Karen Perkowski riding The Sorcerers Apprentice, championship D winners

mollie Townes on Anchor Bustard, Ridden m&m Small Breeds class winners

Sarah Knock riding Kilbricken comfort, Ridden cob winners

Amelia Tredinnick riding simpkins, Intro A winners

Lauren Johnson on Rockets Bot, Ridden Showing championship c winners

Richard Weller-Poley

❙ Showing Show ❙ Suffolk Punch Trust ❙ 8th August

Danielle Higgins and Dora The Explorer, Best mare winners

Faye Storey and Evie, Reserve In Hand champions

Sammie Farley and Obi, In Hand champions

Joe mace on Smartie, Reserve Supreme champions

Jess mace riding Willow, Ridden coloured winners

Natasha Howard on Pippin, Ridden Best Turned Out winners

Olivia White on Tom, First Ridden winners

Rachel Woodward on mitchel Troy Thomas, Supreme champions

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Pre Equifest Showing Show ❙ Rosewood Stud ❙ 25th July

claire collier and Greenwing magnum, In Hand champions

Lorna Jarrald and Jimminy cricket, In Hand Reserve champions

Victoria Hawkins and monarchical cercean, Foreign Rare Breed winners

Lily Brandenburg riding Oddieies Tiger Lilly, First Ridden winners K Bogal and Kudos maiseygrey, 2nd place Young Handler

Tania mizzi’s Thimbleby candyman, Ridden concours d’Elegance winners

Paula Ryan and Trewogan Showman, In Hand concours d’Elegance winners

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Wayne Bailey and Isebelle Doir, Supreme champions

charlie Parker King on Laithill Pagent, Reserve Supreme champions

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Jodie Dalton and Locksmith Purple cloud, Ridden Reserve champions

Sarah Whitehouse on chelsea Girl, 2nd Reserve Supreme champions

Libby Faulkner on Austin of mittonglen, Ridden Novice winners

Paula Ryan and Trewogan Showman, m&m class winners

Rebecca Wright and Digger, Open In Hand winners

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❙ Dressage ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 9th August

Tosemary Harvey riding Tina may Girl, joint 4th place Intro B

Spencer Moret Photography

Nicola Hutchins on morning magpie

Lucy Haylock riding crackers, Intro A winners

Lolly meyer riding Gwyllan Lowri, 2nd place Intro B

Jo Davie riding Rockstar, joint 2nd place Prelim 4

catherine mills riding IPW Genghis Kahn, 4th place Novice 24

Adelle coppen riding Paddy Whack, Novice 28 winners

corey morris riding Dexter, Prelim 13 winners

Ed Kragh riding Theo, 2nd place Novice 28

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Dressage Championships ❙ Queech Farm ❙ 16th August

Alison Jenking riding mr muppet, Senior Open Novice winners

catherine Wynne riding Oliver, 2nd place Senior Restricted Prelim 1

Amy Smith riding Silent Gamble, 3rd place Novice

Karen Day and Aberllwyd Satra, Prelim 18 winners

Jim Revilles riding Dark Orchid, Novice champions

catherine Orr and Gem, Intro B winners

Isabel Bourne and Roo, Prelim 1 Junior winners

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Sarah Little riding Bulmers chameleon, 4th place Intro B

Tracey Sandford riding maisie, Intro A winners

Victoria Whiting riding Jessica, 2nd place Intro B

Liz Harrison riding Seal of Approval, Senior Open Prelim 1 winners

millie Preece riding Stilton, 2nd place, Junior Restricted Prelim 1

Rachael Warby riding Old Hall Tiffany, Senior Restricted Novice winners

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Georgia Griggs riding coz me Is Ginger, Senior Restricted Prelim winners

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❙ Unaffiliated Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 19th July

Hettie meadows riding Baileys, 3rd place 90cm1m

Izzie Ketteridge on connie, 80cm Open Pony winners

Emily Ballach on Nova 41, 80cm Horse winners (left) and Joanna Davis on Tara Nova, 3rd place 80cm

Jamie Barnes on Lady Luck, 60cm Open Horse winners

Tristan Turner on Pigglet, Lead Rein Pony winners

Alexandra caley on miss Yogi Bear, 50cm novice Pony winners

Henry moore on Dancer, X-Pole Pony winners

Phoebe Jefferies and Lucky Nderland, 90cm-1m class winners

Spencer Moret Photography

Harriet Burgess riding Bellingham murray, 50cm Novice Horse winners

Rebecca Raymond riding Standcombe midnight Surprise, 60-80cm Horse class winners

Danya Ferrier riding Spot The Nova, 60-80cm Pony class winners

Hayley Palmer riding Sally, 2nd place 60-80cm Horse

Paige Walden riding molly, 2nd place 60cm Open Horse

Elizabeth Donker curtius riding mr Stan Lee

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Essex & Suffolk PC Mini ODE ❙ Shelley Hall ❙ 12th August

B. Kent riding Flicka, 4th place class 3

F. Willis riding mr Darcy, 6th place class 3

G. Tyte riding Danny Boy, class 3 winners

L. Hill riding Pocket Rocket, 3rd place class 3

I Ward riding Rosie, 5th place class 1

Z. Kent riding Toffee, joint 2nd class 1

L. Hinde riding molly

m. Paul and Piccolo, 4th place class 2

Josie-may Reynolds riding Jasmine, 5th place class 3

m. millar riding Little Jazz man, class 1 winners

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L. mallinson riding Oliver, 3rd place class 2

L. Barlow riding Laurens Lad, 2nd place class 3

O. Osborne riding Flying Saucer, 5th place class 2

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J.charlesworth riding Wily Wagtail, 3rd place class 1

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❙ Area 8 PC Team Showjumping ❙ Ickworth Hall ❙ 26th July

Alice Bale riding Seafield Park Peddlar, Waveney Harriers, winning Novice team

Jessica West, Thetford chase, 2nd placed Open team

Polly mountford, Thetford chase, 2nd placed Open team

Daisy Proctor on Iratu Varagnac, West Norfolk Hunt Yellow, 2nd placed Novice team

Hannah Hardwicke, East Essex Hunt, winning Open team

Rosie chinery, East Essex Hunt, winning Open team

Emma freeman, Easton Harriers, 3rd placed Open team

James Foxon and Tambourine man II, Essex & Suffolk Red, winning Intermediate team

Richard Weller-Poley

Sophie Dunton riding That Story, Essex & Danielle Bennett on Jackson Van T merelsnest, Essex & Suffolk Red, winning Intermediate team Suffolk Red, winning Intermediate team

Isabella Regis riding Forever Unique, Waveney Harriers, 2nd placed Intermediate team

Rachel Dennison riding Valentin, Waveney Harriers, 2nd placed Intermediate team

Rose Winter riding mo, Waveney Harriers, winning Novice team

Georgia Wright riding Pumkin Pie, Waveney Harriers, winning Novice team

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Show-Jump-Cross ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 2nd August

Hettie meadows riding macken, Junior 50-60cm winners

Lucy mcGrath riding I-cloud, 3rd place Junior 60-70cm

Vanessa Santomauro riding Harry, Senior 50-60cm winners

Phoebe Jefferies on Brook (left) and Katie Stockwell on colour choice (right) Pairs 50-60cm winners

Rosie Beabland riding chicago Rain, 2nd place Junior 60-70cm

Spencer Moret Photography Rosie Beanland on chicago Rain and Izzy cleghorn on Double Vision, 60-70cm Intro Pairs winners

Abbie Price riding Alfie, 3rd place Open Junior 80-90cm

Emily Freeman riding monty

Amelia marino and Libby, Senior Open 80-90cm winners

molliue Geraghty and Escort, 2nd place Senior Open 80-90cm

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Rosie Wassell riding matinee, 4th place Open Junior 80-90cm

caroline Fordham riding Lovalding, 3rd place Senior Open 80-90cm

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❙ Senior British Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 5th July

Deborah Scott-Garrett riding cofie Z, British Novice winners

Jade Wood riding Westford Lenny, 95cm Open winners

Jade Wood riding Qualite Doc, 1m Open winners

Jo chipperfield riding corgary Duchess, Discovery winners

Allan clutterbuck riding Temple Rebus, 1.30m Open winners

Lorraine Lock riding Evropa, 1.05m winners

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Rosie Offord riding Little Rock II, Newcomers/1.10m Open class winners

(L to R) Jade Wood, Anja moret and Phoebe Jefferies

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Essex & Suffolk PC Tetrathlon ❙ Waterhouse Farm ❙ 4th August

Emily Benbow, Essex & Suffolk, 2nd place minnows class

Xavier Pierre Jean, Puckeridge, minnows boys class winner

Oliver Prideaux, Essex & Suffolk, 2nd placed minnows boys

Lara mallinson, Essex & Suffolk, 2nd place minimus girls

Phoebe Prideaux, Essex & Suffolk, 2nd place maximus girls Brad Kent, Essex Union Hunt, 2nd place Junior boys

Richard Weller-Poley Pippa curran, Essex Hunt North, minimus girls class winner

William d’Angibau, Essex & Suffolk, Junior boys class winner

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Hayden Sykes, Easton Harriers, 2nd place maximus boys

Estelle Pierre Jean, Puckeridge, maximus girls class winner

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LOcAL SHOW RESULTS 12th July

1st August

2nd August

Colchester Garrison Saddle Club: Dressage

Brook Farm TC: Dressage

Overa Farm Stud: Junior British Showjumping

Intro B 1 Jennifer Hitchen – Planet; 2 Kieran Sheringham – CGSC Drum; 3 Jack Tebbutt – Orlando’s Red Indian; 4 Joanne Colman-Bown – Blakeshay. Intro A (Pairs) 1 Zoe Jervis – RS Felledge Henry D & Alison Petts – Idilico; 2 Rachel Lofthouse – Bella & Sue Timmis – Robbie. Prelim 7 1 Kate Wright – Merlin; 2 Kieran Sheringham – CGSC Drum; 3 Nicola Machin – Blueberry Jack; 4 Sue Timmis – Robbie. Prelim 12 1 Hannah Everitt – Muffin; 2 Adelle Coppen – Paddywhack; 3 Kate Wright – Merlin; 4 Jodie Kennerley – System Two Touch & Go. Novice 24 1 Hannah Everitt – Muffin; 2 Carrie Kemp – Ruiz Senor; 3 Gemma Coppen – Paddywhack; 4 Jodie Kennerley – System Two Touch & Go.

W&T Intro B Seniors 1 Corrine Allen – The Last Macoy; 2 Hannah Little – Marl Maestro; 3 Rosie Knox – Irish Rascal; 4 Katy Jarrett – Lottie. W&T Intro A Seniors 1 Beth Gale – Dillon; 2 Hannah Little – Marl Maestro; 3 Steven Macatonia – Renkum Lukas; 4 Kay Rothon – Ice. Prelim 4 Seniors 1 Filippa Mudd – Mullins Bay; 2 Helga Koch – Wolfgang; 3 Beth Gale – Dillon; 4 Corrine Allen – The Last Macoy. Prelim 4 Juniors 1 Amy Gainsford – Pepper.

Seniors 1 Debbie Brown – Essendon Myron; 2 Jane Milton – Parkhill 18; 3 Filippa Mudd – Mullins Bay; 4 Dawn knight – Madam Fine Bird. Prelim 18 Juniors 1 Inez Mason – Rusty; 2 Ellie Summers – Jake; 3 Freya Mason – It’s Herbie Time. Novice 24 Seniors 1 Susan Weston – Evita; 2 Heike Darney – Grey Eire; 3 Sian Gargan – Riverdale Sea Captain; 4 Martin Watts – Sky. Novice 34 Seniors 1 Becky Wainwright – Essendon Flying Rocket; 2 Susan Weston – Evita; 3 Martin Watts – Sky; 4 Kim Petley – Waldens Fusilier. Elementary 44 Seniors 1 Becky Wainwright – Essendon Flying Rocket; 2 Amanda Petts – Soneta.

70cm Open 1 Elizabeth Cooper – Reylem Eastern Sunrise; 2 Tia Squibb – Gorm and Ban; 3 Isabelle Staff – Magic Moments III; 4 Jessica Cullington – Fronarth Baby Spice. British Novice 1 Tara Murphy – Kitty Fisher; 2 Jessica Cullington – Pollyannas Playtime; 3 Morgan Lee – Midnight Thunder; 4 Emily Cooper – Forever George. 80cm Open 1 Eloise Squibb – tribal Secret; 2 Tia Squibb – Gorm and Ban; 3 Isabelle Staff – Magic Moments III; 4 Charlotte Rose Eyre – Loftsome Galaxy.

Springboard 128/138 1 Tia Squibb – Gorm and Ban; 1 Francessca Murrell – Rivervalley Tyron. Discovery 1 Isabelle Staff – Super Nova Starlight; 2 Toby Pettit – Danny Boy; 3 Jacob Wright – Poppyfields Nutcracker; 4 Tara Murphy – Kitty Fisher. Newcomers 1 Isabelle Staff – Super Nova Starlight; 2 Rebecca Villis – Golden Silver; 3 Bunty Pipe – Flash Jack II; 4 Charlotte Rose Eyre – It’s Logic. Foxhunter 1 Darcy Holmes – Lucy Rocks; 2 Charlotte Rose-Eyre – It’s Logic; 3 Emily Cooper – Lisnagree Crazy C.

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16th July Wix EC: Dressage Intro B 1 K Mihalyfi – Andloran Boy; 2 S Sykes – Boolaugh Hazel.

Prelim 1 1 M Geminel – Not Another Friday; =2 S Reason – Buddy; =2 N Shotbolt – Boo; 4 R Elliot – Flossie. Prelim 4 1 S Reason – Buddy; 2 C Sutherland – Jaffa; 3 N Shotbolt – Boo; 4 C Lucas – Tyler. % Class 1 Z Faulkner – Wesley.

19th July Wix EC: Summer Showjumping 18” 1 Beth Mason – Finn; 2 Jordana Hurling – Jazz; 3 Roberta Bradby – Sammy. 2’ 1 Nikita Hull – Benson; 2 Amy Butler – Lily; 3 Gail Jeffrey – Boris; 4 Chloe Mason – Freddie. 2’3 1 Maddie Hamilton – Harry; 2 Josie Brosnan – Harley; 3 Gail Jeffrey – Boris; 4 Shannon Harris – Princess Peppa. 2’6 1 Shannon Harris – Princess Peppa; 2 Nicky Robinson – Flossie; 3 Rachel Atkinson – Troy; 4 Lucy Hinde – Molly. 2’9 1 Nicky Robinson – Flossie; 2 Lucy Hinde – Molly; 3 Elsbeth Martin – Song; 4 Rachel Atkinson – Troy. 3’ 1 Tash Piper – Nicky; 2 Elsbeth Martin – Song; 3 Chloe-Ann May – Mr Noah Lot. 3’3 1 Tash Piper – Nicky; 2 Chloe-Ann May – Mr Noah Lot; 3 Elsbeth Martin – Song.

Isabella Staff riding Super Nova Starlight

Charlotte Rose Eyre riding It's Logic

28th July Codham Park EC: Senior British Showjumping British Novice 1 Jodie Black – Miss Dashwood; 2 Charlie White – Quainton Serenity; 3 Ronnie Jones – Edward Vdl. 90cm Open 1 Rosie Chinery – Cavaliers Sweet Dream; 2 Holly Garrett – Boogie On Down.

Discovery 1 Eloise Stephens – Barleyman Butterbur; 2 Rosie Chinery – Fifty-Fifty III; 3 Rosie Chinery – Fridaynight Du Vlist; 4 Izzy Picton Tuberville – Kilbeggan K. 1m Open 1 Ruth Chandler. 1.05m 1 Jane Wood – Westford Lenny; 2 Anja Moret – Gypsy Chip; 3 Thomas Plaster – Anquis; 4 Eloise Stephens – Barleyman Butterbur.

Newcomers 1 Stephen Cooper – Nanny II; 2 Ronnie Jones – Gotcha III; 3 Lauren Ross – Dagona; 4 Ashlea Silk-Jones – Casarella Nobile. 1.15m Members Cup 1 Jo Chipperfield – Hydepark III. Foxhunter 1 Michaela Huntingdon – Alegro Z; 2 Jo Chipperfield – Hydepark III; 3 Thomas Plaster – Bertina H. 1.30m Open Championship 1 Sam Ward – Wish; 2 Michaela Huntingdon – Alegro Z.

2nd August Codham Park EC: Show-Jump-Cross 50-60cm 1 Hettie Meadows – Macken; 2 Katie Stcokwell – Colour Choice; 3 Sophie Liddiard – Melanese; 4 Phoebe Jeffries – Little Miss Amazon. Seniors 1 Vanessa Santomauro – Harry; 2 Nicki Webster – Tilly; 3 Zoe Newton – Minxy. 50-60cm Pairs 1 Katie Stockwell – Colour Choice and Phoebe Jeffries – Brook; 2 Daisy Twin – Toffee Twist and Bradley Kent – Flying Flicken; 3 Holly Woolley – Ellimay and Sophie Liddiard – Malenese. 60-70cm Intro 1 Phoebe Jeffries – Brook; 2 Rosie Beanland – Chicago Rain; 3 Lucy McGrath – iCloud; 4 Sophie Runnacles – Who’s To Say. Seniors 1 Nicki Webster – Leanne; 2 Camilla Bartell – Rosie; 3 Louise Parker – Bee Happy; 4 Camilla Bartell – Louis. 60-70cm Intro Pairs 1 Izzy Cleghorn – Double Vision and Rosie Beanland – Chicago Rain; 2 Rosie Wasell – Matinee and Laura Steele – Springfield Park Dot Net; 3 Rebecca Langridge – Beren Beor and Lizzie Giles and Spratsdown Kingdom; 4 Danni Malins – Springtime Bertie and Cara Goddard – Wixtone Wigwam. 80-90cm Open Juniors 1 Phoebe Jeeferies – Lucky Nederland; 2 Keira Bennett – Sovereign; 3 Abbie Price – Alfie; 4 Rosie Wassell – Matinee. Seniors 1 Amelia Marino – Libby; 2 Molliue Geraghty – Escort; 3 Caroline Fordham – Lovalding; 4 Nicola Brown - Yan

Eloise Squibb riding Tribal Secret

Darcy Holmes riding Lucy Rocks

Rebecca Villis riding Golden Silver

Elizabeth Cooper riding Reylem Eastern Sunrise

Tara Murphy riding Kitty Fisher

Tia Squibb riding Gorm and Ban Kindly Supplied

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LOcAL SHOW RESULTS 2nd August Weeley Showground: Tendring Hundred Riding Club Showjumping 2’ 1 Lily Cane – Max; 2 Natasha Howard – Pippin; 3 Emma Bright – Twirly; 4 Gracie Kidd – Darby. 2’3 1 Holly Atkinson – Troy; 2 Josie Brosnan – Harley; 3 Natasha Howard – Neptune; 4 Lily Cane – Max. 2’6 Juniors 1 Jessica Simpson – Splash; 2 Josie Brosnan – Harley; 3 Holly Atkinson – Troy; 4 Jasmine Hawkins – Paddy. 2’6 Seniors 1 Natalia Flewett – Patch; 2 Nicky Robinson – Florisina. 2’9 Juniors 1 Jessica Simpson – Splash. 2’9 Seniors 1 Melissa Eagles – Lofa; 2 Melissa Eagles – Whisker; 3 Lorna Simpson – Ruby; 4 Julie Sheppard - Hot Prospect.

3’ 1 Sameena Rush – Lily; 2 Tessa Halsall – Hawksbay; 3 Emily Bradshaw – Jago. 3’3 1 Tessa Halsall - Hawksbay 2 Fence Challenge 1 Melissa Eagles – Vinny; 2 Melissa Eagles - Bumble Bee; 3 Emily Kerry – Adagio; 4 Nadine Gibson – Moonshine.

Holly Atkinson riding Troy

Jessica Simpson riding Splash

Lily Cane riding Max

Sameena Rush riding Lily

Tessa Halsall riding Hawksbay

mark Warr Photography

5th August

4th August Codham Park EC: Senior British Showjumping British Novice 1 Nicolas Moon – One Shot D Italic; 2 Ronnie Jones – Edward Vdl; 3 Nicolas Moon – Flockton Dalexy.

90cm Open 1 Samantha Ashworth – Champagne Gb. Discovery 1 Jodie Black – Miss Dashwood; 2 Hollie Lansdowne – Bonetti II; 3 Sam Ward – Agl Felicitie; 4 Mary Mcguckian – Esspresso IV. 1m Open 1 Jade Wood – Qualite Doc. 1.05m 1 Thomas Plaster – Anquis; 2 Poppy Rollit-Mason – Anvils Every Little Helps; 3 Jade Wood – Westford Lenny.

Newcomers 1 Poppy Rollit-Mason – Kuznik; 2 Lorraine Lock – Evropa; 3 Jodie Black – Danto M; 4 Jade Meekings – Pauls Lass. 1.15m Members Cup 1 Lois Gammon – Bently CI; 2 Kelly Hancy – Deago. Foxhunter / 1.20m Open 1 Lorraine Lock – Billy Mcbride; 2 Thomas Plaster – Bertina H; 3 Emma Rust – Escanor; 4 Lorraine Lock – Evropa.

1.30m open 1 Charlie White – Ibrador; 2 Amber Stafford – Joyride.

6th August Wix EC: Very Novice Showjumping 12” 1 Summer Kingsbury – HRA Lady B; 2 Eve Oakley – HRA Pepsi; 3 Lucia Carty – HRA Bonnie; 4 Kirsty Shean – HRA Bilbo Baggins.

18” 1 Summer Kingsbury – HRA Lady Bella; 2 Lucy Saunders – Prince William; 3 Jasmine Hawkins – Wreck It Ralph; 4 Saffron CroftGrover – Hedgerows Little Bear. 2’ 1 Libby Sutherland – William; 2 Lucy Saunders – Prince William; 3 Megan Leggett – Ellie; 4 Kiah Coombe – Spiderman.

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Wix EC: Novice Evening Showjumping Indoor 18” 1 Lucia Carty – HRA Coni; 2 Charlotte Lancaster – O’Malley; 3 Vicky Ainger – Ruby. 2’ 1 Lucia Carty – HRA Coni; 2 Leanne Jones – Hedgerows High Flier; 3 Charlotte Lancaster – O’Malley; 4 Helenor Kirwan – Darcey. 2’3 1 Clemmie Knight – Pengay Pensive; 2 Millie Gibbons – Dolly; 3 Nadine Gibson – Dusty; 4 Ellie Steele – Charlie. 2’6 1 Clemmie Knight – Pengay Prince. 2’9 1 Jasmine Hawkins – Paddy.

Outdoor 2’6 1 Gemma Bartlett – Earl Bay; 2 Rachel Elliot – Flossie; 3 Barry wayne – Royal Latiania; 4 Alison Turner – Be A Rebel. 2’9 1 Sarah Endean – Bunnow Magpie; 2 Emma Glover – Shamrock Manor. 3’ Tash Piper. Tavener Trophy 1 Sarah Endean – Bunmow Magpie 28; 2 Chloe-Ann May – Mr Noah Lot 22; 3 Chris Chalker – Logan 17; 4 Gemma Barrett – Earl Bay 11.

Emma Glover riding Shamrock Manor

Gemma Barrett riding Earl Bay

Natasha Piper riding Nicky

Sarah Endean riding Bunmow Magpie

mark Warr Photography

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On the 2nd of August Rebecca Court partnered Beware Chalk Pit to win a strong tattersalls ROR class at Waylands Agricultural Show under judge Anthony Webber. This qualified Pete (as he is known at home) not only for the Hickstead 2016 final, but also for the 'Tattersall Special Congratulations to Essex Winners class'. Beware Chalk based rider Kirsty Faulkner and Pit then impressed the other her horse Jammy Dodger, ridden section judges to land they came 2nd in the 70cm the Supreme Ridden and were Champions in the Championship. He then went 80cm at the Equine Sports one better to take the Overall Championships held at Arena Equine Supreme: 4 rosettes, UK! Then 75cm Champions at two sashes, a bunch of flowers Trailblazers Championships at and two trophies later!

Stoneleigh Park!

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9th August

9th August Codham Park EC: Unaffiliated Dressage Intro A 1 Lucy Haycock – Crackers; 2 Donna Hudson – Hudsons Rock; =3 Rosemary Harvey – Tina May Girl; =3 Lucy Haylock – Grace. Intro B 1 Lucy Haylock – Louis; 2 Lolly Meyer – Gwyllan Lowri; 3 Libby Farmer – The Rambler; =4 Rosemary Harvey – Tina May Girl; =4 Donna Hudson – Hudsons Rock. Prelim 4 1 Susan Johnston – New Years Day; =2 Lisa Wilson – Godshill Clover; =2 Jo Davie – Tockstar; =4 Lisa Shotton – Zirano; =4 Jenny George – Where’s Wally; =4 Claire Collier – Lakeside Misty.

Prelim 13 1 Corey Morris – Dexter; 2 Susan Johnston – New Years Day; 3 Catherine Mills – Madam Papillon; 4 Jo Davie – Rockstar. Novice 24 1 Sue Newbury – Spider; 2 Mollie Lammas – Aneke; 3 Gemma Coppen – Paddy Whack; 4 Catherine Mills – IPW Genghis Kahn. Novice 28 1 Adelle Coppen – Paddy Whack; 2 Ed Kragh – Theo; 3 Maureen Mack – Flick; 4 Geoffrey Baldwin – Bayado.

Overa Farm stud: Senior British Showjumping Unaffiliated 80cm 1 Sarah Earl – Euro KP; 2 Jenny Mitchell – Dark Diamond; 3 Mair James – Sherie Polyn; 4 Kelly Hancy – Drako S. 85cm Nat Am Qualifier 1 Maia Capp – Wild Montana Skies; 2 Jane Anderson – Jims Patch; 3 Amber Lawrence – Dimple The Best; 4 Charlie Cox – Minim E. British Novice 1 Nissi Ladell – Exclusive Vant Schaaphof; 2 Charlie Cox – Minim E; 3 Laura Crook – Jitters Bug; 4 Rozzi Goodjohn – The Young Artist. Open 1 Maia Capp – Wild Montana Skies; 2 Jane Anderson – Jims Patch; 3 Rebecca Debee – Sonnie Early; 4 Rachel King – Diamond Rebel. 95cm Nat Am Qualifier 1 Rachel King – Diamond Rebel; 2 Caroline McBride – Cavalier Casino Royale; 3 Julia Cox – Rubie Wine; 4 Vicky Smith – C Rubertha R63.

Discovery 1 James Pratt – Willy Limerick; 2 Rachel Crawley – Prime Number; 3 Tim Page – Ardees Rocky; 4 Nissi Ladell – Exclusive Vant Schaaphof.

1m Open 1 Lyndsey Frazer – Beekdals Chaos; 2 Millie Gray – Caramasow Gem; 3 Rebecca Debee – Sonnie Early; 4 Millie Thompson – Ballinabarney Impella. 1.05m Nat Am Qualifier 1 Rachel Crawley – Prime Number; 2 Abbi Steel – Voltares Muddle; 3 Lyndsey Frazer – Beekdales Chaos; 4 Anna Spratt – Silver Larry. Newcomers 1 Charlotte Chapple – Wonita of Belhouse; 2 Lauren Dodshun – Chataigne Filice; 3 Jenny Mitchell – Clonfert John; 4 Abbi Steel – Voltares Muddle. 1.15m Open 1 Charlotte Chapple – Wonita of Belhouse; 2 Lauren Dodgshun – Chataigne Filice; 3 Katherine Mason – Ariban; 4 Martina North – Romy III.

11th August Codham Park EC: Senior British Showjumping

Lyndsey Frazer riding Beekdals Chaos

British Novice 1 Sophie Lincoln – Coleur Just For Fun; 2 Ashlea Silk-Jones – Singapore Guod; 3 Leanne Lewis – Williams Way; 4 Lucy Warren – NBE Estelle. 90cm Open 1 Kyla Huntington – How Bazaards He; 2 Joanna Thorogood – A Lover Fee. Discovery 1 Katie Speller – Granada; 2 Sophie Harris – Drop Of Clover; 3 Lewis Sumption – Molina; 4 Nick Moon – Beauty RJ. 1m Open 1 Kyla Huntington – How Bazaars He; 2 Anja Moret – Castlerahan Hero. 1.05m 1 Anja Moret – Gypsy Chip; 2 Emily Kerr – Adagio VI; 3 Poppy Rollit-Mason – Anvils Every Little Helps. Newcomers 1 Katie Speller – The Dollar Girl; 2 Sophie Pollard – Incredible Darco; 3 Jodie Black – Danto M. Foxhunter 1 Tom Plaster – Bertina James Pratt riding Willy Limerick H; 2 Kim Stoker – Winchester S; 3 Katie Whitaker – Expresso III. 1.30m Open 1 Kate Whitaker – Eunomia.

Maia Capp riding Wild Montana Skies

Rachel King riding Diamond Rebel

Jane Anderson riding Jims Patch

Lauren Dodgshun riding Chataigne Filice

Nissi Ladell riding Exclusive Vant Schaaphof

Rachel Crawley riding Prime Number

13th August Wix EC: Dressage Intro A 1 A Griffin – Cariad; 2 C Mason – Freddie; 3 M Fell – Archie; 4 C Moody – Touch Down Taylor. Prelim 12 =1 M Gemmel – Not Another Friday; =1 C Pewter – Cinders; 3 A Griffin – Cariad; 4 S Reason – Buddy. Prelim 13 1 M Gemmel – Not Another Friday; 2 C Pewter – Cinders; 3 E Summers – Jack; 4 A Corfield – Yorkie/ Novice 34 1 R Collett – Little Boy Blue; 2 S Tomalin – Percy. % Class 1 R Collett – Little Boy Blue; 2 S Tomalin – Percy.

Sarah Earl riding Euro KP Kindly Supplied

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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.

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SHOWDATE DIREcTORY Your Showdate listings for... September/October TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Evening Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn EC; British Dressage. Tel: 07785 521436 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping.

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Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01206 242210 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Broads EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01502 476753 FUN SHOW Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Fun Show. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping.

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Est, Barham; Ipswich Horse Society Sponsored Ride, approx 11 miles. In aid of The Bumblebee Children’s Charity. Tel: 01449 613923 or 01449 711427 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping . Tel: 07785 521436 MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01480 700236 TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping.

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Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOW Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; East Anglian Horse Show. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOW Suffolk: Trinity Park; Suffolk Agricultural Assoc Autumn Horse Show. Tel: 01473 707113 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 or 07738 000029 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton College; NSJC Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01493 393223 or 07836 276290 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Cross Pole Competition. Tel: 07785 521436 SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER CROSS COUNTRY Essex: Wix EC; Clear Round Cross Country. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07775 516945 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01953 714911 DRESSAGE Suffolk: GWC EC; Dressage. Tel: 01379 388743 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Thorne Court; St Edmunds RC Dressage. Tel: 01638 750867 ONE DAY EVENT Cambs: Whitehall Farm; Soham and District PC One Day Event. Tel: 07818 892597 ONE DAY EVENT Norfolk: Blackwater Farm; South Norfolk PC One Day Event. Tel: 01362 688227 ONE DAY EVENT Suffolk: Ickworth

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Park; Sunffolk Hunt PC One Day Event.

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TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076

SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER COMBINED TRAINING Beds: The College EC; Combined Training. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage Championships.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOW Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; East Anglian Native Pony Show. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: The College of West Anglia; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01223 860701 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 or 07738 000029 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Mini Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01953 714911 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436

WEDNESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Evening Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312

SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER DERBY Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Derby. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Cambs: Fenning Farm EC; Unaffiliated and Affiliated Dressage. www.optimumeventmanagement.co. uk DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Unaffiliated Dressage . Tel: 07785 521436

MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Essex: Shopland Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01702 543377

FUN SHOW Suffolk: GWC EC; Fun Show. Tel: 01379 388743 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross League. Tel: 07769 907076 ONE DAY EVENT Beds: The College EC; One Day Event and Hunter Trial.

Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWING Essex: Wix EC; Bradfield Showing Show. Tel: 01206 394110 SHOWING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Showing Show. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Showjumping Championships. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 or 07738 000029 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01953 714911 or 07867 518716 TREC Essex: Wix EC; Trec. Tel: 01255 870744 TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER COMBINED TRAINING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Combined Training.

Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage Intro - Ad Medium + Music. Tel: 01255 870744

SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER ARENA EVENTING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Arena Eventing. Tel: 07785 521436 AUCTION Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; Horse Auction, saddlery, jumps etc. Tel: 01953 714911 or 07867 518716 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage, Racehorse to Dressage Horse Championships. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Cambs: The College of West Anglia; British Dressage. Tel: 01223 860701 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Broads EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01502 476753 SHOWING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Showing Show. Tel: 01708 687312 SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage, Racehorse to Dressage Horse Championships. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01371 811881 or 07738 000029 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; High Fen RC Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Team Quest Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaff Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 DRESSAGE Suffolk: GWC EC; Dressage with presentation. Tel: 01379 388743 HUNTER TRIAL Norfolk: Dades Farm; Fox & Hounds RC Hunter Trial. Tel: 07941 653163 ONE DAY EVENT Norfolk: Sussex farm; Carousel RC Open One Day Event. Tel: 07951 023186 ONE DAY EVENT Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; Beccles & Bungay RC One Day Event. Tel: 01953 714911 or 07867 518716 SHOWING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Showing Show. Tel: 01760 722616

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SHOWDATE DIREcTORY Your Showdate listings for... September/October SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Colchester Garrison Saddle Club; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01206 242210 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01953 714911 or 07867 518716 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 07785 521436 MONDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Evening Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Very Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 THURSDAY 1ST OCTOBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07785 521436 FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm

TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01760 722616 SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOW Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Hackney Showing Show. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 or 07738 000029 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; NSEA Showjumping. Tel: 01953 714911 or 07867 518716 SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Suffolk: GWC EC; Dressage. Tel: 01379 388743 LE TREC Beds: Twin Trees EC; Le Trec.

Tel: 01767 627414 ONE DAY EVENT Essex: Codham Park EC; One Day Event. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOW Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Hackney Showing Show. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Winter Woolies Showing Show. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 07775 516945 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated British Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07867 518716 TUESDAY 6TH OCTOBER

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SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01760 722616 WEDNESDAY 7TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Evening Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 FRIDAY 9TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Petplan Area Festival. Tel: 01708 687312 SATURDAY 10TH OCTOBER COMBINED TRAINING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Combined Training.

Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Cambs: The College of West Anglia; Affiliated and Unaffiliated

Dressage. Tel: 01223 860701 or 07506 755534 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Petplan Area Festival. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 or 07738 000029 SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Petplan Area Festival. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Overa Farm Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01953 714911 EVENTER TRIAL Essex: Finchingfield EC; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01371 811881 or 07738 000029 EVENTER TRIAL Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Indoor Eventer Trial. Tel: 01760 722616 FUN SHOW Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Fun Showjumping Show.

Tel: 07769 907076 FUN DAY Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Fun Day with Showing and Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282

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