Absolute Horse May 2016

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! w o h S r a e Y Report page 46

Training with Lara Dyson Page 42

Showring style with Loraine Homer Page 18

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New safety campaign launched Page 38

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Essex’s Kallum Fletcher won the Children on Horses Grand Prix Title at Bury Farm Equestrian Village riding Disco III.

REGULARS News 4 Your Comment 6 23 MetaFitness 44 Natural Horsemanship 46 Show Reports 60 Vets In The Spotlight 62 Classifieds 64 Showdate Diary COMPETITIONS & GIVEAWAYS 14 British Showjumping Ticket To Ride 15 Hickstead Tickets 29 TopSpec

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.

FEATURES 8 Commercial Focus: Nags Essentials 10 Ride Like: Sharon Hunt 12 Ride Like: Spencer Roe 14 Show Time!

18 Show Ring Style 20 Health & Welfare including VetWatch: EGUS 28 Nutrition 32 Rider Profile: Kallum Fletcher 33 Team Profile: Tendring Technology College’s Equestrian Team 34 Rugs 36 Hoofcare 38 Transport

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NEWS

EBA call to Essex BOOk YOUR horse riders PLACE!

Discover what Judges look for ...and more!

Discover more about showing at the TSR Showing Clinic on 15th May at Weston Equestrian, Norwich plus Amateur riders could be talent spotted for the TSR/HOYS Training Pathway.

Clinics are friendly, fun and open to everyone, for all types of horse/pony.

Goody bags are presented with vouchers for Smart Grooming and Baileys Horse Feeds, plus riders receive the new TSR Train and Reward App. The App is a fun and easy way to set your training goals, post your results and collect your online rewards. You can share your Awards on your social networks such as FB! It will be available to download from the TSR website.

90 min sessions in small groups £25 TSR/BRC Members or £35 non members. www.theshowingregister.co.uk

Essex Bridleways Association is urging horse owners in the county to support its campaign for increased equestrian access to off-road riding by completing an online survey and signing a petition.

In its ‘Better Bridleways for Essex’ campaign, the group highlights the need for swift action in the light of rapid development in Essex.

Complete the survey and petition online at www.essexbridleways.co.uk or visit the Essex Bridleways Association Facebook page for more information.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s “Love Your Horse” day on 21st May is a unique event that offers horse owners the chance to soak up the experience and expertise of vets and equine professionals – all for free!

Hosted at House and Jackson’s Horse Clinic the day will provide invaluable insights and top tips on some of the common issues that horse owners face on a daily basis.

Entry is completely free but places are limited and need to be booked in advance – call 01508 481066.

Laughter is the best medicine...

On arriving at Ely Eventing Centre recently for the Waveney Harriers rally, Thea Hall dropped the ramp to find one of their pet chickens had stowed away keeping her horse Heidi company!

Equestrian fashion brands Equetech and The Spanish Boot Company were special guest Rescue Horses to Take speakers at the London headquarters of Centre Stage at Royal concierge service Quintessentially for a VIP style evening for 'Quintessentially Equestrian' Norfolk Show members and special guests recently, which Rescue horses and ponies will be putting their raised £270 for charity. best hooves forward at the 2016 Royal Norfolk Show to compete in brand new showing classes dedicated to rehomed equines and sponsored by charity, World Horse Welfare.

The new ‘rescue’ section of showing classes has been introduced to highlight the work carried out by equine charities in rescuing and rehabilitating horses before finding them new homes where they can reach their full potential. In addition, World Horse Welfare will also host a new L-R: Equetech Model Lisa Hughes, Ellie Cordery & Emma Snailham ‘Rescue Village’ at the show where visitors can meet a selection of rescue horses and ponies from The Spanish Boot Company, Liz Hayman from Equetech, international dressage rider Amy Stovold, Catherine Mills from from local charities which are currently looking for new homes.

Quintessentially Equestrian and Equetech model Lois James-Hart.

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SPRING TRAINING DATES EquESTRiAN ANd TECH PARTNERSHiP

REAP REWARDS Specialist equine marketing agency Fizz Equestrian, and the only bespoke equine supplement company HackUp, have teamed up with hosting provider UKFast to reap the rewards of ecommerce.

Suffolk-based HackUp has seen extraordinary growth, reporting a 400% increase in sales in just two years.

The growth is, in part, attributed to the HackUp’s partnerships with Fizz Equestrian and hosting firm UKFast for superior PCI compliance that supports the unique ‘split payment’ check out option on the HackUp website, which is selected by 35% of customers.

Jayne Gingell, managing director of Fizz Equestrian said: “HackUp creates a completely bespoke product for horse owners. By enabling horse owners to share their horse's story with HackUp online, we’re able to create personalised, hand-made supplements the same day and delivered the next.

“A push on marketing with Fizz

Equestrian has seen more people than ever claiming their free HackUp jackets with the creation of our loyalty points system.

We’ve launched new promotions, like our Black Friday Weekend and our Valentine’s offer, which have seen amazing success. ‘Points for Posts’ is now rolling out to reward our customers even further.”

Lawrence Jones, CEO of UKFast, said: “It is incredible to see such extraordinary results. HackUp and Jayne have harnessed the power of automation and a fast website to create a completely unique experience for horse owners. I am excited to see where our journey together leads.”

HackUp was established by Alex Gingell, ex-International event rider and British Dressage Judge.

Along with his wife Jayne’s marketing expertise via Fizz Equestrian, HackUp is claimed to be ‘the fastest growing digital business in the equine sector’, and is being nominated for at least one category in this years prestigious UK Digital Entrepreneur Awards.

7 May: Rights of Way Restoring the Record Training, Ashbourne Room County Hall, Hertford, Hertfordshire. To book a place or for further details please contact Eleanor Hashim, eleanor.hashim@bhs.org.

9 May: PTT Training Day with Jo Winfield FBHS, at the College of West Anglia, Milton Campus, Landbeach Road, Cambridgeshire CB24 6DB. 10 May: Any Horse Any Rider Clinic with Jo Winfield FBHS, at Forest Edge Arena, Drymere, Swaffham PE37 8AS. 11 May: Stage Four HK&C Training Day with Jo Winfield FBHS, at the College of West Anglia, Milton Campus, Landbeach Road, Cambridgeshire CB24 6DB. 29 May: Access Week Pleasure Ride from The College EC, Keysoe, MK44 2JP. 5, 10, 17 or 22 miles. £10 in advance or £15 on the day.

1 June: Equine Lecture, ‘Through the keyhole - recent advances in minimally invasive surgery.’ One of the series of lectures by and held at the Royal Veterinary College, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA. Email cpd@rvc.ac.uk to book a place.

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

B OYTON HALL EQUINE CENTRE

SEARCH FOR A STAR QUALIFIER AT HOuGHTON HALL The 2016 SEIB Search for a Star series continues on the 15th May at Houghton Hall Equestrian in Cambridgeshire. SEIB Search for a Star was created in the 1990’s by leading insurance company, SEIB Insurance Brokers and provides the opportunity for amateur riders to qualify for the Search for a Star finals at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) each year. www.search4astar.org.uk

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We asked our acebook fans the following question...

Jane Medcalf Nearly Hutchinson: Weather.

Katie Thompson-Spears: The Met office! Not horsey but at our yard it’s the most checked followed by the discussion of what rug to put on! We couldn’t be without it.

Samantha Ramsey: Weather and track my hack to help me get my horse competition fit!

Jules Humphreys-Peck: BBC weather and ski tracks to track my hacks.

Kelly Marie Greaves: My fit bit app which tracks my heart rate and calories when riding, so I can fit into nice breeches.

Louise Riley: Worming app such a mine field! reminders etc Jenni Revilles: BBC weather, Met Office, Met check, The Weather Outlook... that way I can pick the one with the weather I would prefer!

Sara McComb: eBay... to buy all my horsey goodies!

Maria Lucas: BBC weather app!

Tegan White: YouTube... always a good source to learn something new.

Pippa Farr: Crosscountryapp for event plans and courses and timings etc. Oh and a good weather app for a handy dose of back to reality when I think I see a fireball in the sky and realise it must have been a mirage!

Danielle Lawrence: Facebook app, to grab bargains from selling pages, and see what everyone is up

With the invention of apps to help in everyday tasks, what horsey app can you not live without and why?

to on their own horses, also grab lots of help and advice.

Jason James Burton: I love the weather apps for comedy value, like on Saturday for example looking at my ap telling me that it's going to be dry all day whilst getting pelted by hail!

Karen Pates: Endomondo, great for tracking my hacks. Time and distance, fastest/slowest mile. I can even tell where abouts on our hacks we have wondered along chatting for too long.

Katie Hull: Weather app! Any and every one! Check them all, and make a best guess in regards to rugs. And Candy Crush to pass the time while poulticing and to calm any pre-ride nerves or to calm down after an 'eventful' ride!

Deborah Fisher: EBay... to buy all my horsey bits x Mandi Docker: My weather app! I have a 30-year-old mare who is rugged most of the year due to losing weight so easily if she gets cold.

Using weather apps means I can get her rain sheet off as much as possible in the spring and

know she's going to be ok.

Vicky Archer: Woof wear track my ride also known as Iride live. The BEST app on my phone. Tells people where I am on my horse.

Shows me which route I’ve taken.

And gives an ariel view too. So when I’m exploring, I can see where I’ve been and check where my tracks come out before I explore again. Highly recommended.

Jessie Cook: Fitbit, got to get those extra steps in and they certainly add up to the extreme when your running round after horses.

Tamsin Drew: British Eventing dressage app - never have to download or print a test or find the rule book!

Just open app anywhere and learn test!

Leshka Torskyj: The camera so I can take 1476 pictures a day of my fur babies because they are the best.

Kerry Burn: BBC weather app - rarely get wet on hacks.

and the Star Winner is...

Chantelle Harrison My Halifax banking app - a continuous reminder of how much I love and spoil my horse and consistent motivation to get up and do the 9-5 job before the mucking out! X

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COMMERCIAL FOCUS

Nags Essentials takes the lead in East Anglia

NEW KING’S LYNN STORE IS THE PERFECT ONE-STOP SHOP FOR HORSE AND RIDER EQUIPMENT 8

It’s just over a month since East Anglia’s leading equestrian retailer, Nags Essentials, opened its 4,000 sq. ft. store at Horsley Fields in King’s Lynn.

The exciting new premises have been fitted from floor to ceiling with everything a rider would need for their horse and themselves.

As you pull in, there’s ample free parking and, once you’re inside, a warm welcome from the knowledgeable Nags Essentials team, along with a cup of tea or coffee from the bar area awaits.

Of course we’re here to shop all things equestrian, and when you enter the ground floor showroom the range of products and equipment is nothing short of staggering. There’s a superb display of boots and hats to suit all budgets and requirements, plus a fantastic range of stock in-store – a refreshing change from the ‘order in’ experience of smaller tack shops.

Alongside there’s a wide range of everyday stable essentials and feed, with established brands and innovative new products.

Brilliantly styled with stunning shots of horses from Horseware – which Nags Essentials works closely with as a retail partner – and well-stocked, the store really does have everything all under one roof.

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Upstairs, a mezzanine floor provides a stylish equestrian boutique experience, with an enormous range of clothing from Equetech, Horze, Kingsland, Toggi, Schockemohle, Horseware and Mark Todd Collection among others. Again, the range is extensive and well-stocked, making it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for, whatever the event. There’s also a brilliant stable outlet, with end-of-line and oneoff bargains to be discovered.

Nags Essentials’ show circuit team is on the road throughout the season, clocking up more than 10,000 miles with its enormous lorry that’s packed to the roof with the same excellent range of equestrian brands as you find at its shop.

“We’ll often stock up overnight when we’re at a show,” laughs Nags Essentials’ director Kirsty Hodgson, who owns the company with husband Steve. “Being on the road throughout the season means we get an excellent insight into the brands and products that buyers are looking for, and we’re able to ensure that the show stand experience is as good as we offer in-store.” This month, Nags Essentials will exhibit at the

Badminton Horse Trials, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Rockingham Horse Trials and Houghton International Horse Trials, just a few miles from the shop.

“Our new location offers easy access to the A47, A10 and A17, making it the perfect spot for us to hit the road to whichever show we’re headed to,” adds Steve, “but also conveniently located for our customers who come from a wide radius across East Anglia.

“We’re open seven days a week, and our customers tell us they love the fact that, whenever they’re coming into King’s Lynn, they can always pop in and pick up whatever they need for their horses, check out the latest collections and even meet up with

friends for a coffee and a catch-up as they shop.”

And, having done precisely that with the friendly shop team, our ‘couldn’t resist’ new riding boots are being slipped into a stylishly branded bag, and we’re off to spread the word to our horsey

friends, that Nags Essentials is the place to shop.

Visit Nags Essentials at Unit 19 Horsley Fields, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 5DD tel: 01553 776897 or visit nagsessentials.com

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TUTORIAL

Ride like...

SHARON HUNT

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have decided this time to write about a topic which is very important to anyone who owns or rides horses as it affects all of us training staff to work with horses.

Our world is changing from even a few years ago, and when I grew up life was very different from today’s world. The world was generally a much safer place and so I was allowed to go to my local riding school aged 7 and help look after the horses and ponies all day. I didn’t have my own pony until I was 11 so I spent many summer days pulling out ragwort, cleaning tack and washing ponies. I absolutely loved it and it taught me not only how to look after these animals, but to work hard,

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have responsibility, to be independent as my parents were not there to look after me, to make new friends with the local children, and work within a team.

Sadly now there are so many health and safety issues that a child like me wouldn't be allowed to do this (or very unlikely!) as it would simply be too dangerous, which means that the general grounding has been lost.

We wouldn’t be able to ride the ponies we looked after and we certainly wouldn’t get paid! But the experience and time spent working there was absolutely invaluable and I would pride myself now on running a well maintained, efficient and productive yard.

I believe that in order to ride a

LIFE LESSONS horse well you must have a good rapport with the horse and understand them. It’s only by spending time with them that you get to know them. Trust is generally gained on the floor, the way in which you are with them and understand them makes a huge difference in how they perform when you are on them.

Just watch Richard Maxwell work and you will understand my reasons behind this.

The reason for saying all this is because more and more I notice that young pupils are not happy

with the job or their work experience. The level of expectation is too high. Too often it's expected that they will turn up and do a little mucking out and then ride my top horses. Or question why should they wash them off properly after they have been worked. Or it’s after 5.30pm why should the yard be swept even though it’s time to go home?

Worse still that they haven’t fed or watered the horses as the field is that little bit too far away.

Colleges have been given the blame for this ever increasing

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trend but I don't feel this is fair. I believe that everyone has their own part to play. If students are not conscientious and don’t feel the need to achieve then how can the colleges help these pupils? Again health and safety has a massive part to play. If a college student says they are feeling unwell whilst in the riding lesson then the instructor has to take this seriously. Failure to do so could result in legal action if something does occur. However, if the student is simply feeling afraid or nervous and finding an excuse, how is the college to deal with this? It is not in our best interest to push our pupils or students anymore as we are all too worried of the implications.

I believe the gap is therefore widening between bosses and staff. If I fall off and hurt myself then I have a potential loss of earnings, not only that, but my competitions and career are affected. So competitive riders tend to fix ourselves up and get going again, literally no time to lose as no one else will be able to do our work for us. Not always the best plan, but needs must. This is our chosen career so you take the rough with the smooth, but younger staff or pupils have a small injury and all too often it’s a reason to have some time off. I have nothing against this except they too chose this career and later as a top groom or rider it is unlikely that you will get this luxury, so why train this into youngsters now?

Surely we are all aiming to help to produce the next generation of up

Hickstead and watching the top jumpers in the main ring, also to events such as Bramham, Blenheim, Houghton Hall to name a few. The chance for them to watch the big guns ride in real life, for free, is massive.

Some appreciate this and some don’t.

I have even had some work experience not turn up for the interview, not turn up once interviewed and not stay for their 5 days.

I do think colleges should and coming riders and yard owners it's age and what level of remove them from the courses as experience it has? You won’t know it doesn't show a very good work like myself? The real world is a what to expect! tough place and one we ethos for the future! My aim is I spent years riding other people’s that my pupils will be treated as are not able to often bail out on! horses for free, just to get Life is full of responsibilities and I one of the staff, allowed to do experience and loved learning believe it's our job to help create most of the jobs (and yes ride the this environment for our younger from even the worst of them, even horses!) if they earn that. Those if it taught me never to get on staff and pupils. that are helpful and interested and I also believe and this to me is the another like that again! This is generally want to make a good called horsemanship and only most important point, that you impression are always rewarded. learnt over years of trial and error get out of life what you put in. If As employers we really want to you don’t give it your all then you (of which there were many!). create well run, fair and enjoyable I still do voluntary work now. I won't get much back. I have said work places, also to be well paid went to Millstreet with the U18’s this many times to younger staff and rewarded for hard work, as the to learn from Junior Head Coach members who look bored at the job can be draining and in the Caroline Moore and this year will thought of tacking up my horses winter sometimes even rather than riding them. I carefully go to Aachen to shadow top BE demoralising. coaches but will be funded by point out that if they watch me I am extremely fortunate that we myself. I taught many free lessons have created an excellent team of school and jump them, they can for years in the hope that these ask questions and learn from staff who are conscientious, watching, possibly even more than pupils would return and have my thoughtful, love the horses and riding them at times! Riding is the custom after the free event, which work hard! They do finish at final part that you have earned the sometimes worked and 5.30pm everyday (competitions sometimes didn’t! right to have, not that should be excluded) but that means working I will always strive to improve my expected. If you don’t bother to together as a team all day to find out the horse’s name that you riding and coaching in whatever enable that. way possible to further my are riding and a little about it My message today for those (evidence from a coaching session knowledge and my experience. younger students is - we are all at a college!) then why should you Colleges offer the chance to have trying to help you achieve your work experience and I am involved dream in whatever field you wish be given the right to ride it? in that. We have had some Besides from a safety issue why for within the equine industry, but would you get on something you amazing pupils, they have also had you must work with us to make some superb times, coming to know absolutely nothing about, this possible!

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TUTORIAL

Ride like...

SPENCER ROE

HORSEHAGE - SPONSORED SHOW- jUMPER, SPENCER ROE HAS REPRESENTED TEAM GB FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS, FROM jUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDERS TEAMS TO WINNING TWO SENIOR 5* NATIONS CUP IN MAY 2014 AND MAY 2015. HE REPRESENTED GREAT BRITAIN AT THE WORLD EqUESTRIAN GAMES IN 2014 AND IS THE YOUNGEST RIDER TO BE SELECTED FOR A BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM IN 20 YEARS.

Getting from Fence to Fence

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he first point to note is that when you approach a fence at a competition, as much as we’d love it to be a nice straight line, that fence is more than likely to come off a corner or immediately after another fence. So when practicing at home, try to come at fences off circles and corners as well as practicing related distances on curved lines.

At the beginning of your horse’s training he should be encouraged to jump straight across the fence.

Jumping on an angle effectively makes the fence wider and much more difficult.

Your horse should be balanced coming into a fence - he may do this on instinct but it’s your job to make sure that he is. This requires forward thinking on your part to make sure you approach a fence at a steady pace. You can make half halt aids to slow down or you can encourage him to have more forward momentum.

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The balance of your horse is mostly determined on the pace you are travelling and the size of the fence. For example - if you are jumping a vertical you will need a much steadier pace than if you were approaching a wide oxer.

This must all be done before the last turn to the fence. If your horse isn’t balanced by then, you’ve left it too late. If you are schooling at home you can always do another circle, correct the problem then approach the fence again. Unfortunately if you are at a competition you won’t have that luxury, so all you can do is hold your horse between your hand and your leg and rely on your horse’s natural ability to get you over the fence.

As soon as your horse is in the air you should be thinking about the next fence. Was your last approach good and balanced?

Great! You just need to keep your horse’s steady pace and move on to the next fence. If not, you need to be gathering your horse

Nicely balanced

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back up and getting him to focus before the next fence.

If you find that your horse is rushing to and from a fence, causing him to jump flat, then whilst schooling, bring him to halt as soon as he has landed over the fence. When using this technique it is crucial to get your horse to stop in a straight line as soon as possible, it won’t be effective if you let your horse rush on past the next fence. This will start to make your horse think about what he is doing and listen to the aids you are giving him. The aim being that you should be able to return your horse to a state of balance after a fence, ready to jump the next.

Just keep practicing at home, practice turning into corners, half halts, riding turns at a steady pace, speeding up and slowing down - every skill you think you will need in a competition.

Without practice at home you will not be able to perform at your best in a competition.

Looking ahead to next fence

For further information and advice on feeding contact HorseHage on 01803 527257 or visit www.horsehage.co.uk

Getting a little excited - don't let your horse rush a fence

At the beginning of your horse’s training he should be encouraged to jump straight across the fence. Jumping on an angle effectively makes the fence wider and much more difficult.

Bring him to a halt between fences if rushing

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SHOW TIME!

HiNTS • SHOPPiNG • EVENTS • uPdATES •

SUMMER

SPECTACuLAR! Running again at CSI**** level, the four-day Bolesworth International show takes place in the spectacular grounds of Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire from 16th19th June and promises an exciting mix of thrilling showjumping, dressage to music, the unmissable puissance, para showjumping, an invitational jockey challenge and Bolesworth's flagship elite young horse auction. www.bolesworthinternational.com The X-Air Plus combines Champion good looks and peace of mind.

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Dressage Deluxe have announced that they will be sponsoring the British Dressage Online Championship series.

The Dressage Deluxe British Dressage Online Championships enables riders to qualify in monthly classes run throughout May to September, with the Championship Show taking place in November. Four champions at Introductory, Preliminary, Novice and Elementary levels will each receive prizes to the value of £100 plus British Dressage membership and magazine subscriptions. www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk

Iceni Native Pony show

Iceni Native Pony show will be hosting the Gwyneth Championship on 29th and 30th July at Newton Hall EC, with a prize pot of over £5000.

Also new this year is the introduction of 2017 NPS Qualifiers, along with qualifiers to Equifest, Think Pink, TSR and 15+.

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PROduCTS • GEAR • GET SET FOR THE 2016

REDWINGS SHOW! Entries welcomed for Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s annual show on Sunday 15th May at Topthorn Equestrian Centre in Suffolk.

Whether you’re competing at your first event, looking to try your hoof at jumping or wanting to show what a rescued pony can achieve when given a second chance, this is the show for you.

Indeed, the charity hopes the rescue class will be as popular as ever at this year’s show and welcomes rescued ponies from any charity to take part. Redwings also wants to give horses from every walk of life the chance to take part, so there are classes for retired racehorses, veterans and foreign breeds; not forgetting affiliated Donkey Breed Society classes too.

After the introduction of their heavy horse classes last year, the charity is hoping for even more

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The tickets up for grabs are for two guests to attend on any day except the Sunday, which is Derby Day. *All travel and accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of the winner. The tickets allow entry for any day of the event except Sunday 26th June, The Equestrian.com Derby Day. Please note that a £10 parking fee Entrants must be 18 years and over.

To enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. Deadline closes 31st May 2016.

entries this year. These classes were a real highlight of last year’s show for entrants and spectators alike, so the charity are eagerly anticipating a fantastic and varied heavy horse turnout! www.redwings.org.uk/show2016.

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SHOW TIME!

HiNTS • SHOPPiNG • CAMPiNG • uPdATES

Suffolk Show!

As one of East Anglia’s biggest county shows, the renowned Suffolk Show is also one of largest equine events in the region.

Taking place this year on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd June at Trinity Park near Ipswich, anyone with an interest in horses will have plenty to keep them entertained during the two-day event.

One of the biggest draws to the Suffolk Show is the hundreds of equine classes on offer – including heavy horses, light horses, ponies, private driving, scurry, coaching and show jumping – each featuring stunning horses as they and their

owners and riders compete to qualify for major competitions such as the London International Horse Show, Olympia, the Horse of the Year Show and the Royal International Horse Show.

International show jumping is undoubtedly one of the main crowd pleasers and visitors to the Suffolk Show have the opportunity to see some of the country’s best professional horse riders in action. Other not-to-bemissed equine displays include the ever-popular Shetland Pony Grand National, the Inter Hunt Relay and The Challenge, where relay teams made up of horses from different disciplines including pony club riders, show

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Area 8 Polocrosse Weekend at Marks Tey Racecourse 7th-8th May. Open to all. A weekend of training and tournament. This has been authorised as a Pony Club Championship Qualifier and those attending who wish to will be eligible to play at the Pony Club Champs in August. Contact: 07802 325466.

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jumpers, racing and eventers compete to become the ultimate multi-discipline team champions.

The show also features some exciting equine experiences including the elegant and artistic side saddle displays, the traditional coaching display which follows a six mile course around villages surrounding Trinity Park as well as the chance to see the rare breed Suffolk Punch.

In addition to the many competitions and displays, the Suffolk Show’s Equine Village,

The country’s leading young dressage riders will converge on Somerford Park in Cheshire to take part in the TopSpec under 25 Grand Prix.

Held as part of the Somerford Park dressage Premier League event, 28th30th May.

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sponsored by Rossdales, is a horse-lovers paradise. Visitors will have the opportunity to buy a stable, shop for the latest tack, equine accessories and clothing and watch demonstrations ranging from equine massage to a re-enactment of the Battle of the Somme by the Highland Pony Society. www.suffolkshow.co.uk The Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials are held in the beautiful grounds of Chatsworth House, Derbyshire on 13th-15th May. www.chatsworth.org

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Held at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, 17th to 21st August. www.equifest.org.uk

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SUFFOLK SHOW June 1st & 2nd, Trinity Park, Ipswich

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SHOW TIME! SO YOUR HORSE GOES BEAUTIFULLY UNDER SADDLE AND YOU’VE SPENT TIME PRODUCING HIM OR HER IN TO A HORSE WITH HOYS POTENTIAL, BUT IF YOU ARE FINDING THAT YOUR TACK AND TURN OUT STILL AREN’T QUITE HITTING THE TOP SPOT THIS SUMMER, CONSIDER THESE PROFESSIONAL TRICKS!

! e l SHOW RINGSty COURTESY OF ALOERIDE, THE ORGANIC NATURAL ALOE VERA FEED SUPPLEMENT, WE CAUGHT UP WITH TOP SHOW RIDER, PRODUCER AND JUDGE LORAINE HOMER TO GET SOME ESSENTIAL ADVICE ON PRESENTING THE PERFECT PICTURE TO THE JUDGES THIS SEASON…

Even if you are just showing at the lower levels, you should make the effort to ensure that you and your horse are correctly dressed. At the higher levels, a proper show saddle in Havana Brown is a good investment, as it shows off your horse’s conformation better than a dressage or GP saddle. The saddle should be teamed with a good leather girth and discrete numnah the same colour as the saddle. If you do invest in a showing saddle, then you need to consider that ride Judges come in

Try and compliment your horses colouring with your own outfit

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Your bridle should enhance your horse's head

all shapes and sizes so make sure your saddle isn’t too small if you, yourself are petite. It won’t make for a very comfortable ride for the Judge or your horse and could impact on your final placing.

Your bridle should enhance your horses’ looks, so if you were to show a cob you would be looking for a wider noseband to compliment his features and if you were riding a show hack, you would want a finer bridle.

Make sure that youR bridle also fits correctly, for both the overall look but also more importantly your horses’ comfort! The headpiece and browband should not be too tight and the curb chain should always lie flat and be loose when not in use. A double bridle is correct headwear for horses at my level and I ride all my

horses in a double bridle in the ring, including our 4-year-olds. As long as you have quiet giving hands and get the horses used to the double bridle at home, generally most horses accept it with no issue, however it is also perfectly acceptable to ride your young horse in a different bit should you find it more suitable.

Your turnout is important to the overall picture.Try and compliment your horses colouring with your own outfit. In this outfit I have a flash of tangerine in the lining and through the tweed weave, which picks up my horse’s gorgeous chestnut colour and ties everything together.

Try not to be gaudy when it comes to your showing attire, you can have fun with colour as long as the Judge doesn’t notice you before the horse!

An approved standard riding hat, hair net, smart shirt and tie with tiepin, tweed jacket, brown gloves or yellow deerskin gloves are the norm as are cream breeches.

Full leather boots with garter straps are worn at my level with spurs, although dummy spurs can be used if you don’t need spurs for your horse. Thin elastic gives a tidy finish to tying your number on and a show cane finishes the look. If you are not used to riding with a cane, then again practice at

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Dressing correctly for showing is key, especially at higher levels

A plain brown numnah underneath is subtle

home, before you get in the show ring!

After the Judge has ridden or you have done your show, the conformation section will commence and this is vital. Make sure you have done your homework. When it comes to stripping the horse off and trotting up nothing looks worse than the rider having to drag the horse along and someone flapping behind it to get it to trot, so make sure you practice at home. It is also vitally important to stand your horse correctly with pricked ears.

Show horses are never stood up squarely for conformation, as the

Judge likes to see all four legs, so train your horse to stand up with all four legs on display.

The Judge will also want to see him with a bright intelligent look on his face, not falling asleep in the sunshine, so pick some grass or have some mints in your pocket to get his attention and his ears pricked forward. Remember no horse is perfect, however you need to give your horse the best chance possible to show off his good points, so really practice the confirmation section at home, it can make the difference between wining and being runner up.

A lot of people also take the opportunity to give the horse a

quick groom before the Judge takes a look. Make sure that you don’t cover your horse in coat shine. Fortunately I feed Aloeride that gives a fantastic natural bloom and shine to the coat, so my horses don’t need that additional help!

I like quarter marks on the horses, but don’t go too mad and novelty

ones are certainly a no in the show ring!

When it comes to putting makeup on a horse, personally I don’t like this, as I think it detracts rather than enhances the horses.

A light covering of oil over the muzzle and around the eyes adds a bit of sparkle to the horses face, without over–doing it and chalking up white socks and a lick of hoof oil is all I think you need to compliment your horses’ good looks. An experienced Judge will see through all the distractions and sometimes when applied badly, make-up can actually draw attention to a less than pretty head or a blemish that otherwise wouldn’t have been noticed as much.

Finally, if you don’t win or end up in the final placings and you feel you did your best, take a look at the horse and rider combination that did win. What was it that gave them that winning edge?

Could it be something that you could improve on? If so, make sure you practice before your next show and best of luck!

Aloeride - your grooming essential this show season Photography: David Miller

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HEALTH & WELFARE

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In recent years Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) has been the subject of a huge amount of interest amongst competitive sports horse and leisure horse owners alike.

The syndrome has been reported to be surprisingly common with estimates of around 60% of show horses and nearly 95% of racehorses in training affected according to some studies.

Why do horses get EGUS? The horse has evolved over millions of years to trickle feed.

And although our modern day

equine athletes may not look much like their tiny ancestors, their physiology is still that of an animal designed to graze, and therefore digest grass all day long.

Consequently the horse produces huge volumes of stomach acid and if it is not ingesting food, and swallowing saliva along with it to buffer that acid the lining of the stomach can be exposed to quantities of stomach acid which can damage it, leading to ulceration.

The equine stomach is divided into an upper ‘squamous’ region,

where the majority of ulcers occur, and a lower ‘glandular’ region where the stomach lining secretes mucous which is protective against the harmful effects of stomach acid. When a horse experiences stress or anxiety it releases hormones which inhibit the production of this protective mucous, so stress also increases the likelihood of gastric ulceration developing.

The splashing of stomach acid alongside increased abdominal pressure experienced during exercise may increase the amount

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ULCER SYNDROME of time the stomach lining is exposed to stomach acid and therefore horses which are intensely exercised or are exercised prior to feeding may be at increased risk of EGUS. Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment The symptoms associated with EGUS are vague and non-specific, which makes predicting which horses are likely to need treatment difficult. The only way to definitively diagnose the condition is via gastroscopy. This involves passing a long endoscope along the horses oesophagus (via it’s nose) into the stomach so that the lining of the stomach can be seen. Most veterinary practices will need the horse to be taken to a clinic for this to be performed but some practices may have mobile gastroscopy kit and be able to perform the procedure at your yard. In order for the whole stomach to be clearly seen, horses must be starved for 12 hours prior to the procedure.

Gastric ulcers are graded from 1-4 according to severity, which is assessed at gastroscopy based on size, depth and the number of ulcers present. Grade 1 ulcers are superficial and often not associated with clinical signs.

Horses with grade 1 ulcers may recover fully following changes to management and feeding practices with no medical intervention. More severe ulceration is likely to be painful

VET PROFILE

Symptoms of EGUS • Weight Loss • Recurrent mild colic • Poor performance • Stable vices such as crib biting and wind sucking • Poor appetite • Resentment of the girth being tightened Andrea Smith and associated with clinical symptoms. These horses require medical intervention, with drugs called proton pump inhibitors.

These drugs decrease stomach acid secretion, and enable the stomach lining to heal.

Omeprazole is the only proton pump inhibitor licenced for use in the treatment of EGUS in the UK and is the mainstay of medical treatment of the condition.

Alongside medical treatment, changes to management and feeding practices are paramount in both resolving the condition and preventing recurrence. The aim of management is to mimic the trickle feeding horses have evolved to perform and keep stressful events to a minimum.

Turnout on good pasture is ideal, but not always possible, particularly during winter. Where horses have to be stabled they should have continuous access to hay, and feeds should be divided into as many small portions as is practical throughout the day.

Large meals rich in carbohydrate are associated with increased risk of EGUS so should be avoided. In addition, a small chaff or hay meal prior to exercise may decrease the splashing of stomach acid during exercise which can contribute to ulcer formation.

Maintaining a stress free environment for competition horses can be a challenge!

Travelling, competing, staying away from home and working hard can all cause stress which increases the chances of stomach ulcers forming. All horses are individuals and owners, who know them well, are best placed to manage their environment in a way that keeps their stress levels to a minimum. Horses which have had a diagnosis of EGUS may need to use Omeprazole immediately prior to, during and after predictable stressful events.

A good team effort between you and your vet will be needed to manage these tricky cases.

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BSc hons BVetMed hons MRCVS Andrea graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2011, having previously completed a degree in Animal Science at Imperial College London and spent time working as a research scientist before embarking on a career in veterinary medicine.

Andrea works with the sports and leisure horse clients at Newmarket Equine Hospital and has a particular interest in internal medicine, caring for the practice’s geriatric patients and dermatology. Andrea spends most of her time out on the road visiting clients at their yards accompanied by her very naughty dogs, Buster and Poppy.

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HEALTH & WELFARE VetWatch continued from previous page

A week in brief...

The arrival of spring like weather has brought with it conditions associated with the season so this week I have spent some time with a number of early laminitic ponies as well as a chronic sweet itch sufferer, and I have spent a lot of time helping owners with worming plans!

REDWINGS’ STRANGLES OUTBREAk:

Laminitis On Tuesday I visited two tiny miniature ponies whose owner had noticed they were choosing to stay in their stables rather than join the others in the field and both were lying down more than usual.

After examination I diagnosed both ponies with mild laminitis. The owner had noticed the difference in their behaviour very quickly and had kept them in away from grass, which was the perfect thing to do. Both ponies will now stay in on deep beds for 10 days and receive anti-inflammatories. They will then be re-examined.

Hopefully, because their owner acted so fast both ponies should recover quickly. Laminitis can become extremely severe and painful rapidly so it’s very important that ponies at risk are monitored very closely during the grass growing season.

Sweet Itch Sweet itch is an extremely itchy condition which occurs when an animal has an allergic reaction to the bite of the Culicoides midge.

Severe sufferers can cause themselves nasty skin trauma trying to relieve their itchiness. There is no way to stop the allergic reaction completely so prevention of bites is the key and relies on keeping the animal covered up completely during the time of year midges are prevalent and using insect repellents. On Wednesday I visited a 10-year-old Welsh mountain pony who has already begun his characteristic mane rubbing, which means the midges must be about already! Because this patient is such a chronic and severe sufferer I gave him a shot of steroid the help the itch settle and his owner dug out his extensive wardrobe of fly rugs, hoods and masks and he will spend from now until November looking like he is off jousting!

Worming Like most veterinary practices, at NEH we encourage our clients to use faecal worm egg counts throughout the grazing season and worm according to need rather than worm indiscriminately. This is to try to slow the development of wormer resistance amongst the parasites we want to control. Spring time is the first time many people will egg count since last Autumn so I have spent a lot of this week discussing results and making plans with owners! A team effort between yourself, your vet and the other owners at your yard will be the best way to take control of your worming programme.

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n 19th February 2015, a resident horse at Redwings Horse Sanctuary was confirmed as having strangles. Although the charity is highly experienced in managing and treating strangles in rescue cases, this was the first time in 23 years that the Sanctuary had an outbreak in one of its resident herds.

From the first identified strangles case at Redwings’ Piggots farm in Norfolk, there ensued an eightmonth battle to combat the disease. At the height of the outbreak 24 horses showed varying degrees of clinical infection and tested positive for strangles, many more required testing and nine quarantine zones were in operation across the charity’s Norfolk farms resulting in an expenditure of over £4,000 a week to contain, manage and treat the disease.

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Commenting at the time of the outbreak, Redwings Head of Welfare Nic de Brauwere said: “We have extremely stringent quarantine procedures in place and every horse that comes in to the Sanctuary is screened and cleared before they join a farm like Piggots. It just shows that no system or test is 100% effective.

“We are very proud of, and invest a lot of time, care and resources into understanding strangles and organising our quarantine systems to be as effective as possible and so if we can get an unexpected case amongst our residents at Redwings, I believe that it shows that anyone can.

Having the understanding and practices already in place meant we could respond to our outbreak quickly and manage it effectively.”

It is this message of “if it can happen in a Sanctuary with rigorous quarantine procedures, it can happen to anyone” that has

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REFLECTIONS ON ONE OF THE MOST CHALLENGING TIMES IN THE CHARITY’S 30-YEAR HISTORY AND INTRODUCING REDWINGS’ STRANGLES SURVEY.

inspired Redwings to ramp up their efforts in encouraging others to #SpeakOutOnStrangles.

Indeed, it was the charity’s prerogative to themselves speak out, by issuing a statement on the outbreak as soon as the first strangles case was confirmed.

“It’s time to ditch the strangles stigma,” commented Redwings Chief Executive Lynn Cutress, “and ensure that horse owners know how to identify and react to symptoms, and deal with an outbreak.

“Although our herd is now free of the disease, our battle rages on to remove the shroud of shame and secrecy, or sometimes just pure ambivalence, associated with strangles – which sadly allows the disease to continue to exist under the radar.”

One year on, Redwings is launching a strangles survey, which aims to understand horse owners’ perceptions of the disease

and their current approach to infectious disease prevention and control. Together with Redwings’ in-house team of veterinary surgeons, the survey has been developed in collaboration with experts at the AHT and the University of Liverpool.

Spearheading the survey, Redwings Education and Campaigns Manager Andie Vilela said, “We’re all talking about strangles in tack rooms or in social media circles, but let’s have an open conversation about it. Tell us your experiences and your thoughts on improving how strangles is dealt with by completing our survey and help us make combatting the disease a reality”.

The strangles survey will open online here – www.redwings.org.uk/strangles -survey – until 8th June 2016.

don’t forget to roll... your feet as well!

Continuing last month’s theme on foam rolling, this month is all about creating more mobilisation using a ball or foot roller to roll your feet to help with foot, ankle and calf flexibility.

The fascia, (an invisible onesie in between the skin and muscle) underneath our feet can become tight through gait, ill fitting shoes and just general everyday life. How does this relate to riding? Well if you’re in the saddle for hours everyday the ankles can become quite stiff and the angle of your foot when jumping increases the tightness of your Extensor Digitorum Longus muscle, the muscles that run along the top of your foot from the second to the fifth toe, up to the back of your knee, and can cause shin splint type pain. If the top of your foot feels tight when pointing your toes or you can’t point your toes at all you’ll know your fascia and extensor digitorum longus are in need of some TLC! By running a roller or massage/firm tennis ball underneath the ball of your foot it will help stretch out the extensor digitorum longus and the mirror muscle on the underneath of your foot the flexor digitorum longus. You’ll be increasing blood flow,

By Samantha Hardingham

ironing out the fascia and improving flexibility of the foot and lower leg. In my line of work I regularly see shoulder problems that 90% of the time correspond with foot/ankle/calf problems. The old saying ‘no foot no horse’ can easily apply to the rider in terms of range of movement.

Absolute Horse have posted a short video to their Facebook page on how to Roll Your Feet.

With regularity you’ll ease tightness and won’t suffer from unsightly claw like crow feet as you grow old!

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HEALTH & WELFARE

Stallion Collecting w e i v r e an ov CHARLOTTE TAYLOR OWNS AND MANAGES BURY ST EDMUNDS BASED STUD, CLEMENTS EQUINE, ALONGSIDE HER HUSBAND ROBERT, AND FAMILY. THEY BREED SHOW-JUMPERS, STAND STALLIONS AT STUD AND OWN HORSES COMPETING AT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS. CLEMENTS EQUINE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF BREEDING SERVICES FOR BOTH MARE AND STALLION OWNERS, INCLUDING FOALING DOWN MARES, AI PACKAGES WITH FRESH, CHILLED AND FROZEN SEMEN, DUMMY TRAINING, WALK IN COLLECTIONS AND SEMEN FREEZING FOR STALLIONS, WITH ALL VETERINARY WORK PROVIDED BY NEWMARKET’S ROSSDALES LLP. For a stallion owner there are several advantages of AI collections as opposed to natural cover. The risk of injury is lower and a collection can be split several ways and either frozen, or sent around the country for insemination – most stallions produce enough sperm per ejaculate to cover several mares if required.

It can also be easier to breed and compete simultaneously.

When you’re looking at stallion adverts you’ll notice the terms describing semen as fresh, chilled and frozen. Broadly speaking the main difference is that frozen has undergone a process enabling it to be kept for many years, chilled

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is predominantly for next day insemination, and fresh to inseminate immediately.

When collecting from stallions hygiene and safety are paramount. All stallions collecting here, both our own and those visiting (walk-ins) have a range of blood tests and swabs at the start of each breeding season, which must be negative. We also ensure the collection and laboratory facilities are well disinfected and kept scrupulously clean at all times.

The collection area must be a decent size to allow room to manoeuvre. From the picture below you will see our collection area is fully enclosed, with rubber

flooring throughout and panelled walls. The teasing box – which is used during training and when a stallion requires teasing with a mare to prepare him – is also fully enclosed for added safety. Hard hats and steel toe cap boots are also worn by handlers.

The collection process requires two people, one to handle the stallion and one to collect from him. It is also the job of the stallion handler to ensure he is secure on the dummy mare (or Metal Mary as ours is known!) throughout the collection. An AV (artificial vagina) is used to collect the semen, with a filtered bottle attached to the end. The outer layer of the AV is filled with heated water, and the inner layer lubricated prior to collection.

When the stallion is erect and mounts the dummy the AV is placed on his penis.

A dummy mare’s height is fully adjustable and as we have different sized AVs we are able to collect stallions in all shapes and sizes, our clients range from small ponies to a Suffolk Punch and Shires!

All stallions are individual and have their own likes and dislikes, for example some may like the AV a little hotter or a little fuller. We keep a crib sheet for each stallion’s preferences close to hand.

Once the collection is completed it’s important to process the semen straight away. In the laboratory we will have preheated everything the semen comes into contact with to 36-37oC degrees , the optimum temperature for raw semen. An incubator heats the bottles, slides and tubes and a water bath is used to heat the semen extender (semen food!).

Firstly we look at the raw semen under the microscope and determine the motility and progressive motility, how many spermatozoa are alive and moving progressively forwards? For example, there may be some dysmorphic (deformed) ones, or some going round in circles or clumped together, so we need to make sure there are enough good

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The Tellington Touch Equine Awareness Method (TTEAM)

Top Tip by Carolyn Watson, Cleveland House Stud

swimmers in each mare’s dose – which contains at least 50 million spermatozoa.

We also use a photometer which tells us the concentration (how many million spermatozoa per ml). This assists with working out the extender to semen ratio needed, which also depends on the progressive motility and whether you are preparing a collection to chill or you will be inseminating a mare right away.

We add the extender quickly as the semen will not live long in its raw state. At this point if you were wishing to freeze this process would begin.

If you’re shipping the semen for next day delivery it will then gradually cool in a polystyrene shipper box with some ice packs to hold the temperature. We also label the semen tube and include paperwork with details of the semen for the receiving vet or AI Technician, and a form for them to return with information about the mare inseminated and the condition of the semen on arrival.

It’s then down to Royal Mail, the mare’s vet team, and of course Mother Nature to do the rest!

Charlotte can be contacted on 07792 580708 or via www.clementsequine.com, and is happy to assist with any breeding queries you may have.

Does pulling your horSe’S mane turn into a battle?

Does your horse get fiDgety when you plait?

Pulling your horse’s mane can be a daunting task if you know it is going to turn into a battle. Using mane slides can help prepare your horse for having his mane pulled or plaited. This simple but effective TTouch also helps relax a tight or tense neck.

It is done by taking small sections of the mane, about 2cm, and sliding your fingers down the length of the hair from the root to the end. Repeat the mane slides down the length of the neck. If your horse is anxious about having mane slides near his ears start where he is most accepting, usually the middle of the neck, so he can experience the feeling. You can then move back towards his ears as he becomes comfortable with the mane slides. You can also add a circle at the beginning of the movement. This is done by moving the section of hair in a small circle at the root before you slide your fingers down the hair.

Mane circles can also be performed on their own.

After each movement remember to take a pause

to let your horse process the feeling.

By adding this TTouch into your routine your horse will become accepting of having his mane handled, this will help take any anxiety out of pulling and plaiting. If your horse is super sensitive about mane pulling don't try and do it all in one day and only pull a small number of hairs at a time.

Use the hair slides and circles to relax your horse between pulls. It is also worth considering using a solo comb if your horse is really uncomfortable with mane pulling.

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

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HEALTH & WELFARE THE WARMER WEATHER’S HERE AND IT’S TIME TO DUST OFF THE COBWEBS AND GET YOUR YARD AND STABLES SPICK AND SPAN. HERE THE TEAM AT EQUESTRIAN.COM PROVIDE SOME MOTIVATION!

how Clean iS your

yarD? With spring finally here and the winter behind us, now is the time to start planning ahead for the summer season.

It is a great time to give your yard a thorough spring clean and prepare everything for the coming months.

The long winter with endless dark nights, meaning less time out on the yard, may have left it needing

some care and attention to get it back to looking pristine. Your equipment may need a good sort through as well, so that items that will not be used through summer can be washed and put away ready for next winter.

Your stable is a good place to start and a thorough clean is a great way to begin the season and a hygienic environment is healthier

for your horse. Start by lifting and removing any rubber matting and thoroughly wash them using a stiff brush, water and disinfectant.

Then do the same for the floor of the stable and also the walls and doors. A pressure washer is ideal for lifting dirt and grime and giving a powerful water supply to produce a great finish. Let the floor and mats dry and the stable

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We all know it is important cleaning and sterilising things in everyday life, we don’t think twice about cleaning our cups and plates. However in the stable yard we can be a little lacking in hygiene. After all horses eat grass out of mud, so why should we clean their feed bowls?

Your horse may lick it’s feed bowl ‘clean’, but microscopic bacteria, mould and dirt can build up, so it is important to rinse these out

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regularly with a cleaner/steriliser that is safe to use on feed buckets.

How many of us just top up our concentrate feeds without cleaning out the annoying bit of feed in the bottom that your scoop just can’t get out. This older food could then go off, become mouldy and contaminate the fresh food. So it is good practise to clean out your feed bin between each top up. Do this inside and out as food attracts rodents, they might not be able to

air before replacing the mats. If your stable door has become swollen with the rain over the winter, use a handheld plane to take a bit off the width until it opens and shuts easily.

If your stable looks dull and in need of freshening up why not try painting the inside or smartening up the door with wood preservative or paint? Do take care

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get in to the feed bin, but they’ll run over it trying. Rodents don’t mind where they toilet and their urine and droppings can be harmful.

Horses are very sensitive to mycotoxins and poisons found in mould, it can affect their respiratory and digestive systems.

In the summer the warmer conditions benefit the mould and bacteria making them thrive, so be on top of this in your yard management with more regular

cleaning and sterilising.

Giving your grooming kit a good clean and sterilise is also important to minimise the spread of germs, bacteria and fungus (like ringworm). This also helps with the efficiency of your kit to get your horse clean and shiny.

The Animal Health Company have two products to help you.

Quipclean is a heavy duty cleaner and steriliser. It makes light work of even heavily soiled areas and is safe to use on feed buckets, feed

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as some products are toxic to animals so they need to be kept away for certain periods. However other products are safe for animals but can be more expensive.

Next look at your tack room and if necessary give it a clean and tidy up. It is a good idea to sort out all of your rugs and send the winter ones for washing and then pack them up to put in storage. Take out your lighter rugs and ensure they are all in good working order and ready to use. If you will be competing this summer, check your kit and make sure you have everything you need and all is in good condition. If there is a list of emergency contact details, make sure that everything is

bins, scoops, as well as cleaning out a lorry, wheel barrows, forks, rubber flooring and even on your horse’s bit.

Defence 7 is a Defra approved (see website www.animal-

correct and alter if necessary - if you don’t have a list, it is very wise to make one.

Feed rooms and hay stores can always do with a good tidy up so give them a good sweep and remove any cobwebs. Check that all feed bins are in good working order and regularly check rodent traps if you have them.

If you have any plants or grass around the yard, make sure they look smart by weeding any beds and mowing the grass. Hanging baskets with dead plants in should be emptied and potted up with new ones.

When everything is looking neat and tidy, take the opportunity to check the fit of your horse’s saddlery equipment. He may have changed shape over the winter meaning his tack may need adjusting to ensure he stays comfortable.

Spring cleaning your yard is a great way to kick off the season and is sure to make you and your horse feel better! www.equestrian.com

health.co.uk for details) disinfectant. A total biocide active against viruses, bacteria and fungi. www.animal-health.co.uk

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NUTRITION

AlfAlfA Under The Spotlight Alfalfa HorseHage As well as the three varieties of HorseHage made from grass (Ryegrass, High Fibre and Timothy), HorseHage also produces a variety made purely from alfalfa, which is a legume, from the same family as peas and beans.

It has higher levels of protein, digestible fibre, energy, calcium and vitamins than grass. The protein content has the optimum balance of amino acids and lysine, which are especially important for growth, pregnancy and milk production. The high nutrient levels also make it suitable for horses in hard work, endurance horses, show horses, poor doers and veterans.

Even for those horses that are kept purely for recreational pleasure, Alfalfa HorseHage has a role to play. The global cost of cereals has rocketed over the last

12 months resulting in many horse feed manufacturers having to pass this increase on to endusers. The introduction of Alfalfa HorseHage into your horse’s diet may mean you can reduce the amount of cereal-based feed you require, and, as it requires no nitrogen fertilisers, nor artificial drying, it will not be affected by the soaring costs of these commodities. Thus, feeding Alfalfa HorseHage may prove to be not only nutritionally beneficial, but also an extremely cost effective way to feed.

HorseHage is dust-free - an important factor in helping to prevent respiratory problems. It comes with a 100% quality guarantee and contains no chemical additives, mould inhibitors, flavourings, molasses or inoculants.

For competition horses that are not good-doers and may be fussy eaters, Alfalfa HorseHage is a

TopChop goodness!

perfect way to optimise the nutrition they get in every mouthful.

It also promotes good condition and optimal growth. Alfalfa is high in micronutrients, vital for strong bones and soft tissues. Its low sugar, high fibre levels ensure a steady, consistent growth rate making it ideal for youngstock and even older horses catching up after a less than perfect start to life. www.horsehage.co.uk

TopChop Alfalfa is a natural product made from top quality British alfalfa, with a light dressing of soya oil and real mint. TopChop Alfalfa contains no added molasses or any other sugar coating. It is ideal for working horses, broodmares and youngstock.

TopChop Sport is a very palatable natural product made from a mixture of hightemperature-dried alfalfa and meadow grass species, dressed with a light coating of soya oil.

TopChop Lite is a natural product made from alfalfa, oat straw, a light dressing of soya oil and real mint. TopChop Lite contains no added molasses or any other sugar coating. www.topspec.com

Building Topline with fibre-Beet A Super Fibre conditioning feed, Fibre-Beet is a formulated blend containing all the benefits of the original Speedi-Beet product, with added high quality alfalfa for optimum condition and to provide quality protein for muscle tone and function.

Alfalfa can help with topline and that extra finishing touch for competition horses, or simply in maintaining weight and a healthy, shiny coat. Fibre-Beet also provides a good

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range of minerals, trace elements and amino acids and it is high in fibre with a low sugar content.

Fibre-Beet can also be used as a forage replacer (up to 60% of the daily forage allowance).

Soaked and ready to feed in only 45 minutes in cold water, or 15 minutes in warm water. RRP: ÂŁ11.95-ÂŁ12.90. www.britishhorsefeeds.com

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product alert! ew n • t! er al t uc d ro • new p new product alert!

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ew TopChop Zero from TopSpec is designed for horses and ponies that are overweight and need an exceptionally low-calorie source of mature forage.

Horses and ponies can pick away steadily at TopChop Zero when they no longer have access to grass or hay or even haylage.

By doing this they will ensure a supply of fibre to the microflora in their hindgut during periods when otherwise there would be no forage supply e.g. from late evening until morning stabled.

This will be of huge benefit to the horse’s digestive health.

TopChop Zero is made from British chopped oat straw with added apple flavour and mint to enhance palatability. An extremely

low level of soya oil is sprinkled on to reduce the ‘fly-away’ nature of the product while limestone is added to improve calcium levels.

TopChop Zero has an exceptionally low Digestible Energy (DE) at 4MJ/kg and does not contain any molasses or other sugar coating.

‘Non-Heating’ and dustextracted, it is exceptionally low in sugar and starch including fructans.

TopChop Zero (DE 4MJ/kg) is much lower in nutritional value than even very late-cut meadow hay (DE 7-8MJ/kg).

This makes it ideal for: • Overweight horses and ponies.

• Horses and ponies that have to eat haylage that is too ‘rich’ for them, often resulting in loose droppings.

• Overweight horses and ponies

prone to, being treated for or recovering from laminitis.

TopChop Zero can be considered an ‘empty calorie’ fibre source to extend forage and reduce overall nutritional intake.

If either weight control or a reduction in overall forage nutritional quality is needed, the best way to feed TopChop Zero is to place a suitable amount (usually between 200g and 1.2kg) on its own in a feed bucket or trug and damp lightly (350mls water/200g chop).

If this is left in the stable most horses and ponies will pick away at it after they have eaten their forage (often hay).

When fed to bulk up a feed and lessen the risk of horses and ponies bolting their feed,

approximately 1 level Stubbs scoop of TopChop Zero per feed is sufficient. However it is quite acceptable to feed as little as a handful of chop if your horse or pony has access to ad-lib forage in the form of grass, haylage or hay.

The RRP for a 12.5kg bag is £7.50. www.topspec.com

COMPETITION EIGHT LUCKY READERS HAVE THE CHANCE OF WINNING A BAG OF TOPSPEC COMPREHENSIVE FEED BALANCER! TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer is a very palatable ‘NonHeating’ pelleted feed that is formulated without cereal grains and is low in sugar and starch.

It contains many supplements combined with good quality protein (mainly Soya) to promote muscle development and topline. The supplements include a top-specification broad-spectrum supplement and specialised supplements including a superb hoof supplement, generous levels of anti-oxidants and sophisticated digestive aids.

This superb specification allows horses to utilise far more nutrients from the forage and straights in their diet, which usually means that their hard feed intake can be reduced with many resulting benefits. A complete specification is freely available.

Comprehensive Feed Balancer is a very flexible, nutrient-rich feed designed to balance the rations of most horses and ponies simply by adjusting the rate at which it is fed and the products it is fed with.

win topSpeC! When Comprehensive Feed Balancer is fed there is therefore often no need to add any further supplements, other than salt or electrolytes for sweating horses. The addition of e.g. blood tonics, yeast supplements/digestive aids, or hoof supplements is a totally unnecessary expense, ineffective and potentially harmful. www.topspec.com

To enter go online at www.absolutehorsemagazine.com and click the competitions page. Deadline is 31st May 2016.

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NUTRITION

A day in the life of LIZZIE DRURY Msc Rnutr As part of my job as Senior Nutritionist for Saracen Horse Feeds I get the ‘task’ of overseeing the feeding and nutritional management of our Saracen Brand Ambassadors.

Although I have been doing this job for 16 years now, I never take it for granted and I always feel exceptionally privileged to be able to work with elite performance horses that have also won Great Britain, Olympic Gold Medals.

Many people actually think that this means that I spend lots of time sitting having coffee with Carl Hester, lunch with Philip Spivey, a natter with Sam Griffiths, but in reality I actually spend very little time talking with the riders and most of it is spent with the horses and making sure that I have a good relationship with the grooms.

I feel as a nutritionist that it is my job to ensure that the horses are being fed the right feed for the job that they are being asked to do and that any individual issues are taken into account e.g. Managing the horse with a muscle myopathy or the horse that is frequently travelling internationally, so that the rider can concentrate on the riding and NOT the feeding.

The riders will communicate to their grooms how the horses are feeling from a work

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perspective, e.g. Needs more oomph, tiring towards the end of a 3 round show jumping competition, which are then passed on to me…to solve! The grooms also know all of the horses inside out and back to front and so therefore are the most important source of information about getting to know that horse as an individual and his health. So, in reality I actually spend very little time with the riders!

Feeding elite performance horses in reality is not hugely different from feeding leisure horses because the feeding fundamentals are exactly the same. To base the ration around good quality fibre, to feed according to fitness and work level, to make sure that we weigh feeds and forages, to keep meal sizes small and the list goes on. Elite competition horses also have many of the same issues as leisure horses the main one being these days is that they also can be

extremely good doers! I have more horses now being managed on performance balancers with very low levels of a performance feed. I almost long to have a horse that I can actually feed plenty to!

Where some of the key differences come in with my role to sponsored riders is that most of these horses will be travelling frequently both here in the UK and Internationally.

This places stress on the horses, which can show itself as a whole long list of different things, from reduced immune response, failure to eat properly, refusing to drink and behavioural changes and it is my role to ensure that these are managed and addressed as quickly as possible so that they do not become an issue that will

ultimately effect the horses performance.

We also get involved with ensuring that the horses feed is delivered where possible to the different competition venues, which may sound easy, but when it is a case of getting feed to Doha, which has to pass through Dubai first and there may be a delay with the shipping company, this certainly has caused some sleepless nights and busy weekends.

It is also our responsibility as well as the riders to take every necessary step and precaution to reduce the likelihood of a feed containing a naturally occurring prohibited substance (NOPS) and this is a whole different feature in itself!

So, feeding elite competition horses is great fun, always a challenge and not for the faint hearted… BUT when you watch your horses come down that final centre line and you know it’s a good one you get goose bumps.

Having said all of this I am also perfectly at home working with leisure, sports and breeding horses so if you think that I could help and support you achieve your goals with your horses and ponies then please get in touch. www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

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Verity smith joins haygain!

HackUp Testimonial: “Even I as a

Haygain is delighted to welcome blind person International Blind Dressage rider can manage it” Verity Smith to the team of Verity finds the sponsored riders.

HAYGAIN very easy to use Verity has competed at able bodied Prix St Georges which is the highest level that a blind rider has ever achieved. She is trained by Olympic rider and Grade 1 Listed International Judge Sandy Phillips and Olympic dressage rider Laura Tomlinson.

go Julie!

Make a donation at www.justgiving.com/julie-kelshaw/

The effort and determination of leisure horse rider Julie Kelshaw to compete in a race at York Racecourse has caught the eye of the team at British Horse Feeds, who will be supporting Julie in the 2016 MacMillan Charity race which will take place at York Races on Saturday 11th June.

“At the beginning of the summer, Pops was impossible to ride, with constant head shaking, trying to run her nose on the floor. She was even doing tiny rears to try and bash her nose with her front feet. Then Pops began running backwards which was really scary!

“I contacted Alex Gingell of HackUp who formulated a supplement and we've had no problems since! Awesome!

“We also use Step Free the instant calmer, when needed, which works really quickly and lasts for ages!

I used some when we went to the beach last year. Walking down that drive to Holkham was like riding through a market! Kids, dogs, cars, ice cream van, kites, tents, surf boards, people shaking picnic blankets, kids screaming. Poppy was amazing and she had only just turned 4! I would definitely recommend HackUp to everyone!”

Rachel Orriss

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PROFILES

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fletcher “My ridden career to date has seen me with RIHS tickets with my showing and workers when I was younger. Competing against adults show jumping from the age of 13 and winning week in week out, I’ve produced some nice ponies and I’m now enjoying producing two young horses alongside having the ride of Disco III who has given me so much success and a wealth of experience jumping 1.30 classes.

I’ll never ever forget the feeling when we won COH 2016 I owe If you could take a spin on any horse, past or present, who so much to him.”

Age: 15.

Location: Rayleigh, Essex.

How and when did you start riding, and what triggered your interest? My mum had a ride and drive pony, I used to ride him every now and then.

What was the name of your first horse? Milltop Rio Grande (RIO).

What been your biggest achievement to date? Winning Children on Horses at POYS 2016.

What’s the best advice you’ve been given? You only get out what you put in, and if in doubt kick on!

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“id like to compete abroad, also liverpool international and olympia.”

would it be? For Pleasure, I have one of the offspring and he’s amazing!

Do you have any superstitions or good luck charms? Make sure everything is tucked into their keepers, and hoof oil on!

If you didn’t have to worry about anything for six months who would you train with? I would stay with my trainer Julian Mincher who I have now; every lesson I learn something new, and when I have been lucky enough to spend several days training I get to ride some amazing horses.

Tell us about your team: My parents and my brothers are top of the list, Julian my trainer, David

Seal my farrier, Andy Dobson our vet, Elaine and Gary Seely keep the horses backs in working order, Baileys Horse Feeds support us, Our groom Carol Brown, all these people have helped me achieve what I have to date.

Kent and sometimes go as far as Hampshire for an evening lesson.

Also once a week I have a flat work lesson. Then more revision, homework and then finally TV and bed by 10pm.

What is your daily routine? I go to school to do sports before lessons start, then at lunch times I get on with revision or homework, more school and then after school tuition as I'm studying for my GCSE’s this year. Home about 5pm where I will ride my horses for about half an hour each. Once a week I have jumping lessons in

Pets: 2 dogs Hollie and Roxy, and 2 cats Hammers and Titch.

Favourite food: Sunday roast

Favourite TV Programme: Geordi Shore.

What are your future plans? I’d like to be successful like my dad in the city so I can afford nice horses and still compete.

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tendring technology college’s equestrian teams Eleven pupils and their horses and ponies at Tendring Technology College have been enjoying a very successful year so far since coming together in September 2015.

The pupils from Year 7 up to Year 11 have formed several different teams across show jumping, dressage and eventing disciplines and compete against other schools from the East of England under the watchful eye of their Team Manager. The teams consist of Acacia Coombes, Lucy Gregory, Chloe and Beth Mason, Lucy Hinde, Eloise Hughes, Georgie Green, Leah Hayes, Alfie and Danielle Bennett and Frankie Power who inter change across the different heights of show jumping and dressage trying to qualify to compete in the different NSEA championships across the country.

They train together in between competitions which has helped form a close bond across the different age groups. Parents are great, giving loads of support and encouragement to all the children, transporting them all over the country and enduring some very long days.

We’re aware it’s been a fantastic year for TTCET, tell us about some of your achievements to date?

So far the teams and/or individual riders have been placed at every event they have attended, winning at 60cm and 70cm Grass Root classes, 70cm and 90cm at Regional Points Level and being placed across all of the show jumping classes upto 90cm. They had qualifed for the Grass Roots Championships last December at

“the comradery is fantastic even when things don’t always go to plan.”

Norton Heath in the 60cm and 70cm Class, the 70cm team consisted of Chloe Mason, Acacia Coombes, Holly Gregory and Eloise Hughes and they won (being only 1 of 2 teams to stay clear) and became Grass Roots Regional Champions 2015. In March the team has also qualified again for the Grass Roots

Championships later this year at 70cm and Acacia individually at 60cm. Lucy Hinde, Beth Mason and Leah Hayes joined forces to jump the 90cm class at the same show and was the only team to have three clear rounds so winning allowed them to qualify for the Championship at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. Acacia, Lucy, Holly, Chloe and Danielle took part in team dressage where they came second, just 4 points off qualifying but Danielle won the Novice Individual Class and qualified for the Championships at Bury Farm.

The last event the girls attended was a One Day Event at Poplar Park; Frankie, Leah and Lucy made up a team at 90cm and came third with an individual placing of third, fourth and sixth respectively.

What are the future plans?

To compete at the Summer 90cm Championships at the Royal Windsor Horse show in May and to continue to represent the school, enjoying the different challenges and to try and qualify for as many championships as possible.

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RUGS

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IN THIS ISSUE THE TEAM AT EQUESTRIAN.COM PROVIDE ADVICE ON RUGGING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS.

Summer Rugging for Your Horse Do you rug your horse or pony during the summer months or is he left unrugged to enjoy the sunshine and embrace the typically wet British weather?

Rugging is a topical issue which often creates varying opinions. Here, we assess the potential options when it comes to using rugs in the summer and the potential pros and cons for different horses.

During the summer, pesky flies are one of the biggest problems for horses whilst turned out. For this reason, fly rugs are commonly used to protect horses and ponies from biting insects and aggravating flies. These very light weight, mesh rugs are usually made from a very light coloured material and are also useful for deflecting heat to keep your horse cooler and help prevent the coat from getting bleached by the sun.

Fly rugs with a waterproof top section are available to keep your horse cool and also dry, perfect for those showery summer days.

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The typical British climate means layer. that the weather can often be At night, the temperature may quite changeable; bright blue sky drop by several degrees, especially one minute and pouring with rain during spring and autumn and if the next. Providing it is warm, the sky has been clear during the most horses will cope with some day. Therefore some owners rain without a choose to rug their problem, but many horse at night with a some horses thin rug with either owners like to use very lightweight no or very little fill. have their rugs or rain sheets Some horses have routine to keep their horse reversed in the their routine dry especially if they reversed in the summer, so are planning to ride summer, so they go they go out at them. ‘No fill’ rugs out at night and night and are designed to act come in during the come in during day so they are out as a waterproof the day layer to stop your of the heat and flies. horse getting wet In this situation, without providing additional horses are unlikely to need a rug warmth. However in warm on during the day in the stable weather, some horses will be too unless the temperature drops and hot in this type of rug so owners a thin sheet is needed. If stabled must judge what is right for their at night, lightweight stable rugs own horse. For example, a robust are a great option for some cob, carrying excess weight would horses that tend to feel the cold. not require protection from the Enjoy the summer with your rain, whilst a lean and thin horse and make the most of it skinned Warmblood or before winter comes again! thoroughbred may appreciate this www.equestrian.com

The Horseware Turnout Guide is now available as a free download for iPhone in the iTunes App Store, and for Android in the Google Play Store.

The Horseware Turnout Guide is the first app that takes the guesswork out of rugging your horse.

Gathering data from weather forecasts for the coming three days, it makes an intelligent recommendation on which Horseware turnouts will best suit the conditions and your horse, making sure you’re aware of any expected sudden weather changes.

You can create a profile for each of your horses – inputting details on their condition, whether they’re clipped, age, and breed, to generate a personalised set of rugging options for your horse.

By uploading an image of your horse, you can virtually try on turnouts before buying, so you can be sure you’re choosing the best option and save turnouts you own to ‘My Rugs’ to keep track of your horse’s growing wardrobe.

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Product news: The Venice fly-rug from Equiline will help protect horses and ponies from flies at shows during the warmer summer months.

Made from honeycomb-mesh cotton in Navy Blue, the rug has a buckle fastening at the front.

The rug is fully customizable with cord/glitter cord/gold or silver braiding/piping with rhinestones/coloured trim and can be embroidered with your initials, horse’s name or even your team logo!

RRP: From £81.99. www.fearnsfarmpartnership.co.uk

The Thermo Master Leopard Combo fly rug ensures a pleasant turnout and protects from annoying insects.

The typical leopard pattern confuses insects and reduces their approach. Shoulder gussets, a tail flap and the polyester material make this rug pleasant to wear and hard-wearing. The fly rug features a built-in neck cover with two strong velcro fasteners as well as a double front closure and cross surcingles.

RRP: £44.90. www.kramer.co.uk

The Back on Track Mesh Cooler Rug is made of Back on Track’s revolutionary Welltex fabric which is infused with ceramic particles.

These ceramic particles cause long wave infrared heat to radiate back towards the body. The body responds positively to the infra-red wave, increasing circulation, which can relieve joint tension, maximise performance and help avoid injury.

Available in black or brown in sizes from 6’0” (125cm) to 7’0” (165cm).

RRP: £109.50. www.backontrack.com

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HOOFCARE

prep like a pro: with One of the many challenges facing horse owners is that of keeping their horse’s hooves healthy. Maintaining healthy hooves is essential to keeping your horse happy and sound, and every horse owner knows the old saying, “No foot no horse” is as true today as ever.

There are lots of contributing factors to healthy hooves including nutrition, regular care from the farrier, the environment, genetics and regular TLC, and horse owners now have an array of useful products to help such as the Hooflex range of hoof care from Absorbine.

Horse owners can make a big contribution to the health of their horses’ feet by providing a

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good, balanced diet, taking into account the general condition and level of work the horse is expected to carry out. Specific supplements can be useful, such as biotin that may support hoof growth. A balanced diet that is correct for your horse is the cornerstone of maintaining health and wellbeing, and will benefit not only their feet, but also their skin and coat.

Horses’ feet should be checked regularly for any sign of cracks or damage, shoe wear or raised clenches. Leading show producer and dressage trainer, Jo Bates, reminds us, “You should check your horse’s feet carefully for any signs of cracking and loose clenches, and ensure that your farrier visits regularly to keep them in good shape. We use Hooflex Original Liquid Conditioner which is excellent to help maintain hoof condition between farrier visits.”

Changeable weather conditions can cause horse’s hooves to dry out and become brittle and cracked and will also cause raised clenches more quickly than normal, with the potential for lost shoes. The knock on effect is lost days training, missed competitions and expensive vet’s bills. Jo explains why regular use of Absorbine Hooflex Original Liquid Conditioner helps maintain hoof condition.

“It provides a breathable barrier

as well as conditioners to maintain the correct moisture balance and fight infection while supporting healthy hoof growth from the coronet band”, she says. “It is important to protect the hoof from becoming affected by the extremes of either very dry or very wet weather, and using Hooflex on a regular basis can help maintain the correct moisture balance all year round”.

Jo highlights the importance of

regular shoeing over the drier months, “Our horses are shod every 4 weeks through the summer as, if it is left for longer, there is the risk that the nails will come up or the horse will pull a shoe off and damage his foot.

You should always ensure your horse is shod several days before a show, just in case the shoe is a bit tight. A few days will make all the difference.”

If your horse has been ridden on stoney ground or has lost a

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on dry bedding and their hooves kept clean and dry. Absorbine’s Hooflex Frog and Sole Care solution should be applied regularly for a few days, which will penetrate the soft tissues of the frog and the crevices of the hoof to reduce odour and help maintain healthy hoof condition.

When it comes to adding the finishing touch to a superb turnout, no-one does it better shoe, there may be a risk of than top show producer and five bruising that could lead to an times HOYS Supreme abscess. Jo recommends packing Champion, Jayne Ross. “We love the hooves with hoof packing Absorbine’s SuperShine hoof such as Absorbine’s Hooflex polish for the ring. We use Magic Cushion, to cool and SuperShine Black for the dark comfort the hoof and this can coloured horses with black also be very useful after jumping hooves and the SuperShine on hard ground.

Clear for coloured horses, those British Junior Event rider, with white feet or light coloured Charlotte Bacon and her gelding horses where the black polish Carrigsean Tigerseye looks too dominant. It is very discovered the benefits of Magic fast drying so bits of dust and Cushion for themselves ahead of shavings are unlikely to stick to it the 2015 Junior European and it lasts for ages,” explains Championships. “Eventing is a Jayne. demanding sport and the The full range of Absorbine products horses’ wellbeing is paramount. are available from Equestrian Sore feet from concussion, retailers. bruising or the daily rigors of For more product information, visit training can all take their toll on www.absorbine.co.uk or find us on Facebook performance, so using Magic Cushion before, during and after www.facebook.com/AbsorbineUK. competitions and training helps ensure the horses are feeling 100%”, she said.

Another common problem is smelly feet, especially in horses that are stabled on damp bedding, or who are out on wet pasture, when the frog and sole area of the feet can become soft and there is an increased risk of infection. Horses should be put

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TRANSPORT

Dead?

Or Dead Slow?

NEW STATISTICS REVEAL THREAT ON BRITAIN’S ROADS FOR HORSE RIDERS ver 60% of incidents involving horses on the roads happen between 10am and 3pm, with accidents most commonly occurring in June, new statistics from The British Horse Society (BHS) reveal.

The statistics are disclosed as the charity announces the launch of a campaign urging drivers to slow down to 15mph when they meet a horse and rider on the road.

In the five years since the launch of its horse accidents website, over 2,000 reports of road incidents involving horses have been reported to the charity. Of these, 36 caused rider deaths, and 181 resulted in a horse dying from their injuries or being put to sleep.

75% of accidents happened because the vehicle passed the horse without allowing enough space, while over a quarter of respondents said that they also had to deal with driver road rage

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during the incident.

The majority of these incidents happened on a minor road and in a rural area. Nearly half of the horses involved were used to riding on the roads more than once a week.

Since the launch of the BHS horse accidents website in November 2010: • 90% of respondents were female • 1,799 of respondents were involved in an accident in England, 146 in Wales, 115 in Scotland, and 10 in Northern Ireland.

• The counties with the highest number of accident reports are Essex, with 155 reported road accidents; Kent, with 89 reported road accidents; and Lancashire, with 81 reported road accidents.

The launch of the campaign, Dead Slow, follows a number of high profile petitions calling for

greater protection for horse and rider on the roads following the injury of horse carriage master Mark Evans and the death of his horse Wil, who was hit by a car in Wales recently as he pulled a funeral cortege.

Lee Hackett, BHS Director of Policy, said: “We are asking drivers to slow down to 15mph when they see a horse on the road. A lot of people aren’t sure how to safely pass a horse when driving, and so we have produced a video showing exactly how it should be done.

“It’s worth remembering that these statistics are just the accidents reported to us, there will be countless others.

Almost everyone who rides horses can recount a story about a time they had a near miss on the roads.

“We are campaigning for legislative

change, but that can take a long time. That is why we are asking for this instant change in behaviour from drivers.”

The British Horse Society has produced a video demonstrating how to safely pass a horse on the

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CHECKING YOUR TRAILER FLOOR COULD SAVE YOUR HORSE'S LIFE

road. The charity will also be asking equestrians to ensure that they thank any drivers who pass them responsibly.

Kevin Clinton, Head of Road Safety at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, said: “Horses are large, powerful animals and they can easily panic and bolt if startled. This is dangerous for the horse, the rider and other road users. All drivers should be aware that they may come across horse riders at any time, especially in rural areas. If you see one, slow right down as you approach and pass it slowly and smoothly, without revving your engine or sounding your horn. If there’s not room to pass it safely, wait until there is.”

Horse accidents can be reported to the BHS via the website: www.horseaccidents.org.uk

We have seen awful images lately of horses involved in accidents caused by rotten trailer floors.

A story was circulated via social media earlier this year about a horse called Spencer who fell through a rotten horsebox floor.

It was a lucky escape for him and with the help of emergency services was set free - his hind leg went straight through the floor and became trapped within the wheels of the lorry. It is a scary reminder of how important it is to check your trailer or horsebox floor.

The floor is one of the most important aspects of your horse trailer. A well maintained floor is

an essential factor in the safe transport of your horse. If you are worried about your floor or require a replacement to be fitted Agroco can help; they have a fully equipped workshop and Ifor Williams trained technicians.

We also sell the latest Ifor Williams horse trailers which come with aluminium floors as standard and we believe that this is the safest option out there.

Wooden floors can rot and normally have a lifespan of eight years. The older Ifor trailers have wooden floors however this is not a problem for us as we can replace these with aluminium ones. We can also replace non Ifor floors with wooden floors.”

tip of the month

by Nick Ruffle of Agroco Trailers - Ifor Williams Distributor for Suffolk

I would advise that you have you trailer floor checked annually by a professional, ideally when you have it serviced.

Wash out your horse trailer after use so that any urine/muck is removed as this can rot wooden panels.

Hose off the underside of the trailer especially during winter to remove any salt deposits and clean out any floor drain holes with a screwdriver.

We recommend getting your floor checked annually. If you are at all worried about your floor and would like a second opinion please do not hesitate to contact us on 01473 657571 or visit our website www.agrocotrailers.co.uk for more information about our horse trailer range.

This stylish and comfortable 15mpg Air Waistcoat is cut to ergonomically fit the body and is fastened by a front zip.

Two zipped, hidden front pockets are large enough for car keys, phone, money etc.

The cleverly designed back enables the rider to make it larger to fit over winter jackets or body armour, but to clinch it in to wear over summer clothes.

RRP: £24.99. www.equisafety.com

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SADDLERY & TACK

Finding the right closeness for you!

With so many different saddles on the market today it can be a minefield trying to find the best one for you and your horse. An increasingly popular style of saddle is the close contact which is specifically designed to enable the rider to feel closer to the horse.

The majority of close contact saddles will have a shallow seat which in some cases is almost flat and the cantle is often square rather than rounded. To create the ‘closeness’ between horse and rider, these saddles have a thinly moulded panel which contains much less padding material than a conventional saddle. This may be foam, felt or a polymer mix. The moulded panel is where this style of saddle is most different to a conventional saddle which is flocked in the panel. Due to the thinner panel in a close contact saddle, the rider’s leg is physically closer to the horse. This can help

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT SADDLE WOULD SUIT YOU, YOUR HORSE AND YOUR CHOSEN DISCIPLINE BEST? HERE THE SOCIETY OF MASTER SADDLERS TAKES A LOOK AT THE CLOSE CONTACT SADDLE.

with feeling the movement of the horse and also creates an elegant appearance.

Semi close contact saddles are flocked in the same way as a conventional saddle but have less flocking material. Due to the style, this type of saddle can be adjusted to a certain extent, whereas the genuine close contact is only suited to minimal adjustment.

Due to the thinness of the panels in a close contact saddle, the fitting of this style can be more difficult. It is also important that the saddle is regularly checked to

It’s Wash Time!

ensure that the panels are sufficiently thick so that the horse’s back is protected.

Most high level jumping riders use a close contact style saddle and a number of dressage riders do too.

It is very popular for show jumping as it allows the rider more freedom of movement. The shallow seat with square cantle allows the rider to alter their position to quickly counterbalance the movement of a horse should it put in a long or short stride or an awkward jump. A rider in a conventional saddle would be

Wool has so many benefits when incorporated into a saddlepad or numnah, but some people can be a little concerned about its care.

That’s the reason that British saddlepad and numnah manufacturer, NuuMed, created a video to explain how easy it is.

The short video highlights the fact that NuuMed’s wool saddlepads and numnahs can be washed in a domestic washing machine on a 30 degree wool wash.

“Wool is a brilliant natural fibre that’s so well suited to equine use,” says Rosie Pocock from NuuMed. “Not only does it provide cushioning over key pressure points, but it also absorbs up to 30% of its own weight in moisture to keep the horse dry and, as it’s natural, it’s less likely to cause any type of skin reaction. What’s more, it’s hardwearing, it remoulds around the horse as it moves and it helps to reduce temperature fluctuations in the muscles.” https://www.youtube.com/user/Nuumed

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more fixed in, minimising the ability for them to redeem a difficult situation.

However, most riders find it difficult to adjust to the style of a close contact saddle to start with and they should only be used by riders who are well balanced and have a secure and effective seat.

Due to the greater closeness of the rider to the horse, it increases the potential for the horse to become sore through wearing this type of saddle with an ineffective rider. www.mastersaddlers.co.uk

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BACk TO BIT BASICS FOR THE COMPETITION SEASON With so many different styles and types of bit on the market, the choice on offer can be overwhelming. Here Abbey England, leading British Bit manufacturers offer the following advice for anyone looking to invest in a new bit...

• Research – Make sure you know exactly what you want to achieve with a new bit and what you will use it for. If you are unsure ask an expert and talk to your riding instructor.

• Be realistic – A new bit is not a quick fix for underlying training issues, although if your horse is comfortable in his mouth and accepts the bit it will certainly make life easier.

• Quality counts - Always buy a bit that looks well made and looks equal and symmetrical to the eye. A good quality bit won’t be cheap but is a good investment and will last.

• Hands on - The bit should feel comfortable to handle - if you don’t like the action, then the chances are neither will he.

• Bit action - Have a good idea of how your choice of bit works so you can assess if it is going to be comfortable for your horse.

• Fitting – If you are not confident fitting a new bit then always seek help, it is vital you have the correct size and that it is fitted correctly. www.ridingbitz.com

Product news:

The Dante Jump saddle incorporates a close contact design with a narrow twist, enabling the rider to sit closer to the horse’s back. www.blackcountry saddles.com

The Equiline SJ108 Nick Skelton Jumping Saddle features IGS technology - cushioned inserts to absorb shock and pressure from the rider’s seat bones while promoting optimal posture. RRP: From £2620 www.fearnsfarmpartnership.co.uk

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TUTORIAL

Ride like...

LARA DYSON

A former member of the British Young Riders’ dressage scheme, Lara Dyson joined the senior ranks in 2009. Holder of ten British Dressage regional titles and two national titles, Lara secured her Team GB flag in 2015 after being selected to ride in Le Mans, France on her KWPNapproved stallion, Cyden Bodyguard Moorland.

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hen schooling your horse it is essential to bear in mind the traditional scales of training, to positively enhance your horse’s way of going in the correct way.

One of the fundamental scales of training is suppleness which comes second in the pyramid of training after the most basic stage, which is rhythm.

Once you have established the correct and consistent rhythm in all three paces, it is time to work on suppleness and relaxation which go hand in hand. The

suppleness of the horse is fundamental to its correct way of going and is a basic necessity at all levels. The horse should learn to work in a way whereby he is supple throughout his body and therefore work into a consistent and elastic contact.

Here, I will talk you through some great exercises which I use on all of my horses with great affect.

Some may need to be modified slightly to suit the age and developmental stage of the horse, for example a reduced angle in shoulder-in for a young horse. In

all exercises it is very important to keep thinking forwards and not restrict the horse in front, so he learns to work correctly from behind, into a relaxed contact.

Shoulder-in is a great way of encouraging suppleness as it creates bend through the ribcage and shoulder. Start using this when the horse is moving freely forwards in a positive but unpressured trot. Always start in rising trot so the horse doesn’t get ‘blocked’ over the back. Be careful

not to create too much bend to the inside but rather a bend through the rib-cage and just a slight flexion at the poll. This is a great movement to use on young horses through to those at Grand Prix, but obviously you can’t expect the same standard from a 4- year-old as you can an advanced horse, nonetheless the same basic principles apply. When established in trot, move on to canter.

Leg yielding is also a great way of creating lateral suppleness and

The importance of

Suppleness Transition to canter

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can be used on the diagonal or from a straight line. Either way make sure you travel forwards to start with so the horse doesn’t learn to just fall through his shoulder when you ride onto a line.

In the canter try riding a 20 metre circle in an active, enthusiastic canter and then reduce the size of the circle to 10 or even six metres by turning the shoulders and then push the horse back out in a leg yield. This is a great way of engaging the hind legs and improving suppleness without restricting the horse in front.

Spiralling circle exercises can also be done at the trot with great effect.

Throughout your session ride plenty of changes of direction to ensure that your horse is balanced

Rising trot

and supple through the turn. Use your inside leg to support him and half halt on the outside rein. If your horse falls in, ride a small circle as you turn to encourage the horse to flex through his body with the correct bend. Plenty of serpentines and figures of eight are great for improving basic suppleness.

It is also important to maintain suppleness through transitions.

Think about pushing the hindlegs up and under into the transition, including downwards transitions, rather than blocking in front with the rein. If your horse loses suppleness in the transition try performing it as you go straight into a 10 metre circle, which will help your horse keep the softness.

At the walk, try to turn on the forehand, whereby the horse steps

Suppling exercises for Bodyguard

his hindquarters around a small circle with his fore legs staying relatively still. It is great for encouraging the horse to be reactive to the rider’s aids and producing flexibility through the body. Once this has been achieved you can start working towards the walk pirouette which is a movement that also helps with suppleness. Here the shoulders turn around the hindlegs, which should not cross.

Stretching the horse long and low also helps to flex his topline and improve suppleness but it is important to ensure that the horse does not become overly deep and hyper-flexed.

Make sure you pay attention to your horse’s suppleness during every session, because a horse cannot work in a truly correct contact and progress up the levels without being supple.

Cyden Stallions Cyden Bodyguard Moorland will be standing for a limited period in June for fresh and chilled semen.

Frozen semen is available all year round from Cyden Bodyguard Moorland, Cyden Oostings Amigo and Cyden Cadans M. For further information contact Lara Dyson on 07920 452739, visit www.cydendressage.com or ‘Like’ the Cyden Dressage Facebook page for news of all three Cyden Stallions and other horses and ponies for sale.

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NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP

rare Pat Parelli uK Masterclass –

BeyonD the BaSiCS JULY 26th-28th THE OAKRIDGE ARENA, NOTTS Parelli Natural Horsemanship are pleased to announce the ONLY public Master Class with Pat in the UK this year and the first for a decade!

Unique opportunity to ride with Pat Parelli, with your own horse or observe Pat teaching 12 Parelli students over two and a half days, to help solve their horsemanship problems whilst providing you with the keys to becoming a real puzzle solver with your own horse!

Discover the Eight Principles of Horsemanship and learn how to apply this method to any horse, with any problem, or goal.

This is your opportunity to immerse yourself with other like-minded and like-hearted horse lovers who want to go way Beyond the Basics.

Member, Regular and Early Bird pricing available for riders and auditors.

“over the last 10 years, i have concentrated my teaching efforts on just a few protégés at the Parelli centres in colorado and florida. With this Master class, it’s time for me to teach you to become a horseman.” Pat Parelli Q What will i learn from this course a You will discover The Eight Principles of Horsemanship, and how they can philosophically change your life – not only with horses, but with every relationship you have. You will learn how to apply this method to any horse, any breed, any Horsenality, with any goal or problem.

This is your opportunity to immerse yourself with other like-minded and like-hearted horse lovers, all of whom share a passion for horsemanship and a desire go way beyond the basics.

Q i'm new to Parelli natural horsemanship, would this course still be good for me to spectate or is it too advanced?

a Although the level of riders will be more advanced the techniques and concepts will be relevant to all levels, this will be a unique opportunity to learn directly from a true horseman.

It is Pat’s job to help you gain the deepest understanding in the shortest amount of time.

Q as a spectator will i have the opportunity to ask questions? a Yes, Pat will ensure you have the opportunity to ask questions.

Q is my horse ready for this course, is he too old, too spooky?

a If your horse is healthy and not a stallion, then you would be in the perfect place to join the course. You will learn how to apply this method to any horse, any breed, any Horsenality, with any goal or problem.

Q i have been doing Parelli for a few years and just started l3 am i ready to ride on this course?

a Absolutely, you’re in the perfect place to study with Pat Parelli.

Q how many riders will there be on this course? a Just 12, so this will be a fantastic opportunity to be part of a small group studying directly with Pat Parelli.

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INSURANCE ARE THE MOST COMMON Q: WHAT EQUINE HEALTH PROBLEMS? A: The UK’s number one pet insurer Petplan, together with its specialist equestrian division, Petplan Equine have a wealth of knowledge of horse and pet illnesses and injuries, with an impressive database of over 1 million animals.

Petplan Equine has recently published the top five most common health problems to highlight the importance of equine insurance and to demonstrate that no matter how well someone looks after their horse some conditions cannot be prevented.

In 2015 Petplan Equine paid over £12 million in insurance claims.

The most common health problems were: Arthritis, Colic, Laminitis, Cushing’s Disease and Inflamed Ligaments (Desmitis) and these accounted for close to 20% of all Petplan Equine claims.

“Having insurance is a crucial part of being a responsible horse owner”, said Petplan’s Equine Veterinary expert Gil Riley MRCVS. “Horses can be costly to keep and being faced with an unforeseen vet bill can be a daunting prospect. Claims are often for acute conditions which may need emergency surgery such as colic, or more chronic problems for example Cushing’s Disease which will require ongoing veterinary attention both of which can be expensive and complex. The expertise and knowledge at

Petplan Equine enables them to help and support owners at times of need and the security of having an up to date insurance policy is invaluable.”

Petplan Equine’s recent research shows that 49% of owners said their horse had suffered from an illness or injury in the last year and 84% of those said they would seek immediate help in this situation. This demonstrates the importance of having appropriate equine insurance in place so you can get veterinary treatment at the earliest opportunity without having to worry about the cost.

Charlotte Gibbs, Senior Marketing Executive for Petplan Equine said, “Knowing which conditions are the most claimed for enables us to be ready when horse owners call for advice and need to make a claim. The team at Petplan Equine all love or own horses so we really do know what it feels like when a problem arises. With most of the top five conditions being illnesses rather than injuries they are often not preventable and are something any horse owner could find themselves having to deal with.”

To find out more about Petplan Equine’s top five health problems and get expert advice from Gil Riley MRCVS on spotting the signs and treatment options visit the Petplan Equine website www.petplanequine.co.uk/top5

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REPORTS

NEWS FROM PONY OF THE YEAR SHOW All roads lead to Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Slapton, Buckinghamshire, where pony riders from the length and breadth of the country gathered recently for four fun-filled Easter days of the Pony of the Year Show.

This year the show carried a Jungle Book theme with monkeys and gorillas amongst the animals to become part of the wings and fences for a great jungle feel although the weather didn’t feel able to join in, unless you count rain to complete the Rain Forest ambiance.

13-year-old Jessica Howard from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire was crowned Novice Grand Prix Champion and Leading Rider with Rocky Robin a 9-year-old grey gelding owned by Claire Darwin.

The pair produced two clears, bringing home a time of 38.23 seconds in the jump off to secure their win.

“He was too much for the riding school, he’s quite a tough pony with lots of character.” Jessica Howard Kallum Fletcher, 15-years-old from Rayleigh, Essex, on board Disco III a 10-year-old grey gelding owned by Natasha Hawkins produced smooth turns and forward-going strides to earn the Children-on-Horses Grand Prix title. The combination produced two clears, with a lightening round in the jump off, coming home in just 42.87 seconds.

Georgina Burchmore-Eames, 15-years-old from Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire riding Ron Burgundy, a 10-year-old Chestnut gelding owned by Jack Eames. This combination produced a consistent performance with two clear rounds, storming the jump off in just 32.10 seconds to take victory in the British Showjumping 148cm Special Final.

“He came out and won despite being tired after jumping the JA, he has a heart of gold and he always tries.”

Georgie Burchmore-Eames

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“He’s on form, I thou gh we we re in w t ith a cha nce,” Kallu m Fletch er

Millie Stennett, aged 12-years-old from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk took victory in the British Showjumping 128cm/138cm Handicap Special Final. Riding Stafford, a 15-year-old grey mare owned by Claire Stennett. The pair produced two clear rounds, posting a jump off time of 49.97 to secure the top spot.

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MICHAEL COPDOCK RC CHARITY HORSE SHOW

POCKETS £200 PRIZE MONEY

The season’s opening competition at Wales & West, the April Mixed Show, which took place in April saw Berkshire’s Laura Mantel clinch the 1.35m Grand Prix.

Riding Elizabeth Howes’s Glory B V, Laura sped round the jump off course to take the title and £300 first prize over half a second ahead of Mark Edwards (Glamorgan) on Tinkers Tale, owned by Martyn Edwards. Just 0.14 seconds behind in third was Hampshire’s Olympic rider Peter Charles MBE on board his own Dauphin.

The ever popular Keith Price Garages 1.25m class kept the spoils in Wales as Carian Scudamore from Llandygwydd, Glamorgan, headed the leader board on her own Angel III with less than a second to spare from Pontardawe rider Sara Arkell riding John Jones’s Cordillio Z. A similar margin of time separated Sara from thirdplaced Stephen Jenkins (Cynant, Neath) on Gordon Baker’s Willem M. Opening the show on the Friday was one of two National Senior 1.30m Open Championship qualifiers; this was won by Swansea’s Andrew Davies riding Myles Browning’s Dusseldorf, finishing a mere 0.04 seconds ahead of Kathryn Ellison from Dorset on her own Summer Cruise III.

The Copdock Riding Centre held their Charity Horse Show recently which had very well supported classes, with many people donating cakes for the cake sale.

Lucy Hancock had the hard job of judging for the day and did a fantastic job. Eastern Light Photography took wonderful photographs of the children with their beloved ponies. Great thanks go to Lucy for judging and Nigel for his photography.

The children went to every effort to support the charity and there were also many spectators who enjoyed the day.

The day raised close to £400 for cancer charity chosen by Ann Withey proprietor, who has lost family members to the awful illness.

“We love to see the children enjoying themselves” Ann Withey who has run Copdock riding Centre for over 30 years.

Amelia Mahoney and Bay Babe - Overall Champion

Tilly Stiff and Letter Day

Emily Clarke and Jackanory Veteran class

Ellie-Mae and Rio

Mia and Bailey

Rosie and Tinky in the Veteran Class

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REPORTS

FEI Barefoot Estates Burnham Market HT This year’s Barefoot Estates Burnham Market International Horse Trials was possibly the most successful yet. As in previous years the world's best riders travelled to North Norfolk, so competition was hot.

The headline CIC3* class, which this year formed the first leg of the new Shearwater Insurance Tri-Star Grand Slam, was yet again won by Oliver Townend. The leading British Eventing points winner for the last two years has dominated this class over the years: he won in 2007 and 2009 on his future Badminton winner Flint Curtis; in 2008 on Coup de Coeur; in 2010 with Ashdale Cruise Master; Pepper Anne triumphed in 2012; he won twice in 2014 when two sections were held, riding Black Tie and Armada; and in 2015 it was Mr Hiho at the top of the leaderboard with Armada 0.2 of a penalty behind in second place.

This year Oliver not only won the class with Angela Hislop's Cooley Master Class but also took the runner up spot with Andrew Cawthray's Note Worthy.

“Cooley Master Class didn't event last year but he could have. I was

Oliver Townend and Cooley Master Class

riding him at home but we just kept putting it back and I think the break has done him the world of good. He felt better than ever, I've always believed that he is a very, very good horse,” said Oliver.

Earlier in the day Australia's Sammi Birch and The Court Jester claimed the CIC2*, keeping Sweden's Ludwig Svennerstal and Master Ping back in the runner up spot with Germany's Pia Munker, the dressage leader on Louis M, in third. Izzy Taylor was the best of the Brits in fourth, making it a truly international class.

Advanced riders wrapped up the day, with a win for Bettina Hoy riding Designer 10 ahead of Tim Price in second and fourth, his rides separated by Izzy Taylor who is standing in for Piggy French on Westwood Mariner.

Saturday was primarily Intermediate day, with the big story the return to competition for William Fox-Pitt after his serious fall last autumn. Crowds were out

in force to see William back in action, and his first show jumping round prompted an enthusiastic burst of applause.

William admitted that he had chosen his first competitive partners carefully, opting to ride the experienced Cool Mountain and Parklane Hawk. “They are both old pros and literally carried me round – I only had to hold on,” he claimed, still the master of understatement.

Ireland's Meghan Healy proved herself an exciting up and coming talent, winning section J on her own Lui D. Meghan is based with Tiny Clapham and now rides full time, having just finished a degree in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology – not your run of the mill rider. This was her first intermediate win.

Jo Ward won section K riding DHI Up Beat, while Oliver Townend posted his first win of the weekend with Lanfranco in open intermediate section L and Tim Price got his new partnership with

I’m delighted that so many of the best riders in the world choose to bring both their top horses and their up and coming horses to Norfolk every spring,” Alec Lochore - Event Director

William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk

OBOS Cooley, previously campaigned by Piggy French, off to a flying start with a win in open intermediate M. In the process Tim denied Oliver a second Saturday win, Oliver taking both second and third places in this section.

The day finished with novice competitors, Julia Norman on Joblesse van Bareelhof taking section N and Emily Llewellyn the Open Novice with Exclusive. The final winner of Saturday, in the Under 18 Open Novice, was Heidi Coy riding Forrests Foxy Lady.

Blue skies graced all three days, drawing in the crowds. BE100 competitors had been first out on Friday, and Ipswich based Leilia Paske claimed the under 18 section riding Fernhill First Friend. There were also wins for Eleanor Hope (Aylesbury), Simon Grieve (Tilton on the Hill), Jamie Atkinson (Langley Park) and Gaby Cooke (Oakham).

Friday's two novice sections were won by Izzy Taylor from Banbury riding Legacy and Australian rider Andrew Hoy (Melton Mowbray) on Right To Plays Jack Sparrow.

Photos: Julie Walker/MEM

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Jay Halim winning the Grand Prix Photo: Hoof Prints Photography

Continued from page 47

25th Anniversary of The Blue Chip Winter Showjumping Championships Hartpury Arena in Gloucestershire saw the 25th Blue Chip Winter Showjumping Championships which were hailed as another huge success.

Over the week 45 competitions and 13 championships were run, with 3200 rounds being jumped over courses expertly designed by Kelvin Bywater and Bob Ellis.

The highlight to the event was the Gala night on Friday which saw the grandstand and hospitality balcony full to capacity. The evening was kicked off with a fun ‘junior challenge’ class which was followed by a masterclass by Tina and Graham Fletcher. The climax of the evening was the Grand Prix which saw 40 competitors battle it out in a hotly contested class which produced 12 clear rounds that went forward to a nail biting jump-off.

Jay Halim was the eventual victor and also for the first time in the show’s history managed to bag the £1,000 championship bonus which was awarded to a rider that had been placed in the top 3 in the Pro Open Challenge that then went on to win the Grand Prix.

13-year-old Jessica Howard with Claire Darwin’s Rocky Robin, scored an amazing double. The pair won the Animo Pony Novice Championship title by an incredible five seconds, coming home in just 29.20 seconds. They then went on to claim the Animo Pony Discovery Championship producing another double “I knew clear in a time of just 24.69.

I could pull off the tight turns, he has a great length of stride,” Jessica Howard

Hannah Vincent from Norwich, Norfolk lifted the Haygain Hay Steamers Diamond Championship title with her ‘horse of a lifetime’ Jabberwocky, a 12-year-old black gelding. The pair produced a double clear, storming the jump off round in just 26.38 seconds.

She in turn finished nearly two seconds ahead of Alan Thomas (Aberdare) on his own Grauff’s Clear Round.

In the second qualifier, held on the Saturday, it was the turn of Michael Fursedonn from Brentwood in Essex to pocket the £200 first prize on his own Darcode. Michael also had a good weekend with his other horse Cannavaro, finishing fourth in this class and fourth in the Grand Prix.

Kathryn Ellison was bridesmaid once again with Summer Cruise III while Al Yaqub from Manchester finished 0.47 of a second in arrears on his own Silverstone, having finished fifth on the same horse in the first qualifier.

Michael Fursedonn on Darcode Photo courtesy of the David Broome Event Centre

“He’s amazing, I’ve hardly competed the last two years but he’s come back as good as ever,” Hannah Vincent.

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On ThE maRKET

Willow Tree Farm

Westerfield, Suffolk

WillOW TREE FaRm iS an ExcEllEnT TWO bEdROOm EquESTRian PROPERTy WiTh PuRPOSE builT STablE yaRd and aROund 14 acRES in a POPulaR villagE WiThin EaSy REach OF iPSWich.

WE SPOKE TO Emily cOOPERREadE OF ECR PROPERTIES TO Find OuT mORE...

Approximate distances Ipswich 4 miles; Woodbridge 8 miles.

Visit www.ecrproperties.com

Emily can you tell us more about the property: “Willow Tree Farm is situated at the end of a long farm driveway from which there is direct access to bridleways.

“The entrance is through a large five barred gate and the driveway leads to a large hardstand/parking area in front of the stables and beyond to the gravelled parking area in front of the house.

“There are three post and rail fenced paddocks, the remainder of the land has part hedge boundaries. From the property there are far reaching views across the land and to the countryside beyond.”

Can you tell us more about the equestrian facilities: “The stable yard has been purpose built in an L shape around a courtyard with a boundary wall on two sides.

Currently there are two stables and a third corner foaling box. The vehicle store/haybarn has a set of double doors

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“There is immediate access to bridleways” and also two sets of stables doors arranged so that two further stables could be added. The tack room is a very large room which leads to a further rest room which has been built with a kitchen in mind, off which there is a room which has the plumbing in place for a shower room.”

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PhOTOnEWS ❙ Proven Hunter Show ❙ Highham Racecourse ❙ 10th April

Kate Over and glasheen lad, Ridden and Supreme champions

gloria Outten and brian, Old campaigner winners

Kim Johnson and Shuilegoric, ROR winners

ann Trenter and bawnmore boy, Future hunter winners

lexi Regis and glenayre Knight, Working hunter champions

georgina Rooney and barana castle, 2nd place Ridden Pony

hannah bradley and casper, 2'3 Working hunter winners

Tiffany Ransome and monashea grey, 2nd place ROR

virginia crawford and longwould Jacana, 3rd place ladies hunter

Karen hallworth and dan, Reserve Ridden champions

louise curtis and daichristu Timeout, Reserve Working hunter champions

Stephen barr and ned, gentlemans hunter winners

Right: amelia Short and cairnside houdini, 3rd place Open Working hunter Far right: george Paul and victor, 2nd place masters class

Eastern Light Photography

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PhOTOnEWS ❙ Easton Harriers PC Hunter Trial ❙ Poplar Park EC ❙ 3rd April

charlotte mann riding mischa, 3rd place 80cm

chloe miles riding cruglwyd arwell, 3rd place 80cm non-members

Jane marson riding heritage Jupiter, 2nd place 80cm nonmembers

billy vesty riding daisy grey, 2nd place 90cm non-members

amelia butters riding derwins dapple, Open class winners

caragh Paul riding delight, 2nd placed pairs

Kitty Paul riding Egan, 2nd placed pairs

isabella Stagg riding Possibilities, 2nd place Open class

Jo Thorogood riding my newtown, 90cm non-members winners

Fleur ludgrove riding aston my Time of Warleigh, 2nd place 80cm

Richard Weller-Poley

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❙ Newmarket & Thurlow PC Hunter Trial ❙ Horseheath ❙ 10th April

Frances Sanderson on daichristo Flight, and Kattie Krutke on Flicker, 3rd placed pairs

Karen Fiske riding noddy and Susie harrison riding lenny, winning Pairs

laura byford riding Rory and abi coverdale riding bob, 4th placed pairs

Tallula dettori riding Paintball, 4th place 2’6 Open

Emma lankester on Flick, 3rd place 2’6 Open

louise carter riding Flick, 2nd place 2’6 Open

grace hull riding yogi, 2nd place 3’ Open

alice Shickell riding Tom, 3’ Open class winners

Sam Wisbey riding Peanut, 3rd place 2’6

lynne brackenbury on lough Eirann, 4th place 3’ Open

martha Sparrow on Sisco, 2nd place 2’6

Richard Weller-Poley

molly morley riding beanie, 3rd place 3’ Open

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PhOTOnEWS ❙ Unaffiliated Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 10th April

charley brown riding lola-Rae Travers, 2nd place x-Pole lead Rein

Olivia Kirkham riding Rio, x-Pole lead Rein winners

victoria Stoughton riding chancer, x-Pole winners lauren maxted-Page riding Jackaroo, 5th place 50cm Pony

caitlin Faulkner on Tornado Tilly, 50cm Pony class winners

deborah mason riding cavaliers goodwin, 3rd place 60cm Open horse

harriet burgess riding ballingham murrey, 60cm Open horse winners

holly danby on casper iii, 4th place 80cm Open horse

daisy hughes on in a daze, 2nd place 60cm Open Pony

Kiah Wright riding yoshi, 4th place 90cm Open Pony

daisy banks riding Patrick, 80cm Open horse winners

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Summer Wright riding gortbrack chucky, 3rd place 90cm Open Pony

Poppy buckingham on Tullibards Winning mood, 2nd place 90cm Open Pony

Keira Riley on irish Smurf, 1.05m Open Pony winners

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

isabella gray on menlough hero, british novice winners

Phoebe Jefferies on lucky nederland, 1m Open winners

amanda mccarthy on cherry Stone, 2nd place british novice

Scarlett baker riding chat balou, 90cm Open winners

harry bateman on anvils Every little help, discovery winners

Paul Thomas on Zeldorini, 1.05m winners

Katie meredith riding cangelina SbK Z, newcomers class winners

brooke Roberts riding mini mexico, 1.15m Open winners

lucinda may on Funky Fever, 2nd place newcomers

laura Renwick on Zoralyn, Foxhunter winners

Spencer Moret Photography

laura Renwick riding utrillo de breve, 1.30m Open winners

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PhOTOnEWS ❙ Senior British Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 12th April

leanne Smy riding hardento van de distelhoeve, 1m Open winners Tom Plaster riding Temple lansbury, british novice winners

Jodie black riding graciana, 2nd place british novice

Rosie chinery riding Fifty Fifty iii

Sara cheshire on bruce almighty v, 3rd place 1.05m Open

leanne Smy on hardento van de distelhoeve, 1m Open winners

lara abraham riding indy v, 2nd place Foxhunter

Kyla huntingdon riding alegro Z, 1.30m Open winners

nicola hutchins riding morning magpie, 4th place intro c

georgia Ranson on Twinkles Two, 4th place intro a

Ruth cartwright riding dayrells henry, 2nd place intro c

nicola cawley riding amerside Platinum, 2nd place intro a

beth Sen riding aragon, intro a winners

Jane hood riding bess, 2nd place novice 24

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❙ Dressage ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 3rd April

vicky hansen riding Jalabert, 5th place intro a

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lOcal ShOW RESulTS Kier Harrington riding Dhoan Ruykrystal

29th March Codham Park EC: British Showjumping British Novice 1 Alex Waters – Boxing Blue; 2 Kerry Watts – Indy. 90cm Open 1 Kier Harrington – Dhoan Ruykrystal. Discovery 1 Alex Waters – Boxing Blue; 2 Charlie Rycraft – Larimar. 1m Open 1 Maia Gammon – Up & Away II. 1.05m Open 1 Sara Cheshire – Bruce Almighty V; 2 Lois Gammon – Bently CI. 1.10m Open 1 Lois Gammon – Bently CI; 2 Alice Oakley – Sirocco Blue; 3 Michelle Goossens – Dame Blanche III. Foxhunter 1 Jo Chipperfield – On Your Marks; 2 Lara Abraham – Indy V. 1.30m Open 1 Jo Chipperfield – On Your Marks.

Alex Waters riding Boxing Blue Lois Gammon riding Bently CI

Jo Chipperfield riding On Your Marks Maia Gammon riding Up & Away II

Kerry Watts riding Indy Sara Cheshire riding Bruce Almighty V

Spencer Moret Photography

10th February Wix EC: Evening Showjumping 18” 1 Lucy Vowles – HRA Connie; 2 Lauren Mallett – HRA Griffos Basil; 3 Kiah Coombe – Spiderman; 4 Ellie-May Downing – Oreo. 2’ 1 Acacia Coombe – Spiderman; 2 Lucy Hinde – Fairview Penny; 3 Grace Pearl – HRA Don Diego; 4 Lilli Hughes – Ozzie. 2’3 1 Lucy Hinde – Fairview Penny; 2 BEA Andrew – Nip & Tuck; 3 Lottie Bennow – Paddy; 4 Lilli Hughes – Ozzie.

2’6 1 Bea Andrews – Nip & Tuck; 2 Shane Simpson – Red; 3 Louise Allen – Swilly Lad. 2’9 1 Jasmine Hawkins – Paddy; 2 Imogen Milner-Moore – Spikeman; 3 Emma Glover – Shamrock Manor; 4 Rachel Atkinson – Lagan Lad. 3’ 1 Emily Evans – Brillo; 2 Emma Glover – Shamrock Manor; 3 Caroline March – Chester.

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lOcal ShOW RESulTS 12th March

27th March

Wix EC : British SJ

Codham Park EC: British Showjumping

70cm 1 A Butler – Chuffy; 2 H Brett – Pride. Horses 1 N Baker – Marley Blaney.

60cm 1 A Butler – Chuffy. Horses 1 E Brine – Sillian Thomas; 2 R Atkinson – Lagan Lad; 3 T Malone – Gems Dixie.

90cm 1 N Gibson – Nyton Moonshine.

Horses 1 G Jefferys – Billy Rwuanda; 2 T Malone – Gems Dixie. 1m 1 N Gibosn – Nyton Moonshine. British Novice 1 J Allinson – Wills Choice; 2 A Curran – Vechtra Cruise; 3 G Mitchell – Baryshnikov; 4 E Stephens – Barleyman Butterbur.

Discovery 1 CA May – Aghur Rory; 2 E Stephens – Barleyman Butterbuh; 3 M Huntingdon – Carovsch Z. 1.05m Open 1 S Cooper – Kilkan Kim; 2 L Thornton – Debbie Sharonborg.Newcomers 1 K Fletcher – Our Pleasure. 1.15m Open 1 L Thornton – Ready and Willing; 2 A Stafford – Joy Ride. Foxhunter 1 L Collins – Toronto. National B & C 1 K Fletcher – Disco III; 2 M Huntington – Alegro Z. National 1.30 Open 1 M Huntington – Alegro Z. 2’6 Pomies 1 Lucy Hinde – Molly. 2’9 Ponies 1 Lucy Hinde – Molly; 2 Jessica Simpson – Splash.

British Novice 1 Harry Bateman – Havonna; 2 Alex Waters – Boxing Blue; 3 Tom Plaster – Calino Z II; 4 Manan Make – Colatos New Moon. 90cm Open 1 Matthew Phelps – Reflex Diamond Clover; 2 Eloise Stephens – Barleyman Butterbur.

Discovery 1 Harry Bateman – Zuniek VD Tojope Heave; 2 Ben Mcclumpha – Royale Beach; 3 Harry Batemen – Havonna; 4 Eloise Stephens – Barleyman Butterbuh. 1m Open 1 Deborah Scott-Garrett – Matador Duk; 2 Saffron Baker – Loulabelle II. 1.05m Open 1 Rosie Orford – Little Rock II; 2 Stephen Cooper – Nanny II; 3 Deborah Scott-Garrett – Dancing Queen X. Newcomers 1 Emily Hilton – Dunja II; 2 Michelle Goossens – Dame Blanche III; 3 Alex Bywater – Conquistador AS. Foxhunter 1 Emily Hilton – Galway Junior; 2 Emily Hilton – Boeing; 3 Georgie Roadnight – Zicerod. Nat 1.30m Open 1 Ronnie Jones – Diadria; 2 Colin Keeling – Ard Spun Gold.

2nd April Brook Farm TC: Dressage

3rd April

3rd April

Weeley Showground: THRC Warm Up Day

Codham Park EC: Unaffiliated Dressage

2’ 1 Sarah Minter – Katie Kitten; 2 Maisie Philpott – Jack The Lad; 3 Tracy Potter – Jason. 2’3 1 Pippa Wyncoll – Heidi; 2 Lucy Swan – Consider It Dunn; 3 Lily Cane – Max; 4 Maisie Philpot – Jack The Lad. 2’6 1 Emma Brine – Thomas; 2 Gail Jeffrey – Bill Rwanda; 3 Sarah Osbourne – Joshua; 4 Lucy Swan – Consider It Dunn. 2’9 1 Leah Hayes – Tango; 2 Gail Jeffrey – Billy Rwanda; 3 Genna Greyson – Desert Kingdom; 4 Pippa Wyncoll – Joshua. 3’ 1 Kim Phillips – Tigs; 2 Leah Hayes – Mexico; 3 Leah Hayes – Tango; 4 Frankie Power – Flight. 3’3 1 Sam Green – Chief of Command; 2 Lucy Swan – Hayleys Girl; 3 Leah Hayes – Mexico; 4 Nadine Gibson – Solar.

Intro A 1 Isabelle Maxted-Page – Lilypops; 2 Nicola Cawley – Amberslade Platinum; 3 Carys Clark – Mountpleasant Flash Jack; 4 Georgia Ranson – Twinkles Two. Horses 1 Beth Sen – Aragon; 2 Amanda Maxted-page – Shanbally I’m a Jogsaw; 3 Kerry Baldwin – Maddison Star; 4 Jayne Watkins – Supreme Fun. Intro C 1 Nicola Lock – Maesmunis Tywysoges Deliliah; 2 Caitlin Faulkner – Tilly; 3 Daisy Twin – Squires Jibber Jabber; 4 Georgia Ranson – Twinkles Two. Prelim 7 1 Nicola Lock Maesmunis Tywysoges Deliliah; 2 Thomas Bartrup – Bambi; 3 Daisy Hughes – In A Daze; 4 Maisie Hockney – Chantilly. Horses 1 Susan Johnston – New Years Day; 2 Amy Travell – Gracias; 3 Emma Fiely – Sir Mermus; 4 Lily Rymill – Loui. Prelim 14 1 Carys Clark – Mountpleasant Flash Jack. Horses 1 Amy Travell – Gracias; 2 Kimberley Illing – Meiklecantly Lucky Socks; 3 Kirsty Faulkner – Fudge; 4 Laura Gibbins – Romeo. Novice 24 1 Maisie Church – Jerry; 2 Jane Hood – Bess; 3 Amelia Marino – Liberty Taker; 4 Jane Hood – Fergus. Novice 30 1 Dennie Bond – Kway De La Foret; 2 Nici Foley – Holme Park Savignon; 3 Amelia Marino – Liberty Taker; 4 Molly Ford – Grandios JBH.

W&T Intro A 1 Kezia Allen – Luca; 2 Amy Saunders – Merlin; 3 Gloria Coles – Maximillian; =4 Helena Farmer; =4 Nicola Walker – Disco. Juniors 1 Ella Jones – Whitley Village Vincent; 2 Sophie Hampton – Ronnie; 3 Georgia Davis – Lomheulog Moc; =4 Caitlin Clark; =4 Dew Navin – Beau. W&T Intro C 1 Gloria Coles – Sarah Minter Maximillian; 2 Helena Farmer – Court Jester; 3 Lynn Newins – Dwyfor Ysabella; 4 riding Katie Nicola Walker – Disco. Juniors 1 Ella Jones – Whitley Village Vincent; 2 Sophie Kitten Hampton – Ronnie; 3 Imogen Bass – Marvolous Mads; 4 Sophia Parker – Pepperoni.

Prelim 2 1 Rebecca Goyder Smith – Redataire; 2 Samantha Chandler – Jumping Jax Flash; 3 Joanna Parker – Storms Over; 4 Mellisa Jarman – Cry Me A River. Seniors 1 Louise Shanahan – Golden Jubilee; 2 Alison Smith – Crannagh Blue Granite; 3 Melanie Simpson-Mills – Charlie; 4 Lucy Davies – Cossacks Cartier. Prelim 2 1 Teddy 25th March Wright – Marons Cosort; 2 Becky Mead – Fleur De Montjau; 3 Ella Jones – Whitley Village Vincent; 4 Faith Claydon – Ray Of Light. Prelim 18 1 Mellisa Jarman – Cry Me Codham Park EC: A River; 2 Rebecca Goyder Smith – Redataire; 3 Kathryn Brace – Monty; 4 Kezia Allen Unaffiliated Showing – Luca. Seniors 1 Lucy Davies – Cossacks Cartier; 2 Clare Lynch – Montowras Murph; 30cm Lead Rein 1 Olivia Kirkham – Rio; 2 3 Melanie Simpson-Mills – Charlie; 4 Shirley Cotton – Private Dancer. Prelim 18 1 Teddy Wright – Marons Cosort; 2 Becky Mead – Fleur De Montjau; 3 Ella Jones – Sophia Kontofrios – Chocci; 3 Chloe Whitley Village Vincent; 4 Faith Claydon – Ray Of Light. Novice 24 1 Shirley Cotton Bambridge – Panda; 4 Ashley Furlong – 5th April Harvey. 30cm Pony 1 Victoria Stoughton – Private Dancer; 2 Jane Milton – Parkhill 18; 3 Rachel Kellett – Frog; 4 Sarah – Chancer; 2 Lauren Maxted-Page – Jack; Makinson – Maverick. Juniors 1 Becky Mead – Fleau De Montjau; 2 Gemma Stranks Codham Park EC: 3 Tegan Andrews – River; 4 Louise Clayden – Kallisto. Novice 34 1 Rachel Kellett – Frog; 2 Laura Johns – Myjestic Girl; 3 Lauren British Showjumping Barney – Nivo. Juniors 1 Ellie Bull – Inca Futina; 2 Gemma Stranks – Kallisto.

– Lila. Horses 1 Nicki Webster – Tilly; 2 Nicole Norman – Maximus; 3 Katie Turner Elementary 42 1 Annette Scott – Dutch Clogs Viacro; 2 Lauren Barney – Nivo.

British Novice 1 Isabella Gray – Menlough – Coincidental Law; 4 Tina Oridmore – Mr Juniors 1 Ellie Bull – Inca Futina; 2 Gemma Stranks – Kallisto. Elemenatry 44 1 Hero; 2 Amanda McCarthy – Cherry Stone; Kindly Supplied Annette Scott – Dutch Clogs Vicaro. Juniors 1 Georgia Clow – Zippy.

Beaujangles. Novice 40-50cm Pony 1 3 Kerry Watts – Indy; 4 Madison McCrory – Victoria Stoughton – Chancer; 2 Caitlin Faulkner – Toranado Tilly; 3 Martha Millar 3rd April 31st March – Little Jazzman; 4 Daisy Twin – Spot The Button. Horses 1 Tina Pridemore – Mr Cowpasture Farm: Deben Riding Club Dressage Wix EC: Dressage Beaujangles; 2 Nicki Webster – Tilly; 3 Intro C Seniors 1 Sarah Ager – Tea; =2 Rachel Chilvers – Alfie; =2 Angela Tuck – Fool’s Gold; 4 Alli Wirght – Jack. Prelim 7 Intro A 1 1 L Thwaites – Chantal Pinney – Potters Snipper; 4 Ruth Seniors 1 Ginny Rose – Heritage Superman; 2 Sophie Mayes – Cuba; 3 Jill Hillyard – Felix; 4 Hayley Scott – Forever Is Ours. Juniors Cartwright – Dayrells Ella. 60cm Open Mayphillic; 2 T Gourdino – 1 Jess Fosker – Summerhill Joy; 2 Meghan Foreman – Walnut Brown; 3 Charlotte Keyland – The Bet’s On Me. Prelim 14 Seniors 1 Pony 1 Daisy Hughes – In A Daze; 2 Tom Violet; 3 V Horton – Anthony’s Carrie Eve – Missbehavin; 2 Ginny Rose – Heritage Superman; 3 Kelly Jarrett – Hot Prospect; 4 Jill Hillyard – Felix. Juniors =1 Beckley – A Dash of Malibu; 3 Jack Boy; 4 S Thaites – UlaMeghan Foreman – Walnut Brown; =1 Jess Fosker – Summerhill Joy; 3 Charlotte Keyland – The Bet’s On Me. Novice 24 Seniors 1 Speakman – Doolin Paddy; 4 Billie Eldarado.

Prelim 7 1 F Gilchist Carrie Eve – Missbehavin; 2 Rebecca Debree – Billy; 3 Steph Johnson – RH Where’s Wally; 4 Louisa Edwards – Trafalgar. PYO Nov Gibbons – Gypsie Star. Horses 1 Emily – Siskin; 2 L Spence – Edward; 28/Ele 44/Med 63 Seniors 1 Sally Goodall – Cleopatra; 2 Sally Goodall – Cleopatra.

Shelsher – Kiko; 2 Beth Sen – George 3 L Claydon – Esme; 4 S Peeps; 3 Beth Sen – Aragorn; 4 Maryanne Loveridge – Astra. 70cm Open Pony 1 Carrie Eve on Robyns – Too Much Melody.

Rosie Beanland – Shamoose; 2 Beau Jess Fosker on Meghan Foreman Missbehavin Prelim 12 1 L Spence – Damps – Marilyn Monroe; 3 Lily Beckley – Summerhill Joy Edward; 2 C Kemp – Ruiz Jack The Lad; 4 Grace Galert – Clemley Told Senor; 3 S Plummer-Jones – You So. Horses 1 Sarah Gibbons – Kiko; 2 Major Decan; 4 E Flower – Kirsty Faulkner – Jammy Dodger; 3 Destiny. Novice 28 1 S Reason Maryanne Loveridge – Astra; 4 Emily Garrett – Jamaicas Way Z. 80cm Open – Buddy; 2 C Kemp – Ruiz Pony 1 Jasmine Holland – Charlie; 2 Rosie Senor; =3 J Hastie – Ruby Beanland – Chicago Rain; 3 Beau Damps Blue; =3 T Kidd – Bill. % Class – Marilyn Monroe; 4 Grace Galert – 1 L Spence – Jessica’s Law. Clemley Told You So. Horses 1 Chloe Henderson – Hattie; 2 Alice Perrins – Vera; 3 Georgia Youngs – Pelikan; 4 Corinne Kindly Supplied Roberts – Recession.

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Wynton D. 90cm Open 1 Scarlett Baker – Chat Balou. Discovery 1 Harry Bateman – Anvils Every Little Helps; 2 Paul Thomas – Zeldorini; 3 Nick Benterman – Galanta L. 1m Open 1 Phoebe Jefferies – Lucky Nederland. 1.05m Open 1 Paul Thomas – Zeldorini; 2 Harry Bateman – Bentley CI. Newcomers 1 Katie Meredith – Cangelina; 2 Lucinda May – Funky Fever; 3 Harry Rankin – Allenstown Diamond; 4 Nick Benterman – Vicky Z. 1.15m Open 1 Brooke Roberts – Mini Mexico; 2 Tom Plaster – Bottom Line. Foxhunter 1 Laura Renwick – Zoralyn; 2 Lara Abraham – Indy V; 3 Emma Rust – Denada; 4 Lucy Warren – Deltina. Nat 1.30m Open 1 Laura Renwick – Utrillo De Breeve.

6th April

7th April

Wix EC : Evening Showjumping

Wix EC : Very Novice Showjumping

18” 1 Grace Pearl – HRA Don Diego; 2 Zoe Turner – HRA Coni; 3 Lauren Mallett – HRA Griffos Basil; 4 Jessica Perry – Amber. 2’ 1 Zoe Turner – HRA Coni; 2 Grace Pearl – HRA Don Diego; 3 lauren Mallett – HRA Griffos Basil; 4 Lucy Saunders – Prince William. 2’3 1 Lucy Saunders – William; 2 Amy Cooper – Jenny; 3 Jess Joslin – Touhy. 2’6 1 Olivia Smith – Royal Diva; 2 Jess Steele – Moo; 3 Jess Joslin – Touhy.

2’9 1 Olivia Smith – Royal Diva; 2 Emma Glover – Shamrock Manor.

3’ 1 Jess Joslin – Beau; 2 Olivia Smith – Roayl Diva; 3 Frankie Power – Flight; 4 Emma Glover – Shamrock Manor. 3’3 1 Chloe-Ann May – Mr Noah Lot; 2 Frankie Power – Spider.

12” 1 Gabrielle Williams – HRA Danny; 2 Zane Wright – Hotshot; 3 Lucia Carty – HRA Bonnie; 4 Max Chilver – HRA Coni. 18” 1 Zane Wright – Hotshot; 2 Jodie Shearman – Archie Too; 3 Halle Rainer – HRA Coni; 4 Molly Eaves – HRA Danny. 2’ 1 Robyn Enwright – Snowball; 2 Adam Mowle – Gracie; 3 Lauren Maxted-Page – Jackeroo; 4 Rose Allinson – Floyd. 2’3 1 Adam Mowle – Gracie.

12th April Codham Park EC: Senior British Showjumping

10th April Codham Park EC: Unaffiliated Showjumping X-Pole Pony Lead Rein 1 Olivia Kirkham – Rio; 2 Lola-Rae Travers – Charley Brown; Isabella Maxted-Page – Lilypops; 4 Eloise Kirkham – Ruby. X-Pole Pony 1 Victoria Stoughton – Chancer; 2 Zane Wright – Hotshot; 3 Georgia Ranson – Twinkles Two; 4 Olivia Pembroke – Ruby. Horses 1 Beth Sen – Meelickisland Cloud. 50cm Pony 1 Caitlin Faulkner – Tornado Tilly; 2 Alice Fleming – Dipsy; 3 Victoria Stroughton – Chancer; 4 Zane Wright – Hotshot. 50cm Horse 1 Beth Sen – Meelickisland Cloud; 2 Sean Tansley – Black Thunder; 3 Nicole Norman – Maximus; 4 Caroline Crowe – Lady. 60cm Open Pony 1 Maddy Carpenter – Broomsdown Adonis; 2 Daisy Hughes – In A Daze; 3 Alice Fleming – Dipsy; 4 Caitlin Faulkner – Tornado Tilly.

Horses 1 Harrit Burgess – Ballingham Murrey; 2 Beth Sen – Aragon; 3 Deborah Mason – Cavaliers Goodwin; 4 Anna Kynaston – Mr Cook. 70cm Open Pony 1 Beau Damps – Marilyn Monroe; 2 Maddy Carpenter – Broomsdown Adonis; 3 Christy Brandl – Magic; 4 Megan Pearce – Crescent. Horses 1 Rachel Atkinson – Lagan Lad; 2 Patrica Carpenter – Tina Actinum; 3 Billy Tansley – Black Thunder; 4 Amy Jervis – Roster Talisan. 80cm Open Pony 1 Hettie Meadows – Macken; 2 Kiah Wright – Yoshi; 3 Lily Beckley – Jack The Lad; 4 Ellie Walker – Rabbit. Horses 1 Daisy Banks – Patrick; 2 Susan Johnston – New Years Day; 3 Tamsin Malone – Gems Pixie; 4 Holly Danby – Casper III. 90cm Open Pony 1 Kiera Riley – Irish Smurf; 2 Poppy Buckingham – Tuillibards Winning Mood; 3 Summer Wright – Gortbrack Chicky; 4 Kiah Wright – Yoshi. Horses 1 Maureen Mack – Fizz; 2 Grace King – Castello De Cavron; 3 Kasey Foreman – LJ s Dakota; 4 Shannon Kuchnir – Dusolie. 90cm Open Pony 1 Keira Riley – Irish Smurf; 2 Poppy Buckingham – Tullibards Winning Mood; 3 Summer Wright – Gortbrack Chucky; 4 Kiah Wright – Yoshi. Horses 1 Maureen Mack – Fizz; 2 Grace King – Castello De Cavron; 3 Kasey Foreman – LJ S Dakota; 4 Shannon Kuchnir – Dusolie. 1.05m Open Pony 1 Keira Riley – Irish Smurf. Horses 1 Grace King – Castello De Cavron; 2 Issy John – Igano; 3 Jade Henderson – Lordships Ambush; 4 Melissa Eagles – Ferano.

British Novice 1 Tom Plaster – Temple Lansbury; 2 Jodie Black – Graciana; 3 Helen Cowley – Welcome Honey. 90cm Open 1 Paul Thomas – Zeldorini.

Discovery 1 Rosie Chinery – Fifty Fifty III; 2 Paul Thomas – Zeldorini; 3 Alex Waters – Boxing Blue; 4 Laura Erith – Jumbos Dream. 1m Open 1 Leanne Smy – Hardento Van De Distelhoeve; 2 Kier Harrington – Dhoan Ruykrystal. 1.05m Open 1 Leanne Smy – Hardento Van De Distlehoeve; 2 Tagatha Payne – Maharanee; 3 Sara Cheshire – Bruce Almighty V. Newcomers 1 Lara Abraham – Direina; 2 Zara Lye – Jana De Cavaignac; 3 Millie Mason – Darc Ory; 4 Rosie Chinery – Jorian Van Het Mangelhof. Foxhunter 1 Kyla Huntington – Alegro Z; 2 Lara Abraham – Indy V. 1.30m Open 1 Kyla Huntington – Alegro Z.

17th April Codham Park EC: British Dressage Prelim 15 1 Vicki Weymouth - Oakfields Pompadom; 2 Lilli Hines – Breezer; 3 Charlotte Pegrum - Snow Goose; 4 Romy Port - Lorenzo II. Gold Section 1 Lilli Hines – Breezer; 2 Georgina Roberts - Hitachi Z. Silver Section 1 Vicki Weymouth Oakfields Pompadom; 2 Charlotte Pegrum - Snow Goosel; 3 Lisa Shotton - Emotion Compagnon; 4 Lesley Thomson - Flash Gordon. Bronze Section 1 Romy Port Lorenzo II; 2 Alexandra Durso - Charlie Clover; 3 Charlotte Armstrong – Cinderella; 4 Janel Yusef – Destiniro. Prelim 17 1 Jody Green - Aged George; 2 Romy Port Lorenzo II; 3 Alexandra Durso - Charlie Clover; 4 Lisa Shotton - Emotion Compagnon.

Gold Section 1 Lilli Hines – Breezer; 2 Georgina Roberts - Hitachi Z; 3 Debbie Potts Peregrine Hawk. Silver Section 1 Jody Green - Aged George; 2 Lisa Shotton Emotion Compagnon; 3 Vicki Weymouth - Oakfields Pompadom; 4 Charlotte Pegrum - Snow Goose. Bronze Section 1 Romy Port - Lorenzo II; 2 Alexandra Durso - Charlie Clover; 3 Charlotte Armstrong – Cinderella; 4 Janel Yusef – Destaniro.

Novice 22 1 Jasmine Barnard - Bugac Rainbow; 2 Emily Wakeling - Castaway Diamond; 3 Verity Tyrell – Leonard; 4 Jody Green - Aged George. Silver Section 1 Jasmine Barnard - Bugac Rainbow; 2 Verity Tyrell – Leonard; 3 Jody Green - Aged George; 4 Georgia Millar - De Vossebelts Nibbit. Bronze Section 1 Emily Wakeling Castaway Diamond; 2 Corinne Roberts – Recession; 3 Sarah Ciantar – Gerry; 4 Cerys Yeo – Coschinski. Novice 37 1 Samantha Gualtien - Dance of Decadence; 2 Leo Ventura - Jane Howard; 3 Cerys Yeo – Coschinski; 4 Verity Tyrell – Leonard. Gold Section 1 Samantha Gualtien - Dance of Decadence; 2 Leo Ventura - Jane Howard; 3 Samantha Gualtien – Brisbane. Silver Section 1 Verity Tyrell – Leonard; 2 Jasmine Barnard - Bugac Rainbow; 3 Abi Southworth - Carraghy VII; 4 Rochelle Lee - Billy Quick. Bronze Section 1 Cerys Yeo – Coschinski; 2 Corinne Roberts – Recession.

Elementary 40 1 Samantha Gualtien - Roxie Hart; 2 Donna Mcavoy - Fiera Flutura; 3 Marie Dunne - Sindal Floreno; 4 Aimee Pease - Valentijn III. Gold Section 1

Samantha Gualtien - Roxie Hart; 2 Katrina Hall - King of The Street; 3 Susan Tucker Benedict Woodcroft; 4 Samantha Gualtien - Dance of Decadence. Silver Section 1 Donna Mcavoy - Fiera Flutura; 2 Marie Dunne - Sindal Floreno; 3 Aimee Pease Valentijn III; 4 Abi Southworth - B Cisinia. Bronze Section 1 Rochelle Lee - Billy Quick; 2 Lorna Westgarth-Pearce – Hellofafella; 3 Lucy Moggridge – Harlequin.

Elementary 53 1 Samantha Gualtien - Roxie Hart; 2 Donna Mcavoy - Fiera Flutura; 3 Marie Dunne - Sindal Floreno; 4 Susan Tucker - Benedict Woodcroft. Gold Section 1 Samantha Gualtien - Roxie Hart; 2 Susan Tucker - Benedict Woodcroft; 3 Lucie Manna – Fyngela; 4 Lyn Sirkett - Royal Rispe. Silver Section 1 Donna Mcavoy - Fiera Flutura; 2 Marie Dunne - Sindal Floreno; 3 Aimee Pease - Valentijn III; 4 Claire Curbishley – Wortila. Bronze Section 1 Lucy Moggridge – Harlequin; 2 Lorna Westgarth-Pearce – Hellofafella. Medium 61 1 Verity Tyrell - Z Vivaldo; 2 Kathy Ferridge - Pop The Question; 3 Toby Hewlett - D’alies Dance; 4 Lotte Olsen Daneswood Clover Lad. Silver Section 1 Verity Tyrell - Z Vivaldo; 2 Toby Hewlett D’alies Dance; 3 Jenny Reid - Shopping Queen. Bronze Section 1 Kathy Ferridge Pop The Question; 2 Lotte Olsen - Daneswood Clover Lad; 3 Sue Stevens - Benson XI. Medium 73 1 Leanne Field - Artie D; 2 Daisy Lloyd – Shoiwgirl; 3 Poppy Pissarro – Zaru; 4 Verity Tyrell - Z Vivaldo. Silver Section 1 Leanne Field - Artie D; 2 Daisy Lloyd – Shoiwgirl; 3 Poppy Pissarro – Zaru; 4 Verity Tyrell - Z Vivaldo. Bronze Section 1 Kathy Ferridge - Pop The Question; 2 Sue Stevens - Benson XI. Advance Medium 85 1 Bev Lynn - Unlimited III; 2 Daisy Lloyd – Showgirl; 3 Hilary French – Elvis; 4 Ben Martin - Tigger Too. Gold Section 1 Ben Martin - Tigger Too. Silver Section 1 Bev Lynn - Unlimited III; 2 Daisy Lloyd – Showgirl. Bronze Section 1 Hilary French – Elvis; 2 Charlotte Wisbey - Mission Statement. Advance Medium 98 1 Ben Martin - Tigger Too; 2 Nina Rampling - Hanny Mohn; 3 Bev Lynn - Unlimited III; 4 Racel Penelope-Roberts – Canneto. Gold Section 1 Ben Martin - Tigger Too. Silver Section 1 Nina Rampling - Hanny Mohn; 2 Bev Lynn - Unlimited III; 3 Racel Penelope-Roberts – Canneto.

Well ! done

This is Rockissima and Alison Turner after winning the Advanced 100 at Wix Equestrian Centre on 19th March. “She felt fantastic in the test, achieving our highest score yet of 70%,“ said Alison.

Well done to Jane Stevens and her 5-year-old mare Gigantica who won the Prelim 17 Class at Wix Equestrian Centre on their first BD outing recently.

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Pre purchase examinations Lameness investigation and diagnostics Poor performance and referral evaluation Clinical pathology Routine appointments Monday – Friday 8:30am-6pm Out of hours emergency cover available 365 days of the year.

If you would like a 1 to 1 service that treats your horse in the comfort of their own home, then please get in touch to book a visit.

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PROFESSIONAL, QUALIFIED & CARING EQUINE DENTISTRY

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

Most ranges of saddles in stock or we can order.

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

• Impartial, independent, saddle fitting and advice.

• Mobile workshop.

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

• Full saddle repair service.

Based in Norfolk, but covering a wide area.

Please phone Kay on (07775) 850400 Registered member

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

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Oakbrook Equestrian offers top quality full livery in Writtle Essex. Within easy reach of Chelmsford town centre and Writtle Agricultural College, you will find a professional yet personable yard offering full livery care for you and your horse in a relaxed, friendly and supportive environment. With modern facilities for your enjoyment and convenience.

Our yard is clean, secure and well-maintained with indoor and outdoor stables. Your horse will be cared for by our compassionate and friendly staff, who are British Horse Society-qualified. The premises offer quality year-round facilities to ride and enjoy time with your horse, including direct hacking access to Writtle's peaceful and scenic bridleways and country lanes. Livery is our passion - take a look at the yard and the services we offer.

TEL: 01245 423026 WEB: WWW.OAKBROOKEQUESTRIAN.CO.UK FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/OAKBROOKEQUESTRIAN TWEET: @OAKBROOKHORSE" Horse Bedding

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ShOWdaTE diaRy Your Showdate listings for... May/June 2016 SUNDAY 1ST MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 EVENTER TRIAL Beds: Twin Trees EC; Arena Eventer Trial. Tel: 01767 627414 JUMPCROSS Norfolk: Priory Farm, Beccles; JumpCross. Tel: 01502 677616 SHOWING Cambs: Griffiths Equestrian; Spring Showing Show. Tel: 07882 080948 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated League Showjumping.

Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Junior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 MONDAY 2ND MAY EVENTER TRIAL Beds: Twin Trees EC; Arena Eventer Trial. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWING Beds: The College EC; Showing Show. Tel: 01234 708400 TUESDAY 3RD MAY 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 4TH MAY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm

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TC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 5TH MAY DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 FRIDAY 6TH MAY SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Novice Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 7TH MAY DRESSAGE Cambs: Fenning Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 07881 802129 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 EVENTING Beds: The College EC; British Eventing. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays;

Junior and Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Mini Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 ENDURANCE RIDE Suffolk: Poplar Park; Endurance GB Iceni Group. Tel: 07879 063822 SUNDAY 8TH MAY COMBINED TRAINING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Combined Training. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Beds: Twin Trees EC; Dressage. Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Cambs: Houghton Hall EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01480 700236 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01279 414310 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 EVENTER TRIAL Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01449 711962 EVENTING Beds: The College EC; British Eventing. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01371 811881 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01277 824860 ENDURANCE RIDE Suffolk: Poplar Park; Endurance GB Iceni Group. Tel: 07879 063822 TUESDAY 10TH MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Affiliated and 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 11TH MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC;

Evening Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 12TH MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 FRIDAY 13TH MAY DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; TeamQuest Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Open Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 14TH MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross Training. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Cross Pole Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 15TH MAY COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Combined Training. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage Tel: 01234 708400

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DRESSAGE Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated League Dressage. Tel: 07769 907076 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 ONE DAY EVENT Norfolk: Blackwater Farm; Dunston Harriers Unaffiliated One Day Event. Tel: 01362 688227 or 01603 873187 ONE DAY EVENT Cambs: Griffiths Equestrian; Novice One Dau Event.

Tel: 07882 080948 SHOW Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Redwings Annual Show. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01328 878282 MONDAY 16TH MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Evening Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 TUESDAY 17TH MAY DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Evening Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 18TH MAY DRESSAGE Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 19TH MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Codham Park EC; British Dressage. Tel: 07769 907076 FRIDAY 20TH MAY DRESSAGE Suffolk: The Centaur Trust; Affiliated and Unaffiliated

Dressage. Tel: 07881802129 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Senior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 21ST MAY DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: SHOWING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Showing. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Showing Show. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Showing Show. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 DRESSAGE Essex: Colchester Garrison Saddle Club; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01206 242210 COMBINED TRAINING Norfolk: Geldeston Hall; Combined Training.

Tel: 01502 711010 SUNDAY 22ND MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01277 824860 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Boyton Hall EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage.

Tel: 07881802129 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWING Essex: Brook Farm TC; BSPS Area 15 Showing. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWING Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Summer Showing Show. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College

EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Cambs: Fenning Farm EC; Clear Round Showjumping.

Tel: 01353 727109 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 MONDAY 23RD MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 TUESDAY 24TH MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British 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 25TH MAY DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; British Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 26TH MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; Dressage (Intro - Ad Med). Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 Continued over page

Caddington & District Riding Club 8th May • 12th June • 10th July 14th August Horse Radar CTR Qualifiers, Showing Register Riders Championship, Amateur Showing Society, Equifest and 15+ BSPS Bright Stars Performance Supreme Unaffiliated Showjumping.

All shows held at Dovehouse Farm, Dovehouse Lane, Kensworth Beds LU6 2PQ

For a schedule send an A4 SAE to: Jackie Wood, 6 Adams Way, Tring, Herts HP23 5DY

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Your Showdate listings for... May/June 2016 FRIDAY 27TH MAY DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Evening Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Open Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 28TH MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Easton Park Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881802129 FUN DAY Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Showjumping and Showing Fun Day. Tel: 01328 878282 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01277 824860 SUNDAY 29TH MAY COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Combined Training. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01371 811881 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01328 878282 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; British Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross Competition. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Norton Heath EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping.

Tel: 01277 824860

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SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 TREC Essex: Wix EC; Indoor Trec. Tel: 01255 870744 ENDURANCE RIDE Norfolk: Harling Forest; Endurance GB Iceni Group L Plate Ride. Tel: 07879 063822 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Colchester Garrison Saddle Club; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01206 242210 MONDAY 30TH MAY DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Evening Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Essex: Shropland Hall EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01702 543377 TUESDAY 31ST MAY SHOWING Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Children’s Showing Show. Tel: 01279 414310 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 FRIDAY 3RD JUNE SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; British Showjumping National School Teams. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Very Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01255 870744 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Novice Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 4TH JUNE COMBINED TRAINING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Combined Training. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 JUMPCROSS Essex: Codham Park EC; JumpCross Training. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400

SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Junior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01760 722616 TREC Beds: Twin Trees EC; Arena Trec.

Tel: 01767 627414 DRESSAGE Essex: Colchester Garrison Saddle Club; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01206 242210 SUNDAY 5TH JUNE DRESSAGE Essex: Brook Farm TC; British Dressage. Tel: 01708 687312 DRESSAGE Essex: Harolds Park Farm; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01279 414310 DRESSAGE Essex: Wix EC; British Dressage. Tel: 01255 870744 DRESSAGE Suffolk: Easton Park Stud; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07881802129 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Junior British Showjumping.

Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 TREC Beds: Twin Trees EC; Arena Trec.

Tel: 01767 627414 SPONSORED RIDE Suffolk: Winston Hall nr Debenham; Ipswich Horse Society Sponsored Ride approx 12 miles, in aid of East Essex Air Ambulance. Tel: 01449 613923 or 01449 711427 TUESDAY 7TH JUNE DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Evening Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076 WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; British Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Wix EC; Evening Showjumping. Tel: 01255

870744 SHOWJUMPING Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Evening Showjumping.

Tel: 01603 731577 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: The Jays; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01284 386014 THURSDAY 9TH JUNE DRESSAGE Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Beds: The College EC; Evening Clear Round Showjumping. Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Beds: Twin Trees EC; Evening Mini Showjumping. Tel: 01767 627414 FRIDAY 10TH JUNE SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Senior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Unaffiliated Opene Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SATURDAY 11TH JUNE DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; British Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Mini Showjumping. Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 12TH JUNE DRESSAGE Beds: The College EC; Affiliated and Unaffiliated Dressage Tel: 01234 708400 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Easton & Otley College; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01603 731577 EVENTER TRIAL Suffolk: Topthorn Arena; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01449 711962 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Brook Farm TC; Junior British Showjumping. Tel: 01708 687312 SHOWJUMPING Essex: Codham Park EC; Unaffiliated Showjumping. Tel: 07769 907076

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