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Preliminary Teaching Test - the first rung in the ladder of becoming a riding instructor, this is one of our intermediate qualifications and a very key stage for our coaches. We also enjoyed indoor cross country in Aberdeenshire with Patrick Print FBHS and off course BHS Scotland was a partner in the BE Mary King master class with our volunteers very much on hand parking cars and helping out. So that is the end of the ‘big school’ at Gleneagles and with it the end of an era, as this in its time state of the art facility has been indispensible by allowing us to sit between 500 and 1000 people in the middle of Scotland. It will be greatly missed as the most convenient and profitable master class venue that is for sure. Luckily the centre continues as a BHS where to train and approved school so all is not lost.
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he Farney Grange Trophy – for Scotland’s most popular riding instructor was presented to Shelagh Steven BHSII from Tayside region of the BHS, this trophy is voted for by public vote. Shelagh is pictured receiving the bespoke trophy from Alan Hiscox who is BHS Regional Director at HQ. The Tarragon Trophy – selected by nominations to the BHS Scotland Chairman is for the horse who has done most to enhance the life of people in Scotland, this year it was presented to The Legacy, or Leggy as he is popularly known. Apart from a stint as a serving police horse, Leggy has taught an amazing amount people to ride in Strathclyde, he is 18.00hh and a gentle giant. The team from Sauchenhall Stables at Cumbernauld. Ali Lang, Sarah Bell and Kirsty Logue are pictured receiving the trophy. Photos courtesy of Jim Crichton
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hermal Imaging can be used as a diagnostic tool, to monitor a condition or injury and to assess the efficacy of a treatment. All of these applications mean that thermal imaging is very useful when it comes to joint issues. Veterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) uses state of the art infra red cameras to map heat patterns across an area of the horse’s body, in this case, the joints. Each scan captures thousands of temperature readings and converts this information into a technicolour picture that shows hot spots and cold spots. When a horse has a condition such as arthritis, there’s initially an increase in blood flow to the area, which increases the temperature of the area. Over time, the horse will reduce his use of the joint and inflammation will decrease, but an increase in sympathetic tone and vasoconstriction occurs which produces a decrease in temperature. Both of these stages are visible using thermal imaging. VTI thermographers are trained to interpret the images captured and will work with the horse’s
vet or physio as needed, to help support the horse’s health. Only a vet can diagnose illness. A Leg Scan costs £65, plus travel, for a pair of legs. The scan will take place at the owner’s premises, so there’s no need to travel the horse. For more information, see www.veterinary-thermal-imaging.com or call 0844 544 3314 or email enquiries@vtiuk.com to find your nearest VTI thermographer and book.
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he Organisers of Hopetoun Horse Trials (2), regretfully have had to make the decision to withdraw their grassroots level competition from the BE calendar in 2015 onwards. However, British Eventing is extremely grateful to the Organisers of Central Scotland Horse Trials who have very kindly agreed to step in to the space on Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 July 2015 as a replacement opportunity in the region, to be held at Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian. Stuart Buntine of Bede Events Ltd explained the change: “Further to a meeting with Hopetoun Estate it became increasingly apparent that the grassroots level competition was no longer a viable option for the Estate and Bede Events to run. “Unfortunately the increased requirement to keep the park free from stock for the extra five weeks makes a significant impact on logistics, this plus the challenge of taking the Bede Ltd team north makes the event increasingly
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difficult to run. We would like to thank everyone who came to this fixture previously for their support.” Dalkeith Organiser Bruce Edward commented: “Central Scotland has always traditionally had two fixtures each season, so it is great to be able to utilise this fantastic site twice this year. Sadly the downside is that this news comes because of the loss of another event in the region, ideally we would have liked to have a new one added for members in Scotland. “We are hoping to introduce some interesting changes to the cross country course for the July Event so watch this space for further news.” The 2015 Gillespie Macandrew Hopetoun Horse Trials on Thursday 25th June - Sunday 28th June, visit http:// hopetounhorsetrials.com/ for more information. Full information regarding the BE fixtures at Dalkeith Country Park can be found on http://www. centralscotlandhorsetrials.co.uk/
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orses in their present form have been around for hundreds of thousands of years during which time they developed a very sound basic sense. They know a great deal about the herbs they graze on and if kept on a free range, they instinctively select herbs which are good for them and which address various problems that they may experience. For many years I’ve watched horses pick the fields and hedgerows for herbs, bark and fruits that will nourish them and keep them healthy. I reason that it is no coincidence that horses in the wild usually don’t get worms, colic or any similar problems that are often attendant on their unnatural lifestyle in captivity. Natural athletes, horses in the wild are either quick or soon dead, so survival has driven much of their accumulation of instinctive herb lore. Many years ago, I began to experiment with ways to help our horses live disease and parasite free. I did this by making various herbs and complexes of herbs available to them and scattering these about in separate paths to record their preferences. We’d had a fire which demolished most of an ancient hedge along one side of the ten-acre paddock and to my surprise the horses pushed into this area and began munching on the carapace of charcoal that the fire had left on some of the older trees. Within a few days, all of those who’d had a tendency towards colic had cleared up and were clearly in much better health. Remembering my sojourn in France as a young man when girlfriends of mine would often eat a piece of charcoal if they were feeling “bilious”, I realised that I’d stumbled on to a solution to tummy problems in horses (as well as humans)! Years of research ensued to find and develop the perfect feed-stock additive and a decade later, we now run the biggest dietary charcoal business in Europe (if not the world) and owe it all to horse sense! And sound scientific research. To learn more of how this can help you, go to www.finefettlefeed.com or call 01600 712 496. www.equi-ads.com
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HOW QUALITY OF FORAGE AFFECTS QUANTITY OF HARD FEED TO BE FED Dr Derek Cuddeford, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh
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he primary consideration when constructing a suitable diet for a horse is to determine its physiological status. One has to ask the question what is the horse doing; is it at maintenance (idle!), pregnant, lactating, working, undergoing rehabilitation, etc? All of these different situations will affect the animal’s total energy and protein requirements and thus proportionate forage/hard feed needs. Remember that supplying vitamin and mineral needs will have no real impact on quantitative feeding (g vs. kg!). Forage quality. Fresh grass is the basic forage for most horses and it is also available in many conserved formats. Traditionally hay was the conserved forage of choice mainly for winter feeding. However, advances in agricultural machinery have resulted in the development of new grass cutting and preservation technologies. Originally silages were available in the form of clamped or big bale bagged silage. The production of plastic film led to wrapping grass bales of various sizes and shapes. Hay making was always heavily weather dependent so that a very high quality grass crop could be downgraded by poor weather. Nowadays grass can be cut when its nutritive value is high and rapidly conserved with minimum
loss of quality. The nutritional value of any conserved forage depends initially on the quality of the parent material. Conservation cannot improve the original material but it can certainly lead to its degradation. So it follows the computer truth GIGO, which in computer science, means garbage in, garbage out! Quality will usually dictate how much hard feed is needed but this is not always the case as detailed below. In the first instance I would like to compare different forages on the basis of their Digestible Energy (DE) content and their Crude Protein (CP) content expressed on a dry basis (DM) rather than on a fresh basis (see Table 1). This allows a direct comparison across different forages on a common basis without the complication of variable water contents eg., fresh grass contains say 80% water compared to only 15% in grass hay. Furthermore one can easily see the impact of choice of forage on hard feed requirements. For any given purpose, more hard feed will require to be fed if only the poorer quality forages are available. Thus, to state the obvious, a horse owner should always seek out the best quality forage in order to reduce both hard feed usage and the cost of feeding their horse. Exceptions are where obesity/laminitis are issues and soluble carbohydrate (sugar!) intake must be controlled. A coincidental benefit of maximising forage usage is that the horse receives a much more “natural” diet that ensures gut health. Table 1 gives the average nutritive values for the commonest forages fed to horses and if you (continued on page 14)
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ibre is well known to be the base of any horse’s diet. Making up approximately 80% of the total diet, fibre is number one in the equine diet and normally consists of grass and hay or haylage. It is also common to supplement with fibre-based feeds such as chaff, chop or sugar beet. The quality of grass, hay and haylage is important for your horse’s digestible fibre, energy, protein and nutrient intake, so how can you balance inconsistent quality of hay or haylage? The nutrient levels found in grass changes between seasons, and can be quite poor at this time of year having ‘winter off’. Hay and haylage on the other hand can be more consistent in nutrient levels provided, yet if you don’t have the luxury of a consistent supply, you will find these nutrient levels can fluctuate significantly from source to source. It is commonplace to source your hay or haylage locally and in small batches, and you may find yourself regularly changing supplier due to availability and price. This has a potentially significant impact on the base of your horse’s diet so how can you compensate for this? To balance inconsistent forage quality intake, it is a great idea to seek a high quality balancer that will supply your horse with all the
vitamins and minerals and high quality protein that he needs. By doing this you ensure that no matter what quality of the forage, he always gets his minimum daily requirements of vits and mins, as well as a regular intake of necessary high quality protein. Balancers are commonly fed to good-doers, horses on box rest or in light work and horses that are not being fed a full ration of a mix, such as a competition mix, and they are also the ideal compliment to a forage based diet. When choosing balancer it is important to consider what makes a good balancer and what makes one different from the next. What should you be looking for in a balancer? Digestibility
We can’t see what is happening inside a horse so it is easy to forget that some products are more digestible than others. Look for a balancer that has been through a cooking process such as wet steam extrusion, which can increase digestibility to over 90% in the small intestine (where most vits, mins and amino acids are absorbed).
High quality protein from multiple sources. The building blocks of protein is amino acids, and these need to be in the correct profile for horses to effectively utilise the protein and convert it into lean muscle, bone and soft tissue. Chelated minerals
High quality balancers will use minerals from organic sources. Omega 3 Oils
The omega 3 to 6 ratio in the total diet is important for maintaining optimum health and a balancer should contribute positively towards this.
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These are very important for maintaining optimum hind gut health and enhancing fibre digestion. Mark Todd Perfect Balance by Keyflow is the evolution of balancers. Being one of the only balancer products on the market to be fully wet steam extruded, it produces exceedingly good results at very low feeding volumes. Contact us at advice@keyflowfeeds.com or on 01672 519 000 for more information or grab a free sample at keyflowfeeds.com. Available from your favourite feed store. our knowledge but also to give practical support to owners of susceptible animals.”
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(continued from page 9) do the arithmetic you will see that if you feed poor quality hay you must provide about 20% more hay to provide the same amount of energy intake compared to when good quality forage is fed kg for kg. In terms of protein, there is such a large difference between forages that the only way to make up any protein deficit is to feed a high protein concentrate or balancer since increasing the quantity of poor quality forage fed is, in many cases, impractical and will exceed appetite constraints.
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Feeding scenarios. Horses at maintenance should not require any hard feed in addition to forage. An exception might be when only very poor quality forage is available that is both low in protein and micronutrients. In this case an appropriate balancer or supplement should suffice. A 500kg horse fed the best quality conserved forage at 2% body weight (BW) as DM would consume about 160% of its energy requirement and thus would become fat. This perfectly illustrates the need to try to balance forage type to requirement and it also shows that no hard feed would be required. If only the best quality forage is available then intake will have to be limited to avoid obesity but from a welfare perspective this is not a good thing. Horses/ponies in work need additional dietary energy supplies. As work intensity increases the contribution of forage to need becomes progressively less, simply because the animal cannot eat enough. Horses in hard work cannot accommodate the large volumes of forage that would be necessary to meet energy needs. Furthermore, a lot of forage would impose a burden on the horse in terms of non-functional weight or “ballast” and, 14 | February 2015
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as everyone knows, weight is a real handicap to horse performance. For a racehorse in full work even the very best quality forage can only be fed in limited quantities. A typical forage concentrate ratio would be 30:70 and thus the quality of the forage would have a negligible effect on the quantity of hard feed used; in this case, energy needs dictate the nature of the diet, not forage quality. A difference of 2MJ/kg DM would have little impact. However, at lower work rates and within appetite constraints, a high quality hay fed to a 500kg horse at the rate of 6kg DM/day would supply the energy equivalent of one kg hard feed more than if 6kg of poor hay were fed. Thus, quality forage can lead to savings in hard feed usage depending on the type of work done. Yearlings that are being produced for the Thoroughbred Yearling sales are conventionally fed quite a lot of hard feed prior to the sales because the desired “finish/top line” cannot be obtained using forage alone. However, the contribution of forage to overall need will be affected by its quality and good forage could allow a saving in hard feed as in the example above. Pregnant mares can do well on average forage alone in the early stages of pregnancy without the need for any hard feed. Of course, they should never be fed inferior quality forage at this stage. Hard feed usage at this time would be unusual. As the pregnancy advances space in the mares abdomen becomes restricted by the developing foetus and associated placenta so clearly conserved forage will have a limited usefulness. Of course, mares foaling in the natural season should be able to exist on fresh grass without recourse to hard feed. Doubts about grass quality in terms of micronutrients might suggest the use of a low-volume balancer/ supplement. Lactating mares have a relatively high requirement both for energy (2x maintenance) and protein (3x maintenance). Assuming a 500kg mare can eat 2.5% of its bodyweight (12.5kg DM) then poor quality hay would only supply ~80% of energy need and ~52% of protein need. In contrast, good hay would supply ~90% of energy need but only ~80% of protein need. It is clear from the foregoing that hard feed must be fed to the mare in early lactation to match need and that the quantity and character of the mix fed will be affected by the quality of the forage. For example, a higher protein stud mix would be needed to accompany poor hay compared to that needed for good hay. It should be clear from the foregoing that forage quality significantly affects not only the quantity of hard feed but also its nutrient profile. In some notable cases, such as racehorse diets, the quality of the forage is almost irrelevant because so little can be fed and in some tropical and subtropical countries, very little forage is naturally available for feeding racehorses (West Indies, Hong Kong, UAE, etc). However, what is paramount in terms of forage quality is its hygienic status although this does not affect the quantity of hard feed fed! www.equi-ads.com
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n apt subject given perhaps the indulgences this time of year? I’m sure we’re all feeling a little worse for wear? Whilst it is common knowledge as to the dangers of obesity in equids with laminitis being the number one complication. That this still remains difficult to treat, presents long term recurrence and management issues and is a welfare and ethical issue for chronically lame horses and ponies living a life of virtual starvation and exercise intolerance is or should be warning enough. It is the converse however, that we are starting to see increasingly and especially over the winter periods. This is compounded somewhat, although by no means a complaint, by the fact that our animals are definitely living longer so we are witnessing diseases and conditions of degeneration and chronic deterioration. These latter presentations can often be extremely difficult to effectively treat, with the initiating changes long since passed or the repeated small insult developing into a situation where major changes have now arisen due to the overall accumulation. The first example of this is in dental disease, still the number one cause of poor condition, lack of condition or of weight loss. The equid’s jaw is classified as hypsodont, wider on the top than the bottom, and combined with the modern diet incorporating less fibre and increased concentrate means that the simple action of chewing is reduced. This quite naturally
results in the emergence of small and sharp enamel overgrowths which will cause cheek or tongue lacerations and ulcers. With more time and increasing size of the overgrowths the mechanical action of the opposing maxilla and mandible will become affected with a “shear mouth”. The loss of the “prehensive” phase of digestion will obviously impact upon weight and condition and can also predispose to colic due to the lack of digestive efficiency. If the horse has a compounding condition such as a parrot mouth or sow mouth, fractured, extra-numary (extra-teeth), or maleruptions then the emergence of the overgrowths will be more extreme. The overgrowths however can and should be dealt with early and simply with routine rasping, the frequency of which will depend on the level of oral abnormalities found. Of greater difficulty is the treatment of a very common oral condition in weight loss cases, diastema, or “gaps” between the teeth. The incidence of these diastema is high and in some horses, run between every tooth. These can be developmental and disappear with age and tooth eruption but in many cases they are permanent. The gaps allow the packing of food material and a subsequent gingivitis leading to recession and even bone involvement. Therapy is dependent upon the severity and is requires frequent re-evaluations. Diet changes are recommended
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a large burden as a youngster can have consequences much later in life. Of more concern though is the possibility that if indeed you do find high faecal egg counts, that you have a resistance problem to the drugs used or that you are using them ineffectively (under-dosing being commonest). This should always be discussed if you find your horse has repeated high counts. Metabolic conditions such as Cushings disease are always a consideration where the horse has lost muscle, has a pot bellied appearance or more commonly shows evidence of laminitis, hirsutism, recurrent infections, changes in mentation, excessive drinking &/or urination. Whilst the condition tends to be in the older animal cases have been recorded in animals as young as 4 years of age. Although not every horse should be blood sampled for Cushings where weight loss is evident, the failure to maintain condition especially in the face of potentially more subtle signs should give cause for thought. Abdominal disease is lower on the list of differentials. Inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease are commonest with the former being recognised more in middle aged horses and the latter in much older animals or those in very poor grazing where hepatotoxic plants such as ragwort are eaten. Conditions such as kidney disease, peritonitis or abdominal tumour formation, whilst recorded, are rare. Lastly infectious or inflammatory conditions should be considered. Any chronic condition such as recurrent airway obstruction, especially if deteriorating will impact upon the metabolic status of the animal. Infections such as Anaplasma and even widespread skin conditions such as rain scald, mud fever and Staphylococcus Aureus have much the same influence. In short then the horse or pony in a poor condition can have a multiplicity of possibilities. It can be very difficult to accurately diagnose the causal relationship because for example, with dental treatment, the result will only be seen a few months later. As a result the diagnostic and therapeutic approach tends to be more scatter gun, ruling out more sinister conditions and treating the more common ailments irrespective of their exact level of significance. This combined with a review of the management and feeding protocols usually results in a good response although only after an acceptable period of recovery.
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o produce a strong partnership between horse and rider, there are many exercises to help with obedience and balance. Groundwork is the foundation for all good competition horses at any level, and in any discipline. Pole work plays an important part of your production of the horse, and should be practised regularly. New ideas and different exercises keeps interest up for both parties and the prospects of new challenges can help raise your game! Why not mix and match? Here’s a nice exercise to try. Once good trot and canter pole work is well established, set out three canter poles down the three quarter line of one arena side, approximately three metres apart (different horses will vary, and it should be specific for your horse – having someone on the ground to make alterations will help). Across the diagonal, from
F to H as per the diagram, arrange three to five trot poles, approximately one metre apart. On the opposite three quarter line, set up a small fence or cross pole centrally, with a placing pole either side, in order that it can be jumped in both directions. Lastly, a second obstacle should be diagonally set from K to M. Warm up using your trotting poles - you can also trot through the canter poles, getting the horse used to the set up, and loosening up his muscles. Move on to some canter work incorporating the canter poles, then separately play over the two small jumps - you are now ready to start with the mix and match exercise! The foundation of this exercise is to canter over the canter poles, trot at A, change the rein from F to H over the trotting poles, pick up canter between C and H, and proceed over the obstacle at B. Maintain canter, and change the rein from K to M over the other jump and at C trot. Your goals are to be accurate in the transitions and to maintain straightness, have an even
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When cantering, ensure you’re on the correct lead rhythm throughout and when cantering, be on the correct lead. Many horses tend to change canter leads over canter poles or jumps as they lose balance and fall out or in. If you can master this exercise, it will help you ride a more calculated show jumping round, and it will also help your horse’s flatwork, if you have dressage tests in mind. A tailored exercise This exercise can be tailored to your specific needs or problems. A horse which rushes after a fence should perhaps be asked to come in trot over the fence at B, and if he canters away, bring him back to trot at C, and change the rein from H to F over the trotting poles. If your horse is the opposite and rushes towards a fence, the
first thing to do is master the canter poles without rushing, then apply this technique to the obstacle at B, as the placing pole coming in and out is likely to back him off, and make him think. You could also trot your small jump on the diagonal, from K to M. Change this simple course to suit your needs; ride it from both directions and don’t be afraid to mix and match any order of the tasks. If you want to hone your pole-work, consider a training break at Ireland’s Castle Leslie Estate, where Jenny Richardson BHSAI is Equestrian Centre Business Manager. This venue offers luxurious equestrian riding holidays and training breaks in the heart of Ireland. Visit www.castleleslie.com
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his year not only marks the 20th anniversary of the Dubai World Cup Races but the return of the sixth British Polo Day Abu Dhabi and seventh British Polo Day Dubai. Following HRH Prince Harry’s recent visit to Abu Dhabi - swinging his polo mallet for the crowds at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club for the Sentebale Polo Cup - British Polo Day is only too delighted to keep the British polo ‘buzz’ alive across the region… British Polo Day Abu Dhabi starts the ball rolling for the 2015 British Polo Day Global Series, on Saturday 21stMarch. Some of Britain’s best young players will take to the prestigious pitch of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club – one of only three floodlit pitches in the world and the private royal club of His Highness Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed al Nahyan - for an evening of fast-paced polo, fine dining and philanthropy. Arriving in chauffeured Land Rovers to a glamourous black tie Taittinger reception, guests will enjoy a traditional game of camel polo – the Hackett Camel Polo Cup – followed by the eagerlyanticipated Land Rover Trophy between the British Exiles and the home team Ghantoot, eager to maintain last year’s victory. As the sun sets, guests will then sit
Jamie Morrison and Yusaf Bin Desmal. Credit Sam Churchill
down to a three-course dinner by Gaucho, followed by a charity auction for the benefit of WAHA (Women and Health Alliance) and Help for Heroes. With lots including seven days on the edge of wildness at exclusive retreat Nihiwatu, Sumba; a week in one of 3rd Home’s luxurious properties; and a private Taittinger reception and dinner for four at Wiltons (with a unique Royal Salute Quaich experience and fine Davidoff Cigars), British Polo Day hopes to kick off an impressive year of fundraising, which has to date contributed over US$1.2million to worthy causes. Travelling with Abercrombie & Kent, guests, players and polo enthusiasts will then spend the proceeding days exploring the region – Abu Dhabi’s majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque,
its sweeping Corniche, boat trips across the crystal clear waters of the Persian Gulf and, of course, the vertiginous architectural wonders of Dubai’s spectacular skyscrapers and world-famous islands. Then, on Friday 27th March, the magnificent British Polo Day Dubai returns to the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club – the birthplace of British Polo Day and the setting for its very first event in 2009. Hosts, the Habtoor family, will welcome an anticipated 500 VIP guests for a day of camel, Brompton bicycle and traditional polo! Meanwhile guests will soakup the sunshine pitchside. A firm fixture on the sporting and social calendar, British Polo Day Dubai falls on the first day of the region’s biggest equine weekend – that of the 20th Anniversary of the Dubai World Cup Races. Marking the momentous occasion, members of the elite Cavalry and Guards Regiments of the British Army will entertain guests with the Hackett Camel Polo Cup match followed by Eton vs Harrow Brompton bicycle polo. Following this, players from the prestigious British institutions of Oxford and Cambridge will compete for the Falcon Cup against local players from the Dubai Polo club - while hosts and generous patrons,
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Habtoor Polo finally take on the British Exiles team. Tom Hudson, Co-Founder of British Polo Day: “We are delighted that the British Polo Day series has become a global platform that celebrates the history and heritage of polo whilst also raising significant amounts for good causes. We began in the UAE in 2009 and always feel that this is the home of British Polo Day and that the success of the event is no small part due to the vision and spirit in the UAE. We are also proud to be working with so many of the world’s best brands to deliver an unrivalled experience for our guests.” All British Polo Day guests will travel through official travel partner, Abercrombie & Kent. Those wishing to apply for invitations should contact: britishpoloday@abercrombiekent.co.uk 0845 485 1544
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NUTRITION FOCUS This month, nutritional expert, Anna Welch, BVSc, BSc, MRCVS, Veterinary Nutritionist at TopSpec, shares her expertise.
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n this feature, we invite experts to answer your burning questions - please email us at nutrition@equiads.com if you have an equine nutrition enquiry. (Your questions may be shortened to fit the available space.) Q. How can I ensure I am feeding my horse well without overspending? Daniel Bloomfield, Staffs A. The best value feed for horses is grass. Conserved grasses, hay and haylage, are the next best value, and so it makes sense to maximise the use of these in most cases by feeding them ad-lib. (Laminitics and overweight horses are an exception, where grazing/forage may need restricting). Ensure a good worm management programme, regular dental checks and, for horses’ that struggle with condition, adequate rugs and stabling. One way of saving money may be to buy a cheaper compound feed. However, if you have to feed more of it to maintain condition and micronutrient support, you may need to buy supplements to address any problems such as poor hoof quality, joint mobility etc. Feeding a top specification feed balancer that includes high quality protein, vitamins, minerals and yeast products will improve the digestibility and utilisation of feed (including grass, hay and haylage), thus reducing the requirement for extra hard feed. You can eliminate the need for additional supplements such as a hoof supplement, joint support, anti-oxidants, blood tonics and digestive aids because they are
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resh air is healthy for horses, but over the winter it’s often hard to give your horse much access to the open air. Instead he may spend long periods in the stable and this could affect the way he behaves or performs. But there is an easy way to help your horse maintain healthy lungs. WINERGY Ventil-ate® is a unique supplement that has been scientifically proven in research to support the horse’s own natural lung defences, with the use of important antioxidants. Antioxidants are a key part of the body’s natural defences and have been shown to help support the lungs when challenged with unwanted dust particles, mould allergens and other airway irritants found in the stable. Clare Barfoot, nutritionist at WINERGY® said: “Unsuitable or limited winter grazing in many areas of the UK means winter stabling of horses is often a necessity from November to March. Unfortunately this can dramatically increase the chance of lung irritation, which in turn can affect behaviour and performance. Giving your horse a proven supplement throughout the winter really can help.” WINERGY Ventil-ate® is available in 8.4kg or 2.8kg tub sizes. Find out more by calling 01908 576277, visiting www. winergy.com or www.facebook. com/winergyfeeds
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included within the balancer. So, not only are you simplifying your feeding regime, but saving money in the long term. Eventing and polo enthusiast Paul Thomason MA VetMB MRCVS represents Thomason & Walters equine veterinary surgeons, and says TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer keeps his own polo ponies and team chase horses in excellent condition. “Because the balancer is so well formulated, we don’t need to add lots of expensive supplements to their feed,” he adds. Q. How can diet help improve my horse’s behaviour? I am interested in finding out about non-heating feeds. Carly Hammond, Carlisle A. The horse’s digestive system functions optimally when fed little and often with forage. Those equines that are fed in this way tend to have less behavioural problems. It is important to mimic the natural way of feeding, and in most cases, provide ad-lib forage (hay/haylage). The equine digestive system will struggle to cope if fed high levels of cereals or cereal-based compound feeds, mixes or cubes. The high level of starch results in a disturbance of the microbial balance in the hindgut, which increases its acidity and can affect a horse’s behaviour. Even some products marketed as ‘cool mixes’ contain some cereal grains and are often molassed, so can cause ‘fizzy’ behaviour. Hard feeds and balancers should ideally be low in sugar and starch, and cereal-grain free. Horses that are anxious, even when fed a low sugar and starch diet, can benefit from the use of a calmer on top of a low sugar/starch diet. Horse owner Janet Pilling has owned Gypsy for 14 years. “At competitions I found he could get very fizzy and lose focus in the dressage. I decided to try TopSpec Calmer in addition to his TopSpec diet, as although I wanted him to remain relaxed in the dressage I still needed him to have plenty of energy and go for the cross-country phase,” she says. “The difference has been amazing and I now go to competitions confident that he will keep calm in the dressage phase rather than argue with me.” TopSpec can be contacted, free of charge, on 01845-565030
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ew Equerry Sports Mix is designed for competition horses and ponies in medium to hard work. Providing highly digestible cereals to meet the high energy demands of competition horses, it includes good quality protein for muscle development and function. Oil and linseed help to promote a shiny coat and stamina with raised levels of Vitamin E, an important anti-oxidant. Yeast is included for a healthy digestive system and with added vitamins and minerals including magnesium. The Equerry range of top-quality horse feeds contains something for every horse or pony, whether you are feeding youngstock, a leisure horse or a competition horse, there is a product in the range to meet their nutritional requirements. Equerry horse feeds are formulated by experienced nutritionists, using only the best quality ingredients and are produced under the BETA NOPS scheme giving horse owners peace of mind. The range includes seven cubes, six coarse mixes, one mash and one treat in the form of Equerry Minty Horse Treats. Equerry Sports Mix - 20kg size - £12.25. To find out more about the Equerry range of horse feeds visit www.equerryhorsefeeds. com or telephone 01845 565640. www.equi-ads.com
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When Fit and Quality Really Matters! I n the last few years more and more horse owners around the world have started to realise the true importance of a correctly fitting saddle for both horse and rider. Yes we all want value for money and a saddle that stands the test of time, but have you ever wondered why some saddles cost £1,000 while some can be twice as much. Here we look at - 10 Reasons Why Your Saddle is a Sound Investment. The Society of Master Saddlers offer advice on what to look for in your saddle when making a new purchase and the best process to go through to ensure an exacting fit for horse and rider. 1. It is vital that you have a thorough consultation with your saddle fitter. This may take up to three hours but is time well spent to get the best end result. If required have your trainer and
physiotherapist on hand at the same time.
2. When your saddle is ready and finished, don’t simply allow it to be sent in the post, in the hope it will fit, make sure a return visit is part of the buying and fitting process. 3. We all know that old saying ‘You get what you pay for’ and in any walk of life you have to pay for expertise. When buying a new saddle you should always get it fitted by a Society of Master Saddles Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter, as you are guaranteed they are fully qualified, professional and have a minimum of three years’ experience. 4. Making sure the saddle is created from the highest quality leather from around the world and the craftsmanship behind the saddle is at the top of the skill level helps to result in a superior quality product. 5. When having your saddle
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made, go for a supplier who can make a saddle where all design features are interchangeable across the entire saddle to provide the highest degree of comfort and freedom for the horse and support and security for the rider.
6. Whatever your discipline, from dressage to showjumping, cross-country to showing or leisure riding, a bespoke saddle should be designed and fitted by highly trained experts who really understand your horses needs. 7. Your saddle should balance comfort, with style and performance, helping to maximise your partnership and ensuring neither horse or rider have to compromise. 8. Remember there is ‘leather’ and there is leather! Cheaper quality leather can have a tendency to be slippery, not great when in the saddle, and not the best policy to scrimp
on quality in this instance. 9. Remember saddles need to be checked regularly as the horse gains fitness or changes as it gets older. 10. By following the nine points above and with experts on hand to check your saddle on a regular basis, this will ensure your investment will hold high value if later resold or changed. To find out more information on The Society of Master Saddlers visit www.mastersaddlers.co.uk or contact on 01449 711642.
Back and Saddle Fit Scan Perfect, patent…and now in V
eterinary Thermal Imaging (VTI) offers a range of thermal imaging scans for horses, including the Back and Saddle Fit Scan, that allows you to see exactly how your saddle fits. The simple process maps heat patterns across the horse’s saddle and his or her back, showing how the saddle fits using the thermal patterns generated. The ideal fit will produce an image showing uniform temperature distribution across the saddle and the horse’s back, with areas affected by overly narrow or imbalanced areas shown by hotter colours due to increased pressure, and areas of less or no contact shown by cooler colours. The state of the art infra red camera takes thousands of temperature readings per click, which then produce a technicolour image that shows what’s really going on under the saddle. As an extra service, thermal imaging can show if the rider is one sided and how their weight changes the way the saddle sits on the horse’s back! A Back and Saddle Fit Scan costs £50 plus travel and takes place at the owner’s premises. For more information, see www.veterinary-thermal-imaging.com or call 0844 544 3314 or email enquiries@vtiuk.com to find your nearest VTI thermographer and book.
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ate Negus Saddlery is delighted to announce that its Patent Trim Leather Bridles are now available in chestnut, as well as black. All Kate Negus bridles are made using top quality English leather that’s tanned in Yorkshire and crafted in Walsall. Each style of bridle allows the buyer to personalise their purchase, whether they need a mixture of sizes to ensure the perfect fit, want to change a standard headpiece to the Grand Prix Padded Headpiece, or if they want to switch the matching browband supplied for a diamante one at the time of purchase. Being able to customise the bridle at the time of purchase not only keeps costs down, as there’s no need to buy additional parts, it also makes it truly bespoke. “Shine and sparkle are definitely trends that we’re seeing at Kate Negus Saddlery,” says Julia Andrews from Kate Negus. “Our Padded International Patent Trim Bridles continue to be popular, but people have been asking us for a chestnut version and, due to customer demand, we had one made. We put this on the stand at our last show in 2014 and people
loved it, so we put in an order. The chestnut version is now available to buy online and will be available on our tradestand this year. As per the black version, it has patent trim on the noseband and browband, but the browband can be changed for something with even more sparkle, like an SR Diamante Browband or the Full Curved Diamante Browband pictured.” The Patent Trim Leather Bridle is available with a cavesson pull back fastening noseband, flash or as a double bridle. Prices start from £175 depending on style and options selected. Chestnut patent nosebands and browbands are also available to buy separately. To find out more, see www.katenegus.com, call 0780 115 0571 or email contact@katenegus.com. www.equi-ads.com
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Lecture/Demo wondered if your readers might be interested in a lecture/demo that we are organising at Myerscough College, Lancs, in March? “We” are a small group of people who want to bring top class instructors to the North of England for lectures and training. We have already had Christoph Hess, an international judge and instructor, for three very successful visits and we’re now combining Christoph’s flatwork training with John Ledingham’s showjumping expertise. They will be discussing “Flatwork and Jumping: What’s the Difference?” on Wednesday 11th March at 7.30pm in Myerscough College’s big indoor school. Details can be found on the Trot North Facebook page. Regards, Judith
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Safety first... I am a big fan of equi-Ads, but was surprised to see you had allowed a picture (back
section) showing two people hacking out with not one piece of reflective clothing on. This sends a bad message to all riders. Sorry if I sound picky but having experienced a serious riding accident many years ago, I feel it is important to ensure maximum safety. G. Taylor
Dear Editor... I have to say what a splendid front cover on December’s Equiads. Usually they are all horses jumping or dressaging but the beautifully turned out huntsman on his Chestnut with the hounds is a real joy to see. Thank you. Best wishes for the festive season. Gill Grimwood Hello Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the tickets to Olympia - the show was amazing and the seats were in a fantastic place - just one row back from the arena! A brilliant start to my Christmas Thank you!! Best wishes, Lisa Emery
painting, massage and stretching road shows are as popular as ever) to more in depth biomechanics and dissection courses. This year we are running more CPD for therapist days in Leicestershire. As well as fulfilling the need for CPD they give people who work alone the opportunity to ‘bounce’ ideas off other professionals. We are also dipping our toes in the water by running a day course for saddlers to learn more about the practical aspects of applied biomechanics and anatomical principles of movement related to the horse’s back. In Switzerland in 2014 Gillian combined her interest in Anatomy and Biomechanics with her BHS Senior Coach qualification and ran a course assessing horse and rider combinations then suggesting individual exercises to help with imbalances and asymmetries. This was a great success! If you can get a group together at your yard this makes a wonderful day course. This year we are giving many more courses related to the horses’ back and veterinary
Dear Editor.. Horses Inside Out January Newsletter 2015 Happy New Year! All of us at Horses Inside Out hope you have a great year, achieve your aims, enjoy your horses, and have a happy, healthy and successful 2015 whatever that means to you! Our diary is certainly filling up fast with courses of all ‘shapes and sizes’. These range from day courses for livery yards, horse owners and clubs (our anatomical
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The Equi-Ads family! I read the letter about sycamore seeds and the owners whose horse died. I do remember the article well, and the one in the January number. Over a year Equi-Ads provides an enormous amount of very useful information to any horse owner, or rider, plus news which makes one feel we are a part of a family with a common interest the health and well being of our stable friends. The web site is excellent. Yours, Felicity Mitchell, Portsmouth
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The most popular stable toy on the market with a persona of its own. A twenty-sided, equine boredom-beater. Fill with treats and let the horse play – with tasty rewards!
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A safe and natural alternative to provide the horse with joint comfort and to support mobility. Super-Fenn™ Powder contains Bromelain and Yucca, fortified with ASU, and does not contain Devils Claw or alcohol.
Available in 450g – a one month supply for an average horse or pony. This product does not contravene current FEI and Jockey Club rules. Will also be available for dogs.
W EW N NE A unique combination of natural ingredients which support the vital functions performed by a healthy liver. Liver Flush™ Solution will help to protect the liver cells and the processes relative to digestion, metabolism, the storage of important nutrients, tissue regeneration and the reduction of toxins from the horses body. Available in 500ml – a 10 day course for an average horse or pony. This product does not contravene current FEI and Jockey Club rules.
PRO-PELL PLUS® Iron rich vitamin and mineral tonic. High levels of work or competition can leave some horses feeling flat and without sparkle. Pro-Pell Plus® is a daily tonic designed to increase energy levels and act as a pick me up - its iron rich formulation will provide energy with beneficial vitamins & minerals, leaving the horse fresh and full of vitality. Pro-Pell Plus® can also be fed to horses that are recovering from illness and to older horses when they need a little boost. Available in 1ltr – a one month supply at maintenance and 4ltr. This product does not contravene current FEI & Jockey Club rules.
ULS-GARD™ The lifestyle of a domestic horse, whether used for leisure or competition, creates the conditions which very frequently lead to poor gastric health, including damage to the stomach lining. Uls-Gard™ has been developed as an inexpensive supplement which can be fed continually to achieve healthy performance in the stomach by coating & soothing the stomach lining.
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Practical Course for Saddlers and Saddle Fitters Monday 9th March Leicestershire, England 2-Day Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics Course 28th and 29th March 2015 Derbyshire, England. Books and DVD’s All our books can be viewed at our online bookshop. We dispatch books on a daily basis so there is never too long to wait! There are details of other courses including live horse demonstrations, biomechanics courses, courses for saddlers and lots more online. Alternatively you can ring for more details +44 (0) 1159212648
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Step Out Of Stiffness with JOINTS Green Lipped Mussel R
uggles & Stopitall offer the unique, potent and proven Omega 3 joint product from New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel (GLM). The Maxavita Pernamax Equine tablets can be fastacting (7-10 days) and help soothe your horse’s stiff, sore and aching joints naturally. Ideal for arthritis, bone issues with foals, competition bone stresses and after laminitis as well as dealing with Omega 3 deficiencies (also available for humans and dogs). Tablets are crushable and without bulky fillers. Visit www.karenruggles.co.uk to purchase online and see testimonials or call 01823 259952.
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nimalife, the creators of Vetrofen and Vetroflex, have formulated an advanced nutritional formulation to support joint health and performance. Vetroflex Original is ideal for all horses and ponies at varying stages of their careers, and is free from banned substances. When a more hard-hitting approach is necessary, combining Vetroflex and Vetrofen can support comfort and mobility, as well as assisting the body’s natural ability to maintain healthy joints. Vetroflex is available in 500g, 1000g or 2000g tubs, prices start at £39.99. Call 0845 365 0050 to find your local Animalife Accredited Retailer or order online at www.animalife.co.uk (subject to delivery charges).
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Thursday 26 February, 2015 at 7pm Hurstbourne Equestrian Centre, Manor Farm, Hurstbourne Priors, Whitchurch, Hampshire RG28 7SE Discover the secrets of Mary’s training success and how her methods can set you on the road to achieving your goals – from the working rider enjoying the grassroots levels through to those dreaming of representing their country. Mary will also be answering your questions and signing copies of her new training guide, Mary King – My Way Way.
Tickets cost £25 each. For more information and to order tickets, contact Jane Gazzard on % 07557 377257 or email janegazzard257@btinternet.com
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Flexijoint Powder With a full money back guarantee and high levels of important ingredients, Flexijoint Powder is a superb joint supplement to feed. The powder contains high levels of glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, MSM, ascorbic acid and hyaluronic acid to support healthy cartilage, strong joint structure and the quality of the synovial fluid. If the horse’s owner isn’t satisfied with the product, Equimins offer a money back guarantee. Flexijoint Powder is available in 600g, 1kg, 1.5kg, 3kg, 5kg and 10kg quantities. A 600g tub will last for up to 40 days, and prices start from £26.25. Two liquid versions (one with bromelain and one with devil’s claw) are also available. Glucosaflex 12000 Equimins’ Glucosaflex 12000 is a high specification joint supplement that’s excellent value for money. The powder, created to provide nutritional support for the cartilage and tendons, contains 12000mg of glucosamine and 2400mg of MSM per 30g serving. When fed at maintenance level, a 900g tub of Glucosaflex 12000 will last for 60 days. RRP £14.99.
Inflam-E-Rase Inflam-E-Rase supplement helps to nutritionally support the horse’s bones, tendons and ligaments. The supplement uses a range of ingredients including devil’s claw, bromelain, important b vitamins, organic minerals and fourteen different herbs (boswellia serrata, yucca, acacia catechu, bay laurel, turmeric, skullcap, nettle, celery, burdock, dandelion, clivers, chamomile, ginkgo and meadowsweet) to help nutritionally support the horse’s joints. Available in 600g and 1.2kg tubs, prices start from £21.50. Turmeric Equimins’ Turmeric is a new addition to the range, and forms part of the new Straight Herbs collection. Turmeric is one particularly popular line. It’s part of the ginger family and has a vibrant yellowy/orange colour. It can be fed to support joints. Equimins’ Turmeric is available in 1kg bags, which have a RRP of £4.55. There are 23 products in the Straight Herbs collection, and prices start from £3. For more information see www.equimins.com, email sales@equimins.com or call 01548 531770.
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ovefreePlus is a seriously effective product that enables horses to remain comfortable without the need for chemicals such as glucosamine. Feeding from the inside (like HA) enables horses to get back to normal like nature intended. Our Movefree Maintenance formula is designed to help you feed Movefree regularly for everyday support. MovefreePlus is the only HA-like herbal formula that works to feed joints from the inside. It helps the body make very rich joint uid that bathes and feeds the inside of joints and soothes tendons and muscles. Joints and limbs are designed to recover from wear and tear of everyday life and even in old age horses should be able to move freely every day IF they get the right nutrition. Amazing things are possible when we get feeding right. Movefree plus powder form for everyday situations, liquid form for quick action and for fussy feeders and Maintenance for general support. Use on its own or with Globalvite, Strongbone, Alphabute or Restore. • For normal mobility in all equine joints. phone our advice line for a consultation • For specific joints (eg hocks, navicular bones, fetlocks, coffin joints, knees, shoulders) • For serious competition or everyday hacking • For general use when your vet is involved (phone us for details) E: contact@globalherbs.co.uk www.globalherbs.co.uk T: 01243 773 363 www.equi-ads.com
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Be amazed at the condition of your horse, it will be much healthier without lots of extra hard feed and will utilise its forage to the best advantage.
The average horse will require 60 grams per day which means that a 4kg tub will last 66 days and cost just 64p per day. Available in powder & pellets. Look at our spec on the website, nothing else comes even close to ADVANCE CONCENTRATE COMPLETE! ADVANCE COMPLETE POWDER 1.2kg £13.55 · 2kg £22.65 4kg £42.40 · 10kg £101.50
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HORSE BEHAVIOUR - Speaking the language part 29 A series by SUSAN McBANE explaining equestrian and scientific terminology in relation to equine behaviour and psychology, and its effects on horses and training. (This series is based on a glossary of equestrian and scientific terms presented in ‘Equitation Science’ by McGreevy and McLean, 2010, the standard work on the subject. The glossary definition is given in quotation marks, followed by Susan’s discussion.)
COLLECTED WALK/TROT/ CANTER: Where each step of the stride of the gait is shorter and higher rather than longer. The horse should remain on the bit, the hindquarters should be engaged (lowered), with the horse showing activity, impulsion and lightness. Collected paces should develop from the correct training of the horse over time so that it is physically able to travel showing true collection. COLLECTION: ‘The progressive development of increased carrying power in the hindquarters of the horse. The resultant transfer of weight from the forequarters to the hindquarters allows the poll and withers to be carried higher, the hindquarters to drop slightly and the hind feet to step further forward and to carry more bodyweight with higher and shorter steps. This confers more power to the hindquarters, enabling the horse to perform more collected movements. In classical equitation, collection develops from repeated gait and stride length transitions that occur in three beats of the [gait’s] rhythm. The combined effect of the transitions and the inertia of the animal is that over time the horse’s physique changes. The propulsion of the body is then in a more upward and forward direction giving greater cadence [see article 25, Equi-Ads, Oct. ‘14] to the strides and increased lightness of the forehand. Collection can occur in the walk, trot or canter. So, for example, in a collected canter, the strides are shorter and the horse’s frame
is short and compressed. See also False collection.’ FALSE COLLECTION: ‘Forcing a horse into an apparently collected outline through the simultaneous actions of the rein and leg or with the use of gadgets and pulleys rather than the progressive development of collection over time through training. False collection frequently results in conflict behaviour because concurrent stop and go signals [aids] cause confusion and pain.’ WELL that’s clear enough, isn’t it? No gadgets of any kind, no forcing the horse into an outline that looks to the unknowledgeable like collection (but, in truth, isn’t) by taking a firm and usually unrelenting contact on the bit/s sufficient to shorten the horse’s neck and bring his muzzle closer to his chest, and no ‘riding the horse up to the bit’ by means of demanding leg aids and/or spurring. There is a lot of wrong thinking and misguided ideas about why the above no-no’s are accepted as normal, necessary and effective in much modern riding. Aggressive, domineering riding as described in
the two paragraphs above is, as it says, confusing and painful to the horse. Here’s why: It is confusing because horses cannot understand or cope with being asked to go and stop at the same moment. Neither can we. It is unreasonable and irrational of us to expect a horse to understand that pressure on the bit could mean either ‘slow down, stop, shorten your stride or go backwards’ (four actions there) or ‘shorten your neck and bring your muzzle closer to your chest’ (two quite different ones there), and to be able to differentiate between those six. His problems are compounded when our legs/ spurs are telling him to either ‘go forward’ and/or ‘go more actively’ (which?) at the same time as trying to work out the bit aid as well. No wonder his answers are either conflict behaviours (napping, head tossing, squirming, tanking off, bucking, rearing, spinning and what have you) or what is termed ‘learned helplessness’ where his brain is so overloaded that he just shuts down, having learned that he is helpless to improve his situation. When we ‘ride our horse up to the bit’ or ‘forward into halt’, which both mean legs on into a resisting bit pressure, we are applying two conflicting aids at the same moment, and when we attempt to obtain a collected-looking outline by the same techniques, we are also applying conflicting aids at the same moment. It is physically painful to the horse because: (1) The pressure that can be exerted by the bit/s, particularly the increased
pressure afforded by the leverage facility of any curbtype bit with a chain or strap, is more severe than many realise. From my long experience, I am certain that most riders do not realise how much pressure they are applying to the very sensitive tissues in their horses’ mouths. To understand this, we only need to imagine ourselves in a horse-shaped body, specifically the head, and ask how we would feel if forced to endure the level of pressure in our mouths that we apply to our horses. With curb bits, the tongue and lower jaw are trapped and squeezed between the chain or strap and the bit, the pressure felt in the mouth being greatly increased by the leverage effect of the lower bit cheek. (2) The horse is forced to move in an unnatural way demanding the unaccustomed use of muscles and their associated soft tissues. This feels very awkward and causes pain. Horses need their heads and necks to balance and move naturally but this function is removed when we restrict the head. The horse then has to use other muscles (known as ‘compensatory movement’), which can become injured and painful because of inappropriate and over use. CORRECT TRAINING The term ‘correct training’ in the definition at the beginning of this article means progressively getting the horse athletically fit
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Xxxxxxxxxx Training like a gymnast, allowing him to use himself naturally during work so that he strengthens the right ‘riding muscles’, and performing certain movements, described below, on a light contact, also described below, which will build up his physique in the right way. This will enable him gradually to go in horizontal balance rather than on the forehand by taking his weight slightly back more on to his hindquarters, strengthening them and his back so that they can develop both propulsive and carrying power, and lightening his forehand. He is then well on the way to the famous ultimate of selfcarriage in correct collection on the weight of the rein. We know that horses stand and move naturally with about two-thirds of their weight on their forehands. When we add the weight of a rider and saddle, this puts extra stress on all the horse’s legs and feet, and adds proportionately to the weight the forelegs and feet have to bear, which is an excellent reason for our wanting to make a backward shift in his weight and balance. Another reason is that a horse on the forehand is not a pleasant ride; he is often not as agile or responsive as he could be, might lean on the bit and give a heavy, unbalanced, downward sensation. This can leave us feeling that we aren’t really
in control which, obviously, is not safe either. During the fitness programme and training process, the horse’s natural (correct) head and neck carriage will, because of the gradual changes in his weight distribution and balance, change from stretching forward and down from the withers to arching, still stretching from the withers, forward and up. Because his forehand has lightened and lifted a little, he will use his head-and-neck balancing pole to accommodate his new balance, and VOLUNTARILY carry his head on a light contact with the front of his face slightly in front of the vertical and with his poll the highest point of his outline. That is the correct and ethical way to train a horse towards what we call collection. It is simply a strengthened, balanced physique and posture which is ecstasy to ride, rather like the feel you get from a powerboat or powerful sports car, which push you along from behind, the powerboat lifting up in front, and do as you tell them at the lightest touch. I am told that when surfers ride on the crest of a wave, they feel that they are being pushed forward and up in an arc from behind, and this is exactly the feel a good rider expects from a well-schooled horse in collection.
In comparison, the false collection seen almost everywhere up to the so-called highest levels of competition is neither correct nor ethical. Cramped, shortened necks are common, as are behindthe-vertical head carriages usually with ‘broken crests’ or ‘broken necks’, where the neck line breaks downwards towards the poll about two hands’ width behind the poll, so that the break point is the highest point of the horse’s posture, not his poll. This area apparently often becomes injured and sore. Horses also cannot see properly with their heads in this position as their eyes cannot look ahead but mainly at the ground. All this is due to excessively firm bit contact, far from the lightness stipulated for collection. Such horses are invariably being spurred forward at the same time. The pained, distressed expressions on their faces give it all away. They often drool saliva and froth instead of having just a moist mouth, ears are often flattened hard back and down which is a sign of anger and fear, their muzzles are distorted with nostrils wrinkled up and back because of the pain in their mouths, and their eyes show anxiety or fear. YOUR CONTACT Between the two extremes of riding with a vice-like grip or on washing
lines is a happy medium contact. Good contact has been described like having a clear but gentle enough hold on a child’s hand to guide him or her across a road, or like holding a small bird in your hand so that it cannot fly away but is not hurt or frightened. For those who like more precision, the Equitation Science contact scale is simple and clear. Going from zero to ten, zero is no tension down the reins, as in a free rein, and ten is as hard as you could pull in a real emergency. A fair contact is sufficient to apply light pressure on the horse’s lips and tongue but not the bars: this can be achieved with a contact of about two or three on the scale, which regards anything up to four as ‘light’. (Research shows that the tongue takes most of the pressure or, in some cases, abuse, sometimes sustaining painful injury in the process.) Good hands are still and sensitive, able to increase or decrease pressure as the horse requires for comfort and unrestricted but guided movement. The unfortunate word ‘elastic’ is often used to describe an adaptable contact but if ‘elastic’ means that the contact is the same all the time, that is not what you want – and for that reason do avoid like the plague elastic rein inserts which (continued on page 33)
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corner of his eye and rim of his nostril; this will set the tone for the rest of his body and he will form his body to the curve naturally as he strengthens up. Start with large half-ovals, half 20m circles and 2-loop serpentines, aiming for accurate shapes, and progress to full 20m circles in all gaits before gradually reducing their size. Small circles are damaging and frightening for unprepared horses, particularly if done fast. As you progress, introduce shoulder-fore and shoulder-in. Corners should be shallow at first. Corner by using your outside rein sideways against your horse’s lower neck, or your knuckles against his withers, to push his outside foreleg in a little as he turns, giving the aid as the outside foreleg comes forward. Also use quarter turns on the haunches in walk. The advantage of bending work is that it lightens the forehand, so weighting the hindquarters slightly, which is your aim. A good classical or equitation science teacher can help you with all your work, and help you to achieve a quality of genuine collection which will put many competition riders to shame.
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(continued from page 31) give a false feel on the mouth. You need to be able to vary the contact as needed while staying in touch. There are times, particularly with a green horse or one being rehabilitated, when you need to increase the contact to get your result. If you feel an increase in pressure is called for, instead first try a little vibration at your current pressure. Vibrations are more attention-grabbing than a constant pressure and often get good results. Of course, if your bit is too high in the mouth (no more than one wrinkle at the corners of the mouth for a snaffle is correct) there will be noticeable and unpleasant ‘contact’ all the time, even on a free rein. This is not only uncomfortable and, therefore, distracting and upsetting for the horse but also confusing, and your aids will never be gentle and clear. The bridle must fit comfortably, not rubbing anywhere and adjusted so that you can slide a finger easily under the straps all around the horse’s head, including the noseband. Tight nosebands are a modern abhorrence and I have no hesitation in calling their use cruel: they certainly adversely affect your contact and distress horses. You need to be able to slide a finger easily all around under your flash strap, if used, and be able to fit the width of at least two and preferably three fingers between the cavesson strap and the front bone of your horse’s face. Good, ‘thinking’ equestrian education seems to be rare today, which is perhaps why riders and trainers often believe that horses must keep their mouths closed when ridden so that they cannot evade the bit, therefore nosebands have to be excruciatingly tight to enforce this. The truth is that they need to be loose so that the horse can slightly open his mouth and move his jaw, so he can take part in that essential two-way communication via the bit that every good horseman and woman welcomes.
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR PRIOR TO BOOKING A LESSON By Anne Wilson What to Look For on First Inspection
It is well worth visiting the school before you commit to booking a lesson. The first thing to look for is a well run stable yard, which should be tidy. Although this doesn’t matter to the horses, it is an indication of dedicated staff. The stables themselves should be clean, with good quality bedding, ample room for the horses to move around and lie down. They should have good ventilation, with the horses being able to put their heads over the doors and see each other. There will obviously be a few droppings around, but the general air should not smell foul; just a healthy horse smell. It goes without saying that the buildings should be in good repair, with no leaking roofs etc. The horses themselves should look bright eyed and in good bodily condition, without any noticeable ribs or hips protruding, and not over-fat. Talk to the Chief Instructor or Proprietor
If possible have a chat to the instructor, telling them about your requirements; whether you have any previous experience and so on. Be honest; do not say that you have more experience than you really have; this will not help. If he or she is teaching when you are there, then all to the good; in fact I would say it is essential that you should watch a lesson in
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As a new ‘horse person’ you cannot be expected to assess whether a saddle does or does not fit the horse, any more than you can really assess the correct body-weight for a particular horse. However, you may be able to make a reasonable assessment that the saddle does not pinch at the withers. You should be able to run your fingers down along the front of the saddle; the feeling should be of a snug fit, but
not too tight. The gullet of the saddle (this runs along the top from the front which is the pommel, to the cantle at the rear) should give good clearance for the horse’s spine. The saddle, in general, should look proportionate in size for the horse’s back, i.e. it should not be too long so as to put pressure on the horse’s loins and it should not interfere with the movement of the shoulder. Many of these principles will be difficult for you, as a beginner, to assess, so it will be very helpful if you could take a friend who may have more knowledge. If not, then I would say that you should take note if the tack is reasonably clean and supple, rather than stiff; this is normally a good indication of the standard of care. Lunge Lessons
If you are a complete beginner, it would be far preferable for your first lessons to be on the lunge. This will give you one-to-one time with the instructor and a 20 minute session on the lunge will be plenty to start with. In fact no horse should be asked to work on the lunge for more than 20 minutes. When you are ‘on the lunge’ you should be provided with a neck strap which you can hold in order to keep your balance. You cannot be expected to hold the reins and guide the horse until you have control of your seat, upper body and legs, and this can only really be achieved on
the lunge. It is very unfair to the horse to learn any other way, as you would be bound to pull on the reins and inadvertently jab the horse in the mouth, whilst trying to keep your own balance. Providing the school has a good lunge horse and the instruction is good, the number of lunge lessons cannot really be too many. At the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, new recruits usually spend around six months having lunge lessons before they are allowed to ride free, and they are already experienced riders! This degree of excellence may not be practical for ordinary riders, but it is worth bearing in mind. The more time you can spend working on perfecting your seat, the better you will cope when you take up the reins. What You Should Expect from your Instructor
Everyone learns in slightly different ways and our perception of certain phrases can mean different things to different people. You need to be taught by someone with whom you are ‘on the same wave-length’. Look for a warm, friendly welcome, both on the initial phone contact as well as arrival at the yard. You should not expect to be ridiculed or shouted at if you cannot do what is asked straight away, nor if you don’t understand. You should be treated with respect and you should treat your instructor, and the horse, in the same way. Your instructor should be approachable and eager to answer any questions you may have. You need to be in a relaxed frame of mind, without being worried about doing anything wrong. This is how people as well as horses, learn best. You also need to feel safe; if you are constantly worried about falling off, then you need more help. Don’t be afraid to tell the instructor of your fears. He/she should be appreciative of this and tailor the lesson in the best way to help you over this phase. Next month we will look at appropriate clothing, the technicalities of the seat and how to give the aids or instruction to the horse.
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e scour the equestrian world for news and views on nutrition and veterinary matters, to give you the latest information. Citrus pulp in horse feed said to be beneficial A study entitled “Citrus Pulp in Concentrates for Horses”, from Brazil’s University of São Paulo, recently looked into the use of Citrus Pulp, a by-product of the orange juice industry, to clarify whether its increased use in horse feed was beneficial. The study involved giving five adult horses “diets formulated to meet the animals’ requirements for maintenance”, with a roughage-to-concentrate ratio of 60:40. The roughage was fed as hay. Researchers increased the citrus pulp ration gradually and assessed the diet’s effectiveness, analysing the animals’ dung. The study, published in the Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences, found that citrus pulp can be safely and beneficially used in horse diets at up to 28% concentrate. They described it was a safe, “easy fermentable” carbohydrate energy source that benefited digestibility. (Ref: Concentrates for Horses. Brandi et al. Food and Nutrition Sciences, 5, 1272-1279.) Natural compounds said to help veterans A new study from America has addressed the issue of reducing inflammation in ageing horses, through diet. The research at the University of Kentucky aimed to identify “effective nutritional
Natural dietary compounds are said to reduce inflammation in ageing horses. Photo: Veteran Horse Society.
options” for improving the function of the immune system in older equines. Several of the compounds tested were found to outperform the common anti-inflammatory drug, Bute (Phenylbutazone), at low levels in reducing inflammation. Dr Amanda Adams, from the university’s Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, acknowledged that chronic inflammation is a major underlying condition of many agerelated diseases, such as arthritis, cancer and metabolic syndrome. Specifically, flavonoid (quercetin) Get to know your horse’s behaviours and demeanour, so you and polyphenolic compounds can spot clinical signs of illness (curcuminoids, resveratrol, and her colleagues. pterostilbene and hydroxypterostilbene), found One of several studies showed that stabled in fruits, vegetables and nuts, were found to horses often finish their forage in the early reduce cellular inflammation. More studies are evening, and then spend most of the night planned. without food. Researchers also found that layering two small-holed haynets and placing Beat the flu them in several locations around the stable Are you prepared for the possibility of equine may be even more valuable in prolonging the flu affecting your horse, or those at your yard? time spent foraging. The full results of this Caused by various strains of the influenza virus study should be published later this year. Small that affect the upper and lower respiratory tract holed haynets are widely available in tack of equines, the condition produces a sore throat shops and at online equestrian retailers - they and cough, damaging the airway membranes. It tend to be more costly to buy, but are a great has an incubation period of one to five days, and investment. is acquired through inhalation as well as indirect spread via yard and feeding utensils. Clinical signs include an ongoing high temperature of 39-41°C (103-106°F), a frequent dry cough, a nasal discharge and lethargy / loss of appetite. As soon as a horse shows any suspected signs, isolate the animal and contact the vet. Vaccination is the preferred method of control and prevention - consult your vet for advice. (Vaccinated horses may show clinical signs, but they are usually milder than those that are unvaccinated.) Small holed haynets extend eating time It may be obvious - but researchers have confirmed that using hay nets with small holes extends eating time in horses, can aid weight management, may reduce the risk of equine gastric problems, and extends eating time. A series of studies was conducted by the Waltham Equine Studies Group in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University’s Andrea Ellis,
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• Stable staff/riders required for breaking yard. Experience with youngsters an advantage. Lou@longholes.com • Myopia Hunt near Boston, MA require Huntsman/Whip for 2015/16 season. Kimcutler@aol.com • Myerscough College are looking for a Lecturer in Equine (maternity cover). Details on the college web site or cal 0l995 642289 • The Southdown & Eridge Hunt require Master/Amateur huntsman for 2015/16 season. Apply quinton@poultonmanagement.co.uk • The Fernie Hunt require Huntsman starting May 2015. Call 07887 838231 for initial talk. www.equi-ads.com
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• North Herefordshire Hunt require extra Masters and a kennelman for the 2015/16 seasons onwards. pbutd@yahoo • Instructor/Rider/Groom required by Attridges. No accommodation. 07887 603707 • Mark Johnston racing require a Yard manager and travelling manager. Apply m.flory@markjohnstonracing.com • Bransby Horses are looking to recruit a Welfare Team Leader. 01427788464 Send your equestrian vacancies to Equi-Ads for quick response. Bob@equiads.net February 2015 | 35
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he Champion Freedom and Vanguard body protectors incorporate superlative flexibility into a design that offers a fit especially tailored for the female figure. A darted and tailored bust design, a slim and sculptured underarm for a close contact fit and a broad shoulder panel for enhanced weight distribution all work together to offer unrivalled comfort while maximising protection for lady riders. 6 sizes from Girls Large to Women’s X-tra Large and 3 different back lengths. Vanguard £79.90 - £126.90; Freedom £95.90 - £145.90 depending on size. For more information see www.championhats.co.uk, email info@fbi-ltd.co.uk or telephone 0113 270 7000
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xtremely light weight and superbly flexible, the EVO-FLEX takes body protector comfort and style to a whole new level. Incorporating Champion’s revolutionary Cut-Flex® and HingeTek® technologies which maximise the flexibility of the EVO-FLEX’s ultra-light weight foam, the bottom of the protector moulds into the nape of the back, for unparalleled comfort and fit when you are in the saddle. A sculpted lower profile further increase comfort without compromising on safety. EVO-FLEX also incorporates a high-tech Polygiene treated inner lining, with its powerful anti-bacterial and anti-odour properties helping to keep it fresher for longer. 9 sizes from XS Child to XL Adult. Price - £63.95 - £121.95 depending on size.
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ortunately, body protectors and their air-jacket cousins are now widely worn and highly regarded - you can’t put a price on safety. With horse riding being potentially 20 times more dangerous than motor cycling, and the majority of riding injuries occurring through falls, it makes sense to protect the rider’s body. Unsurprisingly, the more often we ride, the more the risk factors for accidents increase. Although body protectors are required across country in the discipline of eventing, they are optional for adults in other disciplines. These include show jumping, horse driving trials, showing, endurance, polo and dressage. You should always visit a BETA-trained retailer to be fitted for a body protector. Setting standards
There are two main types of body protector - tabard (over the head), and front opening. Safety equipment bears the CE mark showing compliance with the appropriate European safety standard. The BETA 2009 Body Protector Standard meets all the requirements of the European standard (EN 13158:2009) and is recommended. It encompasses three levels, denoted by a colour-coded label: 1. Level 1 (black label) - the lowest level of protection for licensed jockeys. 2. Level 2 (brown label) - suitable for low risk situations - not including jumping. 3. Level 3 (purple label) appropriate for general riding, eventing and working with Eventing with a body protector horses. 4. There is a separate BETA Standard for shoulder protectors, which protect the end of the collar bone. Eventing research shows that these reduce the risk of breaking the collarbone by up to 80%. According to BETA (www.beta-uk.org), most body protectors use two layers of heat-sensitive PVC Nitrile foams. (Body Protectors should be replaced every three to five years, depending on use, as the foam’s impact absorption properties may decline.) Body protectors soften and mould to the contours of the body with the rider’s body heat. The foam is often perforated to increase flexibility, reduce weight and increase and improve airflow. Under no circumstances should body protector foam be subjected to excessive heat, e.g. from a radiator. Always check your body protector for dents immediately after a fall; the foam will expand back to its original shape around 30 minutes after impact, but won’t provide the same protection in the dented area; this is because the functionality to absorb impact in that area declines. Some manufacturers do supply replacement panels, however. Air jackets are commonly worn as an addition to a body protector. A body protector offers permanent, static protection, while an air vest provides temporary, dynamic protection once the garment is inflated. Some manufacturers now offer body protector/air jacket hybrids. XC Schooling in a body protector www.equi-ads.com
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Kanteq Kan body protector www.kanteq.com This product contains moulded foam panels that allow for the female form. The material, advanced Polyurethane High Resiliency Foam, is flexible and comfortable, and helps absorb energy.
Champion ZipAir body protector www.championhats.co.uk This zip-front body protector is superlightweight, and combines protection with supreme flexibility and comfort - it also boasts a Polygiene antibacterial lining. A long-backed version is available.
Rodney Powell Elite Series 7 MK2 – www.rodneypowell.co.uk This is the best-selling zip-closure body armour from Rodney Powell, now in its sixth generation. The lightweight Elite features the X2ESP back system, offering enhanced spinal protection.
Airowear Women's Outlyne body protector www.airowear.co.uk The Outlyne combines maximum protection and unrestrictive movement with perfect fit and flexibility. It fits the female body shape and boasts ‘UltraFlex’ technology that moulds to body contours.
Racesafe RS2010 - www.racesafe.co.uk The RS2010 features up to seventy independently hinged foam sections that allow movement and circulate air. It aims to enable riders to perform consistently at their peak, moulding to individual body shape.
Extremely light weight and superbly flexible, the EVO-FLEX takes body protector comfort and style to a whole new level. Features a high-tech Polygiene treated inner lining, with powerful anti-bacterial and anti-odour properties keeping it fresher for longer .
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nsurance terminology can be a bit of a minefield to those outside of the industry (and to some connected with it too!). Owners can often struggle to determine exactly what is meant by certain phrases or clauses listed within their policy which can cause confusion when trying to ascertain the level of cover available to them. Every policy wording will have a ‘Policy Definitions’ section within the document which will help to clarify any unknown terms,
but there are many common phrases which we will cover in this article. Accident A condition that could not be classed as an illness, usually involving an external, visible injury resulting in a wound, cut or puncture which occurred as the result of an accident at a single time and place (not something which developed over a period of time)
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Insurance Xxxxxxxxxx • Healthcare Condition An illness or disease e.g. a condition of internal origin including tendon injuries, muscle disorders, colic, gastric ulcers and viruses Class of Use The purpose for which your horse is used and as described on your insurance schedule. Normally referred to as Class A, B, C or 1, 2, 3 etc. in increasing levels of risk Excess The amount that will be deducted from each and every claim made. This will be confirmed on your schedule and can usually vary from £150 to £500 for the vet’s fees section of the policy. Other excesses may also apply to other policy sections e.g. saddlery and tack Co-insurance A percentage of the amount claimed that you will be liable for. This may appear as part of your main vet’s fees excess or it may be a separate excess that only applies to certain procedures, for example an MRI scan. This can vary greatly between Insurers and may not be specified on your schedule so check your policy wording carefully Incapacity” The total inability of the horse to participate in one or more of the activities for which it is insured for Market Value The current value of the horse based on the market at that time. In the event of a claim for death or loss of use of the horse the value will be taken as it was immediately prior to the condition occurring which resulted in the claim. You may be asked to provide evidence to support your horse’s value which could include adverts for horses for sale that are of a similar age, ability, breeding, competition level etc. Purchase receipts, competition records and pedigree details can also help quantify the horse’s value. (continued on page 40)
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(continued from page 32) Horses that have an unknown background may have been maltreated in the past and may be very unpredictable. Leave them to the experts! Taking the Plunge! If you have not been put off and are still keen to go ahead and purchase your first horse then the first step is to get your potential new horse examined before you hand over your money. Your vet will give the horse a very thorough pre purchase examination which will include testing the heart and lungs, ensuring that there is no evidence of lameness, and making sure that the horse is appropriate for what you intend to do with it (from being a field companion to being an international Three Day Eventer!). The examination also gives you some legal protection in case the vendor has medicated the horse so that you can recoup your costs from them. The benefits of getting a horse vetted far outweigh the financial costs involved and although you may still be struck with bad luck, with the full Pre Purchase Examination you will have done all you can to ensure you buy a well matched, healthy companion or competition animal. www.equi-ads.com
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(continued from page 39) Material Fact Any piece of information relating to the risk (i.e. the horse) proposed for insurance that could affect the contract or terms applying to the policy e.g. a previous illness. If you’re not sure if something is of relevance it is always advisable to ask your Insurer for guidance Pre-existing condition An accident that happened or condition that was present or occurred prior to the inception date of the policy, whether or not identified at the time. Insurers will use the professional opinion of your vet to determine whether a condition could have been present before your policy was started. In the event of a claim being submitted shortly after a policy was purchased that is not the result of an accident Insurers will seek further advice from your vet to determine the true onset date Proximate Cause The first event in a chain of events that give rise to a claim e.g. more than 1 condition may stem from
Onset Date The date that the accident happened or the symptoms of the condition were first noticed, regardless if this was when your vet first attended or not Territorial Limits The geographical area that your policy covers you in; usually the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. Some Insurers can extend this to include travel within Europe for a specific time period As always, you should check carefully the specific terms that relate to your policy as variations will occur between Insurers. If you have any topics that you would like us to discuss in a future article please contact Equi-Ads with your suggestions!
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Back in the Saddle, and Planning my Eventing Year By Olivia Wilmot H
appy New Year! So since I last wrote there have been a few changes - I’m now a mother! Hamish is now six months old so life is quite different for me! I managed to get back in the saddle when Hamish was 16 days old and did my first event when he was three and a half weeks old and managed four events last year with my top horse Cool Dancer (Axil), the last one being Ballindensik CCI*** Ireland when Hamish was ten weeks old. Lots of people thought I was mad but I felt quite happy and I was riding a horse that I trusted 100% and I’ve ridden him since he was a five year old. It wasn’t too tricky taking Hamish to events at that age as he mostly just ate and slept but this season I think will be harder! He is awake a large part of the day now and needs a bit more entertaining and he’s looking like he would like to crawl so i think it would be really good if there was a crèche at events! I’m trying to plan my events this spring more carefully and really need to think about how far some are, what the stabling will be like ( onsite or off site) etc. I’ve currently got three horses to event this spring plus a couple of youngsters who will hopefully be out later on. My plan A for Axil is Badminton but as he only did a few events last year he now fewer FEI points so we will more than likely be on the wait list when we enter. Plan B is to go to Bramham. I’m also hoping that Zebdee will make the step up to CCI*** this year and go to Bramham, well we’ll see that
is plan A but we all know what horses are like. Before Christmas I got my horses back into work so that they were fit enough to allow for a little bit of let down over Christmas and to allow for a bit of a cushion in case of bad weather. I went to two dressage shows in November and December, with Axil this is the phase that needs the most work. The good news is that at the second show he was much better so here’s hoping this is a start if things to come! I’ve started getting lunged on Axil to help improve my position and hope this helps to improve our dressage scores. I took the horses down to Morris EC for a jump round as well which was good fun. Zebedee hasn’t been jumping recently as he had a wee tweak in his quarters so I’ve been doing work to build him back up including doing walk trot and canter poles. I find walk poles really helpful for building up their quarters and you can either ride or lead them. The poles are set three feet apart and raised at alternate ends. I started with three poles and built up to nine. Zebedee wasn’t very good at them at all to start with but he is now! Horse Scotland I’m fortunate enough to have been reselected onto the Horse Scotland performance squad. We had a training session in December which also included physio for the riders. It turns out I still have my core muscle but they just aren’t activating! So I’m
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t is with great sadness that we share the news that Britain’s most successful equestrian Olympian, Richard Meade, has died. Monmouthshire-born, Richard came from a family with a legacy of equestrian links. His parents were joint masters of the Curre Hounds at Itton near Chepstow and set up Britain’s first Connemara stud. Richard was educated at Lancing College and Cambridge University, where he read Engineering. He served in the 11th Hussars and worked in London before embarking on a life committed to the horse world. Throughout his eventing career he was the outstanding rider of his time and the lynchpin of British teams for 21 years. He won a wealth of medals including team gold at the Mexico Olympics in 1968 (riding Cornishman) and, four years later, both individual and team gold at the Munich Olympics (Laurieston). He competed in four successive Olympic Games, as well as the substitute competition in 1980 at Fontainebleau during the partial boycott of the Moscow Olympics. Richard carried the British flag at the closing ceremony of the Munich Olympics. He is survived by his wife, Angela, and their three children, James, Harry, and Lucy.
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inter usually signals thicker coats and plenty more mud, not a great recipe for easy grooming! Keeping horses’ coats looking shiny and healthy during the summer seems a simple job, but during the winter it can be easier said than done and grooming can become a daily chore, but luckily help is at hand in the form of the Wahl Equine Rubber Curry Comb! The Wahl Equine Rubber Curry Comb is designed for easy, versatile use, with a new comfortable rubber grip that fits perfectly into any size hand for a non-slip finish. The rubberised bristles of the Curry Comb are ideal for removing the first layer of loose hair and dirt from the coat and any dust, shavings and other debris are quickly eradicated from under the coat surface. Any loose hair is quickly and easily pulled through the coat by the rubber bristles, leaving a brilliant shine and smooth finish. The contoured design offers rubberised grip for the user and bristles that are strong enough for mud removal, yet gentle enough for use on sensitive areas, such as the legs, offering maximum comfort to both horse and groomer. When used in a circular motion, the bristles flex and move with the contours of the horse’s body to free dirt and grit without scratching the skin, perfect for use on heavy or light coated horses. Most horses are now rugged up against the miserable cold and wet weather, so the Curry Comb is perfect for tackling the coat once the rug is removed and ensuring that skin irritation is staved off with the removal of layers of dirt and grease buried deep into the hair! The brush is also great for working shampoo into the coat when washing the horse, helping to massage and stimulate the muscles. This is ideal for those still competing or hunting over the winter months and needing to keep their horses spick, span and squeaky clean! The Wahl Equine Rubber Curry Comb is priced at £5.99 and is available from all good tack shops and online at Amazon. To shop online to view more from the Wahl range, visit: www.wahl.co.uk or telephone: 01227 744330. www.equi-ads.com
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he Christmas Dressage competition at Tannoch stables was a great success despite the torrential rain. It was very well attended with lots of festive cheer and good fun had by all. The Winners in each class were as follows. There was also an additional prize for the “Best Tinsled Out” competitor, which was won by Emma Gardner. (right) WALK & TROT TEST A SECTION A (below) 1st - Claire Donald - Pluto 2nd - Victoria Campbell - Katie 3rd - Karen Brogan - Fin 4th - Emma Gardner - Jack
Cecilia Gladwyn, Area 22 Training Officer and Treasurer - Raymond Strachan, Director Saddle Up International - Naomi Watson, Managing Director Saddle Up International handing over the Junior Team Points Trophy
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ritish Riding Clubs Area 22 is delighted to announce that they have teamed up with Saddle Up International as the title sponsor of the newly formed Area 22 Scottish Riding Club Championship. The Saddle Up International Area 22 Scottish Riding Club Championship will run at Auchlishie Eventing Centre, Kirriemuir on 3 / 4 October 2015. British Riding Clubs is part of the British Horse Society and Scotland is divided in to two Areas – Area 1 and Area 22. The new Saddle Up International Area 22 Scottish Riding Club Championship is a team event and is open to all Riding Club Members in Scotland. Saddle Up International specialise in supplying quality equestrian products and equipment worldwide for both horse and rider. The products they supply come from a large selection of leading equestrian suppliers. Naomi Watson from Saddle Up International commented “we are delighted to support this fantastic championship and are very proud of our Scottish roots and look forward to working in partnership with the event”. Area 22 Training Officer and also Organiser/Secretary of the Saddle up International Area 22 Scottish Riding Club Championship, Cecilia Gladwyn, stated: “it is fantastic to have Saddle Up International on board and we really are very grateful for their sponsorship for our new Championship and we look forward to a long and happy relationship with the Company”. There has been no Scottish specific Riding Club Championship since the demise of the Caledonia Championship in 2002. The general consensus of Riding Club Members in Scotland is that this new championship has been a long time coming and can only enhance the future of our Scottish Riding Clubs.
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discipline is Dressage. I would like to see riders and trainers using more behavioural-psycholgy in their training and to know how to produce happy athletes. By understanding what motivates horses you can completely revolutionize your results. Having also studied with dressage master Walter Zettl for several years, and now Christoph Hess (we made some DVDs together) I'd like to see the Scale of Training implemented more strongly. It profoundly affects the quality of the training, happiness and health of the horse. What’s the most common negative aspect you see in horses that are competing in you discipline, and what do you think causes this? Tension. When horses are confused, afraid or arguing they get tense and of course this affects their ability to perform to the best of their ability. It’s important for horses to be calm, connected, responsive and successful. What first made you interested in horse riding and how old were you? I loved horses from the moment I was born! My first books were all about horses, it's all I drew, all I talked about… and I even tried to be a horse with little sticks for my front legs!
What do you love most about riding horses / the equestrian industry? Everything. And for me, horses are about way more than riding. They have taught me to be a better human being… a better partner, communicator, leader, listener and teacher. And what I love most about the equestrian industry is that we are all in it because we love horses. What do you dislike most about riding horses / the equestrian industry? There's nothing I dislike about riding horses! And the only thing I dislike in the equestrian industry is our disunity. We need to work together to make sure that horses
are still in our lives for generations to come. What are the key things you think make a successful sports horse, in your discipline, and why? Aptitude, attitude and partnership. That magical relationship with a horse that tries his heart out for you. Tell us your phrase/motto/ethos you live your life by, and why you believe in it. Love-Language-Leadership. For me it's a wonderful model for horse training, relationships and life. • For further information visit www.parelli.com
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Xxxxxxxxxx Results Proud to be Scotland’s National Equestrian Centre
British Showjumping Pony Show SNEC 10/01/15 Beginners’ Stakes 1
Solo Vivace
Lynda Woods
Emma Woods
DC
2
Ruby Tuesday Xiii
Lynne Wilson
Bronny Wilson
DC
3
Swannieston Bell Of The Ball
Craig Letham
Abbie Letham
DC
4
Champfleurie Crackerjack
Lynda Woods
Emma Woods
DC
British Novice (First Round) / 0.80m Open 1
Swag Jasper
Gillian Mcfadyen
Duncan Mcfadyen
DC
2
Mileage For Milo
Gillian Mcfadyen
Duncan Mcfadyen
DC
3
Solo Vivace
Lynda Woods
Emma Woods
DC
4
Chapelmill Choirboy
Lynne Wilson
Bronny Wilson
DC
5
Celtic Minstrel
Tracey Devine
Verity Kennett
DC
6=
Noahs Lady
Craig Letham
Abbie Letham
DC
6=
Swannieston Bell Of The Ball
Craig Letham
Abbie Letham
DC
Discovery (First Round) / 0.90m Open 1
Mileage For Milo
Gillian Mcfadyen
Duncan Mcfadyen
DC
2
Swag Jasper
Gillian Mcfadyen
Duncan Mcfadyen
DC
3
Tic Toc Boom
Amanda Kennett
Verity Kennett
DC
4
Noahs Lady
Craig Letham
Abbie Letham
DC
5
Hillgarth Lyons Zacharry Binx
Siobhan Nairn
Alexandra Nairn
DC DC
Springboard 128cms/138cms Restricted Handicap 1
The Kerry Man
Joanne Fairbrother
Ben Fairbrother
2
Tic Toc Boom
Amanda Kennett
Verity Kennett
Newcomers (First Round) / 1.00m Open 1
Midnight Minuet
Senga Lammie
Joe Argo
DC
2
Bradmoor Tess
Yvonne Macfarlane
Emily Macfarlane
DC
3
Bobby Blue Eyes
Janis Ralston
Laura Ralston
DC
4
Styx Evo Viii
Patrick Williams
Mya Roxburgh
5
Deerpark Rebel
Janis Ralston
Judy Ralston
6
Passion For Fashion
Janis Ralston
Judy Ralston
128cms/138cms Handicap Class cancelled due to lack of entries Foxhunter (First Round) / 1.10m Open 1
Deerpark Rebel
Janis Ralston
Judy Ralston
DC
2
Bradmoor Tess
Yvonne Macfarlane
Emily Macfarlane
DC
Senga Lammie
Joe Argo
3
Midnight Minuet
1.20m Restricted Open Class cancelled due to lack of entries
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British Showjumping Pony Show SNEC 11/01/15 0.70m Club Class inc. Unaffiliated Open
1st
Extreme PowerX
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Carol Stanley Clinic
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David Harland Clinic
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SJ Clear Round
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SJ Unafffil
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Arena Eventing
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Diana Zajda Clinic Extreme PowerX
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Ross
Raymond Gatherum
Kelly Donaldson
DC
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Molly Ashe
Lindsay Pryde
Lindsay Pryde
DC
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BD & Unaffil Dressage
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No Show Without Punch
Fiona Suetor
Fiona Suetor
DC
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Jack
Olivia Rutherford
Olivia Rutherford
DC
18th
David Harland Clinic
5
Breckenridge Ii
Kirsty Aird
Kirsty Aird
DC
21st
BS Cat 1 Show
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Whiskey Girl
Angela Wiltshire
Angela Wiltshire
DC
22nd
BS Club Show
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Shanty Town Girl
Gail Cormack
Dorcas McDowell
DC
24th
Jane Gilchrist Clinic
6=
Whod Have Thought
Laura Mccabe
Laura Mccabe
DC
26th
Hannah Burns Clinic
6=
Sri Lanka Gold
Alex Meikle
Alex Meikle
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Amico
Lucy Simpson
Lucy Simpson
QUAL
2
Bon Ami V
Rowan Ball
Rowan Ball
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3
Palmontegraaf
Maria Hamilton
Ailsa Hamilton
QUAL
4
Mac G
Jane Calder
Louise Calder
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Earnest
Jonathan Lough
Jonathan Lough
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Whiskey Girl
Angela Wiltshire
Angela Wiltshire
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Toulaman
Nancy Kirkpatrick
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Everything Voodoo
Leigh Robinson
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Millthyme Cameo
Isla Mowat
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Lisanne Henderson
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Conafino Z
Stanley Brash
Kelly Fitzgerald
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Balou Fair
Julie Mcclelland
Julie Mcclelland
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1.00m Open 1
Hello Romeo
Ellen Giacchetto
Ellen Giacchetto
DC
2
Lefeva
Gillian Tonkin
Cara Tonkin
DC
3
Guidamdale
James Brogan
Emerson Sender
DC
4
Van Gogh Frivol
Jemma Kirk
Jemma Kirk
DC
5
Broadstone Athena
Becky Starkey
Becky Starkey
DC
6=
Sebastian’S Charm
Stanley Brash
Kelly Fitzgerald
DC
6=
Sebastians Native
Lisanne Henderson
Lisanne Henderson
DC
1.05m National Amateur Qualifier (First Round) 1
Hanleen Calvaltis
Henry Aird
Henry Aird
QUAL
DC
2
Lefeva
Gillian Tonkin
Cara Tonkin
QUAL
DC
3
Starfield Diva
Iona Drummond
Iona Drummond
QUAL
DC
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Doe Maar Toltien
Rachel Walker
Emerson Sender
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DC
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Buddaire
Jamie Raeside
Jamie Raeside
QUAL
DC
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Tiffany Mactaggart
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Nikki Robb
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DC
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Denise Gilmour
Denise Gilmour
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Amadora Jx
John Aird
Rory Aird
DC
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Perrotta Jx
Henry Aird
Hannah Aird
DC
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Vurelise
James Templeton
Laura Templeton
QUAL
DC
2
Dylan Xi
Heather Donaldson
Heather Donaldson
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Victoria Wight
Victoria Wight
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Perrotta Jx
Henry Aird
Hannah Aird
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Electro Van De Vallei
Gary Grier
Andre Jacinto
QUAL
DC
6
Montys Bay
Stanley Brash
Lea Brash
QUAL
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