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cotland’s sporting hearts will be beating in the Scottish Highlands next September when the FEI European Eventing Championships come to Atholl Estates. The estate’s fairytale Blair Castle, situated between Picture 2 Inverness, is preparing Perth and to welcome Europe’s best event riders to Scotland where they now hebattle was consistently sevens. will for medal scoring glory on its Picture 1 was taken magnificent estate.on the day of his first physiotherapy assessment. We can With the Commonwealth seeGames how Paddy extended and is Ryder Cupthough still his back and pelvis.

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Eventing combines the elegance and precision of the dressage with the thrill and excitement of the adrenalin-charged cross country jumping, where horse and rider spinal Paddy had adopted a gallopposture over imposing fences, higher carriage. up andhead down the side of Blair’s Picture 2 hillside, was takenand fourwhere months after infamous the initial assessment.

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With the advent in the 1990’s of modern sedative drugs, and computers powerful enough to run motion compensation software, Hallmarq was able to develop a special MRI for standing horses. Today MRI is routinely accepted as the best way to see inside the hoof of a lame animal, and the lessons learned from MRIs of tens of thousands of horses have also helped vets better understand how to interpret all those other scans: ultrasound, CT and nuclear scintigraphy.

Casper Recovers Thanks To MRI Scanning Event rider Annabelle Farrar’s horse Casper went lame after a competition in May last year.

The eight-year-old gelding showed no external signs of injury, so came to Oakham Veterinary Hospital to investigate the problem.

The vets did nerve blocks that showed the foot was the source of the pain and, when X-rays showed no abnormalities, an MRI scan was performed to investigate the soft tissues.

The MRI scan showed that Casper had a small tear in his deep digital flexor tendon, low down within his hoof.

Casper needed to have keyhole surgery to clean up the tear and an injection of ‘platelet rich plasma’ to help the tendon to heal. This treatment went well.

A repeat scan last month showed that the tendon had healed well. Casper is now back in full work and hoping to be back out competing this season.

Said Annabelle: “The Hallmarq Standing Equine MRI scanner has been fantastic.

It revealed in detail what was wrong with Casper, enabling a full diagnosis. After the treatment it then gave the ability to do a repeat scan to see how well Casper had recovered.

Giving me the confidence to push on with him, back into work.

For further information contact Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging on (01483) 877812 or visit www.hallmarq.net and evening discussions on tips for parents of horsey kids. The centre will host regular riding specific pilates and yoga sessions and will also run regular competitions to assess improvement.

The courses however are not just about competitive riders. Rockrose is equally intent on helping those new or returning to the sport in mastering the basics of a harmonious partnership.

Courses such as spook busting, conquering riding nerves and a process of supporting riders achieving their first competition are also on the menu this year.

There are various levels of membership available which allow people to access all the facilities whenever they want, and also to have the support of a mentor who will help riders plan their performance development and set goals and targets.

The first big event Rockrose will host is the clinic on January 30th – 31st with Olympic medallist Nicola Wilson. Nicola is recognised as one of the best producers of event horses in the world. Book a clinic or annual membership online at www.rockroseequestrian.com.

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Eccles sisters celebrate double victory

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orld champion Joanne Eccles (GBR) captivated crowds at the FEI World Cup™ Vaulting 2014/15 second qualifier at the Salon du Cheval in Paris at the weekend, winning the female individual competition, followed swiftly by the Pas-de-Deux with her younger sister Hannah (GBR).

Defending FEI World Cup™ Vaulting and former world champion Nicolas Andreani (FRA), known as “Nico” to his many fans, also stormed to male individual victory in Paris, where a total of 18 athletes from seven countries battled it out.

Joanne Eccles displayed her

full range of style and skill on WH Bentley, lunged by her father John Eccles, earning an outstanding 8,828 points, which gave her 15 World Cup points as she targets the Final next year.

This was her first international competition since securing her second consecutive world title at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 this summer. Before heading to Paris, Eccles had said she wanted to show “how amazing vaulting is”, explaining “when spectators enjoy my performances I enjoy them even more.” In Paris, she definitely reached her goal, impressing the audience with two clear and extremely difficult freestyles, including performing her unique one-handed handstand, which has become her trademark this season.

Individual vaulters now have an additional 20 seconds to impress the judges following a recent rule change to extend the one-minute routines.

Eccles, the 25-year-old dentist from Scotland, said of these precious extra seconds: “It allows more time to really engage the audience and to truly feel the performance. It was a great competition in Paris as always, and the arena and organisation were brilliant for us and the horses.”

Corinna Knauf (GER) finished

CANTER IS KEY

By Jenny Richardson BHSAI

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re you focusing on flatwork this winter, to improve your scores in the dressage arena, or hone your showjumping rounds? If so, then getting your canter right is key, especially if you are jumping and needing to gain double clear rounds or excel in the jump off.

Canter is the third fastest gait in which you work your horse, and is probably the hardest to master to perfection; it is also the ideal pace to use in any jumping discipline.

It needs to be well established and correct to be able to used comfortably any time you ride. As with all gaits, canter can be altered from collected, to medium, to extended; there are also counter canter, disunited, wrong lead and flying changes that fit within the canter remit!

As we know, canter is a three time pace. In order to achieve a good canter, start from the basis of a good medium trot; as you approach a corner of your school, sit for a few strides and indicate with your inside hand (with a subtle take and give) the direction of the canter lead you require. Put your inside leg on the

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girth, and your outside leg behind the girth, giving an extra nudge if needed. As the horse strikes off into canter, it is important to remain sitting, absorbing the movement into your seat, staying relaxed and supple in time with the rhythm. Your hands must allow the horse’s head freedom to perform the transition, and be independent of your seat. You will soon learn to feel which canter lead your horse is on, and not have to look down to check.

A united front Horses should always canter ‘united’; a horse cantering disunited would be moving out of sequence and

second with Echt Stark and her sister and lunger Alexandra Knauf, with Hannah Eccles (GBR) securing third on WH Bentley also lunged by her father John Eccles.

Nicolas Andreani secured the male individual spot 705 points clear of his nearest rival. His classy performance on Just A Kiss with Marina Joosten Dupon, who has been his lunger and coach since he started vaulting as a child, earned him 8,933 points. “Thanks everyone for your great support!”, said Andreani to his loyal fans, who came in droves to cheer him on in Paris.

Lukas Klouda (CZE) finished second with Echt Stark and his sister and lunger Petra Cinerova, with Lukas Heppler (SUI) also collecting vital FEI World Cup™ Vaulting points with third place on Waimar CH lunged by Barbara Zürcher.

The Pas-de-Deux competition in Paris ended with the same duel as last year, but this time Germany’s Pia Engelberty and Torben Jacobs on Danny Boy lunged by Patric Looser were denied the number one slot by Joanne and Hannah Eccles, who finished with a 285-point lead (8,828). Gera Marie Grün and Justin van Gerven (GER), training partners of Engelberty and Jacobs, finished third. balance, and it is very obvious and uncomfortable for the rider. A horse cantering on the left rein but leading with the right leg would be on the wrong canter lead and vice versa, which is also incorrect and uncomfortable for both horse and rider, particularly on a bend.

(However, advanced dressage does include a movement known as counter canter, whereby the horse is on the opposite lead, but in perfect balance and obedience). If your horse is on the wrong canter lead or disunited, it is best to remedy the situation by coming back to trot and trying again.

Different canter gaits Medium or working canter is the most usual type of canter, and is widely used in most disciplines. Once this is well established, try to achieve a collected canter, whereby the horse’s stride becomes shorter and the pace a little slower. The hindquarters become more engaged and active, lightening the forehand, allowing the shoulders more freedom. The aids to ask for a collected canter call for depth of seat, an increase in leg pressure, and subtle use of the rein - overdo it and you may drop down to trot. Extended canter will show an extension of stride, covering the ground more quickly, without losing

Practice canter work this winter to hone your dressage scores

calmness and control. The horse’s outline will lengthen and his head will be lower, however he should continue to accept a contact and remain in balance. From a medium canter, the rider quietly asks for more impulsion from the horse and allows him to lengthen.

Once you have established a canter that is balanced and can ‘move up and down the gears’ at will, to achieve different paces, you will find that your showjumping prowess improves greatly!

If you want to hone your flatwork, 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.

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Selenium in the Horses Diet S elenium is an important trace mineral, not just because of the number of significant roles it plays in relation to equine health but because horses intake will vary according to your location.

As well as aiding muscle function, this mineral affects immune status, fertility, growth and the body’s ability to repair itself. It also has a positive influence on heart function.

An antioxidant, selenium is often used in conjunction with vitamin E as together they play complementary roles in fighting oxidation.

Oxidation occurs naturally in the body due to the chemical reactions and processes required to support life.It also produces harmful molecules, such as free radicals, capable of causing cell damage in delicate body tissues. Antioxidants mop up these molecules and reduce their negative effects.

Selenium is key to a healthy immune system and a deficiency can compromise the body’s ability to fight infection.

Horses obtain selenium from their

diet but the mineral level in the soil affects its content in feed and forage, meaning many horses are not receiving adequate levels.

Organic selenium-enriched yeast is seen as the most preferable source, not only with regards to efficiency but also in reducing toxicity.

Similar to naturally occurring selenium found in plants, it is absorbed more readily and stored more efficiently.

This enables the animal to build reserves for times of physiological stress, such as foaling or competition.

The Lifeforce Range of supplements from Alltech contains Sel-Plex, Alltech’s own selenium yeast. Sel-Plex is the first EU approved form of organic selenium providing a safe and effective form of selenium for equine diets.

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he latest addition to the Taurus range has seen the brand new Leather Gaiter range hit the shelves with success and now in addition to the Black Leather Gaiters, Taurus is now offering the Leather Gaiters in a stunning, classic Brown!

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Currently available in brown in adult sizes: XXS to XXL - RRP £42.25.

Children’s sizes will be arriving shortly.

In addition, the Brown Leather Gaiter can be perfectly paired with the new brown Classic Jodhpur Boot to create a timeless, equestrian fashion look at home or in the show ring!

For more information about the Leather Gaiters in Black or the brand new Brown or any of the wide range of equestrian footwear available from Taurus Footwear, visit the website www.taurusfootwear.co.uk or Tel: 01328 851432 to speak to a member of the team.

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Getting away from it all

By Kathy Carter

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re you planning a riding holiday? Even though it may be something of a ‘busman’s holiday’ to a horse owner, equestrian vacations offer many benefits, from improving your riding skills and making new friends, to developing fitness and challenging your own boundaries.

If you are planning a trip this year, remember my four top tips – 1. Be honest about your experience

If you exaggerate your level of riding skills, you will either hold the other riders back, or put yourself in danger – either scenario could spoil someone’s holiday! Some travel operators specifically match riders with other guests of similar levels of experience.

2. Get riding fit

Probably the biggest issue that riding holiday guests face is a lack of fitness appropriate to their trip. This occurs whether you opt for a simple training holiday with maybe one or two hours’ daily riding, or a lengthy trek with seven hours in the saddle each day! If you can find time, try and get in some general fitness work before you leave home, or increase the riding you are doing.

3. Pick a trip that meets your needs

An obvious statement; but one that warrants some thought. There’s no use complaining that there aren’t enough fast canters if you have booked a trip that involves trekking through woodland. And if you want to swim with your horse, this is something you will need to discuss with your travel provider first, as not all beach rides offer this.

Truly adventurous rides in challenging environments may actually be very slow, due to difficult terrain, while beach rides can be fast and furious.

4. Pack sensibly

Most riding trips are informal, so you are unlikely to need more than one or two smart outfits. Instead, focus on your riding wear. Your footwear should be water proof and extremely comfortable – you may need to lead your horse in some circumstances – and you should take your own lightweight riding helmet meeting current safety regulations.

(Some providers may supply hats, but their fit will be questionable.

Plus, not wearing a helmet is likely to compromise your insurance cover). Also, don’t forget several pairs of jodhs, gloves, shirts with collars (for protection from the sun) and a waterproof coat. Additions like sun cream, camera and sunglasses are also important, plus a bumbag or rucksack to store them in while you ride.

Inverness Emma selected for National Lottery Funding

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nverness-native Emma Douglas has been selected by UK Sport for the National Lottery funded ‘World Class Development Programme’ with her ride Solly. The British Equestrian Federation announced Emma’s selection onto the 2014-2016 programme as one of six riders in the sport of para-equestrian dressage. The Programme looks to provide coaching and support to athletes – through human and equine sports science, nutrition and sports psychology – as part of an established training pathway. Emma, who is paraplegic as a result of a spinal injury, is an advocate of the RS-tor rider safety aid, which attaches to the stirrup bars and is held in the hand to help reduce the velocity of being unseated to prevent a fall; she hopes to help showcase it to other riders of all abilities and disciplines.

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SARCOIDS- ALKALISING THE SKIN CAN SOLVE THE PROBLEM

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he present view is that sarcoids are in fact, locally invasive, non-spreading tumours of the skin. At first they look like a wart, but as they grow the skin covering the sarcoidbecomes thin and breaks, allowing an ulcer to develop Sarcoids can occur anywhere on the body, either singly or at multiple sites and seldom undergo spontaneous remission.

They are notoriously difficult to treat as they have a tendency to recur when removed by surgery. It is possible that sarcoids develop as a result of earlier nonproductive infection with the virus that causes juvenile warts or due to infection with the virus that causes warts in cattle.

We know that after the inoculation of young horses with an extract of bovine papilloma virus, a sarcoid-like growth appears at that site.

How to get rid of them?

Research has shown that Sarcoids thrive on acidic conditions ,so alkalising the body from the inside stops the virus from feeding, making it harder for them to grow and establish.

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FEEDING THE PREGNANT MARE

Dr Derek Cuddeford, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh

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or most species, the extent of foetal growth determines the length of the pregnancy. Small species such as the dog have a shorter pregnancy (58-67 days) than large animals such as an elephant (645 days). Pregnancy lasts for about 11 months in the horse but as with all biological events the exact timing varies. For most mares, foaling will occur within a 10 day period (335 to 345 days) but it can vary between 320 and 370 days; foals born at less than 326 days are considered premature. Although there can be large differences between horses in terms of the length of their pregnancy, when bred regularly, individuals tend to be fairly consistent year on year.

Various other factors can be involved in determining the duration of a pregnancy. In humans, male foetuses normally remain in utero for several days longer than females and multiple pregnancies last for a shorter period. As in humans, sex can also influence the length of a mare’s pregnancy; mares with colts will be pregnant for 2 to 7 days longer than those with fillies. However, absolute foal growth does not always determine the length of pregnancy in the horse. Species, such as the horse, that naturally have a breeding season usually give birth during a specific time of year when food is available. Mares foaling in late spring and during the summer will tend to have a shorter pregnancy than those, such as the Thoroughbred, that foal in January/February. Use of artificial lighting during the last third of pregnancy can shorten the pregnancy by up to 10 days. It is of interest to note that both Zebras and Donkeys tend toward a 12 month pregnancy.

A pioneering study was conducted at Cambridge in 1938 to determine any maternal influence on foetal development and hence birth weight. Mating large Shire females

with small Shetland males (using artificial insemination!) produced offspring larger than those from pure Shetland crosses, but smaller than those from Shire crosses, while crossing Shetland females with Shire males produced offspring no heavier than those of pure Shetland crosses.

It was plain that there was a very strong maternal effect. A Shetland foal will weigh around 20kg and that of a Shire about 70kg. For a startling contrast, a new borne Elephant calf will weigh ~120kg! Generally we assume that foals borne of light horses will weigh the equivalent of 10% of mature weight whereas foals from draft horses will average around 7% and those of Shetlands about 13%. Large mares will have bigger foals than lighter mares and this is highly relevant in the Thoroughbred breeding industry. This is because the heavier foal grows faster, has a higher final mature weight and will be likely to perform better on the track.

Mare age and parity affect foal birth weight. Thoroughbreds produce the heaviest foals between 7 and 11 years of age in contrast, maiden mares and multiparous mares produce lighter foals. Thoroughbred foals weigh about 50kg when new born and those that weigh less than 45kg are less viable and require additional care. Thoroughbred colts are generally heavier than fillies at birth and tend to grow at a faster rate.

Since heavier Thoroughbred foals are desirable, attempts have been made to manipulate birth weight by overfeeding mares through providing excess supplementary feeding in late pregnancy. None of these strategies work. However, disease in the form of strangles during pregnancy has been shown to markedly reduce foal birth weight.

It should be clear from the foregoing that ultimately, the pregnant mare will have stored a lot of energy and nutrients in the foetus and it is crucial to the wellbeing of the newborn foal that this is done properly. It is also worth remembering that the foetal membranes and associated tissues will also create a demand for nutrients and energy that must be supplied throughout the pregnancy. A welldeveloped placenta is needed to ensure that the foetus is “well fed” during the pregnancy and that it develops normally. For example, a Thoroughbred foal weighing about 55kg will be accompanied by a placenta weighing around 6.5kg.

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THE FORMULA FOR A HEALTHY NEW LIFE! I n order for a foal to mature into a healthy horse that will withstand the rigours of its life ahead, its mother must be provided with correct nutrition before conception, right through the pregnancy and while lactating.

As the foal is completely reliant on the mother for nutrition, it is with the dam that the foundations for a strong healthy foal lie.

During the first trimester of the pregnancy it is recommended that the mare is fed as normal, according to workload as at this stage the foal is not placing too much demand upon the mares’ nutritional reserves.

The second trimester is when the mare will need to start building necessary fat reserves that she will rely on in the months to come when nursing a foal at foot.

Extra protein, vitamins and minerals will also now be required for essential growth of the unborn foal, while supporting the nutritional needs of the mare.

In the third and final trimester of gestation the foal doubles in size and as the concentrate rations increase now is the time to gradually introduce a specialist stud feed that will be nutritionally

balanced with the right levels of protein as well as important amino acids.

The nutritional demand of a lactating mare is double that of the first trimester with the diet being sufficient to maintain the condition of the mare and provide adequate energy to produce milk.

We should also not forget the welfare of the stallion when breeding. A large amount of effort goes into the care of the mare both before and after conception but the nutritional needs of the stallion should also be considered, especially if they are competing at the same time.

A stallion that is in high demand will need to be in peak physical condition as some stallions can lose condition quickly during the covering season. Some competing stallions take a break while at stud but those that are still in work will need feeding accordingly to maintain condition and energy levels.

Successful reproduction is dependent on the health and wellbeing of both mare and stallion and the role that correct nutrition

(continued from page 9) in late pregnancy and subsequent milk production will depend on adequate nutrition in late pregnancy.

Initially the developing foetus is rather slow growing. During the first 6 months of the pregnancy of a typical Thoroughbred mare weighing ~550kg the foetus grows very slowly attaining a weight of only ~4kg by the end of this period. Although a heart beat may be detected as early as day 21, the requirement for energy and nutrients by the developing foetus is trivial at this stage of the pregnancy and thus during the first 180days a mare should be fed for maintenance if doing no work, for lactation if feeding a foal (common amongst Thoroughbreds) or for work if used in riding activities.

This presupposes that the mare is in good bodily condition. A desirable score would be 5 on a scale 1 to 10 or 2.5 to 3 on a scale 1 to 5. The goal when feeding the pregnant mare is to achieve and maintain the appropriate condition score. The estimated date of foaling will affect the nature of the feeding programme because feed availability changes with the seasons.

Assuming that the mare is a non-lactating Thoroughbred due to foal in January she will be at grass for the first 6 months of the pregnancy and will obtain sufficient energy and nutrients from the grass alone. However, some owners prefer to feed a small volume of a commercial product at that time to guard against any mineral/vitamin shortfalls and thus provide some “insurance” against deficiency. A mare foaling in June will have her first 6 months of pregnancy through October to March and thus grass is unlikely to be a great supplier of nutrients and energy during this period although any deficiencies can easily be made up with good quality hay or haylage and a supplement if deemed necessary.

Overweight mares can be managed to lose weight under veterinary supervision only after the first 90 days of pregnancy have passed.

Underfeeding during the first 90 days can lead to a higher risk of early embryonic death and foetal abortion when compared to those mares maintained at constant bodyweight. After the first 90 days it is safe to put an obese mare on to a controlled weight reduction programme. Feed intake and exercise should be adjusted to achieve a weight loss of no more than 1% of the mare’s bodyweight by the end of each week (1kg/100kg bodyweight) 10 | January 2015

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nternational event rider Mark Kyle had been due to take the Masterclass at Parklands Equestrian Centre near Sheffield on 21 November. But the Irish Olympian was injured the day before, and Andrew Saywell gallantly stepped in to provide an extremely interesting and informative day for Stubbing Court Training Limited apprentices and employees.

plays in the breeding should not be underestimated.

Taking into consideration all of the above it is important to stress that fibre should form the basis of every horses diet, including those used for breeding and should be of the very best quality with a high nutritional content as well as to avoid respiratory issues and exposure to mycotoxins.

Lifeforce Formula from Alltech is specially designed for breeding horses and leisure horses in medium

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until she reaches and maintains the desired condition score described above.

Starvation or the use of poor quality forages should not be allowed but it would be a good idea to feed a low energy, broad spectrum product to guarantee adequate protein/mineral/vitamin intakes during any period of weight reduction.

During the last 90 days of pregnancy foetal growth accelerates. At 224 days (~7.5 months) a Thoroughbred foal will weigh ~9kg and 60 days later it will have more than doubled in weight to ~19kg. After another 60 days to term it will have more than doubled in weight again to ~45kg, a gain of 433g per day! In the last 90 day period the weight gains are impressive and demand a huge increase in both energy and nutrient supply to the mare. Clearly the early foaling Thoroughbred mare will depend totally on conserved forage and concentrate food since there will be minimal grass growth during the winter period. The grass in the field may be green but its nutritional value will be zero although it might provide some occupational therapy. The goal as stated earlier, is to maintain the mare in the right condition score so that concentrate usage will have to be judged against forage quality. Normally ration composition should not exceed 30% concentrate with 70% forage at term since really poor quality forages should never be fed to pregnant mares.

Concentrate feeding can be roughly incremented by 10% per month starting with 10% concentrate and 90% forage at the start of month 9 of pregnancy.

If very high quality haylages are available then concentrate usage may be restricted to one of the low volume balancer products designed specifically to provide micronutrients rather than energy. The mare foaling at grass during mid summer is likely to require no concentrate feed at all other than a low volume product designed to provide just vitamins and minerals.

Pregnancy in the horse is characterised by there being an extended period of time during which there is very little foetal growth followed by a period of very rapid growth over the last 90 days (up to 1kg/day for a Clydesdale foal in utero). This exceptional growth must be carefully supported nutritionally.

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Dental Care of the Older Horse

By Karl Holliman BVM&S CertEP BAEDT MRCVS, Cliffe Veterinary Group

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entistry is an essential and important part of the health care of your horse. This is especially true for the more veteran equine. Your horse’s teeth should be examined at least once a year. In some individuals, particularly for those with dental abnormalities, dental work may be required more frequently.As qualified veterinary surgeons we are able to provide sedation, pain relief and local anaesthesia as required during dental work, allowing a more thorough examination and treatment and less pain and stress to your horse. This can also be safer for the horse, veterinary surgeon and the handler.

Why do old horses have specific dental problems?

During the course of evolution, horses’ teeth have adapted to chew grass and fibre, but in doing so the teeth wear down at a rate of 2 to 3mm per year. This wear is balanced by eruption at an equal rate, until the horse reaches its mid to late twenties, when all of the reserve crown will have erupted. With improving management and veterinary health care our equine friends are now living longer. It is now not unusual to find horses and ponies living into their mid 30’s and beyond. This ‘wearing’ out of dental tissue presents us with a particular challenge to provide dental care and dietary management.

The grinding surface of the equine crown is a complicated arrangement of folds of enamel, dentine and cement. These structures vary in hardness and wear down at different rates (enamel being the hardest); this ensures the surface of the tooth is a rough grinding surface. It is this rough surface that makes the equine tooth so efficient at chewing fibre and grass. With age the crown is lost as it wears out, leaving the root of the tooth in the mouth. The root of the tooth has no central folds of enamel, only a simple rim, the centre is mainly softer dentine and cement (figure 1). This makes the root smooth centrally and therefore, much less efficient at grinding fibre.

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and 5). The gum around the incisor teeth may be swollen with severe gingivitis and marked tartar formation.

This is a painful disease and may require incisor tooth extraction or antibiotics.

Figure 2. Displaced back tooth with food packing in diastema

packed together so the row of teeth act as a single grinding surface. Equine teeth are narrower at the root and as such, as the horse gets older and teeth erupt gaps start developing between the teeth. These gaps (or diastema) allow food to become trapped between the teeth and can lead to very painful gum disease (periodontal disease) (figure 2). Signs of which include bad breath (halitosis), quidding (dropping food), weight loss and pouching of food in the cheeks. Affected horses are also more likely to develop choke and impaction colic due to poor chewing of fibre.

As teeth wear down towards the root, teeth may become loose and displace into the soft tissues causing ulcers. They can become so loose that they may actually fall out. When a horse has diastema (gaps between the teeth), the periodontal disease can damage the ligament holding the teeth in place, and the loss of teeth may be accelerated. When examining older patients, it is common to identify movement in many or most of the teeth due to the limited root anchoring the tooth in place. Many of these teeth do not require extraction and should only be removed after careful veterinary assessment (figure 3).

Figure 3. Old teeth worn to roots with ulceration

If a tooth falls out there will be a gap in the gum and the tooth opposite this will have no tooth to grind against. Without the normal wear caused by grinding, this tooth will grow tall into the gap. After a few years this tooth may grow into the gum and cause damage.

These problems of wear and gum disease can also affect the incisor (front) teeth (figure). Loss or damage of these front incisors may affect the horse’s ability to graze, especially on short grass. Although horses are able to manage without these incisors very well provided their cheek teeth are in reasonable condition and with correct dietary management.

Older horses can be affected by a disease of these incisors that may be related to chronic gum infection. The disease known as Equine Orthodontic Tooth Reabsorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH) involves a destruction of the tooth enamel and reaction around their roots (figures 4

Figure 4. X-ray of EOTRH with destruction of tooth enamel

Figure 5. EOTRH with severe gum disease and loose teeth

Approach and aims of dentistry in old horses Dentistry in the geriatric equine requires a sympathetic approach and careful management.

As a general rule a little work to specific areas is the best approach. Correction of overgrowths such as wavemouth or large hooks may not be appropriate as such reductions are likely to remove areas of teeth that are functioning in grinding fibre.

Work carried out should involve: • reduction of any sharp enamel points that are likely to cause soft tissue injury/ulcers; • examination of focal overgrowths and correction only if causing injury or affecting, or likely to affect, the horse’s ability to eat; • assessment of loose teeth and removal only if required; • examination for the presence of diastema (dental mirror may be required) and appropriate treatment.

Although the amount of dental work required may be relatively minimal, it is essential the older horse or pony has regular and careful dental assessment. The intervals between dental care will depend on the dental health of each patient and you should discuss this with your vet.

Dietary Care As horses and ponies get older and their teeth become worn down, their ability to chew and eat long fibre, such as hay, will reduce. Many older horses will not eat hay or long fibre at all, or if they do, may not chew it effectively.

This inability to chew long fibre will have a serious effect on older horses, especially over winter when there is no grass or grass of little nutritional value.

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EQUINE DENTAL CARE T he British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has issued guidance to horse owners to help them understand the rules surrounding equine dental care.

To help protect the health and safety of horses and the legal status of those all involved, the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has a section devoted to equine dental care on their website http://www.beva.org.uk/useful-info/ CareersinEquineHealth/DentalTechnician including a document on current regulations for dental procedures.

It’s important for horse owners to recognise that all diagnostic and treatment procedures in the horse’s mouth (i.e. recognising and rectifying abnormalities) are Acts of Veterinary Surgery under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.

The removal of small dental overgrowths and sharp enamel points with hand rasps is considered to be routine care rather than diagnosis/treatment and can legally be carried out by anyone.

However there are some procedures that, despite being Acts of Veterinary Surgery under the law, may be delegated safely to “suitably qualified” Equine Dental Technicians (EDT) without compromising the horse’s welfare and safety.

Category Two procedures; • Examination, evaluation and recording of dental abnormalities • The removal of loose teeth or dental fragments with negligible periodontal attachments • The removal of erupted, nondisplaced wolf teeth in the upper or lower jaw under direct and continuous veterinary supervision • Palliative rasping of fractured and adjacent teeth • The use of motorised dental instruments where these are used to reduce overgrowths and remove sharp enamel points only.

Horses should be sedated unless it is deemed safe to undertake

any proposed procedure without sedation, with full informed consent of the owner.

Suitably qualified EDTs are those who have a “Defra approved” qualification – having either passed the rigorous BEVA/BVDA examination or the Worldwide Association of Equine Dentistry (WWAED) examination. No other qualifications are currently recognised by the UK authorities.

Vicki Nicholls, equine vet at Wright and Morten in Cheshire,told Equi-Ads: “It’s scary that so many horse owners don’t recognise the health, welfare and legal risks they are taking if they don’t know the status of the person carrying out dental procedures on their horse; getting it wrong might not only result in pain and poor performance for the horse but could also put the owner on the wrong side of the law.”

BEVA recommends that, if you are a horse owner, you should safeguard your horse (and yourself ) by: Asking your dental care provider whether or not they have passed the BEVA/BVDA exam or the WWAED exam (or checking online that they are full members of the BAEDT or WWAED).

Asking your dental care provider whether or not they are allowed to do whatever needs doing in your horse’s mouth (and checking with your vet if in doubt) Asking what continuing dental education your dental care provider has done in the last couple of years.

Checking that your dental care provider has third party and professional indemnity insurance in case anything goes wrong.

The number of vets taking the BEVA/BVDA exam in equine dentistry has increased in recent years with about 15% of those who have passed the exam being vets.

This is indicative of the growing awareness, amongst owners and vets, of the importance of dental health. Recently both certificate (continued on page 20)

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Used in this latter way, it takes as little as 12-36 hours for a badly behaved mare to return to normal. eCalm®is unique in that it is thought to work by acting as a potent probiotic to produce a healthy gut flora balance, which in turn powerfully influences brain function and behaviour. Furthermore, eCalm® is safe to handle, is free of naturally occurring prohibited substances and requires no veterinary prescription. The exact mode of action of eCalm® is the subject of present research with behaviour and nutritional scientists.

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astration is the most common surgical procedure performed by equine vets. Although the surgery is technically easy to perform, the complication rate associated with it is relatively high with 20–38% of horses experiencing complications.

Whilst pre-operative identification of risk factors can help eliminate some, even with appropriate evaluation and proper surgical technique, complications still occur. Therefore, prompt recognition and quick therapy are essential. This may include treatment performed in the field or in some cases at a referral center.

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prepuce and scrotal area are the most common “complications”.

Swelling generally peaks 3–4 days after surgery resolving in 10–12 days. Swelling beyond this time especially associated with clinical signs such as a stiff gait, reluctance to move or urinate is abnormal.

This may be caused by failure to remove or stretch scrotal skin after castration, or more commonly because of inadequate exercise after castration, allowing incisions to close prematurely and excess fluid to accumulate. Swelling beyond the initial post-operative period can also be suggestive of infection. Swelling not suspected to be infectious is treated by drainage, anti-inflammatory drugs and importantly with daily exercise to prevent closure of incisions. If untreated, excessive swelling can lead to penile paralysis, deeper infection and urination difficulties.

Infection Infection is the second commonest complication at 3–20%. Clinical signs occur anywhere from days to years, and include fever, scrotal/ preputial swelling, lameness, and incisional discharge. Use of ligatures around the spermatic cord has been associated with a higher risk. Different forms of post-castration infection exist. Champignon, infection caused by Streptococcus sp., is characterized by a pussy discharge from the spermatic cord stump with excessive granulation tissue.

Scirrhous cord refers to chronic infection of the stump, typically with a Staphylococcus sp. In such cases, the incision heals but the infected stump continues to

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enlarge and abscess with a draining tract eventually developing.

This may take months to years. The stump is often palpable as firm tissue in the inguinal area. In some cases, the abscesses involve the entire cord stump, through the inguinal ring into the abdomen. Any horse with a fever and scrotal/preputial swelling after castration should be treated as a post-castration infection until proven otherwise. Early treatment is usually successful, and consists of opening and stretching the incision, lavage, and administration of antimicrobials.

The incision may need to be reopened periodically, and exercise should again be instituted to again prevent premature wound closure. Most infections will resolve if treated early. For those that do not resolve or where signs occur months after castration, surgical resection of the infected tissue is often required for resolution. Other cases warranting immediate attention are those with systemic signs of sepsis or endotoxemia (shock) and those where infection with a Clostridial sp. is suspected. Although rare, tetanus and botulism can occur in unvaccinated horses, and wound infections with other Clostridial sp. can cause serious necrotizing cellulitis, myositis, systemic endotoxemia and even death.

Hemorrhage Some bleeding is typical for 5 min, however, hemorrhage in the form of a fast drip or a stream beyond 15 min is excessive and should be addressed. The common sources of post-castration hemorrhage are the testicular artery, a scrotal vessel

or a vessel within the cremaster muscle. In the acute situation, the horse is sedated and the cord stump inspected. If the stump is the source of hemorrhage, then it is emasculated again, and a transfixation ligature placed.

If the stump has retracted then it can be clamped with forceps which are left in place for 24–48 h. If the hemorrhage is from a scrotal vessel, then it is clamped and ligated. If the source cannot be identified, then the scrotal incision is packed with sterile gauze and sutured closed. Referral is considered in cases where the source of hemorrhage cannot be identified, substantial blood loss has occurred, the horse is in shock, or significant intra-abdominal hemorrhage is suspected.

These horses often require general anesthesia to identify and eliminate the source of hemorrhage. All horses with postcastration hemorrhage, regardless of source and how quickly it is identified, are at an increased risk for infection and therefore, should (continued on page 24)

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egan Morris who is 11yrs old from Lauder is days away from her trip of a lifetime.

Saturday 20 Dec saw her heading South to jump at the Olympia horse Show in London.

Megan has dreamed about this since the first time she went to Olympia to watch the show, and now realised that dream.

She has been picked as one of only two 128cm riders from Scotland to go and compete in the mini major speed class on Monday 22 Dec. This is a class where they will be paired up with a top international show jumper and jump a round against the clock , the fastest pair wins.

Megan is keeping her fingers crossed to be paired with Scott Brash World number 1 who is also from the Borders. They will competing against two junior riders from England, Ireland and Wales. This is the first time in 6 years that there has been a Scottish junior rider taking part.

Megan has had ponies from a very young age and has always show natural abilities on and around them. She has had Brown Sugar III since August 2012 after a friend brought her home from a show and suggested we should try her, we did and Megan loved her, so she has been with us on the farm ever since. In this time they have done everything together from pony club games to cross country to BS show jumping. Brown Sugar III is a very

(continued from page 15) and diploma level post-graduate qualifications in equine dentistry have become available for veterinary surgeons with increasing numbers enrolling and achieving these very high level specialist qualifications.

Category 1 Procedures The procedures that an individual can perform after recognised training without specific attainment of qualifications.

• Examination of teeth • Removal of sharp enamel points using manual rasps only • Removal of small dental overgrowths (maximum 4mm reductions) using manual rasps only • Rostral profiling of the first cheek teeth (maximum 4mm reductions), previously termed ‘bit seat shaping’ • Removal of loose deciduous caps • Removal of supragingival calculus.

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experienced pony and has jumped at all major venues including Scope and HOYs. They started out jumping 70/80cm classes where they successfully qualified for the Stepping Stones and Tiny Tots finals at Scope Festival last year 2013.

They then went on to qualify for the 90cm Springboard final this spring 2014 but were unable to take part due to the restrictions as Megan had now won too much money for this class .

In July 2013 Megan and Sugar attended BS camp and on the final show day they qualified for the Academy team to represent Scotland at the finals at Weston Lawn Coventry, and although the team didn’t get a placing it was a very successful show and great experience.

This partnership became very successful and they were rewarded at Kingsbarn Equestrian Championship show in Oct 2013 when they won the 90cm championship class then went onto win the 1m (continued on page 23) • Examination, evaluation and recording of dental abnormalities • The removal of loose teeth or dental fragments with negligible periodontal attachments • The removal of erupted, nondisplaced wolf teeth in the upper or lower jaw under direct and continuous veterinary supervision • Palliative rasping of fractured and adjacent teeth • The use of motorised dental instruments where these are used to reduce overgrowths and remove sharp enamel points only.

Horses should be sedated unless it is deemed safe to undertake any proposed procedure without sedation, with full informed consent of the owner.

Category 3 procedures All other procedures and any new procedures, which arise as a result of scientific and technical development, would by default fall into category 3, which are those procedures restricted to qualified veterinary surgeons and are not proposed for deregulation. It is therefore NOT legal for these to be performed by non-veterinarians.

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Contact neil.truelove@avonridingcntre.org.uk • Clifton-on-Teme Hunt are looking for Master-Huntsman/Joint Masters for the 2015 season.(Herefordshire).Send CV to chairman@clifton-on-teme-hunt.com • Three Counties Mink Hunt require Joint Masters, amateur huntsman and Whippers for 2015 season. email mckillopb9@aol.com • Chippenham family stud require Stud Manager. Contact sharon@seasonsholidays.com • World Horse Welfare require specialist groom.

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Contact Wiggychanner@btinternet.com • Full time work rider/stable staff required for David Elsworth in Newmarket. Not over 9 stone 7lbs. Contact david.elsworth@virgin.net • Show jumping yard manager/rider required for family yard in N.Ireland. Must be experienced. CV to groomsjob@gmail.com • Live-in groom required for PC and hunting family in Suffolk. Letter required giving personal deals and phone number to groom2014@hotmail.com Send your equestrian vacancies to Equi-Ads for quick response.

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upafeed UK were delighted to see so many familiar names announced in the World Class Development Squad. As part of the Lottery Funded, World Class Programme, the development programme aims to identify and nurture talent through the provision of education, training and experience.

New to the development squad for 2014, announced by British Equestrian Federation on the 1st December, are long standing Nupafeed customers, Alice Oppenheimer (Dressage) and Millie Dumas (Eventing). Both riders are very much self-driven so it is a real achievement to have their talent recognised.

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How did 2014 go for you?

I had a great year, with lots of successes and after moving house I was able to expand my team of horses which is so important when you are looking to the future.

What were the major highlights?

I finished second in the Under 21 National Championships, was a member of the Young Rider team for Europeans in Portugal, am now on the World Class Development Programme, and completed three Advanced classes on Pink Gin. Do you have a favourite horse in your team?

I would never say I have a favourite horse, but Pinks (Pink Gin) I do love a lot as he is literally the colour pink and also my aim with him is to do our first Four Star together, maybe even the 2016 Olympics – you have to aim high!

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I am currently studying Business in Oxford at the Oxford Media and Business School. But I love doing arty things like taking photographs and painting, as well as almost all sports.

Do you plan to make riding your career?

I would like to think so. But I believe everything happens for a reason, so fingers crossed all goes to plan and I can make it my official career as such.

What do you look for in the ideal event horse?

I think a genuine horse is the best, one which is happy to work with you as a team and always wants to please. Not necessarily the most beautiful, flashy horses are the best!

Do you have a favourite event and why?

I love Rockingham Castle event as it's the home of one of my best mates and I also really see the potential as a new event to grow bigger and better than it already is.

In your career so far who do you feel has been the biggest influence?

I would have to say my mum, Annabelle, she is my inspiration and 100% the reason I am where I am today!

What aims do you have for 2015?

My main aim is to get into the Young Rider team again and complete my first CCI3*! (continued from page 20) 05cm championship class and being the only clear round.

Throughout autumn 2013 this pair were regularly found up the stubble fields enjoying some fun, chill out times.

Megan has since given Sugar to her younger sister to compete on but still regularly rides her.

2014 got off to a good start with Megan qualifying one of her ponies for the 128cm class at The Royal Highland Show, but sadly she didn’t get to compete as she had taken part in her local ride out and got kicked and broke her leg.

After what seemed like a lifetime she finally got the ok from the hospital to jump again and was back in the saddle the same day.

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ponies and qualified two of them for Dengie second rounds and has had numerous wins and placings.

Megan has put so much effort and dedication into her ponies since returning to the saddle and has been rewarded by being picked as reserve for the Scottish 128cm team at Scottish Home Pony International only weeks back in the saddle , and then more recently picking up the Trophy for the most improved Scottish 128cm rider from British Showjumping Scotland.

We have just heard that Megan has picked up Sponsorship from Rockrose Equestrian Sport, East Lothian. This was through their flatwork coach Karon Carson. She described Megan as a naturally gifted young rider who thoroughly deserves the opportunity to compete at Olympia. Unbeknown to us Karon approached Rockrose Equestrian Sports about helping Megan with some sponsorship which has been the icing on the cake. Rockrose support to us as a family is so exciting and will help us so much on our trip to Olympia and beyond.

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may be required to perform daily lavage.

Eventration Eventration after castration is thankfully rare, occurring in only 0.2–2.6% of cases, but it most likely to be fatal. Therefore, referral is always recommended where intestine is involved.

Horses with omental eventration do not normally require referral and is generally removed by ligation and transection with few complications. Intestinal eventration usually occurs within 4 h of castration. Risk factors include breed (Standardbreds and Draft Horses), pre-existing inguinal hernias and presence of an inguinal hernia as a foal. In these cases, it is recommended that a modified open castration technique with ligature placement is performed. If intestinal eventration does occur, therapy is aimed at keeping exposed bowel safe from damage and further contamination and in preparing the horse for transport for surgery.

The bowel is cleaned of all contamination and replaced into the scrotum, which is closed with suture or clamps. If not possible, then a moist towel or drape can be made into a sling and be used to support the bowel during transport. Survival rates after surgery range from 36% to 87%, depending on length of prolapsed bowel, and the need to perform a resection.

Penile Damage Veterinary caused penile damage is thankfully rare but has been reported usually when vets mistake the penile shaft for a testicle. However, when the penis is partially dissected from surrounding tissue, while searching for an inguinal or small testicle, then resultant inflammation and trauma can lead to swelling and paralysis. In these cases, cold hosing of the penis and scrotum, to reduce swelling, is indicated, and the penis should be replaced into the prepuce and then held in place with a sling until the swelling subsides enough for the penis to retract normally.

If the penis is inadvertently transected during the procedure, then the horse should be referred for immediate surgical repair or partial amputation.

Peritonitis Septic peritonitis rarely occurs after castration; however, the vaginal (or scrotal) and peritoneal cavities do communicate, and therefore, the potential for infection to spread from the spermatic cord to the abdomen exists. Clinical signs include fever, depression, dehydration, colic, diarrhea, and anorexia. Horses with septic peritonitis require IV antimicrobials and antiendotoxic treatments. In severe cases, indwelling abdominal drains

Conclusions Although castration complications are relatively common, most of these can be resolved quickly with prompt treatment. However, complications with acute, lifethreatening potential, such as hemorrhage, eventration, and infection or peritonitis with systemic signs of endotoxemia, are true emergencies. Apparently simple complications may still require surgery at a later stage if the horses do not respond to initial therapy.

Hydrocele A hydrocele is an accumulation of sterile fluid within the scrotal cavity, it is non-painful, and can occur months to years after castration. They generally do not require treatment unless for cosmetic purposes or in rare cases, where the swelling is significanrt enough to cause lameness. Surgical removal under general anesthesia is the treatment of choice, because the swelling will recur after simple drainage alone.

Fighting Sycamore Seeds

By Wendy Newing

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o our usual fears regarding the poisoning of our horses by oak leaves and acorns this autumn we were faced by a new terror, sycamore poisoning. Also known as atypical myopathy it is a life threatening illness affecting more and more grazing horses, mainly in the autumn and spring. It is a muscle disease with high rates of mortality and veterinary surgeons believe it is caused by hypoglycin A, which is a toxin contained in seeds from sycamore trees. The toxin is not always present in every seed or every sycamore tree but has been found in high concentrations

in all the horses affected by this illness. In every case sycamore trees were present. In America it is found in box elder and causes deaths in horses there too. They call it Seasonal Pasture Myopathy.

It is thought that the problem here has been intensified by our weather conditions, i.e. a really wet weather for months, and unusually for us, a nice hot summer with lots of dry sunny days. This has increased the concentration of the toxin within the plant.

Vets are warning that if your paddocks are bare beware! Fence off the tree and feed lots of forage in the form of hay or haylage.

These seeds travel across fields carried on the wind, so even if you do not have sycamore trees in your hedges you need to check. They can also travel in via streams and rivers. To keep my horses safe I fenced off the trees and then spent back breaking

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here is now evidence that there is a strong link between the ingestion of sycamore ( Acer pseudoplatanus ) seeds by horses and the development of the catastrophic muscle disease atypical myopathy. This is a disease that affects the horses’ muscles including the diaphragm and heart and carries a very high mortality rate approaching 89% of cases. In a study performed in Belgium a toxin found in the “helicopter” seeds of the sycamore was found in 100% of cases of atypical myopathy and the tree itself was located in the pasture of all of these horses.

This a disease found in horses that are at grazing on parched or bare land with no supplementary feeding available. There are also sycamore trees in or near the field so that the seeds are shed during the early autumn and are, therefore, available to these horses to eat. Treatment for this disease is continuous intravenous fluids and anti-inflammatory drugs but, as mentioned above, many cases die or require euthanasia. Diagnosis is by blood sample and urine sample. If a case is identified then all other horses on the same paddock should be stabled and observed for clinical signs, or at the very least moved to a different pasture. Prevention is by primarily avoiding at risk fields with little grass and sycamores present but if there is no choice then supplementary feeding should reduce the risk of scavenging the seeds. Leaving hay or haylage on the floor should be avoided, especially in damp weather and the use of racks or nets is better.

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During these painful hours I thought longingly of a lottery win where I could buy my own equestrian establishment and a ride on paddock vacuum and um ... chop the ruddy trees down! Sorry conservationist. With vacuuming still in mind I thought of gardens and leaf blowers and wondered if they sucked as well as blew?

Investigations revealed that they do and the cordless ones range in price from £95 up to £460. Off I went to my local DIY store and acquired a petrol driven one for £95. I have to confess that it is heavy and uncomfortable for this horse mad female to use. I think men with their stronger frames would be more comfortable, sorry to sound sexist but there it is. It is big and awkward but it is a much more efficient system than my other methods. As it is still a time-consuming process it is more

Link found between tree seed and Seasonal Pasture Myopathy

R efficient to fence off a paddock with electric tape and with that as clear as possible then work outwards over time sucking up the seeds and leaves until you have your whole field back. And to think I used to regard acorns as a problem. At least squirrels, rats and pigs eat them. Nothing wants to eat theses sycamore seed pods, which of course is why they designed themselves to fly. They are still on the ground months after leaving the trees, so we cannot ignore them and hope they will just go away. The problems in the spring probably occur when they germinate and get eaten with the grass.

Feeding for the Colder Weather

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ll horses have a critical temperature, which is dependent on condition and if the outside temperature falls below this the horse must then produce extra heat to maintain its body temperature. For a horse in moderate condition with a good winter coat in calm weather the lower critical temperature is just below freezing, at approximately -1°C. As temperature drops maintenance energy requirements increase, increasing even further in the presence of wind and even more so in both wet and windy weather. As a general rule for every ten degrees below freezing you can increase the horses hay ration by another 10 percent.

Hay alone is usually insufficient to supply the energy demands for a horse to maintain its body weight, so you may consider adding extra calories to the diet through the use of conditioning feeds such as Rowen Barbary Show ‘n’ Glow, Solution Mash or ReadyMash Extra.

Show ‘n’ Glow is a highly palatable mix containing high levels of oils alongside key antioxidants to help encourage weight gain and improve topline. Containing a balance of energy sources and a controlled protein level Show ‘n’ Glow is suitable for horses that get easily excitable. Also added are digestive enhancers, natural herbs spearmint and garlic and it is also fully balanced in essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

With no cereals and under 1% sugar Solution Mash is suitable for feeding to horses that suffer from a starch and sugar intolerance, but where condition is required to help promote excellent overall condition. With high levels of oils alongside key antioxidants, digestive enhancers, natural herbs spearmint, garlic and fenugreek and a complete balance of vitamins, minerals and trace elements Solution Mash is ideal for horses requiring a higher calorie diet.

With a combination of oils, milk powders and cereals ReadyMash Extra is the ultimate conditioning feed for horses requiring an improvement in body condition. Glucose powders are added to help provide an excellent energy source, aiding a reduced recovery time following strenuous work and it is also fully balanced in essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

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esearch from the USA published in the Equine Veterinary Journal (EVI), has shown that a toxin from the box elder tree is the likely cause of Seasonal Pasture Myopathy (SPM), the US equivalent of the European disease known as Atypical Myopathy (AM).

Preliminary comparisons of these results with cases of AM in Europe suggest that the European condition may be linked to similar trees which could have an important bearing on the future prevention of the disease in Europe.

Seasonal Pasture Myopathy is a highly fatal muscle disease in Midwestern USA and Eastern Canada. A similar disorder called Atypical Myopathy is becoming increasingly frequent in the UK and Northern Europe. Outbreaks of both diseases tend to be seasonal, with most cases occurring in the autumn. Horses that develop SPM and AM are usually kept in sparse pastures with an accumulation of dead leaves, dead wood and trees in or around the pasture and are often not fed any supplementary hay or feed.

The research identified that seeds from box elder trees were consistently present in the autumn pastures of all twelve horses enrolled in the study. These horses were from eleven different farms and had all presented with the clinical signs of SPM, which include muscular weakness and stiffness, dark urine, periods of recumbency, colic—like signs and muscle trembling. The toxic amino acid hypoglycin A, which is known to cause acquired multiple acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MADD) was shown to be present in the box elder seeds and hypoglycin metabolites were identified in the serum or urine of all the horses. All but one of the cases proved fatal.

Professor Valberg DVM PhD of the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, College of e the should b Testing orming w f o tone corners

Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, who instigated the study, said: “The fact that another acquired form of MADD in rats and humans is caused by hypoglycin A ingestion strengthens our conclusion that hypoglycin A is the likely toxic cause of SPM in horses.

We are intending to conduct further studies to determine the factors that affect the highly variable hypoglycin A concentrations in box elder seeds.”

Professor Valberg has established collaborative links with groups in Europe in order to investigate if a similar toxin is involved in European Atypical Myopathy.

Working with Professor Vince Gerber and Dr Lucia Unger at the University of Bern, Professor Valberg has obtained seeds from a tree related to the Box Elder found on many pastures where Atypical Myopathy has occurred.

Professor Celia Marr, Editor of Equine Veterinary Journal said “This is a really important step forwards.

We don’t yet know for sure that the cause of European disease, Atypical Myopathy, is the same as Seasonal Pasture Myopathy in the US. But the clinical signs and MADD aberrations are identical and both conditions have a high fatality rate. lt remains to be seen whether this research will help European horses, but there is no doubt that it will allow American horse owners to prevent this devastating condition affecting their horses with immediate effect.”

Seasonal Pasture Myopathy/ Atypical Myopathy in North America associated with Ingestion of Hypoglycin A within Seeds of the Box Elder Tree Stephanie J Valberg DVM PhD, Beatrice T Sponseller Dr. med. vet, Adrian D Hegeman PhD, Jennifer Earing PhD, Jeffery B. Bender DVM MS1, Krishona L Martinson PhD, Steven E Patterson PhD5, Lawrence Sweetman PhD.

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Mud fever and Millennium mites!

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ield conditions can be horrific at this time of year with wet weather turning grazing and gateways into mud in no time at all, and skin conditions such as mud fever and the winter-attacking ‘millennium mites’ affecting many horses that are turned out.

Lisa Wood’s Welsh Section D, Chester, had suffered from mud issues for years and for the first time ever, he also developed a reaction to the chopped rubber surface in Lisa’s school. She started putting socks on Chester when using the school which helped, but his pink and tender patches started to spread when the wet weather arrived and with Chester living out, it was looking like a painful time ahead.

Then Lisa saw a magazine advert for the soap-free Ruggle-it shampoo and 100% natural vegetable oil blend, and wondered if it would help. She was amazed with the results!

She said: “Your product actually does what it says! Chester’s heels are much better, we have no crusty skin or pinkness for the first time ever! I have and will, totally recommend Ruggle-it.”

Said Karen Ruggles of Ruggles & Stopitall Ltd: “The anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties in Ruggle-it are put to good use in conditions like this, and, unlike many preparations, the oil can be applied to wet skin which can make life a lot easier. It also helps create a moisture barrier helping legs become like ducks in water!”

Another benefit with the MotherNature-inspired Ruggle-it products is that mud issues are increasingly caused by mite damage, so to tackle both issues for no extra cost, you just use the products differently! Mother Nature clever, cost-effective and kind!

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NUTRITION FOCUS Peter Fishpool of Scientific Nutritional Products shares his expertise in the field of translating dietary terms...

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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. Can you simply explain what the key nutrients are that my horse needs in his diet?

Carla Broom, East Farleigh A. Balancing a horse’s diet while meeting the digestible energy requirements - e.g. the energy available via feed digestion - is vital. To simplify, the four components a horse requires are water; protein; fats and carbohydrates, and vitamins and minerals. The exact ration is dependent on the equine’s age, weight and workload.

1. Water All horses should have access to clean water, their most important nutrient. A 500 kg horse will drink approximately 30–45 litres per day.

2. Protein Protein’s main function is providing the building blocks for tissues, muscle, hormones and enzymes. Protein quality refers to the amino acid ‘make up’ of a feed. Some amino acids can be made by the body; those that cannot, such as lysine, must be provided in the diet.

3. Carbohydrates and Fat Carbohydrates and Fats generate energy through being metabolised.

Complex carbohydrates, such as fibre, are vital for digestive tract health, while fats such as the omega fatty acid group are essential for key bodily processes.

4. Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins and Minerals are necessary in small quantities to support functions including immunity, bone and teeth structure, eyesight, and nerve and muscle function.

Wounds Heal Quicker!

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s your horse or pony prone to bacterial infections, such as mud fever and other forms of pastern dermatitis? Give bacteria the boot with the new Equi-Med Ag Antibacterial Pastern Boots.

These boots offer a revolutionary way of preventing and fighting against bacterial issues. They have been designed to fit closely to the skin around the pastern and up over the fetlock joint. Their antibacterial properties come from the advanced dual action of the activated carbon and silver fabric that is used in all the Equi-Med Ag products.

The activated carbon draws bacteria out of the infected area into the fabric whilst the silver works to eliminate bacteria, allowing the wounds to heal faster. The boots are ideal to use on knocks, scrapes or cuts to help reduce the risk of infection and any post-exercise swelling.

Using the Equi-Med boots is hassle-free and eliminates the need for additional topical products and possibly the need for other medication, saving you money. They can be used as part of your everyday stable management routine for horses that are prone to bacterial infections to help maintain a healthy skin.

Designed for indoor use, the boots can simply be applied to clean

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legs when the horse is stabled and should allow you to continue turning out during the day as normal. They are designed with a comfortable and breathable design which doesn’t restrict movement.

The boots can be machine washed as per instructions, making them a very cost effective way of keeping bacterial infections at bay.

Any grease or dirt can simply be brushed away with a body brush for day to day cleaning The Equi-Med Ag Pastern Boots start from £59.99 for a pair and are available in sizes small, medium or large.

In severe cases always consult your veterinary surgeon first.

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A. The following are the key nutritional terms used on feed labels, and will also be detailed if you have forage analysis carried out to ascertain a hay sample’s nutritional and mineral profile.

• Digestible Energy: the energy available via feed digestion. The more work your horse is in, the more digestible energy he requires.

• Ash: the total mineral content of the feed.

• Crude protein: CP is the estimated protein in the feed, determined by nitrogen levels.

• Acid detergent fibre (ADF): A measure of fibre, consisting mainly of cellulose and lignin. The higher the ADF, the less digestible the feed.

• Crude Fats and Oils: the total amount of Fat & Oil in a Feed. Fats provide slow release (non-heating) energy, and are renowned for many functions, including lubricating joints. An example of their use in feed supplements is Scientific Nutritional Products’ top-selling mobility additive, ‘Joint Right Supreme’, containing 17.0% of Fats and Oils, consisting of essential fatty acids including Omega 3 sourced from Green Lipped Mussel and Micronised Linseed.

• Macrominerals: These major minerals, essential to the body’s functioning, include Calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S), potassium (K), and sodium (Na). An example of such minerals in a supplement is Scientific Nutritional Products’ ‘Horse Electrolytes’, which includes 23% sodium, 12.5% potassium, 46% chloride, the most important macrominerals for electrolyte function.

• Microminerals: Key minerals with a daily requirement below 1mg 100mg. Including iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), selenium (Se), and manganese (Mn).

• Starch: This carbohydrate, obtained chiefly from cereals, is broken down in the small intestine to provide quick release energy. It should not be consumed in excess.

• Fibre: This structural carbohydrate, broken down slowly in the large intestine by bacteria, is the horse’s most vital dietary component.

• Non-structural carbohydrates: The NSC is the fraction of a feed containing mostly simple sugars and fructans, ideally less than 10% of the overall diet.

• Fructan: A type of carbohydrate indigestible in the small intestine, but readily fermented in the large intestine.

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s the Cyden Stallions look forward to a new year competing and standing at stud for a second year running, here we find out some of the more unusual things about the Cyden boys!

Anyone who owns a horse or pony knows they all have their own little quirks that make them special and unique.

To owner Lara Dyson, the Cyden Stallions are not just competition horses or breeding stallions; they are a much loved part of the family and live happily on the yard side by side with other numerous horses and ponies belonging to Lara’s nieces and nephews.

Here, we find out a few interesting things you might not know about the three Cyden Stallions, KWPN approved Cydens Cadans M, KWPN approved Cyden Bodyguard Moorland and NWPCS pony stallion Cyden Oosting Amigo.

At home Amigo is affectionately known as ‘little diamond’ due to his amazingly good temperament, and is quite happy to let you muck out his stable around him while he has a sit down.

Cadans loves to play with his natural horsemanship ball; Lara developed this game with the help of natural horseman Guy Robertson, to help Cadans be more accepting of objects around him and is now happy to have the ball rolled under his tummy!

Bodyguard is a complete teddy bear, sharing the same great temperament as his own father, the famous black stallion, Gribaldi and has been ridden by an 11 year-old girl, even performing changes and half passes.

Amigo has a flair for fashion with a love of furry clothing, during the cold winter months when everyone on the yard is wearing a furry headband, he loves to nuzzle the fur and try to pull it off your head.

Cadans loves nothing better than to have his tongue tickled and his ears rubbed and makes funny faces if you give his back a good scub, “I can get away with doing anything with him while he enjoys this attention,” said Lara.

Amigo loves his sports massage but hates the massage pad, disliking the vibrating and he has been known to stand and shake when it is just put over his stable door.

Both Bodyguard and Amigo live out all summer, which some would consider a rare luxury for stallions but both enjoy this time to chill out in the field.

Aside from his massage, Amigo’s other favourite thing is to get out of the school and go hacking, loving a good canter.

All three have a treat ball, well actually, Cadans has two!

Cyden Cadans M and Cyden Bodyguard Moorland will be standing at Stallion AI Services for a limited time this summer with frozen semen available from Cyden Oostings Amigo.

For Further information contact Lara Dyson on 07920 452739, visit www.cydendressage.com or like the Cyden Dressage facebook page for news of all three Cyden Stallions and other horses and ponies for sale.

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family of ponies have found their happy ending together at Meadow Family Rescue & Rehab, following their abandonment.

The herd of four were rescued and will soon become five, as one of the mares is due to foal in the spring.

The rescue was headed by equine behaviourist, Emily McDonald, who then turned to Verm-X for help. Emily explains: “The ponies had not been wormed for at least three years and I was worried that a chemical wormer may cause an impaction with the immediate purge, whereas Verm-X works over 21 days and so is gentler on the system.

“I avoid using chemical products which can cause side effects so Verm-X is ideal. To begin you couldn’t touch the ponies and they had never had

a head collar on so Verm-X was perfect as they could eat the pellets out of my hand. Also, I’m sure everyone will agree that using a worming paste is an unpleasant experience for horses. We were just at the beginning of our relationship and I didn’t want them to lose trust in me by me forcing them to eat a nasty tasting wormer. The Verm-X pellets had the opposite effect, with Tulla even nickering to ask for more!

“The Meadow Family may not have a fancy yard but they do have what horse’s need most; family/friends, forage and freedom!”

The market leader in effective control of intestinal hygiene, Verm-X is made from an herbal formulation which is tough on intestinal challenges but gentle on the gut, making it ideal for all horses and ponies, including veterans and

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f your horse is safe and balanced on the lunge, introducing jumps into the mix can really benefit his work – although it isn’t for all horses, or people! Some trainers do not advocate jumping on the lunge, as it is difficult to regulate the horse’s pace, while the handler, if inexperienced, can restrict the horse’s movement over a fence.

However, other people maintain that jumping on the lunge aids hind leg flexion, develops carriage and boosts the horse’s jumping confidence, without rider intervention Ask your instructor for advice, if you are unsure!

If you are confident, try this simple, lunge-based exercise 1. Place a single pole in the arena where you are lungeing, so it lays across the track. Lungeing the horse normally over the pole will encourage him to relax and lower the head and neck; poles also help to improve the paces and bring extra variety to the work. It is often useful to place the pole at the end of the school at A or C, so the fence can help ‘guide you in’.

2. Lead the horse over the pole initially, so he knows what you are asking him to do. Even experienced jumpers may spook at single poles if they were not aware of them.

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3. Then add two more poles, around 9-12 feet apart, so you have three poles in a fan shape, with the middle one at A or C – you will be able to walk, trot or canter over these, obtaining around one canter stride, two trot strides and three walk strides, depending on your horse‘s gaits.

4. Bear in mind that it is tricky to get the distances accurate on a circle, and that you may not be able to ‘place’ the horse at the centre of the poles when lungeing. If the distance is too long between the poles, the horse will lose his rhythm, raise his head and stiffen his back.

If the distance is too short, he

Jumping on the lunge without a rider will aid hind leg flexion, to help equine agility when you ARE back in the saddle.

competition animals The natural and herbal ingredients provide vitamins, minerals and trace elements that contribute to overall health and well-being, in addition to natural control of intestinal hygiene.

As well as herbs to control intestinal challenges, there are herbs in Verm-X for blood cleansing and others for gut maintenance.

The equine formulation is available in three forms – a liquid, a powder and a pellet.

A 250g box of Verm-X Pellets for Horses & Ponies (containing 5 x 50g sachets) retails at around £11.95.

For any further information or to find your nearest stockist please contact Verm-X on 0870 850 2313 or visit www.verm-x.com. For regular updates on Meadow Family Rescue please visit their page on Facebook - www.facebook.com/ meadowfamilyrescue.

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may stumble over the poles.

5. You will need an assistant on the ground to move the poles and get them accurately placed, or re-position them if the horse knocks them. Ask your assistant to move the poles in or out as required, to match your horse’s stride length. Walk the horse over the three poles in hand first.

6. Lunge the horse in walk and trot over the poles, working on establishing an even rhythm.

7. When the horse is happy over the ground poles, alternate ends can be lifted onto blocks, which will help the horse’s stride and encourage more flexion in the joints.

8. Once the horse is happy lungeing over the raised poles, introduce a cross pole jump where your middle pole is.

Jumping blocks are best as your ‘wings’, as they are sturdy and the lunge line shouldn’t get caught on them.

9. Once the horse has jumped, if he’s getting excited or too fast, lunge him away so that your next circuit will not take him over the jumps - return him to a circle to gain control and rhythm. Then re-approach the jump every two or three circles.

10.Work as evenly as possible on both reins; your jump should

Lungeing over fences should boost the horse’s jumping confidence, ultimately improving your ridden performance.

be able to be approached from either direction.

Do you need lungeing practise on a horse? Then consider a training break. Jenny Richardson BHSAI is Equestrian Centre Business Manager at Ireland’s Castle Leslie Estate, a venue that offers riding holidays and training breaks in the heart of Ireland.

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Hannah Biggs

International dressage rider Hannah Biggs is one of Britain’s leading lady dressage riders. She is a Grand Prix competitor, and combines traditional and classic values with modern training ideals.

Notably at the recent Saumur CDI3*, held at the Cadre Noir in France in September, Hannah sealed her first international dressage to music victory, riding Weltzin in the Grand Prix Kür.

Hannah, who was five when she first sat on a pony, says her ethos when riding is to enjoy every competition. “Dressage is about the journey, not the idea and the dream,” she says. “Enjoy your horse at every stage, and work on the bond with him. That is what dressage is all about; dancing with your best friend inside the white arena boards.” She explains that her parents rode for fun during the summers, when the family would visit Hannah’s grandmother in Devon. “I started at the local riding centre, and used to gallop across Dartmoor with my Dad. I then carried on lessons back in Hong Kong, where I grew up,” says Hannah, who is based on the

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Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset borders.

If she could wave a magic wand and change one thing about her sport, Hannah says she’d change the Government and VOSA driving regulations. “They cause prohibitive costs and legislations before riders have even got to a competition,” she state`s. “The Government’s rules on business rates on indoor schools are also crippling! Other than that, I would like to judges to be seen in a different light. It is still a little ‘riders V judges’. I would like to see more accountability for the judges, but also a better attitude towards them from the riders, and a greater understanding of human error. A solution to that would be great too!”

When asked what the most common negative aspect is, in the sport of dressage, Hannah says that some riders are too quick to blame the horse, or any other external circumstance, at an event. “Rather, we should all look to ourselves,” she says wisely. When asked what else she dislikes about her industry, Hannah says uneducated equine breeding is exasperating “Breeding from a mare who is unable to work due to conformational injury, or a un-rideable temperament, will not provide you will a sound, pleasant horse in the future!” she explains.

Hannah is, however, a notably positive person, and says riding horses is a passion and a lifestyle

than a job. “There are great highs followed by real lows, combined with unconditional love, and the fact that horses are great levellers,” she states. “I believe that working with horses means a full life, pushing yourself to the limits, achieving goals and dreams, and constantly improving yourself as a person. Plus, there’s no rat race and rush hour traffic jams, at least for me!”

When asked which horse she would love to ride, Valegro is obviously Hannah’s equine hero.

“To feel such power, suppleness and harmony with a horse like that, which has such an obvious desire to do his very best with his rider, would be amazing.”

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HORSE BEHAVIOUR - Speaking the language part 28 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.)

COLD BACK (girth shy): ‘Hyper-reactive behaviour (occasionally bucking) or instability, sometimes to the extent of collapse when the girth is tightened, or the saddle is placed on the back, or the horse is mounted.’

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he original idea behind this term was that horses showed dislike of the saddle because they did not like the feel of cold leather on their backs, not that the backs themselves were cold. Decades ago, it was the exception rather than the rule to use numnahs or saddle pads and in winter working riding horses were often clipped out (thankfully not so often today). This was widely felt to be the reason for horses sinking down away from the saddle when it was placed on their backs. Tightening the girth, it was imagined, pressed the cold saddle down on to the back, increasing the cold feeling.

Horses might veer away from the saddle, showing the usual defensive posture of head up, frightened eyes, ears pricked hard and back down. Some made various energetic movements to avoid having the saddle on such as rearing, bucking, spinning round, backing into a corner or, if tied up, kicking their own bellies or the handler, trying to turn round and bite him or her or pulling hard back on the tether which, of course, could result in the horse falling and swinging with resultant serious injuries, breaking the ring attachment or the headcollar, or pulling the ring out of the wall which sent it flying around on the end of the rope – a lethal weapon. Collapsing or lying down was/is another defensive technique to avoid the pain associated with tack.

Various methods of lessening the horse’s behaviour or fear were recommended, such as gradually retraining the horse to accept the saddle, warming the leather against a car radiator or the tack room stove, tacking up slowly and carefully and leaving the girth fairly loose, then walking the horse around for some time to give the saddle time to warm up and the horse to get used to it, before mounting. Some less considerate people would simply put the saddle on and girth up normally (if they possibly could), saying that they ‘wouldn’t stand any nonsense’ and the horse ‘has to learn to behave and get used to it’. Not many, from 30 | January 2015

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my memories, considered that the horse’s back or girth area might actually have been painful, or that the horse associated tack with being ridden which, in his case, must have been also painful or otherwise unpleasant, hence the fear reaction.

Some horses do behave in the above ways from memory or habit even though the original pain or discomfort may no longer exist, and these can be retrained by ‘overriding’ or ‘over-shadowing’ which basically involves (ideally a helper) giving the horse distracting food treats during careful tacking up, and rubbing around the withers when he allows progress. In this way, provided the existing tack does not hurt him, he begins to associate being tacked up with something pleasant.

‘Cold backs’ are not uncommon today and people often resort to the old remedies. In fact, the hyper-reactive behaviours shown by ‘cold backed’ horses are the result of discomfort or pain now or in the past, and there are myriad reasons for that, even something as simple as the horse rolling on a stone or tweaking himself in the box. A true horseman of generations past, Reginald Sheriff (R.S.) Summerhays, who found my first horse for me, wrote many excellent books on horsemanship

and horsemastership (care and management) and says in his Summerhays’ Encyclopaedia for Horsemen, under ‘Back, sore’, not ‘cold’ interestingly: ‘Caused by bad stable management and poor horsemanship, e.g. the use of illfitting saddles, creating pressure or friction on particular parts of the back; slack girths; working unfit horses, etc. Prevented by ensuring the back is hard, that the saddle fits, and that the rider is sufficiently competent to sit squarely without rolling in the saddle.’ Three cheers for that! Ever the gentleman, he nevertheless didn’t mince his words and always spoke out for horses. He lived well into his nineties.

TIMES CHANGE, OR DO THEY? How sad it is that the causes RSS gave all those decades ago still exist today. Yes, we do not clip horses out so much now (with legs off and leaving no saddle patch), and we almost always use numnahs or saddle cloths (which can cause problems in themselves) so the original thinking no longer holds water, but ‘cold’, or rather sorebacked horses are still with us.

I think the problem is actually getting worse as people increasingly buy saddles unseen and untried via the internet. The lack of instruction in horse care and management, specifically the use and fitting of tack, by many of those riding schools that remain, and by some instructors, plus reluctant owners who naturally don’t want to hear that their expensive (or cheap) saddle doesn’t fit and is hurting their horse, are other reasons for badly fitting saddles continuing to be used and harming horses.

Buying the correct length and width is not enough: the saddle

has to be the right shape to fit the profile of the horse’s back, and the cut and seat have to fit the rider and the purpose for which he or she wants the saddle if there is to be any hope of sitting in a balanced position.

If a rider follows the old advice of fitting the saddle loosely and walking the horse round for a few minutes before mounting (if the horse permits that), her problems are not over because riding a horse in an ill-fitting saddle is inviting back injuries, pain, fear and violent behaviour, or at least a ‘poor’, but justified, way of going on the horse’s part. The answer is to leave the saddle off and bring in expert help and advice. Causes of pain should first be diagnosed by a vet; other specialists may then be brought in, such as a physiotherapist or a chiropractor.

RSS mentions ensuring that ‘the back is hard’. He meant that the skin has been hardened by rubbing methylated or surgical spirit into the saddle and girth area, common practice years ago.

COMPENSATORY MOVEMENT If you have ever had to wear shoes, boots or clothing which restricted your movement, or which actually caused discomfort or pain, you will understand compensatory movement. You will have found yourself moving in an unnatural, unaccustomed way to avoid the pain. This would involve using muscles which were not meant for that movement, or muscles which were not fit and conditioned to the level of work you were expecting them to do. You might have been surprised to find that your body started hurting in areas far from the source of the discomfort because of this unaccustomed muscle use, as your body tried to balance itself in your new way of moving.

This is exactly what happens to horses when they have painful or even just uncomfortable tack.

Lameness in any leg can cause pain further up the body, often in the back, as the horse tries to save the leg. Pressure from the saddle will mean that the horse tries to hold his back in a stiff, defensive way to avoid the pain while keeping on trying to work for you, and, because of this unaccustomed muscle use, will start to hurt elsewhere. He may become desperate and buck you off, he may rear, nap, squirm around or www.equi-ads.com

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This can also happen with bad riding. Holding horses in a firm, rigid and unrelenting contact is a prime candidate for causing neck, shoulder, back and hindquarter pain because the horse is denied the effective use of his natural head and neck balancing pole, being forced to compensate by using his body tissues in a way for which they were not designed. This, to my mind, cruel way of riding is extremely common and a well-known cause of pain, lameness, defensive behaviour and, ultimately, a possibly crippled horse. This has been known for years yet this style of riding is still common. From the viewpoint of a ‘cold-backed’ horse, pain, however it is caused, in the back and/or girth area can be the reason for his not wanting to be tacked up.

Ensure your saddle and girth FIT! One of the best developments in the horse world in recent years has been the appearance of thoroughly trained and qualified saddle fitters.

These are not necessarily ‘master saddlers’, who specialise in making saddles, although a person can be both with appropriate training and experience. The Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) runs an excellent training course for saddle fitters in the UK, and there is a very thorough training course accredited by the University of Utrecht School of Veterinary Science. Google ‘Society of Master Saddlers saddle fitters’ and ‘Master Saddle Fitting Consultants’ respectively, and you’ll find information about both qualifications, and information to enable you to find a suitably qualified fitter in your region.

Another important website is www. saddleresearchtrust.com, which is the site of, obviously, the Saddle Research Trust. The SRT is doing

sterling work, publicising the vital importance of saddle and girth fit, and keeping us up to date with research including the use of sensor technology to reveal pressures and fit.

Some fitters carry a stock of good used saddles, so the expense of a new one may not be necessary.

A used saddle may be able to be altered to fit your horse (who, remember, will change shape throughout the year so will need periodic checks by your fitter anyway); this may mean that your fitter will have to send it to a saddler, if he or she is unable to make the necessary changes.

I cannot stress strongly enough that it is crucially important to have a properly qualified fitter fit your saddle and girth. With respect, I have always found that fitters trained by companies specialising in their own saddles, and who do not have either of the above two qualifications, do not have the same depth of knowledge as fitters who have attained one or the other of them.

A good fitter will show you where a saddle should sit on the horse’s back. The current fashion is to put them too far forward, restricting the shoulders at the top near the withers when the horse moves (it’s no good just checking a saddle on a stationary horse), and can also bring the girth too far forward, digging in behind the elbows as the forelegs move backwards. Girths cut away behind the elbow help to avoid this. You should be able to fit a hand’s width between the elbow and the front of the girth. The girth should be made of comfortable material with a means of expansion such as elastic inserts in the centre or at both ends, so that your horse can breathe freely. Many modern girths are too hard and rigid to be suitable for anything but standing still, and girths with elastic at only one end pull the saddle over to (continued on page 33)

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Spencer has had a fantastic start to his career, aged only 21 he made his debut on the Top Level Nations Cup team earlier in the year. This was followed by jumping a superb clear at the Dublin Nations Cup which led to him being called up to represent Team Great Britain at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy. To add to this, he was recently awarded the accolade ‘Leading rider 21 years and under’ at the British Show Jumping Awards Ball.

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In this issue Black Country Saddles sponsored showman Robert Walker discusses the importance of correct tack and turnout for Show and Working Hunters and provides advice on how to make your horse look his best.

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irst and foremost, it is important to realise that every class and type of horse is required to wear different styles of tack. However one thing is a necessity…. no matter what class you enter all tack must be fitted correctly and be comfortable for the horse. Turnout is also extremely important therefore special attention should be paid to how your horse looks in the ring.

Show Hunters Ideally, Show Hunters should be ridden in a double bridle and the noseband must be a simple, plain, flat cavesson. The size of the noseband used depends on the horse’s head. You can make a lot of difference to whether the head is large or small by making sure the noseband enhances the appearance.

I like Show Hunters to wear a straight cut saddle with a plain brown or black numnah. The Black Country Classic Show Saddle offers style and elegance when in the show arena.

It is straight cut to help accentuate the horse or pony’s shoulder but has a subtle knee roll to help keep the rider in the ideal show position.

The low cantle helps provide a flatter seat for a neater appearance with the close profile of the saddle helping to show off and enhance the overall (continued from page 27)

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picture which is so important in the world of showing.

For turnout, Show Hunters must be plaited with a neatly pulled tail.

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Bright numnahs and square saddle pads are a ‘no no’ whilst brown or black numnahs - which aren’t too big for the saddle - are the norm. In Working Hunter classes you are also allowed to use a martingale if you need to.

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Numnahs and other pads need to be smooth and clean so that they do not create pressure and friction due to caked-on dirt, dried mud, bits of bedding or hay, creases in their fabric, or stitching. (Of course, check that your horse’s back and girth area, plus his head, are free of mud and dried sweat before tacking up.) Seams are a common cause of pressure with numnahs and pads, so make sure whatever you use comes outside the edges of the saddle all round, and stays there with appropriate fastenings.

Good numnahs today are shaped to fit along the shape of the horse’s withers and backbone; they should be pulled well up into the gullet of the saddle so that they do not press down on the withers or spine, causing pressure and injury.

If your saddle is slightly too big and ‘loose’, you can amend this temporarily by using various pads and risers (some risers are hard and uncomfortable), but be aware that they will also change the balance of the saddle and maybe your position, weight distribution and riding. Conversely, if your saddle is too tight, putting padding underneath it will clearly make it even tighter.

To check whether the pressure

on your horse’s back is even, when you remove the saddle look for an even imprint on his back with no areas sweatier or more pressured than others or with obviously disturbed hair, and with no depressions in the flesh where the saddle has been pressing in.

If soft swellings arise later, you’ve got a problem. Check the girth area before and after riding, and at other times in between, to check for lumps, swellings or, heaven forbid, bare patches, or raw or bleeding wounds. The latter should be treated like any other wound on your horse. Any saddle or girth injuries mean that your horse cannot be ridden till they are gone, and then not in the tack that caused them. If your horse flinches at all when you are grooming him, suspect pain.

RUGS Rugs pressing on withers, points of shoulders and hips can cause discomfort and restrict a horse’s movement which, again, can result in compensatory movement and have long-lasting bad effects on a horse’s action and comfort. Again, look for rubbed, disturbed hair or, worse, bald patches.

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seatbones and not move about too much, therefore moving the saddle itself and inadvertently giving the horse weight aids, or at least causing him to alter his way of going to compensate for the pressure of your changing weight, all come down to riding properly.

The rider’s seat, its position and use (application of leg and weight aids) is totally influential: no horse will or can go well if poorly ridden and today there is much poor riding because of poor instruction and lack of learning in riders.

The standard classical seat, easily adapted for jumping, is still the gold standard to acquire. In addition to a deep, balanced, still and moulding seat, permitting independent, sensitive hands, you need the correct techniques – ones which are effective, easy for the horse to understand and for you to apply. This takes effort on the part of the rider and the willingness to pay for good lessons, but nothing worthwhile will be achieved without it. To find a teacher of classical riding or Equitation Science in your region, go to the appropriate websites in the next paragraph.

LEARN MORE AT: The Australian Equine Behaviour Centre (www.aebc.org.au), EquiSci (www.equitationscience.

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Also, follow up the links and publications on each site.

(The Equine Behaviour Forum published the full glossary in its magazine, ‘Equine Behaviour’.

A hard copy costs £3.50 and a digital copy (include your email address) costs £2.50. Please make your cheque payable to ‘Equine Behaviour Forum’ and send it to the Editor, Dr Alison Averis, 6 Stonelaws Cottages, East Linton, East Lothian, EH40 3DX.) SUSAN McBANE has an HNC in Equine Science and Management, is a Classical Riding Club listed trainer and Gold Award holder, co-founder of the Equine Behaviour Forum and a Practitioner Member of the International Society for Equitation Science.

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nfortunately the choice of riding schools has diminished greatly in the last few years. This is mainly due to the constrictions of the financial recession, but also due to administrative matters such as Local Authority Licences, Council Tax (payable on arenas, stables etc.) and the ever increasing costs and need for insurance. We now live in a litigious age, when many people who accidentally hurt themselves in the pursuit of a sport, however minor that injury may be, look for someone to blame and subsequently sue. All of these financial difficulties added to the cost of horse feed, bedding, up-keep of stables, tack, schooling areas, vets’ bills, farriery bills and labour costs; make life hard for riding school proprietors.

It is a legal requirement in the UK that anyone teaching riding on their school horses should have a Local Authority riding school licence, but there is no legal requirement to possess British Horse Society (BHS) or

Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) approval. There is no reason why someone should not run a very good riding school without such approval. However, if you are new to the equestrian world, or do not have a very good personal recommendation from a knowledgeable person; then I would say that you would be better to go to a school which is approved by the BHS or ABRS. Many schools are approved by both of these associations. This should mean that the standard of stable management and horse care should be good.

The horses should be kept in good condition, not overworked, and wearing well-fitting tack. It should also mean that the instruction given is up to a minimum standard and safety issues adhered to.

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classical riding. Many people think it is all about complicated dressage movements and pompous terms.

Well, nothing could be further from the truth. ‘Classical’ means pure and in riding this means following the laws of nature, being aware of and using the laws of gravity to convey what you want to the horse. Classical horsemanship also encompasses a range of ethics such as patience, perseverance, kindness etc. Above all else classicism means putting the horse’s best interests first, before any human ambitions.

Unfortunately in the present day climate of everyone being in a hurry and in the competition world, of ‘winning being the main aim’; many of the age-old, tried and tested, classical methods have been forgotten or by-passed, but they are still just as valuable as they ever were.

I cannot stress enough the fact that if you learn to ride in the correct, classical way, you will not only be a lot safer (your seat and balance will be a lot better), you will gain sheer joy from the experience of working in harmony with a horse. The uplifting adrenaline of being at one with the horse will far surpass the momentary thrill of a fast gallop. The former joy will transport you to a place nearer to nature and will stay with you forever.

I would say that it is worth the time and trouble of seeking a

school which is as classically based as possible. In my experience these are usually the ones approved by the Association of British Riding Schools. That is not to say that any other school or particular instructor will not be classical, but many people do call themselves classical when in fact they are not. Conversely some instructors are brilliant, and in tune with horses; they are in fact classical without even knowing it! So it is not an easy task to find the school you are looking for. Speaking to knowledgeable horse people should be the first thing to do. You may have to travel further afield to find the school you are seeking, but it will be worth it.

Anne Wilson is a freelance classical riding trainer, based in Bedfordshire; trained with Sylvia Loch and holder of the Classical Riding Club Gold Award Certificate.

Phone 01234 772401 or email: annewilsondressage@ hotmail.co.uk www. classicalridingannewilson. com. See Anne’s book ‘Riding Revelations – Classical Training from the Beginning’ available from www.blacktent. co.uk Next month Anne discusses what to look for prior to booking a lesson. Ed

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Enjoy your training with Sophie Wells In this issue we catch up with Black Country Saddles sponsored dressage rider, Sophie Wells MBE for some top training tips.

• Dressage is not just for dressage horses and riders - All horses can benefit from dressage, keeping them supple, flexible, moving easily and in harmony with their rider.

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Working-in for a workout – Dressage is gymnastics for horses so if you don’t warm up correctly injuries can occur when you start the more complex work. Try walking for around 10 minutes to start with, encouraging your horse to work long and round, stretching the muscles in front of, and behind, the saddle.

• Stretching off muscles – Encourage your horse to stretch regularly throughout training sessions to help him relax, reducing tension that comes with repeating individual movements. This can be achieved by lengthening the rein, lowering your hands and squeezing and releasing the rein to gently massage the bit in the horse’s mouth.

• Achieving Self-Carriage – To help get your horse to carry his head and neck ask for a few lengthened strides before coming back to a working pace. Keep repeating this until he achieves good self carriage.

• Mirror, Mirror on the wall... – Mirrors situated around the school are one of the best training aids. You can see exactly what your horse looks like and you can also have a look at your own position.

• Reward with a Treat – A great treat to reward your horse during training is sugar lumps. They encourage the horse to drool a bit and he will become lighter in the hand.

• Standing Square – A good square halt on the centre line is something that is often overlooked but is something that we should train for. Teach your horse to always stand square even when you are mounting and dismounting.

• Mixing it up – Dressage may be your thing but try mixing up training sessions with some hacking and jumping to help keep your horse Equi-Ads Subscription 18/11/2014 16:00 A cool down is1 just as important as aPage warm1up and help • Cool down – Form_Layout interested….. And more importantly for you, relax and have some fun! prevent stiffness and injury. Gradually slow the pace winding down, especially if you have been practising any complex movements. Your • Hill work – Hacking up hills can help with fitness and developing and horse should be feeling tired so let him stretch out in walk for a good 10 strengthening muscles. minutes or so.

Telephone: 01543 578 243 Web: www.blackcountrysaddles.com • The Saddle – I ride in the Vinici Dressage Saddle from Black Country Saddles. I am very fortunate to be sponsored by Black Country Saddles who provide me with their bespoke, made to measure saddles that are simply the best. The team understand what I need and I work very closely with them when designing and developing a saddle for me and my horses.

• Repeat, repeat, repeat! – Dressage is about repetition so once again make sure your training is varied. Repeating exercises over and over again until it becomes a natural movement for the horse is what we do, but if things aren’t going too well and the horse becomes upset or less responsive try some other movements. You can always come back to it later, it’s all about dedication!

• Rhythm and balance – Two very important aspects of dressage. To help you maintain a rhythm while training sing a song in your head while you ride. For balance try using lots of half-halts before you ask for any other movement which will steady him and allow him to naturally find his balance.

• Working the trot – Try lots of transitions from trot to canter and canter to trot. This will help improve your trot work making your horse carry more weight on his hind quarters.

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BUCKLES OR HOOK Ladies Ride STUD FASTENINGS? Side Saddle!

Here the Society of Master Saddlers takes a look at both buckles and hook stud fastenings on the bridle.

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uckles or hook stud fastenings? Which you choose may well come down to personal preference but which is actually best?

Found at the bottom of the cheek pieces with their main function being to attach the bit to the bridle and reins.

Hook Stud fastenings are traditionally seen in this country and are the fastenings of choice within the racing industry, often seen as fiddly and difficult to undo but providing a much neater overall appearance.

Buckles seem to be becoming increasingly popular especially within the dressage and eventing worlds. The buckle allows the leather to lie flat against the horse’s head meaning there is less chance of rubbing or chaffing as the buckle

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is on the outside.

As the buckle is actually stitched into thick leather, they are generally seen as the stronger more durable option.

Which to choose could also depend upon the horse that you intend to bridle. Horses with small heads tend to suit the hook stud fastenings more, with large hunter type horses complemented better by the buckles.

In the interest of safety whichever type of fastening you choose should be inspected regularly, cleaned and oiled to prevent the leather from drying out and becoming stiff and any bent or loose hook studs should be replaced immediately.

Buckles with any sharp edges or that have become loose or bent should also be replaced by your Master Saddler.

To find out more information on the Society of Master Saddlers visit www.mastersaddlers.co.uk or contact on 01449 711642.

Multi-Purpose Saddle

he GPX from Black Country Saddles is an all-purpose model lending itself to many activities from general hacking to show jumping and cross-country.

The saddle features a medium-depth seat, and has a slightly more-forward knee position than the GP Event allowing a longer hip-to-knee measurement for the taller rider.

A variety of trees are available for the saddle allowing the Black Country Saddles team to work with all profiles of horses and ponies.

The saddle is available in black, brown, havana and oxblood, sizes 16in to 19in, in a range of width fittings.

Telephone: 01543 578 243 Web: www.blackcountrysaddles.com

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iding side saddle is often associated with an era of yesteryear when ladies rode in long skirts and couldn’t possibly be seen astride a horse.

One of the most memorable scenes from the first series of the popular period drama Downton Abbey was that of Lady Mary out on the hunting field galloping, riding side saddle.

The side saddle was designed to allow women to ride a horse whilst maintaining their modesty and also whilst wearing some beautiful but restrictive clothing.

The side saddle itself is a masterpiece of saddlery craftsmanship, a design that has not changed for over a century.

In the 1830’s Jules Pellier designed the side saddle that is still in use today, with previous versions only featuring one pommel.

Jules Pelliers’ two pommel design allowed the rider to stay both securely in the saddle and also control the horse.

One of the pommels sits near the top of the saddle; this supports the right thigh of the rider when it is lying across the saddle. The right leg hangs down and rests on the shoulder of the horse.

The second pommel, sometimes referred to as the leaping horn, lies below the first and is gently curved to fit snuggly over the rider’s left thigh, placing the left foot in the stirrup.

This design allows the rider to be locked in position, enabling participation in every equestrian pursuit from hunting and galloping to jumping.

Today side saddle classes at events and shows are a source of much fascination, with numbers rising in the many classes that now accommodate side saddle riding, with classes for everything from showing to show jumping and even a lead rein competition available, for young enthusiasts.

The side saddle must be fitted by a suitably qualified person who understands side saddle fitting. The seat of the saddle has to be level from the front to the back and from left to right. As well as fitting the horse, the saddle must also fit the rider in order for them to sit in the correct position.

One of the most famous and accomplished side saddle riders is of course The Queen who regularly rode side saddle during Trooping of The Colour, most famously on her beloved horse Burmese.

A well turned out horse ridden side saddle by a rider decked out in traditional fashion is undoubtedly a head turning sight to see.

To find out more information on the Society of Master Saddlers and to find Side Saddle specialists visit www.mastersaddlers. co.uk or contact on 01449 711642.

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Showing is all about looks and performance!

In this issue Rob Cullen and John Hartley of Black Country Saddles provide advice on what to look for in your show saddle.

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n the world of Showing it is all about looks and performance, so when it comes to choosing a saddle there is nothing more important than selecting one that will be comfortable for both horse and rider and also help provide the perfect picture.

If you have bought a new show horse or pony over the winter months or are just looking for a new show saddle there are a number of important points to consider.

First and foremost make sure the saddle you buy is a perfect fit for your horse or pony.

Getting a qualified saddle fitter to assess the situation is vital in the long run and will ensure you pick the right saddle for the job.

We always recommend using an experienced and competent saddle fitter who will have the knowledge and skills to make sure your saddle is fitted correctly.

Also make sure you ride in the saddle as you would at a show, this way you can ensure that it fits the horse nicely ensuring that he moves well under the saddle as well as being comfortable for the rider.

Remember your horse changes shape regularly and the frequency of these changes will relate to his age, training, management and so on. Try to develop an eye to recognise these changes.

In Showing, a fleece numnah under the saddle is often used. Ensure the saddle fitter is aware of the actual numnah you will be using and make sure it is available throughout the fitting process. This will allow the saddle fitter

to get the perfect fit as adding any numnah can alter the fit.

Look and appearance in the ring can give you the edge over someone else so the finished picture must look smart and elegant with the saddle complimenting both horse and rider.

You should also consider what type of horse or pony you have and choose a suitable saddle for its build and size. A show pony will require a totally different fit to a native pony or a show hunter for example.

If you are mainly aiming at working hunter classes you may wish to opt for a specialist working hunter saddle that offers a little extra support for the knee when jumping but still looks elegant with straight cut saddle flaps when it comes to the individual show.

For most other showing classes most riders opt for a traditional elegant looking saddle that is straight cut to accentuate the horse or pony’s shoulder and allows an elegant position in the seat down to the legs.

Choosing the right saddle!

In this issue the Society of Master Saddlers offer advice on General Purpose saddles versus discipline specific saddles.

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or many, starting out in horse or pony ownership, a General Purpose saddle provides the ideal choice.

Whether you simply enjoy hacking or compete at a lower level it can offer everything you need in the early stages.

Even within the General Purpose category there are many different styles to choose from so when looking to buy a saddle make sure you think about the disciplines you will focus on when it comes to competing.

If dressage is your preferred choice ask your Qualified Saddle Fitter to recommend a General Purpose saddle with more knee roll, longer saddle flaps and a straighter cut.

If you intend to do more show jumping or cross country when you start to compete your horse then look for a saddle with forward cut flaps and knee roll to offer support when positioned forward and slightly out of the saddle.

The General Purpose saddle offers a host of advantages for when riders are looking to have just the one saddle for their horse or pony and with careful consideration and advice from a Qualified Saddle Fitter they will be able to compete across a number of disciplines if not aiming too high.

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The Classic Show Saddle from Black Country Saddles offers style and elegance when in the show arena.

The saddle is straight cut to help accentuate the horse or pony’s shoulder, but has a subtle knee roll to help keep the rider in the ideal show position.

Made using pre-oiled, vintage leather, the saddle offers an ultra-comfortable seat and is flocked with pure wool to allow for greater bearing pressure and fitting adjustment.

The Poppy Show Saddle

The Black Country Saddles show collection also includes the Poppy Show Saddle, specially designed with Lead Rein and First Ridden ponies in mind.

Ultra stylish, the Poppy Show Saddle is crafted on a bespoke tree with a slimmer profile to enhance the overall picture when in the competition arena.

This saddle is ideal for smaller children just starting out in the world of showing and provides a closer contact to the pony and so aids confidence in the saddle for those younger riders.

The Poppy Show Saddle has been developed with well-known show rider and producer Katy Carter, and is named after her daughter Poppy, a major winner in show pony circles.

For more information or help with buying a new show saddle contact Black Country Saddles on 01543 578 243 or visit www.blackcountrysaddles.com

– often working with elite riders – has gone into the design of such saddles. However, they all involve compromise because no one saddle can perfectly fulfil the needs of two different disciplines.

Some General Purpose-type saddles are designed for the rider who spends most of the time involved in flatwork with just a little jumping.

Others are intended for the combination that does a lot of jumping – and not a great deal of flatwork. And then there are the saddles that fall in the middle of these two extremes.

The very diversity of today’s ranges of saddles indicates the importance of seeking advice from a Qualified Saddle Fitter.

For riders looking to progress through the competitive ranks consideration must be made that at some point it may be necessary to invest in a dressage or jumping saddle.

With so much choice available today there is also the option of buying a saddle designed and made specifically for cross-country jumping as opposed to show jumping.

It is also worth considering buying a second hand saddle if your funds are stretched but you would prefer a discipline specific saddle rather than having just one General Purpose saddle.

In this connection, the Society of Master Saddlers issues another recommendation that every saddle should be fitted by a Qualified Saddle Fitter - in fact - fitting a second-hand saddle is even more important than fitting a new one!

A saddle adopts the contours of the horse on which it is regularly used – this means that asymmetric musculature, for example, can easily be passed on unless the flocking is carefully adjusted.

To find your local saddle fitter and for more information visit www.mastersaddlers.co.uk or contact The Society of Master Saddlers on 01449 711642.

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NO VETTING REQUIRED!

“Do I need a vetting to insure my horse for £5000 or more?”

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Laura has worked in the insurance industry since 2006 after achieving a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science from The University of the West of England. She studied at Hartpury College in Gloucester and has extensive equine knowledge from personal experiences as well as further professional training.

She has two horses to compete – ‘Molly’ who is an Intermediate/ CCI** level eventer and ‘Lex’ who showjumps at 1.35m level – and can regularly be seen competing around the UK.

ot necessarily, no, is the simple answer. This is, however, a very common misconception. Many people believe that £5000 is the cut-off point at which a BEVA 5 Stage Veterinary Certificate will be required by the Insurer to permit the horse to be covered for this value. Insurers now take into account other parameters as well as the Sum Insured for the horse when they are determining whether or not a veterinary certificate will be required.

If the horse is a new purchase then some Insurers may base their decision on the purchase price of the horse rather than the Sum you wish to insure the horse for. This is so that under-insurance cannot be used to avoid having a vetting carried out which Underwriters may feel will provide them with valuable information regarding the horse’s current state of health and evidence of any previous injuries.

Dependant on whether Loss of Use cover has been requested for the horse in question may also

dictate if a vetting is required and also what level – in some cases the horse may be insured for a higher value and still only require a BEVA 2 Stage vetting if no Loss of Use cover has been requested.

If no cover for veterinary fees is required then the maximum Sum Insured accepted without a veterinary certificate may increase further again. The same rules apply for defining whether x-rays will be compulsory for the insurance policy; the value of the horse and the covers requested will all be taken into account.

If your horse has been owned for some time and has been insured elsewhere with a clean history (i.e. no significant claims) and you wish to move to a new insurance company, it is sometimes possible to waive any vetting requirements that would normally apply to a new risk as long as you can provide proof of insurance and also a copy of the vetting that was carried out when you purchased the horse, or if this is not available then a clinical history printout from your veterinary practice will often suffice.

For horses that have been purchased abroad and have a European vetting this should not pose a problem providing that all the applicable stages of a UK vetting have been carried out and recorded. European vettings

can often be more in-depth (particularly in comparison to a 2 stage vetting) and the findings are reported quite directly on the certificate, usually by way of a series of tick-boxes. Vettings written in a foreign language will obviously require translation though!

Generally speaking, the vetting must have been carried out within 30 days of the policy inception date. If your horse was vetted more than 30 days before your policy started then an addendum is usually accepted in addition to the original certificate – this involves a vet assessing the horse in order to confirm the details noted on the original vetting are still accurate and there is no new information that must be added to the comments recorded previously. If the horse’s health or condition has changed in any way then this must be advised in the vet’s report.

It is advisable to speak to your Insurers to discuss their requirements before you arrange to purchase the horse, so you can arrange for any prerequisites to be carried out in good time and avoid any extra expenditure. You can also ensure you are able to insure your horse for the appropriate covers without assuming what the threshold is before a vetting becomes obligatory, and potentially reducing your cover unnecessarily.

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uring the winter months, a horse’s respiratory health can become a concern if stabled for longer periods of time with limited or poor ventilation. Horses are especially sensitive to changes in their routine and environment, so as the cool, wet climate approaches there is an increased risk of developing respiratory problems, in turn leading to potential disruption of airflow to the lungs, varying degrees of difficulty in breathing and in some cases an intolerance to exercise. Help manage respiratory health by being prepared this winter and prevent a disorder from becoming a long-term problem!

Just as we are inclined to shut out the miserable weather by closing barn doors and windows, one of the most common causes of respiratory problems is inadequate ventilation for stabled horses, leading to an increased risk of exposure to mould, spores and dust. Disorders such as Recurrent Airway Disease (RAD) can become a persistent, long-standing problem for horses, leading to a decline in health and overall performance, however one of the best solutions to preventing a problem from occurring this winter is to provide a fresh supply of clean, hygienic, low-dust bedding!

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With diseases easily spread, are you doing everything you can to minimise the risk to your yard and your horses?

We are all well aware of the importance of correct feeding methods, but the need to implement correct bio-security, to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the risk of disease is so often overlooked. Both are essential to horse’s welfare.

New disinfectants have a residual barrier, which offers longer protection therefore preventing an area from becoming infected between applications. Adopt a new cleaning regime with Envirocair Veterinary disinfectant and you can relax with the knowledge your yard is better protected for up to 14 days.

Top Dressage rider Hannah Biggs, expresses her concerns: “Media awareness has highlighted the importance of bio-security and yard hygiene. It is every rider’s responsibility to minimise the risk of disease spread and a useful tool for this is Envirocair disinfectant.

“Envirocair gives me peace of mind that I am doing my best for my horses in the fight against disease. The Herpes Virus is ever present, but we can take steps to help to reduce exposure and infection.”

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Due to its food-safe and non-corrosive properties, it is so simple to apply, you can use just a garden pump sprayer to disinfect your stables, lorry and walker, use the hand gel to help prevent cross contamination between horses, even put it in your washing machine to disinfect rugs and numnahs to ensure your yard is disease free.

For large yards it’s even easier with the use of a fogging machine which produces a fine mist of Envirocair, giving complete coverage within a barn or stable block. This is a great time saving method of application and reaches all the awkward places.

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Stable Fresh Stable Fresh is the perfect way to banish ammonia smells and disinfect floors all winter long – making it a valuable product for any stable yard.

The dry disinfectant powder doesn’t require drying time and can be sprinkled onto concrete floors or matting as and when needed. It’s anti bacterial, anti viral and anti fungal at the same time as being non harmful to animals and humans.

The long lasting powder can be used as and when necessary with a little going a long way.

Stable Fresh is available in 2.5kg, 5kg and 10kg quantities. Prices start from £14.95.

mmonia is a colourless gas with a characteristic pungent smell. Horses excrete urea in both urine and faeces and this is rapidly converted to ammonia. Ammonia molecules tend to be deposited in the upper and proximal lower airways where they primarily cause musical irritation, inflammation and dysfunction, promote mucus secretion and airway narrowing and disrupt defences against other inhaled particles.

Microlat Stable Disinfectant Supplied as a concentrated liquid, Microlat Stable Disinfectant is made using essential oils and is safe for animals but powerful on bacteria, viruses and fungi.

The anti bacterial, anti fungal, anti viral liquid can be used like a conventional disinfectant on flooring and matting, but can also be diluted and used as a body wash for ringworm and other skin conditions, sprayed onto straw to act on dust bearing bacteria, and even sprayed into the air space in the stable as needed.

Microlat Stable Disinfectant is available in 250ml, 1L and 5 L bottles, with a 1L bottle making up to 160 litres of ready to use disinfectant. Prices start from £8.75.

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Like many noxious gases, ammonia probably acts additively or synergistically with other inhaled non-infectious or infectious agents, or exacerbates pre-existing disease processes such as asthma, or modulate T-lymphocyte responses and decrease pulmonary immunity.

Heaves (Inflammatory Airway Disease (IAD) or Recurrent Airway Disease (RAD)) is a very common condition in horses. IAD and RAD are known to be caused by inhaling irritants like dust and ammonia and/or allergens.

Ammonia may also enhance the Inflammatory response in airways induced by other dust agents, particularly endotoxin and bacteria, and therefore may be an important additive component in the generation of IAD in horses.

While ammonia levels in stables will inevitably have peaks and troughs, it is long term low level exposure to noxious gases that more commonly results in airway inflammation than acute exposures. In the beginning horses with ammonia induced airway disease will suffer from decreased stamina and will tend to cough during exercise. Prolonged exposure leads to horses that have an increased respiratory effort even at rest that can progress to difficulty breathing. In extreme cases, horses with RAD will lose weight due to the difficulty of breathing while trying to eat.

It is not uncommon for a horse to have a respiratory tract infection between the ages of two and six months. Ammonia inhalation can exacerbate the respiratory disease, which can lead to pneumonia.

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Prevention is better than cure has long been a true saying, and with no simple solution available from the veterinary cabinet it is important to focus on environmental management.

Experts advise that this is the single most important factor in ammonia reduction and the improvement of respiratory health for horses in general. In particular, owners should focus on the horses ‘breathing zone’, the two foot sphere around the horses nose from where they draw their breath.

Ammonia Reducing Products

Using a product that reduces the amount of ammonia present in the barn or stall can significantly assist in the control of ammonia levels and in some cases can reduce the ‘elbow grease’ required.

Additionally some products will encapsulate dust and provide further advantages. The most popular options are: Lime Traditionally lime based products have been used in barns and stalls. These products have the disadvantage that they do not actually absorb or neutralise the odour, they just cover it up.

Some are also caustic which is not recommended.

Natural Minerals These products use a mixture of minerals that tend to include ingredients such as earth, clay and natural minerals. While these products are non-toxic, moisture absorbing and trap ammonia they add to the workload of the owner or workers. Apart from absorbing ammonia there are little other benefits to their use.

Enzyme Based Products In simple terms this is using one type of bacteria to eat the problem bacteria. While this type of product is widely used in a number of different applications to remove odours, research has shown that enzyme based products may be responsible for triggering things like asthma on their own, work extremely slowly and may cause other issues if the horse eats its own bedding and consumes the bacteria.

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n essence working with horses and riding horses is simple and we can often lose sight of this.

Horses are naturally balanced, athletic, free moving, and creative animals when running free, it is when humans get involved that things get complicated.

We seem to inhibit our horses from the moment we engage with them, be it in the form of the equipment we use or simply how we handle situations or ride. It seems that we humans unwittingly put blocks and create tension in those around us, including the horse. We have a tendency to shut down the young horse and put resistance in him that he might never have had in his natural

state and we do this without even realising it. After time, as we progress in our education we realise and recognise these areas of resistance then spend years trying to take them back out of the horse and have him as supple and free as he was before humans got a hold of him.

When you do work with your horse, even with the best will in the world, there is going to be moments of tension and resistance but the secret to the simplicity of horsemanship is to recognise these moments and make changes in ourselves that allow the horse to return to his natural state. This is very advanced work and it is a

pity that it is not taught at beginner level to allow the rider to develop into and advanced state much earlier and so work better with the horses he or she will ride.

The core of simplicity is consistency. A thing either is or isn’t, there must not be any grey areas. If you are clear and soft in your approach you will correspondingly get a clear and soft response. This of course is dependent on how much resistance has been put in the horse by previous handling or experiences, so you might find you have to take time to work through these blocks (similar to you having a knot in a muscle that someone carefully massages

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Field Xxxxxxxxxx & Stable out). Over time you will slowly undo any issues that have been caused by previous handling and you and your horse will be on a journey to advanced work.

This does not necessarily mean you will be doing flying changes (although there is no reason why you cannot, if your horse is able to do a perfect flying change in the field then he can easily do it with you on his back, providing of course that you do not get in his way or block his movement) or piaffe or passage etc or jump five foot fences, sometimes advanced work is so subtle that it is often missed. You may be leading your horse from the field, he is walking quietly by your side, matching your pace, if you slow or stop he does also, without tension on the rope, without pulling you off balance. When you move he moves, quietly, without fuss. This is advanced work, this is true harmony and will be reflected in your ridden work.

When riding your horses try to make it look like you are simply sitting on their backs doing very little. Try to use minimal cues, if at all, and anyone watching might think that the horse is working themselves. Try to spend a lot of time in walk. That is the best pace to practice working on a very advanced level, look for much more than a horse that walks, trots, canters etc, most horses can do all of that. No, what you

should be looking for is very simple, the horse should move without effort, without resistance, without tension. He should look as though he is walking without a rider, proudly holding himself in a relaxed posture as he would if he were showing off to another horse. This is where you should be working on yourself, listening with your body, your mind and your core, feeling the slightest changes in the muscle movements, the placement of the feet, and the feel of his energy. Once you achieve this in walk move into trot, then, spend the same amount of time working on the same thing, simple. As you move through the paces it is very important that you do not move onto a faster pace till the horse is balanced and free in a slower pace and believe it or not but walk is one of the hardest paces to master.

As you ride try to simply think where you need the horse to place his legs, how much power and push he needs to put into each stride and this is where you will feel the affects of any tension or blocks in your own position and body that need to be corrected.

The horse will reflect any tension you hold in yourself so by listening to him you can improve.

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www.patersonsgardenbuildings.co.uk language and the confusing way it was written, it made the author sound very important and probably made a lot of people feel very inadequate. The danger was also there in misinterpreting what was being said as it was so difficult to understand that I am sure some people would get lost. Why use difficult language to explain something simple? There is no need for it. This will simply put blocks in the mind of the reader as they struggle to understand, yet another example of humans creating resistance.

When teaching try to use very plain, non-complicated language, it helps the student understand better what is required. Try to teach from the back of a horse so you can instantly show the rider what you are looking for, it is easy to ride beside them and feel any tension they may have in their arms by reaching over

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Keep it simple.

Next time you work with your horse see how simple you can make things. Pay more attention to the detail in your handling and interaction with your horse, see if you can notice how many times your horse resists or becomes tense. Try changing how you feel inside, instead of feeling agitated or annoyed, try feeling sympathy and understanding that this horse was not born this way, he has been made this way and you can help him by keeping everything simple.

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In some surveys around 50% of leisure horses and ponies in the UK have been reported as obese which increases their risk of several adverse health consequences including laminitis. Laminitis is a serious disease currently thought to affect up to 15% of leisure horses and ponies in the UK. It is therefore essential that we continue to investigate these important conditions. One of the new PhD programmes will explore the effects of diet on the microbiota of senior as well as obese horses.

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