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cross country time penalties to his dressage score – and the only horse of the weekend with a comfortable winning margin. “Huggy has always saved his best for Blair, and after he won we decided to retire him,” explained Matthew. “He’s never had anything wrong with him; he’s hard as nails, and will now have a nice life as my hunter and pet. He’s very special and will be truly spoilt – he’s given me and his owner some great days.” The CCI1* was extremely competitive, the top five combinations all finishing on their dressage scores. Emily Young-Jamieson, who is Lucinda Fredericks’ Head Girl, led from pillar to post to take the title on her own Gortmore Tommy T, ahead of Hendrik Degros riding Crackerjack and Lesley Webb with Kilpatrick Lord, one penalty separating the top three. The Organising team are already fully focussed on next year’s FEI European Eventing Championships, which will take place at Blair Castle

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act around objects, how we present ourselves in our day to day movements is a clear indicator of how we would make initial contact with either a person or our horse. Contact does not mean just picking up the reins. How we approach our horse when we catch them can set the horse up to be bracey or to be soft and willing. The very act of approaching and putting on the headcollar means a lot to the horse. If you creep up to them and muddle about with the headcollar, not quite putting it on their heads clearly, creeping up their noses and fussing about their ears as you sneak the headstrap over does not instil confidence or respect from you horse. There is a fine line between being gentle and being indecisive and your horse would like to be following a decisive leader. Depending on your horse’s personality will determine whether they pull away and wander off because clearly you are not making the decisions or if they follow you in anyway because they know their dinner is waiting and they have to put up with you to get there, they will probably be shoving you out of the way, moving you around and walking over you because again you are not making any real decisions. Then you have the rougher approach, you march up to your horse, shove the headcollar on, scraping it up their nose, catching them in the eye with the straps, flicking the headpiece over and slapping them on the side of the head or in the eye, then pulling them about as you lead them up the field. This says quite clearly to the horse that you don’t really care if you hurt them or not or if they get hurt. The horse is looking for a leader to keep him safe and they may well be reluctant to follow in case they get into more trouble. Some might nervously keep up but be on edge to defend themselves because clearly you don’t seem to care. Then you get the quiet but direct approach. The headcollar is held open and offered to the horse to put their nose through the noseband. The headpiece is gently guided over their heads and fastened smoothly and calmly. The horse is then invited to follow up the field in a calm and respectful manner. This is quite clear to the horse that you are making the decisions but you will also look after them and you care about how they feel or if they get www.equi-ads.com

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Xxxxxxxxxx Feed hurt. This will create a horse who is soft and relaxed and willing to follow. This is good initial contact. We should continue to think about how we have contact with our horses in everything we do, when we groom, how we tack up and even how we get on our horses. In all our actions we need to be clear, confident and careful not to hurt the horse. Think about how you act around your horse and think about how they act around you. It may be that you need to change your initial contact to allow the horse to change theirs and become less bracey. Being softer in our contact and working with the lightest feel can help the horse lose their brace and work lighter for the human. Asking your horse to move over, do you push, shove and nip him to get him to move, to you lightly touch him or do you stand and aimlessly wave in the general direction you hope he will stumble into? How the horse moves around you in the stable is generally a good indication about how they are feeling inside about everything and it is a good way for you to assess how you may need to change to help this horse get it right. When tacking up try very hard to place the saddle onto the back gently, not thump it down or slide it up and shove it over as you lose balance and fall into your horse’s side. Put the bridle on carefully, ask the horse to lower his head so that you don’t clank the bit off of his teeth, gently push his ears through the headband and take time to sort out his mane and make sure the bridle is even and comfortable on his head. All this must be done with a confident but gently feel from your hand, not insipid or wishy washy nor harsh and rough. Mounting is one of the easiest ways to make a horse difficult to ride. We have all met the horse who will not stand still or waits till you have one leg in the stirrup and then swings away from the mounting block or wanders off. A rider who carelessly digs his toe into the horse’s side and thumps down on their back will quickly make

this horse difficult to mount as they will feel they need to get out of the area fast to defend themselves. Likewise a rider who dilly dallies and isn’t clear about whether the horse stands, or makes sure the horse is standing balanced, will find that the horse, either for pure entertainments sake or because they are bored and want to find something interesting to do, will begin to wander off or will play the chase me with the mounting block game. Teaching a horse to stand to be mounted is one of the most important training tasks that any horse owner must do. Do not chase the horse with the mounting block, make it clear that they must come to you and line up standing quietly. If they move you do not get angry, you do not get frustrated, you remain calm and set them up again, even if this means you take as long as it takes to get it right. This might be your training session for the evening and if you persevere you will prevent years of annoyance building up in both you and the horse. When you do mount it must be done controlled and carefully, making sure you don’t dig you toe in, thump down in the saddle or snatch at the horse with the reins. All of the above is contact, not just the picking up of the reins. When it does come to picking up the reins then do so in the same manner as the fragile glass object. Firm enough to keep his mouth safe and soft enough not to harm it. You will find that often if you soften the horse will soften too and this is the beginning of working together in harmony. It might take some time, you will have ups and downs and it won’t all go smoothly, but if you make it part of your daily routine to start doing things as quietly, carefully but clearly as you can to get the job done then it will impact not only on your horse but on your relationships with other people. Try, it, even for one day, see if you can make a difference and see if people react to you differently. Remember, how you make initial contact will determine how things will progress.

(continued from page 1) rejuvinate Howe to its former glory, Mr Myles added: “We intend to put together a team to help run lots of fun shows and events. “We will also hire out the centre to both clubs and individuals either for schooling or for the running of shows and competitions.” He added: “We’re in the process of putting down a top of the range equestrian surface in the main indoor arena ahead of the reopening.” In addition to its reincarnation as a competition venue, Mr Myles added: “We will also be providing

a small number of livery spaces, as well as making retail space available for other equestrian businesses.” He said that although there is work to be done at Howe, the doors will open for business the minute the arena surface is back down. An ‘official’ opening will most probably take place some time in October. Mr Myles was also keen to get the message across to all the local clubs, show secretaries and individual riders that they will be welcomed at Howe imminently – and bookings will be taken straight away.

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his is a challenging topic as it involves looking into the owner animal interaction. It is a very interesting dynamic since one wonders who benefits most from the use of treats; animal or owner? A treat is an event or something that is unusual and gives great pleasure both to the giver and the receiver. In the context of this article we are dealing with a food item and most horses/ ponies presented with such an item outwith normal feeding times will be quite “pleased”. We use these food treats as rewards, encouragement, and of course, when we just can’t say “no” to the animal hanging its head over the stable door/field gate. It is undeniable that horse owners really like to feed their animals and unfortunately this can have dire consequences for the animal although it is usually more apparent with cats and dogs. Overprovision of treats leads very quickly to obesity in these animals-killing with kindness! Preparation of food for your horse/dog/etc is very satisfactory

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particularly if delivery of said meal results in the animal consuming it with enthusiasm. The latter is often used by horse owners as an important criterion of dietary adequacy. Rapid consumption = satisfactory commercial product. This might seem a little off-track but, rapid consumption of horse food should be the last thing you want for your horse. More important would be that the horse eats some of its allocation then wanders off for a chat with the stable cat that has taken up residence in its box. Eventually the horse would return for a little more food and so on, thereby mimicking the desired little and often principle. I am sure there would be just reward for anyone who could design such a diet but would the prejudiced/sceptical owner buy such a diet if their horse did not immediately consume it?? The treat, by its very nature, is only fed in gram quantities so in some ways it is part of the “little” in the little and often mantra. What role does a treat have in the overall ration? In most cases nothing! Some people become very excited about the possibility that a treat will imbalance the diet. When fed in gram quantities this is simply not possible as a smidgen of chocolate will do no harm unless of course your horse is a performance horse when it would produce a positive drug test. All it needs are a few Smarties for disqualification. Thus, any treat containing chocolate is a definite “no, no” for competing horses. The classic treat for a horse always used to be a few sugar lumps trading on the fact that horses all seem to have a “sweet tooth”. A horse with Cushings or is laminitis-prone or insulin-resistant or suffering from Equine Metabolic Disease should not be fed a diet rich in water soluble carbohydrates (WSC) but a couple of sugar cubes? Clearly it would be a nonsense to deprive such a horse of a moment of sugary bliss. Equally, spring grass might be off the overall dietary plan for health reasons but it should not stop an owner from offering a horse a handful of fresh grass. One hundred gram of grass contains 86g of water and of the remaining 14g of dry material there can be no more than 7g WSC, hardly a meaningful amount. So feeding treats requires that you have the right perspective in terms of what they contribute to the overall diet which in most cases is nothing. So what can give the owner the satisfaction of providing something out of the ordinary without throwing the horse’s diet off balance or causing (continued on page 26)

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Know the Quality of your Hay Hay is undoubtedly the ideal forage for horses. Here the experts at HAYGAIN hay steamers share their advice on purchasing hay, taking into consideration the quality of the hay and how to store it correctly to retain its nutritional content throughout the year.

he quality of hay depends on the value of the crop, determined by the weather and maintenance of the grass before harvest. Once cut, the grass must be given sufficient time to dry, to remove moisture before baling. The healthier and drier the crop, the better the hay. What to look for? When looking for high-quality hay, knowing what is inside counts. Before buying hay, open at least one bale up and look inside. Slight discolouration isn’t a problem; this often occurs with stacked hay. Obvious signs of bad hay are warmth, extreme sun bleaching, mould, dust, fermentation or abnormal heaviness. Avoid hay that contains weeds, dirt, insects or rubbish. Look at the texture of the hay; it should be fine-stemmed, green, leafy and soft. Good hay should smell sweet;

poor hay often smells musty. Try to feed the hay within the year of its harvest, to ensure it still retains its nutritional value. How to store hay? Storage is vital to ensure hay remains top quality. Hay should be stored in hay sheds and barns that offer complete protection from wind, rain, snow and sun. Store areas must be cleaned out before new hay is stacked in. If old hay dust is left, mouldy spores can mix with the new clean forage. Old hay should be kept separate from new bales. Unless the floor of the barn has a waterproof membrane (concrete), bales should be raised off the ground to avoid moisture rising through floor. Once baled, the hay is still drying so it’s crucial to keep it well ventilated; leaving the bales out in the field to develop for a couple of days, if sunny, can be beneficial. There are generally two main types of hay storage barns: fully enclosed, which can be open at one end for ease of filling, but are otherwise totally enclosed, and “roof only” structures, accessible from all sides. When planning storage, ventilation is the key to good hay. The storage must allow for

air exchange, either by natural ventilation, or a fan system. This is especially the case if the hay is not perfectly dry, so the air can get in to the hay and dry it out completely. Good ventilation will also remove excessive moisture; if the moisture is left, it can move from warmer to cooler areas of the stack, damaging more bales. Ventilation will also remove condensation which can form under steel. ‘Visitors’ to hay barns (chickens, foxes, rodents, etc.) can contaminate hay and will leave their ‘calling card’ - adding to the bacteria – as well as their smell, which horses notice far more acutely than humans. (Cats are great for killing rodents.) Hay bales should be stacked with the newer ones at the back and the older at the front, so the older ones are used first, and allow narrow gaps between rows for extra air flow. Try to keep them off the ground to ensure maximum air flow; open lofts are ideal; another alternative is wooden pallets. Steaming Hay Even the best quality hay may contain levels of dust and spores, which can provoke coughing in horses, as well as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), amongst other respiratory diseases. Soaking hay to eliminate dust is not only messy and laborious, but also reduces the nutritional content and produces a liquid waste

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that is classed as an environmental pollutant, eight times worse than human effluent. Steaming hay with the HAYGAIN hay steamer has been scientifically proven to kill harmful spores found in hay and therefore effectively sterilise hay without nutritional loss. The HAYGAIN hay steamer has been researched and extensively tested at The Royal Agricultural College, by Equine Nutritionist Dr Meriel Moore-Colyer. HAYGAIN’s unique concept enables steam to penetrate the centre of the bale, releasing steam evenly which defuses outwards, ensuring the entire bale is steamed at the critically necessary temperatures (circa 100°C throughout). Using the HAYGAIN hay steamer produces sweet-smelling, palatable, dust-free hay. HAYGAIN is currently available in three models: the HG-1000, HG-600 and HG-GO. With all the units steamed hay is ready to feed immediately after steaming cycles of less than 50 minutes depending on model. Complete nutritional value and goodness are maintained with improved palatability and digestibility. Vets say yes! Proven by several leading research institutions and establishments, HAYGAIN is endorsed and prescribed by leading vets internationally, and used by professional riders throughout all disciplines. The HG-1000 is designed to steam a full bale. It can process a fully strung bale and withstand the use and abused on the biggest, busiest of yards. The HG-600 accommodates half a bale, hay nets or hay wedges and is ideal for smaller yards and for use away at competitions. The unit is extremely durable, compact and easy to move around, the stables. The new HG-GO is a fully collapsible bag that will (continued on page 22) www.equi-ads.com

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inding that your horse is developing a rapidly swelling leg, with no apparent sign of injury, is a very alarming experience. One of the principle causes of this may be lymphangitis, which is inflammation of the lymphatic vessels. Until something like this happens, many horse owners are happily unaware of their horse’s lymphatic system. If it is functioning properly it does not draw attention to itself, but it is a crucial part of the body - if the lymphatic system stops working, death occurs within 24 hours. So, it is important to know something about it, and what may go wrong, including lymphangitis. The horse’s body is approximately 70% water, much of it bathing the cells of the tissues, and is the medium through which nutrients and some metabolic products are transported. Fluid is continually leaving blood vessels and entering the tissues, and also has to be continually removed, and this is part of the job of the lymphatic system. This consists of vessels, which absorb and transport fluid (becoming lymph) from the tissues, and lymphoid structures of the immune system. Through its

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HORSE BEHAVIOUR - Speaking the language part 25 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.)

CADENCE: ‘The result of the combined effect of correct training that a horse shows when it moves with well-marked regularity, impulsion, balanced and rhythmic strides. There should be an enhanced period of suspension between steps that gives the horse the appearance of springing off the ground so the feet lift clear of the ground and float to the next step.’

adence is the quality that accomplished horsemen and women have for centuries striven to produce in their horses. Some horses, mainly those of ‘hot blood’ genes, have a natural cadence, others can also possess it naturally and it can be trained for in others with more, or less, success. There is no doubt that riding a horse in cadence is heavenly: he feels as though he is on springs, in rhythm, balanced, impulsive and really ‘with’ his rider and, indeed, he is because if he weren’t he couldn’t do it. Various forms of false cadence can often be seen in show-rings and dressage arenas. These are produced by unknowledgeable, uncaring or impatient trainers concentrating on ‘persuading’ the horse, more by foul means than fair, to lift his legs in an effort to give the impression that he has achieved cadence – under a rider, that is, because most horses and ponies can produce cadence in the field, when feeling good, prancing around or playing with friends. True cadence appears as collection develops and this quality, too, is

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musculature must give the horse the same feeling as that experienced by someone who takes the trouble to keep their body strong and agile. Their health generally improves because everything is working better, the blood circulation improves because more capillaries (fine blood vessels) are created and the transport and exchange of nutrients and waste products improves, plus the exchange of gases in the lungs. The feeling for both horse and rider when the horse is in selfcarriage and collection, obedient and light to the aids, and has been correctly, systematically and gymnastically strengthened to adapt his musculoskeletal system to the progressive stresses of gradually raising his back, lightening his forehand and lowering his croup is absolutely exhilarating. As anyone who has undergone a gymnastic programme of strength training will know, it is hard work getting there and can result in stiffness, fatigue and aches and pains if done incorrectly or too quickly. In time, though, with humans and horses alike, the body’s physique changes as it muscles up appropriately. In horses, the topline muscles in particular become more pronounced and the horse’s action naturally, without any coercion from the rider, develops persistent rhythm and, from that, cadence, uniquely showing that slight pause during the ‘swing phase’ of the stride, when the legs are off the ground moving through the air. It is as though the horse is orchestrating his own stride to emphasise his lightness, strength and stride quality, and enjoying the spring and thrust which we can find so challenging to sit to. This can all take not only months but years, depending on the horse’s

conformation and constitution and the skill and attitude of his trainer. Rushing the process and asking too much too soon, even when the techniques are correct, can result in injury to the horse’s body and mind. Using the wrong techniques, such as heavy persuasion or outright force to obtain ‘roundness’ and ‘get the horse back on his hocks’ by riding from front to back instead of the other way round is even worse and is most likely to permanently damage horses. From a behavioural viewpoint, horses forced to do hard, sustained, stressful work, particularly when constricted by equipment or riding techniques, often start to deteriorate in not only their action but also their attitude. Work is no longer interesting or enjoyable but physically and mentally over-taxing. Naturally, self-defence kicks in and horses can start to produce impure gaits, nap, become crooked, carry themselves behind the bit, or resist the bit and push into it in an effort to relieve the pain in their neck, shoulders and back. More serious defensive behaviours can arise, such as rearing, spooking (which is a flight response produced in horses experiencing a level of fear), head tossing and other general signs which may be taken as ‘unwillingness’ by riders and trainers but are actually clear signs from the horse that he is having considerable problems. THE HORSE FOR THE JOB We are all familiar with the statement that horses naturally bear more weight on the forehand than on the hindquarters, and this weight on the forehand is increased by carrying a rider and saddle. (continued on page 36)

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CLASSICAL RIDING - PART TEN:

JOINING THE MOVEMENTS TOGETHER By Anne Wilson

hen we have successfully introduced and confirmed all the lateral exercises previously covered in this series, it is time to incorporate and intertwine them within our normal training programme. This is a challenging and exciting time for both horse and rider. We now have a veritable armoury of movements to use in short bursts between our normal two-track riding; thus making

boredom or repetition virtually impossible. Even before reaching this advanced stage with so many exercises at our disposal, I find it extremely annoying when people say ‘my horse doesn’t like schooling; he finds it boring’. What they really mean is that they have no idea of the proper way to school a horse. Even in the early stages of training there are so many variations of

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movements and different ways of intertwining them, that boredom is impossible if you have any imagination and know what you are aiming for. But now, at this stage, it is a matter of what to leave out, rather than what exercises to practice today. Trotting round in endless circles, or cantering many circuits of the school, hoping to improve the gait, of course is going to become not only boring, but tiring and unnecessarily wearing. As I have said before, it is generally the transitions which improve the gait, not continuing in a gait which is often going further and further downhill. Never neglect the walk, trot, canter and transitions between the lateral work, as these are important for the forward impulsion of the horse (note: forward impulsion as in energy, not speed), but never overdo anything. Take plenty of breaks, allowing the horse to stretch in walk on a long rein and re-assess your own position. Although you can relax during this time, don’t slouch, sit upright and think about the

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Xxxxxxxxxx Training Starting off on the left rein at ‘A’ ride Shoulder-in between ‘F’ and ‘B’; change to Travers between ‘B’ and ‘M’, bring the quarters back to the track and ride around the corner, turn left down the centre line at ‘C’ and immediately legyield to your right reaching the track at around ‘E’. Carry on riding round the track until you reach ‘A’, then turn left down the centre line and Half-pass back to the track at ‘E’. You have now changed the rein and if you and your horse are not yet ready for a break; (I would recommend a break here if your horse is new to this), change to a right flexion and carry on round the track until you reach ‘M’, ride Shoulder-in from ‘M’ to ‘B’ where you change to Travers to ‘F’, straighten and ride around the track to ‘A’ turning down the centre line and leg-yield to your left towards ‘E’; ride straight round the track to ‘C’ where you turn right down the centre line and Half-pass back to the track at ‘E’. Change to a left bend and you are back on the same rein you started, having completed the same procedure on both reins. Then I’m sure you will both be ready for a break. In the sequence above, the Travers can sometimes be substituted by the Renvers section, but of course this is much more difficult and you will need to bring

the forehand back to the track and change the bend before reaching the corner. Exercises incorporating canter work in between lateral steps

Starting on say the left rein at ‘A’ in trot, ride Shoulder-in from ‘F’ to ‘B’. At ‘B’ strike off into a left canter in a semi-circle until you reach ‘E’ on the opposite track; then return to trot. Ride in trot round the track until you reach ‘A’, and return to walk. Now you can either take a break (which I would suggest if your horse is new to this work) or change the rein using a demipirouette (turn on the haunches), then go back to trot and ride the same sequence on the other rein; congratulate the horse and take a break. This is an extremely exacting and quite strenuous exercise and should not be attempted until the horse is easily able to take weight on his haunches and preferably has already mastered canter to walk. Even though you are not asking him to walk from the canter in this sequence it will help if he is capable of it. He will have to have a good deal of collection for any of this to be possible. Another variation to the above, which in some ways is even more exacting, after riding your trot Shoulder-in, then your canter semicircle, is to return to trot Shoulder-

in at the half way marker rather than continuing in a two track normal trot. In other words you are going directly from canter into a trot Shoulder-in. Many horses find this quite surprising, but when they are correctly and slowly prepared it is enthralling for both horse and rider. It is very demanding of the rider as well as the horse, as you have to be spot-on, accurate and quick with the change of aids, but at the same time being subtle and gentle. Exercises on the circle Moving in and out on the circle or ‘spiralling’

The first and easiest lateral exercise on the circle is the leg-yield, where you gradually decrease the circle, putting more weight into your inside stirrup/seatbone, requesting the horse to step to the inside with your outside leg. Your outside hand should gently but firmly support the horse on the outside, confirming the request to move sideways to the inside of the circle. Your inside hand confirms the inside flexion with gentle give and take or squeezing actions as and when necessary, and your inside leg is held supportively at the girth, underneath your inside hip which should be advanced. When you have reached the required smaller circle, you then ask

for a leg-yield gradually outwards. Return some weight to the outside stirrup/seatbone, keeping your legs and hips in the same position but changing the emphasis by gently pushing or nudging with your inside leg. Your outside leg prevents the quarters from swinging out. Your outside hand still supports the outside shoulder but allows the horse to move to the outside. There are many more advanced lateral exercises which can be used on the circle. They are generally much more difficult when performed there because of the lack of support and point of reference, which is offered by the wall of the arena. However, correct performance on the circle is certain confirmation of the horse’s understanding, agility and obedience, and requires good, tactful, precise yet gentle aiding from the rider. It is best to begin in walk. Try riding half a circle in Shoulder-in, then another half in Travers. Shoulder-out can be incorporated as well. Shoulder-out is merely Shoulder-in ridden in a different place but can be quite difficult on the circle. You could ride Shoulderout for say quarter of the circle; change to Shoulder-in for another quarter, then Travers for the next quarter, then (if you are really (continued on page 26)

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re you interested in competitive showjumping this Autumn and Winter? The indoor showjumping season runs mainly through the winter months, starting at the end of September through until April, and most venues will run affiliated and unaffiliated competitions. Check your local indoor arena and see what they have to offer; clear round and unaffiliated competitions will start from 50 – 60 cm up to around 1.10. Show centre schedules will be clear on the rules and qualifications each class has to offer, and most will host their own in-house championships at the end of the season; they will also hold qualifying classes for National Championships, such as the Trailblazers Final, where you have first and second round competitions before gaining a ‘ticket’ to the final. If you are doing well at local venues and would like to go to a championship show, Trailblazers is an excellent starting block before you decide to join British Showjumping and become affiliated. Don’t restrict yourself to any one choice, mix and match to your own requirements! The affiliated circuit has so much to offer, with classes from 85cm.

If you are interested in contesting the Amateur classes, you will need to do First Round competitions – which run all year round - where the first six qualify to enter Second Rounds. Once you are qualified, the following Autumn, British showjumping will contact you informing you of the dates and venues of Second Round Shows. There will be various choices of venue, one of which at least will be within a reasonable distance of your base. This time you will need to come in the top twelve to reach the Finals held at Aintree, Liverpool. Another great Winter Championship Show is the Blue Chip Finals held at Hartbury College Gloucestershire, in April. These qualifiers start in October and run until February, with amateur and novice horse classes all the way up the grades, with the top eight in each qualifier taking a direct ticket to the Championships - they are very popular indeed. As showjumping runs all year round, it is often the case that you qualify for Summer Finals in the Winter, and vice versa. Many people use the Winter months to collect their four British Novice

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Trailblazers is an excellent programme – showjumper Michaela Huntington, pictured, is a big fan.

and Discovery double clears, ready for the Second Rounds of those classes the following Summer. If you have never been to an indoor competition before, or if you have a new horse, it is advisable to hire your local arena and meet a friend or trainer to practise, this way you can start low, and build yourself up to a course at a height with which you are happy. Before appearing at your first show, it is a good idea to be jumping slightly higher in training than you will be in competition, so that any first day Project2_Layout 1 settled 07/08/2014 16:15 Page nerves are and confi dence is 1 increased. Feeling prepared and well practised will increase your chances of success on competition days.

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any equines can suffer from recurrent respiratory problems, particularly during the autumn and winter months when they are likely to be stabled for longer periods of time with potentially poor or limited ventilation. Poor respiratory health can be detrimental to a horse’s overall condition and happiness and can also significantly effect performance levels. Problems can be caused by allergies to mould, fungal spores, dust, bacteria and many other factors. Respiratory diseases have become a significant and prevalent problem affecting horses, in fact the recent Blue Cross National Equine Health Survey identified that respiratory diseases have increased from 5% to 7.1% since 2013. With this in mind it is best to put steps in place to support your equine’s respiratory health wherever possible! Respiratory Horslyx offers a unique opportunity to support respiratory health, encourage natural trickle-feeding patterns

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due to the fact that you cannot see or palpate structures through the hoof capsule. Apache had no outward sign of an abscess or penetration and none of the nails appeared to be too tight in his shoe so we elected to take a conservative approach to begin with and progress quickly to some detailed imaging and investigation if he failed to improve. Apache was on complete rest for 1 week with anti-inflammatory medication and then examined again to assess his progress. On examination of the affected foot Apache still displayed no obvious evidence of what was causing his pain but he still reacted significantly to (continued on page 30)

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(continued from page 9) metabolic distress? If you subscribe to the view that treats may create a problem of some sort one can “play safe” by simply taking the horse a few grams of its existing diet. This may seem like cheating/ conning the horse out of a “real” treat but in reality horses/ponies are not the brightest when it comes to selection between different food resources. For example, why do horses voluntarily consume yew and ragwort? Size matters! So whatever you select to use as a treat it must be small. Chunks of apple or carrot make excellent treats so long as they are fresh: bendy carrots should go in the bin together with bruised apples. It is noteworthy that carrots used to be fed by the kilo to farm horses when they were fed simply on bran, hay, turnips, oats and so on. Racing at Kelso, Scotland has often been sponsored by a carrot producer and guess what feed was supplied together with the cash prizes? It is common for bags of carrots to be sold for animal feed as the supermarkets are so fussy in terms of the “correct” shape so there are many carrots that are rejected for human use. Healthy horse treats might be regarded as those that do not contain additives, preservatives (calcium and sodium propionate), colourants or artificial flavourings. Ideally they would be “natural”,

brave), take the quarters back to the line of the circle, take the forehand inwards, change the bend and ride Renvers for the remaining quarter circle – then your circle is complete. Gradually Build up the Sequences

Gradually build up the sequences of all these exercises by just riding one part at first; say one trot Shoulder-in to canter, then rest. When that becomes easy, continue as described above. Obviously the trot Shoulder-in can be substituted by walk Shoulder-in which requires the horse to strike off directly into canter from the walk Shoulder-in. This often improves the quality and collection of the canter immensely, but make sure your horse is ready and strong enough for it. As you can see the possible combinations of these exercises is almost endless. As always, when you have practiced something on one rein, it should be done on the other. If your horse is finding one particular movement too difficult, then substitute it for one which he finds easier, and go back to practicing the difficult movement on the track, possibly at a later date.

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digestible and palatable. This is beginning to sound like a polemic on organic food! It is nonsense because I can imagine making a healthy horse treat based on dehydrated grass as a base blended with vitamins and minerals held together with a little molasses. This would be a wonderful treat for horses on a forage-only diet as it would secure their nutrient intake in situations where it might be less than optimal. The only natural materials would be the dehydrated grass and the minerals with most vitamins being manufactured and of course, molasses is an industrial by-product. Treats are produced by feed manufacturers and, as a result, are available in many different formats providing you with a plethora of choice. Some are designed to fulfil a particular need including additives such as glucosamine that will help animals with joint problems. For these special purpose treats it is important to read the manufacturers guidelines in order that correct dosages are met. There has been considerable research effort directed toward determining flavour preferences of horses. However, in my mind the results are rather equivocal. Horses would not eat nutmeg and coriander flavoured products. The latter herb is used in a lot of Asian/Chinese cooking but from my experiences of coriander I take sides with the

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horses! Three favourites were fenugreek, banana and cherry. Now, I find this hard to comprehend as in my limited experience one has to have had exposure to different tastes before developing a liking for one or other. I cannot imagine horses harvesting cherries and neither can I see them peeling bananas! Fenugreek is a leguminous annual Asian herb with aromatic seeds used in making curry, imitation vanilla flavouring, and some veterinary medicines. Originally it was made into a Grecian hay coming to life about the 14th Century.............though it is hard to imagine UK horses coming across it. So it is interesting that these substances appeal to the horse and are palatable but I suppose if they eat ragwort then anything goes........Apple and carrot flavours did not receive the accolades you might have expected, horses preferring the more exotic flavours. In conclusion, when someone offers you a fantastic deal/bargain we say the well-known idiom “I would bite his hand off” meaning of course, one would accept with alacrity. Thus I fail to understand why so many horses develop the habit of biting you when offered treats by handfrustration perhaps? To quote the other idiom, “Why bite the hand that feeds”. Horses like treats but sometimes have a funny way of showing it!!

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inter can herald the onset of muddy gateways and boggy fields. Horses that are turned out during winter can all be pre-disposed to the potentially chronic condition; mud fever. Mud fever occurs when the skin’s protective barrier becomes compromised through periods of exposure to mud and wet conditions. Micro-organisms enter the skin and cause bacterial infections which, if left untreated can cause swelling, pain and lameness. We all know that prevention is better than the cure, so the best way to prevent mud fever is to be proactive at the first signs of muddy conditions. Apply Horse and Pony Direct’s Mud Fever/Cut Cream to the back of heels, fetlocks and pasterns, these are the most common areas for mud fever to take hold, but be vigilant for other areas becoming affected. Horse and Pony Direct’s Mud Fever/Cut Cream contains a silver/chitosan complex, a real innovation in wound management. This unique complex has been scientifically proven to kill the bacteria responsible for mud fever. The antibacterial formula acts

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Mud and Winter Skin Mud Block Supplement Mud Block Supplement helps to support healthy skin from the inside out, making it ideal for wet autumn and winter weather. The high specification powdered supplement contains minerals, essential oils, dried herbs and roots. It can be added to the horse’s bucket feed each day and used with other products. Mud Block Supplement is available in 600g, 1.2kg and 2.8kg tubs. Prices start from £16.50. Mud Block Lotion Mud Block Lotion can be applied to the horse’s legs each day before turnout, providing an antibacterial barrier between the horse’s skin and the wet mud. The lotion contains a range of ingredients including cetrimide, essential oils and colloidal silver, amongst others. It should be applied each day and, thanks to the lotion presentation, is ideal for horses with heavy feathering too. After time in the field, Mud Block Lotion can be washed off, ideally with an antibacterial wash, such as Winter Leg Scrub. Mud Block Lotion is available in 500ml bottles and has a RRP of £12.95. Mud Slide Lotion Mud Slide Lotion helps to keep mud away from the horse’s skin, using pig oil and flowers of sulphur – a very traditional blend. Flowers of sulphur is an effective antibacterial agent and, when mixed with pig oil (also known as mineral oil), any mud simply slides off! Mud Slide Lotion should be applied each day before turnout, and can be washed off each day, ideally using an antibacterial wash such as Winter Leg Scrub. Mud Slide Lotion is available in 500ml bottles, which have a RRP of £6.55. For more information see www.equimins.com, email sales@ equimins.com or call 01548 531770.

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hen I found a few scabs on Llewis’ legs at the start of the year I wasn’t too concerned, I guessed it might be mud fever/cracked heals and thought “that’s pretty easy to clear up, lots of horses get that”. I was so wrong! Yes lots of horses get it, but wow once it’s established is it hard to get rid of! I bought lotions and creams but nothing seemed to make much difference. I spent a fortune trying to find “the miracle” cure but the sores on his legs just got worse and after a couple of weeks I decided to call in the vet. Various creams were tried as well as three lots of antibiotics. Each time he had the antibiotics his legs would improve but as soon as he stopped having them it got worse again. It was so frustrating; this was our first BE eventing season and I was struggling to keep him in work let alone compete. I followed the vets instructions religiously and he wasn’t getting turned out anymore so he hadn’t been anywhere near any mud so, I just didn’t understand why they weren’t getting any better. I was stuck and feeling pretty down about it when I got chatting to a friend. She told me of a similar situation she had with her mare, she had been fighting cracked heals for over 18months and said she also had tried everything. In the end the only thing she found that really worked was Protexin Gut Balancer, not as a topical treatment but to help his immune system from the inside. I had nothing to lose so I tried it. I started off by giving him their Quick Fix and followed it up with the Gut Balancer powder. He was already on a typical feed balancer and after everything else I’d tried I wasn’t expecting much but slowly I started to see an improvement. His sores began to heal and the creams that made no difference previously, started to work. Within two weeks he was sound enough to work and within a month he was jumping again, it was amazing! Thanks to Protexin we made it to our first event in June coming 3rd out of a class of over 30 horses. We led the dressage over both days and even got a personal best! I would strongly recommend their products to anyone. Not only do they actually work but they are a much more cost effective way of keep your horse healthy.. Until last year mud fever was something that happened to other peoples horses. Now I know it can happen to any horse, at any time, my advice would be don’t risk it. For me Protexin has been so effective that I now feed it to both my horses as part of their daily routine and thanks to Protexin they are scab free and look great!

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rooms and stablehands like Belvoir Bed – the quick and easy to manage, hygienic and cost effective alternative to conventional straw or shavings based bedding! Produced specifically for equine use, the new bedding combines wheat and rape straw which has been chopped, dust extracted and treated to offer a hygienic, economic and super-soft bedding, ideal for those months that your equine spends more winter-time stabled. The high level of absorbency means that only minimal amounts of bedding need be removed with each muck-out, saving you time and leaving you with smaller muck heaps and lower disposal costs! Not only is Belvoir Bed efficient, economical and labour saving, it also promotes respiratory health amongst stabled horses. During the winter a heightened exposure to dust, mould spores and ammonia fumes can cause long-term health problems. It is virtually dust-free and keeps ammonia levels to an absolute minimum. Belvoir

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Bed is treated with an exclusive, natural formula containing Tea Tree and White Camphor to discourage bed eating, repel insects and provide a fresh, but not overpowering, odour in the stable environment. In addition to this the formula provides antifungal and anti-septic benefits to help protect against contagious diseases and viruses - making it ideal for large yards or competition horses. Tea Tree has great natural skin treatment benefits and has been used to treat cuts, scrapes and insect bites, whilst White Camphor is both an anti-inflammatory and an anti-septic, perfect for provide a soothing and hygienic environment for your horse. Belvoir Bed is only available direct, delivered straight to your yard, meaning that costs can be kept to a minimum and constant trips to your local supplier can be avoided! Priced from just £5 + vat per bale, to find out more about Belvoir Bed visit www.belvoirbed.co.uk or call: 01254 677 786.

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s horse owners, we all use treats from time to time to reward, bribe or distract our horses – particularly if there is an unpleasant or difficult task involved. However, many treats can be high in calories and offer little nutritional value, but don’t panic, not all treats are bad! Mini Horslyx offers a unique and highly palatable lick, containing a three-day supply of high specification vitamins and minerals to help keep horse and ponies in all round top condition. The hand held treat is the ultimate indulgence for all equines, even good-doers and fussy eaters, providing a nutritionally balanced and wholesome alternative to sugary rich treats, containing no artificial colours or preservatives. Mini Horslyx makes for a delicious reward or a handy distraction during particularly stressful times

(continued from page 24) application of the hoof testers despite being on his medication and having had 1 weeks rest. We decided to take some x-rays of the foot at this point, potentially with a view to changing his foot balance and shoeing to give the foot more support. However, on the lateromedial view of his foot the x-ray showed some abnormality of the appearance of his pedal bone, still not typical of any common condition and then on an oblique view of the pedal the problem was very obvious. Apache had a large cyst in the outside portion of his pedal bone. A bone cyst can be present in any bone and typically contains fluid contained in a fibrous capsule. This has the effect of significantly weakening the bone that is affected and very likely causing pain as a result. Although we had a definitive diagnosis this now meant that Apache required a surgery to remove the cyst from his pedal bone. This is the only treatment for this condition and involves giving the horse a general anaesthetic and creating a window in the bottom of the hoof by cutting away the sole. Once there is access to the pedal bone a hole is made into the cyst and the fluid drained out followed by scraping the lining of the cyst away so that it does not recur. The wound is then bandaged and a special shoe is fitted that has a solid bottom so that the wound and dressing can be kept clean. Any wound to the foot, be it traumatic or surgical, is very slowly healing and carries a high risk of

such as clipping or farrier visits, as well as helping to persuade tricky loaders and catching difficult horses. Mini Horslyx can be hand-held or tipped into a bucket or manger, perfect for easy movement or taking to shows and competitions. Additionally, the simple, hand-held design provides an excellent means of completing stretching exercises with your equine, as the tub allows you to hold each stretch for the optimum amount of time, without being snatched or broken. So next time you want to reward your horse grab a Mini Horslyx and show them just how much you care! Mini Horslyx are available in Original, Mint, Respiratory and Garlic formulations. RRP £3.65 per 650g tub. For more information visit www.horslyx.com or call (01697) 332 592.

wound infection and therefore failure to heal. The fact that the horse is stood on its feet most of the time and, whilst on stable rest, is likely to be walking through the urine and droppings in the stable also increases the risk of this. Very careful management and hygiene is paramount during the recovery of these cases to achieve a successful result. Apache went home after coming through his surgery very well and we visited him to change his dressing regularly eventually removing the surgical shoe when there was a complete layer of new horn over the soft tissue. The foot was continued to be dressed using a poultice type boot over the top to prevent the wet and dirt getting into the bandage and this was conrinued until the horn formed a complete sole with the existing foot. At this stage Apache was virtually sound and we decided it was appropriate to refit the shoe and start to exercise him on a flat surface so that he did not get any pressure on the recovering area by either stones or uneven ground in the field. Apache continues to remain sound and is getting on with his ridden work without any further problems. These congenital abnormalities are relatively uncommon but this caused a severe lameness, unexpectedly, in a young horse and was only successfully treated by an invasive surgery which, fortunately, for Apache, went very well resulting in complete recovery and no further episodes of lameness. www.equi-ads.com

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erdo Horse Bedding is a clever heat-treated wood pellet product, specifically created for equine use and whilst it’s rapidly becoming more and more to the modern horse owner’s tastes – it’s certainly not to your horses! Whilst the bedding before water activation vaguely resembles pony nuts, once activated, the majority of the pellets are transformed into a soft fluffy dry bed and the few pellets left intact will naturally break down with use. Even with known offenders who habitually munch on their bedding, Verdo Horse Bedding has succeeded in curbing this habit! Some horses will try a mouthful then spit the unpalatable bedding back out and not bother again! Manufactured at their very own production plants in the

UK 364 days a year, Verdo Horse Bedding not only has a low dust content, making it the ideal choice for horses with compromised respiratory issues, but it also absorbs three times its own weight in liquid. This not only helps maintain a dry environment, but also reduces ammonia, which again helps ensure that your horse is happier and healthier in the stable. This in turn not only reduces your muckheap but also the amount of bedding taken out, saving you time and money in the long run! So for bedding which gives you a taste of the future, choose Verdo Horse Bedding. For stockist enquiries: 01264 342 009 RRP: £5.65 - £5.95 per 15kg bag. To find out more information and to view a demonstration video, please visit www. verdohorsebedding.co.uk

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orses and ponies can benefit from a comprehensive respiratory supplement all year around but especially in winter, when many horses and ponies are stabled, often without adequate ventilation. This can cause a number of problems that compromise the respiratory tract and can lead to long term ailments such as RAO (Recurrent Airway Obstruction). Providing your horse with the respiratory supplement, Primo Vento that includes beneficial ingredients such as garlic, menthol and eucalyptus to soothe the airways and maintain lung health and integrity can help prevent these problems. Garlic has been used widely in human food and medicine for over six centuries and was even mentioned in early Egyptian medical manuscripts dating back to 1550 BC. Garlic supports the respiratory system with its antioxidant properties and contains a substance that helps to remove mucus from the respiratory tract. Menthol will soothe the airways and help to relieve congestion, whilst eucalyptus supports healthy lung function and can reduce airway inflammation. Blue Chip feed balancers are the only ones to contain the unique blend of powerful ingredients found in Primo Vento, so you get all the advantages of a feed balancer combined with respiratory health and integrity all year round. If you want to feed a garlic supplement on its own, Blue Chip Garliq is a powerful, extra strong, concentrated form of garlic, which comes in a convenient liquid form and delivers all the health benefits without the mess of the traditional powder form.

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ou’ve all had it or know someone who’s horse has it; “mud fever” and “greasy heel” are all too familiar terms for pastern dermatitis. An occupational hazard of being an equid living in the British climate maybe? And I’m sure you know of a secret recipe for the elixir of treatment, but you’ll have to kill me if you tell me. I wish. The truth is Equine Pastern Dermatitis (EPD) is not a single disease, but a “cutaneous reaction pattern” of the horse and the finding of a dermatitis in the fetlock and pastern region does not point towards a definitive diagnosis but is only of a symptom of change. EPD should be considered then a syndrome, rather than a diagnosis and it is uncovering the underlying etiology prior to treatment that is key to maximizing treatment, as well as minimizing failures and frustration. To achieve a positive therapeutic outcome, treating the predisposing and perpetuating factors is just as important as addressing the primary cause of EPD. The clinical signs are usually visible on a close examination of the pastern area but this can be more difficult in the heavily feathered breeds. The signs of dermatitis are most commonly redness of the skin, scabs, crusting and pain in the area affected, and in some cases such as with chorioptic mange the skin is very itchy with aggressive rubbing and biting of the area or foot stamping is seen. In more severe cases the irritation can sometimes extend along the entire lower limb, progressing from redness and scaling to oozing of fluid (serum) from the skin, matting of hair, and development of crusts. Chronic cases can become very ugly indeed, as the skin becomes thickened and swollen. It may even develop bumpy, mass-like tissue. This condition is very painful for the horse, and can cause mild to severe lameness in some cases. It can be unilateral (one sided), or bilateral (involving both right and left limbs). It may affect all four legs and even be found on other areas of the horse, especially white haired sites. Most cases are due to bacterial folliculitis (deep bacterial infection of hair follicles), are rightly classical mud fever and follow a mixed infection involving more than one type of bacteria, most frequently isolated are Dermatophilus congolensis (also causing Rain Scald) which is thought to survive

ubiquitously in mud, and Staphylococcus species, a normal finding on healthy skin which further thrives on damaged areas. When the skin is damaged by either environmental (wet paddocks/abrasive surfaces) or managemental (poor stable husbandry) factors, or by systemic disease (Cushings, liver disease), then overgrowth of the bacteria is common. Other causes which will also promote bacterial overgrowth however, should not be discounted without consideration and include contact irritation from caustic substances, Chorioptic mange mites particularly in feathered breeds, fungal infection or ringworm – usually Trichophyton or Microsporum spp, sarcoidosis and sarcoids, vasculitis (usually more specifically termed pastern leukocytoclastic vasculitis or PLCCV) a severe autoimmune disease of white skin on the limbs trigged by sunlight exposure, and photosensitization or photoactivated vasculitis (white skin again becomes badly burned and reactive despite normal UV light exposure) usually due either to liver disease or the ingestion of certain (St John’s wort and buckwheat amongst others) but also often unrecognised photosensitizing toxic plants which accumulate in the skin and, once activated, cause localized inflammation and vasculitis. In some drafts (Clydesdales and Shires and other Draughts), an immune-mediated problem with a genetic component similar Darier-White disease in humans is also suspected. An additional point to always remember is that strangles infections can occasionally result in a significant vasculitis, known as purpura haemorragica, typically presenting 2-4 weeks after an infection. Whilst not generally limited to the limbs and with other clinical features (urticaria, mild swelling of the extremities, depression, anorexia and occasionally mucosal haemorrhages), its possible involvement highlights the importance of consideration and examination of the whole horse. Diagnosis invariably starts with careful history taking (noting previous illness, drug administration, association with sunlight etc). In some cases it may be possible for your vet to make a diagnosis based on examination and clinical appearance alone, but in order to investigate and identify the causal agent, other www.equi-ads.com

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TREATS FOR YOUR HORSE: THE GOOD AND THE BAD Clare Barfoot, SPILLERS® E verybody loves to give their horse an extra treat. We happily tuck in to a bar of chocolate here and a packet of crisps there, so why shouldn’t our horses have an occasional something special as well? However, although your horse might thank you for the occasional healthy snack, inappropriate treats could be very unwise. Here’s why. The digestion question Horses are trickle feeders and in the wild they will spend most of their time covering large distances and selecting food from a variety of plants. This has allowed their digestive systems to evolve to digest mainly high fibre foods and in order to prevent digestive problems they must eat ‘little and often’. Treating: the problem If a horse has a sudden change to their diet, for example a sudden change in feed or a change in the quantity, their digestive systems may not be able to adapt quickly enough. Many people know that when introducing a new feed that it must be introduced gradually and fed in several small meals a day, however when it comes to feeding treats, it can be easy to forget this and many of us just give tests are often required such as: skin scrapes, sticky tape samples, swabs for fungal or bacterial culture and antibiotic sensitivity, haematological and biochemical blood tests, serological testing, possible nasophayngeal swabs or guttural pouch sampling for S.equi infections and full thickness punch biopsies. Despite this, the primary cause is often difficult to identify and may never be determined. Long-standing cases which have already received some treatment are likely to be the most difficult to diagnose accurately, so it is advisable to seek professional help early. Sometimes a secondary infection can be present as well as the original disease and overwhelm primary treatment. Treatment is orientated around identifying and removing the stimulus if possible, reducing the subsequent inflammation and providing supportive and preventative care. The following general principles for treatment apply to most cases but specific treatment options will vary depending on the cause of the dermatitis: The limbs should be kept dry, so stabling may be necessary. Feathers may need to be clipped www.equi-ads.com

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them as and when without thinking too much about it. Good treats, bad treats As a horse owner it is important to know which treats are good and which should be avoided. All treats, whether they are good or bad must be fed in moderation, but below are a few suggestions:

Unhealthy treats • Any human foods with caffeine for example chocolate • Too many Polo’s and other sweets • Sugar Cubes • Sandwiches • Grass cuttings • Contents of a compost bin! • Uncooked potatoes especially if green • Bread, buns or cakes (mince pies!) • Anything containing meat or meat products (no Christmas turkey!) Healthier options Succulents for example carrots and apples are the obvious choices but have you ever thought about hanging a swede in your horse’s stable? Hanging root veg is an ideal way to keep stabled horses amused. Don’t be too worried about overdoing veggie treats (as long as you

don’t feed them by the sackful) because most vegetables are largely made up of water. Carrots for example are approximately 85% water so in actual terms you are only feeding a very small amount of real carrot. Carrots are very nutritious and are probably best known for their beta-carotene (orange pigment) content that can help you to see in the dark! Carrots not only contain beta-carotene which is a precursor of vitamin A but are also good sources of B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium as are most vegetables. Other vegetables your horse might enjoy are turnips, beetroot and parsnips; just avoid green or sprouting potatoes as these are poisonous. With regard to fruits obviously there are apples but you could try pears, nectarines, peaches even bananas which are commonly fed to horses in Australia. Bananas may be an acquired taste but are very nutritious and contain a good source of potassium. In general just be sensible with the amount you give and make sure that, like all dietary changes, if you are going to feed a fair quantity of

a new vegetable you introduce it slowly. I am sure your horse will really appreciate having his diet varied. Healthy treats designed for horses There are many treats on the market that have been specially designed for horses. Some horse treats have added healthy ingredients, for example added glucosamine to support healthy joints or biotin to support healthy hooves; others have added herbs to make them even more scrumptious! Avoid heavily molassed treats; at the very least they make a real of a mess of your hands and are very sugary. For more ideas on how to treat your horse or pony contact the SPILLERS® Care-Line on 01908 226626.

to get good access to the skin for topical therapies. If a parasite, bacteria or fungus is suspected, specific medication should be used. Cream or oil may be needed to aid scab removal, which can be very painful. A dilute antiseptic solution can be used to gently clean the skin. A topical antiseptic, antifungal or steroid cream may be useful. If sunlight is aggravating the condition, bandaging can be used to prevent exposure. Often therapies are multi-modal requiring both systemic (steroids for vasculitis/auto-immune disease or antibiotics for deep bacterial infection) and local (local wound washes) to achieve resolution. Early treatment usually sees resolution within four weeks; however, relapsing or difficult cases may require a more prolonged treatment course. Preventative care is always difficult to definitively advise; over-washing of limbs is not recommended due to removal of the natural bacterial flora, care of the horses bed &/or paddocks is challenging and it is common that the condition is simply ‘managed’ or reduced to an acceptable level with regular medical maintenance undertaken to prevent flares. October 2014 | 33

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if dressage is something you are going to continue doing and if so we would recommend purchasing a specific dressage saddle. There are many advantages to having a specialist dressage saddle as it is designed to give the very best communication with the horse and allows the rider to feel every movement of the horse. We recommend, as with every new or second-hand saddle that is purchased, that it is fitted by a Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter so that you get the perfect fit for the horse and for the rider. If a saddle is not fitted properly and it rolls to one side or pinches the horse’s back, this can very much effect the horse’s movement however skilled the training. It can also lead to soreness and injury which is certainly not what any rider would want for their horse. In dressage the horse is required to perform a series of accurately controlled movements

responding to clear but minimal signals from the rider, so the whole picture is one of control, obedience and harmony. A dressage saddle is designed with a longer stirrup and long straight saddle flaps, which should mirror the longer leg length of the rider. The pronounced knee blocks help keep the rider’s leg secure but relaxed enabling it to be close to the horse’s side to apply the minimum of aids. They are also designed with a deep seat with high cantle and pommel which enables the rider to sit deep and tall absorbing the horse’s movements and keeping the rider’s centre of gravity secure. dressage saddle The should encourage a good position without being restrictive. A correct leg position will come from good balance and posture and it is better to buy a saddle that encourages this rather than forces you into it. A rider’s weight influences the horse all the time, and this ‘weight’ is the centre of gravity of the whole

seat of the rider which runs from the chest through the stomach and pelvis into the thighs. Through muscle tone and control of the rider’s core, assisted by the saddle, the weight becomes the control centre. The response to all leg and hand signals is dependent on the position of the weight and the seat. To find out more information on The Society of Master Saddlers and to find your nearest member visit www.mastersaddlers.co.uk or contact on 01449 711642.

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he Vinici Dressage saddle’s single/mono flap offers an outstanding closeness, maximizing the contact between you and your horse. The absence of an outer flap helps to achieve the feeling of a narrower twist, especially beneficial on wider-fit horses. A medium deep seat and knee roll configuration offer non-restrictive security and support for the correct posture, while the overlay girthing system lies neatly above the cushioned sweat flap so as to avoid any discomfort. The panels are designed to distribute the weight evenly across the surface and a wide selection of trees and panel options allow the Black Country Saddles team to adapt the fit for all types of horse. Flap lengths and rolls are custom built to suit each individual. For more information contact Black Country Saddles on 01543 578 243 or visit www.blackcountrysaddles.com

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Healthcare Xxxxxxxxxx • Training (continued from page 16) and allowing the lymph nodes to launch a defensive immune response. Oedema forms partly because of this blockage, and also because fluid floods in as part of the inflammatory response. So what should an owner do when faced with lymphangitis? At the very first suggestion of oedema, ice and bandaging may help localised swelling by reducing the blood supply and fluid filtering into the tissues, but usually it is discovered too late for this, and it won’t control infection. The most important response is to call the vet out as soon as possible, so that anti-inflammatories and treatment for pain and for the cause of the inflammation can be given. Cellulitis, an inflammation of the deeper layers of the skin, though not as serious as lymphangitis can often lead to it so also needs to be treated promptly. Lymphangitis requires aggressive treatment, with the correct antibiotic for an infection. If an infection is carried deeper into the body the horse can become very ill. There is nothing to be gained from bandaging the oedemic leg. It was once thought that tissue fluid is reabsorbed into venous capillaries, but this is now known not to be true, and that it is the lymphatic system which drains tissue fluid. And to protect the body from invasion, the lymphatic system in the affected region has tried to close down. Similarly, making a horse in pain walk may force bacteria through the lymph nodes further into the body and will only help to bring more blood and therefore more fluid to the affected area, potentially increasing the oedema. When it is ready the lymphatic system will open up again and the leg will start to drain. Icing below a certain temperature also stops the lymphatic system functioning but may provide pain relief. The fluid which sometimes oozes out of skin cracks in the swollen limb is not serum, but lymph, rich in protein and very attractive to flies and bacteria. It is also caustic and should be gently cleaned away After an initial bout of lymphangitis, the (continued from page 18) Horses have done many jobs for us over the centuries, and many horses in the past were described and trained as ride-and-drive animals, which doubled their usefulness to us. However, the two jobs make different demands on the horse’s body and, ideally, draught horses and riding horses have rather different conformation. Draught horses need to lean forward and push with their shoulders into the collar or breast harness. (The only way you can get a horse to pull a vehicle is by tying it to its tail.) This pushing action is facilitated by more upright shoulders and a more nearly horizontal humerus (forearm, from the point of the shoulder to the elbow) than is sought in a good riding horse, and was common in warmbloods until a very few horse generations ago because of their draught ancestry, it now having been bred out in the better, modern warmbloods. This structure also tends to put horses on their forehands, create a ‘leaning 36 | October 2014

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affected lymph vessels will have been obliterated, and no longer function. Their role may be taken up by other vessels, increasing their burden of lymph, and the leg may return to its original appearance. However, lymphatic activity is compromised, and if something happens in the affected area to cause further inflammation, which may be as small as an insect bite or thorn puncture, the body will be less able to deal with it, and lymphangitis may occur again. It is also possible for the remaining vessels to become exhausted due to their extra burden and eventually cease to function properly. Frequently a second bout of lymphangitis results in a permanent swelling known as lymphoedema, which increases the risk of further attacks. As the tissues swell, transport of nutrients, oxygen, immune system elements and antibiotics into, and waste products out of the tissues is less efficient, creating an unhealthy environment and making them more vulnerable. Many nutrients are carried to the tissues on large protein molecules, and can only be removed by the lymphatic system. When lymphoedema occurs these molecules remain in the tissues where they change into a form of scar tissue, known as fibrosis. A low level inflammation is set up. Fibrosis is a serious complication of lymphoedema as it blocks the blood and lymphatic vessels from adequately reaching the tissues, and provides an opportunity for bacteria to hide away from the reach of the immune system and antibiotics, leading to further infections. Fibrosis initially feels ‘rubbery’ and resistant to pressure, and the size of the swelling does not necessarily indicate its seriousness, as a fibrotic leg can be a lot less swollen than one with more fluid. A horse with lymphoedema probably won’t appear lame either, unless the swelling interferes with other structures, so it is a mistake to think that the horse has recovered or is now sound. Owners are frequently told that when lymphoedema develops there is nothing more that can be done for the horse, but this is not true. ‘Combined decongestive therapy’ is a treatment

forward’ stance, make for a rather downhill, jarring ride and will bring the elbow joints more under the withers than in front of them. This can cause problems in saddle and particularly girth fitting: the girth can lie too close to the elbow and create pain and bruising behind it each time the foreleg comes back during its stance phase (when it is on the ground). The term ‘well laid-back shoulder’ again is probably familiar when describing riding horse conformation but is a bit ephemeral, like many horsy descriptions. It means that there should be more or less a right angle between the joint at the point of the shoulder (between the lower end of the shoulder blade and the top of the humerus), and that the spine of the shoulder blade (matched by the pastern and front of the forehoof down to the toe) should be about 45 degrees. This conformation makes for a horse who finds it easier to take his weight back a little for collection, a softer, springier, better balanced ride and fewer saddle and

developed to control lymphoedema in people and has been adapted for use with horses. It consists of manual lymph drainage, specialised compression bandaging, skin care and exercise, to reduce the oedema and break down fibrosis, followed by maintenance bandaging or the use of a specially designed compression stocking to maintain the volume loss. When CDT is used to control lymphoedema the horse has a much better chance of a healthy and productive life, but it is very important that this starts as early as possible once the cause of lymphangitis responds to treatment, so that the development of fibrosis can be controlled. When CDT is used at this stage it can be speedily effective, and although CDT can be used with more established lymphoedema, this will probably require more treatments and may be less successful. CDT has to be undertaken with veterinary supervision, but as there is no veterinary alternative for the treatment of lymphoedema most vets agree to this, and it will be covered by insurance. There is another form of equine lymphoedema which presents differently to that following lymphangitis. This is ‘Chronic Progressive Lymphoedema’ and is found in some draft breeds, and some Gypsy Cob and Friesian horses. It was identified at the University of California, Davis, where a research trial into the use of CDT was undertaken and will soon be moving into a further stage. More information about the horse’s lymphatic system and conditions affecting it and their treatment can be found at www.equinemld.com. Author information: Heather Powell (www. equinemld.com) is the first qualified Equine Manual Lymph Drainage therapist to work in the UK, setting up her practice Equine MLD® in 2006. She is the author of published articles and of original scientific research featured in veterinary journals and was a speaker at the 2013 International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot. © Heather Powell 2014

girth fitting problems, particularly if he has a natural girth groove a little way back from the elbow which will keep the saddle and girth back in place. If you drop an imaginary straight, vertical line down from the highest point of the withers, the point of the elbow should come a good hand’s width in front of it in excellent shoulder and foreleg conformation. Of course, both draught and riding horses need good, strong hindquarters for pushing power and, in riding horses, weight-carrying, with short, broad, well-muscled loins in front of them. The ability to carry weight on the hindquarters and hind legs goes a long way to avoiding back problems in horses, whose backs are not designed for weight-carrying but forward movement. Training and strengthening a horse to go in horizontal balance rather than with most weight on his forehand (and precious forelegs), then leading on to collection, is not only a route to a more enjoyable riding horse but also a protective welfare issue.

NOT THIS WAY ... I mentioned recently in this series that hand-riding, riding a horse from front to back, forcing the head in and behind the vertical, shortening the neck, and hyperflexion are all absolute no-no’s for any knowledgeable horseman or woman with correct ethics. To briefly recap, this enforced posture can have two effects on the back (and other structures). The horse subjected to too-firm bit pressure might try to protect his mouth by going with his head up. This forces his neck to kink downwards, his back to drop down and his hind legs to splay out behind. This posture completely prevents collection from developing or being remotely possible, as you can imagine. Injuries can occur in the spine, not only ‘kissing (vertebral) spines’ but also to the soft tissues between the vertebrae (the discs) and under the spine. The pressure can even cause damage to the spinal nerves and the spinal cord which (continued on page 39) www.equi-ads.com

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s the nights slowly begin to draw in many horse owners will start to worry about how their horse will cope this winter, so it is essential to plan ahead to ensure your horse stays fit and healthy. Before the start of winter your horse should be in good condition as it is much easier to maintain condition in winter than to try to gain additional weight. A heavy winter coat can hide a thin horse so it is important to check your horse’s body condition regularly and if your horse is prone to losing weight during the winter, try increasing his body weight prior to the winter months. For horses that tend to drop weight over the winter months ReadyMash Extra is an ideal feed to incorporate into the diet. Containing high levels of essential oils and milk powders it helps to provide a higher calorie diet for horses requiring condition and controlled weight gain, whilst providing an excellent source of slow release energy from the structured fibre. With a very high fibre level ReadyMash Extra helps

to encourage slow rates of digestion throughout the hind gut and is particularly valuable for horses requiring a diet that is sympathetic on the digestive system. Ensuring the fibre levels are maintained is crucial not only for maintaining a healthy hindgut but also helps to maintain body temperature in colder weather. Taking just 5 minutes to soak to form a natural healthy soft textured mash it is extremely palatable, especially for older horses that struggle to chew and digest and is an ideal product to use to help increase water intake. Maintaining ample water intake is critical to ensure the health of your horse during cold weather, as low water intake is directly related to the increased incidence of impaction colic. Fully balanced in essential nutrients, ReadyMash Extra is an ideal feed to use this winter to ensure your horse is kept warm, healthy and in good condition. For more information on winter feeding contact Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds on 01948 880598 or visit www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

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Training • Healthcare Xxxxxxxxxx (continued from page 36) runs along inside the tunnel formed by the vertebrae. All this can end a horse’s ridden career, but multiple injuries can occur in the limbs and neck as well. If the horse is contorted the other way, with his head and neck over-rounded, showing a ‘broken crest’ outline (see article 23 in this series in the August issue), with the front of the face behind the vertical, often with his chin or even his nose on his chest, his neck shortened (always a result of heavy bit pressure especially from a curb bit) and his back stretched and strained up, he can likewise never achieve real collection even when not ridden in this hyperflexed way, because his back will be stiff, tense, painful and quite incapable of swinging. In this posture, there will be great tension on the long back muscles running from the neck back to the loin area where they attach to the skeleton, making it all but impossible for the horse to bring his hind legs more forward under his belly for thrust and to flex them to carry weight. The three most commonly injured areas in this case (although there are others) are (1) to the poll and upper vertebrae of the neck, (2) the attachment points of the long back muscles in the loin area which develop hard, hot lumps of tissue that can become permanent scar tissue prone to

re-injury, and (3) the hind legs, particularly the hocks and various ligaments. … BUT THIS Obviously, there is not room here to give a detailed training programme and there are countless books and DVD’s on the subject of schooling horses, as we all know, not to mention magazine articles. The choice is overwhelming and confusing but the contacts in the ‘Learn More’ paragraph below will turn up learning and help sources which should help you train your horse in an effective, humane way. What do I recommend? Anything by Sylvia Loch of the Classical Riding Club, by Andrew McLean of the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, by Paul McGreevy, and by two friends and colleagues of mine – particularly ‘Riding Revelations’ by Anne Wilson and ‘Exercise School for Horse and Rider’ by Lesley Skipper. Three of mine which seem to be helpful to most people are ‘Revolutionize Your Riding’, ‘100 Ways to Improve Your Riding’ and ‘Horse-Friendly Riding’. Yes, there are many others, but the above will provide you with a capsule library that will keep you busy, and accurately informed, for a long time. Basically, you need to train your horse so that he gradually becomes more agile and stronger physically

in all the right places, is calm and confident in you, obeys your light aids instantly and goes on a contact which creates a light but clear and present contact with the tongue and lips. He needs to develop weightcarrying power in his hindquarters and be strong but relaxed enough to allow the power he creates to travel forward through to his mouth. His training should take as long as it takes, not be manipulated or rushed by competition dates, team demands or certain other people telling you what he should be doing. A good classical teacher (see below) or equitation science trainer (again, see below) will certainly guide you along the right lines. Cadence is not an impossible dream. Almost any horse, trained in the right way, can reach a measure of collection and the cadence that emerges from it. However, if a horse goes in self-maintained horizontal balance, in a consistent rhythm in all his gaits, answers light aids reliably and feels safe with his rider and with being ridden, you may well find that he will produce a level of cadence which could take you on to other things. I can certainly confirm that any horse subjected to harsh, biomechanically incorrect methods of riding and training will never find true cadence under saddle. Only a free-going, properly trained horse will give you that ecstatic joy,

verve and spring that makes all the work and waiting worthwhile. LEARN MORE AT: The Classical Riding Club (www.classicalriding. co.uk), the International Society for Equitation Science (www.equitationscience.com), EquiSci for the UK (www. equitationscience.co.uk), the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre (www.aebc.org.au) and the Equine Behaviour Forum (www.equinebehaviourforum.org. uk). Also, follow up the links and publications on each site. (The Equine Behaviour Forum published the full glossary in its magazine ‘Equine Behaviour’. For your copy, send a cheque for £3.50 payable to ‘Equine Behaviour Forum’ 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. Author of 44 books, she is a co-publisher of ‘Tracking-up’ (see advert this issue). For lessons and clinics in and near Lancashire, ring 01254 705487 or email horses@ susanmcbane.com

ARE YOUR HORSES HOOVES CAUSING YOU THE WINTER BLUES? Hoof Care for Winter- Horseowners & Hoofcare Professionals

Your horse’s hooves are a product of their environment and as we know their environment is susceptible to so many domesticated and external influences. Be prepared this year for Winter, and look after your horses hooves! Now you can with Silvetrasol, the all natural hoof spray. Easy to Apply, and Highly Effective. Silvetrasol (Hoof & Wound Wash) all round spray for daily use and maintenance. Silvetrasol is the All Natural Hoof Cleanser developed at the Institute of Applied Equine Podiatry. Silvetrasol is the Ultimate Hoof Infection Fighter. The active ingredient is so unique it has earned its own patent. Silvetrasol has been proven to kill bacteria, fungus and viruses quickly. It is very safe to use, is odourless and colourless. Though it is toxic to bacteria, fungus and virus, it is non-toxic to humans, horses, pets, or livestock. When compared to commonly used products, it has been shown to be as much as ten times more effective in the treatment of bacterial infections (thrush) and MSRA. Bacterial kill time for Silvetrasol is less than 30 seconds, where Lysol and Clorox are nearer to 10 minutes. This is the most useful hoof and wound cleanser available for the horse owner, professional trimmer, farrier or veterinarian. Use it to treat the hoof following trimming, apply before using boots or hoof wear, use it to clean your tools. Silvetrasol is ideal for cleaning abscess tracks and wounds in the sole, frog, or hoof wall. Use daily to prevent infection. Spray on the coronary band, walls, and sole.

Clean Trax – Equine Hoof Cleanser. Clean Trax is a deep penetrating hoof cleanser used for the treatment of White Line disease, thrush, fungal, yeast infections and abscess. It is a non-necrotizing (will not kill healthy tissue) cleanser that has been used in the medical field for over twenty years. It will reduce the need for hoof wall removal in the treatment of white line disease. *Must be used specifically to its directions. Silvetrasol topical hoof cleanser for your daily follow up after Clean Trax one time soak.

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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.

t is common practice for many riders to offer lessons to their equestrian peers, either as part of their full-time occupation or on an occasional basis to earn some extra income. Insurance cover is available for freelance instructors to cover Public Liability during teaching and also Care, Custody & Control cover if required whilst carrying out other duties such as freelance riding/grooming. This can be tailored to cover the client on their own premises or off-site as well if required. Unqualified instructors can still be covered by insurance, but those with industry recognised qualifications (e.g. BHS or UKCC level education) and an up to date Health & Safety at Work First Aid Certificate will generally be entitled to discounted rates. If you decide to do some teaching using your own horses, regardless of how seldom this will occur, then for insurance purposes you would be considered to be trading as a Riding School and would require adequate insurance cover for this type of risk. Under the Riding Establishments

Act, anyone operating a riding establishment must be granted a licence by their local authority prior to trading. It is also a legal requirement that you hold a valid insurance policy, which would be subject to the operator holding such a licence. Riding School liability policies attract higher premium rates due to the increased risk and generally have a minimum annual premium of around £1200 – many people think twice about using their own horses for lessons after hearing that figure! Other commercial activities, such as using horses for ‘pony rides’ at local shows may also warrant the need for a licence; discussing your business proposal with your local authority can determine whether this is necessary or not and also establish what type of insurance policy will be required. Once this first step has been taken it will be easier for your insurer to offer the most viable option for insurance cover.

The limit of indemnity for Public Liability cover starts at a minimum of £2 Million for riding school policies with increased levels up to £5 Million also available. Freelance Instructors cover is available at the lower limit of £1 Million in addition to the other two levels. The higher levels of cover may seem extreme but it is worth noting that pay-outs have been recorded well in excess of £2 Million in the past – this puts the premiums into perspective! Make sure you have the correct cover on your policy before offering a particular service.

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lison Colvin is still on a high having won her class at the Riding for Disabled National Championships in Gloucestershire. Alison is a registered blind person but is able to drive a horse and carriage with a qualified assistant sitting beside her. She has been doing this for a number of years at the Bannockburn RDA Centre where weekly sessions during the summer months have brought her to this accomplished level. Alison is one of many disabled drivers who have enjoyed and benefitted from this RDA Centre which is now being forced to close. Help is sought by the group to continue offering carriage driving to disabled people, for further details please ring Tel 01786 870351. The Championships venue was Hartpury College which is the largest equestrian college in the world. There were classes for dressage, show-jumping, carriage driving, countryside challenge, turnout, vaulting and musical rides with approximately 500 competitors from all over the UK. It is the first time that the RDA National Championships has included carriage driving and Alison won the Intermediate Class. Alison is very grateful to the Oban RDA Group who kindly provided her horse Bramble, who is 22 years old and he travelled from Oban to Kippen to Kelso to Gloucester and back, having done his job perfectly. The competition has three parts, firstly performing dressage movements, followed by driving through cones and finally negotiating obstacles. Alison had to qualify to compete at

the Championships which she did by winning her class at the Scottish RDA Championships held at the end of last year. Alison said “We were asked to wait in the collecting ring as the presentations would be done as soon as the last competitor finished. So, all the novice class were called in, on foot. I was called next and all the other carriages followed us in. I asked Patsy if they just called people in any order. Don’t know she said, wait and see. The Novice rosettes were handed out and then the announcement that floored me. “First in the intermediate class is Alison Colvin of the Bannockburn group” Apparently I looked round as though there was somebody I hadn’t noticed before realising it was ME. We both burst into tears! I just couldn’t believe

it. It was just fabulous, wonderful and totally unexpected. I was handed a lovely red rosette and a trophy, a horse’s head wearing a driving bridle. I hadn’t let anybody down, what a relief. All the people who had sponsored my attempt to get there I could look in the face without needing to apologise. What a week, and what a swan song. Bannockburn has closed now and as I finish this I don’t know if or when they will get new premises. I hope it is soon. I am so grateful to everyone who made it possible for me to attend the National Championships. What a way to finish my 10 years of driving with the Bannockburn Group.” A voluntary team of people (and horses!) was behind Alison and Bramble, supporting them with practical help and funding. Alison was interviewed following her win and appeared on TV in Rudell’s Horse and Country programme. When asked what her carriage driving and the RDA means to her, the answer was simple – ‘Everything’. If you are interested in volunteering or want to loan a pony to your local RDA contact: Gillie Drapper on 01360 860 243

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ll-girls school Kilgraston, Bridge of Earn, has been selected as one of the 'Best of the Best' in The Week Magazine's prestigious Independent Schools Guide. The guide, which describes itself as finding 'the schools at the top of their game' chose Kilgraston as one of the schools 'best for horsey types', alongside Stonar School in Wiltshire and Queen Ethelburga's College, York. The Week's guide "trawled through the statistics, league tables and exam results, and consulted a panel of education experts, parents and pupils to find the schools that have the wow factor". Kilgraston hosts the annual Scottish Schools Championships at Gleneagles, where the school's own team won the 14 and under section this year. The school's equestrian centre, which the Tatler Schools Guide describes as "has to be seen to be believed" has recently launched its own pony club, where girls can achieve badges in all aspects of horse and pony care as well as take progressive riding tests. Kilgraston girls compete successfully in many equestrian disciplines. Pupil Daisy Foniciello (13) has been selected for the

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s one of Scotland’s most prolific and successful riders, Martin Arnott has long been known for his success as a showjumper and event rider. Now, as ‘Equine General Manager’ at Renfrewshire’s Ingliston Country Club, he is the driving force behind the centre’s livery facility, which is fast becoming known as the best of its kind in the country. Having won British Showjumping’s ‘Best Equestrian Facility’ award three times, Ingliston has been a favourite on the competition circuit since its inception, but it is now developing a glowing reputation for its five star services, overseen by Martin and his team. The high standards of care that his equine charges enjoy are clearly Martin’s passion, bringing, as he does, a lifetime of experience to his role. He explains: “To perform at their best, horses need to be relaxed and comfortable in their surroundings. An unhappy, stressed-out horse can’t possibly give its all. “The personal care that we provide is the key to the horses’ happiness. I like to think that we treat every horse here at Ingliston – whether it’s a child’s pony or an international competition horse – as if it were our own.” He has partnered a string of toplevel international horses through the highest ranks, as well as working with hundreds of horses and riders at all levels as an acclaimed British Showjumping (BS) and British Eventing (BE)-accredited coach. Stepping into the role of Ingliston’s ‘Equine General Manager’ in 2012, Martin lost no time in turning the yard into one of Scotland’s premier livery yards, rapidly filling the centre’s custom-built Monarch boxes with scores of equine residents. The stunning stables – all boasting automatic water drinkers and girdled with gleaming brass

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fittings – are complemented by the phenomenal facilities available to livery clients, including two indoor schools; an international-sized outdoor school and warm-up; a horse walker; lunge pen and fully-equipped wash bays and solariums. As a British Horse Society (BHS)-approved livery and training centre, the yard exceeds the highest standards. A team of vets, farriers, physiotherapists and nutritionists are on hand to offer expert advice and guidance, while individual turn-out and bespoke exercise and worming programmes ensure that residents are happy and healthy. Home-produced haylage and hay are fed according each horse’s individual needs and the stables are deeply bedded with fluffy shavings. However, it’s the relaxed, yet evidently highly professional and attentive atmosphere permeating the yard which makes Ingliston stand head and shoulders above other livery centres. Glossy heads lean across stable doors, gazing contentedly along immaculately clean and tidy passageways to

absorb the sights and sounds. As Martin points out: “Every horse is an individual and needs to be treated as such: my team and I take a huge amount of pride in making sure that every horse receives just what it needs to keep it happy, taking every detail into account. “No matter what discipline you participate in or the level you ride at, paying attention to detail and focusing on the basics is critical.” The centre offers a range of livery packages, tailored to meet owners’ requirements. From basic DIY through to the highest level of full livery, clients can choose from a range of services which best meet their needs, as well as selecting from a wide range of extras, including breaking, schooling, and training, or even full production for competition. Clients can also enjoy a regular programme of competitions and events; train with Martin or one of the Academy’s fully-qualified coaches; or simply enjoy a quiet hack around the centre’s safe, off-road paths. Ingliston Country Club also boasts an onsite saddlery, equestrian clothing store and feed merchant Those without their own transport can also join ‘Team Ingliston’ on regular outings to nearby shows and competition centres, travelling in the centre’s own luxurious 16-horse lorry. The centre also offers a collection service and will transport new clients from their current yard to Ingliston. A very limited number of boxes are currently available, starting from a highly affordable £65 a week for DIY, including access to the centre’s world-class facilities. As Martin says: “I genuinely believe that Ingliston represents the very best a livery yard can offer and I’m incredibly proud of what we have here. “For us, it’s all about the horses and I think their happiness is our biggest achievement.”

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Claire Moore wins at Rowallan!

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DIARY DATE Springfields Equestrian Centre, Hardslacks, Hatton, Peterhead AB42 0RL are holding Winter Dressage and Show jumping Leagues. The Dressage dates are 18th October, 23rd November and 20th December (inc Xmas show), 15th February, 2015, 21st March and 19th April/ (inc Grand Final and prize giving). Show Jumping dates will be 26th October, 29th November, (inc Xmas Show), 8th February, 2015, 7th March, and 25th of April/3/15 & 25/4/15 (inc Grand Final and Prize giving). Schedules please email jaynekidner@hotmail. com. Also details of others events and training on facebook Springfields Equestrian Kidner.

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