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the Glenskenno team, driven by Alasdair Govan, took first place. The grooms were son Fraser and daughter-in-law Catherine. The horses, Edward, Robbie, Mac and Donald came third in the Pairs/Tandem Class. Back in May at the Festival of the Heavy Horse held at Millfield, near Wooler in Northumberland the team were champions of the turnouts and overall champions at the show. They also came first at this year’s Northumberland County show and were turnout champions at the Border union Show in Kelso.

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I just wanted to say a huge thanks to both Equi-Ads for their kind sponsorship and Muirmill for running such an enjoyable series. The qualifiers were well run and supported and it was great to make new friends and watch everyone improve from the first qualifier to the final. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming in a venue well worth supporting. The finals were a high standard with good performances

This horse is now sold but for horses similar to this one please contact Fiona as she always has a constant supply of good quality competition pplause greeted the four horses. Telephone Fiona on magnificent Clydesdales at 07766832061

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LaminShield is available in 2kg and 5kg blocks that can be offered in a free access manner and, with prices starting from £12.49, it’s great value to feed. For those who prefer, a powdered supplement is also available, which is supplied in premeasured sachets. For more information, see www. rockies.co.uk, email info@rockies. co.uk or call 01606 595025.

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A diary of life at Strathearn Eventing Sarah Houlden

y the time you read this, the children will be back to school, the miracle summer heat wave over. The Summer shows are drawing to a close and we will be looking forward to the hunter trials season and of course cubing with the young hounds in September. Horses are still enjoying being out at night and we welcome a new livery to the yard – Catherine and Ziggy. A school girl from Morrison’s and her skewbald gelding hope to learn the ways of bringing on a youngster with a view to competing over the winter. Living within fifteen minutes from the yard she spends some hours watching lessons and helping in the yard along with younger sister Charlotte. Mathew Thompson and Tilly, his new pony have come on leaps and bounds and are now venturing out on hacks, attending pony club rallies and this week have progressed onto jumping from canter. Meanwhile sons James and Rory have been sharing Sidan at the shows with Rory and granny Hazel England in the lead rein obtaining a win at Braco Show under the experienced eye of show pony breeder and producer Jill Cousens. Sidan takes it all in her stride from one ring to the other, change of jockey, trot slowly for Rory and look pretty to jumping neatly round her cradle and nursery stakes. At Perth Show she had a long day starting with Rory, second in the Perthshire Pony lead rein and finishing at 5pm reserve M&M open WHP after winning her 122cm class. Sidan now has a small rest before heading to Arena

UK with James for the BSPS Championships. The Cooks, Phillipa, Mathew and Emma are enjoying a family holiday after many successful BS shows and proud winnings for Emma in her first season with Kaiser winning many 1m -1.10m classes. David Gatherer has had some monthly clinics with riders polishing up on their skills, his return due on the 3rd September. In the meantime I will teaching all disciplines dressage, showjumping and cross country for all abilities. The course is open until end of October with the main focus now on the hunter trials on Sunday 22 September. It is with regret that we have stopped running Jumpcross. This was due to lack of continuous demand and the nature of the sport requiring so many volunteers on competition days.

I had warned riders earlier that without support we could no longer continue with jumpcross on a viable basis. However the cross country does cater with the smallest of logs and these are included for the last two classes at the hunter trials. Good Luck to all pupils who are riding at Blair and at the BSPS Champs and the Pony Club Champs in the same week. It’s been a very busy two weeks build up here with final polishing up of movements for dressage, improving showjumping techniques and trying all sorts of interesting and testing lines for the working hunter courses. Two days of my job are never the same! From coaching half pass to angled lines over scarecrows and scary bags, I never have a dull moment. Exciting reports to follow in next edition, watch this space. Good luck James and Sidan in our first venture to the “big Country” for his first Championship Show. Four nights sleeping in the horsebox en famille, character building!

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ith the darker nights and the drop in temperature it is time to plan for your own and horse wear for the coming Autumn and Winter. Winter rugs are on their way to JET SET SADDLERY and will be displayed and available for buying or reserving at the RUG SALE WEEKEND on Saturday and Sunday 14th and 15th September. There will be Reps and Staff available to guide you towards a suitable choice for your Pony or Horse. The Weatherbeeta range will be supported by the latest Tablet technology. You select your requirements and the Tablet will give you a suggestion to meet your needs. The Weatherbeeta range has been designed to meet the temperament of your horse, flighty, destructive an escapologist with features to please the horse and owner. The Horseware new rugs will be displayed on a new state of the art illuminated unit – sample sizes so you can feel and see the quality. Shires have upgraded their Tempest and Typhoon ranges. Don’t forget your dog’s comfort – a wide range of dog rugs are also going to be stocked.As always at the Rug weekend there will be dozens of sale/bargain rugs - maybe last year’s colour but will your horse notice!

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BHS Stage 1 exam Monday 23 September Gleneagles Autumn Hunter Trials Sunday 6 October Gleneagles Winter Unaffiliated Dressage League Thursday 17 October Gleneagles Winter Combined Training Show Thursday 24 October

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Throughout October we have the Horsemen of the Knight trick riding and jousting team with us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; offering lessons and demos; and on Friday and Saturday nights, fantastic family shows. See www.gleneagles.com/activities/equestrianschool/calendar-of-events for all the dates, or call the Activities School on 01764 694344 or email activities.school@gleneagles.com

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new livery yard has opened up just half an hour’s drive south of Glasgow rely on us completely to choose their home, companions, food and activities. So we could do no better than choosing as they would choose for themselves. Goldcrest Livery, at Clarkston

HOODSHILL LIVERY

Farm in Lanarkshire, is one of those yards where the needs and welfare of the horses are at the forefront of the service offered. Goldcrest knows that a horse who has its physical, emotional and psychological needs catered for is in the best position to remain healthy and give its human more fun and less stress. People with the highest ethical intent for their horses will find a welcome there.

DIY PART & FULL LIVERY AVAILABLE EXCELLENT FACILITIES INCLUDING: Large Internal Stables & tack room Newly resurfaced 160x80 indoor arena Horsewalker Wash bay All year round turnout Well situated. 5 mins J9 M74, Lesmahagow 10 mins drive from Lanark/Stonehouse 20 mins drive from Glasgow Horse transport available

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D.I.Y Livery Strathaven Large 12 x 12 Stable Ménage Tack Room etc Easy Access from Main Road 5 Acres of Grazing Private Yard - Only 2 horses on yard £25 Per Week For more information contact 01357 529416

Goldcrest Livery is centred on peaceful surroundings with lots of turnout for the horses and friendly, knowledgeable support for the owners, plus great facilities. There are 100 acres of farm land, which can be ridden on, in addition to the 40 acres available for grazing. A newly resurfaced indoor arena makes sure that, no matter what the weather offers, riding is not interrupted. The yard has plans for a cross country training course, including a water complex, and a horse walker. Alan Arnott, the man at the head of operations, was an original board member of the Scottish Equestrian Association (S.E.A), which is now HorseScotland. He was President of Polnoon Castle Riders Association for 10 years and was also Chairman of British Riding Clubs Area 1. Enable Equine clicker training for ground work and ridden work, also

NLP and other therapeutic sports psychology modalities for human performance. Liz Love visit regularly and there is even someone on site who can help should you wish to take up carriage driving. Providing a pleasant happy place is the aim and everyone who spends time at the yard will hopefully benefit from this emphasis. The staff are there to provide support and help where desired. Of course it is recognised that, for some, just spending quality time with their horse is the aim and Goldcrest is happy to support people in this, just as much as supporting those who have great competitive ambition. Goldcrest is happy to welcome caring horse owners for livery and also takes horses for short term holiday livery. Phone 01555 678117 or Mobile 07831 113349, email info@goldcrest-livery.co.uk and web site www.goldcrest-livery.co.uk

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hetland Socks, the stallion who found fame in the 3 Mobile advert for his dancing skills, is at the centre of a paternity row. He was put out with three mares, but swam across a loch to get to another filly. Tests are underway to see if he’s fathered a black colt.

Goldcrest Livery at Clarkston Farm Phone us on 01555 678117 or 07831 113349

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Beautiful, peaceful, countryside location. Large, top-quality stables with water drinkers in spacious, modern barn. 40 acres for all-year round group turnout with mains water troughs. Paddocks available for 1 and 2 horses. Quiet indoor arena with newly refurbished wood grain surface - 25x38 metres. 100 acres of fields for riding.

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Quiet, on and oﬀ-road hacking available locally. Centrally located, close to M74 for easy access to competition venues and XC courses. Excellent local trainers attending regularly. Experienced, caring staﬀ living on site. DIY, part and full livery available, tailored to client needs Secure feed and tack store. Wash bay.

Clarkston Farm, nr Lanark ML11 9UN

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Holistic health guru comes to Perthshire

arry Bensusan holistic health practitioner for horse and humans and author of “The Horse’s Emotions is coming to Flatfield, Errol, Perth on 14th September. He will be explaining how horses see the world through their different senses. For instance, did you know that horses first smell objects they use their right nostril? In fact smell is possibly the horse’s most important sense, linking directly to the emotions. By understanding the horse’s emotions, we can make use of this to improve our handling and training of the horse. Larry will also be giving a practical demonstration of his work. The cost for the day is £40, which includes lunch so booking is essential. Please contact Liz on 01821 642 334 or email liz@equestrian-shiatsu.com

New developments at West Drums

We are a small approved yard specialising in Schooling and Training of Horse & Rider as a partnership. Private and Group lessons Livery • Clinics, Training and Lessons • Competition and Holiday Livery • Clipping and Trimming, BHS Stages, Spooky Horses Training, Novice riders • BHS Horse Owners Certificate Stable Management Courses

LiveryThe Stables, Bruntyards, Longmanhill, Banﬀ, Aberdeenshire • Tel: 07855 763475

rechin livery yard, West Drums Equestrian Centre is continuing the development of its yard with post and rail fencing. Owners John and Ashley Steel feel that this fencing system is safer for the horses and gives their customers a sense of confidence, knowing it will be more difficult for the horses to get tangled up. The yard are also continuing to hold clinics with Alex Hargie and Sandra Low Mitchell and with their new indoor school the facilities are excellent.. John also runs Horsebox Scotland from stocking a wide range of trailers and boxes from Equi-trek, Cheval Liberte and Nugent. In addition he has a range of agricultural machinery available e.g. trailers, toppers etc. At present there are vacancies on the yard, to find out more about livery and the clinics phone Ashley on 07894651377 for information on machinery or trailers contact John on 0780180 2260 .

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Sonic, Endeavour, Also agents for Trail Treka M, Cheval Liberte trailers and DD9 6ST Sonic, Show Treka L Engineering Central Saddlery is trying to make prices down Mark added Nugent “We have found Endeavour, Also agents for owning that the increasingly high prices Trail TrekaaM,horse as easy and as cheap Chevalfeed Liberte trailersare and Show Treka L Co-owner Mark Baird as possible. squeezing the yard owner.Nugent This Engineering being said

explained “We have introduced a Yard Scheme which allows our customers to order everything we do online or in our shop and have it all delivered direct to their yard FREE every month.

we think we can help by offering some really good deals and discounts for the bulk buyer. We also offer free delivery on all orders over £200 and it’s only a fiver for delivery if you’re under that. We also do our utmost to deliver in any conditions. This means that if you order 10 bags So if you are a regular customer and the of feed and a week•later weather turns nasty we will make every Weyou arerealise distributors for Terra-vac you need one more or •you lose your hoof attempt to deliver as normal, even if there 2 demonstrators available pick Agents you canforjust add it toare your distributors order andTrailers,isToppers afor footTerra-vac ofetc) snow, we will get25toTrailers you (6 • We Nugent Engineering (Flatbed including Spirit other Quality Trailers andI Horseboxes it will get dropped off free with everything foot think we may struggle)!” Central • 2and demonstrators available IN STOCK: , else when yard gets its delivery.” Saddlery alsoincluding offer “Price Match” where Agentsyour for Nugent Engineering (Flatbed Trailers, Toppers etc) Spirit 25 Trailers Cheval Liberte, Equi-Trek and other Quality Trailers and Horseboxes and other Quality and Horseboxes Central Saddlery are also fighting to keep Trailers possible, making them the perfect place Also available - Showjumps and other equine IN STOCK: Andrew Maudsley 7.5T - Leyland Daf 7.5T products to buy everything forX you Nugent Spirit 25Call - 2 xor Cheval Gold Aluline - Cheval Line and your horse. Call or website see website forPullman discounts see for discounts 2 x Cheval Gold One Pullman V2 - Equi-TrekPlease Space Treka M - Iveco Five Horse the give them a 18T call or check Full range of new and used horseboxes and trailers available to suit all Andrew Maudsley 7.5T - Leyland Daf 7.5T budgets For Further information please contact John Steel website or facebook for more details. Call or see website for discounts Telephone 01356 623893 or 07801 802260

Full range of new and used horseboxes and trailers available to suit all www.horseboxscotland.com Email: info@horseboxscotland.com

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Livery available in Lanarkshire

DIY and assisted livery, with winter turnout and miles of safe countryside hacking around the Clydeside Area.

Lanarkshire based Arion Stud Equestrian Centre is now taking liveries. The yard is managed by Elaine Adairlaine who has been around horses all of her life.

The facilities are ideal with a covered 80mx30m floodlit sand and rubber surface arena which is also available for hire.

Horses are her passion and over the years she has developed an in-depth understanding of them and their behaviours. She has also been extremely successful in showing having produced horses/ponies to a very high standard, and has collected a large number of ribbons and trophies.

The excellent facilities coupled with Elaine’s equestrian expertise and its ideal location makes Arion Stud a fantastic yard to bring your horse to. Katie Barr their resident Dressage/Jumping instructor also gives on site private lessons and will break and school young horses to a very high standard. For a full price list contact Elaine on 07833463705

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West Drums Equestrian Centre & Livery Yard West Drums Equestrian Centre West Drums, Brechin WestA few Drums Equestrian & Livery Yard Centre Livery vacancies now available. West Drums, Brechin Excellent facilities - indoor and outdoor arenas & Livery Yard www.horseboxscotland.com Email: info@horseboxscotland.com

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STABLETALK How to train a human!

By Morag Higgins Graduate in Equine Intelligence At last, the humans have finally left the office and I have managed to sneak in and type this article. Believe me it wasn’t easy, I have had to use my tongue

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on this disgusting keyboard (what on earth has this human had her hands on?) and this mouse thingy now has teeth marks on it. However, now I can share my extensive knowledge with my fellow equines on how to train a human.

As most of us already know humans are pretty thick. They don’t pay attention to what’s going on around them, they are always chattering away to the strange rectangle thing they keep in their pockets. They seem to delight in trying to get us to waste energy on pointless exercises in an arena whilst they bounce about on our backs. I have been a master in human training from a very early age and I learned a whole host of techniques from other equines I have been fortunate to meet over the years. Depending on the type your human is will dictate on the best approach to use. We all know the fluffy types, they want to shower us with hugs and kisses (never mind how many times we try to tell them horses don’t kiss). They call us baby boy/girl, at every opportunity, seem obsessed with keeping us clean and brushing our coats (maybe I do enjoy

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much. Wait until they put the block down and get on it then innocently spin on you forehand to stare directly at them with the sweetest “I love you mummy” expression. You will be amazed how often they will get off the block, move it, off the block, move it etc I remember someone talking about a thing called step aerobics and perhaps this is it. Even the most stupid of humans gets fed up eventually so when you sense them losing the plot you can stand beside the mounting block. Then you can do the “I’m just adjusting my balance” shuffle. A tiny step forwards or backwards just as they are putting their foot in the stirrup is all it takes. Believe me, I have seen real masters of this make it last for a full training session before the human gets wise and pins them in the corner. Those of us with slightly smarter humans might not get away with any of the above and will be forced to work despite our best efforts. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being worked then you could try the “I don’t understand” routine. This can be made to last for years and those equines really good at this technique have managed to keep their humans struggling to advance more than just a walk or short trot. It is absolutely vital that you at least pretend to be trying to work it out or your human will get wise to this game. You only need to do enough

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FEEDING A HORSE OR PONY WITH POOR DENTITION

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

oor dentition is not a problem confined to old horses where age, wear and tear as well as dental disease may have been responsible for the loss of some teeth. Some animals have poor occlusion or tooth alignment as a result of a misshapen skull. This can lead to overshot (Parrot Mouth) or undershot (Monkey Mouth, Sow Mouth) jaws and is generally considered to be genetically controlled. The severity of the condition can vary enormously; the greater the degree of malocclusion the greater the problem for the horse. Essentially we can consider the horse’s mouth as possessing two distinct parts. The incisors represent the forage harvester and the molars (cheek teeth), the (continued on page 10)

Hay bar makes an impression on the dentists H ay Bars’ natural feeding position has received endorsements from the dental profession. Keith Evans Eq DT “I am convinced that I would see less dental problems in horses I treat

if they were fed from the floor by use of the Hay Bar. It is common sense to get the horse to eat in the way that he is designed for. We impact the horses’ environment in so many ways it can (continued on page 20)

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Feeding • Poor Dentition • Forage (continued from page 9) food processor. The horse uses its very mobile lips to help move forage towards the incisors to enable them to grip it and then to cut and tear off the forage. Tongue activity together with rostro-caudal movements of the jaw (sliding backwards and forwards) help to move the forage toward the back of the mouth where opposing lateral movements of the molars (premolars + molars) of the bottom and top jaws grind the forage in a circular motion. Saliva is added during the process of chewing to ultimately produce a bolus that the horse can swallow. Ideally a horse would chew on both sides of its mouth but, like humans, some prefer to chew on one side which can result in uneven wear. Since horses normally eat silica-rich forage the teeth are subject to considerable wear and to compensate this, horse’s teeth are hypsodont. This means that they continue to erupt, the reserve crowns lasting for about 20 years and in the wild this would normally determine the horse’s lifespan. The roots will eventually erupt but wear down very quickly. Because we no longer allow most horses to forage naturally their teeth are not subjected to natural wear processes and, as a result, dental problems may arise. Insufficient wear of the incisors for example means that they can lengthen thereby limiting the efficacy of the molars. In this case, the situation can be rectified by your veterinary surgeon filing down the incisors to reduce their length. However, overshot or undershot jaws present a more challenging dental situation. This type of malocclusion means that the horse’s foraging ability is compromised and in the wild would almost certainly result in death through starvation. Domestically, it is quite possible to offer the horse precut forage that it can ingest satisfactorily. The extent of malocclusion will govern the strategy that you must adopt. If slight, the horse can probably manage to harvest forage but if extreme it may be necessary to provide either soaked grass, hay or Lucerne cubes that the animal can slurp up. Monitoring horse condition or weight will tell you if this approach is satisfactory. Loss of weight or condition would indicate the need to supply concentrates either as muesli that the animal can ingest or, some soaked compound feed. The horse’s mastication cycle consists of three phases; the opening, closing and power strokes. During the power stroke the lower cheek teeth sweep across the upper cheek teeth to crush and grind the food. This is the “food processor” or molar battery. The entire occlusal surface of the cheek teeth must be in wear and this means that there must be sufficient lateral excursion of the mandible. If there is not then chewing can be rendered less efficient. This can result in the formation of enamel overgrowths (hooks) that can cause the animal pain as they can damage the lining of the cheek and/or tongue although fortunately

dentistry can easily solve this problem. It is often only first realized that there is a problem when the horse begins quidding (dropping food from the mouth) and losing condition, although the latter may be less obvious initially. Another indicator of molar insufficiency is the presence of long fibres in the droppings. The kinematics of the temporomandibular joint of horses (jaw movements!) have been studied whilst consuming forage in the form of hay and compared with the same animal consuming concentrate in the form of pellets. It was discovered that the frequency of chewing cycles was less when fed hay although the speed of movement was the same for both feeds. However, importantly the excursions of the jaw in all three directions (simply back to front, side to side and up and down) were significantly larger when fed hay. This means that the range of mediolateral displacement (side to side!!) of the jaw was sufficient to provide full occlusal contact of the upper and lower cheek teeth when fed hay and thus resulted in even wear. This was not the case when fed the pellets and full occlusal contact was not achieved. This means that ultimately, reliance on pellets rather than long forage would result in uneven wear and the development of enamel overgrowths. The problem is exacerbated by the low volumes of feed given together with a higher frequency of chewing which means that the overall time spent chewing is much less than by forage-fed horses. Thus, feeding concentrate-based diets is likely to increase the need for more frequent dental prophylactic treatment to prevent the formation of enamel overgrowths, etc. If the horse has an incomplete molar battery it means that food processing (continued on page 20)

Feeding a horse or pony with poor dentition W

hether your horse is suffering from poor dentition due to old age, or has a particular dental issue, in order for them to remain in peak health they require a certain level of vitamins and minerals. However, for an equine with deterioration of the teeth, or conditions affecting the mouth, chewing concentrate feeds, and even hay and haylage can be a struggle. The consequences of this can mean lack of appetite, weight loss, health problems such as choke and colic due to large particles of food being swallowed and a general reduction in condition, health and wellbeing. By feeding a palatable, nutrient rich lick like Horslyx, you can provide your equine with a feed source that is easy for him to consume and digest to ensure he gets the vital vitamins, minerals and trace elements required. For many leisure horses a diet of Horslyx and forage is sufficient to maintain energy levels and condition throughout the year. The high specification of vitamins, minerals, trace elements and natural anti-oxidants in every Horslyx acts to support the immune system and the high oil content helps maintain a shiny, healthy coat. A unique healthy hooves package contains biotin, methionine and zinc to support hoof quality and the variety of formulas available enable horse owners to target their horses nutrition in one simple, cost effective tub. Horslyx is available in Original, Respiratory, Garlic and Mobility formulations in 5kg, 15kg and 80kg weatherproof tubs. Prices start at £10.75 For further information tel, (01697) 332 592 or visit www.horslyx.com

Feeding the Veteran with Poor Teeth

utumn is a period of change for many horses and ponies, but if you have a veteran extra care has to be taken to help maintain health. As the grass starts to deteriorate in quality hay is often used as an additional fibre source, but if the hay is hard or stemmy many veteran horses will find it difficult or even impossible to chew which can result in weight loss. To help avoid weight loss in horses that having difficulty chewing hay fibre replacers such as ReadyFibre Mash from Rowen Barbary should be used as a source of fibre. Made out of 100% high digestible fibre and taking just 5 minutes to soak to form a palatable soft textured mash ReadyFibre Mash is

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Feeding a horse or pony with poor dentition F

eeding a horse or pony with poor dentition can be a real challenge. Dental problems can occur in horses of any age, and birth defects such as ‘parrot mouth’, where the upper jaw ‘over-shoots’ the bottom jaw so that the incisors don’t meet, can cause digestive issues throughout the horse’s life. Horses have evolved to be ‘trickle’ feeders and for optimum digestive health require an almost constant supply of fibre to be passed through the digestive system. This is not always practical with modern management techniques and work demands placed on the horse. Many horses require a restricted diet to discourage unwanted weight gain. It is however important for the horse to have a high fibre diet that best mimics a ‘natural diet’ to ensure a healthy gut. Horses’ dentition often deteriorates with age and this can be a real problem combined with the fact that as horses get older their appetite can also decrease. The most effective way to feed a horse or pony that has poor dentition is by feeding a high quality feed balancer such as one from the Blue Chip range. Blue Chip’s balancers ensure that your horse or pony is getting a nutritionally balanced diet without having to feed large quantities of hard feed and additional supplements. Blue Chip balancers are nutrient dense, and are fed in grams rather that the kilograms needed of a traditional ‘nut’ or ‘mix’. Manufactured in small pellets, Blue Chip balancers make it easier for horses and ponies with poor dentition to eat, the small pellets can be fed by hand if necessary or could be made into a tempting mash by the addition of warm water. All the balancers in the Blue Chip range contain the revolutionary ingredient, Nucleotides; Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA and are found naturally in the horse’s diet, however at low levels. All horses and ponies can benefit from the inclusion of Nucleotides in the diet but they are especially beneficial to horses and ponies with poor dentition. Nucleotides increase the length of the intestinal villi in the gut, an increase in these villi can increase nutrient absorption, enabling the horse to get more out of their diet. Nucleotides also support the immune system by facilitating the immune cells, helping to fight viral and bacterial infections. Blue Chip are the only feed balancers in the UK to incorporate this remarkable ingredient. Blue Chip Original and Blue Chip Pro contain a probiotic yeast, which increases fibre digestion and allows your horse or pony to utilise the fibre in their diet more efficiently, especially helpful when dentition is compromised. Blue Chip Lami-light is the low sugar, low starch; diet feed balancer which is suitable for horses and ponies that are laminitis prone, over-weight or those that are good do-ers. All Blue Chip balancers are whole-cereal and molasses free and contain a natural; fruit derived form of Vitamin E, which is a highly powerful antioxidant. All the balancers in the Blue Chip range contain a comprehensive hoof supplement with biotin, lysine and zinc and a respiratory supplement that contains garlic, eucalyptus and menthol. Also included is an absorbable form of calcium for optimum dental health. By including one of the balancers from the Blue Chip range into your horse or pony’s diet you are ensuring that they are getting a nutritionally balanced diet, which is paramount when poor dentition is an issue.For more information visit www. bluechipfeed.com or call 0114 2666200

Barbury winners fuelled by SPILLERS® S PILLERS® is celebrating the fact that seven of the top twenty horses that competed in Section A at Barbury International 3* Horse Trials earlier this month are SPILLERS®-fed. Meanwhile the SPILLERS®sponsored Flora Harris won her section of the 2* competition at Barbury on Amazing VIII. Rachel Austin, SPILLERS® Brand Manager, said: “We are thrilled for our own sponsored rider Flora. We are also extremely proud that such a high percentage of the leading riders at this international event independently choose to feed the SPILLERS® brand and that it’s helping to deliver such great results.” Flora Harris continued: “SPILLERS® Conditioning Fibre and Power Cubes

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is the only regime that has truly worked for AMAZING VIII. She has an interesting temperament that has been tricky to manage however since moving her onto this combination she has gone from strength to strength.” SPILLERS® has a portfolio of more than 30 feeds to suit every individual type of horse or pony, including an assortment of complementary fibres and balancers, low energy mixes and cubes, competition and conditioning feeds and specialist breeding and racing products. For friendly feeding advice please telephone the SPILLERS® Care-Line on + 44 (0)1908 226626 or visit the SPILLERS® website at www.spillersfeeds.com. www.equiads.net

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MARVELLOUS MUSCLES Verity Beaton BSc (Hons),T.E.N. Product Manager P op along to any horse show at this time of year and you will see a variety of horses of all different shapes and sizes. No doubt the horse that really catches your eye will be the one who is toned, well - conditioned and with excellent topline. You may already be the proud owner of such a horse, but if not how can you transform your own to look equally outstandiing? Muscle tone and topline can only be developed through an appropriate exercise regimen however if the correct building blocks for muscle growth are missing from the diet then that can adversely affect muscle health and significantly slow down topline development. A horse with poor muscle health will not only look poor but will most likely not be performing and recovering as well as you might expect.

What are muscles made of?

In very simple terms muscle comprises muscle fibres, which are long spindle shaped cells made up of the muscle proteins actin and myosin. These cells are nourished by a network of blood vessels and controlled by nerves. Building blocks

Protein is clearly important in your horse’s diet for muscle development, but not just any protein. There are particular amino acids (the building blocks of proteins) which are significant, particularly: Essential amino acids, (meaning they cannot be made by the horse) such as lysine, methionine and threonine. Non-essential amino acids such as glutamine and arginine. These are highly utilised during exercise so supplying extra in the diet may help support muscle health and recovery. Branched chain amino acids such as leucine, valine and isoleucine, which can be used by the muscle as a

source of energy. Ensuring you choose a high quality hard feed from a reputable manufacturer means that you should be supplying good quality protein. Even feeds which are directed at good doers should contain good quality protein sources. However when your horse is working to build muscle tone and topline or is in

Mollichaff Veteran – It’s Not Just For Oldies! M

ollichaff Veteran from HorseHage is a high fibre forage mix that has been specially formulated for older horses and ponies but it is also a great product for those that are unable to consume long forage and require a complete hay replacer. Many equines, particularly as they get older, have loose or missing teeth and cannot chew long stemmed forage such as hay or haylage. Mollichaff Veteran is made from chopped ingredients so it is easy to manage and is very palatable too, making it great for fussy feeders. It is made from a balanced blend of dried grass, dried alfalfa and high quality oat straw and is topped with a unique dressing combining linseed and soya oil with a small amount of low sugar molasses and added vitamins and minerals, plantbased antioxidants, biotin, mint, nettle and salt. These added ingredients have all been carefully chosen to benefit the equine veteran. Linseed oil is a rich source of amino acids and essential fatty acids including Omega 3 which can help in the nutritional maintenance of arthritis and inflammatory skin conditions and also help optimise the immune system. Antioxidants from a plant-based source are included to help combat free radicals and maintain

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your horse in good health. Nettles are naturally high in vitamins and minerals and therefore make this herb ideal for use in feeds to help in the nutritional support of the circulatory system, laminitis, rheumatism and arthritis, which many older horses can suffer from. Mint contains flavanoids that act to relax the digestive tract and most horses also find the aroma and taste of mint to be particularly appealing; and Salt provides two important electrolytes – sodium and chloride. Mollichaff Veteran also contains added limestone to provide additional calcium and biotin for healthy hoof growth. Containing only natural ingredients, Mollichaff Veteran can be fed alone, as part, or in place of, the entire forage ration. If you would like further information or feeding advice, please call the HorseHage Helpline on 01803 527257 or visit www. horsehage.co.uk

hard work then his requirements for protein may be higher than can be supplied by the diet alone. In this case investing in a muscle supplement from a reputable manufacturer may be beneficial. Whey protein is popular for supporting muscle building because it contains an amino acid profile similar to muscle itself. However whey protein is

Ladies Hunter of the Year E

quine nutrition specialist Science Supplements has agreed to become the official sponsor of the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Ladies Hunter of the Year Championship, establishing an exciting new partnership. The Horse of the Year show runs from 9th - 13th October at Birmingham’s NEC. More than twenty hunters will be gracefully ridden side-saddle by ladies dressed in traditional habits, all vying for the title of Science Supplements Ladies Hunter of the Year. Science Supplements provides a range of horse supplements designed to help equine performance in any sphere. Professional showing rider Katie Jerram uses the products to help her horses achieve their best results. Katie took the Supreme Horse of the Year Championship title in 2010 with Dunbeacon, having won the Ladies Hunter of the Year Championship just days before. The comprehensive range includes products for condition, performance and problem horses; condition; calmers; electrolytes; hoof supplements, and joint supplements. Dr David Marlin of Science Supplements commented: “With many of our customers competing at the NEC, we are proud to be sponsoring such a prestigious class as the Ladies Hunter of the Year. We are looking forward to what will be a very competitive final.”

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Cool things down. Fizzy behaviour can pose problems. SPILLERS® Cool Mix™ is already well known for helping to keep horses and ponies well behaved and healthy. Now with reduced cereal starch and the calming properties of magnesium, SPILLERS® Cool Mix™ just got cooler. The best non-heating mix* for horses with low to medium energy needs, SPILLERS® Cool Mix™ is packed with vitamins and minerals for all round health. Cool things down with SPILLERS® Cool Mix™

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It is not only amino acids and protein which are important for muscle health. Intense exercise can increase the amount of damaging free radicals in muscles. However, the provision of dietary antioxidants can help to combat them. One of the key antioxidants in the horse is glutathione peroxidase which contains selenium. Vitamin E is also a useful antioxidant for muscles. Other ingredients which can help are grape seed which contains good levels of antioxidants and vitamin C which is a natural antioxidant.

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What about horses with muscle problems?

Tying up (also known as equine rhabdomylosis syndrome) is a disorder affecting muscle function that can result in stiffness ranging from very mild and barely noticeable to a complete inability to move. If you suspect your horse has suffered with tying up you should seek veterinary advice. It may also be helpful to consult with a nutritionist as it is imperative that you check your horse’s diet. Muscle supplements also have their place for horses with tying up as the muscle can be damaged during the attacks and supplementing the diet with good quality amino acids and antioxidants might help with recovery. Horses with muscle damage due to injury or ill-fitting tack may also benefit from a muscle supplement to help with the repair of the muscle. Finally …

Remember that good nutrition is vital for good

muscle tone and topline, however nutrition alone will not build muscle. Don’t mistake fat for muscle; an overweight horse is not a healthy horse. Horses that do carry too much fat are more prone to disorders such as laminitis and insulin resistance and although not always the case, in the show ring the judge should be looking for a fit well-muscled horse rather than a fat one! In summary your plan for improving your horse’s muscle should be two-pronged: first you will need to regularly exercise the muscles you’d like to build up and secondly you will need to provide the necessary building blocks and supporting ingredients for muscle building in the diet. For more information on the T.E.N. muscle supplements check out our website – www. tensupplements.co.uk or contact us on advice@ tensupplements.co.uk or call 01908 311010 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, excluding bank holidays).

Hickstead Horse Feeds – fibre brick

ibre is the most important ingredient in the diet of every horse and pony – we know this only too well and as long as our equines are out in the field grazing or are provided with plenty of hay or haylage when stabled, their fibre intake will be adequate to keep the gut healthy. Chaff also plays an important part in providing fibre in the diet. It is not only the quantity of fibre which is important but the quality too and Hickstead Horse Feeds have launched a brand new product, a Fibre Brick comprising two thirds chopped alfalfa and one third chopped fescue grass which has been dehydrated and compressed into a one kilo brick - idea as a partial forage replacer. This brick is perfect for either travelling horses and can be fed from the stable floor, the field or from a feed bucket and will take much longer to eat than the same weight of loose forage. The benefits of this include increased chewing rates and therefore the increased production of saliva

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which will help to prevent the gut becoming too acidic. It will also help avoid boredom and increase the nutritional value of the diet. The fibre content of 26% is perfect for gut stability and health and the sugar content of 5% makes this fibre brick suitable for horses and ponies requiring low sugar diets, particularly suitable for those at risk of laminitis. Hickstead Fibre Brick is free from dust and spores and is suitable for horses and ponies prone to dust allergies. It can be soaked in water if required. Why not contact us to find out more. For any information on Hickstead Horse Feeds products, or for nutritional advice of any sort, please feel free to contact us on 0845 0250 444. We really are very friendly. info@hicksteadhorsefeeds.co.uk www.hicksteadhorsefeeds.co.uk Facebook: Hickstead Horse Feeds.

The Big Bale Buddy

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he Big Bale Buddy is an innovative concept in hay feeding, keeping expensive hay clean and contained. Removes the risk of leg and neck injuries that can be caused by metal feeders. Quickly pays for itself in saved hay and ensures that almost all your hay gets eaten. Saves you money every time you feed! Pays for itself in 6-12 uses. Feeding large bales without a feeder can waste up to a 1/3rd of a bale. Lightweight, super strong, easy to use. Easy to care for and affordable. We have also available for the first time in this country the Slow Bale Buddy which is made of soft, strong knotless nylon netting a bit like an extremely large hay net, Aggressive and anxious horses are calmed by having to graze and forage for their hay. Overweight horses will walk away from the hay without overeating, helping to normalize weight. Slow feeding benefits most horses and is the most natural way to feed. It can be used alone or together with the Big Bale Buddy. Like the Big Bale Buddy, this feeder is durable and lightweight and will pay for itself many times over in saved hay. For more details please visit www.BigBaleBuddyUK.com

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A Different Approach to Calming…

.A.H. (Magnesium Aspartate Hyrdochloride) has been scientifically developed and proven to optimise delivery of magnesium into body tissue; this is why M.A.H. is simply the best magnesium you can buy! M.A.H. is only available from Nupafeed in the form of our MAH®

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(continued from page 10) will probably be compromised. Thus, it will be necessary to provide the horse with ready-processed or pre-ground feed. Fortunately, there is a choice of processed forages available. The animal’s ability to grind food will govern what to provide. For example, chopped dry forages or haylage might work if the horse can chew a little. You can always monitor this by examining the droppings and comparing fibre length there with that of the food provided. Fibre length reduction is important not just from the perspective of facilitating the digestive process but also to reduce the risk of colic, particularly impactions. If the animal’s ability to grind fibre is badly affected then soaked grass or Lucerne cubes are ideal because the fibre is ground prior to pelleting. Of course, it will be necessary to limit the supply of these forages as they are usually of very high quality and thus could lead to obesity. It is possible to obtain both ground straw and oat hulls in pellet form and because they are high in indigestible fibre they can be used to dilute better quality feeds. The downside of providing pre-processed feed is that the horse cannot fulfill its normal feeding motivation because the food is rapidly consumed. However, this problem can be mitigated if the horse is kept outside as fresh grass will not present such a problem if poorly ground by the molars as it can easily pass through the gastrointestinal tract of the horse because it contains flexible, soft fibre of low dry matter content. However nutrient extraction will be limited. In conclusion, it is quite possible to adequately feed horses with compromised dentition because modern commercial food processing allows the production of horse feeds that are easily ingested and do not require comminution. (continued from page 9) only be of benefit to offer him some form of normality in his daily life. ” Wayne Abbott B.E.V.A./B.V.D.A. “One of the most important things I advise my clients is that horses benefit significantly from being able to eat at ground level when stabled. In my experience horses that are not fed from nets or racks maintain a far more balanced wear pattern to their teeth enabling them to grind properly and in turn gain full value from their food. The Hay Bar offers a practical solution to being able to provide hay/haylage 20 | September 2013

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Maintain condition into the autumn N

utrients in grazing diminish as the months cool down and equines can find it harder to maintain condition. The key to preventing a ‘drop-off ’ in the colder months is to ensure your horse receives a nutrient rich, fibre based diet all year round, paying particular attention to the change in seasons… Preparing for winter includes many tasks; stable preparation, clipping and rugmaintenance - however one of the most important responsibilities is to ensure your feed plan is in place. Caring for horses attentively now will help combat problems prior to them occurring when the temperature drops. You don’t want to build your horse’s condition throughout the competition season only to lose it in a matter of weeks when the weather changes! Deciding what to feed your horse or pony over the winter can seem like a big and daunting task but at Chestnut Horse Feeds things are kept simple, with one key mission; to produce high fibre, complete feeds using only the finest natural ingredients. During the winter it is essential to provide ample forage, including hay or haylage, to our horses and ponies in order to keep condition, provide natural nutrients and keep the equine gut mobile and healthy. Chestnut Horse Feeds strongly believe in feeding naturally and because of this all of their products are high in fibre. High fibre content is important in a feed as it slows down the digestive transit allowing nutrients to be correctly absorbed and utilised, essential during the colder weather. Long stemmed fibre, as included in the Chestnut Horse Feeds range, also increases chewing time, which stimulates the production of saliva, buffering stomach acid and in turn reducing the risk of colic, which can be more common during the winter when our equine’s stabled time increases. The Chestnut Horse Feeds range includes products such as Alpha Plus, Alpha Easy, Sports Horse Mix and Chestnut Lite, offering optimum nutrition for all equines in totally balanced formulations, packed full of essential vitamins and minerals to help prevent loss of condition and vitality. In addition, all Chestnut Horse Feeds are offered in the exclusive Bulk Bin Feeding System, which provides horse owners with a waterproof, rodentproof and lockable free storage system that is delivered to their yard and collected after use. Also available in 20kg bags, prices start at £11.50. Keep your horse in tip-top condition this season with the palatable, natural and nutrient rich range of feeds from Chestnut Horse Feeds. For more information visit www.chestnuthorsefeeds.co.uk or telephone a member of the team on 01455 558808.

Prepare your horse to stay in top condition this winter T

he signs are that this winters hay will be both plentiful and good quality. This is great news as feeding plenty of quality forage is essential to keeping the horse’s digestive system in good working order. For owners who want to ensure their horse doesn’t begin to drop their condition this autumn/winter, a switch to in their stable and it also helps prevent Show Improver Pencils along with feeding a quality source bedding contamination” of forage will have a positive effect. Hay Bar has truly improved the Show Improver Mix and Pencils are the ultimate in non-heating, conditioning quality of life for horses and trainers feeds, whether for that extra condition for the sales or show ring, or to help put alike. When horses are stabled for most and keep condition on thin horses or “poor doers”, or for horses and ponies of their day it is important to keep their needing extra coat gloss. They are highly nutritious, energy dense rations environment as natural as possible. Hay formulated from a blend of quality ingredients containing a high level of calories Bar helps to make this possible. Saving provided by Saracen’s unique “Super-fibres” and oils. In addition, a unique blend on time filling nets and racks. Helping of EQUI-JEWEL® , a high fat stabilised rice bran, helps ensure that the digestive to avoid the waste and also crosssystem is not over burdened with starch and delivers a high calorie ration in a contamination when forage and bedding slow release form. Show Improver Mix 20kg RRP: £11.30 – £12.96. Show become mixed. Hay Bar takes us back to Improver Pencils 20kg RRP: £10.25 - £11.70. Saracen cvan help you to prepare nature but is truly the way forward. for this winter. Stockist enquiries & feed help-line 01622 718 487 or www. 01723 882434, www.haybar.co.uk saracenhorsefeeds.com www.equiads.net

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HORSE BEHAVIOUR - Speaking the language part 15

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 at the First International Equitation Science Symposium, 2005. The glossary description is given in quotation marks, followed by Susan’s discussion.) hip with their teeth without too much trouble.

BEND (LATERAL BEND):

‘The lateral curvature of the body that arises principally by the flexing at four sites on the horse’s vertebral column: the cervical region in general, and the thoracic (tenth thoracic vertebra), lumbar (first lumbar vertebra) and sacral (third sacral vertebra) regions (Faber et al., 2000, 2001a, 2001b). Bend allows the horse to step into its foretracks with its hindfeet on a curved line or circle that is greater than 6 m in diameter. Bend is usually accompanied by flexion, lateral, longitudinal and vertical and is an accepted correct feature of all work on curved lines and all lateral movements.’ LATERAL BEND of the horse’s spine (including the neck) has probably been the subject of more, often heated, discussion than any other single aspect of equestrianism for many years. I love antiquarian books and note that learned arguments for and against the possibility of ‘bend’ in the horse’s body do not seem to have appeared much in print before the 20th century. Many years ago, horse and country magazines often featured rather esoteric articles on various equestrian subjects, including bend. All authors stressed the importance of a horse ‘bending with the line of the circle’. Some explained the established truth that bend is a result of correct work and emphasised that it should not be forced. In books published up to a couple of decades ago, we often saw diagrams showing an overhead view of a horse from poll to tail, following exactly the line of a circle or turn, and were exhorted by instructors to do it.

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If a horse has reached the stage in his (patient, correct) schooling where he offers bend in his body, the ribcage against the rider’s inside leg feels softer and more malleable than in a younger or greener horse performing his circles and turns with a straight spine, even though he may have some neck flexion. The neck and tail are the most flexible parts of a horse’s spine and most healthy, sound horses can scratch their

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opChop Grass is a blend of specially selected, dried, British grasses. It is ideal for horses and ponies needing a soft, very palatable chop, perfect for fussy feeders including fit performance horses and elderly horses. The formula for TopChop Grass was tested and developed at the Middle Park Equine Research Unit and has been approved by the nutritional team as suitable for all horses and ponies other than those prone to laminitis and those that need to lose weight TopChop Grass is a high quality chop that can be fed solely with a TopSpec feed balancer or supplement. Additional feed, for example a TopSpec Blend, can be added if extra nutrients for work or condition are required. It can be used as a hay replacer, especially for elderly horses struggling to maintain condition as a result of poor dentition reducing their ability to chew hay or haylage TopChop Grass is dust-extracted and the grass has been high-temperature dried. These two procedures minimise potential mould, making the chop suitable for horses and ponies with respiratory problems. Always dampen feed if your horse or pony has respiratory problems. TopChop Grass is available in 15kg sacks, price £11.95. For further information please contact the Multiple Award-Winning Helpline on 01845 565030 or visit www.topspec.com

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The accompanying diagram shows the points of the horse’s spine given in the glossary definition at the beginning of this article. These are the main points at which the spine can flex although there is a very little flexion at other vertebral joints, too. As the horse flexes his spine, his ribcage moves slightly to the outside to accommodate the flexed posture, but we can get out of our heads any idea of the spine uniformly following the exact curve of a circle or bend. It just doesn’t happen. The differences of opinion over the years, indeed centuries, on this topic may well continue and in the past have been indulged in by veterinary surgeons and horsemen and women with no scientific background alike. Nowadays, as well as vets we have other professionals and practitioners

with science-based training such as physiotherapists, chiropractors and massage therapists, all trained in their own fields of equine physiology, many of whom are also riders and horse owners, most of whom, from what I can gather, working on the basis that the spine does not bend or flex uniformly. The size of circle or turn of 6 metres mentioned in the definition at the beginning of this article is felt to be the minimum size, in general, at which horses can be expected to be able to place their hind feet in the prints of their forefeet, as required in good equitation for ‘straightness’. If the curved line you wish to follow would result in a circle smaller than 6 metres, it will be difficult or impossible for many horses to execute purely because of the limited capability for flexion of the equine spine. It is noticeable that, despite the knowledge that is now fairly

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A young horse being trained/schooled should not be forced to bend either by the rider’s use of reins and legs or, during groundwork, by being strapped into it by equipment. When, and if, his schooling has strengthened his muscles and other tissues, and the work he has been doing has developed his balance so that he is carrying himself in horizontal balance (i.e. not on the forehand) with his weight a little further back than he would naturally go, it will be found that he offers not only ‘roundness’ of the head and neck

posture (using his ‘balancing pole’ to counterbalance the slight rearward shift of his and our weight) but also lateral bend of his own accord. Obviously this is not because he knows we want that but because he is stronger, better balanced and more ‘together’ within himself and it is a natural result of good training and gymnastic exercises. Those exercises are transitions within and between gaits (lengthening and shortening of stride) and bending exercises such as initially large curves and shallow corners and loops, leading on to large serpentines and circles, shoulder-fore, shoulder-in, then, as the horse builds up physically and learns about his work, smaller circles, deeper loops and half pass. Opinions vary on leg-yield: generally it is performed with a straight body and the horse being allowed to look slightly away from the direction of movement so, because there is no bend required, it is not regarded as a classical movement but is useful for giving the horse a feel of lateral work and for strengthening and suppling the joints and tissues required for it. Good classical training and equitation science alike ultimately require a horse to go in self-balance and no horse can do this if he is held firmly in what his trainer thinks is a correct outline or way of going because he never gets the chance to develop the muscles which allow him to go independently. Horses ridden coercively and restrictively like this do not, indeed cannot, show bend or roundness or come on to the bit of their own accord. They are known to develop the wrong musculature and to be more susceptible to injuries leading to ‘mysterious’ lamenesses and back, neck and shoulder pain and stiffness. Such horses can also show a variety of

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behavioural and management problems during work and even when stabled or in the field, due to their stressful work and uncomfortable, painful bodies. (Many people believe that once a horse’s work is over for the day he forgets about it and carries on with the business of eating, resting, socialising if given the chance, grazing likewise, and just loafing around. My experience convinces me that this is not so. Horses subjected to distress, difficulty and pain during work are badly affected by it for the remaining 22 or 23 hours of their day and beyond. Stereotypies or ‘stable vices’ often occur at some level, also disorders similar to those experienced by overstressed humans – usually chronic indigestion and, more seriously, gastric ulcers. The fact that these can be prevented by giving medication daily is a help but, of course, the real solution is to not distress the horse in the first place.) If a horse is taught from the start to be responsible for his own balance, under a rider who knows how to sit in balance with him and use his or her own body correctly, and to gradually work on a light contact in which the bit touches the tongue and lips, but not the bars of the mouth, in a consistent, light but present pressure, his body will develop correctly and naturally in response to the right sort of work. ‘Roundness’ and acceptance of the bit will develop, and from this lateral bend appears. This is so hard for many modern riders to accept, or even understand because they are not taught it, but if they would learn to school and ride correctly and, most importantly, allow the time for the horse’s physical strength to develop, and for him to understand his work and develop a work ethos, which many do, their rewards would be so much greater than if they used more

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In early schooling, the horse is getting used to pressure (aids) from the legs and hands. The old classical tenet of ‘hands without legs, legs without hands’ is important as horses are taught to stop or slow down to pressure on both sides of the bit and to turn, initially, to pressure on one side of the bit – the direct rein aid, right rein to turn right, left rein to turn left. Simple. The hands are used to turn the forehand and to slow down and stop. The legs are used to turn the hindquarters and to ask the horse to go. Do not use legs and hands at the same moment, therefore, as the horse will not know what to do. Similarly, do not try to turn the forehand using your legs. To ask your horse to turn, you simply apply pressure on the bit on the appropriate side, opening your fingers of the other hand, and he will likely turn his head slightly to that side and move his forelegs in that direction, starting to turn. This is the first step towards lateral flexion on a curve – the head turns by flexing the first few vertebrae at the top of the neck. When you turn, even if he is not ready for a circle yet, ask for it simply with just your inside hand so that he looks round his turn slightly (remembering that he can turn without doing this) so that he gets into the habit of flexing his

neck into the turn. Sound, logical basics like this can be developed from good, early techniques and habits. From early flexion towards the direction of movement, plus the work described earlier, lateral bend will develop. Do not expect or ask your horse to bend round your inside leg at an early stage. So long as he is looking where he is going with a clear, slight neck flexion, this is a great step in the right direction towards lateral bend as he strengthens and develops. LATERAL HYPERFLEXION

Although the battle against longitudinal hyperflexion (formerly called Rollkür) is not yet over, we are increasingly seeing its bad brother, lateral hyperflexion. Riders swing their horses’ heads (which are usually behind the vertical) from side to side and some ‘trainers’ have the horse going around with his muzzle almost on his rider’s knee. This is done under the guise of increasing lateral flexibility and suppleness. Some clinicians seem to do this with every horse who enters the arena to achieve that and, in one case I heard, to ‘break down his resistance’. May I suggest that if anyone tells you to do this to your horse you leave the arena immediately and don’t employ them again? Over-flexing a horse like this is not only pointless because it doesn’t produce bodily lateral flexion but also, in my opinion, it is cruel, bullying and indicates a hair-

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raising lack of knowledge of equine physiology and caring sensitivity towards horses. Although horses can hyperflex their own necks, they do so for only a very few seconds and it clearly requires some effort. To be forced to do it repeatedly and to sustain it is likely to cause injury to the joints between the neck vertebrae, the joint connecting the lower jaw to the skull, that between the atlas and the skull, and the horse’s mouth. Finally and crucially, imagine what the horse will suffer in his mind and its effects on his well-being and attitude to work. FURTHER INFORMATION: 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 in and near Lancashire, ring 01254 705487 or email horses@susanmcbane.com.

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Ben Sturgoen, BSc, BVM&S, Cert EP, MRCVS he statistics are a little daunting: Up to 80% of grey horses older than 15 years will develop at least one melanoma, a type of cancerous tumor. Approximately 30% of equine melanoma cases seen by at least one referral hospital had developed into extremely large, advanced, infiltrative, multinodular, metastasizing (spreading) or multicentric (having multiple centers of origin) lesions. All melanomas are malignant (even the tiny ones) and possess the propensity to have further and unpredictable patterns of growth. We have very few treatments for it. Yet we the vets and you, the horse owners are often fairly dismissive of melanomas, considering them benign lesions that merit neither biopsy nor treatment--unless or until the tumor becomes threatening. Most melanomas occur externally. The common sites for primary melanomas include the undersurface of the tail, perineum (the area of skin under the tail and around the anus), and the external genitalia. These primary melanoma can also occur internally, extending into and around the anus, in lymph nodes, and within the parotid salivary glands (the throat region). Other internal sites include the mammary gland, para-lumbar and

neck musculature, legs, eyes, mouth, and vertebral column, although some of these may, in fact, be metastatic. There is controversy about metastatic (migrating) melanoma; tumors might simply simultaneously develop in separate locations (as opposed to migration); they don’t necessarily have to spread from a single common site. Metastasizing lesions can be found, although relatively rare, throughout the body, including lymph nodes, body cavities, liver, kidney, heart, and GI (gastrointestinal) tract. External melanomas vary in appearance and size. They can be flat, raised, verrucous (wart-like), or pedunculated (attached by a stalk), and can range from less than 1 cm to 20 cm in size. Nodules are usually firm, slowgrowing, and non-painful although larger melanomas, particularly those that become abraded, will bleed, attract flies and cause painful defecation. Internal melanomas can cause profuse sweating, neurologic deficits, colic, respiratory difficulty, or local inflammation that leads to other clinical signs or problems in the larynx, guttural pouches and chest. Melanomas are often grouped by type, as proposed in a 1995 retrospective study. Superficial

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lesions are usually seen in horses under 6 years of age with deeper lesions into the dermis (dermal melanoma) usually occurring in teenage patients, with 70% or more occurring in gray horses. External or internal anaplastic/malignant melanoma usually occurs in grey horses 20 years and older. The cause of melanomas is unknown. It’s uncertain if exposure to sunlight is truly a factor. Diagnosis

Gross appearance and surgical biopsy are the mainstays of diagnosis with sarcoids being the main differential (some sarcoids can have superficial pigmentation or be superficially pigmented fungal plaques). Internal melanomas can be confirmed through imaging (ultrasound or endoscopy), biopsy, or aspiration of masses seen on ultrasound. The most important thing to recognise is that we are dealing with a tumor that is a malignancy, even if it is not growing rapidly. Although many small melanomas may never get bigger than a pea, quite a few start out being pea-sized and end up being bigger than a grapefruit or spreading widely. So we need to get a diagnosis and institute appropriate treatment. Treatment

The quantity of tumors, their locations, size, any effects on daily functions, and biopsy results are used to determine treatment. Some vets prefer to treat more aggressively, encouraging prompt surgical removal of lesions, while other vets favour monitoring small lesions. Most melanomas are superficial and can usually be monitored for growth, however, if small enough, excision can be done easily under appropriate sedation/local anesthesia and is most often curative. If larger or depending on the tumor location, laser surgical removal or surgery under general or epidural anesthesia may be needed. Some vets, including myself prefer taking surgical action early simply because I have seen many aggressive, infiltrative melanomas that probably started as small bumps and have become virtually untreatable. Larger tumors and those in difficult sites cannot be surgically removed. It is then

unsurprising that studies indicate there is benefit to resecting small melanomas before they become big melanomas. As for concerns that surgery (or biopsy) causes increased tumor growth or spread, it is important to remember that incomplete removal of any type of tumor could cause potential stimulation of growth factors from infiltrating inflammatory cells, possibly changing the pattern of tumor growth. Other therapies used to treat melanomas include cimetidine, cisplatin, frankincense oil, and melanoma vaccines. Cimetidine: Opinions are divided on cimetidine (an anti-ulcer/heartburn medication). Cimetidine has a good reputation with most practitioners for shrinking tumor size, but owners should know that some horses become ‘resistant’ to the drug’s effects. If that occurs, many suggest stopping the drug for two to three weeks, then restarting therapy although the second round may be less effective. Cisplatin: Intralesional treatment with cisplatin (an antineoplastic drug, meaning it inhibits the growth and spread of malignant cells) in oil was shown in one study to be effective in shrinking tumor size. Frankincense oil: This oil, injected or applied topically, has had some success in reducing tumor size, although it is much too early to tell if it kills all melanomas. Vaccines: Melanoma vaccines or immunostimulants for treatment or prevention is without sufficient positive research data to currently support their use. Prognosis

With opportune and appropriate treatment, small, early-phase melanomas might be well-controlled with one or more therapies, including surgical methods. Most grey horses will likely develop more as they age, but the superficial and dermal diseases are not necessarily lifethreatening. It is the more aggressive, anaplastic (characterized by a loss of differentiation of cells and their orientation to one another and to their axial framework and blood vessels) melanoma that can metastasize very quickly--within months to years--and involve many internal regions and organs. Hence the need to act quickly.

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(immature stages). The adult worms in infested horses lay many thousands of eggs over their lifespan, and these eggs are passed in the faeces. Once on the field the larvae hatch, mature through several immature stages before becoming infective. They lie in wait in tiny moisture droplets on the fields and once eaten develop into adults themselves. As the temperature drops towards autumn the ingested larvae will not mature into adults straight away, and will instead burrow into the intestinal wall and hibernate until the following spring. It is these hibernating worms which cause the greatest problems when they emerge in February and March. However, many wormers will NOT kill these hibernating larvae, and if used will only eliminate the adults in the intestinal lumen. At the moment only Panacur and Equest/Equest Pramox are licensed to kill encysted larvae. Of these I recommend using Equest, as studies have shown widespread resistance to the active drug (Fenbendazole) in Panacur. Equest and Equest Pramox contain the drug Moxidectin which does not have reported resistance problems. It is very important that very thin, or young horses are NOT wormed with Equest based wormers as they can have very severe side effects due to the low body fat of those animals. As with the tapewormers mentioned above it is important to get the accurate weight of your horse to calculate the correct dose. DO NOT simply give horse’s a whole tube and ponies ½ a tube. This is not good enough!! With many horse’s being slightly overweight nowadays it is very easy to underdose when using wormers. Not only will this fail to kill the worms, but it will dramatically increase the rate at

which resistance develops. For more advice your vet will be able to help! Bots are the larvae of the Bot Fly. Bot flies are a species of parasitic fly, and they are a common sight buzzing around horses in the summer months. Bot flies lay their small white eggs on the inside of the legs of the horse, often in clusters, which can cause mild irritation. These eggs are picked up on the lips of the horse when they groom themselves and the heat and moisture of the mouth induce the eggs to hatch. Once hatched the larvae burrow into the mucosa of the mouth between the molars and the tongue. Here the bots feed and grow, sometimes causing irritation and discomfort, before emerging and being swallowed into the stomach. Once in the stomach the bots attach to the lining of the stomach and develop for a further 9-12 months. They then detach and migrate though the intestines to the rectum, where they are passed in the faeces. Once on the ground the larvae pupate and develop into adult flies. Bot larvae are easily killed with simple wormers, but ONLY when

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THE PROGRESSION FROM HUNTER TRIALS TO BRITISH EVENTING Jenny Richardson BHSAI

re you ready to take the plunge and take part in a BE XC event? If you are already doing hunter trials, how do you know if you’re ready? A hunter trial is a cross country competition, and an ideal introduction to the cross country section of eventing; there are no show jumping or dressage phases. Hunter trials are unaffiliated and will consist of a typical cross country course of natural solid fences such as logs, tyres, dry ditches, water complexes etc, and you may be asked to open and close a gate. There will be an optimum time or fastest time to decide the winners either over the whole course, or in a timed section, depending on the venue and the level at which you choose to jump. Courses will usually be at least three quarters of a

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mile long so you and your horse must be prepared and fit enough to enjoy the experience. Most venues will run individual and pair classes ranging from 50cm upwards - restrictions of classes will be stated on schedules and cross country attire is expected complete with body protector, peak-less riding hat, long sleeves and medical card. Your horse can be bitted, saddled and booted as you see fit, although bitless bridles are not permitted for juniors. British Eventing (BE) is the governing body of all affiliated events in the UK running from Spring to Autumn in all counties. All one day events will run Dressage and Showjumping phases in the mornings and a cross country section in the afternoons, and for each part you must be correctly turned out. Dressage tests at Prelim and Novice must be performed in a snaffle bridle with no martingale or boots, however you may change tack for your jumping sections. Day tickets are available as a taster before becoming a member, after which your results are graded and computerised, and you may qualify for certain events and finals in league tables. Success in one day events might eventually lead to competing in three day events! In the cross country section of a BE event, unlike Hunter Trials, there may be alternative routes on the course which are usually easier but take longer; there are no penalties other than the time lost. There will always be an optimum time set for the course at different speeds from Intro to Open, and if you go too fast or too slowly, you will be given time

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penalties, which are very common as it is difficult to be exact. Excellent stop watches for eventing are easily available and should become part of your standard equipment. If eventing is your intention, use unaffiliated hunter trials as your main springboard to a higher level. Ideally, you should be comfortably going round clear at several venues at a similar height to BE80 (max 80cm high - the starting class at BE events), as well as going clear in local showjumping classes and confidently completing Prelim dressage competitions. Plenty of practise at home with a trusted trainer and a few local unaffiliated competitions should see you well on your way to becoming a successful BE member. If you need XC practice, consider a training break at a leading venue. Jenny Richardson BHSAI is Equestrian Centre Business Manager at Ireland’s Castle Leslie Estate, a venue that offers luxurious equestrian riding holidays and training breaks in the heart of Ireland. The team welcomes riders of all abilities and age groups and offers expert tuition, gentle hacks and exhilarating cross-country rides over an extensive XC course. Visit www.castleleslie.com

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HORSES INSIDE OUT - The Anatomy of Muscles by Gillian Higgins. Part 2. This is the second in a three-part series about the horse’s muscular system, where in her usual applied and practical style, Gillian introduces us to this fascinating subject using her unique painted horse photographs. Gillian spends hours painting horses with different anatomical structures and systems, often colour co-ordinating muscles per their action, to help bring anatomy and biomechanics to life in a way we can all easily relate to. Gillian Higgins is an equine sports and remedial therapist specialising in muscles. With a background in human therapy Gillian’s ethos is strongly based around muscle function and balance. “To enable good performance, expression of movement, suppleness, flexibility and range of movement, muscles need to be working together in balance. Muscles need to be appropriately strong and supple for ideal movement and way of going.” Says Gillian. “To help balance the muscular system we need to have a good understanding of the muscles, their anatomy, function and biomechanics. Muscles that have a tendency to become tight and sore require regular stretching and muscles that have a tendency to be ineffective, slow to support, long or weak benefit from regular strengthening exercises. Knowing what to strengthen and what to stretch comes from study of the musculoskeletal system, movement and experience.” Last month, Gillian covered the types of muscles. Over the next two months, this series will look at muscle fibre types and arrangements, how muscles contract, create movement, support posture and how they strengthen and respond to training, in a way that is useful to us all.

Splenius

The Extensor Chain

Semitendinosus

Longissimus dorsi Biceps femoris

Rhomboideus

Gluteals Semimembranosus hamstrings

Digital Flexor Muscles

Muscle Pairs

Movement is created by skeletal muscle applying force

to bone via a tendon to operate a joint. Muscles work by contracting and relaxing in pairs. The muscles that contract are known as agonists whilst those that relax in opposition are known as antagonists. Muscle Chains

As no body part is moved by one muscle alone, joints are operated by groups of pairs. These then combine into chains which co-ordinate to create smooth movement. The Extensor and Flexor Chains

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The large muscle chains that link the spine and hind limbs are responsible for creating forward movement. The extensor or dorsal chain makes up the topline. It is comprised of the muscles above the spine and behind the hip and is involved in all forward movement. Hill work is particularly useful in strengthening the extensor chain. Concentric contraction of the extensor chain muscles results in extension of the neck, back and hip joints. This is also seen when kicking, bucking and rearing! The flexor or ventral chain makes up the bottom line. These muscles lie underneath the spine, in front of the hip and include the abdominal muscles. They form part of the ‘core’ muscles which are vital in supporting and maintaining correct posture of the back. Engagement exercises for

example half halts and walking over raised poles help to tone and strengthen the flexor chain of muscles. Concentric Contraction of the flexor chain muscles results in flexion of the neck, back and hip joints The extensor and flexor chains combine to form a circle of muscles which allow the body to support the weight of the rider and gracefully orchestrate smooth balanced movement and equilibrium. Pain or discomfort in any muscle along a chain can manifest itself elsewhere. For example soreness in the lumbar region behind the saddle, a common site for tension, will affect other muscles in the chain and cause a deterioration in suppleness, stride length and posture. Lateral Spinal Muscle Chains

Muscles from above with Freddie bending to the side.

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Ridden exercise to strengthen the core includes hill work Core Muscles

Core stability provides the strength and coordination for control, balance, posture and carrying weight. It can improve self carriage, enhance performance and reduce injury. Core muscles include the thoracic sling, abdominal muscles, pelvic stabilisers and deep vertebral muscles. Ridden exercises to strengthen the core focus on engagement of the hindlimbs to lighten the forehand; these include frequent transitions and half halts encouraging the horse to collect and push from behind, hill work and pole work using raised trot and canter poles.

in supporting the forehand between the front legs. As the thoracic sling muscles contract they lift and lighten the thorax between the forelimbs at the withers. As these muscles strengthen the horse may appear to grow in height. Raising the forehand and walking over obstacles helps to tone the thoracic sling muscles. Pelvic Stabiliser Muscles

The Iliopsoas muscle group supports and Abdominal Muscles stabilises the underside of the lumbar Toned abdominal muscles support the back. sacral and pelvic regions. It maintains www.HorsesInsideOut. posture and creates flexion in the lumbar sacral junction Thoracic Sling Muscles com . Look out for and hip. The pelvic stabilisers also play an important As the forelimb is not attached to the rest of the skeleton part 3 of Horses Inside by bone, the thoracic sling muscles play an important role role in supporting and stabilising the hind quarters. In Out – The Anatomy of dressage movements where more weight is carried by Muscles next month. the hindquarters the iliopsoas works isometrically and eccentrically in a shortened frame. Dressage horses are Would you like to prone to tension in this muscle group. hear about Horses Inside Out events Deep Vertebral muscles in your area? If so The multifidus, the main muscle in this group maintains individual vertebral posture and stability by attaching the email Gillian@ horsesinsideout.com base of each individual spinous process to the vertebral with your name and body. As it is highly innervated, it is very sensitive to county and reference any changes in the alignment of individual vertebrae. If Equi-Ads. back pain causes the multifidus to atrophy its role will be assumed by the longissimus dorsi. As this is a movement FORTHCOMING HORSES INSIDE rather than a stabilising muscle this will compromise the OUT EVENTS integrity of the spine. Forthcoming Horses Inside Out Events Above: In hand exercises to strengthen the core include This is an extract from Horse Anatomy for Performance 11th September 2013 – Anatomical Riding carrot stretches, backing up, walking over raised poles and by Gillian Higgins and Stephanie Martin. For this and Lecture Demonstration – Vale View Equestrian back lifts. There is more information about these exercises other Horses Inside Out Books and Videos please visit Centre. Leicestershire in Gillian’s book and DVD Pilates for Horses. 15th September 2013 – Anatomical Painting and Pilates for Horses Day Course – Elms Farm, Leicestershire 26th September 2013 – Anatomy and Training Evening Lecture Demonstration – AM Dressage, Gloucestershire 5th/6th October 2013 – 2 Day Applied Anatomy hat are the dates of the 2 Horses Inside Out Spinal and Biomechanics Course – Moulton College, Dissections held at Hartpury College this winter? Northamptonshire To be in with a chance of winning, email your answer to competition@ Details for these events and more can be found at horsesinsideout.com along with your name and address by the 30th www.HorsesInsideOut.com September 2013. Full details at www.HorsesInsideOut.com

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Horse Behaviour

RESPECT – preparing your horse to

accept veterinary attention Anne Wilson

good relationship with your horse, one of mutual respect, understanding, trust and discipline, is the foundation for the horse to accept all manner of unnatural things we need to do to him. Previous articles have covered tying up, farriery, teeth rasping and clipping. All of these things probably appear quite unnatural to the horse, but they are necessary for his well-being and he will learn to accept, and even welcome the attention, if treated appropriately. My own mare appears to love having her teeth done. She needs no-one to hold her and never moves a foot. This is because she has been taught from an early age there is no need to be afraid of these strange things we humans do; and I think she understands that we are doing it for her own good. Veterinary procedures can be slightly more challenging, since they can sometimes be uncomfortable or even painful. Added to this, veterinarians often smell funny – at least to horses they do. A smell of drugs and cleanliness of a surgery can be quite off-putting to a horse. Like most things, familiarity helps a lot, so the more your horse comes into contact with a vet, providing these experiences are not stressful, the more the horse will come to accept his/her attention. Perhaps if your horse lives on a busy yard, it may be helpful if you ask the vet, when visiting other horses, to just say hello to your horse.

Which vet?

Choice of vet is also very important. When we need to call a vet in an

emergency we often have no choice in which vet comes. However, if you can register with a practice which deals largely with horses, you have a better chance of a horse-friendly vet attending. During the normal routine veterinary visits, it is helpful to have the same vet if possible. Your vet needs to be experienced and confident with horses, but at the same time possess empathy for them. The vet should always approach the horse’s head or shoulder, speaking and stroking him, before any attempt at carrying out the required procedure. Vets who march into a stable, needle in hand, and immediately proceed to inject a horse, should not be surprised if they get kicked or bitten – the horse is only defending himself from a frightening and rude human being. Vaccinations and the taking of blood samples are probably the most common procedures and it is important, especially with a young horse, that this is done expertly. Every vet has to start somewhere; they have to learn to inject the needle, or find the vein for taking blood, and sometimes for a newly qualified vet, this is not a speedy process. It’s better for a new vet to deal with older, very calm horses, who are not at all afraid of the needle. For a young horse, I would always prefer a more experienced vet.

Be calm and confident

Of course there is a lot you as owner/ handler can do to help the vet. To start with, a calm and confident manner is essential. If you are at all apprehensive, the horse will pick up on this. If this is the case then it may be better for you

to ask an experienced friend or horse person to hold the horse for the vet, and maybe you should keep out of the way. The best way I have found to approach any vet procedure, is to be completely nonchalant, chatting away as though nothing is happening. This often has the effect that the injection has taken place without the horse even noticing. Kindness and determination

It is very helpful to accustom the horse to having his eyes inspected; gradually progressing to gently pulling down the lower lid then, ever so gently, lifting the upper lid. It may take some time to progress to this stage, but it will be well worth it, if the horse has an eye infection or a foreign object wedged in the eye. My own pony had a hay seed well and truly wedged beneath her upper eye-lid. It was beyond my capability, without a veterinary instrument to dislodge it. The vet was able to get this out without a major sedation, only because she was calm and not afraid of having her eyes attended to. Of course there was a need for a very slight sedation, just to make sure that she didn’t move at the wrong moment and suffer an injury from the instrument being used to take away the seed. However, this was a very light sedation, whereas some horses would doubtless have needed to be virtually ‘knocked out’. Her calmness and trust also came into play subsequently when I needed to put drops into the eye to stop infection. She is not a naturally laid-back pony. She is naturally quite jumpy and ‘sharp’ and has, in the past, been rescued from a bad situation by

World Horse Welfare. This treatment was only possible through several years of constant kind and firm handling. When she first came to me she was very difficult for such things as having her teeth attending to, but over time has come to accept everything we do with trust. This is not because I am a wonderful horsewoman nor have any special power over horses, as some media-orientated trainers seem to imply. Anyone who is prepared to put in the time and patience, with the right combination of kindness and firm determination, can do it. Horses will eventually accept most things, so long as they have respect for their handler/ owner and they come to understand that they are cared for and we don’t wish any harm to come to them. I believe that they can understand that even unpleasant or slightly painful things are done for their own good. It almost goes without saying that the horse should be completely used to having his legs and feet inspected, and well used to standing on three legs for this purpose. He will have to do this anyway for the farriery, and the owner should be doing this at least twice a day for cleaning and inspection of feet.

Sedation last choice

One of the very important aspects of familiarising the horse to having all of his body handled and inspected, is that of avoiding the need for sedation. Many people seem to choose sedation these days as an easy option for all manner of things, such as teeth rasping, clipping and even farriery. Sedation in my opinion should be a very last resort. Obviously, if there is a need for a procedure which may be painful, then sedation may be the only safe and the kindest option. In this case make sure that the drug being used also contains sufficient pain killing properties, so that the horse, as well as being rendered virtually unable to move, cannot feel any pain. Apart from extreme cases sedation should be avoided because it involves injecting the horse with strong drugs, which can have a detrimental effect, especially if administered regularly. It is not uncommon for a heavily sedated horse to experience a bout of colic as an ‘after effect’. Make sure you don’t feed the horse too soon after coming round from the sedation. I always start with just a handful of hay every 15 minutes or so after the horse has returned to normal, and gradually build up to a full haynet only after several hours. Using a twitch

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Horse Behaviour vet’s and handler’s), then some vets may suggest the use of a twitch. If the procedure is likely to be a very quick one, then this may be the best option. A twitch should be used carefully with caution and always by an expert. There has been some research which suggests that the clamping of the lips and muzzle releases pain-killing endorphins, and should therefore be painless after a second or two. I believe that this has never been absolutely proven, so the jury is still out. Nevertheless, I still wouldn’t rule it out, if all else fails and it is likely to be needed for an extremely short time, it may be in the horse’s best interests. At least the necessary procedure can be carried out safely and the horse will not

suffer any physical after-effects from sedation drugs. You can always give his muzzle a nice rub and feed him his favourite tit-bits of apples or carrots to make him feel better afterwards. By building up a bond of trust, confidence and obedience, you will go a long way towards avoiding unnecessary sedations and make the whole experience of a vet’s visit much more comfortable for your horse. Anne Wilson is a freelance classical riding trainer, based in Bedfordshire; trained with Sylvia Loch and holder of the Classical Riding Club Gold Award Certificate – Phone 01234 772401 or email:annewilsondressage@hotmail.co.uk www.classicalridingannewilson.com

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SADDLE FITTING – THE FITTER’S VISIT I n this issue we talk to Mark Fisher a Society of Master Saddlers (SMS) Qualified Saddle Fitter (QSF) and consultant Master Saddler to the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) about how owners should prepare for a visit from their saddle fitter. Thankfully today, most horse owners do prepare enough for the visit and I think this is largely the responsibility of the QSF and the SMS to educate and advise. Kim, who runs my diary and takes all my bookings runs through a set procedure. Firstly, she needs to know whether the saddle fitting enquiry is from an existing customer or a new customer, whether it is for a check or new saddle. Kim can then advise as to what is expected from the customer and get all the information to hopefully

allow me to carry out a successful saddle fit. Several of our staff here at Woolcroft have attended the SMS Introductory Course in Saddle Fitting. This course gives the staff a good insight into the methods and principles of saddle fitting. It helps our staff deal with the daily saddle related enquiries from customers. Providing all the correct questions are asked and the customer is informed as to what would be expected from them then the customer should be well prepared. However, we still get some horse owners who are surprised to find out that they will be expected to ride their horse for either a saddle check or to have a new saddle fitted! When looking at the ideal facility for saddle fitting you would say an indoor arena but that is rarely found. Firstly, a good flat (and in the winter), well lit, concrete area to assess the horse for conformation, condition and movement before the saddle fitting. Secondly, a suitable flat and safe area to ride in or on. Of course an indoor school or manege is great but not always available. Many people, of course, do not have the ideal facilities. We often have to fit saddles in open areas with less than suitable facilities. This is where good

Saddling Up For Success

ONIES from the Katy Carter Show Team swept the board at Area 2A in Cheshire with the Staffordshirebased producer saddling up a host of winning performances at the Somerford Park venue with Cassie Hartley and the Intermediate Show Hunter Pony, Acheval Boutique Amadeus taking the Overall Show Supreme Championship. Katy told Equi-Ads: “We had a fantastic day at Somerford Park, the ponies and riders all performed at the highest level and I was delighted they were all ridden in a Black Country Classic Show Saddle. It was also a successful day for Shannon Meer and Thriftwell Champagne Charlie heading the 148cm Show Pony class before going on to take the Show Pony Championship and then the Reserve Overall Show Supreme. Left to right, Cassie Hartley Poppy Carter and the 138cm Show Pony, Litton Dancing Dawn won their class to go through to the Area 2A with Acheval Boutique Amadeus, and Shannon Members’ Supreme Championship which they also went on Meer with Thriftwell to secure. Champagne Charlie. Wins for Abbie Williams and Greylands Sundance Kid in the 153cm Show Hunter Pony and Stychlands Chanticleer in the 143cm Show Hunter Pony added to the tally, while Amy Yates and Lizzette captured the Intermediate Large Show Riding Type before going on to stand Reserve Intermediate Champion. Katy told Equi-Ads “The Black Country Classic Show Saddle is simply the best saddle available for show ponies. Soft leather makes it comfortable to ride in from day one and the design and craftsmanship help to put the rider in the correct position, to produce the perfect winning picture.”

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advice, experience and common sense can help to avoid problems or accidents. I have had many customers who have hired manege or simply brought their horses to me once they realise what is required to carry out a successful and safe saddle fit. The horse owner, if buying a new saddle has to make an important decision as to which saddle to purchase once they have ridden in all the shortlisted saddles. It is important that the trial facilities are suitable so as they can hopefully make the correct decision whilst being guided by the QSF. If you are opting for a saddle designed specifically for dressage, polo or showing it is very unlikely you will be wanting to use the saddle for jumping! If you are considering purchasing a saddle that will involve jumping, it is essential to ride over a few fences. Rider Presence. Although this will appear remarkably obvious to the vast majority of riders, it is a fact that some believe their presence isn’t a necessary factor! Occasionally horses are ‘shared’ or ridden regularly by more than one person and, in this case, both riders should be present. Wear something suitable. Sometimes clients are unsuitably dressed. Jeans and trainers are always inadequate and they certainly aren’t the most comfortable clothes in which to try out shortlisted saddles! The Society of Master Saddlers generally cautions that the well fitting saddle does not require the addition of anything under it with the possible exception of a thin saddle cloth. There are, however, exceptions to every rule. When there is a valid reason for using a numnah or gel pad the saddle fitter will need to allow for the addition. Have your own stirrup leathers and girth available. The saddle fitter will be carrying girths of various types and sizes but it is a good idea to have your own available. Using your own stirrup leathers is generally more comfortable and avoids the possibility of the saddle fitter’s new leathers becoming marked and therefore difficult to sell. The saddle fitter would obviously prefer to preserve the condition of his new saddles but, in addition, the marks left on the well groomed horse’s back after removal of the saddle are significant because they indicate bearing surfaces and further identify unwanted movement. When the horse is illgroomed, the marks left by the saddle may be blurred or indistinguishable. Following the above advice will lead to a thorough saddle fit and the best result possible. To find your local saddle fitter and for more information visit www.mastersaddlers.co.uk or contact The Society of Master Saddlers on 01449 711642. www.equiads.net

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ntries are now open for an exciting new competition that will see one lucky event rider win training and mentoring from Sir Mark Todd, plus £3,000 worth of product sponsorship from the Mark Todd Collection and Keyflow Feeds - a scholarship package that will run throughout 2014. The competition is open to riders that have attended at least one of the Mark Todd Bridging the Gap ridden training sessions being run by British Eventing (BE) during 2013. The initiative provides training opportunities for riders aiming to move into Advanced or two* competition or those working towards a more established three* level. BE Accredited Coach, Gill Watson, began running training days in 2012 and was delighted when fellow Coach, Elizabeth Winter came on board for BE to roll out the Bridging the Gap series as part of its Training and Education Programme. “There is a real need for training at this level, since moving up into two and three star competition is such a big step,” Gill explained. “The feedback has been very positive, especially from those that wouldn’t otherwise have the resources to access this kind of support. The fact that Mark has come on board is an added bonus and will ultimately present one of our riders with an amazing opportunity.” Mark Todd’s involvement came along with title sponsorship from his branded products: the Mark Todd Collection and Keyflow Feeds. Mark said: “I’m extremely pleased to be associated with this BE initiative as it offers valuable support to those who are committed to progressing through the ranks in eventing. In terms of the scholarship, we will be looking for a dedicated, hard working rider to represent the Mark Todd brand for the 2014 season; someone with the drive, scope and ambition to ultimately fulfil their dreams.” Entries for the Mark Todd Scholarship competition close on Monday 30th September, with the winner being chosen by a judging panel made up of Sir Mark Todd, Gill Watson, Elizabeth Winter and representatives from the Mark Todd Collection and Keyflow Feeds. Further information on the BE website: www.britisheventing.com/training while entries for the scholarship can be made via links at www.wefi.co.uk and www.keyflow.co

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Cleaning the yard and stables Time Saving Stable Essential A D isinfectant powder is an easy way to keep stables, yards fresh and hygienic; ideal for the autumn and colder winter months when horses spend more time indoors. Long lasting, anti-bacterial, anti -viral and antifungal dry disinfectant powder is very easy to use and even removes the smell of ammonia, creating a much nicer environment for horse and owner. Despite its powerful properties, it’s non-harmful to horses, so there’s no need to worry. One of the big advantages of a dry powder like, for example Stable Fresh is that it doesn’t require drying time, so if time’s short and you can’t let the floor dry after disinfecting, this is a great product to use. Stable Fresh is available in 2.5kg ecopacks, 5kg tubs and 10kg bags. Prices start from £14.95.

Microlat Stable Disinfectant

Microlat Stable Disinfectant is fungicidal, bactericidal and virucidal but also safe enough to use on open wounds when in the proper diluted form. It’s supplied in a concentrated format, where one litre will make 160 litres of ready to use disinfectant, to be used in stables and on the yard . That’s not where Microlat’s applications end though as it can also be diluted and used as a body wash for issues such as ringworm, or sprayed into stable housing to act on bedding and kill dust bearing bacteria. Microlat is available in 250ml, 1L and 5L bottles and prices start from £8.35. For more information see www.equimins.com, email sales@equimins. com or call 01548 531770.

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lipping your horse usually takes between 1-2 hours and the process is made a lot less stressful if your equine is happy to stand still and remain calm. Mini Horslyx will help keep your horse’s attention for long periods of time, making it the perfect tool to help ensure clipping goes without a hitch. The hand-held tub can be offered by a helper, or placed in a bucket, and will help keep your horse content for long periods of time. Mini Horslyx provides a healthy and nutritious way to distract your equine without having to provide concentrate feed, short-lived treats such as apples and carrots or a haynet. Every Mini Horslyx contains a 3 day supply of the vital vitamins, minerals, trace elements and natural anti-oxidants needed to support the immune system and encourage overall health, so you can be sure your equine friend is getting exactly what he needs whilst you “get the job done” with minimal protests! Mini Horslyx is available in Original, Mint, Respiratory or Garlic formulations and costs just £3.65 per 650g tub making it the perfect, cost effective clipping accessory! For more information visit www.horslyx.com or call (01697) 332 592.

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must have for every yard is the New HAYGAIN HG600 steamer. Maintaining good respiratory health all year round can be a challenge if hay is dusty. Yet ensuring a horse receives enough forage is essential. Hay is undoubtedly the most ideal forage, its only flaw can be the levels of dust spores it contains, which may put horses off eating and can cause respiratory problems. Remove the spores and you have the perfect forage for any horse. During the cold winter months the HAYGAIN will save you time, compared to the laborious task of soaking that reduces the nutritional content. With the full nutritional content saved with your horse can enjoy delicious warm steamed hay. HAYGAIN’s unique and scientifically proven steaming method provides the complete solution, steaming the hay at the high temperatures necessary to destroy all dust spores, mites, bacteria and mould found in hay. The steamed hay will retain its nutritional goodness, and trials have shown that horses - even fussy eaters - love it because of its sweet smell and palatability. 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 and easy to move around, whether in use at the stables or whilst travelling. This unit features HAYGAIN’s revolutionary hay-steaming technology transforms hay into dust-free palatable forage, giving horses a healthier respiratory system and maximising their performance. Easy to use, the HG-600 unit with its unique design and function enables the steam to penetrate the centre of the half-bale, hay nets or wedges, diffusing evenly and completely outwards. With latest technological advancements the new HG-600 cycle time from cold is approximately 30 minutes, making the process incomparably fast and efficient. Laura Tomlinson’s horses are fed on HAYGAIN steamed hay: “HAYGAIN has revolutionised the way we feed hay both at home, at a show and while travelling. My horses now get hay that is dust and spore free, yet contains no less nutrients than before it was steamed. Alf (Mistral Hojris) eats HAYGAIN steamed hay at home, in the lorry and at shows.” For further information please contact HAYGAIN hay steamers on 0333 200 5233 or www.haygain.com

Hay Carry

he Hay Carry provides a clean and easy way to transport hay, haylage and more around the yard, helping to keep it clean and tidy. The bag can hold up to half a bale or equivalent of loose product, making it a really useful size. It’s made from showerproof, lightweight fabric and folds down when not in use, making it easy to store too. It has a drawstring top to keep the contents safely inside and also benefits from a handle at the base to make it easy to empty. The Hay Carry (£10-95) can be used to move, store and transport many items, making it a yard essential. Bale Carry

The Bale Carry provides a convenient and clean way to move full bales of hay and straw around the yard…or even in the car or lorry. It’s made from strong but lightweight showerproof material that repels hay and straw and fold flat when it’s not in use. It has easy lift handles and a drawstring top to keep contents safely inside, preventing a trail from barn to wherever you take your bale! The Bale Carry is available in blue and has a RRP of £21.95. For more information, see www.moorlandrider.co.uk, email info@ moorlandrider.co.uk or call 01782 397796 www.equiads.net

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ehind every aspiring equestrian there is always an unsung hero. Do you know someone who gives up hours of free time to help out at equestrian events or has spent many years running or organising shows, training or competitions at your local Riding Club or Pony Club? Do you have a friend who is always there if you need someone to groom for you at a show? Or is there a special person in your life who you simply couldn’t manage without when it comes to the horses? If so, the team at Alltech, the feed and supplement people, want to hear from you and your own unsung hero could soon be in the spotlight. So, as the title sponsor of the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, Alltech want to reward other unsung heroes. An equine hero can be anyone and are often the unseen face in the background. A farrier perhaps who has helped keep your horse sound against all the odds, the Pony Club mum who goes that extra mile to make sure everyone has a great time at events, or maybe someone who tirelessly gives up their own time and money to rescue neglected horses, the list of unsung equine heroes is endless. The team at Alltech want to know about the person who enables you to achieve your equestrian dreams. You can nominate your equine hero by going to the Equine Heroes website www. EquineHero.com and filling out the form. Every month Alltech will reward one deserving equine hero with £100 and a Lifeforce hamper full of goodies and their story will be featured on the equine heroes’ facebook page and in Equi-Ads. Then, next July 2014 we will choose the ultimate equine hero, the one who stands out amongst all the other equine heroes and reward them with a trip for four to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. For further information please visit www. lifeforcehorse.com or telephone 01780 764512

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zimate is a specially designed handle that can be attached to all long handled yard tools to help reduce back strain, for mucking out stables and sweeping yards. Available in a range of colours, one size, in single or triple packs. Prices start from £7.95. See your local stockist.

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Croftfoot Farm Quality semi-rural equestrian property for sale in Central Scotland. Includes: • 4 bedroom property with garden, garage and approx. 3 acres. • Stables including two looseboxes, tack room, hay store and dog kennel. • Sand and fibre arena. • Easy commuting to Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh due to central location.

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ry our top tips to getting a great seat and perfect position in the saddle. Ride without stirrups where it is safe to do so (in an enclosed arena on a safe horse). This will deepen your seat, improve your core strength, lengthen your leg and give you all-round better security when you’re riding. Ask someone to lunge you – and you can return the favour if they wish. Lunge lessons allow the rider to work on their position without having to worry about the horse. If you have a riding fault, tie a piece of ribbon – or similar – to your horse’s mane. Every time you see the ribbon it will remind you to correct your fault. Have regular lessons with a good instructor and ask them to work on your weaker areas. See whether you can get someone to video you riding from time to time so you can monitor your improvement.

Hacking heaven

Please contact Baird Lumsden for more details and to arrange a viewing on 01786 833800. Schedule can be found at www.bairdlumsden.co.uk/p_1_Croftfoot_Farm_Dunipace_

Coltswood Kennels and Stables Gartliston Rd, Coatbridge, ML5 2FG Offers in the region of £450,000 A superb seven apartment detached property with a semi-rural location in the countryside on the outskirts of Coatbridge. Included within the sale is a one bedroomed cottage. Both properties feature mains gas central heating and double glazed windows throughout. The properties are set amidst circa 10 acres of garden/grazing land and further incorporates 8 stables, riding arena and kennels. Entry to the property is via secure entry gate system.

When you’re out riding, why not spice things up by trying some new ideas? It’s easy to get stuck in a rut out on rides and stick to the same routes and tracks, but by making things more interesting for your horse you can improve his balance, coordination, confidence and make him more foot sure at the same time. If you come across any natural obstacles out on your hacks, why not pop over a few along the way? Or, where it is safe and legal to do so, come off the beaten track and ride across more undulating ground. This is great for getting your horse to think about where he is putting his feet, therefore developing his confidence and balance. You can also practise schooling out on hacks, so ride some transitions, ask for a little lateral work or ride up and down hills in a straight line to build up correct muscle. Jump to it

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If you lack confidence over fences, but want to jump, try these inspiring ideas. Nerves affect riders of all abilities and ages, and it helps to remember that even the top riders can lack confidence at times. Often, following a fall or as we get older, jumping becomes a bigger issue and many of us stop jumping altogether. For those who enjoy jumping, ensure that the horse you ride is a confidence giver and will help you out if you get left behind or in front of the movement over a fence. Also, make sure that the height of the fences is well within your capability. A neck strap is a good idea and be sure that your stirrups are short enough to allow you to fold neatly over a fence and keep a solid lower leg position.

Hacking heaven Finally, book a series of lessons with a good jumping trainer. Having several lessons close together will do wonders for your confidence and give you the leap of faith that you need. How to ride leg-yield

Fancy trying some lateral work this season? Here’s a quick guide to riding a good leg-yield. Begin by turning onto the threequarter line of the school. If you’re on the left rein, the following aids apply – do the same in reverse on the right rein. Step down into your left leg and ask the horse to move sideways away from it, towards the fence of the school. Open your left rein to ask for a small amount of left bend (your horse should be slightly bent away from the direction of travel). Your right leg stays behind the girth to prevent the quarters from swinging out. Your right rein stops the shoulder from falling out and controls the speed. If you find your horse falls out through the right shoulder, take more contact on the right rein or alternate between riding a little leg-yield to the left and then to the right, to help with straightness. Time to stretch

Stretching your horse is a great way to develop his top line and turn him into an all-round more supple athlete. Stretching is a valuable part of any schooling session and can be used as part of your warm-up and cool down, as well as to give the horse breaks in between. Some horses asy, whereas others – usually those with higher head carriages and shorter necks – will struggle. However, every horse should learn to stretch because it’s highly beneficial both mentally and physically. To encourage your horse to stretch, first take up a contact as if you were riding a dressage test. Then take your hands low and wide as this places the bit on the bars of the mouth and encourages the head and neck to drop down and forward. Make sure you are riding the horse forward and that he is working into an even rein contact then start to allow him a bit more rein and see what happens. If he takes the contact down and forward, allow him a bit more rein – but only as much as he will take. If he simply pokes his nose or drops behind the contact then take the rein back up and try stretching him again when he’s more tired – at the end of your session, perhaps. www.equiads.net

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OWNERSHIP by Lindsay Watt

ow do you know you own the horse you cherish and love? You have a passport for it, but the Horse Passport (Scotland) Regulations 2005 says nothing about whether a passport provides evidence of ownership. It only says that you may be prosecuted if you don’t have one. Is there any

document that provides conclusive proof of your ownership? Unfortunately not. The legal rules that apply to your horse are the same rules that apply to a bar of chocolate, and you don’t get a certificate of ownership for those. A horse or pony is a form of property known as “corporeal moveable property”, just like bars of chocolate, or articulated trucks, or saddles. The legal rules that apply to ownership of horses in Scotland have been borrowed from Roman Law, and developed by the Scottish courts over the years, adapting to deal with different situations. These rules are known as the “common law”, and have not yet been replaced by an Act of Parliament. So let’s have a look at the basic rules that apply to bars of chocolate – and horses.

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The primary rule is that the person having “legal possession” of the property is presumed to be the owner. You have possession of the shoes on your feet, so it is presumed that you own the shoes. Similarly if you have legal possession of your horse, you are presumed to be the owner. The law does recognise that sometimes you “possess” a horse, although it is in someone else’s field. So if your horse has been sent off to be schooled, or lent out to someone for a period, you are still considered to be in possession of it. But “legal” possession requires a little more than “possession” itself. To have “legal” possession you must have a genuine belief that you are the owner. If you found the horse wandering along the road, or have obtained in on loan from someone, then you cannot have legal possession of it, and so cannot be presumed to be the owner. In one case a retiring soldier refused to hand back his uniform, on the basis that it was “his”. The regiment took the matter to court, and won, because when it was issued to him, both parties recognised that the uniform belonged to the army. Being presumed to be the owner is valuable, because in any dispute,

you have to prove nothing. It is for anyone challenging your ownership to prove that they are the owner. They only have to prove it “on the balance of probabilities” though, and if they manage to do that, the animal must be returned. So what does all this mean if you already own a horse, or are thinking of buying one? Essentially your title to ownership of the horse is only going to be as good as the person who you are buying from – so check his ownership carefully. Check he has a passport for the horse, and make sure it is printed with his details, not handwritten. Check the page where the vets record any treatment given to the horse. It doesn’t establish ownership, but if the passport is clear and well ordered, it indicates that the seller is a responsible person. Do not accept any excuses for the absence of a passport – the horse may have been stolen, and you will not become the owner. Another worthwhile thing to do is find out who the previous owner was, and phone them up. There are many people better qualified to tell you what to check for when buying a horse or pony, but usually you will have access to the horse for a period to check it is suitable for you. Make sure you have

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Transport • Training checked ownership, before you part with your cash, even as a deposit. Luckily horse theft is not as common in Scotland as it is in England. The legal situation in Scotland if your horse is stolen is that you do not lose ownership, and if the h orse is subsequently found in someone’s yard, if you can prove ownership, you will be entitled to get your horse or pony back, even if the person “possessing” it has paid a good price for it and bought it in good faith. They may even have a new or forged passport. Unfortunately the thieves know that too, and have worked out ways to prevent you recovering your animal. Until 1994 in England the law provided that if something was sold in “market ouverte” (open market) then the buyer obtained a good title, even though the horse had been stolen. This was abolished in 1994 in England, but may still operate in other European countries. English law still provides that if someone buys any item, be it a work of art or a horse, in “good faith”, then after six years their title cannot be challenged. In France the same rule applies, but the period is only three years. People may be persuaded to buy by the thief being able to produce a passport for the horse. Many passports for horses who die are never returned to their issuers, but are sold on the black market to “attach” to a similar horse for sale elsewhere. And then, of course there is the

meat trade. So when buying a horse or pony, remember that your title to them will only be as strong as the seller’s title, so check it out thoroughly. Never buy a horse without a passport, and check through it to make sure that it matches the markings of the horse, and the history of it. The name of the horse, and of the current owner should be printed by the issuer of the passport, and not handwritten. Once you own the horse, make sure it is freeze branded or microchipped or both, and that you are registered as the owner of the number. Freeze branding is a better discouragement for thieves – think of putting the number on any rugs they wear in winter as well. Take good photographs of the horse or pony, with at least one of them including yourself to establish that you “possessed” the pony. Obtain some sort of written document from the seller transferring ownership of the horse to you. It doesn’t need to be complicated, and a simple letter would do, providing it is signed by the seller. If you can get a witness to sign it as well, then the signature is “self proving” and you won’t have to prove the signature is genuine. If your horse is particularly valuable, you may want to consider using DNA to help with identification of the animal. Have a look at the Horsewatch Scotland website (www. horsewatchscotland.info) for some

wise advice, and if you register your email address with them, they will email you if they hear of any criminal activity in your area. Finally, watch out for horses’ manes or tails being braided or cut – these have been used in the past by thieves to “mark” horses for a gang to steal later, probably when it is dark. Thankfully disputes about ownership and theft are rare in Scotland, but the few simple steps outlined above can reduce the risks considerably. This article is meant to inform you

about the law relating to ownership of horses in Scotland. If you have a specific problem about ownership, other areas of law may be involved (such as bankruptcy or matrimonial law) and you really should contact a solicitor for advice. The Law Society of Scotland can help you find one. Their website is at www.lawscot.org. uk/ . If you cannot afford to pay for a solicitor, legal aid may be available. Contact the Scottish Legal Aid Board Helpline on 0845 122 8686 to find out if you are eligible.

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was called out recently to see a horse (Mikey), a 14 year old cob gelding with a history of bucking on trot to canter transitions. Mikey had been purchased about a year previously as a first horse for a teenage girl, who had lessons for two years before that. Mikey was not vetted on purchase. In addition to the bucking, Mikey had always objected to being tacked up, nipping on seeing the saddle. The saddle had not been checked by a saddler, as it had come with him and had been said to be a good fit by the sellers. The girl’s aspirations were to do a few shows, a bit of jumping and hacking. At the time of my first visit Mikey was only being ridden in the outdoor school, about 6 days a week, as he wouldn’t go out without company and no suitable company was available at the livery yard where he was kept. The owner hadn’t had any riding lessons since buying Mikey. He was turned out throughout the summer and stabled at night in winter. On observation Mikey showed a mild right hind limb lameness in trot on tarmac, the lameness was inconsistent in the arena. On the lunge he showed a general lack of

suppleness, but specifically on the right rein in trot, and on the left rein in canter. Most noticeable was the rider/handler’s nervousness and inexperience. The assessment had to be aborted when Mikey became a bit naughty. No bucking was observed. Ridden, it was evident that the girl was still very nervous and not a very educated rider. Mikey was very tense, had high head carriage and was heavy on the forehand, and was not engaging his hind limbs well. I decided to abort the ridden assessment without looking at the canter transitions, choosing not to be the responsible party in case of demonstrative bucking. On assessment in the stable the horse showed a degree of muscle wastage in the right gluteals (top of his bum) and hamstrings (upper part of the leg). The muscle wastage indicated that the hind limb lameness was not recent. Mikey also had pain and muscle spasm throughout his back. The saddle appeared to be too wide. So, what next? Here we have a horse who is lame, has a poorly fitting saddle, is doing fairly repetitive but ineffective (rather, counterproductive) work, and has back pain.

The owner is very dedicated but also very inexperienced. I explained that we would have to involve a number of people to proceed. Firstly, the vet would have to assess Mikey’s lameness. Secondly, a saddler would need to come and check the saddle. Thirdly, once Mikey was fit to return to work, it would be essential to enlist the help of a good riding instructor. The girl and her mum, thankfully, were very receptive to this and really wanted what to do what was best for him. I treated Mikey’s back pain with manual techniques and a muscle stimulator to help alleviate the pain and muscle spasm and explained that without involving the vet and the saddler next, any further physio treatment would not be terribly effective. Most back pain in horses is secondary to problems elsewhere. If a horse is lame, or has pain from poorly fitting tack and continues to be worked, he will

eventually develop aches and pains in other places. More often than not, these manifest in the back muscles. This then leads to altered movement patterns as the horse tries hard to do his job despite his disabilities. In Mikey’s case, he was trying to alleviate the pain in his right hind by moving his bodyweight forwards. At the same time, he was carrying his head very high and arching his back because he was unable to use his abdominal muscles properly which meant he couldn’t stretch his back muscles. Eventually this cycle, not helped by the lack of skilled riding, made him become too sore. Work became too difficult so he resorted to bucking. In the following two weeks the vet did a lameness work up, x-rayed Mikey’s hind limbs, diagnosed degenerative changes (osteoarthritis) in the right hock which he then medicated. The saddler was able to

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exchange Mikey’s saddle for a much better fitting one. I treated Mikey’s back until he was comfortable enough to be ridden (two sessions). this consisted of a PictureAgain, 2 combination of manual techniques and a muscle stimulator to reduce pain he andwas muscle spasm,scoring as well sevens. as now consistently a stretching program forthe Mikey’s Picture 1 was taken on day of his owner to do with him. Mikey We hadcan first physiotherapy assessment. alsohow moved to ais new yard by this time see Paddy extended though his whereand there wasHis a good instructor back pelvis. abdominals are on in asite. lengthened position making I was really keen thereby for Mikey to them weaker. Due to his extended be ridden by an instructor until he was a bit stronger, more flexible and more obedient. It was important that he re-learn how to engage his hind limbs, use his abdominal muscles, take the weight off his forehand and carry himself properly. He started off with very light schooling, but after a further two weeks was starting to move very nicely, and was showing no problems on trot to canter transitions. Though still apprehensive when being girthed up, he was better behaved being tacked up. During this period I treated Mikey two more times, in close cooperation with the instructor who was receptive to suggestions for exercises and gave brilliant feedback.

Paddy’s owner says; “Since beginning regular physiotherapy sessions Paddy’s canter has really improved. Out hacking he now offers canter willingly, his preferred Xxxxxxxxxx Healthcare pace before physiotherapy was always trot. In September 2012 we attempted our people understandfirst Novice that in accepting Gradually, his owner started riding BD own class where he gained over and our horses’ limitations him and was having regular lessons as our 64%making and his the first three and most ofaffilliated the well as starting to hack him out with points, physiotherapy clearly professionals, our horses get having better, friends at the new yard. Last I heard, improved his canter work.” happier and healthier. they had been to a few shows and all

was going well. A happy ending for Mikey and his owner. What I hope this case study a spinal posture Paddy had adopted demonstrates is that sometimes higher head carriage. it Picture really is2necessary involve was takento four months after athe number of differentIn people in initial assessment. this picture we can see howaPaddy’s posture has rehabilitating horse. Physiotherapy improved. Henot is now a neutral alone would haveinsorted thepelvic position andlameness his thoracic spine has underlying problem. Medicating the hock and changing the saddle would not have fixed the back pain. Without a good trainer, Mikey would not have been able alter his way of moving. The most difficult part about being a horse physio is getting owners to understand the importance of investing in the right people at the right time. Most horses are remarkably forgiving and biddable considering how badly designed they are for many of the things we ask them to do for us. I’ve seen horses perform beautifully whilst enduring high levels of pain and damage, at both ends of the athletic spectrum. The most gratifying part of my job is helping

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her first test at Incoonans. This was followed by Iris Thomson on Connor with a score of 65.65% with Beverley Ferguson riding Piper taking third place with 65.65%. Class 2 of the day was a Prelim 12 with an impressive entry of 15 competitors. First place went to Hannah Cormack riding her very special horse Fallons Dancing Cormack with an impressive score of 73.2% following second was Ruth Darling on Chesterhill Florence who was on form with another good score of 68.8% following closely was our very own Lucy Jay on Dubarry with 67.6%. Kilda Place, North Muirton Industrial Estate, Perth Tel: 01738 623222

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British SJ Amateur Show, SNEC 3 August 2013 Starter Stakes – 1st Pamela Sievwright – Zaffaran Pearl; 2nd Kerry Brown – Cavalier Connection; 3rd Greer Hendry – Northern Dance Allnight 0.80m Open – 1st Linda Moffat – Tiny Dynamite; 2nd Ronald Brady – Bandrum Espirit; 3rd Emma Hendry – Libertador Z 0.90m Nat.Am.Champ.Qual – 1st Gail Rogan – Starlight Graffiti ii; 2nd Ronald Brady – Tjoys; 3rd Linda Moffat – Tiny Dynamitte British Novice – 1st Tiffany Mactaggart – Zeitgeist li M25; 2nd Linda Mcgregor – Saracen lv; 3rd Julie Mcclelland – Curosa li 1.00m Nat.Am.Champ.Qual – 1st Kelly Diamond – Wayauwega; 2nd Ronald Brady – Quinar; 3rd Richard Duncan – Curra Glas 1.10m Nat.Am,Champ.Qual – 1st Tom Brewster – Capriole li; 2nd Louisa Timmins – Spindra Z; 3rd John King – Turlood Errigal Touch 1.15m Nat.Am.Champ.Qual – 1st Louisa Timmins; 2nd Lisanne Henderson – Ashton Landorina; 3rd Moira Williams – Wsh Wrangler Muirmill Derby, Muirmill 3rd August 2013 Rideabout 4 Horses 20cm – 1st Sophie Lusk – Minstral; 2nd Marissa Zachorecki – Harperlands Teddy; 3rd Holly Duff – Glendowers Boy Furniture World 40cm Derby – 1st Evie Meiklem – Rosie Pie; 2nd Jackie Crosby – Cindy; 3rd Madison Thoms – Isla AW Tacked Up, Girvan 50cm – 1st Lucy Rennie – Freddie Flinstone; 2nd Jenna Anderson – Harperlands Teddy; 3rd Daniel Richmond – Mr Rudi Totally Pampered 60cm – 1st Cara Galt – Top Secret; 2nd Nicola Young – Old Town Romeo; 3rd Lucy Rennie – Freddie Flinstone Sutherland Family 70cm – 1st Eilidh Cosh – Killone Boy; 2nd Lorraine Young – See Jay; 3rd Kirsty Thomson – Leagh Macpie Jet Set Saddlery 80cm – 1st Fiona McIntyre – Smurf; 2nd Gail Rogan – Starlight Graffitti; 3rd Chelsea Gebbe – MMG Castlemaine Diamond Sutherland Farriers 90cm – 1st Georgie Mitchell – Zacarno; 2nd Stephanie Lynch – Pyrotechnic; 3rd Emma Gray – Temple Piccalo Valley Equestrian Arenas Surfaces 1m – 1st Elizabeth Laurie – Ullan; 2nd Daniel Richmond – T-Sulia; 3rd Emma Logan – Mr Dancing Darcy Affiliated & Unaffiliated Dressage, SNEC 10th August 2013 Saturday Class 1 (P14) NQ – 1st Rebecca Raeburn – Rosevale Regal Star; 2nd Claire Horisk – Winterdance; U – 1st Millie Shaw – Floyd; 2nd Janine Mason – Cornelia;

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Horse Festival, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Mixed Unaff SJ, The Cabin EC, Inverurie. Tel: 01467 624378. Club & Unaff Show Sat Club Final, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. BCE Autumn Show, Brechin Castle Equestrian. See www. bcequestrian.com Edinburgh and District RC, Open Annual Show. See www.edrc.org Perth Hunt Branch of the Pony Club, Novice Field Event, Club Field, Kettins. See http:// branches.pcuk.org/perth Summer Dressage, W&T, Prelim and Novice Tests, Easterton Equine. Tel: 01764 682268. Mon 2nd Sept JJ’s pm GG’s, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Tue 3rd Sept Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Martin Arnott Clinic, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. BS Junior Academy, West Kype Farm, Strathaven. Tel: 01357 521105. Wed 4th Sept David Harland SJ Clinic, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Mixed Unaff SJ, The Cabin EC, Inverurie. Tel: 01467 624378. Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Polnoon RC Club Night, West Kype Farm, Strathaven. Tel: 01357 521105.

Thur 5th Sept WH Clear Rounds, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Gleneagles Summer Combined Training Show, Gleneagles Equestrian School, Auchterarder. Tel: 01764 694351. Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Andrew Hamilton Clinic, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. Fri 6th Sept -8th, Adult BS, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. SAT 7TH SEPT

Working Hunter Trophy, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. British SJ Academies Team Jumping Day, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Unaff SJ, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. Unaff SJ, Ovenstone Equine. Tel: 07816 394199. SSH Stallion Grading, Balcormo Farm, Leven. Tel: 0844 8465220. SSH Mare & Youngstock Gradings, Balcormo Farm, Leven. Tel: 0844 8465220. Arena Eventing, Muirmill EC.

Showing Show

including Blair RC Working Hunter Qualifier for 2014

at RDA Glasgow (Sandyflat Stables)

Easterton Equine Activities Club 2 miles from Gleneagles

Forthcoming Events – for more info please check website

Gizmo in sidesaddle lesson

Dressage & Winter League – last Sunday of the month Horse Agility 15th Sept. 2-5 - Improve your handling skills Parelli clinic, Oct 5th/6th - with Alison Jones 4* Instructor, Level 4 but those working at L3 welcome Perry Wood clinic - 2nd/3rd November Auditors welcome at all clinics. Regular Individual riding lessons - with experienced coaches and schoolmaster horses. Sidesaddle lessons - with Heather Carstairs, the only A level Instructor in Scotland

www.eastertonequestrian.co.uk 01764 682268 mob. 07831 382704

www.help4horses.co.uk Richard Maxwell Riding Clinic On 23rd & 24th and 26th & 27th September 2013

at the Steading Livery and Training Centre, Dunfermline Max will cover any ground or riding issues you may be experiencing or maybe you just want a better bond and understanding with your horse? Limited spaces for Riders and Auditors: £300 per 2 day clinic for riders. Auditors £25 per day or £40 for 2.

Booking essential, please see www.help4horses.co.uk for more info or call Julie on 07786 247343 "Max is an amazing down to earth, informative and entertaining teacher. I've had a life-changing experience with my horse!" (Wendy, previous clinic)

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See www.muirmillec.co.uk -8th, Veteran/Ridden/WH and Inhand showing, The Cabin EC, Inverurie. Tel: 01467 624378. SUN 8TH SEPT

Autumn Show with qualifier, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. British Dressage Talent Development Day with per Cecilia Gladwyn, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Grand Slam Working Hunter, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. North Ayrshire RC, XC Competition, Eglinton Park. See www.naridingclub.co.uk/ events.htm Strathendrick RC, Family Show, RDA Glasgow, Sandyflat. See www. strathendrickrc.co.uk Mon 9th Sept David Gatherer Clinic, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. Tue 10th Sept Jane Gilchrist Clinic, Inchcoonans Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Ride a Dressage Test, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769 -11th, Andrew Hamilton SJ Clinic, The Cabin EC, Inverurie. Tel: 01467 624378.

Thur 12th Sept Gleneagles Summer Unaff Dressage League, Gleneagles Equestrian School, Auchterarder. Tel: 01764 694351. Clear rounds, Rowallan AC Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Jill Grant Clinic, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. Fri 13th Sept -15th, Dressage incl PYO Adc 0 GP & Dressage to Music, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. -15th, Grand Slam Dressage, Ingiston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. SAT 14TH SEPT

SJ Trophy & League Show, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Yarrow & Ettrick Pastoral Society Annual Show, Carterhaugh. See www.yarrowshow.co.uk -15th, BD and Unaff Dressage, The Cabin EC, Inverurie. Tel: 01467 624378. -15th, Equido Clinic, Ross Dhu Equestrian. Tel: 07979 741672. SUN 15TH SEPT

British Dressage Aff & Unaff Classes, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185.

Wed 11th Sept

21st September Contact 0141 945 1369 or see website www.rdaglasgow.org for schedule

KRC Training, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010.

2013

Strathendrick Riding Club

22nd September - Sandyflats

Family show

Intro - Medium

19th October - Muirmill

Unaffiliated Dressage Shows Sunday 8th September RDASandyflats Glasgow, Sandyflat RDA Glasgow

3rd November - Muirmill

Commencing 9am

Prelim - Medium

Sun February 24th for information go5th. to Sunfurther March 31st Sun May

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The committee members likeforms to express Schedules and would entry

their gratitude to all the show sponsors. www.strathendrickrc.co.uk

Details on our website www.sdgnews.co.uk or phone Glenys on 01505 842419

Peebles & District Riding Club Annual Show

Venue: Newmill Farm, Dolphinton 8th September 2013 Classes to include Youngstock, Cobs Coloureds, Ridden and Working Hunters Handy Horse and Pony Show Jumping classes from 55cm Hard Standing for parking Toilets and catering on site. Schedule available on PDRC web site.

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What’s On Xxxxxxxxxx Unaff jumping, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. JumpCross Comp, Brechin Castle Equestrian. See www. bcequestrian.com Horse Agility, Easterton Equine. Tel: 01764 682268. Mon 16th Sept JJ’s on GG’s, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. David Gatherer XC Training Day, Gleneagles Equestrian School, Auchterarder. Tel: 01764 694351. Paul Hayler Clinic, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. Tue 17th Sept Jane Gilchrist Clinic, Inchcoonans Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Martin Arnott Clinic, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010.

Parelli Clinic with Ryan Rose, West Kype Farm, Strathaven. Tel: 01357 521105. Wed 18th Sept Mixed Unaff Eve SJ, The Cabin EC, Inverurie. Tel: 01467 624378. Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Clear round jumping, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. Thur 19th Sept Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Fri 20th Sept SJ Friday Night Club, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. BS Snr Show, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. -22nd BS Adult Amateur,

Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. KRC Combined Training, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. SAT 21ST SEPT Tel: 0845 301 1010. BS & Unaff SJ Show, Inchcoonans, Open Dressage League inc Equi-Ads Errol. series qualifiers, West Kype Tel: 01821 641185. Farm, Strathaven. Tel: 01357 BSPS Summer Finale Show, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 521105. SERC Ride, Culzean. 600769. See www.scottishendurance.com BS Amateur Show, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. Erik McKechnie Clinic, Brechin Monthly Open SJ Show, West Kype Farm, Strathaven. Tel: 01357 521105. Aug/Sept/Oct BSPS Scotland’s Finale Show, Events Rowallan AC, Fenwick. See www. 30/31 Aug./ bspsscotland.co.uk 1st Sept. Horse Festival The Cabin EC, Inverurie. Tel: 01467 624378.

SUN 22ND SEPT

BS Pony Show, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Unaff jumping, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Western Society Indoors,

2nd 4th 5th 7th 8th 10th 10th 12th 14th 15th

Fife Foxhounds Hunt Ride 28th September 2013 Fife Hunt “ Pick-A-Fence“ Competition at Foresterseat, Glenfarg Schedule on website:

www.fifefoxhounds.org

North Ayrshire Riding Club

8th September 22nd September Open Dressage with Show Jumping 16th November Open Dressage Show Jumping Training with Aileen Craig Info and schedules on: www.kilmacolmridingclub.org.uk

BRECHIN CASTLE EQUESTRIAN Sunday 8th Sept - Unaffiliated Dressage Saturday 14th Sept - David Harland SJ Clinic Sunday 15th Sept - NEW DATE - Autumn Show and Working Hunter Sunday 22nd Sept - Erik McKechnie Clinic Saturday 28th Sept - Jump Cross Comp Sunday 29th Sept - Unaffiliated SJ Please visit www.bcequestrian.com for schedules and entry forms or email val.blewitt@btinternet.com

XC Competition, Eglinton Park

29th September Richard Telford training, Muirmill

16th 17th 20th 21st 22nd 24th 24th 26th 28th 30th 2nd Oct.

JJ’s & Gag’s David Harland Clinic Working Hunter Clear Rounds Working Hunter Trophy Show & League Autumn Showing Show with Qualifiers Jane Gilchrist Clinic Ride a dressage test Clear Round Jumping Show Jumping & League Show with Trailblazer Qualifiers British Dressage Affiliated & Unaffiliated Classes JJ’s & Gag’s Jane Gilchrist Clinic Show Jumping Friday Night Club British Show Jumping Club & Unaffiliated Show British Show Jumping Pony Show Alex Hargie Clinic Rob Wilson Riders Physio Working Hunter Clear Round Jumping Working Hunter Trophy & League Show JJ’s & Gag’s David Harland Clinic

Schedules available

http://www.naridingclub.co.uk/events.htm

West Kype Farm Livery Stables STRATHAVEN ML10 6PR

ONSITE COACH ANDREW WILSON, WINNER 2010 COACH OF THE YEAR AWARDED BY SEA

3rd Sept - BS Junior Academy

BSJA Lanarkshire Junior Academy. Open to all juniors riding horses or ponies under the age of 18. One hour ridden group instruction focussing on SJ/competition and one hour off the horse focussing on theory/stable management/competition skills. Contact Gillian Beattie at gillian.beattie@virgin.net or on 0797 1989128

4th Sept - Polnoon RC Club Night – please note new date Dressage night, see Polnoon web site for details.

17th Sept - Parelli Clinic with Ryan Rose

XC TRAINING WITH DAVID GATHERER Sunday 1st September Over BE Drumclog HT fences Heights from 80cm - 1m OLIVIA WILMOT TRAINING Tuesday 17th September SJ & XC GREENFIELDS DRESSAGE LEAGUE Sunday 6th October Classes from Intro - Elim. For schedules & info visit www.greenfieldsofavondale.co.uk To book call Nesta on 07775 782296 (after 6pm) or email nesta@greenfieldsofavondale.co.uk www.equiads.net

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Something different for the diary at West Kype, Ryan Rose is travelling from California to run a Parelli clinic on Tuesday the 17th September, 9am to 5pm. Participant spaces are fully booked but viewing tickets can still be bought for £25 each, contact Maxine Halliday on 07878643146 to book or for more information.

21st Sept - Monthly Open SJ Show incorporating PC Dengie Qualiﬁer and Rowallan First Saddlery Qualiﬁers

Unafﬂiated open showjumping show open to both horses and ponies, juniors and seniors. Rosettes to 6th place with separate awards for juniors and seniors where entries allow. Classes from lead rein upwards, see schedule for details. Starts at 10.00am. Hot food van providing refreshments will be on site. Entries on the day.

22nd Sept - All classes areOpen Dressage League incorporating Equi Ads series qualiﬁers

Monthly dressage competitions, August to March 2014. Rosettes to 6th place, best junior rosettes in each class. Classes from Intro to Elementary. Rug to points league winner and runner up prize. The ﬁrst three in all classes qualify for the Equi-Ads series ﬁnals at Muirmill in December 2013.

25th Sept - Polnoon RC Club Night

Polnoon FUN dressage night, see Polnoon web site for details.

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Xxxxxxxxxx Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Castle Equestrian. See www. bcequestrian.com Strathearn Hunter Trials, Strathearn Eventing, Perth. Tel: 01738 840263. RDA Centre Summer Show, South Bottymyre, Inverarity. Tel: 07761 815669. Strathclyde Dressage Group, IntroMedium, Sandyflats. Tel Glenys on 01505 842419. Mon 23rd Sept -24th Richard Maxwell Riding Clinic, Steading Livery & Training Centre, Dunfermline. Tel: 07786 247343

Tue 24th Sept Alex Hargie Clinic, Inchcoonans Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Rob Wilson Riders Physio, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. Wed 25th Sept Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. KRC Training, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. Polnoon RC Club Night, West Kype Farm, Strathaven. Tel: 01357 521105.

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-26th, Harry Payne Clinic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hire, The Cabin EC, Inverurie. Tel: 01467 624378. Thur 26th Sept WH Clear Round Jumping, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Clear rounds, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. -27th, Richard Maxwell Riding Clinic, Steading Livery and Training Centre, Dunfermline. Tel: 07786 247343 Fri 27th Sept Strathearn PC SJ Show, Gleneagles Equestrian School, Auchterarder. Tel: 01764 694351. -29th BS Adult BS Adv/Prog-H, The Cabin EC, Inverurie. Tel: 01467 624378. -29th Adult BS Amateur/Intro, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel:

01560 600769. -29th Dressage Snr Home International, Rowallan AC, Ayrshire. Tel: 01560 600769. SAT 28TH SEPT

Working Hunter Trophy, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. -29th Pony Club SJ, Ingliston EC, Renfrewshire. Tel: 0845 301 1010. SUN 29TH SEPT

North Ayrshire RC, Richard Telford Training, Muirmill. See www.naridingclub.co.uk/ events.htm Mon 30th Sept JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on GGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Inchcoonans, Errol. Tel: 01821 641185. Equido Level One Fast Track Course, Ross Dhu Equestrian. Tel: 07979 741672.

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Strathearn Hunter Trials Sunday 22nd September David Gatherer Clinic Tuesday 3rd September To find out more see www.strathearneventing.co.uk Phone: 01738 840263 Email: enquiries@strathearneventing.co.uk

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