Horsemart spring 2020

SPRING 2020 EDITION

GALLOP INTO SPRING PREPARE FOR THE EVENTING SEASON

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Welcome to the spring edition of the Horsemart magazine.

If you are currently getting ready for the new season ahead we have some great articles inside for you including why spring grass is dangerous for your horse and your complete guide to surviving the spring season.

Plan your spring fitness regime with a plan from Hadlow College, they have provided us with a 9-week plan to ensure your horse is fit and healthy for the season ahead.

If you have dreamt of a career working with animals, then check out the article from McTimoney , they speak to us about the opportunities available to become a McTimoney Animal Practioner.

The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead is celebrating a milestone this year as they celebrate 60 years since the showground first opened, you can find out about their 60th Birthday celebrations inside and how you can enjoy it with them.

If you have ever thought about getting into Horse Racing then our article from 15-year-old Samantha Martin is a great read, she tells us why more young people should get involved in the sport.

Have a great spring season, see you in the summer!

Jodie Editor

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Contents DIARY OF EVENTS ........................................................... 4 HICKSTEAD TURNS 60................................................... 8 BECOMING A MCTIMONEY ANIMAL PRACTICTIONER. 14 PLANNING YOUR SPRING FITNESS REGIME –H adlow College......................................................................... 18 WHY SPRING GRASS IS DANGEROUS.................... 22 CROSS COUNTRY – H olding a straight Line.................. 26 Spring 2020

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EVENTING SEASON... 32 YOUR GUIDE TO SURVIVING SPRING ................... 36 SHOULD YOUNG PEOPLE GET INTO HORSE RACING?.......................................................................... 44 HORSES FOR SALE.......................................................... 13 TACK FOR SALE.................................................................. 24 HORSEBOXES FOR SALE............................................... 40 3

DIARY OF EVENTS 13 March 2020 SMP EVENTS BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – B lue Barn E.C., Great Chart, Ashford, TN23 3DH. 07950 704811 or email: scottponton001@aolcom

14 March 2020 LEARN TO MASSAGE YOUR HORSE WITH KATE AKERS MVetPhys, RAMP, NAVP – 1 0am-12pm at Moorcoft Rehabilitation Centre, Huntingrove Stud, Slinfold, W. Sussex RH13 0RB. £40 per person.

Email: moorcroftracehorse@ gmail.com, 07929 666408, www. moorcroftracehorse.org.uk PARWOOD UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313 EAST KENT HUNT PC OPEN SHOWJUMPING COMPETITION – Incorporating the PC Debut & Winter League AREA FINAL. 9am prompt. Saddlesdane E.C., Ashford Road, Badlesmere, nr Faversham ME13 0NX. Online entries avail at https://branches.pcuk.org/ eastkent/?page id=3318. Sec: Jody Tyman, 07967 21398, email: jodytyman@hotmail.co.uk SMP EVENTS BRITISH DRESSAGE – Blue Barn E.C., Great Chart, Ashford.

Details: smp-events.co.uk

15 March 2020 CHIDDINGFOLD FARMERS PC RACHEL DOWLEY DRESSAGE CLINIC – Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313 DRESSAGE – W hite Horse Farm E.C., White Horse Lane, Harvel, nr Meopham, DA13 0UE. Tel: 01474 812225, email: info@ whitehorsefarmequestriancentre. com MID SURREY PC CROSS COUNTRY EVENT – C ommencing 10am. 45, 55, 60, 70 80cm & enclosed CRJ. Schedules can be downloaded from http//branches.pcuk.org/ midsurrey/schedules/ ‘COME AS YOU ARE’ DRESSAGE – Capricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. Call Caroline 07587 747675 or visit www. capricornequestrian.co.uk TSR SHOWING CLINIC – C rockstead EC., Halland, E. Sussex. 07791 517873. info@theshowingregister.co.uk, www.theshowingregister.co.uk SEWPCA SPRING WPCS BRONZE MEDAL SHOW – M erristwood E.C., Guildford, Surrey GU3 3PE. Sec: Mrs A.J. Kember, 1 Bakers Corner Cottages, Ladham Rd., Goudhurst, Kent TN17 1LS. 01580 211747, email: angela.kember@icloud.com, 07906 451630, www.sewpca.co.uk UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk CHIPSTEAD RC DRESSAGE FINALS – Diamond Riding Centre, Carshalton.

Download schedule: www. chipsteadridingclub.co.uk or A5 SAE to Jackie Russell, 32 Chartwell Place, Cheam, Surrey SM3 9TD

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UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.com

16 March 2020 DAMIAN HALLAM DRESSAGE CLINIC – Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

17 March 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP 1-1 SURGERY CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2–P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

18 March 2020 K18 MarEAGLESFIELD INDOOR UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – E aglesfield Equestrian Events Ltd., West Yoke, Ash, nr Sevenoaks TN15 7HT. Info & schedules: www.eaglesfield. net, Enter online through HORSE MONKEY TRAINING WITH TEAM WIX – Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313 UNAFF DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk UNAFF DRESSAGE – S ands Farm E.C., Warnham, W. Sussex RH12 3SQ. Tel: 01403 252238. www.sandsfarmec. co.uk

19 March 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313 SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – C oombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.com

20 March 2020 TANIA GRANTHAM INSPIRE DRESSAGE POLEWORK CLINIC – Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

21 March 2020 SMP EVENTS BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 1 – B lue Barn E.C., Great Chart, Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk OPEN SHOWING SHOW – S ands Farm E.C., Warnham, W. Sussex RH12 3SQ. Tel: 01403 252238. www. sandsfarmec.co.uk POSH NAGS SHOWING SHOW – Saddlesdane EC., Badlesmere.

Details: www.poshnags.com GREENWICH EQUESTRIAN CENTRE INFORMATION MORNING – 1 0.0013.00. Register at www.hadlow.ac.uk SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 1–P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

UNAFF DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email vents@ speedgate.co.uk

22 March 2020 ELSTEAD RC SHOWJUMPING – T he Club Field, Seale Rd., Elstead GU8 6LF. Online entries via www. elsteadridingclub.co.uk MANHOOD RC SHOW – T horney Island, Emsworth, W. Sussex.

Details: www.mhridingclub.co.uk ARENA EVENTING (SJ & XC) – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk UNAFF DRESSAGE – I n aid of Epsom RDA. Held at St Ebba’s Farm, Hook Rd., Epsom, Surrey KT19 8QW. Entry details at www.epsomrda.org SURREY UNION PC DRESSAGE – Sands Farm E.C., Warnham, W. Sussex RH12 3SQ. Tel: 01403 252238. www.sandsfarmec.co.uk PONY BRITISH SHOWJUMPING – Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

24 March 2020 SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2–P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

25 March 2020 SMP EVENTS BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – B lue Barn E.C., Great Chart, Ashford, TN23 3DH. 07950 704811 or email: scottponton001@aolcom ANDREW DAY CLINIC – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Kim Atkinson 07834 170830

26 March 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Great Chart, Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

27 March 2020 CPD FOR ACCREDITED BHS INSTRUCTORS – 9 .30am for 10am start, finish at 4pm. Moorcroft Rehabilitation Welfare Centre, Huntingrove Stud, Slinfold, W. Sussex RH13 0RB. Book with the BHS on the BHS website: www.bhs.org.uk WINTER SHOWJUMPING SERIES –S unshine Qualifier, 17.30 start.

Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www.mountmascalstables.com DAMIAN HALLAM DRESSAGE CLINIC – Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313 BRITISH DRESSAGE – F elbridge Showground. For details contact jane.sander@sky.com or see www. felbridge.net

28 March 2020 PARHAM POINT-TO-POINT & PONY RACES – D og Shows & additional childrens entertainment. Contact mott.hawkins@hotmail.co.uk SANDS FARM INDOOR TACK SALE –S ands Farm E.C., Warnham, W. Sussex RH12 3SQ. Tel: 01403 252238. www.sandsfarmec.co.uk

BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 1 – B lue Barn E.C., Great Chart, Ashford.

Details smp-events.co.uk OAKS CARRIAGE DRIVING CLUB SPRING INDOOR EVENT – E ast Sussex. Please contact Chairman Liz Howe 07734 923796 or see www. oaksdrivingclub.com OPEN ARENA DAY – B odiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. Contact office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com for more info

28-29 March 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP 2 DAY HACKING CAMP WITH JASON WEBB –R isebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events

29 March 2020 MID SURREY PC EVENTERS CHALLENGE – ( PCF) commencing 9.30am. Sec: Mrs Keeley Hesling, 28 Church Lane Drive, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 3RG. 07973 639102. alhesling@ aol.com. Schedules can be downloaded from http//branches. pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/ EAGLESFIELD INDOOR UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – E aglesfield Equestrian Events Ltd., West Yoke, Ash, nr Sevenoaks TN15 7HT. Info & schedules: www.eaglesfield. net, Enter online through HORSE MONKEY SPRING SHOW IN-HAND & RIDDEN – Thorney Island, Emsworth. Details: heatherlinfield@gmail.com or 07812 703122 after 8pm please SEVENOAKS RC DONALD KEAR CLINIC – R edlands, Sevenoaks TN15 0SP. Tel: 01892 518945 SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – C oombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.com UNAFF COMBINED TRAINING – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk UNAFF OPEN DRESSAGE SHOW – In aid of ‘Lope To Lyon’. Bodiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. Contact: parareininguk@outlook. com

30 March 2020 DAMIAN HALLAM DRESSAGE CLINIC – Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

31 March 2020 SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 –P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

1 April 2020 UNAFF DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

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DIARY OF EVENTS 2 April 2020 ARENA HIRE – S quirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com

3 April 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP COFFEE MORNING DEMO WITH JASON WEBB –R isebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events

4 April 2020 OPEN UNAFF DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS – B odiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. Contact office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com for more KENT BRITISH SHOWJUMPING AREA SHOW – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk

4-5 April 2020 THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND (1) HORSE TRIALS – ( BE 100, Novice, Intermediate & Advanced Intermediate). The South of England Showground, Ardingly, W. Sussex RH17 6TL. www.seesltd.com

5 April 2020 COLETTE’S EASTER INDOOR SHOWJUMPING – W illow Farm, Faversham, Kent. Details: www. cbequine.co.uk MIXED SNR CAT 1 & JNR PONY AFF BS – C oombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.com MID SUSSEX RC WORKING HUNTER & RIDDEN SHOWING SHOW – S ands Farm E.C., Warnham, W. Sussex RH12 3SQ. Tel: 01403 252238. www. sandsfarmec.co.uk DRESSAGE – W hite Horse Farm E.C., White Horse Lane, Harvel, nr Meopham, DA13 0UE. Tel: 01474 812225, email: info@ whitehorsefarmequestriancentre. com COMBINED TRAINING – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk UNAFF DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk

8 April 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP YOUTH CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events BRITISH DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

9 April 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

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SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – C oombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.com

10 April 2020 GOOD FRIDAY CHALLENGE – Sunshine Qualifier, 10.00am start.

Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www.mountmascalstables.com CRANLEIGH RDA SPONSORED RIDE – 11 mile & 3 mile routes on Albury Heath, south of Guildford.

Register online at www.myridinglife. com, for further info: www. cranleighrdagroup.co.uk BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk BRITISH DRESSAGE – F elbridge Showground. For details contact jane.sander@sky.com or see www. felbridge.net

11 April 2020 AVH HORSE RACING – C haring Race Course (just off A20, TN27 0JD). All cars £20. New for 2020 COUNTRYSIDE RING, a chance for all the family to learn about a variety of country pusuits, a number of activiies incl the Dog Show & Family Tug of War. Details: www. ashfordvalleyhunt.co.uk FAVERSHAM & DRC AREA 10 COMBINED TRAINING – F elbridge.

Schedules avail from: www. favershamrc.com LYNNE RUSSELL SHOWING SHOW – Sands Farm E.C., Warnham, W. Sussex RH12 3SQ. Tel: 01403 252238. www.sandsfarmec.co.uk FUN DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk PETERSFIELD PC OPEN HUNTER TRIALS – F air Oak Estate, Rogate, Hants GU31 5HR. rosemarygiraudet@ frensham-heights.org.uk and branches.pcuk.org/petersfield/ schedules-entry-forms-2020/ TILFORD & RUSHMOOR RC OPEN SHOW – T ilford Road, Tilford, nr Farnham, GU10 2BX. Showing, SJ, WH & Side Saddle. Sec: Jo Strage 07885 865091 BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 1 – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk ENDURANCE GB SOUTH EAST GROUP SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL RIDE – Vetted. Muntham Farm, Findon, Worthing, W. Sussex BN14 0RQ. Details & advance entries: https:// endurancegbsoutheast.wordpress. com/rides-events/

12 April 2020 UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.comMPING – Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

13 April 2020 ELSTEAD RC SPRING SHOW – T he Club Field, Seale Rd., Elstead GU8 6LF. Online entries via www. elsteadridingclub.co.uk FUN SHOW – S quirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com LONDON HARNESS HORSE PARADE –S outh of England Showground, Ardingly. Details: www.ihhp.co.uk MAIDSTONE & DRC CLEAR ROUND & FUN JUMPING – M embers only.

Cobham Manor. Email: karenan71@ hotmail.com SHOWING SHOW – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

14 April 2020 DRESSAGE TRAINING DAY – Capricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. Call Caroline 07587 747675 or visit www. capricornequestrian.co.uk

16 April 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP RIDDEN CONFIDENCE WITH JASON WEBB –R isebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – C oombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.com

17 April 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – F elbridge Showground. For details contact jane.sander@sky.com or see www. felbridge.net

18 April 2020 POSH NAGS SHOWING SHOW – Saddlesdane EC., Badlesmere.

Details: www.poshnags.com BRITISH DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk BRITISH DRESSAGE – P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313 MAIDSTONE & DRC MECHANICAL HORSE LESSON/CLINIC – S parrow Oast. Email: karenan71@hotmail. com UNAFF DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

18-19 April 2020 BRITISH EVENTING HORSE TRIALS –C hilham Castle, Canterbury, Kent CT4 8DB. Details: www.chilhampark. co.uk

19 April 2020 HORSHAM & DRC OPEN HUNTER TRIAL – C oombelands Farm, Pulborough. Schedules SAE: Carol Porter, Ash Tree Cottage, Coolham Rd., Coolham, W. Sussex RH13 8GP. www.hdrc.org.uk GORING & DRC WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES – B rinsbury College. Details: www.gdrc.co.uk UNAFF DRESSAGE – C apricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. Call Caroline 07587 747675 or visit www.capricornequestrian. co.uk MID SURREY PC TETRATHLON – (PCF). Sec: Mrs Annabel Brown, Kingswood Kennels, Pigeonhouse Lane, Mugswel, Chipstead, Surrey CR5 3SP. 01737 832966, annabel@ kingswoodkennels.co.uk. Schedules can be downloaded from http// branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/ schedules/ ST MICHAELS HOSPICE RC DRESSAGE & SHOWING – I n-hand & Ridden. Bodiam International Arena, Bodiam, E. Sussex.

Further details contact Mrs E Clout on 01424 838302 o rFB : stmichaelshospiceridingclub2012 BRITISH SHOWJUMPING JUNIORS & JFS – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk SPRING EVENT – 1 0am at Harbridge Farm, Ringwood, BH24 3PW. www.southerncountiesheavy horseassociation.co.uk. Email: annie.dawson@hotmail.co.uk ANDREW DAY CLINIC – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Kim Atkinson 07834 170830

21 April 2020 OAKS CARRIAGE DRIVING CLUB SCHARITY QUIZ – E ast Sussex.

Please contact Chairman Liz Howe 07734 923796 or see www. oaksdrivingclub.com

22 April 2020 UNAFF DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk

23 April 2020 PARHAM POINT-TO-POINT & PONY RACES – D og Shows & additional childrens entertainment. Contact mott.hawkins@hotmail.co.uk YOUR HORSEMANSHIP RIDDEN CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – Members Only. Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst. Phone 07749 914267, email: info@yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship. com/events

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HICKSTEAD HORSES FOR SALE

The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead is set for an extra special year, as 2020 marks 60 years since the showground first opened.

After the very first Hickstead events were held in 1960, it quickly grew to become one of the best-known showjumping venues in the world.

The first Hickstead Derby was held a year later in 1961, meaning next summer will also see the running of the 60th­Al Shira’aa Derby, which is held on the Sunday afternoon of the Al Shira’aa Hickstead Derby Meeting (25-28 June). Expect an extra special year of celebrations as we look back over the remarkable history of the All England Jumping Course and our most iconic class.­ Our 60th­celebrations will continue during the Longines Royal International Horse Show (21-26 July).

This five-star event boasts an array of thrilling showjumping, including the Longines BHS King George V Gold Cup, the Science Supplements BHS Queen Elizabeth II Cup, the BEMER Speed Classic and, of course, the international team competition - the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain. This year, Hickstead forms the final leg of the series, making it even more exciting as the teams battle it out to stay in Division One and land a place at the Final in Barcelona.

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Both of Hickstead’s flagship shows also feature national showjumping, championship showing classes, carriage driving and lots more. The fabulous shopping is another big draw, with hundreds of tradestands in the Charles Owen Shopping Village selling everything from clothing, footwear, tack, country goods, gifts and more.

There is plenty of entertainment for children in the Family Fun Zone, along with a range of bars, eateries and food stands for all the family to enjoy.

Annual membership is an extremely good value option, giving access to every day of the Hickstead season as well as a host of other sporting fixtures including racing, polo and cricket.

To visit the box office, go to www.hickstead.co.uk

Tickets start from just £20, with discounts available for senior citizens and children. Savings are available on all tickets bought in advance of the shows. Visitors can also choose to upgrade to one of the luxurious hospitality options available, ranging from the Members’ Restaurant to the Al Shira’aa Suite and Private Boxes, all of which offer the best view of the action in the Longines International Arena.

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DIARY OF EVENTS OUR HORSEMANSHIP GROUNDWORK CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – Members Only. Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst. Phone 07749 914267, email: info@yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship. com/events BRITISH DRESSAGE – P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

24 April 2020 WINTER SHOWJUMPING SERIES (CHAMPIONSHIP NIGHT) – S unshine Qualifier, 17.30 start. Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com

25 April 2020 UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – Coombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.com SPRING IN HAND SHOW – C apricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. Call Caroline 07587 747675 or visit www.capricornequestrian. co.uk UNAFF DRESSAGE – H adlow College, Hadlow. Entries close on 20th April.

For details visit www.hadlow.ac.uk POSH NAGS SHOWING SHOW – Crockstead EC., Halland. Details: www.poshnags.com AFF DRESSAGE – H adlow College, Hadlow. For details visit www. hadlow.ac.uk WESTERN ALL-AROUND SHOW – Bodiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. Contact office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com for more info UNAFF DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

26 April 2020 OPEN SPRING SHOW – T he Royal Artillery E.C., Baker Barracks, Thorney Island, Emsworth, Hants.

(In-hand, Ridden, Workers & SJ).

01243 388323 for further info BLOSSOM RIDE – W ytherling Court, Molash. Starting times 9.30am to 1pm. Entry forms (SAE) Geoff Jenkins, Kings View, Shottenden Lane, Molash CT4 8EZ. Or email: geoff.jenkins195@btinternet.com.

BACS payment possible BSPS AREA 14 SPRING SHOW – E ast Byshee (A22), Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LF. 01342 327222 (no calls after 9pm). Email & Online Entry Sec: Laura Clutton, email bsps_area14@ btinternet.com ENDURANCE GB SOUTH EAST GROUP PRIMROSE NATIONAL RIDE – V etted.

Cobbes Meadows RDA Centre, Candlers Way, Canterbury CT4 7TU Details & advance entries: https:// endurancegbsoutheast.wordpress. com/rides-events/

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UNAFF DRESSAGE – I n aid of Epsom RDA. Held at St Ebba’s Farm, Hook Rd., Epsom, Surrey KT19 8QW. Entry details at www.epsomrda.org DRESSAGE CLINIC WITH HEATHER JONES – 9 am start. Cuckoo Riding Centre, Wittersham TN30 7PX. Details: Gaynor Lawrence on 07779 877785

MID SURREY PC MINI EVENTING – (PCF). Commencing 9am. Levels 1 Teams & Individual. Sec: Mrs Naomi Kitchener, Applegarth Farm, Logmore Lane, Westcott, Surrey RH4 3JN. the kitchener7@gmail. com. Entries can be downloaded from http//branches.pcuk.org/ midsurrey/schedules/

EVENTERS CHALLENGE – B onfleur Cross Country Course nr Maidstone.

60-90cm, a course of showjumps followed by compact cross country round to incl water & ditches at higher levels. Book online at www. bonfleurcrosscountrycourse.co.uk, bookings@bonfleurcrosscountry. co.uk, 07976 138120

PLUMPTON COLLEGE ANNUAL MAY HORSE SHOW – D itchling Rd., Plumpton, E. Sussex BN7 3AE. 01273 890454 ext. 2330

FAIR OAK HUNTER TRIALS – F air Oak XC, Rogate, W. Sussex. 01730 821508, info@fair-oak.co.uk

WESTERN RANCH RIDING CLINIC WITH DOUG ALLEN – Bodiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. Contact office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com for more info

UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

26-27 April 2020 WESTERN RIDING CLINIC WITH CEDRIC LEROUX – Bodiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. Contact office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com for more info

29 April 2020 BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk EVENING ‘COME AS YOU ARE’ DRESSAGE – C apricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. Call Caroline 07587 747675 or visit www. capricornequestrian.co.uk

30 April 2020 SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – C oombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.com

30 April-1 May 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP 2 DAY HACKING CAMP WITH JASON WEBB – Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events

1 May 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – F elbridge Showground. For details contact jane.sander@sky.com or see www. felbridge.net

2 May 2020 LYNNE RUSSELL SHOWING SHOW – Sands Farm E.C., Warnham, W. Sussex RH12 3SQ. Tel: 01403 252238. www.sandsfarmec.co.uk UNAFF DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk

UNAFF DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

2-3 May 2020

SESHA HEAVY HORSE & COUNTRY SHOW – S urrey. Details: www.sesha. org.uk

3 May 2020 MID SURREY PC EVENTING – ( PCF).

Open to all. Commencing 9am.

Levels 2, 3 & 4 Teams & Individual.

Sec: Mrs Naomi Kitchener, Applegarth Farm, Logmore Lane, Westcott, Surrey RH4 3JN. the kitchener7@gmail.com. Entries can be downloaded from http// branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/ schedules/ APHS FOREIGN BREED FESTIVAL SHOW – W illow Farm, Faversham.

See APHS website for more details: www.aphs.org.uk. Email: Lynnusauk@aol.com GREAT BOOKHAM SPRING SHOWING SHOW – G reat Bookham E.C., Dorking Rd., Great Bookham KT23 4PZ. 01372 451458, www.gbec.info, email: shows@gbec.info COMBINED TRAINING/EVENTERS CHALLENGE – C hilham Castle, Canterbury, Kent CT4 8DB. Details: www.chilhampark.co.uk FRENSHAM SPONSORED RIDE – Starting at Stockbridge Farm, Tilford, Surrey. 10 mile cross country course over Frensham Common. In aid of RDA (Farnham). Plus lots of other equine fun, refreshments & entertainment. Enter online today: www.frenshamshr.org CRAWLEY & HORSHAM SOUTH PC HUNTER TRIALS – A rundel Park.

Download schedule from: branches. pcukorg/crawleyhorshamsouth/, Alisa Franks 07578 744028 WINTER WOOLIES IN-HAND SHOW – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk GODSTONE POINT TO POINT – R H3 8DB. Details: MSFD Point to Point at Godstone JUMPING/POLE CLINIC WITH HEATHER JONES – 9 am start. Cuckoo Riding Centre, Wittersham TN30 7PX. Details: Gaynor Lawrence 07779 877785

BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 1 – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk

5 May 2020 DRESSAGE TRAINING DAY – Capricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. Call Caroline 07587 747675 or visit www. capricornequestrian.co.uk

6 May 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

7 May 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

8 May 2020 OPEN DAY – S quirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com YOUR HORSEMANSHIP COFFEE MORNING DEMO WITH JASON WEBB –R isebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events ELSTEAD RC FUN SHOW – T he Club Field, Seale Rd., Elstead GU8 6LF. Online entries via www. elsteadridingclub.co.uk SEVENOAKS RC REDLANDS OPEN DAY – R edlands, Sevenoaks TN15 0SP. Tel: 01892 518945 COAKHAM BLOODHOUNDS THE HUNT BALL – T he Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells. For all details see website, www.coakhambloodhounds.org.uk MAY DAY SHOW – S unshine Qualifier, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www.mountmascalstables.com BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 1 – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk

9 May 2020 SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 1–P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313 COLETTE’S SUMMER SHOW – B arville Farm. Details: www.cbequine.co.uk SE M & M SHOW – R un by SE Connemaras at Felbridge Showground. All enqs: diannecalvert@btinternet.com BRITISH SHOWJUMPING JUNIORS –B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford.

Details: smp-events.co.uk

9-10 May 2020 WESTERN RANCH RIDING CLINIC WITH DOUG ALLEN – Bodiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. Contact office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com for more info

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DIARY OF EVENTS 10 May 2020 UNAFF DRESSAGE – C apricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. Call Caroline 07587 747675 or visit www.capricornequestrian. co.uk HORSEMAN’S SUNDAY – 1 4.30-15.30.

St Martha’s Hill, Guildford GU4 8XPZ. A unique event to celebrate horse riding in the Surrey Hills.

All horses are blessed & receive a rosette. Register for your free place: www.surreyhills.org/events/ horsemans-sunday-2020/ BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 1 – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk

13 May 2020 UNAFF DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

14 May 2020 GREAT BOOKHAM UNAFF DRESSAGE EVENING – G reat Bookham E.C., Dorking Rd., Great Bookham KT23 4PZ. 01372 451458, www.gbec.info, email: shows@gbec.info YOUR HORSEMANSHIP TRUST & RESPECT GROUNDWORK CINIC WITH JASON WEBB – R isebridge Farm, Goudhurst. Phone 07749 914267, email: info@yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship. com/events BRITISH DRESSAGE – P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP YOUTH CINIC WITH JASON WEBB – Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events

16 May 2020 SATURDAY SUMMER DRESSAGE SERIES & COMBINED TRAINING – 9.30am start, Intro A. Sunshine Qualifier, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com OAKS CARRIAGE DRIVING CLUB INSIDE OUT – E ast Sussex. Please contact Chairman Liz Howe 07734 923796 or see www.oaksdrivingclub. com GREENWICH EQUESTRIAN CENTRE OPEN DAY – 1 0.00-15.00. Register at www.hadlow.ac.uk BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 1 – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk

17 May 2020 FAVERSHAM & DRC SPRING SHOW – Willow Farm. Schedules avail from: www.favershamrc.com CHIDDINGFOLD PC OPEN JUNIOR SHOW – O pen to PC and NonPC members aged 14 & under.

Eashing Farm, Godalming. Qual for the Sunshine Tour. Contact Chiddingfold.entries@gmail.com

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MAIDSTONE & DRC OPEN HUNTER TRIAL – L odge Farm. Email: karenan71@hotmail.com OPEN ARENA DAY – B odiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. Contact office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com for more info WKSPC DRESSAGE & SHOWJUMPING COMPETITION – E ast Bysshe Equestrian, RH7 6LF. Open to all PC members & ponies. Info & schedule: email sarafcrane@yahoo. co.uk, https://branches.pcuk.org/ westkentsevenoaks/ GORING & DRC IN-HAND/RIDDEN SPRING SHOW – C astle Goring.

Details: www.gdrc.co.uk UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

19 May 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP 1-1 SURGERY CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events BRITISH DRESSAGE – F elbridge Showground. For details contact jane.sander@sky.com or see www. felbridge.net

20 May 2020 SEVENOAKS RC EVENING DRESSAGE – Redlands, Sevenoaks TN15 0SP. Tel: 01892 518945 ANDREW DAY CLINIC – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Kim Atkinson 07834 170830 BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk

21 May 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

23 May 2020 UNAFF TEAM DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk ELSTEAD RC DRESSAGE – P riory Equestrian Centre. Online entries via www.elsteadridingclub.co.uk BRITISH DRESSAGE – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

24 May 2020 WKSPC MOUNTED GAMES FRIENDLY COMPETITION – J udd Wood Farm, TN11 8AB. Open to all PC members & ponies. Info & schedule: email esollis@talktalk. net, https://branches.pcuk.org/ westkentsevenoaks/ UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smpevents.co.uk

GORING & DRC RODD BRICKWORK SUMMER DRESSAGE SERIES & CR JUMPING – B rinsbury College.

Details: www.gdrc.co.uk UNAFF DRESSAGE – I n aid of Epsom RDA. Held at St Ebba’s Farm, Hook Rd., Epsom, Surrey KT19 8QW. Entry details at www.epsomrda.or FAIR OAK COMBINED SJ XC – F air Oak XC, Rogate, W. Sussex. 01730 821508, info@fair-oak.co.uk

25 May 2020 FUN SHOW – S quirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com THE SURREY COUNTY SHOW –S toke Park, Guildford. New for 2020: British SJ classes all day, Side Saddle Equitation, Miniature Shetland In-hand, Unaff Showing, TSR Training classes.

Plus RIHS qualifies: Hunters, Cobs & BSPA Ridden. Enter online at www.surreycountyshow.co.uk.

Secretary@surreycountyshow.co.uk.

01483 890810. Showing entries close 13th April. SJ entries close 21st May BEXHILL HORSE SHOW – T he Polegrove (sand will be put down). SAE: Miss J Cunliffe, 21 Blackfields Ave., Bexhill-on-Sea, E. Sussex TN39 4JL. 01424 892336 (no calls after 9pm). 07800 531137, bexhillhorseshow@gmail. com. Schedules avail from www. bexhillhorseshow.co.uk MID SURREY PC NOVICE SHOW – (PCF). Commencing 9.30am. Sec: Mrs Cathy Evans, Boors Green Farmhouse, Harps Oak Lane, Merstham, RH1 3AN. 07974 922885, cathy@icehorseboxes.co.uk. Entries can be downloaded from http// branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/ schedules/ SHOWING – B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford. Details: smp-events.co.uk BRITISH DRESSAGE – F elbridge Showground. For details contact jane.sander@sky.com or see www. felbridge.net ENDURANCE GB SOUTH EAST GROUP COOMBES PLEASURE RIDE – U nvetted. Church Farm, Coombes, Lancing, W Sx BN15 0RS. Details & advance entries: https:// endurancegbsoutheast.wordpress. com/rides-events/

26 May 2020 ARENA HIRE – S quirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com

EVENING ‘COME AS YOU ARE’ DRESSAGE – C apricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. Call Caroline 07587 747675 or visit www. capricornequestrian.co.uk

27-31 May 2020 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF WESTERN RIDING – Bodiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. Contact office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com for more info

28 May 2020 SENIOR BRITISH SHOWJUMPING CAT 2 – C oombelands Equestrian, Pulborough RH20 1BQ. Tel: 07522 900168Email: ben.parks@harwoods. uk.com

29 May 2020 BHS STAGE 2 – 1 2 weeks at Wildwoods EC., Tadworth, KT20 5BH. 01737812146 or info@ wildwoodsriding.co.uk PONY DAY – S quirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com

29-31 May 2020 MAIDSTONE & DRC TWO DAY CAMP – B ilsington Priory. Email: karenan71@hotmail.com

30 May 2020 BRITISH SHOWJUMPING JUNIOR – Blue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford.

Details: smp-events.co.uk BRITISH DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk

31 May 2020 GORING & DRC TOP SCORE/ ACCUMULATOR SHOWJUMPING – Gaston Farm. Details: www.gdrc. co.uk COLETTE’S KENT FESTIVAL OF SHOWING & JUMPING (INC DOG SHOW) – F arming World, Faversham, Kent. Details: www.cbequine.co.uk POSH NAGS SHOWING SHOW – Saddlesdane EC., Badlesmere.

Details: www.poshnags.com MY QUEST AND TEAM QUEST – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk

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BRITISH SHOWJUMPING SENIOR CAT 2–B lue Barn E.C., Chart, nr Ashford.

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27 May 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP YOUTH CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/events

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STUNNING 1ST PREMIUM GRADED KNABSTRUPPER FOAL FOR SALE. EXPECTED TO MAKE 16.2HH

£8,000

Berkshire

Stunning 6 month old foal with some of the best knabstrupper bloodlines. He is sweet natured and has a fantastic attitude...

HM00924D2

07825397079

172CM SCOPEY 2*/1.30M HORSE, poland

£27,000

Lovely 172cm 10yr old gelding.

Big blood horse, very flash. Has only been broken three years and is now competing at 2* level. He has...

Shropshire

£2,000

HM927BABC +353(0)87929 7498

HM00924F9

07508410365

3YO CONNEMARA GELDING, , 14.2 HH

15.2 SCHOOLMISTRESS 9 YEAR

Nice type 3 year old Connemara gelding with very good breeding by glencarrig prince out of a glencarrig Knight mare. Was broken recently and is...

15.2 schoolmistress 9 year old Irish draught x breeding recorded Super little mare who is always happy in her work Excellent hunter Rides alone and...

£2,000

Meath

HM00924E4

+353871249516

ALL ROUNDER - MARE - 15.2 HH

£5,250

Norfolk

Misty 2016 Id X Mare 15.2hh Very Kind And Simple Mare To Ride And Handle, She Hacks Well And Has Been Doing Basic Schooling And...

HM942F478

07796020537

14.2 MARE FOR SALE Surrey

£1,750

Midget is a pretty 14.2 thoroughbred mare. Very sweet and affectionate mare. In the last year and half she has stopped racing and has begun...

HM00925E8

Spring 2020

07592154048

STUNNING TRI COLOURED FILLY WITH THE WOW FACTOR

HM0092503

£3,750

07595493717

Super Stunning Well put together tri coloured, cob filly with the WOW factor She is going to be a chunky girl with plenty of feather...

BEAUTIFUL TOP QUALITY DUN BUCKSKIN WELSH SECTION D FOAL/ YEARLING GELDING

Hertfordshire

£1,595

Registered Welsh Section D gelding with the very best bloodlines to make approx 15hh.

Well handled, used to being in...

HM9521463

07956395095

FLASHY BUCKSKIN LUSITANO COLT, 1 YRS 9 MONTHS, 16 HH

3YR OLD ISH - TOP QUALITY STAMP, 16.3 HH, FILLY

Quality Lusitano Colt. Rising 2.

Xaquiro lines. Piro negative. To make a very nice 16hh. Exquisite temperament and 3 very good paces. Great to handle...

3yr old to make 17hh filly. Won championships at numerous shows all around Ireland. Dam is full sister to Top Event Horse. Sire is Newmarket...

Kent

HM009247E

£4,995

07904511741

STUNNING TOP COMPETITION PROSPECT, 2 YRS 7 MONTHS

Kent

£6,500

HM952139A +353 (0)87 929 7498

APPALOOSA STUD BOOK FOAL, 0 YRS 6 MONTHS, 15.1 HH, COLT

£3,750

Lancashire

£3,150

07713018096

HM00823FA

07557016295

irish draught/cob X tb. Rising three. Standing 15,3 at moment will make 16.1 plus. Very trainable Bold and brave. Good calm, kind temperament. Is used...

HM9490D40

Kerry

Stunning 6 month old Registered British Appaloosa Society Stud Book colt foal to make 15.1hh. A rare opportunity to purchase an equine with this top...

DUN AND WHITE GELDING IRISH DRAUGHT X COB 3 YEAR OLDS

West Yorkshire

£1,500

Dun And White Geldings rising 3 Year old to make 16hh bred from the Irish draught stallion out of heavy cob mare,Will make a fantastic...

HM929C2E0

07808818801

PRINCESS POLLYANNA GORGEOUS WELSH MARE

Kent

£2,200

Polly is a fantastic example of a section C, not only does she have the looks she also has the moves to match, front and...

HM008238D

07849816687

STUNNING DUN PURE CONNEMARA JUMPING PONY

West Yorkshire

£3,500

Dunwell Bracken Stunning 13.2hh, well bred pure Connemara gelding, rising 6yrs old. Bracken has had a great start to his ridden career being professionally...

HM009251D

07774734719

FANTASTIC 14.1HH 9YRS OLD GELDING

Yorkshire

£3,975

Fantastic 14.1hh, 9yrs old gelding. Excels at X country & showjumping, attended pony club camp and rallies in all disciplines, great to hack out alone...

HM0092455

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HORSES PRACTITIONERS FOR SALE ANIMAL

Becoming a McTimoney Animal Practitioner If you’ve always dreamt of a career working alongside animals, then becoming a McTimoney Animal Practitioner could be the route for you. The McTimoney Approach is a non-invasive, holistic treatment which works to realign and balance animals’ musculoskeletal systems in order to restore health and movement, soundness and overall performance.

If variation, flexibility of working hours and self-management are important to you, then this is a career worth considering.

McTimoney Animal Practitioners all have a common goal; to provide comfort and increase range of movement in order to help their animal clients. Motivation comes from seeing improvements in clients who have been suffering from various symptoms such as muscle tightness, spinal stiffness, lameness or reduced ability to move normally. The key to success in the McTimoney treatment is understanding the importance of a symmetrical spine and level pelvis. If the skeletal structure is asymmetric, then the horse or dog simply cannot move in the same way on both sides, resulting in symptoms such as dragging of toes, less engagement of affected limbs, changes in posture and overall comfort. Whilst soft tissue techniques can alleviate some discomfort, if the skeletal structure remains unbalanced then the muscular system will compensate again over time so the McTimoney technique is vital in providing a long-term successful outcome. Every case is different, and this variation makes every client fascinating to work with.

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McTimoney Animal Practitioners always work with veterinary permission and are called upon to treat animals with a wide variety of conditions, sometimes where other conventional treatment has not been effective. Patients are often treated following injuries sustained from falls, collisions or tweaks but problems such as excess weight, conformation defects, incorrect foot or rider balance and poor saddle fitting are also common culprits. With this in mind, it is not only a hugely varied role, but an extremely rewarding one.

“A huge motivation for me is seeing my clients’ horses and dogs return from injury with better results than the prognosis gave them, through careful rehabilitative exercises and treatment plans” says Nikki Routledge, a McTimoney Animal Practitioner of sixteen years. “When you see them back out competing successfully, it’s a really special feeling”.

“Whilst most of my clients are horse owners – reflecting the development of complementary therapy in the equine industry over the last 25 years – I have also been asked to treat cats, sheep, goats, cows, and even a bull, so you never know what is coming up!”

Having developed the approach in the 1950s, John McTimoney modified his human chiropractic technique to be applied specifically upon animals. Today, the McTimoney MSc in Animal Manipulation is the only validated course in Europe in teaching techniques for adjusting animals, training students to the highest

practitioner level. Awarded by BPP University London, the programme is designed either for students who already have training in a hands-on therapy (this may include a trained chiropractor, physiotherapist, osteopath or any other fully qualified and suitably experienced practitioner), for those with a BSc degree in Equine or Animal Science or for those who are a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Students from a non-manipulative background will be expected to complete the Graduate Certificate in Animal Therapy, whilst those who do not have formal training may submit a portfolio of certified experience for consideration.

Animal Practitioners must have completed the minimum three-year post-graduate training course – including training to Level 7 in Animal Manipulations at the McTimoney College – and must have demonstrated a high level of competency to pass the stringent exams required. This course is designed to allow students to study alongside their current career path and is available to those with a prior degree in related sciences.

Upon completion, graduates are fully qualified to offer animals manipulative therapy based on the original McTimoney technique.

A good dose of self-discipline to organise appointments and communicate with clients is required, and self-motivation is necessary, but support is always on hand from fellow practitioners, either through the McTimoney Animal Association (MAA) or through local contact Horsemart

HORSES PRACTITIONERS FOR SALE ANIMAL Horsemart Horsemart with practitioners. Once qualified, practitioners are encouraged to join the MAA Membership professional body. All members are fully insured, and this affiliation also gives members key support throughout their careers and professional development opportunities. Practitioners are required to maintain their level of expertise by undertaking minimum of 25 hours CPD (continuing professional development) per year or 75 hours over a three-year span as per the veterinary profession. Ongoing support is provided through the MAA members groups, via CPD days and a dedicated CPD co-ordinator keeps members posted on all CPD events.

“I am constantly developing and evolving as a professional and I never stop learning which gives you a huge sense of self-worth” adds Lucy Goodright, a qualified McTimoney Animal Practitioner for eight years.

“Since my McTimoney journey began I have met so many different animals and people and made many friends, it is a part of who I am.”

All McTimoney Animal Practitioners are registered with the McTimoney Animal Association. To find your local practitioner go to www.mctimoneyanimal.co.uk or follow us on Facebook @ McTimoneyAnimalAssociation.

For further information on training and to discover more about becoming a practioner, visit to www.animalcareer.co.uk

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HORSES FOR SALE

TALENTED 13'2 ALL-ROUNDER, 13 YRS 6 MONTHS

13.2 JUMPING PONY, 11 YRS 10 MONTHS, GELDING

Max is a fantastic all-rounder with 3 beautiful paces. He has previously won cross-country hunter trials, competing at 80cm and also qualified for the cross...

13.2 dun 11 year old dun gelding Dudley seriously is a one in a million pony. There is nothing this pony won't do for you...

Staffordshire

HM0092479

£2,500

07770600439

Gloucestershire

HM95213C9

£6,500

07534955458

12HH MINI GYPSY COB, 4 YRS Gloucestershire

£350

12 hh 4 year old gelding Max is a friendly chap very sweet to handle on the ground lots of feather passported .

HM01026A2

07900 584903

16 YEARS ALLROUND MARE

5 YEAR-OLD IRISH COB - 14.1 HH

14.1 allrounder, great jumping pony. Jumps for fun, could also do well showing, WHP, dressage.

Super kind natured mare, never sore or sorry. Has a...

Rupert 5yo Irish Cob 14.1hh Nice Cob To Hack, Schooling Is Green But Coming Along Jumps Very Well

Strathclyde

£650

07796020537

HM01026C3

07480848122

Aberdeenshire

HM00720A2

£3,000

07749449342

17HH APPROX STUNNING DAPPLE GREY GELDING, 5 YRS Berkshire

£6500

Reg Irish Sports by West Coast Cavalier, dam Mission Belle.

5 years. Related to some top eventers. Rides very well for age.

Superb temperament...

HM0072159

07825225124

£2950

Norfolk

HM0051DE1

SUPER TALENTED 13:2HH, WELSH X MARE, 9 YRS

Bristol

£3,950

For sale in Bristol. Holly is a 13:2hh, 9yr old Mare, Welsh X. Holly has been with us from a foal (a big surprise Christmas...

HM0051C89

07961308555

11.2 APPROX SECTION A MARE, 15 YRS

LOVLEY 148CM (JMB MESURED 03/20) GREY CONNIE X MARE

Very sweet registered section a mare, safe with the children for the, to catch, handle, lead etc and a super lead rein pony. Been ridden...

Introducing Callie Callie is a 148 (jmb measured 03/20) Connie cross 11yr old grey mare In the school, Callie is a forward fun mare, she...

Kent

HM01026C7

16

£500

07815698003

Shropshire

£3,500

HM0061FDB

07508410365

SUPER SAFE 14.2 CONNEMARA MARE, 6 YRS 11 MONTHS

£5,750

Surrey

14.2 . 7 this April . Connemara mare. Would be ideal for a competitive young rider. Always comes home with a rosette .

Valentina is...

HM00925F0

07545208319

REG WELSH SECTION A LEAD REIN PONY, 4 YRS 10 MONTHS, MARE

14.2 (APPROX) DUN COB GELDING, 4 YRS

Cookie is a registered Welsh section A 11,2hh mare, 4 turning 5 still green but has also proved to be very sensible, she was started...

Taz is a wonderful little cob who loves to be around people.

Although young he is sensible and willing to have a go at most...

Norfolk

HM90114C6

£3,750

07722293917

POTENTIAL TOP TRACK 138, 11 YRS, 13.2 HH, GELDING

GORGEOUS PIEBALD MARE, 5 YRS 1 MONTHS, 14 HH

138 11 year old Monday Max potential top track pony. We've had this boy round 1m course at home with total ease. He isn't afraid...

Heidi is a fantastic example of a heavy weight, piebald mare with correct confirmation and good bone. Rising 5 years old. She was professionally broken...

Essex

HM00720D0

£1,700

07888600644

QUALITY COUNTY STANDARD COB, 9 YRS, 14.2 HH, MARE

West Yorkshire

£2,650

Suzie May is 14.2 piebald traditional cob who would excel in the show ring. She is Small and compact and oozes in presence and character...

HM94500EF

07809 748324

Warwickshire

HM0031934

£1,800

07513349332

DRESSAGE SCHOOLMASTER / PARA HORSE, 16 YRS, GELDING

Meath

£47,000

PSG dressage schoolmaster. 16 yrs old called Tiger, competed up to grand prix level, is extremely quiet and totally knows his job could even be...

HM001157F +353 (0)87 929 7498

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WELSH SECTION D MARE ALLROUNDER, 8 YRS 10 MONTHS

GORGEOUS 14HH (OR FULL UP 138) MARE, 7 YRS

Genal Rhosen Coch (Rosie) 14.1hh lightweight section D allrounder mare. 9 y/o Rosie is good to shoe, clip, box etc and loves a good fuss...

NF type, 7 years old, with a brave, scopey and careful jump. Jumping 1m at home and rarely touches a fence. Fantastic to load on...

Gwent

HM0092529

£2,200

07970234146

PONY CLUB, EVENTING AND SHOWJUMPING ALLROUNDER

East Lothian

£6,500

Welsh Section D Black Gelding, 15 years, 14.2 hands All Pony Club activities - camp, rallies, PC teams, eventing and fun rides Qualified for Airowear...

HM009255F

07881498608

£2,500

Kent

HM0061EBA

07740258234

EXCELLENT ALL ROUNDER, WELSH SEC D MARE, 7 YRS

Greater Manchester

£3,500

This lovely little mare will turn her hoof to anything! She loves to jump and has exceled in the Show jumping and WH ring, she...

HM00721F1

07977060704

HAVANA. 8YR OLD MARE, 16 HH

Kent

£6,500

Havana is a good quality horse with nice bloodlines, sire is Corlough clover and grand sire is Clover Hill. She is around 16hh and is...

HM01026B2

07825330291

JUST GOLD DUST!, 5 YRS, 15.1 HH

Warwickshire

£4,000

A lovely genuine horse with lots of potential. Benny has an amazing temperament and shows exceptional well mannered behaviour on the ground when handling etc...

HM010264A

07722440644

SUBSTANTIAL COB MARE, 11 YRS 1 MONTHS, 14.2 HH

HAPPY HACKER/ HUNTER, 5 YRS 6 MONTHS, 15 HH, MARE

TALENTED COMPETITION HORSE 16.2HH WARMBLOOD GELDING 7YRS

Dancer is a stunning cob mare as you may agree seeing her photos she is a superb stamp of a cob.

She is substantial in...

Kind and quiet Irish Cob mare. 15 hh, 5 yrs. This girl will hack for hours in the heaviest traffic. She is brave and non...

Stunning 7 year old, 16.2hh, chestnut Hanoverian gelding with MSJ Freestyle bloodlines (Fidermark). Multi-talented, loving horse with a huge amount...

Staffordshire

HM00720AF

£2,800

07930159419

13'1 HAPPY HACK, 10 YRS, MARE Leicestershire

£1,000

Puzzle is a very pretty 13'1 Piebald Cob Mare, 10 years old. She is amazing out hacking and will lead a group or hack out...

HM0102643

Spring 2020

07772 494918

Dorset

HM0092449

£3,200

01929551254

Tyne And Wear

HM00822D1

£9,500

07545177285

PONY CLUB ALROUNDER, 11 YRS, 13.2 HH, MARE

STUNNING RC/ALL ROUNDER, 14 YRS, 16.2 HH, MARE

Beautuful bay mare. 11 years old.

Has done a bit of everything.

Good jumper, loves cross country .

Not silly or strong. Not a plod...

16.2hh beautiful chestnut ISH mare, 14yrs (2006) Kind and easy to do, not mareish. Well schooled with lovely paces on the flat. Has done prelim...

Cheshire

HM0061FE9

£2,495

07940392766

Nottinghamshire

HM00720BB

£3,450

07976185914

GENTLEMAN LADIES HUNTER, 11 YRS 2 MONTHS, GELDING

£2,750

Gloucestershire

Gorgeous 16.2 Bay TB Gelding.

Superb Hunter. Stands dead still on point and doesn't pull when galloping. A real Gentleman.

Jumps well and so lovable...

07868728440

HM0061F70

15.1HH ALL ROUNDER/ SHOW JUMPER, 11 YRS, 15.1 HH, MARE West Glamorgan

£3,000

Due to uni commitments I've decided it's within Millie's best interest that I put her up for sale.

With the highly likely possibility of me...

HM0061EE8

07549699959

BLONDIE - NORMANDY COB DRIVING SCHOOLMISTRESS

Kerry

Meet blondy 15.3hh 10year old normandy cob who is simply stunning.!! She is a very established driving mare who would be superb for use as...

HM8223B41 +353 (0)87 929 7498

BRILLIANT 6 YEAR SHOWJUMPER / POTENTIAL EVENTER

Worcestershire

£9,500

Jamila B was broken at the end of 2018 and is currently jumping discovery, ready to move up to newcomers. She's already gained her four...

HM00924E9

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EVENTING SEASON HORSES FOR SALE

PLANNING YOUR

SPRING FITNESS REGIME Patrick Delaney Lecturer in Equestrian Studies, Hadlow College Coming into spring, it’s important to make sure your horse is fit enough for the good weather and warm light evenings that are coming. Many horses are let down and roughed off over winter, or ridden less due to bad weather, flooded schools and poor condition bridle paths. Fittening the horse should occur gradually over a period of time to allow the horse’s 18

body to adjust. This is not only to ensure the horse is fit enough for the extra workload, but a steady programme will also help to prevent injuries whilst the horse’s body is in soft condition. A pulled tendon or sore muscles at this time of year can take lengthy time to recover from, so it is better to start slowly early on than risk problems.

Regardless of the state of fitness, care should be taken of the horse’s general health anyway. Vaccinations should be up to date, the teeth should have regular checks, shoeing or trimming will have continued over the winter months and the horse should still have been wormed if appropriate.

From here on, your fittening plan will very much depend on your horse as an individual. It is worth noting that young horses or those who have not been fit before will take longer to get fit. Their muscles and the rest of their body and metabolism are not use to it.

Conversely with a horse in their prime, even after time off, their body will ‘remember’ to a certain extent their previous levels of fitness. It is also worth remembering that older horses and veteran horses will take longer to get fit, as their bodies will not work as efficiently as younger horse, and they may also be more prone to injuries or be more likely to have pre-existing injuries that can affect their training.

Most forms of injury will increase the length of time it will take to get the horse fit, and weeks of slow, steady conditioning are often needed to prevent further potential injuries and to aid rehabilitation.

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Getting the horse fit will also depend on your starting point. If your horse has been turned out a lot, there is more opportunity for the horse to keep itself fit than one that has been stabled most of winter. Breed can also make a difference; as Thoroughbred types tend to have a naturally higher resting level of fitness than most cob breeds.

The actual fitness programme needs to be tailored according to the horse, but can generally be broken down into 3 sections. The first section is slow work, which conditions and prepares the horse’s joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles. The second section is working on the basic fitness of the horse, whilst developing stamina and strength. The third section leads to the faster work, which will also prepare horses for sponsored rides, hunter trials and cross-country type events.

Below is a sample plan for a horse that has been ridden lightly over the winter months, for a rider looking to compete at unaffiliated, riding club and entry level affiliated competitions over the summer period. This is based around your horse having regular turn out, and having one day off a week.

Week 1

Start with around 15-20mins roadwork in walk each day

Week 2

Gradually increase the roadwork to 30-40mins per day, watch out for signs of tiredness early on

Week 3

Begin to increase the roadwork to 60mins per day, preferably including some not too steep hills

Week 4

Extend the hacking time to up to 90mins per day. If necessary, this can be in two separate sessions.

Start to introduce short periods of trot work on level, suitable ground

Week 5

Start to introduce some slow, gentle schooling in the arena for up to 20-30mins max. Exercise can now be increased to up to 1.52hrs daily, and can include some trotting up gentle hills, but avoid trotting on the roads

Week 6

Schooling time can be increased, and canter can be introduced when out hacking. This should be kept to short sections with opportunities for the horse to fully recover in between, and should preferably be performed on straight lines, and on level suitable ground.

Week 7

The length of time in canter can now be developed, with the inclusion of cantering up gentle hills. The school work can continue, and now is the time to introduce pole work, leading up to small jumps and easy grid work. Again, sessions should be non-strenuous with built in recovery times.

Week 8-9

Continuation of everything you have been doing so far, but faster work can be introduced with stronger canters, and gallops for short periods in hand. For the more serious competitor this is the time to introduce interval training.

www.hadlow.ac.uk Spring 2020

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HORSES FOR SALE

15.1 REGISTERED CONNEMARA, 7 YRS, GELDING

TOP 6YR OLD SHOWJUMPER, 16.1 HH, MARE

FERRY 15.1 7 years Registered Connemara Ferry is good to handle and work with on the ground, including loading, catching, shoeing and clipping...

6yr Old Mare - Jolie Demoiselle.

By Je T'aime Flamenco x ISH mare

by Lux Z. Star of the future this mare is consistent and...

West Yorkshire

HM0051CE1

£2,500

07809 748324

16.1HH 8YRS ISH ALLROUNDER Lincolnshire

£4,000

Ru Super sweet natured 16.1hh 8yrs ISH mare. Ru has done a little bit of everything including PC and RC activities and has evented.

She...

HM940EBAA

07933056195

HANDSOME RIDING CLUB HORSE, 10 YRS, 15.1 HH, GELDING Warwickshire

£4,750

Handsome 15.1 10 year old thoroughbred x quarter horse gelding. Same home since 3 years old and purchased direct from breeder - produced by myself...

HM010269D

07540589395

Waterford

HM941EF80

4520

+353 (0)86 356

ALLROUNDER TYPE HARD TO FIND, 7 YRS, 16.2 HH, MARE

£6,500

Worcestershire

A fantastic stamp of a horse with excellent breeding (Chinook Eclipse x Flagmount King). A pleasure to have on the yard and a fantasic easy...

HM01026AB

07807200216

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HM00823EC

07904016818

16.2HH 9YO ZANGERSHEID GELDING Lancashire

£9,000

16.2 9yo gelding by Felton Du Mont (Clinton) Super flashy bay gelding. Good flat work established changes. Record to newcomers. Discovery double clears for 2020...

HM0051E88

07756813658

Cheshire

HM00822EF

£4,500

07590906188

YOUNG DRESSAGE MARE, 5 YRS 9 MONTHS, 17.1 HH Strathclyde

Pipa is very talented mare who loves working. She is turning 6 this year. trained by English Olympic rider Emile Faurie and Grand? Prix rider...

HM0061FB6

07534154115

Harvey, 15.1hh, 6 yr old sports horse gelding. A true allrounder.

Harvey is schooling nicely on the flat, and always pulls out a good dressage...

Talented Connemara x mare. 15.2 hh. 8 yrs. This lovely girl is now ready to find her new home. Good hack. Has now hunted in...

Absolutely stunning Lusitano Dressage Stallion. 11years old and a complete gent. Easy to handle and ride in all ways. Has been well schooled and has...

£3,950

Worcestershire

HM010263C

07774928636

Excelebration x Maundays Bay Peggy is a 4y9m old Irish x TB bay mare with fantastic breeding. She was originally bred for racing, however did...

07841668122

16.3hh dark bay gelding, 10 years old. Due to work commitments this big lad is looking for someone who is confident to compete him or...

£2,000

11YR OLD 170CM LUSITANO DRESSAGE HORSE

Lily was bought from her breeder last year as un unbacked 5yr old as an event prospect. She is nicely schooled on the flat and...

HM0102692

Stunning black gelding 16,2 hands 8years this year. Warmblood with Deniro/Demaggio blood lines.

Due to rider injury very sadly for sale. Spike has mainly competed...

Powys

POTENTIAL EVENT/ HUNT, 8 YRS, 15.2 HH, MARE

15.2HH PROJECT MARE, 4 YRS 9 MONTHS

£1,000

IRISH SPORTS HORSE, 10 YRS 10 MONTHS, 16.3 HH, GELDING

SUPER 15.1 SPORT HORSE GELDING, 6 YRS

ISH MARE, 16HH RISING 6 BY" UP WITH THE LARK", 5 YRS 10 MONTHS

Strathclyde

BEAUTIFUL BLACK 16.2 8YR OLD GELDING

Kent

HM0102645

£2,500

07771532619

Dorset

HM944FB27

£4,500

07712 112463

15.2 ROR/EVENTING PROSPECT, 8 YRS, MARE Wiltshire

£3,000

Robin is a 15.2, 8-year-old, mare, who came off the track in Jan 2019. I have had her in retraining for 10 months and she...

HM0092513

07857472944

Spain

£31,500

HM9028430 +353 (0)87 929 7498

ALVIN (AKA- ALVEANT) 17HH GELDING, 10 YRS

Kent

£5,500

Alvin 17hh bay gelding 10year old Belgium Warmblood with AES passport Alvin has such a friendly character and wants to know you.

He is brilliant...

HM0051DC5

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HORSES GRASS FOR SALE SPRING

Why spring grass is dangerous for horses and how it can be managed Sugars in spring grass Winter sees most domesticated horses in the Northern Hemisphere being fed dried forage for months on end to make up for the poor (or, in some cases, non-existent grass) in their field during the cold, dark months. But,

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once the weather starts to warm up and the days lengthen, grass growth can suddenly go mad with the arrival of spring grass. Even though it looks hugely appealing, and historically spring grass was referred to as ‘Dr Green’ for the therapeutic effect it was thought to have on equines, it can

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present a problem for horse owners.

Horse health company Haygain takes a look at why spring grass can be disruptive for both a horse’s digestive system and its metabolism, and what owners can do to mitigate the risks.

Why is spring grass dangerous for horses?

Spring grass is high in a type of sugar called fructan, which is present as a by-product of photosynthesis and is used to fuel plant growth. Fructans are non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs) that horses can’t digest, and

they boost the energy content of grass enormously. If a horse has been fed dried forage for months on end, the sudden introduction of large amounts NSCs in the horse’s gut can disturb the balance of natural bacteria and release a wave of bacterial toxins called endotoxins. These changes can trigger laminitis in horses, particularly if they are predisposed to the condition due to obesity or suffering from Equine Metabolic Syndrome. The disturbance of the gut bacteria can also trigger colic in horses who are not used to rich, sugary grass.

Is it true that spring grass is most dangerous on frosty mornings?

It is - photosynthesis requires light and therefore occurs only during daylight hours, producing non-structural carbohydrates which are then used by the plant during the night time to fuel growth. If the temperature drops below zero during the night after a sunny day, the plant will not be able to utilise the abundance of NSCs it produced during daylight hours, and they will still be present in high concentrations the next morning.

How can you manage a horse’s intake of NSCs? • Introduce spring turnout gradually and carefully monitor your horse’s weight and condition for sudden changes.

• If you are limiting turnout to just a few hours, do it early in the morning when fructan levels should be at their lowest (apart from on frosty mornings, as per the point above). On normal, non-frosty days fructan levels will be highest in late afternoon and early evening, so avoid turnout then. Be warned, some equines get savvy to the fact they will only be out for a limited time, stick their heads down and eat incredible amounts of grass in just a few hours!

Spring 2020

• Top (cut or mow) your turnout fields so that the spring grass doesn’t grow taller than 6 inches. This helps prevent horses from taking extra-big mouthfuls of grass with each bite.

• You could consider a grazing muzzle, but these have been shown to cause uneven tooth wear so may not be the best option for prolonged periods of grazing.

• Rotate turnout between different fields if you can. It may seem a little odd, but the grass in overgrazed fields can actually be the most dangerous of all, as it is growing quickly to prevent it being wiped out and thus is repeatedly producing young grasses which contain fructans at a higher concentration.

• When horses are stabled, feed hay that has been soaked for at least nine hours and then steamed for one hour to ensure the overall diet is low in NSCs. Soaking hay lowers the NSCs in hay and steaming it afterwards in a Haygain Steamer ensures it is free from bacteria and pathogens that can multiply so quickly when hay is immersed in water.

If obesity is an issue for your equine then consider using a slow feeder to ensure their allocated forage takes them as long as possible to eat, therefore preventing them from being without forage for any length of time.

When is it safe to let horses graze normally again?

As we move into summer the grass will start to mature and you will see it grow more long thin stems and fewer lush, thick green leaves. This is a sign that that initial mad growth period is coming to an end, and the grass NCS content is returning to normal levels. It is worth staying vigilant to any changes in your horse’s weight and condition, particularly if you know they are prone to laminitis and obesity.

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LAVINIA MITCHELL BROWN GP2 SADDLE

£600

Lancashire

For sale a beautiful extremely comfortable Lavinia Mitchell brown leather saddle size 17".

Removable and re-position Velcro knee rolls. Cost new £1400. Used shires stirrup...

7380190916

HM00924A0

VOLTAIRE PALM BEACH JUMP SADDLE

£1,600

Cheshire

For sale: 2015 Voltaire Palm Beach jump saddle -18 inch seat, fitted currently medium/ wide, suits many types of horses immaculate condition of leather...

HM0092540

07484203383

ALBION DRESSAGE SADDLE

Shropshire Telford

£550

IDEAL JESSICA DRESSAGE SADDLE

£525

East Sussex

IMMACULATE SYMONDS OF WALSALL 18.5" GP/SHOW SADDLE

£800

BLACK COUNTY GP SADDLE 17.5" SPRING TREE (BROWN)

£150

Stunning 17.5" Jessica ideal dressage saddle for sale. Stamped medium on a spring tree.

Excellent condition recently been checked by a master saddler.

Super comfy...

Monmouthshire

Absolutley gorgeous saddle that is now collecting dust as rider giving up. Suede seat and knee rolls, very good condition with little wear as the...

GP Black County Saddle 17½ inch Spring Tree (brown). Saddle in good condition. Leather well cared for, cleaned and conditioned. Not used for many...

HM FLEX EE SADDLE

STRADA SADDLE "ESPRIT D'EQUITATION"

Clwyd

HM0072105

07761444121

Avon

£200

Heather Moffett Flex EE Saddle, Brown. Nice Saddle no longer used as horse retired.

HM0041B89

07923285719

AVA DRESSAGE SADDLE

West Yorkshire

£850

HM0072171

07966 000 445

Berkshire

HM0092458

07929 005375

KRUGER DRESSAGE SADDLE

Shropshire

£900

HM007218A

07494 028968

* Model - Esprit d'eEquitation (General purpose) * Used but in very good condition * Tree type S. although this tree is ideal for...

PRESTIGE OPTIMAX 17 INCH MED WIDE

£1,200

£275

Lovely 17.5 inch, Black, Kurger Dressage saddle. Good condition, well looked after and all straps completely sound. A good Medium gullet /small medium-wide. More photos...

HM0061F3E

01691718160

CWD FORESTIER JUMP SADDLE

Cheshire

£1,800

Beautiful quality AVA Elite Dressage saddle in black, with flair (air) system flocking, easily adjustable as horse changes shape. Knee rolls, suede seat and swarovski...

Suffolk

DEVOUCOUX 17.5 DRESSAGE SADDLE

171/2 INCH LEATHER SADDLE (MEDIUM FIT.)

16.5 WINTEC PRO DRESSAGE SADDLE

16 1/2 BATCHELORS OF EPPING GP SADDLE

Devoucoux Makila s 17.5 2A MW black dressage saddle. Roughly 3 years old hardly used great condition. Open to all offers

As per title no makers name but not foreign in good used condition measures 41/2 inches across the bottom of the gullet Postage £7.50

Immaculate condition 16.5 inch Wintec Pro dressage saddle with cair. This is a lovely saddle, really comfy and puts you in a great position. Easy...

Batchelors of Epping 16 1/2 inch dark brown general purpose saddle. Very good overall sound condition for an older saddle.

Small mark on cantle. Can...

Beautiful black 17.5" N/M wide Dressage saddle with Fl-air. Very good condition. Has been stored in a dry tack room.

HM00720A7

07988540899

Northumberland

HM00925C1

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£900

07799344166

HM00823BD

Roxburghshire

HM01026B5

01422 364580

£50

01573 226951

In fabulous condition, you will not sit in this and want to change it . Can be adjusted by saddler if required although I've not...

HM0072209

Somerset

HM0092428

07585573477

£175

07720957290

Beautiful comfy jump saddle that has blocks that can be adjusted to fit many horses.It is 16.5" brown .Devon

HM00721E7

Essex

HM006200E

07977570290

£75

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BROWN 17" SADDLE

Hampshire

£200

Brown leather and suede Jeremy Rudge 17" saddle. The saddle is used but has been looked after and is in very good condition.

Open to...

HM0062033

07415961039

BLACK COUNTRY EVENT SADDLE

Lancashire

£800

17.5" HARRY DABBS SHOW SADDLE Lancashire

£400

Havana show saddle for sale.

Excellent condition. No longer needed as new saddle. Has additional velcro knee blocks so can be inserted for dressage used...

HM00720F4

07553240571

KENT & MASTERS SADDLE S SERIES GP 17.5" BLACK

16.5 MW - Black Country junior event saddle - immaculate condition - message for more info, will take offers

East Sussex

£700

07931 594448

HM0051C6A

07712219251

HM0062063

DRESSAGE SADDLE 17.5 LOUISA CUOMO BLACK

Kent

£900

lovely dressage saddle Medium Wide excellent condition £1450 new hardly used

HM007208E

07710409862

DEVOUCOUX CHIBERTA SADDLE

Surrey

£1,800

17.5 Medium brown with cream piping 2A D3D technology a stunning monoflap saddle that has been well looked after and has very little sign of...

HM0051D4E

Spring 2020

07547510259

Excellent condition as used very lightly due to horse injury and purchased new. Red bar interchangeable Gullet for width, 17.5", S series Universal GP is...

EQUIPE EXPRESSION BROWN LEATHER SADDLE

Gloucestershire

£19,250

17.5" m plus2 Under a year old Excellent condition hardly used horse gone lame Brown leather Comes with saddle cover and new leather cleaning products HM0072128

07393471795

18" SEAT WIDE SANDRINGHAM SADDLE Northumberland

£225

18" SEAT WIDE SANDRINGHAM JUMPING SADDLE Two toned brown leather really lovely quality only for sale due to my horse changing shape. If you would...

HM007215F

07785949964

BATES ISABELL 17"

Gloucestershire

£900

Bought new in 2013 17" Bates Isabell, really good condition.

Only had one owner since new.

Well cared for. Fitted with black gullet, but very...

HM0021763

07375425248

GP FALCON SADDLE

South Yorkshire

£350

17 1/2" Med. Falcon saddle.

Brown. 6 Year Old. Good condition Collection Only Please. Doncaster.

HM00721BC

07504211381

ALBION GP ULTIMA SADDLE

Gloucestershire

17.5" Low Head Narrow Seat Brown/Havana Ultima GP

HM922ADF9

£600

07783 336733

LOVETT & RICKETTS SADDLE

West Lothian

£40

Lovatt & Ricketts saddle for sale. I have pictures showing Measurements which can be sent separately.

HM0092448

07584240741

IMMACULATE PATRICK 18INS BLACK DRESSAGE SADDLE

Northamptonshire

£600

Immaculate 18ins Medium width Black Dressage saddle, privately used by Sara Lucas - SJL Dressage A very well made saddle which would last someone a lifetime...

HM952145E

07774 497275

18" XXW BLACK IDEAL H&C SADDLE

£550

Surrey

18" XXW Ideal H&C Apex wide seat. This saddle has hardly been used and is for sale as I no longer ride. Has been...

HM008240D

07977019891

JEFFRIES 18" WIDE GP SADDLE

£300

Kent

Jeffries falcon Gp havana 18" saddle wide fit, very comfortable selling as no longer fits my horse.

Very small mark on knee pad which I...

HM00216D3

07740028371

17.5" KENT & MASTER ADJUSTABLE GULLET Northampton

£650

I have a 17.5" Kent & Masters flat back GP MW adjustable gullet saddle for sale. As new condition.

HM00823B0

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CROSS COUNTRY Holding A Straight Line Eventing season is looming which means it’s time to polish up our techniques and combat any underlying issue that you faced last season. A common problem a lot of riders face is holding a straight line while riding cross country. The cross country phase not only becomes bigger as you go up the levels, but the technicality also becomes more difficult. So mastering the foundation is fundamental to ensure you’re bringing those rosettes home this season.

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So where do you start? If you struggle with accurately holding that line to a fence then we have two great exercises to try. You don’t have to go cross country schooling to practice this, it can all be done at home.

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Exercise one: Aim;

• Teach your horse to jump across an angle • Taking off and landing on the correct spot • Gain the confidence to jump on an angle or corner

Once confidant with this pop them once again into canter and come down over the poles. Make sure you are doing this exercise on both reins. It’s natural for the horse and you as a rider to find one

• Letting the fence come to you

rein easier. Try not to only focus on the good rein.

This is a great exercise for both horse and rider.

Now that the horse is on the aid and completely

Start off with two small poles about 90/100cm in length (if you don’t have any just use normal poles), put them on the floor with 3 canter strides between the two poles (20 human strides). Trot over the poles making sure you are looking ahead.

You may need to adjust the pole positioning if you

responsive to your movements, you can raise the poles off the floor and make three jumps. Make sure you keep yourself in a good posture with good rein contact to help keep them on a straight line. Top tip: don’t let the horse drift across the line of the fence. Make sure you sit up after the

feel the horse is reaching for the pole in trot.

fence getting them to sit back on their haunches.

At first the horse may find it easier to go around

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the poles or might even become ‘wobbly.’ When this happens you need to create a channel with your legs for guidance. This means wrapping your legs around the horse keeping them between leg and hand and up into the contact. This in turn will help guide them over the pole. After a few attempts this will become easier. After mastering this in trot, pop them up into canter and do the same as before, making sure you have them up and in front of you. The most important part of this exercise is to make sure you carry on riding in a straight line after the poles.

Time to kick it up a notch. We can now move the poles onto an angle on the floor to bring a technical aspect into the exercise. You can now go back to using normal length poles if easier. Start off with one horse stride between each pole (8 human strides). Depending on how experienced the horse is, most horses will want to follow the angle of the poles rather than going over them at an angle. You will have to be very reactive to prevent the ‘wobble’ feeling from the horse. Ride it like nothing has changed keeping the horse between leg and hand and continue to look forward to the next pole.

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feeling, pop the horse back into the canter. It’s so important to remember to let the fence come to you. Keep the horse responsive and look down to the end of the school whilst wrapping your legs around the horse to keep them straight and in contact.

Make sure this is done on both reins and only build the fence size up when you are both completely confident. Build the middle fence like the diagram and ride to the middle point of the cross. This gives you a point to aim for. As soon as you land you want them on your aids and sitting back waiting for the next fence.

Points to be aware of: • Be reactive, don’t let the horse drift • Look at a point at the end of the school and make sure you ride to it • Ride in a straight line after the poles or fence every time • Beware of losing balance • Horse falling onto shoulder in between fences • Always praise when it has gone well

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HORSESCOUNTRY FOR SALE CROSS Another problem you may face is holding your line to a fence but then the horse drifts to the left or right on takeoff. This is a great exercise to try with young horses or horses that drift when coming to a fence.

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• Teach your horse to jump in the middle of a fence • Taking off and landing on the correct spot • Confidence to jump on an angle or corner • Teaching the horse to snap up in front Start off with the fence on an angle with two canter poles in front of the fence. The canter poles are there to help keep the horse up in front of you and keep them more in between leg and hand. A fence is easier to meet on an angle but also makes it easier for the horses to fall out through their shoulder, hence drifting to the left or right. Start with a small fence with two jumping poles on an angle to create a triangle shape. The smaller the point of the triangle the more the horse will snap up, preventing them from drifting left or right over the fence.

Just like the last exercise, make sure you ride in a straight line afterward. You can build this up over a course of fences or down a guide. If you are riding a young horse make sure the point of the triangle is further apart. It can be quite daunting and they may get confused.

Top tip: Make sure your hands are up about 15cm from the horse’s wither. Don’t let your hands sit in your lap. This will also make it easier to keep the horse on your aids.

Once you feel confident remove the poles but change nothing in your riding. Let the fence come to you and always look ahead to your next fence while keeping the contact.

Holding a straight line on a cross country course all comes from the foundation built in the beginning at home. Build it up slowly and the rest will follow.

Always make sure you have a good approach and a great canter. Coming to a fence on a lackluster canter is asking for trouble. Always make sure your horse is forward and in front of you.

If you struggle with the canter then you may benefit from lots of pole work exercises to ensure the horse is working from behind.

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE EVENTING SEASON As an event rider, it’s hard to know how best to prepare for the Eventing season. Rachael tells us how she prepares herself and her horse, Bailey, and runs through her training plan for each discipline, including top tips for increasing fitness levels and getting organised before the event.

Fitness Training There are many areas I look at when preparing for the Eventing season. The key thing for all eventers is ensuring that the horse is fit and ready for the event, and is fully trained and working well in all 3 disciplines.

So, the time has come to start ensuring Bailey is fit enough for any course we go on; some are flat with more speed areas, and some have a lot of hills. So his fitness for the next event season is very important.

Throughout winter our training has not stopped (no rest for the wicked!) as we were mainly focusing on the dreaded, boring schooling and flatwork Spring 2020

to improve our Dressage score, getting him nice and supple and more established than last season. We all know, to have a decent jump you need the basics and the groundwork backing you up. We also attended several dressage competitions to help battle my fear of the Dressage test, and I feel I have improved rapidly already.

Although this work may seem boring if you’re not a Dressage rider and love to jump, it’s a key factor and worth putting in the effort. I also used this as an opportunity to become more comfortable riding in my Dressage saddle, as well as forever improving my position.

Now let’s talk about something a bit more interesting, that without a doubt we will all find more exciting than the Dressage phase... the jumping!

Some people aren’t too keen on the Showjumping phase either, and for them it’s all about Cross Country, but this is my favourite bit.

I start introducing jumping into our training at around 9 weeks before

the season starts. So this year we already had a jump in January, nothing stressful, just something nice and simple to bring him back into it. I could tell he was excited to be jumping again, which was a great feeling to know he loves it too. Of course I start off slow and focus on increasing the height and complexity over time.

So we focus on our technique lines, starting off very simple, keeping the jumps on the long and short lines, then gradually getting more and more technical with different lines, angles and strides.

The good thing about the school is that it’s easy to keep changing the jumps to make tighter turns and more angled jumps, as well as making more technically challenging lines in a safe environment. This gets you ready to start introducing the Cross Country.

When I start jumping, I initially do it once every other week, and then around 3-4 weeks before the season starts I will increase this to once a week, provided I’m not going Cross Country during that week.

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Some golden rules for increasing fitness: • Always do your fast work on the best ground available but try to vary the surface (we all know what it’s like with typical British weather, you may turn up to an event and the ground be completely rock solid, or the opposite, wet and soft - so it’s always best your horse is trained and ready for all ground conditions).

• Hill work will be more effective at improving stamina and aerobic fitness.

• Canter work every 4th day if possible (you don’t want to overdo it and cause a injury, nor do you want to do too little and not be fit for the event, so each horse will vary).

I start to introduce Cross Country at around 6 weeks before, as I don’t get as much time to go out and fit this training in, so I begin as early as possible when venues start reopening their courses after the winter. To start off with I keep everything slow and small to get Bailey use to it all again, showing him the jumps by trotting into them so he isn’t jumping through his adrenaline, which helps build his confidence with the jumps. The next time we go I’ll ask more from him, increasing the height, but not so much the speed. By the last visit before our event, I’ll warm up over a few jumps and then put together a nice course to run through as if we were at the event, but by this time he should have honed his skill as well as his fitness.

I start the fitness side of training at around 5 weeks before the event.

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and long, fast and slow, as this is a very effective way of getting them fit for short format, although it will vary from horse to horse. He’s had a few big canters and gallops when we’ve hack out throughout the year, so this won’t be too much of a shock to his system.

With that in mind, I will then gradually increase the speed and length, fluctuating the speed of the gallop when we do a longer stretch.

This is an example of the last couple of fitness sessions we would do before the event; 1. Gallop session = 3 gallops for 2 mins with a 1 min trot in between 2. Slow session = 3 steady canters for 2 mins with a 1 min trot in between 3. Gallop session = 4 gallops for 2 mins with a 1 min trot in between 4. Slow session = 3 steady canters for 3 mins with a 1 min trot in between (with a hill)

• Try to go with someone experienced at a higher level to get a feel for the speed (when it comes to open runs of the XC course, it is always helpful to have an actual feel for the speed, rather than relying on a watch. I remember when I used to go round XC as if I was in the Showjumping ring, but once I had that feeling of the correct speed it was a real gamechanger for us).

• Build up with feel and try to recognise a pattern of recovery.

• Always try to vary the types of work you’re doing in training to establish a good balance (horses, just like us, can get fed up if they’re always just jumping or schooling. They can become sour, so make sure you keep every day different to the day before).

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and that all of our gear is also fit for purpose and ready to go.

The last thing you’d want is to run out of breath and turn blue in the face half way round the course as you’re super unfit! Or realise the day before an event that you’ve misplaced an item, or that something doesn’t work, or even have something break on the day!

So here’s my checklist to ensure we’re prepared for the season; • All rider wear is in good condition and, most importantly, fits well • All horse tack is in good condition with no splits or tears • All accessories are in working order and together in one place (e.g. stopwatch, bib holder, first aid arm band, hair nets etc) • Horse is up to date with all vaccinations, farrier, physio and dentist • Saddle has been checked within the last 6/8 months • Training plan sorted for the horse • Training plan sorted for the rider

• Horse’s Passport is ready

Before I go to the event, if the venue is open to the public for Cross country schooling, I like to get a quick last minute session in, as I find this really helps ease my nerves and gets Bailey use to the style of fences the venue holds. It also gives me an idea of the venue, especially if I’ve not been there before, plus it’s always nice to have done the drive beforehand so you know exactly where you’re going and where to find the entrance.

• Pencil-in the event I plan on attending

A few days before the event I also give all my tack and boots a nice strip

• Transport is sorted – for me, this would be ensuring my trailer and truck have been serviced and had a clean health inspection completed • Travel equipment is together (travel boots/rugs/buckets/sponges etc) • Plaiting and grooming equipment is all topped up

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clean, and Bailey gets a hot cloth wipe along with a general mane and tail tidy. This is also when I get all of my stuff together in one place, ready to load up.

On the day of the event I get up extra early to plait up and give him a deep groom, as he’s guaranteed to lay in poo and have stains all over him! I make sure I leave earlier than I actually need to so that I don’t feel rushed when I get to the venue, and it gives me plenty of time to settle in.

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HORSE RACING

SHOULD YOUNG PEOPLE GET INTO HORSE RACING?

By Samantha Martin For any readers who don’t know me, I’m a fifteen-year-old girl who writes articles about all aspects of the sport I love – horse racing. In the vast majority of conversations I’ve had with fellow fans, trainers, jockeys and TV presenters, one issue is frequently raised: “We need more young people in horse racing.”

No one can dispute that young people are the future any sport. I’m a writer for a website called Rein It In Racing. Our content is purely by young people and the site was created because of the lack of representation of young people in horse racing media. Like the rest of the team, I love the sport - horse racing is my biggest passion; I own a share in a racehorse and spend my Fridays nights previewing races and studying form.

However, when I tell people I love horse racing, they look at me like I have just told them that I enjoy badger-bating 44

and the misuse of Class A drugs! On one occasion, someone even asked my parents why they would let me be a horse racing fan!

Interacting with the horse racing community has vastly improved my ability to explain my opinions with confidence, taught me to stand up for myself in the face of hate as well as learn from my mistakes and lapses in judgement. It has nurtured a passion and respect for the greatest creatures on earth which, I’m sure, will last me the rest of my life.

Unfortunately, interest in horse racing seems to be on the decline. It has been reported that, in 2015, 6.13 million people went to a UK race meeting but, in 2019, this reduced to 5.62 million.

The figures are steadily decreasing as the years go by and that can’t be a good thing. I’m sure we’ve all been

in the situation where we’ve travelled through a built up area and someone (usually older) remarks wistfully, “I remember when all of this was fields”.

I don’t want to be driving through Kempton or Warwick or Chester and say to someone, “I remember when this was a racecourse…”.

If we can understand why this is happening, we can work out ways to attract more young blood into racing and not allow it to stagnate. In this article, I’m going to flip the earlier statement on its head and ask the question – Should Young People Get Into Horse Racing?

Stereotypes play a large part in the perception of the sport. Racing’s stereotype appears to be that all racing fans are retired, ruddy-faced men with a flat cap on their head, a cigar in one hand, a glass of whiskey Horsemart

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in the other and a wad of cash in their inside pocket. That was probably the case in the 1900s but, fortunately, things couldn’t be more different now.

Racing is a sport that is enjoyed by both genders and, unlike some other sports, men and women compete on a level playing field. The recent successes of Rachel Blackmore and Hollie Doyle cannot fail to inspire young girls.

The stereotype of racecourses strikes me as being that they are no place for children, with drinking, smoking and gambling all taking place in one confined area. If done responsibly, there should be no more drinking and smoking than outside your local on a Saturday night. Take Warwick racecourse as an example: the betting ‘ring’ is close to the main entrance where the majority of drinking occurs, but, if you keep walking, the crowds Spring 2020

thin when you get closer to the parade ring. Here, it’s quieter and more childfriendly – the perfect spot to watch the horses. Debbie Matthews has done an excellent job helping to make many courses around England accessible to people living with anxiety, dementia, autism, loneliness and invisible illnesses through the ‘Go Racing Green’ project. Nottingham, Chester, Newbury and Salisbury all support the initiative.

Newbury is particularly good for introducing children to racing. At the Ladbrokes Trophy meeting, they had lots of interesting tasks for children to undertake to learn about the life of racehorses.

Many courses also have ‘Family Days’.

These are where there are children’s activities, such as bouncy castles and fairground rides, on course.

What these lack, in my opinion, is a connection to horse racing that would

nurture an interest in the children.

Normally, adult ticket costs anything from £16-£25, under 18s nearly always GO FREE. This represents a great value day out that isn’t nearly publicised enough! Another way to involve children and families would be to target schools in the local area with leaflets advertising ‘a day at the races’.

A positive experience would encourage people to come back year after year.

The work of ‘Racing To Schools’ brings racing to the classroom and is an incredible initiative.

An idea on how to educate racegoers is to introduce information boards surrounding the parade ring, like in a museum. This would help visitors understand why horses wear certain equipment; what the form means; the differences between Handicap and Stakes races and the way gambling odds work, for example. This 45

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information is hard to access at the racecourse – I can’t understand why!

This would make a day at the races not just a good time but an opportunity to learn more about this great sport.

Cutting through the jargon would definitely help draw people in.

Sadly, much of the mainstream press attention racing recieves is negative – normally if a fatality occurs or a gambling horror story, as I will mention later on. I’m a bit biased but I don’t believe horse racing is cruel. From my experience, if a horse doesn’t want to race, or do anything for that matter – they won’t! No one can persuade them otherwise once they’re mind is made up.

Fatalities are what racing is infamous for. Take the Grand National for example – a unique test over four miles and two furlongs with fences only the brave can jump. This race is by far the most famous horse race in the world and it is the one that people naturally base their opinions on. Last year, Up For Review got brought down at the first and, devastatingly, had to be put to sleep. There is constantly a risk of a life-ending injury with horses, regardless of whether they’re a top level racehorse or the family pony.

Considering their size, horses are so delicate. A study showed that it is 62% more likely for a horse to be fatally injured in the field in comparison to a 30% chance when ridden. This danger is a contributing factor to adults not wanting young people to be involved in horse racing.

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Another contributing factor is gambling. Gambling has been intertwined with racing for years and betting shops sponsor many big races, for example the Ladbrokes Trophy and Betfair Hurdle. Nowadays, you can bet on pretty much anything – from the name of a royal baby to cheese rolling contests. I was shocked at the quantity of sports you could gamble on through the Oddschecker website.

People gamble to different extents – from solely at the Grand National, to when they go racing, to most days, to multiple times a day without fail.

Aggressive advertising campaigns blasted around racing-related websites and TV channels make it appear that you are missing out and won’t enjoy the race as much if you don’t have money staked on the outcome but these always end in “Be Gamble Aware” or “Bet Responsibly”.

To me, this gives mixed messages. In the UK, it is estimated that around 350,000 people suffer from gambling addictions. However, NHS statistics show that only five percent of people seek help and only one percent actually receive it. My heart goes out to anyone who suffers with a gambling problem and I encourage them to seek out help and advice from services like www.gamcare.org.uk and www.gamblingaware.org.

Brothers Fred and Peter Done, who founded Betfred were in the news lately as they also own a company called Health Assured, which has

contracts with the NHS and councils providing services to gambling addicts.

Seems like they have the best of both worlds. In response to this, newspapers jumped on the story regarding the ways bookmakers entice and take advantage of vulnerable gamblers. In one report, in the Daily Mail, a man was put into a ‘VIP Club’, where they used free tickets to keep him on-side.

In the end, his addiction, which his family claimed the betting site fueled, developed into a ‘psychiatric disorder’ which caused him to steal money and culminated in a three year prison sentence.

This is a rare, extreme case and isn’t directly connected with racing, yet rubs off badly on the sport. Because of this, I can understand why someone would be wary of introducing a young person into horse racing as anyone with an addictive personality is instantly at risk of developing a problem. In my opinion, it is the responsibility of parents/carers and schools to educate young people about the repercussions of gambling irresponsibly. At my school, we’re taught about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and how to manage money, but gambling is not even mentioned. Surely it is time for this to be added to the curriculum?

So far, I’ve mentioned the features of horse racing that the general public seem to dislike but horse racing has so many wonderful qualities.

One excellent thing about racing is how welcoming it is to anyone and everyone. Regardless of your age, gender or sexuality, everyone is included. There are also so many careers on offer too - not just the obvious ones like stable staff or jockeys – but Racing Secretaries, Veterinary Welfare Officers, Handicappers, Stipendiary Stewards etc. For anyone interested in a career in racing, the Careers In Racing website www.careersinracing.com is an

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invaluable source of information. Also, the British Racing School gives young people with dreams of working in the industry the perfect starting point from their Newmarket base.

In conclusion, the best thing about racing – hands down – is the horses.

For me, there’s nothing more wonderful than a Thoroughbred racehorse in full flight. Horse racing showcases these animals at their very best - their strength, agility, willingness, to name just a few characteristics. The bond between horse and rider, galloping at 40 miles per hour towards huge fences, can’t be underestimated. The trust shown reflects just why these animals are so loved all around the world.

The stories are also what makes horse racing so special. Nicky Henderson’s star two mile chaser Sprinter Sacre was in the prime of his career when it was discovered that he had a heart problem. With perseverance, from equine and human alike, Sprinter Sacre bounced back and won the Champion Chase. Or how about Lady Buttons? The Philip Kirby team have nurtured this mare since she was a foal and, in doing so, captured the heart of the racing public. Now, she’s won fifteen of her thirty-two starts, including five listed races and a Grade Two. It would be a crime not to mention Andrew Gemmell! Blind from birth, he’s a passionate racing fan and he has been a key player, as the owner, in the Paisley Park story. This gelding

shot into the limelight when he won at the Cheltenham Festival in the Stayers Hurdle and he looks primed for a second win in the race.

So, should young people get into horse racing? From my experience – yes, a million times yes! I have sat on the edge of my seat, transfixed by the thrilling action before me; seen the racehorses up close; met some incredible people and had some wonderful opportunities thanks to racing, all the while surrounding by warm, welcoming, like-minded people.

I’m extremely proud to be part of this sport and I hope that more young people will fall in love with it so horse racing doesn’t just survive but thrives in the future.

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