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HELLO AUTUMN! Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Horsemart Magazine. As we head into September the longer days and hotter temperatures are coming to a close. After the hot summer your beloved horse is going to welcome the cooler air at first before their routine starts to change. We are starting to think about prepping for autumn and so we have teamed up with Hadlow College this month to help you with your autumn preparations. They bring to us their best advice on gradually changing your horses routine including feeding habits and living conditions. Head over to their double page inside to start preparing your horse for the autumn. Also inside this edition, we have decided to take a closer look at the history of one of the most popular equestrian products in the industry - The Horsebox! The horsebox is the main mode of transport for moving horses and most in the equestrian industry will use one at one time or another. We have taken a look at how this product has changed from 1771 until the modern day. This month the front cover image is supplied by Richard from R Prestidge Photography. See you next time! Jodie Editor
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Contents DIARY OF EVENTS ........................................................... 4 ENSURING YOUR STABLE IS SET FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER – Haygain ......................................................... 7 WHY USE RICHARD PRESTIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY?. 9 THE MOORCROFT RACEHORSE WELFARE CENTRE . 12 SSANGYONG BLENHEIM PALACE HORSE TRIALS COMPETITION.................................................... 16 REHOME A HORSE MONTH......................................... 17 BACK ON TRACK................................................................ 18 Autumn 2019
IMPORTANCE OF MUSCULOSKELETAL MAINTENANCE IN HORSES ........................................ 20 AUTUMN PREPERATION – Hadlow College .............. 30 SWEET ITCH ....................................................................... 32 EQUI-HUT – IT’S ALL IN THE DESIGN ................... 37 HISTORY OF THE HORSEBOX ................................... 38 HORSES FOR SALE.......................................................... 10 TACK FOR SALE.................................................................. 26 HORSEBOXES FOR SALE............................................... 34 3
DIARY OF EVENTS 22 September 2019 OAKS DRIVING CLUB ODE – Sayerland Lane BN26 6QX. www. oaksdrivingclub.com, 07734 923796 EVENTERS CHALLENGE/COMBINED TRAINING – Chilham Park, nr Canterbury, Kent CT4 8DB. Details & schedules: www.chilhampark. co.uk, 01227 730811, 07979 497716 MID SURREY BRANCH HUNTER TRIALS – Commencing 10am. PCF, Hurst Rd., Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5BN. Sec: Tbc COLETTE’S OUTDOOR SJ & SHOWING – Willow Farm, Faversham. www.cbequine.co.uk ELSTEAD RC AUTUMN SHOW – The Club Field, Seale Rd., Elstead GU8 6LF. Online entries via website: www.elsteadridingclub.co.uk MAIDSTONE & DRC OPEN TO ALL RIDE FOR LIFE SPONSORED RIDE – Ulcombe, Maidstone. Details: Karen Newman on karenan71@hotmail. com, www.maidstoneridingclub. co.uk UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk COMBINED TRAINING – Burstow Park EC., Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, Horley, Surrey RH6 9TF. 01293 279924, www. burstowparkridingcentre.com. Email: Info@burstowparkriding. com UNAFF JUMPING – Saddlesdane EC., Badlesmere, nr Faversham. Website; Saddlesdane Equestrian Supplies. Entries: www. horsemonkey.com, 07912 014970 INFORMAL DRESSAGE – Capricorn E.C., Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. 07587 747675, email: capricornequestrian@hotmail.co.uk
26 September 2019 TRUST & RESPECT GROUNDWORK & CONFIDENCE RIDDEN CLINICS – www.yourhorsemanship.com/ events, info@yourhorsemanship. com or 077499143267 UNAFF DRESSAGE – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk
27 September 2019 WINTER SHOWJUMPING SERIES – 17.30 start. Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com
27-29 September 2019 END OF SEASON BLUE CHIP SHOW – Pyecombe Shows, Brendon, Pyecombe BN45 7EG. 01273 845545, email: light.jacqui@yahoo.co.uk
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YOUR HORSEMANSHIP 3 DAY CAMP – www.yourhorsemanship.com/ events, info@yourhorsemanship. com or 077499143267 28 September 2019 UNAFF DRESSAGE, IN-HAND & RIDDEN SHOWING – Woodchurch Carriage Driving Group RDA. Bodiam International Arena, TN32 5UJ. 01580 850109
28-29 September 2019 THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND (2) INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS – CCI-S***, CCI-S** & CCI-S Pony** (Inclu. BE100, Novice & Intermediate). The South of England Showground, Ardingly, W. Sussex RH17 6TL. www.seesltd.com
29 September 2019 POSHNAGS SHOWING – Saddlesdane, Badlesmere, nr Faversham, Kent. www. poshnags,com, Email: poshnags@ aol.com, 01233 713845 HAMPSHIRE HUNT HUNTER TRIALS – Heath Farm, Heath Lane, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1UN (home of Munstead Horse Trials), email: munsteadevents@gmail.com COLETTE’S SHOWJUMPING & SHOWING – Saywell Farm, Hollingbourne. www.cbequine.co.uk EWSHOT RC ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP – 10.00 onward. Contact: events@ ewshotridingclub.co.uk, website: ewshotridingclub.co.uk FAWKHAM & DRC WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES – Arrow Riding Cente, nr Darenth. Email: fawkhamrc@gmail.com or www. fawkhamridingclub.com
1 October 2019 HEATHER JONES DRESSAGE CLINIC – 10am-5pm at Cobham Manor E.C. Email: hjones19777@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07837 136362
3 October 2019 HEATHER JONES DRESSAGE CLINIC – 11am-7pm at Saddlesdane E.C. Email: hjones19777@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07837 136362
4 October 2019 COFFEE MORNING – 11am-1pm. www.yourhorsemanship.com/ events, info@yourhorsemanship. com or 077499143267
5 October 2019 ‘HAVE A GO’ CROSS COUNTRY DAY – 10.30 start. Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com JULIA BUCKLE POLEWORK CLINIC – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@ speedgate.co.uk
6 October 2019 EVENTERS CHALLENGE – Heath Farm, Heath Lane, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1UN (home of Munstead Horse Trials), email: munsteadevents@gmail.com COLETTE’S SHOW – Willow Farm, Faversham, Kent. Details: www. cbequine.co.uk MID SURREY BRANCH HUNTER TRIALS – Commencing 10am. PCF, Hurst Rd., Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5BN. Sec: Mrs Jo Davis, Little Garth, Church Lane, Chaldon, Surrey CR3 5AL. 07947 49977, jodavis182@gmail,com UNAFF DRESSAGE – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk HORSE & RIDER FIRST AID – 10am4pm. Beechwood E.C., Essex CM38DY NKC Equine Fitness, nkcequine@gmail.com, 07824 326245 LONG ARENA DRESSAGE – Burstow Park EC., Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, Horley, Surrey RH6 9TF. 01293 279924, www. burstowparkridingcentre.com. Email: Info@burstowparkriding.com LOCKSKINNERS HUNTER TRIAL – Lockskinners Cross Country Course, Chiddingstone, TN8 7ND. 07495 683289
9 October 2019 ANDREW DAY CLINIC – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk
12 October 2019 OAKS DRIVING CLUB AUTUMN INDOOR EVENT – Golden Cross EC., BN27 3SS. www.oaksdrivingclub. com, 07734 923796 BHS HORSE FIRST AID – 10am4pm. Isle of Wight, PO30 2QR.. NKC Equine Fitness, nkcequine@gmail. com, 07824 326245 UNAFF INDOOR DRESSAGE – Bodiam International Arena, East Sussex TN32 5UJ. 01580 830710, email: office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com, www. bodiaminternationalarena.com WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES – 17.15 start. Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHT FOR THE KIDS – 4Gaits Riding School, Smarden, see website for details: www.4gaitsridinschool.co.uk
13 October 2019 DRESSAGE – Capricorn E.C., Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. 07587 747675, email: capricornequestrian@hotmail.co.uk
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DIARY OF EVENTS UNAFF COMBINED TRAINING – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@ speedgate.co.uk
17 October 2019 JASON’S SURGERY – Private one to one sessions. www. yourhorsemanship.com/events, info@yourhorsemanship.com or 077499143267
18 October 2019 WINTER SHOWJUMPING SERIES – 17.30 start. Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com
19 October 2019 UNAFF DRESSAGE – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk
20 October 2019 ELSTEAD RC SHOWJUMPING – The Club Field, Seale Rd., Elstead GU8 6LF. Online entries via website: www.elsteadridingclub.co.uk SCHHA ALL ENGLAND PLOUGHING MATCH, COUNTRY FAIR & FUN FAMILY DOG SHOW – From 10am. Downs Farm, Funtington, Chichester, W Sussex PO18 0EU. Sec: Anne Dawson, 07773 155817, www.southerncountiesheavy horseassociation.co.uk, email: annie.dawson@hotmail.co.uk DRESSAGE – Burstow Park EC., Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, Horley, Surrey RH6 9TF. 01293 279924, www. burstowparkridingcentre.com. Email: Info@burstowparkriding.com
21 October 2019 PONY CLUB BADGES DAY – (Must be a current PC Member) £40. Squirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com YOUTH CLINICS – One to one sessions. www.yourhorsemanship. com/events, info@ yourhorsemanship.com or 077499143267
22 October 2019 BEACH RIDE – (2.5 hours riding time) £100. Squirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com
22-25 October 2019 KIDZ CAMP – 4Gaits Riding School, Smarden, see website for details: www.4gaitsridinschool.co.uk
23 October 2019 FUN GYMKHANA – 4Gaits Riding School, Smarden, see website for details: www.4gaitsridinschool. co.uk
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24 October 2019 HALLOWEEN SHOW – Pony Hire £30. Squirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com
24-25 October 2019 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP 2 DAY HACKING CAMP – www. yourhorsemanship.com/events, info@yourhorsemanship.com or 077499143267
25 October 2019 PONY DAY – From £30. Squirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.com HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE – 10.00 start. Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com SHOWJUMPING – All ages & abilities welome. 4Gaits Riding School, Smarden, see website for details: www.4gaitsridinschool.co.uk
26 October 2019 MAIDSTONE & DRC QUIZ NIGHT – Members only. Hollingbourne Village Hall. Details: Karen Newman on karenan71@hotmail. com, www.maidstoneridingclub. co.uk POSHNAGS SHOWING – Saddlesdane, Badlesmere, nr Faversham, Kent. www. poshnags,com, Email: poshnags@ aol.com, 01233 713845
27 October 2019 ELSTEAD RC DRESSAGE – Priory EC. Online entries via website: www. elsteadridingclub.co.uk
28 October 2019 ERIDGE PC PONY RACING – Lingfield Park Racecourse, RH7 6PQ. Schedules available on branches.pcuk.org/eridge or contact Charlotte Hall 07711 501729 or eridgepc.secretary@gmail.com
31 October 2019 TRUST & RESPECT GROUNDWORK & CONFIDENCE RIDDEN CLINICS – www.yourhorsemanship.com/ events, info@yourhorsemanship. com or 077499143267
1 November 2019 COFFEE MORNING – 11am-1pm. www.yourhorsemanship.com/ events, info@yourhorsemanship. com or 077499143267
2 November 2019 HALLOWEEN FUN DRESSAGE – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@ speedgate.co.uk
3 November 2019 MID SURREY BRANCH HUNTER TRIALS – & enclosed CRJ. Commencing 10am. PCF, Hurst Rd., Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5BN. Sec: Mrs Claire Clare, Heath Corner, Watts Lane, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5RW. 07795 594518, clairclare@hotmail.com COLETTE’S SHOW – Willow Farm, Faversham, Kent. Details: www. cbequine.co.uk DRESSAGE – Capricorn E.C., Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. 07587 747675, email: capricornequestrian@hotmail.co.uk
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ST MICHAELS HOSPICE RC PINK & BLING WITH A HALLOWEEN THEME DRESSAGE – Bodiam International Arena, Court Lodge Farm, Robertsbridge, E. Sussex TN32 5UJ+For more info 07554 601836 or find us on Facebook St Michaels Hospice Riding
EASY HORSE CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – Capricorn E.C., Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. 07587 747675, email: capricornequestrian@hotmail. co.uk
UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk
HEATHER JONES DRESSAGE CLINIC – 10am-5pm at Cobham Manor E.C. Email: hjones19777@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07837 136362
HALLOWEEN SHOW – Burstow Park EC., Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, Horley, Surrey RH6 9TF. 01293 279924, www. burstowparkridingcentre.com. Email: Info@burstowparkriding. com FAWKHAM & DRC WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES – Arrow Riding Centre, nr Darenth, DA2 6LZ Email: fawkhamrc@gmail.com or www. fawkhamridingclub.com
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6 November 2019 ANDREW DAY CLINIC – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen on 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.uk
7 November 2019 HEATHER JONES DRESSAGE CLINIC – 11am-7pm at Saddlesdane E.C. Email: hjones19777@hotmail.co.uk or phone 07837 136362
10 November 2019 UNAFF INDOOR DRESSAGE – Bodiam International Arena, East Sussex TN32 5UJ. 01580 830710, email: office@ sterlingquarterhorses.com, www. bodiaminternationalarena.com COMBINED TRAINING – Burstow Park EC., Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, Horley, Surrey RH6 9TF. 01293 279924, www. burstowparkridingcentre.com. Email: Info@burstowparkriding. com
14 November 2019 JASON’S SURGERY – Private one to one sessions. www. yourhorsemanship.com/events, info@yourhorsemanship.com or 077499143267
16 November 2019 FAVERSHAM & DRC DOG SHOW – Kemsley. Schedules available www. favershamridingclub.com
18 November 2019 TRUST & RESPECT GROUNDWORK & CONFIDENCE RIDDEN CLINICS -www.yourhorsemanship.com/ events, info@yourhorsemanship. com or 077499143267
23 November 2019 WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES – 17.15 start. Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com
24 November 2019 ELSTEAD RC DRESSAGE – Priory EC. Online entries via website: www. elsteadridingclub.co.uk POSHNAGS SHOWING – Saddlesdane, Badlesmere, nr Faversham, Kent. www. poshnags,com, Email: poshnags@ aol.com, 01233 713845 DRESSAGE – Burstow Park EC., Antlands Lane, Shipley Bridge, Horley, Surrey RH6 9TF. 01293 279924, www. burstowparkridingcentre.com. Email: Info@burstowparkriding. com FAWKHAM & DRC WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES – Arrow Riding Centre, nr Darenth, DA2 6LZ Email: fawkhamrc@gmail.com or www. fawkhamridingclub.com
29 November 2019 WINTER SHOWJUMPING SERIES – 17.30 start. Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com
30 November 2019 INFORMAL DRESSAGE – Capricorn E.C., Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. 07587 747675, email: capricornequestrian@hotmail.co.uk
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Ideally, we keep our horses turned out as much as possible but as daylight hours decrease, grazing depletes, the ground becomes poached and gate ways muddy, horses will inevitably spend more time in their stables. Ensuring a clean stable environment is essential for both the competition and leisure horse. There should be adequate access to long stem forage, clean air and as little dust as possible from forage and bedding. Stable ventilation is key for general air quality and dust minimisation and should result in 5 changes of air per hour. While all stable designs are different you can still ensure all air vents are clear, windows are open (where possible) and look to see if there are any adaptations you can make to the design to improve air flow. Stable dust is comprised of many particles; however, it is the respirable dust (particles less than 5μm in size) that cause the most significant problems. Firstly, when they are this Autumn 2019
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Potential Event Horse that has all his Dcs British Novice for next year . Has won arena Eventing up to a 1.10 and would suit... HM933CBC4
07785621070
MIDDLEWEIGHT - FOR ADOPTION - 11.2 HH
HM937DEFB
0300 123 0724
BARGAIN - AMATEUR SHOWJUMPING GELDING
Kerry
£2,750
15.1 approx . 6yr Irish gelding he really oozes quality . The would always stand at the top of the line. He would be...
HM936DB1D
07738257432
IRISH DRAUGHT YOUNGSTOCK
£5,000
16.2HH, Gelding Anglo Arabe / Selle Francias Fully papered, 12 years old, Jumping up to 115cms at present Place in competitions from 1m - 110cms...
West Yorkshire
£3,500
HM925B502
07505442165
NATIVE TYPE MARE, 14.2 HH
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HM936DBBF
£5,250
Full 14'2hh piebald mare, 9 years. Lovely conformation, ultracomfortable with 3 good paces and temperament to match. Never out of ribbons since started showing...
07885370007
HM934D229
07921261955
QUALITY DRESSAGE COLT BY FASHION IN BLACK, 4 MONTHS, 16.2 HH
07759130504
HM937DF75
07776 255478
REGISTERED HAFLINGER COLT, 1 YRS 1 MONTHS
For Sale Super smart colt foal by Urkel out of a Aston Showtime Mare. Born May 20th. 6th photo is of Dam being ridden 7th...
£3,500
Devine Smokey black filly. With fantastic bloodlines. This filly has been bred for potential fei dressage. She would also jump,show or event. She has...
£5,000
SMART URKEL FOAL
£3,000
Norfolk
Nr Leyland
HM935D26A
Devon
OUTSTANDING SMOKEY BLACK FILLY, 3 MONTHS, 14.2 HH
Irish draught 2 year olds Pic 1/2 Coolcronan Wood x Flagmount King gelding standing 17hh £3950.00 SOLD SOLD Pic 3/4 Ceide prince x Huntingfield Rebel...
HM927BAEF +353 (0)87 929 7498
Shropshire
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Central Scotland
Dennis is a very attractive, middle weight, piebald yearling who was born in RSPCA care. He currently stands at 11.2 hh and should make around...
POTENTIAL YOUNG SPORTS STALLION BELGIUM
Catalog number: G242 Descent: Casillas van de Helle x Air Jordan Z Date of birth: 20/06/2016 Pedigree: BWP Color: Grey Gender: Stallion Category: Jumping VAT:...
15.1 QUALITY GELDING
Gwynedd
£1,250
Alwyn was born on 30th August 2018 so although he is just 1 year old he is now officially a yearling. He is chestnut in... HM935D289
07896498331
FANTASTIC SMOKEY BLACK COLT, 3 MONTHS, 14.2 HH
Norfolk
£3,500
Big bloodlines in a small package. This fantastic colt has been bred for potential fei dressage. He carries some fantastic Swedish lines. He has a... HM934D22D
07921261955
Top quality May 2019 Colt by Fashion in Black ( For Romance x Lauries Crusader) out of a Charon x Rubenstein Mare . Fabulous flowing...
STUNNING AES MARE, SUPER POTENTIAL, 3 YRS, 16.1 HH
Humberside
£5,995
16.1hh 3yrs AES Black Mare sire Usebio including Volataire lines. Backed and ridden away. Established in all 3 paces, has hacked out and started over... HM933CD63
07738009420
BY CARRIGFADA GREY MIST [ID] X TB, 1 YRS, 16 HH, COLT
Humberside
£1,000
Beautiful ID x TB now just a year old, full of quality, fantastic mover, halter leading, feet done, been on transport, a lovely temperament, ready... HM936DB73
01405785259 Horsemart
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OUTSTANDING BUCKSKIN COLT, 4 MONTHS, 14.3 HH Pembrokeshire
£1,200
Cwmesgair Diego Outstanding prospect for the future this quality colt will mature to 14.3hh & make an outstanding prospect undersaddle in the future... HM936DBC4
07977607209
MATCHING DUN AND WHITE GELDINGS 2 YEAR OLDS, 16 HH
West Yorkshire
£1,850
Matching Dun And White Geldings 2 Year olds to make 16hh bred from the Irish draught stallion out of heavy cob mares,Jack the lighter one... HM929C2E0
07808818801
EXCITING 3 YEAR OLD GELDING, 16.1 HH
Gwent
£3,000
16.1, 3yo old Bay gelding with lots to give. Extremely well bred young horse with very exciting bloodlines H was professionally backed at the beginning... HM934CE6B
07796 333330
STUNNING FILLY FOAL, 5 MONTHS
Essex
£4,500
Very classy coloured filly foal. By Romeo (AES) out of Irish event mare. Golden Trump x No Chance. Clover Hill line. To make 16.2/3. Big... HM937DFBF
07531168964
138CM ALL ROUNDER MARE, 18 YRS, 13.2 HH
9 YEAR-OLD - LUSITANO GELDING - 14.2HH
Mesllwch Rebeca AKA Ruby Ruby is a fast and forward going mare who enjoys going fast! Ruby has competed in all discipline and has hunted...
In the sales order: Fandango is a Lusitano gelding that leaves nothing to be desired. He is a totally good companion and a true treasure...
Pembrokeshire
HM934D01E
£800
07376088290
SMART REGISTERED PART BRED CONNEMARA ALL ROUNDER, 10 YRS 3 MONTHS, 14.3 HH, MARE
Norfolk
£6,000
Storm has been with me for the last 7 years, broken and produced as my first young horse. Storm has always been excellent in ... HM936DC7A
07554816938
TOP CLASS COLOURED YEARLING, 1 YRS, GELDING
CHILD'S BEST FRIEND - FABULOUS 2ND PONY, 16 YRS, 13.2 HH, MARE
SUPERB EVENTING PONY, 8 YRS, 14.3 HH
Top class yearling gelding Full brother to Lets Dance, by the Same stallion as Supernova. Won and Champion CHAPS only time out. Fully passported, wormed...
Beautiful black mare, 13:2hh, 16 years old. This pony has done it all - PC camp, rallies, hunting, fun rides, local shows, SJ, X country...
Little Miss Millicent (Millie), 2011, bay, ISP, Mare, 14.3hh, based in Bristol BE Results available 21 foundation points We have owned Millie since she was...
Leicestershire
HM936DB72
£1,250
07817352691
STUNNING JUMPING BRED FILLY, 4 MONTHS, 16.1 HH Derbyshire
£3,500
Stunning filly for sale Urbanus x limbo x Jalisco Super conformation, very friendly, really covers the ground to make 16.1 Sire jumped 130 cm Dam... HM936DAE0
Autumn 2019
07956665998
Berkshire
HM936DC5D
£2,750
07445 222033
STUNNING CREMELLO - SAMEON SILVER SPIRIT, 11 YRS, 14 HH, GELDING
Worcestershire
£2,750
Gorgeous 14hh Cremello PBA gelding with lovely nature. 11 years old. He was previously used as a stallion and gelded later in life however you... HM935D35B
07415057305
Bristol
HM929C2C0
£9,000
07793486459
£6,990
Suffolk
HM936DB43
0034685184009
SUPER SAFE, CONFIDENCE GIVER 14HH GELDING, 21 YRS Shropshire
£1,500
HM936DBC1
07582382381
Tuppy is a 14hh grey, he is 21 years old, been there and done it all, loves his job, well schooled looking for a loving...
SHOW COB ALLROUNDER, 6 YRS
Central Scotland
£2,750
15.1 approx chestnut gelding 6yr . A real show off that oozes presence. And quality . Excellent in traffic. Super movement and rides well for... HM935D34C
07738257432
POTENTIAL TOP CLASS WHP / EVENT PONY, 4 YEARS OLD, 14HH
QUALITY ALL ROUND COB MARE, 7 YRS 7 MONTHS, 14.2 HH
14hh 4 year old Chocolate Dun Registered New Forest gelding by Sway Mister Blue Sky. We have owned Duggie since he was 2 years...
Blue bell is a 14.2hh dappled grey and white cob mare with excellent confimation and nice movement she is a great happy hacker hacks alone...
Essex
HM937DF6B
£5,500
07800566643
Yorkshire
HM936D854
£2,250
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QUIET ALLROUNDER/ SWEET FAMILY HORSE, 6 YRS 9 MONTHS
STUNNING CONNEMARA MARE, 7 YRS, 14.3 HH
STUNNING PROJECT PONY, 5 YRS, 11.3 HH, MARE
Angel Sweet Family allrounder 14.2hh 6yr mare Recently over from Ireland this lovely girl has come from a family home where she has been ridden...
Flashiest mare on the market! Crunchie is a truly outstanding stamp of a mare, with a kind honest temperament to match. She is a project...
Sienna came to us after a RTA which lead to the death of another horse. Before this, she was ridden by children but following the...
KWPN 17.2HH 16YRS OLD, GELDING
TOP CLASS EVENTER, 7 YRS, 16.1 HH, MARE
£4,100
Kent
07393420652
HM934D12F
14HH 11 YEAR OLD COB MARE Gloucestershire
£1,950
14hh super ride and drive mare Vera is a lovely girl she's more like a pet dog then a horse. She's fabulous with children, dogs...
HM936DA40
07900 584903
Cornwall
HM936DBC9
Cheshire ches
£3,500
07583210261
£1,750
17.2hh Dutch warmblood . He has hunted, evented and British dressage. He be a perfect all rounder. Still full of life .Easy to handle. Snaffle... HM937DF06
07974192345
Gloucestershire
HM920A7D5
Cornwall
£600
Shropshire
£7,000
07783 336733
HM935D500
07733366766
£13,950
Stunning scopey event horse 16.1, 7 y.o SH mare. Lots of scope and ability go very far, currently competing and achieving double clears at BE100... HM937DFF6
07854560884
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY ALL ROUNDER, 9 YRS 4 MONTHS, 14.2 HH
14.2HH PONY CLUB PONY FOR SALE OR LOAN, 22 YRS
16.1 SPORTS HORSE, 9 YRS, 16.1 HH, GELDING
Looking for a forever home for Eden. Full up 148cm (15hh) 9yo She's been well schooled and does a lovely dressage, Jumps 80,90 ODE. Good...
Maverick is a 14.2hh Connemara gelding who is 22 years old but still full of life and loves competing. He won the 90cm Team Showjumping...
9 yr old home bred sports horse gelding. Mayfly has been professionally produced and is now ready to move up the levels. He only started...
Somerset
HM936DBF7
£4,950
07710921292
14.1/14.2HH 10 YEAR OLD MARE Tyne And Wear
£1,250
Due to unforeseen work commitments, I've made the uneasy decision to put Ellie Up for sale. This advert is 100% honest as she requires the... HM936DBF0
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Hampshire
£2,850
HM937DF3E
07966707512
BEAUTIFUL FAMILY COB, 5 YRS, 14 HH, MARE Cleveland
£1,800
14.0 Beautiful family cob mare. Bella has the most lovely kind gentle nature and loves being fussed and pampered.She has been in the same home all... HM934D1D0
07921184522
Suffolk
HM937DEDF
£12,000
07743300439
COMPETITIVE COB WESTWICK SARAH, 9 YRS 3 MONTHS, 15.3 HH
Kent
£4,000
On behalf of owners who brought her last year Bred by Westwick Dales Ponys Open to vetting Full history Looking for competition/ professional/ riding club... HM936DAE8
GORGEOUS 8 YEAR OLD, 16HH BUCKSKIN GELDING
07538625326
Gorgeously striking 8 year old, 16hh Buckskin gelding, 3/4 Andalusian (PRE) x 1/4 Comtois, "Aztec Cremoso" bred by Aztec Andalusian stud. Good to shoe/...
15.2HH TO MAKE 16.1HH 3.5YRS OLD STUNNING HEAVY WEIGHT CHESTNUT GELDING Shropshire
£3,500
HM934D208
07807030830
We are looking for a 5* home for our Beautiful boy called Hunter who is Comtois x Irish Cob Mum was 16.2hh and dad also...
VERY ATTRACTIVE BAY MARE, 8 YRS, 16.2 HH
Kent
£4,000
16.2hh 8 years old British Sports Horse, by Stanly Grange Royal Appoinment, out of a KWPN mare. History known since birth as same owner all her... HM934D194
01304852959
ATHLETIC SHOWJUMPING MARE
East Sussex
Currently jumping 1.30 classes with scope to progress further, Tora is an athletic and intelligent swedish warmblood mare. She has all her Foxhunter double clears... HM934CF68
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16.1HH CONFIDENCE GIVER, 17 YRS, GELDING West Midlands
£1,500
16.1hh confidence giver. Cointreau (Mr C) is a Belgian warmblood, has just turned 17 and is sadly looking for a new home due to me... HM933CE49
07714623190
SIMPLE AND STRAIGHTFORWARD! FUN FRIENDLY ALLROUNDER!, 9 YRS
7 YEAR-OLD - P.R.E. - STALLION 167CM, 16.2 HH
Simple And Straightforward! Fun friendly allrounder! This super allrounder has a brilliant temperament, three super paces and fabulous jump teamed with...
Deep black PRE stallion with above average GGA for the sport. Ridden at S-level + the Grand Prix lessons Piaffe, Passage and Pirouette. Full ANCCE...
West Yorkshire
HM936DC26
£8,750
07831268190
LOVELY FUN EASY GELDING, 14 YRS, 15.1 HH
CHESTNUT WARMBLOOD GELDING 16.1HH, 12 YRS 1 MONTHS
Oreo is a 14 year old ISH and a fun well natured gelding. He has been with me for two years and has never been...
Actively looking for a home for my big orange. Unfortunately, my own health reasons are landing me in a difficult position where I have to...
Worcestershire
HM933CCB6
£3,500
07505015643
***R.I.D WORKING HUNTER/ ALLROUNDER *** SOLD ***
West Yorkshire
HM936DCF3
North Yorkshire
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2016 BORN GELDING 160CM, 3 YRS 5 MONTHS, 15.3 HH, Essex
£4,500
2016 160cm gelding Richelshagen | drummau freya Super flashy young prospect A real head turner Movement ?? Scope ?? Confirmation ?? Breading ?? HM936DC66
Autumn 2019
07872589311
07525346173
LOVELY 15.3HH FOR SALE, 10 YRS, 15.3 HH, MARE
Galway
16.1hh, 6yr old, Gelding, Beautiful Flea Bitten Grey, Broken, Riding and has hunted and xc, Full Irish Draught by Bellews Mate x Silver Granite Dam...
£6,500
£3,750
Roxy is a 15.3hh bay Irish sports horse aged 10. Roxy has taken part in all activities such as show jumping, pleasure rides, dressage and...
01325 718329
COLOURED 3 YEAR OLD WARMBLOOD, 16 HH, FILLY
Devon
£3,500
3 year old warmblood filly. Standing at about 16hh at the moment. She has been lunged, long reined and had a saddle on. She took... HM936DAE3
01548521201
Spain
HM928BF47
0034685184009
16.1HH 6 YEAR OLD MARE Gloucestershire
£3,950
Panda Approx 16.1hh 6 year old mare by the well known stallion irco lhee. Panda is a classy type and is beautifully marked definitely one... HM936DAE1
07900 584903
BEUTIFUL COLOURED MARE PANDORA'S POPPY, 9 YRS, 15.2 HH
Yorkshire
£2,500
I am selling my beautiful coloured mare named Pandora's Poppy or stable name Esme. Extremely pretty 15.2 Irish Sports Horse, skewbald mare, 9 years old... HM936DBF2
07786380374
EXCEPTIONALLY WELL BRED SPORTS HORSE, 5 YRS, 15.2 HH
Norfolk
£4,750
Stunning 5 year old mare, lightly backed due to producing a foal last year Top breeding for the sport including Heartbreaker/ Filipe De Elle Cal... HM936DBEE
07734866245
LOVELY 16.2HH 10 YEAR OLD WARMBLOOD CROSS, GELDING
STUNNING MAXI COB, 10 YRS, 16 HH, GELDING
Lovely 16.2hh 10 year old Warmblood Cross (Anglo European passport) gelding very sadly offered for sale as current lady owner does not have time...
Echo is 10yo Irish Draught standing at 16hh. Echo is a stunning cob a sort hard to find . Echo has 3 great paces always...
Surrey
HM936DC37
£2,000
01932 873332
UNBROKEN 5 YR OLD COLOURED MARE, 5 YRS, 16.2 HH
Gloucestershire
£2,000
Unbroken 5 yr old coloured mare. Grand Sire Dexter's Puzzel Approx 16.2 hh. Vaccinated, wormed to date and feet recently trimmed. Good to catch. Taken... HM936DBFE
07966243289
Shropshire
£7,000
HM932C8F7
07766955782
FABULOUS YOUNG BUT SAFE COB, 5 YRS 6 MONTHS, 15.1 HH
Hampshire
£3,500
Stan is a super safe lovely boy and just wants to be your friend. He was bought to bring on and be our Bob the... HM936DA8A
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All the action takes place in the breath-taking grounds of one of Britain’s most beautiful and historic venues – Blenheim Palace, home of the Dukes of Marlborough, with the palace as the backdrop to superb sport. There’s great shopping, thrilling arena attractions, an array of delicious food and drink, lots of children’s entertainment – and, of course, top-class horse sport. It really is the perfect autumn day out.
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BACK ON TRACK
BACK ON TRACK THE BENEFITS OF WELLTEX Following interest in the therapeutic capabilities of certain organic ceramics, Back on Track was founded in 2000 by Swedish doctor Erland Beselin. Combining ancient wisdom with modern science, their products harness the natural energy of mineral-infused fabric to promote wellbeing, keeping muscles relaxed and supple, whilst maintaining good blood flow, which in turn help to avoid injury or strain. Back on Track’s signature mineral infused Welltex® fabric reflects infrared rays emitted by the body whilst simultaneously regulating body heat. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, the fabric has been developed into a range of high-quality garments and accessories for equines, canines and humans. All products within the Back on Track product line feature this revolutionary technology, to help promote mobility and wellbeing by aiding muscle recovery and reducing tension before, during and after exercise.
ambassadors including Bettina Hoy, Michael Jung and Ingrid Klimke, top British riders are also keen Back on Track advocates including Lissa Green, Michael and Maria Eilberg and Emma Blundell of Mount St John Stud.
Back on Track products are used by many top equestrians across all disciplines. With European
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sheets, there’s something to suit all. Favourites include the Mesh Rug, a breathable and lightweight rug perfect for travelling or after competition; the Royal Quick Wrap Boots, ideal for use as stable or travel boots; and the Frost Rug, a substantial turnout rug offering excellent protection from wind, rain and cold. Designs are functional, wellfitting and simple to use, making them Horsemart
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ideal for competition animals, those who travel frequently or for horses who suffer from arthritic or joint issues. Says Lissa Green, “I love Back on Track for my horses, and they often live in their Mesh Rugs 24/7, which I think are phenomenal. I love using their products before working to help warm-up muscles and prepare the horses from the inside out, to encourage blood flow to help muscles and joints to recover after exercise. The saddle pads and quarter sheets are also perfect during exercise. Back on Track products form a large part of our routine, both day-to-day and pre-and post-events, and we wouldn’t be without them.” Adds Michael Eilberg, “It’s such a good feeling to know that the dayto-day products you use on your horses are providing therapy for their muscles. We have found the Quick Wrap Boots and the 3D Mesh Brush Boots in particular to offer great protection and breathability both in and out of the stable. The technical properties of the fabrics are key when it comes to supporting the horses’ wellbeing. The horses are much happier and easier to warm up and get started whilst exercising when using these products due to muscles and joints being supple and ready to perform. In addition, they also provide great comfort to the horses during periods of rest”. The Back on Track range offers clothing and accessories for humans, horses and dogs to support suppleness throughout muscles and joints. For more information or to find a local stockist, visit www. backontrack.com/uk or follow us on: Facebook @backontrackUK Instagram @_backontrack Autumn 2019
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HORSES FOR SALE AUTUMN PREPARATIONS
Buckinghamshire Animal Spine Practitioner Highlights Importance of Musculoskeletal Maintenance in Horses An animal spine expert from Buckinghamshire presented her findings on chiropractic therapy at a national event to highlight the importance of skeletal maintenance. Lucy Goodright, a working committee member of McTimoney Animal Association, who specialises in chiropractic, mobilisation and soft tissue techniques, researched the effects of McTimoney practices on the musculoskeletal tone in racehorses, due to the exercise demands of such equine athletes. As only one of seven scientific studies accepted for presentation at the annual conference of the Saddle Research Trust, the findings were a pivotal step in helping horse owners to understand the benefits of using such treatments on their animals. Before training as a McTimoney therapist, Lucy worked as a freelance rider and groom, and was hired as an exercise jockey for Lawney Hill Racing in Aston Rowant, Oxfordshire. During this period Lucy was exposed to the power, fitness and physical demands required of racehorses and once trained in McTimoney chiropractic, Lucy was eager to research the effects of such methods on horses. The aim of the research was to accurately assess and compare the influence of manual chiropractic treatment on both the left 20
and right-hand-sides of the muscles of the back, on racehorses in training. Spinal manipulation using chiropractic techniques aims to improve joint function and the symmetry balance of a musculoskeletal system. Research into the effects of this nature of manipulative technique on horses is limited and therefore presented a perfect opportunity for Lucy to carry out such investigation. Using pressure algometry to calculate musculoskeletal responses – a method to measure the sensory nervous system’s response to pain or discomfort using physical pressure – Lucy was able to discover the effects of using chiropractic methods on a horse’s spine. Returning to Lawney Hill Racing, Lucy investigated the effects of McTimoney on several of the yard’s racers. Sixteen horses, all in similar training, were selected to take part and were split into two groups of eight. Grooms helped by holding those used in the tests, trotting them up for veterinary inspection to make sure they were sound before being worked on.
back) vertebrae. Measurements were taken before treatment, two hours post-treatment and then again at two, seven- and fourteen-days post treatment.
Whilst the horses were treated by McTimoney therapist Leigh Miller, Lucy measured pain thresholds at five, two-sided anatomical sites along the thoracic (mid back) and lumbar (lower
Lucy’s main findings saw a difference with sensory nervous system pain thresholds such as tail swishing, backing off and muscle twitches, along the left and right-hand-sides of the Horsemart
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spines of those racehorses tested. At various points along the vertebrae, the pain threshold increased significantly along the right-hand-side following McTimoney chiropractic treatment, which suggested that this type of procedure reduced pain and sensitivity in the spinal muscles of actively training and racing national hunt and point to point horses. This concluded, that manual chiropractic treatment Autumn 2019
reduces sensitivity to pain along the thoracic and lumbar musculature, with independent laterality effects seen at different sites. All members of the McTimoney Animal Association are qualified after training with the premier institution of its kind, the McTimoney College in Abingdon, having studied up to three years at postgraduate level attaining an MSc
or Post Graduate Diploma in Animal Manipulation. McTimoney Animal Practitioners are registered with the McTimoney Animal Association. Visit www.mctimoney-animal.org.uk
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STUNNING ISH ALL ROUNDER/ JUMPER, 6 YRS, 16 HH, MARE
Herefordshire
£5,000
Rosie is a gorgeous model of an ISH with super breeding Clover Hill bloodlines, bred to jump. She is sweet natured, easy on the ground... HM936DBDC
07967 711653
DANCER ALLROUNDER RCBEBSBD, 10 YRS, 15.2 HH, MARE Leicestershire
£4,750
Dancer 15.2 10yr Coloured Mare What a lovely lady she is !! Excellent Riding/Pony Club Allrounder Well schooled, bold jumper, fab temperament Ready...
07833085866
HM935D365
STUNNING BLACK 3 YR OLD GELDING BY A SON OF LUIDAM 16-3 HH
Meath
RECENTLY BROKEN. NEW VIDEO!!! https://youtu.be/A0Alha3k0TM Stunning looking Jet Black 3 yr old gelding, just over 16-2 hh. born 2nd may 2016, by ARD GOLDEN... HM932C8D7
+353 (0)87 929 7498
BEAUTIFUL ISH MARE!, 15 YRS, 16 HH
Gloucestershire
£1,200
Lady (by Primitive Star, out of Village Opera) is a very attractive, well bred sports horse, 16hh, 15 years old. Lady is a sales livery...
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16.3hh, 7yr old, Gelding, 10'' of Flat Bone, Broken, Riding and has hunted. Nice Kind Temperament. Will make Top Class Hunting Horse as he loves...
£3,750
West Yorkshire
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RYEHILL GEORGE JUNIOR 16'3 BAY GELDING, 14 YRS
Northamptonshire
£3,750
George is a well mannered 14 year old bay gelding. Selle Francais x Thoroughbred 16'3 He is a pleasure to own and handle. The Has... HM935D2C1
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BEAUTIFUL 16.3HH 10YO KWPN CHESTNUT MARE
Cheshire
£15,000
Exceptionally well bred and one of the kindest, most gentle and straight forward horses one could ever hope to meet. Not mareish at all and... HM935D364
07943865321
RANDOLIN BROODMARE/ BEAUTIFULLY BREED MARE, 7 YRS
Scottish Borders
£3,500
Bella is my hunting horse/ showjumping and cross country mare, she has just turned 7. She is a lovely mare to deal with, in the... HM933CC27
07375042883
FULL REGISTERED 16.3 HH IRISH DRAUGHT MARE BY HEIGH HO SILVER
Galway
West Yorkshire
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17H 2012 MARE, 7 YRS 2 MONTHS
£5,000
Galway
TWIX is 17h 2012 mare. Located in Galway city at Cooper's Hill Equine. Like and follow page for regular updates. Please message page for more... HM931C68D
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17HH 7 YEAR OLD GELDING Gloucestershire
£7,000
??Royal ?? 17hh 7 year old black gelding What a picture of a horse ! Royal has came directly off the breeder he has been...
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5 YEAR-OLD - P.R.E. - GELDING 1575 HH - SPAIN Suffolk
£5
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16.3 HH 6 years old Full registered and blood typed Irish Draught Mare with Excellent bloodlines. She is sired by Heigh Ho Silver and her...
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DAISY ALL ROUNDER SCHOOLMISTRESS, 13 YRS, 16.3 HH
West Yorkshire
£3,500
Daisy Super super talented ISH 13year old grey mare . Will excel in any sphere as does an amazing dressage test, show jumps for fun... HM935D375
07809 748324
TOP CLASS EVENT OR SJ PROSPECT, 8 YRS, 17 HH, GELDING Gloucestershire
£6,000
Flynn (Cash Alert) is a seventeen hands, eight year old well bred AES gelding (Cash Point x Red Alert II). He has three incredible paces... HM932C9D6
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16YR OLD 1.20M SHOWJUMPER AMATEURS/YOUNG RIDERS North Yorkshire
£4,500
16yr old 170cm gelding based in North Yorkshire for sale. Registered name is Fearless Footsteps. Sports horse by Puissance. Has jumped up to...
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Cumbria
£450
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KINGTON DRESSAGE SADDLE
Gloucestershire
18 inch seat, 20 inches saddle flap, 5 inches gullet
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£80
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SYMONDS DESIGNER VSD SADDLE
Oxfordshire
£250
Immaculate Symonds Designer VSD Saddle - black leather, M/W 17.5". Much loved and incredibly comfortable, only reluctantly for sale as it doesn't fit my new... HM933CDBE
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LOVETT & RICKETTS SADDLE
£50
West Lothian
Lovatt & Ricketts saddle for sale. I have pictures showing Measurements which can be sent separately.
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16.5" SADDLE COMPANY Kent
£120
16.5" saddle company gp purchased a couple of months ago for my youngster, who since has got a new saddle. Some superficial damage, however it... HM936DAE6
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MICHAEL PEACE 17 1/2" BROWN LEATHER SADDLE
£495
Warwickshire
Designed and made by Michael Peace 17 1/2" Brown Leather Saddle. Used. Good condition low usage. This lovely saddle is made from the finest... HM934D057
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WINTEC 500 SADDLE
Essex
£350
17" Wintec 500 saddle with medium interchangeable gullet. Saddle is a deep brown. The interchangeable gullet is black. I already have a saddle so this... HM935D82F
07837230781
GP SADDLE - ASS (AVA SADDLE) 17" WIDE FITTING Hampshire
£980
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GP Saddle - ASS (Ava Saddle) 17" Wide Fitting. Condition is Used. This saddle was custom made by Ava Saddles (also known as All Saddle...
SPORTEX JUMPING SADDLE
West Glamorgan
£700
Top quality jumping saddle Made by sportex Rare model that is very sought after Plates and head nails in place Good neat blocks,square cantley Gorgeous... HM937E001
07851954617
DEVOUCOUX MAKILA DRESSAGE SADDLE
16" BROWN JOHN WHITAKER SADDLE FOR SALE
Devoucoux makila dressage saddle. Black 17.5 inch Medium fit Calf skin leather 2a medium block Meduim seat 2013 Been checked by a devoucoux rep. Saddle...
16" medium wide John Whitaker brown leather saddle. The saddle is in great condition and is only being sold due to being outgrown by both...
Somerset
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£2,000
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STRADA TREELESS SADDLE
West Sussex
£400
Brown Strada Treeless Saddle in good preloved condition. 24mm, will include red numnah, stirrups & girth. Really comfortable.
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17.5" WIDE HAVANNA WEXFORD Essex
£600
Black Country Wexford saddle in good condition. On a freedom tree,very comfortable, secure position
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Cleveland
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£500
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EXSELLE MONOFLAP JUMP SADDLE
Gloucestershire
£650
Exselle monoflap jump saddle Close contact 17.5 seat, medium width Beautiful Brown leather Newly replaced girth straps Perfect condition Really comfortable saddle that puts... HM936DA0C
07792125604
BARNSBY JUMP SADDLE, 17.5 MEDIUM WIDE, HAVANA.
Shropshire
£500
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07715325330
17 1/2 MW Havana Really lovely saddle, excellent knee blocks making it extremely comfortable and secure. The odd mark from general use, but in overall...
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England
ALBION GP ULTIMA SADDLE
£2,300
By appointment to his Majesty the King 457-459 Oxford Street London patent. Seat lengh 16 inch widest part of seat 13 1/2 widest. Medium fit... HM935D7B6
07494965973
BLACK COUNTY GP SADDLE 17.5" SPRING TREE (BROWN)
£175
Berkshire
GP Black County Saddle 17.5 inch Spring Tree (brown). Leather and shape of saddle in good condition. Leather well cared for, cleaned and conditioned... HM934D20B
07929 005375
JOHN WHITTAKER VIENNA DRESSAGE SADDLE 17"
Merseyside
£750
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07930389814
Pristine condition, hardly used, comes complete with leathers and stirrups. Gorgeous comfortable medium fit saddle. Cost new these are £1500, receipt/proof of...
BLACK DRESSAGE SADDLE
Staffordshire
£216
Heather Moffett dressage saddle memory foam seat, 17.5 narrow, excellent condition hardly used. Removable knee rolls.
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Gloucestershire
17.5" Low Head Narrow Seat Brown/Havana Ultima GP
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£850
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STUNNING DRESSAGE SADDLE
Staffordshire
07411621727
IDEAL DRESSAGE SADDLE
HM935D7A7
07729523163
£2,899
07746503607
17.5" ideal dressage saddle. Brown. Spring tree with flair. MW. Generally good condition. Been checked by a saddler all sound. Very comfy saddle.
KENT AND MASTERS MGP 17.5"
Devon
£550
Beautiful black comfortable saddle, with three gullet plates (red, white, black ) knee and back blocks in immaculate condition. Including K&M saddle cover ...little used. PM me for... HM934D102
07528347948
EQUIPE EMPORIO DRESSAGE SADDLE 16.5" MEDIUM BLACK
£1,350
Oxfordshire
£1,500
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07795571558
PRICE REDUCED - now £1350 was £1600 - PERFECT STARTER SADDLE 1880's Gordon & Co pig skin side saddle Very good condition, with... HM933CE1D
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07980686437
BARGAIN - GORDON & CO SIDE SADDLE
Clwyd
07966 000 445
£300
Virtually brand new 17" medium wide black Revelation Dressage saddle. Beautiful condition as very lightly used. Retails at £3999 HM934D184
£1,800
Nairnshire
ALBION REVELATION DRESSAGE SADDLE
Humberside
East Sussex
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... HM933CE21
BATES INNOVA MONO+ DRESSAGE SADDLE BLACK SIZE 0 WITH CAIR
£825
Monmouthshire
£2,000
Bliss of London Paramour Dressage saddle. MW 17.5" black with silver welt & stingray cantle. Beautiful to ride in. Only for sale as surplus to... HM934CF73
IMMACULATE SYMONDS OF WALSALL 18.5" GP/SHOW SADDLE
Black mono flap medium wide fit (N+1). My saddle has been well cared for and is in good condition except a slight scuff at the...
Bates Innova Mono+ Dressage Saddle Black Size 0 (16.5"-17") with Cair. Hardly used, sad sale due to horse being out of work. Excellent condition, basically...
WINTEC 17" BLACK GP
Hertfordshire
£100
Wintec 17" black GP saddle. Currently fitted with the white XW gullet bar. Good condition with no blemishes to the pommel or cantle. Slight rub... HM934D0EF
07921688148
ALBION ULTIMA BLACK DRESSAGE 17.5" MW ADJUSTABLE TREE Essex
£900
Very comfortable deep seated dressage saddle. Usual stirrup marks and chips in cantle repaired. HM936DA07
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BROWN LEATHER SADDLE GP 15"
Norfolk
£100
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HORSES SALE AUTUMNFOR PREPARATIONS The horse’s feeding routine and nutrition will also change. They may no longer have access to 24 hour grazing, so sufficient forage must be provided on a daily basis. Any grass which is still available may begin to lose some of its nutritional value, but also be aware that laminitis is still a risk at this time of year. Some paddocks will experience what nutritionists call the ‘autumn flush’, where warm weather and rain combined with cold nights can lead to excess water soluble carbohydrates being present. For horses prone to laminitis, consider strip grazing, track systems (if there is available land), and avoid turnout or restrict grazing when night temperatures are below 5°C (40°F), followed by sunny days. Older horses may lose body condition at this time of year, so the horse’s weight needs to be regularly monitored. This monitoring of weight is an activity carried out by our students, and every Hadlow College horse visits our weighbridge on a regular basis and the weight is recorded, allowing us to see seasonal changes and any potential early problems. Concentrates might need to be reintroduced, or increased
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AUTUMN PREPARATIONS
by Patrick Delaney, Hadlow College Equine Lecturer, BSc (Hons), HND Eq Sci., PG. Cert. HE, FHEA, BHS SM/IT So the long, hot summer finally comes to an end, and going into autumn we are faced with dropping temperatures and darker evenings as the seasons change. At the College, September also means new students, and as part of their course they learn about the horse’s daily routine, but also the changes that this time of year can bring about. 30
The first consideration is that autumn often leads to changes in your horse’s routine, and, as always, any changes in routine should be done gradually. Your horse may have been living out 24/7 over summer, but may now need a gradual transition to stabling to allow them to physically and mentally get used to their new environment.
The introduction or increase in feeding hay should also be done gradually. Remembering that hay is harder to chew than grass, this is a good time of year for your horse’s routine dental check. Just because the horse is now living in more, don’t neglect your field. Some poisonous plant life is seasonal. In the UK, September to early November is acorn season. All acorns are poisonous to horses, but green acorns particularly so, due to high levels of tannic acid, which creates lesions in the small intestine. A single acorn won’t affect your horse, but large amounts eventually lead to kidney damage and death. In 2010, a surplus of falling acorns led to the death of 30 ponies in the New Forest. Acorns in horse paddocks need to be raked up Horsemart
HORSES FOR SALE AUTUMN PREPARATIONS cracks, cuts, bites or similar, causing an infection and subsequent immune response. This all leads to the classic symptoms of scabs, discharge, hair loss and heat, swelling and pain. The answer is to keep the horse’s skin as clean and dry as possible. Barrier cream may also help pre-turn out; however, despite every effort, some horses may suffer regardless. Treatment initially involves removing scabs. This can be painful for the horse and may need to be done under sedation. The next process is washing the affected areas, commonly with some form of disinfectant such as chlorhexidine or iodine. Following this the affected area needs to be dry (I’ve even used hairdryers on horses’ legs to help with this – similar to clipping, introduce this slowly, and remember to use a circuit breaker). For aftercare, there are a variety of useful creams and lotions than can be used. In severe cases, your vet may recommend antibiotic treatment. Finally, whilst the horse’s winter coat will eventually come through, it is worth keeping an eye on the weather forecast for the cold snaps that can come at this time of year. Over-rugging and the subsequent over-heating of the horse is a common problem, but conversely, sudden overnight drops in temperature need to be addressed as well. This is particularly relevant for those horse and disposed of, and ideally, oak trees
owners who may need to clip early finding a flooded field with a large
should be fenced off.
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The rest of the field also needs care.
On the subject of water, autumnal rain
Field shelters that may have been sufficient to provide some shade and keep the sun off, now need checking for leaks. Some roof material can expand and contract with changes in temperature, creating gaps for the rain to enter. Now is also the time to double check your water pipes. Ensure any lagging is secure, with no potential splits, and that taps have sufficient insulation. Few things are worse than Autumn 2019
can also turn that bare paddock into a mud park. Which brings us to the bane of some horse owners’ lives: mud fever. Also known as ‘greasy heels’,
(or routinely, such as in the case of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Cushing’s syndrome)). In the next issue, we’ll discuss some ways to deal with the worst the winter has to offer.
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the term actually describes the skin’s reaction to the bacteria dermatophilus congolensis, which lives in wet, muddy environments. The bacteria infects the skin, and then is dormant until activation by water, at which point its spores germinate, spread across and 31
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HORSEBOXES SWEET ITCH PREVENTING
Sweet Itch
Approximately five per cent of equines in the UK suffer from sweet itch. It results from hypersensitivity against salivary antigens from biting midges (Culicoides) and, to a lesser extent, the larger Simulium equinum, a member of the black fly family. The horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immune system overreacts to the proteins in midge saliva causing it to attack its own cells. It is a common and well-described seasonal allergic dermatitis that was between March and October, but now it can be from as early as February and continue as late as December, reflecting the presence of insects, it can affect almost any horse, pony or donkey regardless of breed, type and age. Intervention should begin as early as possible in the season - the climate appears to be playing havoc with our seasons, and our milder and damper winters are allowing the midge breeding season to start earlier.
SYMPTOMS Typically, sufferers can be observed excessively rubbing and scratching the mane, tail, withers, head, back and belly, or in severe cases the whole body. The skin will become thickened and rigid if this pattern is repeated yearly and the risk of secondary infection is high.
PREVENTION It is widely documented that there is no cure for sweet itch; the only true prevention is to completely eliminate the insectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contact with the horse 32
Prevention is better than cure so it is important to start protecting your horse before the midge season starts, once the horse has been bitten and reaction starts then controlling the condition will be more difficult. There are a few things you can do that include keeping your horse stabled at dawn and dusk. It is worth investing in a good sweet itch rug (not a mesh fly rug), these are specially designed to fit different shapes and types of horses and give complete coverage of the body, neck, tail, and under belly. They should fit well and be comfortable as the horse will need to wear it all the time. A highly successful form of prevention is the genuine Boett Blanket (available from The National Sweet Itch Centre, www.itchyhorse.co.uk which offers maximum body coverage. Recommended by many Vets and even covered by many insurance companies on the alternative therapy part of their policy. BioPlus capsules have been available for several years based on bio proteins that are designed to re-educate the immune response (immunotherapy), good results are being reported, not only for sweet itch but for other immune problems i.e COPD and sarcoids (available from The National Sweet Itch Centre, www.itchyhorse.co.uk). The development and science behind this product and the work of Professor Stanford (BioEos) can be seen on this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh6lj4D4-f0
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For sale Volvo FL6 HGV 12.5 tonnes, 4 horse, big living, very low mileage S reg MOT till end of jan 2020. Excellent condition, always...
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1999 (V REG) IVECO HORSE BOX EXCELLENT CONDITION, 3 HORSES Warwickshire, West Mid.
£12,250
Very smart lorry, well maintained with new break cylinders, pads, bushes and M.O.T. until June 2020. Odometer 60260 km. Nice to drive, with road friendly... HM933CDD7
07801545264
LEYLAND DAF 45/150. PLATED TILL JUNE 20, 1.9T PAYLOAD
Herefordshire
£11,250
S Reg (98) Great starter, regular service, long plate. Tilt cab, cut through. Isolator Camera for horse area and reverse Additional super bright halogen reverse... HM933CC6E
07710278992
ICE 3.5T DYNAMIC HORSEBOX, 2 HORSES, F REG, 30000 MILES
Surrey
£34,995
New 2019 build on a 18 plate Renault master 4ft living Long bench seat with storage Short bench seat SIngle bed Wardrobe space Locker Sink... HM936DC6A
01737 644955
PRE-OWNED FORD IVECO SOLITAIRE SAPPHIRE III 7500KG
West Yorkshire
£17,999
Only 106,000 Miles from New VAT N/A on selling price Sold With 3 Month Equi-Trek Warranty MOT Until August 2019 Fitted Extras:Cab & Chassis... HM930C43B
(0)114 2884411
EQUI-TREK SONIC 2009 (W AIR CON), 2 HORSES, , 65000 MILES
Suffolk
£22,995
Equi-trek Sonic horsebox, made in 2009 has done 65,000 miles from new and is in excellent condition. The vehicle will recieve a full service and... HM934CE68
01284 387000
IVECO EUROCARGO 75E15 COACH BUILT BY REGENT HORSEBOXES
£12,950
Oxfordshire
1997 Iveco Eurocargo 75E15 Coach built by Regent horseboxes. Compact coach build. Stalled for 3 with full height and width. Two herringbone adjustable... HM937E03A
07725 470956
VERY RELUCTANT SALE OF 7.5T IVECO FORD 1994 AIR SUSPENSION
£6,250
Worcestershire
ONLY for sale due to health reasons 7.5t Iveco Ford 1994, tilt cab. Old lady, but has always been reliable; has always started first turn... HM934D018
07714 750001
M.A.N 7.5 Tonne (8.136) Horsebox • 7.5 Tonne • 3 Horse • Living area • Fridge • Toilet • TV/DVD • Hob/grill • Sink/water • Bunk above cab • Bed in living area • MOT and plated 30th May 2020 • 317,863k • Reconditioned ramp • New rear springs • New king pins • Tyre good condition • Tacho in test until 2023
£1(in6c,V2AT0) 0
Drives well and in good condition. Full inspection results available.
07831 206786 NS931
28DR
Autumn 2019
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BETTER BY DESIGN Why is Equi Hut Unique? - Unique design - Easy to move - No Planning permission needed - Stylish curved roof with anti-condensation fleece to stop drips in winter and making it cool in summer months - Fantastic in exposed areas due to shape and design will not blow over - Delivered fully built
Our amazing equi HUT have been used
- Strong & Safe to use
for many different livestock over the past
- Proven to reduce stress and injury - Hot dipped galvanised steel frame &
few years very successfully, HORSES, ALPACAS, PONIES, SHEEP,
fully towable skids
GOATS, PIGS...
Get your Equi Hut Today! SHIRE - £2230
HORSE - £1950
ALPACA - £1440
SHETLAND - £1220
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X H2400mm
X H2100mm
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It’s all in the design Owning three large destructive horses, and seeing that traditional timber shelters just didn’t work for their little herd or them. This husband and wife team set out to find a solution to all their problems. The couple set out to design a shelter that was not only going to be practical for all equines but for all other livestock to use too, from Alpaca’s, Goats, Sheep and Cattle. They also wanted to create a shelter that blended in with its surroundings without having an impact on the county side it sat in. With this thought they looked at it’s shape. How could they make something to cope with everyday use, but also with the ever changing weather with more storms happening each year. looking at other countries and seeing how they had overcome this design fault that traditional shelters had. Lots of great Autumn 2019
ideas were discussed and eventually they found something they could work from. So the Equi HUT was born with it’s super stylish curved roof that allows the wind to sweep over and by having the open ends stops the wind from getting trapped. By stopping the lift means it can’t blow over, making them 100% storm proof. The Equi HUT has a great feel to it with some great design ideas like their Walk thought HUT. When asked WHY a walk though? “We wanted to make a shelter that allowed free movement and the only way to create this was to have both ends open. The benefits from having an opening at both ends greatly reduces stress and injury as it eliminates the fear of being boxed in, as you know horses are flight animals and by having a clear exit worked really well”
The Equi HUT is a truly unique looking building. It has been well thought out, by using a strong galvanised steel frame makes for a super strong safe building for all to use. It has a well designed skid system that is welded together, this means when moving you do so without damaging the building, this will allow it to be towed from paddock to paddock, cutting down time and money as no need to buy a shelter for each paddock now or get a team in to dismantle it and rebuild it. Plus it tows like a dream videos can be seen on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/equihut Also lets not forget one of the best features the Equi HUT is delivered ready built! Making the Equi HUT a clear winner in our eyes. For more information and to keep up with new products and offers hit their like button on Facebook or visit their website www.equihut.co.uk 37
HORSES FOR SALE FEATURE
HISTORY OF THE HORSEBOX The horsebox is the main mode of transport for moving horses from one place to the other. The modern designs we see nowadays are a far cry from what they looked like when they were first designed. Here we look at how the horsebox has changed over the many years since it was designed.
1771 was the first known instance of a horse being transported by land, this was the vanning stud of the Great British Thoroughbred racer, Eclipse. A carriage was purposely constructed making this the earliest recorded occupant of a horse trailer.
1902 to
1912
The motorised van for conveying horses was designed in 1902 but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 1912 that horse boxes fitted to internal combustion motor car chassis began to be mass produced.
1771 The Vincent motorised horsebox was three tons and very similar to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horse vans. These were the models used by the British army in 1914 to take the horses to war.
1912 to
1914
NOW
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The modern horsebox comes in a variety of designs, models and sizes. There are plenty of companies across the UK that sell horseboxes and so you can research to find the best one to suit you. Horsemart
HORSES FOR SALE
ASCOT 2
ASCOT 2
ASCOT 2
Automatic,New Build
Renault Master 65 Reg.
Citroen Relay 62Reg, 40,000
Weekender, Vauxhall Movano 09
39,000 miles.
miles with FSH. Stallion Partition,
reg, 3.5 ton, 2.5cc, Long wheel
Separate day living,
Stalled for 2 with separate Day
base, Separate Day Living, Sleeps
Sleeps 3
Living/Tack Area
£26,950
£24,950
4, Air Suspension
£24,950
ASCOT 2
ASCOT 2
ASCOT 2
3.9 Automatic 09 Reg Renault
4.5 ton twin wheel, New Build
Automatic Fiat Ducato 3 Litre
Master, Weekender
Weekender, Renault Master 63
engine , New Build, 5.0 ton59
Separate living, Sat Nav
Reg , Full service history LWB,
Reg ,Air Suspension, Air Con, Sat
Separate living , Sat Nav
Nav, Electric Pack, Sleeps 4, Extra Large Weekender Body
£24,950
£28,950
£34,950
ascothorseboxes.co.uk ASCOT 2 New Build, 4.5 ton 12 Reg Peugeot Boxer Weekender Sleeps 3, Long Wheel Base, Sat nav, Electric Pack , Air Con
£27,950 Autumn 2019
Please contact us today to learn how we can help you find the perfect horse box. We will take your requirements and find a horse box best suited to your needs. You can contact us via telephone or by email.
01638 563 632 · 07774 272 650 ascothorseboxes@gmail.com 26 Heasman Close, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0GR NS931O76Q
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