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WELCOME BACK! Welcome to our Autumn issue of Horsemart! A lot has happened since our last issue of Spring 2020. It has been a long hard 6 months and with our new normal we bring you a packed Horsemart magazine, we hope you enjoy!

This month we have included some brilliant stories from our Horsemart blog contributors including, a guide to equine first aid packs, fly repellent and a review on the new Micklem Bridles. For more great equine articles please visit https://www.horsemart.co.uk/community.php We are also celebrating Harry Hall’s 128 years in business!

See inside for details on how to enter their short story competition, which gives 4 chances to win 4 prize packages worth £1500 each!

We hope you enjoy this issue!

Take care, support local and we will see you for our Christmas edition!

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Contents DIARY OF EVENTS ....................................................... 04

FOCUS ON THE DETAIL ........................................... 24

128 YEAR HARRY HALL ........................................... 08

MICKLEM BRIDLES REVIEW ................................... 32

HELP US TO HELP OTHERS ..................................... 10

HORSES FOR SALE ...................................... 18, 26-28

YOUR EQUINE FIRST AID KIT ................................. 12

TACK FOR SALE .................................................... 34-35

BEST FLY REPELLENTS .............................................. 20

HORSEBOXES FOR SALE .......................................... 36

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DIARY OF EVENTS Following the problems regarding covid-19 restrictions many events have been cancelled or dates changed. please contact secretaries before travelling.

02 October 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP COFFEE MORNING DEMO WITH JASON WEBB – Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst YOUR HORSEMANSHIP COFFEE MORNING DEMO WITH JASON WEBB - Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

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

04 October 2020 COMBINED TRAINING/EVENTERS CHALLENGE – C hilham Castle, Canterbury, Kent CT4 8DBCT4 8DBCOMBINED TRAINING/EVENTERS CHALLENGE - Chilham Castle, Canterbury, Kent CT4 8DB. Details: www.chilhampark.co.uk www. chilhampark.co.uk UNAFF DRESSAGE – I n aid of Epsom RDAKT19 8QWUNAFF DRESSAGE - In aid of Epsom RDA. Held at St Ebba’s Farm, Hook Rd., Epsom, Surrey KT19 8QW. Entry details at www. epsomrda.org www.epsomrda.org UNAFF DRESSAGE – C apricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JLDA4 0JLUNAFF DRESSAGE - Capricorn Equestrian, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JL. Call Caroline 07587 747675 or visit www. capricornequestrian.co.uk www. capricornequestrian.co.uk GOODWOOD PC OPEN HUNTER TRIAL – T he Goodwood Estate, Kennel Hill, Chichester PO18 0PXPO18 0PXGOODWOOD PC OPEN HUNTER TRIAL - The Goodwood Estate, Kennel Hill, Chichester PO18 0PX. EMAIL: GOODWOOD@PCUK.ORG. UKGOODWOOD@PCUK.ORG.UK UNAFF SHOWJUMPING – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJDA3 8NJUNAFF SHOWJUMPING Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate. co.ukevents@speedgate.co.uk

07 October 2020 ANDREW DAY CLINIC – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJDA3 8NJANDREW DAY CLINIC - Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Kim Atkinson 07834 170830

09 October 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – F elbridge Showground BRITISH DRESSAGE Felbridge Showground. For details contact jane.sander@sky.com or see www.felbridge.netjane.sander@ sky.comwww.felbridge.ne

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10 October 2020 OAKS CARRIAGE DRIVING CLUB AUTUMN INDOOR EVENT – E ast Sussex OAKS CARRIAGE DRIVING CLUB AUTUMN INDOOR EVENT - East Sussex. Please contact Chairman Liz Howe 07734 923796 or see www.oaksdrivingclub.com www. oaksdrivingclub.com END OF SEASON IN-HAND SHOW – Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJDA3 8NJEND OF SEASON IN-HAND SHOW - Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.ukevents@ speedgate.co.uk

11 October 2020 POSH NAGS SHOWING SHOW – Saddlesdane EC., Badlesmere POSH NAGS SHOWING SHOW - Saddlesdane EC., Badlesmere.

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15 October 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP TRUST & RESPECT GROUNDWORK CINIC WITH JASON WEBB – R isebridge Farm, Goudhurst YOUR HORSEMANSHIP TRUST & RESPECT GROUNDWORK CINIC WITH JASON WEBB Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/ eventsinfo@yourhorsemanship. comwww.yourhorsemanship.com/ events BRITISH DRESSAGE – P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JEGU3 2JEBRITISH DRESSAGE - Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP RIDDEN CONFIDENCE CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – M embers Only YOUR HORSEMANSHIP RIDDEN CONFIDENCE CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB - Members Only.

Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

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

17 October 2020 WINTER DRESSAGE SERIES – Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AWDA5 2AWWINTER DRESSAGE SERIES 17.15 start, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com www. mountmascalstables.com BRITISH DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJDA3 8NJBRITISH DRESSAGE - Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.ukevents@ speedgate.co.uk

18 October 2020 MID SURREY BRANCH PC HUNTER TRIALS – C ommencing 10am, 45cm to 100cmKT20 5BNMID SURREY BRANCH PC HUNTER TRIALS Commencing 10am, 45cm to 100cm.

Pony Club Field, (PCF), Hurst Rd., Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey KT20 5BN. Schooling Rounds & enclosed CRJ. http://branches. pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/. All events have limited entries/access to conform with Covid-19 guideline.

Sec: Mrs Catherine Hobbs, The Milking Parlour, Westcott Parlour, Wescott Street, Westcott, Surrey RH4 3NY. cathhobbs@hotmail.com, 07766384702cathhobbs@hotmail. comhttp://branches.pcuk.org/ midsurrey/schedules/.18 October 2020 COLETTE’S INDOOR SHOW JUMPING – Willow Farm, Faversham, Kent COLETTE’S INDOOR SHOWJUMPING - Willow Farm, Faversham, Kent.

Details: www.cbequine.co.uk www. cbequine.co.uk MID SURREY PC HUNTER TRIALS (PCF) – RH13 8GH MID SURREY PC HUNTER TRIALS - (PCF).

Commencing 10am. Schooling Rounds & enclosed CRJ. Sec: Mrs Ali Lock, 2 Buckworth Cottages, Worth Rd., West Grinstead RH13 8GH. alilock8@hotmail.con. 07824 559426. Entries can be downloaded from http//branches.pcuk.org/ midsurrey/schedules/alilock8@ hotmail.com ELSTEAD RC SHOWJUMPING – T he Club Field, Seale Rd., Elstead GU8 6LFGU8 6LFELSTEAD RC SHOWJUMPING - The Club Field, Seale Rd., Elstead GU8 6LF. Online entries via www.elsteadridingclub. co.uk www.elsteadridingclub.co.uk

22 October 2020 YOUR HORSEMANSHIP RIDDEN CLINIC WITH JASON WEBBMembers Only YOUR HORSEMANSHIP RIDDEN CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – M embers Only. Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst. Phone 07749 914267, email: info@ yourhorsemanship.com or go to www.yourhorsemanship.com/ eventsinfo@yourhorsemanship. comwww.yourhorsemanship.com/ events YOUR HORSEMANSHIP GROUNDWORK CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB – M embers Only YOUR HORSEMANSHIP GROUNDWORK CLINIC WITH JASON WEBB - Members Only. Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst.

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

23 October 2020 WINTER SHOWJUMPING SERIES – Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AWDA5 2AWWINTER SHOWJUMPING SERIES - 17.30 start, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com www. mountmascalstables.com BRITISH DRESSAGE – F elbridge Showground BRITISH DRESSAGE Felbridge Showground. For details contact jane.sander@sky.com or see www.felbridge.netjane.sander@ sky.comwww.felbridge.net

25 October 2020 POSH NAGS CROCKSTEAD HALLOWEEN SHOW – C rockstead EC., Halland POSH NAGS CROCKSTEAD HALLOWEEN SHOW - Crockstead EC., Halland . Details: www.poshnags. com www.poshnags.com GORING & DRC RODD BRICKWORK SUMMER SERIES & CR JUMPING – Brinsbury College GORING & DRC RODD BRICKWORK SUMMER SERIES & CR JUMPING - Brinsbury College.

Details: www.gdrc.co.uk www.gdrc. co.uk UNAFF DRESSAGE – S peedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJDA3 8NJUNAFF DRESSAGE - Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent DA3 8NJ. Contact Karen 01474 888474 or email events@speedgate.co.ukevents@ speedgate.co.uk

27 October 2020 BEACH RIDE – S quirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Blueell Hill, ME5 9RGME5 9RGBEACH RIDE Squirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Blueell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000 or 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.comi.squirrell@ sky.com

29 October 2020 BRITISH DRESSAGE – P arwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JEGU3 2JEBRITISH DRESSAGE - Parwood E.C., Normandy, Surrey GU3 2JE. 01483 616313

30 October 2020 HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE – a m, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AWDA5 2AWHALLOWEEN CHALLENGE 10.00am start, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Rd., Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW. Tel: 020 8300 3947, www. mountmascalstables.com www. mountmascalstables.com PONY DAY – S quirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RGME5 9RGPONY DAY Squirrells Riding School, Common Rd., Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG. 01634 681000, 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky.comi.squirrell@ sky.com

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128-YEAR-OLD HARRY HALL IS STILL RIDING The story of a British brand celebrating 128 years Short story competition with over £6000 worth of prizes to be won During these uncertain times we all need a little reassurance for what tomorrow may bring. Having plans we can look forward to and goals we can work towards guides our focus and helps sustain momentum in life.

pandemic - from front line workers to our beloved equestrian venues, yards and clubs. This time we’re turning our attention to today’s horse owners and riders” announced Harry Hall Managing Director Liz Hopper.

Which is why today Harry Hall is launching a new campaign “We’re Still Riding”. The aim is to share Harry Hall’s 128 year life story, and to hear stories from the public. With 4 different categories to enter, the winners will each take home a year’s worth of equestrian experiences and products worth over £1500.

Write your short story (no more than 500 words) and enter the competition for your chance to win 1 of 4 £1500 prize packages.

“2020 is a year we won’t forget. Since the outbreak of Covid 19 and the arrival of lockdown, it felt like life was on hold. Everything was cancelled from the Olympics to the local shows. All our plans, dreams and goals were interrupted. However, as equestrians it’s second nature to adapt and overcome the many challenges that life throws at us. Our love for horses remains and that’s what keeps us busy as they still need our care and attention. Harry Hall has recognised and rewarded heroes throughout the

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• The Inspirational Story (achieving your goals through blood, sweat & tears)

• Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer personalisation wardrobe for horse and rider worth £500.00 • 2 tickets for Badminton Horse Trials with car pass and parking worth £80.00 • 2 tickets for Bolesworth with car pass and VIP parking worth £70.00 • 2 VIP tickets for HOYS worth £70.00 • 2 tickets for Olympia worth £80.00

• The Challenging Story (hankies at the ready)

• A lesson every Quarter with one of the Harry Hall sponsored riders worth £400.00

• The Pinch Me Story (did that really happen to me)

• Dressage Rider Training series 1 Free Subscription worth £197.00

• The Funny Story (you really couldn’t make it up)

• 6 months subscription to Horse & Rider Magazine worth £25.50

Each category winner will collect a year’s worth of equestrian experiences which will make 2021 a year to remember. The We’re Still Riding Experience Package will consist of:

• Adventures with Jenku – season of your choice worth £25.00 • Mulberry Tree at Home bespoke gift worth £59.99

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• Follow up stories in the Harry Hall newsletters, social media, blogs and One Club Magazine Prize package for each category is worth over £1500.00

How to enter

Entries open on the 28th August 2020 and close on 30th September 2020.

Write your story and head over to https://harryhall.com/riding-stories or the Harry Hall Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ harryhallriding/ and submit your short story along with a picture.

spring edition of the Harry Hall One Club Magazine – who knows there might even be a book!

The winners will be chosen by 4 judges: Ian Stark, OBE; Tom McEwen, Great Britain team Eventer; Roly Owers, Chief Executive, World Horse Welfare; and one Harry Hall One Club Member. The winning stories will also feature in the

Harry Hall has been looking after Equestrians since 1891 and will continue to do so during these unprecedented times.

This is a very special campaign, celebrating the joys of horses and riding.

THE STORY OF HARRY HALL Yesterday

Way back in the 1870s a young man named Harry Hall began his career as a tailor (and was rather good at it). In 1891 he started his own business “Harry Hall Esq” a bootmaker and tailor - and so the story begins. After World War 2 horses started to become an animal of pleasure and leisure instead of being a workhorse or a war horse. Harry Hall Esq turned its focus to equestrian clothing as horse riding became a popular pastime. By the Swinging Sixties, the international equestrian elite were all dressed in Harry Hall - even the stables regiment at Buckingham Palace. Harry Hall Esq had well and truly arrived on the equestrian scene.

Today

Today at Harry Hall the team continues the dedication and passion shown by the great man himself by offering affordable products and insurance policies as well as membership to the Harry Hall One Club. The Club provides members with an online community that supports one another through the ups and downs of horse riding and ownership. There are also some great member benefits and discounts on lifestyle and equestrian brands, monthly competitions and a free members’ magazine twice a year. The team is a friendly bunch and between them they own 12 horses, 10 dogs, 1 cat, 1 goldfish and not forgetting Happy the

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tortoise. They work hard to develop some of the very best equestrian brands and products just for you. All backed up by our wonderful customer service team that is always ready at the end of the phone, email or live chat to help you out.

Tomorrow

Right now we are ‘holding our horses’ because coming very soon to www.harryhall.com is the next generation in rider wear. The design team, headed by Beth and Alice has been busy behind the scenes, researching the very latest technologies to help today’s riders. We are chomping at the bit to show you their creations plus a whole host of yummy new brands and products for you and your horse. When it comes to product savings, we have Chris, the commercial manager, to thank. He’s often spotted hacking out on Jerry, his ex-racehorse, and works constantly to bring you big savings and exclusive sales. At the helm guiding the team is Liz Hopper, Managing Director (aka The Big Cheese) who loves nothing better than being in the great outdoors with Jenny the Lancashire Heeler, who may have short legs, (Jenny that is, not Liz) but boy, can that pooch run fast.

Harry Hall Trusted by you, Inspired by you, Here for you.

That’s the Harry Hall story, what’s yours?

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Equine Partners CIC exists to support and encourage families in difficult times. We provide Equine Assisted Learning to children teenagers and their families. Coming for a series of (usually 6) sessions with the horses they play, laugh and learn together. As they develop a new appreciation of each other and learn strategies and information to support them in their daily lives we see family dynamics change and life begin to become more comfortable.

We are there for any situation that makes family life difficult. Some examples include where there is a diagnosis or suspicion of conditions such as Autism also Bereavement, family break up, stepfamilies, recovering from domestic abuse, adult or child mental health issues such as selfharm and suicide attempts as well as when a child has experienced trauma or attachment difficulties.

Young carers, adopted and fostered children and those who have had a disrupted (traumatic) childhood all benefit from time with the ponies.

as well as those who run marathons and do other amazing things to raise funds for us. As you can imagine, like many small charities, the effect of the recent coronavirus lockdown and changes to the way we can work has had a huge impact on us. We have reopened and are seeing families again which is great news. We have to charge for sessions to pay for the upkeep of the ponies and at the moment many families (and the organisations we normally receive payment from) are struggling. If you have any ways you can help sponsor a pony’s upkeep (we have 6!) or a family to attend sessions, donate to our local giving page, fundraise for us or anything else you can offer we would be most grateful and would love to hear from you.

Our website is www.equine-partners.co.uk Do please take a look at what we do.

We also have a local giving page https://localgiving.org/donation/equinepartners

When families attend the sessions, they will play some carefully designed games, learning about the ponies and also about themselves and discovering new skills to make life work for them.

This is an experiential approach so people who find sitting in a conventional consulting room difficult can gain great practical learning with this approach.

As a not for profit community interest company we rely on a great band of volunteers who help us take care of the horses and provide the sessions

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HORSES FIRST AIDFOR KIT SALE

WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR EQUINE FIRST AID KIT? HESTEYRI HORSES SHOW US THEIRS!

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Most of us know that we should have an extensive first aid kit on the yard at all times, but there is a huge difference between having an idea of what is actually useful for many occasions, and staring at the First Aid section in your tack store, without knowing what to spend money on!

So, what should we have in our first aid kits?

Clippers – Obviously the smaller the better, but we have been known to use big clippers to shave around a wound, it’s no big worry. You can also do some level of the job with scissors, although a bit trickier. What is really important is that you can see the whole wound; when they are hairy it’s hard to assess the damage. It’s also important that no hair can get into the wound, as it’s an infection risk.

A clean bowl – This can be used for mixing up a solution of Hibiscrub and water; very important for cleaning any wounds. You can also use a water bucket if carefully rinsed out. If you don’t have Hibiscrub you can use hot water and table salt, although Hibi is a very handy thing to have around.

Scissors – These are essential, you will need them for cutting dressings and bandages down to size, cutting bits of hair or anything that might get into the wound, and a myriad of other things. We get new pairs regularly because you want them to be really sharp, and it’s important to regularly clean them – the last thing you need in or around a wound is dirt!

We often make up plastic tubs of Hibiscrub and then add a few sections of cotton wool into it and seal it up so that it’s ready to go when we need it. We got the idea from a vet and it works brilliantly – you end up with the equivilent of readymade wet wipes!

Cotton wool – This is very handy for cleaning wounds. You can also use cotton pads or basically anything clean and sanitary. You must throw each bit away and not overuse it and it’s also important not to leave anything in the wound.

We like to dilute some Hibiscrub in a tub with some cotton wool, which leaves you with ready to use wipes for wound care!

Dressings – It’s good to have these in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Non-adhesive bandage – We mean a soft bandage here, not a stable bandage and not vet wrap. This will be used to secure dressings in place primarily, although can often have other uses. These can sometimes be reused but must be sterilised, or washed in the washing machine. Never reuse a dirty bandage.

The bowl’s clean, just stained with iodine... as is a lot of the packaging in our first aid kit! Top tip – store your iodine in a leak-proof container!

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Vet wrap – Probably one of the most used items; we get through an awful lot of it in abscess season! Used for securing things in place, it must always have a soft layer underneath it as it can be quite uncomfortable if placed near the skin.

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Cotton wool bandage – This is perfect for wrapping around a dressing/poultice before applying vet wrap, to ensure maximum comfort for your horse.

Duct tape – This can be used for virtually anything! The most important use is underneath foot poultices, as it protects the bandage from becoming dirty and soaking up moisture from the ground.

Stable bandages – If a horse has a leg injury of virtually any kind, bandaging is a very good idea to provide support. Make sure you bandage the pair of legs, or all four, not just one leg. Gamgee or bandage pads underneath are a great idea.

Gamgee - Use under stable bandages. You can also use bandage pads, make sure they are nice and clean!

Animalintex – or other poultice material (nappies are good and very cheap), essential for poulticing abscesses or puncture wounds. The only thing to really be careful of when poulticing is making sure you do not poultice a wound near a joint, as it can draw out joint fluid if the joint capsule is damaged.

Wound spray – Having a spray is really handy as it can help clean the wound out and is fast and easy to apply for smaller scrapes. We have several different sprays: an iodine spray which we use for feet; a purple spray which we use for nicks and scrapes; and an Aloe Vera spray which we use for wounds after washing with water.

Wound cream – It is also useful to have a couple of different creams, one being anti-bacterial and one barrier type cream.

The anti-bacterial you can use on just about anything, the barrier cream, reserve for an outside layer to stop flies bothering small cuts.

Our favourites are Aloe Vera Jelly and Aloe Propolis for anti-bacterial (we use them on everything), and NAF ‘Love the Skin’ for everything else! The great thing about ‘Love the Skin’ is that it’s kind to the skin and also deters flies.

Sterile saline – This can be useful for cleaning wounds where you have no available water source. You may need a syringe to apply.

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Syringe – We try to keep lots of empty, sterile syringes around; they’re brilliant for oral medication and flushing out wounds with the liquid of your choice. The syringe means that you can pressurise it slightly which can be really useful!

Sun cream – We have tubes of sun cream all over the yard because it’s so vital in summer! Really important for any patches of pink pigmented skin, like on face markings and noses – some horses may need some around their heels when they have white socks too! Avoid using barrier creams high in oil for sun cream, they don’t protect as well and the oil can heat up painfully.

Thermometer – Your horse’s temperature should be around 37-38 degrees. It’s a good idea to monitor your own horse’s normal temperature so that if they’re under the weather, you can tell if they have a temperature that’s unusual for them.

Headtorch – This can be handy, although we usually use the old standby of getting someone to hold a phone torch!

Parasite Poison – It’s really useful to have things like lice spray or powder, mite powder and a spare wormer. We use Deosect for ticks, mites or lice, and we generally have a decent, all bases wormer on standby in our box. Remember that lice and mites are no different from worms. They do not mean that you are neglecting your horses, horses just get them. We poo-pick our fields twice a day and feed the horses mainly from raised hay crates, but they still get worms occasionally! The same can be said for lice and mites; don’t be ashamed if your horse has them, just treat them. It’s great to have powder on hand at the end of winter too, as we like to powder the insides of any rugs which aren’t being sent off for washing. We can then be sure that nothing will be living in them while they are stored for summer.

So that’s our list of things that we regularly use and find essential!

We also did a little vlog on what is actually in our first aid kit, which can be found on the Horsemart YouTube Channel.

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HORSES FOR SALE

PHENOMENAL DRESSAGE PROSPECT, 7 YRS, 15.2 HH, MARE

STUNNING 16.2HH APPALOOSA, 9 YRS 3 MTHS, 16.2 HH, GELDING

STUNNING COMPETITION MARE, 14 YRS, 15.2 HH, MARE

Phenomenal dun welsh section d mare with breathtaking movements! This mare has it all, a trainable attitude, head turning movement, and a kind heart...

FRECKLES aka FRED Freckles is a gorgeous horse with a wonderful temperament, he is looking for a lifelong friend to form a relationship with and...

15.2hh ISH 14 years old for sale *not a novice ride* Rio is a talented competition horse looking for her new home due to school...

Norfolk

HM0344E46

£6,000

07824323567

STUNNING SPORTS HORSE, 3 YRS 6 MONTHS, 15.3 HH, FILLY

Lancashire

£4,750

Stunning ISH filly 15.2hh To make approx 16hh One for the junior eventer’s, A beautiful blood type

By Tubbertelly Monty = Crowns ace of pearl...

HM0284333

07756813658

Lincolnshire

HM0354FD8

£2,600

07730470985

£4,500

West Sussex

07908535577

HM03652F3

FOR SALE - MOONLIGHT JAZZ 16HH 13YR OLD ISH MARE, 13 YRS, 16 HH, MARE

**SUPER FUN ALROUNDER" 7 YRS 4 MONTHS, 15.2 HH, GELDING

Tentatively looking for a 5* home for this lovely mare. Jazz is a good all rounder that I have owned for the past 3 years...

Oscar is handsome adorable unregistered Connemara x Irish draught 7 year old grey gelding.

He is a very full up 15.2h...

Wiltshire

HM03652D7

£7,500

07926254088

Cambridgeshire

HM036528E

£7,000

07460820294

EXPERIENCED AMATEURS SHOWJUMPER, 11 YRS, 16.2 HH,

16.1HH DARK BAY IRISH SPORTS HORSE, 4 YRS, 16.1 HH, GELDING

SUPER TOP LEVEL ALLROUNDER, 9 YRS, 16 HH, GELDING

A mare with the heart of a lion, she jumps any fence, any filler with pure confidence A great horse...

Elegant light weight gelding with lovely manners - perfect with farrier, loading, farm machinery etc. Charlie has had 2 years of good feeding, professional...

Desmond Duo Des (aka duo) is a very handsome, well bred, 16hh, 9 year old gelding. Des really is the gent of the yard. Very...

Cheshire

HM0344F57

£5,750

07951 081129

STUNNING 16HH COLOURED GELDING, 5 YRS, 16 HH, GELDING

North Somerset

£7,500

Striking 16hh 5 year old gelding looking for his forever home. Well schooled, with potential in all spheres. Competed successfully up to novice level unaff...

HM03652D3

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07501977343

Highland

HM0365175

£4,500

07876 715490

STRIKING YOUNG HORSE WITH POTENTIAL, 3 YRS, 15.3 HH,

Kent

£3,500

Beautiful 15.3 3 year old Gelding.

Chestnut flaxen mane and tail with lovely white legs. Very trainable and loving temperament . Has been lightly broken...

HM0344E96

07713018096

Gwent

HM0355026

£7,950

07908 058202

STUNNING MARE WITH CAVALIER ROYALE BLOODLINE, 11 YRS 2 MONTHS, 16.1 HH Derbyshire

£8,500

HM0334AFC

07788892290

Very smart eye catching ISH chestnut mare with Cavalier Royale bloodlines. Is she very talented and forward thinking...

STUNNING 16HH TRAKEHNER, 6 YRS 2 MONTHS, 16 HH, MARE

Essex

Where do I start ? 16hh 6 year old trakehner mare. Super breeding. £7500 Circumstances have changed and I need to sell her shamefully. Valley...

HM03248E1

07888600644

REDUCED! SHOW JUMPER"/"EVENTER, 15 YRS, 16.2 HH, GELDING Humberside

£6,500

**Genuine gentleman** Looking for a new home. Had a few months off due to lock down but wasn’t fazed jumping on for a...

HM0294393

07897463936

WHAT A DUDE., 6 YRS, 16 HH, GELDING

16.2 ISH MARE, 9 YRS, 16.2 HH, MARE

This adorable horse has not long been backed. He is over from Ireland and a super stamp that is so hard to find. His video...

Ozzy is a very loving friendly mare with an excellent temperament and willing nature and going to make someone a fantastic horse.

She is slightly...

Surrey

HM036522D

£8,500

07838943375

Lincolnshire

HM0344DB7

£6,500

07906985922 Horsemart

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HORSES FOR SALE

16.2HH 6YRO MARE, 6 YRS, 16.2 HH, MARE

SHOWJUMPER FOR SALE, 11 YRS, 16 HH, GELDING

MAXI COB X IRISH DRAFT, 7 YRS, 15.2 HH, GELDING

Mary has been in the same home since she was a yearling, she is for sale through no fault of her own. Mary has all...

Great for someone who loves to win! This horse could really suit a child coming off ponies, a young rider or someone very competitive who...

Bear is a 15.2 7 year old cob. Bear loves to hack alone or in company and good in the heaviest of traffic. He’s a...

Lancashire

£7,500

07568186345

HM036521D

07709411121

Cheshire

HM0365230

£5,500

07740589247

East Sussex

HM0344F68

07778 616990

Greater Manchester

HM03651B9

£4,500

GORGEOUS SPORTS HORSE 15.3, 9 YRS, 15.3 HH, GELDING

SMART DRESSAGE HANOVERIAN, 4 YRS 3 MTHS, 16.1 HH, GELDING

16:1H FLASHY KWPN DUTCH WARMBLOOD, 8 YRS, 16.1 HH,

15,3hh, sports horse gelding. This chap has done a bit of everything, Dressage, rc, camps, hunting. He is a genuine kind hearted boy with lots...

Just backed and showing 3 great uphill cadenced paces. Laid back temperament and learns quickly.

Well bred by Flammengold Advanced dressage sire...

Talented Event Prospect Ideal Teenagers competition Horse Bold Brave Scopey Jump XC schooled & hunted Recently Placed & Scored 67.39%...

Devon

HM0365222

£8,500

07581542410

STUNNING SAFE DRESSAGE HORSE, 18 YRS, 16.2 HH, GELDING

Cambridgeshire

HM036515A

£8,000

07788437258

VERY SAD SALE OF BELOVED HORSE, 13 YRS, 15.2 HH, GELDING

£4,500

Dorset

HM0294485

£3,500

07894309640

HM0354F88

07891477719

IRISH DRAUGHT, 5 YRS, 16 HH, GELDING

Tyne and Wear

£6,500

CHACOA ROXETTE 11YR OLD MARE, 11 YRS, 16.1 HH, MARE

16.1H GREY GELDING, 8 YRS, 16.1 HH, GELDING

SUPER SMART PROJECT, 5 YRS, , GELDING

Chacoa Roxette 16.1 Bay mare, 11 years old. Bred the the renowned Chacoa with Landgraf I and Contender and KEC Furisto with clover hill lines...

a lovely 16.1h grey gelding. Idxtb 8 years old . He has previously hunted and we have done fun rides, hacking with him. He is...

HM03651CA

Worcestershire

HM0365136

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07887755867

£4,000

07588052135

HM0365165

Devon

HM0365197

07764850216

£8,500

07730529495

HM0365265

Essex

07983631528

£6,750

Super smart project Ready to further his education 167cm gelding 5yo With all the attributes to make a great competition horse. He started his education...

HM03550F0

STRIKING ALLROUNDER FOR SALE, 21 YRS, 14.2 HH, GELDING

Hampshire

Percy (Rainbows Condor) is a 13 year old 15.2 ISH x Arab who is looking for a confident and experienced rider....

16.2hh Bay Gelding. Wise Guy T. Sire. Krack C. Dam Sabrina T 2003 He has got very low mileage and has been placed every outing...

Surrey

Eldorado has been in our family since he was a yearling and has taken my daughter successfully from Tiny tot, lead rein...

£8,250

Hi I have came to the realisation I have to sell my 5yo unbroken 16hh dapple grey Irish draught.

Complete blank canvas. He was bought...

Strathclyde

TOP CLASS FABULOUS LEAD REIN, FIRST RIDDEN, 122 SHP, 12 YRS, 12 HH, GELDING

07872589311

Beautiful 14.2hh Warmblood x New Forest Schoolmaster for sale. Chester (Chezzie) is 21 years young, with plenty of experience under his belt from PC/RC...

DOLLY 14.2HH RIDE AND DRIVE COMPETITION PROSPECT., 8 YRS, 14.2 HH, MARE

Kent

£4,000

Dolly is a 14.2hh Trotter x Welsh mare, 8 years old, passported and chipped. Dolly has literally been there and done in all, she is...

HM0334AC2

07773990709

RIDE, 12 YRS, 13.2 HH, GELDING

Cheshire

£1,950

Apple has a very kind and laid back nature, he is regularly handled by children and is well mannered both in and out of the...

HM0365239

07538994332 Horsemart

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PRETTY PEACHES 14.2, 11 YRS 3 MONTHS, 14.2 HH, MARE

Herefordshire

£5,000

FLASHY PONY CLUB/ COMPETITION PONY, 13 YRS 3 MONTHS, 13.2 HH, GELDING

PRETTY WELSH PART-BRED CHESTNUT MARE, 9 YRS 2 MTHS, 14.3 HH

BEAUTIFUL APPALOOSA EYECATCHING MARE, 12 YRS, 14.2 HH, MARE

Welsh Part BredDark bayGelding13 years13.2 hands Priory Star "/" Coco is a 13 year old (just turned) 13.2 Welsh part...

Welsh Part-bred Tresorya Donella is a very smart 9 year old unbroken mare with potential.

Her sire is a Welsh D and her...

Meet gypsy Gypsy is a real head turning, unusually marked, 14.2hh, Appaloosa. Gypsy is the sweetest and most trustworthy...

£3,500

Very special pony for sale, loves being pampered, never bites or kicks, no vices, good to catch, box, shoe .a one true friendly family pony...

Somerset

STUNNING 14.2HH 5YR CONNEMARA SJ/EVENTER/WHP/ PC, 5 YRS, 14.2 HH, GELDING

PONY CLUB/SJ PROSPECT BEAUTIFUL 8YO PBA MARE, 8 YRS 3 MONTHS, 13.3 HH, MARE

HM0365275

07920880546

West Sussex

The world is your oyster with this exceptional pony! Beautiful Aero, 5yr old Connemara gelding, is looking for his new 5* home...

HM0365288

07800645676

TONY - FOREWARD GOING ALLROUNDER - COB PIEBALD GELDING., 18 YRS, 15 HH,

Worcestershire

£2,000

Affectionately known on the yard as Tony pony he is a cob with a huge desire to please ! Measures at 15 hh. After several...

HM036521F

07846010295

RYEHILL COMPO COMET, 14 YRS 4 MONTHS, 14.2 HH, GELDING Warwickshire

£2,750

Compo is a 14.2, 14 year old registered welsh gelding. He has done loads of fun rides, he hacks out by himself or with others...

HM03652D8

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HM0334D45

Somerset

07976833214

£2,600

Ember is a beautiful 8yo PBA Mare by Legend Alpine Mist x Symondsbury Teal. She stands at 13.2/3 and is a confirmed...

HM0334CC4

07852713141

12.2 STRONG BONED GELDING DONKEY, 13 YRS, 12.2 HH, West Yorkshire

£750

Nathen is a very well made gelding donkey very good bone.loves to be fussed and groomed,Fantastic to ride on and of the lead,Nathen is good...

HM035511A

07808818801

LOVELY PROJECT PONY - 14HH REGISTERED NEW FOREST GREY GELDING 7 YRS, 14 HH,

Worcestershire

£1,500

Lucky Lane Spark (Stable name Sparky) ; Lightly backed this lovely chap is being wasted due to a lack of time and personal...

HM036522A

01905620331

Cornwall

HM0344E95

£1,495

07775 611123

BEAUTIFUL BOMBPROOF COLOURED COB FOR SALE, 3 YRS 4 MONTHS, 13.3 HH, MARE

colne

£2,000

Absolute lovely young bombproof mare for sale. 3yrs 4mths old and an absolute star. Broken and riding away and is no trouble...

HM0365330

07708167625

PONY OF A LIFETIME!, 11 YRS, 13 HH, MARE

Cornwall

£4,200

Someone’s pony of a lifetime!

Genuine all-rounder 13hh 11yr old cob Mare Matilda is the Perfect child’s second pony or for a small adult looking...

HM0365332

07808668023

QUALITY 14HH 4 YR OLD MARE, 4 YRS 4 MONTHS, 14 HH, MARE Cumbria

£3,500

Well bred chesnut mare broken 2 months,schooling nicely,being lead out on hacks, taking everything in her stride. She is a forward going mare...

HM0365305

07747053843

£4,500

Gwent

HM0334AFA

07908 058202

POTENTIAL PONY CLUB PONY OR MOTHER DAUGHTER SHARE FOR SALE, 14 YRS, 14.2 HH,

Buckinghamshire

£3,500

Glackmore Paddy is 14.2, 14 year old Registered British Connemara Pony. I have owned Paddy for 3 fun filled years...

HM03651BE

07517487504

SUPER JUMPING "/" ALLROUNDER SUPERSTAR 14.2HH, 12 YRS, 14.2 HH, MARE Dorset

£5,000

Songbird is a sweet natured 12 year old 14.2 thoroughbred mare.

She was broken in late - around 6 or 7 Pony raced for 2...

HM036520E

(0)87 929 7498

LOVELY 14.1HH 6YR OLD TRI COLOURED COB MARE, 6 YRS, 14.1 HH, MARE Shropshire

£2,750

HM036532E

07508410365

Lovely 14.1hh 6yr old Tri Coloured cob mare Beanz is a lovely cob with a super nature Ideally suited as a happy hack or hunting...

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HORSES FOR SALE

MOTHERS DREAM PONY, 8 YRS, 13.2 HH, GELDING

13.2 16 YEAR OLD WICKED PONY., 16 YRS, 13.2 HH, GELDING

14.1HH NEW FOREST, 4 YRS, 14.1 HH, GELDING

14.2 CONNEMARA X COB, 4 YRS, 14.2 HH, MARE

Wizard is an absolute pleasure to be around, he has been used for lessons, teaching children to ride, hacks, school fates, pony parties.

He takes...

13.2 16 year old new forest gelding. £1650 Essex On the ground his straight forward no ifs or buts. Easy to do his feet, groom...

4YO New Forest. Recently backed and working nicely on the flat. 3 super natural paces. Works in a natural uphill outline. Just started jumping. Showing...

Dolly is 4YO 14.2 Connemara X Cob who came to us from Ireland a month ago. She is lightly backed walk trot and canter on...

Kent

HM0365322

£3,750

07849816687

PERFECT PROJECT PONY 13.2HH 7 YEARS BAY MARE NEW FOREST- SASSY, 7 YRS, 13.2 HH, Worcestershire

£1,800

Whiteladies Sundew (Stable name Sassy) is the perfect project pony for someone looking for something to bring on...

HM0365228

07454176168

Essex

HM032491F

07888600644

BEAUTIFUL CONNEMARA PONY WITH FANTASTIC BREEDING!, 4 YRS, 14.2 HH, GELDING

Laois

£5,950

HM036530C

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CJ is a beautiful purebred Connemara gelding, 4 years old, 14.2hh. He has fantastic breeding..

868077626

15HH APPALOOSA GELDING, 15 YRS, 15 HH,

CRACKING FUN PONY, 12 YRS, 13.3 HH, MARE

Merlin is a 15hh 15yr old Appaloosa gelding. He’s been in a riding school for several years and is as they say ‘safe as houses’...

Blossom is a very honest, easy to do pony. She has a great jump and is very careful. She is heady to hack alone or...

East Sussex

HM03652FD

£3,800

07834239726

£5,750

Dorset

HM0365252

07860675959

Surrey

HM0365250

£4,000

07856646655

12.2 SHOW PONY FR - PONY CLUB PONY, 6 YRS, 12.2 HH, Denbighshire

£3,500

12.2hh FR Show Pony "/" Pony Club Pony 6 year old, 128cm, Liver Chestnut Mare. Penelope is kind, caring and has a super temperament, she’s...

HM03651F1

07708904461

SUPER SMART COB, 6 YRS 2 MONTHS, 14.1 HH,

Surrey

£4,500

14.1hh coloured gelding 6 years, Casino is working very nicely in the school and enjoys his hacking.

Snaffle mouth, clean limbs and lovable temperament. He...

HM03651F4

07802744106

Cumbria

HM036520C

£2,500

07818558610

13.2HH 5YO GELDING, 5 YRS 9 MONTHS, 13.2 HH, GELDING West Sussex

HM0365216

£3,500

07766418676

VERY FLASHY 4YR OLD MARE, 4 YRS, 14 HH, MARE

Shropshire

£2,500

looking for 5 star home possibly LWVTB to the right home.

Stunning 4 yr old cob mare, currently around 14hh (bum high and growing) Sephie...

HM0365217

07538400753

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T r c k a 13 HH 3 YEAR OLD IRISH COB, 3 YRS 6 MONTHS, 13 HH, GELDING Kent

£1,700

Lightly backed ridden away.

Hacks out, easy to do. Good to handle very kind sweet nature will mature into lovely family pony HM03652E6

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07787520187

LOVELY CHILDREN’S PONY LOOKING FOR HER NEW BEST FRIEND!, 6 YRS 7 MONTHS, 12 HH, MARE

Greater Manchester

*Looking for her new

HM0365312

£1,200

07538 114121

SUPER SAFE AND SENSIBLE ALL ROUNDER, 4 YRS, 14 HH, MARE

PALOMINO SECTION D, 4 YRS, 13.2 HH, GELDING

14hh 4yo Fully registered Connemara mare by Kinvara Boy out of an I Love You Melody mother. Hillary is a brilliant pony, she’s sensible beyond...

Stunning Section D palomino gelding, 4 years old. Recently professionally broken with a fantastic temperament throughout the process....

Cheshire

HM03651FE

£3,500

07808028086

Co. Durham

HM0365218

£2,800

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Just another day at the office!

We are living in an ever changing world, more of us are working from home, and need a dedicated space.

Have you thought about using your conservatory? It can often be too cold or too warm, often too bright or too leaky when it rains.

Then why not replace your existing polycarbonate or glass conservatory roof with a new tiled and insulated roof and transform your conservatory into the workspace you deserve. We can also change the glass in your conservatory. Planitherm 4S for example is twice the thermal efficiency of standard double glazing and will keep the heat out in summer, creating a much more stable environment for working in and looks great too, and it’s a lot more affordable than you may think.

Call now for a free, no obligation quote on 01323 844944 because we all need a safe place to work from.

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BEST FLY REPELLENTS

Our 10 Best Fly Repellents For 2020 REAL RIDER REVIEWS!

By Genevieve de Lande Long Finding the right fly repellent for your horse can be a bit of a minefield, and is often a case of trial and error. The wide range of options available can be overwhelming, with active ingredients, application methods, and effectiveness all playing a part in the buying decision.

So, we’ve put together this guide to help you make an informed decision, without the stress! Each product has been personally recommended by one of our brand ambassadors or a member of our inhouse team, having been tried and tested thoroughly by them.

THINGS TO CONSIDER...

Active Ingredients The main ingredient used in each solution will differ from one product to another. It is important to ensure that the active ingredient used is suitable for use on the intended horse(s). Active ingredients include insecticides (which kill the insects), repellents (which simply repel the insects), and synergists (which are additives that increase the effectiveness of the insecticides and repellents). Certain products will not be suitable for young horses, pregnant or lactating mares, and horses with broken or sensitive skin.

Always check the ingredients in the product before use and follow the instructions on the label carefully, looking out for any manufacturer warnings about unsuitability.

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Another factor to consider is the quantity in which the active ingredient is present in the repellent. Those with a higher percentage of the active ingredient will naturally be more effective than others.

Some products contain ingredients that are not FEI approved, so if you compete it’s worth checking an up to date list of banned substances, to ensure the repellent you choose meets with their regulations.

If you prefer to use only completely natural products on your horse then there are also plenty of options available that contain only naturally sourced ingredients.

Please note: We recommend performing a patch test of any new repellent purchased before full use. The patch test should be performed on all horses on which the repellent is intended for use. As with humans, some horses have allergies to certain ingredients, where others do not. In the case of a severe reaction, please ensure you consult a veterinarian.

Base Ingredient There are two types of base for a fly repellent; water or oil.

Both have their own advantages and disadvantages.

Oil-based repellents tend to work better initially as they cover the flies more effectively, causing them to suffocate or drown. They also give the coat a nice shiny look after application, however, this also means their coat then attracts a lot of dust, so can look messy quite quickly. Another slight Horsemart

BEST FLY REPELLENTS

Water-based repellents often aren’t quite as good at staying on the coat, especially in the event of sweating or rain, but a lot of these products will contain extra ingredients to help them stay put. Water-based products are also generally kinder to the horse’s skin and are absorbed more easily.

Plenty of lotion, ointment and cream repellents combine a mixture of water and oil in varying proportions, with the addition of emulsifiers to aid the mixing of the two base ingredients.

Application Method There are many different ways to apply fly repellents, with the range of products on the market developed specifically to cater to the differing needs of horses and their owners.

Here are the different types of application available (there may even be more!); • Spray

• Roll-on

• Cream

• Wipes

• Lotion

• Shampoo

• Gel

• Soap

• Liquid With this in mind, finding the right form of application will be a personal choice based on various factors such as ease, convenience, quantity, and location (both of the area being treated and the environment you’re in).

Sprays are the main choice for convenience and value, as they can cover a larger area with minimal effort and can be used on rugs and tack as well as your horse. However, for the best results when using sprays, we found that it helps to brush the product into the coat after application to ensure it stays on the coat for longer.

is even more beneficial if your horse is somewhat resistant to your efforts to keep them fly-free!

There are lots of products available that do a great job at protecting your horse for longer durations, however, this is often at the sacrifice of some other factor, so it’s about achieving the right balance for you and your horse.

WE RECOMMEND… So here are our personal recommendations for fly repellents we have found to be highly effective, including what it is that we like about them and why!

Please note: Before applying any fly repellent, it is important to make sure that your horse’s coat is dust-free, as a dirty coat will reduce the effectiveness of any repellent. Brush your horse thoroughly prior to application to get them as clean as possible, giving the repellent the best chance of sticking to the surface.

Barrier Super Plus Fly Repellent This oil-based spray contains only natural, non-toxic ingredients that have all been harvested from sustainable sources. It has been proven effective against flies, midges, bots, horseflies, house, stable, and black flies. It also offers soothing relief to midge bites and can be applied even to pink and exposed areas, stopping the need to rub.

“In the summer we swear by this product by Barrier Animal Healthcare. I find this is the most effective all over body spray and I particularly like that it contains the added avocado coat conditioning treatment. It’s ideal for use at home and shows.”

- Olivia Catton Eventing

Wipes and roll-ons are a great choice for speedy and accurate application, and are perfect for applying to areas that sprays are not suitable for, such as the face. They are also a convenient choice for use at shows and while out and about due to their compact size and mess-free application.

“We primarily use Barrier Super Plus Fly spray with Avocado Coat Conditioner as I prefer the less chemically smell to all the others, and the more pleasant smell doesn’t detract from its effectiveness.

I like that you can buy refills, saving a bit on plastic, and the 5 litre refill is great value and means we never run out. The fact that it contains all natural, plant derived, non-toxic ingredients is important to me as Rock is always clipped out in the summer and therefore more sensitive... and it also doesn’t discolour a grey!”

- Caroline Ramsay

Protection Duration

NAF Off Citronella Gel

In a lot of instances, the effectiveness of a repellent is dependent on the length of time it protects the horse for.

The best fly repellents are long-lasting, saving time and hassle by negating the need for constant reapplication. This

As the name suggests, this gel contains Citronella as the active ingredient, which effectively repels flies, mosquitos, and midges. The gel formula makes it ideal for use as an accurate ‘spot-on’

Creams, lotions, and gels are better for accurate application to a certain area of the body, with creams and lotions being absorbed more easily, and gels providing better treatment for sensitive areas.

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disadvantage of oil-based repellents is that they can cause some horse’s skin to burn if they are turned out in the sun after application.

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treatment and it can be applied by hand or using a sponge, avoiding the eyes, mouth, and any broken skin.

“We use this in combination with the above, Super Plus Fly Spray, as essential face protection. We carefully wipe it around the horses’ faces to keep the flies away from their eyes and nose.

This is really effective and doesn’t bother the horses at all when having it applied directly to their face.”

- Olivia Catton Eventing

NAF OFF Citronella Spray Again, this fly repellent from NAF utilises the power of citronella oil to keep the bugs at bay, but this time in the form of a spray. This effective and long lasting formula will leave your horse’s coat fresh and smelling amazing!

“I have used NAF OFF products for years now and I have been incredibly impressed with the fly spray options that they offer. I personally find that their Citronella Spray is by far the best of their products and keeps the flies away from the horses really well. In fact, I was hacking the other day with a friend of mine and my horse Memo had no flies on him whatsoever, whereas her horse Ray was covered. It is my “can’t live without’’ product for the summer months and I thoroughly recommend it.”

- Jessica Colvin Dressage

NAF Off DEET Power This extra powerful, water-based formula provides long-lasting protection from flies using the active ingredients N,N-Diethyl-m-Toluamide (more commonly known as DEET) and Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate (or IR3535). DEET is the most common synthetic chemical ingredient used within repellents due to its proven effectiveness, while IR3535 has been found to be just as effective, but with greater effectiveness against black flies and sand flies, as well as a longer duration of protection.

“I’d always opt for NAF Off DEET Power. I discovered DEET when one of my new liveries arrived with lice a few years ago and I noticed after having treated with it that the flies stayed away too! The NAF Off DEET Power fly spray is for flies and other bugs, and I’ve always found it effective and economical.

You can also buy in larger quantities which is ideal for a yard.”

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Farnam Tri-Tec 14 Fly Repellent Tri-Tec 14 Fly Spray is a water-based formula that claims to provide effective protection against 6 different types of fly, including horse, house, stable, face, horn and deer flies, along with gnats, mosquitos, lice and even deer ticks. The manufacturer states that this fly spray offers up to 14 days protection, which they achieve through the use of a mix of active ingredients (primarily Cypermethrin and Pyrethrins) to make it effective as both a repellent and an insecticide.

“Tri-Tec 14 is a brilliant product, it does what it says on the tin! I’ve used it a lot when competing abroad, especially in Saumur, France, where it was so hot, the flies & midges were horrendous! In fact, it was so brilliant I had to loan it out to all of the other competitors! The container is robust and conveniently reusable, and the spray mechanism has a really good trajectory so that you can quickly and economically dust over the horse. I have never had the trigger mechanism break, unlike some other products I’ve used. Although the product states that it is effective for 14 days, I have found it best to apply to the horses at 5-7 day intervals.”

- Sarah Williams Dressage

Carr & Day & Martin Flygard Extra Strength With its claim of “extra strength”, this spray-on repellent also utilises the active ingredient DEET, at an optimum level of 20%, for powerful, longlasting protection from midges and all other flying and biting pests.

“I have used quite a few of the fly sprays on the market and this is the one I like best. It works well in comparison to most that I have used, and I particularly like that this one also contains added coat conditioners to promote a healthy, shiny coat. The application is very easy; the bottle has a special Equimist spray setting which sprays out a light mist, very quietly and gently, making it ideal for horses who aren’t so confident around spray bottles. Due to the way it’s dispensed, I also find that the bottle lasts longer than most, as it helps to ensure a light, even coverage, rather than creating denser patches like some of the other fly sprays I’ve tried. In some of the more sensitive areas, such as the face, I just apply it to a sponge first.”

- Edward Chitty - Equine Tuition

Equine America Fly-Repel Spray This 100% natural spray repellent contains a blend of tea tree oil, castor oil, lavender and cedarwood oil, and provides up to 8 hours of protection against mosquitos, flies, midges and other biting insects, as well as the diseases they carry.

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itchiness and relieve irritation.

“I love to use Equine America’s Fly Repel spray on those hot days in the summer!

My young mare gets terribly bothered by flies and is uncomfortable in the field and especially in work when they are around.

This repellent really helps ease it and allows her to relax in the warm weather!”

- Lily Chandler

PFERDEPFLEGE24 Insect Repellent This great German-made fly spray is widely available in the UK, and contains the active ingredient DEET for powerful and long-lasting effect against flies, mosquitos, ticks and many other parasites. This vegan formula also contains aloe vera to help calm and soothe irritated skin.

“This is a great product from Germany, but widely available in the UK. I’ve been using this spray on our horses, who live in a moorland field, which has some boggy parts and is close to a stream.

We do see a lot of horseflies and even if the horses wear fly sheets, you can find them clinging on to the rug or exposed parts of the horses. I have found the spray to be excellent in terms of how long it lasts (I spray in the morning and it still seems active 7-8 hours later) and its ability to repel most insects. It’s been really good to use when riding and I’ve even sprayed myself when the flies have been bad, which also seems to do the trick! It has a pleasant smell and my sensitive-skinned chestnut mare has had no reaction to it, even on her white socks and pink skin.”

- Dr Tracey Cole

Leovet Power Phaser With a powerful formula that has been optimised to ensure it is both gentle on your horse’s skin whilst being highly effective at keeping the flies away, Leovet Power Phaser claims to provide 7 hours of protection from horseflies, ticks and all biting and non-biting flies. This product has been developed using DEET as the active ingredient and promises to stay put and continue to ward off the flies, even when your horse sweats.

recipes too, Leovet Power Phaser has secured the spot as number 1 for me. The biggest reason being that it still works even after the horse has sweated up! I can complete the full cross country phase, pull up with a rather sweaty horse and he’s not immediately covered in flies, even the nasty horse flies! This allows me to give him the right aftercare he needs and check for injuries etc. without having to contend with flies making him irritable too.”

- Natalie Alexander - NMA Fitness “Another massive selling point for me is that it also comes in a gel/cream, so I can still apply it safely to the younger, more nervous horses and get some on their heads for the dressage phase… we take no chances, every point counts so you don’t want the distraction of a fly bite on the chin! It even comes with a free sponge!”

- Natalie Alexander - NMA Fitness

Nettex Fly Repellent Formulated to be suitable for use on sensitive skin, this DEET based fly spray contains added moisturisers and conditioners to soothe the skin and increase the duration of effectiveness. Nettex repels flies, stable flies and all biting insects, and comes in two variations - Standard and Advanced - to ensure effective protection, whatever the location or conditions. In areas of heavy infestation, the formula may need reapplication throughout the day to achieve the best results.

“Having lived in the Scottish Borders, home of the infamous Scottish midge, I discovered early on that you needed a fly spray containing DEET. Working through the repellents available at the local equestrian shop, I found Nettex the most effective and have continued to use it now that we’re down south. Nettex makes two types – Standard and Advanced. Personally, I opt for the Standard as it contains a higher level of DEET, is cheaper than the Advanced, works as well and lasts just as long. I tend to buy the 2 litre refills but find that the bottle being refilled has a limited life and the nozzle tends to go after a couple of refills. The other thing I learnt at the hands of the persistent midge is to apply the fly spray twice a day for best effect and to particularly spray the legs. This seems to reduce any stamping, at least in my two!”

- Alison Lincoln So there we have it, our top fly repellent recommendations based on tried and tested rider reviews. We know it can be frustrating trying to find what works best for you and your horse, but hopefully this has helped you narrow down the options a bit and given you hope in your fight against the flies!

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FOCUS ON THE DETAIL

FOCUS ON THE DETAIL TO SEE YOUR HORSE-RIDER PARTNERSHIP FLOURISH!

By Natalie Alexander

Let’s talk about cars for a second… and not just any cars; I’m talking Formula 1 racing cars. Why? Just bare with me here…

I think it’s safe to say, unless you are a fan of Formula 1 and follow the sport closely, you could say all the cars look exactly the same and do the same job; they all drive super fast round a track for hours on end, right? At the end of the day they are just machines.

Yet each formula 1 team has a highly trained pit crew, a team that works on finding the best tyres and the best temperature those tyres perform at, fuel experts to make the car quicker and more efficient, mechanics ensuring the engine is functioning to its best, geniuses behind the scenes designing and redesigning the shape and aerodynamics of the vehicle… the list goes on! There are literally thousands of people all working to get that one machine to handle the best, to be quicker and lighter than everybody else’s. All this work and hundreds of millions of pounds spent on shaving what comes down to just 0.005 of a second off the lap time to gain a qualifying position.

Now, let’s get to my point before I lose you and you check that you are still reading an equestrian blog...

All this attention to detail goes into shaving a mere 0.005 seconds off a lap time.

It’s a machine but it takes all this work to achieve the slightest improvement.

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The horses we ride are not machines. So why do we overlook the small details when it comes to improving our horses’ way of going?

Yes, we may change his bit, a different saddle pad, a comfort bridle with the headpiece cut away, a fluffy girth… but what about us as riders? We make up 50% of the partnership, yet we don’t focus on the detail when it comes down to ourselves.

Details such as our diets, our aches and pains, our fitness levels, our strength and mobility – just like the car, the list is endless.

If we can focus on one point at a time, slowly, the whole partnership will flourish.

Start with building a strong core. A rider’s core is like a car’s chassis; without it you aren’t going to be able to support the rest of the vehicle, the wheels will be wobbling around and you won’t get from A to B in the most efficient way. Build your core and then you will develop an independent hand; you don’t need your hand to balance yourself anymore, making your horse relax over his top line.

A simple way to do this is to start doing a plank twice a day for just 30 seconds and build yourself up over a couple of weeks. The plank is a great exercise as its low impact, so even if you have joint pain you should be able to do a plank.

Once you can hold the standard plank for a minute, increase Horsemart

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the difficulty by tapping your shoulders or reaching away with the opposite hand and foot; concentrate on keeping your hips level and this will also improve your stability.

To see these in action – along with a couple of other variations – and get an idea of what you’re aiming for, you can watch this little example video I uploaded to my Instagram account > @NMA.Fitness.

I challenge you, as a rider, to focus on the detail and watch your partnership with your horse improve.

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HORSES FOR SALE

REGISTERED WELSH SEC D MARE 14.2HH, 11 YRS, , MARE

£4,000

Worcestershire

11 year old 14.2hh mare, I've had Ella for nearly 4 years before I had her she was used as a scurry driver as a...

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FOR SALE -BINA 2ND PONY, 15 YRS, 12.2 HH,

Northumberland

£2,000

12.2 hands Welsh x breed 15 years sadly outgrown. Bina has been in two of the local pony clubs and with her previous owner competed...

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07814812535

RHYDYPANDY BLACK DANIEL SEC D 5YO STALLION, 5 YRS 5 MONTHS, 14.1 HH, STALLION

STUNNING REGISTERED CONNAMARA MARE, 11 YRS, 14 HH, MARE

13.2HH SUPERB HUNTING PONY, 13 YRS, 13.2 HH, GELDING

6 YEARS OLD BLACK DRESSAGE MARE, 6 YRS 4 MTHS, 16.3 HH

She’s great out hacking alone or in company nothing phases her.

She has three nice paces. Loves jumping no fillers phase her...

13.2hh dun gelding. Oscar is a superb hunting pony he has hunted 2 seasons with the Belvior hunt with us. He took my son safely...

Breed: Hannoverian"/"Finnish Warmblood Date of Birth 04"/" 2014 Sire: Danciano Dam Sire: Rilke Gender: Mare Height: 170 Contact info of the seller...

148 PONY WITH A HEART OF GOLD FOR SALE, 9 YRS 7 MONTHS, 14.1 HH, MARE

FORWARD GOING FUN LOVING COMPETITION PONY, 10 YRS 2 MONTHS, 13 HH, GELDING

QUALITY ALL-ROUNDER 10YO MARE, 10 YRS, 16.3 HH,

HM036516C

£3,950

07851119990

Dyfed

This is genuinely the most heartbreaking sale but due to moving onto horses we have no choice but to put our beloved...

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07799046803

JAKOTA 14.2 14YR OLD JUMPING PONY, 14 YRS, 14.2 HH,

Worcestershire

£9,000

Lincolnshire

HM0365264

£4,500

07557444706

£3,500

ATHLETIC GENTLEMAN OOZING PRESENCE AND ABILITY, 8 YRS, 17 HH, GELDING

13hh 18 yr old confidence giver/ showjumper"/" all arounder Starlight, lovely little pony will give any child the confidence...

Very sad sale of our wonderful horse. We bought Bear from his breeder as a 4yo, and he's done everything we've ever asked...

07704005526

£3,000

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07411457179

STUNNING 11HH REGISTERED SEC A MARE, 10 YRS, 11 HH

12.2 RIDE AND DRIVE, 7 YRS, 12.2 HH, GELDING

4 YR OLD CONNEMARA X, 4 YRS 3 MONTHS, 13.2 HH, MARE

Lovely natured 11hh sec a fully registered 10 yr mare . Pip is a wonderful pony who is just coming back into riding from having...

Fab 12.2 7 yr old ride and drive gelding . Fabulous jumper, great in traffic and no vices . Sad reasons force sale of this...

Willow is a 13.2hh steel grey Connemara X pony. She has been ridden by my 11 year old daughter and has the most wonderful temperament...

07553053562

Sutherland

£1,750

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07826028589

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Cheshire

HM0365226

07588052135

£1,650

07712465215

£7,500

PONY CLUB"/" ALL AROUNDER"/" SHOWJUMPER FOR SALE, 18 YRS, 13 HH, MARE

HM0314736

Co Durham

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Surrey

07836 255730

Welsh section B chestnut gelding, 10 years 13 hh If you are looking for a very forward going, fun pony with no vices, Nutty fits...

Bryn is a beautifully natured Licenced stallion, has been shown successfully since a foal by a teenage boy, great to wash...

£2,500

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£43,500

Sapphire is a stunning 16.3 Irish Sports Horse 10yo Mare. Sapphire is such a lovely horse to have around and well mannered in every way...

Yorkshire

14.2hh, 14yr old TBX Jakota is a once in a lifetime pony sadly up for sale due to riders school commitments with GCSE’s this year...

Strathclyde

Ayrahire

North Yorkshire

HM036515D

£2,900

07762 950214

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+447825399788

Oxfordshire

£16,000

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GELDING WITH POTENTIAL EVENTING, 8 YRS, 17 HH

Norfolk

£5,000

17hh 8-year-old chestnut gelding. works lovely on the flat in all 3 paces, has just started jumping and proving to be very brave and carful...

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16.3HH 12 YR SCHOOLMASTER, 16.3 HH, GELDING

£8,950

Kent

Archie is a real easy going straightforward gentlemen with a kind placid nature. Archie is a versatile all-rounder and has competed in all disciplines and...

07769 116395

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SUPER TALENTED SHOWJUMPER PROJECT, 8 YRS, 16.3 HH,

North Yorkshire

£12,800

Super talented 8 year old beautiful bay mare by Quickfeuer Van Koekshof currently standing at 16.3hh. This lovely mare has it all - looks, movement...

07710520701

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ISH 17HH 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING, 8 YRS 4 MONTHS

£6,000

Yorkshire

Diamond is a super upstanding 17hh 8yo Chestnut ISH Gelding who jumps for fun, bred from equally highly regarded KWPN Sire and ID Dam lines...

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SMART YOUNG ALLROUNDER"/" HUNTER 16.3HH GELDING BLACK CHUNKY THOROUGHBRED 7 YEARS OLD- TEXAS, 16.3 HH

DIRECT VIVALDI MARE IN FOAL TO IRON, 11 YRS, 17.1 HH, MARE

7YR OLD 17.2 ID X WARMBLOOD MARE, 7 YRS 2 MONTHS, 17.2 HH

Rare opportunity to acquire a direct VIVALDI mare - 11 years old.

Evita was imported from Holland where she competed to Z1 level.

She was...

Irish Sports Horse dark bay and Mare 7 years17.2 hands Easy to do in every way Beautiful paces Wonderful attitude to work What a beautiful...

HM036521C

Wiltshire

HM036530F

£5,000

07454176168

£8,000

07960437406

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Lancashire

HM0365191

07986787994

£7,000

07305940661

17HH TB HUNT/TEAM CHASE., 6 YRS, 17 HH, GELDING

17.2 14 yo IDxTB offspring of Primitive Star. Loves to jump and would happily compete high tracks BSJA with the right rider as has plenty...

For sale, team chase/hunt. 17hh 6yo un raced gelding. Open team chaser in the making, genuine Golden Button candidate in time, very scopey horse, schooled...

Leicestershire

HM03651DF

£4,000

07583454922

Olistar’s elvis -This is potentially a very sad decision but I won’t sell him unless i find the right home .. he’s my 5 yr...

(0)87 929 7498

HM0365155

EYE CATCHING 17.2 MARE, 14 YRS 3 MONTHS, 17.2 HH, MARE

Irish Sports Horse - Flamenco On Beach - AKA Frank. Bought as a foal. Bay Gelding 5yr old 17 hands Je T’aime Flamenco (sire) Beach...

HM0365211

£5,500

Stable name: Texas Registered name: Wharane 2013 7yrs old Texas is a very hard sort to find...

Worcestershire

17.2 HOMEBRED GELDING HONEST ADVERT, 5 YRS, 17.2 HH, GELDING

£22,500

Devon

A true gent with impeccable manners has hunted for 4 seasons, 1st season as Whipper In. 3 outstanding paces, would make an ideal dressage horse...

IRISH SPORT HORSE SJ/EVENT HORSE FOR SALE, 5 YRS, 17 HH, GELDING

Waterford

17.1HH IDX GELDING TRUE GENT, 11 YRS 1 MONTHS, 17.1 HH

Cheshire

HM0365224

£4,000

07712465215

Norfolk

HM0365177

£3,000

07817240634

EXQUISITE ANDALUSIAN X WARMBLOOD, , 15.3 HH, FILLY

£4,995

Lincolnshire

Yearling filly to make 15.2-16 hh By our gorgeous advanced Spanish stallion Jacarando HD out of a Rubinstein premium mare.

Combining the big, elastic...

HM03652C6

07802 566879

MARES AVAILABLE WHICH HAVE BEEN RUNNING WITH A STUD STALLION - OTHERS AVAILABLE,

£1,995

Cornwall

We are offering for sale a Selection of Quality Welsh Cob Section D and Welsh Part-bred Mares...

07775 611123

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QUALITY DUTCH GELDING, , ,

£6,250

Somerset

Handsome big moving 6 year old dutch gelding Excellent bloodlines Has been out to a few training shows Showing lots of abiltlity This well mannered...

HM0375339

07799784089

FILLY BY JE T'AIME FLAMENCO X VERDI TO MAKE 16.3

14.1 4 YEAR OLD GREY CONNEMARA GELDING, , 14.1 HH

Magnificent uphill filly. Damline includes the legendary Verdi.

Sire is Je T'aime Flamenco, undoubtedly one of the best stallions in the UK. Winner of 7...

For sale -14.1 4 year old grey connemara gelding -Very flashy pony -Has been long reined and backed but hasn’t been riding due to lack...

Berkshire

HM0334CFA

£11,000

07825397079

Northern Ireland

HM0365201

£2,500

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LUNA 15.1HH 8YR OLD BAY MARE, , 15.1 HH, MARE

£6,750

Somerset

QUALITY ID X HANNOVERIAN FOAL SIRE IS AYE, AYE SKIPPER ID, 0 YRS 3 MTHS, COLT

I have owned Luna for 5 years, backed and produced her myself.

She is only for sale as I’m a professional rider and part time...

Lancashire

£10,000

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Durham

£6,000

QUARTER HORSE GELDING 3 YEARS, 3 YRS, 14.1 HH,

QUILITY CONNIE X, 2 YRS 11 MONTHS, 14.2 HH, GELDING

£4,750

STUNNING, BLACK 7YR OLD, IDEAL FAMILY/PC/RC/MOTHER DAUGHTER SHARE, 14.1 HH,

IRISH DRAUGHT X IRISH SPORTS HORSE TO MATURE 17HH, 1 YRS 4 MONTHS, 17 HH, FILLY

Stunning, Welsh part bred, 7yr old mare, ideal family/PC/RC type, has been a family hack for last 2years with an older lady...

Lena is a well made big 14 months old filly just standing a shy of 15hh,She moves very straight with floating paces, Lena is well...

Wiltshire

HM035507A

£4,500

07749540574

INCREDIBLE GRADE 1 CONNEMARA X COB FOAL, 0 YRS 2 MONTHS, 11.3 HH, COLT Essex

£1,550

Harwood's The Don, "Don "/"Donnie" is a Grade 1 Connemara X Cob colt foal currently standing at 11,2Hh...

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07908 597443

£2,850

Wonderfully bred all-rounder with Grand Sire Demonstrator and Sire ID Aye, Aye Skipper. This handsome, top quality, 2020 bred.

Cumbria

07454158258

South Yorkshire

Palomino now sold Two British sport horse yearling fillies Coloured by Bam Bam g Palomino

by Colourthyme Velarno Coloured make 16.1-2 Palomino make 15.2...

Heartbreaking sale of our amazing 15year old 13.2 pony MerryLegs consistently jumping tracks of 80-1m whilst we have had her we’ve been placed in almost...

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BRITISH SPORT HORSE X, 1 YRS 6 MONTHS, 16.1 HH, FILLY

Full breed quarter horse, 3 year old ready to start his education.

Lovely gentle nature, interesting colour. Measuring 14’1 at the wither but bum high...

HM035504C

07702210187

£1,450

West Yorkshire

HM03651DE

07808818801

**QUALITY IDSH FILLY**, 0 YRS 5 MONTHS, 16.2 HH, FILLY Northamptonshire

£2,850

Opalescent Charm IDSH FILLY Dam is Cordoba Z holistein x Irish reg’d AES Sire Cos Me Is Black IDSH Class 1 Cordoba is by the...

HM036531D

07535024675

HM0334CC3

Kent

07759130504

£2,500

Quility connie X 14.2 3 year old Unbroken, haltered and leading Call for more info Transport arranged HM03652CD

07850137908

GYPSY COB GELDING, 2 YRS 11 MONTHS, 14.1 HH, GELDING

Carmarthenshire

£1,700

14.1hh bay cob, 3 years old, well handled, easy catch good with farrier, a stunning boy ready to break, vaccinated and wormed to date' Carmarthenshire HM036515E

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LUNA 15.1HH 8YR OLD BAY MARE, , 15.1 HH, MARE

£6,750

Somerset

I have owned Luna for 5 years, backed and produced her myself.

She is only for sale as I’m a professional rider and part time...

HM03651B1

07771183443

ONE IN A MILLION, , ,

Durham

£6,000

Heartbreaking sale of our amazing 15year old 13.2 pony MerryLegs consistently jumping tracks of 80-1m whilst we have had her we’ve been placed in almost...

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07454158258

STUNNING, BLACK 7YR OLD, IDEAL FAMILY/PC/RC/MOTHER DAUGHTER SHARE, 14.1 HH,

Wiltshire

£4,500

Stunning, Welsh part bred, 7yr old mare, ideal family/PC/RC type, has been a family hack for last 2years with an older lady...

HM035507A

07749540574

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William Micklem is an International Coach and Speaker as well as a Fellow of the British Horse Society. He invented the Micklem Bridle which won the BETA Innovation Award in 2008 and was the first comfort bridle on the market that was designed through looking at the horse’s skull, not just the external shape of the head. William was aware how many traditional bridles sat over sensitive nerves in the face and also across the cheek where the protruding upper molar teeth sit due to the upper jaw being wider than the lower jaw. The Micklem is designed to avoid the sensitive areas and nerve endings in the face, thus making the bridle much more comfortable.

2. Noseband positioning avoids any pressure on the motor and sensory nerves exiting at this point, eliminating the possibility of discomfort and numbness on the lower areas of the head.

3. The unique shape and positioning of the noseband and back straps means they avoid the protruding molar teeth, so sensitive tissue inside the mouth is not damaged.

4. The shaped cheekpiece fits comfortably around the protruding cheekbones, avoiding unnecessary pressure.

5. A shaped, widened and padded headpiece, with no separate uncomfortable narrow noseband, spreads the pressure evenly over a wide area of the poll.

You can find out more about William and the reasons behind his design on his website > www.williammicklem.com

1. The noseband sits higher than a dropped noseband, avoiding pressure on the fragile nose bones. The placement of the bottom back strap gives similar functionality to a flash noseband.

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I started using Micklem Bridles very early on, before they were really known about. I remember having to carry a letter to show the dressage stewards at British Eventing competitions to prove the bridle was dressage legal! The reason we started using a Micklem was because we had a horse that suffered with head shaking and we wanted to make him as comfortable as possible. The Micklem made a marked improvement to his level of comfort and I really liked the minimalist look of the bridle and the fact it sat so still on the horses face, so I started to use it on the other horse I had at the time.

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In 2013 I was lucky enough to be sent two Micklem Bridles directly from William Micklem after approaching him for support. His depth and variety of knowledge is just incredible and it was great to find out more about the product from the designer. He was also very generous with his time and gave me lots of feedback through videos to help improve my position and balance in the saddle. Since then I have never wanted to use another bridle and all my horses go very happily in Micklem Bridles – I have never had a horse who hasn’t been as good if not better in a Micklem than a traditional bridle.

The design is so simple and it makes them very easy to use (and clean, which is always a bonus when you’ve got 4 bridles to clean the day before a show!). Because there’s only one buckle on each side of the headpiece that can be used to adjust the height of the noseband, and a separate strap that buckles the bit onto the bridle to adjust the height of the bit, the fit of the bridle itself is so much more adjustable.

The only problem is that they are not suitable for bits that require a short cheek piece such as a Gag, as unfortunately you can’t get the bit high enough in the horse’s mouth without affecting the fit of the noseband.

The only time I haven’t put a horse straight into a Micklem is if I’ve got the horse to sell because, surprisingly, there are still people that think Micklems are only used if the horse has a ‘problem’ such as a contact issue. However, both times I’ve had horses in to sell that I have started in a traditional bridle, I have ended up swapping to the Micklem after a Autumn 2020

couple of weeks because they are so much more settled in them. Florence, a chestnut mare who joined the team last year, started off in a Grackle but she was a bit sensitive to put the bit in and didn’t like the noseband being done up.

So I swapped her to the Micklem and, although I still have to be careful not to rush when putting the bridle on, she is so much happier to take the bit.

I still have the original Micklem Bridles that I got given at the beginning of 2013! Coco’s is still as good as new and the leather on Lily’s is brilliant; I have just had to replace one of the nylon loops that connects the ‘drop’ part of the noseband, as I use the bit clips on her so it puts more pressure on that specific part of the bridle. I have since got 3 more Micklem bridles and they all hold their quality really well. I know the bridles were criticised early on for the leather quality but it is not a problem I have ever had.

I think they are great value for money and still significantly cheaper than a lot of the newer ‘comfort bridles’. What William is most pleased about is that his design has led to a change in attitude towards the importance of the bridle and how it affects the horses comfort. He said he doesn’t mind that there are similar designs or that research has gone into other options as the reason he did it was to improve the horse’s comfort and I think it is safe to say he has done that.

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