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Advice from Paula Broadhurst – Introducing Electrolytes

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Para rider Simon Blight talks to Rebecca Kingsley

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Close up – A selection of your favourite horse pics

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COMPETITIONS – Members Enclosure Hickstead Tickets and Sporting Hares new sunglasses

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Amanda Wills, author of Riverdale Pony stories, reveals her inspiring story

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Zoopharmacognosy – Beth Chamberlin explains

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Badminton 2015 – A report for the South with pictures from Julian Portch

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The Sunshine Tour – More rider profiles and events

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Fashion – How to keep cool at this summer’s shows and festivals

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COMPETITION WINNER

Rebecca Kingsley – A look back at Total Confidence Live

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Showtime – Forthcoming equestrian events in your area

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NFF – Merriments Garden Centre opening

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It’s Showtime – What will you have this year in your box of tricks?

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Q & A ❘ Paula Broadhurst BSc.,BVMS, Cert EM (Stud Med), MRCVS

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Read about electrolytes and how they become imbalanced in our horses’ bodies.

Electrolytes

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By Paula Broadhurst

lectrolytes are minerals that are essential for maintaining the correct fluid balances within the body. The major electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium and these are contained to varying levels in most horse feeds and forages.

Horses, like all animals, continually lose electrolytes through their droppings, urine, breath and by sweating; these losses therefore need to be continually replaced. Horses performing hard work and sweating a lot (such as competition horses) will obviously loose more than a pleasure hack performing only light work. In addition, weather conditions such as how hot, humid or windy it is will affect how quickly electrolytes are lost.

The body monitors its fluid levels and when fluid is lost through sweating, this affects the concentration of electrolytes and triggers a thirst response to stimulate drinking. This however only replaces the fluid and not the electrolytes which need to be replaced by daily consumption.

Electrolytes are not stored for long durations in the body therefore a horse at a competition for several days and not able to graze and eat his normal feed intake may become electrolyte deficient even though his sweat level may only be low.

Most horses that are in light work and are being fed a commercial

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balanced diet in addition to access to good quality forage are receiving enough electrolytes. However, horses in moderate work can lose 5 litres of fluid per hour in sweat and horses in hard work can lose 10 to 15 litres per hour, therefore electrolyte supplementation should be considered. It is also worth considering other candidates such as the pony with Cushings disease with a long coat on a hot day and horses travelling in hot weather and sweating a lot in the horse box.

Signs of mild to moderate electrolyte deficiency or imbalances include dehydration, fractious behaviour, fatigue, poor concentration, poor coordination, muscle cramping, ‘tying up’ and colic. Severe electrolyte disturbances can cause disorientation, collapse, heart arrhythmias, seizures and death.

How best to supplement your horse is a subject of great debate and varied opinions; and the old adage ‘you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink’ comes into play. Simply providing a salt lick often doesn’t work as some horses will lick it obsessively until completed and others will not touch them. Adding electrolytes to water will encourage some horses to drink more and others to drink less if they don’t like the taste.

Even adding electrolytes to feed can be difficult as many horses will not tolerate this.

There are many different commercial products that have their own instructions on quantities to be fed and, like adding any product to your horse diet, these should be introduced gradually. If using

electrolytes in water, there should always be a source of plain water available as well.

Supplements work best if given as a ‘constant’ supplement. Suddenly giving your horse an ‘excessive’ dose will do nothing more than to stimulate the kidneys into overdrive to excrete the additive. Syringe electrolytes can help to stimulate a horse to drink following a competition however, if the horse does not drink following a bolus of an electrolyte paste it can (potentially) increase dehydration levels.

Whilst adding table salt to the horses’ diet can help with the provision of some minerals such as sodium, chloride and potassium it must also be remembered that many other important minerals are not present. Maintaining the correct balance of electrolytes is just as important as the electrolytes themselves.

Unfortunately, there is no magic formula to determine each horses electrolyte requirements; there are so many influencing factors. It can be assumed that most horses in moderate to hard work will require some form of electrolyte supplement.

Signs of over supplementing electrolytes are drinking and urinating excessively.

If you are concerned that horse may be suffering from an electrolyte deficiency or imbalance you should discuss this with your own vet to determine if some form of supplement would be suitable. NM

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How much do we really know about Riding for the Disabled?

It’s time to spread the word

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ollowing the huge success of our Paralympic riders at the 2012 London Olympics many have been inspired to join the equine world and open their eyes to life in the saddle. Like many new experiences horse riding has its ups and downs, but the unique sense of achievement and formation of an incredible bond makes it all worthwhile – especially for those who are experiencing life’s tough challenges.

The RDA has 500 organisations distributed across England. The South East alone provides equestrian activites, events and exciting challenges to approximately 2000 riders with varying disabilities. With more than 1000 volunteers, who happily spare their free time, the RDA are able to run numerous activites including carriage driving, horse riding, competitions and dressage, as well as teaching important life skills.

The RDA is passionate about carrying out life-changing activities and encouraging individuals to achieve their goals – no matter how big or small! So, where can the dream begin?

The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders located along Woodmansterne Road, Surrey accommodates approximately 330 disabled riders of all ages with varying disabilities. They currently have 300 highly trained, friendly volunteers who assist in lessons and help with the day to day care of the yard and horses. The yard houses two indoor and one outdoor arena – to cater for all weather types – each with a raised mounting block and full disabled access. The Diamond Centre and their riders will be hoping to attend the RDA Regional Competition in the near future, in addition to the RDA Nationals in July this year.

To contact The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders tel: 0208 643 7764 or email: diamondcentre@tiscali. co.uk.

The Mid Sussex RDA operates at The Chestnuts Riding School, Brighton. It hosts two riding sessions per week: adult sessions run from 10am – 12pm on Tuesdays and sessions for children are held between 9.30am – 12pm

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Riding for the Disabled

Riding for the Disabled Simon Blight – a local para rider and true inspiration – tells us his journey and how he found the strength to believe in himself and make the ‘impossible’ possible.

Simon began riding at a young age before turning professional when he was sixteen. Like many young equestrians, Simon’s hobby soon became a career and he was regularly taking to the Showjumping circuit, aspiring to the likes of Harvey Smith. In addition to Showjumping Simon competed up to advance medium Dressage – he understood that his Showjumpers would benefit from the discipline of dressage and ultimately improve their performance in the ring.

When not competing Simon would assist horses suffering from behavioural problems as well as run his own yard.

At the age of 35 Simon’s world changed. After months of being transferred around hospital wards he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis – a disease affecting the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. Understandably Simon was knocked back and spent the next two years away from the equine world with his wife Lyn and good friend, Katie, taking over the care of the yard and horses. Moments from giving up everything he was pulled back from the edge and, surrounded by his family and friends Simon gradually got back in the saddle and began learning to ride again. It took strength, ambition and self-belief, not to mention an incredible bond with his horses.

Once back in the saddle Simon didn’t stop there – he

organisations in the South East. These can be found at http://www.rda-southeastregion.org.uk.

Trying something new is always difficult and many choose to not take the leap, however sometimes it takes the words of another to give us a push in the right direction.

went on to win the British Showjumping Para Club Title with his faithful seventeen year old showjumper. It was a real eye opener for Simon and just goes to show you can do anything you want to, no ifs and no buts.

In addition to riding, Simon, his wife Lyn and close friends run Causeways Pony Parties and Therapy Ponies.

The business allows children to learn, interact and paint the ponies! Simon explained, ‘Now-a-days horses have to compete with the likes of the x-box and social media.

By making horse’s fun rather than a chore it will hopefully help to inspire the next generation of riders.’

When asked about his ambitions for the future Simon replied ‘I am going to have the time of my life!’ So with the Rio Olympics fast approaching he commented, ‘Although I would love to compete in Rio and my horses are more than capable it is not something that is set in stone. Having said that anything is possible and after all, the sky is the limit so we shall see…’

Simon wanted to finish by crediting his amazing wife Lyn and great friends for always being there behind the scenes, without them none of this would have been possible!

After I finished the interview with Simon I took some time to think over his incredible journey and can honestly say my eyes to para riders and the RDA have been well and truly opened. Simon’s passion for horses shines through and his need to inject confidence into those riders who have been through life’s tough changes is stronger

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on Thursdays (term time only). The Chestnuts Riding School is one of a few RDA organisations that have an hydraulic mounting block, allowing for easier and safer mounting for their riders and volunteers. To help raise money for the charity fundraisers are held throughout the year: for more information visit www.mid-sussex-rda.org One of the largest RDA organisations is Bradbourne RDA in Sevenoaks, Kent. It houses acres of woodlands, an indoor area, 14 well-tempered horses and ponies to accommodate any age and size, ten qualified instructors and over 100 volunteers. Bradbourne currently has 200 regular disabled horse riders and carriage drivers and also offer summer camps to those just wanting some fun! Fundraising events and training days are held throughout the year and can be found on their website: www. bradbourne-rda.org.uk.

To contact Bradbourne RDA tel: 07914 273610 or email: contact@bradbourne-rda. org.uk.

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and louder than ever! No matter what life throws at you, with confidence and self-belief you can achieve the wildest of ambitions. NM

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Amanda Wills ❘ Riverdale Pony Stories

Riverdale Pony Stories ❘ Amanda Wills

Kent mum-of-two Amanda Wills has been writing all her life. NagMag caught up with her to find out how her love of reading inspired her to write.

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agMag caught up with Amanda Wills, mumof-two, at her home near Faversham to find out how the books she read as a girl inspired her to write pony stories for a new generation of readers.

Amanda has been writing all her life. But it wasn’t until three years ago that the former journalist turned her hand to fiction.

Having grown up around horses, pony fiction seemed the obvious choice, and over the past three years Amanda has written and published three pony novels.

Set on Dartmoor and in the Forest of Dean, the Riverdale Pony Stories are proving popular with both ponymad children and nostalgic older readers.

in the back garden of our seaside home, but it didn’t wash – I had to make do with occasional lessons at our local riding school where I used to get bucked off by an irascible Shetland on a regular basis. Luckily for me, we moved to the country when I was ten and had enough space for a pony. Smudge was a 13hh schoolmaster who was an expert in undoing quick release knots – a trait I passed on to Frank the Shetland in Into the Storm.

Tell me about the books: The first in the series, The Lost Pony of Riverdale, tells the story of eleven-year-old Poppy McKeever, who moves from London to an old cottage called Riverdale on the edge of Dartmoor. She finds a mysterious Connemara pony called Cloud running wild on the moor and vows to catch him before he is rounded up in the annual drift. In the second book, Against all Hope, Cloud is back at Riverdale but Poppy has a long road ahead of her to bring him back to full strength. Into the Storm, the third in the series, sees Poppy winning a riding holiday in the Forest of Dean where

What made you start writing fiction?

When I was eleven, the age of my fictional heroine Poppy McKeever, I was as pony-mad as she is. The bookshelves in my bedroom groaned under the weight of countless pony books by the Pullein-Thompson sisters, Ruby Ferguson, Patricia Leitch, Elyne Mitchell and Monica Edwards. When I’d read and re-read them all I began writing my own stories, with the starring role going to my Welsh Section B pony Smudge. Years passed. I left school, became a reporter for a local newspaper and forgot all about the pony books. But the desire to write fiction was always there, in the back of my mind. Three years ago I finally took the plunge, flipped open the laptop and began typing.

Why pony fiction?

They say write what you know, and I definitely know what it’s like to be a pony-mad, pony-less girl. I spent years trying to convince my parents that we could keep a pony

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she is dismayed to find her ride for the week is Beau, a hairy, bumbling piebald cob with a wall eye and a stubborn streak.

Where do you get your inspiration for the equine heroes in your books?

Definitely from the many ponies and horses I have had the privilege to know and ride. Cloud, Poppy’s beloved dappled grey Connemara, was inspired by my own Connemara pony, Hamilton. He was a 14.1hh fleabitten grey. I was thirteen when we bought him, not much older than Poppy, and we grew up together, hacking through the countryside, competing in local shows and taking part in cross country rides. Sadly he died eleven years ago, but we’d had twenty happy years together, for which I will always be grateful. And the fact that he lives on through Cloud makes me very happy indeed. Beau, the star of Into the Storm, is a mash-up of all the stubborn but unerringly loyal horses who have crossed my path over the years.

How long do your books take to write?

The Lost Pony of Riverdale took just over a year. Against all Hope took about ten months and Into the Storm about eight months from start to finish. So I’m getting quicker!

Writing has to fit around my family and my part-time job as a police press officer, so I often write in the evenings and at weekends to make sure I meet my word count targets.

Amanda and Prince

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Do you still ride?

I had a break of about ten years when my two boys were small, but not having horses in my life was an ache that never went away. Just over a year ago I was lucky enough to be offered a part-share in a gorgeous 16.2hh Irish sports

horse called Prince. I leapt at the chance and now ride every Thursday. It’s the highlight of my week. Not only is it great being back in the saddle, but being around horses again gives me plenty of ideas for future books.

What’s the best thing about being an author?

When someone tells you they loved one of your books.

Poppy, her best friend Scarlett and their ponies Cloud and Blaze are completely real to me, so nothing makes me happier than knowing other people are enjoying their adventures.

Is pony fiction as popular as ever?

Absolutely. There’s a really talented bunch of pony authors out there at the moment, some traditionally published, others who have decided to self-publish their novels as e-books. Lauren St John, Kate Lattey, Victoria Eveleigh and fellow Kent author Jane Ayres are just some of the authors I would recommend. I chose to self-publish the Riverdale Stories on Kindle, but two of the books have since been taken on by a Scandinavian publisher and will be enjoyed by hundreds of pony-mad girls in Sweden, Norway and Finland later this year.

Will there be more Riverdale Stories?

Definitely. I have rough plots for at least two more in the series. I just need to get them written. One thing’s for certain – the characters are so alive in my imagination that I couldn’t bear to let them go just yet. NM

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Equinepharmacognosy ❘ Help your horse to heal itself

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he sense of smell to the animal kingdom plays such an important role, not only as a way to communicate and identify others of the same or different species, but also plays a vital role in how they relate to medicinal plants. Since the dawn of time animals have evolved an innate ability in which they are able to self-select medicines that nature has provided for survival. This behaviour of animals seeking medicinal plants for health benefits is known as Zoopharmacognosy.

Wild animals are able to seek out medicinal plants at the first signs of poor health, but because our domesticated animals rarely have the opportunity to forage on a wide variety of medicinal plants, more challenging health problems often occur. Applied Zoopharmacognosy takes nature’s medicine kit to them, allowing the animal to express its innate ability to self-medicate by offering a wide range of plant compounds such as essential oils, macerated oils, dried herbs, powders, clays and algae.

Animals with the same symptoms may choose to select a different remedy which is why this approach highlights the fact that this is individualized medicine.

What is the difference between food and a medicine?

Plants provide two main resources to animals. Firstly they provide a food source which provides direct energy from fats, carbohydrates and proteins needed to maintain life and growth. A plant also provides medicinal compounds which when not needed, can be detrimental, the body then has to rid itself of the toxin. Animals have developed specialized detoxifying enzymes in order to do this. The complex relationship between plants and animals has enabled animals to acquire a taste for a plant containing a particular compound that is needed, whilst for a healthy animal it would be deterred by its bitterness and perhaps putrid smell. The theory suggests that a plant’s pleasantness of taste and smell can change depending on the state of the animals’ health and this is how the animal can dose itself. Once the animal has resolved its health problem, taste and smell preferences should revert back to normal. A commonly asked question is why the animal is selecting a plant extract that it has never encountered

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during its life for health benefits. Plants contain many chemical constituents that are shared by different plant species across the globe and, through the relationship that has evolved, animals are able to detect therapeutic compounds within plants rather than the plant as a whole.

For example Linalool, the principle constituent in Lavender, can be found in over 200 species of plant throughout the world. Based on these principles it is advised not to add medicinal compounds to feed as, if not needed, the animal has no control over its dose and it may cause adverse effects.

Equinepharmacognosy specializes in self-medication with equines and provides a holistic approach to horse health. During a consultation, reading an animal’s body language in response to an extract offered is key to determining whether or not it has been selected. It is important that animals are allowed to walk away from a remedy that is not needed as that ensures that it is not forced upon them. Each animal is different in its response to an extract and may only show subtle signs of interest when an extract is needed. Depending on the issue facing the animal, remedies may have differing routes into the body. Self-medication may be in the form of ingestion, inhalation, including the flehmens response (curling of upper lip) which is the use of the vomeronasal organ and applied topically. Once the condition has cleared or improved the animal will normally reject the plant extracts that have previously been selected. The process of animals using plant extracts to self –medicate is not only an extension of nutrition but is a homeostatic behaviour and environmental enrichment. NM

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Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 2015

William Fox-Pitt wins on Chilli Morning

Pippa Funnell on Redesigned

with the showjumping, having three fences down. But I’ll be really pleased when I look back next week!”

Nana Dalton, from Northchapel, West Sussex, thought a glass of champagne was the appropriate next step after completing on Absolut Opposition.

“This has been a very special journey with Miley as I used to compete with his mother,” she said. “I have a great belief in this horse and feel he has a huge future in front of him.”

Francis Whittington, Harry Dzenis and Australian Christopher Burton acquitted themselves well on Hasty Imp, Xam and TS Jamaimo respectively while Greenlawn

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n a nail-biting finish that went right to the wire, William Fox-Pitt claimed this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Trophy riding the 15 year-old Chilli Morning, owned by Christopher Stone of Plummers Plain, West Sussex, and the only stallion to have won this prestigious 4* competition.

Andrew Nicholson and Nereo led all the way from the first morning’s dressage and were last to showjump on Sunday.

However, three fences fell to see Andrew and his mount finish in sixth place while William took top honours with a perfect round. Germany’s Ingrid Klimke also jumped clear on Horseware Hale Bob to finish in second place, with Kiwi, Jock Paget in third with Clifton Lush.

Emotions ran high with south-eastern riders completing their first Badminton.

Rose Carnegie, a 24 year-old student

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Nana Dalton on Absolut Opposition

from Kent in her final year at the European School of Osteopathy, took time out from exams to compete Landine, her 12 year-old German Warmblood mare.

“I was worried about the Mirage Pond on the cross-country course,” she said, “but the horse was fine going through it. I was a bit disappointed

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Sky High helped Emily Llewellyn win her first Armada dish for five completions.

Surrey’s Pippa Funnell rose forty places in the ranks with Second Supreme and finished in 12th place with Redesigned.

Just below her was Gemma Tattersall from Plummers Plain riding Arctic Soul, a full Thoroughbred who raced as a 6 year-old. After a disappointing technical elimination last year, the pair jumped clear cross-country but lowered three fences in the showjumping phase.

“He’s a relentless galloper,” said Gemma. “He just skips

Gemma Tattersall with Arctic Soul at the 1st Horse Inspection

across the ground. But he picked up on the electric atmosphere in the arena, got tense and tight in the neck and took the poles down behind. He’s a fit and sound horse, relatively young, so we look forward to the future.”

The last word went to the cross-country course designer, Guiseppe della Chiesa: “I planned the course thinking about the possible conditions. Before the competition I was comfortable with the course. It rode as I thought and I’m very pleased about it!” NM

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Sunshine Tour 2015 ❘ Rider Profiles

Andrew Kingsley

Showing season is upon us! And show jumping season…and dressage season…and Sunshine Tour qualifier season, so far 987 of you have qualified and registered for The Sunshine Tour ‘extravaganza’ to be held at Hickstead Showground on 18 – 20 September.

Andrew kingsley Qualified: SMP Events - Blue Barn, 05/04/2015 Showing: In-Hand Coloured Horse or Pony, 3rd In-Hand Youngstock, 3rd

Rosie Farmer

Andrew kingsley is 55 years old. He and his wife have owned our little filly The Longhouse Little Star since she was three months old and it seemed forever before they got her home at six months from Wales. She has helped them through a very hard illness and always lifts them when they see her every morning and night.

She has been a joy to own and been very successful in her showing career from a yearling to present as a 3-year-old. She is out of Tiny Bit Famous and Doylan Little Treasure star is welsh/arab/American saddlebred.

Rosie Farmer Qualified: Shedfield Equestrian 12/04/2015 Show Jumping 90cm, 2nd

Georgia Trenfield

Rosie lives in Lymington Hampshire on the edge of the New Forest. She belongs to Mopley Riding club. Rosie is 11 years old and has been riding since she was 5 years old. The pony she qualified on is a 13.3hh New Forest cross welsh mare who’s name is Jess. She has had Jess for eight months.

Georgia Trenfield Qualified: Shedfield Equestrian 05/04/2015 Dressage BD Intro, 6th

Georgia has been riding seriously for about 4½ years now. Unfortunately, Georgia had a very nasty accident a few years ago which completely knocked her confidence with riding but she still was determined to be with horses. We were lucky enough to find Splash, who had spent the last 13 years of his life as a riding school pony and was about as safe as they come. He looked, sadly, as though the life had been sucked out of him and never really showed any spark but such a dear dear face and we just hoped we could give him back a little of what he had given to others.

Unfortunately, Splash had become known as a steady old plodder who would never do anything more than a very reluctant trot, he was often the brunt of many a joke. This didn’t worry us because we could see life coming back into his eyes and felt secure that he would never put a foot wrong with Georgia so was perfect for us. Apparently, he had suffered a leg injury about six years ago and the reports were varying, ranging from just a kick to a broken pelvis no less. We took our time and ignored some nasty comments at times, we had his back checked, a new saddle, regular physio and sat back and watched the two of them blossom.

We were to only face one more setback with Georgia and it could have been much worse; shortly after buying Splash Georgia was diagnosed with a curve to her spine. The consultant suspected Neurofribromatosis 1, a life changing, degenerative condition, albeit it has just been confirmed as NF Type 1 syndrome; a much better prognosis. Throughout all of this very trying time, Splash was an absolute rock to Georgia and gave her and us a reason to keep going.

Georgia’s confidence with Splash is growing all the time and they now hold their heads high and a cheeky flick of the tail as they dance into the dressage tests. Splash has become a very handsome boy and they both love in hand showing and have gained some super results picking up two 1sts and Reserve Champion at a local show last year. Finally, after just over two long years, people are starting to see that he is a thousand things more than just an old riding centre pony.

His new nickname is “The Ledge” because he is a legend, so many people say “ooh, is that Splash, I did my first jump or trot or canter on him” and he truly is loved by everyone. He is so much of a legend he is actually getting younger and not older. I was renewing his passport and traced his family tree, which is particularly impressive, and discovered he is actually 17 now and not 18.

He will never cease to amaze us.

So who would of thought that the down trodden riding centre pony and a little girl too nervous to even sit on her own pony are now counting the days and practising hard to compete at Hickstead on The Sunshine Tour and who knows, maybe they will just win!

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Sunshine Tour 2015 ❘ Show Report

NagMag recommends this Top Event for your diary

Coombelands Equestrian, West sussex

Do you enjoy horses and music and letting your hair down for some good old fashioned fun? This is THE place to be in June

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ini show jumpers were out in force on 19th April at Coombelands Equestrian, enjoying not only a great arena in a beautiful setting, but lovely weather too!

It all came together perfectly for Ryan Perrett riding ‘Star’ in the 45cm opening class. Jumping cleanly into 2nd place was Bella Crowley with her grey pony, Blue finishing ahead of Maisy and Daisy in 3rd and 4th respectively.

With the jumps raised to 50cm, Tallulah Betts headed the field on Bonnie and also came in 5th on Giddy Up. Georgia Stephens rode Joxcroft Jeepers

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Bella Crowley riding Blue

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into 2nd place, closely followed by Isabelle Murray on Merlin. Alice Crowley made neat work of the 60cm class on Blaze and went on to pick up another qualification ticket in the 65cm in 3rd place. Double qualification also went to Verity Leggett riding Bobby in 2nd place in the 60cm and 4th in the 65cm, which was won by Naomi Howard-Batts riding Jack.

Naomi featured again in the line-up of the 65cm with her second ride Waterhouse Serenade in 9th place, just missing out on a qualification place but she made amends in the 70cm and took 2nd place and a Hickstead ticket. First place went to Lauren Barlow riding Princess and Olivia Peck won the final class of the day, the 80cm riding Flynn. NM

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on Dressage in her late teens and has since competed up to medium level. In addition to owning four of her own horses, she launched iRide Training – an audio training system – which went on to be awarded the ‘2014 Best Technology in a Single Sport’ at the Sports Tech Awards.

Alison spent the day at Total Confidence Live running dressage clinics - riders were asked to ride a Dressage test of their choice and then given a twenty minute one to one session on how to improve the horse and riders way of going.

Jake Poynter, 21, from Horam, Sussex brought along Rufus – a five year old German Warmblood. When asked about his plans for himself and Rufus, Jake cheerily replied ‘I will take him as far as we can go!’ I caught up with Jake after Alison’s clinic to see how it went, he commented: ‘I think it went very well, we received positive feedback and I agree with Alison’s comments!’

Despite the cold winds and slight drizzle, the day was a huge success with equestrians attending from a wide geographical area. I think I speak for everyone when I say this is one of the best up and coming equine events in the UK and I look forward to what they will be offering next year. NM

Total Confidence Live was held at the South of England Show ground on the 25th and 26th April 2015. The event included something for everyone - from shopping and demonstrations to rescued horses and clinics.

Jason Webb – renowned horse trainer – and Charlie Owen – phycologist to olympic and world champions – delivered a popular and well received demonstration which aimed to link the minds of both humans and horses.

Jason explained that listening to your horses actions can help us as owners, riders and handlers to be more proactive in our training. In addition Charlie discussed the ‘fear of failure’ – and by replacing any negative comments and thoughts with postives ones it can enhance a riders ability to achieve their goals. Something I believe many of us will now consider.

After searching the whole showground I finally bumped into Alison Short – renowned freelance Dressage trainer and British Dressage judge. Alison became hooked

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Showtime ❘ Sussex n Surrey n Kent n Hampshire n Other Areas n FORTHCOMING EQUESTRIAN EVENTS IN YOUR AREA – JUNE 2015 Please note, we take all reasonable measures to ensure that details are correct at the time of going to Press. We accept no responsibility or liability for any issues arising. If you would like to promote your event in the magazine or on our website please email details to: info@NagMagMedia.com or alternatively call us on 01273 491 922 MONDAY JUNE 1ST n Flat Racing – Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY n Showjumping clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE

n BD Shearwater pot IYDH – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n Pony Club Training – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Riding and Road Safety – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE

TUESDAY JUNE 2ND n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Day Clinic – Rogate Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE

SUNDAY JUNE 7TH n Unaff Dressage Competition – Capricorn Equestrian KENT n Fawkham & District Jumping Show – Eaglesfield EC KENT n Dressage – Chelsfield Equestrian Centre KENT n Polo In The Park – Hurlingham Park LONDON n Endurance Gb – Three Rivers, Tilford SURREY n Nuno Baptista – Langshot EC SURREY n Spring Open Show – D, SJ & Showing GBEC SURREY n 6th Festival of the Iberian Horse – Pachesham EC SURREY n Damian Charles clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Vicki Thompson - Winfield Clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Ham vs Army Reserves – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1 SURREY n Richmond Park Cup – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1 SURREY n Doug Brown Plate – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1 SURREY n Equine Vets Trophy – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n Equine Vets Challenge – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 3-A-Side – Lower lake ground Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Course Hire Day – Crockstead EC BN8 6PT SUSSEX n Unaff SJ – Golden Cross Equestrian Centre BN27 3SS SUSSEX n Affil BS Category 1 – Coombelands EC RH20 1BQ SUSSEX n Surrey Spring Show – Felbridge Show Ground SUSSEX n Remnants Cup – New Forest Polo Club HAMPSHIRE n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bsja – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n BD Premier League – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n BD Shearwater pot IYDH – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n Bd – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n Unaffiliated Dressage – Shedfield Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n Blue & Yellow Lessons – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Pony Club Training – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Unaffil Dressage Champs – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 3RD n BD Dressage – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre KENT n Lodge Farm Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Nuno Baptista – Pilcot Farm Dogmersfield SURREY n Vicki Thompson - Winfield Clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bhs Stage 3 Exam – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Riding Club Clinic – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE THURSDAY JUNE 4TH n Horse & Saddlery Auction – Ashford Market KENT n Nuno Baptista – Langshot EC SURREY n Lingfield Park Racing – Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY n Flatwork clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n BD Premier League – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n BD Shearwater pot IYDH – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE FRIDAY JUNE 5TH n Chestertons Polo In The Park – Hurlingham Park LONDON n Nuno Baptista – Pilcot Farm Dogmersfield SURREY n Ladies’ Day – Epsom Downs Racecourse SURREY n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bsja – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n BD Premier League – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n BD Shearwater pot IYDH – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n SJ Clinic – Lower Peake Farm HAMPSHIRE nC lear Round Afternoon – Crockstead EC BN8 6PT SUSSEX SATURDAY JUNE 6TH n Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Fawkham & District Jumping Clinic – Eaglesfield EC KENT n Chestertons Polo In The Park – Hurlingham Park London n Endurance Gb – Three Rivers Tilford SURREY n Nuno Baptista – Langshot EC SURREY n Derby Day – Epsom Downs Racecourse SURREY n Bd – Pachesham Equestrian Centre SURREY n Show Jumping, inc L&SE teams – Bookham RC Showfield SURREY n Flat Racing Evening – Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY n Spring league matches – Ham Polo Club SURREY n Equine Vets Trophy – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n Equine Vets Challenge – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 3-A-Side – Lower lake ground Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Pc Rally – Arniss Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n Remnants Cup – New Forest Polo Club HAMPSHIRE n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bsja – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n BD Premier League – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE

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MONDAY JUNE 8TH n Showjumping clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY nA ffiliated BS Category 2 – Coombelands EC RH20 1BQ SUSSEX n Fitness Core Stability and Suppleness Lesson – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE TUESDAY JUNE 9TH n Lizzie Murray Dressage Clinic – Langshot EC SURREY n Flat Racing Evening – Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Day Clinic – Rogate Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE

For event listings visit www.NagMagMagazine.com ❘ Showtime n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE FRIDAY JUNE 12TH n Lullingstone Hack 10.30 am – Chelsfield EC KENT n Dressage – Bookham RC Showfield SURREY n BD & Unaff Dressage – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Evening Summer Dressage Series – Wilton House SUSSEX n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n SJ Clinic – Lower Peake Farm HAMPSHIRE SATURDAY JUNE 13TH n Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Bs Academy Outdoor Jump – Eaglesfield EC KENT n Rock N Horse Power – Hurtwood Park Polo SURREY n Show Jumping – Pachesham Equestrian Centre SURREY n Flat Racing Evening – Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY n Spring league matches – Ham Polo Club SURREY n Unaff Show Jumping – Crockstead EC BN8 6PT SUSSEX n Summer Shield – Sussex Polo Summer Polo Grounds SUSSEX n 0 Goal Tournament – Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Show Jumping Qualifier – Brinsbury College SUSSEX n Bsja – Yately Riding Establishment HAMPSHIRE n Pc Rally – Arniss Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n Fellowship Cup – New Forest Polo Club HAMPSHIRE n Kuseyo Memorial Trophy – New Forest PC HAMPSHIRE n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bd – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Pony Club Training – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Blue, Yellow & Green Lessons – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Riding and Road Safety – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE n Unaff SJ Champs – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE SUNDAY JUNE 14TH n Area Qualifier SJ & Style Jumping – Burstow Park EC SURREY n Fun Show – Pachesham Equestrian Centre SURREY n Dressage, Teams – Bookham RC Showfield SURREY n Vicki Thompson - Winfield Clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Polo Challenge – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1 SURREY n Summer Shield – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 0 Goal Tournament – Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Bsja – Yately Riding Establishment HAMPSHIRE n Fellowship Cup – New Forest Polo Club HAMPSHIRE n Trophy – New Forest Polo Club HAMPSHIRE n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Annual Show – Pinkmead Farm EC HAMPSHIRE n Blue & Yellow Lessons – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Pony Club Training – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Bsja – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE MONDAY JUNE 15TH n Showjumping clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Bhs ITT Exam – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE TUESDAY JUNE 16TH n Evening Racing – Brighton Racecourse SUSSEX n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Day Clinic – Rogate Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 10TH n Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Vicki Thompson - Winfield Clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Afternoon Racing – Brighton Racecourse SUSSEX n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bsja – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE

WEDNESDAY JUNE 17TH n Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Afternoon & Evening Dressage – GBEC SURREY n Vicki Thompson - Winfield Clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Affil BS Category 2 – Coombelands Equestrian SUSSEX n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n British Dressage – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE

THURSDAY JUNE 11TH n Flatwork clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Dressage clinic – Belmoredean RH13 6RN SUSSEX

THURSDAY JUNE 18TH n Flat Racing Evening – Lingfield Park Racecourse n Flatwork clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY

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SURREY

n Bhs Equine Tourism Ride Leader Level 2 – Burley Villa School of Riding HAMPSHIRE n Bhs Equine Tourism Ride Leader Level 3 – Burley Villa School of Riding HAMPSHIRE n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Fitness Core Stability and Suppleness Lesson – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa Quob Stables EC – HAMPSHIRE FRIDAY JUNE 19TH n Foundation To Specialisation – Merrist Wood Col. SURREY n Summer Show – Bodiam International Arena SUSSEX n Clear Round Afternoon – Crockstead EC BN8 6PT SUSSEX n Side Saddle – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bsja – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Sj Clinic – Lower Peake Farm HAMPSHIRE SATURDAY JUNE 20TH n Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Foundation To Specialisation – Merrist Wood Col. SURREY n Buck And Melanie Demo – Merrist Wood College SURREY n Flat Racing Evening – Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY n Petersham Bowl matches – Ham Polo Club SURREY n The Polo Shop Trophy – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n The Polo Shop Challenge – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 2 Goal Tournament – Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Summer Show – Bodiam International Arena SUSSEX n Dressage clinic – Belmoredean RH13 6RN SUSSEX n Pc Rally – Arniss Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bsja – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Summer Show – Shedfield Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n Pony Club Training – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Blue, Yellow & Green Lessons – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n White Party – Golden Cross EC BN27 3SS SUSSEX SUNDAY JUNE 21ST n Foundation To Specialisation – Merrist Wood Col. SURREY n Bd – Pachesham Equestrian Centre SURREY n Vicki Thompson - Winfield Clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Petersham Bowl final day – Ham Polo Club SURREY n John Player Plate (Sub Final) – Ham Polo Club SURREY n The Polo Shop Trophy – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n The Polo Shop Challenge – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 2 Goal Tournament – Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Summer Show – Bodiam International Arena SUSSEX n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bsja – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Team Quest – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n Summer Show – Shedfield Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n Blue & Yellow Lessons – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Pony Club Training – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Wessex Arab Horse Group – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE MONDAY JUNE 22ND n Showjumping clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Monday Evening Dressage – Pinkmead Farm EC HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE TUESDAY JUNE 23RD n Afternoon Racing – Brighton Racecourse SUSSEX n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Day Clinic – Rogate Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE WEDNESDAY JUNE 24TH n BD Dressage – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre KENT n Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Vicki Thompson - Winfield Clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Bd – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE

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Showtime ❘ Sussex n Surrey n Kent n Hampshire n Other Areas n continued from previous page – FORTHCOMING EQUESTRIAN EVENTS n Hickstead Derby Meeting – Hickstead RH17 5NU SUSSEX THURSDAY JUNE 25TH n Midsummer Hack 7 - 9 pm – Chelsfield EC KENT n Clear Round Jumping – Bookham RC Showfield SURREY n Flatwork clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Evening Dressage – Pinkmead Farm EC HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Hickstead Derby Meeting – Hickstead RH17 5NU SUSSEX FRIDAY JUNE 26TH n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Sj Clinic – Lower Peake Farm HAMPSHIRE n Festival of Dressage – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE n Hickstead Derby Meeting – Hickstead RH17 5NU SUSSEX SATURDAY JUNE 27TH n Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Flat Racing Evening – Lingfield Park Racecourse SURREY n Spring league matches – Ham Polo Club SURREY n The Thimble Cup – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 3-A-Side – Lower Lake ground Knepp Castle SUSSEX n 4 Goal Tournament – Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Hickstead Derby Meeting – Hickstead RH17 5NU SUSSEX n Bsja – Yately Riding Establishment HAMPSHIRE n Pc Rally – Arniss Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n King Garns Cup – New Forest Polo Club HAMPSHIRE n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Unaffiliated Dressage – Bow Lake Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n Pony Club Training – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Clear Round Day – Golden Cross EC BN27 3SS SUSSEX

Squirrells Making Riding Fun and BHS Approved JUNE EVENTS Dressage 5pm

● Thurs 4th Clear Round 10am ● Tues 9th PC Novice 5 – 6.30pm Advanced 6.30 – 8pm ● Tues 16th Dressage 5pm ● Tues 23rd PC Novice 5 – 6.30pm Advanced 6.30 – 8pm

n Showjumping clinics – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Fitness Core Stability and Suppleness Lesson – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE TUESDAY JUNE 30TH n Afternoon Racing – Brighton Racecourse SUSSEX n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n Day Clinic – Rogate Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Ladies Lesson & Cuppa – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE

Registered Charity 1086848

BROOMFIELDS, HAMPTON ESTATE, FULBROOK LANE, ELSTEAD, SURREY GU8 6LG

In aid of local charities

● Thurs 25th Cash jumping

See our new website for all other events and Holiday Activities – Birthday Parties a Speciality Call Hayley for a chat on 01634 681000 / 07713 323968 or email: i.squirrell@sky.com Please visit our new look website www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk June 2015

MONDAY JUNE 29TH

SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

● Thurs 11th Cash jumping mini 4.30pm

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n Show Jumping – Cobham Manor Equestrian Centre KENT n Vicki Thompson - Winfield Clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Tigerstream – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1 SURREY n Ventura-Pauly Trophy – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1 SURREY n The Thimble Cup – Sussex Polo RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 3-A-Side – Lower Lake ground Knepp Castle SUSSEX n 4 Goal Tournament – Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Course Hire Day – Crockstead EC BN8 6PT SUSSEX n Hickstead Derby Meeting – Hickstead RH17 5NU SUSSEX n Bsja – Yately Riding Establishment HAMPSHIRE n Western Adventure Day – Burley Villa HAMPSHIRE n King Garns Cup – New Forest Polo Club HAMPSHIRE n Open Day – Hampshire Riding Therapy Centre HAMPSHIRE n Side Saddle Training – Harroway House HAMPSHIRE n CR Jumping – Bow Lake Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n Blue & Yellow Lessons – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Pony Club Training – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n Miniature Show – Shadel Stud HAMPSHIRE

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Schedules: www.hamptonsr.org or www.ridingdiary.co.uk SAE: Mrs T Robinson, 18 Homemead, Forest Road, Denmead, Hants P07 6YD OR: Email hamptonriders@yahoo.com

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Display Centre opening at Merriments ❘ NFF

Jayne Torvill Supports Local Business and Youth Charity

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ewton & Frost were delighted to welcome Jayne Torvill to the launch of their new Timber Building Display Centre at Merriments Garden Centre, Hurst Green, East Sussex on Good Friday.

Jayne is patron of the youth charity Heathfield Works, whose aim is to help youngsters make the transition from education to the workplace. Students from the charity have assisted with the development of Newton & Frost’s small timber village of stunning summerhouses, snappy sheds, wonderful Wendy Houses and an outstanding home office to say nothing of the elegant equestrian buildings.

Sally Frost, Director of Newton & Frost says: ‘Merriments has a lovely friendly feel about it.

Everything about it feels cherished which makes visitors feel special. We are very privileged to be here.”

Newton & Frost was founded in 1979 and has a yard and a small display centre at Horam

Ockham Liveries

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Merriments Gardens in Hawkhurst is a nursery with 4 acre show garden, gift and bird shop and popular Garden Terrace Restaurant. Open 7 days a week. NM

The Holistic Horse and Pony Centre For all Holistic Horse Care, Holistic Equine Courses, Equine Assisted Therapy and Holistic Riding Courses

Ring Wendy on Freephone 0800 783 0292 or 07801 567 850 for free initial consultation to discuss your needs and a suitable Holistic Riding Programme.

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Experienced and helpful we can quote for repairs and also offer a free collection/delivery service.

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look to impress the eagle eyed judges.

Ask any self respecting horse owner what they keep in their Grooming/Tack box – you would be overwhelmed by the variety of necessities and other plethora that congregates in the darkest reaches of the box, all of course extremely necessary to the individual.

NagMag has put together a little list of essentials that should help you to shine on the day. NM  Firstly the box itself, not too big or heavy to carry around but with plenty of capacity, vermin proof and lockable, the AniMate comes in a variety of colours and can be personalised for an extra £5.

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Enjoy the Season and good luck to everyone. NM

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