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London Harness Horse Parade 2015 on a bright, sunny Easter Monday

Francesca Sternberg Francesca tells NagMag readers about her passion for Western Riding

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South Eastern Shire Horse Association

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Hunting Season – With Southdown & Eridge Hunt

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Advice from Paula Broadhurst – Weaning and mastitis

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London Harness Horse Parade 2015 – A gloriously sunny day!

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Forelock Books – Meet the real Freddie Forelock

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Close up – A selection of your favourite horse pics.

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The Sunshine Tour – More rider profiles and events

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NagMag Interviews : All things Western with Francesca Sternberg

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Hunting with Southdown and Eridge

ON THE TRAIL in Sussex and Kent

WORDS : Linda Warburton IMAGES : © Andrew Wickens

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Hunting with Southdown and Eridge

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s the 2014/2015 Hunting Season draws to an end, we thought we would take a nostalgic look back over the season and discover just how popular this controversial sport is these days.

It is well known that to enjoy the Season, it is preferable to get in as many meets prior to Christmas as possible, as not only does the weather close in, culminating in lost days, but hunting also coincides with the shooting season which can in itself cause difficulties. This year the ground in January was exceedingly wet causing many cancellations but never dampening spirits.

The Southdown and Eridge Hunt this year experienced a massive turnout at their Boxing Day Meet in Lewes in East Sussex, literally attended by hundreds and hundreds of expectant onlookers and supporters. So popular was it, that it was covered by the BBC, possibly as a result of this year being the 10th anniversary of the Hunting Ban and the feint hope of repeal in the offing.

Since 2004 and the introduction of the Hunting Act, this particular hunt celebrates trail hunting, that is hunting an artificial line or trail in accordance with the law. By doing so, traditions are still upheld and the horses get to have a wonderful day out by running together as a pack and not forgetting that the hounds are able to enjoy and receive a fantastic exercise; whilst onlookers can still enjoy the magnificent sights and sounds of the hunt.

The Southdown and Eridge Hunt in particular go out of their way to encourage and support up and coming youngsters who show an interest. In October one meet in particular included up to 50 children taking part. Regular Sunday sessions take place for the children that include an Introductory talk and meet the hounds with advice on how to behave when out hunting. This is followed by the invited children being taken out with the Huntstaff for a couple of hours. Not only does this continue an interest to the next generation but it also teaches them how to behave responsibly, thereby securing the practice for years to come.

Many of our readers will get a chance to meet with The Southdown and Eridge at this year’s South of England Show at Ardingly on 11th – 13th June when they take part in the Cavalcade of Hounds, a much anticipated part of the show and one that is usually met with great applause and cheering.

Ten years on from the Hunting Act, it would appear that the sport has not declined in the slightest, it has adapted and as a result grown enormously in popularity, as this year’s turnout at the Boxing Day Meet in Lewes pays testament to. NM

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

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Weaning time is a big event in a foal’s life and needs to be well planned to minimise stress and potential injury. The important thing to remember is that there is no one right way to approach weaning as everyone’s situation is different.

Weaning and mastitis

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By Paula Broadhurst

oals are usually weaned at four to six months of age. The foal starts sharing the mares feed early on in life and by five to six months of age is getting their primary nutrition from hard feed, grass and hay. Weaning at four months is often done on the Vets advice if there is concern over the foals’ speed of growth and we need to slow things down or if the mare is struggling with her own condition. Some people like to wean later at seven or eight months of age which is fine if neither of the above issues is a concern. Ideally the foal is not left with the mare indefinitely to wean of its own accord as this often doesn’t work and you can have a 2 year-old still suckling from a very tired and worn out mare!

Ideally your mare and foal have been part of a small herd group with four or five other mares and foals enabling an individual mare to be taken away every couple of days eventually

ending up with a group of foals; the foal stays with their peer group and in the paddock they are used to. It is important that the mare can be moved far enough away from the foal that they cannot hear each other call as this would cause them to fret for much longer and potentially jump or go through fences to get to each other.

Most people do not have the above situation available so options need to be sought such as a professional stud facility for weaning and then bringing the mare and foal home separately once it is completed.

Alternatively introduce a quiet pony or retired horse into the paddock with the mare and foal for a few weeks so the foal gets to know the new friend. On weaning day the mare is taken away to stay somewhere else (at a friends place?) and the foal continues to go out with the pony. Make sure however, if the foal is getting left in a stable for the moment the mare is taken away, that the top door is closed as many will try and jump out! A little oral sedation can also be given based on vet advice to both the mare and foal if required.

Some people have great success doing a gradual weaning process where the mare and foal start going

into separate stables (with viewing between so they can see each other) at night and then out together during the day. Once this routine is established they then start going out in paddocks side by side during the day.

Watch out as some mares will position themselves beside the fence so the foal can still reach through and suckle!

The mares’ milk will usually dry up over a period of a few weeks to a couple of months, some will be quicker and others take longer.

You should not strip the milk out as this will only stimulate the mare to produce more milk and prolong the whole process. Moving the mare into a paddock with less grass and slightly reducing her feed for a week or two may also help her dry up quicker.

There are no reliable drugs that can be given to horses to dry the milk up; tincture of time is usually the best treatment. You should monitor the udder to check that it is evenly swollen and not excessively painful. One side of the udder becoming excessively swollen and painful could indicate a mastitis developing that requires veterinary treatment. This may just involve simply sedating the mare to strip out the affected quarter and treat with a single dose of intra-mammary antibiotics. However sometimes ongoing daily striping, antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are required.

The most important thing about weaning is to plan for it and if you have any concerns about your whether your mare has mastitis to contact your own veterinarian to discuss. NM

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London Harness Horse Parade ❘ Images © Linda Warburton

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London Harness Horse Parade

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Easter Monday, 6th April 2015

aster Monday and the sun shone. A welcome change for the London Harness Horse Parade as in recent years the weather has been more than a little unkind for the event. This year saw some new entries to the event and it was particularly lovely to see the newcomers and the younger drivers taking part. Most were surprised to find the charismatic George Bowman in attendance and many lucky entrants were awarded their rosettes personally from George who had this to say on his day “I thoroughly enjoyed myself; it was wonderful to see all the different types of vehicles and the horses again.” The last time George attended the Parade it was still being held at Hyde Park. Credit must also go to Sarah Dance from Thimbleby & Shorland and Colin Hurd, Area Commissioner for BDS West Sussex who kept everyone entertained with their exhaustive commentaries. NM

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Forelock Books

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Finding Freddie

STERLING SILVER FOX BROOCH

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orelock Books was set up a few years ago by Michelle Charman who took the very brave step to go it alone as a book publisher. We are delighted to say that Forelock Books is now a well known name on the children’s equestrian book scene bringing that joy of reading and imagination back into our lives.

One such character that has evolved in the publishers’ imagination is the joyful pony Freddie Forelock. However,

a real live pony after a nationwide competition to find him. We are pleased to say that Freddie (his real name) is alive and kicking at Mount Pleasant Farm in Flimwell, East Sussex where he is happily owned by Sally and Hannah Williams, but entered into the competition by Ava and Poppy Bland. At seven years of age Freddie only measures in at eight hands, although by the way he loves his food and herby treats he should be a giant of an

Freddie is no longer a figment of imagination; he is now

animal but the girls are careful not to over treat him. After a great romp in the forest, Freddie likes nothing better than to have a good role in the field with his friends Daisy and Maisie.

Daisy, a lovely Fjord pony is his best mate; they gallop round the field together and loll about in the spring sunshine. Being a little wary of puddles, has helped Ava acquire the art of hanging on, he has a lovely thick mane to help with this. Together the girls have learnt how to groom, tack up, roll up stirrups, pick out his feet, mount from the ground and a block, plus they have both learnt to do the rising trot which is very fast! The thing Ava likes best of all is cuddling the very loveable Freddie and Poppy likes leading him into his field and watching him roll. NM

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Something foxy from Hiho Silver

NagMag’s competition winner will receive the new Sterling Silver Fox Brooch from Hiho Silver.

Hiho Silver has introduced a new silver brooch for spring, which captures the curves and character of a rather special fox.

The fun brooch has an abstract style showing the fox’s head and features with a big tail curving up behind it. Made from sterling silver, it looks great on a range of coloured scarves and coats. It comes with a sturdy pin going across the back to make sure this fox stays where he should be!

Their brooches are always popular, and “it’s great to see customers trying them on at shows,” says Emma Warren from Hiho Silver. “This latest addition, the Sterling Silver Fox Brooch, has been introduced in time for the show season, and we’re looking forward to seeing the reaction from our tradestand and website visitors”.

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UK Polocrosse Team ❘ By Anna Kish

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et behind the UK Polocrosse Team as they prepare for the World Cup. Happening only every four years the event is taking place in South Africa this July and local club Kent Target have every reason to be proud. Of the eight-strong team, three members are from the club based in Goudhurst, Kent, and a further three are named reserves.

Chairperson, Sophie Harding says “We are particularly proud of our club members, Jason Webb, Kerry Bean and Joel Sics who have been selected for the UK Open team to play in the World Cup. It’s a brilliant achievement to have so many of our players competing at the pinnacle of our sport in South Africa. Not only are they amongst the top players in the world, they also provide inspiration and encouragement for the rest of our club, which is thriving with over 50 playing members of all ages and abilities. ” Polocrosse is a fast and exciting sport, a bit like playing lacrosse on

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horseback, which at the top level requires an enormous amount of skill and athleticism in both horse and rider. This makes it the perfect spectator sport. And all can come and watch as Kent Target are pleased to announce that they will be hosting an exhibition match at their annual tournament to be held at Risebridge Farm, Goudhurst on Saturday, May 23rd at 3pm featuring the UK Team against an invitational ‘Rest of the World’ Team.

Local horseman, Jason Webb is not only playing in the UK Team but is acting as coach as well.

“I am extremely proud to be coaching the team as we have an exciting mix of experience and youth who can’t wait to get out and make their mark on the tournament.

It would be great if the public could get behind us and we are looking forward to giving a good demonstration of our sport in May.” The team will travel out to South Africa at the end of June to spend a week working with their randomly

allocated pool of horses creating a test of horsemanship as well as pure polocrosse ability.

Seven other countries are competing in the competition, including three hotly tipped African countries; South Africa, the hosts and reigning champions; Zimbabwe and Zambia.

The other countries are the double world champions Australia and then New Zealand, Ireland and the USA. The UK team has a number of supportive sponsors, including Toggi for casual clothing; Pukkah Sports Apparel for the team’s playing shirts and Equilibrium horse products for essential items such as bandages and overreach boots.

The Northern Racing College is also kindly sponsoring the rugs for the UK team’s playing horses.

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The Bacon.co.uk Burnham Market International Horse Trials, Thursday 2nd – Saturday 4th April 2015

Wilma being ridden by Vivenne Ridley

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Letty Hills on Kitty

Emily Keighley on Howard

Mary King and Emily King

Oliver Townend on Cooley SRS wins the CIC**.

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Amelia Brown on Thistleberry

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Tina Cook on De Novo News wins the Advanced Section.

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 Craig Barr on Dassett Romance is the first combination to competitively ride through the new additional water complex.

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Oliver Townend on Mr Hiho wins the CIC***.

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Sunshine Tour 2015 ❘ Rider Profiles

Evie Sharma

The Sunshine Tour season is in full swing now with qualifier competitions being held all over the country.

New centres are still signing up as word about the exciting final at Hickstead is spreading. The Sunshine Tour office is busy processing the competitors’ registrations and preparing for the big day!

Evie Sharma – Super Smart makes a Super Prospect Qualified Class 1 70cm Welsh Sec B Elstead SJ

Natalie Shiel

New partners, 10 year-old Evie and Hilin Morgan have been together for less than a year. They qualified in show jumping at Elstead Riding Club in March and this will be Evie’s 3rd year at The Sunshine Tour, but her first on Morgan.

Although they only started competing last November the pair have already had some success show jumping; Katie’s mum Michele told us about how they’re getting on, “she’s about to try her hand at dressage and has her first ODE coming up. She belongs to Chiddingfold Farmers’ Pony Club & Elstead Riding Club and has recently been competing unaffiliated show jumping and has just become a British Showjumping member, so is looking forward to having a go at affiliated jumping.

Her goal is to be comfortably jumping 75/80cm by July.”

“Morgan is a super smart 10 year-old 13.2hh Welsh Sec B, he’s been a perfect second pony after her cheeky first pony, 12hh Welsh Sec A. She is very excited at the prospect of competing at this year’s Sunshine Tour at Hickstead. She would love to win a sash plus the Sunshine Tour hamper!”

Natalie Shiel – Life long ambition to jump at Hickstead Qualified ISH – 85cm Bury Farm

Shannon Taylor

25 year-old Natalie qualified at Bury Farm Village, Buckinghamshire in the 85cm show jumping. She took part in the 80cm & 85cm classes, just missing out on a qualification in the 80cm but making a tidy job of the 85cm to gain 5th place and the all important yellow card. Natalie told us about herself and her 16.1hh, Chestnut Irish Sport Horse mare, Mrs Doyle aka Missy, “I completed an Equine Science degree at Warwickshire College and now I am out competing most weekends. I’ve owned Missy for nine years, she was a very naughty 3 year-old that loved to buck and bronc, but our partnership has gone from strength to strength over the years. I am looking forward to fulfilling a life long ambition to jump at Hickstead.”

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Shannon Taylor Qualified Prelim 19 Dressage Cob X Bury Farm Equestrian 18 year-old Shannon Taylor, from Milton Keynes has been riding since an early age.

She qualified with her 15hh Cob cross mare, Summer Blaze in the Prelim dressage at Bury Farm Equestrian Village, Buckinghamshire. Shannon tells us how she came to own Summer, “In 2009 my dad suddenly passed away, at this time my mum decided that I should have a project to work on to help me through such a tough time, so we bought Summer at the age of three. That’s when all of the hard work and patience came in!

“Summer is a beautiful coloured cob now just turning 9 years-old. We take part in a mix of all disciplines and she will always please, she gives 210 per cent at anything you throw at her! She can be cheeky but it is safe to say, I will never find another like Summer and I cherish every moment we have.”

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunities the Sunshine Tour will bring us and we are very much looking forward to our time there.”

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Sunshine Tour 2015 ❘ Show Report

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Sands Farm, West Sussex

rolifically busy show venue, Sands Farm held dressage in March and BD judge Thelma Russell-Hayes had a busy day judging from Prelim to Elementary. Aladin III worked his magic in the first class, the Prelim 7 for Chloe Byrnes with a clear win over 20 marks ahead of 2nd placed Claire Guy with Ruby. Only one ¼ of a mark separated the 3rd and 4th placed riders, Shirley Martin riding Another Arkle in 3rd and Marie Baines riding Chasing Chance in 4th.

Prelim 13 was won by Romy Charlesworth riding Charlie with a smooth test resulting in 68.1%, ahead of Chloe Byrnes and Aladin III and Kathryn Yetman with Grey Goose. In this class qualification was passed ‘down the line’ because of professional riders, so 9th placed rider Sophie Adsmead was very happy to pick up a yellow ticket for her ride on Flying Flynnigan. Mixed class Novice 28, Novice

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INTERVIEW : Francesca Sternberg

INTERVIEW : Francesca Sternberg

NagMag takes a trip out East to talk all things Western with Francesca Sternberg

Where East meets West A

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run the highly successful, Sterling Quarter Horses in Bodiam, East Sussex. To keep the tradition going her daughter Tabitha and niece Jess now compete at an elite level in reining.

Linda Warburton asks Francesca Sternberg: How did you transfer from Eventing and Side Saddle to Reining?

My sister bought an American Quarter Horse to hack round the farm as she wanted a “sane and safe” horse but one that had quality.

She then had a skiing accident that prevented her from attending a clinic with a World Class trainer so persuaded me to take her place.

I was completely amazed at the level of schooling, the things the horses and that trainer could do and became hooked. At first I used my new knowledge to help with the schooling of my Hunters and Eventers but after a while I decided to switch completely as it was becoming a full time job. To change styles was a little challenging at the start but it didn’t take long and it hasn’t stopped me from being able to climb back on an “English “horse and jump a hedge! I think that riding western makes you a better rider and horse-person as, at the upper levels, it is so subtle and there is no room for error so you have to be very precise.

I still have all my side saddles and habits….who knows what the future might bring.

Was it your sisters influence and did she breed quarter horses at the time?

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A reining horse has to be a great athlete, because of the demands of the sport. However he or she is nothing without a good mind and a big heart. The most talented horse is hopeless if he is not generous and is not willing to step up to the challenge when needed.

Does the crowd participation and the music ever upset the horses?

From their third year Reining horses are subjected to noise when they compete and so mostly they

I was thrilled to go over the $300,000 prize money bracket. I am very honoured to have been part of the Team GBR are used to it. Also if your horse is really dialled in and listening to you, the rider, he will not hear it. We as riders are the same, when we are really concentrating everything else Tabitha Sternberg Allen on Yelena My Way

Has your husband always been your coach in this discipline since day one?

Actually no. When I met my husband I had already had the opportunity to ride with several of the best trainers in the States, and had already competed at AQHA World Show in America. However, we have ridden together now for more than 25 years and I still learn things from him. He also has me watch all his competition horses as I am his “eyes on the ground” and so it seems that it all works pretty well.

We both also try to ride with other World Class trainers each year so that we can continue to evolve our own programme. It is really important to continue to improve; the sport does, and you do not want to be left behind. However, I can honestly say that Doug’s programme has been the best one for me, for the longest time, and I couldn’t have achieved what I have without him!

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her husband Doug Allen and sister Rosanne Sternberg

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re you looking for something that will challenge your riding skills?

Are you a thrill seeker? Then Reining could be the perfect equestrian discipline for you.

Reining could be known as ‘Western dressage’. In both dressage and reining, the rider has to accomplish a set of skills while at the same time demonstrate an understanding between themselves and their ride. Reining has come a long way from the early American settlers and their ranch horses which had to be ready to manoeuvre and change direction whilst being on a loose rein.

As a discipline, Reining has become so popular that it is now part of the World Equestrian Games and the European Equestrian Games programmes.

To hand you over to a major player in this world, we spoke to Francesca Sternberg. Francesca,

My sister has always been very interested in the breeding of horses, analysing blood lines and performance records, which I think is based on her first career here on the farm, where we had an extensive Dairy herd. She strongly believed from the start, as do most QH breeders, in the importance of breeding for a chosen career path for the horse, not just breeding to see what your mare will produce. It shows that she was right as she is now the breeder and producer of one the most influential sires in The USA, Smart Spook, whose offspring have won nearly two million dollars of prize money. She started breeding horses almost the moment we started with the Quarter Horses.

What makes a good reining horse?

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INTERVIEW : Francesca Sternberg

INTERVIEW : Francesca Sternberg

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Of your achievements so far, which are you most proud of?

I was thrilled to go over the $300,000 prize money bracket. I am very honoured to have been part of the Team GBR Team for the last four WEGS and I cried like a baby when my daughter won a Bronze FEI medal in Italy two years ago on my old and most favourite show horse of all time, Yelena My Way. At 16 years old he was the most senior horse in the competition. People thought I was crying because of Tabitha, of whom I was of course hugely proud, but I was actually crying because that grand old stallion looked after Tabitha all the way. Those Quarter Horses temperaments are exceptional. I was also very proud when my book “Reining Dreams” made the top 10 Equestrian books list a couple of years ago.

Sterling Quarter Horses was established in 1987 and is a major player for International American Quarter Horse competitions.

Now operating in both the UK and in Texas USA, they produce top quality performance horses from Multiple World Champion Stallions and offer exceptional indoor facilities at one of the largest riding arenas in Southern England, the Bodiam International Arena.

British Team members and FEI Medallists Francesca Sternberg and Doug Allen are on hand to provide expert training and tuition to the highest levels. Horses are also always available for purchase, from young stock and prospect through to fully trained Schoolmasters and International competition horses.

The Breeding facility is available to anyone wishing to breed to Sterling Stallions as well as suitable for Artificial insemination and Embryo Transfer. This service can also be available to mare owners wishing to have their mares inseminated or stallion’s owners wishing to collect and ship semen.

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What is next for you?

I am going to be showing quite

is blocked out. The only times it may be an issue is somewhere like the World Equestrian Games where it is like a rave meets a football game! My horse whinnied all the way to the centre of the Arena in France last year, as he was concerned and did not like the

Championships, which I am hoping to be selected for and then in November I will be competing at the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma. In the future I would like to try for an NRHA World title as now that Doug has won one I think I had better try and catch up!! NM

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big screen hanging just above his head and in Aachen I don’t think my horse ever heard me say whoa!

However once we got going they were with me all the way and did not seem to affect them.

England, USA or Europe – is there a difference in the reception from the audience?

No, I think audiences worldwide are just as enthusiastic. If they like what they see they let you know.

Actually the worst thing that can happen to you when you out in the arena is for there to be a deathly silence. Then you know you are in trouble!

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a bit in America this year, as I have had to miss the first part of the European season due to knee surgery.

I managed to survive last year with a very unstable joint as it was the WEG year and I couldn’t have the down time associated for the proper recovery. I managed WEG with a lot of bandaging and bracing but it was not a situation that could continue for much longer. I have spent the last three months doing a lot of rehab following the surgery. I have a couple of young horses that I will compete in the States for this part of the season and then bring them over for the latter part of the year. In August there are the FEI European

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Showtime ❘ Sussex n Surrey n Kent n Hampshire n Other Areas n FORTHCOMING EQUESTRIAN EVENTS IN YOUR AREA – MAY 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 FRIDAY MAY 1ST, n BSJA – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n SJ Clinic – With David Thomas, Lower Peake Farm HAMPSHIRE n Spring Tournament – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n Valerie Halford Memorial Trophy – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n La Martina Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Centenary Trophy – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n Senior British SJ – Brendon Stud BN45 7ED SUSSEX n Unaff SJ – Golden Cross EC BN27 3SS SUSSEX SATURDAY MAY 2ND, n BSJA – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n BE – Chilham Park KENT n Unaff Dressage Competition – Capricorn EC KENT n Debby Lush Dressage Clinic – Langshot EC SURREY n Spring Tournament – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n Valerie Halford Memorial Trophy – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n La Martina Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Centenary Trophy – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n BH Challenge – Sussex Polo Summer Polo Grounds RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 0 Goal Tournament – Lower Lake ground Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Senior & Pony British SJ – Brendon Stud BN45 7ED SUSSEX n Unaff Dressage – Felbridge Show Ground RH19 2NU SUSSEX n CR Jumping – Felbridge Show Ground RH19 2NU SUSSEX SUNDAY MAY 3RD, n Unaff Dressage & CT– Shedfield Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n BSJA – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE n BE – Chilham Park KENT n Dressage – Chelsfield Equestrian Centre KENT n Black Horse Unaff SJ – Eaglesfield TN23 3DH KENT n Spring Tournament – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n Valerie Halford Memorial Trophy – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n La Martina Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Centenary Trophy – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n Wimbledon PC Show – Pachesham EC SURREY n Versatile trec – Bookham Riding Club Showfield SURREY n Polo Erskine Trophy – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1, SURREY n BH Challenge – Sussex Polo Summer Polo Grounds RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 0 Goal Tournament – Lower Lake ground Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Senior British SJ – Brendon Stud BN45 7ED SUSSEX MONDAY MAY 4TH, n ODE – Shedfield Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n 2hr Hack – Chelsfield Equestrian Centre KENT n Spring Tournament – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n Valerie Halford Memorial Trophy – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n La Martina Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Centenary Trophy – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n May Day Show – Pachesham Equestrian Centre SURREY n County Polo – Sussex Polo Summer Polo Grounds RH10 4NH SUSSEX n Affil SJ – Coombelands EC RH20 1BQ SUSSEX n Affil SJ – Felbridge Show Ground RH19 2NU SUSSEX TUESDAY MAY 5TH, n Day Clinic – Rogate Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n Spring Tournament – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY

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n Walk And Ride – Normanhurst Estate SUSSEX n Unaff SJ – Coombelands Equestrian RH20 1BQ SUSSEX n Unaff Dressage – Golden Cross EC BN27 3SS SUSSEX MONDAY MAY 18TH, n BHS PTT Exam – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n Committee Cup – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY TUESDAY MAY 19TH, n BHS Stage 3 Exam – Wellington Riding HAMPSHIRE n Committee Cup – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY WEDNESDAY MAY 20TH, n BD – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n BHS Stage 2 Exam – Quob Stables EC HAMPSHIRE n BD Dressage – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre KENT n Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Committee Cup – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n Affil SJ – Coombelands Equestrian RH20 1BQ SUSSEX n Clear Round Jumping – Brendon Stud BN45 7ED SUSSEX THURSDAY MAY 21ST, n Committee Cup – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n British Eventing & Unaffiliated Combined Training – Felbridge Show Ground RH19 2NU SUSSEX FRIDAY MAY 22ND, n BSJA – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n BSJA – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE n Dressage Clinics – with David Rumsey, Saddlesdane EC KENT n Dressage Training Day – Capricorn Equestrian KENT n Committee Cup – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n Spring Show – Bodiam International Arena SUSSEX SATURDAY MAY 23RD, n PC Rally – Arniss Equestrian HAMPSHIRE n BSJA – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n BSJA – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE n BD Affil Competition – Saddlesdane EC KENT n Cross Country Hire – Lodge Farm KENT n Polocrosse Ex. Match – Risebridge Farm, TN17 1HP KENT n Committee Cup – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n League matches – Ham Polo Club, Jubilee Ground SURREY n Top Hat Trophy – Sussex Polo Summer Polo Grounds RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 3-A-Side – Lower lake ground Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Spring Show – Bodiam International Arena SUSSEX n Area 13 Horse Trials Qualifier – Coombelands EC RH20 1BQ SUSSEX SUNDAY MAY 24TH, n BE – Tweseldown Racecourse HAMPSHIRE n BSJA – Crofton Manor Equestrian Centre HAMPSHIRE n BSJA – Sparsholt College HAMPSHIRE n Black Horse Unaff SJ – Eaglesfield TN23 3DH KENT n Worplesdon & District Bridleways Assoc. Dressage comp – Merrist Wood Arena Guildford inc Sunshine Qualifier classes SURREY n Endurance GB – Tilford SURREY n Committee Cup – Guards Polo Club Holdings SURREY n BD – Pachesham Equestrian Centre SURREY n Combined Jumping – Bookham RC Showfield SURREY n H R Owen Trophy – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1 SURREY n BBVA Cup – Ham Polo Club, Ground 1 SURREY n Top Hat Trophy – Summer Polo Grounds RH10 4NH SUSSEX n 3-A-Side – Lower lake ground Knepp Castle SUSSEX n Spring Show – Bodiam International Arena SUSSEX n Unaff Show Jumping – Crockstead EC BN8 6PT SUSSEX n Open Horse Trials – Coombelands EC RH20 1BQ SUSSEX n 25th Annual Horse Show – Horley Lions, Felbridge Show Ground RH19 2NU SUSSEX MONDAY MAY 25TH, n BE – Tweseldown Racecourse

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You do not actually have to have a separate policy for a trailer as during use, when it is attached to a car that is insured sufficiently, your trailer is covered for third party liability only – which means if there is an accident any damage to property or other vehicles you will be insured.

However this will not cover you for theft or damage to the trailer itself so it is always advisable to take out a separate insurance – usually at a minimal cost – to protect you in the event that it is stolen or involved in an accident.

Trailer insurance will not automatically include breakdown cover, however many companies do offer it as an add-on. Look for a policy that gives total breakdown cover in the UK, including emergency road assistance, long distance recovery and home breakdown for trailer owners.

In the event of a breakdown that couldn’t be repaired – this policy would organize alternative transport for the horses. This is something you should always check when taking out a breakdown cover.

Can I take other people’s horses in my equine transport?

In the event that you wish to transport other people’s horses – providing there is no exchange of money other than say a share of diesel costs, this will still be classed as

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social, domestic and pleasure use so you will be protected.

If you do wish to charge a fee above the maintenance costs you will need to contact VOSA to discuss whether you need a transporters licence and you will then need to review your policy with your insurers to ensure the correct level of cover is in place. It may mean that you will need Hire & Reward Use.

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Horsebox insurance varies in levels however the majority of people choose to take out a fully comprehensive policy. Shop around to ensure your cover fits all of your requirements and look at the excess you will be paying to ensure it is affordable in the event of a claim. It is also worth looking carefully at your yearly mileage as insurance companies offer something called a ‘limited mileage policy’ which means if you are doing less than 5,000 miles a year your premium could drop to as much as half of the cost.

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