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ANNA GRAYSTON

– World Champion Pony Pairs Carriage Driver – is back!

Blair Castle Horse Trials NagMag takes a look back at this year’s championships

s t f i G s a m t s i r h C nts to f e s o e r p s t e c e f g r Pa d-picked selection of pemas shopping

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NEWS

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COMPETITIONS

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Advice from Paula Broadhurst – What is Bone Spavin?

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Book Review – Finders Keepers by Maggie Raynor

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PUBLISHER : ENM Solutions Limited The Granaries, Paynesfield Henfield Road, Albourne West Sussex BN6 9JJ Tel/Fax: 01273 491922 EDITOR : Linda Warburton Email: info@nagmagmedia.com Tel: 01273 491922 / 07877 263276 ADVERTISING SALES Email: info@nagmagmedia.com Tel: 01273 491922 / 07877 263276 CREATIVE DIRECTOR : Shirley Tynan 01273 842568 Email: studio@nagmagmedia.com PRINTED IN ENGLAND Newman Thomson Ltd, tel: +44 (0)1444 480700 www.newmanthomson.com

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GIVEAWAY – Win a Lifeforce Branded Saddlecloth from Alltech

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HOYS – A little taster for next year’s show

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Rachel Dorrell – The blogger goes hunting

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GIVEAWAY – Win win win tickets to Olympia for you and your friends

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Christmas is just around the corner – Six pages of delightful Christmas Gift ideas

Printed on FSC certified paper

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Close up – A selection of your favourite horse pics

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Fashion – Outfits to keep the cold at bay

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Longines FEI European Eventing Championship 2015 – Stephanie DeWitt and Julia Shearwood International Equestrian Photography revisit Blair Castle

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Anna Grayston – World Champion Pony Pairs Carriage Driver

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Please recycle this magazine all images, is copyrighted material of ENM Solutions Limited, except as otherwise indicated. You may not copy, download, republish, distribute, or reproduce any of the information contained in this publication in any form without the prior written consent of ENM Solutions Limited, unless otherwise indicated.

The opinions expressed in this magazine, by contributors or advertisers, do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or editor or NagMag. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, NagMag cannot accept responsibility for any errors in articles or advertisements or changes to event schedules after going to press. You should verify all information before relying on it and decisions based on information contained in our publication are your sole responsibility.

All information correct at time of going to press.

FRONT COVER : Courtenay Fraser riding Birkegardens Lukas, Pacific Regional Dressage Championships, Thunderbird Show Park © Cara Grimshaw Photography

Showtime – Forthcoming equestrian events in your area

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

What is Bone Spavin?

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By Paula Broadhurst

one spavin is a term used to describe osteoarthritis of the small hock joints (which includes the proximal intertarsal joint, the distal intertarsal joint and the tarsometatarsal joint). Depending on the severity of the changes, it may be associated with a visible fibrous or bony swelling on the inside of the hock.

The clinical signs horses may show with bone spavin are extremely variable and can include poor performance, loss of movement, frequent disuniting when cantering, resistance when ridden, stopping when jumping and subtle or obvious lameness. The diagnosis of bone spavin can be confirmed through your vet conducting a lameness examination and possibly performing nerve blocks to demonstrate that this area in the hock is the actual cause of the lameness. Radiographs will often show bone changes however, the degree of change on the radiographs does not always correspond directly to the severity of the lameness. In some cases a bone scan (nuclear scintigraphy) might be required to

confirm the diagnosis.

There are a number of different options for the treatment of bone spavin with the ultimate aim being to manage the horses’ pain so that they can stay in work. In the pleasure horse, the main treatment option is usually non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as Phenylbutazone (Bute), Danilon or Metacam. The lowest dose possible to keep the horse comfortable should always be used as long term use of high levels of NSAIDs has been associated with stomach ulceration, liver and/or kidney problems.

Intra articular medication into the specific joint causing the lameness with corticosteroids, hyaluronan and/ or polysulfated glycosaminoglycans (PSGAGs) can provide excellent relief for many horses. Importantly, the clinical improvement in the lameness will usually far outlast the drug testing time so this is an important management strategy in competition horses and is often used in pleasure horses to reduce the need for NSAIDs. While opinion and research varies greatly on the therapeutic benefits of oral nutraceuticals such as glucosamine, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid, many owners report an excellent response to treatment.

While the horse may still require the

use of NSAIDs the dose and frequency might be greatly reduced. The use of intra-muscular injections of PSGAGs and hyluronic acid has also had some positive reports for the management of bone spavin. There are various herbal remedies available on the market however, these are often lacking in clinical trials to support there effectiveness.

Additionally many horses respond well to drug called Tiludronate (which is given intravenously to treat bone spavin) it is however, quite expensive when compared to NSAID use. In some cases that have failed to respond to other treatments, conducting surgery to stimulate the joints to fuse or performing a neurectomy can be an appropriate option to consider.

Careful attention to farriery is very important in horses with bone spavin.

The feet must be kept well balanced and often improved comfort is created by rolling the toe to ease break-over and/or raising the heels. Ultimately there are many treatment options available for the management of bone spavin and the best combination of strategies appropriate for your individual horse should be decided based on consultation with your vet. NM

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GIVEAWAY ❘ Alltech Saddlecloth

WIN A LIFEFORCE BRANDED SADDLECLOTH FROM ALLTECH In this issue we have teamed up with Alltech to giveaway four Lifeforce saddlecloths, just like those used by brand ambassador Lara Dyson.

The Lifeforce Range of supplements is designed to deliver the correct balance of natural ingredients to optimise digestive health in horses of a specific lifestyle, offering horse owners a simple choice between three supplements.

Lifeforce Focus is specially designed for leisure and companion horses or those that may spend more time grazing, helping to create a healthy digestive environment.

Lifeforce Formula is a supplement specially designed for breeding horses and horses in moderate activity by supporting their immune function.

Lifeforce Elite is specially designed for competition horses and those faced with stressful situations. It supports a healthy immune system, increases the availability of antioxidants and creates a healthy digestive environment.

Whatever lifestyle your horse leads, make sure he is feeling and looking great with the help of Lifeforce.

Each supplement within the Lifeforce Range is available in a 5kg tub which is a three month supply and prices start at £60.

For further information please visit www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk or telephone 01780 764512. NM

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How to Enter NAGMAG have teamed up with Alltech and are pleased to offer our readers the chance to win a Lifeforce Branded Saddlecloth. Not just one, but four winners will each receive one Lifeforce branded saddlecloth.

For your chance to win just like us on facebook – www.facebook. com/nagmagmagazine or send your entries on a postcard to NagMag Alltech Saddlecloth Giveaway enter by sending an email to info@nagmagmedia. com – see also on our website www.NagMagMagazine.com

(No later than 5th December, 2014).

Rules of Entry

The competition is open to UK mainland (including Isle

of Wight) residents only. Only completed entries received by the closing date, December 5, 2015 will be eligible.

No entries received after that date will be considered.

No cash alternatives will be offered for any prize. The Judges decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into. Only one entry per household. Employees of ENM Solutions, Alltech and their associated companies and their families are not eligible to enter.

Welcome to the magical world of Ponies

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his is a lovely story telling the tale of Kirsty, a delightful, friendly girl who after a trip with her aunt to a horse fair discovers a poorly looking pony and with help from family and friends embarks on a partnership and journey with the special pony. Life throws in many twists and turns for them, not least winning a competition in a magazine to train with a top dressage rider. Not as straight forward as it would appear, as the prize also comes with filming for a TV series. This sounds like every pony mad child’s dream, but even with family support, life can be challenging and Kirsty soon finds this out.

The book should appeal to any equestrian minded person, child or adult. Kirsty is a hard worker and an inspiration; it is a delight to follow her on her journey, with the premise that good will triumph in the end.

Great read and timely reminder for Christmas, you could buy yourself some quiet time on Christmas day if you popped this in any Childs stocking.

Published by Forelock Books www.forelock-books.co.uk £9.99 Hardback ISBN 978-0-9928-7082-9

CONTACT DETAILS  Find out more about Forelock Books go to www.forelock-books.co.uk

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Horse of the Year Show ❘ NEC in Birmingham

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Did you miss out on a visit to HOYS this year? We bring you a taste to whet your appetite for next year.

HOYS, 7 – 11 October 2015 IMAGES : E.S Photography

Leading Show Jumper Billy Twomey

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We have customers who own a wide range of animals from alpacas to Shire Horses and have a wide range of feed bin solutions to suit their needs and wallet.

All our items our fully Galvanised and we also offer powder coating in most colours. All our items are manufactured on our own in house machinery so stay with us from design to doorstop.

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❘ All the Gear and Some Idea

All the Gear and Some Idea goes hunting The second installment in our regular column from Rachel Dorrell owner and blogger of “All the gear and some idea”

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ctober is always an exciting month, The Staff College & Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Drag Hunt have their opening meet in Dogmersfield, Hampshire. Just four years ago I first joined them on my horse, Buckaroo Bob at their Eversley Meet.

The first thing I noticed when I arrived was how well organised and friendly everyone was. A high standard of turnout, well laid lines and a super amount of jumps saw for a thrilling first hunt. Bob loved every minute and I couldn’t wait to go again.

The next three seasons saw me stick with the point to pointers, either leading them over fences or taking my own pointers to get their hunt certificates ready for the point to point season. I must admit, a hairy ride on Reggie soon saw me stick to taking my trusty steed Bob! I also rode my other horse Miltown Star at a few meets. Sadly, a pretty nasty fall out in the field in 2013 saw me hospitalised with a broken pelvis, with Noah thankfully coming away unscathed. At that point, I decided to leave hunting him and focus on our show jumping, then introducing XC back in again slowly. So far going well.

Even with the nasty accident in the November, I was back out on the hunt field again by March 2014. I must just say how brilliant everyone was the day of the accident, foot followers to other riders, my horse, my lorry, my belongings, everything was looked after. Although hunting obviously has its risks, I really couldn’t feel safer than I do out with the SC & RMAS Team.

Since retiring Dave from racing last year, it was always going to be interesting to see how he coped out in the field. Bearing in mind I couldn’t hold one side of him when in racing, I was still up for the challenge to take him hunting. First up, we went to Minley, this is a lovely ride for first timers. Just perfect for Dave, and snaffle mouthed, he

was a dream! We had a brilliant time.

So the 2015 opening meet arrived, and on Sunday 13th October we all met on the lawn in front of the grand Four Seasons Hotel. I have only had the pleasure of attending this meet once before but it really is one of my favourites. Over the years I have made some lovely friends and it was so nice to see everyone and catch up. The meet is just overwhelmingly picturesque and sweeps through the hotels grounds before heading off to where we find the awesome field with lovely hedges to jump! Dave was brilliant and he settled nicely alongside my friend Karl’s horse pretty much the whole way round. We had a fantastic day.

I really would encourage anyone who loves cross country to come out with the SC & RMA Sandhurst Drag Hunt if you ever get the chance, it really is brilliant!

Don’t forget to follow me on facebook at Rachel Dorrell – All the gear and some idea. NM

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COMPETITION ❘ The London International Horse Show

The perfect way to celebrate Christmas with a few friends Thursday Afternoon Performance: • The Santa Stakes • The Kennel Club ABC Dog Jumping Grand Prix • Jean-François Pignon supported by Champagne Taittinger •O sborne Refrigerators Shetland Pony Grand National •M usical Ride of The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment • Dodson & Horrell Extreme Driving – Top Score

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lympia, The London International Horse Show 15th – 21st December combines world class equestrian competition with thrilling displays and a sprinkling of Christmas magic to make the perfect festive day out. Audiences will see the World’s top equestrians battling it out in Show Jumping, Dressage, Driving and Showing in Olympia’s famous arena.

Alongside the competition, the Olympia displays will keep you on the edge of your seat! The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment will be performing high speed cross overs and dare devil manoeuvres whilst internationally renowned horseman Jean-François Pignon will be demonstrating the beautiful bond he has with his horses.

Olympia has an extensive shopping village featuring over 250 shops including well-known brands and not on the high street names. It is the perfect place to do all you last minute Christmas shopping. There are also plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants so there is something for everyone – whether you fancy a glass of bubbly or a gourmet burger.

• Christmas Finale supported by The Hilton London Olympia Tickets start from £37 and discounts are available on selected performances. Book your tickets online www.olympiahorseshow. com or call the box office on 0871 230 5580.

FOUR TICKETS TO OLYMPIA TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER How to Enter NAGMAG has collaborated with the London International Horse Show to bring one lucky reader the chance to win a ticket for themselves and three friends for Tuesday afternoon the 15th December.

All you have to do is send us an email plus your contact telephone number to info@ nagmagmedia.com with the word ‘Olympia’.

Alternatively you can enter on our facebook site by ‘Liking’ our page (and sharing with friends) showing the word ‘Olympia’, or by visiting our competition page on our website www.

NagMagMagazine.com (All entries will be drawn on 2nd December and the winner will be

notified by email or telephone.)

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The competition is open to UK mainland (including Isle of Wight) residents

only. Only completed entries received by the closing date, December 2, 2015 will be eligible. No entries received after that date will be considered. No cash alternatives will be offered for any prize. The Judges decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into. Only one entry per household.

Employees of ENM Solutions, London International Horse Show and their associated companies and their families are not eligible to enter.

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas Gift Ideas The Human Tool by Back in Action

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Pony Maloney horse washbag Visit the website to see all the other lovely horsey presents, including beautifully soft cotton pyjamas, tops, tshirts, school bags, lunch bags, pencil cases, socks, bed linen and more. Free UK delivery on all orders.

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Kennelmate products will take you from stable to sitting room. With the same attributes as the Kennelmate ‘Nest bed’ the Fluted Mattress has a removable and machine washable cover. The fabric is tear, water, odour and mite resistant and can be hosed down, scrubbed, brushed or sponged over.

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A discreet and lightweight HitAir Vest! Ideal for riding in any competition discipline, a festive ride with friends or every day riding and hacking! Sizes: kids to large adult, various colours

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Aloeride Prize Draw Aloeride – Makes Christmas Happy For You & Your Horse!

You must experience this product to understand why we rate it the best new product we’ve found in five years. It ticks all the boxes • tackle back pain • activate and strengthen core muscles • feel better in yourself.

Light, Elegant, Strong, Portable, made to first class standards. In red, black or blue.

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This stunning NEW tweed Wrap shown here in our Foxglove Tweed is the perfect warm accessory and a great alternative to wearing a jacket. Our soft Scottish tweed drapes beautifully over the shoulders, it is lined with a pretty floral print. Available in 5 colours.

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Crystal Browbands Equi Elegance “Adding that extra sparkle” Designer English leather Preciosa crystal browbands and accessories, all beautifully gift boxed ready to wrap and pop under the tree. Go on, make someone’s Christmas sparkle!

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas Gift Ideas

Ani-Mate Grooming Boxes

Ruff and Tumble Luxury Drying Coats

Stylish boot bag with Horse and Jockey design

Just released in time for Christmas the Ani-Mate grooming boxes “Keep Calm And Groom On” loads of room for all your brushes and sprays. available in Purple, Royal Blue, Barbie Pink, Red, Racing Green and Black. Vermin proof and lockable the grooming boxes can be personalised at an extra cost of £5.00, contact for further details.

Made from luxury, doublethickness cotton towelling, these soft, absorbent Drying coats are invaluable!

With cosy collar and wide velcro-fastened belly strap for maximum comfort and warmth. Personalise for that special touch. Gorgeous colours and all sizes.

Ideal Christmas present for any rider.

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From £25

Tel: 0333 207 9960 or visit www.ruffandtumbledogcoats.com

This great design range also includes hat, bridle, saddle and grooming bags so you can be smart, coordinated and stylish wherever you go.

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Prices start from £15

From £35.99 plus Delivery cost £6.99 Mainland UK

A Rug Bag for Christmas Give a gift of the Original Rug Bag – designed to fit around rugs whilst hanging on a rug rail and at the same time doubles as a Travel Bag to transport rugs in an easy compact manner.

Hiho Silver Exclusive Sterling Silver and 18ct Gold Plated Cherry Roller Bracelet Beautiful bracelet with free moving ‘rollers’. Featuring handy clip to make it easy to put on and take off.

Available with yellow or rose gold plated beads with sterling silver for an authentic look.

Tel: 01460 221006 or visit www.hihosilver.co.uk

Rrp £105

Show your horse how much you love him!

Tel: 01920 438306 or visit www.theoriginal rugbagcompany.co.uk

Rrp S, £80 M, £85 L, £90

For stable heaters, tack room heaters, lorry heaters and the best, most affordable wrap-around solariums go to Equine SunSwitch. For all your creature comforts this Christmas!

Tel: 01424 883344 or visit www.equinesunswitch.co.uk

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Derriere Equestrian Performance Underwear Christmas is getting closer, the goose is getting fatter and we have the PERFECT Christmas garments to ensure that everyone is flattered!

These products have been designed, developed and performance tested to the highest of standards and quality with a full range of styles for both male and female riders. Happy Christmas from all at Team Derriere Equestrian Visit www.derriereequestrian.com

Rrp’s £13.99 – £45.99

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas Gift Ideas

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Finding the ideal Christmas present can be stressful at this festive time of year so Muddy Ducks made it easier for you. For unique contemporary affordable stocking fillers for someone special, check out our gifts.

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Falabella jewellery Online retailer The Saddlery Shop is pleased to offer the beautiful Falabella Sterling Silver Fantasy Horse Bracelet complete with presentation box.

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Close-up ❘

Close-up

S & D Equitation’s Silver Jubilee Horse and Dog Show, Tweseldown Racecourse, Church Crookham, 13th September 2015 Sarah on Shaun, 2nd Top Score

Golden Cross Halloween Fun Show, 25th October 2015 Photos by LRG Photography

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Harvey Charles, 1st Lead rein pony

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Having achieved 2nd place at the Pony Club Area Intermediate Dressage, the Romney Marsh team of Rebecca Manford (21) riding the Edwards family’s Over the Edge ll (Josephine), Katy Manford(18), riding Fletcher, Tabitha Underhill (16) riding George Junior and Jessica Morton (15) riding Knightwood Wish (were delighted to be given a ‘’wild card’’ to compete at the PC Championships at Cholmondley Castle.

LegUpforTalent rider Raife Tansey. Photo taken by LRG Photography

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S&D Equitation held their biggest and best show yet, celebrating their 25th year of organising family fun horse shows. For the first time a dog show was also included which proved to be very popular. To accommodate the 5 rings of competitions going on the show was held at Tweseldown Racecourse.

With over 100 competitors on the day, the classes were busy and very competitive. Mother Nature was very kind and the rain held off until the very last jumping class. Classes ranged from “My First Pony to “Open Jumping”. There were also many side stalls including Face-Painting, Local Charities and Bouncy Castles.

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Fashion for you ❘ Keep the cold at bay

Keep the cold at bay

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Longines FEI European Eventing Championship 2015

Longines FEI European Eventing Championship 2015

Blair Castle Horse Trials Blair Castle, Perthshire, Scotland, 10th – 13th September

Kitty King riding Persimmon

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HM Queen Elizabeth presented the medals

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early seventy competitors representing fifteen countries came together in the grounds of historic Blair Castle, seat of the Dukes of Atholl, to contest the 34th running of the European Eventing Championships, classified as a CCI3* competition.

Each country was entitled to enter a team of four plus two individual riders but, as the host nation, Britain was allowed to field a team of four and eight individuals. Austria and Poland put forward only one rider apiece, while Denmark and Finland were each represented by two riders.

Against the stunning backdrop of Blair Castle the FEI Welcome Ceremony heralded the start of this event with a band of pipes and drums leading competitors to the forecourt, preceded by their national flags. After being entertained by a magical feast of music, poetry and dancing, the riders attended a reception inside the castle.

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With the main arena nestled in the foothills of the Cairngorm National Park and basking in glorious warm sunshine, the leader at the end of the first Pippa Funnell on Sandman 7 day’s dressage was and treacherous in places. After two Great Britain’s Holly Woodhead, the falls at the middle element of the youngest competitor in the event, downhill Neeps, Haggis and Tatties riding DHI Lupison, with Germany’s trio of obstacles, the haggis was Michael Jung – who had actually removed altogether. chipped a bone in his leg and was “I was sorry to lose the haggis,” riding in great pain – on Fischer said former Olympian Ian Stark, the Takinou less than two points behind course designer, “but we couldn’t in second place and four other risk another faller. We couldn’t have British riders in the top seven with seven days in a row in Scotland Team GB leading the rankings. After without rain - but it had to happen the second day Germany’s reigning today!”

World Champion Sandra Auffarth William Fox-Pitt’s luck ran out had taken a narrow lead with Opgun again as he retired after two refusals Louvo. at the Joules Brush Arrowhead The heavens opened on with Bay My Hero, as did Francis Saturday, making the hilly terrain Whittington and Easy Target, wearing of the cross-country course muddy

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the Union Jack for the first time at senior level.

With time and jumping penalties cross-country, Holly Woodhead slipped down the leader board but Izzy Taylor riding KBIS Briarlands Matilda, one of only three combinations to complete inside the time, rose to third position behind the Germans. Four other British lady riders were also in the top ten: Kitty King (Persimmon), Gemma Tattersall (Arctic Soul), Laura Collett (Grand Manoeuvre – their second senior squad appearance) and Pippa Funnell (Sandman 7).

“I didn’t expect my mare to go so well in these conditions,” said Izzy

Taylor. “I’m very pleased with her. We had a very good round even though we tripped on the corner of the second last fence.”

With the German team in the lead, forty-five riders were through to the showjumping phase when the sun came out again. Oliver Townend and Fenya’s Elegance were the first of the Brits to jump clear and a great cheer went up for Pippa Funnell, also clear on Sandman 7, who, along with her mother Jenny Nolan, had given half the horse to her long-time mentor Ruth McMullen as an 80th birthday present.

Sadly Izzy Taylor had one pole down so the individual medals went

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to Michael Jung, Sandra Auffarth and Lt. Col. Thibaut Vallette of France on Qing du Briot ENE HN. The French team took the Bronze medal, Great Britain won Silver, with Germany clinching their third consecutive European Gold medal, their fifth team gold medal in a row.

In the week when she became the longest reigning monarch, HM Queen Elizabeth presented the medals; William Fox-Pitt had to bend down extra low! And the final ceremony was the handover of the FEI flag to officials from Strzegom in Poland where the next European Eventing Championships will be held in 2017. NM

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Anna Grayston ❘ World Champion Pony Pairs Carriage Driver Dreams do come true

Golden Girl Anna Grayston

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ack in September, carriage driver Anna Grayston competed at the FEI World Driving Championships for Ponies in Breda, Holland.

Anna who is part of the GBR Team was competing with her ponies Kings Irish Son, Bluewillow Johnny Reb and her backstepper’s Kerry Whiteman’s Kings Blaze in the Pony Pairs class. Anna from Four Elms, Kent is a UKCC Level 3 carriage driving coach and a full time mum and has been preparing for this competition all year with the aim of bring home a medal.

Anna has numerous accomplishments to her name and has competed at the last four Pony World Championships. In Pau 2013 Anna won the bronze medal in the Pony Pairs class, so this time her eye was firmly set on a higher placing. Anna and her team have had a busy year as due to not competing in 2014 Anna had to fit the full selection criteria into the beginning of this year so that should could catch the eye of the selectors. This was not all smooth sailing as Anna and the ponies had a bad crash just before the beginning of the season but managed to train and get their confidence back with the ponies to be able to compete at the first competition of the carriage driving season.

We asked Anna how she coped with the aftermath of the accident “How did I feel after the accident” says Anna, “It was hard to analyse it with no emotion as it was such a traumatic day. Especially as, the first thoughts were of an injured, stapled pony, broken harness, a very bent carriage

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and only five days until our first selection event.

But looking rationally, there were three important factors and these were what I focused on. Firstly both ponies were sound and amazingly not traumatised by the experience. Secondly; everything that was broken was fixable; thirdly it wasn’t careless driving on my part that caused the accident.

Having taken time to digest all of that, I had to focus on the future and carry on with our preparations for the 3DE the following week as these were crucial to our bid to make the British Team for the world Championships.”

After completing the selection criteria and being selected for the British Team Anna then went to the major Pony Carriage Driving Show in Minden, Germany to compete with her ponies in the company of some of the competitors that would be at the Pony

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World Champion Pony Pairs Carriage Driver World Championships later in the year. There were 37 Pony Pairs competing, the biggest class in the history of the sport. This was a very successful trip as Anna won the Pony Pairs class and also as part of her prize won a pink scooter!

Lots more training then took place with the GBR team trainers and then they were ready to head to Breda. Anna started with a great score in the dressage phase putting her in second place, then after a fantastic marathon round Anna was the overnight leader after two days of competition. Going into the last day which is the cones driving, Anna had a 7.38 penalty lead. The cones course was very tricky and as the weather had deteriorated over the competition it was becoming very challenging to drive. Anna said “with the cones running in reverse order and going into the arena last put us under immense pressure and the atmosphere was electric. The course drove much harder than it had walked seven hours earlier but my ponies were brilliant throughout and all our hard work and training had paid off”. Anna did not know when she came out that she had won and had to wait to hear it over the loud speaker before realising that her dreams of becoming the World Pony Pairs Champion had come true!

Alongside Anna winning her gold medal, Anna was also part of the GBR Team who won Team Bronze.

As for plans for the future, Anna says “Keep all three ponies sound and happy. Not to over compete the ponies. Start qualification for 2017 World Championships. Maybe go to some new foreign shows. Work on my performance to improve all areas.

Try to find new pony to bring on.”

We wish Anna the best of luck for the future. NM

❘ Anna Grayston

CONTACT DETAILS  For more information visit annagraystoncarriagedriver@gmail.com

Anna’s Carriage Driving CV Reserve National Novice Pony Champion 1991 Open Pony Champion 1992 Pony Tandem Champion 1994 Pony Team Champion 2004 Advanced Pony Pair Champion 2009 and 2013 Advanced Single Pony Champion 2010 FEI European Team silver medal, Saumur France, 1999, pony team FEI world bronze medallist Pony Pair, Pau France 2013 FEI World champion Pony Pair Breda Holland 2015 UKCC level 3 carriage driving coach Trainer and selector for British Young Driver Carriage driving squad.

All about the ponies

Bluewillow Johnny Reb, 14 year-old, bay registered welsh section D gelding, owned for 9 years Kings Irish Son, 14 year-old , bay registered part bred hackney gelding, owned for 10 years Kings Blaze, 17 year-old , bay, hackney type gelding, owned by Kerry Whiteman, but previously owned by Anna, was in the lead of my pony team at the 2005 FEI world championships.

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Showtime ❘ Sussex n Surrey n Kent n Hampshire n Other Areas n FORTHCOMING EQUESTRIAN EVENTS IN YOUR AREA – NOVEMBER 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 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1ST, n Arena Cross Country – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, KENT n Leanne Wall – Polework For The Dressage Horse, Capricorn Equestrian, KENT n Dartford & District RC OPEN Teams Jumping – Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, KENT n Dressage – Chelsfield Equestrian Centre KENT n Damian Charles clinic – Oldencraig EC SURREY n Table Top Sale – Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, SUSSEX n Senior British Show Jumping Category 2 – Coombelands Equestrian, SUSSEX n Unaff Show Jumping – Felbridge Show Ground, SUSSEX n Unaff Dressage – Felbridge Show Ground, SUSSEX MONDAY NOVEMBER 2ND, n Showjumping Clinics – Oldencraig EC, SURREY WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4TH, n Unaff Dressage – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, KENT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5TH, latwork clinics – Oldencraig EC, SURREY nF SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7TH, n BD Dressage – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, KENT n Show Jumping – Pachesham Equestrian Centre, SURREY n Driving Show – Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, SUSSEX

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For event listings visit www.NagMagMagazine.com ❘ Showtime WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18TH, n BD Dressage – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, KENT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19TH, n Flatwork clinics – Oldencraig EC, SURREY SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21ST, n British Show Jumping Cat 1 – Blue Barn EC, KENT n BYRDS & Snr DT – Cobham Manor EC, KENT n Show Jumping – Pachesham Equestrian Centre, SURREY Mayfield Schools Jumping – Golden Cross EC, SUSSEX Arena Eventing 80cm - 100cm – Coombelands, SUSSEX Affiliated Show Jumping – Felbridge Show Ground, SUSSEX SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22ND, n Unaff Show Jumping – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, KENT n Cross Country – Pachesham Equestrian Centre, SURREY Show Jumping – Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, SUSSEX Arena Eventing 60cm - 90cm – Coombelands, SUSSEX Unaff Show Jumping – Felbridge Show Ground, SUSSEX Unaff Dressage – Felbridge Show Ground, SUSSEX MONDAY NOVEMBER 23RD, n Showjumping Clinics – Oldencraig EC, SURREY WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25TH, n Unaff Dressage – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, KENT THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26TH, n Flatwork clinics – Oldencraig EC, SURREY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27TH, n Clear Round Afternoon – Crockstead EC, SUSSEX SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28TH, n Arena XC – Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, KENT n Dressage Clinic – With Kim Ratcliffe BD Judge & Trainer, Willow Farm Equestrian, KENT n Winter Dressage – Priory Equestrian Centre, SURREY n BE & Unaff Combined Training – Felbridge Show Ground, SUSSEX SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29TH, n Unaff Dressage – Brendon Stud And Equestrian Centre, SUSSEX n Oaks Driving – Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, SUSSEX n XC with Oliver Townend – Littleton Manor Equestrian, SURREY n Unaff Show Jumping – Felbridge Show Ground, SUSSEX MONDAY NOVEMBER 30TH, n Showjumping Clinics – Oldencraig EC, SURREY

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he late District Commissioner of Crawley Horsham Hunt South Pony Club, Ann Elizabeth Pring’s funeral was held at 11.45 on Friday the 9th of October 2015 at Chichester Crematorium. The service was attended by some 200 people who watched Ann’s cortege arrive led by 4 black Friesian stallions and flanked by 2 of Ann’s own horses, Bali and Verona, ridden by Ann’s daughter Molly and her friend Amelia Bardwell, Ann’s son Dominic rode with the carriage master to accompany His mother on her final journey.

The chapel was filled by friend’s family and Pony Club members, many of whom had to listen to the service from the open doors of the chapel as tribute was paid to this amazing woman who had bravely fought cancer for nine months.

She was born in Redhill in 1967 and grew up in Oxted Surrey, Her love of horses started early when she took lessons at Stangrove Hall riding stables from age eight, she

became a keen member of Old Surrey and Burstow Pony Club and regularly took part in local events. Two of Ann’s old friends from that time Cathie Hawkins and Janice Hawkins attended Ann’s funeral, which is testament to the friendships that the Pony Club creates.

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set up a very successful farming business together in Binstead near Arundel West Sussex After the birth of Ann’s second child Molly her love of all things equestrian re-emerged with the purchase of Coco, a Shetland pony for daughter Molly to start her riding career at the tender age of four.

Ann and Molly joined the local CHHS PC in 2004 enjoying rallies and games. With Ann’s encouragement Molly has gone on to be an accomplished horsewoman in her own right winning many Jumping and MGA accolades.

Ann soon became an active member of the CHHS PC committee and became District Commissioner in 2010 Ann’s great passion was to ensure that anybody who wanted to take up riding and membership of the club regardless of whether they were privileged enough to own a Pony of their own was given that chance. She worked tirelessly helping young members without ponies to achieve that goal. NM

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