Hound& Horse Lifestyle Magazine December 2018 by Hound and Horse Lifestyle Magazine

HOUND&horse DECEMBER 2018

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Are You An Effective Rider? I T ' S M Y B OW L W I T H M A N DY B A R R E T T KO M O N S B R A A I W I T H C H A R L I E L A K I N C R E AT I N G A C A N O P Y B Y L I N D S AY G R AY

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Hi Everyone,

Editor’s Note

The festive season is upon us and it is time for opening presents and looking forward to the New Year. Food is always a hot topic over the festive season and Charlie Lakin reveals some wonderful ideas for creating the Christmas spirit in the kitchen and how spending time with family is invaluable. Spending time with your pets is also invaluable and they love to join the Christmas festivities. Our Dog Guru, Mandy Barrett has some wonderful ideas for the perfect presents for your pooches that are fun to make and safe for your pet. She also gives some important tips on how to make your pet feel comfortable, when you are about, while they tuck into that special treat. Your equine partner is also partial to the odd Christmas treat, so take a look at our Apple and Carrot squares, head to the kitchen and bake up a tray. Ginny tackles the Do’s and Don’ts of the Stables Christmas Party, Lindsay Gray gives pointers on creating a canopy of trees for those long summer days that are ahead and we spoke to Pam Crompton, to gain an insight into what the Judge is looking for in an Equitation test. We would like to thank everyone who has shown their support for the H&HL this past year. As always it has been a blast putting the mag together. Our distribution and copy numbers have increased and we would like to thank all our readers for their support and we are looking forward to bringing you some exciting contributors next year. See you in February with our Valentines issue, till then, Seasons Greetings, Regards, The Editor

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Are You An Effective Rider?

Sitting pretty or getting the job done? A way of testing yourself is to take part in Equitation.

position: shoulder, hip and heel aligned, with the seat in harmony with the horse. Over the show jumps, the rider must stay in balance, following the horses’ movement over the fence and allow the horse to bascule. Judges are looking to see how a rider manages their horse in the test, whether they pull it round the corner or use their leg turn or get a lateral bend.

H&HL spoke to Pam Crompton, National Level Equitation Judge to find out what the judge is looking for and why. Pam has many years of judging experience and you cannot pull the wool over her keen eye when it comes to assessing if a rider is effective. She is a National Equitation and International Showing Judge and her insight into what an Equitation The test starts with a flatwork judge is looking for and how best component. This includes to maximise your round is invaluable. ‘Judges are not looking Equitation was created in America by the legendary Olympic silver medallist and former U.S. show-jumping coach, George Morris. It was introduced to South Africa by Charlotte Stubbs in the 1970’s and initially called the BP plan. Some of South Africa’s top riders like Jonathon Clarke and Dominey Alexander started out in Equitation. Closer to home, Tracy Khan and Leann Cutting had many successes. Equitation encompasses dressage and show jumping and is a test of the riders’ skill rather than a test of the horse. An equitation rider has to be effective and correct in their 2 •

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for the rider who sits pretty and is not influencing the horse’s way of going’ circles, turns, transitions and work over poles, followed by a course of jumps. At the higher levels riders are required to swop horses and demonstrate their ability on an unfamiliar horse.

Pam advises planning your test backwards. Why? The flatwork component flows into the show jumping, so plan the end of your flatwork test to seamlessly start your round of show jumping. 'Avoid going round in lots of circles, especially when you enter the arena, the test states enter, not ride

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10m circles before you start, and the same when starting the jumps, don’t ride all over the place, make your test flows from one section to the next and that you are on the correct rein when approaching the first fence'. The judges is looking that the rider rides the shapes in their test as close as possible to the diagram on the sheet. ‘A deep S must have deep curves and not be a flat S shape'. At the higher levels lateral work, counter canter and flying changes are asked for. A flying change in equitation is not marked like a dressage flying change. ‘Show jumping horses can be a little bit late behind in the change as they come through, but it they maintain the canter and stay balanced we don’t mark them down to the same degree as dressage'. At the lower levels the judging is not as strict. The horses do not have to be to the bridle but they must maintain rhythm and balance throughout. A rider who sits correctly will gain a better mark than a rider sitting in a chair seat or on the fork, or crossing their hands over the neck. They must keep a straight line from the elbow to the hand to the horse’s mouth. The flat work is often ridden without stirrups to test the sitting trot and show that the rider can keep their leg still with a longer stirrup. (Stirrups should be set at

the riders jumping length, they cannot be altered during the test). The rider then puts their feet back in the stirrups to show they can ride at jump level. In the jumping, the lines of approach are taken into account, the track they choose to ride, the position coming into and over the fence. The ideal is to ride to the fences with confidence with a steady rhythm. 'The rider whose position is correct, with the horse on a rhythm will always get a better mark than the rider who hooks on approach or throws their hands to the horses’ ears over the fence. A rider must follow the bascule. We look at all those techniques.’ The horse doesn’t have to be completely round to the jump. Some horses don’t like to stay round right up to the fence and like to lift their heads, this is acceptable as long as the approach rhythm is steady and accuracy is correct. At

the lower levels if the pony does not land on the correct lead but stays in a balanced canter around the turn that is acceptable, but if it becomes disunited then the rider must bring it back to trot and change. At Open level the horses must land on the correct lead, the rider must know which leg they are on and change it. For riders wanting to get to the top in Equitation, Pam advises that they should try to find a horse that is at Medium level dressage, so they can feel the correct way of going and to ensure they know the aids for flying changes and can ride a balanced counter canter. Riders must be able to ride Dressage and Show Jumping horses and produce good form in their way of going. Pam also stressed, ‘Get to the arena on time, be at the gate, don’t hang about.’

‘The performance of the horse is not judged per se, but a poorly performing horse is considered to reflect the ability of the rider. We aim to develop riders from grass roots level, through the grades from Welcome to Open level, where-after or during they will feed into the 3 main Olympic disciplines as well as Showing. Equitation should thus be viewed as an important development arm for the sport as a whole.’ – South African Equitation Association. For more information go to www.saeqa.co.za or contact kznequitation@gmail.com

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“It’s my Bowl”

C A N I N E Myth Buster

M by Mandy Barrett

Myth!!! Taking away your dog’s food if he growls at you will teach him to be less “aggressive” over his food. This method will only make your dog MORE protective over his meal or chews, and may lead to serious issues later on, as well as only being a reliable method for ONE person to do, rendering your dog a possible danger to others. The term for dogs being aggressive, or protective over their food, toys or chews, is known as “Resource Guarding”. Taking their food, toy or chew AWAY, will only make them more likely to bite or run away with the article, which can obviously be dangerous. Resource guarding is basically protecting what is important to your dog – this can be toys, treats, bones, chews, people and food. Resource guarding can end up being a danger to other people and dogs or other animals. It is of special concern in families with small children who are not well equipped to understand what is required when handling this kind of issue. Most dogs will guard out of a need to KEEP the resource available, as a concern that it will be removed – often, dogs who have been teased with food, left hungry or had to fight for food will become protective over food. Some resources may be comfort based – a bed – a crate, or a couch! Basically what is needed is to change the way the dog is thinking – from being worried that he may lose his prize, to learning that better things happen when he leaves his prize and that there is ALWAYS a reward for this and not a loss to him. Think of life with a resource guarding dog as a series of trade -offs – you hand over that and you will get THIS! Dogs that resource guard are often anxious to start with and we want them to be

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calm and relaxed and willingly give up their resources. Make it easy for them to succeed. Do not feed a resource guarder close to other dogs or around children. Teach children to NEVER interfere with a dog who is eating, or has a chew or toy. Supervise ALL interactions. Do feed at least two meals daily and more if you can. Never try to take away an item from a growling dog – this can be very dangerous. Some tips to help your dog feel more comfortable when you are around them and they are eating or have a special treat. 1. Let the dog eat it out of his bowl and as SOON as he is finished praise him and reward with a biscuit. Move away from the feeding area and distract your dog with some treats while you pick up the bowl. 2. Praise the dog again while you are holding the empty bowl and give more treats. You can also hand feed your dog out of the bowl from time to time. 3. Ban the bowl and feed resource guarders on the ground – scatter food around and let them find it (this is best for single dogs and those fed on kibble which is easy to scatter). 4. When it is meal time, be armed with extra special treats. Before handing over the bowl, hand your dog some treats, and let him enjoy those before eating. It is okay to ask for a SIT before eating, but skip that old fashioned wait and stay stuff – this only increases stress around food. While the dog is eating, gently call his name and throw some treats around his bowl. They must be HIGH value treats (biltong is great!) – He must be happy to eat them off the ground and return to his food. When he eats the treats, praise him VERBALLY – DO NOT TOUCH THE FOOD OR DOG HERE

– and repeat as often as liked. Over a period of a few days or weeks, the dog will start to anticipate getting treats during his meals when he hears his name. 5. The objective is NOT to remove the meal, or stop the dog eating – it is to make them less worried about people and animals being close when they are eating, and will help the dog to be less anxious in these situations and slowly start to break the guarding cycle. 6. Safety is important! Do not pat or stroke your dog while they are eating, do not remove food and do not punish guarding behaviours. If you have any serious concerns about your dog growling or guarding, seek the assistance of a professional in order to make sure this does not become a dangerous issue. These are guidelines and a basic overview for understanding how dogs think and to smash the myths we have all grown up to believe. Changing behaviours takes time and it may be dangerous to attempt these on your own. If you are not fully qualified to work with dogs, please enlist the assistance of a professional behavioural trainer.

The Dog Guru Behaviorist and Trainer

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Kom ons nou BRAAI! with Charlie Lakin

culture shock. Christmas day was never a major thing in our home growing up. Me Dad and Mom both working with Dairy cows so our Xmas mornings were often spent in the milk shed or bait room around a heater, then my Granma Stockils for lunch. My Dad would go back to do the afternoon milk and we would go home with Mum.

The silly season is here, the time of end of year parties, family gettogethers and weddings. I still find it strange, having Christmas in summer both from a personal and professional perspective. Back home we get a good few months of good weather and tourist business then winter hits. No matter the weather you are guaranteed a busy Christmas. On a personal level all the gatherings are outside in shorts and shirts, not all inside with big winter coats dripping at the door. The food tends to be a braai, not roasts, salads not heavy, sweet, big flavoured winter veg (could murder a good bowl of carrot & swede mash). All in all a bit of a 6 •

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That’s when the magic would start as Boxing Day was the big day in our house, and my Dads birthday. My Mum would put out the biggest rolling spread that went on for the whole day. There would be a variety of quiches, sausage rolls, mini pies, salads, cold meats, cheese and dips. There was always a big pork pie from Glaves Butchers with loads of really tasty jelly inside, the most amazing crisp on the edge, soft and gooey on the inside. Then as the day drifted on the homemade bread, pheasant stew, roast beef, braised chicken, jugged hare, mash, dumplings, Yorkshire pudding, would start

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coming out. It was an open door and everyone was welcome. It’s probably where I got the habit of open door food parties as I grew up. But as I say, it’s different over here, way too warm for all of that carry on. So after all those nostalgic Yorkshire ramblings, a few fun and tasty things I like to bring to the festive season in South Africa. My first ingredients are a fun store cupboard ingredient that can be added to food to play with the mind a little, smoked oil and braai oil. Both very simple to make any time the braai is lit, best when using wood but charcoal will also work. Do not use briquettes

due to the kak that’s added to it. It won’t make the oils taste pleasant at all and is probably not that healthy. For the smoke oil a braai with a lid or door is best.

Smoke Oil So, for the smoke oil, take 1 cup of bog standard vegetable oil, place it in a metal bowl and put it in the braai, just as the fire has got a hold and the smoke is dying down. Close the lid to create a smoke chamber and leave for 3-5 minutes depending on how much smoke there is. Remove the bowl and leave the oil to cool. Once it is cool, pass it through a fine sieve and place it in a bottle to use as needed.

Braai Oil The second oil is from the end of the braai, when you still have a few nice bright white embers left in the fire. Braai oil is simply oil, infused with hot charcoal giving it the flavour of a braai. To make this oil, place 1 cup of vegetable oil in a metal bowl and drop 3 or 4 nice pieces of charcoal into

the oil. It will smoke a lot but don’t panic, it will die down. Once the oil has cooled slightly, cover it with cling film and leave overnight to infuse. The following morning, filter through a fine strainer, bottle and save for the future. Both of these oils can be used in dressings, add a little bit to the fat when roasting potatoes or brush on meat, fish or vegetables before cooking them.

My favourite thing to do with both oils is to use it as a dressing on steak or venison tartar. Serves 4 as a light snack. 600g finely diced steak (most steak cuts work, however I find sirloin to be the best, with all the fat, and sinew removed) 1 very small onion, finely chopped 1 Tbsp capers finely chopped 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tsp chopped parsley 1 Tbsp either smoked oil or braai oil

Great served with some grilled sourdough or crusty French bread and a nice rocket salad.

Leek Ash Next is another burnt ingredient. Leek Ash. You really don’t get much white stalk on the leeks in South Africa and there is only so much leek and potato soup you can eat. Leek Ash is a very simple thing to make (especially if you are that person that burns everything). Basically put all your leek trimmings into a tray, place it in the oven and let them burn until they are as black as coal. Leave to cool, then blend until it forms a fine powder, pass through a sieve and place in an airtight container and save for later use. This can be used as a sprinkle over salads, to pimp up your plate presentation to give that Cheffie touch or my favourite, leek ash mayonnaise, which is amazing in a simple steak sandwich.

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Put your Hound&Horse knowledge to the Test! 1: There are 4 types of canter a. Lope, lengthen, collected, extended b. United, disunited, unbalanced, balanced. c. Working, Medium, collected, extended d. Counter, true, 3 beat, 4 beat. 2: Which of these equestrian events is for women only? a. Dressage b. Showing c. Carriage Driving d. Barrel Racing 3: If a person says a horse is green, what do they mean? a. It is feral b. The horse has little training c. It hasn’t won a rosette d. It is unbroken 4: What do you use to clean a horse's frog? a. Hoof testers b. Nail Clincher c. Hoof pick d. Rasp 5: Who invented the saddle? a. The Spanish b. The English c. The Chinese d. The Greeks

6: Which of these horse breeds is the tallest? a. Cleveland Bay b. Morgan c. Hanoverian d. Shire 7: To measure a horse, you go from the ground to a horse's what? a. Poll b. Withers c. Back d. Croup 8: Which of these breeds is the smallest? a. Welsh section A’s b. Shetland c. Connemara d. Falabella 9: What is a Liverpool? a. A type of bit b. A cross country fence c. A water jump with rails d. A type of Carriage 10: What is a Snowflake marking? a. A type of Appaloosa marking b. A white mark on a horse’s heel c. A white mark on a horses face d. A type of Skewbald marking 11: Which breed of Ridgeback was developed in Africa? a. Zimbabwean b. Red c. Zambian d. Rhodesian 12: Which common physical characteristic does the chow share with giraffes, polar bears, and Jersey cattle? a. A blue tongue b. Black eyes c. A black tongue d. Blue/black nose 13: Which toy dog breed is also known as the Chrysanthemum Dog? a. Maltese b. Shih Tzu c. Pomeranian d. Japanese chin

14: Which dog, bred from the old English bulldog and Bullenbeisser, was originally used for bear baiting? a. Doberman b. Rottweiler c. Weimaramer d. Boxer 15: Which breed of dog is known for its snoring? a. Pekingese b. Pug c. French bulldog d. Brussels griffon 16: Which breed is known as 'the poor man's racehorse'? a. Greyhound b. Lurcher c. Whippet d. Saluki 17: What name is given to a crossbreed dog with beagle and pug parents? a. Buggle b. Puggle c. Peagle d. Bugle 18: What is the translation of the Latin phrase 'cave canem'? a. Dogs be aware b. Wolf pack c. Beware of the dog d. Feral Dogs 19: Which dog breed are born with a defect in their kidneys and livers that make them most susceptible to gout? a. Dobermans b. Dachshunds c. Dalmatians d. Dandie Dinmont Terrier 20: Which breed of dog barks the least? a. Afghan Hound b. Basenji c. Great Dane d. Bullmastiff

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Creating a Canopy

by Lindsay Gray

Trees are a very necessary inclusion in any landscape, irrespective of the size of the land. They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and replace it with oxygen, they help to cool the earth, and create comfortable habitats for humans and wildlife alike. Trees add a necessary vertical element to any landscape, can be used as a loose hedge, a screen for privacy or create a windbreak in areas that are prone to strong wind.

We are most fortunate that, in South Africa, we have thousands of indigenous species from which to choose. Why indigenous and not exotic, you might grumble. For the following very simple reasons: •

Size matters: You have only to think back to the trees that dominated our landscape some twenty years ago – blue gums, camphor, jacaranda, wattle, Indian mahogany, turpentine trees – all of which are huge specimens, brought into this country mostly to sustain the timber industry. Few properties can still support these large trees as people sub-divide their land and develop residential estates. The height of these exotic species gives them a distinct advantage over some of our

smaller indigenous trees, with the result that they become the dominant canopy and literally crowd out our natural species. •

Classified as invasive: Many of these exotic trees are now considered a Category 1b invader which means that you may no longer plant them and, in some instances, must, by law, remove them. These classifications for invasive species have been considered carefully according to the varying climatic regions so, along the eastern seaboard of this country, for instance, many more species are classified as invasive than in other provinces with a cooler climate. • Water guzzlers: Some, not all, of these trees are water guzzlers and must be removed from within a specified distance of natural water courses. • Getting old: A very real threat to gardens now is that a lot of these

exotic trees are old and brittle and are either breaking in high wind, being struck by lightning or uprooted in storms as happened when that dreadful tornado swept through the Highway area some years ago. Falling trees pose a real danger to us all. But, back to the good news! Why I get so excited about the many indigenous trees that are available to us today is that we are absolutely spoilt for choice. There are small, medium and large trees; those that will grow happily in containers (can you imagine a jacaranda in a container?), trees that enjoy a bit of shade and, most importantly, all our indigenous species feed wildlife of different sorts – butterflies, birds, pollinators and also provide a safe haven for reptiles and small mammals. How to choose a suitable tree for your garden? •

Decide whether you would like deep or dappled shade in certain areas of the garden;

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Investigate the root system. Even some of our indigenous species such as Bridelia micrantha (copper leaf), Olea europea subs. africana (African olive) and Erythrina lysistemon (coral tree), have aggressive root systems and are best planted away from any hard surfaces; Choose the shape of a tree that you would enjoy. Trees add a wonderful vertical element to any landscape but you want to avoid a tree that will be too spreading for a small property, or too ‘flimsy’ for a large property. Whenever it is safe to do so (i.e. not when you are driving), study the trees around you and find a descriptive word for each tree such as ‘spreading, triangular, apple tree-shape, skinny, rounded, dense, dappled’. This will help you to visualize what you want in your own garden. By describing your ideal tree to a nurseryman, he should be able to point you in the right direction. Colour of the flowers. Trees seldom flower for as long a period as shrubs do, but, because of their height, the colour will impact on your planting scheme. So, while the variety of colour might not be as wide as for shrubs and perennials, choose wisely so that the flowering tree enhances your colour scheme. (You could also ‘borrow’ the colour from your neighbour’s trees.) Research the height and width. It is really important to choose trees that will attain the right

height for your size land and not exceed it. So often I hear people saying ‘oh, if the tree gets too big, we can cut it back’. Tree felling is an expensive exercise and the tree seldom, if ever, looks the same again once it has been pruned. Instead, take your time and choose wisely; •

Choose between evergreen and deciduous trees : In very warm areas, trees that provide shade year-round is desirable, but in colder areas it is lovely to have a few trees that lose their leaves in winter, especially those growing on the west side of the property, letting the warm winter sun into the garden or house. You will also be able to use those leaves to supplement the organic waste that you put into your compost heap.

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If you are an avid lover of wildlife, you will want to make your selection based on what the tree will attract – a butterfly to lay her eggs on the foliage, a seed-eating or nectar-drinking bird, a tree that is idea for nesting purposes, etc.

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RIDING SCHOOLS & Livery Yards

Ask Ginny Scooper Darlings, tis the season to be festive and time for the much anticipated year end bash at your yard. Hang up your riding gear, practice your dance moves, put on your best party outfit and enjoy yourself. Remember there are a few do’s and don’ts if you want to be able to ride down the centre line with your head held high or look your fellow riders in the eye the following season. Do • • • •

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Wear appropriate clothing, don’t go in your riding gear (snore), or a greyhound skirt (google it) but make an effort. Scrub up! Little black nails around a champagne flute do not compliment your little black dress…ever. Prep your partner, they will need to know to avoid the yard bore who bangs on incessantly about bitless bridles and how horses should never be ridden… Regard with suspicion offers to take a look at the spare stable, check out the tack room, take a look at the view from the judge’s box upstairs when the arena lights are off or inspect the new flooring in a horsebox. Always know where the mistletoe is hanging, you never know who may be lurking with intent nearby, be vigilant, it can work to your advantage. Hit the dance floor first, it’s a great way to burn off some booze before you start on the cocktails. Make sure after a few drinks you don’t corner your vet and tell him how your diagnosis of your horses lameness was far more accurate than his or hers. Stay away from the mechanical bull if you are wearing a greyhound skirt Thank the hosts Take Uber to avoid being the designated driver and left wondering why you like your friends after an hour into the party.

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Skip attending, you will kick yourself when you hear how good it was Jump on your instructors hot new work rider, wait for your instructor to go home first. Go on at length about the new CHCU Farrier calendar in front of the vets and jockeys. Ask your instructor how their design of your 2019 training schedule is progressing after he or she has had a few. Expect to be humoured. If you must wear your riding attire, don't tuck your whip into the top of your boots…. Flirt with ALL the ‘fresh in Africa’ new young foreign vets. Don’t be greedy, pick One. Hit on your farrier no matter how smoking hot. You know the saying, ‘no foot, no horse, no farrier no foot’ #justsaying

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Answers to the Hound&Horse Quiz

Have a wonderful festive season everyone and see you in the New Year

1: C

2: D

3: B

4: C

5: C

Yours ever

7: B

8: D

9: C

10: A

11: D 12: C

13: B

14: D

15: A

16: C

17: B

Ginny PS: Farriers, keep your shirt on, on the dance floor.......

6: D

18: C

19: C 20: B How well did you do? HOUND & HORSE

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January 20 - Shongweni Club Training, DSC Contact: Holley Cairns 079 888 4600 WORKING EQUITATION December 02 - Year End Fun Event Turn & Burn Lions River Contact Wayne: 072 288 0314 WESTERN MOUNTED GAMES December 01 - Bike VS Horse Contact: Craig 082 538 3737 DRESSAGE December

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01 - Sutton Place Stables Unaffiliated

All details available www.sanesa.co.za

Contact: Karen 082 459 7551

POLOCROSSE

14-17 - South African Youth Dressage Championships

Lions River Club practice every Sat 2pm

DSC Contact: Kathy: 083 320 3680.

All Welcome Contact: Belinda 082 401 4361

January 20 - Tophat Unaffiliated DSC Contact: Heather 072 107 6657 24-25 - KZN Dressage Forum

TENTPEGGING December 10-12 - Junior Championships, Bethlehem

Contact: Anita 083 448 6354

13 - Inter-Provincial Championships Bethlehem

SHOWJUMPING

MOUNTED GAMES

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Horses for Sale

for further detailed information visit www.buckinghamequestrian.co.za/horsesforsale email us at: becequestrian@gmail.com or contact Natalie: 082 786 9511 BEC High Time

DOB: 28/10/2014 Height: 16.2hh Dam: Aniaras Hope Sire: Hokkato BWP Sire of Dam: Winterstar Breed: Warmblood Sport horse Expected height: 16.3hh

This stallion is showing a great future in dressage, showing and jumping. Brave and talented with fantastic scope and technique. Well brought on and is currently undergoing schooling in all disciplines. A very sensible horse with a great temperament. 250k

BEC Ceazar

DOB: 12/10/2015 Height: 15.2hh Dam: Belladonna d’Or Sire: Chianti van Lowlands Z Sire of Dam: Rivale d’Or Breed: Warmblood Sport horse Expected height: 16hh

BEC Cashmere

DOB: 02/01/2016 Height: 15.2hh Dam: Flasher-Bou White Sire: Capital Cascord Sire of Dam: Rivale d’Or Breed: Warmblood/TB Sport horse Expected height: 16.2hh

This filly’s dam has produced fantastic offspring for the competition ring. We used Capital Cascord on her to dilute the blood. Cashmere has loads of presence, natural ability, scope to burn and bravery to top it off. This type of horse is better suited for the professional rider. 180k

BEC Chase

Age: 8yrs Height: 14.2hh Bay gelding with plenty of scope. Has competed successfully at training level in dressage, show jumping and XC. 80k

BEC Horses and Ponies for Half or Full Lease BEC Grande: 16.1hh. Warmblood - schoolmaster BEC Jester: 15hh. Friesan/xbreed - schoolmaster BEC Quincy: 15.3hh. TB schoolmaster BEC Queen: 14.2hh. Quarter Horse x Basuto – Bay filly with good strong conformation, jumping 60/70cm. Great 1st or 2nd pony. BEC King: 15.3hh. Quarter Horse/x breed/TB - Very kind willing natured horse, under saddle a year. Good paces and loves to jump BEC Lavender: 14.1hh. Forward moving chestnut mare. SJ 90cm BEC Dante: 14.2hh. Thoroughbred x Welsh - Showy pony with great breeding. Suited for jumping or dressage.

BEC Neptune

DOB: 12/02/2016 Height: 15.1hh Dam: Lily Davies xx Sire: Nelson Van De Helle Sire of Dam: Peter Davies xx Breed: Warmblood/TB Sport horse Expected height: 16.2hh

This modern, elegant colt is athletic, balanced and light on his feet. Even though he is a late foal, he is a gem. Kind, trustworthy, gentle, loving and a talented man. His ability and technique will stand him in good stead for a competitive future. Just love him. 160k

BEC Cara Mia

DOB: 24/12/2015 Height: 15.1hh Dam: Mystic Gem Sire: Eisenhower Sire of Dam: Winterstar Breed: Warmblood Sport horse Expected height: 16.3hh

This filly has good conformation and bone, above average movement, she is bred for the jumping ring on both her dam and sire lines. She is talented, athletic and brave. Home bred and brought up with no vices. 120k

BEC Castro Fort

DOB: 20/10/2016 Height: 16.1hh Dam: Havana Rouge Sire: Campino (Consuelo) Sire of Dam: High Rouge Breed: Warmblood Sport horse Expected height: 16.3hh

This colt has great solid conformation. Very sensible and mature despite his age. Unflappable, very trustworthy and exceptionally brave. Home bred, well brought up with a kind nature. His grandfather is Consuelo, the most successful stallion in SA, boasting great technique and ability. His strength is in the jumping ring and eventing. 200k

Flashy Lass

DOB: 16/10/2012 Dam: Champion Dancer Sire: Admire Main (JPN) Breed: Thoroughbred

This stunning six-year-old thoroughbred mare has a solid, sound history and an awesome temperament! Sadly for sale by her sole owner/breeder. Flashy is brave out and easy to work with. She would be a super event horse or excel in the showing ring. She has fabulous paces and eye-catching markings.

Debonaire

DOB: 29/10/2012 Dam: Beethoven Blues xx Sire: Desperado Sire of Dam: Singing Boy xx Debonaire. This incredible natured and handsome Liver Chestnut boy is a gem and an uncomplicated ride. Bred with successful dressage, international lines he will take a competent rider places. A must see!

HORSES for sale Dream Horse for a competent young rider. Warmblood cross skewbald mare. She has just turned 8, stands 15.2hh and is of wide girth. This mare is adored by her owner who says,”she is by far the most comfortable horse that I have ever ridden”. Showy with extravagant paces. A very reluctant sale at R50000. Contact Joy 082 336 6311 or Arielle 082 894 3866

Kerwood Brilliant, 16hh 8yo dark bay mare by Bono out of a TB mare. Has plenty of show experience & is settled at 1.20m level & jumping the fences with ease. Would suit confident, experienced rider as she is a sensitive & forward moving horse. Jumps anything. Very pretty & finely built. Contact: Troy 072 527 3607 16.3hh talented Warmblood x Friesian gelding, 6 rising 7. Will be a fabulous dressage horse, collects himself well & has pronounced paces. He is light in hand with correct top-line. Very comfortable ride, smooth sitting trot. He learns easily & loves attention. Requires an accomplished rider as he has a big buck that could be developed for show-jumping. R30 000 open to offers. Photos available: arielle@lucerne-link.co.za 084 460 9111. 16.1hh 13yo TB Chestnut gelding. Jumping 80cm at training shows & eventing at 70 & novice dressage. R18 000 Contact: 083 268 6670 Stunning Warmblood filly by Mossandi Lambada out of a Model Man mare. Rising 4 & currently standing at 15.2hh. She is still growing& is quite a late maturing filly, she only has 2 permanent teeth. Beautifully put together, with a lovely conformation & good feet. Will definitely show. Has been backedto saddle& bridle but not rider. Must see her to appreciate. Standing in Summerveld. R75 000. Contact: 083 330 0210 Marwick Rockefella. 15.1hh 14yo Sorrel Purebred Quarter Horse gelding. Part of the SANESA KZN teams for Nationals, in 2016, Primary schools top 8th horse, 2017 15th top High Schools horse in SA. 2017 h Pony Club Inter-Branch Children’s Victor Ludorum & Champion Horse of the year. He is completely bomb proof, honest, loves competing & always eager to please. No vices; stands for farrier, loads with ease, hacks alone & in company happily. Vaccinations Up to date, teeth done in March 2018. Barefoot. Competed Dressage-Novice, Show Jumping 90cm, Eventing-XC 80cm. ready to move up to the next level in all disciplines. Reason for selling is his rider is very sporty & with all school sport competitions does not have time to ride. R70 000.00. Empangeni/

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San C 17hh 9yo Bay Warmblood gelding by Sanletto out of Clover Rouge. Sire of dam Vallon Rouge. He is a lovely ride with a huge jump & is bold & brave. He may be good at cross country & certainly has the paces for dressage. He has competed a few times in the higher grades with his previous owner. I have competed him successfully in 80cm & 90cm. Due to a neck injury which has re-surfaced & on doctors’ advice, he is for sale. R100 000. Please message 082 808 8329. No calls as I cannot hear on the phone as I am deaf. Kerwood Celebrity, Very pretty 4yo grey filly. By Casper out of a Bono mare. Working well on the flat and over small jumps. She has a super temperament and jumped clear at 80cm in her first affiliated show. Contact: Troy 072 527 3607

Richards Bay area. Message Alison for more details 082 808 4409

Contact Joy 082 336 6311, or Arielle 082 894 3866.

Silkwood Rusty Halo 163cm. Skewbald mare by Dimmock Dragonfly out of our cob mare. Rising 7. Fantastic on and off the lead. Jumping 70cm at home. Been placed at training shows on and off the lead. Lead rein Show pony, lead rein working pony, fancy dress, in-hand mare to breed childrens pony and 1st place in working riding. . Currently being ridden by children and schooled by Julie Rossouw. Wonderful temperament. My 3yr old son rides her on a lead rein. Contact: Claire 072 459 8263

Pendarryn Joshua Kyros. A talented Welsh B grade 6yo gelding. A flashy steel grey standing tall at 13hh unshod, with no vices. He is in search of a competent & competitive rider wanting to hit the new show season. He is suited for Dressage, Show Jumping & Showing. Competed in many Sanesa shows. Currently based in Alverstone. Contact: 084 559 9989 or 079 492 6070

Bridesdale Firefly 151cm. Langcarel Offisier X pony mare. OB. 26/09/10 Super Pony This pony mare is an allrounder. She has a really lovely movement and a good jump. Will event, Schooled by Julie Russouw, easy to catch, unshod, good stable manners. Can live out. R30,000. Contact: 072 459 8263 Aurora Rose 13.3hh - an exquisite chestnut of a most unusual shade. Future superstar pony filly, granddaughter of the well-known Dimmock Dragonfly. 18 months old. Expected to mature to 13.2 – 13.3hh. Open to offers to an approved home, where we hope that she will be produced as a competitive show pony. Many photos available. Contact Joy 082 3366311 or Arielle 082 8943866. Honey 13hh - a very pretty dapple grey pony with a friendly nature. She is ten years old and has previously been used as a school pony. Just over 13hh but of large girth. She has two full sisters that are successfully competing as children ponies. Many photos are available. R12 000.

Horses for Lease

16hh 9yo Bay TB Gelding. 3 super paces, good dressage potential, working at Novice level at home. A very loving horse. Sad lease as owner at Varsity. Contact: 084 491 0467 Schoolmaster for lease at current yard. Markie is the perfect Eventing horse, he absolutely loves it & is the perfect horse for a budding eventer. Standing 16.2hh this tall dark & handsome fella has a huge character, loves cuddles & is a well-behaved chap. No vices, no issues loading & boxing, he loves to sleep under the stars on hot nights & he’s looking for his next rider to have fun with. Contact: Holley 083 4655 854 to discuss the finer details.

Horseboxes 2 Berth. Extra height & width. Fully Licensed. Tyres in great condition with spare wheel. No rust. Sturdy on the road. R58 000. For more info contact: 082 829 3747

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Apple and Carrot Squares Healthy Christmas Treats Yummy treats are loved by most equines. Don't overdo it, but enjoy sharing time and these delicious treats with your horse. Ingredients • • • • • • •

1 ½ cups freshly grated apples (1-2, depending on size) 1 ½ cups freshly grated carrots (2-3, depending on size) 1 cup of wheat bran 1 cup of oats 1 cup molasses ½ cup of whole wheat or all-purpose flour 1-2 eggs for binding (use your judgment)

Preparation Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Oil a square cake pan or use a muffin tray. Spread the mixture evenly in the cake pan, or portion evenly into the muffin tray, and bake for about 30 minutes. It may need more or less, depending on your oven. When cooked, the mixture will start to shrink away from the sides and it will be firm to the touch. If using the cake pan, slice into squares while still warm. Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container or zip-lock bag. Feed only a few at a time. Wishing all of you and your horses a HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON and Happy Riding.

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All I want for Christmas...

It’s that time of the year when we all want to spoil our loved ones including our beloved pets.

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Many dogs actually become ill over the festive season due to an overload of rich and strange food, or unusual toys that are easily swallowed, and of course stealing our presents from under the tree, which are not suitable for dogs at all.

So what does your dog want for Christmas? SantaPaws YES! • Doggie safe chews and toys made from safe and non-toxic materials • Frozen dog meals • Doggie ice cream • A new ball or pull rope toy • Some long lazy days • To be included but also to have a space to chill out after all the excitement SantaPaws, No to these! • Human left overs, especially cooked bones • Christmas pudding • Human ice cream • Alcohol laced foods • Christmas crackers *potential to be very scary as they bang* • Wrapping Paper and tape left to chew on

Too many people, too many strange Christmas outfits they don’t like and not being left alone.

How about a Crimson Canine Christmas?

adults!* to treat your canine each day! Grab an old Christmas stocking and remove all decorations. Fill with healthy dog treats like biltong sticks, or chews, and a few carrots and maybe an apple, and hand over to your dog on Christmas morning for him to tear apart and get into!

Did you know that dogs see almost the same tones for red and green? Making many of our awesome decorations quite boring for them! But dogs enjoy all the new things around this time of year and may really enjoy some special gifts too!

Wrap up a dog biscuit in a piece of phyllo pastry and allow it to dry. The pastry will harden and be a fun and safe way for your dog to open a present along with you.

Some fun ideas

Have a safe festive season!

How about making a frozen meal to keep your dog busy during Christmas lunch? Mix their normal meal with a bit of extra Turkey meat and freeze in a plastic bowl. Simply turn out into their normal feed bowl and watch them enjoy licking and biting into their own special treat. Make a doggie advent calendar! Use an old calendar or make up your own, with a special biscuit for each day as you get closer to the 25th. This is really fun for kids to take part in. You can make a clever drawer type calendar using old match boxes. Simply empty out 25 match boxes, and tape or glue together. You can decorate these as you like and place a treat in each box! Label with the days and get kids *or

The best is they get to eat the wrapping!

Knick Knack Paddy Whack GIVE A DOG A HOME Mutt of the Month JULIE is a pretty little sweetheart. She is a 5 month old Terrier mix with a very friendly nature. She has a dainty build & only weighs 5kgs. She is great with other dogs & cats. She loves to cuddle, is the perfect lap dog & must sleep inside. LOLA is a beautiful 1yo X breed with a happy, friendly & playful nature. She is well socialised with other dogs & good with children. JET is a gorgeous girl. She is a 4yo Labrador & her family are leaving the country. She has an amazing temperament, is great with other dogs & loves children. She enjoys going for a swim & will make a wonderful addition to your home. DUCHESS is a beautiful girl. She is a 1yo Collie Staffie X with an amazing nature. She is fantastic with children, other dogs & cats too! She is friendly, playful & loves belly rubs. COCO is a little 6 month old boy. He is a sweet, happy & adorable pup. He is a Labrador X with a very friendly nature, well socialised with other dogs & great with children. MARVEY this white whiskered handsome boy is a 7 month old Labrador X who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to join your family. He is great with other dogs, loves children & playing in the garden is his favourite activity. RAINBOW is a pretty 7 week old Cross breed girl who makes friends wherever she goes. She has a beautiful nature & loves other dogs.

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SAM & LILY Two beautiful, friendly & affectionate free spirits. They are brother & sister Chow X who are inseparable but they bond well with people. Sam & Lily are almost 11yo but are very strong & active. They are fine with other dogs & a joy to have around. To offer a loving homes to these dogs, please go to www.projectdog.co.za for an adoption application form & email it to quichamorgado@gmail.com

SASHA is a gorgeous girl, approx. 2yo X breed. She had a rough, but is now a lovely companion, who adores long walks, is good with other dogs& children and loves being close to her human. To meet Sasha, call Mazarat Animal Rescue 065 836 3203 NALA is a friendly loving & free spirited 3yo Husky X girl. She loves long walks, running, free play, catch, jump & fetch. She needs a big yard to play in & is good with children. To meet Nala, call Mazarat Animal Rescue 065 836 3203

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