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S E L F I S O L AT I N G & Y O U R P O O C H B Y M A N D Y B A R R E T T BUTTERNUT GO OUT WITH CHARLIE LAKIN I N S TA N T I M M U N E B O O S T I N G G A R D E N B Y L I N D S AY G R AY
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Dear readers, Challenging times are upon us, lockdown poses many questions from health to financial. Some of us will be missing our horses and most of us will be spending plenty of time with our pets so our dog guru Mandy Barrett has put together some great ideas for you to entertain your pooch and yourself that are positive, fun and will help pass the time. We also need to take care of our health during this difficult time. Lindsay Gray has advice on how to plant an immune-boosting garden that will not only keep us healthy now but going forward it will be a great addition to any garden. Charlie Lakin has some delicious recipes to keep us busy in the kitchen as we 'Butternut go out" and with the internet and our neighbourhood WhatsApp groups full of bogus government press releases and out of date pics of the military rolling into towns, Ginny tackles the issue of "Fake News". In all this uncertainty there is a silver lining and the H&HL team has a virtual toast to make. As of April, we are entering our fourth year of publication, it has been a fun ride, plenty of hard work and we are looking forward to bringing you many more issues. Keep safe everyone Yours The Editor
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hat to do? A great deal of equestrians are not going to be able to ride till lockdown ends. Their horses are in the care of the owners, managers, and grooms of the yards where they are stabled. Some owners are opting to have their horses ridden by work riders or grooms who live on the yard, others have chosen to give their horses time off, whichever option they have chosen there are a large number of riders, wondering how they are going to keep, fit, sane and entertained. To help stave off this feeling of, ‘what now?’. We have put together a list of activities that we hope will keep you ready to ride, armed with equestrian knowledge and laughing all the way to the very last day of lockdown. YOUTUBE IS YOUR FRIEND Exercise. Do it daily and do it horse specific. There are plenty of websites 2 •
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with online tutorials giving stretches and strengthening exercises that will keep your core and all your other riding muscles stretched, toned and ready to ride. An online search will bring up many options. The two below are easy to follow and will keep you stretched and toned.
Yoga with Adriene. Yoga is a great for flexibility and overall health. The Yoga with Adrienne Chanel on Youtube has an equestrian specific yoga routine that gently stretches all your riding muscles. There are also many other routines available, including those for lower back pain from which many riders suffer. The Tabata workout. Interval training for riders! If you are looking for a cardio work-out, try Ali and Mari and the Tabata Work out. Grab a mat, don your fitness gear, and get ready to sweat! What is great is they offer easier options of the exercises if the full work out is not where you are at. They are easy to follow and the music pumps.
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The FEI Campus. The FEI has a free of charge, online learning platform. The content and courses are put together by experts and professionals within the equestrian community and regularly updated. All you need is an email address to create an account to enrol, which ranges from equine conformation and horse care and management to equine biomechanics. Worth a look. www.campus.fei.org. The Madden Method. USAs top show jumper Beezie Madden offers advice on variety of subjects from bandaging to leg yielding. Useful stuff. Another good place to search is amongst the top trainers’ blogs for schooling tips and tried and tested exercises. The list on YouTube is endless.
For Dressage fans. Go to YouTube, there are many Masterclass videos by Carl Hester and Charlotte Du Jardin. The Dressagehub has useful clips as does Artistic Dressage. You can find all levels offered from prelim to starting flying changes. For Showjumping exercises the Equitation Science International channel has all sorts to offer from the use of grids to improve jumping technique to optimum take off points. Hacket Equine has a Top Tips series if you are looking for some small quick bites of information and Premier Equestrian has info on building tracks at home and course riding. For Eventing Fans. The Fairfax Saddles channel offer a ‘Masterclass in Minutes’ series presented by top event riders tackling issues such as riding corners, encouraging bravery in a young horse and tackling skinnies. A story of an Equine Master is an interesting, though short clip, of Mark Todds riding career and there are many Lucinda Green clinics to out there with plenty of helpful advice. If it’s inspiration you need there are loads of clips of the top rounds and tests from WEG, past Olympics and World Cups to be found on YouTube, the choice is endless! LAUGH OUT LOUD Pontus Huggoson is good for a lighthearted laugh-especially riding the pressure hose. Eddie Izzard takes a swipe at the different types of horse trainers and pulls no punches in his ‘Force Majeuer- Dressage’ and Richard Hammond of Top Gear fame has ‘a horse rant’, but he kind of deserves to lose out to a horse. There are plenty of videos to be found, Best Horse Fails 2019 will have you laughing and wincing (a lot of falls) as will Cute and Funny Horse videos, but they will all take your mind off lockdown and lighten the mood. When you have tried yoga, cardio, completed your studies, run up and down your driveway, cleaned the cupboards, baked biscuits, painted walls, hung pictures, been shopping at 2am and are going stir crazy, you can resort to meditation to calm your frayed nerves and fend off the cabin fever. Try a 15-minute guided meditation to Find Peace in Uncertain Times on the Boho Beautiful Channel. Be safe everyone, this too will pass, and remember there are 1000’s of cat videos if you get desperate... HOUND & HORSE
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Zebra takes surprise win in Eventing!
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new and unusual competitor swept the boards at a recent Eventing competition held in the KZN Midlands. Burchell William Z lead from the outset with a cracking score of 24 in the dressage. “I was surprised by the quality of his paces, there was a lot to like about his way of going and his test was accurate” commented the judge. He went clear cross country, with no time penalties. There was some question over whether he would ‘jump into water’ given that this is the natural habitat of one of the Zebras most feared predators, the crocodile, but Burchell sailed on in with style. The atmosphere was tangible as the pair came in for their final round in the show jumping, the competition was close with only one pole in hand and a tricky treble combination to negotiate, but Burchell kept his stripes in order and produced a beautiful clear round. There was a moment of chaos in the prize giving when he let out his signature yelping call, spooking fellow competitors mounts but fortunately no one was unseated. His rider confirmed they are setting their sights on SA Champs but are looking for sponsorship to help cover transport costs from their game farm in Pongola, KwaZulu Natal. To watch Burchell William Z in action, visit our Facebook page - Hound and Horse Magazine
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he Corona Virus has left us in a place of panic and also spending a lot more time at home. There is also no actual evidence at this time that pet dogs can contract Covid-19. Dogs get corona viruses and can spread such viruses quickly, when housed closely together – for example, kennel cough. However, this does not affect humans and there is NO EVIDENCE that dogs can contract COVID-19.
home made goods! There are thousands of recipes online, here is an easy one to make with pantry items:
During this time, we should practice kindness and good ownership. Many people are taking to fostering dogs, cats and chickens while self-isolating. Keep your pets safe and entertained with our tips!
1 cup flour (any type works)
Whether or not we go back to our normal lives, pre-Covid, we can benefit from spending time with our pets. It is prudent to spend time at home and here are some tips to avoid losing your mind, entertain your dog and spend positive time having fun! 1. Teach your dog a new trick – get the family to write down a few tricks that they would like your dog to know and work out how to teach them. Pull a trick from a hat and make it a family mission to teach it! You can get great training tips and tricks on Youtube and we will be running a training and trick series on our group – The Dog Guru Connect. Please pop in! 2. Hide and seek. This one is great if you have kids! Get your kids to collect some treats and show them to the dog, maybe giving him one or two to start. Hold your dog and send the kids off to hide, while you count to 10. Get the kids to call the dog and release! Enjoy the fun while your dog scents out the kids. When he finds them, they can give him loads of rewards and start again. Play as long as the dog is enjoying this – taking care to not over stimulate or tire out your dog *or kids* too much! 3. Loo Roll Recipes – now you know why everyone was buying loo paper! To keep the inner tube for dog toys! Keep all your inners and fill with small treats. Close the inner, by pressing down the openings in two half-moon shapes. Hide these around the house and let your dog find them! 4. Make dog treats! Baking can while away the time and what better way to enjoy your pooch than to feed him nice
Peanut Butter Cookies 1 x overripe banana – (a rotting banana is ideal – so don’t throw away any – keep and freeze for later use) 2 x tablespoon peanut butter (make sure its Xylitol free!)
Mix all the ingredients together with water until a firm dough forms and you can roll it into a ball. Leave the ball to sit for 2 hours. Roll out and cut into shapes, (you can make all kinds of fun shapes or use cookie cutters) Place onto a greased baking tray. Bake at 180 until done and test on doggo! You can add left over pumpkin, chicken or beef, even sauces to this recipe! 5. Play the Covid recall (couldn’t resist) stand family members in various places in the garden – at least 2m apart and arm with treats. Take turns calling your dog to each person, who then “sanitises” by giving your dog a treat. 6. Wash your dog’s bed, bedding and blankets and leave in the sun to dry. This will help keep your dog smelling extra fresh and clean. 7. Give your dog a bath 8. Walkies. Spend time walking around your garden with your dog, taking in the small stuff – let them sniff and explore (this can also be done on quiet country walks) Most of all, take this time to appreciate the life we have, the love we share with our pets and their simple, “live in the now” way of dealing with life. We have a lot to learn from them. Keep safe, stay sane and keep loving your dogs! For up to date information on dogs, keep an eye on our Facebook page and online training section, with updates about health, feeding and general dog stuff. The Dog Guru Behaviorist and Trainer
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Butternut Go Out! Stay home & cook up some delicious food with Charlie Lakin
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ell this month I approach what seems to be one of the most popular vegetables in SA, we are talking about the good old butternut squash and I think it’s time it deserves some Yorkshire loving. As with a lot of ingredients I write about, butternut wasn’t something I had in my youth. It wasn’t up until my early teens, when we ate at the Rogers and I had started working at the Brompton Forge, as a sculler and prep chef, (so mad keen to know about new stuff) that I came across butternut. In a strange way butternut was my first connection to South Africa, when a mate Lynn gave me my first cookbook, South African Cookery. Around the same time butternut was appearing in magazines and TV shows. My folks bought some seeds and stuck them on the muck heap next to the marrows and courgettes and we were soon living on them. Suddenly they were the new trendy veg and the
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chef ’s go to for a vegetarian dish. I saw them in Raviolis, made into pasta shapes, gratins, purees, salads and especially risotto’s as they were ‘on trend’ back then. We used to do a killer butternut, sage, leek risotto with parmesan, rocket and truffle oil which are great classic paring of flavours with which you can never fail. Back to my story of butternut. I feel a little like Billy Connelly going on a rant, and constantly wandering off on a tangent. With butternuts popularity, they became a big part of our squash/ marrow patch. My dad would cook them in the fire until they were charcoal on the outside and soft to touch, then leave them to rest- partially to make sure you don’t burn yourself, but like cooking a roast it needs to rest so the heat is distributed. A favourite of mine is to roast the butternut and mix into a salad with gorgonzola, candied pecans, and rocket. A great salad for a braai or even a light lunch, served with a crunchy baguette. These are 2 of my favourite recipes.
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Butternut Marmalade This for me is the dog’s danglies with a piece of brie or a young blue semi-soft like gorgonzola. 2kg butternut squash grated 400g onion, finely sliced 100g ginger, shredded 50g garlic, minced 500g apple cider vinegar 10 cardamom pods & 10 cloves crushed (place in a cloth for early removal if you don’t want minefields) ½ tsp fresh ground pepper 1tbsp salt 1tbsp mustard seeds & 1 tbsp cumin seed both toasted and crushed 1kg sugar
Place the onions in a heavy based jam pot with a little oil and gently cook for 5 mins until tender but not colouring. Add the butternut, ginger, and garlic to the pot with the salt and cook on a high heat until the butternut is tender to bite. Place the mix into a sieve, over a bowl to catch all the juice and leave for 10 mins. In the meantime place the vinegar, cloves, cardamoms into the big pot and bring to the boil, stir in half the sugar and bring back to the boil for 5 mins, add the juice of the butternut and the remaining half of the sugar and reduce to a thick syrup (it should gently coat the back of a spoon), add the toasted spices, black pepper and half the butternut. Bring to the boil and add the remaining half and bring to the boil. Cook rapidly until the sugar thickens to setting but keep stirring to ensure it doesn’t taste burnt. Bottle & store. Butternut Jam Well what can I say, pass me a slice of tangy toasted sourdough and salty butter. Job done. 1kg butternut roughly chopped Juice of 1 lemon 200ml water 1tsp vanilla essence 300g caster sugar Place the butternut, lemon juice and water in a pot with a lid and steam until the butternut is soft. Blend to a puree, add the sugar and vanilla and bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 mins stirring often to avoid it catching and burning. When nice and thick place in a container to store or sterilized jars for long term storage.
Pithivier This is a very popular dish we do at functions, butternut, goats’ cheese and almond Pithivier. I often serve with creamed leeks or burnt leeks and rocket - but a mixed salad works well or even just as a snack pie. The filling also works for a ravioli or cannelloni filling. Snack Pies (makes 6) 1kg butternut 1 x 250g log Goats Cheese 100g flaked almonds, toasted 100g cream 2 Tbsp chopped chives 1 roll puff pastry 1 egg Cut the solid stem of the butternut into 2cm cubes and roast in the oven. Grate the base from around the seed, add to the cream and cook until tender then puree. Mix the roasted butternut, crumbled goats’ cheese, almonds and chopped chives into the puree and season. Roll the puff pastry to about 5mm thick and cut into 6 big circles. Split the mix between the pastry discs, just off the centre. Beat the egg to form an egg wash and brush around the edge of the pastry. Fold the wider side of the pastry over the top and press the edges together. Using the back of a fork, crimp the edges. Brush with egg wash and bake for 15 - 20 mins at 180° or until golden brown. Mix will keep in the fridge for 3 days, or even freeze. HOUND & HORSE
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Breeds of
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The Icelandic Pony
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he Icelandic pony is the pride and joy of the Icelandic nation and the heart and soul of the people.
An ancient and pure breed with its origin dating back to the days of the Vikings. This hardy breed of small stature has an amazing forty colour varieties, from chestnut to grey with a myriad of patterns and permutations in-between. They often have pale blue, wall type eyes lending them a mystical feel. They are designed to withstand the harshness of the Icelandic environment, with a thick coat, they
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are undaunted by arctic winds, and relentless snowstorms and can wade through icy glacial waters in search of grazing. They are five gaited, apart from the walk, trot, and canter, they can perform the Tölt. A natural, fluid extraordinarily smooth four-beat gait during which at least one foot always touches the ground, giving the rider an almost bounce-free ride, even at 32 kmh. (a rider can drink a pint, while riding without spilling a drop!). The footfall is the same pattern as the walk, but nearly as fast as a gallop. Their other gate is the Flying Pace is a fast, high speed gait, during which both legs on one side of the horse simultaneously touch the ground.
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The gait is used for short distances, and can equal the speed of a full gallop, thus it is the primary gait used for racing and riding at a flying pace is considered the crown of horsemanship. Perhaps these gaits which require such amazing leg speed and co-ordination contributed to Norse Mythology? The Norse god Odin rode the indomitable Sleipnir, an eight-legged horse with a coat as grey as a thunder cloud. He could gallop effortlessly, fly into the sky and swim with ease, nothing could stop him. Famously, he ferried Odin safely in and out of Hel, the realm of the dead.
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he Icelandic sheepdog is the only native dog breed in Iceland and is charming, friendly, and very faithful. They arrived in Iceland with Norwegian Vikings in 874 where they were used as herding dogs. Hence, they are also known as the “dog of the Vikings”. They are one of the 50 or so northern breeds from around the world classified as “spitzes”. Spitziness in the Icelandic gives it a dense profuse coat, foxy face, pointed ears, and a bushy, curling tail.
The Icelandic Sheepdog
They are a medium sized dog, standing at around 45cm at the shoulder. They come in various shades of tan, ranging from cream to reddish brown, chocolate brown, grey, and black but always with white markings. An endearing trait is their facial expression, friendly, happy, almost smiley, and always looking as though there’s no-where else they’d rather be than with you. They are intelligent, easily trained, and active, they need daily exercise, and are hardy and healthy. They are also handy at sports, excelling in agility, tracking, barn hunting, rally, and obedience. All-rounders! Both the Icelandic pony and sheepdog were the first and only of their kind to be introduced to Iceland, and ever since they have been faithful and loyal companions to their humans, whether it’s herding cattle into the paddock, or carrying their riders across glacial rivers. These are truly some the world’s purest and coolest horse and dog breeds.
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ake is everywhere, fake news, nails, eyelashes, hair, clothing, friends, even fake lives. They say fake it till you make it, but it is important to be able to navigate through this fog of lies and counterfeits to know if you are dealing with the genuine article or swallowing untruths. Fake news can potentially lead you to voting in a global disaster on steroids, spreading false news on your neighbourhood WhatsApp group and donating your hard-earned money to some scammer looking to line their own pockets. Deep Fake: A digital image is manipulated; the Mona Lisa appears to smile, or Salvador Dali gives you a wink. With a deep fake you can find your portrait image realistically stitched onto a torso in an undesirable pose or with a minimal level of attire. This may occur if you are celebrity, a politician or have a particularly vengeful ex. Look closely at the images, would Obama really bop down the street? Conspiracy Theories: Unfounded deeply held alternative explanations for the current world condition, often associated with secretive shadowy omnipotent forces who are manipulating world economies and minds to serve their own ends. The Illuminati, the New World Order, or the Global Elite, to name a few, are said to consist of a cabal of elite members conspiring to gain world domination. Celebrities and governments have been accused of membership with various proof presented for their double lives. Instagram influencers are CIA operatives, reggae stars have faked their death, Putin has been cloned, Mark Zuckerberg is really a lizard, Stanley Kubrick was hired to fake the moon landing by the US government and Bill Gates invented a disease. But hey, its easy to believe in these theories when you don’t want to face reality or take responsibility for your actions. Eco-scammers: Environmental issues are the area of expertise for these scammers. They tend to hook into existing and very real environmental issues and manufacture further heart wrenching content and tear inducing photographic evidence. Facts can be distorted; numbers may be inflated, and you will find yourself reaching for your credit card to donate to rescue animals from unjust mass culling and unthinkable fates. Check the facts, research the issue, check the foundations credentials if you are at all unsure. There are many reputable organizations that raise funding to support conservation, don’t get caught out and fund a scammers lifestyle. April is upon us with its hoaxes and worryingly, so is Corona virus. The large amount of fake news, regarding the virus, swirling on social media and WhatsApp causing panic is alarming. Be safe out there everyone, check the facts, trust your judgement, and wash your hands. Yours in self isolation Ginny PS: If you run out of loo roll, go eco, pick a leaf.
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"When I first came to the UK in 1995, I stayed with Andrew Nicholson. Walking courses with him was invaluable. He said: ‘Dan, across country you just go between the flags’ and when showjumping, ‘Just leave the poles up’. This was the best advice ever, especially when others were trying to overcomplicate things. I still enjoy walking courses with him." - Dan Jocelyn, Eventer -
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Instant Immune Boosting Garden
I must say that it perturbs me as to why we focus on hygiene and not building our immune systems and especially so only when there is a global crisis. Every winter – and winter is not yet upon us – influenza rears its ugly head and takes hundreds of lives. People of all ages succumb to pneumonia – and quickly too. So, in the wake of our new focus on sustainable living, I did some research on which fast-growing herbs and veggies we could all include in our gardens that could be harvested almost immediately for regular use in cooking, smoothies and teas, and I came up with an initial list of six quick-growing plants that will thrive equally in a garden bed or in a pretty pot in your courtyard or on a sunny balcony. In-between Seasons We are currently in-between seasons but all of my six recommendations will do nicely right now. Remember that herbs and vegetables require a good 6 – 8 hours of sunshine, most importantly from early morning to mid-afternoon. They also enjoy a well-draining soil enriched with a quality organic compost. Don’t overdo the compost though – remember that most herbs come from a Mediterranean climate where soils are not always ideal, the summers are hot and dry and the winters cold and wet. 1. Oreganum (Origanum vulgare) This creeping herb supports healthy digestive flora and is a natural antioxidant source. It is also known as a great antibacterial agent, containing phyto-nutrients such as thymol and carvacrol, which help to fight staphylococcal infections. Oreganum provides a wide range of benefits for our overall wellbeing. Most importantly it supports a healthy immune response and is easily combined in everyday recipes. While research is ongoing, scientists have found the properties contained in the herb help prevent various staphylococcal strains from developing in food. Oregano oil showed ‘significant antibacterial activity’ against microbes that were resistant to certain antibiotics, suggesting that the herb could play a vital role in fighting diseases that no longer respond to antibiotics.
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2. Broccoli Sprouts It’s not broccoli season yet. We need to wait for the signs of cooler weather; however, if you are going to sprout broccoli seeds and eat them straight away, then any time is a good time! Sprouted broccoli plants contain high levels of a phytonutrient called sulforaphane, which you can also get from cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and other cruciferous vegetables. Early research shows that consuming the sprouts can increase inflammationfighting enzymes in the upper respiratory system. A published study suggests that those who drink a daily shake containing sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprouts will get a boost against the flu virus – any flu virus! While the sprouts blend well in green smoothies and shakes, they also make a tasty addition to salads. 3. Thyme Thyme is fast gaining a reputation for its medicinal qualities, not least to treat acne and high blood pressure. This member of the mint family is a staple in most people’s collection of culinary herbs but see what else it is becoming known for! As a plant in your garden or in a container, it brings endless pleasure.
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Quick-growing, easy to harvest and an absolute delight in many recipes from meat to salad and bread dishes, this is one herb that you cannot be without! Boost your immunity Thyme is packed with vitamin C and is a good source of vitamin A. It is also an excellent source of copper, iron and manganese. If you feel a cold coming on, use as much fresh thyme as possible in your food and drink thyme tea to stop that cough or the onset of a sore throat! Make the tea by pouring 1 cup of hot water over 1 teaspoon of dried thyme or 2 teaspoons of fresh leaves. Steep for 10 minutes and strain. You can add a dash of honey to this if you wish. As a disinfectant Essential oil of thyme holds fungicidal properties and can be used to get rid of a potentially dangerous air pollutant – mould. If you live in a mist belt area, then the chances are your cupboards will need to be cleaned annually to get rid of the build-up of mould. This oil could well do the trick. 4. Spinach This green, leafy vegetable has a high nutritional value. It is rich in vitamins A, C and K, magnesium, iron and
manganese. Including this vegetable regularly in your diet may benefit eye health, reduce oxidative stress and blood pressure levels. Greens such as kale, spinach, and Swiss chard are immune-boosting foods that contain high levels of vitamin C, beta carotene, zeaxanthin, lutein which not only packs a powerful antioxidant punch, they help fight off infection and regenerate other antioxidants in the body, including vitamin E. 5. Rosemary Rosemary is a rich source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which helps to boost the immune system and improve blood circulation. Laboratory studies have shown Rosemary to be rich in antioxidants which play an important role in neutralising harmful particles called free radicals. The plant also has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties. This invaluable herb can help with a fever during the beginning stages of ‘flu when you are cold and shivering. Make a tea by pouring 1 cup of hot water over 1 teaspoon of dried or 2 teaspoons of the fresh herb. Steep for 10 minutes and strain.
in a sunny position and are quite gorgeous growing in between lettuce and cabbage and at the feet of your sweet peppers and roses. That, again, is why I enjoy the compact varieties. They are the perfect companion plant, attracting aphids away from your vegetables and herbs. Both the leaves and petals of the nasturtium are packed with nutrition, containing high levels of vitamin C and a natural antibiotic. This pretty plant can improve the immune system, tackling sore throats, coughs, and colds, as well as bacterial and fungal infections. If you are battling a sore throat, eat three leaves, one per hour, and then see the difference.
To store It will keep well in the fridge for between 5 – 7 days. Help preserve the pesto with a thin added layer of olive oil. How to make... a spinach smoothie You can blend spinach with any number of fruit and other vegetables to make a power-packing smoothie to start your day. As some fruits are going out of season, I have chosen two that are available year-round – the banana and pawpaw. Ingredients
Two immune-boosting recipes for you...
3 cups packed spinach
Oregano Pesto
1 medium very ripe banana — peeled, cut into chunks, and frozen (slightly less than 1 cup)
Oreganum can be quite rampant if planted in the ground. If you choose to grow it in a pot, use a wide pot and keep the herb trimmed regularly so that it thickens. Use your cuttings to make some fresh pesto to give that Mediterranean flavour to your meals. Ingredients
Rosemary is also great for steaming yourself when your nasal passages are congested. Pour just-boiled water over a handful of fresh leaves in a mediumsized bowl. Place a towel over your head, lean over the bowl and breathe in the fragrant rising steam. Do not burn yourself !
Fresh Oreganum
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Pretty nasturtiums, with their jewelcolours, are one of my favourite plants. The climbing nasturtium can run rampant in a garden but, for some, this might be just perfect. I prefer the dwarf varieties as they are low growing so, even when they seed themselves – and they do seed themselves freely – they don’t become a nuisance. Sow seeds of your favourite nasturtium and see them sprout in just over a week! They should be planted
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Parmesan cheese or cheese of your choice
A section of ripe pawpaw (this fruit is excellent for digestion) 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice. Optional extras – pineapple, strawberries, chia seeds, cucumber, berries . . . the list is endless. Adjust quantities to your liking and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Peeled garlic (to taste) Raw almonds
Method Pop all the ingredients in a blender, pulse them until the required consistency and enjoy!
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The School of Garden Design offers a range of in-house and distance learning courses. Visit our website www.schoolofgardendesign.com or email: info@schoolofgardendesign.com Check out our FB page for dates for our mid-week (Botha’s Hill) and weekend (Hillcrest) workshops. For further details Contact - Lindsay Gray: 082 449 9237 HOUND & HORSE
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HORSES for Sale When people say it’s JUST a horse, they JUST don’t understand… - Unkown -
Kerwood Brilliant Bay 10yo SA Warmblood mare, by Bono out of a thoroughbred mare. Now competing in 1.30m classes. A modern type who is brave and honest. Brilliant has been taken up the grades slowly, never overjumped or over-faced. Brilliant is a derby prospect. Kerwood Celebrity Pretty 6yo dapple grey Warmblood mare, by Casper out of a Bono mare. Celebrity has a super temperament and is an easy ride. She would be a perfect Sanesa horse. Currently jumping 90cm, she will compete at 1m soon. Kerwood Berzelli Bay 7yo warmblood mare by Berlioz Des Hauts Droits out of a Ramirez mare. Berlezzi has had 3 foals and is now working well under saddle, over small jumps and going on outrides. Currently at Rivervale stud. For all KERWOOD horses contact Troy: 072 527 3607 Mossandi Le Roc 6yo black 16.1hh Warmblood gelding. By Lambada out of Mossandi Namaste (Nightwatch). An absolutely stunning horse with correct conformation, a super temperament and moves really well. Currently competing in Novice dressage but schooling Elementary work at home. Suitable for dressage and / or showing career and 100% clean and sound. To approved home only. Contact: Jocelyn Constant on 082 875 6083
paces for dressage as well as a classical show jumping technique. Currently competing in 1.10m classes and placed in her last show. A super prospect for a Junior or Adult rider. For further information, please contact Grant Langley on 082 8592 160
HORSES / PONIES FOR LEASE
Kilshane Punches Town. Chestnut 7yo 16.1hh Irish Sport Horse Gelding by Kilshane Clover out of Lady Lexis (TB). A brave, uncomplicated horse that shows a bold jump. Currently competing in 1.10m classes. Suitable for either junior or adult rider, a real confidence giver. For further information, please contact Grant Langley on 082 859 2160
Foresyte Houdini. Bay Part Bred Welsh Pony, Medium dressage and low level jumping also suitable as a schoolmaster pony for a lucky child.
One More Benjamin. SA Warmblood X Thoroughbred by Bellissimo Z out of Jennifers Jet by Ravishing (Jet Master). 3yo 15.3hh gelding, will easily mature to a good 16.3hh. Easy going temperament, flashy with blaze and socks. Shows a good jump R40K Neg. Contact: 073 439 2479
For further information please contact Grant Langley on 082 859 2160
Anastasia, striking SA Warmblood chestnut mare, will mature to 16.hh. By Always Right (Always One R/ Diavolo) out of Rivendell Caravaggio (Dageraad / Amour De Fleuve xx) A super mare with great prospects, she has very good conformation, floats over the ground and shows a quality jump. R40K Contact: 073 439 2479
15.2hh dark bay gelding, 8yrs. Done a little of everything even played Polo Cross. Very easy with a sensitive mouth. R15k Contact: Daneen 083 268 6670
Dan 15.3hh 10yo Bay TB gelding rising 11. By The Sheik (Al Mufti) out of Gather the Gold by What a Prospect. Stocky type who is bold over the jumps and good on outrides. Sensible and versatile with a big heart. R10k. Contact: 073 439 2479
Very striking 5yo bay mare with lovely paces. Good for showing, dressage and very brave jumping. Basics in place. Contact: Daneen 083 268 6670
16.1hh 11yo Bay TB gelding by King of Kings out of Classic Concerto. 3 very good paces, easy mouth, no vices, hacks out well, can have the odd spook. Contact: 073 439 2479
Saratoga Sweet Valentine Dark Bay/Black 8yo 16hh old Warmblood Mare by Saratoga Synergy out of Saratoga Tiger Lily (by Carrick). An extremely versatile mare that has super
Firefly 14.3hh cross breed, 12yo gelding. Super jumping pony with an unbelievable temperament. Standing at La Belle Ferme, Drummond. Contact: Lauren 083 383 1113
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Foresyte Bugsey Malone. Bay part bred Welsh pony, brave bold jumper, jumping 1m courses and suitable as a second pony for affiliated or Sanesa shows.
Alfie. Bay Warmblood gelding jumping 1m and suitable as a schoolmaster for junior or amateur adult rider. All three horses to remain stabled at Langley Equestrian Centre.
TACK Prestige Doge Dressage saddle, 17” 33 wide. R7 000. Contact: 082 743 8205 16’ St Lourdes full leather brown jumping saddle with girth, medium width. Can be adjusted. Dressage bridle. R18 000 for both. All in excellent condition. Contact: 082 490 3131 3 x Saddle carry bags in various colours R150 each. Contact: 082 716 6120 The Kloof and Highway SPCA Tack shop is open Thurs and Sat mornings. We have incredible bargains on tack, equestrian apparel, books, art and horsey related knick-knacks.
HORSE BOXES Home build horsebox for sale in good condition. Newly re-rubberised and licensed asking R50k. Contact: Ashleigh 072 458 9001
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Making a Difference
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he second Making A Difference MAD dressage competition took place in the spectacular indoor arena at Rosehill stables recently. MAD is an initiative that strives for upliftment of staff in Summerveld through education on safety, security, and a sense of community. Rosehill Stables is a strong supporter of MAD and has been since its inception. All the riders’ dressage marks had improved dramatically from the previous competition. MAD would like to thank their judge Leigh Sholtz for her assistance and valuable input. The next MAD competition is scheduled for June. MAD recently ran a self-fence course which helped create a bond between 26 of MADs participants. “We have sponsorship for another 20, which we will introduce after the corona virus crisis has passed.” said Heather Partner, organiser of MAD. We rely on employers to support this initiative, which has grown to over 75 members and we strive to drive a sense of community, fun, and self-improvement. Competition Results Walk Trot 1
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GIVE A DOG A HOME Mutt of the Month KYLIE is a little girl of about a year old. She is very friendly & affectionate; we are not sure what breed she is, but she is a super girl with a lovely personality.
LUCY & DIAMOND Lucy is a 6yo & Diamond 4yo. They are a super pair & are up for adoption as their family is moving. If you would like to own this great breed get in touch. To adopt Kylie, Lucy & Diamond, please contact Kay Sargent 083 657 8767 at the Animal Lodge Pet Hotel.
NALA is a gorgeous girl, she is just 6 months old & a Labrador Beagle cross with a very playful nature. She enjoys going for walks & loves being around people. She is looking for a home where there is another furry friend for her to play with & a garden for her to run around in. PIXIE is an adorable little 4.5yo Foxy / Jack Russell cross in desperate need of a new family as her owner is not well & sadly needs to move to be with family. Pixie is a very timid girl & needs a gentle home with a lot of reassurance & loving at first. She is socialised with other dogs & house trained. Pixie has lived with cats her entire life & has never hurt a cat, but she does try to play with them. CODY has such a happy face. He is a 1yo cross breed in need of a new family. He is a playful chap with a lovely temperament who loves affection & is great with children. LADY is a beautiful 2yo Labrador type cross. She is very friendly, obedient & has a pleasant disposition. Lady is good with other dogs & she adores people. SOX is a very friendly 1yo cross breed on the lookout for a new family. He is a happy boy who enjoys a good run around & play session. Sox is good with children & best suited with another female dog. He went to puppy school & knows basic commands; he also sits nicely for a treat. CODY & BELLA are 10-month-old Jack Russells in need of a new family. They are both excellent with children & other dogs. They have not been exposed to cats. They have done a puppy training course & both are house trained. Cody & Bella have typical fun, playful Jack Russell temperaments, they absolutely love attention are both very active & alert. To offer loving homes to Nala, Pixie, Cody, Lady, Sox, Cody & Bella please go to www.projectdog.co.za download an application form & send to quichamorgado@gmail.com
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We have a variety of Border Collies looking for homes with owners that understand the breed. To give these lovely dogs a home please contact Kay Sergent: 031 783 7865
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