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Choosing the right tunes for your routine.
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Editor’s Note Hi Everyone, Hooray! It’s August, which means it can only get warmer. We are not quite out the woods, the hounds of winter may still snap at our heels with a few more icy days, but nothing like the prolonged sessions of single digit temperatures we experienced in July. What better way to dispel the winter blues than by turning up the volume of your favourite tune and taking to the dance floor or singing along in the car. This month we offer our readers great advice on how to put together a killer dance routine for you and your horse that will have the judges tapping their feet and bouncing on their seats. To help us thin skinned Durbanites through the remains of winter, Charlie Lakin reminisces about the Yorkshire weather and beetroot sarnies, while working his magic, conjuring up recipes that will warm your belly and keep the wolf from the door. Lindsay Gray shines a light on the plight of the Honeybee and how we can help this important pollinator survive by keeping our gardens bee friendly. Mandy Barrett, our Canine Myth Buster, goes hands free and discusses how to prevent your dog from pulling on the leash. Ginny seems a little more serious this month, perhaps the cold has had her teeth chattering… Roll on spring! Regards, The editor.
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DANCE to the beat of your DREAMS What is Freestyle Dressage to music?
Dressage SA describes it as “This is a competition of artistic equitation to music at all levels. The competitor is, absolutely free in the form and manner of the presentation he chooses within a fixed time. The test should clearly show the unity between rider and horse as well as harmony in all the movements and transitions.”
British Dressage states “Freestyle tests are comprised of a series of compulsory movements which are scored. These set movements then choreographed together with other movements of the competitor’s choice. The floorplan is then ridden to music of the competitor’s choice.”
So how do you go about creating a Freestyle? Firstly you want to give yourself plenty of time. You cannot plan, practice and perfect your freestyle in a few days or even weeks. Know the Rules Familiarise yourself with the rules. This is vital, especially the time allowed for a test. The rules and tests can be downloaded from the Dressage SA website. Once armed with the relevant test, you need to go carefully through the list of required movements and choreograph them into a sequence to create your floorplan.
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Design your floorplan There are a number of factors to take into account when drawing up this up. The test has marks for choreography, use of arena and inventiveness. Symmetry is preferable in your choreography and it must flow. Don’t make it look like a regular test. Be creative, use the quarter lines, ride from quarter line to quarter line and avoid riding from marker to marker. Also take into account your horses strengths and show them off. You want your horse to look his absolute best. The required movements only have to be performed once but if your horse has a spectacular extended trot then show it more than once. Marks are also awarded for the degree of difficulty and this must be shown in your test. Keep it manageable. Unless
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your horse can keep a balanced, well positioned shoulder in, don’t try and do it on the quarter line. You will be penalised for the movement itself, but also in the degree of difficulty and harmony mark. Double check that you have not left any of the movements out. If you miss one out, you will receive a zero for that movement and only a five in choreography. This is a costly mistake, as the mark for choreography is included in the overall artistic mark, and these marks are multiplied by four. Also remember the judge. They do not know where you are going next, so make sure your floorplan allows you to show the movements clearly.
Ride your floorplan Ride your floorplan, video it and time it, to ensure you are in the prescribed time. The marking starts after your first salute and your time starts running at the move off from the first halt and ends with the final halt. Choose your music Now the fun begins! You choice of music must suit your horse and your horses’ paces. You will need three different types of music. One to suit each pace and it is preferable that all three are of the same genre. Don’t mix Chopin with Oasis or use one song for your whole test. Lyrics are permissable but it is best to keep them minimal.
to music by Guns N Roses! Get out your favourite tunes and see what works. Choosing music from the big screen is a good option. There are many apps out there for music editing and you can splice your own music together. Practice, Practice, Practice Get out there and practice. Video it, tweak it. Don’t practice until you get it right; practice until you can’t get it wrong.You want to polish your performance to perfection. Options
Also consider your horses’ type. ‘The Nutcracker Suite is not really suitable for a big thundering warmblood’
‘The music must tell a story. Choose a theme, be subtle with vocals and avoid Jack Parrow and Eminem. Light The beat of the music can give music must match the appearance of Debi van Wyk- National A panel judge. the pace of the lightness. Save your horse - four beat choruses for your If you are a non-horsey parent or in walk, two beat in trot and it needs big movements, like half passes and extended daunted by the whole process, don’t to be in time with the footfall of your trots. Walk music needs to be soft and panic, help is at hand. There are horses pace. Use the video of your emotional to express the connection between online services that will design your floorplan to match music to your horse and rider, which is paramount in riding. choreography and put your music horse. The music must be set at the horses pace, so together for you for a fairly reasonable the horse is dancing to the music. You can have fee. There are also experts in this field Also consider your horses’ type. ‘The music specially composed for the horse’- Calet who can advise. Judy Vertue in JHB, Nutcracker Suite is not really suitable De Vos. is a Freestyle specialist and has put for a big thundering warmblood’ together over 200 freestyles, including advises Debi van Wyk, a National A A big Thank You to Judy Vertue Paralympic rider, Philippa Johnson panel judge. and Debi van Wyk for their input Dwyers, Gold Medal winning freestyle. in putting this article together. Modern music is perfectly acceptable, Their advice and depth of Enjoy gone are the days of strictly classical knowledge is invaluable. music. Sweden’s Patrik Kittel won the Remember if you make a mistake FEI World Cup™ Dressage Freestyle on the day, try, if possible, to redo the movement. Don’t panic if your walk music ends 10m short, ride to the music, enjoy and remember always to take couple of spare copies of your music with you to your competition. I love the fact that doing dressage to music makes it a whole lot more fun, it is lovely for people to watch and you can design your freestyle to suit your horse, so you can show off his best parts and I just love using catchy music that you want to tap your feet to’-. Gen McNeill HOUND & HORSE
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CANINE Myth Buster by Mandy Barrett
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Hands-free leash control Let’s look at teaching your dog to walk without pulling!
any modern, qualified and scientific dog trainers.
Most dogs will learn to pull when on a lead due to the early learning that they have. The fact is that WE TEACH them to pull, as pups. We put on a collar or harness and off we go, allowing our pup to walk ahead, leaning into the lead and VIOLA – we have taught our pup to pull!
Teaching your dog to walk on a loose lead is SO easy - and you can start at any age.
Pulling back, popping the lead and jerking back, all only serve to hurt your dog’ neck and to reinforce the urge to pull. Teaching loose lead walking is by far, one of the biggest requests we get in our school. The many gadgets available to assist with this prove just how common this is, as well as showing very clearly, how quickly dogs will do something (even if it isn’t pleasant) if it “works for them”. This means that pulling – no matter how much discomfort is caused, still brings about exploration and fun…..and so will continue, even with coughing and choking and a grumpy handler being dragged along behind! Using the many gadgets available may be a helpful to some – chains, shock collars and no pull harnesses are all aversive tools. They cause varied levels of discomfort and pain, and are not recommended as training tools by
What is needed is a comfortable harness or collar, and a nice long lead – around 3 to 4 metres is ideal, a treat bag full of yummy treats, your dog’s salary, a happy attitude and some walking shoes! (Short leads make it almost impossible to comfortably walk your dog and are a bit of a faulty design) Make sure you are in a safe environment and not in a rush. Don’t do this when you need to get to work, or to the vet. Plan this as a training session. Take your dog out with the lead and harness and allow them to walk to the end of the lead. As soon as the lead becomes tight, stop and stand still. Do NOT pull back on the lead as this only makes the tension more exciting. Stand and wait. When your dog sits, or takes a step back, or looks at you, say YES!! Toss a treat if you have, or better yet, get your dog to come and get it and REPEAT the exercise. Take a small step forward each time your dog returns and they will quickly learn that is how they move forward, and NOT by pulling.
a tight lead. Take a step closer and let them sniff while on a loose lead, thereby further reinforcing the feeling of enjoying walking without pulling. Ensure your lead has an elastic band between your hand and your dog that will snap if it goes tight. Remember “Your lead is the safety belt and NOT the steering wheel”. When training your dog to heel, never use lead corrections, collar jerks or pops. Always stop when your dog pulls on the lead and don’t allow any forward movement, games or fun while pulling. Happy walking. If you are battling with this, join us for a fun filled class of loose lead walking exercises that will assist you and your dog! Next time: How to Teach a Heel Position
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BEET the winter chill
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Personally I‘ve always liked vegetables like Parsnips, Turnips, Swede’s (Oh! how I miss Swedes) and Beetroot. They all taste better after some frost. Well we aint had no frosts in Hillcrest, but hey, it’s been cold enough to freeze the proverbial brass monkeys.
This cold weather has its pros and cons. Firstly riding a motorbike is not fun at all, simply no fun. Hillcrest is giving Yorkshire a run for its money but at least back in Yorkshire we had central heating. On the positives though, it’s a lot easier to keep warm than it is to keep cool. Wood fires, comfort food and sweet root vegetables come to mind. 6 •
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We have been growing some Beetroot up at Camp Orchard and I am finding that it’s developing a better flavour with the cold. As with the Aubergine, I’ve been doing a lot of tinkering with Beetroot. It’s one of my favourite vegetables to eat, cook and it brings back memories, which I will come back to later. For me it’s a versatile ingredient to work with. It can pop up all over the menu from arrival drinks and canapes right through to Petite Four. It also serves as the ‘Chefs get out of jail card’ of Beetroot, Goats cheese and Almonds (which I believe was
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a trend to come out of California in the 60’s), but it’s a classic flavour combination and one that will work in both sweet and savoury. It’s a good faithful combo, Beetroot mousse in goat’s cheese tartlet, beetroot soufflé with goats’ cheese sorbet and almond toffee sauce, the list could go on. Back to the memories, there some very strange drunkard stories due to my thing for Beetroot sandwiches in my student days. A pleasure I blame on my mum. As a child I never appreciated the value of my upbringing until I stepped from the production of ingredients to the cooking and finishing of ingredients. My mum used a lot of beetroot due to the amount my dad grew. During beetroot season we ate a lot of them, warm boiled beetroot with good, salty, rich butter (you know the stuff you get from the farmers market, left in a butter dish on the counter for a week so the cultures go proper funky
and tasty) and fresh baked bread, Ah, the simple pleasure of the pickled sweet beetroot and salty mature butter. As I write I am toying with hitting the pickled beetroot in the fridge, an inferior substitute for boiled, but at the hour of the day a chef gets to write, it’s got to do. Funny, things I took for granted as a child, now inspire dishes. Well my pleasure of a beetroot sarnie, created a beetroot stained thumb print on the page, yes I write not type. This reminds me of my time as a young commi chef where I’ve had my backside handed to me for beetroot stains on lemon wedges and onion slices and I am fairly certain I’ve handed it out plenty, in my years as a head chef. My favourite occasion of ‘the beetroot thumbprint’ was with Liam Ryan my garnish chef at the time. A true hero who had probably the toughest job in the kitchen as he worked right next to me and supplied all the garnishes to the plates I worked on, which was up to 6 a plate, over 12 plates sometimes. The first time my eldest daughter came for a meal, she requested pink food so between the two of us we created a plate of poached trout, a light pink veloute and to Liam’s great pleasure, pink mashed potatoe and pink cauliflower, both he stained with beetroot, something we still joke about today. As you gather, I love beetroot and over the years I’ve pickled it in a variety of styles, created mousses, salads, cakes, frozen desserts, jams, fire roasted dips, used it to cure meat and fish and am currently experimenting with Yorkshire Tea Kombucha, the list goes on and on and on…..
½ cup olive oil ¼ tsp Salt ¼ tsp Ground Cumin Half a bunch chopped Parsley Place the beetroot directly over the coals until they are nicely blackened on the outside. (This is South Africa so I know the braai will be lit at least once a week, plus husbands will feel like they have made it themselves) Remove from the fire and leave to cool. When cool, cut the charcoaled skin off and dice up and add to the remaining ingredients. Blend until a smooth paste is formed. Place in small sterilized jars and keep in the fridge until needed. It will keep for up to a month. With this cold winter we are having, nothing beats a good heavy starched based dish like Risotto. Beetroot Risotto was often one of our vegetarian dishes, many years ago when I worked at the Star Inn, Harome, back in Yorkshire. As the years have gone on, I’ve moved away from rice and changed to more local ingredients. Back home I often used pearl barley or wheat and since I have been in KZN I’ve adopted using Samp. I find it works amazingly as a replacement for Arborio rice. Beetroot, Blue Cheese and Fennel Samp ‘Risotto’ 400g of Samp 6 Pool ball sized Beetroot
1 Onion diced 150g Blue Cheese (I often use Chrissie Briscoes nettle blue cheese, it’s to die for and can be bought at the farmers market) 2 Bulbs of Fennel 2 tbsp. Beetroot Pesto (optional but it does add depth of flavour) 250g cream 100g butter First wash and boil the Samp in lightly seasoned water till cooked and save for later Wash and wrap the beetroot in foil and bake until tender (approx. 25mins in a 180 degree C oven.) When cooked leave to cool, then peel the skin. Dice five beetroot saving one to make a garnish salad. Thinly slice 1 bulb of Fennel, pick some of the fronds to use as garnish. Dice the remaining fennel. In a heavy based pan, fry the onion and diced fennel until golden, add the samp, cream, butter, pesto and a cup of water. Bring to the boil. Mix in the beetroot and the majority of the blue cheese and bring back to the boil. Season. To serve, place in a bowl and top with the sliced raw fennel, strips of cooked beetroot, a crumble of blue cheese and fennel fronds. Enjoy!
My favourite store cupboard ingredient is fire roasted beetroot pesto. A tasty thing that’s great to have by itself as a dip or to add to pasta or meat, as a crust bake, or dressing for a salad. Fire Roasted Beetroot Pesto 6 Pool ball sized Beetroot Juice of 1 lemon, Zest of half. 2 Clove Garlic ¼ Cup Parmesan grated ½ cup vegetable oil
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Mounted Games maestro Megan Marr, who is known for her amazing skills when vaulting on and off at high speed, has represented South Africa many times. Megan managed to find a spare minute or two, for a galloping interview with H&HL, to let us grab a glimpse into this high speed sport that requires skill and courage….. Q: When and where did you start riding?
A: I started riding Pedro, an 11hh Welsh Mountain pony. My older sister (Jackie) bought him with her pocket money, so I was lucky enough to start riding when I was about 5 years old. Q: What has been the best piece of riding advice you have ever received and from whom? A: From Karen Minett - Rhythm and line works every time. I also had a series of jumping lessons with the incredible Bill Johnson leading up to my pony club A Test. Q: When did you first start competing in Mounted Games? A: International Mounted Games was introduced to SA in 2000 by the Canadian National Team. Before this I had been doing pony club gymkhana. My dad (Ian Marr) then built all the necessary equipment and we started growing IMGA in KZN. I, along with 4 other riders, represented SA at our first World Team Champs appearance in 2001 in Canada. With the help of my dad, I organised SA’s first international competition, in 2010, to which we invited Australia and New Zealand.
At high SPEED with Megan Marr
A: Litter lifters is a tricky one to get the hang of. We pick up cartons, with a little stick, no hands allowed and drop them in a bin, all at high speed. There are quite a few different techniques used, so riders can figure out which works best for them and their pony. Q: If you could take a top horse that is not yours for a competition, which horse would it be and why? A: I would chose Tomas Forsythe’s pony, Twister. She has been incredibly well schooled for MGA by Tom. She is quick in-between the equipment, turns incredibly fast and is light and responsive. Tom has also trained her to be ridden bridleless, and can play games with just a neck strap. Q: Of all you horses past and present, do you have a favourite? A: I was given a Nooigedacht in 2009 who had a fantastic temperament and was incredibly talented. I wish I knew then what I know now! Oreo (the grey in the picture) is an incredible pony and we have had some amazing competitions and times together. Q: You coach many younger riders, what advice would you give to a rider wanting to get into Mounted Games? A: If you just give it a try, I’m pretty sure you will love it! It’s also something you can do for fun on your thoroughbred or warmblood. We often have ponies available to borrow, if you’re curious then get in touch with us! You can do anything from fun relaxed games with friends at the yard - to international world class competition.
Q: What qualities do you think make a great mounted Games Pony?
Q: What do you think is the greatest challenge facing Mounted Games in South Africa?
A: The ideal pony is fast, quick off the mark, very responsive and always waiting for the next instruction. Being too flighty and fizzy makes some things quite tricky. There are a variety of races - so fast ponies are excellent at the speed races. Other races require a steady pony that is happy to stand still for a second while we get the job done. So sometimes slow and steady wins!
A: We just need to create awareness. It’s almost one of SA’s best kept secrets. We have hosted world team champs (Royal Show Grounds 2017) and 3 other international competitions. We also host annual Inter-Provincial team competitions, individual SA Champs and pairs SA Champs. These competitions are cycled so different provinces host each year. KZN usually hosts the individual and pairs championships.
Q: You have represented South Africa many times on the Mounted Games teams. What is the secret to this success?
Q: And lastly what do you like to do with your spare time ….?
A: As we compete overseas on borrowed ponies, it’s important to be able to adjust to the new pony quickly and figure out how to get the best from that pony. Being a strong vaulter is very important, as it’s essential to be able to get back on your pony as fast as possible, once you have corrected a mistake or even just as a part of the vaulting races. Q: What is the most difficult game in Mounted Games and why?
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A: I’m currently making plans to work as a vet in the UK, so am looking forward to a bit of an adventure with Tom. We will get ponies there and enjoy as many of their world class competitions as possible. I also enjoy hiking, working out, obstacle courses/warrior races. Family has always been very important to me, so I always make time for visits. If you would like to try mounted games go to www.mountedgamessa.com
The plight of the honey bee by Lindsay Gray
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The role of the pollinator
Fertilisation occurs in a plant when pollen is transferred between flowers of the same species, leading to successful seed and fruit production. Efficient pollination also ensures that a plant will produce beautifully formed fruit as well as viable seed. Although grazing animals, birds, butterflies, wind and water all play a vital role in pollination, most of our edible crops rely on the honey bee and its cousins to do the job. Let’s consider the honey bee Now officially on the endangered list, this diligent little insect collects both nectar and pollen from flowers in the garden and natural areas. While on its search for nectar, the bee brushes against the stamens of the plant it is visiting and pollen sticks to parts
Why are nectar and pollen important?
Nectar provides an important energy source for the bee. It is taken back to the hive where it is used to feed adult bees and is also deposited into honeycomb cells. After a process of fanning and evaporation, the nectar becomes honey and is capped over with wax. This honey provides a winter food source for the hive. The pollen that is collected is turned into bee bread when mixed with water and nectar from the bee’s mouth, and it too is stored in honeycombs. This is crucial for bee brood development.
We should all know from nature studies at school just how important pollinators are to ensure the survival of the earth. No pollinators, very few food crops – it’s that simple. All bee colonies are subjected to bacteria and virus infestation. However, a particularly virulent virus called ‘deformed wing virus’ (DWV) that is responsible for the demise of up to 65% of colonies in certain countries, is on the increase, with a new strain having emerged in 2017. This virus is spread by the Varroa mite, a bloodsucking parasite that feeds on the honey bee, transmitting the deadly virus directly into the bee’s
bloodstream. Beekeepers are encouraged to keep a check on this virus in their hives at all times. To a lesser extent drought, floods and storms have wreaked havoc on bee populations while the removal of certain alien gum trees has also severely depleted the bees’ source of nectar and pollen. As you can see, the honeybee has little going for it and it is up to newage farmers and gardeners to help where we can.
of its body. Using its legs, the bee wipes most of the pollen into a sticky mass that is deposited into two ‘pollen packets’ on each of its hind legs. This is later deposited into the cells of the hive. When she visits the next flower, some of the pollen remaining on her body is rubbed off onto the stigma, or tip of the pistil—the female reproductive organ of the flower – and fertilisation is now possible, resulting in flowers, fruit and later, seed.
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Why are bees now endangered? For economic reasons, farmers and seed manufacturers have for far too long supported the use of pesticides on crops to ensure healthy fruit, vegetables and seed production, and, more recently, genetically modified (GMO) seed. Pollinators either die from these poisons or have their homing skills compromised so that they are unable to get back their hives after foraging and they die, exhausted, outside of their hives.
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How you can help the honeybee If every gardener across the globe plants pollinator-friendly plants in whatever space they have available – even a small patio or balcony – we can help to save these beautiful insects without whom we simply cannot exist. When you choose plants for your garden, keep the bee in mind. It is thought that the most attractive colours to a bee are purple, blue, white and yellow. However, as bees search for nectar, colour is not the only thing with which you need to concern yourself;
Many bedding plants have been hybridised for the nursery trade, specifically to enhance their colour, but the nectar production in some has been compromised. Choose indigenous plants where possible and, if you have the space, plant them in big clumps for the bees; Provide water for your bees in a shallow birdbath or similar container and only half-fill it. Ensure that it has a rough surface so that the bee can wade to the water’s edge. Bees drown in swimming pools. Use half-shells that you can collected from the beach, place them on the soil and fill those with water too; Should you need to use a pesticide, there are many organic products on the shelf with lots of natural remedies that people have devised over the years; Grow flowering plants year-round, to support different bee species in each season. In summer you will have all the daisies and summer-flowering herbs and shrubs to rely on. In the winter months, the aloes and winter-flowering succulents will provide the nectar. Allergic to bees? It must be frightening to have an allergic reaction to a bee or wasp sting. I know which hurts more and I don’t relish being stung by either. The point to remember is that pollinators do not set out to harm humans or animals – they have too much work to do. However, if a hive is disturbed, then the colony will protect itself, often with devastating results. You will find this same reaction from any other wildlife in your garden though, so try not to focus on bee stings only. The vibration from a lawnmower, inquisitive dogs and poultry, can set off a defence strategy from a hive. If you would like the hive relocated, call a respected bee removal company that will gently coax the hive out until the queen decides to take her followers to a new home. This is called swarming and is quite the most beautiful thing you will ever witness. Attend our summer workshops – Easy Steps to Gardening – and gain inspiration and confidence! Short, affordable and inspirational! Drop our office a line and we will send you the necessary information.
What to plant for bees and other pollinators The daisy family: Gazania, Leucanthemum (Shasta daisy), Dimorphotheca spp. (Namaqualand daisy and the previously-called Osteospermum daisy), Arctotis, Rudbeckia Annuals: Sweet alyssum, Primula, Nemesia and Salvia spp. Herbs that are left to flower: Lavender, Rosemary, Fennel, Rocket, Coriander, Feverfew, Chamomile, Origanum, Thyme, culinary Basil, Comfrey and Borage. Shrubs: Any of the Salvia species, Ocimum tenuifolium (Sacred or Holy Basil) – never without a bee; Ribbon Bush (Hypoestes aristata), Plectranthus species, Syncolostemon obermeyerae, Callistemon spp. (Bottlebrush) – wonderful for bees and birds; Leonotis leonurus (wild dagga), Succulents: All flowering succulents, including succulent groundcovers such as Crassula multicava which is flowering now. Fruit trees: All of the citrus family as well as the stone-fruit family such as peach, apricot and plum trees including their showy, non-fruiting relatives, Pawpaws, Banana, Avocado, Litchi and Mango (three very large trees not meant for small properties). Vegetables: If you grow your vegetables from seed, look for the seed packets that state “Non GMO” to ensure that you are buying healthy seed from which you can harvest seed again after the crop is finished. Flowering broccoli, lettuce and Brussels sprouts also attracts bees.
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05 Turn and Burn Stud, Sawmag Q7. Including the Dargle Market. Contact: Craig 082 538 3737
19 Clinic with Tacita Peters. All levels welcome. Midlands Equestrian Club
09 Extreme Equitation Turn & Burn Stud. Contact: Kathy 072 156 1631
02 Hairnets United, Buffelsbosch, Midlands. Strictly come Showing & much more! Contact: Ryan 083 434 2421 14-16 KZN Showing Champs, Buffelsbosch, Midlands
ENDURANCE August 25 Winterton Ride
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Ask Ginny Scooper Dear Ginny,
Livery Yard - Hilton
Does my horse need a dental check-up as often as I do? Curios from the coast.
Facilities include: 60m x 20m sand dressage arena, 60m x 35m grass jumping arena, 10 stables, wash bay, horse walker, abundant outrides, large grass paddocks and excellent grooms.
Dear Curious,
For more information please contact Colin on 082 894 7712 or email scotneystables@gmail.com
The rule of thumb is to have your horses teeth checked once a year to help prevent the development of dental disease and the formation of uneven teeth, but there are exceptions.
Blue Horizons - Drummond
Young horses should have their first check up at around nine months and from then on twice yearly to ensure all is on track as their teeth are undergoing many changes, such as shedding deciduous teeth and erupting permanent teeth. Horses who are over the age of five and are competing regularly, may have their teeth done twice yearly. Some riders swear by this, other are staunch on the yearly rule. Horses over the age of 16 may require more than a yearly check-up. You may also hear of Wolf teeth in horses. This does not mean your horse has sprouted a set of Werewolf fangs, but a pair of small, pointy, peg like teeth that grow in front of the horses’ first molar. In the wild they don’t cause problems but they can be an issue with bitting. Your horse will tell you if there is a problem, by developing a sudden head flick or becoming mouthy when ridden. Call a qualified Equine Dental Practitioner to check for them as they may require removing. It is always good to be aware of the signs of dental problems which include; eating slowly, dropping food out the mouth, loss of condition, head tilting when eating or ridden, fussing with the bit and head tossing. Dental issues can also cause or intensify lameness and back soreness as the horse moves in an unnatural manner in an effort to relieve dental pain.
We are a 10 minute drive from Hillcrest and we cater for all ages from as young as three years. We also specialise in Special Needs riding. During the holidays we run a variety of Pony Camps from Beginners to Advanced. We also cater for those who would like to do a trail ride. For further information contact: Debbie 083 269 4945 Jo-Jo’s Riding Centre & KZN Pony Club Centre. – Summerveld Our aim is to have fun while learning to ride. Seeing the development, growth and confidence that riding gives to riders is so rewarding. We specialise in lessons for beginners to novice riders, of all ages. We coach a range of equestrian disciplines, including dressage, show jumping, gymkhana games and vaulting. We have outrides and we are a Pony Centre and offer Pony Club testing. We know each of our horses very well so it is easy for us to match our riders to a horse that we know they will be compatible with as we believe the development of a relationship between a horse and rider is an important factor. For more information contact Jo Jo on 083 489 7834. www.jojosridingcentre.co.za Buckingham Equestrian Centre - Hilton. We offer livery, live in or out, backing and producing and we have a lovely selection of horses and ponies for lease. We offer 1/4, 1/2 and full leases. For more information please contact: Natalie 082 786 9511 Canterbury Equestrian Centre - Pietermaritzburg
Your horse will always tell you if there is an issue, but it is best to have regular check-ups by a Qualified Dental Practitioner. Prevention is better than cure and saves you money in the long run.
Professional instruction from Qualified Instructors.
Yours Ever
Livery is available at affordable rates with horses out in paddocks, with three meals a day and the stables are managed by a qualified Animal Welfare Inspector.
Ginny PS: Did you know that horse’s hair was used as bristles in early toothbrushes! 14 •
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We have safe reliable and well-schooled horses and ponies. We offer lessons, hold pony camps, clinics, and out-rides. We have horses and ponies for lease.
All levels of riding from hacking to advanced riders welcome, across all disciplines. We hold regular training shows and fun days. For more information please contact: Gideon: 060 503 1139
HORSES for sale
To advertise your horse, contact ads@houndandhorse.co.za
the Nissan Winter Classic. Would suit confident, experienced rider as she is a sensitive and forward moving horse. Jumps anything and has had eventing exposure. Very pretty and finely built. Contact: Troy 072 527 3607 BISCUIT 14.hh 9yo Quarter Horse/TB mare, Has jumped up to 1m and is brave and scopey. Passported, micro-chipped, vaccinations up to date, barefoot, good doer, measured height, loads and travels well. R40k including tack, Contact: 082 974 4594 KERWOOD CAPTIVATE, 2yo gelding. Breeding: Casper x Rivervales Priceless x Glenargyle Rebel (ID). This young horse has lots of substance and a good temperament. A great prospect for the future. Contact: Troy 072 527 3607 BRANDENBURG SOVEREIGN 16.3HH gentleman. School master in jumping and eventing. Wonderful hack. Looking for a good home. R10k. Contact: Natalie 082 786 9511 16.2hh 9yo dark bay Warmblood mare. BeachHaven bloodlines. Very sharp. R150 000 neg Contact: 082 490 3131 16.1hh 11yo Ubergabe Chestnut gelding. Very good looking, sweet and honest horse with dressage and eventing potential – perfect for first junior horse. R110 000 Neg. Contact: 082 490 3131 KERWOOD BRILLIANT, 16HH 8yo dark bay mare by Bono out of a TB mare. Has plenty of show experience and is ready to go 1.20m. Had 2 lovely clear rounds at 1.10m at
16HH, 5YO Grey Reg SAW Mare (2012). Udokes/ Dam sire: Ulior. Winner of the 2017 YHPS potential 4yo show jumper and best SA Bred and breeder awards. 3rd in Warmblood Mares 5-7yo at HOY, potential show-jumper category. Currently jumping 1.10m. Inter Africa team horse. This very pretty mare is a superstar. Carefully backed and produced by Daniella Machine under the supervision of Simone Howarth and Chad Cunningham. Full vetting available. POA. Contact: 082 490 3131 QUINCY 15.3HH 16yr TB mare. Lovely school master, brave, has evented and show jumped. R20K. Contact: Natalie 082 786 9511 ANTIQUITY 15.3HH 14yr TB mare. Neat & quick show jumper. Will bring on a novice rider very quickly. R25k. Contact: Natalie 082 786 9511 KING 15.2HH 7yr chestnut Basuto/ TB. Hardy and brace backed 1yr, jumping and hacking. R15k. Contact: Natalie 082 786 9511 COURT JESTER 15HH 18yr black gelding, Friesian cross. 2nd pony, a school master in Show Jumping, Eventing & Dressage. R20k. Contact: Natalie 082 786 9511 DIANTE 14.3HH 14yr TB/Welsh gelding. Very showy, moves well and jumps. R25K. Contact: Natalie 082 786 9511
LAVENDER 14.2HH 12yr mare, 2nd pony, forward, power house, jumped in the 90cm. R25K. Contact: Natalie 082 786 9511 PEONY 14.HH flashy liver chestnut mare with a flaxen mane. She is fantastic. 1st and 2nd in the 60cm at Sanesa out of 19 in the class and good dressage at Prelim. Her owner has sadly outgrown her and a loving home is absolutely essential. She was originally an A class Mounted Games pony. Contact: 081 270 2887 A selection of 2 & 3yo Warmblood X Tb Sport horses, 4 Colts and 5 Fillies for sale. Contact: Natalie 082 786 9511
Horses for lease 16.1hh 15yo Bay TB gelding. He is a super eventing school master. Has competed up to 1m SJ, 80cm XC and Dressage at Prelim level. Good on outrides. Full or half lease considered. Owner leasing due to work commitments. Contact: 082 225 5080 PEPPY GIRL 14.2HH pony for lease at Buckingham Equestrian Centre. Jumping 1m at shows. 2k half, 4k full lease. Contact: Natalie 082 786 9511
Second Hand Tack 17 1/2’” Bates Dressage Saddle, 17” Bates GP and a Dressage girth for sale. All in excellent condition. Contact: 082 415 4498 17” Prestige Dressage Saddle. Excellent condition. Contact: 082 940 1183
Knick Knack Paddy Whack GIVE A DOG A HOME HANDSOME HAILOur Mutt of the Month HANDSOME HAIL (Male) Ridgeback x Lab, approx 15mnths. Vacs up to date & sterilized. Beautiful, strong boy with so much love to give. Would be a great family member. To meet this gorgeous boy, please contact Mazarat Animal Rescue 065 836 3203 or Andy 083 225 2886 Curious Coco (Female) Boerboel x, approx 15mnths. Vacs up to date & sterilized. A strong girl with so much zest for life. Would be a great family dog. To meet this gorgeous girl, please contact Mazarat Animal Rescue 065 836 3203 or Andy 083 225 2886 Beautiful Bison is a happy & social boy. Approx 5yr old X breed (Male). He is healthy & strong after an awful beginning but now ready for a loving home & family. Loves walks and playtime on the beach. Vacs up to date & sterilized. To meet this gorgeous boy, please contact Mazarat Animal Rescue 065 836 3203 or Andy 083 225 2886 Bubbly Bugsy (Male) Pointer x Beagle. Approx. 1 year young. Vacs up to date & sterilized. Socialized with other dogs. Bugsy is a gentle & loving boy who would make a stunning member of your family. To meet this gorgeous boy, please contact Mazarat Animal Rescue 065 836 3203 or Andy 083 225 2886 Rover (Male) GSD x. He is just the most gorgeous & loving boy! He will steal your heart. He’s about 5 Years old & extremely lovable. He is good with kids, loves swimming & going for walks and overall good natured. Rover is a mixed breed, GSD x we suspect. To meet or find out more about this gorgeous boy, please contact Mazarat Animal Rescue 065 836 3203 or Andy 083 225 2886
ZACK I am a good looking 8 year old Cross Breed. I am good with children and other dogs. I don’t like cats but I love human company. To adopt this great chap please go to www.projectdog.co.za for an adoption application form. NALA I am a pretty 1 year old Africanis with a playful, friendly and happy nature. I love running around with toys in my mouth and collecting as many as I can. I am well socialised with other dogs and would love a family of my own. To adopt me, please go to www.projectdog.co.za for an adoption application form. BLU I am a handsome large 1 year old Shepherd, Africanis cross with a super nature. I makes friends where ever I go and am an intelligent chap. I love to swim, play fetch and am full of fun. To adopt me, please go to www.projectdog.co.za for an adoption application form BALOO I am a charming 5 year old Labrador cross boy with a happy and friendly nature. I enjoy going for walks and playing fetch. I am best suited as an only dog. I am very affectionate with humans and a pleasure to have around. To offer me a loving home, please go to www.projectdog.co.za for an adoption application form