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How to keep your horse cool in extreme heat
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CARLOS TABERNABERRI
YOUR CLUB IN PROFILE
8 KEEPING YOUR HORSE COOL IN EXTREME HEAT
29 YOUNG RIDER OF THE MONTH
12 WHIPMAKER IS DOING IT FOR DOLLY
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16 BREED SPOTLIGHT THE WALER
20 SPORT 101 EQUESTRIAN SKIJORING
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Before I introduce the
February edition of HubVibes I want to take a moment to pay homage to our professional breeders. After a small dabbling into breeding, I am in awe of those that do it year in and year out and create some of the amazing horses we see performing in front of us at CDI's, World Cups, Horse Trials and any other number of events at elite levels. Personally, I find breeding the most stressful thing ever, although I was fortunate enough to bring in to the world - well the mare helped a lot - the adorable Bonita Bobbie Sox a few weeks ago. Sadly, though, without an ambitious showjumping jockey under the roof anymore, Bonnie is for sale (look for her advertisement on our pages).
might have to make one or two more little ones next year, just so we can continue it – and perhaps increase the champagne consumption for each horse! So to all things HubVibes, with the heat being unbearable in various parts of the country we encourage you to read and take advice from our feature article on keeping the horses cool this summer. We will post this article to our Facebook page as well, we would love to hear some of your ideas for looking after your furry friends in this intolerable warmth. Also in HubVibes this month we look at the Waler breed -
how awesome is this breed with so much history behind it? We learn about the adrenalin-charged sport of Skijoring; talk to the gentle horse ‘starter’, Carlos Tabernaberri; Penny gives us more of her fabulous Life on the Farm – as well as a look at training poles, and of course, much more! Enjoy – and don’t forget to raise a glass to the babies of the horse world from time to time!! Fi x
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In her honour however, we have commenced a new tradition at Equestrian Hub headquarters, one of which I am sure you will approve. Every afternoon the horses are fed and then we sit ringside with a glass of champagne and scratch Bonnie's cute little nose and make lots of gushy noises. It’s such a nice tradition, I
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Carlos Tabernaberri’s Voice for the Horses Carlos Tabernaberri is renowned the world over for his gentle teaching methods, writes Candida Baker, of the trainer who has become known as the world’s gentlest horseman.
is how it’s always been done,’ or ‘this is the traditional way’, and I am not against tradition, but tradition is not always good – that’s all I’m saying. We all have to be prepared to change and move on.”
When Carlos Tabernaberri was a young boy, he lived in the Argentinian countryside next to a large property owned by the Argentinian Gaucho Association.
Moving on three decades and Carlos is in such high demand around the world for his clinics, that his clients range from English royalty, to dressage schools in Switzerland, ranches in the US and Canada, to numerous visits a year to New Zealand and to every major city in Australia.
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“I give 46 clinics a year,” he tells me in a throwaway fashion, as if it’s nothing. But it’s not hard to spot that over a year that’s almost one a week. It’s a lot of travelling away from his beloved farm in Victoria, Whispering Acres, and from his wife Sue, a year 12 teacher at a local school.
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“I would watch how they would ‘break’ the horses,” he says, “and the constant mistreatment of their horses, and I promised myself that if I grew up to work with horses, I would be a voice for the horses.” Watching the regular weekend festivals from their family property, in which the breaking of horses played a prominent part, Carlos was shocked by some of the brutality. “It made me question the idea of ‘tradition’,” he says. “A lot of people will tell you, ‘oh, this
“I do get tired sometimes,” he says, “but at the same time I have a passion and an urgency about my teaching work which means that I know this is what I am called to do. For me the basis of everything I teach is explaining to people WHY it’s important to work in a certain way with their horse, not HOW. It’s always about why for me.” Part of his knowledge of the ‘why’, is that as a child Carlos was lucky to have a well-rounded and versatile experience as a rider. “Classical French and Spanish dressage techniques were passed down to me,” he says, “even though not many practised what they preached. I also learned working horse tech-
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niques. Because of the size of the ranch near us, I would watch the 600 or so horses in the pasture there all the time, and without realising it I was taking on board their bio-mechanics, their behaviour, and I was learning how horses think.”
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Mind you, his very first experience with horses might have been enough to put off someone without the passion in their blood. “My first encounter with a horse was when I was very little walking to school,” he says, “there were two runaway horses that were being chased by some Gauchos and when I saw them bolting towards me I started running back towards them! As romantic as that may sound, I was lucky that the horses caught up to me and instead of running on top of me, they slowed down in order not to run me over. Later what I thought about was that it seemed they were looking after me even though they themselves were being chased. It might be fanciful but it seemed to me that perhaps it was to allow me to see how gentle horses could be – even when scared, and so I could do my work in the future.”
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When the family migrated to Australia when Carlos was 14, horses dropped out of his life for a few years, until someone asked him to work a couple of troublesome horses nearby. “Basically I was just playing with them, but people liked what they saw and told other people, who told other people,” he says. “And now I’m talking to you from Arizona! I like to think of myself almost as the Accidental Trainer. Although from perspective it’s actually about training the people – not the horses.” The ‘training people’ is an integral part of the Carlos Tabanaberri philosophy. “People ask me if I train horses, and I always tell them I don’t ‘train’ horses to do anything, I ‘tell’ them what I want, and I try to find a way to communicate what I want to the horse.
As the kindness of his training, or ‘telling’ spread, Carlos became in high demand, collecting on his way to becoming a worldrenowned expert in horsemanship, his beautiful property in Victoria http://www.whisperingacres.com.au/ and the five horses that make up his own special ‘herd’.
“My horses are a Brumby mare, one of five orphans I trained after their herd was culled in the Northern Territory of Australia,” he says. “Then until very recently there was the amazing Lani, a 20-year-old QH mare, whom I got as four year old horse when she’d been deemed ‘Crazy and Dangerous’. She had to be put to sleep because of cancer, but she was definitely my greatest teacher – even though she almost killed me many times, she taught me all about dealing with so called difficult horses. She’s taught me how to dig deep and how to be infinitely patient – which is a necessity with horses. Then there’s my Appaloosa-cross gelding Sai - I’ve raised him from a foal; another Paint mare who was also called dangerous and aggressive who has become an outstanding horse and a Welsh pony called Phoenix, and there’s the onedollar horse I bought, Krishna, who is featured on the cover of my book, Through the Eyes of a Horse. He’s been another master teacher for me,” he says. “He was going to be shot until I intervened and saved him from a bullet and we’ve travelled a massive journey together.”
One of the highlights of his career was receiving a letter from the Queen congratulating him on his gentle training methods. “One thing led to another and when I was in the UK doing some clinics, the Royal Family flew me to Wales to work with their Lusitano stallions,” he says. “Of course it was very helpful in terms of my exposure in the UK and Europe, but to be honest it’s hard to see how I could fit in much more than I already do – sometimes I look at my schedule and it seems impossible but for me it’s always about spreading the word about how gentle techniques can always work. ‘Help Ever,’ as we say, ‘Hurt Never’.” In the US he’s been dubbed ‘the gentlest horseman to ever touch a horse’, and the ‘next Tom Dorrance,’ amongst many other accolades and in many ways the next obvious career move would be to the U.S, but when I put it to him, he’s adamant that his heart belongs to Australia. “Of course, in many ways, my soul belongs to the country I was born in, to Argentina,” he says, “it was the country that formed me, but it’s in Australia that I grew up and connected with my passion, and it’s Australia where my career grew, my children grew up in Australia and I can’t imagine not being based there.”
Like many other modern horsemen and women, Carlos has discovered that starting horses
“I always start them bareback and in a halter,” he says, “no matter what their discipline is going to be.” Make no mistake, he may not dress like a dressage rider, but many of his clinics are booked up by some of the world’s elite horsemen and women. “I work with dressage riders, Western riders, working horses, showjumpers – it doesn’t matter to me,” he says. “I’m personally trained in all disciplines, including La Garrocha (the Spanish riding discipline using a long pole to move cattle around), so when I’m with showjumpers in Europe what I’m teaching them is gymnastics with their horse in order that it can be more flexible and willing, when I’m in the US I am happy to teach a horse a half-pass, or a roll-back – and what I’ve found is that horses all love to learn different techniques. It may be that of course some horses are better suited to different work – or play – but in essence the same moves are there in them all.” That said, he does have favourites. “I love Quarter Horses for their versatility,” he says, “and Thoroughbreds for their stamina and heart.” And heart, in the end, is what this gentle ‘teller’ is all about. “Even though I think there is these days more compassion for the horse, it’s six thousand years since we ‘domesticated’ the horse for our own use,” he says, “and yet we are still in the dark ages of how we ‘break in’ horses and in our treatment of them.”
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He has two children from a previous marriage, a 20-year-old daughter, currently on a gap year, and a 24-year-old son, studying to be a doctor. “Both of them grew up around horses, of course,” he says, “and both of them love horses, but I’ve always been clear that they need to follow their own passions – not mine.”
without the pressure of the saddle and bridle is actually the kindest way for them to begin the their careers.
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KEEPING YOUR HORSE COOL IN EXTREME HEAT It’s Australia. It’s summer. It’s hot. Dannii Cunnane looks at ways to keep your equine friends comfortable through the next few months.
Another factor is that horses can also excessively sweat and become dehydrated, just like their human counterparts, so it’s important to have an electrolyte supplement close to hand.
Australia is known for its extreme summer temperatures, but while we have the luxury of air conditioners and fans, what about our horses? With heat stress a real danger, we offer you some helpful hints to get you through the cremation inducing temperatures.
As a general rule, if the humidity percentage plus the outside temperature equal 100, leave riding until the weather cools down, or for another day.
Don’t work your horse in the heat
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There’s a very sensible rule of thumb that states: “If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your horse”. Unfortunately there are a few riders that will ignore this theory and will still work their horses in extreme heat.
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What is often not recognised is that the shape of the horse and the way their internal organise lie, means that it’s not easy for them to disperse body heat. While they do sweat, their core temperature can still be high compared to their body surface temperature. Add on equipment such as saddle blankets and tack and this reduces the surface area where heat can be lost.
Don’t travel your horse in extreme heat Bitumen and steel become hot and even though you may have great ventilation as you’re driving along with a float in tow, think about the risk factors. If there is an accident you may be stuck in traffic, so weigh up the pros and cons and made an educated decision. If you think it’s too hot to travel then avoid it all together or move your horse in the cooler parts of the day.
Provide plenty of water Studies have shown that it’s a myth that horses can colic from drinking too much water. You’d be doing more harm than good
withholding drinks so allow your horse to have plenty of cool, fresh water when they need it. Bonus points if there is a stick or object in their water trough that will allow wildlife to escape if they fall in. Birds and other animals feel the heat too and will often use troughs to cool down and wet their whistle but be unable to escape if they fell in. Having an item that they can climb onto to scape will prevent drownings.
of nutrients and waste products in and out of cells. Electrolytes are made up of sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and copper and can be extruded via urine and sweat on hot days and via intensive workouts.
Add salt and electrolytes
Cool your horse down
Like humans, horses lose salt when they sweat – even standing in the paddock will cause salt loss. A good rule of thumb to re-
A hose down will help your horse cool down and scraping will assist the excess water to evaporate. Who doesn’t love a cold shower on a hot day? To avoid shocking your horse with the water, make sure you start hosing from the feet up. Sponging with a wet sponge or cloth will also feel nice.
There are plenty of electrolyte supplements on the market and they are easily added into your horses water or feed.
Don’t cover your horse
Electrolytes are also important to horses, they are minerals that the body use for healthy functioning muscles and the transportation
Have some shade available Adequate shelter options on hot days are the perfect way for horses to get out of the sun and have a cooler place to relax. While a shelter is ideal, trees offer brilliant shade options for horses to stand under. If the paddock is barren, a quick fix is to hang a shade cloth or erect a temporary shelter such as a marquee – just make sure it can’t blow away or cause injury.
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member is that a horse needs a minimum of 10 grams of salt per day per 100 kilograms of their weight. So, if your horse weighs 500 kilos, feed 50 grams of salt into their feed. Your horse may need more should you be working them hard or they run hot and sweat a lot. Some mixed or complete feeds do offer added salt, however it’s best if you control the salt levels yourself as there are varying factors in complete feeds. Always have a salt block on hand for your horse to lick as well.
As mentioned above, horses need to disperse the heat and covering them up can limit the ability to disperse the heat from their bodies. While naked is best, flies and insects could pose another problem, so a light rug (such as a flag combo) is a great option. While lots of rugs may have mesh, the heaviness of the material and plastic may hinder cooling.
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Whipmaker is doing it for Dolly
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When Glen Denholm heard the tragic news about young Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett, a Northern Territory teenager who ended her life after years of relentless online bullying, he felt personally inspired to raise awareness so that her death wasn’t in vain writes Dannii Cunnane.
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Glen is one of Australia’s best stockwhip makers and although nothing can be done to bring Dolly back, he wanted to make something beautiful to serve as a reminder of the young life lost and how horrific the consequences of bullying can be. “I’m retired now but I used to be a Police Officer and in that role I had to attend scenes where young teenagers had made the devastating decision to end their lives,” explains Glen. “Seeing the image of young Dolly
peeking out from under her Akubra hat really struck a chord with me. I didn’t want to sit back and do nothing, so I was inspired to make a whip in her honour.” Because people are wearing blue in memory of Dolly, Glen decided to incorporate the colour into his ‘Dolly’ whip. “I decided to make a gold mounted, 12 strand stockwhip dyed blue - her favourite colour - so that she’s never forgotten,” he says. “The cap at the bottom of the whip is engraved with ‘speak even if your voice shakes’ and a beautiful blue Opal has been set into the bottom of it. My aim is for this whip to be used as a perpetual trophy and while the details haven’t been ironed out yet, I want it to serve as a reminder of Dolly and to reinforce how we must be kind to each other. We should never forget that our words have the power to lift someone up - or bring them down.” With the trophy whip receiving so much attention, Glen is now making another that will be auctioned off at the upcoming Royal Easter Show in Sydney. The money raised will be donated to Dolly’s Dream Foundation which has been established in Dolly’s memory to provide support to other charity groups to make the world a better place. If you would like to know more about Glen’s ‘Dolly’ whips, visit Dolly’s Dream Facebook page for details. If you, or anyone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids helpline on 1800 55 1800 or visit Lifeline.org.au.
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• Remove anything that could be dangerous • Don’t leave the suicidal person alone • Don’t promise confidentiality • Get professional help*
Suicide Prevention Australia remembers those we have lost to suicide and acknowledges the suffering suicide brings when it touches our lives. We are brought together by experience and are unified by hope. *Guidance shared from www.communitiesmatter.com.au
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THE WALER
The bravest horse in the world? photo credit:
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The Waler is considered to be one of the
hardiest and heroic breeds in the world. Its lines go back to the first horses that were brought to Australia via the First Fleets. Cross-breeding between Arabs – very popular in the early days of the Colony - Thoroughbreds, Clydesdales, Percherons, Timor ponies and the Cape horses bred what became the Waler. It was survival of the fittest right from the start - the horses that survived the sea voyage and did reach Australian shores were already tough and had to adapt to the demands of the harsh Australian climate and landscape. While the horses were used to meet the transport and communication needs of the first settlers and beyond, the Waler (so-called because it emanated from New South Wales) really came into its own in World War I, when Australia provided mounted regiments.
Fighting for freedom The first Light Horses shipped overseas were supposed to see action at Gallipoli, but when it became obvious that using the horses in this location would be impossible, the men who had been trained to fight on horseback were stripped of their horses and sent to fight on foot – with the terrible consequences we know so well. Members of the mounted regiments were then sent to the western deserts of Egypt on horseback after officials realised their specialised training and their horses were all part of the Australian package.
When the war was over, the horses were sold
onto the British and Indian army units when the Australian Government refused to bring them back home because of the cost and the threat of disease. Those that could not be transferred to these units were destroyed by their officers who were concerned that they would be sold onto locals who may not have treated them as well, or cared for them as well as the soldiers had.
Breed facts The Waler is bred for its stamina, bravery and unflappable temperament - to be used in battle they were required to be 15 – 16 hands high. The solid colours were preferred for military use, however they come in a range of coat colours from white to black and everything in between. As the horses were a mix of different breeds the type could range from short and stocky, tall and lean to a heavier horse throwback.
Saving the Waler While only one war horse, Sandy, was recorded coming home after World War I, care has been taken to ensure the survival of this wonderful breed. By the end of World War II, Australians were no longer using horses for work and it was all about riding horses for pleasure and the showier more exotic breeds were being sought after. During the 1960’s and 1970’s, new lines of Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses and Arabians
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Courageous stories emerged of men and horses going without water and food for up to 72 hours but being brave and victorious in their battles. The Australian horses were known for never faltering in battle, clearing trenches and galloping long distances in intense heat and conditions.
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were being imported and readily available. The Waler was looked on as a ‘plain’ stock horse and fell out of favour and eventually the breeders sent their stocks to slaughter or left them to run wild on their properties. During the 1980’s a small group of individuals made it their mission to track down some of the original blood lines of the Waler and save the breed from dying out. The Waler Horse Society of Australia was founded in 1986 with the aim of preserving and promoting the breed for future generations. The Society were able to locate clusters of Waler herds that had been isolated without tainting the bloodlines. They have done a great job in breeding true to type retaining the good conformation, strong bone, frugality, intelligence, versatility, courage, and the amazing temperament that the Waler is famed for in the horse world these days. Want to know more about the Waler horse?
Visit the Waler Horse Society of Australia for more Information. Did you know: the term ‘Waler’ was given to these horses as they were bred in New South Wales.
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SPORT 101: EQUESTRIAN SKIJORING
Dashing through the snow‌
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It’s about this time of year in Australia that many of us, hosing down our sweaty horses, look longingly towards Europe, and the cold weather. So if you want a break from the heat and are looking for a thrilling equestrian sport, Skijoring could be your thing, writes Dannii Cunnane.
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Originating from Norway, Equestrian Skijoring has a rider on horseback galloping along snow-covered ground while pulling a skier behind them who navigates a series of jumps and obstacles. Originating as a winter transportation method, it soon became a competitive sport and was demonstrated at the 1928 Winter Olympics in Switzerland. The equipment is simple - a rider uses a Western or English saddle that has a single tow-rope attached behind it. The rider controls the speed and steering of the horse while
the skier is pulled along and holds onto the tow-rope (which can be modified water skiing equipment) and uses short skis to cut through the snow. Competitions in Europe and America are popular for spectators and competitive teams alike. There are two types of courses to compete on, the straight and the horse-shoe shaped. The straight course is aimed for the horse to gallop through at full speed in the middle of the course with the skier navigating slalom gates (poles that must be gone around) and jumps ranging from three to nine feet high, set on either side of the track. To add to the level of difficulty, the skier is also required to grab one or more rings as they ski past a specific area. The horseshoe shaped course allows the horse to gallop on the inside of the track while
the skier navigates slalom gates and jumps ranging from four to six feet high. The World Skijoring Championship is the most popular competition and has been held annually in Montana in the USA, since 2009. The largest purse won so far has been US$19,580 and the competition on that occasion attracted 91 teams. In 2011 the championship featured the ‘Murdoch's Long Jump’ competition as a separate class, where a horseman pulls a skier straight ahead as fast as possible with the skier jumping for maximum distance and landing upright on the flat.
obstacles and the horse moves at a much slower pace.
While this is a thrilling sport, it’s not for the faint-hearted but you don’t have to be a competitor to try it. In some parts of Europe and America there are seasonal schools offering a taste of the sport without the jumps and
While Skijoring is also a sport that uses dogs and motorised equipment, we think the equine involved bumps the thrill level through the roof. Find out more about this amazing sport on the World Championship website.
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C A N D I D LY S P E A K I N G Letting Your Horse Catch You Catching a horse sometimes means thinking like one – and letting it catch you. We’ve all experienced them – haven’t we? Those horses, you know, the ones that not only don’t want to be caught but seem to be equipped with some kind of sensory radar which tells them when you’re just ‘visiting’ for a friendly pat, or if you actually mean business – and if they sense it’s business, they’re off! I can still remember to this day one afternoon when my father decided to give me ride on Beauty, a relatively unhandled Fell pony, we’d been leant by some neighbours.
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We headed off into a 25-acre field to catch a horse - who simply took one look at us and moved away. Fast forward FOUR hours, and you there I was sitting on the wall outside the farm-yard listening to my father shouting and swearing and stumbling around in the dark – having gone through an endless amount of buckets with feed in and the halter hiding in there, endless bribery of apple piece, taken just out of arm’s length, and with absolutely NO hope of catching her. In the end he gave in, simply because he had no choice.
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I was only about 12, but I do remember thinking that it seemed like a lot of bother to go to in order to catch a horse. I’m not sure that I yet understood that not being ‘caught’ is actually of course one of the most instinctive flight actions a horse can have, and is, at its most simple level, a survival mechanism. Luckily for me Beauty went on to become the
Candida with Cardie. mother of a beautiful Fell Pony cross Arab filly, Hester, my first ‘own’ pony – and the teacher of many life lessons. Hester, brought up amongst humans was completely at ease being caught, and in fact was always delighted to keep me company. (She did develop many other mischievous behaviours due to her young owner’s lack of experience, but being caught was fortunately not one of them.) But despite collecting a bit of knowledge (don’t they say that’s a dangerous thing?) from the long line of horses that have followed Beauty and Hester, there has been the occasional horse who has managed to resist my charms. One was a beautiful Palomino mare, Glimmer – very much a matriarch, and very much only to be caught when she felt like it. I had never had any intention of following in my father’s footsteps and so when Glimmer
first decided she didn’t want to be caught, even though I was unprepared for it, I simply decided not to bother! I think I was catapulted back to my 12-year-old self almost instantly and decided that it was simply not worth the hassle. So I simply got a stool, sat on it in the paddock - with a carrot to hand and waited. It didn’t take long, probably only 10 minutes before Glimmer got curious and came up to me to ‘have a chat’. We talked for a little while, I gave her the carrot and I left.
back, kick up her heels and canter off, looking very pleased with herself. So it became very important to show my helpers that the secret lies in allowing the horse to think it’s catching you, not in you catching the horse. Also, in my opinion, although some people may think differently – it is always kinder to stand next to the horse, scratch it a bit, and put the rope over its neck before attaching the clip to the head-collar.
I swear she almost looked disappointed that she wasn’t going to get a chance to race around the paddock and upset me! The next time I took the grooming kit with me. When she came up to me – after only five minutes - I held the brush out, she sniffed it, I stood up and started to groom her, and we spend a very affectionate half-an-hour with her simply moving when she felt like it, with me moving with her, and brushing her. The third time was the test. I sat down in the paddock on my little stool, waited, and this time she came straight up. I stood up, slipped the rope over her neck, gave her some carrot, and put the head-collar on. No problems!!
All of this, of course is predicated upon the idea that a horse might be difficult to catch. I’ve had horses that were so easy to catch that I didn’t even need to catch them – they would simply follow us up to the wash-bay without any need for a halter or head-collar. So I suppose in a way it’s as it is with everything to do with horses – get to know your horse. Shy horses, mischievous horses, rescue horses, spoiled horses, calm horses, all react in different ways, and it isn’t until you can get inside your horse’s head that you will find the best way to ‘catch’ your friend, or better still, let your friend ‘catch’ you. HubVibes editor, Candida Baker is the President of Save a Horse Australia and also runs a Facebook page, The Horse Listeners.
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Now, I didn’t push my luck – I kept the head-collar on for a few weeks while we ‘made friends’, but what I also noticed was that I had no trouble catching her…I would simply walk into the paddock, walk near her, stand still and wait until she turned her head towards me, then I would clip the lead-rope on and job done! However, quite a few of my volunteer helpers found it hard to catch her, and when I watched them it was easy to see why. Because they were a little nervous that she wouldn’t be caught – they would do what I call ‘the lunge’. Going up to her and in one swift motion ‘lunging’ for the head-collar giving Glimmer plenty of opportunity to reef
Save a Horse Australia pony Morgan, with Court Storie – it took a long time for Court to gain her trust.
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52nd Annual Victorian Stud Pony Show
Koorana Royal Vision - Junior Ch Australian Filly, owned by T & A Gavan Shown by Rob Mc
Carjola Park Alibrandi ridden by Rose Holland (right) and Allawah Park Miss Pollanna ridden by Ava Holland Rose.
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Braving the elements.
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UK Judge Robert Jones with Cataraqui Hasufel - Best Welsh Section C Exhibit, owned by Taylah Lee.
Woranora Mozart led by Morgan Cockerell (Winner Best Handler 10 & under).
Top: Esther Goodwin's team of 4 "Caryle" Welsh Stud ponies, driven by her sister Elizabeth Lawrence. Top Right: New Forest Pony Stallion Forestdale Flindersea owned by Penny Prosser.
Left: Pemberly Cover Girl ridden by Georgia Kinslow (Champion Child's Saddle Pony). photo credit:
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Top Left: Bramptom Terminator ridden by Olivia Picone (Champion Junior Rider).
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Down on Penny Newbold’s farm you’ll find her family and animals, and of course, horses…
Chestnut Mare Syndrome FACT OR FICTION? So chestnut coloured
bred, liver chestnut pony, she was a complete princess through and through. Moody, narky, quick to lay her ears back, she had me well trained from the very beginning (I was a 10-year-old beginner when she arrived).
horses, mares in particular, have a bit of a bad reputation.
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A bit like poor old redheads accused of being “moody”, “temperamental” and “hot-headed” because of the colour of their hair, the chestnut mare is just as misunderstood.
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Now, in my own personal experience (consisting of 25 years of chestnut ownership, more than half of which have been mares) there is some element of truth to this. And while it hasn’t been confirmed scientifically, I am yet to find anyone with any personal experience with a chestnut mare who disagrees!
It didn’t take long to find out what my (her!) limits were and she was pretty clear about them. Like the day I’d spent hours with her in the backyard washing, brushing and plaiting (just for fun mind you, no show in sight) and she just decided she’d had enough.
First there was Dimples, the quintessential chestnut mare, cute by name, not so much by nature. A beautiful, well-
So she simply untied herself, trotted the length of the backyard and popped over the 1.2m wire fence back into her paddock. But if you asked her to pop over
walks away (or, in the case of the farrier, gallops wildly off, refusing to be caught, because after all she’s only 21-years-old and doesn't know anything yet.) I have also discovered however, that, on the odd occasion when you and your chestnut mare find yourselves on the same page (when the stars all align and the wind is blowing in the right direction. And it’s the right time of the month!) then for that moment in time you become unbeatable.
creating a sprinkler that she could stand under in the 38 degree summer day, running the family out of tank water in a drought (Dad nearly put a “free to good any home” sign out the front of our house that day!).
a cross rail under saddle and she would act like you’d asked her to jump the moon!
Like the day she decided she wanted to swim in the bathtub. And proceeded to bust all the trough water pipes,
Then there was Zarah - the matriarch, the alpha, the wise old woman who knew how to keep everyone else toeing the line. Including the people. She’s since found a home where she has trained her owners to never, ever move her from ‘her’ paddock with ‘her’ tree, to keep the carrots coming at specific intervals, occasionally deigning to accept a pat or hug – always on her terms of course. If she doesn’t feel like it, she just
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Then there was Goose, aptly named because she was forever getting herself into trouble.
You can do anything and she will do anything for you and nothing quite tops it. And chasing that feeling means that you can put up with all the less desirable ‘unique characteristics’ of a chestnut mare that you wouldn’t accept from any other horse!
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Your Club IN PROFILE
TWEED & DISTRICT SHOWJUMPING CLUB - NSW EVERYBODY LOCALLY TENDS TO CALL TWEED & DISTRICT SHOWJUMPING CLUB, THE CABARITA CLUB – SINCE IT’S BASED IN THE LOVELY COASTAL TOWN IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES. IT'S NOT UNKNOWN FOR VISITORS TO THE GROUNDS THERE, TO TAKE THEIR HORSES FOR A RIDE ALONG THE BEAUTIFUL BEACH ONCE THEY’VE FINISHED THEIR HORSE ACTIVITIES.
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2018 SCHEDULE
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25th February 2018 - 9am Sign On & 1st Training Day 8.00am To help set up course 25th March - Ross Smith School, TBC 8th April - Training Day 27th May - Autumn Show 24th June - Training Day 27/28th October - Spring Festival The above dates are subject to change. *Training dates for July, Aug & Sept pending.
The Club services far more than its local area. It is as EA registered club, formed in 2014 and with 35 members. The focus, according to Club Secretary Lesley Lang is on showjumping. “We cater for riders wishing to train and school horses from 70cm to 1.30,” she says. “We originally started because of a need to cater for riders in the Tweed and Northern Rivers areas that wished to specialise in jumping and there were no clubs available at the time.” Since the Club has started however, they’ve attracted numerous young riders as well, and last year they held two very successful fullscale competition days, the latest one attracting more than 500 competitors. They will be looking for sponsors once more for the 2018 October Spring Festival. The Club holds training days once a month, which are advertised on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tweedanddistrictshowjumpingclub/
FEBRUARY
Daisy Fielding is 17 years old and a member of the 2018 Queensland Young Rider Dressage Team writes Dannii Cunnane. Daisy Fielding and her horse Fairbanks Davinchi (aka Vinnie), a beautiful 10 year old Warmblood gelding are an incredible talent in dressage. Daisy and Vinnie have been a combination for two-and-a-half years and in that time have blitzed the Dressage scene with their scores and their pzazz. “I started riding when I was younger via little pony rides at the local markets and then my parents took me for lessons,” explains Daisy.
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“I’m thrilled to have received the scholarship through Bond for my riding and I plan to do everything possible to raise awareness about our sport.” year 12 exams and competing at the same time, but she still managed to win her tests at Interschool and CDI level. Her results caught the eye of Bond University, where she has been offered a Scholarship to study a Bachelor of Sports Management.
“I didn’t start out doing dressage, but a friend of mine mentioned that I should have a lesson with Although Daisy has put Nicole Tough and my love of in the hard yards, she is dressage came from there.” quick to acknowledge Daisy loves the structure the strong and supportive and challenge of dressage. team she has behind her. “I always want to build on “My parents, Peta and my results and improve Brennan, are great supon our weaknesses,” she porters of my riding and says. Last year wasn’t they’ve driven me to all my easy, with Daisy sitting her competitions and training
sessions,” says Daisy. “They’ve supported me in every way possible to follow my equestrian dream and I’m very grateful for that. We are really looking forward to this season and now that Vinnie is more confident in his changes we will be competing Medium and Advanced level with a Prix St-George scheduled towards the end of the year.” HubVibes looks forward to seeing Daisy and the everfaithful Vinnie in action. Want to know more? Follow her Facebook journey.
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KEEPING IT SLOW
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Penny Newbold reveals a few tricks to keep your horse calm, relaxed and focused on the task at hand.
A frequent complaint from riders training horses to jump is that they tend to rush – and their question is often: “What can I do to stop him?”
Horses rush their jumps because of several reasons. Perhaps he (or she) has developed a habit from a past rider. Perhaps he’s had a scare and just wants to get the whole process over as quickly as possible. Whatever the reason, your goal should be to make him focus on things other than going fast. There are several ways to do this.
Transitions It’s very important to keep your horse guessing what you might be going to ask him to do next. I make it a habit to never ride more than six strides (in walk, trot or canter) without asking for something. This might be a transition within a pace (ie lengthening/shortening) or between paces (for example - trot/walk, canter/walk, halt between all paces, and vice versa), change of direction or a few steps of a lateral movement (leg yield, half pass, shoulder-fore, shoulder-in).
Grid work Known amongst those closest to me as ‘the Grid Work Queen’, I’m a huge fan of coming up with a grid to solve just about any problem!
Always start a grid with the poles on the ground, apart from the first crossrail. This will give you time to check that the distances will suit your horse as well as give him a chance to get his head around what is going to be asked of him.
The trick is to keep him thinking “slow”. Start off in a 20m circle doing walk/trot transitions. Keep it sloppy, make it boring, on as long a rein as he will let you. Once he’s in a sloppy, chilled, rhythmic jog, shorten the reins (slowly) and incorporate your grid without changing anything. If he starts to speed up towards the grid bring him back to the walk, or make another circle. Keep him guessing. Throw in a few halts to really mix things up. The pole on the ground will dictate the pace, the crossrail is inviting, the bounce is designed to back him off and make him think where he’s putting his feet. The oxers are consolidating what is (hopefully!) achieved through the bounce, and the squareness of the oxers will encourage him to round through his back and be a little careful with his front end. If it takes a few times for him to realise he won’t be allowed to race through it, that’s okay. You will make it so much harder for yourself if you get frustrated either at him or yourself! Aim for small improvements and celebrate them when they come, which they will in time. Make sure you stay in balance with him, don’t get in front of or behind the movement, stay relaxed. Remember, any tension you feel will transfer to him and that will only, in turn, lead to him getting tense and quick. Your job as the rider is just to control the pace and stay as far from interfering as possible the grid should do the rest of the work. Good luck.
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Try this super simple little grid: a pole, 9ft/2.75m to cross rail, 9ft/2.75m to a little vertical, 9ft/2.75m to another little vertical (bounce), 18ft/5.5m (it will work out to one stride, because remember you are approaching the grid at a trot) a little square oxer, 30ft/9.15m (it should work out to two strides) to another little square oxer – if you have enough equipment.
If you need to adjust the distances to suit your horse, that’s okay. Just remember that if they are on the longish side they will encourage your horse to quicken their pace.
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It was all the fun of the Show at the Victorian Summer Show Event when everybody from the littlies up had a great day strutting their stuff.
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There were Buckskin Babes, Gorgeous Greys, Wild West Wonders and a whole heap more all enjoying the beautiful weather, with great photography by Wiggle & Wag Pet Photography.
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y b s r a St pona E February - Heads up everyone! February teems with the energy of two eclipses, the lunar eclipse on the 1st of the month, and the solar on the 16th. Be ready for breakthroughs, opportunity,
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Expect flashes of insight, followed by change you hadn’t planned for. Us equines will be potential flight risks, so keep your hand on the lead.
Aries
You might feel the backlash of criticism this month, but don’t let it rile you. Accept that communications are going to be blunt, honest and to the point, so think before you speak. You can take it. This goes double for the fourlegged companions. We need kindness and a benefit of a doubt to thrive. Patience please.
Taurus
Whatever you’ve been brewing in the area of groups and new associations, you can move forward with gentle confidence now. Your friends are poised to support and nurture you from all sides. If you need extra funding, there’s a particular ally who’s hanging out to help. Us equines require more companionship this month, not less. Isolation will lead to cribbing and other bad habits. Be warned.
Gemini
Your career is set to expand in ways you hadn’t dreamed possible, via eclipse magic. It’s a chance to be seen in the public eye for the creative genius you are. If feeling doubtful at the 11th hour, relax. Don’t be afraid to bloom. This goes for showmanship too. Fourlegged Gems will mirror whatever mantra you have playing in your head. Make it a good one.
Cancer
You need to keep a secret or confidence while meeting someone eye to eye. A desire is going to go big very soon but right now it’s best to incubate like a smart mother hen. The only place for full transparency is with your equine companions. We know how to keep our mouths shut (just remember teeth floating time). Be ready for success.
Leo
Both eclipses land in your relationship sector, acting like a guardian angel when it comes to commitments. Excellent, because you may need it. Yes, there’s a magical feeling in the air and you can use this rosy glow to improve situations, but note: anything swept under the rug is going to come out. When it comes to your equine partners, relax. This month is all about teamwork, trust and love.
Virgo
With the eclipses activating your wellbeing sector, you enter a 45-day zone of health awareness. Ask, "What is this complaint trying to communicate?" You get to the core of your wellbeing by approaching the body like a best friend. Same goes for us equines. Think of an injury as a message. Listen closely.
Libra
Creativity and wide-eyed enthusiasm well up from your heart, a la eclipses in the selfexpression sector. Put your attention on what makes you feel special, artistic, open and sharing. Identify the ingredient that it takes to ‘make’ your day. There is always more where that came from. You just have to see it. Us four-legged Libras are alert, sensitive and ready to learn. Soak this up.
Scorpio
This month comes with major learning curves for humans and equines alike. What it is you want to teach, learn or study. Us four-legged friends are much more responsive, ready to level up. It’s not only about reaching for personal goals, It’s about connecting to deeper spiritual links. Identify the direction you want to go and settle for nothing less. We will respond.
Capricorn
It’s not always easy to change horses in the middle of the stream but if there is a sudden desire for a course correction, do not hesitate. These eclipses boost your ability to sense true values and change up where need be. Surprisingly, Cappy horses are good with this, ready to go with the flow. Ancient equine proverb: The true secret to a happy life is living authentically. Check-in, listen and know.
Aquarius
The eclipse season in your sign is a special time in 2018 where you can feel more connected, more tapped in, more switched on. From this state you have the ability to experience deeper meaning. For us Aqua horses we’d rather you just add more grazing time and a lingering roll in the dust? That shouldn’t be too hard to accommodate, right? Consider compromise when your desires clash.
Pisces
The focus this month is on the inner world of dreams. It’s awesome for meditation, reflection and art; not so grand for taxes, accountability and meeting deadlines. The key is to go with projects that hold true value to you. Same for seahorses. If you’re trying to squarepeg-round-hole us, the results will go on the manure pile. Be genuine, so we can too.
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Your barn, home or property is highlighted by the eclipses, making it a perfect time for repair or maintenance, but more than that, it’s a time to notice where you are expanding on an inner level too. Doors open when you say ‘yes’ before the question is asked. Equine Scorps have the same positive and enthusiastic outlook, as long as we aren’t taken for granted. A little extra attention goes a long way.
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