HubVibes October 2017

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OCTOBER 2017 White Horses of the

CAMARGUE Poisonous PLANTS FRANCE'S

Cadre Noire Breeding

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Penny Newbold's Confessions HOROSCOPES

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FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH

HORSES HELPING CHILDREN ON THE 'SPECRUM'

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THE WHITE HORSES OF THE CAMARGUE

YOUNG RIDER OF THE MONTH

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CHARITY HIGHLIGHT

POISONOUS PLANTS AND YOUR HORSE

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CONFESSIONS OF A HORSE RIDING MUM

LEXUS DUBBO ORANA EQUESTRIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

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HUB SADDLE REVIEW

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CANDIDLY SPEAKING

STARS BY EPONA

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TIPS AND TRICKS TO COMPETING ALONE

BREED SPOTLIGHT

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PRODUCT REVIEW

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It’s 6am and I am sitting looking out my window at some rain - the nicest possible way to start the month of October.

What we didn’t expect was that the excessive dry spell, after the floods (only in Australia) had resulted in the power cables that lead onto our property cracking. With the arrival of the much-anticipated precipitation they then promptly exploded! Oh well, at least after the explosion it was very peaceful.

Last month we celebrated the birth of a new website, which has been very exciting, and just in time for Christmas. If you have not yet seen it, visit www.equestrianmarketplace. com.au.

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Congratulations Lesley, who purchased a Phillip Fontaine duing our September Equitana comp. Pictured is Saddle Hubber Shae Herwig and Zarah drawing the winner. require, buy the goods you seek, know that the money will appear and the goods will be as stated.

Now to the latest edition of HubVibes. Every month the quality of this magazine gets better and better, thanks to the efforts of the wonderful team behind it. Our intrepid editor Candida has bought you an amazing journey with the White Horses of the Camargue. Dannii has brought us her usual wonderful smorgasboard of stories – and we are very grateful to her for her continued dedication to the magazine. There is an insight into poisonous plants and this month’s Hub Hero is the wonderful Doreen Gagel,

We also feature our very own charity, Hub Help. We encourage you to support this organisation, whilst we of course hope that you will never personally require the use of its services. There are two tickets up for grabs to Equitana in Auckland - simply donate to go into the draw, every $1 donated gives you one ticket for the chance to win the double pass.

There is so much more, sit back, grab a glass of your favourite tipple and enjoy.

Happy riding!

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Ever since she was a child, Candida Baker has wanted to ride a horse in the Camargue. Last month she got her chance .

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When I was a five-year-old, living in London, my father went on holiday to France, and visited the Camargue region.

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Knowing already what his horse-mad daughter would want as a present he brought me back a book – Crin Blanc – (English translation: White Mane). It was black and white still shots from the 1953 short movie, which told the story of a young boy who tames a wild white stallion, Crin Blanc, so infuriating the locals that they hunt the pair, until the boy and the horse choose to disappear forever into the sea. The film won numerous awards including the short film Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Along with Black Beauty, My Friend Flicka, Tam the Untamed (any Australian readers remember that now very politically incorrect book?), Champion

the Wonder Horse and a bit later The Silver Brumby, Crin Blanc became one of my all-time favourite books. It was in French, but the story was pretty selfevident, and from the time my father gave it to me, I was determined that one day I would go to the Camargue and ride a horse. (In fact as I child I was determined I would go and tame a wild stallion and bring it back to England, but dreams do become more realistic as we get older!)

So there I am – 57 years (yes you read that correctly) later, cantering along on Tato, or actually more like galloping along on Tato, a sturdy 14.3hh perfect representation of his breed, in the company of the manager of the ranch I’ve chosen to ride at. He’s on his part-bred Camargue/Lusitano fiveyear-old who still thinks every stick is

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a horse-eating monster, whereas Tato, fortunately has seen it all before. Despite that, though, he’s definitely forward, keen to go, soft-mouthed, and easy to ride.

There’s a minute, as we gallop along the edge of a small river, which has a herd of young horses, foals and mares on one side, and on the opposite side a large herd of the famous Camargue black bulls, where I actually have time to think – “This is the perfect moment.”

I have had, as the French say, ‘la chance’, because the threat of wet weather has kept everybody else away.

Thanks to having spent a year working in French stables as a teenager, my ‘horse’ French is up to par enough so that at least Patrick, the manager of La Cabane du Daladel, and I can communicate on all aspects of horse care.

Patrick is training his young horse, Crom, for bull-work, one of the main disciplines for the Camargue horses.

It’s a sad fact that there are actually no herds of true wild horses left anymore, but the reasoning behind the decision to allow registered breeders was to stop in-breeding or accidental diluting of the bloodlines.

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In 2003, three registration categories were created to identify Camargue horses: one the pure Camargue – horses registered in the stud book, foaled and identified in the Camargue, branded before weaning and from a ‘manade’, a small semi-feral herd of which only 45 exist; the Camargue hors manade – horses registered in the stud book, foaled and identified in the Camargue from the select list of private breeders and the Camargue hors bercau – horses registered in the stud book, foaled and identified outside of the Camargue to registered breeders.

Thanks to these measures, the ancient bloodlines of the Camargue horses, considered to be one of the oldest breeds in the world, will be safe forever. For thousands of years these horses have lived in the delta of the River Rhône, a wetland marshy area which these days is a massive national park.

Patrick tells me that the Camargue horses in the main live a: “good life”. Those brought in for regular trail-riding work – which of course if the fate for many of them – are lucky.

“They work from April to October,” he says, “and then they go back out into the marshes.”

Candida Baker enjoying her ride on Tato.

And when he says marshes, he means marshes. When we are not trotting or cantering along the sandy paths between the lakes and wetlands, we are picking our way through water which varies from a few inches deep to well up to Tato’s stomach, so that we are almost swimming and my feet are somewhere around Tato’s head trying to keep my boots dry!

A Camargue mare with two foals - they're often born black but are white by the time they're seven.

I don’t know about other ‘ranches’ but at La Cabane du Duladel when a horse reaches retirement age from its work, it’s put out to

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What is extraordinary to me is that not only do these horses cope with this environment, they positively thrive on it. Thanks to the fact that the water of the Rhône is sweet rather than salty, the somewhat unappetising looking stringy grasses are apparently full of nourishment, and the marshes too are full of herbs and different sorts of grasses. Patrick tells me working horses are fed once or twice a day, but normally just with hay, and are usually let out at night to graze. I have to say I did not see one skinny horse during our four-day visit there.

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pasture with the foals and mares, until, as Patrick elegantly puts it, “one day we find him asleep forever”.

So one thing (as a vegetarian) that concerned me of course, is the ‘bull’ work, but in the Camargue, it is literally that, rather than bullfights. The ‘guardians’ – horse-riders – use their horses to round-up the bulls, but also in fetes and street events throughout the year where the bulls are galloped with through the town, while young men jostle for the privilege of hanging onto a bull’s horns! It sounds highly dangerous, but in fact the street work with the bulls and horses is much safer than the ‘tauromarchie’, or bullfighting in the arenas where the young men have to remove a string tied around the bull’s horns, and where a fresh bull is brought in every 15 minutes.

The best bulls live to be up to 40 years old, and some are so famous they even have their own statues.

Some researchers believe that the Camargue horses go back as far as the small Paleolithic Solutré horse which was hunted for meat. The horses were appreciated as riding mounts by the Celtic and Roman invaders, and blood lines of the Iberian horse have been found in their DNA. In fact, the original Spanish ‘Jaca’ horse was probably a cross between the Celtic pony and the Camargue. It was later improved by crosses with other horses brought in by the Moors, and because of its cross to the Jaca its DNA found its way into the Americas where breeds such as the Chilean and the Criollo show some of the characteristics common to the Camargue horses.

So what are the characteristics? My little Tato was a brilliant example of a pure Camargue horse – their average heights being from 13.3hh to 15.2hh maximum. He was broad and stocky with a short neck, deep chest, obviously strong legs, and a beautifully full wavy mane and tail that I had plenty of time to gaze at. His ears were small and forward – and as Patrick said, “he loves his work”. His trot was even and flat, and his canter too. With the modern version of a working Camargue saddle on he was so comfortable I could ride all day, and his back end was as well-muscled and round as any Quarter Horse.

The French trail saddle is super-comfortable.

At one point, as we stop and gaze at a herd of cows with their calves, their horns just beginning to take on the beautiful lyre-shaped points they grow as adults, Patrick looks pensive. “I think,” he says, “in the Camargue we love our bulls even more than our horses.”

Watching him sit Crom as he dances his way around the marshes, and how he gently reassures him, I think – or hope - he’s probably teasing me.

The family herds in the Camargue are so important that when we ride into the middle of the massive marshy area where the mares and foals are eating, all Patrick has to do is click his tongue and call and they all make

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their way towards us, gently saying ‘hello’ to our horses and generally showing the calm temperament that their breed is known for right from the start.

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POISONOUS PLANTS AND YOUR HORSE While horses don’t normally seek out weeds horses have been known to eat them to appease their rumbling tummies when grass is scarce, writes Dannii Cunnane.

Season Some plants are only poisonous at certain times of the year.

The horse’s size mostly protects them from poisoning - a large animal has to consume a lot more toxins (poisons) than a smaller animal does for the poison to have an adverse effect. However, some plants are so toxic that even a small nibble can be dangerous or worse, because repeated browsing over weeks or months can lead to serious illness and death.

The risk of poisoning is higher for young horses, who are more curious and like to try things they shouldn’t, and for horses in very bare paddocks where the only thing left to eat is the weeds. When dealing with weeds keep the following in mind.

Senecio Madagascariensis - Fireweed

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Different plant toxins have different effects on horses. Some plant toxins may have mild effects if ingested and some may be deadly.

Plant toxins can affect body systems such as metabolism, the heart, brain, liver or the skin.

Stage of growth Some plants contain different amounts or types of toxins at different stages of growth.

Environmental factors Environmental factors such as drought, flooding and fire can influence the growth of poisonous plants and the amount of toxins that they might contain.

Fertilisers The use of fertilisers can cause a flush in growth of potentially poisonous plants and it can increase the amount of toxins in some plants.

Boredom Horses that have low levels of activity or low levels of stimulation from their environment may indiscriminately graze on plants through boredom.

New Environment

Ageratina Adenophora - Croftons

Herbicides The use of herbicides can make some poisonous plants more palatable to horses and these plants may be eaten when they would otherwise have been avoided. Wilted or dried poisonous plants are often just as toxic as fresh plants. Horses should ideally be removed from pastures that have been treated with herbicides until the toxic plants are no longer present.

Part of the plant eaten

Horse Age and General Health Young and old animals are often at an increased risk of poisoning if they eat toxic plant material. A healthy horse is better able to cope with the effects of a poisonous plant compared to a horse that is already unwell, is under or overweight or has other health concerns.

Exposure to Poisonous Plants Most pastures contain some level of potentially poisonous plants. A few scattered poisonous plants in a healthy pasture are not generally a risk. Horses will either avoid these plants or they will not consume them in amounts that would cause poisoning. Some plants however can be toxic if only small amounts are ingested and others are palatable to horses and may be grazed preferentially – these plants should always be controlled in horse pastures. Poisonous plants should be controlled if a horse is kept on degraded or unhealthy pastures, in a very small paddock or in a yard. If a horse has little choice of alternative forage, the risk of poisoning is greatly increased.

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The different parts of some poisonous plants contain different amounts and/or types of toxins, for example the leaves, roots, bark, flowers and seeds of a plant may contain different levels of toxins and different types of toxins.

Availability of safe alternative feed: Hungry horses are more likely to eat plants that they would otherwise avoid.

Horses that have been moved to a new area may graze on unfamiliar plants.

This factor should also be considered when horses are transported to events and are housed in unfamiliar surroundings, even if it’s only overnight.

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Poisonous Plants

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Poisonous plants are worth getting to know by sight -- not only so you can eliminate them from your paddocks, but also so that you can avoid them when out on the trail. Below is a list of common weeds that can be found in paddocks, but it’s not extensive. If you are unsure of a plant that has taken up residence in your paddocks, it’s always best to get it identified to make sure it’s safe for your horse to eat.

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Crofton weed is an erect, perennial herb or small soft-stemmed shrub. It has numerous, woody branched stems that are densely covered in sticky hairs when young which can be green, reddish or purplish in colour; becoming slightly woody and turning brownish- green or brown in colour when mature. Its roots are yellowish in colour and give off a distinct carrot-like smell when broken or damaged.

Its leaves are broad, slightly crinkled, trowelshaped, and covered with chocolate-coloured stalks. Crofton weed produces dense clusters of white flowers in the spring and summer.

Although it is native to Mexico, it has been introduced to many countries as an ornamental in the nineteenth century. Crofton weed is highly toxic to horses if ingested and unfortunately, Crofton weed is palatable to horses.

If it is available to them in pastures, they will seek it out and following several weeks of grazing the plant, horses will start to cough frequently, quickly followed by exercise intolerance, depression, and in the worst cases death. Horses or ponies that have ingested a small amount of Crofton weed will be left with an ongoing cough, and damage to the lungs.

This weed is prolific in Australia and should be removed from horse paddocks.

Ragwort: A yellow daisy like flowering plant which causes damage to the liver when grazed over a period of time. Signs: Photosensitization, diminished appetite and weight

Echium Plantagineum - Purple Viper's Bugloss' (Boraginaceae) loss, progressing to depression, lack of coordination and jaundice.

Fireweed: This has been declared as a noxious weed in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Western Australia. Fireweed is a short-lived annual that grows 10 – 50 cm tall. It produces numerous seeds and most of these are spread by the wind. The stem can have multiple bright yellow flowers. Warning signs are diarrhoea, temperature, aimless wandering, loss of condition, weight loss or no weight gain and no interest in eating or drinking. They may also show abnormal behaviour such as head pressing, convulsions or tremors and change in temperament.

Patterson’s Curse: A purple-blue flowering plant which causes damage to the liver.

Individual horses vary in their susceptibility, with some dying after a few weeks grazing Paterson’s curse. Others may graze the weed for successive seasons before signs of poisoning appear. Signs include diminished appetite and weight loss with some horses showing nervous signs such as head pressing, blindness and aimless walking.

Nightshade: A fleshy plant when young, but stems can get woody when older. It has small white flowers, followed by small green berries

that turn black as they ripen. Signs are colic like symptoms, loss of muscle control, disorientation, dilated pupils, death.

Bracken Fern: This is very common plant where you’ll find it out on the trail and in bush paddocks. Horses often like to snatch a mouthful of fern while you’re out riding.

Bracken fern dried and baled into hay is still toxic. The individual leaves contain only a small amount of poison-horses must consume very large amounts to experience ill effects. However, bracken fern is unique among the toxic plants in that some horses like the taste of it and will seek it out. Signs: loss of coordination, depressed heart rate, arrhythmia, weight loss, and eventual death if not promptly treated.

Buttercups: Yellow flowered buttercups are fleshy, low growing plants that prefer marshy, wet areas. Horses will avoid eating buttercups when grass is available. After a hard frost or dried in hay, buttercups are no longer toxic.

Signs: Irritation of the mouth area, colic-like symptoms, diarrhoea.

Hemlock: This is a fleshy plant with purple spots on its green stems and a small white multi headed flower. It grows in wet areas, especially on disturbed soil. It grows rapidly after Autumn rains. Handling the plant can cause dermatitis in some people. Signs: dullness, loss of muscular power, stumbling and falling, nausea, dilation of pupils and complete paralysis. Symptoms may show as quickly as 12 minutes after the plant is eaten and death may occur in 2 to 3 hours.

Garden plants: Many common garden plants are also poisonous to horses. Some of the worst are azaleas, oleanders, red oaks and acorns, avocado and red maples.

While there are many other plants and grasses not mentioned here, it’s a good idea to contact your local council and ask for information on common poisonous weeds found within the area. See if you can identify any on the property and do your best to rid the area of them.

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Jana Poppe riding Fleur De Lee in the Official 3.2.

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Nathan Harvey aboard his lovely black stallion Kiteroa Dominic in the Official Novice 2.3.

Diana Tremain & Bridgford Smokey competing in the Official Intermediate B.

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Top: Fairview Voyager ridden by Cheryl Gander, winner of the Official Novice 2.3.

Above: Alison Dowton riding CP Queen of Hearts to win the Restricted Preliminary 1.1.

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Top Left: Megan Bryant & Furst Dance in the Official 3.3.

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The Cadre Noir School At the high end of the horse world, Candida Baker discovers (with just a smidgin of envy) the elite world of the Cadre Noir school at Saumur in France.

For anybody with the slightest interest in dressage, the words the Cadre Noir of Saumur need no explaining. This is THE French National Riding School where students need to already have their 'Gallop 7' level - there are ten levels with the top two being honorary. They also need to have competed in their discipline at a regional level, have extensive horse experience and several years competition behind them even to be considered for acceptance into the school.

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We chose to do a guided tour of the school and it was well worth it. We were there the day before a week of international dressage competition started, but the warm-up to the competition was on outside.

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Just for starters - the school has seven fullsize indoor arenas; 18 outside arenas; roundyards, 50 kilometres of trails; a cross-country course and jumping arenas. The school has always been run by a Colonel from the French army, and the 'masters' look after a small band of students each. The students in turn look after their horses, which are mainly three breeds - Warmbloods, French Saddle Horses

One of the Cadre Noire horses performing the Cabriole. and Anglo-Arabs (still very popular in France for dressage where they are not quite as Warmblood mad as Australia it seems...)

The horse have at least three hours out of their boxes everyday - one hour being ridden by a 'master' one by a student, and grooming, sand-roll boxes etc. The boxes are twoway, with the internal opening leading to the corridor that the grooms use, which comes equipped with kitchens and rest areas for them so that someone is always with the horses.

The horses are bought for the school at three - they are backed, and educated but not seriously ridden until they are five or six. Their careers last on average until they are twenty (all the sand arenas are a mix of sand and rubber to help protect their legs), and they are then either sold or given to families or people who just want a pleasure horse.

The horses would have to be the bestgroomed horses I've ever seen - and I used to work in a French riding school where grooming horses and cleaning tack every day was compulsory!

Our guide explained that the Masters match

horse that loves to do this will do it," she told us. One of them being the magnificent black horse in the photo I've attached and whose name is slipped into a haze of jetlag.

Some of you may have seen the Cardre Noir when they tour, and they are amazing to

A rider warming up for a dressage test. watch, but it was even better to see them in these extraordinary grounds being so well looked after. Their feed, mixed for each horse, is delivered automatically, and they are fed small feeds four times a day, with hay on call all the time, so it is as close to grazing as it can possibly be.

The Cadre Noire main arena.

(Also for those with partners not interested in horses, Saumur has to be one of the most beautiful towns in France, with plenty of wineries close to hand, so something for everyone!)

If you’re planning a trip to France you can get more information on the Cardre Noir of Saumur here: http://www.ifce.fr/en/cadre-noir/

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the horses to the discipline they are best suited to, and that even within that only a very few horses out of the 400 (!!) there will be able to perform the outstanding Cabriole (one of the leaps above the ground where the horse jumps with its forelegs and while it is in the air kicks out its back legs, that is part a series of higher-level, haute ĂŠcole, classical dressage movements in which the horse leaves the ground), or Courbette where the horse performs a series of kicks with its back legs. Only two of the Cardre Noir horses, she said, currently perform the Cabriole - "only a

Add to the wonderful environment the most up-market tents and marquees selling expensive Italian and French leather and horse goods, and it was about as far removed as galloping through the marshes on a Camargue pony as it could possibly be.

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Tips and Tricks to Competing Alone It’s not easy to compete on your own, writes Dannii Cunnane, but there are some things you can do to help things run smoothly.

You’ve seen them at the competitions, the wonderful horse and rider combination flanked by one or more helpers.

The ‘helpers’ will be busy fussing over the horse and making sure the rider looks tip-top and unflappable. I can’t help at times to feel a little niggle from the green eyed monster – it sure would be great to have someone assist me when I’m at competitions.

Unfortunately my other half has no interest in horses and my friends have better things to do on weekends than come out and watch a horse manoeuvre around a giant sand box. Whenever I’ve had to compete it has most often been by myself.

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That’s ok though, it’s not impossible to head to competitions without an assistant to keep you sane and heading into the right ring. With a little creativity and organisation, you can compete without being stressed out – although I won’t pretend it’s easy.

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Organisation: Being organised plays a big role and shouldn’t be left to the last second.

Make lists, check them twice, know your draws, tests and courses. A big issue I find is that people can be ignorant and not know the rules of their sport – so make sure you have read your EA or club rulebook or checked for any updates at the bare minimum.

Check your draw: Draws can change up to

the day of competition, but it’s a good idea to know what numbers or the two or three riders competing just before you and what time you need to be ready to enter the ring. Write down your allocated competing time, ring and three horses that will compete before you (along with bridle numbers) to keep track of when you’re up next in the warm-up ring. Just double check the draw the day of the competition to ensure nothing has changed. This of course, applies to dressage, but it’s not so different for other disciplines. In showjumping, for example, you can’t afford to think that the horses before you will actually a) enter the ring b) finish the course. On the other hand, you can also be subjected to long lines of riders waiting to compete, decide you have ample time and then suddenly be called in. So it is super important to keep an eye out – if necessary even ask someone to let you know if they call you.

Packing: Firstly, you’ll need to know where all your items are on the day and have quick access to them, so make sure you have a well thought out plan so you can find what you need. I always use a packing list when I compete and all my equipment is in its own space in order of when I’ll need it and I only check it off the list when it’s in the car.

For example I don’t place my saddle cloth on the bottom of the car boot and place other items on top. I have it available on top of the pile, ready to go so I’m not rummaging around looking for it and putting other items out of place. It’s the first item I place on my horse to compete so it should be front and

centre, usually then it’s my saddle and girth – then I dress myself to avoid getting too dirty tacking up.

Forward thinking: I carry my own water in a Bunning’s water holder and it’s ready to go the night before the event. I don’t have a fancy float with a water tank and I often don’t have the time to go searching for a water source or run to fill up buckets between tests. Bringing your own water means it’s right there with you and your horse can have a drink without having to walk to the tap and lug a full bucket back to the car rather awkwardly. It also means the horse is drinking water it’s used to, since they can be very fussy. If you are going to use water from your destination putting in a litre of molasses into your packing and sweetening the water can help fussy drinkers.

I also bring my own tap key (handle) – sometimes the tap handles go missing or don’t work (which happened to me recently) so I always carry a spare. The time I save lugging water or looking for a way to access the tap can be spent making sure that my horse is comfortable and that I’m relaxed before my next ride. Make sure you bring some extra feed or hay too – you never know if classes will run late and you don’t want your horse running out of hay. A lot of people only pack enough feed for the time they’re away but in my experience packing extra really doesn’t take up much more room, and it means you can be generous and you have feed in case of an emergency – like a breakdown on the way home for instance.

Ask for help: If you need some assistance, don’t be afraid to ask for help. There have been plenty of times when I’ve left my whip in the car or been scared that I’d forget my dressage test so I’ve asked some of the friendly people around me to assist in searching my car for the lost go-go stick (it helps if you know where you’ve packed it) or to call my test for me. While they may be busy and not able to help then and there, it’s a nice way of meeting people who may be able to help you out at future events. Always be willing to return the favour too.

By following these tips it may help take some of the stress out of competing alone. In my experience, there are always fellow competitors and new friends to assist us at the event.

The key is to be organised so that you have minimum stress on the day – so go out and enjoy yourself!

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Know where you’re going: If you have never been to the venue before, look up a few maps and do some Google stalking of the area.

Know where the entrance is, parking area, toilets, warm-up and event office is - it will save you stressing on the day. It also helps to look up the journey beforehand and know some of the road names so you know where you are

on your way to and from the event. No one likes getting lost with a float on the back!

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RIVERSIDE PARK PONY CLUB - WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The club was founded by Linda Balchin and Judy Hicks and was affiliated with the Pony Club Association in 1990.

There are currently 42 riding members for 2017.

We share the Palomino Reserve with Riverside Riding Club and Transitions Dressage Club and Kelmscott Adult Riders.

Aims of Riverside Park Pony Club A. To encourage young people to ride and to learn to enjoy all approved kinds of sportconnected with horses and riding.

B. To provide instruction in riding and horsemastership and to instil in members the proper care of their animals.

Riverside Park Pony Club is located at Palomino Place, Champion Lakes, Western Australia. riversideparkponyclub.com.au

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C. To promote the highest ideals of fellowship, citizenship and loyalty, and to cultivate strength of character and self-discipline.

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Horses Helping Children on the ‘Spectrum’ This month’s Hub Hero is Doreen Gagel, dedicated owner and operator of Becky’s Place which offers Equine-Assisted Therapy to Doreen’s local community in South-East Queensland, writes Dannii Cunane.

Beckie’s Place is a safe, relaxing and quiet environment which provides equine interactions for children on the autism spectrum or who have disabilities.

Doreen has always had a love for horses, but after losing her nerve and confidence with larger horses she thought her passion was over.

A chance opportunity to look after a friend’s miniature horse made her realise that she could still enjoy her equine friends and she quickly regained her confidence with the smaller breeds.

“It’s no secret that horses are silent healers,” explains Doreen.

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“I suffered from my own anxiety and panic disorder and found that the miniature horses had a calming effect on me. While I was nervous around larger horses, I had no fear around the smaller ponies and I noticed that they made me feel better.”

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Doreen purchased her first miniature horse called Beckie and was initially going to use her for children’s parties. The first visitors happened to have a disabled child and the connection between the horse and child was amazing.

“I didn’t know it at that moment,” she says, “but this was the start of my three-year life changing journey which took me down the

path to what I offer today. Over time I purchased four more mares and decided to open up my property and allow visitors suffering from their own anxiety issues to spend time with my herd.”

While initially thinking that people wouldn’t come, Doreen was amazed by high response she has received.

“I was blown away with how many parents wanted to bring their Autistic children to see the horses,” said Doreen. “It made me realise how many children were affected by Autism.

Some clients are unable to communicate verbally but to see them with the horses is phenomenal. The horses have a wonderful way of making people feel better without using words.”

Doreen has learned that people who suffer from autism basically never get a break.

“Their senses are full-on all the time,” she says. “I’m about bringing happiness and peace to people and I’ve found that when they come and visit and interact with the horses it seems to reduce their level of stress which in turn allows them to relax and be at peace.”

says. “They’ve said that the horses have got through and helped people they haven’t been able to. The ability horses have to help people’s spiritual and mental state is magical and I’m very proud of what Beckie’s Place continues to achieve.”

Doreen’s community service is such a hit that a local hospital has sent patients to see her horses to assist with anger and mental health issues.

Doreen is dedicated to improving the lives of those who need it the most and her big heart and generous spirit allow the most vulnerable people in our communities to share special moments of joy with her herd.

For more information about Doreen and her wonderful services, visit her Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/happinesshorses/

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Bailey Grofski has been riding since he was a small boy, but started to get seriously involved from the age of ten. Now 18, and a dressage rider, his current horse, Dicavalli Royal Dancer is a 16hh ten-year-old Oldenburg mare.

“I’ve had Remi, as we call her, for three years,” says Bailey. “It’s a partnership and we work hard together, but I will say she is VERY quirky.”

Not unusual in a performance horse of course, where a small amount of Diva is often a desirable attribute!

The rider and trainer Bailey admires the most is Heath Ryan. “I have a lot of people I look up to, but ever since I started dressage Heath’s upbeat attitude and his positivity towards his training is inspiring.”

Bailey has realistic attitude towards his riding and competition. “It doesn’t have to be perfect,” he says.

“The main thing is to ride and enjoy your horse.”

His goals are to ride a Grand Prix test before he’s 25, and to ride in the U25 Grand Prix at the Australian Nationals. Completely committed to his horse-life Bailey says his ambition is to train horses and take them through the levels.

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As we know, riding horses is a high-risk sport which comes with the possibility of serious injury. In the event of an accident, Hub Help offers a place where donations can be sent and then used by the family or individuals to assist in their recovery. Our aim is to help if at all possible and to remove stress in some small way.

with paying for and delivering supplies (this could be groceries or horse food). The main objective of Hub Help is to give families an avenue to respond when people ask how they can help. They can point them to Hub Help and know that those who want to help will donate to make their lives that bit easier during a turbulent and often uncertain time.

So how does it work?

HOW TO DONATE: Donations are collected online and you can ask for your money to be set aside for a friend or loved one, or used for a complete stranger who may need financial assis-

Donors can nominate the person they would like the collected funds to go to.

These can then be used towards medical or living expenses, we can also assist

tance during their recovery.

We have an extensive reach into the equestrian community so we can assure you that if you did donate for a stranger, your money will be going to those who truly require it.

Where can I find more information?

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by 'The Riding Mum'

Safety First So I kind of blew my cover big time last month, hey?

Amongst other things, this accident of mine stole the shadow of anonymity that allowed me to share my (endless supply of) tales of embarrassing woe and misadventures with our readers. Oh well. I guess that’ll teach me to fall off and end up in hospital for months.

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I’m happy to announce that I’ve been released from jail I mean rehab – and I am adjusting to life back in the “real” world.

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(Although let me tell you, when I found out Donald Trump was the for real US president I didn’t believe it.

Nobody could convince me that the “real world” was one in which a wealthy, reality TV personality had in fact become leader of the “land of the free, home of

the brave”. But there you have it.)

I also didn’t believe that I was any older than 32 (I couldn’t disregard the mathematics involving the ages of my kids though).

I’m still sticking strong to my argument of “well if I don’t remember it, it didn’t happen” and seeing as how I slept through my 38th birthday, it definitely didn’t happen!

Priorities, priorities…

Of course, first and foremost, the top priority has been to figure out a way to get my beloved other half to agree to me getting back on a horse. He has been (understandably!) less than enthusiastic about the idea but I’m slowly wearing him down one step at a time.

Arguments like “but I’m experienced” (ha, haven’t we all heard that one be-

The Riding Mum has a co kids as well as a varying n legged variety in the form cats, chickens and the od and goes (although admit only have two legs not fou fore!) and “I’ve already had my accident. What are the chances of having another?” haven’t been working (what a surprise) so it looks like I’m going to have to resort to bribery and threats to get my own way.

There has been much talk and speculation from (well meaning) family members along the lines of “well I guess you won’t be riding anymore”. (Stated as natural matter of fact, not even as a question, by people who obviously don’t know me.)

While we - both my husband and I - understand the logic behind this trepidation towards me mounting up again, fortunately (for me) hubby also understands that asking me not to ride is like asking me not to breathe. And we both know just how well not breathing would turn out.

My logical argument in support of returning to

ouple of two legged number of the four m of horses, dogs, dd rodent that comes ttedly, the chickens ur which is probably

a good thing) who all live together on the Happy Family Farm with one VERY long suffering other half. Needless to say, life is many things, but dull it is not! We look forward to hearing her monthly tales of juggling, kids, horses and life in general.

riding is that the risk of me sustaining a similar injury (or worse) is no higher than anyone else. In fact it will be even less because I will be taking a lot less risks than I ever have in the past – not that I was engaging in any ‘risky’ behaviour at the time of my accident I hasten to add, but having been through this experience, I will naturally be mentally asking myself: “Could this situation be any safer?” every time I’m around horses.

One thing I’ve decided is that ‘the road to recovery’ is an inaccurate description for this journey upon which I’ve unintentionally ended up. The term ‘road’ gives rise to images of smooth, flat stretches of bitumen with painted lines and signs pointing the way. I have discovered the reality is in fact a very different scenario.

Instead of a ‘road’ it is

merely a rocky, dirt track, full of bumps and holes, set on the side of a mountain, in a foreign country, never clearly marked, often with a near vertical ascent, with no map or directions combined with the ever present fear of collapse and failure.

All I can say to that is too easy.

Us riders are a tough bunch of people. I’m counting on that to see me through to that (again clichéd!) light at the end of the tunnel on winding ‘road to recovery’.

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This may well lead to me becoming “one of those mothers” – always safety conscious, checking helmets and questioning whether there really is a need to jump that log or ride the horse that has had a month off. I’ve no doubt I’ll become one of those mothers I remember rolling my eyes at because they were overprotective, over-the-top cautious and, let’s face it, often referred to as “the fun police”!

Of course that’s not necessarily a bad thing when I remember some of the things my friends and I got up to when our parents weren’t looking – leaping on bareback, no bridle, no helmet, no boots, in the middle of the paddock with a bunch of other horses running free around us.

Or galloping flat-chat, racing each other down the orchard rows - missing the overhanging branches by millimetres as we tried to reach the end first, (the glory being limited only to bragging rights).

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October brings some delightful Astro-weather, especially in the first week with Venus over Mars, a spectacular full moon in Aries and the new moon in Libra. Think glamorous, elegant and productive. Enjoy!

y b s r a St pona E October brings some delightful Astro-weather, especially in the first week with Venus over Mars, a spectacular full moon in Aries and the new moon in Libra. Think glamorous,

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Amorous is the only way to describe me this month. That goes for us horses and humans alike. I’m beautiful. I know it! Let’s share the love. Just saying, the more we show it off, the better the results. Any meets, events or competitions are stacked in our favour. Also, please consider a workshop or even a trail ride with friends. Two legged Taureans go well with online dating.

I’m back to my carefree, slightly high strung and very talkative nature. Equine Gems are big on body language; human Gems more verbal (and no, I don’t understand English per se, but I do understand tone and intent).

This month is for get the message across, loud and clear. Think of it as an expression of a longer-term life trend, like novel writing, or jockeying for leadership.

Treat October like one long, tranquil dark moon. That means you CHILL when it comes to romance (humans) and ease up on the competitions and workouts for us horses. We need as much out-to-pasture, bliss-in-nature vibes as possible. In human terms, it’s couch time!

Put off any deep conversations like, 'where is this relationship going' until November. Then everyone’s in for a good time.

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The home front is the focus now. Owners can make major improvements by cleaning and rearranging. It’s fine if you boarder on compulsion. Us equines will reap the benefits of extra grooming, freshly oiled tack, new shoes and clean straw. Just don’t be riled when we eat most of the bedding the first night. Bottom line - the more you tend to the little things, the better.

Virgo

The key to this month’s success is supportive self-talk. Let me explain. The tendency to criticize your own abilities, choices, actions, going back to the big bang, spills over onto us Virgo horses as well. Harp on me again and I will act out! So, when your mind is taken over by the inner critic, just stop. Treat yourself like gold by lavishing me with encouragement. Spot the improvements, not the flaws.

Libra

Jupiter leaving your sign offers a parting gift. It could be accolades, promotions, blue ribbons, clean vet checks and/or soundness exams. Whatever owners have been worried about, relax. You get a YES. As for Libra equines, did we ever see things as a problem?

Just a little warning. Us four legged peeps are compelled to take risks. Is that gate really shut? That fern edible? Everything entices.

Scorpio

Dreaming big is our human’s greatest ally right now. It's a mini-era of expanded horizons and new opportunities, for them. I, on the other hand, am only interested in familiar things like my stablemates, my feed, my tack, my routine and my water. The operant word is MY. Keep this in mind if we must travel. You better find a way to take everything with us.

Sometimes my handler needs to be alone, residing in the wizards tower, accessible only through the eternal forest of dreams. Weird, right? For me, there is no such glory in isolation. Actually, I need to feel my herd around me more than ever this month, and no, the chickens don’t count. I’ll perform my best if you don’t leave me alone for a second.

Hopefully that’s not an inconvenience!

Pisces

Rev up, Pisces people – equines and humans alike. You're about to experience the next month of renewed enthusiasm for life. Sure, it's slow off the mark with Mars challenging the call to adventure, but that will change as momentum builds. This is your once-everytwo-year reboot of work goals, so if you set your sights high, I will too. Consider how competition goads us on!

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October is a fresh start, the brink of very new things. Jupiter enters our sun sign, shifting into a more harmonious alignment. Think opportunities, abundance, fertility. Owners, pave your next steps by imagining how you want things to be. Meanwhile, we’re feeling our oats, heads high in the wind. Note: everything expands, including waistlines and flanks.

While our humans get ready for thirty days of career, mission and profession re-vamp, we’re inundated with powerhouse energy. Hopefully they will put it to good use. Amped up training, exercise, shows and competitions will be welcomed with shrill trumpeting the moment we back out of the horse float. Give the next month over to new ways of showing us off!

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The two hours seemed honestly to pass in ten minutes – we passed swans, and water-birds of all kinds, an otter in the river, and began to make our way peacefully home.

There’s only one problem with ticking something off your bucket list, I thought as I reluctantly dismounted – it means it’s unlikely to happen again – but it’s an experience I’ll certainly never forget. I hope little Tato enjoyed it too, and that he too, when he reaches retirement age will live out his days in his marshy wetland home.

roads and rivers, and in every town we drove through.

The towns too, are famous for their beauty – Arles, of course, where Van Gogh lived for a year, and was at his most productive, and a special mention for the amazing cathedral in Saintes Maries de la Mer, dedicated to Saint Sarah, the patron saint of the gypsies. Another non-horsey high-point was definitely the ornithological park only a few kilometres out of Saintes Maries de la Mer, with its flocks of pink flamingos.

The Camargue is truly a magical place – if it isn’t on your travel bucket list, I suggest you add it, you won’t regret it!

We’d chosen to say in at the Mas du Notaire winery in Gallician, in the heart of the Camargue. The beautiful old farmhouse has several forms of ‘gites’ – accommodation – attached, including access to a kitchen and refectory.

We were there on the exact weekend that they were reliving the glory days of summer, and bulls and horses seemed to be everywhere in the town – in fact everywhere we went in the Camargue the white horses seemed determined to find me - we saw them out in the marshes, making their way across

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Hailing from Argentina the Falabella stands no taller than eight hands high and was first developed in 1868 by Jaun Falabella, one of the breed’s founding fathers, who decided to incorporate Welsh and Shetland pony, as well as Thoroughbred to breed an agile mini horse.

Falabella colours vary - they can be bay, chestnut, brown, black, spotted, palominos or pintos. Other spotting patterns are also found although red or black leopard-spotted specimens are rare.

The behavioural characteristics of the Falabella is that they are a very obedient breed with a gentle temperament. They are intelligent and easily trainable which has made them a firm favourite of circuses – they are also used to pull small carriages and in some countries, they are used as guide and companion animals.

The most fascinating things about this breed is its lifespan. The life expectancy of these horses is 40-45 years, where most horses have a life expectancy of up to 30 years. For more information on Falabella horses in Australia, contact the Miniature Horse Association of Australia. www.mhaa.com.au

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stripes along the seat and legs provide a great grip to my leather saddle. The tights are made from a moisture wicking material (it’s a light nylon spandex fabric) and even with long socks and dressage boots, I wasn’t sweaty at the end of my ride.

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