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4 PRESIDENT'S REPORT 5 NOTE FROM THE EDITOR 6 SPOTLIGHT: MEAMBIE MIDNIGHT DANCING FAIRY 7 KID'S CORNER 8-1 5 201 4 NSW IMHR STATE SHOW PHOTOS 1 6-1 9 SHOW CLIPPING YOUR MINI'S HEAD 20-21 , 24, 29 FOAL BRAG 22-23 SPOTLIGHT: CASTRAWES PALEFACE ORION 25 IMHR CONTACTS 26 UPCOMING EVENTS 27 CURRENT IMHR FEES 28 SPOTLIGHT: BRIONA PARK SANDY'S LIL PRINCE 30-32 RAZORING YOUR MINI'S FACE 33 SPOTLIGHT: MANCHURIAN BILLIE JEAN 46 NEW MEMBERS 46 JOKE CORNER 201 4 IMHR QLD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS 34-41 42-43 NOTICE BOARD 44-45 STUD PROFILE: GARDENIA PARK STUD IMPROVING MANES & TAILS USING COCONUT OIL 47-48 50-51 BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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President's Report Firstly, I would like to congratulate Kayleen on an awesome job on putting together this issue of MHQ ! It’s a massive job and it’s been great to see some new stuff and ideas for our magazine. I hope you continue to support our magazine with ads and contents. Please email mhqeditor@gmail.com for suggestions for content and any items of interest you may have. It’s been an exciting few months with our National Show with our wedding following a few weeks laterN it was very special and I thank you all for your kind messages :) Of course with the National Show now a distant memory, it’s time to start planning for the next one. It is a massive job and if you can help out at all, please contact us at office@Imhr.com.au. The more that we can help out with volunteers, the more we save money which helps keep the prices affordable for the exhibitors. We have been in talks with LHM regarding live streaming the National Show, however, as it is quite an expensive undertaking, we are looking at the option to fund it via Pay Per View as a user pays system rather than lumping the members and exhibitors with additional costs. To ensure we have enough interest in this option, we are asking those that are interested to jump on the Online Shop and book a token for $25. This will provide 5 day coverage (up to 60 hours !) plus the option to ‘re-watch’ after the show. Best of luck to those competing at our upcoming events and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you are able to organise an event in your area. This may be as simple as getting additional classes at your local agricultural show. We are currently looking at sponsorship options that provide the most benefit. Yours in Minis, Leanne Gow President
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Note from the Editor I wish to thank all those who contributed content to the magazine this issue, for without your efforts the magazine could not exist. MHQ Magazine is for IMHR's members, so why not make the most of it and use it as an avenue to show off your horses, your studs, your youth handlers, and report back on shows you have attended? There is absolutely no cost involved with submitting any of these things and they are always most welcome because the magazine always needs more content, more photos, more stories, more show results, more submissions, just more of everything! This is your magazine, and it needs your help to grow. Full page stud and stallion ads are also only $25, and don't forget that once your ad gets into an issue and the magazine goes live online, the ad is there forever to be viewed - worldwide! Next issue deadline is 1 5th July and will be the Nationals and Young Stock shows issue. I will be needing photos and reports from the upcoming young stock shows, so please keep this in mind! Also, if anyone is interesting in submitting a report or story in regards to the 201 5 National Show (road trip stories are always a good read!!) please send it though. Dig back through your old Facebook statuses to jog your memory and shoot me a copy of those exciting statuses along with some pics! :) Later in the year, I will be looking for plenty of breeding season advice (ie. selecting the right stallion for your mare, assessing if your mare is breed quality etc), if anyone can help with writing an article based on these topics, please contact me on the MHQ email address. Thanks everyone! Kayleen Badman mhqeditor@gmail.com
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Meambie Midnight BillieDancing Jean Fairy SPOTLIGHT Manchurian Castrawes MisterWarrior Bono xxWest EndRenegade Prima Donna Kismet Supreme Koriana Fairy
'Pebbles' is a little pocket is sired by Kismet Supreme Warrior who is a multi champion and Supreme in halter and holds numerous performance titles to his name. Pebbles' dam is Koriana Renegade Fairy sired by the deceased Shangrila Ryders Renegade. Fairy who is a fantastic performance horse, has taken a youth to many awards. Pebbles has taken her young handler Grace (4) and given her the confidence and ability to prove that “Miniatures can do anything�. Pebbles and Grace attended the 201 4 NSW IMHR State Show where they started their career in handler and performance, very happily completing trail and hunter courses. Then attending the 201 5 IMHR National Show placing in each event, with evidence printed in Horse Deals. With Pebbles' sire's and dam's history in performance, she is sure to take many youths to success. No matter if Grace gets a ribbon or not she is still happy to perform with Pebbles. Pebbles, even with her high spirit, has a lot of patience with children. The tiny pinto filly is sure to grow with the future of our youth. - Amy Collins & Debbie Valerius Photos: K. Badman
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Kid's Corner PRINT THIS PAGE FOR YOUR KIDS TO ENJOY!
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Start training your horses and ponies, because thanks to some generous sponsorship from Burghley Park Stud, all YOUTH classes at the 201 5 IMHR NSW State Show are absolutely FREE to enter!! Q. How di d t he r odeo hor se get so r i ch? A. He had a l ot of bucks!
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2014 NSW IMHR STATE SHOW
Best Presented Youth Handler (Line Up)
Miniature Pony Gelding 3yrs & Over Badlands Bank Statement
Miniature Pony Gelding 3yrs & Over Tianjara The Magician
Miniature Pony Colt 2yo R & L Lodge I'm Somethin Hot
Miniature Horse Novice Long-Reining Shangrila CK Lord of the Ring
Small Horse Gelding In Harness Rhy-Al Handsome Dreamer
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Small Horse Novice Long-Reining Elbar Majestic Prince
Miniature Horse Classic Trot Meambie Midnight Dancing Fairy
Miniature Horse Classic Trot Yarreh Lane Raise Your Glass
Miniature Horse Classic Trot West End DQ Key-Oh-Tea
Small Horse Classic Trot Burghley Park She's So Regalicious
Small Horse Classic Trot Burghley Park Ridiculously Regal
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Small Horse Classic Trot Silver Oak DQ Monte Carlo
Small Horse Classic Trot Minya Park Ixion
Small Horse Classic Trot Wildflower Destiny's Tomahawke
Small Horse Classic Trot Loadstar Wizards Story 2 Tell
Small Horse Classic Trot Unique Park Baileys N Cream
Small Horse Classic Trot Willowmoss Sapphire of D Valley
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Little Horse Classic Trot Badlands Salt 'N Of Swing
Little Horse Classic Trot Badlands Forbid'N Love
Little Horse Classic Trot Tianjara Fantasia
Little Horse Classic Trot Briona Park Sandy's Lil Prince
Youth Trail – 8yrs & Under Eli Gow
Youth Trail – 8yrs & Under Lochlan Rushton
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2014 NSW IMHR STATE SHOW
Youth Trail – 8yrs & Under Tyler Raymond Barnes
Youth Trail – 8yrs & Under Sophie Jane Simpson
Youth Trail – 8yrs & Under (Line Up)
Youth Trail – 9 to 1 3 Years Charlet East
Youth Trail – 9 to 1 3 Years Riley Southwell
Youth Trail – 9 to 1 3 Years Tara McGrath-West
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2014 NSW IMHR STATE SHOW
Youth Trail – 9 to 1 3 Years Tahlia Christie
Youth Trail – 9 to 1 3 Years Mackenzie Bailey Furner
Youth Trail – 9 to 1 3 Years (Line Up)
Youth Trail – 1 4 to 1 7 Years Layla Southwell
Miniature Pony Hunter Badlands Bank Statement
Junior Miniature Horse Hunter Burghley Park Jubilee Queen
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2014 NSW IMHR STATE SHOW
Junior Miniature Horse Hunter Meambie Midnight Dancing Fairy
Junior Small Horse Hunter Little Legends Star Performer
Junior Small Horse Hunter Wildflower Destiny's Tomahawke
Junior Small Horse Hunter (Line Up)
Little Horse Hunter Tapika Top Cat Master of Rhythm
Little Horse Hunter Koriana Absolute Star
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2014 NSW IMHR STATE SHOW
Reserve Grand Champion Youth 8yrs & Under Brayden East
Grand Champion Youth 8yrs & Under Sophie Jane Simpson
Reserve Grand Champion Youth 9 to 1 3 Years Tara McGrath-West
Grand Champion Youth 9 to 1 3 Years Tahlia Christie
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S H O W C LI PPI N G Y O U R M I N I A TU R E H O R S E S H E A D Article by Laura Tennill – Ten-L Training Center First of all, I would like to say there are several ways to clip a show horse’s head. This is the way that I like to clip the heads of our show horses and it is the way I would recommend to those wanting to achieve a smooth clip job that will accentuate the horse’s facial features. When show clipping your horse’s head, you can make a dramatic difference in his appearance by using a combination of different size blades. I use a combination of #30, #40, and #50 blades. Always keep your blades clean, sharp, and well oiled for maximum results. Make sure you have your blades sharpened as needed and on hand well before the show so you will be prepared. Using the different blades will contour your horse’s face really nicely. We normally clip our show horses heads very close to the day that they show. I like to shave their bodies first a few days prior to the show, and come back and do their heads one to three days before the show, depending on their colour, and personal preference. Begin by clipping your entire horse’s head in a #30 blade going against the way the hair grows. Use a Ten Ls Passion in the Buff light, but steady pressure, on your clippers making even strokes. You can lightly blend the area behind the ears into the area where the head joins the neck by turning your clippers around and blending in the direction the hair grows. Do just a very small area behind the ears and down to blend head and neck area well. I normally use a #15 or a #30 on the body of the horse so it will usually blend very well there. Clip the outside of the ear, unless it is white, with a #40 down to the base. This really makes the ears look sharp. Keep in mind that any moving part of a horse will grow hair more quickly than the other area. The base of the ears is one of the parts that grows the fastest. It will blend well with the #30 you have used on the head. Clip the outside edges of the ear in a #50 and the inside of the ear as well. This will really take the hair and will look good and clean when showing, using a light oil inside the ear right prior to your class! Take a #30 or #40 blade and go over the throat latch area underneath your horse’s neck, just where the head joins the neck and the area where the hair grows in a swirl. This will make that area look really neat and clean. Use a #50 under the entire horse’s lower jaw, looking under there to be sure you got all the hair there as it would be very distracting with a show halter on to have hair on the jaw line.! Independent Miniature Horse Registry Inc.
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Clip above the eyes with a #50 blade, making it arch up just a little right above the center of the eye and arching down towards the eye corners as shown in the diagram. Then clip your horse’s entire muzzle with a #50 and angle the area back towards the sides of the jaw line as shown on the diagram. On the front of your horse’s face you can clip a slightly rounded V about where your horse’s show halter noseband will be. You may want to try your horse’s show halter on at this time, and make sure you have the noseband sitting in the right area. A good way to judge this is to have the top of the noseband about a thumbs width below the lowest part of the cheekbone, or half inch or slightly more. You can practice with the height of your clipping on the front of the face according to the length of your horse’s face as well but the above instructions will work for most horses.
When making your V with your #50 blades, go ahead and go up to the cheekbone on the sides of the horse’s face and under the eyes as shown on the diagram. Go closely right up under the horse’s eye and be sure to get all of the hair really well, angling the clippers as needed to do so. We do take the eyelashes off but leave tiny spikes there to keep out the dust. Our horses are fly sprayed often here so they have done fine with this. By removing the eyelashes you can really make the eyes appear larger and more defined, especially on horses with white eyelashes. The lashes grow back very quickly, but be sure to apply fly spray to your horse to help him defend himself against flies especially on his face when clipped.
When clipping the forelock of the horse, pull it up in your hands and then separate some hair from each side of the forelock, making a V under it. Take a little at a time, angling your clippers away towards the outside of the forelock so you don’t accidentally clip more than you intend to if the horse shakes his head or moves quickly. Again use caution and do not take more than a little at a time until you get the right thickness. A pretty head can be hidden under a bushy forelock. It is the trend to have thinner forelocks that looks nice straight down on a horse with a straighter profile, or pulled to the same side as the horse’s mane and tucked under the show halter below the ear nicely on a horse with a more Arabian looking head. Use a #50 under the forelock as it will also grow back very quickly. You can blend all areas where the #30 blade meets the #50 blade by using very light strokes with a #40 blade. Be sure to check inside your horse’s nostrils and be sure to get the small little hairs there too. Your horse’s bridle path should be clipped with a #50 as it will grow out very quickly so it’s best to do this the day before the show. The length of the bridle path will be decided according to your horse’s length of neck. Too short of a bridle path will hide the horse’s throat latch and length of neck. Clip a shorter bridle path, making sure you have the forelock pulled out of the way and angling your clippers away from it. You can step back and hold a small piece of mane over at a time and clip as needed until you achieve the right length of bridle path. You can always take it back a bit more later, but if you clip it too long it will take a long time to grow back out, so use caution.
Ten Ls Jimmy Buff It
All areas that are clipped with a #50 really should be done the day before the show whether you decide to razor your horse or not, it will have a much cleaner and finished appearance. When a horse is closely clipped, it will make the skin really shine more when your light oil, baby oil gel, or clear face gel is applied just prior to your class! Horses with dark skin will really be darker with a close shave job on them; it can really make a difference in their heads and contouring.
Please note that on horses with bald faces, or cremellos and perlinos, you may want to practice clipping them in a #30 and #40 or a bit longer and see how you like them trimmed.
It’s important to keep any horse with a white area clipped closely out of the sun as much as possible as it will sunburn and turn pink until it has grown out a few days. So if you wash your freshly clipped horse with lots of white on it be sure to do it early or when the sun is not strong and move the horse indoors or into shade quickly after he is washed so your horse will not turn too pink in those areas. Even a horse with a snip or narrow blaze can sunburn easily so take care when clipping a horse. Their facial hair will grow back in very quickly it seems. A horse with a close clipped face will really stand out showing its best features to the judge. If you are new to clipping, I recommend that you watch someone else that has a lot of experience clip their horse’s head and then practice a bit before trimming your horse for his first show so you will be better prepared and do a nice job of it. It does take some practice but is not that difficult once you learn it. We do train all horses to tie well before trimming them. I teach them to cross tie and clip them that way. Never ever leave a horse unattended when being tied for safety reasons. If your horse is really touchy about clipping his ears, etc. it may be best to try him first and if he really fights with you use a twitch for the areas he is hard to clip. That way you will not cut him or prolong his clip job and he will not get tired of standing and fighting you and it will also help you to do a better job and keep this from being a frustrating job! It is also for the safety of the horse as well so he will not get cut by the clipper blades accidentally. Republished with thanks to: Laura Tennill Ten-L Training Center 406 Dale Road E. Taylorsville, KY 40071 502-231 -0376 tenl16@aol.com www.tenltraining.com
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Meambie Midnight BillieDancing Jean Fairy Castrawes Paleface Orion SPOTLIGHT Manchurian Castrawes Mister Bono xxxCastrawes West EndRenegade Prima KismetKaldora Supreme Warrior Koriana Fairy Starlight Cher Donna Born and bred by Rob and Rhonda Barnes of Cumnock NSW, Castrawes Paleface Orion (better known as Paleface) has become a local legend. Born in 2008, Paleface was an ordinary miniature horse to the naked eye. But fast forward 3 years when he was eligible to compete in show jumping he quickly stood out from the crowd. In his first year of competition Paleface won National Fault & Out Small Horse Champion, NSW State Champion Small Horse Jumper and performed an exhibition jump at Equitana.
Castrawes Paleface Orion
Paleface was turned out for quite a time throughout 201 2 due to respiratory infection, yet still took home the Reserve Champion Small Horse Jumper title. 201 3 resulted in 1 st trail, 1 st six bar and 1 st Fault & Out at Equitana Small Horse Events with 201 4 seeing a return of the NSW State Champion Small Horse Jumper title. 201 5 has by far been the most exciting and rewarding though winning National reserve Champion Small Horse Fault & Out, National Champion Small Horse Show Jumping, National reserve Champion small horse trail, but most impressively secured the Guinness World Record for a horse under 38" jumping 42.5 inches.
At this MHSA show he competed in 10 events and got nine champions and one reserve champion
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Meambie Midnight BillieDancing Jean Fairy Castrawes Paleface Orion SPOTLIGHT Manchurian ...continued
Castrawes Mister Bono xxxCastrawes West EndRenegade Prima KismetKaldora Supreme Warrior Koriana Fairy Starlight Cher Donna
Paleface is a beloved family pet as well as prized show horse. Stabled at small country town Cumnock, Paleface is known by all. With locals often asking how he’s going and what’s the latest event he’s competed in. Rob states ‘he’s part of the family, we could be offered a million dollars for him and we’d still say no. Performers like this don’t come along often and we’re proud to have bred him ourselves’.
Equitana 2013 winning fault & out
To stay updated with Paleface’s performances as well as the various other Castrawes miniatures visit www.facebook.com/castrawes - Barnes Family Photos: Various Sources
Standing next to a jump he cleared
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...Stunning 2014 Foals...
B e x le e B K S o u lj a B o y
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Silver Star Painted Cloud Dancer Silver Star Poker Face
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IMHR Contacts President—National Office
Non-Committee Positions
Show and Event Management , Registrations, Memberships etc. NSW Show Promotions Officer
Margaret Wiseman manchurianminis@bigpond.com
Leanne Gow (nee Williams) “Lakeview” 2459 Currawang Road Currawang NSW 2580 Ag Show Sponsorship Co-ordinator Ph: (02) 4844 6393 Vicki Klein office@imhr.com.au vickiklein8@bigpond.com
Vice President
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Committee
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High Point Co-ordinator
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Harness Co-ordinator
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National Youth Co-ordinator
Vacant – contact the office to nominate.
Area CoOrdinators • Western Sydney NSW - Melinda Strachan shaggedaslytherin@hotmail.com
• Tamworth NSW - Liz O’Brien myeyor@yahoo.com.au
• South Sydney/Illawarra NSW - Nicole McNamara Please contact these people for information taylniki@gmail.com about IMHR or shows and activities in your • Victoria - Rose Horton lagoonaparkstud@bigpond.com • North QLD - Jennifer Elliott jendanelle@yahoo.com.au • Central Western NSW - Kayleen Badman badlandsmini-centralwest@yahoo.com.au Independent Miniature Horse Registry Inc.
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Contact office@imhr.com.au if you would like to be an Area Coordinator. Area co-ordinators for WA, Tas, South QLD, SA and NT are required.
Aside from directing people to shows in your district, it is the responsibility of the area co-ordinator to report to IMHR with results and photos from events in their area.
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Upcoming Events Go to the IMHR website (Shows/Events page) to download programs/entry forms. 23 May 2015 IMHR QLD Youngstock Show, Caboolture, QLD Preentries close 10th May ($10 per class), Entry on the day $20 per class 31 May 2015 IMHR Southern NSW Youngstock & Performance Show, Goulburn NSW Preentries close 25th May ($5 Youth & Performance, Others $10), Entry on the day DOUBLE fee. 4 July 2015 IMHR Northern NSW Youngstock Show, Taree, NSW Preentries close 15th June ($10 per class), Entry on the day $15 per class. 31 July 2 August 2015 IMHR QLD State Show, Caboolture, QLD Preentries close 5th July ($15 Youth, Others $20 per class), Entry on the day DOUBLE fee. 12 13 September 2015 IMHR NSW State Show, Cobbitty, NSW More details and program on the IMHR website. 17 October 2015 IMHR Feature Show at Casino Ag Show Contact: Karel Mason vipminihorse@hotmail.com 7 8 November 2015 IMHR NSW Spring Carnival, Taree, NSW. More details and program on the IMHR website soon. 13 15 November 2015 IMHR Feature at Equine Lifestyle Festival, Hawkesbury Showground, NSW 3 days of competition and exhibition Program and details coming soon. 30 March 3 April 2016 IMHR National Show, Tamworth, NSW Entries close 19th February 2016. No late entries or entries on the day. Registrations to be received by 12th Feb 2016. Show Premium and Entry Forms coming soon. Show Program suggestions to office@imhr.com.au. No changes after 1st September 2015.
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SPOTLIGHT Briona Park Sandys Lil Prince Atchina Prince Charming x All Stars Petite
Briona Park Sandys Lil Prince is an outstanding palomino Little Horse colt. He is breathtakingly beautiful and he is even better in the flesh. I found Prince by accident when looking at peoples photos on Facebook. Fiona Knodler who bred him advertised him on her page for sale when he was only a baby. When I looked at his photos, I had to have him and I bought him from her over the phone. When he stepped off the float we were very happy! Prince has only been shown five times as a yearling by me, totally untrained, for four State Champion titles, one State Reserve Grand Champion, one National Champion, a National Grand Champion title, and three Ag Show Champion awards; and he won all that just on his good looks! Prince has a “Dennis the Menace� personality and is a real people horse who loves to be with you no matter what you're doing and I love him very much and I am very proud of him :) Vicki Klein - Manchurian Miniatures Photos: Wishaw Glen
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201 4 FOAL BRAG K o r ia n a S h a d o w K n igh t
S i lv e r S t a r B a c a r d i ' s M a s t e r p i e c e
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RAZORING YOUR MINIATURE HORSES FACE Article by Laura Tennill – Ten-L Training Center
(This article follows on from "Clipping Your Miniature Horses Head" Pg 12-14)
First of all I would like to say that there are several ways to razor a horse’s face. This is the way I like to razor my show horse’s face and I have written this article to help those that want to learn how to do this. Razoring your horse’s face can really enhance the overall finish on your show horse! It does take some practice and patience to do a really good job, so I would encourage you to practice razoring your horse a bit of time prior to your first show so that you will have one or two practice sessions in before the show. Prior to razoring, you will need to clip your horse’s head close to the day your horse will be showing. We normally clip the show horses’ heads one to three days prior to their class with a #30 blade. The day before the horse shows, I use a #50 blade on all areas that need to be razored. Check closely to be sure you have all the hair off in these areas so that the razor will do a smoother job that way and it will also take less time which benefits both you and your horse. You can blend the areas done with a #50 up into the areas clipped with a #30 blade with a #40 blade, using very light upwards strokes and you can do this after razoring if you want to do that, to make a smoother appearance between the razored areas and the actual hair coat. Your horse will look best razored the day before he shows if possible, or as close to that as you can do it. The hair will grow out quickly and then the light oil, baby oil gel or face glo gel will not shine as much nor look as smooth if those areas are razored too early. One of the main reasons we use a #50 blade on the horse’s areas to be razored right before it is to avoid nicking them as much as possible. It also makes it much easier to razor a horse too with very little hair to take off.
Just before your razor each area of your horse, take a clean wash cloth or small towel and dip it in very warm water, wringing the excess water out. Place the cloth over the top of the eyes or muzzle, whichever area you razor first and hold it there a minute. The warmth of the warm water really helps to prep the skin and hair for razoring and will help you do a neater job it it. Then place a bit of shaving cream or shaving gel on one area at a time that you are razoring. Carefully move your razor over the top of the eye, using light but even pressure. Be sure to take your razor and dip it in a bucket of water to rinse it often to clean out clogged hair in the blades. You will want to be slightly higher over the center of the eye and then come down nicely to the edges and corners of the eye as shown in the diagram. After razoring above each eye, take your wash cloth and rinse the saving cream or gel off. This will enable you to see how well you have done in getting the hair off or straightening your lines out a bit if needed. Razoring above the eyes really makes the eyes stand out in the show ring! Then proceed to the muzzle doing one side at a time, using the warm wash cloth first to prepare the skin and hair. Use your shaving cream or gel as much as you need to. Also you may need to use a few razors to get each horse done, so when they are not getting the hair off well, try using a fresh new one. Sometimes you will find creases that are harder to get to, especially around the nostril area. You may need to use your fingers to spread the skin out a bit there in those areas to razor them well. By having the horses closely shaved with the #50 blade in these areas, it will help greatly to razor these areas especially and help to avoid nicking your horse while razoring him. I normally like to razor upwards towards the area where your show halter will be, making a slightly rounded v in this area as shown on the diagram. Angle your razored areas back on the lower side of each jaw too so that there is not just a straight line going around the horse’s nose. You can blend upward using light strokes into the area where the hair meets the razored areas to make less lines there and a nice blended smooth look. You may need to remove your horse’s halter and put it around his neck while finishing the razoring on the face. For a more dramatic look, you can razor in all areas where the #50 blade was used all the way up under the eyes. This takes some practice to do this well. This especially looks good on dark bays and black horses. If you are just learning, you might do better to just razor up to the noseband of the horse and back on the lower side of the jawline too angling back nicely for a clean look. Practice on your horse prior to prepping for the first show and see what you like on that particular horse. You can look at how he will appear razored that way. You can also practice on how high you want to razor his muzzle, some people like to razor a bit lower or higher too depending on their personal preference on this.
SPECIAL NOTES ON RAZORING HEADS Please remember, a closely clipped or razored horse can really sunburn easily, especially where there is any white hair. Be careful to keep them out of the sunlight as much as possible or they will turn pink very quickly. If you wash them, get them in out of the sun quickly to dry inside, is possible. Their pink areas can really turn red, if not watched very closely. Some horses with bald faces, cremellos and perlinos may look better lightly razored or just using a #40 or #50 blade on their muzzle and above the yes. You will just have to practice to see what looks best on your particular horse. If you are going to show them outdoors, they may need to have a bit of sun block on those areas prior to being out in the sunlight much. The better quality razors do a much better job razoring, less nicking to the horse and a clear shave. So please take your horse’s welfare into consideration on this. There are several really good brands of razors, including the Gillette Twin Blade Plus, for example. Be sure to rinse the areas razored very well after razoring to remove all shaving cream or gel.
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In colder climates, the razored areas will grow back very quickly. Keep a few extra razors on hand at the show. We often razor right after washing the horses, it seems to make it go much more quickly and they are clean and less nicking of the horse as well. You can dramatically enhance your horse’s appearance in the show ring with a nice clean razoring job. You can just add a bit of highlighter clear gel, baby oil gel or light oil to your horse’s face where he has been razored for a beautiful shine that will help your horse to show off his best features. For the shiniest look use Baby Oil Gel and put it on right before you enter the arena. After showing your horse, be sure to wash off the oil or show enhancers as the oil or mineral oil can retard a horse’s hair growth in these areas. Laura Tennill Ten-L Training Center 406 Dale Road E. Taylorsville, KY 40071 502-231 -0376 tenl16@aol.com www.tenltraining.com
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Manchurian Billie Jean was bred by me and she is the most beautiful filly, both inside and outside. When Billie was shown in the Mini ring, she always brought home the red, white and blue, along with many supremes. She also did very well in the pinto ring. We were very proud her as she is a very precious girl. Sadly, a devastating mystery illness finished her show career before it got into second gear. Nevertheless, her beauty still shines in the paddock and always will. Margaret Wiseman - Manchurian Miniatures Photo 1 : Wishaw Glen
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Welcome New Members Notice Members Board MHQ Magazine is always looking for YOUR STORY, and it is 100% FREE to take advantage of these members only offers! 'FOAL BRAG' We all strive to breed the best foals we possibly can, and there is nothing better than showing them off! Send in photos* of your foals to have them featured in the Foal Brag section of the next issue of MHQ. 'HORSE SPOTLIGHT' Do you have a horse that you think is something special? There are 1,000s of amazing horses out there and it's time they were celebrated! No story is too insignificant, if you love your horse, then we want to hear about it! Send your story (minimum 200 words) and up to four photos* to mhqeditor@gmail.com 'STUD PROFILE' Send us your Miniature Horse stud profile, including your location, how long you have been established, what your breeding or showing goals are, and up to six photos. You can talk about your residing stallion, your founding broodmares, your show horses, the bloodlines your stud carries etc, however no 'standing at stud' or 'for sale' advertisements are to be included in your stud profile. Send your story (minimum 400 words) and up to six photos* to mhqeditor@gmail.com *NOTE ABOUT SENDING PHOTOS: Please ensure that no proof photos are submitted, and if using professional photos, that the photographer's permission is given. Photos must be at least 800px on the longer side, ideally 144DPI or larger, and in jpg or png form. Please also ensure that the horse's IMHR registered name is mentioned in your email if you cannot make it the image file name.
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Damien Gow & Leanne Williams On behalf of all IMHR members, congrats to you both on the start of something beautiful! Hope you had the best day of your life. Belated wedding wishes to you!
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Revised IMHR QLD State Show program is now available for download on IMHR website. Additional classes start with '4'. Thanks to all for your input no more changes will be permitted.
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We are currently looking at options for LiveStreaming the 2016 IMHR National Show. Rather than expect competitors to fund the broadcast through additional fees, we are looking at a Pay Per View option so that those that actually use the service contribute to the cost. Just $25 for 5 days (60 hours). To ensure we have enough interest, we have created an Online Shop product that you can pre-purchase your LiveStreaming token. This will give you 5 days viewing of the 2016 IMHR National Show plus the option of also 're-watching' after show. To register your interest, please go to the Online Shop and purchase your token. If we don't get enough interest by 1 st Aug 2015, the LiveStream will be cancelled and you will be refunded. Thanks again for your continued support.
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Park Stud – Wallacia NSW Welcome NewGardenia Members Stud Profile “Creating Dreams In Miniature” Our stud was established in 1988, we specialised in showing and breeding coloured Arabians and Studbook Ponies for many years. While being lucky enough to be judging at the 2005 Sydney Royal I was intrigued by the Miniature Horses that were being judged opposite me and decided to take a closer look. As time went by we decided to change the stud’s direction. We were looking for a breed of horse that was easier on the handler, family and gentler in nature and the miniature horse seemed to fit the bill perfectly and so the journey began. On consultation from friends we were warned that it would not stop at one, we laughed, but we now have 8 little friends residing in our paddocks. We have chosen to concentrate on Section B (Small Horses) and Section C (Little Horses) as we felt we preferred their style and height. Still being coloured horse lovers at heart we purchased coloured stock. We have purchased our horses Australia wide, including New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and Victoria; incorporating both American and Australian bloodlines. We have two stallions “Sapphire Park Sculptures On Cloud 9”, a bay sabino Small Horse stallion, and a loud black leopard colt by the name of “Gardenia Park Moonlight Shadows”.
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We have also collected a lovely group of mares. “Moondust Chumani”, a black leopard palouse, Small Horse mare who won numerous championships in Palouse and Miniature Horse classes at the highest level, her nature is a delight to all who encounter her and she has been retired to the broodmare paddock for the past five years, producing some lovely foals for Gardenia Park. “Tianjara Fantasia” is our beautiful black and white Little Horse mare that needs no introduction to the miniature world, having over 55 Supremes to her name over a 12 year period, this mare has now retired to the broodmare paddock and we await her first foal with baited breath. We also have the beautiful chestnut tobiano mare “Forget Me Knot Egyptian Flame". We also have some awesome geldings that reside at Gardenia Park, starting with the top performance and halter horse “Minya Park Ixion”, who never stops surprising us with his big wins at all levels of the show ring world. Our newest edition is the lovely black tobiano gelding “Cagra Park Double The Magic”, he will also learn to do performance and jumping while continuing to compete in his halter events, both Miniature Horse and pinto, and his results speak for themselves. So this is our Miniature Horse family and we are proud to be part of the Miniature Horse fraternity. We have found new friends, both four legged and two legged, and look forward to continuing our fun and successful adventure. Dalene, Chris & Mitchell Nobbs GARDENIA PARK STUD
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Rug rubs on manes and tails, and dry, brittle hair growth can be improved on any horse using a completely natural and easily accessible product – coconut oil! Even horses with already healthy tails can benefit from a coconut oil treatment.
Coconut oil has the ability to bind to the protein structure of the hair and to seal moisture inside the hair shaft. A treatment will leave hair feeling soft and silky, while instantaneously looking thicker and stronger. It also makes the hair less prone to breakage. If you are doing a first treatment, you will want to allow yourself a whole week to do it, and a week where you don't plan on doing much with your horse as it can leave your horse (and rugs) a gunky mess. Cold weather is not ideal, as the coconut oil can solidify too much and be difficult to apply to the hair (and you end up using more than necessary). Once applied to the hair, if the weather turns cold or you have cold nights, you may find the horses hair goes very stiff. Don't stress, it will soften again as the day warms up. But for best results, try to choose a week of nice warm weather, or you may need to sit the jar of coconut oil in a warm basin of water to soften it before applying. There are many different coconut oils on the market, and you don't need an expensive “extra virgin” or “organic” one for this treatment to work! A regular jar of coconut oil from the health food section of your local supermarket is all you need, although at around $20/L, buying it this way can get quite expensive if you are doing many treatments, and you might be better off sourcing it in bulk from a soap supplies store, Asian supermarket, or buying it online. Also, keep your eyes peeled for cheaper brands at discount variety stores. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: • Disposable rubber gloves • Plastic household bucket • Shampoo • Conditioner • Coconut oil • Tail bag and/or hood STEP ONE: Start off by washing and competely drying the tail (and/or mane) using a mild shampoo. Conditioner is not recommended as it can prevent the coconut oil from binding to the hair. STEP TWO: Don your gloves and liberally apply the coconut oil to the tail (and/or mane) and massage it in like you would with conditioner. Make sure you get every inch of hair if you want best results! DO NOT RINSE IT OUT. Before and after a couple of months of treatment Pic: Hayley Whiting
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STEP THREE: Plait the tail and slip on a tail bag that covers the tail completely (you may wish to use an old tail bag as it will get very messy). If you have done the mane as well, make sure you use a snug fitting neck rug or hood if you do not want to run the risk of the horse rubbing coconut oil all over it's stable walls, or other horses licking it off! STEP FOUR: Repeat Step Two & Three for six days in a row. STEP FIVE: On day seven, wash the horses tail (and/or mane) using shampoo and your favourite conditioner. You might want to use warm water for this to achieve best results. Rinse and repeat until all traces of coconut oil have gone. Another example, the tail has doubled in size Pic: Hayley Whiting
STEP SIX: Once completely dry, brush out the hair using a soft brush and admire the results! Your horse should be show ready, but if needed you can use a small amount of “hair sheen� the day of the show.
For badly damaged hair, you can repeat the process for as long as it takes until you are happy with the condition of the hair. Just make sure you are shampooing it out completely at least once a fortnight and starting fresh (this includes fresh tail bags and hoods!) For poorly growing hair, or chewed tails and forelocks, some people have also had success by only applying the coconut oil once a week, thus minimising any extra disturbance and breaking of the hairs. There are reports of seeing a huge increase in hair growth within a few months. If you are prepping your weanlings for a youngstock show, a treatment can settle down frizzy foal manes and tails. There are many other methods of using coconut oil as a hair treatment. For a show day recipe, you can make up a mixture in a spray bottle by adding 100ml of coconut oil to water, shaking it well right before you use it, and spraying into the mane and tail just like you would any other hair conditioning product. Depending on the size of your spray bottle, you might need to experiment a bit to find which dilution works best for you, as too much oil may make your horse gunky. If you are short on time and can't do a complete week-long treatment as outlined above, make a stronger mixture and just spray into the mane and tail each day and re-rug. You will still see an improvement in the hair condition. You can also apply it liberally to rug rub marks on shoulders and withers, and see hair growth within a few days. Diluted in warm water, coconut oil also makes a terrific after-show moisturiser for closely clipped coats, and shaved heads. Coconut oil is also a terrific feed additive for healthy shiny coats! Add about 1 Tsp to a cup of warm water, stir it in well and then pour the water over the horses regular feed. They love it!
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