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Well I think the chilly weather has finally arrived....brrrr! Another super busy month has just flown by, the first edition of our Stallion Edition is in this month’s magazine. We still have a few spots left if you would like to advertise your stallion for August and September. If you haven’t yet visited our new website - make sure you do! Regular updates, events and news - www.localhorsemagazine.com.au
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Saddle Fitting The Irish Sport Horse What is a Para-Equestrian Rider Dressage for Adult Riders Eventing - With Travis Templar John Chatterton - Float Loading the Young Horse World Cup Polo Rescuing Whiskey Preventing Horse Theft Pt 2 Parasites of the Equine Jumping - Starting to Jump your Horse Showing - Blue Ribbon Tips Veterinary - Arthroscopy What can we See
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Saddle Fitting
The saddle buying experience at Horseland is unique, designed to give you absolute confidence and peace of mind when selecting the right saddle for you and your horse. We pride ourselves on providing you with an industry leading saddle fitting service. At Horseland, our ASFA qualified saddle fitters take into account the unique needs of each individual horse and rider combination and offering you a complete solution. A saddle fit is necessary for you & your horses comfort & performance. To get the top performance out of yourself and your horse is dependent on having the right saddle fit. A properly selected and fitted saddle will lead to optimal muscle development, comfort and acceptance for your horse, plus extended duration of his/her happy and healthy working life. Conversely, an unsuitable and poorly fitted saddle can result in discomfort, pain and long term muscle damage resulting in behaviour and performance problems. A correct fit provides a balanced distribution of the rider’s weight from the saddle tree through the saddle panels to the horse’s back, resulting in the unison of horse and rider as one. Its time for a saddle fit when: • • • • • • • • • • • •
You feel you are out of balance in your saddle You have recently changed your horse’s working program or diet There are uneven wet/dry spots under the saddle area after riding Your horse shows signs of discomfort in its current saddle Your horse has white hairs, rubs, sores or galls under the saddle area You are in the market for a new saddle or a new horse Is you horse exhibiting any of the following behaviours? General lack of freedom of movement when under saddle, flexes poorly Refuses to stand still when saddled or while you mount Sensitive to brushing and seems to have sore spots Generally unco-operative when ridden and tends to swish tail Cold backed and bucks straight after being saddled
If you can relate to any of the above symptoms, you should consider seeking professional advice on your saddle fit.
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Horseland’s steps to the best saddle fit
Step 1We offer a range of saddles in store for all disciplines, and to suit different budgets. This ensures we help to find the right saddle type for your horse. Our range features brands with the worlds leading performance systems, CAIR® Panel System and EASY-CHANGE® Gullet System. Together these innovative systems offer unrivalled flexibility for achieving an optimal fit for your horse. Step 2Once you select your saddle, we strongly recommend you book in a saddle fit for your horse with our Horseland Saddle Fitter to ensure your new saddle fits your horse as well as it fits you. Step 3It’s important to understand that saddle fitting is not a oneoff requirement. Like people, your horse’s back muscle tone changes with any modification to: • diet • working program • any new injury It is recommended that a refit be booked if you notice any variation to clearance, balance, stability or your horse’s behaviour relating to the saddle. Prepare your horse for the saddle fit by Heath Ryan 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Ensure you have your saddle pad, stirrup leathers, stirrups & girth – you may be required to ride! Ensure you are properly dressed to ride with a helmet. Provide examples of gel pads or body protectors you intend to use. Ensure you horse can be ridden at all gaits on the day by you in a safe riding environment. Ensure your horse is clean.
To arrange your saddle fit or for further information please contact our ASFA qualified saddle fitters Cheryl or Vanessa at Horseland Gold Coast on (07) 5527 3555 Kerrie at Horseland Underwood (07) 3341 3500 Or check out our saddle fitting video online at www.horseland.com.au
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July 2011
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e s r o H t r o p S h s i r I e h T What is an Irish Sport Horse?
In a country that is leaning more and more towards purpose bred horses, the Irish Sport Horse is a breed that is certainly becoming very popular in Australia. So what is the Irish Sport Horse? To answer that question you need to look at the foundation of the breed which is the Irish Draught Horse.
There are many Irish Sport Horses competing Internationally and here in Australia in the Olympic disciplines of dressage, eventing and showjumping. Modern day eventing and the new short format has paved the way for the Irish Sport Horse to make its impression on the sport. Most recently the fabulous “Lenamore” ridden by Caroline Powell won Burleigh 3 day Event in 2010. He is half Irish Draught being by Seacrest well known Irish Draught sire. Seacrest is also the sire of successful international showjumper Cruising.
The Irish Draught Horse himself is also a competitive, versatile and intelligent horse renown for their temperament and toughness.
In Australia a small but enthusiastic group of people are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the breed through the Irish Draught and Sport Horse Society of Australia. Inaugurated in May 1989 the society maintains a studbook for the registration of Irish Sport Horses and inspects purebred stock for entry into the main studbook. Only a handful of purebred Irish Draught mares and four registered purebred Irish Draught stallions are available in Australia. In fact the Irish Draught is on the rare breeds list.
The Irish Sport Horse, also known as the “Irish Hunter” is traditionally a cross between the Irish Draught and the Thoroughbred. The resulting offspring had the speed and stamina from the thoroughbred and the fantastic temperament, soundness and strength of the Irish Draught.
The Irish Draught and Sport Horse as a breed was once summed up by a quote from World renown Suma Stud owner Marily Power “ When we talk of Irish Draughts we are talking an International language. There is probably no other breed that can produce such an instant rapport and then long lasting friendships”
While the word “Draught” conjures up an image of a heavy cart horse the truth is the Irish Draught Horse is a much lighter type, multipurpose horse. He was originally bred over centuries by Irish farmers to suit all their needs from ploughing to pulling a trap and even foxhunting.
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What is a Para-Equestrian Dressage Rider
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Para-Equestrian is simply a rider that due to their disability has an exemption or ID card that enables them to use auxiliary aids that able bodied riders cannot. These disabilities may be the result of a birth defect, an accident, stroke, illness etc. Sometimes the disability is not visually apparent – but never the less it is there. The riders are classified into various grades – • 1A – these riders are mainly wheelchair users with no or moderate trunk balance, with severe impairment of all four limbs. These tests are walk only. • 1B – the riders are mainly wheelchair users with either poor trunk balance or the limitation of function in all arms and legs. Riders with poor trunk balance but good arm functions are also eligible in this class. These are walk/ trot tests. • 2 – the riders are mainly wheelchair users or those with severe movement disabilities, involving the trunk balance, but with good to mild arm functions. Riders with loss of function of both arm and leg on one side of the body are also eligible in this class. Tests are of Novice level but excluding canter movements. • 3 – riders are mainly able to walk without support. They may have either disabilities in both arm and leg on one side of the body, moderate disabilities in both arms and legs or severe arm disabilities. Tests are of Elementary/ Medium standard. • 4 – riders have a disability in only one or two extremities or some visual impairment. Tests are of Medium/ Advanced standard. Classification is an attempt to ensure fair and equal opportunity for riders with a disability to compete in equestrian sport. Classifications are conducted by a qualified physiotherapist or doctor (who has been accredited at an FEI PE classifiers course. A rider with vision impairment is also assessed by an ophthalmologist or optical doctor. Often as a rider progresses, or maybe has just had a treatment, (physio etc) or their horse has got used to their strange ways, all the auxiliary aids are not needed. Adaptive equipment you may see includes – • Special saddles • Velcro (brilliant stuff) • Rubber bands on stirrups • Straps from stirrup to girth • Various adapted reins etc Riders graded 1, 2 and 3 compete in a 20 x 40 arena. It is only the grade 4 riders that compete in a 20 x 60 arena. The reason for this is safety. Para Equestrian riders are no different from any other riders – they have dreams and goals just like we do. They strive to compete at a State and National level, and in some cases even Internationally. They are well aware of their disabilities and are always looking for ways to overcome them. They don’t need or want your sympathy, just your acceptance of them as a rider/person. I sometimes think they are lucky in that they know what their disability is – how many of us know what ours is.
Article by: Sue Bright National A level judge Judge Educator/Mentor Chair of Selectors for Paraequestrian Australia
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The Journey
Dressage for Adult Riders ! a H e e Y
Whether dressage is your sole focus or you use dressage as cross training within another discipline, dressage training is a journey that you control. Take charge of your development by creating your own toolkit. This toolkit includes your personal goals, awareness of your body mechanics, the right mental approach and grasping the principles of dressage. Putting it all together simply involves breaking down ideas into workable elements.
What’s Your Purpose? Adult dressage riders come from many backgrounds. Perhaps you’ve ridden dressage already for many years and are continuing your journey, or perhaps you’ve lost the appetite for a riskier discipline. Maybe you’ve taken time off from riding for family and career and are returning to the saddle. Other riders may look to dressage to supplement other horse sports they’re involved in. Whatever draws you to dressage, you’ll find that your possibilities are endless. Many dressage riders choose not to show; their focus is simply on developing a more meaningful relationship with their horse. Riders that show have opportunities at the local, regional and national level. Recent years have brought about a greater awareness of adult amateurs being the backbone of many horse sports; in dressage, this means educational and awards programs for this demographic abound. Being a part of your local Riding Group or EA (Equestrian Australia) can open many doors for opportunities in training and showing. Both areas generally offer unofficial and official competitions, clinics and general training days. For us older riders there is also the Masters Dressage which caters not only for riders over 35 years but you can ride your level of dressage as well!
The Physical Component Being a successful dressage rider requires developing the position and seat structure unique to dressage. For riders from other disciplines, this may require some rethinking of their approach to equitation. Visualizing the body as a vertical box can help provide the seeds for the upright position required in dressage. From the side, check that your shoulders, hips and heel are in alignment. From the front, check that your shoulders, elbows, hands and weight in the stirrups appear even. By learning to stack your body parts from a strong core, the horse can carry itself balanced and uphill. Imagine
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stretching from your core upwards. At the halt or walk, put your reins in one hand and put your other hand on top of your head. Make yourself as tall as possible, pressing your head into your hand. Feel that by engaging your stomach muscles you are creating greater distance from your bottom rib to your hip. Riders coming from a western and saddle seat background are already familiar with riding in an upright position, but riders from a jumping background may need to learn to ride with less bend in the joints and a point of balance farther back on the horse. Such riders should also learn to allow the leg to drape in a position based on balance rather than grip. Soft legs allow the motion. Gripping inner leg muscles tend to create a corresponding tightness in the horse, losing relaxation and the smooth flow of energy through the horse into the contact. Your legs form a “U” shape around the horse with seat bone, hip, thigh and leg all having a uniform, soft point of contact. One exercise to help realize the feel of a draping leg involves taking your feet out of the stirrups and just letting go, enjoying a passive, loose feeling through the leg. Have a helper then place a hand under the ball of your foot where the stirrup would be and slowly lift the foot. While focusing on relaxing the leg out of the hip joint, you can get a feeling how the stirrup should support the leg as opposed to the leg pushing down into the stirrup. This feeling can be especially helpful when riding tense horses that overreact to any electricity in the seat and leg. Often, riding itself is not enough in terms of muscular and cardiovascular strength. Many riders benefit from additional exercise such as yoga, Pilates or just working out at the gym. Being fit is particularly useful in sitting well. The more motion you have to sit, the fitter your body has to be to follow and develop the horse’s gaits.
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What’s On Calendar Eventing www.qld.equestrian.org.au
QUEENSLAND EVENTS Kooralbyn Equestrian Group 9 & 10th July Contact:- Kristen 0404 071 123 Fig Tree Pocket CNC 2*
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Redcliffe CNC
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Toowoomba Hunter Trials
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20 - 21st August
State Championships KEG
3-4th September
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15 - 16th October
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22 - 23 October
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INTERSTATE EVENTS
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2 - 3rd July
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16 - 17th July
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13 - 14th August
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The “Pat” is H
aving got the green light, this year, to take on my wife’s horse Zack, a relatively young and very green (between the ears) horse, with some odd tendencies, highlighted to me the importance of fundamentals, balance, confidence and reward. Last month I discussed the importance of flat work and aiding in the horses balance, this month I want to look at creating confidence through rewarding the horse for his efforts, and that’s why I say ‘the Pat is Back’.
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licking through a recent magazine I came across an article that was discussing the importance of instilling confidence in your horse on cross country. It was great to read that one of Australia’s leading European based eventers, Paul Tapner, placed such importance on ensuring you reward your horse for their effort. He made a point of saying ‘pat your horse, reward his good work – a pat costs you nothing.’ He came up with a great philosophy, the importance of reward and also keeping your horse straight. I found myself thinking how simple, but also how important.
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his article made special point that the horse has to say ‘yes’ to a cross country fence and that a strong aid should only be used to ensure the horse remains straight, a driving power aid is not always the best way to make your horse confident. Start off small build the horse’s confidence – work on keeping him straight, both on the approach to the fence and also the departure. One thing that I would add is never punish an innocent mistake, give the horse a chance to
understand your demands and encourage rather than force.
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his was especially important to me as Zack is the first horse I have ever ridden cross country that I don’t carry a whip on. Having schooled the horse a couple of times (on cross country) I soon started to realise where his strengths and weaknesses where, once he had jumped something once he was more confident the next, and better again the next time he jumped it. It got me thinking how does this horse (who is so very spooky and sometimes stoppy) develop confidence in himself to jump these logs/ditches/brushes out in the middle of an open paddock when the sensible option would be to simply canter around them. It’s pretty simple really; I gave him a pat every time to reassure him that, yes he was doing the right thing. It was automatic to me but for him it was just the re-assurance he needed, for a horse that seemed to lack self-belief, Zack suddenly had become almost cocky.
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ow don’t misunderstood a pat will only get you so far, schooling balance, straightness, position are also fundamentals the rider has to be confident in their ability and channel that into the horse but give the bugger a pat after all how honest are they to do it for you when they could very easily say no way buddy!
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t this juncture there is one thing I would love to point out while patting the horse and encouragement are all great by no means should you ever call your horse baby, darling or tell them you love them at the top of your voice on cross country, show jumping or anytime for that matter quite frankly your embarrassing you trusty steed.
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emember to make your horse confident reward him, be confident in your own mind, keep the horse straight both before and after the jump and just enjoy the ride.
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ANIMAL INSTINCTS – HAYLEY CHAMBERS-HOLT Horsemanship & Trick Training Clinic – Tamborine Pony Club Grounds Contact:- Hayley 0403 584 254 animalinstinctsaust@mac.com
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8th August
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28th August
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Float Loading
The Young Horse
Part 2
(cont’d from last month)
With John Chatterton... Encourage your young horse to stand at the bottom in the centre of the tail gate. Click and walk forward up the tail gate and focus closely on his front legs, if he tries 1% to lift his leg to step forward or even just bumps the tail gate, immediately go back and reward him with a rub on the neck. Rub him along the neck the same way the hair goes and make sure you reward him on the same side of the neck as the leg he has moved. Do not “pat” as this is not a reward to the horse. If he just stands there and doesn’t attempt to move forward, click again and follow it through with a GENTLE PULL AND RELEASE.
Make sure your pull and release is not a jerk on the lead, it is taking the contact so you can just feel your horse in your hands, lock your arms and use your body to do a pull and release. Think of it as a ‘smooth’ pull and a ‘quick’ release. There is an art to doing the pull and release. There are many examples with horses that will teach you to do the pull and release correctly in Steps 2 & 3 on my DVD’s. There is also a demonstration where you and a friend can practise the pull and release before you try it on your horse. Your friend will soon tell you if you are “jerking” the lead!
each other – it is how they communicate. I will talk more on body language in the future. When your young horse takes a willing step forward, relax your body for a moment, reward and ask him to back away from the float. I like to back my horses at least a metre away from the float at one step at a time and change sides with each step. This will teach him to wait for your signal and back slowly, especially important if the ramp is slippery or wet.
Take him for a little walk and repeat the same exercise. Make sure, if your young horse wants to smell the ramp, that you allow this. Horses use smell to investigate an object. This is the main reason I encourage my horse to reach out and smell my hand, this is how they build their confidence. Some horses will paw the ramp before they will place their foot on it and it is important not to chastise him for doing this, as it is a natural process for him. Some older horses will do this a lot when they have been scared or slipped on the ramp. Allowing them to satisfy this instinctive reaction will help to make him feel comfortable. You should understand that in doing this, he is actually trying to investigate what you are asking him to do. Let him do this a little bit then ‘click’ and then do your gentle pull and release, asking him to come forward.
It is VERY IMPORTANT to relax your body after your horse has given you that 1% try, as this is language he will quickly recognise. Horses are very observant of watching body language as this is a survival mechanism for them; they constantly observe and monitor body language in
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Every time your horse tries to step forward, stop, relax your body, reward him, back him up and take him for a walk. When he is comfortable with stepping on with his two front feet, focus on the back feet and repeat the same process. Focus closely on the back legs and if you see him bump the ramp with his back foot, stop and reward. When you get his back legs stepping on the ramp don’t walk him all the way up, step him back off again so he ‘feels’ that step down with his back legs. When he is comfortable with that you can walk him all the way up to the chest bar. If he stops half way in to smell and investigate the inside of the float, allow this. I find that with all my young horses, when I teach them to load, the more times I ask them to back out, they become so willing that they “want” to go in and investigate. Over the years I have watched many people loading young horses and as soon as they start stepping their front feet on, there is a lot of pushing and pulling to get them in all the way. The horse thinks ‘I took two steps onto this ramp and then experienced a lot of pressure from people pushing and pulling me to get me into this scary object’! This is exactly why a horse becomes a problem loader. I’ve taught many, many young horses to load with my method and even when they haven’t been near a float for a year, they will just willingly walk straight on as they do not relate the float to a bad or negative experience. They have no bad memories. Most young horses that have been taught to lead correctly and look to the handler as their teacher and leader and comfort zone in most cases will freely follow you on to the float in half an hour. Never drive your horse forward and make him go in the float first as he will not look to you as a leader. Teaching him to walk in by himself will happen automatically when he knows all his signals. When he is happily walking into the float up to the chest bar, I like to give him a hay net and stand in with them while they are eating before I finish the lesson.
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Do’s and Don’ts of Float Loading
ON’T teach your horse to load the day you want to go somewhere! As often we have a time schedule and the horse feels like he is being pressured to get on. ON’T close him up in the float, in the first lesson. We don’t want to make him feel we have just put him in a trap!
O pick a good quiet travelling buddy when you first travel him as he will watch the older horse munching on his hay and realise there is nothing to worry about when he hears all the rattles when travelling. I’ve seen a lot of young horses travelling by themselves the first time and end up with a lot of hang ups for the rest of their life, for example, sweating, excessive manuring and generally being ‘very’ stressed by the time they get to their destination.
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O ask yourself the question - how do I tell my horse he doesn’t need to be scared anymore when he is travelling in your float? O take the time your young horse needs to learn anything new and you will find it very rewarding when your horse is calm in all situations
You can find more information on John’s method in his book, series of DVD’s and website www.johnchatterton.com For more information on John’s specially designed JR Easy Traveller Float go to www.jr-easytraveller.com
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What’s On Calendar Polocrosse www.polocrosse.com.au www.seqpolocrosse.org.au
Queensland State Zone Championships @ Cunningham
2nd & 3rd July
WORLD CUP - Britain UK 8th - 17th July Goondiwindi 23rd & 24th July
Gold Coast Polocrosse Club History The Gold Coast Polocrosse Club was formed in 1967. Mr Doug Abraham, Mr FredRoss and Mr Geoff Burcham held the first meeting at Geoff’s farmhouse to form the club. They hoped that the other country people around the Gold Coast would join the club and have some fun on a Sunday afternoon. For the first fifteen years of the club, Mr Arthur Earle owned the majority of the horses playing for the Gold Coast. He would lend these to riders so they could play the game. Arthur never played polocrosse, but he and wife, Lorna, enjoyed the sport as spectators. The first Gold Coast Carnival was held in 1970, with fifteen teamscompeting. The club’s Perpetual trophy and Annual Carnival is known as The Gold Racquet Carnival, with a trophy donated by Arthur Earle. Initially, few players had a truck or float to transport their horses,prompting Arthur to bring an old white council bus that had been converted to carry seven horses. The bus also had accommodation for seven people. In 1976, Gold Coast Club became the first club to host the AustralianChampionships at a venue outside of New South Wales-since then they have rotated around Australia. The Gold Coast Club also hosted the first International Test Series in 1983. The Countries that attended included Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Papua-New Guinea. The club also hosted Australia v the Rest of the World, and the Australia v New Zealand Test Series. In 1996 they hosted the first Masters Polocrosse Carnival to be played in Queensland, limited to players over forty years of age. They continue to host this competitionevery two years. The latest international event to be hosted by Gold Coast Club was in 2006,where the United Kingdom played Queensland in an under 21 test series. The club boasts players who have represented Australia, Queensland and SouthEast Queensland Zone, and is currently one of the largest clubs in Australia by membership count. Gold Coast Polocrosse Club Secretary - Judy McDiarmid 5596 4924 e: judymcdiamid@yahoo.com.au
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World Cup Polocrosse
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he countdown is on for the Australian Team as the the clock slowly ticks down to one of the most prestigeous events in the Polocrosse calender - The World Cup 2011 marks the third Polocrosse World Cup, the first two being held in 2004 & 2007 at venues in Australia. The tournament takes place every four years. Australia hosted the First International Test Match Series in the history of polocrosse in May/June 1983 with two Test Matches between Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Zimbabwe. Australia defeated New Zealand in the finals of both Tests. In 1988 Australia hosted an ‘Australia versus The World’ Men’s Test Series, with overseas players coming from New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Zimbabwe to make up the World Team. Three Test Matches were held - Australia won 2, The World 1. In 1997 South Africa hosted a quadrangular test series for mixed teams (3 men 3 women) between Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Zimbabwe, w ith Zimbabwe winning the series. Regular test matches are now held
between nations usually on a one on one basis.
2003 Polocrosse World Cup 2003 marked a significant milestone in the development of the sport with the staging of the inaugural Polocrosse World Cup at Warwick, Queensland in Australia. Eight nations gathered (Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, USA and Zimbabwe) and took to the field at Morgan Park in Queensland.
2007 Polocrosse World Cup This marked the sport’s most prestigious event to date. Again it was held at Warwick, Queensland, Australia, with the same eight nations from 2003. A number of new polocrosseplaying nations sent representatives to the Cup, some of whom travelled as players, others as spectators. Players from France, the Netherlands and Zambia competed in the concurrent Australian Equine Alliance Club Carnival as they were not eligible to compete in this World Cup.
PROGRAMME Group A
Group B
Australia United Kingdom New Zealand South Africa Zimbabwe Ireland Zambia USA
Friday 8th July 11am: Opening Ceremony 1pm: UK vs USA 2.30pm: Australia vs Zambia 4pm: NZ vs Zimbabwe 5.30pm: Sth Africa vs Ireland
Saturday 9th July 10am: NZ vs Zambia 12pm: Australia vs Zimbabwe 2pm: UK vs Ireland 4pm: Sth Africa vs USAV
Team Australia MENS TEAM
WOMENS TEAM
Cameron Shepherd (C) Will Weston (VC) Lance Anderson Robert Sibley
Alison Mathie Sandra Weston Jodi Tiver Jessica Jolly
The team is coached by Ross Shepherd from Queensland who has successfully coached the Australian winning teams for both World Cups.
Sunday 10th July 10am: Ireland vs USA 12pm: Zimbabwe vs Zambia 2pm: UK vs Sth Africa 4pm: Australia vs NZ Based on the results of the above games, the countries will then be placed in order 1 – 4 in groups A and B.
The Polocrosse Association of Australia boasts a membership over 5000 players nationwide spanned over 119 clubs within the 7 states and territories. Australia is the largest polocrosse-playing country in the World and currently holds the World No. 1 ranking.
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Contacts Pony/Riding/Driving Clubs Cedar Creek Pony Club PRESIDENT: Jean Evans M: 0413 399 304 E: jeanevans58@y7mail.com
Nerang Pony Club SECRETARY: Dianne McIntyre M: 0416 221 332 E: secretary@nerangponyclub.com
Chambers Flat Pony Club SECRETARY: Lisa Broadbent P: 07 5547 8003 E: chambersflat@pcaq.asn.au
Oxenford Pony Club PRESIDENT: Russell Lynch M: 0414 673 578 W: www.myoxenfordponyclub.com
Currumbin & District Horse Club SECRETARY: Kirsten Stanford E: secretary@cdhc.com.au W: www.cdhc.com.au
Park Ridge Adult Riding Group SECRETARY: Jeannine Gregor P: 55 478 910 W: www.prarg.com
Gold Coast & Hinterland Equest Group Inc SECRETARY: Brigitte Bennett M: 0407 971 188 E: dbperformancehorses@hotmail.com
Gold Coast Horse & Carriage Club Inc. SECRETARY: Robin Burren P: 07 5533 8239 E: vrburren@bigpond.com
Runcorn Pony Club SECRETARY: Tracy Mills W: www.runcornponyclub.org.au
Greenbank Pony Club SECRETARY: Jodi Warnick P: 07 3200 0728 E: greenbank@pcaq.asn.au
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Jimboomba Pony Club Vice President: Sandy Baker W: www.jimboombaponyclub.com.au
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Jimboomba & Districts Pleasure Drivers SECRETARY: Julie Hardie P: 07 5465 1553 E: jha880370@bigpond.net.au Logan Village Riding Club PRESIDENT: Sarah Craddock M: 0427 812 918 W: www.loganvillageridingclub.com Mudgeeraba Pony Club SECRETARY: Liz Lloyd M: 0451 167 131 E: mponyclub@hotmail.com NADEC TREASURER: Gayle Blums M: 0409 287 780 W: www.nadec.net.au
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Park Ridge Pony Club SECRETARY: Judy Clifford P 07 3802 1641 E: jetcliff66@optusnet.com.au
Tweed Heads Pony Club SECRETARY: Tammy Blunsdon M: 0412 655 898 Tweed Valley Equestrian Club SECRETARY: Keighley Leeson M: 0428 536 868 E: keighleymax@hotmail.com Waterford Equestrian & Pony Club SECRETARY: Kirsten Stanford W: www.waterfordponyclub.org.au
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PCAQ State Dressage, CT & ODE (Caboolture Showgrounds)
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LVRC Masters Showjumping & Sporting www.loganvillageriding club
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Oxenford Gymkhana www.oxenfordponyclub.net
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PRARG Official Preliminary - Advanced www.prarg.com
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Greenbank Gymkhana e: greenbank@pcaq.asn.a
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NADEC Official Dressage www.nadec.net
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Waterford Pony Club Open Showjumping waterford@pcaq.asn.au
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Cedar Creek Open Sporting e: cedarcreekponyclub@hotmail.com
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Currumbin Dist Horse Club Unoffic. Dressage & Hack Show www.cdhc.com.au
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August 2011 Canungra Gymkhana E: canungraponyclub@gmail.com
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RNA Pony Club Showjumping
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EKKA Brisbane Royal Show
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When riding a rising trot on the left rein (near side) we sit when the outside (right) foreleg is on the ground. If we are travelling on the right rein (off side) we still sit on the outside foreleg but this time it will be the left. To tell if you are sitting on the correct diagonal, watch your horse’s shoulders at the trot. When his foreleg is on the ground the shoulder will be forward, the opposite shoulder back as this leg is off the ground ready to take the next stride. Practice saying ‘down’ when the shoulder is forward and sitting down at the same time. Travel in the opposite direction and do the same. We all learn to rise to the trot on one diagonal and to pick up the opposite diagonal often feels uncomfortable. Keep practicing :)
While you are training to compete in dressage it is a good idea to train to a level higher. Your dressage test should be a test of skills learned. In saying this we all start at Preliminary as these are the basic skills required to progress. My thoughts are your horse is ready to compete at novice when he can walk forward and calmly, can trot and canter in both directions with fairly smooth upward and downward transitions. He should carry himself in a frame most of the time obeying the aids. As the Novice tests progress towards Elementary he will be required to engage his hindquarter more working towards the collection required in higher levels. Everyone has different views on level progression requirements. Make sure you read the tests thoroughly and have practiced the movements, not necessarily in the order of the test. I say if in doubt, try a low level novice test and see how your horse handles it. The judges will be a good guide.
Campdrafting is a popular sport now enjoyed by people from many walks of life. It commenced by our wonderful stockmen testing their cattle skills against each other by drafting from the camp, hence the name. To choose a steer from a camp suitable to draft requires you to learn something of cattle behavior. Many involved in the sport of Campdrafting are happy to pass on their knowledge with training schools a good way to learn. I found a useful link by American horseman Marty Marten. http://equineextension.colostate.edu/files/articles/working_ ranch/WorkingCattle.pdf Happy saddles :)
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Preventing Horse Theft
Part 2
Many horses carry some kind of hot iron brand, which is where a symbol or series of numbers are applied to the horse using hot irons.
Freeze branding has been used since the 1960’s. It’s the process of using a super-cold branding iron to alter the colour pigment-producing cells. The result is that white hair, in stead of coloured hair, grows at the brand site.
This is an invisible means of identification, so won’t act as much of a deterrent, but is still a means of legally identifying your horse and is also now accepted by many Australian breed societies. The chip is encased in a glass bead the size of a grain of rice and implanted by a vet in the nuchal ligament of the horse’s neck, which runs along the crest from the ears to the withers. Once it’s been implanted, it’s not visible to the naked eye. The chip contains information and can be read by a special scanner with records kept at a central base. If you have your horse microchipped be sure to register the microchip with a national registry or your horse breed association.
You will often find racehorses/ex-racehorses with tattoos in their upper lip. These tattoos need not be painful if carried out correctly and if it is, then it will only last a few minutes. They can, however, fade in time and occasionally the numbers/letters “run into each other” It may be better to have the horse micro-chipped? If your contemplating hoof tattoos, well obviously they grow out.
Thieves will usually target “easy to get to” horses such as those on agistment or in paddocks that aren’t well supervised. • • • • • • • •
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If you keep your horse on your property maintain privacy. By this we mean, plan your landscaping to conceal the paddocks from nearby roads, but keep the entrances to gates in full view. Erect good quality, sturdy fencing around your horses paddock or pasture and ensure there is no direct access through the fence from a roadway. Wire fencing is easily cut by thieves and electric tape held by plastic posts can easily be laid flat and covered by a float ramp. Keep your gates locked if your horses are turned out of a night or your away (make sure the keys are accessible in the event of a fire or other emergency) Post No Trespassing signs around our property. Install security lighting around stable areas. Dangerous dog signs are also a great deterant as are barking dogs (who are also great for alerting you!). Network with your neighbours and keep an eye on each others’ property and horses. If you agist your horse at a paddock that does not have 24hr supervision then change your routines often, eg check your horse at different times, not the same time every day.
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Don’t leave a halter on your horse. Head collars make it easy for thieves to catch horses. This is obviously a safety issue, too: A halter might get caught on something and cause your horse to be trapped. Also, do not leave halters hanging near gates where thieves might enter.
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Don’t ever sell a horse and allow it to go off your property until cheques have cleared and if leasing, make sure you get a signed lease agreement and do a thorough background check on the potential lessee.
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Don’t leave horse floats in or near your horse’s paddock which could be used to transport your stolen horse!
If your horse is very valuable or precious to you then insure it! Most people insure their assets. Some do so for commercial reasons, others for sentimentality. In today’s world of ever escalating bloodstock values, for some insurance has become an automatic or instinctive decision,an investment in protecting an investment.
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In 1995, we travelled to England where I met Roger Philpot, who is the world’s leading authority on Side Saddles. He operates a Riding School in Pittern Hill in Oxfordshire and teaches Side Saddle riding to people from all over England and Europe, so of course I had some lessons with him while I was there as well as meeting saddlers who specialize in making Side Saddles, so you can imagine I was in Side Saddle heaven and took in as much as possible. There is a three day National Side Saddle Show in the UK that is run each year in early August and the year we were there, there was 128 riders all in Side Saddle, possibly the largest group that had ever been seen altogether. In 1999 we went back again, this time I competed Side Saddle in the National Show which was lots of fun…..still learning every minute I could to further my knowledge. In 2002, we travelled to the USA to the Kentucky Horse Park for a three day Ride Aside Spectacular which included saddlers from around the USA and Canada gathering together to promote the Side Saddle, lots of people came to compete in the classes over the three days……even had a few Mules under Side Saddle. Roger Philpot from the UK was there, giving instructions in riding and saddle fitting. I was invited to go to New Zealand a couple of times to teach as there is a very strong Side Saddle group there. I also have made several Side Saddles for customers in New Zealand. Recently, I went back to the UK this time to do a two week Saddlery Workshop at Salisbury under a Master Saddler, one week working on Side Saddles and a second week working on a dressage saddle. I found this very rewarding in continuing to build on my saddlery experience. I have been a member of Redlands & Southern Districts Equestrian Group for 25 years and was President until recently for 11 years. I compete in dressage with my horses and often ride a dressage test in Side Saddle. I have been competing at the Brisbane Royal Show now in Side Saddle for over 20 years and for the last 9 years I have had an exhibitors stand in the Horse Expo section of the show promoting the Side Saddle by giving riding demonstrations over the 10 days as well as making a new Side Saddle for people to see. As a rider, I feel that I have an advantage of understanding how the Side Saddle should feel and fit for both the horse and the rider and will try a new saddle on my horse before sending it on to the customer as I guarantee all my work and take great pride in making the very best I possibly can, trying to improve on every saddle I make. My passion is to continue to promote the art of Side Saddle riding here in Australia by encouraging riders to take up the challenge to learn this elegant art of horse riding. Wendy Tidbold www.wendys.saddlery.com.au
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Parasites of The Equine Internal & External Andy Manning B.V.Sc & Michael Higgins B.V.Sc Nerang Equine Veterinary Practice
Ascarid Egg
Ascarid Worm
The continued rain we have all endured has bought with it an array of problems, including a worm burden like no other seen in previous years. Control of internal parasites has been a hot topic of late and this article aims to provide more information on why worming our horses is so important. The main worms encountered in the horse are Roundworm, large and small Strongyles and Tapeworm. The wet weather we have had has provided perfect conditions for worm eggs to remain in the environment for a prolonged period of time. What this means is that horses are ingesting more worm eggs and larvae from the pasture and then these subsequently develop into adults in the gut of the horse to then be excreted in the faeces and the cycle of re-infestation continues. Due to the increased numbers of worm eggs remaining on our pastures, breaking the cycle of re-infestation has been challenging in the last few months. Listed below are ways in which we can reduce worm egg numbers both in the pasture and in the horse. •
Regular worming with an ivermectin wormer every 6 weeks. Ivermectin should kill all worms that have not built up resistance to it. Some wormers contain a product called Praziquantel as well and this substance kills tapeworms. • Manual removal of faeces from pastures, at least twice weekly. • Paddock rotation and spelling of pastures, if facilities permit. • Faecal float to assess the worm burden in your horses. There are a lot of wormers on the market and choosing the best one can be difficult. Some ivermectin derivatives have resistance to them. This means that the worms will not be eradicated entirely and worm numbers will continue to rise. You should consult your veterinarian for more information on this. Internal parasites are an important issue that should be addressed by every horse owner, as they can cause many health problems in the horse. These include weight loss, poor coat quality, diarrhoea, enteritis and colic, which in some cases is fatal. The predominant external summer parasites in horses are flies, midges and ticks. Flies and midges can cause significant skin irritations mainly through an allergic response but the damage can be quite severe in some horses. The condition is known as Queensland itch. It is impossible to prevent flies but the self inflicted damage can be limited with a combination of fly repellent, rugging and medical treatment. For the horses exposed to the sunlight, synthetic pryrethrins (Permethrin) last much longer than natural pyrethrins but they still have to be sprayed at least daily. Mixing with citronella enhances the effect. Natural pyrethrins have a quicker and stronger effect away from the sunlight. Some products have a combination of both. Concentrates such as Permoxin (trade name) are a much cheaper way to apply the ready to use products. Some horses despite the best care will still need veterinary care in the way of corticosteroid treatment. This will be either by systemic treatment such as orally or injections (long and short acting) or topical creams and ointments. Most of the moderate to severe cases of Qld itch will require some corticosteroid treatment initially for the comfort of the horse. Paralysis ticks are another form of external parasite. They are in particular very hard to prevent in horses and they can be fatal to foals, debilitated or small horses. Paralysis ticks will often produce a marked local reaction with extensive swelling particularly in the sheath area. Barricade S is a cattle product and not registered for use in horses but is used extensively in horses as a treatment and preventative for tick infestation. Large numbers of cattle ticks can also be found on horse if they are near cattle. Daily grooming is an essential aid in the prevention of ticks.
Strongylus Egg
Strongylus Worm
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What’s On Calendar Show Jumping www.qld.equestrian.org.au
LVRC Members Dressage & Showjumping
3rd July
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PCAQ State Dressage, CT & ODE
4 - 8th July
Caboolture Show Grounds
Waterford Hunter Trials
31st July
www.waterfordponyclub.org.au
RNA Ekka Pony Club Showjumping
20th August
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11th September
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Warmblood/Percheron Age - 8 yo Price - $2200 Kamilaroi Brittany. 15.1 hands 8yo registered bay Warmblood/ Percheron mare. Very pretty, proven broodmare who loves to jump, just back in work after weaning her foal. Experienced rider only . $2200. Ph (07) 5569 2035, 0409 557 868, Mudgeeraba, Qld.
Grey, 15.3hh, 4yo, WB, Mare Sire: Cartelmay Ego Z (whose sire : Carthago) Eve is an expressive moving horse and is quite eye catching. She is showing great promise on the flat, with a great medium trot, counter canter, changes and laterals. Has started competing this year and is competently jumping around 1m tracks. She is a very bold and I believe that she could go into any discipline. $15,000. Logan Village, QLD. Phone 0409 370 427
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Starting A Show Jumping Career with Anthony Murray & Ellie Pajovic Part IV: Starting to Jump Your Horse
Today we are going to focus on jumping your horse for the first time. In the past few issues, we have discussed the importance of educating the horse on the flat, so as to arrive at the take off point of the jump accurately and in a decent pace. We have practiced our approach to the jump, using trot rails and canter poles. We have also discussed the bascule and what we want from the horse over the jump. Now it is time to put it together and jump... Warming up: Start by warming up on the flat sufficiently that your horse is listening and supple. Lots of bending and flexing exercises eg circles, changes of rein and transitions will help this. Then pop your horse over some rails on the ground in trot and then canter. Some of the examples below may give you inspiration for warming up exercises.
As you go over the poles it can be helpful to take jump position (including a small release of the hand). This will help an inexperienced horse get used to the riders shift in position and balance. The horse must continue to maintain its rhythm, tempo and line / straightness over the poles while you are in this position, and with out being held together by the rider. It also helps the rider to find their balance for the jump. Remember while doing this, to keep your knees soft and elastic to absorb the horses movement, keep your balance by keeping your weight down into your heels, and keep soft in the hand. These all will combine to help you make a good position over the jump.
Single fence: We always start with a single, simple fence to get the horse's confidence. We would recommend using a simple cross rail. A cross rail encourages the horse to jump straight and invites it into the center of the fence. If you or your horse feel a little hesitant about jumping for the first time, it is perfectly acceptable to arrive at the jump in trot. Progression to canter can be made as you gain confidence. Sometimes the trot may feel more balenced and coupled with approaching the jump a little slower, gives the horse and rider more time to prepare for the jump. It maybe helpful to build the jump at the end of the trot rails that have been warmed up over. This can give the horse something to focus on going into the jump rather than just the obsticle alone. The distance between the last trot rail to the jump should be approximately twice the distance the horse is happy with between the trot rails. Pictured below.
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Starting to Jump Your HorseContinued..... Remember to maintain a positive attitude: "we will go over the jump easily". Once the horse is coming in calmly and is happy over a single obstacle, we would move on to using a canter rail approximately 2.5 - 3m in front of the fence. (As discussed before this distance will vary depending on the horse.) Be aware that the horse may be confused by the exercises in the first instance and it may try to take off for the jump from the ground pole rather than putting in the last stride. It maybe necessary to support the horse a little onto the last stride to discourage an early take off. Often you will find that inexperienced horses will take off from various distances. The canter rail encourages the horse to find a decent take off spot, which in turn will give it move confidence in jumping. When the horse gets to a good take of spot close enough to the jump, it enables it to have more spring off the ground and make a better shape in the air. A horse that takes off to far out will jump flatter and find it harder to make the height and distance as the jumps increase. A horse that runs "past the point" (the correct take off point) is in danger of knocking out the jump as it may be too close to get its legs out off the way. Thus, it is important we establish the horse with a good take off point early on. Some get a good eye for the distance to the jump easily and some don't.... just like us!! We can then add a canter pole after the jump. It is advisable to use a plank or flat pole on the landing side so as to avoid the horse rolling a fetlock. We would generally place this pole a little further away from the fence than the take of pole, allowing the horse time to land. As the horse improves, we can gradually roll the poles in a little closer to the jump to improve the bascule (discussed in article III). Moving the take off pole in closer requires the horse to take off deeper. This asks the horse to use itself more through the shoulder and withers and helps the horse to learn to become sharper in front and to make a more upwards push off. By moving the landing in a little closer, it encourages the horse to lower its head on the way down and complete the jump. Be aware not to bring the landing rail in so close that the horse lands on it. These excercises can be built up to over several sessions, so as not to over stress the horse's mind and body in the first attempt.
We would then start to link up a few fences. For example, a simple cross then at least 5 or 6 (horse) strides to the next simple cross. Ensure you give the horse ample room to find its balance and get organized for the next fence. Think carefully about how you ride between the fences: balance, rhythm, tempo and straightness. Picture yourself as a dressage rider to the point of take off. Placing 2 simple jumps on a nice big circle can be a good exercise. Often the repetition of the line to the center of the jump gives the horse confidence, while the sweeping curve of the circle helps keep the horse's hind legs engaged and balance more even.
At all costs avoid turning the horse out from a jump once you have committed to it. Even if it stops, where possible, ask it to continue over the obstacle even if it merely steps over it. If it is not able to do this, lower the jump (even if it becomes just a pile of poles on the ground and you have to return to trot or walk) as it must make some effort to move over it. It is imperative that the horse must learn always to at least give it a try if it is to jump. It is often handy to have someone on the ground when teaching a horse to jump. They can help adjust the fences or pick up fallen poles. This will enable horse and rider to keep focused and continue without interruption. In the next few issues we will be covering more exercises, including grid work and progressing to riding a course.
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What’s on Calendar Showing/Agricultural July 2011 Laidley Show 9 - 10th July e: laidleyshow@uqconnect.net
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15 - 16th July
Samford Show Ingrid Hutton e: ingrid.hutton@bigpond.com
16 - 17th July
Mt Gravatt Show
23-24th July
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Patrical Barnwell Memorial Champion of Champions
24th July
Park Ridge Show Grounds - Show Horse Qld e: toni@retnet.net.au
Currumbin Dist Horse Club Unoffic. Dressage & Hack Show
31st July
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August 2011
EKKA - Brisbane Royal Show www.ekka.com.au
11 - 20th August
Canungra Show www.canungrashowsociety.org
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Gold Coast Show www.goldcoastshow.com.au Secretary - 07 55913 422
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Beaudesert Show www.beaudirect.com/bss Secretary - 07 55412 436
9 - 10th September
Beenleigh Show www.beenleigh.countryshows.com.au Secretary - 07 3807 1871
16 - 17th September
Qld Country Hack Championships
17 - 18th September
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Bay, 16hh, 6yo, TB, Gelding
Tamborine Mountain Show 24 - 25th September Sire: Encosta De Largo www.tamborinemtnshow.com.au QT is a stunning looking an flash moving horse who would make it to Royal Show level in hacking. However he can also jump and would make a great all rounder. Training canter/ walk, walk/canter and laterals on the flat. He is dead quiet, has been to half a dozen comp/outings & has been well behaved. Will be a promising horse to whoever buys him. $9,900. Logan Village, QLD. Phone 0409 370 427
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Blue Ribbon Tips 1.
If you haven’t already, attend a show and watch the classes you plan on entering so that you know exactly what to expect.
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If your horse is green, take him to a show and don’t enter any classes; just evaluate how he handles the new surroundings.
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Make a list of everything you need to take to the show; then pack the day beforehand, checking each item off your list.
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Have a friend or family member on hand at the show to help with last minute grooming, giving your boots a wipe before you enter the ring or just providing moral support.
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Before each class, visualize how you want your ride to be—professionals find this technique helpful.
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If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on show clothes, stick to classic colors and avoid flamboyant trends.
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Dress up your everyday tack by using a special pad or blanket reserved only for show.
8.
Teach your horse to trailer load confidently, well before an event. Show morning is no time to discover that your horse hates straight loads or won’t travel alone.
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If your discipline calls for show-day braiding or banding, start practicing well ahead of time, or hire an expert to do the job for you.
10.
Bathe your horse for the show, and then cover him up for the night with a sheet/blanket; add a stretchy hood if you’ve braided or banded. If he has white stockings, protect his legs in standing wraps, too.
11.
School one level higher than you show. That way you can compete with confidence, even when nerves and distractions might get in the way.
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Give yourself—and your horse—plenty of time before your classes start to get accustomed to the showgrounds.
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Know how your horse behaves in the company of others. If he is unruly, it’s probably not time to show yet.
14.
Warm your horse up, but don’t burn him out. Save his best energy for the actual class.
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Don’t school your horse in gadgets and then expect him to perform in the show-ring without them.
16.
Clean your tack the day before the show: Make sure it’s in tip-top shape, and polish any silver.
17.
Know what the show-ring turnout requirements are, and make sure you comply. Poor turnout shows lack of respect to the judge.
18.
If your horse is having a meltdown in a class, head to the center of the ring and just stand quietly. Better to chalk it up to experience than create a dangerous situation.
19.
Some disciplines have strict rules and regulations about equipment. Study your rulebook closely to be sure that your tack is “legal.”
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Warm-up ring etiquette: Pass left shoulder to left shoulder; if you’re working at a faster pace, stay well to the inside. Keep your eyes on horses that are circling or changing direction.
21.
Hunters and jumpers: In the warm-up ring, call “heads up” on the fence you’re jumping.
22.
Practice at home just standing still on your horse, at shows there could be times where you have a down time and want your horse to just stand and relax.
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Western riders: Affix your number to your blanket with safety pins, decorative blanket conchos or a number holder.
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At home, practice any special tests that you think might be added to your classes, such as riding without stirrups, sitting the extended trot or executing a figure-eight.
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Never hold a class up; you could be disqualified. If you are making a quick tack change, or have classes running simultaneously, have someone inform the show steward immediately.
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If you’re new to showing, pay your trainer a fee to coach you for the day or bring an experienced friend who has competed in your discipline.
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Dressage riders: Memorize your tests even if you have a caller. Practice the tests in your arena on foot during the weeks leading up to the show.
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Your day isn’t done just because your classes are over. Attend to your horse’s needs before relaxing with friends.
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Take into consideration any comments that you may receive from the Judge. You are also allowed to ask for comments and pointers to improve your performance to get a greater understanding of your technique and level of training.
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Don’t forget to check you have all your gear on board, horse happy with a biscuit of hay, before leaving the showgrounds! Take on board all that you have learnt from your outing and work out a game plan to improve for the next time.
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Classifieds WANTED: Adult to ride and play with my 9yr old Quarter Horse “Monty”. He is currently studying Level 3 Parelli Natural Horsemanship. If you can call a horse “Bomb Proof” to ride it is him. I work all week and he would love some more stimulation. Please call if you like the natural way? Happy to give a few lessons in exchange for helping clean his paddock. Worongary Please call Sofie ph: 0423838706.
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Veterinary Arthroscopy - What Can We See? Arthroscopic surgery makes up approximately 30 - 40% of all major surgical procedures undertaken at Gold Coast Equine Clinic. Similar to human ‘keyhole’ surgery, this technique allows us to perform a minimally invasive approach to joints and related structures such as tendon sheaths. The technique involves the introduction of a small video camera into the affected joint through an incision in the skin whilst surgical instruments access the joint through a separate portal. This enables the surgeon to evaluate joint surfaces and treat abnormalities such as osteochondral fragmentation (bone chips). There has been much research into the cause of bone chips within horses’ joints and it is important to realize that often the ‘chip’ is only a small part of the overall injury and is often the end stage of a process that has been going on for some time. Bone Chip in carpal joint (knee) The majority of bone chips are caused by repetitive injury of the cartilage rather than being due to one acute episode. Cartilage is a shock-absorbing cushion of tissue that overlies bone within a joint. When it is damaged over time it hardens and the sub-chondral bone beneath it becomes brittle leading to an increased chance of it breaking and fragmenting to form a bone chip. The initial diagnosis of a joint injury requiring arthroscopic surgery usually involves radiographic (x-ray) examination. Bone chips are usually relatively obvious on radiographs but the degree of damage to cartilage can be much more difficult to assess.
Fetlock chip & debrided cartilage after removal of chip
Injection of bone cyst in a stifle
When a surgeon is able to look at the cartilage during arthroscopic examination he is able to provide a prognosis for future athletic activity based on the degree of damage to the articular cartilage surfaces and not just the size and position of the bone chip. During surgery bone chips are usually removed, the affected cartilage is debrided and the damaged sub-chondral bone is also curetted and removed. Arthroscopic surgery also enables full examination of the soft tissue structures of the joint including ligaments and synovial membranes. These tissues occasionally require ‘trimming’ which can involve removal of excessive or frayed tissue via the use of a motorized burr. Other surgeries where we commonly use arthroscopy include arthroscopic guided injection of sub-chondral bone cysts and to aid in the reduction of articular fractures using bone screws. Tendon sheath injuries are also quite a common problem requiring the use of a ‘scope’. Tendon sheath injuries often involve structural damage to the tendons contained within the sheath and the surgery often involves trimming and removal of damaged tissues as well as breaking down any adhesions which may have formed between the tendons and the sheath.
Normal tendons within tendon sheath
Breaking adhesions with a burr
Damaged tendon within sheath
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Using Frozen Semen in 2011
There are several benefits of artificial insemination (AI) using frozen semen. Advantages include increased access to stallions across Australia and the world, the ability to inseminate a number of mares from a single stallion collection, minimizing disease transmission between stallions and mares and reducing injuries during the breeding process. Disadvantages include reduced semen quality (due to the freezing-thawing process) as well as the need for specialized equipment and training, which leads to increased costs. Due to the freezing and thawing processes required for this form of AI, semen quality will be reduced. In order to reach optimum pregnancy rates using frozen semen, we must inseminate the mare within 6 hours of her ovulation using high quality frozen semen. Rectal ultrasounds (scans) will be conducted every 4-6 hours approaching ovulation and ovulation control rugs are also used. Frozen AI requires heightened veterinary experience in order to accurately predict ovulation and to ensure the semen that is used is of adequate quality and quantity. Attention to detail is the key to achieving high pregnancy rates using frozen AI. This involves selecting highly fertile stallions with semen that is amenable to freezing (not all fertile stallions produce good frozen semen). Maiden mares or young mares with a good breeding history are the best candidates. Mares should be in good body condition and on a rising plane of nutrition (ie incremental increases in feed quality and quantity in the months leading up to breeding). Although it is possible to use mares of any age and reproductive merit, pregnancy rates are lower in older and less fertile mares. Multiple breeding attempts require more semen straws and increase your veterinary consultations. There are various treatments available to your veterinarian for use in the immediate post breeding period to help prepare the uterus for arrival of the new embryo. This includes (but is not limited to): saline uterine flushes, antibiotic and plasma infusions into the uterus, post breeding oxytocin therapy, corticosteroid injections and other anti-inflammatory medications. If you are considering collecting and freezing semen from your stallion or inseminating mares in 2011 and would like more information on artificial breeding, speak to a veterinarian experienced in that field.
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There are several benefits of artificial insemination (AI) using frozen semen. Advantages include increased access to stallions across Australia and the world, the ability to inseminate a number of mares from a single stallion collection, minimizing disease transmission between stallions and mares and reducing injuries during the breeding process. Disadvantages include reduced semen quality (due to the freezing-thawing process) as well as the need for specialized equipment and training, which leads to increased costs.
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Due to the freezing and thawing processes required for this form of AI, semen quality will be reduced. In order to reach optimum pregnancy rates using frozen semen, we must inseminate the mare within 6 hours of her ovulation using high quality frozen semen. Rectal ultrasounds (scans) will be conducted every 4-6 hours approaching ovulation and ovulation control rugs are also used. Frozen AI requires heightened veterinary experience in order to accurately predict ovulation and to ensure the semen that is used is of adequate quality and quantity. Attention to detail is the key to achieving high pregnancy rates using frozen AI. This involves selecting highly fertile stallions with semen that is amenable to freezing (not all fertile stallions produce good frozen semen). Maiden mares or young mares with a good breeding history are the best candidates. Mares should be in good body condition and on a rising plane of nutrition (ie incremental increases in feed quality and quantity in the months leading up to breeding). Although it is possible to use mares of any age and repromondurequarterhorsestud@bigpond.com mondurequarterhorsestud@bigpond.com www.mondureqhstud.com ductive merit, pregnancy rates are lower in olderwww.mondureqhstud.com and less fertile mares. Multiple breeding attempts require more semen straws and increase your veterinary consultations. There are various treatments available to your veterinarian for use in the immediate post breeding period to help prepare the uterus for arrival of the new embryo. This includes (but is not limited to): saline uterine flushes, antibiotic and plasma infusions into the uterus, post breeding oxytocin therapy, corticosteroid injections and other anti-inflammatory medications. 1
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Conformation. Lameness. Vision. Inherited Defects. Cryptorchidism, 2 scrotal testes . Combined Immunodeficiency. Parrot Mouth. Hemophilia. Complete Mature Cataracts. Aniridia. Wobbler. Multiple Exostosis. A breeding sound stallion should be free from these defects. Ultrasound Although we usually think of the mare when we consider reproductive ultrasonography, there are a number of uses for ultrasonography in the stallion. Ultrasonographic examination of the testes is an accurate method for determining testicular size, as well as identifying pathologic features. Testicular parenchyma can be examined, testicular trauma evaluated and tumours identified. The central vein is an easily identifiable landmark. Scrotal contents such as bowel or excessive fluid can be visualized. Hematocele can be differentiated from hydrocele. The internal genitalia can also be examined.
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Nintendro’s pedigree features many more prominent sires and dams of international competitors in jumping and dressage. To back his pedigree he has faultless conformation, beautiful elastic gaits, a wonderful trainable temperament and his early work over jumps is exciting.
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Preparing your mare for breeding Preparing your mare for breeding means having her in prime breeding condition on presentation to the stallion to optimize the likelihood for conception in the least possible time.
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By putting some thought and effort into preparing your mare before the breeding season begins, you will save time, money and disappointment later on. The breeding cycle of most mares is regulated by daylength, with nutrition and climate also playing their part. Mares in temperate regions generally start cycling regularly in spring as the day-length and temperature increase, and then continue cycling throughout summer to the following autumn. Many mares stop cycling during the winter months as the days get shorter, and then start cycling again the following spring. Some mares, however, appear to cycle all year round - especially in northern parts of Australia.
Is your mare suitable for breeding & what condition should she be in?
Breeding a mare for the first time can be expensive, time-consuming and can sometimes end in tragedy. Professional studs still lose their best mares and foals unexpectedly, due to complications. But, if you own a good mare and you are prepared to spend the time and money it takes to breed and raise a foal, it can be a wonderful experience. Ideally, a mare should be between 4 and 12 years old or have bred a foal before, she should have good conformation with no inherited faults, and she should have a good temperament. A mare that’s hard to catch, float and handle will pass much of it onto her foal as its first teacher. Mares should be ‘rising’ in condition when they’re bred to a stallion for optimal fertility. This often happens naturally with spring weather bringing on more grass, but she shouldn’t be overweight either. A fat mare should lose some weight over the winter so that she can start putting on condition slowly over the two months before you breed her. Use this time also to see that she’s fit and in good health, either by continuing to ride or work her, or ensuring she gets good exercise in the paddock if she’s not being ridden.
Feeding and health checks:
Before you breed your mare, you should continue all normal horse maintenance and treat any illness or injuries she may have. In the two months prior to breeding, she should be getting vitamins and minerals suitable for breeding. She should be in good health and able to eat well enough for herself and her growing foal. This means she needs her teeth done, worming and vaccination, and her hooves trimmed (and shoes removed) before being bred. Your mare should be up to date on her vaccinations, both for the immunity of the foal and because she’ll most likely be exposed to other horses and possible injury in a stud environment. It’s also a good idea to get her checked by a vet for breeding soundness. Many studs will request a certificate of uterine health, which just means a vet swabs her to check for infection and any diseases that can be transferred to a valuable stallion and the mares he serves in the future. An ultrasound at this time can also be useful to check for cysts in her ovaries and where she’s up to in her cycle, particularly if you’re unsure.
So when should you breed & how do you tell when your mare’s in season?
A mare is technically fertile from about 18 months old. But, depending on the breed, she’s not physically mature until at least four, so having a foal is not good for her or the foal. Of course, if a mare hasn’t had a foal by the time she’s about 12 years old, it gets harder too, so it’s a bit of a balancing act. Many people breed a foal early in a mare’s career then wait until she’s retired or injured before making her a full-time broodmare. Mares cycle around every 21 days during the spring, summer and autumn. Many mare owners will know when their mare is in season by a change in her behaviour; usually more sooky or stroppy. However a more obvious sign is her ‘showing’ to other horses, which includes frequently urinating around them and ‘winking’ her vulva at them! Every mare is a bit different and some won’t show at all, but an ultrasound by a vet or shortcircuiting their cycle with prostaglandin (PG) shot can be very effective.
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The goal of a stallion breeding soundness examination is to select stallions for fertility, eliminate stallions with heritable defects, alert owners of subfertile stallions, and determine any cause of infertility. It is important to note that the fertility is assumed for time of examination only, since conditions may arise shortly after the examination that affect fertility.
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