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Breeds Page....6 Camp Drafting/Cutting Page..10 Dressage Page..14 Endurance Page..18 Eventing Page..22 Natural Horsemanship Page..26 Polo Page..30 Pony/Riding Clubs Page..34 Kids Corner Page..36 Racing Page..42 Reining Page..48 Show Jumping Page..52 Showing/Agricultural Page..56 Trail Riding Page..60 Western Pleasure/Performance Page..62
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The German Riding Pony BACKGROUND:
One of the most recent breeds introduced into Australia has been German Riding Ponies. The development of the phenotype that is today known as the German Riding Pony (GRP) began over forty years ago, when German pony breeding associations saw the need to develop a larger pony suitable for national and international competition for children. Specifically, the GRP was bred to be a competitive pony in the disciplines of dressage, show jumping and eventing. The goal was to have sufficient size and substance in these ‘small horses’ so that adults could train them. The ponies also had to have a good temperament that allowed children to be able to learn by riding and competing on these trained ponies. The training of these ponies is valued and it is not unusual for ponies to be ridden and competed by a new rider every few years. Once the child matures and goes onto a larger horse, the pony goes back on the market and is purchased for its next trainee young rider. In the early days breeder’s attempted to cross thoroughbred and Arabian stallions with Fjord and Haflinger ponies, but these breeding programs attempting to produce a sport pony in one generation was not as successful as had been hoped. Once imported British pony breeds (primarily Welsh ponies) were added to the mix, and then some lines of Arabian, Anglo-Arabian, thoroughbred and warmblood , the breed consolidated and has emerged as the ultimate Sports Pony. Today, the German Riding Pony has come to maintain the pony character, type and willing nature, along with the competitive athleticism of a small warmblood. The breed standard for size of the GRP is for a pony preferably between 138 cm and 148 cm (13.2-14.2hh). They are bred for horse-like movement that is correct, rhythmic, and elastic with a large stride, expressive gaits and clear impulsion from the hindquarters. In Germany there are state based breed registries and stallions go through performance testing. In Australia the breed is aligned with the Australian Sports Pony Registry.
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How the Pros Teach
Cutting
While the sport of cutting requires very specific manoeuvres, teaching a young horse to cut cattle includes a lot of the same foundation work as any other kind of horse training. Barbra Schulte starts plenty of youngsters on cows, and she took time out to give us a look into her world. "First we have to teach a horse some basic skills that aren't related to being with cattle," Barbra said. "It's called dry work. That includes getting them soft in their mouth so that they will stop and turn well. That is paired with the rider collapsing in the saddle, or applying weight in the seat, so that the horse understands that will be the cue for slowing down." Barbra also spends time building the horse's flexibility. A cutting horse has to be able to change direction quickly so that he can move with the cow and eventually anticipate what the cow will do. The horse must learn to roll over his hocks to turn with the cow. "As the horse stops with the cow, the weight in his body should shift to his hindquarters," Barbra said. "Then, as he remains balanced on his haunches, I ask for his head and neck to softly flex in the direction of the turn. As the turn is initiated, his nose continues in the direction of the turn, 'pulling' the horse's body through the turn with elegance and ease. His body kind of folds into a 180-degree turn. His body is very soft. "The precision, beauty and ease of the turn is one of the factors that separates cutting from other sports. All is in perfect synchronicity with the cow." Because many of the top cutting events are for 3-year-olds, trainers begin their cutting horses as young 2-year-olds. After Barbra has done the initial dry work with a youngster, she introduces him to one cow in a round pen that is 35m to 50m in diameter, big enough for a horse to work Continues next page.... 11
How the Pros Teach Cutting Cont...... “When the cow is turned into the arena,” Barbra said, “I’ll walk the horse up in the direction of the cow, just to feel if I feel any response from the horse’s physiology. Do his ears come up? Sometimes he’ll kind of extend his head and neck. He might want to pause, almost like a dog pointing at a bird. I can feel a natural instinct.” When the cow moves, Barbra moves the horse, planting the idea of connecting the cow's movement with his own movement. As with any training, repetition helps teach the horse what she wants. If the horse has good cow sense, he will pick it up quickly. As do all cutting horse trainers, Barbara looks for indications of how much cow sense the horse has as she teaches him his job. She can get an idea of just how good a cutting horse might be from these initial steps. "We try to make it fun for the horse, kind of cat and mouse," Barbra said. "The cow stops, and then the horse stops and looks at the cow." Keeping a horse interested in his work is critical for cutting horses. Trainers will often return to dry work or even trail ride a cutting horse in between cattle sessions - sometimes several days with cattle and the next day off doing something else. That way, the cutting horse can look forward to his time in the pen. "Eventually, we'll work to get progressively more parallel to the cow," Barbra said. "Then you can actually move a little bit past the cow. The cow will stop and turn on the fence of the round pen. When the cow stops, you stop your horse with the feet and your hands. You ask them for their nose, and then with your hands and your seat, the pressure from your legs and your body control, you ask for that turn and then an acceleration. You can make the turn and then come up from behind the cow, to alongside the cow and then past the cow, stop, turn again. We do that over and over and over." Barbra can vary the speed of the cow by correctly judging its bubble, the minimum distance between the horse and the cow that will cause the cow to move. If she wants to slow down the cow, she moves the horse farther away from the cow. If she wants to speed up the cow, she comes in closer. Once the horse is comfortable working with one cow, Barbra will bring in several cattle. On her ranch in Texas, she has a couple of former show steers that she uses as babysitters. "They know to stand in the middle of the round pen," she said. "We'll add three to five cattle in the centre, and the babysitter will hold the cattle in the middle of the arena. Then you can drive an individual cow to the perimeter of the round pen." The horse may still only be working one cow, but the addition of more cattle-creating a herd-adds a degree of difficulty. Because cows always want to return to the herd, the separated cow will work more quickly than he would if he were the only cow in the round pen. By this time the horse has learned Cutting 101 and is ready for more advanced training. Eventually, he will enter the show pen, where his training coupled with his innate cow sense will determine whether he can become a champion. Article by: Barbra Schulte 12
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What’s On Calendar Dressage www.qld.equestrian.org.au
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Are seat & legs necessary to get a horse on the bit? By Renai Burchell MISBS, Level 2 Official Coach, South Australia Some things are Rules With all the “grey areas” in riding...some things are easy! They’re listed in the FEI Rules now avail free on line The Rules, thank goodness, are very clear, and can never be broken! They say, for a preliminary horse (Level 1) that the horse must “have the poll the highest point of the horse”, “vertical (or actually slightly in front)”, “light contact”, “straight line from the rider’s elbow to bit”, “hands low”, and “relaxed”. And of course it’s relative to the level of the horse. So long as the poll is above the croup at the very beginning. Can you guess the right answer? The photograph on the right was recently taken of rider Kate McDonell, in South Australia. Look carefully at the photo. You’ll agree the poll is higher than the croup, straight line from elbow to bit, light contact, vertical...just like the rules above say...but look carefully, and then answer these questions: • • •
Did she use her leg to create the forward? Did she use her seat to lower the horse’s croup (engagement) or push the horse forward? Did she use a ‘combined action of the hand, seat and leg’ to get the horse on the bit?....And the answer...
Kate is permanently in a wheelchair! Seriously injured in an eventing accident, our Kate was “talent spotted” as an up and coming rider with Riding for the Disabled Rider, and we have taken her under our wing and encouraged her into the Para Equestrian system to start competing. (And she has the stillest position in sitting trot we’ve ever seen!). Kate has absolutely no use of her legs, and is paralyzed from the waist down. Doesn’t this throw up a LOT of questions about the whole concept of spurs/pushing/driving? If she can do it....then why can’t everyone? Well they can! There are many articles on www.colleenkelly.net about getting the lazy horse forward.....it’s actually dead easy once you know how to do it! It took Kate about 10 mins to throw away her whip...forever! And, so much for “more leg”, or “you can’t make it in dressage without strong legs”. OK, Kate’s just starting out, but some of these riders are Prix St. Georges and above!!! Can’t tell them “more leg” - they have no legs! But......lateral work? You definitely need legs for lateral work...that’s what they all say! Then, how can Para Equestrian Champion Susan Seipel do shoulder in and travers....again with no legs...how can riders with no leg at all ride at Prix St. Georges and above? Some of them are Grand Prix...and that’s not in RDA, that’s in REAL DRESSAGE. “One way” is not the “ONLY way”! These riders are proving that there is another way! That’s why there’s another rule in place that says “invisible aids”, and “horse should move forward from the slightest indication of the rider”. And (in able-boded dressage of course) there is a RULE that the heel must be the lowest point of the rider. Not only is this for safety, it’s also to show the judge you’re not kicking. That’s when a judge will look at both the rider mark and the impulsion mark, as a horse that needs kicking is obviously less trained than one that will go forward nicely. Sometimes it just takes a very special rider to show us the difference! “The International Society of Rider Biomechanics is a research-based organisation to research, educate and disseminate information regarding the horse rider’s seat, posture and balance. Membership avail. All Welcome! http://www.isrbonline.org/ www.facebook.com/riderbiomechanics “
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With Tor Van Den Berge
Fresh From The Breaker Part Three “The next problem that many people have is with the canter. Often people find when asking their young horse for canter is that they run off. Normally the horse has had a lunge first and has had a buck and run in the canter. Generally this is because he is not forward, he is not loose, and I advise getting him loose in the trot first. I don’t let my young horses canter before I ask for it. Some people say that it is better for their back and that it loosens them up if you canter them straight away, but I don’t believe this is so. I prefer for them to learn how to free up in the trot before we start the canter. The canter has more momentum and is a bigger movement than the trot, so make them steady, safe and confident, a little stronger in the trot first and then start the canter.” If the young horse comes behind the leg in the trot or canter, Tor feels that generally it is because the tempo is not right, the horse is not working forward enough. While the temptation might be to bring the horse back to steady him what we really need to do is to push him forward – to quicken the hind leg, allowing the horse to go into the contact and the neck to come up from the wither. He goes on to describe how a young horse might start to pull the rider around in the circle, in which case the rider should change the positioning; ask for a little bit of shoulder in on the circle, helping to make the horse not so wide behind, and allowing the rider to control the rhythm more without the need for pressure and stress, but simply choosing the line. “If the horse is not coming to the bridle, if they do not come back to your seat and weight, stick to the program, make the request louder – instead of coming back in the trot, come back to the walk and then back to trot, then ask for the transition again. Keep the positioning, keep to the track that you choose”. Once the young horse is working well with these basics, then Tor recommends changes in tempo, forward and back. “It makes them listen, makes them look for the bridle and allows you to train for lighter aids. You cannot make international and national horses by not asking for the maximum that the horses have to offer, they must be athletes and treated as such. Gone are the days where you can score well for an average half pass and small changes, they need to be big, expressive and light. This is where it starts, right here with your 3 year olds” he says. Tor provides a formula here which he uses for all the young horses he trains and which should help anyone looking forward to having their young prospect return from the breaker.
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In Conclusion: Parts 1, 2 & 3 Fresh From The Breaker 1. First concentrate on making your horse feel safe and confident. 2. Don’t ride too many straight lines, but ride them forward with focus. 3. Ensure that you keep to your path and ride with a plan. 4. Use your inside rein, leg and weight to make turns. 5. Look where you are going. 6. Keep a forward through rhythm. 7. Concentrate more on the rhythm than a head position. Contact will come with strength. 8. Short and regular sessions. 9. Don’t over complicate things, keep aids simple and clear for the horse to understand. 10. Use positioning on the circle and forward and back in the rhythm to activate the hind leg to make them listen and obedient and light to the aids. 11. Don’t over feed your horse.
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Located in the beautiful Biddaddaba Valley of the Gold Coast hinterland, Tor Van Den Berge and his wife Melissa Van Den Berge have established their base at one of Australia’s premier equestrian facilities, Belcam Warmblood Stud and Equestrian Centre. Belcam is perfectly located, just 15 minutes from Canungra, 45 minutes from the Gold Coast and less than an hour from Brisbane’s CBD. Belcam facilities are second to none all of which are all weather and floodlit. The first class facilities includes a 20m x 65m indoor arena, 30 – 3.6m x 3.6m stabling, spelling paddocks, covered roundyard and covered horse walker to name just a few. The Team Van Den Berge goal when teaching is to try to make understanding dressage, easier for the rider. Their aim is to allow the rider to bring out what nature gave to the horse in a very clear, systematic and simplistic approach. The Team are happy to work with any level of horse and rider who wants to learn, who have a good open attitude and who is dedicated in doing the homework that is needed for progression and improvement.
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June 2011 Kuranda 80/40/20
04-05 June
Toorbul Oz Endurance FEI 1*/2*/3* + AERA 80/40/20 Ride Flyer Breakaway 80/40/20
11-13 June
Twilight Challenge Townsville 80/40/20/5
18-19 June
Spring Mountain 80/40
25-26 June
July 2011
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Pioneer Trek 26 June - 2 July 408/5x80/5x40/5x20
02-03 July
Wunderful Widgee 80/40
09-10 July
Upper Corindi 80/40 Townsville Classic 80/40/20/5 Charleville
16-17 July
Lake Manchester 80/40 Shiralee 80/40/20
23-24 July
Denison Creek 80/45/20 E: amy.tocco@hotmail.com
30-31 July
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Kill infections It is quite common to have thrush infections in the frog due to dysfunctional, unhealthy feet, lack of movement and/or unsuitable living environment. A horse will not voluntarily impact painful thrushy frogs, but rather will incorrectly walk on its toes. Thrush infections need to be killed if present. This must not be overlooked. Use body work If a horse has a history of bad movement and bad posture, its muscles are most likely going to need some assistance to return to their form and function. A good equine body therapist may need to be on your payroll.
Before & after trim - Thrush
2. Condition the feet Conditioning is the missing link between domestic feet and wild feet. Conditioning is best done in the paddock, using time as leverage. This is achieved by providing a horse with an environment and lifestyle that is as close to 'natural' parameters as practical. Diet Feed a horse a horse's diet! Horses' evolved in a tough environment with poor quality herbage so their digestive systems are designed to extract the maximum amount of nutrition from their feed. Agricultural grasses and concentrated feeds are too rich for horses. It was never nature's intention to have horses mud fat all year round. Movement Horses are designed to move. Not only do they need as much space as possible, but they also need the desire to move, so - if possible - they should be kept together in herds. Paddock layout can be used to great effect in small areas - especially when using endless lane way systems or "donuts". Terrain Horses are generally adapted to hard, dry, tough country. If practical, they should have some exposure to these surfaces in their living quarters, especially in highly trafficked areas such as gateways and around shelters and watering points. The terrain on which a horse lives is the crux of conditioning. Terrain can provide constant exposure. If possible, a horse's living quarters should resemble the surfaces that you wish to ride on. If you want to ride your horse on soft surfaces, terrain in the living quarters is not vital, but if you want a horse with all- terrain feet so it can be ridden on tough ground, its living quarters should include some rough ground. To ride on rocks……a horse needs to live on rocks! Hoof maintenance Successful conditioning relies upon the feet receiving the correct stimulus. For this to occur, they need to be trimmed regularly enough to mimic the regime that they evolved in; that is a small trim regularly, about every 2 weeks. This is the secret to healthy feet because it keeps them fully functional at all times. Horse owners can learn the simple but very effective skill of hoof maintenance at one of our popular workshops.
To sum up conditioning… don't make life too easy for your horses! Article courtesy of Nicky & Andrew Bowe“The Barefoot Blacksmith”
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What’s On Calendar Eventing www.qld.equestrian.org.au
June 2011
Zone 2 ODE Championships
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July 2011 Kooralbyn Equestrain Group ODE
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9th & 10th July
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Canopy Grove Damini – PN Eventer
6 yr old, chestnut, registerd Connemara Sport horse, 15.3hh, gelding. Sire: Glenormiston Oliver (Connemara) Dam: Miss Bedazzle (TB) This small but talented horse has 3 flash, expressive paces and super technique over a fence. Currently competing competitively PN with scope to go on his career. Would be perfect for junior / young rider who wants a kind horse to gain experience on while being competitive at the same time. 0755436116 or 0419226984
3DayEventing...
With Kevin McNab
Seems as how it is getting around to ‘three day’ time of the year, I thought it would be good to go through what happens at one for those who have never been to one! This is not meant to be a definitive guide, but is a brief description of what works for me as I try to swing the balance of fortune in my favour. I have outlined some of the pointers and tips I have picked up (sometimes through bitter experience!) and naturally, not everything I do will suit everyone. Choose what works for you. Since I have assumed competitors have access to quality trainers, and that horse and rider are physically prepared for their first three day, I have not included any training and fitness work in this discussion. This just covers general preparations, travelling to the event, and everything up to and including how to look after your horse once the event has finished! Training for your first three-day event is not just about preparing yourself and your horse for the phases of competition. Once you enter the arena or set off on course, your success is going to depend on a multitude of factors, not least being the training, skill, and fitness of the horse and rider partnership. Whether you believe in fate or creating your own luck, much of your competitive outcome rests on chance. The best preparation in the world cannot anticipate the weather, the size and location of the crowds, or the trajectory of an errant plastic bag! The pressures of competing are enough, so managing the things you can do something about plays a huge part in keeping distractions to a minimum and reducing stress. If you are well-organized and free to focus on the job at hand, you improve your chances of success and will hopefully gain more satisfaction from your riding.
Continued from last month...... Cross Country Day • Stay calm. It is normal to be nervous. Visualize completing the course successfully -- don't focus on the 'what if?' If you do your best and what is right for your horse, you will succeed. • Check the footing, ask riders who have already completed if you aren't sure which studs to use for this phase. • Try spotting a few fences yourself, if there is time. If not, ask knowledgeable people to watch the fences you think are difficult, and have them report back to you with their information before you go out on course. • Allow plenty of time to get yourself and your horse ready. • And allow yourself plenty of time to warm up and get to the start box. Usually you will find marshals in the warm up who will send you up to the start box in plenty of time. •
Enjoy your XC!
Aftercare Once the excitement of the cross-country is over, the real work begins in caring for your horse. After all his hard work, it is vital that care starts immediately if he is to be sound and supple enough to pass the final veterinary inspection and have the best chance to perform well in show jumping. • The most important job during the ten minute break is to cool the horse down. Use iced water if competing in hot weather, and have one helper sponge the horse while another scrapes him off. The faster the water is on and off, the faster the horse will cool down.
• It is important to keep your horse walking between wash downs , this keeps his muscles relaxed and prevents lactic acid build-up. • The horse will need to be washed, cooled down and walked until his heart rate and temperature have returned to normal, the 10 minute box vets will keep coming and checking these vitals over the time you spend in the 10 minute box and once they have returned to normal you will be allowed to leave the area and head back up to the stables. • Keep your horse hydrated. Be sure to offer him small amounts of water at frequent intervals and monitor his water intake. • Care for the horse's legs begins immediately. First of all, I use ice boots filled with ice to take the initial heat out of the legs. It is vital however, that these are not left on too long, as they start to have the opposite effect on the legs if they are allowed to heat up! Keep repeating this until you are happy with his legs and pay special attention to areas that you may think he has knocked himself to make sure no swelling appears. • Once I am happy with him I might take him for a walk out in hand for a pick of grass and give him a trot up to make sure he is sound. That way, know if I need to continue icing his legs or seek veterinary help………. Or hopefully that he is all good for the next day! • I use a cooling poultice and bandages overnight. • Try to walk him as many times as possible and for the last time just before the stables close for the night. • Leave your horse alone for at least six hours, remembering that rest is an important part of recuperation. • Repeat icing and hand walking in the morning may be necessary before the trot up.
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Final Vet Check
Aftercare
The final veterinary inspection will take place on the morning of the last day of the competition. Horses' soundness is assessed to ensure it is safe for them to continue the competition.
• Your horse should be well washed off after the show jumping and iced again if necessary.
• Your horse may benefit from a hack or light flatwork to loosen him up on the morning of the final day. • Learning how to trot up properly takes practice. So as not to appear sluggish, your horse needs to trot straight and stay well up with you. • If you find that your horse is really stiff in the morning and not responding to treatment, then think about your horses future. Bear in mind this will hopefully be the first of many three day events, and a little restraint now may save your horse for a glorious career later on! Gameplay at Melbourne
• I always poultice their legs on the way home with swell down. And try to make them as comfortable as possible. • Keep your horse hydrated. Monitor his water intake. • On the way home, I like to stop and unload once every 6 hours to give my horse a hand walk some food and water. Remember there is no place like home and your horse will let himself down and relax more once he is in the comfort of his own paddock. So without stressing your horse any more, get home as quickly as possible. • After our return home, I give the horse 2-3 days off. He will then be lightly worked depending on when his next competition is. If it is not for a while they have up to a week off for well earned rest and relaxation out in the paddock!
Show Jumping • As with the cross-country, allow yourself plenty of time to walk the show jumping course. I like to walk 2 times, paying close attention to the areas where time can be made up. Time penalties in show jumping can be very expensive! • Remember this is the final phase of a long and tiring competition for your horse. Try to do enough flatwork to ensure your horse is supple and obedient, but don't overdo the jumping in the warm up. • Unless you are unfortunate enough to be one of the first to jump, watch a few riders to see how the course is riding and whether the time allowed is tight. • Then enjoy!
I hope this article has been helpful and go some way toward easing the daunting prospect of a first threeday event. While there is no substitute for actually getting out there and doing it, this information should help the first timer get a taste of the preparation required in order to take on the biggest challenge our exhilarating sport has to offer.
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June 2011 Horsemanship & Trick Training Clinic at Tamborine Pony Club
12th June
Quantum Savvy Play Day @PRARG
13th June
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9th & 10th July
Developing a Partnership with your Horse By: Angie Glover Continued
Developing a partnership and establishing your horse’s trust and respect is best started working on the ground. Horses are looking for leaders and so many problems that people have with horses is because they don’t know how to establish this leadership with a prey animal. The main two questions I get asked from people are either how to fix common problems such as float loading, rearing, pushy behaviour, not standing still etc and the other request is that people aren’t having these problems but they just want to know how to start to develop a deep bond with their horse. No matter what discipline you do with your horse or what level you are, basic ground work will start to change the way your horse perceives you and as you learn new techniques you will start to be able to solve all sorts of problems that people have with horses. Whether you want to solve a problem you are having with your horse or whether you want a better relationship with him it all boils back to the same thing. You have to develop your horse’s trust and respect. As you develop your skills and techniques on the ground your leadership will get better and over time your horse’s trust and respect will develop and grow. Training horses always comes back to pressure and release and people that are good at training horses are good at applying just the right amount of pressure and most importantly knowing exactly when to stop applying the pressure. Horses actually learn when the pressure is released not when the pressure is applied, so if you stop at the wrong time you’ve actually taught your horse the wrong response. Whenever I’m teaching a horse my phases of pressure are: 1. Suggest 2. Ask 3. Reinforce Other articles have looked at Establishing Personal Space Boundaries& Leading with Slack in the Rope - so now that you can back your horse out of your space and lead your horse on a loose rein with respect let’s look at lunging him on a circle. Lesson 3 – Lunging on a Circle Getting Started – Before I start let’s look at lunging as having three parts: the start, the middle and the bring back. Before being able to start you will need to back your horse so he is at least 10 feet away from you. If he is too close to you he will push with his inside shoulder in the direction he goes which will cause you to take a step back out of his way. Step 1 – The Start (the send) Your horse should be facing you and looking at you with two ears and two eyes. Once you have his attention reach down the rope (take a feel on the rope) and point to the direction you want to go with the lead rope. Let’s imagine we are sending our horse to the right. Put your weight on your left foot so you can point your right foot in the direction you want your horse to go while leading his nose and pointing with the lead rope to the right too. Think of this as the open door. Now
close the door to the opposite direction by holding your support stick out and slowly putting rhythmic circles in the stick to help your horse understand that he needs to go through the open door to the right. As soon as your horse leaves and goes out and around you to the right release the pressure by lowering your stick and right hand. At first don’t worry if your horse only takes a few steps to the right and then stops as soon as you relax. If he is too close to you back him up and just start again, but only allow him to stop a few times otherwise he will make a habit of it. If he keeps stopping after you send him you will now need to be more effective with your support stick during the send so he keeps going. Step 2 – The Middle (when he’s going around you) Once you have sent your horse to the right out and around you, smoothly lower your right hand and rest your stick against you while your horse circles around you. During the middle part you do not want to be following him around like normal lunging. It is his responsibility to maintain the gait that you sent him at and not to change direction unless you ask. If he goes to stop, quickly but smoothly correct him by pointing to the right with a firm feel on the rope and at the same time lift and swing your stick. As soon as he’s back on the circle relax your hand and stick by your side and leave him alone while he circles around you. If you are consistent with your phases it won’t take him long to realise that he gets left alone if he stays circling you and as soon as he stops he feels pressure, and then release again once he’s back on the circle. Step 3 – The Bring Back (when he stops and faces up) Once he has done a few laps without stopping wait until he gets past your right shoulder and then reach down and shorten your rope while stepping out and around to disengage his hind quarter so he faces up. You don’t want to rely too much on the pressure of your rope to stop him, you will need to put a feel on it or even bounce the rope but don’t pull him to a stop. Rather think of it as pushing the hind quarter or hip away from you so he faces you. When you push his hind quarters away from you (if he is travelling to the right) lower your left shoulder (like you are picking something up off the ground) and then put rhythm in your stick while you drive or push his hind quarter away. As soon as he crosses his inside hind leg over in front of his outside hind leg and stops and faces you relax your body so he understands this is the bring back or stop cue. Your horse will only learn if you are consistent with your techniques. Your goal is be able to point to any direction and your horse goes out and around you respectful and then maintains whatever gait you ask for while you stand still in the middle, and then to stop he should disengages his hip and face you.
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Queensland Polo Association Calendar 2011 Date
Club
Event
Goal Rating Chukkas
Venue
APRIL 1-Apr
QPA
Beginners Day Clinic
Doomben Racecourse
2/3 April
SEQPC
Willowcroft
2
4
Willowcroft Polo Fields
9/10 April
SEQPC
Willowcroft
2
4
Willowcroft Polo Fields
16/17 April
Biddaddaba
Autumn League for Beginners
Graded 2
4
Biddaddaba Polo Fields
2
4
Ashling Polo Fields
23/24 April 30-Apr
Easter and Anzac Day No Games SEQPC
Ashling Anzac Cup
MAY 1-May
SEQPC
Ashling Anzac Cup
2
4
Ashling Polo Fields
7/8 May
SEQPC
Ashling Anzac Cup
2-4
4
Ashling Polo Fields
14/15 May
SEQPC
City Motor Auction Group Tournament
2-4
4
Alsace Polo Fields - Veresdale
21/22 May
Biddaddaba
Biddaddaba C PC Ladies Tournament
Graded
4
Biddaddaba Polo Fields
21/22 May
Biddaddaba
Biddadaba C PC 4 Goal Tournament
Graded
4
Biddaddaba Polo Fields
28/29 May
Downs PC
Neil MacGinley Tournament
Graded
4
Clifton
28/29 May
SEQPC
Willowcroft
4 Goals
4
Willowcroft
JUNE 4/5 June
Downs PC
Downs Shield
Graded
4&5
Clifton Showgrounds
11/12/13 June
GYMPIE
Frank Sherred Tournament
2 Goal
4
Gympie Polo Fields
11/12 June
SEQPC
Ashling
4 Goal
4
Ashling Polo Fields
18/19 June
Downs PC
Cooke/O'Leary Tournament
Graded
4
Clifton Showgrounds
25/26 June
GCPC
Gold Coast Polo Club Tournament
Graded
4
Gold Coast Polo Field
JULY 2-Jul
QPA
COLTS TOURNAMENT
Doomben Racecourse
2-Jul
QPA
COUNTRY vs CITY
Doomben Racecourse
2-Jul
QPA
STATE OF ORIGIN
Doomben Racecourse
3-Jul
SEQPC
Yellow Cab
9/10 July
Biddaddaba
Harcourt's Beaudesert Family Tournament
16/17 July
GYMPIE
Gympie Mary Valley Classic
23/24 July
GYMPIE
Dowling Cup
2
4
30/31 July
GCPC
Guanaba Cup
Graded
4&6
TBC
4&6
Graded
4
Biddaddaba Polo Fields
Alsace Polo Fields - Veresdale
0
4
Gympie Polo Fields Gympie Polo Fields Gold Coast Polo Field
AUGUST 6/7 Aug
SEQPC
Custodian
6
4&6
6/7 Aug
Biddaddaba
Biddaddaba C PC OVERFLOW TEAMS
Graded
4
Biddaddaba Polo Fields
Canungra
13/14 Aug
QPA
QPA GOLD CUP STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Graded
4&6
Willowcroft / Bromelton
20/21 Aug
SEQPC
Kooralbyn
27/28 Aug
GCPC
Ron Hunt Memorial
4-10
4&6
Willowcroft
Graded
4&6
Gold Coast Polo Field
4-10
4&6
Ashling Polo Fields
SEPTEMBER 3/4 Sept
SEQPC
Ashling
10/11 Sept
Biddaddaba
Biddaddaba C PC OVERFLOW TEAMS
10/11 Sept
SEQPC
Mercedes Benz Tournament
17/18 Sept
QPA
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Various Beaudesert Fields
24/25 Sept
QPA
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Doomben Racecourse
Graded
4
4-10
4&6
Biddaddaba Polo Fields Alsace Polo Fields - Veresdale
OCTOBER 1/2 Oct
Biddaddaba
Biddaddaba C PC Tournament
Graded
4
Biddaddaba Polo Fields
15/16 Oct
Biddaddaba
Biddaddaba C PC Tournament
Graded
4
Biddaddaba Polo Fields
Please note these calendar dates can change without warning at anytime. To confirm an event please contact the club directly.
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DEAN CAULFIELD
How did you come into the sport?
From Rodeo via friends
What age did start?
34 years of age.
How long did it take you to become a professional?
It has taken me 4 years to get to a Semi-Professional Level.
Your most significant Polo win?
Ron Hunt Memorial at the Gold Coast Polo Club.
Who do you rank as the best international player?
Ruki Baillieu (Among his other polo achievements, Ruki (34 years old) has led Australia to victory over England at the 2005 Coronation Cup, has qualified in the Argentine Open in 2007, won the Pacific Coast Open in 2007, and has represented Australia in international Test Matches since 1988. Ruki currently holds a handicap of 7) & Nacho Gonzalez (England’s 6 goaler)
Your greatest Influences in Polo? Lance Sheppard, Ginger Hunt and Jim MacGinley – (All three incredible players in their own right and the QPA have been lucky enough to have all these gentlemen serve on their board)
Favourite Polo Pony? A horse called ‘Nugget’
What characteristics would your ideal horse have? A well put together ‘good type’ and willing.
What breed of horses do you play? Thoroughbred
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Budget Horse Keeping
“Common sense money saving tips & tricks for the everyday equestrian” Lets face it! Keeping horses in this day and age is not cheap, although, I’m sure a lot of you would agree with me when I say that what we “horsey people” get out of our partnership with horses, is way worth the occasional empty pockets and hard times we sometimes go through. There are many people out there who would think we may be crazy, or who don’t seem to understand why we spend so much time and money on these animals....Well, I personally wouldn’t have it any other way and to them I say, I don’t regret one cent spent on my horses or for my sport and my passion...never have, never will….…Having said that though, when you really look at the way we spend our money on our horses, our competitions, our riding, there are actually many areas and many little ways that we everyday equestrians can save a few pennies and eliminate excess costs. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to bring home a six figure income to support your fury friends. THINK SMART! $ Make a budget: Take into account all of your regular expenses....worming, shoeing, feed etc. Remember to add a little extra for unexpected vet bills. However, you may find that some vets are happy to let you pay off larger bills with regular payments. REMEMBER! A budget is useless unless you stick to it! $ Every little bit helps: Bag your horses manure & sell them for fertiliser. You may only get $2 a bag, but every bit helps. You’ll be feeding some ones garden, and on top of that it’s a good way to do your bit for the environment and recycle those old feed bags. $ You gotta be in it to win it! Enter all the horsey give-aways & competitions you come across. You never know, you may just win something you need and even if it’s not, you can pass it on cheap to your horsey friends for a bit of pocket money! $ Is it your Birthday soon?....or maybe Christmas is coming up and you’ve wanted something from the Saddlery for a while now? Why not ask for gift vouchers?....Then you’ll always get what you need and want! $ Lifestyle: You choose your lifestyle. It may not always be about finding ways to keep your horse on a budget, see if you can make some sacrifices yourself?...I know i have personally made many...my horses dress better than i do! PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE! Prevention is a great money saver, especially when it comes to horse health and the dreaded vet bills! Horses will be horses and they may fall ill or get injured on occasion but if we do all we can to reduce the risk then there is much money to be saved. $ Injury: Take the time to check your horses environment....his paddocks, stables, transport etc. Is there sharp, broken or protruding objects he could injure himself on? Check the fences are all in good repair and that there are tops on all star pickets (if you have them). $ Illness: Always give the best care to your horses and ensure you look after them! Cutting costs is great when you only have a small budget available but your horse should always come first. Cutting costs by not treating your horse appropriately is never an option and again will save on vet bills in the future. FEEDING! $ Teeth!! I cannot stress enough how important it is to get your horses teeth attended to on a regular basis! It’s like what I was saying above... Prevention is better than cure...not only will it make your horse more comfortable, so therefore your riding and training more effective, but it will SAVE ON THE FEED BILLS, could save in vet bills or on spending money sending your horse to a trainer for “problem behaviour”.
Signs of possible dental problems include: Reluctance to eat, does not finish food, or eats slowly. Dull coat, weight loss or loss of condition. Quidding (ie: horse drops partially chewed food while chewing), or chewing with the mouth open. Turning of head to the side while chewing. Excessive salivation while eating, blood in saliva. Foul smell from mouth or nose. Draining of abscess from the jaw. Discharge from one nostril. Undigested feed in manure. Colic. Excessive salivation Facial swelling. As stated previously, many problems under saddle can be tooth-related also. There are to many to list here in this article but: Head tossing. Tilting of the head while riding or difficulty in bending. Refusal to collect. Difficulty in getting the horse “on-the-bit” (especially if the horse tends to go behind the bit) and gaping the mouth, are just a few. Obviously there can be many other reasons for the behaviours stated above but a good first port of call would be to ensure the horses teeth are in good shape. $ Buy in bulk: Buy your feed in bulk and store it appropriately. Bulk buying is a lot cheaper in the long run than buying in small amounts. $ Hay: Feed your hay from a hay net, hay bag, or a proper hay feeder to avoid it being trampled on & wasted! $ Worming: Ensure you worm you horse regularly. Weather you administer natural or manufactured worming products, either way , if you don’t, a heavy worm burden can kill foals and elderly horses, reduce the performance of competition horses and severely reduce a horse’s vitality. Worming is a vital part of equine health care and horses that have a high worm burden are prone to losing condition or weight, having a poor appetite, and diarrhoea. In severe cases, worms can also lead to digestive problems (such as colic) because of the damage they can do to the bowel (resulting in vet bills!). $ Don’t feed what you don’t have to: Keep your horse outdoors or have your horse turned out on good pasture whenever possible. If your horse is only in light work or noncompetitive you can save money by not feeding grain, as he won’t really need it. $ Management! Good pasture management will increase available grazing which will reduce feed bills. Pick up manure regularly and rest your paddocks. Take the time to learn about pasture management, it will save you a fortune keep your horses happy. Invest in a moveable electric fence. Section of parts of your horses paddock to rest it. In the long run, all you can do to look after your pasture will save the feed and hay bills! $ Get advise: Take advantage of the free advisory services offered by some feed companies and the like. They can help you plan the optimum diet for your horse and help cut feed costs drastically. FEED XL is a fantastic online service that could help you immensely. $ Keep your horse warm: It’s winter! Rug your horse if you can. It will save him using his energy (the food you feed him) to keep warm, instead he can use it to stay in condition and happy!! A well fitting rug can help a horse maintain condition, as a cold horse will burn a lot of energy keeping warm. A last note....A labour of love is keeping a horse!... Next month we’ll cover shopping, horse & rider gear, attire & some do-ityourself items.... Happy horsey saving! Cheers, Mel x Article by Mel Spittall. Southern Stars Equestrian www.southernstarsequestrian.com.au
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Contacts Pony Clubs Beaudesert Pony Club
Canungra Pony Club
SECRETARY Kay Paulsen Ph: 0755432158 Email: beaudesertpc@gmail.com
SECRETARY Katrina Morrow Ph: 0400 436 867 Email: canungraponyclub@gmail.com Web: www.canungraponyclub.org
Cedar Creek Pony Club
Fassifern Pony Club
PRESIDENT Jean Evans Ph: 0413 399 309 Email: jeanevans58@y7.mail.com Web: www.cedarcreekponyclub.webs.com
SECRETARY Melanie Fedrick Ph: 0407648797 Email: dmfedrick@bigpond.com Web: www.fhpc.org.au
Kooralbyn Pony Club
Tamborine Pony Club
SECRETARY Cheryl Harris Ph: 07 5544 6474 Email: khpcinc@hotmail.com Web: www.freewebs.com/kooralbynponyclub
SECRETARY Christina Smith Ph: 07 5546 3171 Email: tamborineponyclub@hotmail.com Web: www.tamborineponyclub.webs.com
Riding Clubs Cedar Grove & District Riding Club
Boonah & District Working Horse
PRESIDENT Toni Laracuente Ph: 5547 7096 Email: toni.laracuente@gmail.com Web: www.cgdrc.org.au
SECRETARY Tina Holdorf Ph: 0407562623 Email: tinalouise26@live.com.au
Park Ridge Adult Riding Group
Scenic Rim Equestrian Club
SECRETARY Jeannine Gregor Ph: 55 478 910 Email: jembraestud@bigpond.com Web: www.prarg.com
SECRETARY Gemma Coleman Ph: 0755436116 Email: kelecyn@bigpond.net.au Web: www.kelecyn.com
Tamborine & District Riding Club
Logan Village Riding Club
SECRETARY Denise Niit Ph: 0448 855 133 Email: secretarytdrc@gmail.com Web: www.tdrc.webs.com
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PRESIDENT Sarah Craddock Ph: 0427 812 918 E:loganvillageridingclub@yahoo.com Web: www.loganvillageridingclub.com
June 2011
What’s On Calendar Pony/Riding Clubs
LVRC Dressage & Showjumping Clinic
4th & 5th June
Tamborine & Districts Riding Club - Internal
5th June
Tamborine & Districts Riding Club
18th June
Logan Village Riding Club Open Dressage
19th June
Cedar Creek Pony Club Open Sporting Day
26th June
Contact:- Sarah Craddock 0427 812 918 www.loganvillageridingclub.com
Dressage Training Day - secretarytdrc@gmail.com Contact: Denise Nitt 0419 750 854 Oldies Open Sporting (over 21 yrs) Contact: Denise Niit 0419 750 854
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Contact: 0413 399 309
July 2011 Kooralbyn Equestrain Group ODE
9th & 10th July
Kooralbyn Pony Club - Gymkhana
10th July
Cedar Grove - Hack Day
10th July
Laidley Show - Laidley
9th & 10th July
Beaudesert Pony Club - Showjumping
17th July
Tamborine Pony Club - Hack Day
17th July
PRARG Official Prelim – Advanced
17th July
CGRDC -“Meet the Judge” Open Dressage Clinic
24th July
Cedar Creek Pony Club Open Sporting Day
26th July
Cedar Creek Pony Club Open Sporting Day
31st July
Email: janinedwyer@ozemail.com.au
Contact: Cheryl Harris Ph: 07 5544 6474 Email: khpcinc@hotmail.com Web: www.freewebs.com/kooralbynponyclub Kerry Landers is the contact person: Phone 0402 115 493 Email kerryl2@dodo.com.au Web: www.cgdrc.org.au Contact: Halwyn Weller Ph: 5465 1248 Contact: 55 432 158
Contact: Christina Smith Ph: 5546 3171 Email: tamborineponyclub@hotmail.com www.prarg.com
Contact: Kristen Heffernan Ph: 5546 4410 / 0404 071 123 Email: kristen@safetyequip.com.au
Contact: 0413 399 309
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Surrounding Areas - See Gold Coast & Logan Magazine at back of this Magazine......
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Well Madeline I teach my pupils to rise and sit to the ponies outside shoulder or leg, so when the ponies outside leg is on the ground the rider is sitting down in the saddle and when the foot is off the ground the rider is standing up out of the saddle. An old saying my old pony club instructor use to say was rise and fall to the outside wall. If the opposite is happening then the rider needs to change on to the other rising diagonal by sitting down and extra beat. Up down down up down up. I normally start by doing a feeling exercise by getting my pupil to practice telling me when the ponies outside front leg is touching the ground by calling out down. The rider may have to drop their eyes down to the ponies outside shoulder to see when the shoulder is moving back and forward and I will help them to start off by helping them call when the foot is down. Once we can do this we can then give it a go in the trot. Once the rider is calling out when the outside front leg is down we can then work at getting on the correct rising diagonal remembering that we want to be sitting down in the saddle at the same time as the ponies outside front leg is on the ground and up out of the saddle when the leg is off the ground. If we are not on the correct rising diagonal we need to sit an extra beat at the trot to change ,Up down down up down when we change direction we also have to change onto the other diagonal up down down up. For awhile you may need to look down at your ponies shoulder to be able to tell if you are getting it right but with more practice you will be able to just feel if you are right or not. Happy Trotting
Q: A man rode is horse to town on Friday. The next day he rode back on Friday. How is this possible? A: The horse's name was Friday. Q: What did the horse say when it fell? A: I've fallen and I can't giddyup! Q: What do you call a horse that lives next door? A: A neigh-bor! Q: When does a horse talk? A: Whinney wants to!
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Young Rider of the Month
Phoebe Blanc
Age: 3 Years Horse Pony Details: My first pony was Sparkles, a lovely 10hh grey pony who is now in his 30's. From when I could first walk, I loved sitting with Sparkles while he slept in our back yard, his head in my lap while I played with his ears and gave him huggles. When Sparkles was needed to keep our young orphan foal company, my parents began searching for a suitable second pony for me to begin competing on. When I was 2 years old we heard about Lambrae Ozcar - a 7 year old 8.1 hh registered Shetland and Miniature Pony in Adelaide. Ozcar has been the perfect pony for me, I just adore him and love to help wash him, supervise his rugging at night and I am always sneaking him his favourite treats of banana lollies and liquorice allsorts. He has become part of our family, so much so that if I forget to close the back door he sneaks (not so quietly) inside to eat the fruit out of the fruit bowl! Club: I have recently joined Tamborine Pony Club Disciplines: Showing - (Tiny Tot rider and junior handler classes) and "jumping" over trot poles Highlights: I was very proud to win my first medal and trophy when I was just 2 years old. I also made everyone laugh recently at the Cedar Grove Hack Show when I insisted on completing my rider class workout without holding on and instead riding around with my hands above my head!
Goals: My goal for this year is to ride Ozcar in the Shetland Miniature Turnout class at the Brisbane Royal Show. Mentor: My parents My Favourite thing about riding & Horses: I love riding Ozcar as he is gentle and quiet and he makes me laugh when he trots. I have also made many lovely friends at the shows I have been to.
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It’s not often you find a gentleman like this stunning black/brown thoroughbred. Been there done that, pony club, trail rides, dressage, jumping. Trained to Elementary level, though recently ridden mainly for pleasure. Is currently in work to bring his skills up to date, would suit teenager/lady rider/ adult needing to build confidence, someone wanting to have a go at dressage, pony club etc. First person to see will buy! On property trial available Ph:0405 138 422
Attractive 5yo bay TB mare 16.1hh, very pretty mare. Ideal for Showing, Dressage and Trail riding. Quiet to ride but not suitable for beginners. Please call for more information 0415 268 648
A Striking Head Turner, In All Disciplines $8,000 Do you want something with WOW factor, that will take you to the top? King’s Aura
(Buddy) is a striking chestnut TB gelding, 16.2hh,12yo. Currently competing D grade Showjumping,combined training,hacking and prelim Dressage; constantly scoring between 60- 70%. With his three graceful established paces, he will always be noticed. Buddy has also established walk to canter, flying changes, shoulder in, leg -yield ect. He is easy to catch, shoe, float, and prep, been on trail rides and to the beach. He has a great temperament,very willing to please and is very well behaved when out. . Currently competed by a 17 year old girl. A much loved family member for sale due to no fault of his own! Ph: 5546 8951
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Quiet and relaxed mare with a basic education and has a soft snaffle mouth. Mia is a very bright show, jumping or dressage prospect with her sensible nature and big correct movement. Has been used on for mustering on a cattle property & has also just started to jump and is clearing 80cm’s with ease. for genuine sale as our priorities are now at university. $2750.00 ONO BEAUDESERT Contact John Clothier 0407 639 036
A Ladies Horse - 5yo 15.3hh grey TB mare This lovely natured mare has had all the basic flat work training done. Very quiet to ride and well mannered on the ground. Suitable for showjumping (been jumping 90cm), dressage, eventing, trail riding ... please call for more information 0415 268 648
10yo Brown Gelding - 16.1hh Rupert has been shown successful as a hack by our teenage daughter who is now off to Uni. He is a completely honest, quiet and reliable horse to have a lot of fun with. Will suit a competent teenager or up. $3,500 ono to appropriate home only. Contact John Clothier 0407639036
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Paciencia A Horse Called Patience
(Delzao x Mandy Lou - ex Crown Jester)
Patience was born on the 20th November 2008 to proud parents Delzao x Mandy Lou (by Crown Jester) at Beaudesert Nerang Road, Canungra and foaled out by Kristi Canty. From day one, Kristi always said, “Aaron this is the one”. Named Patience because it took a great deal of it to win over her confidence, she was subsequently registered in the Studbook as Paciencia, which is Spanish for Patience. From the moment she graced the ground she looked outstanding. Although she may never be a Crystal Lilly – even though she is a spitting image of her! - we are pretty sure she thinks she could be. Weaned by Peter and Iris Cramp at Ferny Glen she was turned out to grow with plans for her to eventually embark on an illustrious career as a racehorse. During this development time she was spooked by something and then shocked by the electric fence which she had hurled herself through. This sent her racing through a barb wire fence which gave her severe lacerations on all four legs. We nearly lost our Patience! Some 2½ hours of stitching work, by local Vet Donna McSweeny, and Patience was moved back to the safe environment of her number one fan “Kristi” who nurtured and cared for her. Plenty of patience was required to keep Patience calm so she could fully heal and recover. Three months later off she went to Lacoona Farm at Beaudesert to be started off by the young but very professional and wonderful horseman Jerry Wilshusen . Jerry has lots of patience, and he felt that “Patience is a real little goer, I love her”.
After a brief stint with Toowoomba trainer Patrick Sexton, Patience phoned to say it was too cold in Toowoomba and she wanted to come home. During her time at Toowoomba Patience won a jump out against older horses over 650m and Jockey Ron Goltz stated he really liked her and thought that given time she would develop into a really handy horse. Music to our impatient ears! More patience was required while Patience was given some of that time and spent the next four months lazily spelling in her paddock, before returning to Lacoona Farm for pre-training.
20th November 2008 Patience 2 hrs old
Patience spent a month at Lacoona Farm being patiently brought back to a level of fitness which would allow her to begin her racing career in earnest. Now she is at the Murwillumbah stables of trainer Gerald Ryan and under the patient care of stable foreman Matthew Dunn. We are proud to announce that she has just competed her 4th week of training and is travelling much stronger than when she arrived. She has put on condition and is stepping up from the 800m evens (60 secs) she was completing.
Patience 5 weeks
Patience (Paciencia) will look to trial at the Gold Coast on the Tuesday 7th June and we are having to exercise a great deal of patience while we wait. I’m so sure our own personal ‘Black Caviar’ will become a legendary racehorse – but if she doesn’t, we’ll patiently await the foals she will produce. We’ll keep you updated – watch this space for news of Patience. Aaron Squires – Owner
Patience 12 weeks
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They have started the year well after taking the top price for a filly at the Magic Millions Sale. The Not A Single Doubt/Zaffron Gal filly fetched $40,000 which was a very nice return on the mere $2,500 they had purchased her for back in May 2010.
A full sister to promising Perth juvenile Single Spice, the filly was sold to Paul Willets and Belmont Bloodstock after a bidding battle with the team that race the Magic Millions Classic winner Karuta Queen. Also a daughter of Not A Single Doubt it was Karuta Queen who won the 2011 BMW Magic Millions 2 year old classic race, worth $2 million.
They have also purchased a Dylan Thomas Colt from the 2010 National Weanling sale. A good looking colt that looks like he will run, he was purchased for $33,000 and is currently being broken in.
The colt is the spitting image of Rory's Jester, his dam's sire, and his sire Dylan Thomas is by the legendary Danehill. With those bloodlines, he should cope well with an early career on the track and have a good turn of speed.
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Whats On Calendar Reining July 2011 John Wicks Clinic - Biddaddaba Phone: 0412 169 222
8th, 9th & 10th July
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John Wicks 3 Day Labour Day Long Weekend Clinic Review Wow, what a turn out! There were riders from as young as 13 years of age to 70 years young, from people in dressage saddles to stock saddles and western saddles. People even travelled over 7 hours to attend John’s 3 Day Clinic held at his place in the beautiful Biddaddaba Valley. John is one of the best reiners in the country with over $185 000 in prize money but not only can he train a horse, he has a natural ability to share his wealth of knowledge with everyone involved, whether a total beginner or an advanced rider. Over the 3 days John focused on helping the riders improve their feel and timing and set their horse up for success. He taught a series of exercises that he uses in his everyday training program with all of his horses. These exercises looked at isolating the horse’s body parts for improved shoulder, rib cage and hip control. By the end of the three days people were able to combine the exercises and techniques and couldn’t believe how much more supple and softer their horses felt. Everyone went home with their head spinning with information overload but motivated and inspired to put what they learnt into practise!
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EXERCISE 6 - Side Pass off a Leg To make it easier place two cones about four metres apart and start at one cone and work towards side passing to the other, using physical objects can help you to stay focused. Let’s imagine you are side passing to the right. Hold your reins short so you can make easy corrections. Tip your horse’s nose slightly to the right then place your left leg just behind the girth and ask your horse to move off the pressure of your leg. Imagine the only open door for your horse to take is to move sideways to the right with both his front and back feet at the same time. So if he goes forward you will need to use your reins to block him, if he backs up you will need to use both legs to walk him forward. If he moves his hip first you will need to reposition your leg slightly more forward. Apply the leg aid slowly and feel what your horse is about to do. If he isn’t looking for the open door you will need to correct or block him until you start to feel him move sideways off your leg pressure in the direction you are asking. As soon as he finds the open door reward by releasing your leg, wait a few moments to allow him to process the sideways aid and then apply the aid again and wait until he finds the answer. The better your feel and timing in knowing what your horse is about to do the quicker your horse will learn. TIP 1: If you are having trouble keeping your horse from wanting to walk forward use a fence until your horse understands the side pass aid before trying this exercise from cone to cone.
EXERCISE 7 - Hip Control It’s easier to start from a standstill and practise moving your horse’s hind quarters one step at a time while he pivots on his front feet. Let’s imagine you’re turning anti-clock wise, you will need to tip his nose slightly to the left and move your left leg back and ask his hip to step to the right. As soon as he steps his hind feet one step to the right release your left leg and reward. Keep repeating this until you can do a full 360
degree pivot in each direction while his front feet stay in an imaginary hula hoop. Once you can move your horse’s hip/ hind quarters a full pivot in both directions try moving his hip at a walk. First start by walking down the fence line, let’s imagine you are going anti clock wise (on the left rein) place your right leg back and ask his hip to take a step in while keeping is front feet travelling straight along the fence. You will need to keep you left leg (inside leg) near the girth to keep his front feet on a straight line. Only ask for one step at a time and keep repeating until he understands the ‘hip in aid’ then you can try putting steps together while he maintains a forward walk rhythm. If this exercise is easy and you want a challenge you can try moving the hip out on a circle with counter bend. First start by riding about a 5 metre circle, then pick up a counter bend by tipping his nose slightly to the outside and use your outside leg near the girth to keep him on the circle and push the shoulder to the inside ( refer to counter bend on a circle exercise from the last article). Now put your inside leg back and ask his hip to move to the outside. Only ask for one step while maintaining the same rhythm in the walk. As soon as he moves his hips to the outside release your leg for a moment and continue walking the circle with a counter bend. Keep repeating the one step until he understands to yield his hip from pressure. Over a week or so build on how many steps he can maintain first at the walk and then at the jog. TIP: Remember to use both legs to drive him up to the bridle and keep him forward in the walk and jog, then once he is walking or jogging freely forward on a small circle, counter bend him to the outside and push the shoulder to the inside before asking him to step his hip to the outside while maintaining the same forward rhythm at the walk or jog.
ABOUT JOHN:
John Wicks has won numerous State and National Open Titles, Derby Titles and is three times NRHA Reining Futurity Champion. John has been training horses for over 20 years and been competing professionally in Reining for 12 years and is the second highest reining money earner in the country with a total life time earnings of over $185 000. John’s Training Stables are based in the beautiful Biddaddaba Valley situated between Canungra and Beaudesert in South East Queensland where he runs his 120 acres Horse Training Centre. John offers Performance Horse Training for Rockie and Non Pro level horses to Futurity Prospects to Campaigning Derby and Open Horses. John also takes in horses to Start under Saddle and horses that need Re-education. John also breeds and sells quality reining horse prospects. John is devoted to his clients, and to the horses that he takes into his training program. You can be assured that your horse will get the best of care and individual instruction they need under John’s expert guidance. John is available for private lessons and travels throughout Australia teaching reining lessons and clinics. If you are looking for a trainer that is serious about his business and you are interested in making your horse the best they can be, make sure you contact John John is proudly sponsored by today. Phone:0402 420 658 Email: j.wicks1@bigpond.com Facebook: John Wicks Training Stables Website: www.johnwicks.com.au
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GOING TO SHOWS Taking part in competitions is an important part of the young horse’s education. Once the horse is jumping small courses at home in a calm, confident and obedient manner it is time to venture into the competition arena.
then just before you enter the ring jump a small vertical and oxer. Bear in mind our goal is get the horse jumping with confidence rather than to jump large fences – many riders make too much of the practice fence, jumping it over and over each time raising it a few holes. These riders misuse the horse’s energy and can hardly expect a good performance from a tired and sour horse. This excessive use of the practice fence is often done to hide the rider’s lack of confidence and is generally of no benefit to the horse.
However, no matter how well the young horse jumps at home do not expect, in the beginning, for it to perform as well at competitions. The atmosphere at most shows is tense to say the least and this disturbs the young horse and makes it upset and inattentive to the rider. Practice rings are generally overcrowded with horses going in all directions and the normal activities of an agricultural show may quite overwhelm the horse.
Riding the Course Riding a young horse in their first competitions requires confidence and determination on the part of the rider. Most young horses will approach fences with some degree of hesitation. The rider must be prepared to send the horse energetically forward to each fence, taking care to approach the centre of the fence. Be very careful when the first fence is jumped away from home (in gate or practice area) – most young horses and even some older ones are quite reluctant to do so. When approaching a strange or spooky fence, never trust the horse to jump particularly if it slows down in the last few strides. Expect a refusal or run out and maintain impulsion and control. Our goal should be to maintain an even and controlled canter rhythm and lively impulsion throughout the round. Even if the horse lands on the wrong canter lead for the next turn or becomes disunited it is better to keep going rather than interrupt the rhythm. After the round is finished, before leaving the arena walk a circle in front of the exit and leave the arena calmly on a loose rein.
To accustom the horse to the show atmosphere, it is best to take it first of all to a show where it will not actually compete. Ride the young horse around the show grounds in the company of a quiet companion horse. It may be possible to actually ride in the practice area and competition arena before the events begin or during breaks and this experience is invaluable in getting the young horse confident in new surroundings. For the horse’s first actual competition select an event that is somewhat lower than the heights over which the horse is schooling at home. The reason for this being that every young horse will experience some degree of “stage fright” and be somewhat distracted in their first competitions and we will find it easier to deal with this if the jumps themselves do not present any great difficulty for the horse. Warming up The nature of your warm up routine will depend very much on the horse’s temperament – some horses need more exercise to settle them while others need waking up. Generally a horse should be schooled to not need a very long warming up session. My preference for a difficult or overly fresh horse is to find a quiet corner of the show grounds and work on the flat for 30 minutes or so. A lazy horse requires a short, sharp warm up on the flat – extend the trot and canter over a very short distance, transition to halt and repeat to improve the horse’s impulsion. When you feel that your horse is calm and obedient to your aids on the flat begin with 2 or 3 jumps over a cross pole. Continue with 4 or 5 jumps over a progressively raised vertical. Pay attention to the quality of the canter and maintaining control on approach and after landing. Jump a progressively raised and widened oxer 3 or 4 times; finishing at approximately the height of the fences in the ring. Allow 5 minutes or so to get your breath back by quietly walking, and
During the first year of competition, the goal should be to consistently jump clear rounds. When in a jump off against the clock do not attempt to jump the horse at speed – to do so too soon in the horse’s career makes the horse unbalanced and on the forehand causing it to jump in a flatter shape leading to rails down. There is ample time to school the horse in techniques for jumping against the clock when it has gained further maturity and experience in competing. Conclusion The schooling of a show jumper takes time. After a horse’s first few shows, do not decide too soon if it has potential or not. Performances can vary due to many factors – atmosphere, ground conditions and the schooling at home between competitions. Some horses take longer than others to settle into the routine of competing and as long as there is a steady overall improvement in the horse’s rideability and performance, the trainer should be satisfied. It usually takes at least a year of regular competition for a show jumping horse to “learn his trade” and after this time the trainer can make an assessment of the horse’s potential for future progression.
About the Authors Don and Karen Sullivan own River Downs Equestrian Centre, They train and compete their home bred warm blood horses in show jumping and dressage. They also start and train outside horses for clients as well as coaching and conducting clinics.
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Clipping Your Horse To Clip or Not to Clip? There's a chill in the air and winter is imminent. And just like peanut butter goes with jelly, winter goes hand-in-hand with the age-old question: should I clip my horse, or rug him? This is a tough questions, and there is no hard-andfast rule. The right answer to the question is very individual. So the question everyone is asking is when it’s time to start clipping for the winter. Horses that remain in moderate to heavy work during the winter months should be clipped. The amount of hair that should be clipped is dependent upon the horse’s level of exercise and his housing situation. A full body clip is only suitable for horses who will be living indoors and heavily rugged during the colder months. Even then, this is only necessary if you plan to show through the winter and your sport requires a neatly trimmed coat for shows. If your horse works during the winter, you'll have to think more carefully about whether you clip him or rug him. Why? Well, no matter how cold the weather the horse's thick winter coat will cause him to sweat during work. What is the result? A wet coat. Think about yourself for a second, and how you feel after a run or work out in winter, its cold but your hot after your work out, you come inside all sweaty and wet, right? And doesn't it feel great to take all those wet clothes off and get ? Well, the horse has no such option. He's stuck with his coat! And a horse who stands around in a wet coat is risking illness. So what to do? If your horse is working during the winter months, it is smart to clip him. But, you say, there are so many clips! Which one to choose? Well, that depends upon how much your horse sweats and the amount of work he's been given. A good way to go is to start with the most basic clip and go from there. To simplify, the five clips, in order from most basic to most complicated, are: the pony clip, the trace clip, the blanket clip, the hunter clip, and the full clip.
When to Clip
Clip your horse once his winter coat has grown in completely and the summer coat has ceased to shed out. If you’ve had your horse for a while, you should know about how long his coat typically gets in the winter. If not, you can safely assume that by the time it’s getting dark before 6:00 PM, your horse’s coat is probably grown out.
How to Clip
Clip a clean, dry coat. Use freshly sharpened clipper blades. You can probably do a cooling/strip clip yourself, or even a low trace clip, but if you want a more extensive clip or if you will be showing your horse, it’s wisest to pay a professional to do your body clipping. If your horse is afraid of clippers, consider asking the vet for a mild sedative to keep him still for the clip job. A frightened, fidgeting horse can easily nick himself on clippers and develop a lifelong phobia. Slow down! Give the clippers time to do their work. A slower stroke will always yield a smoother job. The less powerful your clippers, the slower you will need to go. The blades should feel as though they are gliding through the hair, like the proverbial hot knife through butter. Keep the blades parallel to the skin. Holding the blades at a steep angle to the skin is one of the most common mistakes novice clippers make. If the blades are parallel to the skin, especially on the large flat surfaces, they’re much less likely to nick and gouge.
Clip against the lay of the hair. Pay attention to which way the hair is laying, as it can change at any time. In some places (flanks, armpits) there may be hairs that lay in several directions, meaning you’ll need to make two or three passes from different angles to get a good result. Secure equine cooperation, one way or another. There’s no way to get show quality results if you’re clipping a moving target. Teach your horse to stand still, and accustom him to the clippers during regular grooming well before you try to clip. If you absolutely need to get him clipped before you have time to do the training, talk to your vet about sedating him. Make sure you do it far enough before a show that you don’t inadvertently violate the drug rules. Restore colour and moisture to the hair after clipping. When you’re finished clipping, wash the whole horse with V05 hot oil treatment, or QV wash from your chemist. This helps put back some of the oils in your horses coat and stops the dry horible just clipped look and restores the rich natural colour of your horse’s hair. And its moisturizers alleviate the dry, rough feeling of skin and hair that often follow a body clip job. After your horse has been clipped, expect some ticklishness and sensitivity for several days. Consider using a soft rug liner or shoulder guard to protect newly shaved skin from rugs rubbing and leaving marks. Avoid using spurs on a freshly clipped horse.
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Hoof Care for The Trail Horse There are many theories and arguments regarding shoeing horses, hot or cold shoeing, boots or barefoot, and all the ideas in between. I follow the same theory for my horses that I follow when I was a professional sportsman and what I used on my feet. Some boots were more suitable than others, some running shoes gave me blisters as soon as my socks got wet and so on, and all the other issues that came with maintaining peak fitness to be able to compete every weekend. When you found foot wear that suited you stuck with that style till you had problems or you could not obtain that particular brand anymore. Just like a horse our feet are what keep us going but with to our horse we then place a body on its back ranging from 20kgs up to 130kgs. To understand the care for our horse’s hooves we need to look at the development of the horse. If we look at a horse in the wild from the day it is dropped it is conditioning its hooves as it travels over the rough, rocky hilly, open plains and wet terrain. This constant work conditions its hooves and hardens their hooves which enable the horse to travel with out going lame added to this constant work the hoof is self trimmed. As horse owners we take the horse out of these conditions and from the day they hit the ground they are in pastured paddocks and do not have to travel far to obtain their food and water. In many instances we then exercise them in sand arenas or grassed areas. This is where footwear comes in to play for the trail riding horse. Do I use rim shoes, boots, barefoot trimming or cytek shoes? Which ever I choose it is about what suits my horse the best. If I decide to barefoot I need to condition my horse to this system over a period of time. The same applies if I decide to use boots or steel shoes. I need to condition my horse’s hooves and see if this type of hoof care suits the activities I involve my horse in. To make sure you horse is comfortable you need to consult with your farrier and your vet to decide which method suits your horse. After many thousand of miles of trail riding throughout Victoria, New South Wales and now Queensland I have used all forms of hoof care on the thoroughbreds I ride. At this point in time I find that my horses travel best and have the least problems on cytek shoes. However when you put a horse onto cytek or any other system he needs to get the feel for them and adjust. Just like a new pair of shoes we wear, they may feel great in the shop but we need a few wears to adjust to them. I have been on many trail rides over the years and have spoken to riders about their horse’s hooves at the start of the ride to be told he goes for miles like this. Yet 2 hours into the ride the horse is lame and we need to float the horse home to save the horse from any further pain. The more care we take of the hoof the more pleasure you will have on a trail ride and the more comfortable your horse will travel. Many of you are now saying what about feed and additives but like shoes that is a debatable subject. More on this next month. There are many web sites you can google re shoening www.barefootshoening www.macboots www.cytekhorse.com.au Just to list a few. If we need anymore information you can contact me on 0400941389 or stick49@bigpond.com Enjoy you Trail riding Regards Graeme Sleeman TRA. 61
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Western Show Clothing What You Need to Know
Have you ever noticed that the western show clothing at a horse show seems like a mounted fashion show? There is so much variety in the styles and colors that exhibitors choose it can be difficult to decide what works best for you. Fashions for western classes seem to change every year and it can be difficult to keep up with the Jones', especially if they are on horseback. By keeping a few simple rules in mind for the classes you plan on showing in, and you choose colors and patterns that are flattering the whole process of picking the right outfit is much easier than it seems. Below we will be discussing a few of those simple class guidelines and recommendations you should consider when picking out your next piece of western show clothing.
What Outfit Do You Need For Showmanship & Halter? Both showmanship and halter classes require you to show your horse in-hand. This means the two of you will be up close and personal with the judge, well depending on how well mannered your horse tends to be. In showmanship, your horse is more of a prop and the judge focuses on you and your ability to execute a pattern. Since the judging is emphasized more on the visitor, it is a good idea to choose an outfit that may minimize actions occurring at your hands and legs. For this reason, darker shades are typically used. You will likely find lighter colors in the show ring, but keep in mind that these lighter colors tend to emphasize movement. You also want to make sure that you present yourself in a solid clean line, so your pants should match your top to avoid cutting your overall picture in half. Two different colors would also draw more attention to one half or the other which is not good in a showmanship pattern. In halter the judge focuses on the horse. It is 100% (for the most part) on conformation and your horse either has it or he doesn't. For this reason you will likely see more of a variety in exhibitor apparel. Some show in a showmanship outfit, while others will pair a halter jacket with a pair of black pants or even jeans.
What Outfit Do You Need For Horsemanship? Horsemanship is the mounted version of showmanship. Again the judge focuses on you as the rider and you may have to complete a pattern. Since the focus is on your equitation during the class, you once again may want to present clean lines. It is not a requirement, only a recommendation to improve your overall picture. You want to have the bottom half of your western show clothing blend or flow with the top half. A western pleasure blouse or jacket may cut you off at the waist causing more attention to be drawn to one half or the other. During a pattern you want to minimize your rider movements which may distract from the overall picture. If you are competing at a higher level show, smaller details like this can make a difference in placing. For example, if you tend to have difficulty keeping your legs still while riding, a pair of light color chaps might emphasize this aspect of your riding. I recommend going for a solid color base for both bottom and top. Preferably darker colors to minimize movements. You will see riders with lighter colored chaps, I have even seen white chaps. You need to be pretty solid in your riding to pull off white chaps in horsemanship.
What Outfit Do You Need For Pleasure? You can have a little more fun with your western show clothing in a western pleasure class. This is the class you will find the brightly colored blouses and jackets. Some riders may even blind you a little in just the right light. In a pleasure class the judging is focused on the horse and the horse's movement at the walk, jog, and lope. You still want your all your colors to coordinate from top to bottom, but they don't necessarily need to be the same color. You also want to make sure that the colors for your western show clothing continue to match and compliment your horse. Though this tends to be a very flashy class, there is such a thing as too much. You can overdue colors by adding it to your top, chaps, and show saddle blanket. You still need to keep in mind the overall picture.
What About Other Riding Classes? Other riding classes include trail and western riding. These classes are both judged differently from each other and compared to the pleasure and horsemanship classes. Western riding can be thought of as similar to a western pleasure class with a lot of lead changes. In a trail class the horse is judged based on completion of a pattern through a set of obstacles. In other western classes you are still considered in the overall presentation and completion of the patterns, however the horse is also judged too. In these classes your equitation and pleasure are both brought in to consideration, you can't have one without the other. Lynn Espinoza www.EzineArticles.com
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A USTRALIA Tamika Anderson
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The National Barrel Horse Association Australia has kicked off with a very productive year so far, With ample more dates on the calendar , you still have your chance at securing a position on the Australian team to compete in America and represent your country. Our Finals will be held in December 2011. Our 2010 Finals, ran over three rounds saw more than $9,000.00 paid out in prize money and prizes that were second to none . Our Association cover’s area’s all over South East Queensland. Whether you’re in Pony club or have never done any high speed sport before we have classes to encourage everyone from Open 4D, Junior 4D,Beginner Rider class, Novice Horse class, Men’s Jackpot and Pole Bending, NBHA is for the whole family. Barrel Racing is fast paced, where every 100th of a second counts it is you against electronic timers. It is the bond you and your horse share which will ultimately lead to success. So have you ever thought about Barrel Racing? Any Bred, any age, or any colour your welcome at NBHA. The NBHA are the only association in this country that has a 4 Division concept which is originated in NBHA America in 1992. The divisional concept means that a lot more people have a chance to win prizes. 1D being our fastest Division, 2D being half second slower, 3D one second slower and 4D being a whole two seconds slower than the fastest time, This enables a lot more opportunities for you the member to be rewarded . As a result of our affiliation with NBHA America, Australia will have opportunity to send 12 Open Competitors and 8 Junior Competitors to the NBHA WORLDS in PERRY, GORGIA to compete and represent Australia . NBHA Australia is currently in discussion with both NBHA Brazil, and NBHA Italy regarding invites to attend these countries to also represent Australia in the sport of Barrel Racing. Courtney McGeechan
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If you would like to find out more about our Association, Please be sure to check out our website. Photography: Colin Worley : www.photocolphotography.com National Barrel Horse Association Contact details: http://nbhaaustralia.webs.com/ Email: nbhaaustralia@hotmail.com Written by: Courtney McGeechan
5 Tips to Winning Patterns in
Showmanship Tip 1: Look Good
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Having a clean and put together appearance when you enter the show ring is something many competitors overlook. Remember, when you are standing at the gate or the first cone waiting to start your pattern the judge gets a first impression based on your appearance! If you have a flawless pattern but your outfit is wrinkled, your hair is hanging in your face and your hat is crunched you probably won't win the class unless you were miles ahead of the competition. You don't have to be dressed fancy, just neat and clean. Have your hat cleaned and shaped regularly, make sure your clothes are not just clean but free of distracting wrinkles and have boots that match the color of your pants. Also, your hair should be pulled neatly out of your face and makeup should be professional looking and not overdone! This goes for your horse as well. He should be as clean as possible with face and legs trimmed properly and mane and tail combed (even better: a good mane banding or braiding job will go a long way!).
Tip 2: A Good Start Practice at home so your horse will stand square at the start cone or gate. Most of the time you will have a little longer to get your horse's feet set at the start because the previous exhibitor is running their pattern. You want to be sure that when the judges turns to you, you are ready and looking sharp! Your horse should also walk forward readily with you when you take that first step in the pattern. Don't close your eyes and hope he does...practice this every time you walk him at home. Whether you are walking to the pasture with him or just finished riding and are cooling him out, always ask him to walk with you properly. You never get a second chance at a first impression, so make your first steps count!
Tip 3: Use the Cones One of the biggest problems I see with young and inexperienced exhibitors is that they don't know when to transition at a cone! Your pattern says: "Walk from cone A to cone B, Trot to cone C, stop and back 4 steps". When do you transition? For most people you should start asking your horse to transition the moment their nose reaches the cone. That way he will already be in the next gate (or stopped) by the time his shoulder gets there. That is the true transition point! Make sure you don't ask too late! If you know it will take 4-5 steps before your horse transitions then you will want to ask a bit earlier. If your horse is so in tune that is only takes 1 step then ask a bit later. Again, practice this at home. Even if you have to use a pop bottle as your cone, it's much better than never trying until you enter the ring!
Tip 4: Keep your distance There is nothing a judge dislikes more than having to get out of the way of an exhibitor! If your pattern says to stop at the judge your horse's nose should be about an arm's length away by the time you have completely stopped. In this case, it is better to be a little farther away than too close. This distance also give you enough room to move around the horse's nose if the judge walks to the left side of your horse first in his inspection. NOTE: A small sub-point on this topic is that you should be bringing your horse to the judge. If your pattern has you walking or trotting to the judge your horse's nose should be headed straight for the judge's torso. If you look just to the left of the judge (instead of at him/her) you will line up with your horse straight!
Tip 5: Stay Sharp In a showmanship class everything is about precision. Always move with purpose and keep good posture. Although you shouldn't rush through the maneuvers, taking too much time to set up, back or pivot is considered a fault. Instead you should make sure each item is performed "sharp". This does not mean you should nod at the judge each time you move side to side or when you exit. That looks fake! Now Get Practicing! Now that you have some tips to help you know what to look for, get out there are start practicing! Remember that even if you have a great showmanship horse you have to be in tune with him to make a winning showmanship pattern. Take the time to go through each maneuver you may be required to do in your class and work on it until you can perform it with no lead rope. That is the challenge I give myself each time I work with a new horse on perfecting showmanship. If I can do it well with no lead then I know I can hit the mark in the show ring! Connie Colvin www.ezinearticles.com
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Use of Ultrasound in evaluating Tendon and Ligament Injuries Tendon and ligament injuries in the limbs of competitive horses are, unfortunately, very common. It is true that many owners and trainers of performance horses have regarded injuries to these structures as more threatening to an equine athlete’s future career than fractures. It often seems that these injuries are becoming more common, and many believe there is a heritable component that breeders are allowing to be more prominent within the population. These injuries are more common in horses of poor conformation, horses that are competing when still reasonably immature and when performing at a higher level. Usually horses with suspected tendon injuries are presented when an owner recognises swelling over the structures and the presence of mild lameness. The swelling is usually not present at the time of injury, but is more commonly noticed the following day. At this point, there are several questions that need to be answered. • Is the inflammation within the tendon or ligament or is it in surrounding tissue?
tendon fibres. This is sometimes aided by use of an aqua walker if one is available. The average rehab program is approximately 4-5 months for a mild tear, 8-10 months for a moderate tear and 12-18 months for a severe tear. The success rates of tendon therapy (measured by successful return to multiple racing starts) are often difficult to accurately report as individuals and companies frequently exaggerate claims of their own success. As a guide (from a large study in University of California Davis) the percentages were approximately 70% for mild tears, 60 % for moderate tears and 40% for severe tears when treated with a graded exercise program. Big claims of success are also made by the manufacturers of some of the intralesional therapies available, but clinical observation doesn’t always reflect them. The important thing to remember is that no treatment or regime is capable of returning the tendon to the strength it had prior to original injury. Thus it is necessary to maximise the strength of the healing as described above, but it is also absolutely essential to take all measures to correct any mechanical imbalances in the foot to help prevent re injury.
Several specialised shoes are commercially available for reducing stress on different tendinous and ligamentous If swelling is surrounding the tendon the prognosis is very structures, and are a vital tool to an astute vet/farrier team good, and the horse only needs a very short period of rest in supporting these horses. before return to performance. If the damage is to tendon or ligament fibres themselves, then the prognosis and treat- Although controlled exercise requires time, effort, and money, if coupled with the accurate interpretation of regument change depending on the severity. lar clinical and ultrasonographic examinations, it provides Assessment of tendon damage is best performed by a vet- the best opportunity for a successful resolution of tendon erinarian experienced in the use of a quality ultrasound injury. machine. For basic assessment of obvious lesions, examDr David Ahern BVSc Hon1 ination with a portable machine on farm may be all that is required. For the detection of more subtle lesions and better assessment of the tendon fibres can be achieved at a dedicated surgical facility with an appropriate high end machine. • If it is in tendon/ligament – how severe is the damage?
The factors that indicate severity that are usually assessed are • Cross sectional size of the tendon or ligament (Usually compared to either an ‘established normal’ size, or comparison against the opposite limb. It is important to remember that the opposite limb may also have been affected at some time, and therefore it may not represent a normal size for the use as a comparison). If the cross section size is increased by 20-30% it is rated as ‘moderate’ damage (obviously if it is <20% it is ‘mild’ and >30% it is ‘severe’.)
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The images are from a thoroughbred racehorse that had traumatised both its hind superficial flexor tendons with a wound 1 year previously. Picture 1 shows the near hind leg with a severely enlarged Superficial digital flexor tendon labelled SF. It has extensive scaring and loss of fibre • If a core lesion (seen as a hole on ultrasound in the ten- pattern. As this is a hind limb, and the damage was from a wound rather don) is present it should be measured. In this case, ‘moder- than a tear, they usually hold a better prognosis. This tendon had not ate’ applies to core lesions of 15-30% of the tendon cross caused lameness and the horse had been working for the preceding year. sectional area or if it extends 20 -30% of the length of the tendon. • Chronicity (ie. Is this a re injury of a previous lesion?). If the tendon has been torn several times the prognosis for ongoing soundness is obviously reduced. Assessment of deposition of previous scar tissue is readily established with good ultrasonographic technique and will change the case management. Some of the more common structures involved are the Superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT), the Deep digital Picture 3 flexor tendon (DDFT), the Suspensory ligament origin Picture 2 (behind the knee and hock) and the Suspensory branches. Some of these structures more commonly form low grade However, when the horse became lame in the off hind it was assumed that ongoing tendonitis, while others tend to suffer acute severe the pain was associated with the previous SF damage. This turned out not to be the case, with a new and painful lesion developing in the Deep tears. flexor tendon as seen in images 2 (a longitudinal view, looking along the Treatment optionsPhone: for these55333081 injuries are many and varied. tendon) and 3 (transverse view, looking across the tendon). The darker westernsaddler@bigpond.com The most Email: important factor on healing is a graded exercise area within the DF is the core lesion. PS labels the proximal sesamoid program, which further damage and the slow in- bones at the back of the fetlock. This information changes the horse’s Web: prevents www.westernsaddles.com.au treatment and prognosis significantly. troduction of exercise allows for realignment of healing
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Omar’s Veterinary Equine Dental Services Performance dentistry • Ultrasound and x-rays Colt Castrations • Scoping • Caslicks Operations Vaccinations • Parasite Control Programs Worm and Bot Drenches • Freeze Branding X-Rays of legs, joints, teeth and feet Skin Disease Investigations - Skin tumours, Carcoids Weight Loss Investigations • Geriatric Horse Medicine Euthanasia
Dr Yahya Omar BVSc (Hons) 0415 588 948 • www.oveds.com.au
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Classifieds FOR SALE 1 x English Winsor show saddle, 16 ½ inch Brand New
$2250.00
1 x English Winsor show saddle, 16 inch,
$1750.00
1 x English Winsor show saddle, 16 inch
$1250.00
1 Bates pony saddle $ 800.00 English made show bridles from pony to full size
$ 150.000
All saddlery is in good condition
Ph. 04 07 639 036 John Clothier
FEED BINS $120 Double Feed Bins. Mouse and Rat proof. Fits a full bag of chaff and several bags of pellets in each side. Please phone 0417 561153 or 5543 4452 a/h
FLOATS
Brand New 2 Horse Straight Load Extended Deluxe Float Manufactured in October 2010. Registered till the 9th November, 2011. Contact: 0400844808
$24,500
AGISTMENT
Canungra - Full care, part care, paddock and holiday care, Close to pony clubs and adult riding club, Round yard, Flat fenced riding area Shared or separate paddock, Friendly service, Call Denise on 0419 750 854 or email: dniit_19@hotmail.com Canungra - 33 acres, most paddocks are flat ranging from 1 to 5+ Acres with the choice of a share or individual Paddock. There is plenty of clean green Clover Grass to be had. Have your horses here knowing that you can come and ride in a Flat Fenced in Area, close to Pony Clubs and Adult Riding Clubs as well as many Trail Rides for an easy day out. There is a beautiful creek that winds its way around the back of the property with 3 swimming holes for the horses on hot days. You can be assured your horses well being is our main focus, with 2 live in carers there is nearly always someone home. From DIY to Full Care avail starting at just $30 per week. Rebecca: 0448 720 297 or Talina: 0403 900 232
WANTED
Looking for free lease horse. Doing my certificate 3 in sport, looking for someone to sign off my work.... Looking also for work with horses. If anyone can help you can contact me on 0402432220 or sharna_hayles@yahoo.com
RUG REPAIRS
All Sewing Repairs - horse rugs, saddlery, etc and anything thats stitched, also new items to order. Gleneagle - Ph Lisa on 0414691854
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•50 minutes from the Gold Coast and 60 minutes from Brisbane. •5.86 flat ha horse property. •Post and rail fencing through-out. •12 horse yards with shelters, professionally designed. •5 yards and 2 stables near house. •Approx 5 acres paddock to pre-train, jump, stick and ball, dressage or cut or draft. •2 bores with 2 inch mains throughout the yards. •Shed on concrete slab approx 8m x20m with 2 garages. •Renovated timber Queenslander with wrap around verandah.
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•80 usable acres on fertile creek flats. •Thoroughbred horse property located minutes from Wadham Park. •Tree lined driveway & established gardens. •White hardwood post & rail fencing, 14 paddocks, 3 day yrds & stables. •Improved pastures, water from troughs, self waterers & dam plus equipped bore. •Dam has been extended & deepened for sufficient water to stock & irrigation. •Hayshed currently housing 2000 bales of hay plus feed & machinery. •Converted Dairy used as tack room with concrete slab, tie-up rails & vet crush. •All weather driveway with roundabout for easy truck access. •Being used as a polo property with “Wintergreen Cooch” turfed polo field. •Outdoor Arena 90 x 45M, also area suitable for pre-training track. •Restored highset Qld’r with views of Tamborine Mt & horse paddocks . •Open plan kitch/living area opens onto covered deck through folding cedar doors. •Two water tanks to home.
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