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44 Features 12 Exclusively Equestrian 15 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 20 Mitsubishi Motors Cup 26 Tried & Tested – Summer Essentials 37 Have you heard of a HackamoreHybrid? 38 Linda & Pat Parelli help Bent Jensen with loading problems 39 How important are Arena Materials? 42 Hickstead Derby Preview 44 Celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday 53 Clicker Foundation Course 72 Cowdray Hunt Pony Club Easter Clinic 79 Weighty Issues
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News Retrained Racehorse – Arctic Soul Regional Roundup Feeding for Laminitis & Weight Control 84 Show Dates
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Classified Reader of the Month – Crystal Lloyd Coming Next Month Horse Other Half – Geoff Townshend
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Chilham Castle Horse Trials Royal Windsor Horse Show Colette’s Horse Show Wimbledon Pony Club Show S&D Show Jumping Show Colts and Fillies Show Eaglesfield EC Championship Show St Michaels Hospice Riding Club Show Kingates Equestrian Show Equi-Fun Charity Fun Show Goring & District Ricing Club Arena Challenge Horsham & District Riding Club Arena Eventing Sunshine Tour News South of England Winter Championships Cricklands Winter League Finals
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he last few weeks have been some of the best and most exciting I have had at Localrider. May started with a trip to Badminton to support the local combinations who were competing in the Mitsubishi Motors Cup at Badminton Horse Trials. There were plenty in the top ten at the start of cross-country day, but for a few there were costly time penalties and the odd blip saw them drop down the order, but I am pleased to report good placings in both the BE90 and BE100 Championships. Turn to page 20 to find out just how well they did. That week, the great results just kept coming and we had three ‘locals’ in the top seven placings at Badminton. Whilst Michael Jung made winning Badminton and the Rolex Grand Slam look easy, we were thrilled that Gemma Tattersall and Arctic Soul finished third and Best of the Brits. Our local Kiwi, Clarke Johnstone was fifth and Tina Cook finished in seventh. See page 15 for the full report.
Celebrating at Royal Windsor From eventing our thoughts turned to showing and one of our favourite local shows, Royal Windsor. There was huge disappointment for the show organisers, competitors and all concerned when the first day of the show was cancelled as a result of excessive rainfall the night before. I am extremely grateful to the reader who text to let me know immediately they heard the news, allowing me to divert home at the next junction of the M25. I returned to Windsor on the Friday and was able to watch some fabulous classes in the sunshine. There were lots of locals in the ribbons and our full report starts on page 46. Royal Windsor was doubly special this year as it was also celebrating the Queen’s 90th Birthday. The HMQ90 evening performance was sensational and aired live on television on the Sunday night. If you missed it, you may be able to find a recording, I would certainly recommend trying to watch it. For those who would like a reminder of the celebratory night, turn to page 44.
Bursting with Show Reports Lots of you have been sending in show reports and news from around the region and we have received so many wonderful pictures, that we have added in an extra eight pages to this issue to squeeze them all in. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we have putting it together. We are delighted to announce that we have two Free tickets to the Hickstead Derby Meeting (Thursday & Friday) in this issue. Turn to page 43 and make sure you cut out and save your tickets safely. Localrider will be reporting at Hickstead and other events over the coming months, so make sure you stay in touch and let us know where you are heading. You can contact us via the website, email or Facebook or twitter.
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Wooden Spoon funded RDA ponies Wooden Spoon - the children’s charity of rugby, and Riding for The Disabled Association (RDA) have launched a new charity initiative to support disabled children and young people across the UK. In preparation for RDA’s 50th anniversary in 2019, Wooden Spoon have pledged to help the RDA fund a team of horses across the country. RDA is experiencing a growing demand for services amongst older children and needs to increase the number of bigger horses at its centres across the UK. HRH, The Princess Royal, who is Royal Patron of both charities said: “I am particularly pleased as this exciting initiative combines two of my big passions, horses and rugby. Both pastimes offer a great deal to young people from all walks of life which makes the Wooden Spoon and Riding for The Disabled partnership all the more important. In today’s world it is important for all organisations to collaborate and this is particularly the case with charities. Collaboration can lead to more of the hard earned income reaching beneficiaries. I have the privilege of seeing first hand, the good work that is done by both charities.” Wooden Spoon Lead Ambassador, Phil Vickery MBE said: “Last year Wooden Spoon reached the milestone of having granted in excess of £250,000 to RDA projects. This year we hope to make even more of an impact. I am delighted to be involved in this exciting new initiative.” Long-term corporate supporter of Wooden Spoon, TNT, are the first to sponsor a horse as part of this initiative. Director of Sales, Daniel Vines said: “We are delighted to extend our support to kick-start this exciting new fundraising campaign, supporting Riding for The Disabled Association and Wooden Spoon. Sponsoring a horse for this purpose is a welcome first for TNT and we wish both charities every success.” To find out more about this charity initiative and to see information on the children and young people that will benefit visit woodenspoon.org.uk/rda
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he new Equetech Showing Collection, combines a passion for heritage with 21st century design details across its latest ridden and lead rein collections. New for this season is a stunning new tweed ‘Stowe’, which embraces a flattering green herringbone tweed with a timeless triple navy and canary over check design. This beautiful new tweed is translated into single breasted riding jackets and for showing in-hand and lead rein competitors, the new collection offers tailored waistcoats, jackets, Baker Boy and Edwardian style showing hats. www.equetech.com
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Out & About with Gemma J The Gemma J show season kicked off this year with a hugely successful Badminton Horse Trials. Proprietor, Linsey Evans said: “Gemma J friend and ambassador Gemma Tattersall and her fabulous ride, Arctic Soul, showed the eventing world how inspirational they are by finishing in a well-earned third place at Badminton. And to add to that success, the Gemma J stand was voted amongst the ‘must-see’ shops at the show by Horse and Hound. We’re now looking forward to the Hickstead show jumping meets where we can show off all our new and exciting designs for 2016. To find out where else we’ll be or to shop online visit the Gemma J website.” www.gemmaj.co.uk Pictured: Chunky Snaffle Bracelet - £125.00, Sparkly Bit Ring – £29.00, Stacking Rings – from £22.00
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Get kitted out at Aivly If you are competing this year, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to competition breeches. Companies like Spooks, Just Togs and Rugged Horse have brought out some great breeches this season, which will make you stand out from the competition. Just Togs have brought out the new Crystal Breeches which are available in both adults and teens versions and with prices starting from just £46.00 - means they great value for money. These crisp breeches boast elasticated ankles, silicon knee patches and best of all are finished off with Swarovski crystal detailing – perfect for those that prefer a bit of sparkle. The Rugged Horse W1 White Breeches (£71.99) have been around for years and still continue to be a top seller among those who compete. These classically styled white breeches are incredibly smart and boast Rugged’s famous fit. Finished off with elasticated leg bottoms the W1 breeches also boast a breathable full seat which is constructed from a 4 way stretch synthetic leather. Pikeur always combines classic designs with fabulous fits and the Candela Breeches are no exception. These crisp breeches boast the same quality you would always expect from Pikeur and features include a high waist, McCrown fabric, ¾ grip seat and classic Pikeur branding for a professional yet elegant look.
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For help and advice on competition breeches and to get professionally fitted visit us in store and speak to one of our fully trained and experienced staff members. Crow Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3EA. Shop online with us at www.aivly.co.uk
Handy Travel Bag This Beretta Washed Canvas Camo & Leather Travel Bag comes with double handle on the side and a removable shoulder strap. With a wide opening double zip and compartment with cross ribbons, a zipped inner pocket and two frontal pockets the travel bag is the ultimate travel essential. It also features a leather ID tag and metal studs on the base. www.beretta.com
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he new Bedale GP jump saddle from Whitaker is the perfect cross over saddle ideal for training and competition use. This Leather and Synthetic mix saddle is more forward cut than traditional GP saddles assisting balance and helping to alleviate pressure on your horses back. The outer of the Bedale is completely covered in soft, comfortable, durable leather whilst the under panel of the saddle is made from a synthetic, wipe clean material. Manoeuvrable knee and thigh blocks help keep you in position and the additional point strap fixes your saddle perfectly in place. Introducing the new Whitaker Interchangeable Size Bar System. Six size bars allow you to change the width of your saddle with ease. This simple system uses an easy access panel and is extremely easy to use. www.johnwhitaker.com
Does your horse stand out from the others? That little bit of extra topline, balance and swinging paces coupled with lightness and power can make the difference in a line-up with many lovely horses. In all disciplines a horse with a lovely topline, suppleness and balance will stand out. Lungeing can help to achieve this. Long reins or a training aid such as the EquiAmi lungeing aid are very effective in getting a horse working through his back, improving balance and paces and lightness, whilst developing topline. Considerable amounts of time can be saved as a twenty minute gymnastic session on the lunge can be the equivalent of forty minutes under saddle. Careful preparation and attention to detail will get the best from your horse and make competitions more enjoyable and rewarding without breaking the bank in the process. www.equiami.com
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Happy Hacking in Rotherfield The Rotherfield Woodlands Riding Club is a small non-profit club, which works with land owners to provide access to off road hacking in the Rotherfield area. Members have access to privately owned woodlands and the area has many bridleways and byways which link the woodlands to provide extensive hacking options. The club committee has aspirations to increase access and create dedicated parking in the area. The provision of off road hacking is the prime purpose of the club, but a popular horse and dog show and quiz nights help to bring people together and raise funds. Contact the club via email rotherfieldwoodlandshc@gmail.com or find them on Facebook
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Pearl of Peace, the UK’s first ‘gold’ Andalusian stallion, has just passed his official breed grading and is now available at stud. The uniquely coloured four-year-old stallion is one of very few horses in the world to possess the rare and newly mapped pearl gene. Born in March 2012 and known at home as Oro, Pearl of Peace is a genetic rarity. This young PRE Andalusian stallion is the first of his kind in the United Kingdom and possesses the double pearl and single black gene. The pearl gene alone is incredibly rare and the physical exhibition of the pearl gene coat dilution is even more unusual. The pearl gene is the most recent equine gene to be mapped for equine testing, and has only been confirmed in a few breeds. Considered to be one of the most rare colour traits, the introduction of the gene to the United Kingdom is a positive move for British breeding. Find out more at www.EquusVita.com
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Alastair Stewart OBE announced as the Brooke’s new Patron journalist and newscaster Alastair Stewart OBe has been announced as a new Patron for the Brooke, a global working horse and donkey welfare charity based in the uK. The ITV news presenter said he was “thrilled to bits” to be offered the position. Alastair Stewart, the award winning news broadcaster best known for anchoring the ITV evening news for 31 years, is one of the uK’s longest serving news presenters. His career has spanned politics, war and royal weddings, but a passion for horses has always been present. “Horses have been and will always be a massive part of my life.” He said “It started at a young age when I rode whilst at boarding school in Kent. I even courted my wife, Sally Ann, on horseback. Two of my children took to it too - my son Freddie runs a livery & training centre and my son Oscar is a professional show-jumper. now I’m keen to give something back.” The Brooke is a global animal welfare charity that protects and improves the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules that support people living in the developing world. There are 112 million of these animals, and they support the lives of around 600 million people. The Brooke works with owners, communities, governments and international organisations to make lasting improvements to the welfare of these animals. “Becoming patron for the Brooke is a huge honour” he said, “I have supported them for a number of years, attending events and following their work closely, so I already know it’s a great charity that does vital work for the world’s most vulnerable horses, donkeys and mules.” “I’m looking forward to learning more, experiencing the work first-hand and taking an active role to help raise the profile of this wonderful charity.” To find out more about the Brooke’s work go to www.thebrooke.org
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oused in a traditional timber and tile barn at the centre of a busy working farm, Exclusively Equestrian is a gem of a shop, selling wonderful collections of both casual and competition clothing to riders across various disciplines. Just five minutes from Lingfield Racecourse the show room is truly unique and is open to visiting customers between the hours of 10am and 4pm, with other times available by appointment. Exclusively Equestrian has grown from owner Jane Horsman’s original business, 1624 Equine Couture, which she started just over five years ago. 1624 was born out of Jane’s frustration to find decent brands of breeches, such as Pikeur in a size 16 in any of her local tack shops. Initially focusing on providing fashionable, comfortable and affordable clothing for the slightly larger lady, Jane soon discovered that slim, petite ladies were experiencing the same difficulties in finding riding clothes that they liked. Standing in the picturesque farmyard at Bowerland Farm, one feels like they have stepped back in time, but open the door to Exclusively Equestrian’s show room and you are transported into a haven of equestrian clothing, elegantly displayed in jewel like colours.
Customer Service is King Jane and her team of Sam Kelly, Lena Smeaton, Natalie Hazeltine and Georgia Lawson are clearly passionate about the brands they sell, and their experience and attention to detail shines through as they chat to customers about the different products, which may be suitable for them. Customer service is at the heart of their business and the team are more than happy to provide a ‘Personal Shopping’ service, although it is advisable to call and book an appointment in advance. This also gives Jane more time to discuss the customer’s
individual requirements, such as what they are looking for, what size they are etc. Then she can prepare a rail of clothes ready for the customer to look at. If someone is looking to replace a whole competition outfit, they may spend a few hours at the showroom trying on various items and the team are more than happy to supply tea and cake or a glass of Prosecco to help the shopping experience along. Listening to Jane chat about her customers there was a similarity to the service brides experience when they are wedding dress shopping. Something which as far as I am aware is unique to Exclusively Equestrian.
Retail therapy with Prosecco This experience can be extended to groups of friends who want to make an afternoon or evening of shopping together. Exclusively Equestrian stock a huge range of competition clothing suitable for all disciplines from driving to dressage, but with this season’s wonderful collection of ‘Matchy Matchy’ outfits for both riders and horses, some girly gossip and retail therapy fuelled by Prosecco, sounds like the perfect yard get together. The shop also has regular customers popping in for everyday essentials. While I was busy taking pictures a gentleman came in to buy over reach boots for his daughter’s horse. Having made his purchase he left, promising to return with his daughter, who would love all the wonderful casual riding clothes. When Jane questioned whether this would be wise, he said: “It is OK, she is earning her own money now.”
Experience in all disciplines Between them the team have competed in most disciplines,
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including dressage, show jumping, eventing and carriage driving. The wonderful range stocked by Exclusively Equestrian is also very popular with showing competitors and Equetech make their tweed range especially for Exclusively Equestrian in larger sizes up to size 50. Last year they had one customer who collected her new breeches on the way to HOYS in her horsebox. The brands stocked include Pikeur, Eskadron, Euro Star, HV Polo, Cavallo (winter range), Eskadron Platinum range, House of Montar, Equetech and Mountain Horse. In addition they are able to sell and fit Charles Owen, Samshield and Kask Helmets. Jane explained how they want their customers to leave the shop looking the best that they possibly can and if one hat is making their face look a bit round, they might suggest a different one, which would fit their face shape better. The same attention to detail applies when riders are trying on new competition jackets. Jane will ask the customer to sit on a stool in front of the mirror, so they can imagine how the jacket will look when they are riding in the ring. Sometimes Jane says she has to ask a client to try something different, perhaps something they don’t like the look of to start with, but once they try it on, they usually understand why Jane made the suggestion.
available in the show room Jane can send it out via post or bring it to the next Hickstead meeting for the customer to collect. Some customers regularly call in to have a browse around the trailer, even if they are not competing at the event themselves. Exclusively Equestrian is also an important player in the online global equestrian community, shipping on a regular basis to Australia, USA, Japan, South Africa, as well as to other countries. The team are on first name terms with one customer in Japan, who regularly sends through repeat orders.
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Depending on the time of year you visit Exclusively Equestrian you may be greeted by a herd of Sussex cattle, famous for their deep rich red coats and if you are very lucky you might meet the stars of the herd, Stanley and Peter. For elegant, comfortable affordable equestrian clothing visit the Exclusively Equestrian website and if you are tempted by what you see I would recommend visiting their wonderful show room at Bowerland Farm.
Regular competitors at Dressage at Hickstead will be familiar with the Exclusively Equestrian trailer, which attends both the affiliated and unaffiliated competitions. It has its own small changing room and stocks the same range of beautifully designed clothing that is available in the show room. In addition there are supplements and small handy products which competitors might need on the day. If customers can’t find what they want on the trailer but it is
Big Barn Bargains Exclusively Equestrian run a number of fun events both on-line and at the show room in Lingfield. The Big Barn Bargains is traditionally run around Halloween and is exactly what the name suggests. One of the big barns bursting with bargains. With prices slashed on some products I would suggest getting there as early as possible this year. They also participate in Cyber Monday and Black Friday, advising of offers on their Facebook page or via email newsletter (both of which I suggest signing up to).
Look out for Stanley & Peter
Open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday (at other times by appointment). Telephone: 01342 836330. www.exclusivelyequestrian.com
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BADMINTON REPORT
Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam FBW, claimed the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials title and the Rolex Grand Slam.
Badminton Horse Trials Mitsubishi Motors
Words by Julia Longland and photography by Jon Stroud, Julie Priestley, Kit Houghton & Mitsubishi Motors
Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam FBW found the course very easy.
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t must be rare for a rider to win the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, even one who does it on his dressage mark with the lowest ever winning penalty score (34.4) in the event’s 67 year history, to call the cross country course, which produced just 32 clear rounds from 75 starters: “Really easy going for me and the horse.” That is the mark of the outstanding horseman Michael Jung, describing his round over one of the world’s toughest cross country challenges on his 2012 double Olympic gold medallist La Biosthetique Sam FBW. Jung, 33, from Horb am Neckar in Germany, became the first from his nation to triumph at Badminton and the first to land the £240,000 Rolex Grand Slam since Pippa Funnell achieved the four star hattrick in 2003. “Sam is a very experienced horse who always listens to me, he is very very easy. He trusts me and I trust him,” said Jung, who calls eventing “my job and my hobby.” He won Burghley on Sam last September (2015), took the second leg of the Rolex Grand Slam a week before Badminton when successfully defending his 2015 title at Lexington, Kentucky with FischerRocana FST and made light of the pressure he must have been under throughout Badminton.
“I try to ride Sam as if we are at a normal competition,” he said, “when you give a horse too much pressure, he feels that something is different especially in the dressage. It doesn’t always work, but here it did.” One of the most pleasing aspects of Jung’s success was his own delight with the incomparable Sam, a 16-year-old by Stan The Man, his first four star horse, first Championship ride when they won individual bronze at the 2009 Europeans and clearly his favourite. “We are a very special team, a true partnership, he is a big friend to me.”
Gemma finishes third West Sussex based Gemma Tattersall, from Plummers Plain near Horsham, produced the performance of her life to leap up from 16th after dressage with Arctic Soul to be top British rider in third, 10.2 penalties adrift of Jung. The 13-year-old Arctic Soul, owned by the Soul Syndicate, was still racing at five-years-old, but Tattersall has kept on improving him, taking fifth at Burghley and ninth at the European Championships. After a best-ever dressage at Badminton for 44.6 penalties and 16th place, the combination was well clear and inside the 11.58 min. time allowance to climax with a clear show jumping round.
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BADMINTON REPORT Gemma Tattersall and Arctic Soul made jumping the Vicarage Vee look easy
Francis Whittington was ‘over the moon’ with Hasty Imp, who was fourth after dressage and grew with confidence around the challenging cross-country course.
“I had a real struggle to keep the ride when he was nearly sold,” said Tattersall, 31, who made her Badminton debut with Jesters Quest in 2007 to win the Under-25 prize. “Together Arctic Soul and I have had such a journey, to come third at Badminton is a testament to his ability. We are competing at the top of our game, I could not be more proud of him.” As Arctic Soul is easily upset by loud noises, Tattersall took the unusual step of asking the crowd to keep very quiet when they went into the huge arena for the show jumping. “The crowd were amazing,” reported Tattersall, “and he jumped the best round of his life.” Tattersall also won the Retrained Racehorse prize at Badminton. The Sussex rider’s excellent performance under pressure looks sure to give her good marks in the Rio Games selection book, but she does also have two mares, Quicklook V and Chico Bella P, who could be considered.
Mark Todd best of the antipodeans
Our ‘local’ Kiwi, Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation finished fifth.
Mark Todd and Leonidas II took fourth for the second year running, 9.6 penalties better than 2015. The New Zealander, now 60 years young and one of the world’s greatest horsemen with two Olympic Individual gold medals and four Badminton titles to his credit, had been disappointed after his dressage, which left him 17th. “I
must try and get that better,” he said, “but I am very pleased he didn’t put a toe on any fence. He has not had a fence down in a three day yet. It’s a privilege to still be here and be competing.”
Clarke proves a sensation Behind Todd were two more Kiwis: Clarke Johnstone, 29, a Badminton debutante, who is based for the summer near Godalming and has come over from home to put himself in contention for a Rio place, will have boosted his chances by taking fifth on the grey 12-year-old Balmoral Sensation, a place ahead of 2013 Badminton victor Jock Paget in sixth on Clifton Lush.
Local star in seventh Tina Cook was seventh on Star Witness, a TB bought by her mother Althea Gifford as a three-year-old from Doncaster sales, who was eighth on his four star debut at Burghley last September. They recorded the day’s fastest cross country time, 18 seconds inside the time. The final placing was a testament to Cook’s skillful horsemanship as the 11-year-old has a kissing spine and must keep his head down by living in the field at home near Findon. Dressage is difficult for him and Cook, who does much of her work with him at home on the lunge rein, achieved the best she could in the first phase, then managed
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to leap up from 42nd to 14th after the cross country and then up another seven places. Rio hopes for her could also be Billy The Red or Calvino II.
Francis is over the moon Francis Whittington, 21st on Hasty Imp, had been “over the moon” with Hasty Imp’s dressage, but went steadily across country collecting 13.6 time penalties and then dropped seven places in the final show jumping phase with two mistakes. Under Francis’ patient handling, the 12-year-old completed Burghley in 2014 and 2015 and made a significant improvement from 51st at Badminton last year.
The influential Vicarage Vee The most significant fence of the 33 obstacles on Designer Giuseppe Della Chiesa’s 4.04 mile cross country course, which went against tradition by going the same anticlockwise route as last year, was no.21, the KBIS Vicarage Vee, returned unaltered after an absence. It caused seven falls, four of them horse falls, and 11 refusals. Tina Cook thought it was “great” to have the VicarageVee back in, but she said it “terrified everyone when they saw it” and this was borne out when some did not manage to hold their line there. Australia’s 2014 winner Sam Griffiths rated the course as more difficult and testing than last year, naming the VVee as a serious spot. He blamed himself for Paulank Brockagh’s refusal at 12, the angled skinny tree trunk after a hanging log at the Swindon Designer Outlet. “I got the angle wrong, I was too steep.”
Ben Hobday kicked cancer to ride Mulrys Error at Badminton and their wasn’t a dry eye watching as they galloped into the main arena clear from their cross-country round.
Alice Dunsdon and Fernhill Present were hoping to complete the last of the world’s six four star competitions, achieving their goal and a potential world record. Sadly, they had to walk home from the cross country. However we know they will be back next year to complete their goal.
Huge achievement Ben Hobday from Congleton, Cheshire, deserves a special mention for managing to return to compete at Badminton after time off last year with cancer. He finished 32nd with the part Clydesdale Mulrys Error, carrying the mascot of fellow eventer and cancer patient Hannah Francis, who is now the flag bearer for a registered charity, round the cross country.
Francis Whittington receiving his Armada dish for completing Badminton five times from the Duchess of Cornwall.
The final word on the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials and the Rolex Grand Slam has to come from Michael Jung. “To win this is a very special moment for me.” He said. “I must say thank you to everyone who helps me, to my team who enable me to ride so many good horses. It is not easy when you have to wait the whole day to go in the last place in the show jumping. But you jump a fence and feel better. I know there are so many ups and downs as a rider. When you go into the stable in the morning you hope everything will go all right. I am happy and proud of my horses. It is hard for the team to make the horses ready for a competition when I am away in Kentucky, say. Maybe Sam’s last competition is Tokyo (the 2020 Olympics). He is such a special horse. He likes galloping forward on the cross country. In sport, Fair Play is very important.”
Emily Llewellyn receiving an Armada dish for completing Badminton five times.
Presentation of the Butler Bowl by the Duchess of Cornwall and Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors UK Ltd to Gemma Tattersall as the best placed British rider.
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EX-RACEHORSE NEWS
Retrained Racehorse:
Gemma Tattersall and Arctic Soul jumping through the Gatehouse New Pond
Arctic Soul Alex Kelly caught up with Gemma Tattersall to find out about her amazing ex-racehorse, Arctic Soul, who has just finished in third place at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials, winning the RoR inaugural prize.
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rctic Soul started his retraining with event rider Nicky Roncoroni, who competed with him up to novice level. His then owner, Phillip Kerr, asked Gemma to take over the ride. The new partnership advanced to three-star within a year, finishing fourth at Blenheim the following year. When the opportunity arose for Gemma to buy Arctic Soul the Soul Syndicate was born. Although not retrained by Gemma, she understands that he was a challenge to begin with. Describing him as feisty, she said: “He can still be hot and sometimes insecure. He can be a typically “grumpy” racehorse in the stable, not liking his girth done up. Arctic Soul’s least endearing habit is having a nip or two, but his awesome gallop makes him a cross-country machine. He loves to run and jump, so he’s made for cross-country, the gears are endless.” Gemma continued: “The water complex has never been a problem, as he loves water, he’s obsessed with it. Arctic Soul is a big horse, standing at 17.1 hh, he’s so big I have to stretch for a leg up, but we are a lovely partnership.”
Name: Arctic Soul Age: 13 Sex: Gelding Height: 17.1hh Sire: Luso Dam: Dream Cocktail Racing History: Raced just four times finishing out of the places on each occasion. Retrained as: Four-star event horse with 897 points to date.
Career highlights
Thoroughbred at the heart of eventing
Presentation of the Retraining of Racehorse’s cheque for £1,000 by the Duchess of Cornwall and Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors UK Ltd to Gemma Tattersall who rode Arctic Soul into third place at Badminton.
Gemma welcomes the new initiative put in place by the ROR, saying: “Despite the continued development of the sport, the thoroughbred is still at the heart of eventing and it’s a fantastic initiative to encourage and reward the retraining of racehorses. There could not be a greater show case than Badminton.” Looking to the future Gemma hopes that Arctic Soul will achieve some more top ten finishes and is really looking forward to riding him round some of the big galloping tracks like The British Open at Gatcombe, which she believes will really suit him.
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The stand out results so far in his illustrious career, have been finishing fifth at Burghley in 2014 and finishing ninth at the Europeans, last year. Arctic Soul has more than earned copious amounts of his favourite treats. “He loves NAF Appy Treats, but only the apple ones – he’s fussy!” said Gemma. At this year’s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trails the pair from East Sussex finished third after a remarkably fast round cross-country and a perfect round of show jumping. Gemma and Arctic Soul’s top three placing has not only put them in contention for Olympic selection, but they also scooped a new £1,000 prize, as the highest placed retrained racehorse.
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BADMINTON REPORT BE90 Jessie Vanassche and Da Vinci II from the Isle of Wight, second BE90 Championships
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Emily Taggart and Solo XII, second BE90 Championships
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Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th May 2016 Pictures by Fiona Rafferty
T Left from right: Jessie Vanassche (second) and Emily Taggart (third) receiving their prizes from Lance Bradley and David Holmes, Chief Executive of British Eventing.
hirty-five of the combinations competing in the newly named Mitsubishi Motors Cup (previously Grassroots Championships) were from the South East and while a winner in either the BE90 or BE100 Championships still eluded the region. Localrider was delighted we had some very good placings, particularly in the BE90 final. Travelling all the way from the Isle of Wight Jessie Vanassche and the 13-year-old Demonstrator sired Da Vinci II finished on their dressage score of 25.3, just 0.5 penalties behind the winners, Sophie Walker and Rahapsody RFW. Jessie has had quite an incredible journey to Badminton. She bought Da Vinci a year ago from Emile Faurie’s yard. He had mainly done dressage and they didn’t know if he could jump, but he went over a pole on the ground. At the time he wouldn’t hack out, but Jessie fell in love with him. Back on the island she had enormous help from her event riding cousin, Sarah Holmes, as well as a dressage lesson every three weeks with Nicola Buchannan. More recently the combination has trained with Richard Waygood primarily for show jumping and Jessie would like to thank them all for their help in getting her and Da Vinci to Badminton. Surrey-based Emily Taggart finished in third position behind Jessie riding Jane and John Bodmin’s seven-year-old Solo XII. Emily said that Jane and John found the striking 17.2hh chestnut gelding in Denmark and bought him with the idea of seeing how far he would go. Emily hopes that she will be returning to Badminton in a few years’ time to complete the four star test. The combination produced a brilliant dressage score of 22.6 to lead the dressage, but 2.8 costly time penalties saw them drop to third place overall. The plan is for Solo to contest BE100s from now on with a view to moving up the ranks, while Emily is looking forward to an intermediate run with one of her other horses.
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Jo Thomas – Kruja Roslyn
Jo Thomas and Kruja Roslyn
Last issue we featured Jo Thomas and her amazing horse, 23-year-old Kruja Roslyn aka Rosie, who Jo has owned since she was two-yearsold. Making it a clear goal to qualify for the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Cup, they qualified at the last possible moment at Littleton Horse Trials. Jo and Rosie jumped double clear at Badminton to finish in 22nd place on their dressage score of 33.1. We caught up with Jo to find out how her week went. Jo said: “Sue French and I arrived in the rain on the Monday of Badminton week. After settling Rosie into her temporary stable we hot-footed it over to Badminton Park for the Yogi Breisner Mitsubishi Cup Championship course walk. It was our first view of the jumps and they were terrifying in places. Our dressage was on Tuesday in a long arena with two judges. Rosie was brilliant as was the ground, soft and springy, so we bounced around the arena and had a lovely time. My show jumping and cross country tests were on the following day, so Sue and I walked the cross country course on Tuesday afternoon and again first thing on Wednesday. In regard to the cross country, there were several large and tricky fences with black flag alternatives, so we walked all routes and I decided I would take the direct routes in all cases unless we had a blip. The show jumping course was massive - I thought. It was maximum height (3ft 3”) and width. My trainer Alex Mersh had come up for the day to help and so he gallantly listened to my nervous wittering, helped me warm-up and off we went into the ring. The ground again was just perfect for Rosie and she bounced around the course, belying her old age for a lovely clear.
the last jump with gusto and 11 seconds inside the time. I was absolutely exhilarated and thrilled to have had a double clear, and to finish on our dressage score of 33.1.
It was straight onto cross country. I was feeling a lot less nervous now that it was upon us. Rosie was feeling amazing... and she was! She sped round the course taking everything in her stride. Her little ears stayed forward as she tackled each jump combination. I tired slightly on the gallop up the last hill, but Rosie was fine and cleared
We really had the most amazing time during the competition and afterwards, as we stayed up at Badminton to watch the four star competition. It has been my dream to qualify for and compete at these Championships since their inauguration, and now we have done it. It was brilliant, just brilliant!”
I unclipped my air jacket, dismounted and lay flat on the grass, while Sue and Alex took care of Rosie. She was plenty fit enough, I wasn’t quite!
Tanya Reid and Montgomery Flax
Rachel Harris and Manor Mayhem, ninth BE90 Championships
Sasha Good and Western King
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BADMINTON REPORT BE90 Victoria Linfield and Jokers Promise
Jenny Naylor-Davis and Jump Que
Christopher Baker and Findon Flapjack
Harriet Gillam and Stonehall Queen
Lucinda Langhorne and Howard
Genevieve Lodge and Bambajazz
Sophie Saunders and Camel
Caroline Underhill and Copper Clover
Harriet Smith and Mannin Bay
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BADMINTON REPORT BE100 Katherine Morris – Gurrane Captain Sparrow Eleventh BE100 Championships
Katherine Morris and Gurrane Captain Sparrow, eleventh BE100 Championship
West Sussex based Katherine Morris and her nine-year-old Gurrane Captain Sparrow aka Ginger finished in a brilliant eleventh place in the BE100 Championships. Katherine is head nurse at Yew Tree Veterinary Surgery in Cranleigh, where she has worked for seven years, owning Ginger for the last four of those. The combination train with Sarah Millis for dressage and Lisa Ford for jumping. Katherine also receives help from her mother, who was her groom and supporter at Badminton. Talking of the event and qualification, Katherine said: “Badminton grassroots was difficult to qualify for, as the competition is very strong, so I was thrilled to qualify for the second year running. This year I wasn’t as nervous as I was in 2015, as I knew what to expect, there’s a big atmosphere. Everyone is really friendly and supportive of each other and the chance to have a course walk with Yogi Breisner is brilliant. He has time for everyone’s questions and came up with really helpful tips for the crosscountry.” Katherine continued: “Ginge was really wild warming-up for the dressage, then chose to fall asleep for the test, which gave us a 30. Show jumping was probably my best round to date and we managed a clear, then cross country he was brilliant and made it
feel easy. It’s an amazing experience to be jumping next to the big course, which made ours look tiny.
eleventh place. I just couldn’t trust myself to be bold enough, although I know Ginge would have done it really well.”
I decided to play it safe and go the long way at the corner which gave me an expensive 4.4 time penalties moving us from second to
Katherine is hoping to qualify for the Mitsubishi Motors Cup 2017, as well as moving up to Novice level later this season.
Zoe Macqueen and Moon Sparrow
Kass Court and Mzungu May
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BADMINTON REPORT BE100 Claire Hunt – Juba Thirteenth BE100 Championships Seventeen-year-old Reigate Grammar School student, Claire Hunt, took time out from her A’level studies to compete at the Mitsubishi Motors BE100 Championships, finishing in a fabulous thirteenth place. Claire has been riding Juba aka Bart and competing in British Eventing competitions for the last three years, since her trainer, Vicky Sticka bought Bart for her to ride. Claire and Bart had a huge support group of friends and family at Badminton. Talking of the competition, Claire said; “It was wonderful to have so much support. Lots of people came from Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, including the DC, Gina Kitchener. My family came to watch the show jumping and cross country, along with my friends. Riding at the Mitsubishi Motors Cup Championship was like nothing I’ve done before. We received a good dressage score of 30.9, placing us in the top 10 at the end of day one. The show jumping was up to height, and after losing my stirrup over jumps two and three I was relieved to have got it back again to finish with a clear round. All of my supporters gave me a big cheer after I was over the last fence, which felt amazing. After walking the cross-country for the first time I was extremely nervous, as all of the fences were fully up to height, and the course was much more technically challenging than other events I have competed in. I shouldn’t have worried, Bart flew over all the fences and gave me a great ride around the course. My overall goal for this year was to get to Badminton and once I was there I aimed to complete the cross-country and bring Bart and myself back safe. I never expected to finish 13th out of such a competitive section of great riders. My trainer, Vicky Sticka put so much time and effort in, during the lead up to Badminton, doing fitness work whilst I was at school, and taking me cross-country schooling at weekends. I also had dressage lessons with Carol Brazell. All of the hard work certainly paid off and I will never forget the experience.”
Claire Hunt and Juba, thirteenth BE100 Championship
Harriet Ford and According to Archie
Claire continued: “I already have one regional qualifier at BE100 level and one at BE90, my goal for the rest of 2016 is to qualify for the Mitsibushi Cup again. I am also competing in the Under 18 BE100 level to try and be selected for the South East of England Under 18 Team.”
Alana Sparrow and Fashion Rocks
Annabel Murphy and Black Jack Van Nova
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Denise Lambert and William Star
Lynne Clark and Apache VII
Tessa Bishop and Corgary Femme Fatale
Caroline Turner and Findon Final Fling Kate Beier and The Gossip
Helen Fraser and Justanumber
Claire Turner and Corgary Pronto
Steffi Dampney and Cider with Charlie
Katie Thrower and Cavello Pip
South East U18 BE Coach Mark Corbett, walking the course with a pupil. JUNE 2016 Localrider 25
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Tried&Tested
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Summer
We have been testing a wonderful mix of summer clothing for this issue. There are breeches, boots and jackets for the competition rider, as well as everyday essentials to wear on the yard. Dublin Derby Soft Shell Show Jacket
Musto Kempton BR1 Jacket
This multi discipline show jacket, has a hidden zip closure for a better fit. It is made from technical, breathable, lightweight and water resistant softshell fabric with underarm mesh vents for added breathability. Unlined with flattering princess seam construction, waist-defining seams and details at back including shoulder pads and double-vented back. It has two front welt pockets, an inner glove/treat pocket and subtle branded buttons on front and sleeve. Machine washable for easy care.
The Kempton BR1 Jacket is a MUSTO bestseller. This country jacket is waterproof, windproof and breathable to MUSTO BR1 standard, and has been designed for riders. Get both performance and style in this jacket. Innovative, ergonomic sleeve panelling and rear vents allow full freedom of movement in the saddle. A mesh lining helps to keep you cool in the summer, and reflective Musto branding means you’ll stay visible in low light.
Colours: Black and Navy Sizes: Ladies 8/32” – 16/40” RRP: £114.99 www.dublinclothing.co.uk LR Comment: This is a really well designed lightweight competition jacket, with vented under arms to keep extra cool while competing. It does up with a zip and then the flap press studs across. I found this made me feel secure and cocooned while jumping. It is machine washable, which is very handy and dried quickly.
Colours: Navy, Kingfisher, Vivid Pink and Green Flash Sizes: 8 – 18 RRP: £149.00 www.musto.com LR Comment: This is a brilliant everyday jacket. It is vented and designed for riding and can be worn on the yard all day. It has lots of zipped pockets, being designed with the rider in mind.
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Toggi Monica
Ladies fashionable fitted show shirt. Extremely durable, this shirt is breathable, quick drying and colour fast. It has a branded collar with rhinestone buttons and embroidery at the front and back.
The Monica stock shirt from Toggi features elegant and classic styling combined with added fabric performance for a riding shirt you will adore. Designed specifically with wearer comfort in mind, the Aerocool fabric technology absorbs and transports moisture away from the skin quickly, leaving you feeling cool and comfortable. Moisture is transported from the skin to the outer layers of the fabric where it dries faster and this quick evaporation process means your body uses less energy to keep you cool, increasing wearer performance. Discreet metallic thread embroideries give this piece the extra wow factor.
Colours: White and Blue Night Sizes: 6 – 18 RRP: £89.00 www.zebraproducts.co.uk LR Comment: This is an extremely smart, wellmade show shirt with elegant detailing such as the diamante buttons and silver beading to the front. It mixes beautiful cotton with wicking fabric to combine practicality with style.
Colour: White Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £37.50 www.toggi.com LR Comment: A simple yet elegant competition shirt, which is perfect for summer shows. It looks very smart with a simple cotton collar, fixed by poppers.
Ariat Aptos Show Top The Aptos Show Top is not only a beautiful competition shirt that has been created for comfort and flexibility when riding, but it is also an advanced technical piece of equestrian clothing designed using an exclusive breathable material to help regulate the rider’s temperature. The Aptos Show Top is ideal for those that like a classic look in the saddle and features a woven mock collar with stock tie loop, and a placket with snap closures. Made from a poly and spandex blend pique, with built in stretch, the Aptos Show Top is designed to flex with the rider without restriction, enabling a full range of movement for ultimate performance in the saddle. Colours: Blossom, Silver Gray and White Sizes: XS - XL RRP: £34.99 www.ariat.com LR Comment: Made from lightweight breathable fabric, it has a smart cotton collar, which can be popped open in between classes. I really liked the silver/gray colour, it looked very smart.
Dublin Paula Short Sleeve Show Shirt Made from technical CDT fabric which will perform well for you no matter what weather you throw at it. A great competition or everyday piece that will keep you feeling dry and cool, with stylish contrast fabric collar. Colour: White Size: Ladies XSmall - XLarge RRP: Ladies £22.99 www.dublinclothing.co.uk LR Comment: Made from an aertex style technical fabric, it is a simple, cool competition shirt. It is comfortable to ride in and suitable for most disciplines.
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Dublin Windsor Competition Shirt Short sleeved shirt with stock collar. It has a tailored front panel, which provides a flattering fit and there are two vented, deep back vents for freedom of movement Made from lightweight woven stretch fabric that is soft and comfortable, breathable and easy care. Colour: White Sizes: Ladies 8/32” – 20/44” RRP: Ladies £29.99 www.dublinclothing.co.uk LR Comment: This is a very smart all cotton competition shirt, with a false stock attachment, which can be easily removed. It has elegant vents to the back, which allow air to circulate and aid cooling while riding.
Just Togs Dazzle Show Shirt The Dazzle show shirt is perfect for the competitive rider wanting a bit more sparkle. Featuring Swarovski buttons and detail to the front. The Dazzle show shirt is made of a unique Aerocool fabric that helps to regulate body temperature. RRP: £34.00 www.justtogs.co.uk LR Comment: Designed to look feminine and elegant, this smart competition shirt, is perfect for summer riding. I love the diamante buttons, which give it a glamorous finish.
Ariat Sunstopper ¼ Zip Top The Sunstopper ¼ Zip Top is a lightweight, versatile long sleeved top, equipped with SPF technology to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Made from Ariat’s exclusive Moisture Movement Technology, which means moisture is pulled away from the skin and evaporates through the fabric to keep you dry and comfortable, the Ariat Sunstopper ¼ Zip features a mock collar for versatility. Sizes: XS - XXL RRP: £29.99 www.ariat.com LR Comment: This clever top protects the skin from harmful UV rays. It is extremely soft and lightweight, perfect for summer riding and competition.
Toggi Gatcombe These high performance breeches are made from a breathable fabric containing a built in moisture management system to help you remain cool and comfortable all year round. With a full seat in stretch simulated leather, Toggi Gatcombe provide extreme stretch, superb comfort and a close fit in the saddle. Colours: Beige, Black, Chocolate, Navy, White Sizes: 24” – 34” RRP: £80.00 www.toggi.com LR Comment: These are very confortable breeches to ride in all day. They fit well and have two useful zipped pockets at the front. Perfect for competition and everyday riding.
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Tried&TesTed Mark Todd Coolmax Grip Breeches
Musto Essential Breeches Brighten up the yard in these Essential Breeches; perfect for everyday use, around the stables and leisure riding. These breeches feature binding elastic on the hem to prevent them riding up as well as self-fabric knee patches for added grip and extra durability in the saddle. Complete with a Musto branded shank button on the fly and a concealed coin pocket in the waistband.
These stylish breeches are made using innovative Coolmax technical fabric making them ideal for active equestrians. This quality performance fabric wicks moisture away from the skin to keep the wearer cool and comfortable. Features include silicone grip knee patches, belt loops and slimline ankle sock.
Colours: Navy, Kingfisher, Vivid Pink, Natural, Black Sizes: 8 – 18 RRP: £59.99 www.musto.com
Colours: White, Black, Navy, Beige and Grey. Sizes: Ladies 24” To 34” / Mens 28” to 38” RRP: Ladies £93.99 / Mens £102.99 www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment:
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Technically designed with summer riding in mind, these brilliant breeches fitted perfectly and were comfortable to wear all day. Great for competition and for wearing on the yard.
These everyday breeches fit well and are comfortable to ride in. They are made from elasticated cotton fabric, so perfect for summer riding. Well priced too.
Ariat Olympia Corsair Regular Rise Full Seat The Olympia Corsair Regular Rise Full Seat Breeches pack in all the popular Olympia breech features, with a delicate detailing to add a fashionable twist. The patented V3 technology has been used which offers an elastic ‘V’ panel in the back of the waistband offering multi-directional stretch to accommodate riders’ varying hip angles and ensure total freedom of movement when riding. Made from Schoeller, a prestige four-way stretch nylon and cotton twill fabric, for maximum comfort and flexibility in the saddle, the Ariat Olympia Corsair Breeches feature a stretch Clarino full seat, embroidered detail on the front pockets and back pocket flaps. To ensure the perfect fit - no matter what leg shape - the exclusive Calf Fit System is also utilised in the Olympia Corsair Breeches to provide the wearer with a smooth, comfortable and adaptable fit without the risk of rubbing seams or irritation from bulky closures. This snug fit ensures a smooth line under long boots and chaps and accommodates any leg shape. Colours: White and Granite Sizes: 22 – 36 (R & L) RRP: £179.99 www.ariat.com LR Comment: These no Velcro breeches, with full seat are extremely smart and very comfortable.
Harry Hall Edlington Leather Riding Boot A very popular, great value boot now available in brown for the first time as well as black. It’s a great shade of brown too, ideal for autumn hunting or those who want to go eventing in a tweed jacket and brown boots. A synthetic panel on the inside of the calf makes them particularly comfortable, and easy to fit. There is a padded ankle guard and rear zip with zip guard at the heel and knee. Pig split lining. Colours: Black and Brown Sizes: 3-8 Women’s, 9-12 Men’s RRP: £150 Women’s, £160 Men’s www.harryhall.co.uk LR Comment: I have slim legs and found these a very good off the shelf fit. The elasticated side panel helps give a snug fit. They are comfortable to walk around in as well as ride in and didn’t need wearing in. I tried the brown boots, which are absolutely gorgeous.
Harry Hall High Viz saddlecloth A recent piece of safety research from Duchy College found that wearing lights helps reduce near misses on the roads. Harry Hall is not surprised, and had already begun integrating lights (with waterproof batteries that one can nevertheless remove when one wants to wash the product) into its new in 2015 Safety First range of high vis riding and horse wear. The range has taken the market by storm and this new quilted side cloth is added to the range this summer. This general purpose quilted saddle cloth is not only high vis with reflective piping and prints, but white LED lights on the right hand (traffic) side ensure that you REALLY stand out on the roads. Colour: Yellow Sizes: Pony, Cob, Full RRP: £40.00 www.harryhall.co.uk LR Comment: There is a row of lights behind the rider’s leg on the right hand side, which have two very effective flash rates. They are possible to turn on while riding. Very clever and perfect for hacking on the roads.
Rideline boots from GRUBS The Rideline boots from GRUBS are ideal for riding and stable work and are sure to keep your feet dry and warm in all weathers. These boots combine the unique Super-Dri lining with advanced 5.0 thermal engineering meaning they are breathable in warm conditions and insulating in very cold conditions, enabling a comfortable foot temperature whatever the time of year. The Rideline features a brand new equine design with a tapered toe and smooth hair grain rubber finish for a classic look. The Outline equine sole provides safety and grip designed for the riding environment in and out of the saddle while the cupped arch supports the heel to help prevent the foot falling through the stirrup. Colour: Black Sizes: 4-8 RRP: £86.00 www.grubsboot.com LR Comment: These are good, solid boots, which are comfortable to wear on the yard all day. The sole has been designed to give you the option to ride in them too.
We also like…. John Whitaker Santiago Breeches The Santiago Endurance Breeches are the perfect for competition riders. Made from a Nylon and Spandex blend these pull on breeches are not only practical and easy to move in, but also extremely comfortable. The inclusion of fleece lining around the seat and inner leg prevents chafing and aids comfort. These pull on breeches feature one front zip pocket, contrasting outer piping down each leg, contrasting silicone John Whitaker logo on front left leg, contrasting Silicone John Whitaker logo across waistband at rear, fleece lined across seat area and inner leg. Colours: Black and Navy Sizes: Small, Medium and Large RRP: Ladies £45.00 / Kids £55.00 www.johnwhitaker.com
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP
Words by Alex Kelly
The Tank and Roanna Hamilton at BSPA Eastern Show
Judy and Georgia Harvey from Bolney in West Sussex enjoyed a memorable day at the BHSA Southern Show with their exciting new horse, High Estate. Produced from home, High Estate joined the mother-daughter team last summer with the plan to be a shared horse. Georgia and Judy flipped a coin and fate decided that Judy would ride in the Open Riding Horse RIHS qualifier where the twelve-yearold gelding behaved impeccably to come second and stand Reserve Champion. Georgia’s turn came later in the day in the Amateur Owner Rider class, after yet another mannerly display, they won the class and the section championship. 19-year-old Georgia, who is studying product design at Cardiff University, continued to impress the judges to be crowned Supreme Champion Amateur Owner Rider and Reserve Overall Supreme of the Show. High Estate will be joined in the show ring later this season by Judy’s other large riding horse, Firstman, who is stabled with Adam Wimbourne. Both Judy and Georgia are looking forward to some friendly family rivalry as the season hot’s up.
Nantllesg Elwyn and Roanna Hamilton at BSPA Eastern Show
Photo by ES Photography
High Estate
Georgia Harvey and High Estate, Supreme Champion Amateur Owner Rider and Reserve Overall Supreme of the Show at BHSA Southern Show.
Nantllesg Elwyn and The Tank
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oanna Hamilton’s 2016 show season got off to a dream start at the BSPA Eastern Show where she won two RIHS tickets with her ridden coloureds. The Tank, a five-year-old traditional pony, won the Home Produced Ridden class, before scoring his RIHS ticket. Not to be out done was Roanna’s seasoned campaigner, Nantllesg Elwyn, who was once again spot on to impress the judges and qualify for the Hickstead final for the fifth time. The Tank followed up his successful seasonal debut by standing In-Hand Champion and Reserve Ridden Champion at the Showing South East Show. Roanna, from Deal in Kent, produces both of her ponies from home with limited facilities (Tank and Elwyn live out 24/7). “I am very excited for the season head.” Roanna told us, “and I am really looking forward to competing in the HOYS qualifiers”.
Mandy Burchell-Small and The Rowfantina show team have two exciting lead rein prospects for 2016 and both are already making their mark on the show circuit. Homebred Rowfantina Royal Occasion (grandson of HOYS winning Rowfantina Old Fashioned out of her daughter, Rowfantina Old Times, by Idyllic Entrepreneur) was lightly shown in 2015 standing Mini Champion at BSPS Area 15a and narrowly missing his place at HOYS when he was second and Reserve Champion at Royal Norfolk Show. This season six-year-old Poppy Steadman has taken over the reins, winning the Overall Supreme Championship at BSPS Area 14 Summer Show. Poppy also rides the Ashurstwood based yards other exciting prospect, Seamoor Lady Derby. Purchased from her breeders, the Harris Family, when a lunch date with Mandy’s sister turned into a pony buying trip. Aged five and by Basford Court Jester, Lady Derby attended her first show at SEWPCA Spring Show and displayed manners way beyond her experience to win the Overall Ridden Supreme of the Show. Her calm attitude stood her in good stead at The South of England Spring Show, as she once again won the Lead Rein class to qualify for the RIHS.
Poppy Steadman and Rowfantina Royal Occasion, led by Oliver Burchell, Overall Supreme Champions at BSPS Area 14 Summer Show.
Poppy and Seamore Lady Derby (at her first show), Overall Ridden Supreme of Show at SEWPCA Spring Show. Photos by LRG Photography
Rowfantina Royal Occasion and Seamoor Lady Derby
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ine-year-old Penstrumbly Stone Roses and Lisa Barsoum qualified for HOYS for the third time, after winning (and standing section champion) The TSR Show held at Onley Equestrian Centre. Lisa and the eye catching Welsh Cob have enjoyed success at the show before, in 2014 when they also won and qualified. “It must be our lucky show,” said Lisa “but this time he went one better and stood Champion.” Lisa purchased Penstrumbly Stone Roses from Brightwells Cob Sales when he was aged two. “I just loved his type and substance,” she said. Leaving the son of Menai Fire Storm until he was six to start his ridden career, Lisa lightly, but successfully showed him as a novice, before venturing into the open classes the following year, where he qualified for Olympia as well as HOYS. Right: Lisa and Penstrumbly Stone Roses at the TSR Show
Caroline Parfitt
Enjoying grooming at the Smarden Therapeutic Stables
Smarden Therapeutic Stables Kent based Smarden Therapeutic Stables CIC (Community Interest Company) has recently gained Accessibility Mark accreditation. Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), in partnership with Hoof, the British Equestrian Federation’s (BEF) participation programme launched the Accessibility Mark scheme to encourage those who do not already partake in equestrian activities or would not usually have the opportunity to do so, to experience the many benefits that riding can bring. Set in the beautiful Kentish countryside, Smarden Therapeutic Stables CIC was set up by Occupational Therapist Caroline Parfitt, who specialises in autism, mental health issues, ADHD and learning disabilities and Lisa Evans who has been a riding instructor for over 23 years. Caroline said: “Just being around horses is hugely beneficial for physical and mental well-being, helping with social skills, and developing teamwork, which is something people with autism can sometimes struggle with. The Accessibility Mark accreditation gives people security in the knowledge that we have been assessed by a well-established association and the continued support from the RDA is invaluable. We believe passionately in the positive outcomes that can be achieved through working and being with horses in a therapeutic manner,” added Caroline. To find your nearest RDA Group or Accessibility Mark centre visit www.rda.org.uk
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP
Elle Wood and Moon, a 16-year-old Welsh D x Fresian, receiving instruction from EmmaJayne Dujardin
Olivia Gleed and Honey, a 13-year-old Welsh section A
Bella Saville and Frankie, a 13-year-old Welsh section A
Allisha Coulson and Larry, a 12-year-old British Sports Horse
Sam Ottaway and Brodie, an 11-year-old ISH
Jemima Brown and Sweetie, and eight-year-old Show Pony
Lilly Franklin and Ted, a six-year-old Riding Pony x Arab
Jo Brown and Figaro, a five-year-old KWPN
Larry’s tail before and after Emma’s expert trimming
Equi-Kids showing clinic with EmmaJayne Dujardin Equi-Kids were delighted to host their first showing clinic with top showing producer EmmaJayne Dujardin at their headquarters in Kent. The clinic saw horses and ponies from all walks of life attending, including showing pros and even an endurance horse. Emma was able to advise and improve on each combination, with a successful outcome for all. The confusion found by many surrounding which class a horse or pony should be entering was removed, their way of going was improved, Emma then ran through individual showing displays and many tails were trimmed to perfection. A great day was had by all with everyone reserving places for the next clinic which will be coming soon, find out more at www.equi-kids.co.uk Directors of Equi-Kids, Jo Brown and Allisha Coulson
Francesca Matarazzo and Flossie
Bella and Libby Saville, Jemima Brown with Olivia Gleed on Polly
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP Sarah Knight and Diamond Geezer won the Hunter class at the SEIB Search for a Star Qualifier at Houghton Hall to qualify for HOYS.
Jessica Fry and Chiddock Minute Maid won the Pony class to qualify for HOYS.
Local riders qualify for Horse of the Year Show
Pictures by SMR Photos
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arah Knight from Ashford in Kent guaranteed her place at HOYS with a win in the Hunter class at the SEIB Insurance Brokers Search for a Star qualifier at Houghton Hall, Cambridgeshire, on the 15th of May. She rode her own Diamond Geezer to come out on top of a competitive class. “This is only our second ever showing show,” said Sarah of the eight-year-old bay gelding. “He is bred for jumping with Hello Oscar and Metall in his breeding.” Sarah and Rupert, as he is known on the yard, have also competed at Novice level dressage, finishing third at last year’s Unaffiliated Dressage Championship at Hickstead, and qualifying for the area festival. The pair’s victory is made all the more special by the fact that Sarah has only been back in the saddle for a few years, following a battle with breast cancer. “Getting back on a horse really helped me,” she explains. “I did some county level Riding Horse classes and enjoyed showing. Then I lost that horse through old age, and I wanted another show horse. I went to look at another one and saw Diamond Geezer in a field.” After some persuasion Rupert’s owner – who had also bred the horse – agreed to let Sarah ride him, and finally relented and let her buy him. Now the pair have started jumping and hope to contest some working hunter classes this year.
Minute Maid Qualifies
Jessica Fry, 14, of Romsey and her grandmother’s Chiddock Minute Maid qualified for the Horse of the Year Show in the Pony class at the SEIB Insurance Brokers’ Search for a Star HOYS qualifier
at Houghton Hall on 15th of May. Minute Maid was bred by a family friend, Gillie Davies; when he passed away Jess’ grandmother Brenda Moody bought the pony from his daughter, Sammy. “Mum has wanted to go to the Horse of the Year Show for forty years,” says Jessica’s mum, Kristi. Jess, who ordinarily competes in show jumping and is on the Hampshire Academy British Show Jumping team, took on the ride on Minute Maid as a favour to her grandmother. “I wanted a show jumping pony,” explains Brenda, “but she is so pretty that we thought we would have a go at this!” Minute Maid was just broken when Jess started riding her. “She was a bit of a rodeo pony, but now she is so sweet,” she smiles. “She was supposed to show jump, but she’s a bit of a daddy longlegs jumping at home.” Houghton Hall was only the third time Jess had gone showing; she has successfully competed Minute Maid in dressage classes and the pair enjoy hacking out. Jess is a student at Trafalgar School and hopes to become a vet. The SEIB Search for a Star series has been created by SEIB to encourage amateur riders to produce their horses to a high standard in the show ring and giving them the opportunity to compete at the prestigious finals at the Horse Of The Year Show (HOYS). Each qualifying competition follows the same format, with classes for Working Hunters, Riding Club Show Horses, Show Hunters, Show Ponies & Show Hunter Ponies, Riding Horse/Hacks and Cobs. More information on the Search for a Star series is available at www.search4astar.org.uk
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Horse 70cm Kirsten Stewart
Oddie ......................15
Horse 80cm Debbie Dean Sarah Young Kimberley Macey Sarah Young
Cill Chonaill.............15 Monsieursub ...........15 Beneeko ..................12 Frantic Annie...........10
Pony 90cm Chloe Richardson Coolrue Lad.............12 Club Shows are split strictly by Ponies and Horses, allowing both adults and children to jump on ponies and horses. Classes range from 70cm to 1m and are built by British Showjumping course builders. For more information on Club Shows and how you can take part, please visit www.britishshowjumping.co.uk
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FEATURE
Have you heard of a Hackamore-Hybrid? Words by Stephen Biddlecombe
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e’d like to tell you about the newest bit on the block, a combination of a Hackamore and an American Gag, with the combined effects of a hackamore and a bit. As we discussed in our article in the February issue of Localrider, the English Hackamore has a leather noseband as opposed to the stainless steel of the Continental option. The English Hackamore also has a shorter shank which offers less leverage, making it the gentler of the two options.
Measuring notes The measured width of a horse’s mouth (from corner to corner with no wrinkles) is rounded up to the nearest 5mm. This is known as MMS, or Measured Mouth Size. A fixed mouth piece does not require any additional width to be added to the measured width of the horse’s mouth.
Ideal for strong, sensitive mouthed horses
These are both popular pieces of riding kit, however we are also delighted to be able to showcase the Hackamore-Hybrid, as it is ideal for strong, sensitive mouthed horses; the Hybrid distributes pressure uniformly on the equine’s nose, mouth and poll. The reins can be attached at various positions to allow for varying degrees of leverage. The amount of movement in the mouthpiece can be altered by moving the stopper above the mouthpiece, while the nosepiece is padded for the horse’s comfort, and there’s also a nylon curb strap. We choose to stock the mouthpiece of the Hybrid bit from Bombers Bits in two styles at www.worldwidetack.com. The ‘Bomber Blue’ is a ported bit made from a unique rubber and nylon compound (RRP £210.00 inc VAT). It is a unique bit which produces amazing results for the majority of horses; the mouthpiece is ported to give tongue relief. The material used allows the bit to remain light, and it encourages salivation. It is particularly well suited to horses that object to metal mouth pieces. The Happy Tongue option has a curved and ported mouthpiece made from sweet iron (RRP £191.00 inc VAT). This is a solid mouth piece for tongue relief. The Happy Tongue would be a good place to start if your horse is shaking its head, sticking its tongue out, trying to put its tongue over the bit, or going behind the bit to avoid the contact. The rider will know immediately if the correct bit has been chosen, as a horse with a sensitive tongue will finally begin to work into, and accept the contact. Changing the cheekpieces of the Hybrid would also allow the rider to adjust the level of control. These two mouthpieces - the synthetic Bomber Blue, and the Sweet Iron Happy Tongue - represent two very good solutions for very sensitive mouthed, strong, onward-going horses. Care must be taken, as with any mechanical hackamore, that the Hybrid’s noseband sits above the horse’s nasal bone.
Above: The ‘Bomber Blue’ is made from a rubber and nylon compound that encourages salivation. Right: The Happy Tongue Hybrid has a curved, ported, sweet iron mouthpiece; ideal for tongue relief.
Coming next issue we discuss bit cheekpieces...
A new option
In the right hands, a Hackamore can offer a sophisticated training tool that provides unique and valuable benefits - and our online store offers both a Continental and an English Hackamore, alongside Sheepskin Hackamore accessories. However, the system is not right for every horse and rider, and can be misused in the wrong hands. Hence, the new Hackamore-Hybrid is a useful option for anyone who is interested in the Hackamore concepts, but wants to consider something else. We find that upper level show jumping riders commonly look to bitting solutions such as these, as they are seeking control and obedience within the arena, but want a sympathetic bitting option that recognises equine mouth confirmation and In the right hands, a Hackamore is its associated issues. a sophisticated training tool. JUNE 2016 Localrider 37
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FEATURE
Linda & Pat Parelli Give Olympian Bent Jensen Another Chance “He’s a completely different horse now,” said dressage Olympian Bent Jensen of his horse, Chance, after an encounter with Pat and Linda Parelli of Parelli Natural Horsemanship...
From left to right: Dressage Olympian Bent Jensen, Linda Parelli of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, and Pat Parelli of Parelli Natural Horsemanship Photo courtesy of Jack Mancini
Difficult to load
It was an all-too-typical equestrian scenario. You point your horse toward the trailer, and all forward momentum ceases. Recently, Danish Olympian Bent Jensen, currently based out of Wellington, Florida, decided he would face that struggle for the very last time with his horse Chance. So Jensen decided to take a chance by calling in the experts— Parelli Natural Horsemanship. As it turned out, this was a chance worth taking. “He had gotten more and more difficult to load. The last time I took him somewhere, it took us an hour and a half to load him,” Jensen explained. “We had to sedate him to get him on the trailer, and going home it was the same. I didn’t think it was the right thing to do for the horse. He’s not a mean horse; he was just confused and scared. It turns out he was claustrophobic.”
Feeling confident
After a few short hours with Pat and Linda Parelli, the creators of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, that same horse was walking into the trailer with confidence and ease. Jensen wasn’t sure he could believe it at first, but he was definitely happy to see the result— and, perhaps more importantly, to understand what was happening. “It made a difference for me because now I understand it and can help my horse myself,” he said.
Teaching trust
To achieve the type of results that the Parellis achieved with Chance, the Parellis focus on first understanding the horse, both physically and mentally. By carefully gaining insight into what they call the horse’s “Horsenality,” they can diagnose a horse’s problem and teach the horse to develop trust with his rider and motivate the horse to learn new behaviours to overcome this problem. One of the most important elements of Parelli Natural Horsemanship is the programme’s dedication to teaching riders like Jensen. It’s the program’s mission to
Bent Jensen with his horse Chance on the trailer raise the level of horsemanship worldwide to benefit the equestrian community at large and ensure riders and trainers are taking the necessary steps to truly understanding their equine partners. Everyone, from successful Olympians like Jensen to young beginner riders, can find clearer communication with their horses through Parelli Natural Horsemanship. Now that Jensen has been exposed to this methodology of training, he says, “I think it’s very important to know and understand horses in this way. Parelli worked for Chance and me, and I definitely encourage other riders to look into this.”
Other riders looking for assistance with any kind of behavioral challenges with their horses can visit www.ParelliSavvyClub.com — where equestrians can find a one-stop shop for training resources, from articles to action plans to videos. To learn more about Parelli Natural Horsemanship and how it can help you overcome issues with your equine partner, visit www.parelli.com.
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FEATURE
How Important Are Arena Materials? For over 20 years Mark Scott of Mark Scott Arenas has been building, upgrading and maintaining riding arenas in the South East. Since 2008 Mark has seen an increase in riders attempting to build their own arena in order to save money. Unfortunately, all too often, Mark is called to help rescue the situation within just a few years of the DIY arena being built.
Complete arena refurbishment and new waxed surface
Here Mark explains some of the problems he has encountered and helps to explain why working with someone experienced and able to offer good advice can help you save money in the long term.
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One of the main concerns a rider will have when building a new arena, is cost. With this in mind it is easy to be lured into asking friends and family, especially those familiar with the building trades into helping. It can start with a friend down the road, who can drive an excavator and says he can provide sand for a good price too, but be cautious and research the products you are buying. The sand used in arenas varies both in price and quality from the sand used by builders, which isn’t suitable for equestrian arenas.
Equine sand is essential
Good quality equine sand combines its fine particle size with angularity. These two qualities are paramount to the success of the riding surface. There are very few pits which can supply this material and it is in high demand. If you are buying through a trade supplier, make sure it is the right sand for equestrian use. An arena build will normally start with timber fencing, membranes and drainage pipes, but the quality of these items can vary considerably and you should always aim to install the best you can afford.
HD Arena Groomer in action
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Avoid poor quality products
Drainage bed stone is another product which can catch the uninformed customer out. It is possible to buy stone, which looks the part at a fraction of the cost of the quarry cleaned and graded stones supplied by an arena company. However, recycled softer and dusty less expensive products will most probably cap off forming an impermeable layer in three to five years, resulting in drainage problems and surface puddles. Synthetic surface additives, range from PVC granules to rubber of varying styles, as well as fibre additives, all of which vary in quality and life expectancy. As professional installers we are often asked to look at arenas which have been built with low quality materials. The cost of fixing these arenas can sometimes cost as much as it would have cost to build the arena from scratch, as much of the surface material needs removing and sometimes expensive landfill is the only place it can go.
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Whilst with the right information and building skills it is possible to build an arena oneself, all too often it can go wrong. Mark cautions readers to seek advice and remember working with someone experienced can save you money in the long term.
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EVENTING Anna Levy and First Class, first BE90E
Chilham Castle Horse Trials Saturday 30th April & Sunday 1st May 2016
Words by Vicky Watkins and pictured by Spidge Photogrpahy
Emily Baldwin and A Cooley Takeover, first BE100 Plus O
Lynne Scott and General Commotion, first Foxwood Maclean Open Nov R
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hilham Castle were pleased to run the first horse trials of the 2016 season through a weekend of brilliant weather. This event has run in April for four years and has developed a loyal following of competitors and spectators who come to enjoy the competition and the unparalleled setting of this beautiful parkland. Chilham had invested to create four new courses for this year, which gave riders different challenges, utilising the undulating parkland to its maximum. Francis Whittington (Team GB) said: “I’ve had a wonderful weekend. The courses are challenging and educational, the ground held out incredibly well, so the going was marvellous. It is great to be at an event where the officials and volunteers seemed to be enjoying themselves which leads to a great atmosphere.” One of the youngest riders, Imogen Stainton (15) riding Dromores Westmeath Lad came first this year in the BE 90 section B having achieved sixth in the BE 80 class in 2015. Speaking of her win, Imogen said: “I hunted all last season, which helped a lot, and had show jumping lessons from Mally Spens and dressage from Rui Campeau, who both helped me so much achieve my win this year.” The most experienced competitors definitely found the new jump in the middle of the water, very exciting. The beautifully carved crocodile was designed and carved by Steve Andrews of www.tribalanimal.co.uk. Tessa Wheeler, owner of Chilham castle and one of the Organisers said: “We could never run these events without the enthusiasm of all of our volunteers who come in rain or shine. We are looking forward now to our International Horse trials at the end of July when we will be welcoming spectators for a great weekend of outdoor sport.”
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Henry Insley and High Burren Lark, first BE90D
Melissa Joannides and Witchetty Grub, first BE80(T)I
Katie Preston and Dreams Come True, first BE100L
Edwina Phipps and Summer High, first BE100 Open M
Holly Bradbury and Persian Flyer, first BE100K
Imogen Stainton and Dromores Westmeath Lad, first BE90B
Katie Berriman-Davies and Lady Midas, first BE100u18N
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HICKSTEAD PREVIEW
Who will make a winning return to Hickstead this summer? Can he do it a third time? Last year Trevor Breen won the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby on Loughnatousa WB and in 2014 he won on Adventure de Kannan, will he be another rider to claim three successive Derby victories?
Last year Guy Williams and Casper De Muze set a new course record for the British Speed Derby.
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inning just one of Hickstead’s famous classes guarantees a rider their place in the history books of equestrian sport, but it’s doing so multiple times that elevates the greatest of those to legendary status. Hickstead Director Lizzie Bunn said: “So many of show jumping’s greats have jumped to victory in the famous International Arena here at the All England Jumping Course, and some of the sport’s biggest names grace our trophies over and over – often for consecutive years”. That’s certainly what has happened in the history of the Hickstead Derby. Who can forget Eddie Macken and Boomerang’s four wins on the trot from 1976 to 1979? A number of illustrious names have won three times in a row, including Nick Skelton, Michael Whitaker and Peter Charles, and now Ireland’s Trevor Breen aims to join this elite band, following victory in 2014 on Adventure de Kannan and again in 2015 on Loughnatousa WB. Another rider aiming for a third consecutive victory at the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting (23-26 June 2016) is Guy Williams, who won the British Speed Derby in 2014 and 2015 with Casper De Muze. His win last summer broke the course record and made Guy the first rider to win the class four times – having already won in both 2002 and 2004. Hickstead is a happy hunting ground for Guy, and if he returns this summer the crowd will no doubt be willing him on to a record fifth win.
New Hickstead Press Photographer Craig Payne has been appointed Hickstead Press Photographer for 2016. Some Sussex-based riders will have met Craig at one of the many shows or events that he covers in the area and over the last few years we have featured plenty of his pictures in Localrider Magazine. Craig first took photographs in the main ring at Hickstead, when he was just 19-years-old and still studying for his degree in Photography. Having returned once in the intervening years he is looking forward to bringing his own personal style to the images he captures at Hickstead this summer. 42 Localrider JUNE 2016
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The Astore & Sons 1.35m Open Championship The Hickstead Novice Championship The Hickstead Annual Grade C Championship The Stoner Jewellers Vase Presentation: The British Private Driving Derby (Private Driving Championship - HOYS Qualifier) Presentation: The Driving Concours D’Elegance Presentation: Supreme Trade Turnout Championship The Bunn Leisure Derby Tankard
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WINDSOR REPORT
Celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday Pictures by Julie Priestley, Kit Houghton and Fiona Rafferty
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ach evening after the Royal Windsor Horse Show had finished there was a wonderful celebration in the Castle Arena to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday. Over 90 minutes, 900 horses and more than 1,500 participants from around the United Kingdom and the World created a fantastic Birthday Party for The Queen. With the aid of archive footage the story told from the excitement of her birth, through to World War Two, her marriage, the Coronation and a reign of more than 60 years. The Party was a celebration of The Queen’s life, her love of horses, her dedication to the Commonwealth and international affairs and her deep involvement with the Navy, Army and Air Force. On Sunday evening the Queen was joined by all her immediate family as she watched the amazing show, which also featured her own children and grandchildren.
Her Majesty the Queen being met by Prince Charles
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WINDSOR REPORT
Sophie Lawes and Carnsdale Vanity Fair, Working Hunter Pony Champions
Royal Windsor Horse Show Wednesday 11th to Sunday 15th May 2016 Pictures by Kit Houghton/Horsepower, ES Photography and Fiona Rafferty
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here was a celebratory feeling throughout the Royal Windsor Horse Show, in addition to the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations, there were lots of fantastic results, including victories for two of Her Majesty’s own horses. On Thursday Katie Jerram rode the now 14-year-old Barbers Shop to win The Tattersalls and RoR Thoroughbred Ridden Show class. Then on Friday morning the Queen’s ten-year-old Fell, Murthwaite Dawn Chorus stood Champion Fell, later taking the In-Hand Mountain & Moorland Reserve Championship in the Castle Arena to Lesley Evans’ Welsh section D, Broughton Morwena.
Toby and Zara Johnstone-Evans with Pumphill Fandango, first Heritage Mountain & Moorland Lead Rein and Mini Champions
Lesley Evans’ Welsh section D, Broughton Morwena, Land Rover Mountain & Moorland Supreme In-Hand Champions
Elinor Strapp and Tequila Royale, first Intermediate Work Hunter
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Working Hunter Pony Champions
Sussex-based 15-year-old Sophie Lawes stood Working Hunter Pony Champion with Jennifer Skillman’s fabulous 18-year-old mare, Carnsdale Vanity Fair. The 15hh pony has spent the last few years as a broodmare, having two foals in the last three years, but the Skillman’s felt she wasn’t ready for retirement yet. Jennifer’s mother Angelique is friends with Sophie’s mother Vanessa (who also competed at the show) and suggested Sophie may like to loan Vanity. Vanessa said: “We feel incredibly lucky, she is absolutely fabulous and so straightforward. She loves her job and is clearly happy to be back doing what she enjoys. She will keep going until she tells us she doesn’t want to do it anymore.” Both Sophie and her mother, Vanessa, have now qualified for the Royal International. Another mare returning to competition after time off as a broodmare was Tamara Strapp’s 11-year-old Tequila Royale. The stunning bay was beautifully produced by Tamara’s daughter Elinor to head the Intermediate Working Hunter class.
Mini Champions
Zara Johnstone-Evans had a very busy Saturday at Royal Windsor. Having ridden the eight-year-old Dartmoor, Pumphill Fandango aka Roy into second place in the Heritage Ridden Mountain & Moorland class, thus qualifying for the Ridden Championship, Zara had just a few minutes to change outfits beside the arena, before transforming into the elegant handler for her five-year-old son Toby to ride Roy in the Heritage Mountain & Moorland Open Lead Rein class. Toby and Pumphill Fandango headed the class, later standing Mini Champions. Zara said: “Roy is amazing, he comes down the gears so quickly, from an open pony to a lead rein pony. We are home produced from our Surrey home and days like this don’t happen to us. What a fantastic day.”
Jo Filmer’s Champion Welsh section B, Lemonshill Falcon.
Her Majesty the Queen’s Murthwaite Dawn Chorus, Land Rover Mountain & Moorland Reserve Supreme In-Hand Champions Vanessa Lawes and Tommy Gun competing in the Lightweight Working Hunter, Vanessa’s daughter Sophie won the WHP Championship and now they both head to the Royal International.
Carla Fall and Sway Mister Darcy, seven-year-old New Forest stallion and Champion New Forest. Katie Jerram rode Her Majesty The Queen’s Barbers Shop to win the RoR class
Jayne Ross and Broadshard Simplicity, first Ladies Show Horse
Morgan Schive and Nightwatchman, second Ladies Show Horse
Sue Guild and Tank Top, third Ladies Show Horse
Fifteen-year-old Callum Wilson was delighted to move up to second place in the final judging of the Coloured Native/Cob/Traditional In-Hand class with his six-year-old Morpheus Dream.
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WINDSOR REPORT
Happy Haflingers
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Having featured a number of locally based Haflingers in our Christmas issue, it was wonderful to see many of them competing in the Copper Horse Arena on the Friday of Royal Windsor Horse Show. Kate Hands Harvey and Silvretta Whirlwind, first Ridden Haflinger
Joanne Costello and Oxnead Ambrose, second Ridden Haflinger
Spotlight on Jana Jarisa Joanne Collcutt’s mare, Jana Jarisa has featured in Localrider on a few previous occasions and we decided to find out a little more about the 15-year-old Austrian Haflinger. Joanne said: “I have owned Jana since Christmas Eve 2011, she was a Christmas present to myself. Jana and I have competed at both local and national events, including the London New Year’s Day Parade 2016. Jana adores an audience and loves attending public events. Since January 2015 between Jana and myself we have been out of action due to Ill health. Hopefully we are both on to the road to recovery and will be out competing again this year.
Geraldine Vinicombe and Brit Van’t Groeske, third Ridden Haflinger
Joanne Collcutt and Jana Jarisa, fifth Haflinger In-Hand
Jana is very special and was my surprise guest at my wedding last year, courtesy of my very good friends from the yard.”
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Haflingers In-Hand Three ponies came forward for to be judged in the Youngstock division. With the Queen in attendance all eyes were on Her Majesty’s pony and last year’s winner, Balmoral Anson, but it was Joy Irvine’s Spring Mead Monet called forward for the red rosette, with Balmoral Anson in second and Darian third. Joy Irvine was delighted with her three-year-old Spring Mead Money, who she describes as a superstar in the making. He was bred by Spring Mead Haflinger Stud in East Sussex and is by Spring Mead Monsoon out of Lilona. Joy said: “His sire Monsoon is the first British bred stallion to stand Amanda Nelson and Oxnead at stud in Austria and his grand sire Mars won countless championships.” Haven, Reserve Champion Lindsay Hague’s four-year-old stallion, Wolontair, stood Champion in Haflinger In-Hand the Open In-Hand Haflinger class, with Amanda Nelson’s five-year-old mare, Oxnead Haven standing Reserve. Lindsay Hague and Wolontair, Champion Haflinger In-Hand
Her Majesty the Queen’s Balmoral Anson, second Haflinger Youngstock
Spotlight on Honey Last year Claire Gray and her Haflinger, Majorie aka Honey won the Haflinger Society Training Bursary, as part of the award the recipient is encouraged to support Haflinger classes in order to promote the breed. Joy Irvine and Spring Mead Monet, first Haflinger Youngstock Imogen Anthony and Senta, third Haflinger In-Hand
Allan Mogridge’s Darian, third Haflinger Youngstock Ryan Dimmick and Silvretta Genelle, fourth Haflinger In-Hand
Claire has owned the now 15-year-old Honey for four years and before competing at Royal Windsor had only ever competed in four ridden showing classes. The pair enjoy competing in dressage classes and going hacking, but Claire decided some extra training might be necessary pre Windsor, which included a ‘Spook Busting’ clinic. They also had lessons at different venues and attended two showing clinics. Things didn’t go quite to plan at Windsor when Honey took a dislike to the horse drawn carriages in the lorry park and poor Claire hit the deck. But with the help and support from a particularly calm friend Claire and Honey had an amazing time, winning a fourth placed rosette. Claire said: “I couldn’t be more proud of Honey.”
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WINDSOR REPORT Lion Roger Hale presents the Lions Club of Windsor Cup to the overall winners of the event, The Horse Rangers Association
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he Windsor Lions, the leading Windsor community service organisation, once again sponsored the RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) regional groups which entered the Fancy Dress Competition at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Thursday 12th May. £1,050 was distributed to seven different groups from all over Berkshire and adjoining counties in both the Riding and Carriage Driving categories. The Teams had a lot of fun and all were exquisitely dressed and extremely colourful many of them being in costumes highly topical of the day including a celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday, namely the Horse Rangers Association, eventual winners of the highly prized Lions Club of Windsor Cup. The full results were:
Lion Roger Hale busy with judging the teams
RIDING 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
CATEGORY Horse Rangers Association Newbury RDA Group Penniwells RDA Group Quest RDA Group Wayside RDA Group Wellow RDA Group
CARRIAGE DRIVING CATEGORY 1st Stella Hancock Driving Group Lion Roger Hale, Windsor Lions event manager, enthused: “We love being involved in this event. All the riders and support folk are so enthusiastic and clearly go to so much trouble with their costumes – they are highly innovative. It is with great pleasure that we distribute the funds we do – we know they are well used for the support of these fantastic RDA groups.” Celebrating the Queen’s 90th Birthday
Stella Hancock Driving Group, winner of the carriage driving category
The Wayside RDA Group
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SHOW REPORT Left to right: Supreme Champions, Lydia Raither and Kidalton’s Girl and Reserve Supreme Champions, Clare Drury and Welyn Vogue.
Supreme Champions, Lydia Raither and Kidalton’s Girl Cathy Wildish and Gwen
Isobelle Sheehy and Whintor Fiery Brown, Mini Champions
Below: Steph Hughes and Charlie, fourth Best Ridden Cob class
Colette’s Horse Show
Barville Farm, Dover, Kent • Saturday 7th May 2016 Words by Collette Walker and pictures by Graham Gott and Jamie Sheehy
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ue to the showground being used for boot fairs the shows have had to move to Saturdays this year, however this did not seem to affect entries, with most classes being well supported and some even having to be split to accommodate the quantity and diversity of the horses and ponies who took part. As always the standard was very high with some quality animals being shown - some were using the event as a warm-up to Windsor and other large prestigious shows. Equally there were a substantial number of very young or novice competitors - some of whom had never been to a horse show before. As always rosettes were awarded to everyone (1st - 8th plus specials), so nobody went home empty handed.
In the jumping ring there were a range of classes from Cross Poles up to 90cm. Rebecca Turner won the 80cm and 90cm class with two very fast rounds. However, it was the 60cm class that was the largest of the day with substantial entries and a very high standard of riding. Prior to the show all the jumps had been re-painted and some new fillers added, including a few novelty ones such as frogs and snails! These proved popular with the riders and made for some nice photos.
Natives rule the day The event also included two showing rings with ridden and in-hand classes. The open Mountain & Moorland class was the largest in the in-hand ring, which was split to
accommodate the number of entries. Pat Joiner’s prolific winner, Parc Joshua, won the class and went on to take the In-Hand Championship. It was the afternoon classes that proved most popular in the ridden ring, one of which was the Riding Club Horse, which was won by Clare Drury riding Janine Lamy’s beautiful grey, Welyn Vogue, they went on to take the Reserve Supreme spot at the end of the day. With the overall honours going to Lydia Raither and Amanda Court’s Kildalton’s Girl. During the morning competition Isabelle Sheehy and Whintor Fiery Brown won the First Ridden class and went on to become the Mini Champions. Colette’s Shows are well known for their friendly atmosphere and this show was no exception with everyone enjoying the day.
Here are some other pictures from the day…
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Clicker Foundation Course with Becky Chapman at Russells Equestrian Centre, New Place, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HQ
Sunday 28th and Bank Holiday Monday 29th August 2016 Would you like to improve: Communication * Connection * Performance * Long-term soundness * Emotional self-control * Rapport *Motivation and “availability” on the ground & under saddle? This course is the ideal introduction to clicker training. Whether you are already convinced that Clicker Training is the way forward, or whether you are sceptical and uncertain, but sense that there might be a means to train your horse without the requirement to: Punish, Coerce or Escalate Pressure. Train happy, confident, go anywhere, do anything horses. The course runs over two days and participants are provided with extensive handouts as part of their course fee. Train with Becky Chapman
In 2005 Becky Chapman ABRSTC, BHSInt’T, NLP Master Practitioner, Instructor of Functional Patterns, Senior Biomechanics Coach opened Ashen Equestrian Centre in East Anglia, a haven for horse-owners who want to learn in a welcoming environment. Becky’s training is based on Jaak Panksepp’s book “The Archaeology of the Mind”, which is based on the seven emotional systems found in most mammalian brains. Becky said: “We avoid putting people and their horses in the emotions of Panic, Fear or Rage, but focus on Seeker and Play systems. The Seeker system is activated when a healthy animal explores its environment looking for resources. Whereas Play animals need social engagement, which is manifested in play.”
Russells Equestrian Centre Last winter Becky taught a two day posture and mobility course at Russells Equestrian Centre. The focus of the course was improving riders’ posture and mobility, while reducing their pain post injury/surgery using myofascial release and corrective exercises. Becky said: “Russells Equestrian Centre is a family run business, which was founded in 1974 by the present day owner Carol Boulton and is run in partnership with her daughter Verity Tidmarsh.” Carol (left) has over 40 years of experience within the equine industry and is one of the most qualified riding school proprietors in Hampshire, holding the BHSSM, being a Chief Examiner for the ABRS, RWYM (Ride With Your Mind Coach) and a member of the National Equine Federation.
Verity (left) is an NLP Practitioner with an interest and qualifications in Sports Psychology and is one of the very few UK riding instructors selected to train with French Classical Master Philippe Karl in his “School of Legerete”. Becky said: “What makes Russells so special is Carol and Verity’s enthusiasm and love for teaching, along with their willingness to allow their clients and horses to thrive and learn in such a positive environment.”
Two Day Clicker Foundation Course with Becky Chapman at Russells Equestrian Centre Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August 2016 To find out more call 023 8047 3693. Or visit www.russellsec.com Russells Equestrian Centre, New Place, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3HQ
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PONY CLUB REPORT Kathleen Botting and Bristol Blue, Overall Show Champion and winners of the Veteran class, the Side Saddle Equitation class and the Concours d’Elegance class.
Wimbledon Pony Club T Show Pachesham Equestrian Centre, Surrey Sunday 1st May 2016 Words by Liz Driver and pictures by Danny Berta Phoebe Whiting and Fifi, first Lead Rein
he show held qualifying classes for the Sunshine Tour in both Show Jumping and Showing, the Side Saddle Association (SSA), the Veteran Horse Society, the British Skewbald and Piebald Association (BSPA) and the RoR TARRA. The show also included one of the first Pony Club Dengie Winter Show Jumping qualifying rounds for the 2016/17 competition, which was won by Megan Oxley riding Lulu. Lynda Lodge, Chairman of the BSPA judged the Working Hunter, Working Hunter Pony, and the Coloured class, while Jason Halls judged the RoR TARRA and Riding Club Horse classes. This year was the first year that the club ran two side saddle classes, an Equitation class and a Concours d’Elegance, both of which were judged by the SSA Area Chairman Angela Winter. Angela also judged the Veteran Horse Society class. The Overall Show Champion was Bristol Blue ridden by Kathleen Botting, this combination won the Veteran class, as well as both of the side saddle classes. They were presented with the winner’s rosettes and a Wimbledon Pony Club rug. Paige Whayman and Gibson, winners of the Coloured class
Maya Patel and Sancho, first Novice Jumping, pictured with Caroline Stevenson, Assistant District Commissioner of Wimbledon Pony Club
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Victoria Joyce and Al Khawaneej, Reserve Show Horse Champion and winner of the RoR TARRA class
A special prize went to 11-year-old Kate Hewson on Newoake Jester, who was the youngest side saddle competitor. James Rashwood and Emi, first Open Jumping
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SHOW REPORT
S&D Show Jumping Show Priory Equestrian, Frensham, Surrey • Sunday 17th April 2016 Words by Jeanette Middleton and pictures by Take2eventphotos.co.uk Albert Bell and Professor, first Bottom Hole Jumping
JoJo Porter-Wright and Douglas, first Stable Close Intermediate Jumping
Emily Penfold and Wiggy, first 999 Locks PreNovice Jumping
Jenna Good and Mickey, first Open Jumping
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ith a number of our regular competitors off at The Frensham Sponsored Ride we were initially worried about getting sufficient entries as well as hoping the weather would be kind to us. As it happens we needn’t have worried about either, as due to the abnormally wet weather, the Friday before, a few other regular pony club events were cancelled so almost 100 competitors turned up on the day to take part. Many thanks must go to the owners of Priory equestrian in Frensham for the use of their superb facilities which include a much appreciated indoor arena and a great seated viewing gallery which makes this sport just a little more comfortable. This year we are running three show jumping shows at Priory equestrian and all placed horse and ride combinations will receive points towards an end of year Championship League.
Bottom Hole Jumping The bottom hole x-pole jumping was the first class of the day. This class is aimed at true beginners with some little ones even being led. A large number of competitors in this class were taking part in a show jumping competition for the very first time. eight children made it into the second round which was against the clock. It was won by Albert Bell who is nine-years-old
and a member of the Hampshire Hunt Pony Club. He only just beat his second placed brother Bartholomew (aged 7) by half a second!
Affinity Grassroots Jumping
Class 2, the Affinity Grassroots jumping was won in great style by 10-year-old Pippa Simpson, riding the lovely Cookie Monster. Pippa has put all the work into Cookie Monster who up until about a year ago didn’t jump at all. They did some amazingly tight turns to beat eight-year-old Olivia Allan on Flash by a mere five-hundredth of a second. Pippa also came third in this class riding Trigger, who she was riding for the first time.
999 Locks Pre-Novice Jumping
Only eight riders made it through to the jump-off of the 999 Locks Pre-novice jumping. nine-year-old emily Penfold riding the lovely Wiggy, rode brilliantly on the day blasting away the fiercely fought out competition by using some daredevil turns and really galloping on to win with a blistering time of 26.18 seconds, leaving Olivia Allan on Flash (time 26.27sec) in second place for the second time on the day. However, those two second places have placed Olivia in second place in the junior Points Championship League.
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Leo Mitchell and Henry jumped clear in the Bottom Hole class, they were the smallest combination.
Pippa Simpson and Cookie Monster, first Affinity Grassroots Jumping
The Savills Farnham Novice Jumping
Stable Close Intermediate Jumping
The Ascot Buildings Stakes
Open Jumping
The Savills Farnham Novice Jumping was won in great style by nine-year-old Sissi Herbert, riding her pony TinTin. Sissi is a member Hampshire Hunt Pony Club, where she trains with Sandy Payne, owner of S&D Equitation, who is a local freelance instructor and also runs a livery yard in Bentley.
Olivia Allan and Twirl, first Ascot Buildings Stakes
Ten-year-old JoJo got her chance to shine though in the Stable Close Intermediate Jumping. Last to jump of thirteen combinations she produced a superbly ridden neat and fast round finishing clear and beating the second placed rider by half a second. JoJo is an active member of Petersfield Pony Club.
The Open Jumping was also won by the last to go in the jump-off. Thirteen-year-old Jenna Good riding Mickey, blasted away the time finishing a clear four seconds faster than second placed rider, Laurette Parsons. Laurette was the highest placed senior in the class and is also now leading the Senior Points Championship League.
The Ascot Buildings Stakes was both the most exciting and the largest competition of the day, with 29 entries. Thirteen competitors jumped clear rounds to make it into the jump-off. JoJo Porter-Wright riding Douglas was the seventh competitor to go and set off at a gallop, shaving off every possible corner to finish in a time of just 20.53 seconds. They held the lead until the last to jump, Olivia Allan riding her second pony of the day, Twirl entered the arena. The pair made some really tight turns to take the top spot in a time of 20.31 seconds.
Sissi Herbert and TinTin, first Savills Farnham Novice Jumping
Jeanette Middleton, one of the Organisers and Show Judge said: “I love doing these shows so much, it’s such a privilege to watch these young riders starting out on their competitive journey.”
RESULTS Bottom Hole Jumping: 1st Albert Bell - Professor, 2nd Bartholomew Bell - Higgins, 3rd Naomi Oliver - Rusty, 4th Freya West - Cookie Monster, 5th Grace Mitchell - Pele, 6th Poppy Faughnan - Storm Affinity Grassroots Jumping: 1st Pippa Simpson - Cookie Monster, 2nd Olivia Allan - Flash, 3rd Pippa Simpson Trigger, 4th Evie Neary - Splash, 5th Olivia Brown - Jacadie, 6th Olivia Clarke - Blade 999 Locks Pre-Novice Jumping: 1st Emily Penfold - Wiggy, 2nd Olivia Allan - Flash, 3rd Freddie Wallis - Wallace IV, 4th Pippa Reed - Teddy, 5th Amelia Ralls - Tiggy, 6th Olivia Clarke - Blade The Savills Farnham Novice Jumping: 1st Sissi Herbert - TinTin, 2nd Phoebe Murray - Rock on Rosie, 3rd Amelia Ralls - Tiggy, 4th Pippa Reed - Teddy, 5th Olivia Clarke - Blade, 6th Jenny Reilly - Sky’s the Limit
Laurette Parsons and Rosie, second in the Open Jumping and Leaders of Senior Points League
The Ascot Buildings Stakes: 1st Olivia Allan - Twirl, 2nd JoJo Porter-Wright - Douglas, 3rd JoJo Porter-Wright Puzzle, 4th Phoebe Murray - Rock on Rosie, 5th Olivia McDonald - Dusty, 6th Amelia Ralls - Jeremy Stable Close Intermediate Jumping: 1st JoJo Porter-Wright on Douglas, 2nd Sophie Penfold on Towie, 3rd Eliza Porter-Wright on Jiggy, 4th Shannon Kirby on Rosie, 5th Ella Boulton on Knock Your Sox Off, 6th Laurette Parsons on Rosie Open Jumping: 1st Jenna Good - Mickey, 2nd Laurette Parsons - Rosie, 3rd Laura Reid - Wedgewood, 4th Poppy Wallis - Torboy Abbey, 5th Ben Good - Bobby, 6th Eliza Porter-Wright - Jiggy
League Points Junior Points League Name Horses Name JoJo Porter-Wright Douglas Olivia Allan Flash Phoebe Murray Rock on Rosie
Position2 2nd 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 4th
Points 11 10 8
Senior Points League Laurette Parsons Rosie Laura Reid Wedgewood
6th 2nd 3rd
6 4
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SHOW REPORT Callie Ford and Fern, being led by her aunt, Nicola Whiteman. Callie is Maya’s sister.
MAYA The show was run in memory of Maya Ford, who sadly died in August 2012 from Meningococcal Septicaemia, when she was just 21-months-old. The show was run in order to increase awareness as well as to raise funds for the Meningitis Research Foundation.
Colts and Fillies Show
Ellenor Hollands and Pattendown Stormy Night, Gymkhana Champions
Amber Davidson and Daisy as the Wizard of Oz
Brooke Burns and Sam
Luke Reast and Pocket Rocket
Arrow Riding Centre, Dartford, Kent Sunday 8th May 2016 Words by Natalie Scott and Stacey Ward, pictures by Danny Berta
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awkham & District Riding Club held a Colts and Fillies Show for children under the age of 14 on the 8th May at the Arrow Riding Centre, in memory of Maya Ford. Maya was the granddaughter of Dawn Whiteman, who is a committee member of FDRC, and she sadly passed away on 2nd August 2012 at 21-months-old from Meningococcal Septicaemia. Maya was related to and known by many of our members, so it was only fitting that we wanted to celebrate her life and raise as much money as possible for the Meningitis Research Foundation as well as trying to educate others on this horrible disease.
Meningitis and septicaemia kill around 1,000 people around the world every day. Babies and children under five and young people are especially vulnerable, but anyone of any age can be affected. Our aim was to run a show for children aged 14 years and under, for genuine beginners and novice riders. We included dressage, showing classes, gymkhanas, mini jumping and fancy dress – a selection of everything so that children could ‘have a go’ at a variety of events. We had a huge attendance on the day with competitors, parents and spectators and the car park was full to bursting.
Danny Berta was in attendance with Berta Images and captured the day perfectly with his photos. It was a very beautiful sunny day and in addition to the show we sold raffle tickets and cakes. Some were Maya cakes made by Crumbs Bakery (Erith) and some were homemade by our junior member Lucy Mccarthy in the colours for the charity which is purple. We were overwhelmed by people’s generosity to sponsor our show and donations of raffle prizes. 100% of all proceeds from the show are being passed onto the Meningitis Research Foundation. Everyone that helped on the day and
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Evelyn Samartin and Humbug
Imogen and Peter Trott, in the Cutest Combination
Winners Walk & Trot Dressage: Ellenor Hollands - Pattendown Stormy Night Lead Rein: Lexi Harris - Gertie First Ridden: Alexis Chaney - Harry Prettiest Mare: Louis Recardo - Lingardswood Ruby Handsomest Gelding: Freddie Tuffey - Stormwood Trooper Cutest Combination: Dolly Highfield - Charlie Junior Handler: Ella Clark - Bruno Mini Jumping: Grace Goldsmith - Ruby
Gymkhana Games Ride & Run - Ellenor Hollands Walk & Trot – Ruby Webber Apple Bobbing – Alexis Chaney Fancy Dress: Freddie Tuffey - Stormwood Trooper Overall Show Champion: Ellenor Hollands - Pattendown Stormy Night Reserve Show Champion: Grace Goldsmith - Ruby Overall Gymkhana Champion – Ellenor Hollands with Pattendown Stormy Night Reserve Gymkhana Champion – Lilly Martin with Penny
Lily Martin and Penny
Lily Martin, Reserve Gymkhana Champion
Lily Himsworth and Underhill Playtime
Lucy McCarthy and Secret
Liv Satori-Lambert and Dice
Dolly Highfield and Charlie competing in the Mini Jumping, also winners of the Cutest Combination.
Louis Recardo and Lingardswood Ruby, first Prettiest Mare
Ruby Webber and Marcus dressed as the Queen on her 90th Birthday
leading up to the show gave up their time for free and we have an amazing team that worked hard and pulled this very busy show together. It was great to see children smiling and laughing, and the children got very competitive when it come to the gymkhana game events. Maya’s little sister was also in attendance at her first ever show on Maya’s old pony Fern. Callie took part in many of the events with her aunt Nicola Whiteman leading her and her proud mum and family looking on. We are so pleased to announce that we raised an amazing amount of £1,186.83.
Summer Pearl-Piper and My Fair Lady
A happy winner from the Gymkhana Games
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show report
Lexie Arnold and Check It Out, Pony Intro Champions
Georgia Murison and Phoenix, Mini Horse Champions
Denise Calver and Lord of the Reins, Horse Intro Champions
Daisy Lewis and Carymai Salute, third Mini Horse/Pony
The Championship Show Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, Near Sevenoaks, Kent • Sunday 3rd April Pictures by John Gardiner
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aglesfield Equestrian Centre’s Championship Show concluded their very popular Winter Show Jumping and Dressage Series. With nine classes ranging from Cross Poles to Restricted Open, the judges, Fay Fisher, Alan Golledge and Anne Oxtoby had a busy yet exciting day. Georgia Murison and Phoenix headed the Mini Pony/Horse class to take the horse title, while less than three tenths of a second behind in second place, was Katy Clyne with Pepsi, winners of the Pony Championship. The Intro Pony class proved equally exciting with Lexie Arnold and Check It Out jumping clear in 21.56 seconds ahead
of Emily Hewitt and Beauty is as Beauty does, who finished clear in 22.64 seconds. Emily and Beauty later went on to head the Novice Pony Championship ahead of Daisy Lewis and Salakos. In the Intro Horse Championship, Denise Calver and Lord of the Reins took the lead by a clear five seconds over second placed Terri Simmonds and Kathan Stilo. In the Novice Horse Championship just half a second divided the top two, with Carole Cook and Finnegan taking the honours ahead of Livvy Crisp and Betty. There were just two double clears in the Intermediate Pony class, with the eventual honours going to Cheyenne Dunn and
Amber ahead of Katie Jackson and Robbie. In comparison the Intermediate Horse Championship proved one of the most competitive classes of the day, with nine double clears fighting it out for the top spot, which eventually went to Lisa Walker and Solar Blaze with Amy Cullen and Sweep in second place. In the final class of the day, the Restricted Open, a rolled pole in the jump-off proved costly for Juliet Maher and Finally Coco’s Boy. The combination completed their round almost two seconds faster than Kris Dabner and Meg, but with the latter jumping the only double clear of the competition, the Championship title was theirs.
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Cross Pole winners – joint First: Aimee Sword, Bex Broad, Brooke Bannister, Ella Dyne, Helen Richards and Ruby Wickens
Results Cross Poles – equal first Aimee Sword – Rockstar Bex Broad – Heidi Brooke Bannister – April Mist Ella Dyne – Rhydgwillim Nippy Helen Richards – Waulkmill Jolly May Ruby Wickens – Bobby Mini Pony 1 Georgia Murison – Phoenix 2 Katy Clyne – Pepsi 3 Daisy Lewis – Carymai Salute 4 Keira Butterfield – Madame Matisse 5 Nicola Webber – Marcus 6 Madison Bakewell – Llanfihangel Dai Jones Pony Intro 1 Lexie Arnold – Check It Out 2 Emily Hewitt – Beauty is as Beauty does 3 Amelia Mcginty – Rock Angel 4 Keira Butterfield – Madame Matisse 5 Bella Meade – Benji 6 Daisy Lewis – Salakos
Katy Clyne and Pepsi, Mini Pony Champions
Carole Cook and Finnegan, Novice Horse Champions
Emily Hewitt and Beauty is as Beauty does, Novice Pony Champions
Cheyenne Dunn and Amber, Intermediate Pony Champions
Horse Intro 1 Denise Calver – Lord of the Reins 2 Terri Simmonds – Kathan Stilo 3 Georgia Murison – Phoenix 4 Katie Greasley – Sid 5 Andrea McIntosh – Ted 5 Lorraine Collins – Rocatorrie Novice Pony 1 Emily Hewitt – Beauty is as Beauty does 2 Daisy Lewis – Salakos 3 Cheyenne Dunn – Amber 4 Bella Meade – Benji 5 Alice Law – Whisper Lily 5 Amelia Mcginty – Rock Angel 5 Devan Hill – Bazall Not Bothered 5 Ella Grundy – Murphy 5 Katie Jackson – Robbie Novice Horse 1 Carole Cook – Finnegan 2 Livvy Crisp – Betty 3 Georgia Brookes – Life of Riley 4 Claire Parnell – Jimbo 5 Imogen Golding – Whatever Sasserella 6 Kate Owen – Dun Deal Intermediate Pony 1 Cheyenne Dunn – Amber 2 Katie Jackson – Robbie 3 Saskia Wickenden – Rosie 4 Darcy Baillie – Spring Prince Intermediate Horse 1 Lisa Walker – Solar Blaze 2 Amy Cullen – Sweep 3 Ellis Coffey – Allagnah 4 Livvy Crisp – Betty 5 Sian Roebuck – Herons Ghyll 6 Rachel Briggs – Pick A Pocket
Lisa Walker and Solar Blaze, Intermediate Horse Champions
Kris Dabner and Meg, Restricted Open Horse Champions
Restricted Open Horse 1 Kris Dabner – Meg 2 Juliet Maher – Finally Coco’s Boy 3 Danelle Reynolds – Silver Telling Tales 4 Mary Gee – The Poacher 5 Sian Roebuck – Herons Ghyll
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SHOW REPORT
Eaglesfield Dressage Championship Presentation E
Results Polly Flinders Challenge Cup for 12 year-olds & under 1 Daisy Lewis – Salakos 2 Isabella Saville – Compaston Ben Lad 3 Isabella Saville – Frankie
Pictures by John Gardiner
ach winter Sue and Jenny Martinez run a series of five Unaffiliated Dressage competitions at Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre in Kent. They start in October and run through to March and include classes from Walk and Trot – Elementary. Riders of all ages and abilities participate with three of their best scores counting from the five shows towards the final result for the Championship awards. Throughout the season Jenny called tests for many of the competitors on the basis that a donation would be made to the Redwings Horse Sanctuary for this service. The total collected this year (including donations from the affiliated riders on Tuesdays) is £216. Sue and Jenny presented the awards for this season at Eaglesfield on Sunday 3rd April.
Points 136 132 118
Collins Challenge Shield for 13 - 21 year-olds 1 2 3 4 5 6
Lauren Ford – Never Dull Rubi Scriven – The Script Katie Davies – Nero Katie Davies – Lyra Claire Luckings – Rathfee Homer Charlotte Abbott – Famosa V/D Meeenheide
148 146 144 142 140 133
Laurie Lee Shield for the over 21’s 1 2 3 4 5 6= 6=
Kate Clark – Mayfields Final Fling Priya Shome – Glencoe Ruby Louise Deverell – Caramel Million Rebecca Bettridge – Mr Bojangles Faye Whiley – Tarleton Mister Katie Harding – Pinnacle Topaz Jenny Martinez – Paddy’s Irish
Daisy Lewis winner of the Polly Flinders Trophy for the best 12 & under rider.
Charlotte Abbott sixth 13-21 age group
Claire Luckings fifth 13-21 age group
Lauren Ford winner of the 13-21 age group and the Collins Challenge Trophy
Kate Clark winner of the over 21 age group and the Laurie Lee Shield
Lisa Walker winner of the Clare Carrington Memorial Shield for the most improved combination
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Rubi Scriven second 13-21 age group
Priya Shome second over 21 age group
Louise Deverell third over 21 age group
Jenny Martinez sixth over 21 age group
St Michaels Hospice Riding Cub Dressage & Showing Show Bodiam International Arena, East Sussex • Sunday 3rd April 2016 Words by Barbara Eason and pictures by Joe Knight and Julie Moss
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bright and sunny day was the backdrop to the first event of the year for the St Michaels Hospice Riding Cub. The dressage and Showing event was held on Sunday the 3rd April at the fantastic Bodiam International Arena. We are very grateful to Francesca Sternberg and Mary Le Pla for letting us use their wonderful venue. By mid-morning the car park was heaving and entries were well up on the previous year’s show. The entry desk was kept busy with on the day entries to be added to the great many who had pre-booked. Everywhere you looked there were horses and ponies, all turned out to an excellent standard. There were smiling riders and handlers clutching their colourful ribbons, which added to a wonderful atmosphere at the show. The Riding Club is run by a very small committee and is supported by wonderful volunteers who judged, stewarded and generally helped make the day such a success.
Kate Kingham and Chocolate Charlie
Michaela Wood and Blackhill Nutmeg
Lisa Hopkins and My Guy Maxwell Magoo
Sarah and her daughter Natalie Vater with Amanda’s Sally
Fran Walter and Crus Robert Moss and Maythorns Spartacus
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SHOW REPORT
First Show of the Season!
Ffleur Harris and Classic Consort, Open Champions
Kingates Equestrian, Isle of Wight Words by Dawn Norris
Mollie Sheath and Penchwinton Awen Mai, Novice Champions
Caitlin Dologhan and Arizona’s Morning Glory, Reserve Novice Champions
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unday 1st May saw Kingates Equestrian hold its first show of the 2016 summer season. Despite the original forecast it was a beautiful day, which saw extra entries squeeze in on the day. A showing show with Sunshine Tour qualifying classes made for a fantastic turnout across the 20 classes that were available for competitors to enter. Judge Lisa Davey, who made the trip from Cornwall, complemented the high standards displayed by all the competitors that she had seen that day and is looking forward to making a return visit. Several competitors qualified for the Sunshine Tour Championships, giving Island riders the chance to compete at the Championships, which are being held at Hickstead in September. The show was extremely well supported and had a lovely atmosphere making it an enjoyable day for both the competitors and the organisers. Abigail Denham and Whippingham Royal Jubilee, second Novice Combination, first Pony Club Type and first Mountain & Moorland
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Carla Maskell and Benjamin Button, Reserve Open Champions
Laura Goody and Percy, In-Hand Reserve Champions
Steph Moul and Samarrah, second In hand Condition & Turnout, third In hand Veteran and second Foreign Breeds Helen Armstrong and Yvanea, second In hand Veteran and second Introductory Ridden
Jessica Marsh and Norris Castle Spice, first In hand Veteran and second Ridden Veteran
Amelia Morgan and Cerys, second First Ridden, third Introductory Novice and second Prettiest Mare
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SHOW REPORT Sian Tomsett-Hills and Bramble, first Pony the Judge would most like to take home
Tula Cole and Yogi, first First Ridden
Leigh Smith and Leo, first Veteran
Equi-Fun Charity Fun Showing and Dressage Show Plumpton College, East Sussex • Sunday 24th April 2016 Words by Rebecca Tarrant and pictures by Rosanna Filmer Lily Musson and Madam, second My Best Friend
Maddy Harding and Lovely Hill Hardys Touch, second Riding Club Pony
Natasha Barker and Wren, first Prettiest Mare
Paige Stevens and Smartie Pants, first Most Handsome Gelding
In aid of
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Alex Emmanouilidis and Rosie, first Cutest & Cuddliest Pony
Gemma Ridgeway and Missy, first Coloureds
Rowena Day and Townend Bellboy II, second Ridden Mountain & Moorlands
Holly Bishop and Peppermint Cream, first Family Horse
Elsie-Mae Batchelor and Pepsi, Equi-Fun Ring Champions
William Harris and Prince Naz, Oscar’s Wish Foundation Champions
Sheneka Reid and Rosie, first Best Turned Out
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ll proceeds from the Equi-Fun Club Charity Showing and Dressage Show were donated to the Sussex based charity, Oscar’s Wish Foundation. The charity is relatively new and was set up to provide support for parents, families and siblings who experience the loss of their baby and to raise awareness of the support needed when a precious baby’s life is lost. Breaking the silence of such a “taboo” subject is vital to ensure that parents, family and siblings get the support needed to understand and grieve their loss. The charity was set up by Gemma Kybert, a good friend of Equi-Fun Club’s organiser Rebecca, after the devastating loss of her baby boy. The charity touched many people’s hearts and the show was a huge success with an amazing turnout despite the arctic weather. Overall the club raised a whopping £1,134.81 from the show, a yummy cake sale and a guess the number of sweets competition. The showing classes were all well attended, with several being closed before the day. With two rings of Showing the judges had their work cut out choosing winners and overall champions. In the Oscar’s Wish Foundation ring, the Champion title went to William Harris and his super pony, Prince Naz. William is an RDA rider and despite the freezing conditions smiled for the whole day and it was a unanimous decision to award them the Championship. Over in the Equi-Fun ring Elsie-Mae Batchelor had a fantastic day, taking home several rosettes and the Championship title on her pony, Pepsi. Indoors the dressage competition was also incredibly popular with tests running all day. The standards were incredibly high and class winners included, Holly Bishop riding Peppermint Cream, Ellie Prowse on Mango and Kate Linabury on Whiskey. Ellie Prowse also walked away with the prize for the highest percentage of the day with a fantastic 73.4% in the Prelim 12 class. The Equi-Fun Team would like to thank everyone for supporting the show and giving so generously to a wonderful charity and helping them carry out their amazing work. JUNE 2016 Localrider 67
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Goring & District Riding Club Arena Challenge Hickstead Showground, West Sussex • Sunday 17th April 2016 Words by Sally Gee and pictures by Luke Gee
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he dream to jump at Hickstead has now become a reality for many riders, with grassroots riding clubs now being able to organise events at the famous showground. Goring and District Riding Club held a very successful Arena Challenge and Arena Eventing competition on Sunday 17th April in ring 4, with presentations in the pavilion behind the ring for each class. With the prestige of the showground and smart trophies and rosettes for each class, sponsored by local companies, the event was over-subscribed with a long waiting list. There were five heights available to enter ranging from 60cm to 80 cm in the Arena Challenges and BE 90cm and BE100cm Arena Eventing classes. The course was a mixture of show jumps, simulated cross-country and natural fences, which could all be knocked over, none were fixed down. The second part of the course was timed with clear rounds taking precedence over anyone with jumping faults, so the fastest over the timed section with the least faults over the whole course won. This was an open event with all classes available for both GDRC members and nonmembers and was also a qualifier for the Sunshine Tour Championships 2016 with places 1st to 4th qualifying. Abigail Brittain, first BE90cm Section A Arena Evening with Diamond Slave (below)
GDRC member Paris Maria Johnson had a great day at the event securing a second place with her very consistent mare, Malin Rose. Paris said: “It was actually my fifth time riding at Hickstead, but my first time doing anything like this. The course was incredibly-challenging, yet kind in some places to give you a good experience at trying the new obstacles (for example, the jump on top of the hill). It was so well organised and very friendly, which made the day even better. Before going in I didn’t really know what to expect as the course had caused a few problems for others before me, therefore I just wanted to enjoy it as it is still such an honour to ride there. So, when I went clear and finished second I couldn’t believe it. The atmosphere here is always amazing and makes the placing even more exciting. Rosie has always loved it here. She did what I felt was one of her best rounds to date, nothing fazed her-she truly is one in a million! I was also so pleased that my friend Amy Collier won the class, I have known her for a few years now and can’t think of anyone more deserving to have come second too! She had a fall at Hickstead a few years ago so it just shows how far she has come. A very good day all round.” Maisie Rose, first 60cm Arena Challenge with Star (below)
Amy Collier, winner of the 80cm section A class said: “This was my first trophy win and I was so shocked. I loved the course. I’ve done a few events at Hickstead now, but haven’t done very well previously. The event was run really well, and kept pretty much to time despite so many entries, and the weather was on our side. There were 19 fences, obviously a mixture of show jumps and cross-country. Jim Lee GDRC Chairman and qualified course builder designed the course, there were a couple of tight turns, but it rode really well. It was nice to use the whole arena, up the steps, the ditch and the water. I think the water caused the most problems, lots didn’t like it. My horse, Major cantered straight through, he’s such a great pony and we are really starting to have some real fun together.” Winner of the BE90cm, Abigail Brittain was riding Diamond Slave aka Monty, who is owned by Karen Carugati of Little High Hurst Stables. Monty is a 16hh Irish Sports Horse who has competed at show jumping and hunter trials and has also hunted. Abigail described him as one of the most honest horses she has ever ridden, a good all-rounder who would make a great eventer. Rosie Moore, first 70cm Section A Arena Challenge, and first 80cm Section B Arena Challenge with Blaze (below)
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Elaine Bissell and Macbury, third 60cm Arena Challenge
Lauren Tuhill and Monalaw Edgar, second 70cm Arena Challenge Section A
Lizzie Bennett and Ndola, second 60cm Arena Challenge Darcy Foss and Vanellope Von Schweetz, third 70cm Arena Challenge
Chrissy Wells and Jasper, first 70cm Section B Arena Challenge
Rhianna Blair and Rosca, second 70cm Section B Arena Challenge
Megan Austin and Snowy, third 70cm Section B Arena Challenge
Cora Moore and Guiness, second 80cm Section B Arena Challenge
Liz Raven and Foxy Orange, third 80cm Section B Arena Challenge
Chrissy Wells
Paris-Marie Johnson and Malin Rose, second 80cm Section A Arena Challenge
Lauren Gould and Jasper, fourth 80cm Section B Arena Challenge Heather Foss and friend celebrate!
Amy Collier, first 80cm Section A Arena Challenge (with Buckland Major)
Zara Turner won the BE100 Arena Eventing with Chance of Fame
Heather Foss and Beau, first BE90cm Section B Arena Eventing
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show report
Horsham & District Riding Club Arena Eventing Coombelands Equestrian Centre, Pulborough, West Sussex Sunday 17th April 2016 Words by Sally Gee and photography by Scott Howard of LRG Photography
Alice Crowley and Silver, first Novice 75cm Section A
Lauren Barlow and Princess, second 75cm Section A
Alice Crowley and Benjee, third 75cm Section A
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ue to the wet ground conditions, Horsham & District Riding Club (HDRC) and Coombelands Equestrian had to make the tough decision to cancel the Hunter Trial that had been planned for the 17th April, but then pulled out all the stops to ensure that an event on the all weather arena went ahead. They changed the planned Hunter Trial to an Arena Challenge in one of the two spacious arenas, with the second one used for warming up. HDRC kept to the theme of the Hunter Trial with classes of Novice 75cm, Novice Pairs 75 cm and Open 90cm, with the single classes split into sections A and B, due to the number of entries and the Pairs changed to a Pairs Relay, making five classes in total. The actual day was beautifully warm and sunny, which was great for competitors and spectators too. Coombelands’ own children competed in the event, with Alice Crowley riding particularly well to win the opening Novice 75cm with her pony Silver and was also third with Benjee, with Lauren Barlow and Princess in second place. The second Novice 75cm was hotly contested with Rachel Dorrell and Dainty Davey producing an exceptionally fast time to take the top spot, while Katie Hale and Libby were only 2.5 seconds behind. The Novice Pairs Relay 75cm class was won with a clear round by club member Jenny Elgey riding Oscar with her partner for the day, Olivia Mackay riding Kilmurray Bay Mirah. The pairing of Kitty Kemp-Welch with Cracker and Matilda Parker with Fella also jumping clear finished in second place. Rachel Elliot and Lucky Break were the first to go in 90cm Open class A and jumped a cracking round which proved too fast to beat, despite a great try by Olivia Watts and Agher Spotted, they jumped the fasted round but had a very unlucky pole at the second to last fence to finish out of the placings. The second section of the 90cm Open was won by George Sturgis and Desert Metro, who finished just half-a-second ahead of Hannah Mayoss on Cabolous Z. Rachel Dorrell and Dainty Davey were in the ribbons again, this time for third place. Rachel Dorrell and Dainty Davey, first 75cm Section B and third 90cm Open Section B
Ryan Perrett and Griffin, fourth 75cm Section A
Helen Young and Carrot, fifth 75cm Section A
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Katie Hale and Libby, second 75cm Section B
Jackie Nye and Jackson One, third 75cm Section B
Julia Close and Galaxy Grange, fourth 75cm Section B
Pairs Relay
First Pairs Relay: Jenny Elgey and Oscar
First Pairs Relay: Olivia Mackay and Kilmurray Bay Mirah
Rachel Elliott and Lucky Break, first 90cm Open Section A
Second Pairs Relay: Matilda Parker and Fella
Hannah Mayoss and Cabolous Z, second 90cm Open Section B
Becky Lloyd and Wotsthecatch, second 90cm Open Section A
Claire Da Re and Arthur, third 90cm Open Section A
Olivia Watts and Agher Spotted
Barbara Haynes and Hector The Protector, sixth 90cm Open Section B
Jane Kaye and Swansong competing in the 90cm Open Section B
Johnny Hornby and MHS Coley Flush competing in the 90cm Open Section B
Second Pairs Relay: Kitty Kemp-Welch and Cracker
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PONY CLUB REPORT
Cowdray Hunt Pony Club Easter Clinic
Anna Jackson and Orange
Words and pictures by Sue Bird
Amber Barclay and Bray
Coco Kemp and Welch
Dora Stuttaford and Gatsby
Daisy Fletcher and Kit Kat
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he day after Storm Katy swept along the South coast leaving a trail of mayhem and destruction in her wake, Cowdray Pony Club began their four day Easter Clinic. On arrival at the Pony Club field there was a slightly bizarre scene – the previous weekend the field had been beautifully set out, the dressage arena and show jumps erected, but “Katy” had stormed through sending wings and poles flying and the dressage arena was relocated to the far side of the field (fortunately the porta loos did not travel far). Various people set to work quickly re-organising everything, while the children unboxed and tacked-up ready for the off. All age groups were catered for from six-years-old upwards, and were taught by five instructors, Elaine, Clare, Rachel, Jane and Mel, with Hollie stepping in on the last day for cross country. A total of 51 members attended which included seven boys, who were spread right across the age range. For the first time the more experienced riders spent a cross country schooling day at Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre at Reigate where they encountered a range of jumps from hay wagons to a varied water complex of hippos and crocodiles, steps, skinnies and corners. They all enjoyed a really fabulous day and learnt a lot. The younger riders travelled to Coombelands Equestrian Centre for their cross country schooling and had an equally successful session. The very youngest were able to school over a variety of small logs etc in the “nursery area” and then went out into the wide open spaces to enjoy, possibly their first encounters, with banks, ditches and water. The others were able to school over the wide range of fences that Coombelands offers and there were huge smiles all round. A very successful start to the Pony Club outdoor season.
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Elaine Wilson’s Ride
Frankie Cooper and Tonto
George Evans and Timmy
Frankie Dugan and Nestle Ella Evans and LB
Holly Smith
Martha Crosdil
Katie Harris and Oscar
Inez Bethall and Challo
Georgie Dugan and LB
Katie, Sophie, Billy and Coco testing the water Molly Montague and Zia
Evie Morgan and Ginny
Sophia Elliot and Robbie jumping during the hailstorm
William Dales and Edward
Ollie and India Myers Sophie Davidson
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SUNSHINE TOUR
Locals qualify for the
Sunshine Tour The Sunshine Tour season is in full swing, excitement already rising for the Championships in September at The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead. We caught up with a few of the local qualifiers…
Fleur Jarvis - Knock Rocky Boy Qualified 70cm Show Jumping at Cobham Manor, Kent
Fleur has owned Rocky, a 15hh, rising six-year-old grey gelding for a year. They found each other at Martin’s Irish Horses and Fleur told us that it was love at first sight! “He was the first pony we saw and I fell in love with him straight away. Buying him was the best decision we have ever made. He has been an absolute pleasure to own. We have spent many months training and schooling, mainly showjumping and a few cross-country Fleur Jarvis trips. I have only just started taking him and Knock out competing these last few months and Rocky Boy he has shown how much of a superstar he is already. Qualifying for Hickstead at Cobham Manor was only the third show jumping show that I’ve taken him to. He flew round confidently and was definitely happy to go higher and my hope for the future is to event him. I think he definitely has the potential for this and I think he would love it. My sister, Daisy, also rides Rocky and will also be taking him out showjumping/ eventing soon. When I go to university or travelling she will be his main rider. I can’t believe how good this pony has been to us considering his young age.”
Louise Tullett - Black Jack
Qualified 70cm Show Jumping at Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Kent Louise Tullett from Kent had a riding gap of 15 years before she acquired her six-year-old, 13.2hh, Cob cross, Jet, last May. They obviously formed a great partnership very quickly and qualified for last year’s Sunshine Tour Championships. Louise said: “Jet and I qualified last year in the 70cm Senior and when we went to the Championships at Hickstead we won the 70cm Senior Show Jumping, and the Scurry, as well as being the 70cm Supreme Champions in Show Jumping. Jet is such a great pony, very fast and strong, so it’s all or nothing with him, he’s so much fun. We have qualified again for the 70cm Senior and I’m hoping we can qualify for bigger classes too.”
Iona Zaharieva - Disan Imposition Qualified Prelim Dressage at Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Berkshire
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ineteen-year-old Iona Zaharieva and Iona Zaharieva Disan Imposition started riding when she was eight-years-old at an Icelandic Pony Riding School and has owned Disan Imposition, aptly known as, Diva, for five years. Iona has big dreams and Hickstead is a perfect step along her route, following her desire to one day make the British Team and compete at the Olympics. Iona told us all about her ‘partner in crime’, Diva: “She isn’t very big, standing at 15.3hh, but boy does she make up for it in sassiness. She is rising 13-years-old and her stable name couldn’t be more suited to her cheeky character – but I wouldn’t change her for the world. We didn’t have the easiest of starts, both of us have our own quirks, but I think we are finally on track, having grown together and are really becoming a team. I’m a perfectionist to a fault, which is one of the reasons I love dressage. I love the technicality and how it is nearly impossible to reach that 100%, so always have room for further improvement. We are both ecstatic at the chance to be competing at the Sunshine Tour Championships this year, it’s a dream that has become a reality at last. We have never competed at such a prestigious event and look forward to seeing everyone there. Good Luck to all!”
Laura Bailey - Crosstown Porsch Qualified 80cm & 90cm Show Jumping at Norton Heath, West Sussex
Laura has owned the 11-year-old, Irish Sports Horse, Crosstown Porsch (Riley) for almost three years. Laura said: “We compete in all disciplines, but most recently have been focusing on show jumping, which Riley loves! We are so excited to have the chance to compete at Hickstead on The Sunshine Tour.”
Louise Tullett and Black Jack
Laura Bailey and Crosstown Porsch
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Qualified Intro and Prelim Dressage at Burstow Park Riding Centre, Surrey Kasey has a long history of riding rescue ponies and has produced her own 15.2hh coloured cob, Atla Breeze from a four-month-old colt to a super all-round family horse. Kasey said: “I purchased Atla Breeze from a friend when he was four months of age. I have backed and produced him with the help of my mum and we have taken the slow and steady route. We have decided not to rush Atla in his training as we as we like the slow and steady approach. It seems to be paying off now and he’s beginning shine and as well as proving to be the family horse we have always wanted.” Kasey Morley and Atla Breeze
Fenella Nordquist and Jananda Braveheart
Qualified Intro and Prelim Dressage at Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Berkshire
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enella has enjoyed a lifetime of riding and a wonderful competitive partnership with her Anglo-Arab, Raj. Now 26-years-old Raj has been retired to “enjoyable neighbourhood hacks”, but the gap has been unexpectedly filled by her daughters’ 12hh Welsh section B, Tom. The family have owned Tom for four years and Fenella started riding him to keep him fit, schooled and sensible for her girls to learn on. Fenella said: “Towards the end of 2014, my oldest daughter, Elizabeth, now 12, gained confidence and began to ride more and more. In February 2015, we decided to take Tom to some dressage competitions in which the two of us would compete at different levels to get him used to the venues. To our surprise, by the end of the summer we had both managed to qualify for the 2015 Sunshine Tour Championship; Elizabeth in the Walk Trot and me in the Prelim. Neither of us had ever thought that we would end up riding at such a prestigious venue as Hickstead. Upon arriving, we were even more overwhelmed by the scale of the event, having only competed in local shows; I was so proud of Elizabeth and what she had achieved in such a short time. Tom was amazing on the day and took it all in his stride. He was very chilled out, a real superstar. During Elizabeth’s riding of her test, we noticed a film crew from Horse and Country overlooking the proceedings. We learned from the cameraman to watch a programme called Ruddall’s Roundup and amazingly the show ended with the “tranquillity of the dressage” and we were so excited as they zoomed in on Elizabeth and our small chestnut pony performing their dressage test. I was very pleased to get a sixth place in the Prelim as was Elizabeth with her 18th place for such a prestigious event. The 2015 Sunshine Tour was such an amazing experience for the both of us and I am very excited to have recently qualified for the 2016 Sunshine Tour Championships and am hopeful that Elizabeth will too.”
Jennifer Attrill with Woottonheath Muztang, Cameron Skyfall and Brynera Elins Last
Showing at Isle of Wight M&M Society Show, Isle of Wight Jennifer has a very busy Championships ahead of her, with her two New Forest ponies and her hunter horse qualified. She lives on the Isle of Wight and helps to organise the M&M Society, and with the help of her mother they have qualified in In-Hand and Ridden showing classes.
Karen Ockelford and Pauldarys Chumba Wumba, Arena Eventing at Coombelands
Karen Ockelford Pauldarys Chumba Wumba
Jennifer said: “We purchased Woottonheath Muztang (Tango) and Cameron Skyfall (Sparky) at the Beaulieu Road sales at the age of four and five-monthsold, for a grand total of £55.00. Now three-years-old they’ve both turned out very well and have taken part in various shows, both on the Island and the mainland, gaining good placings in M&M and Youngstock classes.
Qualified Novice Dressage at Bridge House Equestrian and 90cm Eventers Challenge at Coombelands, West Sussex
This will be the ponies first trip to the Sunshine Tour, but I did compete in the 2014 Championships with my 17hh Show Hunter gelding Brynera Elins Last (Humphrey). I thought it would be nice to try and get all three boys qualified this year in the hope of getting them all to Hickstead.”
aren has owned a variety of horses during her years of involvement in the equestrian scene, which now includes the role of Riding Club Secretary. Her current horse is a Pauldarys Chumba Wumba, a 12-year-old mare, known at home as, Girlie. Karen said: “She was bred at the Pauldarys Stud and is a lovely Holstein, and she’s far too smart for her own good most of the time. With her previous owner she competed up to Novice BE and now she’s teaching me so much, whilst challenging my ability at the same time. I hope to keep improving on her and competing at unaffiliated level in dressage, combined training, cross country and horse trials. I keep her at livery at the foot of the South Downs, which means we have endless and fabulous hacking. The highlight of our partnership so far was being part of our Riding Cub team that qualified and went to the National Horse Trials Championships last year. We’re really looking forward to coming to Hickstead, it’s such an exciting opportunity for Riding Club level competitors.”
Jennifer Attrill with Brynera Elins Last
Jennifer Attrill with Cameron Skyfall
Jennifer Attrill and Woottonheath Muztang
For your chance to qualify, see details at www.sunshinetour.co.uk
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Kasey Morley Atla Breeze
Fenella Nordquist Jananda Braveheart
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SHOW REPORT
South of England Winter Unaffiliated Show Jumping Championships Petley Wood Equestrian, Battle, East Sussex • Sunday 17th April 2016 Pictures by Cliff Willard Gold Show Jumping Champion Hannah Griffin and Maximus UK
Silver Show Jumping Champion Lizzie Morton and Nightwood Wish
Results Bronze Final
1 Emily Moore - I’m A Rascal; 2 Melody-Sharon Garner Howells Bank Grey; 3 Alice Singer - Clashadoo King
Silver Final
1 Lizzie Morton - Nightwood Wish; 2 Aura Casey - King Nero; 3 Amelia Dipper - Sackville Rufus
Gold Final
1 Hannah Griffin - Maximus UK; 2 Katie Vaughan Killabraher Charlie; 3 Hattie Bunday - Burlington Fisher
Bronze Show Jumping Champion Emily Moore and I’m a Rascal
South of England Winter Unaffiliated Dressage Championships
Prelim Dressage Champion, Sarah Baldwin (middle), with the other Prelim winners
Saturday 30th April 2016 Intro Final
1 L Bentley - Scooby 79.7%; 2 A Williams - Misty Miss 76.5%; 3 J Oakley - Barry 74.5%
Prelim Final
1 S Baldwin - Obershade Time Out 69.4%; 2= C Woden - Storgaarden RA 68.4%; 2= S Dennis - Quicksilver 68.4%
Open Final
1 S Penn - Burntwood Sorrell 79.2%; 2 S Penn - James 72.8%; 3 A Levy - Dante 68.5%
Intro Dressage Champion, Lorretta Bentley (middle), with A Williams (second), right, and J Oakley (Third), left.
Open Dressage Champion, Sam Penn (right), pictured with Judge, Adelle Burton-Cantley (middle) and third placed Anna Levy (left). 76 Localrider JUNE 2016
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SHOW REPORT
Leah Hayden and Knavesash Florin, 2’6” Pony Open Champions
Cricklands Winter League Finals
Daisy Smith and My Little Gem, 12 and Under 2’6” Pony Champions Harry Foulds Brant and Shakira won a Gold Medal in the 2’3” Pony Open
Sophie Preston and Donavaragh Lilly, 2’9” Horse Open Champions
Carole is Senior Champion
Carole Cook and Finnegan, Over 35s 2’3” Pony/Horse Champions
Carole Cook from West Malling in Kent won the Over 35s 2’3” Pony/Horse final with her horse Finnegan, when the combination was second in Heat One and headed Heat Two for a 35 point advantage. The Senior Winter League Finals were held over the weekend of 22nd to 24th April 2016.
Pictures courtesy of David Broome Event Centre
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oung riders from across the country descended on Cricklands over the weekend of 8th to 10th April 2016 for the Junior Winter League Show Jumping Finals. Each competitor took part in two heats, scoring points for a place, up to tenth, or a clear round. Points in the deciding heat held greater value. Two of the juniors were invincible, each winning both of their heats; the first of these was Harry Foulds Brant from Bredhurst in Kent, who rode Shakira to a maximum score of 255 for a Gold Medal in the 2’3” Pony Open. Mirroring Harry’s success was Cleo Loizzo from Thurcaston in Leicestershire, who took the Gold Medal and title of 3’3” Pony/Horse Open on board Pippin. Daisy Smith from Billingshurst, West Sussex, saw off the competition in the 12 and Under 2’6” Pony Final. Riding My Little Gem, Daisy was first in the opening heat and second in the decider for a score of 240, some 85 points clear of the field. Other finals produced some very close finishes; in the 2’6” Pony Open Leah Hayden from near Christchurch in Hampshire, scraped home by just five points when riding Knavesash Florin to victory in the 2’6” Pony Open, having accumulated a total of 195 points with fourth and third places. Sophie Preston from Charlwood in Surrey won the 2’9” Horse Open on Donavaragh Lilly, winning by a 10 point margin with a score of 190 points, after taking sixth and second places. Full results can be found at www.cricklands.com
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FEED NEWS
Kate Hore
Weighty
Issues
Words by Kate Hore RNutr (Animal), Nutritionist for NAF
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n recent times there has been a growing problem in the equine world, and “growing” is the right word, as we see ever expanding girth measurements. Naturally equines lose condition over harsh winters, arriving at spring looking lean, even poor, and spend summer fattening up for the next winter. While most of us would agree nature’s way isn’t ideal for us or our horses, the modern approach of stabling, rugging and feeding plenty of good grub is causing a major problem. Horses and ponies are arriving into summer looking in as good condition as ever – and then they get the grass to eat. The result? A huge increase in equine obesity and it’s generally recognised to be one of the biggest health issues in horses and ponies in the UK today.
Laminitic Problems
The health implications for overweight animals are many, some with long term, serious issues. The best known is probably laminitis, an extremely painful, sometimes fatal, condition of the laminae within the hooves. However, although laminitis is seen in the hooves, it should be considered a metabolic condition and weight and diet are the key contributors to triggering it. Once a horse or pony has had laminitis it is likely to always be prone to a reoccurrence, so this becomes a lifelong concern for the owner. However, laminitis is by no means the only condition linked to excess weight. It stands to reason that if the horse is carrying more than he should then this will put additional stress on the joints. With additional pressures on the lungs and heart also, carrying excess weight can easily impact on a horse’s performance and ability to work to his best. Even hormonal problems can be linked to your horse gaining those extra pounds, so if your moody mare is a little too curvy putting her on a controlled diet plan may help.
Equine Diet Plan
I’m often asked how owners can implement an equine diet plan. Firstly, make sure you are monitoring your horse’s weight. When you see a horse every day subtle changes can be missed, so take a record once a week and make a note of it. Weigh tapes can be inaccurate, however if used by the same person at the same time of day each week they will give you a good guide of any changes. Most weigh tapes also show centimetres, and it’s worth noting the mid-neck circumference, which is a good indicator of excess fat in equines. In those prone to weight gain excesses are typically laid down in pads on the tailhead, the shoulders and, particularly the crest of the neck – which is why that mid-neck circumference is such a useful reading. Adequate exercise will help to burn those calories, and maintain a healthy weight. Ensure the exercise is suitable to your horse. If currently overweight and unfit then a two hour trot hack is likely do more harm than good. But overweight animals should be regularly exercised, and the level of that exercise gradually increased until they’re fully fit.
Limit Grazing
Growing grass, particularly in the pre-flower stage, is lush and relatively high in sugar. Therefore, it may be necessary to limit access to grazing. For those living out over summer bringing them into a small yard or stable during the day will get them off the grass, out of the sun and away from the flies. Sugar levels are lower in the grass overnight than during the day, another good reason for doing things this way round rather than stabling at night with daytime turnout. Strip grazing can also be useful, but it has the downside of limiting how much horses will naturally move around. Consider
fencing off a track around the field and positing the gate, water, salt lick, shelter etc around that track which encourage horses to keep moving, so keeping themselves fit. This is known as ‘Paddock Paradise’.
Vitamins & Minerals The problem with a restricted diet is that it is likely to be lacking in micronutrients. Vitamins and minerals are essential for health and vitality in all horses and ponies. Further than simply balancing the diet, choosing targeted herbal support of active metabolism will help the good do-er help themselves. Additionally, supplementary magnesium allows the cells to efficiently metabolise energy to support a healthy weight, in animals that otherwise would be prone to laying down fat pads. Anecdotally we see that when magnesium is supplemented into the diet of good do-ers a reduction is seen in the fat pads on the body, and the mid-neck circumference is a useful guide to that. Slim pellets from NAF combine naturally sourced vitamins and minerals, with targeted nutrients for supporting a healthy weight. Slim is provided as a concentrated, pelleted, form which makes it easy to feed to those horses and ponies that don’t require additional bucket feed. In conclusion the right balance of management, exercise and careful consideration of their diet will keep our horses in good condition, trim and fit for the work required of them.
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FEED NEWS
Feeding for Laminitis & Weight Control
The wet warm weather we have experienced this spring has provided the perfect conditions for grass to keep growing. While the horses may eat down their field, keep an eye on your lawn at home each week to have a rough idea how much new grass is growing. Don’t take risks, if necessary restrict your horse’s grazing and seek advice from the feed helplines. Here we share news of products specifically designed for the good do’er.
Mollichaff HoofKind
TopSpec TopChop Zero
Mollichaff HoofKind Complete is ideal for good doers as well as laminitics, as it is a complete low energy, low starch, low sugar, high fibre feed in a bag. It contains a balanced blend of oat straw, alfalfa, fibre pellets, soya oil, vitamins, minerals, biotin, trace elements and antioxidants. It can be fed in conjunction with a high quality forage such as High Fibre or Timothy HorseHage to horses and ponies that are in moderate to light work, resting or laminitic. For those horses and ponies in harder work, with increased energy requirements it can be fed with additional concentrates. www.horsehage.co.uk
New TopChop Zero from TopSpec is designed for horses and ponies that are overweight and need an exceptionally low-calorie source of mature forage. Horses and ponies can pick NEWLY LAU NCHED! away steadily at TopChop Zero when they no longer have access to grass or hay or even haylage. By doing this they will ensure a supply of fibre to the microflora in their hindgut during periods when otherwise there would be no forage supply e.g. from late evening until morning stables. This will be of huge benefit to the horse’s digestive health. It is made from British chopped oat straw with added apple flavour and mint to enhance palatability. An extremely low level of soya oil is sprinkled on to reduce the ‘fly-away’ nature of the product, while limestone is added to improve calcium levels. TopChop Zero (DE 4MJ/kg) is much lower in nutritional value than even very late-cut meadow hay (DE 7-8MJ/kg). www.topspec.com
Blue Chip Lami-light Balancer Feeding horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis a low calorie, low sugar, low starch feed balancer, such as Blue Chip Lami-light is the ideal way to ensure they receive the correct level of vitamins, minerals and nutrients on a daily basis. The whole cereal and molasses free formula combines PrimoVento, the respiratory supplement that includes garlic, menthol and eucalyptus and SoundHoof, the comprehensive hoof supplement including biotin and zinc. Also, a prebiotic is added to help remove harmful bacteria from the gut, ensuring good digestive health is maintained. www.bluechipfeed.com
Baileys Lo-Cal Balancer Baileys Lo-Cal balancer is ideal for providing the laminitis-prone with essential nutrients, without unwanted calories, and is simple to feed, alongside forage, to ensure the horse of pony is getting what they need. It is fed by the mug full and can be mixed with as much or as little low calorie Baileys Light Chaff as the owner chooses. When powdered supplements need mixing in too, soaked Speedi-Beet is a useful accompaniment to Lo-Cal balancer. One balancer mug of Speedi-Beet soaked with four mugs of water produces a Stubbs scoop-full for a horse to chew on but still provides fewer calories than a scoop of Light Chaff. www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk
NAF Slim For those horses and ponies who live on fresh air, it can be a struggle to keep their weight under control. The obvious answer is to reduce their feed intake, however, this could result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This is where Slim comes into its own. Slim is a natural and highly palatable weight management supplement, designed to provide essential micronutrients to those individuals on a restricted diet. The unique blend of ingredients work in synergy with metabolism boosting marine extracts to provide essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, all sourced from nature. Slim works to promote wellbeing for good do’ers while supporting healthy weight loss the natural way. Slim should be used in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet and suitable exercise regime. www.naf-equine.eu/uk
Equine America Lamigard TRT Lamigard TRT is a highly effective supplement for horses and ponies and can be used at high levels in the short term, and at a maintenance level for long term health. Lamigard TRT will ensure your horse’s feet stay healthy all year round and will complement a careful feeding regime. Lamigard TRT contains powerful ingredients to help mop up excess free radicals which settle in the feet, supporting a healthy enzyme level within the hooves and providing nutrients to the internal sensitive structures, as well as promoting external hoof wall condition. www.equine-america.co.uk
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FEED NEWS Speedi-Beet Speedi-Beet is a highly nutritious micronized (cooked) beet pulp feed which provides an excellent source of digestible fibre and is suitable for laminitics. Due to its unique manufacturing process, Speedi-Beet can be soaked and ready to use in just 10 minutes and is extremely palatable. It is also starch free and unmolassed, making it 95% sugar free. Feeding Speedi-Beet before turnout can help stabilise the ingestion of sugars present in spring grass. Speedi-Beet is extremely versatile. It can be fed in small amounts to overweight horses as a carrier for a multivitamin and mineral supplement and in larger quantities to a poor doer for weight gain, or working horses that need extra energy. www.britishhorsefeeds.com
GASTRIC SUPPLEMENTS Equine America Progest Pro-Biotic Weight Gain Supplement The horse’s hind gut is full of bacteria which aids the breakdown and digestion of fibre. Stress from training, competition, a change in management, yard or food, can have a negative effect on this, reducing the horse’s ability to digest and absorb food correctly. Progest contains yeast products which aid the bacteria in the hind gut, optimising digestion and, therefore, increasing the nutrients gained from the food. Progest should also be given after any treatment with antibiotics as these will affect the population of hind gut bacteria. www.equine-america.co.uk
NAF GastriAid GastriAid is an advanced formula containing a unique blend of key ingredients to maintain gastric health, soothe the stomach wall and support the balance of pH levels within the gut. www.naf-equine.eu/uk
The Lifeforce Range from Alltech The Lifeforce Range from Alltech has been tailored to meet the needs of horses at every stage of life from the early developmental stages as a foal, through the demands of competition, and well into retirement. Studies have shown that Lifeforce contains yeast products that optimize digestive health and address challenges related to body condition, a common problem among veteran horses and ponies. Lifeforce Elite is specially designed for competition horses and those faced with stressful situations. It supports a healthy immune system, increases the availability of antioxidants and creates a healthy digestive environment. www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk
Horse and Pony Direct Digestive Supplement The Horse and Pony Direct Digestion Supplement uses high quality ingredients such as a live yeast probiotic to increase fibre digestibility and enhance nutrient absorption, whilst reducing the levels of acid in the hind gut. A prebiotic is also included to stimulate the growth of ‘good’ bacteria, which promotes an efficient and healthy digestive system as well as supporting optimum conditions for the absorption of nutrients. www.horseandponydirect.co.uk
OTHER FEED NEWS Mobility Horslyx Mobility Horslyx is a nutrient rich lick containing Glucosamine HCl, MSM and Omega Oils, all vital to support optimum joint function. The high specification vitamin, mineral and trace element package - which incorporates Vitamin C, Vitamin E and selenium supports the body’s ability to absorb the vital nutrients, helping maintain a strong immune system and promote overall health and vitality. An independent research study using gait analysis technology, proved that Mobility Horslyx improved stride length in stiff horses. Simple and easy to use, Mobility Horslyx offers horse owners a unique method of feeding for healthy joints, plus the opportunity to balance any deficiencies in their forage, grazing and hard feed. This includes the addition of Biotin, Methionine and chelated Zinc to promote healthy hooves. www.horslyx.com
NAF Five Star Magic Five Star Magic is a calmer with a difference. Rather than relying heavily on any one ingredient, this market leading synergistic blend combines bio-available magnesium with carefully selected herbal support, working together to promote confidence and concentration in all horses and ponies. Magic is available in a choice of formats to suit your horse’s needs. Magic Powder includes gut support for those horses that worry weight off, Liquid Magic contains the key nutrients in a readily available, fast acting solution, and Instant Magic provides an immediate use option for short term support when it really matters. When stress and anxiety is spoiling performance and rideability, feed Five Star Magic for a calm, relaxed horse and a cool, focused performance. www.naf-equine.eu/uk
Blue Chip Original Balancer Blue Chip Original is the ideal feed balancer for all horses and ponies and perfect for maintaining digestive health as it contains a comprehensive probiotic, which increases fibre digestibility and restores healthy bacterial balance in the gut. Also included are Nucleotides, the building blocks of DNA and RNA, benefitting the diet by improving nutrient absorption, reducing lactic acid production and improving stamina. Both whole cereal and molasses free, the formula provides optimum levels of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to keep your horse healthy all year round. www.bluechipfeed.com
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NAF Appy Treats are natural and have been formulated combining only the best quality ingredients including real apple so that you are now able to offer your horse a healthy and delicious treat. NAF Appy Treats are highly palatable to appeal to your horse. NAF Appy Treats are ideal to feed everyday or just now and again as a reward, as a training aid or simply to let him know how much you love him. www.naf-equine.eu/uk
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2016 UPCOMING EVENTS Winter Dressage Series & Championships Dressage Demo & Talks - What judges want! Christmas Jumping Show Clinics & Training Days Other dates can be found on our Facebook page or website. For schedules or more information please email becca@equi-fun.co.uk or call 07738 993995
Services Eridge Horse Trials 01892 783227 5 July Mid Surrey Pony Club Hickstead Qualifier Bullock and Eclipse Cup www. pcuk.org/midsurrey 01737 358663 5 July Hospice in the Weald Speldhurst DerbyJUNE Challenge Series– Tunbridge 2016 Wells Kent. Call 07989906230 1 June, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated Dressage, Show Jumping and Clear Round, Wednesday Afternoon/Evenings, Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, Romeo Attlees & Hickstead Dressage and more, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info
5 July Wey Valley Riding Club Indoor dressage www.wvrc.co.uk 07917 602527
5 July Felbridge Show Ground Unaffiliated Dressage www.felbridge. Unaffiliated Dressage, “Come as you are!” dressage net evening, compete on a weekday
2 June, Capricorn Equestrian, Evening
and competition wear is not necessary, Intro and Prelim, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@hotmail. co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk
5 July CBEquine Summer Show at Barville Farm www.cbequine.co.uk 07949 096086
2 June, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre,
7 July TWRC Evening Dressage & Show Jumping at Beechenwood Farm www. twridingclub.org.uk 07921 552132
Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk
8 July Great Bookham Equestrian Thursday of each month until September, Squirrells Centre Dressage Clear round Riding School, Commonand Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ afternoon/evening www.gbec.info sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 451458Riding School, Pony 301372 June, Squirrells
2 June, Squirrells Riding School, Clear Round, 1st
Day, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
Sunday 26th June
at Mayfield School, Mayfield, East Sussex SHOWJUMPING, DRESSAGE, WORKING HUNTER, FANCY DRESS AND MUCH MORE New for this year the RWRC Bake Off challenge, and the very popular fun dog show For further information please find the schedule on our Facebook page, pick up a copy at your local tack shop or email Rotherfieldwoodlandshc@gmail.co.uk
12 July Felbridge Show Ground Unaffiliated Jumping www.felbridge. net
11 June, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Mini Eventing, Level 1, 50cm, 60cm, 70cm, Teams and Individual, Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http://branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/
12 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Dressage, SJ and combined training at 11Redlands June, Newlands Riding Club, 01732Corner 461462 Open Unaffiliated Dressage & Showing, The Club Field, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Telephone: 01483 205049, www.newlandscorner.org
14 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Evening Dressage, SJ and combined training at 12 June, East Sussex Branch of the Pony Redlands 01732 461462 Club, Horse Trials, Open to all, PC60cm, PC80cm and PC90cm, The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, BN24 5BB, www.pcuk.org/eastsussex
17 - 19 July Kent County Show www. kentshow.co.uk 01622 633060
12 June, LLJ Equestrian, Summer Dressage,
18 July Fiddlers Green Stud Unaffiliated Dressage www.FGStud. 12 June, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, co.uk 07752 Eventing, Level 2, 712915 3, 4. (2’3” to 3’3”), Teams Sunshine Tour Qualifier, LLJ Equestrian, Church Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PG
and Individual, Open to all, Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http://branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/
19 July Goring & District Riding Club Open Show www.gdrc.org.uk 07988 502833
12 June, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre,
19 July Great Bookham Equestrian Centre Open Show www.gbec.info 01372 451458
Battle Riding Club Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk
12 June, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated
Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk
11 & 12 July Felbridge Show Ground Senior BSJAGB, www.felbridge.net Ride, Endurance Tenantry Farm,
Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
4-5 June, The Rockbourne Ride, Endurance
14 June, Capricorn Equestrian, Dressage
Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact: Pauline Beach, Telephone: 01202 825010, www.tenantry.co.uk
12 July Mid Surrey Pony Club Branch Show (Members only) www.pcuk.org/ 5 June, Chilham Park, Hunter Trials, Chilham midsurrey 01293 775340 Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk
12 July CBEquine Summer Show at Ingatestone Hall www.cbequine.co.uk 07949 096086
5 June, Fair Oak Estate, Chiddingfold PC ODE, Fair Oak Estate, Rogate, Petersfield. Hants, GU31 5HR, www.fair-oak.co.uk
5 June, Great Bookham Shows, Spring
Open Show, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing and Show Jumping, Open Show, Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, Romeo Attlees & Hickstead Dressage and more, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info
12 July Eaglesfield Outdoor Unaffiliated Show Jumping www. eaglesfield.net 07958 650036
5 June, Hailsham Equestrian Club, Open Horse Show, with show jumping and ridden showing classes. Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Golden Cross, East Sussex, BN27 3SS www.hailshamec.co.uk
5 June, LLJ Equestrian, Combined Training,
19 July FS Events Dressage at Warrigal Farm 07957 765964
19 July Southdown East Pony Club at Wivelsden Farm 16 and Under Show Training Day, improve your dressage score or have a chance to practice a dressage test under more www.pcuk/southdowneast informal conditions, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@ hotmail.co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk
21 July TWRC Evening Dressage & Show Jumping at Beechenwood Farm 14www.twridingclub.org.uk June, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, 07921 Senior British Showjumping, Petley Wood 552132 Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk
23 July Chipstead Riding Club Evening Dressage wwwchipsteadridingclub.org.uk
15 June, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated
25 July Vicarage Farm Junior BSJA 01932 765145
Dressage, Show Jumping and Clear Round, Wednesday Afternoon/Evenings, Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, Romeo Attlees & Hickstead Dressage and more, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info
16 June, Squirrells Riding School, Cash Jumping, Squirrells Riding School, Common 24/2/09 14:03:02 Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
17 June, Blue Cross Show Jumping, Blue
Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk
Cross Summer Jumping Series, Class1: 2’3” with no elimination rule, suitable for novice/ inexperienced combinations, Clas 2: 2’6”, Class 3: 2’9”, Clasess start at 5.15pm, Clear round jumping through evening, Burford Horse Unit, Shilton Road, Burford, Oxon, OX18 4PF, Email: kayalty1960@gmail.com, www.bluecross.org.uk
5 June, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures,
17 June, St Michaels Hospice Riding Club,
5 June, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre,
Annual Horse & Dog Show
12 July Chequer Tree Farm Inhand & Ridden Show 07711 838319
11 July Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Dressage Championships www. 01293 771027/ 07951 4oldencraig.com June, Colettes Shows, Showing and Show Jumping, 121708Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ,
Sunshine Tour Qualifier, LLJ Equestrian, Church Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PG
Rotherfield Woodlands Riding Club
12 July Surrey Union Pony Club Open Show www.pcuk.org/surreyunion 01293 871921
Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0RS, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com
5 June, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, Annual Open Show, for 21 years and under, Delmonden, Hawkhurst, Kent, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh
5 June, Speedgate Events, Open Ridden and In-Hand Show, A variety of in-hand and ridden classes, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
9 June, Squirrells Riding School, Dressage, 2nd Thursday of each month until September, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
Evening Dressage Series, Pebsham Equestrian Centre, Pebsham Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2RZ, Telephone: 01424 838302, www.stmichaelshospiceridingclub.org.uk
18 June, Speedgate Events, Julia Buckle Polework Clinic, Achive more suppleness in flatwork and learn new exercises to help your horse to become suppler and rounder. Teaches you exercises for more varied schooling and to improve your dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
18-19 June, Tweseldown, Hit Air Eventers Challenge, 70cm to 110cm, Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8AD, Telephone: 07500 957246, Email: tweseldown@ gmail.co.uk, www.tweseldown.co.uk
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Email: info@ K 9 May UNAFF DRESSAGE SHOW - Details: www.FGStud.co.uk or 07752712915 Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AW Telephone: 020 8300 cranleighshow.org.uk, www.cranleighshow.org.uk K 9 May APPLEDORE & DIST RA COMBINED TRAINING - SAE: ADRA, 12 Hop 3947, www.mountmascalstables.com Garden, Heath Road, Appledore, TN26 2LA or www.freewebs.com/adra 19 June, East Sussex Branch of the Pony Sy 9 May PACHESHAM (INC MUSIC) - Pachesham 26 June, Newlands Corner Riding Club,EC., Randalls Club, Tetrathlon (Pony Club members only), TheEC BD DRESSAGE Rd., Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 OAL. www.pachesham.com Open Unaffiliated Showjumping & Fun Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, K 9 May COLETTE’S DRESSAGEShowing, - W&T, Prelim, Novice Elementary The Club Field,& Hollister Farm,at Willow Farm, Pevensey, BN24 5BB, www.pcuk.org/eastsussex Faversham. Details: www.cbequine.co.uk Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Telephone: 9 MayClub, Team RUSHMORE EC DRESSAGE 7 - 6pm at Chelsfield EC, Schedules 19 June,K The Equi-Fun and 01483PRELIM 205049, www.newlandscorner.org SAE to Show Secretary, 1 Crest Rd., Hayes, Kent BR2 7JA. 020 8462 1779 Individual Dressage Show, Plumpton College, kphillips@deloitte.co.uk, www.freewebs.com/rushmoreequestrianclub/index.htm. 26 June, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian K 9 May DRESSAGE & POLEWORK CLINIC WITH MANDY LAWRENCE at Montague, Hankham, East Sussex 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995,Harrietsham, email: becca@ Kent. Contact Mandy on 01622 Centre, Petley Farm,890019 Marley Lane, Battle, equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk 0RE. Telephone: 01424 Kent CT18 DRESSAGE - Limes FarmEast EC Sussex, Ltd, PayTN33 Street, Hawkinge, Folkestone, K 9/10 May 7DZ. 01303 891222 oremail: www.limesfarmequestriancentreltd.co.uk or 871677, info@petleywoodequestrian. 19 June, F.S. Events, Dressage, WalkTel/Fax & 10 or 5 mile route across mostly private farm land on the beautiful Pevensey Levels with emails: office@limesfarmequestriancentreltd.co.uk co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk Trot, Restricted Prelim, Prelim, Novice & optional jumps. SAE to: 3 St Mary’s Cottages, Ninfield Road, Bexhill on Sea, E Sx TN39 5DE Sx 10 May EAST SUSSEX PC PPC COMPETITION - Montague. Details: Cathy Aston Elementary, Cricklands Qualifiers, Warrigal 26 June, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, 01435 867565 Farm, Bean, 8EH, Telephone: Showing Southwww.FGStud.co.uk East, Affiliated andorUnaffiliated K Kent, DA2 10 May UNAFF Flair DRESSAGE SHOW - Details: 07752712915 Sifleet 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk Shows, Saddlesdane equestrian Centre, Ashford SE 10 May SADDLEBRED CHAMPIONSHIPS & OPEN BREED SHOW - Moreton at East Sussex National Golf Resort, Uckfield Road, Badlesmere Nr, Faversham ME13 0NX, email: Lynnusauk@aol.com. Morrell College. www.american-saddlebred.co.uk, 19 June, Great Dunton Farm, Country SAE: USA-UK Champs Show, Philpot Square, Peterborough Road, London Email: 36 poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com Jumping, Starting at 50cm, Great Dunton SW6 3HX Farm, June, Rotherfield Woodlands Riding Club London Road, Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, DERBY 26 K Dunton 10 May SPELDHURST & FUN SHOW - In aid of Hospice. SAE to Natalie For all details see website www.coakhambloodhounds.com Annual Horse andKent Dog TN4 Show,OHS. Showjumping, TN13 2TD, www.greatduntonfarm.co.uk Crouch, 38 Medway Road, Southborough, www.speldhurstderDressage, Working hunter, Fancy dress and much by.org.uk 19 June, New Equimania Showing more, Email: rotherfieldwoodlandshc@gmail.co.uk, Sy 10 May DRESSAGE SUMMER CHAMP SERIES - Holt Farm, Warlingham, Surrey. holtShow, The College Equestrian Centre, farmshows@hotmail.co.uk or tel: - Rotherfield 01959 Woodlands 562008/07968 Visit Facebook Riding486381, Club For all details see website and Facebook page Church Road, Keysoe, Bedfordshire, MK44 www.holtfarm.co.uk 27 June, Speedgate Events, Andrew Day Clinic, www.coakhambloodhounds.com 2JP, www.equimaniashowing.co.uk Sx 10 May BE & UNAFF COMBINED TRAINING - Felbridge Show Ground, Copthrone is an www.felbridge.net, international event01342 and dressage Rd., E Grinstead, West SxAndrew RH19 2NU. 321601, 07973 19 June, LLJ Equestrian, Large Showing rider and trainer and a senior instructor and 864103 Show, Sunshine Tour LLJ Equestrian, lecturer of the TTT with over&20 experience. K 10 Qualifier, May FUN HORSE SHOW - 9.30am start, Inhand, Ridden CRyears’ Jumping at Oakleigh Church Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PG Attain Road, a thorough understanding of the classical Animal Feed Barn, Bucklands Higham, Nr Rochester, Kent ME3 7HY/ 01634 222987 or SAE system of Dressage training, Speegate Farm, MAY 17TH SPRING SHOW (Inc Balanced Horse Feeds Championship Qualifiers & Other Aff Classes) 19 June, Oaks Carriage Driving Sx 10 May UNAFF DRESSAGE - Felbridge Ground, Copthrone E Grinstead, Fawkham,Show Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Rd., Contact: MAY 31ST NOVICE SHOW Club, ODE, Bentley, East Sussex,West BN8Sx RH19 2NU. www.felbridge.net, 01342 321601, 07973 864103 Kim Atkinson, Telephone: 07834 170830, Email: 5AF, www.oaksdrivingclub.com Sx 10 May ERIDGE HUNT PC HORSE TRIALS - Mini and www.speedgate.co.uk Novice at Eridge Park (PC JULY 12TH SUMMER SHOW (Inc Balanced Horse Feeds Championship Qualifiers & Other Aff Classes) events@speedgate.co.uk, Members only). Schedules: www.pcuk.org/eridge or SAE (indicating event) to 19 June, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, AUG 2ND NOVICE SHOW June, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Fiona Whittington, Glebe28Farm, Frant, East Sussex T3 9EN. Tel/Fax 01892 Schools British Showjumping, Petley Wood 750002 Senior British Showjumping, Petley Wood AUG 16TH EVENTERS CHALLENGE EquestrianSyCentre, 10 Petley Marley Lane, MayFarm, ONE DAY EVENT - Littlefield Manor Farm, Littlefield Common, Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane,Guildford, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: Surrey GU301424 3HJ. Tel: 01483 233068, www.littlefieldmanor.co.uk, show daySEPT 6TH AUTUMN SHOW (Inc Balanced Horse Feeds Championship Qualifiers & Other Aff Classes) Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone:on01424 07860 947439. SAE: Show Secretary 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. EVENING DRESSAGE MAY 28TH, JUNE 25TH, JULY 23RD K 10 May FAVERSHAM & DISTRIC RC SPRING SHOW Details: www.favershamridco.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk ingclub.co.uk 19 June,K The Rockbourne Ride, Open June, Great-Bookham Shows, SAE: Nelson ParkUnaffiliated Riding Centre, St COMPETITION 10 May OPEN SHOWJUMPING 29 Download schedules from end of March www.chipsteadridingclub.org.uk Horse Trials, Wilton Pony Club, Tenantry Farm, Margaret’s Road, Woodchurch, Birchington, Kent CT7 Dressage, Show Jumping andOHJ Clear Round, or A5 SAE only to Jackie Russell, 32 Chartwell Place, Cheam, Surrey SM3 9TD Rockbourne, Wednesday Afternoon/Evenings, Sy Fordingbridge, 10 May Hampshire, PACHESHAM EC SHOWJUMPING - Pachesham Qualifiers EC., Randalls Rd., OAL. www.pachesham.com Sunshine Tour, Romeo Attlees & Hickstead SP6 3PB, Contact Fran Lockyear,Leatherhead, Telephone: Surrey KT22for Dressage and more, Great & Bookham Equestrian K 10 May SEVENOAKS RC DRESSAGE, SHOWJUMPING COMBINED TRAINING 01725 517735, www.tenantry.co.uk - Redlands. Contact: Joanna Comer 01732 461462 Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, 19 June,K Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated 10 May HUNTER TRIALS - Chapelwood EC, Ash Rd., Hartley, Kent Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458DA3 8HA. Show Jumping, Speegate Farm,www.chapelwoodequestrian.co.uk Fawkham, or 07787 155435 www.gbec.info Email: shows@gbec.info, Longfield,Sx Kent, DA3 Karen, 10 8NJ, MayContact: CASH PRIZE CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER - Oakwood Park Showground, Maresfield, Uckfield, E.Sx. Visit www.ops.org.uk. Tel: 01825 722277 Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk K 14 May SEVENOAKS RC EVENING DRESSAGE SJ & COMBINED TRAINING Redlands. Contact: Joanna Comer 01732 461462 19 June, Stilebridge Barn Dressage, Sy 14 May PACHESHAM EC DRESSAGE - Pachesham EC., Randalls Rd., Leatherhead, 2 July,SJColettes Shows, Showing and Show Unaffiliated Dressage, Stilebridge Lane,KT22 OAL. www.pachesham.com Surrey Jumping, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Marden, Kent, TN12 9BB, Telephone: 07803 K 14 May SHOWJUMPING - Quals,Telephone: CR 1’6” &07949 2’. Novice jumping approx 2’, Open jump096086, Email: cbequine@ 9 miles over spectacular downland country with 26 optional jumps. 727917, Email: vanessaswain100@hotmail. ing 2’6” at Chelsfield Riding School, Church Rd., Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk BR6 7SN. 01689 855603 com, www.stilebridgebarndressage.co.uk 2 July, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Senior In aid of Postling Village Hall, St John’s Ambulance, Sy 16 May WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW - Oldencraig Equestrian Centre, Tandridge 23-26 June, The Equestrian.com British Showjumping, Petley Wood Equestrian Lane,Hickstead Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6LL. Tel: 01342 833317, www.oldencraig.com or Age Concern & the Kent Air Ambulance. Derby, The All England Jumpingemail: Course, Hickstead, info@oldencraig.com Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, West Sussex, 5NU www.hickstead.co.uk Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 Sx RH1716 May BSJA SNRS - Felbridge East Show Ground, Copthrone Rd., E Grinstead, West Sx SAE for schedules from: Mrs Jane Reynolds, The Pent, Postling, Hythe CT21 4EY RH19 2NU. www.felbridge.net, 01342 321601, 07973 864103 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. 25 June, NPS Area 20, Summer Show, Qualifiers K 16 May DRESSAGE & POLEWORK WITH MANDY LAWRENCE - Arrow co.uk,CLINIC www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk for NPS, BSPS, EQUIFEST, CHERIF AND SPSBS and RC, Kent. Contact Mandy on 01622 890019 2 July, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony The National Show and now May MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT RC DRESSAGE SHOW - Street Farm, Burham. K Welsh16Championship Club, Tetrathlon, Delmonden, Hawkhurst, many Unaffiliated classes for Horses andKaren Ponies, Contact Newman 01622 859971 or karenan71@hotmail.com http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh The SouthSy of England Show Ground Ardingly, EC SJ & Kent, 16 May PACHESHAM XC SCHOOLING - 1-4pm, Pachesham EC., Randalls Events 2009 Rd., Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 OAL. www.pachesham.com West Sussex, RH17 6TL, www.npsarea20.co.uk 3 July, The Equi-Fun Club, Showing Show, South of England Horse Trials (Ardingly) K 16 May SPEEDGATE UNAFF DRESSAGE SERIESDitching - Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Plumpton College, Road, Nr Lewes, EastKent. 26 June, Ashford Valley HuntSchedule/info Pony Club, Open contact Nicola Barnes direct 0560 0040466 07765 547301 Sussex, BN7 3AE,on Telephone: 07738or993995, email: or 18th & 19th April One Day Event, Area 11 Qualifier level- events@Speedgate.com 3 & 4, Pony email becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk Club Interbranch level 2, team and individual, Sx 16 May PYECOMBE JUNIOR BSJA - Brendon Stud, London Road, Pyecombe, W Burghley Young Event Horse Qualifiers 3 July,onGreat Bookham Shows, Summer Open Sussex BN45 7ED. Schedules www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk. Tel: 07815 Bonfleur XC course, Linton, Kent, Telephone: (5 & 6 year olds) 908017 Show, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing, and 0778 771063, http://branches.pcuk.org/ashford Eridge 3rd July Show Jumping, Open Show, Have a go & fun K 16/17 May 2 DAY PRE SEASON SJ CLINIC CAMP WITH ANN BERRY - Coldblow Farm, 26 June, Capricorn Equestrian, Unaffiliated Coldblow Lane, Thurnham, Maidstone, Kent show ME14jumping 3LR. Tel: 01622 730439 or classes in dressage, and Showing, SAE for schedules: SEES, Oatridges, Best Beech, Wadhurst, E Sx TN5 6JL or 01892 783227 coldblowfarm@homecall.co.uk Dressage Competition, Intro andemail Prelim, Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, Romeo Attlees & 17 May Lane, RVRC HUNTER TRIALSHickstead - Bull Farm, Cranbrook. Schedules details SAE: Jo CapricornSx Farm, Crockenhill Eynsford, Dressage and more, Great & Bookham Eridge Horse Trials Crouch, Yew Tree Cottage, Wheel Centre, Lane, Westfield, E SxGreat TN35 4SJ. 07803 Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Equestrian Dorking Road, Bookham, 4th & 5th July 280533. www.rvrc.org.uk Email: capricornequestrian@hotmail. Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 K 17 May COLETTES SUMMER HORSE SHOW - (SJ, Ridden & In-Hand Showing) at South of England International Horse Trials co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info Barville Farm, Dover, Kent. SAE Mrs Colette Walker, Ashdeane, Sutton Rd, Ripple, Deal, Kent. www.cbequine.co.uk 26th & 27th September K 17 May CHEQUER TREE FARM IN-HAND & RIDDEN SHOWING SHOW JUNE 2016• Localrider 85 • Top International Riders • Trade Stands Schedules & Info: The Show Secretary, Chequer Tree Farm, Collier Street, Marden, Nr Tonbridge, Kent TN12 9SB. Tel: 07711 838319/01892 730412 • Licensed Bar • Car Parking • Quarter page ad Mar 16.indd 1 16/03/2016 10:22 Sx 17 May BSJA SNRS - Felbridge Show Ground, Copthrone Rd., E Grinstead, West Sx All details telephone 01892 783227 RH19 2NU. www.felbridge.net, 01342 321601, 07973 864103 84-86-show_lrjune16.indd 2 May 22/5/16 15:38:41 Sy 17 SHOWJUMPING SHOW - Holt Farm, Warlingham, Surrey. holtfarmshows@hotor email seesltd@aol.com 19 June, Cranleigh Show, Annual Show, For
SHOW DATES 9 July, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, One Day Event (to include Tetrathlon Ride), Brightling Park, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HH, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh 9-11 July, Tweseldown, British Eventing Horse Trial, 90cm to Intermediate, Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8AD, Telephone: 07500 957246, Email: tweseldown@ gmail.co.uk, www.tweseldown.co.uk
10 July, Denmead Horse Shows, Summer Show, Showjumping and Showing, Affiliated to CHAPS, SSADL, BMHS, IMHPS, TSR, Sunshine Tour, Denmead, Hampshire, www.denmeadhorseshows.co.uk 10 July, LLJ Equestrian, Combined Training, Sunshine Tour Qualifier, LLJ Equestrian, Church Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PG 10 July, Newlands Corner Riding Club, Open Unaffiliated Equi Cross, The Club Field, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Telephone: 01483 205049, www.newlandscorner.org 10 July, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Arena Eventing, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 10 July, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0RS, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com 10 July, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
13 July, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated Dressage, Show Jumping and Clear Round, Wednesday Afternoon/Evenings, Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, Romeo Attlees & Hickstead Dressage and more, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info 14-17 July, Bodiam International Arena, Garden of England International Festival of Western Riding Show, AQHA/NRHA/FEI/BR, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@ sterlingquarterhorse.com, www.sterlingranchuk. co.uk, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk 14 July, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk
14 July, Squirrells Riding School, Dressage, 2nd Thursday of each month until September, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 15 July, Blue Cross Show Jumping, Blue Cross Summer Jumping Series, Class1: 2’3” with no elimination rule, suitable for novice/ inexperienced combinations, Clas 2: 2’6”, Class 3: 2’9”, Clasess start at 5.15pm, Clear round jumping through evening, Burford Horse Unit, Shilton Road, Burford, Oxon, OX18 4PF, Email: kayalty1960@gmail.com, www.bluecross.org.uk
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FREE tickets for the Royal International Horse Show
Reader of the Month Crystal Lloyd
Crystal schooling Twyford Courvoisier
Dates TBC
Taking part in Pony Club teams
Crystal & Twyford Courvoisier
Summer Show Report Special
Crystal was fifth at the OS&B Pony Club Tetrathlon earlier this year. Name: Crystal Lloyd Age: 8 Occupation: Show jumper Pony’s name and age: Twyford Courvoisier, 10 How long have you had your pony? Five Months
Summer Feeding including supplements Keeping Cool for Summer On sale 1st July 2016
All features subject to possible change
What do you do with your pony? Show jumping, Pony Club (South Down Hunt West PC), Tetrathlon Future goals and ambitions: To jump in 80 - 90cm classes
Part of the winning SDHW Pony Club Team at Felbridge this year.
Favourite equestrian Product: Animo Show Jumping Jacket
Results
Favourite food for your horse: Chaff and Pony nuts
SDHW Pony Club Show, Hickstead 2015, 1st and 3rd 50cm
Equestrian Idol: Shane Breen Who do you train with? Nikki Lloyd Favourite competition centre or event: Hicksted, Petleywood, Felbridge, and Brendon Stud Where do you buy you copy of Localrider? LRG Photography Favourite Tack shop: Brendon Tack Shop Favourite Horse Feed Shop: Windmill Feeds
Sunshine Tour 2015, 7th 30cm Hickstead Derby Mini Challenge Champion 2015 SDHW Pony Club Team Champions 2016, Felbridge OSAB Pony Club Ardingly Tetrathlon 2016, 5th Golden Cross 40cm Cross Poles and 50cm, 1st
If you would like to feature as Reader of The Month, please contact Fiona on 01892 863062 or email: fiona@localrider.co.uk
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horsey other half The Horsey Other Half - Geoff Townshend Any equestrian woman will tell you that finding a husband who has the necessary skills in field, yard and lorry maintenance is not only helpful, but essential. Jane Townshend, from the Classictop Stud, was very lucky to find her handyman and husband in the local public house. Name: Geoff Townshend Home-town: Crowborough, born in
Jeff’s favourite mare Trout (Birthday Girl).
Cirencester.
Occupation: I work for myself, I run a beavertail lorry with a Hiab (crane) and move anything that goes on the back, but mainly oak framed buildings and farm machinery. Wife’s name: Jane Townshend When and where did you meet? We
met in The Hatch Inn, Colemans Hatch
When did you realise your wife liked horses? Instantly! As Jane worked in the
yard opposite to where I keep my lorry. Do you ride yourself? No! I don’t ride,
Geoff Townshend
A good day for the Classictop Stud at the National Hunter Show in 2013
but I did try riding Jane’s first horse, Vicky, but the steering would not work and I kept going round in circles. I also had a similar problem when riding on the beach in Jamaica on holiday. I had to be rescued, as again I had steering issues and was heading to Cuba!
Favourite horse? Trout (Birthday Girl),
one of the broodmares, she is a lovely old girl.
How do you support your wife with her horses? I do all the yard, lorry and
field maintenance (about 30 acres), except fencing - I hate fencing!
What’s the best thing about horses?
Watching the foals play in the field and the horses doing well in the show ring. What’s the worst thing about horses?
Horses destroy everything - money included.
Do you go to shows or competitions and if you do what sustains you through the day? I don’t really like
horse shows - too much faffing around and they always run late. I used to like to The Royal Show as I could abandon Jane and go and meet my tractor friends to see how many free drinks I could blag - Jane had to drive home.
Classictop Gossip Girl as a yearling, one of Trout’s off-spring
Classictop Party Girl as a foal, another daughter of Trout
What are your hobbies? I have a few vintage tractors as well as a Model T Truck, which I’m working on restoring. What advice would you offer to anyone about to marry a woman who owns a horse? Realise you will never be
number one. The horses come first then the dog. However, I am ahead of the housework!
Each issue we will be featuring a ‘Horsey Other Half’, if you know the perfect person email alex@localrider.co.uk
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