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Contents August 2014 EDITOR

Fiona Rafferty fiona@localrider.co.uk Tel: 01892 863062

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www.localrider.co.uk CONTRIBUTORS Julia Longland, Julian Portch, Alex Kelly, Spidge Photography, Stephen Biddlecombe, Lucy Nicholas, Sharon Walker, Glen Charman, Berta Images, Emma Haines, Ali Large, Martin Bamford, SMR Photos, Mark Fyfe, Luru Wei, Toby Conors, Gary Horner, Angela Kember, LRG Photography, Jennifer Burdett, Sporting Moments, Diffused Light, George Gorman, Beccy Stansfield, ivisualise, Liz Train

Cover Picture: Oscar Stewart and Rumbolds Phoebe jumping at the Keysoe CSI** Show in July Picture by Hoof prints Ltd

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Bitting Success History of Hoof Protection Worm Control Building a Yard from Scratch What to look for in a Dressage horse Working with Horses Stallions of the Spanish Riding School Champion Safety MRI Scans Summer Hoofcare Training Tips with Gemma Tattersall Rosie’s life after racing Concussive Injuries

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News Spotlight – Oscar Stewart Regional Roundup Readers’ Gallery Tried & Tested Everyday Breeches Ex-Racehorse News The diary of Figaro Flyer British Showjumping News Laura’s Diary Summer Feeding

Show Dates Father Figure – Christopher Nicholls Classifieds Coming Next Month

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South of England Show Hickstead Derby Meeting BD Team Southern at Keysoe Nettex Dressage Festival at Pachesham Area 8 Side Saddle Summer Show Trec in the Surrey Hills Search for a Star Eridge Horse Trials New Forest RC Open Show SEWPCA at Great Bookham Horsham & District RC Summer Show Mount Mascal Cross Country & ODE Sunshine Tour Report Wimbledon Pony Club Open Show South East Dressage Championships

Competitions & Offers 41 Giveaways 81 Subscribe to Localrider Magazine

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Welcome

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he best months are the busiest months and this one has been just that. Since we last went to print I have been to the Hisktsead Derby Meeting, met the British eventing team heading to the World Equestrian Games and interviewed the wonderfully charming, yet fiercely determined young showjumper, Oscar Stewart. It was refreshing to interview a young man, who at just 16 has set himself a goal and is doing everything within his capabilities not to be distracted from achieving it. Read more about Oscar on page 14.

Every month I am impressed by the variety of disciplines our readers compete in and this month we must be approaching a record. We have reports covering showjumping, dressage, eventing, TREC, driving, side saddle and showing. Plus we have some wonderful stories about ex-racehorses, as well as our regular Ex-Racehorse News (see page 44), we also have the story of Victoria Spicer’s mare, Regalo Rosado, better known as Rosie, who has adapted to life off the track and is excelling in all three disciplines, winning rosettes in dressage and jumping clear around her first BE event. Turn to page 54 and I dare you not to fall in love with Rosie.

Our reporters have been out and about this month and we have some wonderful reports from the New Forest Riding Club Show (page 56), Horsham & District Riding Club Show (page 60), The South East Welsh Pony & Cob Association (page 58), plus the Area 8 Side Saddle Show (page 32).

As the summer holidays approach the season will get even busier, with Pony Club camps and summer shows, but remember whatever you are doing we love to know what you have been up to and pictures are even better. You can email me at fiona@localrider.co.uk or follow us on twitter or facebook.

Good Luck and have fun!

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he Festival Boot is the first collaboration between Whitaker and Brogini. It’s not often that practicality and style go hand in hand, but with the Whitaker Festival Boot you can keep your feet nice and dry, while still looking and feeling great.

These 100% waterproof ankle wellies are perfect for slipping on and kicking off after a muddy day at the yard, saving your riding boots from getting ruined.

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Have you visited the Localrider Picture Gallery?

During the Hickstead Derby Meeting our roving reporter was out taking pictures around the showground, capturing the winners as well as candid shots. If you haven’t seen them yet visit www.localrider.co.uk and click on the link called Gallery.

Plus while you are there why not enter some of our online competitions.

Bank Holiday Family Fun with Peppa Pig If you’re looking for a fun day out for all the family on Monday 25th August, then look no further than Epsom Downs Racecourse.

An action packed afternoon of racing and entertainment awaits you, with pony rides, a petting zoo, bouncy castle, carousel, face painting, hot shoeing demonstrations, trade stands, and more. All entertainment in the Grandstand and Lonsdale Enclosures is free.

There will be guest appearances from everyone’s favourite cheeky little piggies, Peppa and her little brother George. They will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day.

There will be photo opportunities so don’t forget to bring your camera. Plus children under 18 accompanied by an adult are free.

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Likit Snaka-Ball Likit Products have revealed the secret that makes their Snak-a-Ball so individual when it comes to boredom busting and promoting natural foraging behaviour. Inside this robust feeding ball is a unique ‘Snakometer’ - a baffle plate designed to low the speed at which feed can pass through the ball.

This in turn limits the amount of food deposited on the ground at any one time and encourages the horse to work for his reward, thereby slowing consumption rates to ensure a more natural trickle feeding pattern. The Snak-a-Ball can be used in the stable or paddock and is ideal for horses and ponies on limited rations. www.likit.co.uk

Saracen introduce aroma to RE-LEVE® Saracen Blackcurrant has been incorporated in to RE-LEVE® to help stimulate and maintain appetite and consumption through enhanced taste and smell.

Senior Nutritionist and Associate Director at Saracen Horse Feeds, Lizzie Drury MSc RNutr, conducted extensive palatability trials with horses ranging in work load, body condition, environment and previous palatability issues with RE-LEVE®.

The feed trials have shown that: Horses that were new to RE-LEVE® showed no hesitation in eating the feed and continued eating until the meal was finished even licking the bowl for sometime after the meal was finished.

Horses which had a history of being fussy with concentrate feeds resulting in frequent changing of their rations and difficulty in maintaining their body condition, “tucked” into the flavoured RE-LEVE® and continued to eat and clean up from the start of the trial onwards.

In all the horses, feed intake was also seen to be increased which resulted in optimum body condition and performance. www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

Horse Play Summer Exhibition Green Tree Gallery, a small independent art gallery in Haywards Heath, based at Borde Hill Gardens, is holding a summer exhibition, entitled “Horse Play”. The exhibition will be running during the Borde Hill Horse Trials (16-18 August).

The exhibition will feature affordable contemporary equine art : paintings, photos and sculpture, all exploring the grace, beauty and spirit of the horse. The gallery is housed in a barn just up from the car entrance to the Horse Trials and will be open 10.30am to 5.00pm both days of the event.

The image shown is the work of Elizabeth Ockford, who is one of the artists taking part in the exhibition.

For more information visit www.greentreegallery.co.uk

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Stand out from the crowd In the midst of the show season how do you 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 impressive horses.

In all classes 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. Huge amounts of time can be saved as a twenty minute gymnastic session on the lunge can be the equivalent of forty minutes under saddle. Because time is money for most people this is important; especially on busy competition yards. www.equiami.com

Forage Analysis Service Countrywide, the UK’s largest equestrian specialist, have launched a new Forage Analysis Service to allow equestrian customers to formulate more accurate feeding plans.

“Hay and haylage make up a large proportion of a horse’s daily feed intake, but every harvest is different and all too often we are not fully aware of its nutritional value or how it fits in with the rest of the feed plan,” says Leonie Ibberson, Countrywide Account Manager and Equine Nutrition Specialist.

By measuring protein levels, metabolisable energy, minerals and trace elements in hay and haylage, the analysis allows customers to feed the right amounts of forage to their horses, whether they are good doers, performance horses or horses which are hard to keep weight on.

“Each horse’s diet should be bespoke,” confirms Leonie, “taking into account all of their inputs - from pasture, dried forage and concentrates to the nutrients they receive through licks, supplements and balancers. For us to develop accurate feeding plans we must know the value of forage.”

The new forage analysis service offers two levels of analysis and is available to order through Countrywide stores or via dedicated Account Managers.

Customers are provided with a sample bag for their hay/ haylage, which should be returned to the store or their Account Manager. Within two weeks the analysis results, and an accompanying report, will be ready. The information provided is then best discussed with a nutritional expert.

“Our specialists can help customers to make the most of their results by supplementing the analysis with free feeding plan advice,” says Leonie. “This will cover forage, pasture and concentrate intake and takes into account the type and condition of the horse or pony.

Workload and temperament are also factors that need to be considered.”

The Betfair Newmarket Open Day The Betfair Newmarket Open Day is a fantastic opportunity to visit behind the scenes at Horse Racing’s HQ and catch a glimpse of your equine heroes as well as meeting some of the world’s most famous trainers and jockeys. The Open Day not only provides the public with a front row view into the world of racing but also a full day’s entertainment, all while raising money for excellent charities; The Injured Jockeys Fund, Racing Welfare, The National Horseracing Museum and The New Astley Club.

Ed Dunlop commented: “The Betfair Newmarket Open Day is a great day for everyone involved and we are delighted to be opening our yard again this year. The day will not only raise money for three fantastic charities in The New Astley Club, Racing Welfare and The Injured Jockeys Fund, but will showcase the fantastic Newmarket training facilities as well as providing members of the public with the opportunity to see their equine heroes at home.”

Tickets are on sale, for more information on this exciting day visit www.newmarketopenday.co.uk

Wanted: Outgrown Riding Clothes

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ocalrider Magazine is helping to collect old, outgrown and spare riding clothes for the children learning to ride at Ebony Horse Club. Please take five minute to visit their website www.ebonyhorseclub.org.uk to read more about the wonderful work they do.

Their website reports: “At Ebony Horse Club we use horses to improve the education, life skills and aspirations of disadvantaged young people, growing up in Brixton, South London. We teach riding and horse care, take groups to outdoor events, in and outside of London, and mentor children experiencing significant challenges in their everyday lives.”

The children riding at Ebony have little spare money to pay for riding clothes, but through collections like this, Ros Spearing MBE, Director of Ebony Horse Club, can arrange sales at which the children can buy the clothing at pocket money prices. This not only gives them the feeling of pride at owning their own riding clothing, but also all the proceeds raised are invested back into the club.

You may not think you have anything to give, but look through your draws and the back of your cupboard and hopefully you will find a few items you don’t need any more.

If you can help please email fiona@localrider.co.uk to discuss collection/delivery.

www.countrywide farmers.co.uk Right: Leonie Ibberson, Countrywide Account Manager and Equine Nutrition Specialist

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HICKSTEAD SHOW REPORT The Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Champions, Trevor Breen and Adventure de Kannan

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Hickstead Derby Meeting Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th June 2014 • Words by Julia Longland The Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Champions, Trevor Breen and Adventure de Kannan, pictured with Lorraine Meadowcroft director of Equestrian.com and Bronte Patterson, who won the Hickstead Derby Community prize to co-present the trophy.

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he British Jumping Derby at Hickstead has thrown up some dramatic stories since it was started by the late Douglas Bunn 54 years ago. There was victory for 20-year-old Marion Coakes on her pony Stroller in 1967 and for 60-yearold Nelson Pessoa on Loro Piana Vivaldi in 1996. There have been riders falling from the top to the bottom of the Derby Bank, and most famous of all, Harvey Smith’s V-sign to the Master of Hickstead, Duggie Bunn, when he won back the Derby Trophy on Mattie Brown in 1971 after failing to return it following his 1970 victory. This June Irishman Trevor Breen wrote another historic chapter of the Equestrian.com Derby when he became the first to win this unique contest, which carries a total prize fund of £115,000, on a one-eyed horse, Adventure de Kannan, who had his right eye removed a year ago after a long term infection.

Two-hundredths of a second Runners-up in the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby, last year’s winners, Phillip Miller and Caritiar Z

After a first round of thrills, spills and nine eliminations with nobody going clear, the two 4-faulters, both drawn near the end of the 35 strong field, disputed the closest ever two way jump-off. The 2013 winners Philip Miller and Caritiar Z going for the double, challenged first, but caught the first part of the Devil’s Dyke in a fast 85.19 seconds.

This gave Breen the chance he needed, but posed the problem of whether he should try for a steady clear and risk losing out if Addy faulted, or chase the time and pray the fences stayed put. He started carefully, but when the pole in front of the privet oxer

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fell, he steamed onwards and inched home just 0.02 seconds ahead.

Breen, 35, based at Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire, but Tipperary born like his brother Shane, who lives at Hickstead, said afterwards: “Addy is a real legend. Whether he can or can’t he tries his heart out to do everything I ask, even if it is beyond him. He loves adversity.” The 14-year-old’s notable Hickstead record includes equal second in the 2013 Derby, third in the 2012 Derby, victory in the 2009 Speed Derby and the 2012 Eventers Grand Prix. Preparation this year was severely interrupted when he tweaked a hind suspensory ligament and owner Karen Swann, a vet, organised rehab with swimming and work in water to get him fit in time. And to crown it all Addy was kicked on the hind leg in the warm-up arena on Saturday, the day before the Derby. “He has made a phenomenal recovery,” said Breen.

Miller admitted: “I probably got “Carter” too fit in the run-up to Hickstead, as I was struggling to hold him and he towed me all the way round. I thought I was fast enough in the jump off, but after Trevor had that pole down he was off like a rocket. It was Trevor’s day and he deserved it.”

The initial circuit was dominated, as so often, by problems at the aptly named Devil’s Dyke, the enclosed treble of rails with the middle element over a sunken water ditch, which caused 25 of the field to collect faults. James Hughes was unshipped from Peiter VI at the ditch, Joe Clayton, one of the Whitaker clan, on Ingliston Twister and Tim Page on Duc d’Arsouilles were both eliminated there and Derby debutante Kayleigh Watts hit the deck when Red Lady caught her legs in the rails.

Guy Williams and Casper De Muze, winners of the Bunn Leisure Speed Derby

Williams’ son George giving his dad a thumbs-up.

Ladies take an early lead

Katie Jerram and Night Prayers took the Nettex Supreme Hack Championship, pictured with Serena Kidd, Business Manager at Nettex recorded the Derby’s 53rd clear round in 2013, were high as he and “Carter” set off and after leaving a brick wobbling on the edge of the wall, went on in style over the Derby Bank and the Dyke to survive another chance when landing close to the tape at the water, but their luck ran out with a strong run to the following Derby rails, which came down. Miller and his 14-yearold grey stallion finished with four faults to take the lead to much applause from the crowd, but three rounds later Breen and Addy equalled this with a mistake into the Dyke to force a jump-off. A pair that looked full of promise, Charlotte Platt and Carlow Cruiser, came to grief when they twisted on landing at the Derby rails, causing Platt to be hurled off and taken away with a bad knee injury. William Whitaker’s challenge on Glenavadra Brilliant went into joint third with a pole down at the fence below the Derby Bank and the Derby rails. The last to go, Ireland’s Captain Michael Kelly and Dollanstown, finished with 13 faults leaving

Peter Lear and Bob The Cob, finished tenth in the Bunn Leisure Speed Derby The winner of the Beethoven 7&8 Year Old Championship, David McPherson and Dreamer III

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The first promising round came from Jade Hooke on her 17-year-old Namibian bred A New Era, the winner of two South African Derbys, who took the lead on eight faults after a mistake at the second fence and the first part of the Dyke. Guy Williams was eliminated on 2010 winner Skip Two Ramiro after a step back on top of the Bank and a refusal at the bottom, and again on Depardieu van T Kiezelhof at the middle of the Dyke, but the up and coming Somerset rider Harriet Nuttall joined Hooke in the lead with a pole down at 3b, the second of the water ditch double and the first part of the Dyke, on her giant-sized Irish bred, A Touch Imperious. Nuttall, 24, whose father Rupert is a Joint Master of the Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Hunt in Somerset and the last amateur to win the Whitbread (Bet 365) Gold Cup in 1997 on Harwell Lad, recently made a significant step-up in her showjumping career as part of Britain’s winning Nations Cup team at Copenhagen.

A chance for Grand National winning jockey Robert Power (2007 on Silver Birch) the son of former top Irish international rider Con Power, to attempt a momentous double, vanished when Doonaveeragh O One, who had only made one error in Friday’s Derby Trial, had five down to drop right back. So hopes for Miller, who

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HICKSTEAD SHOW REPORT the stage set for the showdown.

Breen, who also took sixth on nine faults with Loughnatousa WB, the 2012 winner with Paul Beecher, revealed how much the day meant to him, a year after the loss of his mother. “Mum passed away a year ago, just before last year’s show,” he said, “it is the anniversary of her death and everyone was egging me on, I got quite emotional.

I carried her necklace in the pocket of my riding jacket.”

Second in the Beethoven 7&8 Year Old Championship, Alex Hempleman and Billy Cool

Williams races home in the Speed Derby Tommy Fountain and Bookham Lodge Logan, Trade Turnout Supreme Champions Jeff Osborne and The Poacher, Reserve Supreme Trade Turnout Champions

Cotentin donkey, Rikita Du Bocage and Jo Parrett competing in the Trade Turnout Championship

Local riders spotted at Hickstead...

The talented Kent rider Guy Williams was at his brilliant best to take the Bunn Leisure Speed Derby on a horse new to Derby type special obstacles, Casper de Muze, who outpaced Harriet Nuttall and Silver Lift by over two seconds. Bold as they come, Casper de Muze was astonished by the Irish Bank, but took it and some turf as well, with gusto, then, checked by Williams, met the line of single planks with complete accuracy, despite being minus a shoe after the earlier road fence.

Williams explained: “He won in St.Gallen and Lummen and I brought him to Hickstead especially for this Speed Derby, so I am delighted. “Williams had bought the Belgian bred 12-year-old last December, and they won eight out of nine classes in Spain on this year’s early Spring circuit.

“My big worry in this Speed Derby after going ahead, was my former mare Belinka, who is now with Richard Howley, and I was most relieved when they had a couple of mistakes,” added Williams.

Tom Hudson Derby Trophy

Sam Hannington and Zilverstone III competing in the Hickstead Under 25 Masters

Clare Baker and Ola Anna Bailey who was helping Emily Llewellyn

The late Tom Hudson, commentator at Hickstead and many other top venues, must have been looking down with great approval and anticipation as the 12 strong jump-off assembled to fight out the Tom Hudson Derby Trophy run in his memory. Although Ireland’s Billy Twomey on Royale du Rouet and Will Funnell on Billy Mexico looked well able to forge ahead, first Jay Halim shot through on Goodman For Fun II, then he was immediately pushed aside by 19-yearold Derry rider Daniel Coyle on Zuidam, a chestnut stallion he had earlier owned, sold on, and then bought back again.

Nettex Supreme Hack Champions Event rider, Sam Penn Dominique Pizzingrilli and The Little Pet Biscuit stand

See More To see more pictures from the Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting simply scan this QR code with your smartphone or pad to visit the Gallery at www.localrider.co.uk

Katie Jerram, the outstandingly successful show rider from Great Dunmow, Essex, won the Nettex Supreme Hack Championship on Night Prayers, a 10-year-old Retrained Racehorse who had taken first in the Large Hacks. Jerram revealed that the lovely liver chestnut had won over 2 and a half miles on the Flat on The Curragh when trained

by Brian Smart, and ended up in Wales in a Happy Hackers Home. “Steve and Vicki Pitts bought him from there, they saw him and liked him,” explained Miss Jerram, “and I saw him with the Pitts as Vicki is my Aunt, and bought him the next day. I plan to do some Intermediate Show Riding type classes with him, he is very low maintenance!”

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SPOTLIGHT Captured by Oscar Stewart’s passion and enthusiasm for the sport of showjumping, Fiona Rafferty visited him at home in Hampshire to discover more about the determined young man, who is making the leap from school boy to showjumper.

Oscar and Rumbolds Phoebe jumping in the 1.25m class at the Keysoe CSI** Show

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itting in the kitchen of his family home, near Winchester, 16-year-old Oscar Stewart spoke with a raw honesty of his determination to make showjumping his profession. Since sitting his GCSEs earlier this summer Oscar has been concentrating on training and competing his seven-year-old mare, Rumbolds Phoebe, who he bought earlier this year. Known as Phoebe at home, she is by Caretino Glory and her dam is by Corland, who has Cor de la Bryere, Landgraf and Ladykiller in his bloodlines and looking at the pictures of Phoebe jumping she has definitely inherited their scope and talent.

It is clear Phoebe is the current love of Oscar’s life as he earnestly recounts seeing and jumping her for the first time. She flew round 1.20m and Oscar said he fell in love with her then and knew instantly he wanted her. The days couldn’t pass quickly enough as he waited for the results of her vetting.

Oscar believes in the importance of correct training and when I met up with him in mid July he had just returned from two weeks training with George Whitaker, which included trips to South View in Cheshire and the CSI** show at Keysoe.

Playing football with the Whitakers

Oscar first approached George about training with him, when they were stabled opposite each other at the New Forest Show last summer. With George’s busy schedule competing abroad it took Oscar several months to track him down, but eventually he Oscar jumping Hannington to the Point at the English Home Pony International 2013

Oscar Stewart

arranged to go for a week just before Christmas. He managed a visit of ten days earlier in the year and this last stay of nearly two weeks. George is based at his parents Ian and Alison’s yard near Huddersfield. Also based there are George’s eldest brother, William, William’s girlfriend, Elisabeth, George’s girlfriend, Alice and his younger brother James, who is the same age as Oscar.

In his relaxed companionable way Oscar has easily adapted to the life of the Whitaker clan. He joined the boys, plus Donald and Tom Whitaker, Matt Sampson, Graham Gillespie and Joe Clayton to watch the world cup and has also played at their Thursday night kick around. Every Thursday the Whitakers rent a football pitch and play a few games amongst themselves.

Oscar clearly loves his time with George, riding a couple out for him before his lesson on Phoebe, when they will concentrate on pole work, grids and striding. But it would appear top of the agenda every morning is a coffee-break and a dose of Jeremy Kyle.

Aiming for an Advanced Apprenticeship

Oscar’s main focus this summer has been to jump consistent double clears at 1.20m and above in the hope that he might be accepted for the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence, which is a combined opportunity between British Showjumping and Haddon Training Ltd. The Apprenticeship covers all aspects of a professional athlete’s career. It develops the technical and tactical skills and also ensures they are well prepared to deal with the wider challenges of a career in show jumping. The places are limited and whilst Oscar is optimistic he has reached the right criteria, he knows if he isn’t accepted this year that hopefully he will be a stronger candidate in 2015.

Oscar has regular flat work lessons with South African dressage rider Denise Hallion, who he describes as fantastic and said after his mother, Sally, convinced him to have lessons with Denise, “my riding went through the roof.” Oscar also has weekly lessons with Stuart Harvey.

Supportive family

Oscar lives at home with his parents Sally and Alastair Stewart and the youngest of his three elder siblings, Fred, who is also an accomplished show jumper and runs several joint enterprises with Oscar. Their father is the ITV Newscaster Alastair Stewart, who is also the Ambassador for British 14 Localrider AUGUST 2014

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Showjumping, a voluntary role he took on at the end of 2011 to raise the profile of the sport. Alastair met his wife Sally, a former television production assistant, when they were both working for Southern Television. Even their courtship involved horses, as they would hire horses and go riding in the New Forest.

The eldest of the couple’s four children, Alex, 32, works for the Metropolitan Police and has missed the horse bug altogether, but Clemmie, 29, who is a school teacher in Aldershot has ridden since she was six and still keeps her mare, Harriet, who is now 23 at the family yard.

Oscar has an impressive work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit for a 16-year-old boy who has just taken his exams. He repeats several times through the interview: “I will do anything to get to the top.”

Aware in the absence of owners that it is a tough sport to conquer, he has his own plan to fund his riding, which involves developing a number of businesses in the hope that a few will fly.

Young entrepreneurs

Pictures by Hoof prints Ltd and Copper Photo

These enterprises are all currently co-run with his brother Fred, with whom Oscar has developed a harmonious synergy, even where the horses are concerned. Fred enjoys finding and producing the horses, whereas Oscar prefers competing them. There was not even a glint of sibling jealousy as Fred told me that he hoped one day to find Oscar a world class horse.

These are exciting times for the Stewart boys, their current businesses include UK Sport Horses, a website listing quality horses for sale, which they have sourced through contacts across Europe and Capalli Clothing, which is British designed preppy style clothing aimed at equestrians. The main drive behind this was to provide young men with sensible outdoor clothing, minus the bling. And as I waved goodbye Oscar and Fred were busy transforming lumps of wood into jump poles, which they sell and it appears this is one enterprise where demand is outstripping supply.

Oscar’s dreams and ambitions are big. If the logistics work he will join George on the Spanish Sunshine Tour next February and then there are hopes of jumping at Scope, the Horse of the Year Show and Olympia. With George’s mantra, “If you think you have enough canter kick on and everything else will follow.” ringing in his ear, one hopes Oscar’s determination and dedication will start to pay dividends and we will see a lot more of this charismatic young showjumper.

Oscar riding Archie, who was left in a stable at the Stewart’s one winter night, with his passport, rug and a note saying: “We can see you care for your horses, please take good care of Archie.”

Wee Man was rescued by Fred and recently accompanied Oscar to his School Prom. Oscar was offered the opportunity to arrive in a big car, but preferred to arrive by horsebox.

Oscar jumping Archie at one of his first ever shows

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Rush hour

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By Stephen Biddlecombe of www.bombersbits.co.uk

Does your horse rush its cross country fences?

This is a common problem and one that can mean the difference between being in the ribbons at the end of an event, or missing a placing due to penalties. There are lots of factors to consider when your horse is too fast, for example fit of the tack, suitability of the bit, excessive ‘hotheadeadness’ due to dietary sugars, and a lack of relevant training. You will be able to address these issues by seeking professional advice, but here are some tips to help you establish an obedient pace through flatwork training.

Here we share some top tips:

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set up two fences, and train the horse to come back to trot for a few strides in between them, and then pick up canter again – eventually it will become merely an adjustment of the canter pace, and trot will not be needed. this is usually a more effective way of developing transitions within a pace for a jumping horse than simply doing lots of transitions without fences in the arena.

Train the horse to come back to trot in between two fences in the arena; you can transfer this obedience to the cross country course.

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If your horse is strong or excitable over his fences, a good practise technique is to return to working on a circle, initially a small one, spiralling to a larger one as you regain control. When doing this, be sure to turn away from the next fence in good time, and do not allow the horse to approach it; we must not in any way teach him he may stop or run out, once he is presented at an obstacle.

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It is important that if flagged down by an official on an XC course, you are able to come down through your paces to walk or halt, until safe to proceed. Practise in the arena by halting at specific letters, starting at the lower gaits, and then building up to halting from canter, with as few steps of trot and walk as you can muster. use your upper body to influence the downward transition as you would on an XC course.

The Elliptical Loose Ring from Bombers Bits is an incredibly versatile bit and is dressage ‘legal’.

Bitting success If finding ‘brakes’ is an issue, don’t always reach for a ‘strong’ bit.

You may have success with one that addresses the issue of the horse using his tongue to push against the bit and ‘take hold’. We like the Elliptical Loose Ring from Bomber Bits; as used by leading eventer Sam Griffiths with the mare Paulank Brockagh, see below.

It has a 45 mm central lozenge, which gives a small surface area.

Consequently, a horse using his tongue as a means of pushing against the bit and therefore taking control will draw back and tuck his chin in, coming back to a better point of control. (Also, this versatile bit is ‘Dressage Legal’, meaning you don’t need to change the bridle if you are jumping different disciplines in one day.)

It has been revealed that Badminton winner Sam Griffiths and the co-owner of the winning horse, Paulank Brockagh, can partly attribute the pair’s impressive recent performances to this bit. Sam’s groom Imogen Mercer takes up the story. “The horse’s new bit represents a success story for us. Our co-owner Dinah Posford found Bombers bits just before Badminton Horse Trials; for a while now, we have struggled with Paulank Brockagh being sensitive in the mouth - she is always trying to get her tongue over the bit! Since using the new Bombers Elliptical Loose Ring in the dressage element, we have had no more issues with her and she immediately did a personal best at 4* at Badminton Horse Trials. This mare LOVES the bit and we will be of course using it from now on with her,” Imogen says. Buy this bit and others from www.bombersbits.co.uk - bespoke bits are available, as well as ‘off the shelf’, which are ideal for horses with small or large mouths, or for riders that want to try a different cheek piece and mouth piece combination.

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Right: Covered hoof boots, like these at The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, were worn by European draught horses for protection

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any barefooted horses will benefit from wearing hoof boots, especially through the transitionary phase after de-shoeing, and sometimes beyond, for example if extra shock absorption is required over challenging surfaces.

But if you thought they were a modern invention, you’d be mistaken! There’s little published documented material about the use of hoof boots throughout history, however we do know from the book ‘A Handbook to Life in Medieval and Early Modern Japan’,

by William E. Deal, that a type of straw hoof boot was widely used by the Japanese military in the 19th Century Orient, to give traction and protect the feet.

In Europe, the Romans are widely acknowledged to have used strap-on, solid-bottomed sandals called ‘hipposandals’ to protect feet from wear, but the more conventional, covered hoof boot that we know and love seems to have made its first appearance over here in the 19th Century, when European farm workers and draught horse owners tasked saddlers to create leather hoof boots to provide traction for working horses who were farming the land or delivering goods.

The Museum of Leathercraft in Northampton has some large hoof boots in its collection that “Promoted healthy hooves, while allowing for expansion and contraction of the hoof. They were used to increase grip over all types of terrain, and on uneven and slippery surfaces such as cobbled streets.”

The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum in Chichester also has some leather draught hoof boots in its archives, which have been donated by local land owners, and are said to be 19th century in origin. We have pictured some here - one pair even has beautiful leather detailing for decorative purposes.

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Right: Unusually, this 19th century hoofboot at The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum has embossing

Lawn boots for donkeys

The ancient leather boots housed at the Museum of Leathercraft in Northampton and the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum in Chichester also match the descriptions of so-called 19th and 20th century ‘lawn boots’, that were used by horse and pony owners to protect their lawns from churning hooves, or for donkeys to wear when they pulled a lawn mower (Ruth Brennan wrote a 1991 paper on ancient ‘nurserymen’s catalogues’ for the National Botanical Gardens, entitled ‘Lawn Boots for Donkeys’.) This suggests that after buckled boots found success with heavy horses, they were utilised for smaller riding horses and donkeys as well.

Claire Smith of the University of Reading cites Lawn Boots as being used from around the 1850s, when horse-drawn lawn mowers were introduced. “There are several pairs of lawn shoes in the Museum for English Rural Life, mainly for horses, but also some smaller ones which were probably used for donkeys or ponies. They were commonly made from leather, and padded on the inside with wool. They would have been strapped around the horse’s hooves and fastened with the buckles,” she states in an article on the University of Reading’s website, also noting that turkeys and pigs would also wear leather boots, for their long walks to market!

Technology advances

While leather was a strong, accessible and long-lasting material, it wasn’t until the late 1960’s that nuclear physicist Dr Neel Glass invented the first modern hoof boot as we know it. They became available to the public in 1970s and since then the phenomenon has really taken off, notably thanks to manufacturer EasyCare, which pioneered the earliest modern hoof boots, and utilises many different polyurethane blends in its manufacture.

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FEATURE

Worm control takes another step forward

Words by Austin Davis Biologics Ltd

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his summer sees the launch of a revolutionary new test for tapeworm, great news for all horse owners. Westgate Labs are delighted to offer all customers the new EquiSal saliva test. EquiSal Tapeworm is a laboratory test service developed and run by Austin Davis Biologics Ltd (ADB) at their laboratory in Northamptonshire. It is the first test of its kind that uses saliva to give an accurate, cost effective measure of a horse’s tapeworm burden. It is hoped that the new test will make routine testing for tapeworm much more accessible to horse owners, improving horse health and enabling targeted worming to help combat drug Westgate Labs can now offer clients an EquiSal saliva test for tapeworm resistance.

The EquiSal Tapeworm Test has been created by a team of experienced scientists, one of whom was an inventor of the Clear Blue pregnancy test. They identified a need to improve the detection of tapeworm infection, a parasite that can cause significant health problems in horses, to aid effective control.

Previously the only other definitive test for tapeworm has been via blood taken by the vet.

Simple saliva swab

To complete the new EquiSal test, a sample of the horse’s saliva is taken using a specially developed swab. This is sent off to the EquiSal laboratory where the level of tapeworm-specific antibodies is analysed to give an accurate indication of the tapeworm burden in the horse. In scientific terms, the EquiSal Tapeworm Test has both high sensitivity and specificity, which is important for correctly identifying horses with tapeworm burdens.

Commenting on the new test, David Booth, Managing director at Westgate Laboratories said: “We are very excited about this development and are delighted to be working with Austin Davis Biologics to bring the test to horse owners. This will revolutionise the way we worm for tapeworm in horses. Worm counts and saliva testing must now become the core of everyone’s worming programme if we are to preserve the few effective wormers we have left.”

Interesting numbers

Dr Corrine Austin, director at Austin Davis Biologics Ltd, reported: “From our experience so far, it appears that the number of horses with a tapeworm burden is lower than expected. Only 19% of horses tested had a tapeworm burden requiring treatment. This percentage is even lower in well managed yards. Many animals are being over-wormed for tapeworm when routine dosing strategies are used. Routine dosing increases the speed at which worms gain resistance, and with only two drugs licenced for tapeworm in horses, this should be a major concern to horse owners. We are very pleased to be partnering with Westgate Laboratories and we are looking forward to providing a comprehensive worm control programme together”.

An EquiSal Tapeworm Test kit costs £17.95 per horse and contains everything needed to take the test including laboratory processing and the customary help and advice from Westgate Laboratories.

Current advice is to test twice a year at six monthly intervals and a minimum of four months after the last tapeworm dosing.

Gillian Booth of Westgate Labs says: “At last we have an easy to do, reliable test for tapeworm with no need to involve your vet.

Simply add the test to your normal worm count pattern and no need to give routine tapeworm wormers any more unless the result indicates you need to.

Tapeworm can cause dangerous colic in horses. As with other worms they seem to affect some horses more than others for unknown reasons.

Why not just worm ‘in case’?

Worming may not work and resistance is a growing problem. The pony in the picture had been wormed with praziquantel in March yet still had a high reading for tapeworm when tested a few months later, which we would not have expected.

When planning your worm control you should start with routine testing rather than routine worming. Add a winter dose for possible encysted redworm using plain moxidectin, but no other wormers should be used unless results show they are needed.

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Building a Yard... from Scratch!

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hether you are starting with a completely blank canvas or have a basic infrastructure to work with, designing and building a new yard is exciting. However, it is important not to become wrapped up in the exciting finishing touches too early on and to take time to consider what you want from your new yard. take a big piece of paper and draw two columns, heading one likes and the other dislikes. then think of all the yards you know or have visited and write down the things that you think have worked well, as well as those that have frustrated you. If you are short of inspiration head to the internet, where as well as lots of general information it is possible to have a virtual tour (by looking at the pictures) around most of the yards owned and run by the world’s leading riders.

The essentials

Depending on your budget it may be necessary to develop your yard in phases. armed with your research start imagining how your new yard will look and operate and once you are happy write down a new list including fixtures and fittings. For example under stables you might write automatic water supply and rubber matting. there may be some items which are on your wish list for the future, such as solarium, horse walker, by including these now you can include them in your designs, so that when you do add them they are in the right place.

Own experiences

You will also discover from your own experiences what works well and what could do with improving. If something really isn’t working try and find out if there is something that can be done to fix it. sometimes problems are seasonal. One reader found the guttering around her stables was constantly over-flowing in heavy rain, but the addition of an extra down pipe solved the problem and there was no more flooding.

Above: These pictures show the difference Flexscreed rubber surface from Quattro Products can make

Arena matters

When considering the size of an arena and the type of surface you require take advice from as many arena companies as you can. traditionally arenas were 20m by 40m, but if you are intending to use your arena on a daily basis or are jumping regularly you may wish to consider something bigger. the type of surface you choose will also depend on what you are using the arena for, how often, plus your budget. arena and gallop company Equestrian Direct emphasise that the after-care and maintenance of equine arenas is extremely important to ensure a level, compact and even surface and to enhance the performance and longevity of your investment. Equestrian Direct’s arena maintenance machinery has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of the modern fibre equine arenas used in today’s market place. these surfaces require conditioning rather than aggressive levelling. “One piece of equipment now replaces three. the cushion wheel protects your kicking boards, whilst the track clearer pulls the surface into the leveller. two rows of small tines condition the surface to your required depth, while the self levelling bar smoothes over any uneven surface. the latticed roller then finishes the surface to your requirements.”

Planning Permission

Most stable blocks and arenas, unless replacing existing buildings, like for like, will require planning permission. stable and arena companies are used to helping customers complete the application form and will be able to guide you through the process. If you are building a completely new yard with new stables and a new arena you will probably need to send in one application for everything you plan to change. If you don’t have a building surveyor who is involved in other areas of your property, then chat it through with

the companies you are planning to work with, they should be able to advise you and ensure nothing is missed from the application.

Rubber surfaces

Increasingly one sees rubber walkways at competitions and events. Quattro Products Ltd have been supplying and fitting a wide variety for rubber surfaces for stables, horse walkers, wash boxes, outside yards, horseboxes, racecourses, vets and equine pools for over 25 years. they have specialized in heavy duty rubber and sealed mat systems, but have now perfected a fully sealed seamless rubber floor system available for internal use within stables, american barns, veterinary, horsewalkers, with outdoor versions for external walkways, yards and trot up areas. their product Flexscreed has been developed to provide very strong rubber surfaces and can be laid as a fully impervious, flexible, comfortable rubber screed, preventing ingress of moisture, bacteria and odours associated with loose lay mats. the system allows for surface texture variation from smooth easy clean to textured for ramps, wash boxes and has been designed to stand up to the most aggressive uses. unsealed versions are available for external use in yards, trot up areas, horsewalkers, etc.

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SHOW REPORT Claire Leggat and T’s Sapphire, Advanced Medium Champions

Nettex Dressage Festival

Karen Blackman and Lady, Prelim A Championship and the highest scoring combination on Saturday

Pachesham Equestrian Centre, Leatherhead, Surrey Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July 2014 Words by Glen Charman and photographs

by Berta Images Lorri Ould and Keriko Sinia won the Elementary A Championship

Lynne Walkling and Ben III, won the Elementary B Championship, the Medium Championship and the Berta Images framed picture for the highest score on Sunday

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achesham hosted its second successful Nettex Dressage Festival during the first weekend in July. Nettex is a global supplier of animal health products and Pachesham was proud to again organise the Festival in conjunction with the company, which provided exciting ‘goody bags’ for the competitors.

The Festival was the culmination of a year of dressage competition. Championship classes were held for competitors who had qualified for the Unaffiliated (Championship A) and Affiliated (Championship B) at Pachesham during the previous year.

The competitors on Saturday had to deal with the vagaries of a British summer, particularly those competing for the Nicola Homer Walk and Trot Championship judged by Suzanne Holt and Mary Williams. They contended with driving rain, but still produced a closely fought competition. The champion was Pachesham based Blossom Grant riding her own 13-year-old Topper the South.

Jen Murphy and Haysden Nirvana, Advanced Champions

Highest score of the day The Prelim A&B Championships were judged by Adele BurtonCantley and Vicky Fry. By this time the weather improved, providing more comfortable riding conditions. The Championship A was won

by Karen Blackman riding her mare, Lady. Karen also won a framed photograph from Berta Images for the highest score for the day, she achieved a great score of 72.69%.

The Championship B was won by Christina Dodd riding her eightyear-old Dales stallion, Broscoe Samuel.

Blossom Grant and Topper the South won the Nicola Homer Walk and Trot Championship

Alfie proves a great catch ride The Novice A&B championships were judged by Vanessa Mitchell and Hazel Wells. The A Championship was won by Susan Brougham on her daughter’s 13-year-old horse, Alfie. Sue said she was having great fun riding her daughter Caroline’s horse whilst she is recovering from surgery.

The B championship was won by Juliet Gurassa riding her eightyear-old grey mare, Just A Whisper. She was delighted as she had known the Italian bred mare since she was a foal.

The sun shone on Sunday Sunday proved to be much better day weather wise with the sun making longer appearances. The Elementary A&B Championships were judged by Adele Burton-Cantley and Suzanne Holt.

The A Championship was won by Lorri Ould riding her smart grey, Keriko Sinia and the B Championship was won by Lynne Walkling riding Helen and Mandy Ellott’s 10-year-old, Ben III. Lynne also won the Berta Images framed photograph prize, for the highest score of the day on Sunday, 69.82%.

The Medium, Advanced Medium and Advanced Championship classes were judged by list 2 judge Sue Rowlands. Lynne Walkling had further success winning the Medium Championship on Ben III. The Advanced Medium Championship was won by Clare Leggat riding her own mare T’s Sapphire. Clare was delighted with the win as the mare has had a difficult year.

The final class of the day was the Advanced Championship, which was won by Jen Murphy and Haysden Nirvana.

Congratulations to all who took part and to the Nettex champions who looked resplendent in their winning sashes.

Sue Brougham and Alfie, Novice A Champions

Christina Dodd and Broscoe Samuel, Prelim B Champions

Juliet Gurassa and Just A Whisper, Novice B Champions

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FEATURE retail, horse rehabilitation and therapy, nutrition, Merrist Wood College, near Guildford in Surrey has a course suitable for you.

The college has courses at all levels from Level 1 to BA (Hons) level, full and part time, day and evening. Courses have a strong vocational emphasis, providing commercial awareness and practical competence for a range of careers and abilities. Develop your riding skills, examine horse behaviour and welfare and learn about the industry in areas such as equine fitness and training, horse husbandry, animal science, presentation of horses, equine rehabilitation and therapy, road safety.

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How do I know if the course is right for me?

Working with Horses

Do you spend all day dreaming of working with horses? Have you taken your GCSEs or A’levels and are wondering what to do next? If the answer to either of these questions is “yes” then a course at one of the local equestrian colleges could set you on a career path working with horses.

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adlow College, near Tonbridge in Kent offers a variety of courses ranging from Level 1 Diploma up to degree level at both its Hadlow and Greenwich campuses. The Level 1 diploma requires students to attend college three days a week for a period of one year. This highly practical course is an ideal starting point for those students with little or no formal qualifications. The course includes horse welfare, how to ride a horse on the flat and over fences, stable management and working with horses from the ground.

The degree course in Equine Management covers all aspects of equine management and equips graduates with

the necessary skills to run their own equine business. Structured to allow students to pursue a programme which reflects their experiences and interests, the course is a mix between theory and practical outside demonstrations, visits and seminars. Studies also include the training and breeding of horses, equine science and estate management.

Equine Courses at Merrist Wood College Whether you are hoping to qualify to be a trainee riding instructor, competition groom, or to combine your passion for horses with a career in event management,

One of the greatest frustrations in choosing a career path, while you are still at school is not knowing about all the wonderful interesting jobs there are and where your chosen qualification might lead you. Having a good equine qualification could lead to positions working all around the world and with experience, lead to any number of roles in ancillary companies, working in the fields of equine rehabilitation, equine nutrition or even working behind the scenes at equine events and shows.

If you have an idea of what you would like to do try and speak to people who are already working in that position. For example if you would like to be an event groom try and speak to a groom at an event to find out what qualifications they have and any advice they can give you about college and finding a job afterwards. If you are approaching someone unannounced check that they have five minutes to talk to you and if they don’t, ask if there is a convenient time for you to talk later. Most riders and their staff are contactable via email, facebook or twitter, but do this privately and politely. If you ask the right questions they may also be able to advise if they have any knowledge of the local colleges and the courses they provide.

Work experience

Work experience and good references will be important when you are looking for a job. Try and gain as much experience as you can working in your holidays. Sometimes you have to make opportunities for yourself. If you want to work in a particular discipline such as showing and you are able to work even for a week voluntarily for a top show producer, make the most of the opportunity. Watching when you are not working and asking about anything you don’t understand. Remember to leave a good impression, because even years down the line that connection could make the difference to whether you get your dream job or not.

When you have done your research and have decided which course will suit you best speak to the college you hope to attend about the course you have chosen. They will be able to reassure you that you have made the correct choice or guide you to consider a more suitable one.

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The Lord Leconfield Branch of The Pony Club are CELEBRATING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PONY CLUB

THE LORD LECONFIELD BRANCH OF THE WITH PONY CLUB AREFOX-PITT CELEBRATING WILLIAM THE 85TH Three Times ANNIVERSARY World Champion - Eleven Times BritishOF No.1 THE PONY CLUB

WILLIAM FOX-PITT Medallist at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics WITH 2002, 2006 2010 World Equestrian Games and Seven European Team Gold Medals

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tried&tested

Everyday Breeches

There are some wonderful breeches available this season in a range of fun and functional colours.

From elegant training breeches to everyday practical ones, we have tested breeches for all budgets.

Mountain Horse Tessa Breeches

PK Ultimo Breeches Rugged biker style breeches with full seat (ultimo) and knee patch breech (uniek), plus quilted panels at front and back side.

The breeches have metal studs and embroidery at the pockets as well as a fancy zipper.

Tessa Breeches are made from Tencel, a durable botanic fibre that is extracted from wood and is 100% biodegradable.

The manufacturing process is more ecofriendly than many other modern fabrics.

Tencel gives these Tessa breeches great comfort, moisture management and fit.

Colours: Grey Shadow, Black Night Sizes: XS-XXL RRP: £79.00 www.zebraproducts.co.uk

Colours: Classic Brown, Navy Sizes: 26” – 32” RRP: £135 www.mountainhorse.co.uk

LR Comment: These breeches are slightly unusual in that they bring a fashionable twist to more traditional riding wear. They fit beautifully and I love the lycra at the bottom, which means they fit smoothly with boots. Great for when you need to run errands on the way to the stables.

LR Comment: These are hard wearing yet elegant breeches. I loved the full seat and thought they were very smart, I particularly liked the chocolate brown colour.

Cavallo Crystal Breeches Fashionable ladies breeches made of Micro Premium with 3/4 contrast. The full seat is made of Cavasoft.

Lurex-pipings feature on the slanting front pockets as well as shiny Lurex-zipper-pockets at the back while three small silver studs feature under the front pockets and floral print-applications at the left front and rear pockets.

A mid-rise breech, they are slim fitting, washable and the modern flexible hem makes them very comfortable to wear.

Colours: White, Black, Deep Blue, Mocca, Khaki and Wheat Sizes: 34-48 RRP: £185 www.zebraproducts.co.uk LR Comment: I like the fit and feel of these breeches, They have a straight hem at the bottom, which makes them easy and comfortable to wear with good fitting boots. They have fun detailing to the front and back pockets, which adds a dash of bling.

We also Like: Dublin Supa Shape It Heritage Breeches The New Dublin Supa Shape It Performance Full Seat Breeches are part of the new range from Dublin that offer a choice of three fits and fabrics, all with the emphasis on comfort and fit. Made from technical high performance woven fabric, that has been developed for breathability and to aid movement, these breeches are ideal for the rider who wants the ultimate comfort.

Incorporating Meryl™ for its quick drying and muscle support properties and Dri Lex in the calf area, for breathability, stretch and to help reduce bulk and rubbing under long boots or gaiters. They also have a Clarino full seat. Beautifully tailored fit that flatters a more curvy shape, with a navel high waistband.

Colours: Beige, Charcoal, Navy, White Sizes: 26” - 34” RRP: £69.99 www.dublinclothing.co.uk

Saddlecraft Children’s Jiggy Jods

These popular jodhpurs come in a wide range of colours and represent great value for money. Manufactured in stretch cotton fabric, Jiggy Jods have a front zip fastening, belt loops and zipped pocket.

Colours: Plain, patterned and 2 tone colours available Sizes: childs18” - 32” and ladies 24” - 34” RRP: from £22.99 for child sizes www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: These are great practical jods for children to wear to the stables.

They are available in arrange of fun colours, we particularly liked the pink and purple.

They are well priced and stand up to plenty of stable action from pony mad children. The detachable jodhpur boot elastic is a good idea too.

Whitaker Stars Breeches These fashionable breeches are available in five colours with diamanté detailing along the front and back pockets to add bling to any rider’s outfit.

Whitaker Stars saddle cloths are also available to match your horse’s outfit with yours!

The breeches have two front and two back pockets, white contrast stitching and silver Whitaker branded buttons.

Colours: White, Navy, Purple, Black, Red Child sizes: aged 7 to 16 Ladies sizes: 20” – 32” RRP: £70.00 www.johnwhitakerintltd.com LR Comment: These are really fun breeches, which are suitable for everyday riding as well as competition, depending in colour. The material is stretchy and I loved the fit at the bottom as there was no bulky Velcro.

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Champion

Safety

With a reputation built on safety, Champion has been a driving force in the design and development of protective riding wear for over three decades. A number of fabulous new styles have been introduced to the Champion collection which, like all Champion hats, helmets and body protectors, are expertly made here in the UK to the highest possible standard.

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he striking new Champion Evo-Tech helmet features a rich and elegant leather look finish. Available in a striking snake-skin design or a chic black matt with white piping, the Evo-Tech combines safety and peace of mind with eyecatching good looks.

The new, limited edition Champion Evolution Couture features genuine Swarovski crystals and a striking synthetic crocodile skin finish, for a high impact look you will love. This stylish low profile, modern and lightweight hat is built with a glass fibre shell which incorporates a high tech ventilated airflow system.

The new Junior X-Air Star features a spectacular bling design for added sparkle as you ride. Built upon a lightweight injection moulded ABS shell, the Junior X-Air Star is adored by younger riders and the young at heart!

The Champion Air-Tech helmet combines a stylish modern design with a high tech ventilation system and innovative adjustable head sizing ring which allows you to adjust it for the perfect fit.

Available in three fabulous new colours for 2014: Metallic Brown, Metallic Purple and Metallic Navy, in addition to traditional soft feel black, this highly ventilated and lightweight helmet has fast become a firm favourite with competition and leisure riders alike.

For more information and to find your local Champion stockist, see www.championhats.co.uk; email info@fbi-ltd.co.uk or Tel: 0113 270 7000.

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British Showjumping News Please contact Fiona on 01892 863062 or email fiona@localrider.co.uk to submit your British Showjumping News to Localrider Georgina Heeney Georgina Heeney and Sonic, first 1.05m

Super Duper Farm British Showjumping Show Super Duper Farm, Chobham, Surrey Monday 7th July 2014 Words by Mark Fyfe

Michaela Lonsdale Michaela Lonsdale and Furistos Hallo, first 1.25m Open James Emblen and Abon, first Newcomers/ 1.10m Open

Lola Wade and Decadence, first 1m Scope qualifier

Where we are situated there is a lack of local competitions, which made me think of holding affiliated show jumping shows. I approached British Showjumping and said that I was thinking about holding affiliated show jumping. They sent someone out to come and see the property and assess whether we have suitable facilities.

From that moment in 2013, I booked two dates in the diary for 2014, 7th July and 9th August. I discovered that going to a show as a rider is very different from running a show.

The next task was to decide what classes to choose, so that that we can cater every level.

I had to apply for qualifying classes and was allocated two Scope Qualifiers. I was very pleased with this as I didn’t expect to be allocated two. I then was able to put the schedules together. I had to take into account all the rules and regulations of each class, which I had to research in detail. British Showjumping was very helpful in directing me how to go about doing this.

Once we had established the schedule and website it was time to focus on preparing the farm for the show. I wanted to make sure it was immaculate leaving a good lasting impression which I hope was achieved.

On the show day it was a very hot day. I wanted to make sure the surface in the school was kept level for every class. I watered the school the night and the morning of the show, but with this current heat wave I was concerned the surface may be an issue, but I made sure I harrowed after 25 horses and every class. Although this was time consuming it was worth it. As this was my first show I have learnt that I need to take into consideration the weather and how this will affect the surface. If we are to experience this level heat for the next show I plan to hire a water bowser to ensure the surface will be perfect the entire day.

Alison and I had great support from the liveries, family and friends it was a great team effort and without them the show would not of been such a success.

For information on future shows visit www.superduperfarm.co.uk

Parwood Club Show Saturday 21st June 2014 • Pictures by Luru Wei

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arwood Equestrian Centre in Surrey is running regular show jumping shows, which combine unaffiliated show jumping with British Showjumping Club. It allows people to compete Parwood Results unaffiliated, but if they are placed they have the opportunity to register with British Showjumping and join 70cm Show Jumping 1st Charlotte Ward - Spot the Club League.

Lucy Savage and Sparkle, first 1m Show Jumping

2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

Emily Kemp - Louis Amy Edwards - Spring song Angel Clare Griffin - Glen Hurick Abi Round - Stanley Lola Thurkle - Foxes LittleLotta

80cm Show Jumping 1st Sarah Woodward - Miniature Hero 2nd Flora Jones-Parry - Nicodemus 3rd Sarah Elliott - Blue 4th Sarah Elliott - Aztec Flashback 5th Finlay Perry - Little Danny 6th Phoebe Carter - Annagh Gold Emily Kemp and Louis, second 70cm Show Jumping

Localrider Magazine South East British Showjumping Club Leagues Rider Name

Horse Name ....................... Points

70cm Horse Davina Phillips Clare Dowden

Dettori II ......................................... 15 Woodland Spirit II........................... 10

70cm Pony Francesca Jobson

Little Okehurst ................................ 15

80cm Pony Chloe Richardson Jemima Gray

Coolrue Lad .................................... 15 Brakefield Firefox............................ 15

90cm Pony Chloe Richardson Jemima Gray

Coolrue Lad .................................... 39 Brakefield Firefox............................ 15

1m Horse Chloe Richardson

Coolrue Lad .................................... 15

Good Luck to all of these combinations who will be competing at the Club Championships at Keysoe in August.

90cm Show Jumping 1st Sarah Woodward - Miniature Hero 2nd Sophie Roberts - Quito 3rd Marion Spencer - Hermies Magic 4th Ellie Gibson - Charlie 5th Helen Short - Misty Elegance 6th Jack Rider - Toby

Club Shows

1m 1st 2nd 3rd

For more information on Club Shows and how you can take part visit www.britishshowjumping.co.uk

Show Jumping Lucy Savage - Sparkle Helen Short - Misty Elegance Ellie Gibson – Charlie

Saturday 16th August – Parwood Equestrian Centre, Surrey Sunday 24th August – Coombelands, Sussex

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FEATURE For further information contact Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging on (01483) 877812 or visit www.hallmarq.net

MRI Helps Diagnose Wurzel’s Lameness L

eisure rider Anita Crispin has owned her gelding Wurzel for the last four years, enjoying general schooling and competing at local unaffiliated dressage competitions. The 17hh, 12-yearold Hungarian warmblood gelding has struggled with intermittent lameness in his off fore for the last couple of years, with the pair just getting going before the problem would reoccur.

In September last year, Anita decided enough was enough, so she went to the local veterinary practice to try and establish a cause for the lameness. The vet looked at all the possible reasons for the lameness, and nerve blocked Wurzel to try and establish the cause, but without any luck.

Taking the situation further Wurzel was referred to Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic in Maidstone, Kent and due to the history of lameness he was sent straight for a Hallmarq MRI scan.

and when you loose school him he stretches down, whereas before he would hollow and be reluctant to move forward.

Riding him was the same, he would hollow and argue, now his transitions are fluent and he really enjoys working. He is now doing work I never could have achieved before.

Before I bought Wurzel I lost a horse due to lameness problems, so I was dreading the results of the MRI. I am delighted that MRI enabled such an accurate diagnosis, resulting in a happy sound horse.

Wurzel is such a lovely sweet clever horse, I am so pleased we have made life easier for him. Now we have a better idea with what’s wrong in his legs we can manage it correctly. Nowadays he is a super upgraded version of the horse I had before and without the MRI scanning we would have constantly been going around in circles.”

What is an MRI Scan?

An MRI scan relies on a peculiar quantum property of the hydrogen atom. Hydrogen is a part of everything in the body; in particular it is part of the water molecule (the H in H2O) and of fat. The nucleus of the hydrogen atom has the commonly understood properties of mass and electric charge, and also another called spin. Spin causes the nucleus to wobble when placed in a magnetic field, much like a spinning top will wobble under the influence of gravity.

MRI physicists since the 1950’s have learned how to manipulate these wobbles. By synchronising many different atoms together the effect is made strong enough to detect by radio waves. Using electric coils to change the magnetic field in different places shows where exactly the signal is coming from. And the time it takes for the wobbles to build up and decay away can be used to distinguish fat from water.

The end result, from a single examination of a horse’s foot, is about 500 different black-and-white images showing slices in different places and different directions, with bright and dark areas relating to different fat and water content.

These images are interpreted by an experienced vet who knows where fat and water would be in the normal animal, and so can detect any abnormalities. The unusual presence of water is particularly significant as swelling and uptake of water is a common response of the body to injury. Today MRI is routinely accepted as the best way to see inside the hoof of a lame animal.

Wurzel’s diagnosis

The MRI clearly diagnosed Wurzel’s lameness as being due to damage to the navicular bones in both front feet. There were also associated changes in the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT), the distal sesamoidean impar ligament (DSIL), coffin joint and the collateral ligaments of the coffin bone.

With an accurate diagnosis reached, the next step was to get Wurzel on the road to recovery. The treatment consisted of remedial shoeing and medicating his coffin joints on his forelegs.

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Summer Hoof Care Inside & Out Words by Gil Riley

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he sun may have got his hat on, but beware the sun may have turned the ground to concrete and your horse’s hooves brittle - both factors that can lead to lameness. However, these problems can be prevented with good hoof care, as Gil Riley, veterinary expert for the specialist equine insurer, Petplan Equine explains.

Of all the veterinary problems that come through our clinic, 14% are for lameness, 95% of which are in the front limbs that carry the majority of horse’s weight and are most prone to concussion injury. Petplan Equine reports that 45% of claims received are for lameness. Statistics like these bear out the importance of taking precautionary measures to keep your horse sound.

Weight-bearing

The weight-bearing hoof wall can be worn down on hard ground so the sole takes more concussion, leading to “foot soreness”. To prevent wall wear and tear, a horse working on hard ground should be shod on all four feet, or at least the front feet, which bear more weight than the hind.

Ins and outs of cracking

Dry weather can lead to horn that is prone to cracking. Some cracks are incidental while others can run deep from the sole to the coronet. Known as ‘sandcracks’ these are painful and may require remedial shoeing.

To reduce the likelihood of sand cracks: (i) Apply hoof moisturiser to the horn daily, thus making it more pliable. (ii) Feed a hoof supplement rich in the amino acids cysteine and methionine, Biotin and Zinc so good quality horn is produced.

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A well-balanced foot evenly distributes forces of concussion. Poor hoof balance - especially long toes, collapsed heels or flat feet means concussive forces are not absorbed well and the foot does not “break over” into the next stride, which can lead to cracking. The period between shoeings should be determined by how quickly the horn is growing so any conformation change resulting from growth can be corrected before it causes potentially damaging imbalances.

Stones

Dry ground leads to more stones so picking out hooves before and after turnout/ work is vital. Stones can lead to bruising or puncture of the sole, an abscess and lameness.

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FEATURE

BE leads the way in safety ruling

Neselius’s studies go hand in hand with British Eventing’s relatively recent change to its rules, which state that all riders suffering from concussion will be suspended for 21 days after their concussive event. British Eventing’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Judith Johnson, said that the change to BE’s ruling aimed to increase riders’ understanding of concussion, and the importance to their future wellbeing in the condition’s ‘safe management’.

“Many sporting bodies altered their rules in relation to concussion in the light of the Zurich Convention’s International Symposium on sports concussion, and the subsequent “Consensus statement on concussion in sport” [which was issued to sporting bodies in 2013],” Judith states. “BE encourages all riders, coaches and officials to read and observe BE’s guidelines on concussion. It is important to recognise the seriousness of concussion, not only in competition, but also when teaching or riding at home, and observe the recommendations,” she adds.

Left: Research within the field of boxing has revealed that sports-related concussion heals slowly.

Photo by rditchfieldphotography.co.uk

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scientist at Sweden’s Gothenburg University has showed that recovery from concussion is much slower than previously thought. Sanna Neselius, also a member of the medical commission of the Swedish Boxing Federation, showed that analysis of the cerebro-spinal fluid after concussion can be used to determine the extent of brain injury.

Neselius’ doctoral thesis demonstrated that sports-related concussion heals much slower than previously known, with a heavy concussion, such as that experienced after being ‘knocked out’, potentially taking more than four months to heal.

Concussion is one of the most common sports-related injuries, and increasing numbers of athletes and riders experience it every year. “[Medical] assessment today is often based on physical symptoms, neuropsychological tests, and the neurological examination of the athlete. However our studies show that these tests are not sensitive enough, nor can we rely on the athlete’s self-reported lack of symptoms. Concussion symptoms usually pass after a few days, but the neurological damage may still be present,” Neselius said. She also found in her studies that the brains of children and adolescents are more sensitive, and require longer time to heal.

Right: At BE events, all riders suffering from concussion will be suspended for 21 days.

A heads up on concussive injuries

By George Gorman - inventor of the RS-tor

The RS-tor – seen in rider’s right hand - can reduce the velocity that the rider’s body experiences if a fall takes place.

Recovery can be lengthy

In the past it was thought that concussion could be graded, but the latest research shows this not to be the case. A rider with slight confusion after a minor fall may have symptoms which persist for several days or even weeks, whereas a rider who is knocked out may recover fully after a few days! Recurrent concussion is cumulative. If it occurs before full recovery from a previous incident, it may even cause permanent brain damage. Concussion and loss of consciousness should not be confused, however; concussion can result from injuries other than to the head, with no loss of consciousness involved; it may, for instance, result from a jolt to the spine when falling off a horse.

BE has also recognised the condition of ‘delayed concussion’. The amended rules state that a rider with suspected concussion should be re-examined two hours after the incident, and that failure to present to the event doctor for re-examination of a suspected concussion will automatically result in 21 day suspension until clarification of the diagnosis can be made.

See the RS-Tor @ Libby’s International’s stand, Hickstead, from 30/7/14

Reducing the velocity of a fall

The RS-tor rider safety aid is an invaluable tool to (a) help prevent a horse fall completely, or (b) reduce the velocity that the rider’s body experiences if a fall takes place, because the product has allowed a ‘safer’ fall. The RS-tor is attached safety to the saddle bars beneath the leathers, and an elasticised element attached to comfortable end-strap that the rider holds cleverly reduces the velocity of a fall.

Should the rider be badly unseated and unable to ‘save’ themselves from falling, the RS-tor strap will absorb some of their movement as they leave the saddle, sometimes even allowing the rider to land on their feet. It is not allowed in affiliated BE competition, but CAN used in unaffiliated cross country events, and is highly recommended for all jumping and cross country training.

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Since launching over 16 years ago, Blue Chip has always been at the forefront of equine nutrition. This pioneering spirit goes beyond what goes in the sack, it also encompasses what goes on the sack.

Blue Chip is the first feed balancer specialist to offer a loyalty card and loyalty points on each of it’s feed balancers (Original, Pro, Lamilight and Original Native).

Collect 8 Blue Chip Loyalty points and get your 9th Blue Chip product absolutely free. For more info see www.bluechipfeed.com/loyalty

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FEED NEWS

What to feed when it’s

hot, hot, hot!

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I have a 16.2hh KWPN gelding working at Advanced Medium presently in full work.

He is quite a hot horse in that he does not need energy feeds but does lose weight when travelling and going to competitions. He has lost a bit of top line recently and even though his body weight is sufficient I would like him to have more in reserve as he is about to have quite a busy month of travelling.

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As he is quite a hot horse ideally all of his energy should be sourced through oils and fibres which will provide a source of slow release energy for stamina, keeping clear of starch from cereals.

You could top his diet up with additional oils, however high oil manufactured feeds and supplements often contain additional nutrients, specifically antioxidants, that will help improve oil utilisation.

Look for feeds with a high fibre and high oil content and try to keep the combined level of starch and sugar (NSC) below 10%.

Solution Mash from Rowen Barbary is cereal free and has a combined NSC level of just 6.65% so is ideal for horses that are hot headed. With a very high fibre content this helps encourage slow rates of digestion throughout the hindgut and combined with 15% oil this helps to provide an excellent source of slow release energy for improved stamina. Containing quality protein sources to help support overall muscle tone Solution Mash will help ensure excellent overall condition and is fully balanced in essential nutrients including antioxidants, digestive enhancers and added herbs.

For more information telephone 01948 880598 or visit www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

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What is the difference between Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet?

The role of Speedi-Beet is to provide a high energy feeding stuff without depending on cereals. It is a versatile product and can be used in a large number of ways and is traditionally (we can say traditionally now it’s approaching its 12th birthday) used to partially replace both forage and concentrates, reducing the nonfibre carbohydrate load of the ration.

Fibre-Beet on the other hand is regarded as a long term conditioner and is best applied in a simpler system. It was originally derived from the point that grass – no matter how good or bad – can vary tremendously, in terms of yield, nutrient content, physical quality and potential contaminants, depending on season, weather and fertilising. Additionally many people are dependent on preserved forage that comes from an early or late cut, and this can polarise the product across extremes.

Both products are ideal for horses and ponies prone to weight gain as they are low sugar/high fibre products and have approval from The Laminitis Trust. Both Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet are designed to be fed wet.

Hard ground, heat and travelling can all affect your horse, this month we look at some of the products that can help in these situations.

Less Coughing and Sneezing with HorseHage HorseHage is a high fibre, dustfree bagged forage made from selected grasses and is available in four varieties – Ryegrass, High Fibre, Timothy and Alfalfa, offering a choice to suit all horses and ponies.

Carole Bizzell of Oxfordshire, who feeds HorseHage to her 23-year-old Welsh pony, said: “We find HorseHage is always consistent in quality and very palatable to the pony. Both the vet and farrier are very pleased with how well he is. As a lifelong sufferer from hay fever, asthma and eczema I would like to say a big thank you for providing a product that I can handle without sneezing, coughing, wheezing or itching!”

For further information telephone 01803 527257 or visit www.horsehage.co.uk

SUMMER SUPPLEMENTS KM Elite Liquid Garlic KM Elite Liquid Garlic is perfectly blended for the optimum health, appearance and well-being of your horse. The liquid garlic is super concentrated and very effective at repelling flies and biting insects.

Garlic stimulates the appetite, supports respiratory health, maintains healthy blood pressure, contains antioxidants and assists the immune system.

For more information call 01403 759659 or visit www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk

Equine America Super So Kalm Powder Equine America Super So Kalm Powder reduces stress, promotes calming and improves concentration. Horses can experience nervousness and tension before exercise or competition causing them to misbehave or ‘washout’. Super So Kalm contains a premium grade magnesium with l-tryptophan, an essential amino acid associated with the production of serotonin, which helps to calm and focus the horse.

Fed daily this can aid concentration and willingness to work, without removing the edge required for competition.

It is also suitable for young horses, which have a tendency to be highly strung and distracted.

For more information call 01765 680300 or visit www.britishhorsefeeds.com

For more information call 01403 759659 or visit www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk

Easy Pack Haylage

Equine America No More Moods

Easy Pack Haylage is now available in sections for quick and easy feeding.

The company has also re-designed its bags, including an easy to use indicator system to help you quickly choose the right Easy Pack Haylage for your horse.

A healthy hormone level in mares may avoid stroppy, unwilling behaviour, which sometimes makes a horse difficult to handle and results in a reduction in performance. Similarly, a healthy hormone level in a stallion may reduce aggression.

No more moods contains liquid Chaste Berry, a plant which has been recognised for many years for its benefits in supporting correct hormone levels . Use No More Moods daily to turn your ‘nightmare into a nice mare’.

For more information visit www.easypackhaylage.com and look out for the Easy Pack Haylage competition to win a whole pallet of Easy Pack Haylage and a whole pallet of Easy Pack.

For more information call 01403 759659 or visit www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk

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TopSpec All-in-One TopSpec All-in-One is a highly costeffective supplement for performance horses because it contains optimum levels of all the commonly-needed specialised supplements expertly balanced into one product.

The vitamins, minerals, amino acids and yeast products in TopSpec All-inOne promote muscle development and function, lung health, performance, excellent hoof quality, digestive health, blood quality, bone strength, a healthy immune system and efficient feed utilization.

• REDUCES MUCKING OUT TIME • SUPER ABSORBENT • NO AMMONIA SMELL

For further information call 01845 565030 or visit www.topspec.com

• COMPACT 15kg BAGS – EASY STORAGE

TopSpec Calmer TopSpec Calmer is designed to be fed to horses and ponies with anxious temperaments, particularly those that cannot cope with stressful situations such as showing, travelling and competing.

Not all horses are anxious for the same reason so TopSpec Calmer has been developed with much more than a ‘single ingredient’ approach. It contains a pure protected yeast, MOS, B vitamins, magnesium, tryptophan and sepiolite clay, which all act in different ways to help calm and relax responsive horses.

TopSpec Calmer is a palatable, caramel-flavoured, additive to be mixed into the feed. It can be fed daily to stressed or anxious horses or occasionally to help horses cope with stressful situations eg, competitions, travelling and fireworks.

TopSpec Calmer can improve performance by improving focus and reducing the effects of stress. Some ingredients start to work within two hours but maximum effect will be seen within three weeks.

• COST EFFECTIVE • WARM & INSULATING BED • LOW DUST CONTENT • 100% BIODEGRADABLE • LESS WASTE & SMALLER MUCK HEAP

The mark of responsible forestry

Sales Line: 01264 342009 Email: sales@verdohorsebedding.co.uk

For further information call 01845 565030 or visit www.topspec.com

Blue Chip Joint RLF A high quality joint supplement such as Blue Chip Joint RLF, will help to ensure your horse’s joints are nourished and protected. Blue Chip’s Joint RLF contains glucosamine MSM, Hyaluronic acid, Yucca and Manganese as well as a rosehip extract, Rosa canina (more commonly known as the Dog rose).

Rosa canina contains a special glycoside that helps maintain joint comfort by limiting the number of white blood cells allowed into the joint.

All the ingredients in Joint RLF are 100% natural and contain no banned substances.

For more info call 0114 266 6200 or visit www.bluechipfeed.com

Blue Chip Karma The 100% natural ingredients in Blue Chip Karma include the superior, water-soluble form of magnesium which can be quickly absorbed into the blood stream. When stressed, horses can use up their available stores of Magnesium and so will potentially benefit from a readily available watersoluble source.

Karma also contains other beneficial vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, which is vital to horses under stress from exercise, training and new environments. L-tryptophan is included as it is a pre-cursor for the hormone serotonin, the ‘feel-good’ hormone. Karma does not contain any banned or prohibited substances and is completely safe to use daily or as a single dose as required.

For more information call 0114 266 6200 or visit www.bluechipfeed.com AUGUST 2014 Localrider 73

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sHOW DATES Ashford Valley Hunt Pony Club

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Training A5 SAE only to Jackie Russell, 32 Chartwell Place, Cheam, Surrey SM3 9TD & Eventers Challenge (Inc Balanced Horse Feeds Championship Qualifiers & Other Aff Classes)

For further information call 01227 730811

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2 August, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, tetrathlon, Delmonden, Hawkhurst, telelephone: 01892 824754, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh 3 August, Bramble Hill Farm Events, show Jumping Clinic, Bramble Hill Farm, Five Oaks Road, slinfold, West sussex, RH13 0RL, Email: lynne@hugnhold. co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk

3 August, Colettes showing & show Jumping, show Jumping, Ridden & In Hand showing, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, great Chart, ashford, Kent, telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

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at East Sussex National Golf Resort, Uckfield

Centre, Tandridge w.oldencraig.com or

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2 August, Cranleigh show, annual show. Equestrian Classes, inc BsJa and unaffiliated Jumping, Donkeys, Private Driving, trade turnouts, Heavy Horses, CHaPs, Ridden and Working Hunters, WHP, Cobs, Riding Horses, Competition Horses, M&M Ridden and In Hand, P(uK) Qualifiers, BsPs Bright stars, Dogs, Farming, and Livestock, Cranleigh showground, Brookhurst Road, Cranleigh, surrey, gu6 7DW. Email: info@cranleighshow. org.uk, www.cranleighshow.org.uk

Normans Bay, Pevensey 2009 Saturday 21st November

TUTSHAM CHARITABLE 9 milesTEAM over spectacular downland country with TRUST 26 optional jumps.

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2 August, Colettes Horse shows, senior affilliated Bs, Clear Round followed by classes from BN to 1.15m, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, great Chart, ashford, Kent, tN23 3DH, telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk

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m, Fawkham, Kent. or 07765 547301 or

2 August, Chilham Park, BE International Horse trials, (two days), Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, Ct4 8DB, telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk

3 August, Chilham Park, BE International Horse trials, (two days), Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, Ct4 8DB, telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk

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AUGUST 2014

and Charity Dinner Events 2009

South of England Horse‘Great TrialsDanes’ (Ardingly) August 16th at The Mecure Hotel 18th & 19th April 3 Course Meal, DJ, Charity Auction and Games Burghley Young Event Horse Qualifiers Tickets £40 • 7pm till 1am (5 & 6 year olds) For tickets or further info contact kerryd.teamtutsham@gmail.com July RoomsEridge available. 3rd Black tie optional.

SAE for schedules: SEES, Oatridges, Best Beech, Wadhurst, E Sx TN5 6JL or 01892 783227

All proceeds going straight to the charity to help improve their facilities

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3-9 August, the Rockbourne Ride, adult’s Residential Camp, tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, sP6 3PB, Contact: Fiona Wyles, telephone: 01491 651384, www.tenantry.co.uk

3 August, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, One Day Event, Delmonden, Hawkhurst, telelephone: 01892 824754, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh 3 August, squirrells Riding school, Dressage shows, also Come as you are Dressage, squirrells Riding school, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9Rg, telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 4 August, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Dressage, inc uK Riders Qualifiers, & sunshine tour Qualifiers, sulham Hill, tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, Rg31 5uB, telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com 4 August, squirrells Riding school, Pony Camp, squirrells Riding school, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9Rg, telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

5 August, sevenoaks Riding Club, Evening Dressage and Clear Round Jumping, Redlands, st Julian’s Road, sevenoaks, Kent, Contact: J Burgess, telephone: 01732 464293, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 5-9 August, southdown East Pony Club, sDE Pony Club Members only Junior Camp, townplace Equestrian Centre, sloops Lane, scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West sussex, RH17 7NP, www. branches.pcuk.org /southdowneast

6 August, Colettes Mid-Week Fun show, show Jumping & Ridden, In Hand showing (on grass), Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, Ct15 5BQ, telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk 7 August, squirrells Riding school, Clear Round, squirrells Riding school, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9Rg, telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

9 August, speedgate Events, Julia Buckle Polework Clinic, achive more suppleness in flatwork and learn new exercises to help your horse to become more supple 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 10 August, Bramble Hill Farm Events, Cross Country Clinc, Bramble Hill Farm, Five Oaks Road, slinfold, West sussex, RH13 0RL, Email: lynne@hugnhold. co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk 10 August, Coakham Bloodhounds Events, Beach Ride, at Normans Bay, Pevensey, East sussex, www.coakhambloodhounds.com 10 August, Epsom RDa, Open unaffiliated Dressage and clear round show Jumping, st Ebbas Farm, Hook Road, Epsom, surrey, Kt19 8QW, telephone: 01372 743690, www.epsomrda.btck.co.uk 10 August, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Cross Country, sulham Hill, tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, Rg31 5uB, telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com 10 August, Horseware National Hunter trial series, Hunter trial qualifier for the Horseware National Final at Eland Lodge, Derbyshire, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Cross Country, sulham Hill, tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, Rg31 5uB, www.hall-place.com 10 August, sevenoaks Riding Club, Horse trials, Lodge Farm, Matfield, Kent, tN12 7Et, Contact: J Burgess, telephone: 01732 464293, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 10 August, simply shows Events, show Jumping & Clear Round, Warren Barn Farm, slines Oak Road, Woldingham, surrey, CR3 7HN, telephone: 01883 344959, Email: simplyshows@hotmail. co.uk, www.simplyshows.co.uk 10 August, speedgate Events, unaffiliated show Jumping, speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 12 August, Francis Whittington, Cross Country Clinic with Francis Whittington, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, surrey, RH2 8LB, telephone: 07595 979372 Email: training@whittingtoneventing. co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk 13 August, great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dressage and show Jumping Classes, Dressage afternoon and evening and show Jumping Classes, great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, great Bookham, surrey, Kt23 4PZ, telephone: 01372 451458, Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info 13-15 August, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Pony Camp, sulham Hill, tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, Rg31 5uB, telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com 13-16 August, southdown East Pony Club, sDE Pony Club Members only Mini Camp, townplace Equestrian Centre, sloops Lane, scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West sussex, RH17 7NP, www. branches.pcuk.org /southdowneast 15 August, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, In House show, sulham Hill, tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, Rg31 5uB, telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com 16 August, Chester Hall Events, affiliated Dressage, speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ. Contact Caroline Chester, telephone: 01732 461517, www.speedgate.co.uk 16 August, Mid surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Companion Dog show and Lurcher show, 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/ 16 August, Parwood Equestrian Centre, unaffiliated show Jumping incorporating British show Jumping Club show, Parwood Equestrian Centre, great Westwood, Westwood Lane, Normandy, surrey, gu3 2JE, telephone: 01483 813860, www.parwood.co.uk/events

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To advertise here, call 01892 863062 or email: info@localrider.co.uk 16 August, Rye Show, Show Jumping and Showing, Show Jumping and Showing Classes for all heights and ages. Dog Show, Classic Cars, and Many other attractions.

(Show in aid of Rye’s Hospital.) Lea Farm, Rye Foreign, TN31 7ST, Telephone: 07788 485674, Email: fundraising@ryehospital. org.uk, www.ryehospital.org.uk 16 August, Southern Horse Trials Championships Qualifier,Unaffiliated Horse Trials, Pre Intro (80cms), Intro (90cms), Pre Novice (1m), Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8DY, Telephone: 01483 767336, www.bdwp. co.uk/aallen, www.tweseldown.co.uk

16 August, Team Tutsham Summer Ball, Team Tutsham Charitable Trust Summer Ball & Charity Dinner, 3 course meal, DJ, Charity Auction and Games, at The Mecure ‘Great Danes’ Hotel, Maidstone, ME17 1RE, Email: kerryd.teamtutsham@ gmail.com, www.teamtutsham.co.uk 17 August, Chipstead Riding Club, Dressage, Diamond Centre, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4DT, www.chipsteadridingclub.co.uk 17 August, Colettes Open Summer Horse Show, Show Jumping & Ridden, In Hand Showing (on grass), Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

17 August, Newlands Corner Riding Club, Open Unaffiliated Show Jumping Show, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Contact: Lesley Selway, Telephone: 01483 205049, www.newlandscorner.org

17 August, Southern Horse Trials Championships Qualifier,Unaffiliated Horse Trials, Pre Intro (80cms), Intro (90cms), Pre Novice (1m), Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8DY, Telephone: 01483 767336, www.bdwp. co.uk/aallen, www.tweseldown.co.uk

17 August, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage Series, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

17 August, Wokingham Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage Series, Chapel Green House, Chapel Green, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3ER, Email: jo@wokinghamequestriancentre.co.uk, www.wokinghamequestriancentre.co.uk 18 August, Highstead Riding Centre, Summer Show In Hand and Ridden Showing, English, Western and Jumping, indoors, Highstead Riding Centre, indoors, Highstead, Chislet, Nr. Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LX, Email: lynnusauk@aol.com

19 August, Simply Shows Events, Young Rider Development and Fun Day, Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 01883 344959, Email: simplyshows@ hotmail.co.uk, www.simplyshows.co.uk 19 August, Squirrells Riding School, Bonfleur Cross Country Day, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

24 August, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Team Dressage Series, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@speedgate. co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 25 August, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Annual Show, CT Rider Showing Qualifiers & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, & Fun Dog Show, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com 25 August Mount Mascal Stables, August Bank Holiday Monday Horse Show & Family Fun Day, Something for everyone to enjoy, Equestrian competition & display, Pony Rides, Animal Area, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Coby Colin, Canine Capers, Raffle, Stalls & lots more. Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AW, Telephone 020 8300 3947, www.mountmascalstables.co.uk

25 August, Southdown East Pony Club, Open Events, Turton Open Hunter Trial, Wivelsden Farm, North Common Road, Chailey, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4EH, www. branches.pcuk.org /southdowneast 25 August, Speedgate Events, Andrew Day Clinic, Andrew is an international event and dressage rider and trainer and a senior instructor and lecturer of the TTT with over 20 years experience.

Attain a thorough understanding of the classical system of Dressage training, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Kim Atkinson, Telephone: 07834 170830, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 25 August, Squirrells Riding School, Bank Holiday Show,Fun Shows and Show Jumping, Show Jumping Qualifiers, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

26-30 August, The Rockbourne Ride, Adult’s Residential Camp, Pony Club Mums, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact: Sue Pratt, Telephone: 01425 461625, www.tenantry.co.uk

26 August, Squirrells Riding School, Combined Training, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 27 August, Francis Whittington, Cross Country Clinic with Francis Whittington, Lodge Farm, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7ET, Telephone: 07595 979372, Email: training@whittingtoneventing.co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk 27 August, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dressage and Show Jumping, Dressage afternoon and evening and Clear Round Jumping, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ, Telephone: 01372 451458, Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info

Open One Day Event, Pony Club and Open Classes 55cm to 100cm (levels 1-4), Bonfleur XC course, Linton, Telephone: 07778 771063, http://branches.pcuk.org/ashford

24 August, Bramble Hill Farm Events,

31 August, The Equi-Fun Club, Show

Show Jumping Clinic, Bramble Hill Farm, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, West Sussex, RH13 0RL, Email: lynne@hugnhold. co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk

24 August, Great Chart Happy Hack, An 8 mile hack around Kent countryside in aid of Kent Air Ambulance, Court Lodge Farm, Great Chart, Kent, TN23 3AY, Telephone: 01233 329824. Email: dianehogben@ sky.com, www.happyhack.co.uk 24-25 August Iberian Performance Show, Extensive range of over 30 classes for pure and partbred Spanish Horses, Lustanos, & Lipizzaners, inc (Bank Holiday Monday) displays by UK & foreign riders, trainers, and a fabulous finale, All day catering & evening BBQ, Merrist Wood College, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE, Telephone: 07787 147782. www.iberianperformanceshow.co.uk

Sunday 21st September Farming World, Faversham, Kent (Just off A2/M2)

SHOW JUMPING ★ RIDDEN & IN-HAND SHOWING DRESSAGE ★ FUN DOG SHOW 60+ CLASSES Inc. Equifest & Royal London qualifiers Hosting the BARRETT’S LAND ROVER SHOWING & SHOW JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS & JACKSON’S FENCING SE DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS

www.cbequine.co.uk

GREAT BOOKHAM SHOWS ■ Wednesday 13th August Dressage & Clear Round afternoon/evening ■ Wednesday 27th August Dressage & Clear Round afternoon/evening ■ Sunday 7th September Autumn Show – lots of classes in dressage, show jumping & showing. Includes final of Romeo/Atlees Dressage series and Pure Technology Jumping series.

Last chances to qualify for 2014 Sunshine Tour!

Only 5 miles from junc 9 on M25

Full schedules and entries online at www.gbec.info Events Secretary, Great Bookham E.C., Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ. Tel 01372 451458, Email shows@gbec.info

bonfleur cross country course

open for schooling 7 days a week

‘The perfect Place For Cross Country Schooling in Kent’

27 August, Colettes Senior Affilliated BS, Clear Round followed by classes from BN to 1.15m, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DH, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk 29 August, Colettes Friday Evening Showjumping, Clear Round followed by 5 classes, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

23 August, Ashford Valley Hunt Pony Club,

Southern Counties Horse Show 2014

Jumping Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@ equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk

31 August, Bramble Hill Farm Events, Cross Country Clinc, Bramble Hill Farm, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, West Sussex, RH13 0RL, Email: lynne@hugnhold. co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk

Fences from 1’6 to 3’6 including: Water, Trakehner, Ditches, Banks, Coffins, Combinations New Fences this season – Coffin, Trakehner, Corner, and Many More

31 August, Chilham Park, Hunter Trials, Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk 31 August, Newlands Corner Riding Club, Open Unaffiliated Show Jumping and Dressage Show, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Contact: Lesley Selway, Telephone: 01483 205049, www.newlandscorner.org

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MAY 17TH SPRING SHOW (INC BALANCED HORSE FEEDS CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS & OTHER AFFILIATED CLASSES)

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EVENING DRESSAGE MAY 28TH, JUNE25TH, JULY 23RD Lodge Farm, Matfi eld Download schedules from end of March www.chipsteadridingclub.org.uk SUNDAY 10th AUGUST atA5Redlands, Sevenoaks 0r SAE to Jackie Russell, 32 Chartwell Place, Cheam, Surrey SM3 9TD Novice 0.75m; SUNDAY Intermediate 0.85m; Open 1.00m SEPTEMBER 14th

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OMNIBUS SCHEDULE PACHESHAM EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, FOR ALL 2009 COMPETITIONS RANDALLS RD,LEATHERHEAD, HUNTER TRIALS & SURREY, KT22 0AL HORSE TRIALS SAE FOR SCHEDULES TO: At Coppins Farm, Molash, nr Canterbury DRESSAGE & SHOW JUMPING Mrs E Train, 26 Stonehill Rd, Send A4 SAE (60p postage) to: East Sheen, London, SW14 8RW Sunday 7th September 2014, starts 10am SRC: Manor Farm Cottage 020 8392 1967 Dryhill Lane through Sundridge forest, bridlepaths 12-14 miles andfrom farm or download Sevenoaks Kent TN14 6AA Wimbledon Branch

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Services Eridge Horse Trials 01892 783227

12 July Surrey Union Pony Club Open Show www.pcuk.org/surreyunion 01293 871921

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 Derby Challenge Series– Tunbridge SEPTEMBER 2014 Wells Kent. Call 07989906230 1 September, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Dressage, inc uK Riders Challenge Qualifiers, & Ct Rider summer Qualifiers, sulham Hill, tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, Rg31 5uB, telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

5 July Wey Valley Riding Club Indoor dressage www.wvrc.co.uk 07917 602527

2 September, Francis Whittington,

5 July Felbridge Show Ground Unaffiliated Dressage www.felbridge. net

Cross Country Clinic with Francis Whittington, Firle Place, Lewes, sussex, BN8 6LP, telephone: 07595 979372, Email: training@whittingtoneventing. co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk

5 July CBEquine Summer Show at Barville Farm www.cbequine.co.uk 07949 096086

2 September, Rushford Farm Horse shows, Pink and Bling Dressage, In memory of sam, Proceeds to st Wilfeds Hospice, Rushford Farm, three Cups Corner, Heathfield, East sussex, tN21 9LR, telephone: 01323 488342, Email: Julie.moss11@btinternet. com, www.rushfordfarm.co.uk

7 July TWRC Evening Dressage & Show at Beechenwood www.

4Jumping September, squirrells RidingFarm school, Clear Round, squirrells Riding school, twridingclub.org.uk 07921 552132 Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9Rg, telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

8 July Great Bookham Equestrian Dressage and Clear round 5Centre September, Bramble Hill Farm Events, Evening Dressage on grass, Bramble Hill afternoon/evening www.gbec.info Farm, Five Oaks Road, slinfold, West sussex, 0RL, Email: lynne@hugnhold.

01372RH13 451458 co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk

11 July Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Dressage Championships www. oldencraig.com 01293 771027/ 07951 121708

5 to 7 september, Juddwood Farm Horse

Camps, Residental Horse Camps for adults, Bring your horse for three days of great fun and excellent instruction, Juddwood Farm, tonbridge, Kent, tN11 8aB, telephone: 01892 871080, www.juddwoodfarm.co.uk

6 September, Chester Hall Events,

11 & 12 July Felbridge Show Ground Senior BSJA www.felbridge.net

affiliated Dressage, speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ. Contact Caroline Chester, telephone: 01732 461517, www.speedgate.co.uk

12 July Mid Surrey Pony Club Branch Show (Members only) www.pcuk.org/ midsurrey 01293 775340

7 September, Chipstead Riding Club,

Dressage, Diamond Centre, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton, surrey, sM5 4Dt, www.chipsteadridingclub.co.uk

12 July CBEquine Summer Show at Ingatestone Hall www.cbequine.co.uk 07949 096086

7 September, Colettes autumn Horse show, unaffiliated show Jumping, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, great Chart, ashford, Kent, telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

12 July Eaglesfield Outdoor Unaffiliated Show Jumping www. eaglesfield.net 07958 650036

7 September, East sussex Pony Club,

Hunter trials Open to all, the Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, BN24 5BB. www.pcuk.org/eastsussex

7 September, Epsom RDa, sponsored Ride, Venue tbc, st Ebbas Farm, Hook Road, Epsom, surrey, Kt19 8QW, telephone: 01372 743690, www.epsomrda.btck.co.uk

7 September, great Bookham Equestrian Centre, autumn Open show, show Jumping and Dressage, and Fun Dog show, great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, great Bookham, surrey, Kt23 4PZ, telephone: 01372 451458, Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info

7 September Mid surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Eventers Challenge 1’6” to 3’, Dengie sJ Qualifier, 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 Chequer Tree Farm Inhand & Ridden Show 07711 838319 12 July Felbridge Show Ground Unaffiliated Jumping www.felbridge. net

13 September, speedgate Events, Julia Buckle Polework Clinic, achive more suppleness in flatwork and learn new exercises to help your horse to become more supple 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

12 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Dressage, SJ and combined training at Redlands 01732 461462

14 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Evening Dressage, SJ and combined training at Redlands 01732 461462

14 September, Bramble Hill Farm Events, annual show, a fun showing show for all levels, Jumping and showing Classes, plus a chance to try a trec obstacle course, Bramble Hill Farm, Five Oaks Road, slinfold, West sussex, RH13 0RL, Email: lynne@hugnhold. co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk

17 - 19 July Kent County Show www. kentshow.co.uk 01622 633060 Hunter trial, Cross Country, East Bysshe 14 September, Chipstead Riding Club,

Farm, Blindley Heath, surrey RH7 6LF, www.chipsteadridingclub.co.uk

18 July Fiddlers Green Stud Unaffiliated Dressage www.FGStud.

Horse show, show Jumping & Ridden, 712915 Inco.uk Hand 07752 showing (on grass), Barville 14 September, Colettes Open summer

Farm, Dover, Kent, Ct15 5BQ, telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

19 July Goring & District Riding Club Open Show www.gdrc.org.uk 07988 14 September, Colettes senior affilliated Bs, Clear Round followed by classes from 502833

BN to 1.15m, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, great Chart, ashford, Kent, tN23 3DH, telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk

19 July Great Bookham Equestrian Centre Open Show www.gbec.info 14 September, Eridge Hunt Branch 01372 451458 of the Pony Club, Open Hunter trials, Lodge Farm, Matfield, Kent, tN12 7Et, Enquires email: fionawhitt@btinternet. com, http://branches.pcuk.org/eridge

19 July FS Events Dressage at Warrigal Farm 07957 765964

14 September, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Mini Cross Country, sulham Hill, tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, Rg31 5uB, telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

19 July Southdown East Pony Club at Wivelsden Farm 16 and Under Show www.pcuk/southdowneast 14 September, the Rockbourne

Ride, Open Hunter trials, Poole Pony Club, tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, sP6 3PB, Contact: Kay Brooks, telephone: 01425 472306, www.tenantry.co.uk

21 July TWRC Evening Dressage & Show Jumping at Beechenwood Farm www.twridingclub.org.uk 07921 14 September, sevenoaks Riding Club, 552132 annual show, show Jumping, and showing, Redlands, st Julian’s Road, sevenoaks, Kent, Contact: J Burgess, telephone: 01732 464293, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

23 July Chipstead Riding Club Evening Dressage wwwchipsteadridingclub.org.uk

14 September, simply shows Events, autumn show, Warren Barn Farm, slines Oak Road, Woldingham, surrey, CR3 7HN, telephone: 01883 344959, Email: simplyshows@hotmail. co.uk, www.simplyshows.co.uk

25 July Vicarage Farm Junior BSJA 01932 765145

14 September, southdown East Pony Club, Open Events, Baldocks Late summer Open Hunter trial, Wivelsden Farm, North Common Road, Chailey, Lewes, East sussex, BN8 4EH, www.

24/2/09 14:03:02 branches.pcuk.org /southdowneast 14 September, speedgate Events, unaffiliated show Jumping, speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ. Email: events@speedgate. co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 15 September, the Rockbourne Ride, Parelli Natural Horseman Clinics, tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, sP6 3PB, www.tenantry.co.uk

7 September, Molash, Charity Ride,

16 September, the Rockbourne Ride, Parelli Natural Horseman Clinics, tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, sP6 3PB, www.tenantry.co.uk

12 – 14 miles through forest, bridlepaths, and farm land with optional jumps around the course, at Coppins Farm, Molash, nr Canterbury, Kent, telephone: 01233 740598, email: geoff.jenkins195@ btinternet.com, www.molash.com

20 September, Chester Hall Events, Chester Hall’s affiliated team Quest Dressage, speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ. Contact Caroline Chester, telephone: 01732 461517, www.speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.u

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South East Dressage Championships

Dressage at Hickstead, Sussex • 24th & 25th May 2014 Pictures by Spidge Photography

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hirteen-year-old Mollly Baseley had a surprise yet exciting win at the South East Dressage Championships when she and her pony Catmint took the Novice 23 Championship. Molly has had Catmint also known as Frodo for 22 months. Her mother Tina Baseley said: “It has been quite a long haul changing Frodo from a cross country pony to a dressage pony, but Molly is at last getting some good results.

She has been really encouraged by joining BYRDS and particularly from all the friends she has made at BD Southern, as well as the support she receives from Sue Pinks and Sharon Walker.”

Molly trains with Leanne Wall and also receives help and encouragement from Gail Lorence, who is based at the same yard as Molly at Chart Farm in Heaverham. Molly is a member of the West Kent Sevenoaks Pony Molly Bseley Club and hopes to be representing them at and Catmint, the Area Dressage competition this summer.

Novice 23 Tina continued: “Molly was second to go Champions in the class and we put Frodo back on the lorry and un-plaited him. We thought it was a nice test, but didn’t think she would get placed. We were delighted to see her score of 73.20% when we returned to check out the score board.

We then had nail-biting three hours to wait for the rest of the class to do their tests, but Molly held the lead. She was definitely the only child in the line-up and I didn’t see many other ponies in her section, so I just thought it was quite nice the children taking on the adults. We had to rush back to the lorry and re-plait Frodo for the presentation. They won a fantastic rug, which was a bit big and at times Frodo looked like he might trip over in the presentation!”

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Bryony Lovegrove and Celton Ajax, Novice Dressage Champions

Fellow BYRDS Southern member, Bryony Lovegrove and her pony Celton Ajax, known as Jack, also headed a Novice Championship at Hickstead.

Originally destined for the show ring the now 13-year-old

by Rotherwood Goldfinger didn’t settle in the ring with other ponies.

Now 16, Bryony has owned Jack for the last six years and when their show ring career failed she decided to try dressage, which proved much more successful and the combination has been part of the BYRDS Inter-Regional Team for the last three years as well as competing at the Sheepgate Under 25 Championships, Hartpury Winter Championships and Petplan Championships.

They are trained by Sharon Edwards and Darryl Thickett and are currently working at Elementary level and Bryony hopes to ride in Elementary tests at Sheepgate this year.

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