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Horse Trials October 2013 • VOLUME XIII NUMBER 9

Lots of fun at Pony Club Camp SHOW REPORTS from across the Region

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Contents October 2013 EDITOR

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

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ART EDITOR Sam Reeves

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Features

42 British Showjumping News

CONTRIBUTORS

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75 Father Figure – Stephen Kerruish

Alex Kelly, Julia Longland, Stephen Bartholomew, Kate Houghton/ FEI, Lucy Nicholas, Sue Bird, Spidge Photography, Sarah Halsey, Charlotte Exley, Kevin Sparrow, Luke Gee, Michaela Huntington, Nigel Goddard, Laura Powell, British Showjumping, Ed Lyall BVetMed CertEM(StudMed) MRCVS, Ellie Douglas, Sheila Reynolds, Stephen Davis, Tessa Wheeler, Jonathan Gardiner, Jennifer Burdett, Sporting Moments, Diffused Light Photography, Barbara KingsleyMonks, ivisualise, Mark Hawksworth, Abby Bernard, Claudia Thornett, Rebecca Stansfield

13 Fancy footwork

76 Show Dates

29 Winter Grooming

78 Classifieds

30 Top tips when taking on a nervous horse

82 Reader of the Month

Front Cover: Emily Llewellyn and Greenlawn Sky High, 17th and Best Under 25 at Burghley Picture by Jon Stroud

Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

34 Tried & Tested - Autumn Clothing 44 Coping with Mud Fever

Show Reports

46 Top tips for looking good this winter

52 Cricklands Junior Show Jumping

48 Tried & Tested – Bedding 50 Scanning for Twins 51 Equine Sports Massage 67 Preparing for Winter

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68 The importance of Feeding Fibre

53 The Surrey Charity Show 53 Sevenoaks Riding Club Horse Trials 54 Chilham Park Hunter Trials 56 Mount Mascal Stables Bank Holiday Show

70 Feed News

58 Warren Barn Events Summer Dressage Championships

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63 The Sunshine Tour Championships

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66 Great Bookham Show Jumping & Dressage Championships

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14 Spotlight – Ashley Long 16 Regional Roundup 28 Readers’ Gallery

Pony Club

32 Racehorse News

59 Cowdray Pony Club Camp

40 Eventing News

60 Pony Club Camp Round-up

41 Laura’s Diary

62 Old Surrey & Burstow Show

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eptember has been another busy month with trips to Burghley (see page 8) and the Charles Owen Pony Racing Finals at York Racecourse (report next month). As we go to print I am preparing to cheer on the local riders who have qualified for the British Dressage Championships at Stoneleigh as well as the Sunshine Tour Championships at Great Bookham (report next issue).

The following weekend is busy with both the Southern Unaffiliated Horse Trials Championships as well as the South of England Horse Trials and then hopefully I have a few days in the office before the British Show Jumping Ball, when the winners of the Club Show Points Series will be presented with their prizes. It is always a wonderful evening and extra special when we have local riders winning prizes. Although dancing may have to finish early, so that I am ready to catch all the action when the Horse of the Year Show starts the following morning.

I have really enjoyed working on the show reports this month. I love trying to spot who is new and who has been featured before and best of all I enjoy reading your stories. One of my favourites this month was sent in by SophieRose Bance (page 14), whose fiancé, Ashley Long, has started riding her mother’s all-rounder, Gismo, with rather a lot of success. I hope you enjoy her story too.

There has been lots of excitement at Localrider HQ this month for other reasons too. Karen is now a grandmother, as her daughter Adele (a previous winner of the Mini Challenge at Hickstead) gave birth to a son, Frankie, and the new Localrider website has gone live.

We know you love winning prizes and throughout the month of October you will have the opportunity to win some wonderful prizes simply by logging on to www.localrider.co.uk The website is in its early stages and we hope to be adding a lot more new pages to keep you entertained over the winter months. You can keep informed of what is happening by signing up to our e-Newsletter either online or via Facebook.

As always stay in touch as Karen is now a we love to hear from you. grandmother to the gorgeous Frankie

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Whilst every effort is taken to ensure your news is included, the Editor cannot guarantee that all submissions will be published

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Fancy footwork

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By Lucy Nicholas of Trelawne Equine

‘Barefoot’ isn’t just for happy hackers we would like to share with Localrider readers a case study of a top-level barefoot dressage horse

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Could my horse go barefoot?

Fleur De Lis

The three major points that will be cited by the vast majority of barefoot advocates when referring to a successful barefoot horse are:

eith Robertson is a dressage rider and trainer who competes a range of horses and has trained countless Grand Prix horses and riders. Keith’s training system is based on a kind and sympathetic classical approach, enabling the horses to grow and mature at a rate best suited to them, without pressure or force. This system has produced successful horses at all levels, and Keith continues to train many clients to national, regional and area festival success.

Keith says that barefoot is a practice he has adopted with a number of his horses for many years. One of his Prix St George horses in particular, the 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood Korenbloem mare Fleur De Lis, is gaining increasing interest in the dressage world, as she competes barefoot.

Fleur De Lis, known at home as Flora, has spent her entire life without shoes, having previously been ridden by former British Team Member Anna Ross-Davies, before the mare came to Keith six years ago.

Keith says: “Flora is a very fine and light-footed mare, and so has minimal load landing on her feet during her work sessions.

Obviously being a dressage horse, she spends a high percentage of her time working on a synthetic surface, however we are very lucky that she seems naturally blessed with strong, hard feet. Flora has always been barefoot whilst she has been with us, and it has always suited her well. She has never had any soundness issues and we are proud to compete her au natural!”

1 A good, regular trimming schedule

2 A good diet based on food the horse’s body evolved to thrive on

3 E xercise, including

encouraging natural movement in the field and little or no confinement.

Keith Robertson trains and competes his Prix St George dressage horse, Korenbloem Fleur De Lis, previously ridden by former British Team Member Anna Ross-Davies, barefoot Keith Robertson is a Hertfordshire based dressage rider and trainer who alongside his dedicated team of grooms, runs Wild Farm, a livery and training centre. Keith competes a range of horses from Novice to Prix St George level and has previously been part of numerous British Teams; he has trained countless Grand Prix horses and riders. He has also personally trained with top riders including Emilie Faurie, Laura Richardson and Carl Hester.

Flora’s regime

Flora’s barefoot management includes having her feet trimmed by British Three Day Event Team Farrier Brendan Murray on an ‘as and when basis’. This means that rather than following a ‘hard and fast’ rule about when her feet are trimmed, she is treated accordingly to her individual hoof growth. Flora is fed a straightforward, highfibre diet with daily turnout; her farrier Brendan claims Flora has feet “like concrete”.

Keith says: “Throughout the summer, the feet may have a rasp run around them a couple of times between full trimming Hoof boots appointments, as it is a little Many owners of barefoot more likely that she will chip horses choose to use hoof a piece of hoof off here and boots for the transitionary there during the drier months; period from shoes, or for but apart from that, has no the longer term. There are other special treatment is hoof boots on the market to required. “ fit very small ponies up to “My farrier agrees that very large heavy horses. Visit if a horse had good feet and www.trelawneequine.co.uk doesn’t need the influence or for advice and information. interference of shoes, then why Hoof boots are a useful accessory have them?” for barefooted horses – the Keith is extremely fortunate Easyboot Trail boot is pictured. to have a proactive and holisticthinking farrier; Keith thinks it is important to work in constant consultation with Brendan regarding all of his horses, in order to maintain the best possible equine hoof balance. october 2013 Localrider 13

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FEATURE

Winter Grooming We all know that the winter weather can make it more challenging for us to keep our equines clean and comfortable, and the onslaught of rain and mud can cause the risk of skin infections such as rain scald, dermatitis and mud fever to be more prevalent. Therefore alongside plenty of warm rugs, quality forage and keeping a vigilant eye on our equine’s hooves and general health we should provide sufficient coat and skin care. Stephen Biddlecombe of World Wide Tack tells us how providing this care allows you to bond with your horse, keep them looking great and protect their health and welfare too!

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Keeping your equine clean and hygienic is important, so if you can – before the temperatures fall – prepare your horse’s coat for winter with a bath to remove the summer’s build-up of dirt, grease and products. Horses have notoriously sensitive skin which can be susceptible to irritation so using a shampoo which is specifically designed for equine use is highly advisable.

World Wide Tack offer a range of luxury, effective and equine specific shampoos and conditioners including brands such as Quic and Cowboy Magic so you can be sure your horse is not only clean, but that they are gleaming too.

The equine coat can sometimes look a little dull over the winter so if you are competing, or simply want to keep your horse looking smart, investing in a colour enhancing shampoo can be money well spent. The products work in two ways; through the inclusion of horse friendly dyes or blue agents to match the horse’s natural coat, or by including optical brighteners, which increase the coat’s ability to reflect light making it appear brighter and shinier.

It is not all just cosmetic as keeping your horse clean through bathing will help minimise the risk of bacterial infections like mud fever and rain scald.

A full clip is ideal for horse’s in regular work during the winter months - but ensure you have sufficient rugs to keep them cosy

Stephen’s top tip Using a polishing mitt such as the Sheepskin Grooming Mitt will promote circulation, increasing our equines warmth and comfort during the winter months and allow us to bond with our equines whilst cleaning and cleansing the coat.

No sweat this winter

All horses and ponies will grow a thicker, heavier winter coat in order to protect themselves against the cold weather. However if you ride your horse or pony regularly during the winter during exercise your equine may struggle with the level of warmth his coat is providing. This results in excessive sweating and the thicker and warmer his coat is, the more he will sweat.

When your horse cools, it leaves a residue of cold sweat on the coat, which struggles to dry, lowering the horse’s core body temperature and increasing the risk of your horse or pony catching a chill. Clipping not only reduces the amount your horse sweats; it makes it easier for equines to dry after exercise. It also helps horse owners to improve the general appearance and condition of the coat and allows the removal of mud to be much more seamless.

Using a product such as Cowboy Magic Green Spot remover is ideal for keeping a clipped coat clean – without the use of chilly water or bathing – and can be used not only on black, chestnut and bay horses all over the body, but on stubborn stable stains on grey or white coats.

For more information about the wide range of grooming products available from World Wide Tack visit www.worldwidetack.com OCTOBER 2013 Localrider 29

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FEATURE

Taking it slowly

Choose a quiet stable with minimal distractions

...Top tips when taking on a nervous horse.

By Instructor Michaela Huntington

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f you have recently acquired a difficult, young, nervous or previously abused horse, you will need certain skills to gain trust and understanding, with plenty of groundwork and handling before considering ridden work. A frightened horse is a dangerous horse and can be sharp and unpredictable, and may lash out purely as a defensive reaction. Initially it is a very good idea to wear your riding hat and suitable footwear when dealing with him, plus gloves when leading. The following points should be taken into consideration.

Environment

Choose the best stable for the horse – one where he is close to other horses and in a quiet position where loud noises, farm machinery, children and any other distractions can be avoided as much as possible. Being a herd animal, he should never be left alone, as this will cause anxiety. If you are a one-horse owner, acquire an animal companion for him. When turned out he will need a friend either in the same field, or adjacent.

Your horse must learn to trust one person before he is likely to accept all humans

One on one

Your horse must learn to trust one person before he is likely to accept all humans dealing with him. A bond must be created between you, and generally the best place to start is in his stable, where he has limited movement available. Speak softly and frequently, with confidence to reassure him that you mean him no harm. Allow him time to sniff and accept you as he is naturally curious; always keep treats in your pocket so that each small step forward can be instantly rewarded. Once you are able to handle him easily, move on to other aspects – grooming, hoof-picking, changing rugs etc. and when this is established in the stable, tie him up outside and repeat what he has learned.

Patience

When first riding, mount and ride with a helper or instructor present

Ensure your schedule allows you ample time to devote to the horse each day.

A new lesson of any kind must be open-ended, and if you haven’t the time, leave it for another day. Whatever task you may set – i.e. grooming, hoof picking, handling the ears, putting on tack - always try to finish it no matter how long it takes, and reward periodically. Do not set yourself a target and fail, so set small stepping stone goals that are achievable. If he should be nervous at one particular point, do try to repeat this on a daily basis as this will diffuse the situation to a commonplace occurrence.

Routine

Organisation of his life is important so that he has set times for feeding, grazing and exercise and once established, he will be more likely to settle in his new home.

Moving forward

When you have a happy, relaxed horse in and out of the stable, you should start lunge work to make sure that he is not going to panic in a work-related situation. This is a transitional stage to ridden work done for your own safety. By now he will be very accustomed to your voice and should be calm and obedient under your control and when he is confident in walk, trot and canter, with tack in place, you can consider further work under saddle.

Getting on board

The RS-tor features an unobtrusive strap that is held in the hand

Once you are ready to ride the horse, consider using an RS-tor rider safety aid – this gives the rider stability in the saddle, thanks to a ‘bungee’ element in the strap that absorbs unexpected movement caused by spooks or unwanted behaviour, such as spinning and bucking. It simply attaches to the stirrup bars, with the leathers going over the top of the RS-tor harness, and an unobtrusive strap is held in the hand – it only comes into effect when the strap is taughtened, and it helps the rider regain their balance and seat, preventing a fall.

Visit www.rstor.co.uk.

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Autumn Clothing

Gersemi Liv Vest Need to be warm, but want to keep your arms free when riding this winter? Then this LIV vest from Gersemi is the ideal wardrobe companion on those crisp cold winter days.

It is Down filled and is ultra-soft and lightweight. The vest is hip length and has a fitted silhouette designed to be flattering.

The collar is high to keep out the elements and is lined with a dark brown, super soft, faux fur fabric.

Autumn clothing this season seems to be a mix of wonderful rich colours.

Fabrics have a technical element and jackets appear warmer yet more lightweight. With the early fall in temperature we have been grateful to try these gorgeous garments.

Colours: Bordeaux, Ink (Nylon fabric) and Moss, Mocha ( Nylon/Tweed fabric mix). Sizes: XS – XL RRP: £156 www.zebraproducts.co.uk LR Comment: This is a really smart, warm and stylish gilet. I love the high collar as it covers the area, which is normally so hard to keep warm.

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Mark Todd Milestone Boots

The Visijax jacket has built-in LED lights that switch on when motion sensors detect a rider has lifted their arm to indicate when turning. The lights activated in each arm of the jacket stay on for five seconds giving the rider enough time to turn safely.

Every Visijax jacket has three sets of integrated LED clusters with standard vehicle lighting codes - white for front, red for back and amber for the turning signals. The lights are activated by a quick press of the power button on the outside of the jacket enabling it to be turned on and off without difficulty.

Manufactured in waxed nubuck leather, these smart and practical boots have a lightly quilted lining and are ideal for wearing on the yard or whilst riding. The full-length zip makes them easy to take on and off, while the elasticated panel helps ensure a good fit.

Available from Amazon LR Comment: Really lightweight jacket, which is weatherproof and comfortable to wear.

The flashing lights certainly catch the driver’s attention.

Colour: Brown Sizes: 37 to 45 in standard or wide calf RRP: £127.99 www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: Made in gorgeous chocolate brown leather, which is so soft, it didn’t need wearing in. They are really comfortable to walk around in and are the perfect boot for riding in as well as wearing around the yard. Quilted lining kept my feet really warm. Good value for money.

Dublin Waterproof River Boot

Mountain Horse Majesty Jacket

Classic styled, waterproof, redskin leather country boot.

HBR waterproof and breathable membrane, keeps feet cool and dry, plus the RCS footbed system for all day comfort support and cushioning. Features include sweat control lining, cupped heel and arch support and padded heel cushion and steel arch foundation for added stability.

The boots have a durable tough tech rubber sole for stability and traction control grip.

A wonderfully soft and sumptuous down-filled jacket with a tailored, feminine cut to eliminate any unnecessary bulk. The hood is detachable and so is the luxurious faux fur trim on the extra high collar which will help to keep the winter wind at bay.

Other features include knitted inner cuffs, and a two way front zip.

Colours: Black, Chocolate, Dark Brown Size: Adults 3/36 – 11/46 Regular, Adults 4/37 – 11/46 Wide (in Chocolate only) RRP: £139.99 www.dublinclothing.co.uk LR Comment: These are really comfortable boots and I definitely felt the benefit of the ankle and foot support system. They are really smart and perfect for so many occasions: walking the course, spectating or general yard duties.

Colours: Black, Brown Melange and Mulberry Sizes: XS-XL RRP: £220 www.mountainhorse.co.uk LR Comment: The jacket is beautifully made, to look stylish, yet keep you warm in the coldest weather. There is a lovely faux fur collar to pull up, which can be detached. Huge zipped pockets to keep your hands warm. We tested the mulberry version and it is gorgeous.

Cavallo Anica

MacWet Gloves

The Anica is a great retro look, zip through, heavy sweat jacket. It is full of design details and is available in funky colours. It is a double layer garment – the outer shell is in a durable ‘antique wash’ melange cotton sweat and the inner lining is in a light poly/cotton jersey. It dispenses with the need for a coat as it’s the warmest, snug and very cool alternative!

MacWet gloves are made from a uniquely responsive fabric which automatically adjusts to the climate to maintain maximum comfort, sensitivity and feel at all times.

With an unrivalled grip, the high quality, high performance gloves provide maximum control across all climatic conditions, as well as through water jumps and mud spray.

Available in six different colours.

RRP: £27.99 www.macwet.com

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LR Comment: These gloves have good grip whatever the weather. They are comfortable to wear, allowing good grip on the reins.

Colours: Ruby, Sapphire and Topas Sizes: Teen and Adult Sizes RRP: £85.00 www.zebraproducts.co.uk LR Comment: This is a gorgeous fleece lined top. It is beautifully cut and sits perfectly for riding. Could be worn on any casual occasion, real favourite piece.

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tried&tested Toggi Brockton

Toggi Medina

For the wettest of autumn days the superb Brockton ladies lightweight jacket is fully waterproof and breathable, with its lightweight fabric and engineered hood making this the ultimate high performance piece. Features taped seams and an ergonomically designed adjustable hood with a peak to ensure you stay dry whatever the weather.

The curved seam panels on the body and sleeves of the Brockton add a sophisticated edge, while elbow darts provide tremendous ease of movement making this perfect for active winter riding.

The Medina polo shirt is a polo with a twist. Feminine slim fit combined with a delicate ruffled twill collar ensures this piece is elegant but with a sporty feel. Slim line placket with popper fastening and classic Toggi embroideries at the chest, hem and back.

Colour: Black Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £95.00 www.toggi.com LR Comment: I love this jacket, it is lightweight, well cut and the hood has been designed to stay on and keep the rain out. It is warm for a lightweight jacket and can be easily layered up on cold days.

Colours: Deep Pink, Navy Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £37.50 www.toggi.com LR Comment: This is a really pretty feminine polo shirt, which makes a great addition to the autumn wardrobe. It is made from soft cotton and has lovely detailing.

Caldene Oakdale Breeches

Tottie Imogen

The new Oakdale breeches from Caldene, are stretchy to create maximum comfort in the saddle.

They are stylish and durable and the stretch woven check breeches have a plain seat and knee patches.

Featuring a zip front fastening and branded hock and bar and two front pockets.

Stay in style this season with the Tottie Imogen rugby top. The long sleeved fitted rugby top with contrasting cuffs and collar. The Tottie top is perfect to wear on a day out with friends.

Colours: Navy and Wine Sizes: XS-XL RRP: £39.50 www.tottie.co.uk

Colour: Brown Check Sizes: 24”-34” regular and 24”-32” long lengths RRP: £54.99 www.caldene.co.uk

LR Comment: This is a very smart rugby top made from soft cotton material. It has a collar and buttons to the sleeves and will certainly cheer you up on an autumn morning.

LR Comment: These are very smart breeches, I love the contrasting coloured fabric and found the high waist very comfortable for riding. They are hard wearing and certainly offer good value for money.

Ariat Terrace Jacket Harry Hall Stokesley Bright and stylish, the Harry Hall Stokesley polo top is great for a leisurely day.

This three quarter sleeve polo top features a chambray collar with a tape trim on the placket, collar and inner collar, and side and mock cuff vents. It has Huntsman embroidery on the hem and Harry Hall embroidery on the back neck.

Colours: Dewburry and Coral Sizes: S, M, L and XL RRP: £31.99 www.harryhall.co.uk LR Comment: Made from lovely thick cotton, it is very comfortable and great for wearing casually.

Well priced too.

The Ariat Women’s Terrace Jacket is a classic diamond quilted layer featuring a beautiful printed lining for a traditional country look. Polyfill insulation keeps the wearer cosy, while practical features, including a 2-way zipper, adjustable waist tab, zippered hand pockets and saddle vent, make the Terrace Jacket the perfect item for riding, walking or any outdoor pursuit.

Colours: Black and Mink Sizes: XS – XXL RRP: £114.99 www.ariat-europe.com LR Comment: This is a really lightweight, yet very warm jacket.

It is vented and cut to the perfect length for riding.

Ariat Lowell ¼ Zip Top

Craghoppers Mayman Parka

Ariat’s Women’s Lowell ¼ Zip top is the perfect underlayer for this season. Made from a soft brushed stretch jersey and AriatTek Cold Series technology, which helps defend against the elements, this practical top features a mock collar and thumbholes for added warmth.

Featuring traditional herringbone, a high-loft Sherpa fleece lining and removable faux-fur hood trim, the Mayman Parka is an insulated waterproof offering top notch protection using Craghoppers AquaDry membrane technology. With detailing that offers both fashion and function such as waxed cord adjusters, stud fastening bellowed hand warmer pockets, and inner knitted rib, the Mayman offers a practical option for those who want the protection of a true outdoors jacket but with the look of the classic high street.

Colours: White, Lush Berry, Black Stripe, Blue Bamboo, North Fire and Espresso Sizes: XS – XXL RRP: £44.99 www.ariat-europe.com LR Comment: I love in this style of top during winter as they are so warm and practical. Available in a great range of colours too.

Colours: Black Pepper and Dark Khaki Sizes: S-XXL RRP: £175 www.craghoppers.com LR Comment: This is a great all round casual jacket, perfect for the yard, walking the dog or casual weekend wear. I love the Sherpa fleece lining, which is cosy and warm.

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Jack Murphy ‘Sallywood’ Wax Jacket A lovely fitted wax style, the Sallywood is ultra cosy with faux Sherpa lining for added warmth. This elegant yet practical jacket is perfect for hands-on, active women who also like to look smart no matter what the day holds in store.

Colours: Port, Rich Brown and True Black Sizes: 10 – 20 RRP: £150 www.jackmurphy.co.uk LR Comment: This is a gorgeous, flattering wax jacket with a wonderful cosy faux fur lining. It is really smart and perfect for wearing every day.

Craghoppers Healey Quilted Jacket As well as keeping the jacket looking bang on trend, the diamond-quilted exterior provides essential insulation from the cold, while the AquaDry membrane technology ensures outstanding full waterproof protection.

The Healey Jacket features five pockets, including two zipped hand warmer pockets, while a ribbed inner collar adds style and further warmth. There are also self-fabric stud waist adjusters to the back, a stud fastening stormflap and elbow patches for added durability and stylish detail.

Colours: Black and Dark Navy Sizes: S-XXL RRP: £150 www.craghoppers.com LR Comment: Modern style of lightweight jacket, which is ideal for wearing on cooler days.

Equetech Cable Knit Headband Deep, cosy cable knit patterned headband with fleece lining. Ideal for all yard duties and training. Stretch fit. One size fits all.

Colours: Plum, Navy, Ecru RRP: £9.95 www.equetech.com LR Comment: A must-have addition to anyone’s autumn/winter wardrobe and fantastic value for money too.

KP Equestrian Padded Gilet KP Equestrian puts glamour and sparkle into your horse riding clothes with quality and style. KP Equestrian Padded Gilet is a padded body warmer with detachable hood and zipped pockets.

Colours: Raspberry and Black Sizes: 6 - 12 RRP: £39.99 www.kpequestrian.com LR Comment: A fantastic gilet, which fits snugly and looks great down the yard or to wear to the shops. It’s warm and stylish and I love the raspberry pink colour!

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tried&tested Equetech Cadence Quilted Jacket

Craghoppers Housley Jacket

Stylish, practical down quilted sports jacket. Lightweight, super warm with power down/polyester insulation. A must for all weather riders, trainers and Pony Club mums! Wind resistant shell with water repellent finish. Cosy over-sized pillow collar, to product your neck and face from the elements. Inner storm flap for extra protection. Interior ribbed cuffs to protect you from the wind and water.

Other features include stunning checked cotton brushed lining, useful front pockets with secure zip fastenings, elasticated easy fastening belt with brass effect fittings and scooped back hem.

The Housley Jacket is a longer length insulated waterproof jacket that skilfully combines Craghoppers’ AquaDry waterproof technology with a flannel-look fabric. For additional warmth, Craghoppers has introduced a removable faux-fur trim on the hood, inner knitted rib cuffs and smart Hot Pockets.

Colour: Plum Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL RRP: £107.50 www.equetech.com

Colours: Black Pepper Marl and Dark Mushroom Marl Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £160.00 www.craghoppers.com LR Comment:

LR Comment: A really gorgeous cosy, lightweight yet extremely warm jacket. Perfect for any occasion and I really love the pillow collar.

This is a lovely warm jacket, which is perfect for smart/ casual occasions. It would be great to teach in, spectate or equally to wear about town. It feels great on and the fabric is waterproof and breathable.

Equetech High Waist Denim Breeches

Equetech Poneez Waterproof Jacket

High waist design, functional jean breeches with lots of jet black sparkle. Designed to feel like your favourite jeans but with all the detail you would expect from a hard wearing pair of breeches.

Features ‘V’ detail for an extremely flatteringly high cut. Made from exquisite rich cotton woven fabrics with multidirectional stretch for excellent shape retention. Designed to mould around the rider’s leg.

Minimal leg seams for maximum stretch and comfort.

Other features include unique contrast pocket detail, crystal studs to jean style pockets, Equetech® suede jean patch to waist, contrast stitching to belt loops, STRETCH suede seat with contrast saddle-stitching to hem and unique Equetech® stretch lycra panels to outer leg seam to reduce bulk around your ankle.

Machine washable.

A waterproof, lightweight jacket, ideal for yard and school activities. The ‘Poneez™’ design is featured across the back of the jacket, with contrast stars and hearts accented on the front of the jacket.

Useful features such as fleece lining and a detachable hood make this jacket perfect for all year round wear. Other features include a central zip, elastic cuffs to sleeves, scooped back hem, two front zip pockets, contoured panels to front and sleeves, zip/chin guard, inner yoke with Poneez™ logo and taped seams to keep the rider dry. Machine washable.

Colour: Purple Sizes: 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 RRP: £43.50 www.equetech.com

Colours: Black/Tan, Navy/Tan Sizes: 24” - 34” RRP: £86.95 www.equetech.com

LR Comment: A really cute jacket for children. The fleece lining makes it perfect for autumn and I found it dried quickly, so if it gets dirty at the weekend it will be clean by Monday morning.

LR Comment: I love these denim breeches, they feel good, look good and are comfortable to ride in too. I found the higher waist much more flattering and helped me to sustain a stronger riding position.

Kozi Kidz Riding Jacket Made from durable taslan polyester fabric that can easily withstand the rigours of life at the stables, the Riding Jacket’s lightweight construction is 100% waterproof and fully breathable for comfort. The addition of critical taped seams and water-resistant zips ensure that no water will leak through, even in heavy rain or during long hacks. Designed with a roomy cut that can easily accommodate a body protector underneath, the Riding Jacket has an adjustable waist that allows the fit to be altered for everyday use. Rear zip vents can be opened while riding, allowing the back of the jacket to rest over the saddle to offer maximum comfort and freedom of movement. An inner cuff prevents cold winds from getting inside the jacket and the outer cuff features Velcro adjusters to ensure the cuffs don’t get in the way while riding or carrying out yard duties. Reflectors on the jacket add to your child’s visibility and the Riding Jacket features multiple practical pockets including front pockets, a zipped chest pocket and a sleeve pocket that can be used to store all important accessories.

Colours: Cerise and Charcoal Grey RRP: £55.00 www.kozikidz.co.uk LR Comment: This is a really versatile jacket with pockets to keep my daughter’s hands warm. She loves the colour and is happy to wear it, even zipping it up on her own. I love the reflective spots.

KP Equestrian Black Hoody KP Equestrian Black Hoody with Gold slogan ‘Born to Ride’.

Colours: Black and Raspberry Sizes: Small, Medium and Large RRP: £34.99 www.kpequestrian.com LR Comment: I love this hoodie as it’s warm and is a good length’ so keeps you bottom warm! I like to look fashionable whilst at the yard and this hoodie is so versatile as I can ride in it, muck out and then go and pick the kids up from school in it. It washed up like new as well.

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Also VHS video to DVDtransfer services.

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Laura lungeing her young homebred, Nessa

Laura Powell writes...

For the first time since I started eventing I’ve finished my season eight weeks before the end of October. Spud’s final run was Firle, and again he just wasn’t happy going cross country, after show jumping really well and doing a good test in what appeared to be the busiest Firle ever. The crowds were heaving and cars were queuing to get in.

Sunday afternoon fun!

So we are going hunting, to try and rekindle his spark. He couldn’t believe his luck when he heard the cry of the Kent and Surrey Bloodhounds last weekend when we attended one of their ‘hound exercises’. With adrenalin pumping he felt a completely different horse. I was accompanied by my good friend, Siegfried. He also had a horse that was in need of a bit of ‘get up and go’. He certainly got what he bargained for, and all for the very reasonable price of £10!

His horse bounced forwards, sideways up over backwards, landing them both on there backs in a thick hedge, but undeterred they carried on. I wasn’t sure if I was safest in front, behind or at the other end of the field. The opportunity came for a good pipe opener, which should have settled Duetz (Siegfried’s horse). I hedged by bets and set off in front, knowing Spud has a good gallop. You can imagine my surprise when Duetz came alongside me mid gallop, minus his jockey (again), who eventually caught up after hitching a lift from the Gator. A brilliant way to spend a Sunday afternoon and the opening meet can’t come soon enough.

Trying to catch a fairy

Elsewhere Alf is now feral, refusing to be caught. Currently fat and dare I say it, sound. However, soon I will have to wrestle him down to get a rug on him, as he is a complete fairy when it comes to the cold weather. Daisy isn’t right and we are currently trying all sorts of shoeing options to try and solve the problem.

She is now nicely round, with no muscle, looking like she is about to drop, so it will be a slow process bringing her back to fitness.

Nessa and Whoopi are progressing. Whoopi is hacking out, doing walk, trot and canter, as well as bold with all sorts of traffic – any takers? Police horse potential. While my homebred, Nessa, is taking things on board slowly. I’m pleased to announce that I have been onboard, even if it was for a walk around my small concrete yard. Now I’m concentrating on getting my steering by long reining so when I do get out of walk I will hopefully have some control.

5 DIFFERENT VENUES – 5 DIFFERENT DATES!!!

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Coping with Mud Fever There is no doubting most horses enjoy a good roll in the mud, but the continual wet weather last year didn’t give the fields a chance to dry out before winter, resulting in unprecedented cases of mud fever. Different horses seem to react better to some products than others, so sometimes it is a case of trial and error, if in doubt call the vet.

Treating Mud Fever

Mud Fever is primarily a bacterial dermatitis that affects the limbs below the knees and hocks. The bacteria lives in the environment and when there is a break in the skin’s natural defence mechanism, such as when it becomes too wet, the bacteria infect the tissue. The bacteria cause an inflammatory response in the skin, causing it to ooze serum, which dries on the surface of the skin, forming a scab.

• If your paddocks are very wet keep your horse in on a dry surface, being able to turn out in a school is a benefit.

• Remove the scabs as these are protecting the bacteria. Use an anti-bacterial shampoo. If you leave this on the scabs for a few minutes it will help soften them, but sometimes it is necessary to rub them off.

• Rinse the skin and dry with paper towel.

• It may be necessary to continue washing the legs once or twice a week.

• After washing the legs apply an antibiotic cream.

• If the horse has to be turned out make sure the legs are dried and patted with paper towel afterwards.

This horse has been badly affected by mud fever Although the leg still looks sore, the infected areas are healing and responding well to treatment.

• Some people find using a barrier cream on their horses before the mud fever takes hold helps to prevent it occurring

What can I do to help?

There are a wide range of off the shelf products which can be used to try and prevent mud fever as well as for the treatment of it, here we look at some of them..

Robinson Animal Healthcare Activ Wash® Activ Wash® is a mild, antibacterial cleanser which gently removes scabs and debris caused by mud fever or rain scald. Available in a 500 ml bottle, it can be easily applied with a damp sponge.

www.robinsonhealthcare.com

Heel to Hoof Soothing Cream Use Heel to Hoof Soothing Cream regularly as a barrier to protect vulnerable areas from water, sharp grit and dirt. Keeps the skin supple and in peak condition without sealing or impairing the natural skin function.

It is rich in Lanolin BP and Concentrated Herbal Oils known to possess anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and soothing properties to help protect against winter related conditions, soothing sore, cracked, pink areas and helping to restore hair loss. Scabs soften, loosen and fall away naturally without any pain to the animal. Free from all prohibited substances under current FEI and HRA rules.

www.flyrepel.com

Equine America Fungatrol Cream

Equine America Fungatrol Cream conditions and protects the skin. After the legs have been washed with Fungatrol Shampoo, scabs have been removed and the area dried thoroughly; massage the Fungatrol Cream over the infected area to create a waterproof barrier, which will also condition and protect the skin from bacteria and fungus.

www.equine-america.co.uk

Equine America Fungatrol Shampoo Equine America Fungatrol Shampoo protects the skin from bacteria. Washing with water and soap or water alone can strip the skin of its natural protective oils.

Fungatrol Shampoo can be used to wash the whole horse or individual areas, protecting the skin from bacteria and fungus. This powerful lathering shampoo is a great start to the Fungatrol programme. For best results, leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing.

www.equine-america.co.uk

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Harpley Equestrian Warmwick Leg Wraps Warmwick Leg Wraps are made in England, from a superior quality, close knit, thick and warm thermal fabric that wicks moisture away from the body.

Warmwick Leg Wraps are ideal for keeping the legs warm. The superb wicking properties help dry wet legs and make them ideal to help prevent mud fever. With wide velcro straps over the whole length of the wraps to spread pressure and give gentle compression and web down strips giving strength and durability. Also available with magnets.

Available in sets of four in a variety of sizes and colours.

www.harpleyequestrian.co.uk

Nettex Muddy Marvel De-Scab This highly penetrative solution softens mud fever scabs so that horse owners can gently remove them and expose the micro-organisms that lie beneath. That way the horse avoids further pain and the condition can be treated effectively using other mud fever products from the range.

Muddy Marvel De-Scab keeps underlying tissue damage to a minimum, too, which reduces the chances of reinfection. What’s more it contains cleansing properties to flush out wounds and allow immediate treatment and future prevention of this horrid condition.

www.nettexequine.com

Nettex Muddy Marvel Disinfect Nettex Muddy Marvel Disinfect is a powerful disinfectant that sanitises the bacteria that live underneath the surface of mud fever scabs. When the solution is applied to affected areas, bacteria are killed in seconds and the skin dries in no time allowing a preventative barrier cream to be applied.

Designed to be used in conjunction with two other products in the Nettex Muddy Marvel range – Muddy Marvel De-Scab and Muddy Marvel Barrier Cream.

www.nettexequine.com

WIN!

NAF’s Love the SKIN

NAF’s new ‘Love the SKIN’ range includes a collection of totally natural products that have been formulated to complement each other in their actions and work from the inside and out to address the increasing number of skin problems that affect our horses, including seasonal skin reactions, lumps, bumps and irritations.

Love the SKIN Wash – a totally natural, effective wash that offers gentle, yet effective cleansing to damaged and/or challenged skin, however you choose to use it: • As a hot towel wash following clipping or for a deep clean.

• A cold wash for a refreshing cleanse to lift sweat, grease and dust from the coat.

• Applied directly in concentrated form to the affected area of skin.

A wonderful Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Fungal product to help protect vulnerable areas. Loosens scabs naturally and helps to soothe weakened, pink, scabby areas.

Use regularly as a barrier.

Love the SKIN Wash is supported by:

Love the SKIN Supplement: If your horse’s skin is challenged in any way, feed this unique natural formula, rich in naturally sourced anti-oxidants, especially during times when seasonal reactions and irritations are likely to occur.

www.flyrepel.com

Love the SKIN Spray: Gently mist over irritated areas of flaky skin, lumps, bumps and rashes, to soothe, comfort and help relieve any itching sensation.

The benefits will be felt by your horse almost immediately.

Love the SKIN Salve: Soothes and comforts irritated areas of skin, itchy flaky patches and minor abrasions. This light water based salve absorbs easily and leaves no superficial residue.

www.naf-equine.eu/uk

WIN! We have three sets of NAF Love the Skin Wash to give away. To enter simply send

WIN!

a postcard with your name, address and telephone number to: NAF Love the SKIN, Localrider, 2 Littleworth Cottages, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 0TP The winners will be the first three cards drawn after the closing date of 31st October 2013.

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FEATURE Contact: www.equiami.com www.shadowhorse.co.uk www.wolseleygrooming.co.uk

Tips for looking good this Winter Already the weather has turned and it is cold and dark at the stables, when you arrive after work. You know it is important to work your horse, but sometimes it is more tempting to have an evening off and keep warm at home. We have been looking at some products to make life a bit easier and a bit brighter this winter...

Winter Fitness Lungeing can play an important role in keeping your horse ticking over during the cold, dark days of winter. A lot can be achieved in a couple of short sessions per week maintaining fitness, suppleness and improving balance.

Endless trotting round on the forehand or leaning on side reins achieves little other than to compound old habits. Dr Hilary Bentley of EquiAmi says that lungeing, to be really effective, is best done with a lungeing aid that encourages a horse to step under from behind and work into a soft, light contact whilst lifting through their withers to develop balance and topline. A few minutes of warm up and stretching down at each end of the session is essential to prevent injury and stress on the joints. Using the middle ten minutes of the session to do some really effective work is the aim and frequent changes of rein and transitions help to keep the horse alert and interested. Polework can be included for variety and helps engagement. It is important to build up slowly and vary the routines as much as possible.

The upside is that you spend less time freezing in the cold, getting wet or risking your neck on icy roads and emerge from the winter with an improved horse and a new found enthusiasm for a traditional training method that has been brought bang up to date by the very latest thinking.

Five Tips for Winter Back Care Chloe Bernard, Commercial Director of on-line retailer Shadow Horse, stockists of technical performance saddle pad brands Ogilvy Equestrian and Fleeceworks has five great tips for looking after your horse’s back this winter.

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Remember that your horse can change shape during the winter months, so keep an eye on saddle-fit. Shadow Horse has a couple of very clever saddle pads; one in the Fleeceworks collection, which has sheepskin and also removable memory foam pads, and one in the Ogilvy Equestrian collection which can help bridge that gap.

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After riding always sponge off sweat marks under the saddle area with warm water to help avoid

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skin problems. Chloe recommends washing your saddle pads regularly as well so dirt and grease do not build up and cause skin issues. The Ogilvy Equestrian saddlecloths have amazing breathable properties and help wick sweat away from your horse, so again helping to avoid winter skin problems.

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Remember that during the winter months your horse’s back is either covered with rugs or saddlecloths 90% of the time, so thorough grooming before and after you ride is imperative to check for rubs, lumps and bumps or sores.

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Wash any sweat Some horses, no matter how particular away after riding you are about cleaning saddlecloths, do suffer from skin issues, whilst others can become cold backed during the winter months. Merino Sheepskin saddle pads are a good investment, as they offer great breathability properties and also excellent cushioning against impact, whilst riding and are perfect for horses which have skin issues or are cold backed.

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Finally, unless you are cutting down your schooling/exercise programme this winter, remember to book in to have your horse’s back and saddle checked. Follow these steps and your horse will have a happy and healthy back this season.

Clippers go pink The new lightweight Lark clipper from Wolseley not only boasts an exceptional quality of clip, but this modern, ultra-quiet clipper is available in eye catching pink or blue, and can even be personalised with your or your horse’s details on the handle.

Wolseley product development manager, Jane Trowbridge, says the new Lark is a great blend of performance and style. “The Lark is a powerful clipper which is also simple and easy to use, making it ideal for first time as well as experienced users.

The exceptionally slim hand piece with a non-slip grip makes clipping easier and less tiring. It’s also one of the quietest, lightest and easy to use mains operated clippers available, and it’s a really cool design too.”

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As we head into autumn it is a good time to give your stable a thorough clean and decide which type of bedding is most suitable for your horse.

As well as traditional straw, bedding can be made from many different products including hemp, rape and wood chips. The team at Localrider has been testing a range of different beddings and here we share the results...

Nedz Advance Nedz Advance uses chopped straw that is ground and pressed into a pellet form. The pellets are treated to control moulds and spores and are capable or absorbing up to five times their own weight in liquid, providing the perfect bedding for overly dirty and wet horses.

Nedz Advance is virtually dust free and expands as your horse is stabled on it – requiring no watering – providing the perfect bedding platforms on rubber or concrete stable floors. www.nedz.co.uk LR Comment: I tested the Nedz Aadvance bedding on rubber matting and the combination of the two meant my muck removal was halved. The bedding is dust free, highly absorbent and has very little odour, which is an asset to any yard.

BEDMAX BEDMAX is a virtually dust free, completely natural bedding with no additives and is the original shaving made specifically for bedding all stabled horses. Absorbent and extremely easy to use BEDMAX flakes are designed to produce a deeper more aerated bed, increasing drainage, and offering far more cushioning for the horse’s feet and joints. Made predominantly from British Pine, which has natural antiseptic properties, BEDMAX shavings are branded in distinctive 20kg yellow and green bags and available throughout the UK. www.bedmaxshavings.com LR Comment: When using Bedmax I was surprised how much was packed into each bale.

Once a bed is laid it was easy to muck out as the very large shavings stick to the droppings, so you did not have to take too much out.

Verdo Horse Bedding This clever heat-treated wood pellet product, created for equine use is activated using a small amount of water and within approximately 20 minutes, you are ready to empty the open bags out onto the stable floor and create a soft fluffy and dry bed ready for your equine friend. Because the pellets are manufactured from 100% virgin soft wood and heat treated to eliminate pests and bacteria, you can rest assured that your horse is sleeping on only the best and it’s good to know that it also contains less than 1% dust, making it the ideal choice for those horses stabled for long periods of time during the winter months. When it comes to your pocket, compared to other products on the market, Verdo Horse Bedding can save you money and because the bedding comes in pellet form, this also means less storage is needed, allowing more room for stocking up on those other essentials such as hay and feed in case bad weather interrupts delivery.

Other key factors include: less waste (the beds are quicker and easier to muck out and the muck heap breaks down quicker), pellets absorb up to three times their own weight in liquid (reducing ammonia and helping to keep your horse’s stable fresh and hooves dry) and their own established UK production plant which is open 364 days a year (no more worry about consistent quality or supply issues). www.verdohorsebedding.co.uk LR Comment: Once the Verdo Horse Bedding is set up we found mucking out became far easier than it is with traditional beddings. Verdo is very absorbent, it is easy to just quickly remove the damp patches and droppings, without unnecessarily wasting bedding. Less waste of course means less bedding to replace, making Verdo a very wallet friendly bedding solution.

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Aubiose Aubiose is derived from the soft centre of the hemp plant, and is 100% natural. It is cultivated without pesticides, fungicides, herbicides or insecticides and is completely dust and spore free. Aubiose came out top in a laboratory test of water retention capacity, soaking up twice as much liquid as wood shavings and a third more than rape straw.

This makes Aubiose a great bed for all horses - it is so absorbent that any wet is absorbed at the base of the bed and retained in a very small space, allowing it to be removed daily, weekly or kept as a deep litter bed.

As the wet is retained at the base of the bed, it means the top layer stays soft, dry and warm allowing your horse to stand and lie on a perfect bed. For this reason, Aubiose is great for wet horses, those on box rest, or horses that are prone to thrush, as the wet material is never mixed in with the dry.

Aubiose is also spongy by nature, helping reduce the chances of your horse treading through to the floor, and providing a supportive bed especially for those prone to laminitis. The absence of dust and spores also makes it a great bedding for horses prone to respiratory ailments.

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Premium Bedding is the ideal choice for sensitive horses, those with respiratory problems or spending a long time in their stable. www.easypackhaylage.com LR Comment: The bed was easy to put down and my big banks stayed in place. The wet was very concentrated to one area, so was easy to remove. A really light bedding to use but one that holds shape and creates very little waste.

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BedSoft’s Trus-STEED treatment is also insect repellent and the lemon fresh fragrance helps to combat ammonia odours. www.bedsoft.co.uk LR Comment: Bedsoft is the nicest bedding I have used. it is a mixture of oil seed rape which is sprayed in lemon and sawdust so the bedding was very soft. It was an extremely economical bedding and it kept very dry. I will certainly keep using it.

Welcome back to winter

Grabbit, Drag it, Wash it...

Rubber matting is a convenient and comfortable bedding option for equines but while horse owners may muck out regularly, the mats are often left in situ leaving an undesirable cocktail of bacteria and ammonia to fester underneath. Such actions are largely down to the cumbersome nature of rubber matting, which is why the award winning Grabbit Mat Mover is proving so popular. Ammonia is known to be damaging to the respiratory system as well as irritating the sensitive tissue around the eyes and in the nasal passages but good hygiene is also important for biosecurity and avoiding the spread of sickness and disease. The Grabbit clamps onto rubber matting to provide a handle that enables horse owners and stable staff to move bulky rubber mats quickly and easily with reduced effort and back strain. Once outside, the mats and stable floor can be hosed down or disinfected as required to help create a healthy and pleasant environment for horses and their owners or grooms. www.wefi.co.uk

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Preparing for Winter The decision on whether to feed hay or haylage this winter and what ‘type’ of either of these to buy should be influenced by careful and honest consideration of what your horse needs. How hard is your horse really working? Making the correct decision here and perhaps approaching your winter feeding regime slightly differently could save you money by reducing hard-feed bills and keep your horse happier by encouraging natural feeding patterns.

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he quality of both hay and haylage are primarily influenced the stage of growth at which the grass is cut and the conservation process.

What is haylage?

Haylage is generally conserved at an earlier stage of growth than hay, so there should be a higher proportion of leaf to stem. This usually makes haylage higher in energy and protein than most hays.

After this nice sunny summer the grass will be high in sugar and in well fermented leafy haylage these sugars are fermented to lactic acid which preserves the grass and makes high quality feed. Simply looking at the amount of leaf to stem and smelling that slightly sweet vinegar smell should tell you that the crop has been well preserved. This is rich, nutrient dense haylage and most suitable for hard-working horses. If the pH is approx. 5.4 then the shelf-life of an opened bale should be 3 / 4 days. Haylage that cut from more mature grass has a high proportion of stem to leaf, is drier and is conserved simply by excluding (wrapping) the air.

Generally a stemmy haylage is lower in energy and protein, with a similar nutrient content to hay and so is suitable to feed to less active horses. However, the draw-back with this haylage is that once opened the bacteria and mould grow rapidly (as the pH is higher at 6 / 7) and so the shelf-life is reduced to 2/3 days.

Fibre rich diet

Selective breeding has changed many characteristics of the horse but their digestive systems and feeding patterns have not altered.

Horses should eat fibre for 16+ hours per day, so when choosing winter fodder you need to keep this in mind.

To occupy a stabled horse, stemmy haylage and hay are more suitable for most horses as we want to try and promote ad lib feeding, while controlling body weight.

Continual access to dry fodder introduces respirable dust (particles <5 um) into the environment particularly in the breathing zone of the horse and this can cause debilitating respiratory disorders.

Benefits of steaming

The well-recognised problem of dust in hay is traditionally tackled by soaking. However, recent research has shown that soaking, even for short periods can significantly increase the bacteria concentration so lowering the hygienic quality of the hay. Low quality hay is linked with colic, and as this is still the biggest cause of death of horses in UK it is best to find an alternative way of dealing with dust.

One such alternative is steaming. Steaming fodder in a Haygain steamer (HG 1000, HG 600 and HG-GO) has been scientifically proven to reduce dust, moulds and bacteria by > 90%. Steaming forage, hay and haylage therefore deals with the respirable dust, the bacteria and moulds that cause deterioration of the fodder, so

not only is dust reduced but shelf-life is increased.

This process allows one horse owners to feed haylage without worrying about ‘freshness’ or having to throw out unused feed after three days. It is very important to steam properly as partially heating and wetting the fodder in a home-made steamer has also been shown to actually increase bacteria concentrations (as with soaking) rather than reducing them. Thorough steaming making sure that steam penetrates all the hay and that temperatures reach in excess of 95oC for 10 minutes is necessary to ensure your fodder is low in dust and free from microbes. The only proven way of achieving this in both hay and haylage is to use a Haygain steamer.

HAYGAIN hay steamers are scientifically proven to eliminate respirable dust, killing mould and bacteria in hay and haylage in approximately 50 minutes.

Research has shown that soaking hay boosts bacteria growth in just 10 minutes by 1.5 times. A separate study compared the effectiveness of the specifically designed HAYGAIN with a homemade version, kettles of water and soaking and concluded the HAYGAIN was significantly more effective at reducing microbes in hay.

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The Importance of Feeding Fibre to Your Horse Why is fibre in the diet so important?

We all know a high fibre, low concentrate diet is essential for our horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general maintenance and wellbeing, but do we know why?

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he horse is designed to be a fibre digesting herbivore. In other words the majority of the digestive tract is devoted to fibre digestion, while only a small portion is designed to process starch from cereals, oils and proteins.

So, it is clear to see just why fibre should therefore provide the basis to our horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diet. It is essential in maintaining healthy gut passage and keeping our horses naturally hydrated. Over winter in particular, limited turnout and poor grass quality means that your horse has to rely on adequate fibre rations.

Furthermore, high fibre, low concentrate diets are not only good for the gut but also for the mind, having plenty of fibre to chew over will help to occupy and relieve boredom. Plus, the added bonus, digesting fibre helps your horse to produce heat in order to maintain body temperature and aid condition.

The modern horse has remained, as his ancestors were - trickle feeders. This means they are designed to be eating fibre on a regular basis. Disruptions in this supply can lead to health related issues as the acid level in the stomach tends to increase resulting in gastric upset. This can cause severe discomfort for the horse, which may be noted by loose droppings, vices, irritability when handled and temperamental issues. Horses with loose droppings can also indicate that there is a lack of long fibre in the diet. So, you can see the importance of addressing the fibre factor content of the diet.

To assist the benefits of fibre content, antacids can be fed. These will help to buffer any the acid build up and therefore also help the horse to feel much better on the inside.

How do you judge how much to feed your horse?

When feeding your horse there are many important factors to take into account.

These include feeding for workload, size, temperament and breed. Workload is a particularly important factor as many people assume if their horse is in hard work they need plenty of concentrate feed in order to make up for the energy burnt from their exercise regime. This can be true if the forage is poor and therefore providing a source of lowenergy. However feeding a quality balancer will help to provide the optimum requirements needed by our horses in their varied routines.

A feed balancer will help to ensure your horse obtains the full value from his feed ration. As bulk is not ideal in any equine diet, a concentrated feed balancer that offers comprehensive vitamin, mineral and trace elements is the best option. Also look out for Pre and Pro Biotics as these are fast becoming a necessity in the daily equine diet - as the life of a domestic horse, in most cases, is an active one. This might be through travel, training and/or competitions, lack of turnout, or following a course of antibiotics, all can ill affect the good bacteria in the gut causing them to even potentially die off all together.

This can cause a negative effect within the system as toxins are duly released into the blood stream and harmful bacteria may then proliferate. During this process the bacteria create by-products such as lactic acid, this too can cause gastric upset. Feeding pre and pro biotics will help to maintain and support the good bacteria in the gut and therefore enable

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food to be processed more effectively.

Electing to feed a daily balancer, not only enables you to feed smaller amounts, which is better and healthier for your horse, it also saves you money, plus, because the digestive process is optimised, your horse will maintain optimum condition.

Recommended product: NAF Five Star OPTIMUM Feed Balancer OPTIMUM will restore and maintain five star condition, topline and health, maximise the nutritional value of the daily feed ration, and optimise the health and efficiency of the digestive system. Not only is it concentrated and easy to feed, OPTIMUM comes in a highly palatable pellet form. It is of the highest supplement specification and has a great sugar free flavour. OPTIMUM is formulated to complement either a high fibre low concentrate or performance diet. When a daily feed is not necessary, the great news is that OPTIMUM can be simply given on its own, direct from your hand. OPTIMUM, designed to optimise every horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diet from family pony to performance athlete, is the optimum choice for all.

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Feeding for Fibre

The cold weather has arrived early this year and immediately I noticed my horse dropping weight.

Whilst a good rug will help keep them warm, it is also important to keep them heated from the inside with plenty of Saracen Show Improver Pencils fibre. As the temperature drops the grass your horse to stay in top condition will stop growing and it will be necessary Prepare this winter – start the regime now with the Show Improver range from Saracen. to supplement your horse’s fibre intake With the onset of autumn, many with hay, haylage or other sources of fibre, owners start to worry about keeping condition on their horses. We have had which we take a look at here... an amazing British summer which means Rowen Barbary ReadyFibre Mash Made out of 100% high digestible fibre ReadyFibre Mash is ideal to use to help maintain the fibre levels in the diet. Taking just five minutes to soak to form a soft textured mash it is very palatable, and if you have a veteran that is starting to struggle to chew and digest the coarse fibres of hay ReadyFibre Mash can be used as a total hay replacer. With a very low starch and sugar content and no cereals ReadyFibre Mash is a very versatile product that is suitable for feeding to horses that suffer from laminitis and Cushing’s. www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

Fibre-Beet – The Super Fibre Conditioning Feed A Super Fibre conditioning feed, Fibre-Beet is a formulated blend containing all the benefits of the original Speedi-Beet product with added high quality Alfalfa for optimum condition, and to provide quality protein for muscle tone and function.

Ideal for horses prone to digestive upsets and very palatable for fussy eaters, Fibre-Beet has added biotin for hoof quality and is approved by The Laminitis Trust. Fibre-Beet can also be used as a forage replacer (up to 60% of the daily forage allowance). Soaked and ready to feed in only 45 minutes in cold water, or 15 minutes in warm water. www.britishhorsefeeds.com

Equine America Everyday Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Equine America Everyday Vitamin & Mineral Supplement is a great value product. Previously known as Top Form it has had a revamp to provide even greater value, whilst still maintaining top product performance.

Everyday Vitamins & Minerals is a complete supplement for all horses, containing top quality vitamins, minerals, pro-biotics and trace elements. Everyday Vitamins & Minerals is an easy to feed palatable pellet, which is ideal for both stable and field kept horses. www.equine-america.co.uk

that the hay we will have for the coming winter will not only be plentiful, but first signs are that it will also be good quality.

This is great news as feeding plenty of quality forage is essential to keeping the horse’s digestive system in good working order.

For owners who want to ensure their horse doesn’t begin to drop their condition this autumn/winter, a switch to Show Improver Pencils along with feeding a quality source of forage will have a positive effect.

Show Improver Mix and Pencils are the ultimate in non-heating, conditioning feeds, whether for that extra condition for the sales or show ring, or to help put and keep condition on thin horses or poor doers, or for horses and ponies needing extra coat gloss.

They are highly nutritious, energy dense rations formulated from a blend of quality ingredients containing a high level of calories provided

by Saracen’s unique ‘Super-fibres’ and oils. In addition, a unique blend of EQUI-JEWEL®, a high fat stabilised rice bran, helps ensure that the digestive system is not over burdened with starch and delivers a high calorie ration in a slow release form. www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

TopChop Grass TopChop Grass is a blend of specially selected, dried, British grasses. It is ideal for horses and ponies needing a soft, very palatable chop, perfect for fussy feeders including fit performance horses and elderly horses.

The formula for TopChop Grass was tested and developed at the Middle Park Equine Research Unit and has been approved by the nutritional team as suitable for all horses and ponies other than those prone to laminitis and those that need to lose weight TopChop Grass is a high quality chop that can be fed solely with a TopSpec feed balancer or supplement.

Additional feed, for example a TopSpec Blend, can be added if extra nutrients for work or condition are required.

It can be used as a hay replacer, especially for elderly horses struggling to maintain condition as a result of poor dentition reducing their ability to chew hay or haylage TopChop Grass is dust-extracted and the grass has been hightemperature dried. These two procedures minimise potential mould, making the chop suitable for horses and ponies with respiratory problems. Always dampen feed if your horse or pony has respiratory problems. www.topspec.com

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Feed news Do you know that 70 to 100% of your horse’s diet should be provided by forage?

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t stands to reason then, that your choice of forage should be the most important feed purchase you make and therefore of the best possible hygienic and nutritional quality possible.

Horses have evolved to utilise a high fibre diet, using bacterial fermentation in a highly developed large intestine. Low levels of fibre, or poor quality fibre in the diet put horses at serious risk of problems such as colic and gastric ulcers. Leaving horses for long periods of time with nothing to eat can also lead to serious digestive and metabolic disturbances.

Weather dependent Decent forage is dependent upon the quality of the grass harvested and its dry matter at the time of baling, as weather conditions whilst it is being made will significantly affect the end quality.

Most samples of hay contain unacceptably high levels of dust, mould and dust mites, together with their faeces! These can cause serious problems for your horse’s respiratory health. If left un-managed, dust exposure can often result in an allergic reaction which may lead to permanent respiratory problems such as RAO (Recurrent Airway Obstruction).

The problem with dust Freedom from dust and mould spores is probably more important than the nutritional value of forage. Hay is never 100% dust free and even soaking hay only removes some of the dust spores. It can sometimes minimise the levels of dust and mould, however it rarely eliminates all spores. In addition the nutrient value of soaked hay will be greatly reduced and once the hay begins to dry the spores will become airborne again.

Unlike hay, haylage is usually dust-free, but be sure to choose a brand which clearly states that it is dust-free to be totally certain.

Ideally, rather than big-bale haylage, choose a bagged forage such a HorseHage, so that you know exactly what you’re feeding. HorseHage is bagged straight from the field to ensure there is no risk of mould or myco-toxins contained in the bag.

False economy Good forage at a reasonable price is a cost effective option. Poor hay at any price is a false economy. Top quality bagged forage from a well-established, reliable producer like HorseHage will have a high nutritional value as well as a full nutritional analysis and quality guarantee. It can be more expensive than hay, but the quality is consistent and there is no waste, plus the nutritional content is far better quality than hay. This means that you can often reduce the level of concentrates you feed. This can help reduce your overall feed bill!

In addition, HorseHage produces four different varieties and has lower sugar levels (around 5%) than hay (around 10%). Both the High Fibre and Timothy varieties are safe to feed to laminitics, so there is an option to suit all types of horses and ponies.

For more information on forage and advice on feeding your horse, please call the HorseHage Helpline on: 01803 527257 or visit www.horsehage.co.uk

other feed news Chestnut Horse Feeds Protein is extremely important to equine health as it is found in all tissues, hormones, enzymes and antibodies and plays a variety of crucial roles within the body.

Protein itself is responsible for providing the building blocks for muscle growth, development and repair, and to some extent providing energy.

Providing quality protein in the diet is vital for good health and the quality of the protein is dependent on the amino acids it includes. The body can synthesize some of these natural amino acids, whereas other sources need to be supplied through diet.

One of the natural ways protein can be supplied through feed is using alfalfa. Alfalfa is part of the legume family and thus has the ability to glean nitrogen from the atmosphere, incorporating it into the plant.

Using high quality alfalfa is important as the majority of the protein is found within the leaf.

Alpha Plus from Chestnut Horse Feeds offers a digestible blend of quality alfalfa with naturally occurring protein, oil, cereals complete with a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral package. This comprehensive feed is ideal for horses and ponies in moderate to hard work and provides slow releasing energy, with protein and a relatively low starch content. www.chestnuthorsefeeds.co.uk

Keeping Calm on Bonfire Night Bonfire night and the surrounding period can be a cause for concern for horse owners. Finding out any information about displays in your area is the best way to plan ahead, so you know when the majority of the fireworks are going to be let off. You will need to decide whether your horse is going to be stabled for the night or left in the field. It

is recommended that your horse stays in its usual routine to prevent further stress, however if you know your horse will be happier in a stable or with greater freedom in the field then this is advisable.

Unfortunately fireworks are not limited to 5th November and they can stretch out for a week or more either side of the date. Feeding a fast acting, highly absorbable liquid calmer, such as Blue Chip Karma is the perfect solution to keeping your horse or pony settled during this period. Even the most sensible horse or pony can become stressed and agitated, with the possibility of harming themselves or others. Horses are flight animals and their natural instinct is to flee from a stressful/frightening experience, unfortunately this can mean going through fences or over stable doors in an attempt to get away, even if this is not part of their normal behaviour.

Blue Chip Karma is a highly palatable liquid based calmer that includes a superior form of water-soluble magnesium, L-tryptophan and Vitamin C. Karma is 100% natural and is safe to be fed to all horses, including competition horses, pregnant mares and foals. It is recommended to introduce Blue Chip Karma six days before fireworks start at a dose of 50ml per day, this can then be reduced to 25ml daily until fireworks have finished. For particularly stressy horses the dose can safely be kept at 50ml during the whole period and even increased to 100 ml on 5th November.

If your horse or pony is usually quiet and settled, Blue Chip’s instant action calming syringes, CarrotCalm and AppleCalm are the ideal solution for peace of mind. Available in the highly palatable flavours carrot and apple, these syringes contain three ‘measures’ of the same active ingredients as Blue Chip Karma, in a concentrated form. It is recommended to give one measure an hour before fireworks are due to be set off, with an additional measure to be given if necessary.

For more information on keeping your horses and ponies calm during the firework season visit www.bluechipfeed.com

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Feed news Feeding The Veteran Every horse ages differently and whilst by definition they might be a veteran, the way age affects them will be very different. As winter approaches it is important to remember the one thing they all have in common is the need for a little more TLC. Here we look at some of the feeds and supplements specifically available to help your veteran through the colder months.

LitoVet® LitoVet®, from Lanes Health, is the only equine supplement in the UK that contains GOPO®, one of the main active components found in the Rosa Canina rosehip. GOPO® (glycoside of mono and diglycerol) has been shown to help to maintain, soundness, suppleness and mobility in equine joints and joint tissues.

The patented process used in the production of LitoVet® ensures that the GOPO® and high levels of vitamin C are not depleted, thereby delivering support to the horse’s natural recovery processes helping to maintain soundness.

LitoVet® is 100% plant-based and vegetarian. www.litovet.co.uk

Aloeride A pure organic aloe vera supplement, Aloeride not only helps promote a healthy, shiny coat, but also helps to support your veteran’s immune system, which can often become compromised with age.

Ideal for veterans and those horses or ponies lacking lustre, Aloeride also helps support healthy skin, conditions hooves and aids rejuvenation and recovery too: all from one taste-free sachet a day.

Either add the powder to your horse’s feed or for those that live in on thin air simply mix with a little water in a syringe and you have a supplement, which is cost effective and easy to feed. Each box of Aloeride® contains 30 sachets (30 days worth) equaling a whopping 12 litres of aloe vera juice. www.aloeride.co.uk

Lifeforce Focus from Alltech Keeping veteran horses and ponies in tip top condition can often be challenging and one of the largest issues facing our older equines is poor body condition.

A major factor in maintaining body condition is a reduction of nutrient digestion and absorption often caused by deteriorating dentition as it becomes more difficult for veteran horses to chew long forage and release essential nutrients to maintain weight and also as horses age their digestive function declines.

As it is impossible to improve the poor teeth of a veteran, what we can do is ensure the digestive system is functioning at its best to maximise fibre digestion.

Lifeforce Focus form Alltech, the experts in equine digestive health, is a supplement specially designed for less active horses and those that spend a lot of time grazing, working to provide preventative care for companion horses.

Lifeforce Focus will help stimulate fibre digestion and help improve overall immune function.

Containing all natural ingredients it creates an ideal digestive environment which allows good bacteria to work most effectively throughout the gut helping to prevent digestive upsets.

It also addresses challenges related to weight loss and body condition and provides organic trace minerals that are more easily absorbed and maintained. www.lifeforcehorse.com

NAF In the Pink Senior In The Pink Senior is especially formulated to meet all the nutritional requirements of your older horse and is designed to give him all the support he needs to say forever young.

Make In The Pink Senior part of your older horse’s daily diet and, by addressing the natural aging process of the body’s systems, it will help keep him in tip top condition both inside and out.

In The Pink Senior will help balance the diet and the digestive system, to enable your horse maximise the value of his feed intake. It provide spre and pro biotics for optimum support of the gut and will donate all the vitamins and minerals required by the older horse for all round health.

It supplies a unique combination of naturally sourced antioxidant ingredients to flush excess toxins from the system. As well as providing nutrients to support joint health.

In The Pink Senior is recommended for all older horses and ponies, whether signs of age are obvious or not. It is designed to allow you and your best friend enjoy ‘the good old days’ together. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer is a very palatable non-heating feed that contains several supplements including the levels of micronutrients and digestive aids normally only found in high quality specialised supplements.

Of particular importance to elderly horses is the inclusion of micronutrients known to help maintain mobility. The scientifically recommended rate of 10grams of glucosamine/500kg horse/day is a key feature of the mobility supplement included in this formula.

This superb specification allows elderly horses to utilise far more nutrients from the forage and straights in their diet, which often means that their hard feed intake can be reduced with many resulting benefits.

Using TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer will help to maintain mobility and also promote muscle development and topline, which often starts to decline as horses’ age. Feeding it will help to maintain good hoof quality and promote a supple skin with a shiny coat.

TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer helps to maintain a healthy immune system and also includes a highly available source of vitamin C to help maintain healthy lung tissue. Feeding it may also lead to a calmer temperament in stressed horses and ponies.

If additional calories are required TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer is designed to be fed with TopSpec CoolCondition Cubes or a limited amount of TopSpec Super Conditioning Flakes. It can also be fed with your choice of straights e.g. sugar beet pulp, or with compound feed. www.topspec.com

Blue Chip Pro Blue Chip Pro is perfect for veteran horses that need to maintain or gain condition. Blue Chip Pro contains a probiotic yeast, which increases fibre digestion and allows your veteran to utilise the fibre in his diet more efficiently. The prebiotic in Blue Chip Pro will help to boost their immune system and remove pathogenic bacteria from the foregut.

Pro also contains a comprehensive hoof supplement with biotin, lysine and zinc; a respiratory supplement that contains garlic, eucalyptus and menthol and an elevated levels of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to meet your veteran horse’s daily requirements.

All Blue Chip balancers are whole-cereal and molasses free and contain a natural, fruit derived form of Vitamin E, which is a highly powerful antioxidant. The small pellets of Blue Chip balancers make it easier for older horses to eat and it can be fed by hand if necessary or could be made into a tempting mash by the addition of warm water. Pro contains high quality protein to provide the necessary amino acids, vital for maintaining muscle mass which can often be a problem for the older horse.

Some veterans hold their weight well or can be prone to laminitis, so consider feeding them a low starch, low sugar; low calorie feed balancer such as Blue Chip Lami-light. Lami-light contains the beneficial nucleotides, fruit derived form of Vitamin E and essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients your veteran requires whilst not encouraging any weight gain. www.bluechipfeed.com

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4 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Senior Affiliated Progressive Show, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

5 October Bedgebury Park, Janine Lamy Show Jumping Clinic, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com 5 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Mini Novice Show Jumping Show, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com 5 October LMEQ, Show Jumping & XC with Lucy Thompson, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Ruth on 07708 066089 or Email: littletonbarn@ gmail.com for places. www.lmeq.com 5 October Saddlesdane Events, Uanaffiliated Dressage, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane. co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk 5 October Speedgate, Affiliated Dressage Series, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk

6 October Bridge House Events at Bramble Hill, Hunter Trial. Bramble Hill Farm, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, West Sussex, RH13 0RL. Email: lynne@hugnhold. co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk 6 October Colettes Horse & Dog Shows, Summer Horse Show, Show Jumping, Ridden & In Hand Showing, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk 6 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Pony Affiliated, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com 6 October LMEQ, Show Jumping with Ernest Dillon, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Jennifer on 07771 598730 for places. www.lmeq.com

DRESSAGE EXTRAVAGANZA WEEKEND With

6 October Mount Mascal Stables, Cross Country, Pre Novice, Pre Novice Pairs, Novice, & Novice Pairs, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AW www.mountmascalstables.com 6 October Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, (1st Sunday of every month), Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 6 October Speedgate, End of Season Showing Show. Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk

on the weekend of the 16th/17th November @ OLDENCRAIG EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, LINGfIELD

BY KIND PERMISSION of IAN & VICKY WINfIELD

Held in Aid of the

Emile Faurie Foundation

6 October Squirrells Riding School, Dressage Shows, shows open to everyone, compete on your own horse/pony or use one of ours, Qualifiers for Cricklands & Sunshine Tour, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 7 October Hall Place Equestrian

12 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Pony Affiliated including Blue Chip Qualifier, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

12 October Mount Mascal Stables, Unaffiliated Indoor Winter Dressage Series, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AW www.mountmascalstables.com

13 October Bedgebury Park Riding Club Day, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: clubs@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com

13 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Senior Affiliated Progressive Show, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

13 October LMEQ, Show Jumping with Ernest Dillon, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Jennifer on 07771 598730 for places. www.lmeq.com

13 October Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Hunter Trials 1’6” to 3’ Schooling Rounds and enclosed CRJ. Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Telephone: Gina Kitchener 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, www. pcuk.org – go to Mid Surrey Branch

13 October Sevenoaks Riding Club, Autumn Hunter Trials, Redlands, Sevenoaks, M.McDonnell Telephone: 01293 512985 www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

13 October Speedgate, Unaffiliated Combined Training, All classes & warm-up are held on rubber surfaces. Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk

13 October Warlingham District Horse Club, Hunter Trials, Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 07950 496993, Email: wdhc_ enquiries@hotmail.com, www.wdhc.org.uk

16 October Bedgebury Park, British Show Jumping Clinic with Judi Piper, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires Telephone: 07850 514717 Email: judi@ starnash.co.uk, www.bedgeburypark.com

16 October Behind the Scenes at London 2012, Lectures (7pm to 9.30pm) to include: London 2012 – a vet’s perspective by Julian Samuelson of Bell Equine, Feeding gold medal winning horses by Lizzie Drury of Saracen Horse Feeds, Life as a Paralympic & European Paradressage Champion by Natasha Baker MBE. Animal Management Unit, Hadlow College, Ashes Lane, Hadlow, Kent, TN110AN. Contact Saracen to book info@saracenhorsefeeds.co.uk, Telelphone 01622 718487, www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

17 October Squirrells Riding School, PTT training with Julie Biggs, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

19 October Colettes Combined Training, Showjumping & Dressage, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

19 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Pony Affiliated, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

19 October LMEQ, Show Jumping & XC with Lucy Thompson, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Ruth on 07708 066089 or Email: littletonbarn@ gmail.com for places. www.lmeq.com

SAT CLASSES INCLUDE CHILDREN/ VETERAN / SIDE SADDLE/ MUSIC/ PAIRS plus all Dressage levels....

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SUN CLASSES - STRICTLY COME DRESSAGE CLASSES

9 October Colettes Wednesday Evening Showjumping, Clear Round followed by 3 classes, from 6pm, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

19 October Saddlesdane Events,

9 October LMEQ, Show Jumping & XC with

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

and GALA AFTERNOON which will include MASTERCLASS with EMILE FAURIE & VICKY THOMPSON-WINFIELD Schedules - send sae to 3 South Terrace , Harley Lane, Heathfield TN21 8AG / OR AVAILABLE @ OEC TACK SHOP and on line.

Lucy Thompson, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Ruth on 07708 066089 or Email: littletonbarn@ gmail.com for places. www.lmeq.com

10 October Squirrells Riding School, PTT training with Julie Biggs, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

11 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Horse Sales, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

12 October Bedgebury Park, Damian Hallam dressage Clinics, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: emma@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

Affiliated British Dressage, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane. co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

19 October Speedgate, Unaffiliated

20 October Chipstead Riding Club, Show Jumping, Felbridge Showground, Felbridge, West Sussex. www.chipsteadridingclub.co.uk

20 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Senior Affiliated Progressive Show, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

20 October Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, Open Hunter Trial, Telelephone: 01892 824754. http:/ branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh/

20 October Saddlesdane Events, Uanaffiliated Showjumping, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane. co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

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To advertise here, call 01892 863062 or email: info@localrider.co.uk 20 October Squirrells Riding School,

29 October Lord Leconfield Branch of the

Riding School, Fun Show, shows open to everyone, compete on your own horse/pony or use one of ours, Qualifiers for Cricklands & Sunshine Tour, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

Pony Club, Indoor Show Jumping & Dengie Qualifier, Sands Farm Equestrian Centre, West Sussex www.pcuk.org/lordleconfield

20 October Warren Barn Events, Winter Dressage Series incorporating Sunshine Tour, South East Dressage Championship, and Cricklands qualifiers. Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 01883 650244, www.churchfarmservices.co.uk

21 October Speedgate, Andrew Day Clinics. Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Telephone:Kim Atkinson 07834 170830, www.speedgate.co.uk

24 October Squirrells Riding School, PTT training with Julie Biggs, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

25 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Senior Affiliated Progressive Show, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW, Email: duckhurstsj@btinterent.com, Telephone: 01580 891057 www.duckhurst.com

25 October Mount Mascal Stables, Indoor Winter Showjumping Series, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AW www.mountmascalstables.com

26 October Bedgebury Park, Unaffiliated Dressage, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: competitions@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

26 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Pony Affiliated, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

26 October Lord Leconfield Branch of

29 October Squirrells Riding School, Beach Hack, ride all day, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk Jumping Clinic with Judi Piper, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires Telephone: 07850 514717 Email: judi@ starnash.co.uk, www.bedgeburypark.com

30 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, High Weald Teams, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

30 October Squirrells Riding School, Halloween Pony Day, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

31 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, High Weald Teams, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

31 October Squirrells Riding School, PTT training with Julie Biggs, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

31 October Squirrells Riding School, Robert Pickles Clinic, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

NOVEMBER 2013 1 November Bedgebury Park, Clear Round, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: competitions@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com

27 October Bedgebury Park, Damian

1 November Hall Place Equestrian Centre,

27 October Eaglesfield, Unaffiliated Show Jumping Competitions, with Crickland, Eaglesfield & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Classes from cross pole to 3’ open, Everyone welcome, friendly fun jumping events for all ages and albilities. Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, West Yoke, Ash, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7HT (near New Ash Green), Contact: Jean Clark, Telephone: 07958 650036 Email: eaglesfield. show@btinternet.com, www.eaglesfield.net

27 October Bodiam International Arena, Unaffiliated Dressage, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse.com, www. gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk

27 October Duckhurst Farm Show Centre, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Incorporating Trailblazer & Cricklands Qualifiers, Clapper Lane, Staplehurst, Kent, TN12 0JW Telephone: 01580 891057, Email: duckhurstsj@ btinterent.com, www.duckhurst.com

27 October Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Hunter Trials 1’6”, 1’9”, 2’, 2’3”, 2’6”, 2’9” and enclosed CRJ. Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Telephone: Gina Kitchener 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, www. pcuk.org – go to Mid Surrey Branch

27 October Saddlesdane Events, Affiliated British Showjumping Senior, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane. co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

27 October Speedgate, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, a variety of classes from Clear Round to Open. All classes & warm-up are held on rubber surfaces. Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk

27 October Warlingham District Horse Club, Halloween Show Jumping, Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 07950 496993, Email: wdhc_ enquiries@hotmail.com, www.wdhc.org.uk

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Lovely skin all year round He’ll

you for it!

If your horse has sensitive skin, or is prone to irritating skin reactions caused by: • • • • •

mud wet conditions insect bites heat a foodstuff

Feed Love the SKIN He’s In Skin Supplement as part of his daily diet.

To complement it's support, care for his hair and skin with Love the SKIN He’s In Skin Wash, Spray and Salve.

So use Love the SKIN He’s In range and help him love the skin he's in all year round.

For more details please go to your local NAF stockist or call our Freephone Advice Line: 0800 373 106 or email info@naf-uk.com

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