Localrider Magazine April 2014 sample by Roundbale Ltd

Localrider Magazine

DRESSAGE • PONY CLUB • SHOW JUMPING • EVENTING www.localrider.co.uk

£3.00

April 2014 • VOLUME XIV NUMBER 3

Bunty Douglas & The Fielden Stud How itgan all be

April 2014

Spring Show

Reports

Posh Wellies put to the test www.localrider.co.uk

Sir Percival III retires:

We look back at his career COVERING KENT, SUSSEX, SURREY, HAMPSHIRE, BERKSHIRE & THE ISLE of WIGHT 01-cover_lrapril14-2.indd 1

20/3/14 17:56:37

Matching ‘must haves’ for travelling this Spring

BUY THE JERSEY COOLER + TRAVEL BOOTS + HEAD COLLAR

ALL FOR £85 SAVING £13

Speedgate Perry Street Chislehurst Kent BR7 6HA Speedgate Farm Fawkham Longﬁeld Kent DA3 8NJ

Tel: 01474 872313

www.speedgate.co.uk 2-ad-lrapril14.indd 1

OFFER VALID THROUGHOUT APRIL 2014 ONLY IN STORE & ONLINE WHILST STOCKS LAST. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND THIS OFFER AT ANY TIME. TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY.

20/3/14 17:57:23

Village & Country

Fancy a change of lifestyle in 2014? Don’t miss out on the versatile opportunities these properties offer! neW

Wadhurst, East Sussex – 23 acres

£1.2 million

A versatile farm offering various home-based business options

• Charming detached ‘unspoilt’ period Sussex farmhouse – unlisted (4 bedrooms, wealth of period features) situated in a small hamlet between Wadhurst and Ticehurst with extensive pastureland and a range of versatile farm buildings including a large detached barn (currently rented out for storage/workshop use) • Stabling, machinery store, workshop and farm office

• The vendors currently run a couple of home based enterprises including a ‘cut flowers’ garden, free range egg sales and antiques barn • There is scope to add ancillary accommodation by replacing an existing static mobile home with log cabin/similar (subject to planning permission) • Ample space to add further equine facilities/riding arena (sub pp) EnquiriEs 01892 829014

neW - no cHain

Bedgebury, Kent/Sussex borders – 4 acres

Set in one of the most sought after country and equestrian locations in the South East!

• A truly rare find! • Detached 5/6 bedroom Grade II listed farmhouse with further detached 4,000 sq ft Oast House (permission to convert to ancillary accommodation) plus 4 car garage block and an original brick stable yard with riding arena and paddocks • This glorious property offers a chance to buy a piece of Kent’s Heritage, set in a secluded location half a mile along a private

Guide £1,495,000

lane leading to a hamlet of similar period properties in this highly desirable postcode, set in the Cranbrook School catchment, easy commuting distance of London/M25 • For those keen on hacking, walking and cycling there is immediate access into Bedgebury Forest Pinetum National Trust Estate offering miles of country trails EnquiriEs 01580 729000

neW

Rye, East Sussex – 3 acres

This could be the ‘glamping’ site you’ve been looking for to holiday all year round

• Charming (unlisted) 17thC country inn with planning to adapt into private residence set in good sized grounds with adjoining pasture and the benefit of 4 holiday lets • The whole offers a great opportunity for those seeking a ‘lifestyle change’ with scope to earn an income in popular tourist area combining principle residence with a going concern plus chance to add touring caravans/

Guide £595,000

tenting in summer on rear paddocks • The main accom has 4 trading areas: snug, bar, 2 dining areas, 1st flr has 3 bedrms/bathrm • The holiday lets are all double bedrms with en-suite bathrms (1 with disabled facilities) and rear private gdn area • Currently there is permission for up to 30 tents per night with toilets/washing facilities available EnquiriEs 01435 889000

offers invited

• Delightful semi-detached cottage (Cranbrook Schl catchment) with accompanying pasture, recently built s-contained stable yd plus range farm buildings, part-completed 20m x 40m riding arena (planning granted) • Outskirts Goudhurst village, elevated rural outlook over own land • W.maintained character accom, 2 gd sized dble bedrms, family bathrm, 3 receps inc. conservatory

If your property has 1 acre or more, is detached, semi-detached or terraced, with or without equestrian facilities, it is probable that Equus will have more potential buyers than any other agent.

THINKING OF SELLING?

Other agents may promote themselves as being ‘specialists’ but none will have the size of applicant database which Equus have, nor our depth of knowledge in this unique property sector.

Guide £550,000

• Timber det gge/parking area and attractive cottage gdns • The equestrian complex/farm buildings inc: 3 full size L.boxes, feed rm, 20’ x 20’ h.barn, 20’ x 20’ tractor/machinery store, 20’ x 16’ cow pen • Productive veg plot/wildfowl pond • For riding out Bedgebury Pinetum approx 45 minutes hack (NB land, stable yard and farm buildings are across road from property) EnquiriEs 01580 729000

Whether you are on the market or currently thinking about selling your property in the future, speak to Equus as we may already have a buyer waiting!

DFC 04881

Goudhurst, Kent/Sussex borders – 12 acres Cottage with self-contained equine yard and farm buildings offers smallholding opportunities

To arrange an appointment to meet the Equus partner for your area, contact us on one of the telephone numbers below.

www.equusproperty.co.uk West sussex enquiries: 01444 830017 / 01342 890002

surrey enquiries: 01483 866035

West Kent enquiries: 01892 829014 / 01732 852587

east sussex enquiries: 01435 889000

Weald enquiries: 01580 729000

Hants/W.sussex enquiries: 01730 899000

east Kent enquiries: 01227 706009 / 01233 779001

london enquiries: 020 3174 0256

National Advertising, Local Knowledge, Specialist Advice TM

03-ad-lrapril14.indd 04881 EQ Local Rider1 Apr 2014 V1.indd 1

20/3/14 20:23:58 18/03/2014 17:26

Contents April 2014 10 26

EDITOR

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

ART EDITOR Sam Reeves

ADVERTISING

Karen Ede karen@localrider.co.uk Tel: 01892 863062

Contact Localrider at: Localrider Magazine, Roundbale Limited, 2 Littleworth Cottages, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 0TP GENERAL ENQUIRIES:

01892 863062

www.localrider.co.uk CONTRIBUTORS Alex Kelly, Spidge Photography, Mark Hawksworth, Alec Murrell, Laila Houghton, Stephen Biddlecombe, Nick Edwards, Lucy Nicholas, Han Van Braak, Michaela Huntington, Laura Powell, Sue Bird, Alison Nye-Warden, Helen Riley, Ed Lyall BVet Med CertEM (StudMed)MRCVS, Luke Gee, Jo Forster, Lynn Jarvis, Danny Berta, Tricia Bracegirdle Front Cover: Grace Cleary and Claydon Robinia competing at Saddlesdane Equestrian Centre. Picture by Alec Murrell.

Published by

Roundbale Limited, publishers of Localrider Magazine take all reasonable steps to ensure that the information published in Localrider Magazine is correct and in good faith. However, we do not guarantee the correctness or completeness of material published in the reports, articles, or advertising. Neither we nor any other party (whether or not involved in producing the publication), shall be liable or responsible for any kind of loss or damage that may result to you or a third party as a result. This exclusion shall include servicing or repair costs and, without limitation, any other direct, indirect or consequential loss. The views expressed in the editorial do not necessary reflect the views of the publication. Although due care is taken Roundbale Limited does not accept liability for loss or damage of material submitted for possible publication. Localrider Magazine must not be reproduced in any shape or form or means without the permission of the publisher.

46 Features 23 25 26 30 32 33 34 35 36 38 42 43 44 46 48 50 60 62 63 64 68 73

Grand Meadows products re-branded Building a new yard Riding for all at The Paddocks Tried & Tested – Spring Clothing Tried & Tested – Posh Wellies Fashion on a budget Scratching the surface 11 Cross Country Schooling Tips Sir Percival Retires Hunting News Style Challenge Gleam in the Ring The winning Look Safer Riding Finding the hot spots Embryo Transfer Quite a story... The Perfect Fit Feed News Feeding for Topline & Condition Supplements for the Competition Horse Staying Calm at a Competition

Regulars 6 News 10 Spotlight on The Fielden Stud 14 Regional Roundup

37 40 40 74 77 81 82

Laura’s Diary The diary of Figaro Flyer Ex-Racehorse News Show Dates Classifieds Father Figure – John Bartlett Coming Next Month

Show Reports 28 52 54 56 57 58 61

Area 44 Surrey Senior Show Charity Show – Wanley House Pony Club Show Jumping – Sands Farm Horsham Riding Club Show Jumping Show Highstead Dressage Derby Sunshine Tour News Hartpury bound

Competitions & Offers 6 6 24 34 43 47 76 80

Win with Easy Pack Join the Rowen Barbary Team Tickets to Sandown Park Win Aloeride Win Groomers Crystal Gleam Shine Spray Win an Equisafety Spring Package Giveaways Subscribe to Localrider

4 Localrider APRIL 2014

4-5-contents-lrapril14.indd 1

20/3/14 21:41:23

Welcome 30 A

t last the sun is shining and the outdoor season has started. I love this time of year when readers start sending in pictures of their horses and telling me their goals for the forth coming season. We have some wonderful stories this month. One of my favourite is about Bunty Douglas and the Fielden Stud. Fifty years of breeding and bloodlines and yet still Bunty can trace many of her ponies back to a mare she bought in 1958. Jan Carmichael runs the day to day side of the stud now and if our feature has whet your appetite to discover more, they have a Stallion Parade and Open Day on Saturday 5th April. Turn to page 10 to find out how it all began. Another favourite of mine this month is a different tale of successful breeding. I was interviewing Molly Key after her trip to Merrist Wood for the British Dressage Regional Finals when I discovered that all three of the horses she was riding were bred by Dinah and Charles Macdonald out of their successful event mare, Polly’s Tiara. Two are full brothers and one a half-brother and all three event successfully too. Turn to page 60 to read more. Over 30 combinations from the South East have qualified for the British Dressage NAF Five Star Winter Dressage Championships. We caught up with a few of the BYRDS riders who are heading to Hartpury. Turn to page 61 to find out who has qualified. And lots of luck to you all! Overall this issue is about preparing for the competition season ahead, whether it is getting down to the nitty gritty with thermal imaging (pages 48-49), deciding what to feed your horse to give you that winning edge (from page 63), or just how to groom to perfection and look your best on the day (from page 42), we hope that you will find a few tips to help you have a wonderfully successful time. And remember if you do win a prize or just have a fantastic time email the office and let us know. Finally this month we report the retirement from competition of Francis Whittington’s great eventer, Sir Percival III. We have followed Percy’s eventing career over the years and shared the highs, the lows and the heart-stopping moments, which made him the character his fans adored. Turn to page 36 to look back at Percy’s dazzling career.

Subscribe to Localrider Magazine. Only £15 for 6 issues or £24.80 for 11 issues. Phone 01892 863062 or visit www.localrider.co.uk

Localrider Magazine covering equestrian activities in the South East

4-5-contents-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 21:41:28

World Horse Welfare

Flicka is currently looking for a new home

o help widen the appeal of its rehoming scheme, the largest of its kind in the UK, World Horse Welfare has launched a new category that it hopes will be of interest to those with sufficient horse experience - ‘project Horses and ponies’. in the past year World Horse Welfare has had to cope with a huge increase of new horses coming into its rescue and rehoming Centres, 73% (or 140 extra horses) meaning 325 compared to 185 in 2012. The charity now has around 340 horses residing at its centres and desperately needs to rehome some to make space for others that are in need of urgent rescue and rehabilitation. The charity knows that there are hundreds of people out there with the skills that could help, and in return gain a real sense of satisfaction from the long-term development of a horse that may have had a terrible start in life. “These horses will need a rehomer who has the time, patience and knowledge to bring the horses on in a rare opportunity that means the rehomer will reap the rewards of rehabilitating a neglected horse themselves.” said Tanya Element, World Horse Welfare’s UK Support Officer.

KM Elite Ultimate Treats If you are looking for a healthy treat for your horse that is 100% goodness and made from natural ingredients then try KM Elite Ultimate Treats. These tasty, healthy treats are made from 100% natural ingredients and include coconut and flaxseed which provide a good source of vital Omega 3 6 and 9. They are perfect as a reward or training aid and this big bag will go a long way. £5.99 for a 4kg bag! Telephone 01403 759659 or visit: www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk

Join the Rowen Barbary Team To help celebrate the start of spring rowen Barbary Horse Feeds are looking for riders of all ages that need support to help them achieve their goals. if you are passionate about equine nutrition and are regularly competing, at any level across any equine discipline then we are inviting you to apply to join the rowen Barbary Team. From the entries received selected riders will then be offered a 12 month sponsorship deal which includes a monthly feed allowance and rowen Barbary merchandise for you and your horse. if you would like to apply, or know someone that may be interested simply send an email to competition@rowenbarbary. co.uk and tell us why you would like support, with at least one photo of your horse or pony. Further information can also be found on www.rowenbarbary. co.uk or by visiting the rowen Barbary Team Facebook page.

Win with Easy Pack Easy Pack are offering you the chance to win a pallet of Easy Pack Haylage (25 bales) and a pallet of Easy Pack Bedding (42 bales)!

E CHANCN! TO WI

All you have to do to be in for a chance of winning this amazing prize is go to www.easypackhaylage.com and fill in the entry form.

Pic by World Horse Welfare

news The healthy snack vitamunch® is a unique healthy, high fibre, low calorie, low sugar, cereal-free fortified snack that can be enjoyed at any time. vitamunch® snacks are made from top quality Yorkshire Timothy grass that has been slow dried at a low temperature then sealed in 1kg packs to maintain a fresh succulent flavour and nutrient content. vitamunch® is enriched with essential vitamins and minerals, together with added horse-favourite herbs. Each VitaMUNCH provides at least 50% of published vitamin and mineral requirements. vitamunch®’s compressed form encourages nibbling and takes some getting into, and when fed in the innovative VitaMUNCH net, eating time is extended further. www.EquilibriumProducts.com

Tim Smalley

BEDMAX backs RoR Racing2Eventing Series

Equine bedding maker BEDMaX is supporting retraining of racehorses (ror) with sponsorship for its hugely successful ror-BEDMaX BEDMaX racing2Eventing Series for a fourth consecutive year. This series is aimed specifically at encouraging ex-racehorse owners into the starter classes of eventing. BEDMaX managing director, Tim Smalley said: “We’re proud to be supporting ror for the fourth year in a row. The charity does sterling work to show that racehorses can go on to have a useful and fulfilling life after they’ve retired from the track. We have been supplying BEDMaX to the racing industry since the company started and we are also the choice for both amateur riders and professional yards – including the royal (Dick) Veterinary School in Edinburgh and the Badminton Horse Trials – across the UK and increasingly overseas.”

SEIB Search For A Star The schedules, rules and judges lists are now available online for the 2014 running of SEIB Search For A Star and SEIB Racehorse To Riding Horse. Please see: www.search4astar.org.uk www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk SEIB Search for a Star facebook can be found at www.facebook.com/ SEIBSearch4AStar SEIB Racehorse 2 Riding Horse can be found at www.facebook.com/SEIBR2R

Redhorse Dressage redhorse Dressage at Willow Farm, near Faversham in Kent offers qualification to Sunshine Tours, 15+ (for horses over the age of 15), South Eastern Unaffiliated Championship held at Hickstead in May, ror (retraining of racehorses) and qualification to redhorse Dressage Championship held in July. www.redhorsedressage.co.uk

6 Localrider april 2014

06-9-news-lrapril14.indd 1

20/3/14 20:25:06

Wellington Riding celebrates forty years of training

Tom Jones back for Sandown Live

Wellington riding in Hampshire was founded David Sheerin BHSI teaching a in 1974 by John and Nereide Goodman lesson at Wellington Riding and since 2000 owned by the Wellington Estate, this year Wellington riding will proudly celebrate a fortieth anniversary. Staff and students past and present have been asked to send in their stories and photos and the fun has already started on Facebook with reminiscences coming thick and fast. The focal point of celebrations will be a Gala Charity Ball to be held on the evening of 7th June during the annual premier league Dressage Festival which past students from all corners of the globe are planning to attend.

Exciting Season Ahead for Trailblazers

Trailblazers Supreme Showing Champion

In the open-air setting of one of the most dynamic racecourses in the world, and after racing has finished for the evening on 30th July, the international superstar who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide will perform a dynamic show with classic hits and special selections. Tom’s concert is the latest announcement about Sandown Live in 2014 with Wet Wet Wet announcing they will perform at the racecourse on Wednesday 23rd July. Tickets for Tom Jones at Sandown Live are on sale at Sandown Racecourse, online at www.sandown.co.uk or by telephone on 0844 5793012.

Equi-Expo South East

The 2014 Trailblazers series is underway and there is a packed season ahead for competitors with 65 equestrian centres offering Trailblazers qualifiers for show jumping, dressage, combined training and showing. With venues spread throughout the UK, there is a wealth of opportunity for competitors to progress up the levels and qualify for the prestigious Trailblazers National Championships from 25th July to 3rd August 2014.

Trailblazers provides every aspiring competitor with an opportunity to compete at the level they wish in their chosen discipline. There is no joining fee or horse registration and competitions are held at 65 Trailblazers Centres throughout the UK. Competitors can complete to a level within their comfort zone. Trailblazers first round competitions are held throughout the year. Competitors in first round classes are awarded a qualification pack towards the second round competitions if they achieve the specified level when competing in the different disciplines. In dressage that means gaining a score of 58% or more; in show jumping a double clear is required; in showing and working hunter classes, competitors need a top four placing and in combined training a place in the top five will earn a qualification pack. www.trailblazerschampionships.com

Tom Jones returns by popular demand to Esher this summer as he performs at Sandown Live for the third time in four years. ‘The Voice’ will pack out the racecourse once again on Wednesday 30th July during the summer of music season at Sandown Park Racecourse.

qui-Expo South East is a brand new show being held at the Kent County Showground on Saturday 17th May. The show promises exciting Master Classes from top local equestrians including the Kingsley Show Team. The Kingsley Show Team was established in 2004 and is run by mother and daughter, alex and Georgia aungier. The team is totally home produced and all the horses and ponies on the yard belong to various family members and the team does not produce ponies for anyone else. The Kingsley Show Team will show you how to plait and turn out including quarter markings and trimming so you really stand out from the crowd. Georgia will be giving ridden demonstrations and she will show you how to correctly present the horse for the conformation section of the class, showing you what the judge would look for. lilli and Gracie will show you how the lead rein classes are judged and how to really show your pony off against the other competitors. They will also do a section on rider turnout and give you tips on what attire is correct for each class. www.equi-expo.co.uk

The Kingsley Show Team

Francesca Sternberg will be giving a Western Riding Master Class

Silhouette Insignia Monoﬂap Jumping Saddle

Getting you closer to your horse for ultimate control, comfort and stability The Silhouette Insignia is a beautifully crafted wool flocked close contact monoflap jumping saddle designed to enhance the contact and communication between horse and rider. The saddle is lightweight, weighing around 6kg, and perfectly balanced to maximise performance. The wide wool flocked panels allow adjustment as necessary for a perfect fit to maintain freedom and comfort for the horse plus balance, stability and security for the rider. It is covered in pure calfskin leather making it supersoft and durable. The pommel shape has the clearance needed to fit high withered horses such as Thoroughbreds and also those with a wide wither confirmation i.e. Warmbloods. The set up of the blocks allows you to also ride longer without throwing the lower leg back making it the only jumping saddle we know of that allows you to do groundwork as well as jumping. It is therefore also an excellent saddle for eventing. Exclusive to us in the South East it retails at £800.

For further information please call 07917 331233 or visit www.spraggsaddlery.co.uk april 2014 Localrider 7

06-9-news-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:25:08

news

athryn Rogers is a fully qualified and insured McTimoney Animal Therapist. Kathryn uses the McTimoney treatment combined with massage, mobilisations and stretching to help horses and dogs suffering from musculoskeletal discomfort. Kathryn is a member of the McTimoney Animal Association and has studied at the Merishia School of massage and completed an MSc in McTimoney Therapy. Horses, can suffer from back, neck, pelvic and musculoskeletal discomfort arising from acute and chronic incidents such as poor fitting tack, imbalanced feet, getting cast in the stable, old injuries they were thought to have recovered from, or even falls during competition. The McTimoney technique aligns and balances the animal’s musculoskeletal system. By manipulating any misaligned joints throughout the whole body, it helps both to restore and maintain health, soundness and performance. www.kathrynrogers.co.uk

A Fly Rug but not as you know it! The Kensington European Cut Textilene Protective Sheet is a revolutionary rug available exclusively through UK on-line retailer Shadow Horse. The rug is styled in a clever, 1000 x 2000 Denier Textilene® fabric, which is specially formulated to keep flies at bay, as well as withstanding sun bleaching, mildew, soiling and wear and tear, even in the most extreme weather conditions, whilst keeping your horse cool. The weave mesh blocks 70+% of harmful UV rays, dirt and grime, helping to keep your horse’s coat brighter, cleaner and drier. The Protective sheet can either be used on its own as a fly rug that helps keep your horse cool and holds back horse flies, or as a protective layer over a turnout rug to extend its life expectancy. The rug features elasticated cross surcingle’s, a 2” snap and D’s, detachable elastic leg straps, detachable belly band and a contoured fit. This sheet is a fly rug with multipurpose properties and with matching neck covers, fly masks, leg wraps and tail covers also available – your horse will not only look super stylish but so will your rug in seasons to come! Tel: 01628 857 466 or visit www.shadowhorse.co.uk

Cash Jumping at Blue Barn Scott Ponton at SMP EVENTS commented: “It was great to receive so much positive feedback about this new concept of show jumping. I am glad we decided to run Cash Jumping, I feel it will really take off” Kate Morris of Blue Barn EC added: “Cash Jumping is an excellent addition to our monthly diary of events - not only does it bridge the gap between affiliated and unaffiliated, but it also offers a large cash pot for riders to scoop when they win. Today we gave out a total of £670 in prize money and riders loved it!”

Pic by Danny Berta

Treating horses with McTimoney

SPILLERS remains at forefront of laminitis research Laminitis is thought to affect around 3% of horses and ponies in the UK and the consequences can be devastating. That’s why SPILLERS, as part of the WALTHAM International Research Consortium, is leading the way with international studies to give horse owners practical support and, in the longer term, to help make this debilitating and sometimes fatal condition a disease of the past. Current, ground-breaking projects range from practical studies that have an immediate bearing on the day-to-day management of the laminitis-prone, to fundamental scientific research to help find the missing pieces of the complex laminitis puzzle. This year the four main areas of research for SPILLERS and the WALTHAM International Research Consortium are: • How best to reduce the water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) content of hay to make it more suitable for the laminitis prone, although analysis will still be recommended. • The role of insulin in the development of laminitis to help better understand and identify individuals that may be at higher risk of the disease. • The role of blood supply in laminitis to help discover whether the way blood vessels behave in some horses and ponies may have an impact on the development of the condition. • The relationship between laminitis and obesity to understand further the effects that obesity has on the metabolism of some horses and ponies but not others. Clare Barfoot RNutr and the research and development manager at SPILLERS said: “Our work with the WALTHAM International Laminitis Consortium places SPILLERS at the forefront of laminitis research. This means we can provide the most up-to-date advice to horse owners to help them care for their horses and ponies better. Such research also means that SPILLERS HAPPY HOOF is the one of the safest feeds for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.” www.spillers-feeds.com

The London Harness Parade The South of England Showground in Ardingly (postcode RH17 6TL) hosts the famous London Harness Horse Parade on Easter Monday. It is a chance for the whole family to experience the sights and sounds of old England and see the history of transportation before their eyes. The Parade has been expanded to include a display of the earliest motor cars, vintage tractors and historic motorcycles. Also see how everything from eggs to beer were transported before the invention of the motor vehicle. Over 100 horse drawn vehicles and carriages, from Shetlands to Shires, will take part from all over Britain, together with a parade of vintage cars and farm machinery. There will be plaiting, harnessing, shoeing and farriery demonstrations. Take a ride on the Fullers Brewery Dray pulled by two of their magnificent Shires. There will also be a good choice of trade stands for any Easter shopping and a range of food outlets offering freshly cooked food to suit all the family. On Easter Monday 21st April the gates open at 9.30am. The event has been an Easter tradition since 1885. Veterinary and Farriery inspections start at 10.30am. Watch the judges at work from 10.45 am for Light horses, and 11.45am for Heavy horses, with the prize giving and Grand Finale Parade at approximately 1pm. Admission £6 per adult, under 16s & parking FREE. For further information visit www.lhhp.co.uk 8 Localrider april 2014

06-9-news-lrapril14.indd 3

20/3/14 20:25:11

For All Your Equine Needs!

Horse Feed & Bedding Riding & Casual Wear Stable Equipment Riding Hats Body Protectors Boots Rug Washing & Repairs - In Store CROSS IN HAND: UCKFIELD: Mill Lane, TN21 0TA Feedstore: 01435 864383 Saddlery: 01435 868525

1 Bell Lane, TN22 1QL Tel: 01825 766401

CROWBOROUGH: Farningham Road Ind Est Jarvis Brook, TN6 2JR Tel: 01892 669660

www.windmillsaddlery.co.uk

Organiser of Equi-Expo

“The show for everyone who’s lives involve horses!”

EQUI-EXPO 2014 SOUTH EAST

ANNUAL MASTER CLASS DEMONSTRATIONS

in Western Riding, Dressage, Show-Jumping, Carriage Driving & Showing

RETAIL SHOW Equi-Expo is a brand new show for 2014 to be held on

Saturday 17th May 2014 From 9am and throughout the day

Kent County Showground, Detling, Kent ME14 3JF £10 per adult on the gate £8 pre-booked online Under 16 FREE

www.equi-expo.co.uk 01622 815356 april 2014 Localrider 9

06-9-news-lrapril14.indd 4

20/3/14 20:25:16

N W E

GLUCOSAMINE

™

10,000 PLUS MSM + ASU

NOW WITH HYALURONIC ACID

S E • PE C

IAL INT C

DUCT RO

RRP ONLY

£14.99 WHY PAY MORE FOR LESS?

P RY RI O

JOINTCARE

POWDER FOR EQUINE JOINT HEALTH

MONTHS

SUPPLY FOR AN AVERAGE HORSE

900g

GLUCOSAMINE NOW WITH ™

Glucosamine™ 10,000 Plus MSM + ASU + HA 900g Powder, for equine joint health. A complementary feed to support and maintain healthy joint tissue in horses, as part of a balanced diet.

Find out more about the full Equine America range: www.equine-america.co.uk For stockists in Surrey and West Sussex or advice please contact KM Elite: Tel: 01403 759 659 For stockists in Kent and East Sussex or advice please contact Just Equine: Tel: 01403 249 966

14-24-rrup-lrapril14.indd 2

Products that really work!

20/3/14 20:29:54

Grain Leather Our high quality Italian leather is made from the finest quality hides allowing the boot to mould easily to your leg and takes less time to wear in.

TARANTO

& LAZIO BOOTS

Rear Elasticated Panel The full length rear elasticated panel along the back of the boot enables the rider to gain a comfortable and snug fit.

Made in Italy,, these easy to mould leather performance boots are ideal for the competing rider. Available in EU size 36-43.

rrp £250

Spur Guards The new design spur guard and rubber spur rests protectthe boot from wear and tear, providing a stable grip when using spurs.

Close Contact The close contact design helps to increase contact between your leg and the horse using supple leather. Available in two styles, laced or plain front.

Slimline Design

Embossed sole

The new Brogini sole now includes our embossed horse head design to all Lazio and Taranto boots.

The flexibile sport sole enhances comfort when riding or walking allowing for greater feedback and support to the foot.

Roma

Sorrento

Milano

Toscana

Competition

Performance

Features a durable rubber sole and leather upper

A classically designed boot made from high quality Italian leather

Made from soft supple leather and an elasticated rear panel for a snug fit

Technical three layer insole made with DRI LEX technology for increased comfort

£150

£270

£50

£95

Beaufort

Verona

Treviso

Firenze

Competition

Performance

Traditional brown top, ideal for hunting and showjumping

Elegantly designed boot with sleek contouring lines to elongate the leg

The ‘Micro-Touch’ lining ensures the synthetic gaiter doesn’t slide down the rider’s leg

Inner ventilation lining helps to reduce perspiration, available in black or brown

£175

£350

£25

£95

Essentials Collection

Classics Collection

Collection

Essentials Collection

Collection

For your nearest stockist and sizing information, visit us at

w w w . b r o g i n i or. ccallousm on 01706 514 230

14-24-rrup-lrapril14.indd 4

20/3/14 20:30:25

Why you should talk to SEIB about your insurance... On asking how can we help you? This is the response we received from Jane Robinson one of our valued clients:

I am writing to commend the customer service I received from Anthony in relation to my equine insurance policy. I called last week in the hope of finding a way of reducing my premium without losing essential cover. Anthony was extremely helpful, patient and professional. Anthony took the time to go through every aspect of my policy with me, exploring how I might make savings on my policy and explaining what impact such changes would have on my cover. He was extremely knowledgeable and courteous. I felt as if he was truly interested in resolving my query, and bearing in mind I was essentially looking for a cost saving I was pleasantly surprised by this. All of this combined, and the resolution found, reassured me that SEIB is the right insurer for my horse. After this encounter I feel confident that should I need to utilise my policy I would receive the same efficient and effective customer service. Thank you.

It is all very well getting quotes on a website but when what you truly need is professional advice call SEIB. We are independent brokers have a whole range of equestrian insurance products and are here to help you. urnett Anthony B erwriter

uine Und Technical Eq

INSURE YOUR:

HORSE

HORSEBOX

TRAILER

LIVERY YARD

MOTOR

LIABILITY

BUSINESS

HOME

RIDING SCHOOL

Please call if you would like a quotation, help or advice, we are here to help!

01708 850000

www.seib.co.uk

* Terms & Conditions apply. South Essex House, North Road, South Ockendon, Essex RM15 5BE. South Essex Insurance Brokers Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

14-24-rrup-lrapril14.indd 6

20/3/14 20:30:28

NEW

ROBERT

HUNTER SADDLE by

CALFSKIN

TREE

Knee Rolls

Guaranteed FOR LIFE

EASY to shape

Tree Points

NYLON tree

CMY

HIGH

2 YEAR

Guarantee against leather defects

rrp

£1300

JWS022

Soft calfskin seat with a latex under panel for extra comfort The calfskin knee rolls shape easily to the rider A discreet back block enables the rider to keep their leg in the correct position when jumping Close contact fit to your horse High tree points for greater shoulder movement Elasticated nylon tree for enhanced flexibility

“The fit of this saddle suits my horse and the calfskin makes this saddle really comfy.” Robert Whitaker

Easy to mould leather for less ‘breaking in’ Available in havana or black, 17”, 17.5” or 18” in narrow medium or wide

For your nearest stockists visit

www.johnwhitaker.com or call us us 01706 340 500

14-24-rrup-lrapril14.indd 8

20/3/14 20:31:07

FEATurE

Grand Meadows products re-branded!

Mel Wiles’ Cob x ID, Charlie

By Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management

Collagen for joint challenges

After a spell of lengthy consultation with EU bodies regarding labelling, the popular Grand Meadows range of high-spec feed supplements for horses is now available once more, and has been re-branded and re-labelled.

In 2010 it was reported by America’s Murray State University in Kentucky that not only is ‘type II collagen’ (the predominant form of collagen in the cartilage that lines the ends of the bones inside of moveable joints) effective for arthritic horses, but it also might be more effective than glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate. Ramesh C. Gupta carried out a study at the University that saw horses selected based on signs of lameness, joint effusion, reduced joint flexibility, crepitation of the joint on manipulation, and increased lameness upon flexion. Horses with these signs were then randomised into one of five groups that included a placebo.

he american range is now the most compliant and transparent in the industry. equine Management ltd exclusively distributes the grand Meadows range, including the best-selling grand Ha Synergy joint supplement, which the distributor believes to be the highest-specification joint supplement available. grand Meadows has been required to provide unprecedented, in-depth proof of its products’ origins, ingredient provenance and business best practice, and has passed with flying colours.

Our topselling joint supplement Grand HA Synergy

For Animal Treatment Only

THE SCIENCE BEHIND GRAND MEADOWS™ Grand H.A. Synergy provides a comprehensive matrix of powerful ingredients offering a new dimension in joint health. Grand H.A. Synergy provides crucial support for healthy joint structure and

function unmatched by any other products. While other products offer merely one-dimentional support, US Patented Kolla II® in a “Super Ingredient” containing Type II Collagen, Depolymerized Chondroitin Sulfate and Hyaluronic Acid at 1/90th of its original size for maximized proven absorption. This potent formula is blended with advanced levels of Glucosamine HCL, MSM, and key

co-factors that combined, match all of the

™

TYPE II COLLAGEN MOLECULES

elements found in healthy articular cartilage.

Please contact us at:

Grand Meadows, Inc.

1607 W. Orangegrove Ave #E Orange, CA 92868 U.S.A. www.grandmeadows.com

FDA Registration Number 14774772396 For PSS e-mail: info@grandmeadows.com

We promise that this product contains the specified amount of each ingredient as listed in our product facts from the first scoop to the last.

Horses supplemented with all three doses of type II collagen had significant improvements in their condition. Horse supplemented with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate also showed a significant decrease in pain. However, the improvement in condition was not as profound as horses in the type II collagen groups. Gupta and his colleagues therefore suggested that type II collagen was “more effective than glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in arthritic horses.” The study, “Therapeutic guaranteed analysis efficacy of undenatured type-II collagen (UC II) in comparison to glucosamine and chondroitin in arthritic horses,” was published in the Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

per kg per 56g Analytical Constituents unit CRUDE PROTEIN 5.90% CRUDE FAT 4.65% CRUDE FIBER 3.09% ASH 0.60% MOISTURE 4.82% CALCIUM 0.02% PHOSPHORUS 0.07% SODIUM 0.00% Additives METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE (MSM) 178.5 g/kg 10,000 mg GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 89.25 g/kg 5,000 mg HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN 13.11 g/kg 735 mg HYALURONIC ACID 3.57 g/kg 200 mg CHONDROITIN SULFATE 4.40 g/kg 250 mg Trace Minerals MANGANESE GLUCONATE (E5) 4.46 g/kg 250 mg ZINC GLUCONATE (E6) 3.57 g/kg 200 mg COPPER GLUCONATE (E4) 0.89 g/kg 50 mg Vitamins VITAMIN C (E300) 8.92 g/kg 500 mg Amino Acids L-LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE (3.2.3) 3.57 g/kg 200 mg Natural Products Botanically Defined OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS 17.85 g/kg 1,000 mg OMEGA 6 FATTY ACIDS 4.90 g/kg 275 mg Composition: Maltodextrin, Flaxseed Meal, Silicon Dioxide, Natural Mixed Tocopherals, Apple Flavoring.

This is the gold C O M P L E M E N TA RY F E E D Standard in FOR HORSES AND DOGS equine joint The Gold Standard health - it is a triple US-patented product, and we believe it is the In Joint Support 28.35g most powerful joint care product you 40can horses. Unitsbuy for Net Weight 2.27 kg grand H.a. Synergy provides a comprehensive matrix of powerful ingredients offering crucial support for healthy joint structure and function unmatched by any other products. BioCell Collagen ii is a “Super ingredient” containing type ii Collagen, Depolymerized Chondroitin Sulfate and Hyaluronic acid at 1/90th of its original size, for maximized proven absorption. This potent formula is blended with effective levels of glucosamine HCl, MSM, omega 3 & 6 Fatty acids, for complete support for healthy equine joints. Mel Wiles owns Charlie, a coloured 17hh gypsy Cob x iD with conformational issues in his hind legs. “He was bought as my only horse to do low level dressage and hacking, but suddenly went lame,” she says. “after a full lameness work up by a very experienced vet, including full x rays and ultra-sound scans, he was found to have suspensory ligament tears in his left hind and severe arthritis of the fetlock joint in both hind legs. i was instructed to keep Charlie on box rest, and through research, found grand Meadows’ grand Ha Synergy product, which contains collagen. Charlie started the supplement and we followed his exercise programme; he was not medicated by the vets. Five months later and Charlie was showing great progress - i was instructed to begin riding again. When we had our final lameness work up, scans showed the ligament has repaired to that of a “normal” horse. The vet commented with regards to the arthritis that “his injections have lasted for a long time, haven’t they?”, to which i responded that Charlie hadn’t had any injections or medication of any kind. The vet was astounded! i believe wholeheartedly that his rapid and full recovery was due to the grand Ha Synergy supplement he has been having and the excellent rest and recuperation programme i was given by my vets.”

Look for Other Great Grand Me Meadows dows Products

Feed supplements provide support for healthy joint function

Cautions:

Consult with your veterinarian before using this product in animals with clotting disorders, being treated with anticoagulant medications, diabetes or any metabolic disorder causing hyperglycemia, history or urinary tract stones, known allergies to shellfish. If lameness worsens, discontinue use and contact your veterinarian. Administer during or after the animal has eaten to reduce incidence of gastrointestinal upset.

Warnings: For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children and other animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional immediately. This product should not be given to animals intended for human consumption.

Directions for use: HORSES (400-600 kg)

• Initial administration (for first 3-4 weeks) • Maintenance

SCOOPS DAILY

4 2

DOGS (23 kg approx)

• Initial administration (for first 3-4 weeks) • Maintenance

Storage: TSP DAILY

2 1

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep lid closed for maximum freshness. Follow label directions.

Keep out of reach of children.

RRP Grand HA Synergy 5lbs - RRP £58.10 for x 40 doses. Visit: www.worldwidetack.com april 2014 Localrider 23

14-24-rrup-lrapril14.indd 10

20/3/14 20:31:24

FEATURE

Are you planning to build a new yard this year?

If winter has taken its toll on you yard, now’s a great time to plan a new yard that will keep operating throughout the toughest conditions. Scotts of Thrapston, a leading timber stabling manufacturer, with 90 years of experience, have come up with some essential pointers:

T HE M ASTERS IN S TABLING

Location

Make sure the location works for deliveries, muck removal and visits from farriers and vets. Give thought to prevailing wind; North facing stables get limited sun, creating a damp, unhealthy environment.

Planning

Timber stables are considered more aesthetic by planners than brick, but do your research and get a feel for what your local authority likes, a particular roof tile or colour of wooden cladding.

Budgeting

Remember to take all the figures into account - ground works, drainage, electricity supply and fittings. When specifying, do not cut too many corners so the project becomes a false economy.

Timing

Major problems happen when misjudgements are made on the time needed to achieve each step. Scotts advises six months to get to the point of being able to start the build. Scotts recognises the importance of personal service and are always prepared to pass on their experience. Call Zoe or James on 01832 732366 or visit www.scottsofthrapston.co.uk

S TA B L E YA R D S • A M E R I C A N B A R N S O U T B U I L D I N G S • S TA B L E D O O R S & W I N D O W S

To find out more about Scotts Stables and Specialist Equestrian Buildings:

01832 732366 www.scottsofthrapston.co.uk APRIL 2014 Localrider 25

25-scotts-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:34:25

tried&tested

Spring

Clothing Mountain Horse Topaz Tech Fleece Lightweight, breathable and wicking fleece that makes a great outer layer in warmer weather. The outside is smooth so as not to collect bedding and hay, the inside is soft and cosy. Stretch cuffs with thumb holes keep out the draughts while a two-way zip ensures comfort in the saddle. Colours: Monaco Blue, Fuchsia Pink Sizes: XS-XXL RRP: £79.95 www.mountainhorse.co.uk LR Comment: A comfortable, smart, well made fleece. It has a two-way zip, which is perfect for riding and great for warmer days as it is easy to take on and off.

We have been testing gorgeous spring clothing this month. A mixture of pretty and bright colours and the good news is there is something for everyone’s budget

Tottie Robin Robin is a causal striped polo top with knitted rib collar and cuffs. Featuring a diagonal strip across the polo top with the number three embroidered on the left side. Colours: Lemon, Mint and Navy Sizes: XS to XL RRP: £46.99 www.tottie.co.uk LR Comment: A pretty polo top, perfect for spring. It is made from beautifully soft cotton and has a thicker collar to give it shape and style.

Craghoppers Arlisa Lightweight Jacket

Harry Hall Baunton Polo Top

The Arlisa Lightweight Waterproof Jacket has a waterproof and breathable AquaDry membrane for comfort and protection, plus fused waterproof zips and a roll-away hood for added protection. The jacket has outer and inner pockets - including waterproof zipped pockets and one to fit an O/S sized map, plus plenty of other practical features such as adjustable cuffs, inner draw cord hem, inner storm flap and brushed chin guard to keep outdoor lovers satisfied this season.

Great for everyday use, the polo top is a staple item that is elegantly designed with pretty detail. The fitted long sleeved polo top features a contrasting collar and sides for a stylish finish. Colours: Grey and Red Sizes: S – XL RRP: £34.99 www.harryhall.co.uk LR Comment:

Colours: Canary, Deep Indigo and Bright Turquoise Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £75.00 www.craghoppers.com

This long sleeved top is like a feminine rugby shirt. It is made from lovely soft cotton and is perfect for any casual occasion. Definitely a piece I will be wearing a lot.

A really lightweight practical jacket, perfect for stowing away in case of showers and it looks good too. Great for spectating, walking the dog and a general spring/summer jacket.

LR Comment:

Result R112X Micron Fleece An ideal mid-layer garment, the R112X Micron Fleece is a super soft micro fleece with a stretchy fit for comfort. The 200g/ m2 fleece is breathable and features stylish raglan sleeves. Colours: Navy and Black Sizes: XS – 3XL RRP: £10.00 www.resultclothing.com LR Comment: This is a soft yet smart fleece and is exceptionally well priced. Perfect as an outer layer or mid layer. Great for casual wear as well as riding.

Gersemi Lenny Polo Top This flattering new ladies’ Lenny polo shirt is made from Gersemi’s functional, four way cotton/spandex fabric. It is a technical fabric that keeps riders cool and dry in the saddle. With stylish piping and top stitched seam details, the top features press stud fastenings on a contrast coloured placket. The top has a flattering length short sleeve and is also shaped around the bottom to give great shape. Colours: Poppy, Marine and Forest Sizes: XS-XL RRP: £58 www.zebraproducts.co.uk LR Comment: This is a very elegant polo shirt, which could pass as a fashion top. However, it is made from technical fabric, which helps to keep you cool while riding even in warmer weather. Beautifully made and styled.

30 Localrider april 2014

30-32-TT-lrapril14.indd 1

20/3/14 20:38:30

Try Granger’s to keep all your outdoor kit in top condition: Granger’s 2 in 1 Cleaner & Waterproofer Specially formulated to clean and re-proof all outdoor gear in one wash cycle. Powerful cleaning combined with durable water repellency enhances the performance of all fabrics. Saves time, energy and water. All waterproof apparel should be tumble dried after washing to maximise water repellency. RRP from £2.99 www.grangers.co.uk

Four Seasons Hi-Viz Waterproof Breathable Coat from V-Bandz High quality reflective gloss tape is prominent on the front, rear and sleeves of the coat, tested and independently certified to the exacting standards of EN1150 for reflective materials as well as holding the compulsory CE certification. The coat also features an optional, removable “Please Pass Wide & Slow” triangle for the back. For versatility it has a zip in quilted liner for use in colder weather and a breathable thin mesh lining for when it is warmer. The coat is sturdy and fully functional in wet weather. Sizes: 32” chest to a 48” chest RRP: £79.99 www.v-bandz.co.uk LR Comment: A lot of thought has gone into making this jacket practical for the everyday rider. It is warm in winter, but once the quilted liner is removed it is perfect for spring riding. Well priced too.

Granger’s G-Max Footwear Cleaner Great at getting grime off all types of footwear. This deep cleaning gel improves the performance of all waterproofing treatments RRP: £3.99 www.grangers.co.uk

Granger’s G-Max Universal Waterproofer Repels water and stains whilst maintaining breathability. Suitable for use on all types of materials including full grain leather, nubuck, suede and fabric footwear. Maintains breathability of waterproof membranes. RRP: £3.99 www.grangers.co.uk

Spring 2014 X

Waterproof ❘ Feminine ❘ Summer-weight

Audrey Jacket

www.mountainhorse.co.uk april 2014 Localrider 31

30-32-TT-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:38:33

Posh Wellies

tried&tested

We have had great fun testing these wonderful Posh Wellies. The hardest part has been choosing a favourite as they all perform amazingly well yet look so different. Well every girl needs more than one pair of wellies... Talia Hi 200

Dublin Pinnacle Boots

The Talia Collection is great for those who spend a lot of time outdoors walking the dogs, going down the stables, in the fields and general yard maintenance. It is the ideal choice for farmers or horse lovers that need a boot that is insulated, durable and waterproof, whilst providing fantastic comfort. Features include soft, but durable leather upper that provides long term comfort during wear. Waterproof with 200g Thinsulate insulation, plus moisture wicking lining.

The Dublin Pinnacle Boots are made from the highest quality Redskin leather. They’re both waterproof and breathable due to their HBRTM membrane and the Dri-lex® lining, which keeps the wearer cool and dry. Features include a stylish and attractive lace design for full adjustment and the Dublin Comfort System with Tough Tech lightweight and durable rubber sole.

Colours: Chocolate and Black Sizes: 4-9 RRP: £99.99 www.hi-tecsports.com LR Comment: I love these boots. They fit beautifully, are comfortable, warm and stylish.

Colour: Chocolate Brown Sizes: 3/36 to 9/43 RRP: £159.99 www.dublinclothing.com LR Comment: These boots were comfortable immediately I put them on. I felt like my foot had good support and they are great to wear for long periods of time. Perfect as smart boots for wearing out and about or for everyday wear.

Ariat Women’s Stormstopper

Caldene Westfield Wellington Boots

The Ariat Women’s Stormstopper is a tall boot that combines the protection against the elements offered by a rubber boot, the comfort you would expect from a country walking boot and the stirrup friendly design and spur ledge required for riding safely. Designed to look stylish, as well as provide practical benefits, the Stormstopper Boots feature a contrasting leather trim and adjustable strap closure to give a fashionable edge. This, combined with the flattering shape of the Stormstopper, will appeal to the most fashion conscious equestrian lady.

The waterproof boots will keep feet dry whatever the weather. The have 3mm of neoprene lining to ensure feet are always kept warm and comfortable. They feature a textured embossed matt finish, with a steel shank for durability and support. Available in unisex, the Westfield Wellies are perfect for all the family. Colours: Green, Navy, Chocolate Sizes: 3-12 and in the colour Burgundy in sizes 3-8 RRP: £70.49. www.caldene.co.uk

Colours: Navy and Brown Sizes 3 – 8.5 RRP £109.99 www.ariat-europe.com

LR Comment: I was impressed by these boots. My feet felt happy in them. They were extremely comfortable, supportive, warm and there is no doubt they are sturdy as well as waterproof. If we have another bad winter I shall be prepared. A good price too.

LR Comment These are definitely ‘posh wellies’. But they are also stylish, comfortable and full of technology to make them great for walking around in as well as riding.

BOGS Sweet Pea Built with durable hand-lasted rubber over a four-way stretch inner bootie, the Bogs Sweet Pea features 7mm of waterproof Neo-Tech™ insulation. It has a non-marking, self-cleaning outsole for superior traction and Bogs MaxWick moisture-wicking lining helps feet stay dry and comfortable. Easy pull-on handles. Features include Bogs Max-Wick moisture wicking technology to reduce moisture and stay comfortable and Aegis antimicrobial odour protection insole. The boots are comfortable to -40°C. RRP: £90.00 www.bogsfootwear.com LR Comment: These are sturdy, well made, yet attractive boots. They have a lot of technology behind their quirky design and the pull-on handles definitely made them quicker and easier to put on.

Grub’s® Iceline Boots The Iceline™ boots from Grub’s are ideal for most working conditions or leisure activities, these boots features excellent grip with a TRAX™ sole and HEXZORB™ DURAPRENE™ technology for comfort. They combine the unique INSU-FOAM ULTRA™ technology with the 8.5 thermal engineering, with added HIGHLOFT™ fleece lining making them extremely practical with their insulating and waterproof properties. The Iceline™ boots also boast the latest high specification including a SUPER-DRI™ lining for added warmth, UNDER FOOT CHASSIS™ technology and NITROCELL™ insulating and cushioning foot-bed for comfort. Colours: Heather and Navy Sizes: 4-8 RRP: £79.90 www.work-lite.com LR Comment: These boots kept my feet warm in winter, but cool as the weather warmed up. They remained comfortable and waterproof after many hours of wear.

32 Localrider april 2014

30-32-TT-lrapril14.indd 3

20/3/14 20:38:36

feature

Fashion on a budget

By Lucy Nicholas

f you are looking to splurge your cash this spring on some riding wear, then you will be pleased to know there are some great offers to be had to help stretch your pennies and pounds further. One of the best ways to shop wisely is to purchase slightly out of season - if you buy last Autumn’s stock now, you will find the garments are cheaper than the new spring/summer 2014 items, although they are exactly the same weight and composition, as a warm Autumn day and a chilly Spring day are very similar! Naturally when purchasing riding wear, look out for clever design elements like a bottom zipper that can be unzipped when in the saddle, longer sleeves that allow for warm wrists when riding with the arms bent, and close fitting garments that don’t flap about. Breathable materials are of course comfortable on a chilly day that may see you working up a sweat in the saddle. Designers are always coming up with clever additions for your comfort, such as adjustable drawstrings to allow for different thickness of layers, or wrist gaiters to exclude draughts. Think about the care of the garments too, choosing machine washable material that will wash and dry quickly. Keep your fleeces to under-layers, as they do attract hay and dirt from your yard chores. Colour wise, the typical equestrian / countryside colours are still fashionable, and probably always will be - chocolate browns, dark greens and sky-blues are perennial favourites, reflecting the natural colours of the countryside. For kids, bold primary colours for boys and purples, lilacs and pinks for girls continue to be popular.

Our favourite Horseware products... These are available at www.thesaddleryshop. co.uk with free standard delivery on orders over £75, and delivery of just £4.99 for orders £75 and under. Check out our MASSIVE range of rugs as well. Corrib Riding and Casual Jacket, RRP: £50.00. NOW £44.99! Waterproof and breathable outer, warm fleece inner lining; concealed hood, and adjustable hem drawstring - inner rear zip to allow easy access for the capacity for personalised machine embroidery customisation for teams and clubs.

Safely shopping online Choose an online site with fully SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) secure and PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliancy, so you can shop with complete confidence. SSL is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a server and website. SSL compliancy means that customer data is protected as it is being transmitted to and from a company’s own server; all reputable retailers that accept credit card transactions should make proper use of SSL certificates to make these transactions more secure, especially as fraud losses on UK credit and debit cards have risen by 17% in the last year, with over 216 million pounds’ worth of card fraud being committed in the first six months of last year, according to Financial Fraud Action UK.

The Horseware Custom Corrib ‘Og’, RRP: £39.99. NOW £36.99! A kids’ waterproof and breathable jacket with a cosy fleece inner, inside pocket, hood, and fabulous embroidery detailing. Ideal for the yard or casual wear. Horseware Sherpa Fleece Hoody Womens Riding Top, RRP: £35.95. NOW £26.99! The perfect fashionable mid-layer for chilly spring days. With brushed cotton inside, and ribbed cuffs and waist for extra snuggle factor. Kids’ Softie Riding Socks, RRP: £2.95. NOW £2.65! Stay warm, cosy and on trend with these beautifully designed cosy socks from the Horseware stable. One size to fit approx shoe size 29 - 35. Tara Jacket, RRP: £49.00. NOW £39.00! The Tara Jacket is a shower-proof jacket with a flattering fit that features contrasting pocket and trims. The Tara jacket’s flattering fit make this newly designed jacket fashionable and practical for the winter and spring months. Boasts microfibre wrist gaiters for comfort! Kyna Lightweight Padded Gilet, RRP: £29.95. NOW £26.95! A beautiful light weight gilet for spring. This on-trend gilet has been designed with a two way zip and functional side pockets with poppers. Slim fit and 100% Polyester - showerproof. april 2014 Localrider 33

33-trelawne-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:39:29

FEATURE

cross country schooling tips

Following on from our great guide to schooling venues in the region, we know that readers are cracking on with XC schooling this spring. Here are my top tips for getting the most from your cross country schooling:

By riding instructor Michaela Huntington

Cross country riding is risky - and this rider has forgotten their up-to-standard body protector, which is advised for everyone

Try and find a consistent, positive pace around the course – it can be fast or slow, but ideally needs to be consistent. Maintain impulsion and connection from leg to hand. Once you have established your ‘base’ speed, you can take your horse up or down the gears when required, for example slowing down on the approach to an upright. Many riders have what they call a ‘between fences gallop’.

Photography By Jules

A common mistake is to be too far forward in the saddle in between fences - the upright position is important in crosscountry riding, as it gives you more stability. Also, if you are ahead of the movement when you jump, e.g. if the horse cat leaps, you may lose stability or risk a fall.

Start to alter your ‘between fences gallop’ at least ten strides from a fence, so you can establish a positive canter, suitable for the fence in question, and achieve the best rhythm.

Maintain straightness at all times on your approach – the horse’s shoulder must stay behind his head – if not, he could run out. Maintain your leg aids.

5 6

Don’t panic about seeing a stride - if you have a good, positive canter, you’ll be in balance and can jump it out of a good stride.

Even if you have a very reliable horse, don’t completely trust the horse to jump the fence – it is correct and advisable to be positive, but a ‘gung ho’ approach leads to sloppiness. Make sure you are still asking the right questions and giving the right cues, rather than just ‘pointing and going’. It is common to see riders ‘giving up’ at the point of take off, rather than committing to the jump!

The RS-tor is useful for downhill riding and drop fences

Maintain straightness, with the horse’s shoulder behind his head, for a straight jump.

Try and find a consistent, positive pace around the course

For water jumps and ditches, sit up! Exaggerate your ‘safety position’ on your approach, particularly with an inexperienced horse – eg, elevate your shoulders and make sure the weight is down into your heels.

Don’t back off a ‘scary’ water complex - approach from a positive, forward-going stride. Don’t rush in all guns blazing however, as this may cause the horse to stumble once they are in the complex, as the water naturally slows them down.

9 10 11

See the RS-tor at Libby’s International’s stand: South of England Horse Trials (from 12/4).

You may need to slip the reins if you are jumping down into water, but don’t slip them so far that you can’t steer. Remember your up-to-standard body protector and riding helmet for safety in the saddle!

Use an RS-tor riding safety aid - keep it on your saddle at all times, for safety and security. NB - you can still hold it at the same time as slipping the reins through your hand, e.g. when jumping down a drop. Many riders without RS-tors may struggle to stay in balance in this scenario, as they take up the reins, which may be slippery, and try to establish their position, especially on a forward-going horse. If the horse stumbles while the rider is imbalanced, the rider is likely to fall. However, the RS-tor allows the rider to stay in the saddle safely; it is perfect for riders with young, inexperienced, strong or excitable horses. You will also find it boosts rider confidence when riding downhill - the differing gradients on a course require different riding techniques, together with balance and obedience from your horse. Downhill, the horse has a tendency to go on his forehand, and balance could easily be lost! (Visit www.rstor.co.uk for product info and also check out our You Tube channel, where we have downloaded a brand new video - visit http://www.youtube.com/user/TheRstor and click on ‘RS-tor for cross country schooling’. APRIL 2014 Localrider 35

35-rstor-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:41:45

EVENTING NEWS Laura and Spud at the Mid Surrey Farmers Drag Meet

Laura Powell writes...

What an eventful month! We are now basking in sunshine, the fields are dry and the horses are out naked munching on plenty of luscious green grass – a difference from four weeks ago when all the events were cancelling due to the floods. Spud and I went out on our maiden Meet with the Mid Surrey Farmers Drag as they were meeting locally. Although the going was deep I didn’t appreciate quite how deep. At the first fence, a nice upright set of rails I aimed my seasoned hunter at the large set rather than the small ones alongside, that most people had jumped. He left a leg firing me into the mud! Marvellous! He then obviously carried on with the rest of the field without giving me a second thought. Luckily one of my clients (on her 12.2hh show pony) caught him for me and we remounted and carried on. Needless to say after wacking that fence fairly hard his jumping technique improved and we carried on down a few more lines before retiring covered in mud. Two days later (a bit battered and bruised) I headed down to a Nick Turner Clinic at Emily Baldwin’s new base in Mayfield. Having never had a lesson with Nick I was a bit apprehensive, but eager at the same time, due to his impressive CV. I took two horses that belong to my partner. A five-year-old grey gelding called Flash that came off the boat from Ireland just 10 days before and another five-year-old who we’ve had a while whose done a fair bit called, Gatsby. Flash was super. He settled immediately and jumped everything with ease like a typical Irish horse – yeah! Gatsby was pleased to be out and Nick had me riding him really forward in a big canter, which I struggled with. He is a big rangy horse, about 16.3hh, with tons of movement, mainly due to all the foreign blood in him. I panicked with hooking disease. All was going well until I pulled to a rather wide square oxer,

hindering the horse and causing it to peck leaving me eating sand. Disaster! Having not fallen off for 18 months I’ve now hit the deck twice in three days! Despite this Nick was brilliant and I shall be returning for some more sessions. Trying not to dwell on things I took Spud to Royal Leisure the following day and jumped two good rounds in both the Discovery and the 1.05m classes. Remembering not to hook and if in doubt, in the words of Nick Turner, “KLF” (the first word is Kick!). The next outing in that very busy week was a quick trip to Littleton Manor for a whizz round the cross country. Dad was there on a clinic so I had a quick jump round on Spud who felt brilliant. Dad and Harvey meanwhile, were also on flying form, going at a good pace to everything. So much so that Harvey bounced the one stride ditch to brush, caught a back leg and fired Dad into the dirt. Well at least that’s the third fall out of the way. All seemed ok and he quickly got back on and jumped some more. It was only later that evening he gave into the pain and went to A&E where they told him he’d fractured his arm in three places. I did say it had been eventful! Hopefully Spud and I will make it to our first BE event of the season at Munstead. I just have to squeeze in another cross country schooling sessionand we should be good to go!

BONFLEUR CROSS COUNTRY COURSE OPEN FOR SCHOOLING 7 DAYS A WEEK ‘The perfect Place For Cross Country Schooling in Kent’

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

Please book in on-line or by calling 07976 138120

www.bonfleurcrosscountrycourse.co.uk APRIL 2014 Localrider 37

36-37-eventing-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:42:30

Racing News Sussex victory at Cheltenham Throughout the National Hunt season Localrider has enjoyed following the career of Sire De Grugy. Trained in West Sussex by Gary Moore, the eight-year-old gelding finally hushed his doubters when he dominantly won the Cheltenham Festivals Queen Mother Champion chase by six lengths. For owner Steve Preston and family the road to festival victory started on his fiftieth birthday, when his son gifted him £2,000 to begin the funds to Sussex based Jamie Moore rode Sire De Grugy purchase a racehorse. to victory in the Queen Mother Champion Steve had always Chase at the dreamed of owning a Cheltenham horse, and so pooled Festival further funds and asked Gary to take a share in the horse. The family fairytale continued as Gary’s son, Jamie, patiently and superbly rode Sire De Grugy to victory. While the winners enclosure was turned into a sea of red and blue scarves (Steve’s colours are in homage to his other passion, Crystal Palace football team) and jockeys emerged from the weighing room to salute their popular colleague, the home of jumps racing became one massive family celebration.

Local Success Story

Lynn Russell and Stealth Project

This month Lynn Russell tells Localrider about one of her many re-trained racehorses. Racehorses name & age: Stealth Project, Nine-years-old. Purchased where & when? Ascot Sales, 2010. Racing history: Trained by Alex Hales and came out of racing in October 2009 due to injury. Biggest success so far: He has been Champion Racehorse at Aintree two years on the trot and I have ridden him on the racecourse! Qualified and placed four times at the ROR Championship at Hickstead as well as finishing third at HOYS. Any advice for anyone wanting to retrain a racehorse: Time is most important, don’t hurry them. First have their back checked then turn them away for a couple of months to chill, before you re-start. If you are struggling get help before a small problem becomes a big one!

Lynn’s new horse, Decimate

Would you do it again? I already am. I bought Decimate at Ascot last July. If you own an ex-racehorse and would like to feature in this column email: alex@localrider.co.uk

APRIL 2014 Localrider 41

40-41-figgie-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:43:59

FEATURE

Are you wanting to cut a dash in the dressage arena this spring? Here UK on-line retailer Dressage Deluxe’s MD and personal shopper, Alison Nye-Warden, gives the low down on ‘what’s hot and what’s not’ this season.

Style challenge

Dressage Deluxe is one of the UK’s leading on-line retailers focusing on offering the ultimate and must-have brands and trends sourced from all over Europe. With a large international customer base, Dressage Deluxe stocks everything for the discerning rider. A keen dressage rider herself, Alison has plenty of top tips to ensure that you catch the judge’s eye for all the right reasons.

The perfect jacket

The Epsom Jacket is Your show jacket is probably perfect for the most expensive item of the pearcompetition clothing that you shaped rider will buy, so try and invest in the best that you can afford and a jacket that will stand the test of time. It’s important that you choose a style that suits your body shape and size. Remember that whilst you might be a size 12 in one brand, you may very well be size 14 in another, and if you buy one, which is too tight, it will probably gape horribly around the front, where it is too small. If you are a classic pearshape, choosing the right length of jacket will be crucial, especially if you have short legs. The most flattering jacket for you will be one that sits just below your bottom, such as this Epsom Jacket. If a jacket is too long, when you are sat on your horse it will look like you are wearing a dress and also make your legs look even shorter.

Beautiful breeches

It is important to choose the right style of breeches for your shape. Petite riders can wear high-waisted breeches which help to make their legs look longer. Be warned, no matter how petite you are, unless you have a washboard tummy, avoid breeches with pleats at the front, as these can add pounds onto tummies. Also steer clear of side pockets on breeches, as these will also add extra inches to your hips.

It’s an illusion

These days it is becoming a little easier to find long leather boots to accommodate most standard calf lengths, with optional zips, which can add an inch or two to the boots’ fit. Although finding a pair for women with ‘generous’ calf proportions, coupled with a shorter length, still poses a problem. In which case, often the only way to find the perfect fit is to invest in a made to measure pair of boots, which will last you a lifetime, if you look after them well. Konig Boots offer wonderful illusion tricks that can help lengthen or slim the rider’s leg, so shop around for boots that could help transform your legs into those of a super model. If you are competing in grassroots dressage and own a good pair of boots and leather chaps, these will be perfectly acceptable to compete in.

Beat the bounce

Ensure that you also buy a good decent sports bra, as nothing looks worse than a rider bouncing all over the place in the saddle. If you are big busted, then go for a jacket that has plain buttons, opposed to gilt or embossed buttons, which could draw attention to your bust. Use tricks to take the judge’s eyes away from problem areas, re-directing them to other parts of your outfit. For example, draw attention to your neck with a stylish elegant brocade stock or a beautiful stock pin. Don’t forget if you need some style advice, our personal shopper service is totally free and could end up saving you a fortune.

Dressage Deluxe MD and Personal Shopper, Alison Nye-Warden

All you need to do is email Alison at: personalshopper@dressagedeluxe.co.uk Include a brief outline of what you are struggling to find, your body measurements and full length photograph of yourself dressed in fairly body hugging clothing and Alison will help you find the perfect jacket or breeches to suit your shape and build. Telephone: 0800 321 3001 www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk

42 Localrider APRIL 2014

42-dressage-lrapril14.indd 1

20/3/14 20:44:33

Gleam

in the Ring

The winning look is all about a combination of hard work, good preparation and the best products and kit for you and your horse...

FEATURE

Bossy’s Rugs

A rug liner forms a protective layer between the horse’s rug and their hair preventing rubs and leaving a shiny coat. www.bossysbibs.com

Harpley Equestrian Good Hood

WIN!

Groomers Crystal Gleam Shine Spray (250ml)

Keep your horse clean until you arrive at the show. Self righting, centralised nose pieces, keeps hood away from eyes. www.harpleyequestrian.co.uk www.harpleyequestrian.co.u

We have 15 bottle s to giveaway, turn to page 76 To enter .

Groomers Crystal Gleam Shine Spray

Equitector showing boots achieve the traditional look, whilst enjoying the benefits of 21st century technology. They have Climate Control technology that keeps your feet warm in winter but cool in summer, stirrup balance system, plus Hoof Proof toe protection.

This oil-free, lightweight shine spray can be easily applied anywhere and leaves coats gleaming, even on greys. For the ultimate results use a splash of the formula in half a bucket of warm water with a hot cloth to remove any remaining dust after grooming, or simply spray on to a damp horse after bathing and groom as usual. The quiet, non-aerosol spray bottle is refillable so you need only travel with a small bottle. Ideal for quarter marks and speedy turnout. Available in 250ml/500ml/5L Price: £5.10/8.16/25.54

Tel: 0208 0904029, www.equitector.com

www.groomers-online.com

The perfect boot for the show ring

Effective prevention and cure for rug rubs and mane loss

Bibs

• Protect shoulders, chest and withers • Allow hair regrowth • Fully machine washable • Wide range of sizes • Worn under all rugs

Mane Guards

New!

Bossy’s Rugs available now

• Smooth mane and prevent mane loss • Worn under all rugs with a neck cover • Plus all the features of our bibs

www.bossysbibs.com Call 01442 824033

**GOOD HOOD** WITH UNIQUE SAFETY FEATURES 4 way comfy stretch lycra. Wider face opening, less intimidating for the horse. Self righting, centralized nose pieces, keeps hood away from eyes.

TEL. 0115 9611537 www.harpleyequestrian.co.uk

UK MADE PRODUCTS APRIL 2014 Localrider 43

43-45-gleam-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:45:45

FEATURE

The winning look!

Jayne Ross and The Philanderere, Supreme Ridden Horse at the Royal International Hose Show in 2010. This picture shows the attention to detail in both Jayne and The Philanderer’s appearance.

bsorbine sponsors leading show producer Jayne Ross and the team at Carol Bardo’s, Moor Farm. Jayne and Carol have won numerous Championships and stood Supreme of Show at both HOYS and RIHS over the years. Here Jayne Ross shares her top tips for the show ring. Plaiting is always done on the day of the show so they remain neat with no stray hairs. An odd number of plaits along the neck gives a balanced look. Small dainty plaits are for hacks and riding horses, while hunters can have slightly larger plaits. Each horse is plaited to suit his individual shape to help enhance their neck. Jayne and the team discuss what type of plaits a horse needs before starting to plait. Bathing the day before a show is a good idea, but many horses will get a stable stain or two, so it is sometimes necessary to bath the legs again, in the morning. Jayne insists on using a good quality horse shampoo such as ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo, to prevent dry, scurfy skin. White legs are finished off with a chalk block. For last minute cleaning, use ShowSheen Stain Remover and Whitener, which is a godsend for removing stains. Trimming whiskers under the jaw and inside and around the ears with a quiet battery clipper gives a sharp, clean look. Tails are pulled and trimmed to suit the type of horse and the class he is competing in. Hooves, the horses have their feet oiled regularly with Absorbine Hooflex Liquid Conditioner to keep them in good condition and then Absorbine SuperShine Hoof Polish is used at shows – we are careful to use black polish on black feet and clear polish on white feet. This does sometimes lead to two different pots being used on the same horse if he has black front feet and white hind ones. Tack is chosen carefully to suit the horse and Jayne uses a discreet numnah. The horses will wear a black, brown or white numnah depending on their colour. There is often a discussion amongst the team to decide which tack will look best. Final touches are very important and Absorbine products will give your horse the top class finish required to make him sparkle at any show. For a gleaming coat, ShowSheen should be applied over the body except for the saddle patch and to finish off, apply Horsemans One Step tack cleaner and conditioner to the bridle so it gleams in the ring. For further information please visit www.absorbine.co.uk www.absorbine.co.u

44 Localrider APRIL 2014

43-45-gleam-lrapril14.indd 3

20/3/14 20:45:51

Like you, we’re dedicated to horse care. And we have been since 1892.

Grooming products for a healthy, award-winning shine

Have hot water on tap with a Hot Horse Shower

ot Horse Shower offer a range of propane gas powered water heaters for stable yards, washrooms, horse boxes, tack rooms and domestic showers. The Hot Horse Showers require no electricity connection and have no installation costs and are very efficient to run. The water is heated as it flows delivering an instant blissful hot shower running at mains water pressure. You can run it warmer or cooler at the twist of the burner control. To use the shower just connect a standard cold water hose pipe and any size of propane gas cylinder, pop in two small batteries and the hot horse shower is all set up ready to go. It comes complete with all water connectors, hot water hose, spray gun and propane gas regulator. You could even have a human shower on the yard too.

HORSEMAN’S ONE STEP Fine leather care in one easy step 3.2Kg (7lb) IS BACK By Popular Demand!

To view a video of a Hot Horse Shower in action and to find more information www.hothorseshower.co.uk or telephone: 01285 700818

For healthy hooves inside and out

Magic Cushion® Hoof Packing

From only £199.00 Hot Horse Shower powered by propane gas No electricity needed! Heats water as it flows Produces a powerful flow of toasty hot water Connect to a standard cold water hose and propane gas cylinder No installation costs Order online at

www.hothorseshower.co.uk or Telephone: 07920 426834 43-45-gleam-lrapril14.indd 4

Cools, Cleans & Cushions

The Horse World’s Most Trusted Name® Available from your regular Absorbine® Stockist

www.absorbine.co.uk /AbsorbineUK

/WFYoung

20/3/14 20:45:56

rider safety

Safer Riding

The leading brands in safety clothing for horse and rider are continually researching with the aim of improving safety equipment. They need to combine safety features with products which look good and are ultimately comfortable to wear. If you are looking to purchase a new riding hat or body protector then make sure you familiarise yourself with these handy tips from Gatehouse Hats and Rodney Powell Body Protectors.

If the hat fits, wear it When it comes to riding hats, a good fit is crucial for safety and comfort and it is therefore advisable to buy from a retailer with trained hat-fitting staff to ensure your purchase fits perfectly. Style your hair in the same way that you would when riding and, if you wear long hair in a bun or pony tail they should be worn low so as not to interfere with the fit of your helmet. Try on different makes and models to find the brand that best fits the shape of your head and only make your purchase when you are fully satisfied that the hat is right for you. Hats are non-returnable after they have left the premises and buying riding helmets online is a risky business for this very reason.

Body Protectors Helen Riley, from Rodney Powell Body Protectors, shares her top tips for buying and adjusting your body protector. Lucinda Fredericks is her model. • Buy from a qualified retailer that holds the BETA Safety Certificate issued by the British Equestrian Trade Association. BETA 2009 Level 3 (purple label) is suitable for most riders. • A snug fit keeps the body armour secure and allows warmth from your body to quickly penetrate the heat responsive foam so that it moulds to your shape. • The red guide marks on waist and shoulder fastenings should be completely covered when done up.

Which Standard? BSI Kitemark – The British Kitemark symbol is the trademark of the British Standards Institute and ensures consistent quality of items sold in the UK. BSI requires that helmets are produced under a rigorous system of regulation including batch testing, audit tests and factory inspections. BSEN 1384 2012 – Testing at this level is less demanding than for other current standards consequently, helmets carrying BSEN1384 might be lighter in weight and may feature larger ventilation slots due to the limited penetration tests required. This standard is recognised and accepted by most competition bodies within the Snell hemispherical anvil testing UK and Europe, although some Pony Clubs may request that their members wear only PAS015 helmets and above. PAS015 2011 – Helmets holding the PAS015 standard tend to be a little more bulky in appearance compared to those with BSEN1384 only. This is because PAS015 helmets requires a higher penetration test, plus additional tests of crush resistance, stability and a horseshoe (hazard) anvil test simulating a fall onto a ledge or edged surface. Recent changes mean that PAS015 now requires an average lower transmitted force reading and a higher lateral rigidity test. Snell E2001 – The most demanding standard and therefore well suited for serious competition use. Snell E2001 includes all aspects of PAS 015 but with more severe impact drops and increased crush testing. Snell also includes a rounded hemispherical anvil to simulate Snell penetration test a fall onto an uneven surface, plus a more severe horseshoe anvil. Snell testing is conducted over a much wider area, in fact right to the lower edge of the helmet; the weakest and most flexible part of the shell. Ongoing research and development has resulted in riders being offered an excellent range of safety headwear that can be correctly fitted by trained retail staff. Even so, it should be remembered that no two accidents are the same and that the protection offered by any helmet depends on the circumstances of the accident. Wearing a helmet will not always prevent death or long-term disability but those involved in hat design share a common goal: to produce the safest, most wearable and comfortable riding helmets possible. This article has been supplied by Gatehouse Hats. Visit www.gatehouserange.co.uk for further information.

Gatehouse RXC1 Jockey Skull

This new top-of-the-range riding helmet holds triple safety standards, BSEN1384, PAS015 and SnellE2001, as well as the BSI Kitemark. Snell is the highest manufactured equestrian helmet safety standard in the world and includes a test that simulates a rider falling into a fence rail, or having a secondary hit by a horse’s hoof. Offering excellent levels of ventilation, the RXC1 is the only jockey skull with a removable, washable lining for complete comfort and hygiene. Mesh covered ventilation zones allow through flow of air while the soft, padded leather harness further enhances wearer comfort. Available in sizes xsmall (53-54cm) to xlarge (61-62cm) Price: £185.00. Contact Westgate EFI on 01303 872277 for stockists or visit www.gatehouserange.co.uk

• On zipped body protectors, it’s easier to undo the side fastenings before doing up the zip. Adjust the sides for a close fit. • The back of the body protector should not touch the saddle – the amount of clearance may vary depending on saddle design and chosen discipline (e.g. eventing, where riders lean back significantly over drop fences). • Treat your body protector with respect. Undo fastenings and store flat when not in use. Ensure that your body protector fits correctly and you will soon forget that you have it on.

Lucinda Fredericks Event rider, Lucinda Fredericks, came to prominence through her partnership with the famous little mare, Headley Britannia. Together, this charismatic duo won Burghley, Badminton and Kentucky CCI4*s, and Brit remains the only mare ever to win all three events. The pair also hold the record for the best ever finishing penalty score at 4* level of 32.3. While Brit was officially retired from top level competition at Badminton Horse Trials in 2013, Lucinda remains competitive with a good string of horses and has recently been named on the Equestrian Australia Rio 2016 training squad.

46 Localrider april 2014

46-47-safety-lrapril14.indd 1

20/3/14 20:47:42

Brighten Up Your Ride

ven though the days are lengthening it is still important to keep wearing high visibility/reflective items of clothing and use them on your horse too. We are all aware of the practicality of wearing these products during the winter months, but were you aware that drivers may also not be able to see you when the sun is low in the sky during spring and autumn days, or when it’s at its highest in the summer. The most popular high visibility colour is yellow, which is perfect for dark days, but it can become obscured if you are riding through trees, or tree-lined streets as it blends Protect you and your horsein with the green. Therefore consider mixing your apparel with one of the worlds best up with some pink or orange too. h visibility sportswear companies The equisafety collection ranges from the best-selling aspey Jacket through to the iconic polite range and also features high visibility/reflective items for your horse and your dog, enabling you to help keep them visible and safe too.

e in making you be seen!

For further information on the full range visit: www.highvisibility.uk.com

100% Legal!

Aspey POLITE Jacket The perfect all season waterproof riding jacket

WIN! We have one Equisafety Spring Apparel Package to giveaway. One lucky reader will win: a water-resistant Purdy Jacket (yellow or pink), a Polite Waistcoat (yellow), a pair of reflective ‘Jeggins’ jodhpurs (yellow or pink) and a Rainbow Chiffon T’Shirt (yellow or pink). To enter turn to page76

46-47-safety-lrapril14.indd 2

E CHANCN! TO WI

Equisafety Ltd Tel - 0151 678 7182 Web - www.highvisibility.uk.com Email - info@equisafety.com

20/3/14 20:47:47

feature

Finding the

hot

This shows a typical image, which is taken whilst the body is being scanned. The red area can indicate tightness, but the images will be interpreted by Maddi and in her report she will explain exactly what the image is showing.

spots As horse owners we become very intuitive to how our horse is feeling and generally know if they are looking under the weather or are just not moving quite the same as normal. There are a whole range of specialists including farriers, dentists and physios to help keep our horses in top shape, but just imagine how much easier their jobs would be if you knew what was going on beneath your horse’s skin. With the help of Veterinary Thermal Imaging you can get a pretty good picture. Fiona Rafferty met up with thermographer Maddi Burchell AISRB to find out more. What is thermal imaging?

What is involved?

This is typical of the colouring shown on the veterinary thermal images. The red colouring is not of immediate concern as it is fairly symmetrical. It would be more concerning if it was down the right side but not the left.

The most important thing to remember is the thermal imaging is looking for hot spots and cold spots in your horse. So prior to Maddi coming to image a horse, it should be brought in from the field, groomed and left to relax in its stable. You will receive pre-imaging guidelines, which explain why. But it all makes sense, for example grooming your horse will increase its circulation and therefore could give a misleading reading. The whole process is very relaxed and is not intrusive at all. My horse had a full body scan. We are lucky we have indoor

school (useful for maintaining a regular temperature, but a stable will do). Maddi stood and took pictures of the various sections of my horse on both sides with her Veterinary Thermal Imaging camera, which is just like a digital camera, but is probably even quieter. The good thing about it is if your horse moves it doesn’t matter as those images can be deleted. Maddi then processes the images and interprets them and will normally send a report through within 48 hours.

Thermal Imaging maps heat patterns across an animal’s body, highlighting hot and cold spots. Hot spots show areas of increased circulation, which could indicate inflammation and are often seen overlying an injury. Cold spots show a reduction in blood supply, which can be due to swelling, thrombosis, scar tissue and increased tone in the nervous system.

Thermal Imaging for Dogs Thermal imaging of dogs is very good at showing up areas of muscle strain as well as arthritis. It is very popular with owners of dogs competing in dog agility competitions. These dogs normally already have physiotherapists and just as with the horses the reports are used to indicate the areas which need working on. Maddi’s husband has working gun dogs and she routinely scans them just as a precaution in case they have over exerted themselves or strained a muscle whilst working. A whole body scan of a dog costs £65 and one anatomical area costs £40.

48 Localrider april 2014

48-49-thermal-lrapril14.indd 1

20/3/14 20:48:19

What did I think? Listening to Maddi talk about case studies and horses she has been able to help, whether it was a badly fitting saddle or a more sinister bone cyst, I can see how Veterinary Thermal Imaging can help us understand more clearly why our horses might be behaving differently. A full back scan costs £30 and as well as showing up tightness through the back, information which will be useful to your physio, as she will be able to see more clearly the areas to work on next time she visits, it will also reveal any pressure points caused by your saddle. If this is the case, the report will suggest having your saddle checked by a saddler. Thermal Imaging can indicate problem areas three weeks prior to clinical symptoms and the biggest benefit of this information is that if there is early indication of a problem in a tendon a rehabilitation programme can be implemented, which often doesn’t require box rest and hopefully will only result in the horse missing a few shows rather than a whole season. Vets are used to working with the thermal images and if something is revealed of greater concern Maddi will always indicate on the report that it is recommended to contact your vet. My own horse is homebred and now in her twenties so I know her very well. One of her hind legs has been weaker for a number of years and last year her other hind leg showed some puffiness. She has regular treatments and her physiotherapist explained that the stronger leg has been compensating for so many years that it was now beginning to show some wear and tear. What was interesting was the thermal imaging showed this very pattern. Taking into consideration her age and the work she has done over her lifetime Maddi reassured me that my horse was in pretty good shape. Her thermal images are quite colourful and there is plenty to monitor, but I am relieved to say that there has been nothing that has surprised me.

The Price List Back Scan . .............................................£30 Back & Saddle Scan ..............................£50 The images used in this feature are for editorial purposes only

Pair of legs ............................................£65 Full Body Scan......................................£150 ...................................until 30th April 2014 ........................................... thereafter £230

During a Saddle Scan the saddle is placed on the horse’s back without a cloth and girthed normally. It is removed approximately five minutes later taking care not to touch the underneath of the saddle. The saddle pictured shows a well fitting saddle as the pressure is even and symmetrical. The saddle should show red all over as the heat from the horse is contacting with it. If there are asymmetric areas of white, yellow or blue this will indicate the saddle doesn’t fit properly.

The future There are a number of different thermal imaging options available ranging from the back, a pair of legs to the full body. It is recommended if you can to have a full body scan to start with as you will always have this as a reference point in the future. The normal price for a full body scan is £230 but for the month of April Maddi has a special rate of £150 per scan. However, a day rate is £450 and Maddi can scan five horses in a day, which brings the rate down to £90 per horse. And if you do have a full body scan of your horse I am pretty sure you won’t be disappointed with the results. Even if the report just reassures you that your horse is in perfect working order, ready for the season ahead. The level of training and competition you do with your horse will probably influence how often you have your horse re-scanned. If a problem was indicated in a certain part of the body you may have this area re-scanned a few months later to check that any treatment or rehabilitation has worked. Maddi is an experienced horsewoman and rider. She has a young dressage horse and trained her retired horse up to Grand Prix, so is used to working with competition horses and appreciates the importance of keeping them fit for work as well as improving their way of going. These days an improvement which sees the horse gaining an extra percentage mark in the dressage arena, both in eventing and pure dressage, can make the winning difference. For competition horses the scans can be used purely as a management tool and will hopefully catch any areas of inflammation before they become a problem. To find out more call Maddi on Tel: 07403 415680 or email maddi.burchell@vtiuk.com www.veterinary-thermal-imaging.com

Do you suffer with four faultitis? If your horse has started knocking poles it is worth asking why? As well as hot spots the thermal imaging camera shows cold spots, which could indicate trapped nerves or muscles which are in spasm. Maddi had a client whose horse started rolling poles. When the horse’s legs were scanned one of them was blue from the knee down. It was determined that the horse had a trapped nerve and with a programme of physiotherapy the nerve was released and the horse is back to his old self again. It is assumed that when the nerve became trapped he lost some feeling in the leg and perhaps wasn’t aware that he was tapping the pole with that leg.

Half day rate........................................£350 (can do a mixture of scans up to three full body scans) Full day rate.........................................£450 (Up to five full scans, equating to £90 each) Travel costs one way will also be charged For more information more call Maddi on Tel: 07403 415680 or email maddi.burchell@vtiuk.com

It is important not to be alarmed by the difference in colours shown within a thermal image. The interpretation comes by comparing the same shot taken on both the left hand side and the right hand side of the body and comparing the differences within them. Just like humans, some horses are naturally warmer than others. april 2014 Localrider 49

48-49-thermal-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:48:20

FEATURE

Embryo Transfer At first embryo transfer was perquisite the elite competition mare, but it is now a viable option for small time breeders. It allows you to keep competing your mare and breed a foal at the same time. Here Ed Lyall BVet Med CertEM (StudMed) MRCVS of the Arundel Equine Hospital explains whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involved in the process of embryo transfer.

Scanning the mare

mbryo transfer (ET) is gaining popularity rapidly in the sport horse world now. People are becoming more aware of the process. Due to the increased numbers of mares undergoing embryo transfer the techniques are improving all the time and for the same reason the costs are reducing making it more accessible to mare owners. Primarily ET is a way of obtaining a foal from a mare (donor mare â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whose genetic material you want to use) that can remain in competition. It can be used in some situations where the donor mare has a fertility problem associated with her uterus that prevents an embryo implanting and being carried to term. Embryo transfer is also a way of obtaining more than one foal from a mare each year; sometimes we can get three or four embryos all from the same mare by different stallions in a single year.

Looking for the embryo

The donor mare

The first step is to have the donor mare examined to make sure there are no problems evident that may affect the outcome of the ET process, this may include various swabs and tests as your vet feels are required. Once this is done the stallion should be chosen, it is essential that some research is done into his fertility as this will significantly affect the likelihood of obtaining an embryo. The donor mare can be covered naturally or be inseminated with either chilled or frozen semen, which can be imported from all over the world.

The Arundel Equine Hospital STUD SERVICES BEVA accredited practice for AI- chilled and frozed semen Many years experience Walk in service for natural cover Embryo Transfer CEM accredited lab Mares can be boarded and taken in from all over the south of England Speialised foal care Stallion sub-fertility assessments 24 hour dedicated stud vet emergency call out and hospital care

GENERAL SERVICES RCVS accredited Tier 3 Hospital Full surgical faclities Bone scan Mobile and hospital based full digital diagnosis On site lab Referrals taken Pre-purchase examinations Sport Horse poor performance investigations For further information please contact the practice on 01903 883050 or click on www.arundelhorsevets.co.uk

CARING FOR AND ABOUT HORSES

Transfer the embryo

Once an embryo has been produced this is transferred into a recipient mare. The recipient mares (often leased from the ET facility) are often between the age of three and ten, of good temperament, slightly larger in size than the donor mare and with no history of fertility problems themselves. Ideally the recipient mare should be about 24 hours behind the donor mare in her cycle, hence their cycles must be synchronised. This can be difficult to achieve, that is why we generally try to synchronise two or three recipients per donor mare to allow us to then pick the most appropriate recipient on the day of transfer. Often donor mare owners want to transfer embryos into another mare they own, this can be done but the likelihood of success is greatly increased with a larger number of recipients to choose from.

Synchronising the mares

The donor and recipient mares are synchronised by inducing them to come into season using prostaglandin injections, regumate can be used but this is expensive and not usually necessary. The donor mare will be monitored daily or every other day by scanning the uterus and ovaries to access when the best time to inseminate or cover is going to be. At the same time the recipient mares are examined to get the best match with the donor mare. Once a decision has been made as to when insemination is going to be performed ovulation induction agents such as ovuplant are given to the donor mare to guarantee she ovulates at the required time. The recipient mare that is closest to the donor mare in her cycle will be given the same injection approximately 24hours after the donor. Insemination will take place and the following day the donor mare will be examined to check she has ovulated and that there are no problems with her uterus after insemination. Once the date of ovulation has been identified the date of the embryo flush can be scheduled, this usually takes place seven or eight days after ovulation, depending on the time of year and whether or not frozen semen was used.

50 Localrider APRIL 2014

50-51vet-lrapril14.indd 1

20/3/14 20:48:55

Distance Learning Courses from Lingfield Correspondence

Flushing the embryo

he professional BHS Stages theory knowledge is covered in the very comprehensive Intermediate Diploma programmes provided by Lingfield Correspondence. Plus the BHS Horse Owner’s Certificates will this summer provide accreditation towards one unit of BHS Stage 1. Being so comprehensive and with subsidised fees and instalment options, the Lingfield Correspondence courses can prove to be better value than many college courses. The flexible start and completion dates work really well for people with busy lives. You can work at your own speed and in your own time.

The 5 Freedoms of the Horse from Lingfield Correspondence It is said there are five freedoms we must be sure a horse always has: 1. Freedom to drink when it wishes and to eat to sustain good health. 2. Freedom to move around with ease in a comfortable environment, with shelter and with a place to rest quietly. Filtering the flush fluid

Flushing the embryo

Pregnancy scan at 14 days

The actual flushing procedure involves placing a catheter into the uterus and then washing the uterus with between two and 12 litres of sterile flushing medium. The fluid is then harvested through a very fine filter that collects any embryo present in the fluid that has been flushed through the uterus. The contents of the filter are poured into a Petri dish and the embryo is searched for under a microscope. Once the embryo has been found it is washed by passing it through several droplets of holding medium. The embryo is then loaded into a straw, similar to the straws that frozen semen comes in. The chosen recipient mare is prepared and the straw containing the embryo is emptied into the body of her uterus. This is a very brief summary of what happens, there is a lot of fine detail that must be paid attention to particularly the hygienic methods of working and accuracy of the techniques used, small details make a huge difference to the outcome of an ET program. Once the transfer has been done the recipient mare will be scanned in a weeks time to see if she has held the embryo, the pregnancy will be monitored to check all is well up to 42 days of age.

Start in spring if you can

The best time to start an ET program is in the spring when the mares are cycling well due to increased day length and also when they are on a rising plane of nutrition due to spring grass. Using artificial lighting to increase day length you could start as early as mid February. The success rate of any ET program is influenced by many factors, but now the chance of obtaining an embryo is very good. The costs that should be budgeted for include the cost of the stallion nomination, cost of inseminating the donor, cost of synchronising the recipient mares, cost of flush and transfer and cost of leasing the recipient mare until weaning. The prices are best obtained from your ET program provider. In our experience the chance of finding an embryo is approximately the same as if we were getting the mare in foal, so that depends on the mare and stallion fertility, but we would expect our in foal rate per cycle to be around 70%. The chance of the transferred embryo holding in the recipient mare is good, above 80%. With the protocol we used in our practice we achieved 100% take rate with the embryos we transferred in 2012.

3. Freedom to be a horse and to have sufficient space to act naturally with others of its kind, like normal horses. 4. Freedom from injury, disease and pain within the bounds and capacities of the humans who care for them. 5. Freedom from fear, stress, or any sort of mental suffering. Lingfield Correspondence offers distance learning courses which explain those freedoms in detail. The courses provide the knowledge and know how to ensure all these freedoms are properly met. The Lingfield Instructor Group produces the home study courses which cover all aspects of equine management. They cover other exciting specialist topics too such as equine psychology and human mind tools for achieving your best at competitions or how to help your horse have more confidence on the roads. Visit the website for a list of all the courses: www.horse-care.co.uk Enrol today and start immediately. Ring 01398-371177 or email Paula at lingfieldcourses@horse-care.co.uk

Lingfield Correspondence Courses Established 1994 : Professional Training Provider

Equine Distance Learning www.horse-care.co.uk Learn at home - in your own time at your own speed Instalments from £18p/m

• Novice to Intermediate Diplomas • Preparation for BHS Stages exams • For leisure riders and professionals lingfieldcourses@horse-care.co.uk - enrol online and start immediately

APRIL 2014 Localrider 51

50-51vet-lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:48:57

Feed news

he main goal when feeding any horse is to provide the correct amount of nutrients using sound feeding practices. Nutrient requirements of horses vary greatly depending on their maintenance needs and level of activity. For competition horses in hard work, their energy requirements will be high and they may require supplementation, in addition to forage and hard feed, to meet increased nutrient demands. Supplements can be added to the diet with the goal of improving performance, preventing a problem from occurring or to combat a problem after it arises. Many horse owners provide competition horses with electrolytes to replace depleted stores and also a joint supplement to prevent or address joint problems. all horses, just like humans, are susceptible to wear and tear, especially in their joints and soft tissues. Often, the level of work we ask of them is beyond the body’s natural healing ability. as prevention is always better than cure, the daily use of a scientifically proven supplement, such as litoVet®, as part of the management routine may be beneficial. Choosing a good quality joint supplement, supported by scientific research, is important so that you can be confident you are effectively supporting joint health, and not just simply adding ‘extras’ to your horse’s feed which have little or no benefit . Before adding a supplement, review the whole diet and if necessary consult a qualified equine nutritionist. There is a risk of over-supplementing horses, which is not only a waste of money but can also have an impact on health and performance (e.g. oversupplementing vitamins and minerals can be toxic to a horse in some cases). For competing horses, careful supplement and feed choices are crucial to ensure that prohibited substances are not present in the diet.

Supplementing Competition Horses

The horse image used on this page has been used for editorial purposes only

A Supplement Backed by Science... a clinical trial indicated that leading equine joint supplement litoVet® significantly helped to maintain soundness, suppleness and mobility in equine joints and joint tissues. The published independent double-blind placebo controlled trial, was undertaken on horses in active trotting training as they often develop early osteoarthritis as a result of their intensive programme. all horses were based at the same yard and put on a standardised training regime. Tests during and following the trial showed that the horses’ natural repair processes were more active in those being fed litoVet® than those on the placebo. Those on litoVet® also recorded significantly higher levels of vitamin C than the placebo group. Of the trainers, over 70% said horses appeared more lithe, supple and easier to work the day after strenuous exercise. litoVet® is different to any other joint supplement currently available in the UK, as nothing is added nor taken away during the manufacturing process - it is 100% natural. Made from specially cultivated rose-hip (rosa Canina) which has high levels of GOpO® (glycoside of mono and diglycerol), a unique active ingredient. litoVet® is suitable for all horses and ponies, including those which are competing. lesley peyton-Gilbert, a dressage rider, trainer and manager of a competition livery yard, has been using litoVet® on her international dressage horse, Woodcroft Garuda K, for the past 18 months and is very pleased with the results. Said lesley: “Garuda had been on more traditional joint health supplements and i had seen no real joint health improvement. However, litoVet® provides Garuda with the nutritional support to sustain good joint health and flexibility, and it works in a symbiotic way with his body and my feeding regime. i will continue to use this product to help Garuda cope with the demands of his competitive, as well as his breeding, career.”

The RRP for a 1.5kg tub of LitoVet® is £49.00 for approximately a two month supply at maintenance level. Available to buy online, please visit www.litovet.co.uk or telephone 01452 524 012.

EQUINE JOINT HEALTH

• Unique scientiﬁcally proven formula • Maintains condition and suppleness of joints and supporting tissue • Supports the natural recovery process after exercise or training • Reduces the risk of loss in performance due to daily wear and tear or competition • 100% Natural • 100% Vegetarian • Competition Friendly

WWW.LITOVET.CO.UK

Order online today or call us on 01452 524012

LitoVet Quarter Page Ad 90 x 131mm.indd 1 63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 63

Like no other

april 2014 Localrider 63

24/06/2013 13:24 20/3/14 20:57:32

Feed news

Feeding for Topline & Condition

Feeding for topline or condition requires very different feeding practices and Blue Chip is here to shed some light on the topic.

To understand topline and condition, we must first differentiate between them; they are different concepts and are often confused. Topline refers to the horse’s muscle tone and definition extending from its head to tail, whereas condition refers to the body fat coverage over a horse’s body. More often than not an underweight horse will need to increase both topline and condition; however it is possible to have a horse in good condition with a poor topline or a horse with a strong muscular topline that is under condition. To help explain this further we can use a human example, athletic people will have a low body fat percentage (condition) and a high muscle mass percentage (topline) whereas an overweight person will conversely have a high body fat percentage (condition) and a low muscle mass percentage (topline).

BEFORE

The difference that proper nutrition with Blue Chip can make to topline and condition. This horse is shown and produced by Adam Winbourne.

Feeding for Topline The first thing you need to think of when you think topline is muscle, and what feeds muscles? Protein is responsible for the formation of all living cells including muscle, skin, hair, hooves and much of the horse’s skeleton. in order to build up your horse’s topline you need two things, exercise and nutrition. exercising for a minimum of 30 minutes a day encouraging your horse to work correctly by engaging their hindquarters and work over their back will help to develop your horse’s topline. as your horse’s topline begins to develop and strengthen you will see an improvement in their frame and their ability to engage their hindquarters. Nutrition is the second crucial component in developing a good topline; good quality protein is essential to repair and rebuild muscles following exercise. The concept of protein is sometimes a difficult to grasp, particularly when you are trying to differentiate between crude protein and amino acids. in short, crude protein refers to the overall protein content of a feed where amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and it is the ratio of these amino acids which determines the quality of the protein. lysine and methionine are considered the most limiting amino acids and if the correct level of these amino acids are not provided then all the other amino acids cannot be utilised by the horse. Soya protein is an ideal source of quality protein, supplying essential amino acids methionine and lysine in the correct ratio for optimal utilisation. Blue Chip feed balancers contain soya protein to help facilitate muscle growth, repair and topline.

Feeding for Condition Condition can be measured using a 5 point scale, measuring the fat deposits on a horse’s body from poor/emaciated (1) through to extremely fat/obese (5). in order to increase your horse’s condition, the horse needs to consume more calories than it burns off; however this does not simply mean you need to feed them more. increasing condition can also be achieved through switching to a higher calorie diet or by increasing the digestibility of their current ration. Fats provide 2.25 times more energy than carbohydrates and are an ideal way of increasing your horse’s calorie intake without the ‘fizz’. Oils are considered a ‘cool energy’ source as they are slow release and do not rapidly increase horses blood sugar levels like grains, high starch mixes and nuts can do. The inclusion of oil in your horse’s diet will allow you to increase your horse’s calorie intake without increasing the amount of feed they consume. Horses have small stomachs so even when feeding for weight gain, feeding should be kept as small as possible. Small nutrient dense, regular feeds are much more beneficial than large meals. High quality probiotics are also a fantastic way to help increase your horse’s condition. High quality probiotics can help improve fibre digestion by up to 100% allowing your horse to get twice as many calories out of the same amount of fibre. Blue Chip always recommends that owners do their research when it comes to selecting probiotics for their horse, when it comes to probiotics you get what you pay for, the most expensive feed balancers will contain the highest level most effective probiotic. Blue Chip Original and Blue Chip pro are formulated with the highest quality probiotic at their correct levels to help improve fibre digestion to help increase your horse’s condition without needing to increase their feed intake. it is important to assess your horse’s needs before jumping into a new diet plan. ensuring you know your horse’s weight and body condition score is the first step in determining if your horse needs topline, condition or both. Consulting a nutritionist is the best way to ensure you are feeding the right ingredients to achieve the correct condition for your horse. Blue Chip’s Nutritional Specialist Sarah Butler is available to answer any of your queries and can advise you on optimal feeding practices to get your horse to their best condition and health.

AFTER

For more advice on feeding topline and condition visit www.bluechipfeed.com or call 0114 266 6200.

64 Localrider april 2014

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 64

20/3/14 20:57:34

nativ

N VE

EW N

I AT

N C ER

The first feed balancer tailored to the needs of Native Ponies

www.bluechipfeed.com | info@bluechipfeed.com | 0114 266 6200 | facebook.com/bluechipfeed

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd native-launch_297x210.indd651

20/3/14 20:57:38 12/02/2014 15:54

Feed news

Condition & Topline Feed Here we look at some of the products available to help your horse look good and perform well this season.

Fibre-Beet 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. Tel: 01765 680300, www.britishhorsefeeds.com

Rowen Barbary Show ‘n’ Glow Containing a blend of oils supported by key antioxidants Show ‘n’ Glow is designed to ensure excellent overall condition, helping encourage weight gain and improve topline, whilst perfecting a great coat bloom. Supporting sustained performance in the hard working horse the balanced energy sources will help promote improved stamina and as it is non-heating it is ideal for feeding to horses that tend to be easily excitable. Yea Sacc®1026 is included for optimum fibre and mineral digestion and to help maintain gut health, this is particular beneficial for horses suffering from poor digestion. Fully balanced in essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements Show ‘n’ Glow will ensure overall health and vitality with garlic also included to help support a healthy immune system along with spearmint to tempt fussy feeders. Tel: 01948 880598, www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

Mollichaff Condition Mollichaff Condition is a highly digestible, high fibre, high oil and low starch mix, which can be fed as a complete concentrate feed alongside good quality forage. It contains a balanced blend of alfalfa, dried grass, oat straw, fibre pellets, barley, soya flakes, soya oil and mint as well as Yea-sacc® and a prebiotic, plus vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Soya oil provides essential fatty acids to help improve skin condition and encourage a healthy, glossy coat. Yea-sacc® and a prebiotic help maintain a healthy digestive system, along with mint, which is particularly palatable to horses. Mollichaff Condition is suitable for encouraging weight gain in all horses and ponies, especially those that struggle to maintain their condition. It can be used as the sole concentrate feed as it contains a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement. Tel: 01803 527257, www.horsehage.co.uk

Blue Chip Original Native

Baileys Outshine if your horse needs a “serious calorie hit” without it going to his head, Baileys Outshine high oil supplement is the answer. Being energy-dense, oil delivers lots of calories in a much smaller volume than cereals, and in a slow release form, so there’s no danger of the fizz which may come from starch. added to an existing balanced diet, Outshine is fed in small quantities, with ½ to 1lb supporting soft supple skin and a shiny coat and 1 to 3lb, providing significant additional calories for weight gain or performance. it’s also ideal for horses whose starch intake needs limiting, like those prone to laminitis or tying-up, and, alongside its balance of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, there are antioxidants to support the body’s utilisation of the oil. Tel: 01371 850247, www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

Baileys Top Line Conditioning Cubes Working and performance horses need good quality protein to provide the amino acid building blocks for muscle and top line. Choosing a feed formulated for the appropriate workload by a reputable manufacturer, and feeding it at the recommended levels, should provide all a horse needs to gain and maintain the condition and top line to match his performance. Importantly, this approach also helps ensure that the overall diet is fully balanced and is much more cost effective than turning to a “magic” muscle supplement. Baileys Top Line Conditioning Cubes do exactly what it says on the bag and supply highly digestible non-heating calories along with top quality protein and performance levels of vitamins and minerals. At the other end of the energy spectrum, Baileys Performance Balancer provides essential nutrients without the calories associated with a mix or cube so is perfect for ensuring that even a good-doer can get muscle-building nutrition without adding to his waistline. Tel: 01371 850247, www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

TopSpec Super Conditioning Flakes

Blue Chip Feed is pleased to announce the launch of their unique new feed balancer Original Native, specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of Native ponies. Original Native contains a tailored level of probiotic to help maintain Native ponies’ natural condition, helping to promote a healthy digestive system without altering their condition. Original Native contains a high quality protein that helps build a strong topline and good outline, with additional oils and organic zinc, it helps to promote a strong mane and tail, improving the quality of the hair and therefore reducing breakages. The oils found in Original Native will leave your native pony’s coat as soft as silk with a sheen guaranteed to turn heads.

TOpSpeC Super Conditioning Flakes are full of naturally oil-rich ingredients and are very palatable. ‘Naturally oil-rich ingredients’ contain intracellular oil which is oil that occurs with the cells of a plant. Feeding intracellular oil in a very palatable and highlyavailable way of providing oil in the diet. These calories are balanced with high quality soya as a protein source and with available sources of calcium and salt added. TopSpec Super Conditioning Flakes improve condition, provide balanced calories and protein for performance, provide a balance of fast-releasing energy with oil for stamina and reduce the weight of current hard feed intake without reducing performance or condition. They are particularly beneficial for show horses and ponies, bloodstock being prepared for sales, hard working horses that need high levels of calories without excessively large feeds and elderly horses that struggle to maintain condition, particularly in winter.

Tel: 0114 266 6200, www.bluechipfeed.com

Tel: 01845 565030, www.topspec.com

66 Localrider april 2014

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 66

20/3/14 20:57:42

get results

in performance, condition, muscle & attitude

à feeds that are so digestible you end up feeding less than you would of some other brands à have a superior nutrient profile to support tissue repair, outstanding muscle tone and recovery à Provide a choice of energy sources (slow & quick release) to suit you and your horse, with stamina and improved recovery à mean your horse looks so great he turns heads all the time à can be trusted for quality, consistency and for the science behind each formulation

baileys horse feeds - eXPerTs iN PerformaNce NuTriTioN Tel: 01371 850247 www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 67

20/3/14 20:57:43

Feed news

Supplements for the Competition Horse There are a whole range of supplements available to improve the performance of your horse, here we take a look at a few of those which might help keep your horse looking and feeling good this season.

Supplements from NAF NAF Superflex Superflex has full veterinary approval. The unique totally natural formula has been developed by vets using pharmaceutical grade ingredients, including nutrients proven to support joint health and flexibility, supported by a unique combination of powerful, naturally sourced ingredients which are ‘scientifically verified’ to have antioxidant properties. The antioxidant content sets Superflex apart from other joint supplements. Why? The antioxidants effectively ‘mop up’ the excess toxins that may accumulate around the joint and safely excrete them from the system. it must be remembered that often minor strains and traumas, which occur as part of daily work and training, often become a more serious issue due to the proliferation of toxins around the area.

NAF EnerG iron rich enerG is a fast acting, veterinary approved liquid formula, is designed to help improve the performance of your hardworking sports horse to your family pony. Not only rich in iron, enerG also contains the correct balance of copper and zinc, both important to maximise the benefits of supplementary iron, thus optimising energy metabolism. enerG also boasts an unrivalled spectrum of Vitamin B complexes, Vitamin C for its antioxidant qualities, and Vitamin K. Says Henriette andersen, British international dressage rider & louis d’Or “i believe enerG helps louis with his daily work. He works to a continually high level now and having more energy is enabling him to cope with this and consequently his training capacity and his fitness are greatly improving. i have every confidence in enerG and recommend it to anyone whose horse is a little too laid back and needs help to put that extra bit of energy and expression into his work.” New enerG Shot is a concentrated nutritional blend of essential amino acids and bio-available iron to support energy metabolism, red blood cell production & help replace sweat losses. it comes in an easy to administer syringe, making it easy to feed as and when needed.

NAF Magic The Magic formula of bio available magnesium blended with carefully selected calming herbs now also contains a combination of prebiotics and live probiotic yeasts, which work together to support a healthy environment within the gut, keeping it settled and calm. a calm gut leads to a calm horse. improve the daily diet by feeding new, improved Magic to horses prone to anxiety, nervousness, excitability and stress reactions.

NAF In The Pink Powder Feeding your horse can be a balancing act, especially if he struggles to maintain condition due to a busy lifestyle, an anxious disposition, or, a change of environment or workload. in The pink powder is a unique concentrated feed balancer, formulated using live yeasts and probiotics designed to optimise gut function and the natural digestive process by helping to create an ideal environment for the break down and assimilation of the horse’s food intake. in The pink powder not only optimises digestion, enabling your horse to fully utilize his diet and maintain perfect condition, it also contains high quality vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients to help support perfect health, vitality and performance. add value to your horse’s diet in more ways than one… For more information on the above NAF Products call 0800 373 106 or visit www.naf-uk.com

Alltech Lifeforce Elite Competition horses can sometimes lead stressful lives, the constant travelling to shows, over-night stays in unfamiliar surroundings, constant training and a high cereal diet can all have a negative impact on the horse’s delicate digestive system. To be able to remain in peak condition in order to maintain fitness, strength and athletic ability, competition horses need to be fed the correct balance of high quality nutrients. Lifeforce Elite from Alltech, provides essential trace minerals that contribute to better exercise performance and helps speed recovery from strenuous work. It also increases the amount of energy released from the horse’s total diet and maximises antioxidant status through organic selenium. The constant travelling exposes our competition horses to invading pathogens, often compromising the immune system, leading to the increased risk of disease. Lifeforce Elite can help to bolster the immunity of competition horses by protecting immunity and increasing resistance to stress, leading to improved performance. It also helps to restore the population of good bacteria where an influx of undigested cereal based feeds has altered hindgut acidity. Tel: 01780 764512, www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk

Equine America Formula 1 Plus Cortaflex When competing at top level, it can be necessary to have variety of supplements to aid performance. However, many different supplements can be costly and consume more time and space. Formula1 plus Cortaflex solves this problem by combining six of equine america’s top performance products into one easy to feed, palatable cold compressed pellet. Formula1 contains: U-Gard, propell plus, Better Bones, More Muscle, V-Biotic plus Cortaflex. Tel: 01403 255809, www.equine-america.co.uk

68 Localrider april 2014

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 68

20/3/14 20:57:45

Mobility Horslyx Mobility Horslyx is a nutrient rich lick containing Glucosamine HCl, MSM and Omega Oils, all vital to support optimum joint function. The high specification vitamin, mineral and trace element package - which incorporates Vitamin C, Vitamin E and selenium - supports the body’s ability to absorb the vital nutrients, helping maintain a strong immune system and promote overall health and vitality. An independent research study using gait analysis technology, proved that Mobility Horslyx improved stride length in stiff horses. Simple and easy to use, Mobility Horslyx offers horse owners a unique method of feeding for healthy joints, plus the opportunity to balance any deficiencies in their forage, grazing and hard feed. This includes the addition of Biotin, Methionine and chelated Zinc to promote healthy hooves. Tel: 01697 332592, www.horslyx.com

Vetrocalm Vetrocalm provides horse owners with a simple method of feeding specialised ingredients that can help horses maintain a relaxed outlook, deal with stressful situations and perform to their optimum. Vetrocalm intense instant is a twin pack of 25ml syringes that provides a natural formulation designed to support a calm and relaxed outlook in horses prone to tension, nerves, excitement or anxiety. The instant formulation does not contain Tryptophan and is ideal for using on competition days, or when equines are faced with particularly intense circumstances. Vetrocalm Growing is a daily nutritional formulation designed to support young and inexperienced equines as they develop and mature. Specifically created to help maintain a calm and relaxed frame of mind when horses and ponies are faced with new situations, whether it is training at home, or during competitions. Vetrocalm Healthy is the ideal choice for horse owners wishing to maintain a happy and relaxed equine on a daily basis. The natural formulation has been manufactured to support day-to-day life challenges and encourage a calm attitude in training, handling and competition environments. Vetrocalm Senior has been formulated to support the requirements of older horses that are prone to anxiety and tension. as horses mature they may require a higher level of nutritional assistance, particularly during periods of stress and excitement. Vetrocalm Senior has been designed to support this, using natural ingredients. Tel: 0845 365 0050, www.animalife.co.uk

Equine America V-Biotic Equine America V- Biotic is more than just a Feed Balancer. V-Biotic can help maintain vitality in the older horse and is essential, alongside Lamigard, to the diet of a horse or pony prone to Laminitis. When combined with a restricted diet, V-Biotic will ensure the key nutritional requirements are met without the concern of protein or carbohydrate overload. Tel: 01403 255809, www.equine-america.co.uk

Equine America CUSHINS Crumbles ponies and older horses are susceptible to the natural variations of the pituitary gland, which is responsible for hormonal production affecting blood balance, muscle and nerve condition and the immune system. When this variation relates to over activity it may helped by the natural food supplement CUSHiNS. This has been developed containing Chaste Berry to assist ponies and older horses in supporting their natural hormone level, enabling a more healthy life. Tel: 01403 255809, www.equine-america.co.uk

Blue Chip Joint RLF You can protect your horse’s joints by using a high quality joint supplement such as Blue Chip Joint RLF. This will help to ensure your horse’s joints are nourished and protected. Joint problems can often occur from excessive activity on hard ground; this can lead to the production of poor quality synovial (joint) fluid. The joint relies on this fluid for lubrication and protection from wear and tear ensuring the longevity of the limb. Blue Chip Joint RLF can help maintain the viscosity of synovial fluid. This revolutionary product not only contains Glucosamine, MSM, Hyaluronic acid, Yucca and Manganese, which all help to nourish the joint, but also contains a rosehip extract, Rosa canina (more commonly known as the Dog rose). Rosa canina contains a special glycoside that helps maintain joint comfort by limiting the number of white blood cells allowed into the joint. Tel: 0114 266 6200, www.bluechipfeed.com

Blue Chip Karma The 100% natural ingredients in Blue Chip Karma include the superior, water-soluble form of magnesium which can be quickly absorbed into the blood stream. When stressed, horses can use up their available stores of Magnesium and so will potentially benefit from a readily available water-soluble source. Karma also contains other beneficial vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, which is vital to horses under stress from exercise, training and new environments. l-tryptophan is included as it is a pre-cursor for the hormone serotonin, the ‘feel-good’ hormone. Karma does not contain any banned or prohibited substances and is completely safe to use daily or as a single dose as required. Tel: 0114 266 6200, www.bluechipfeed.com

TopSpec Digestive Aid TopSpec Digestive Aid designed to optimise digestive health and stimulate appetite in horses. It is particularly effective for horses that are working hard, on high concentrate/low forage diets, or stressed. It contains high levels of pure protected probiotic yeast and prebiotic MOS. TopSpec Digestive Aid is ideal for competition horses and horses that are travelling or away from home. It can also be used after antibiotic/worming treatments which can upset the microbial hind gut balance, and helps to maintain firm droppings. TopSpec Digestive Aid has an appetising aroma, with added mint making it very palatable, and includes B vitamins to stimulate appetite. Tel: 01845 565030, www.topspec.com april 2014 Localrider 69

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 69

20/3/14 20:57:50

Feed news

Supplement Requirements of the Competition Horse Words supplied by NAF If you and your horse are hoping to get out competing this summer then there’s a lot to think about: what’s his best discipline, do you need lessons, is your transport up to scratch? But one area that mustn’t be forgotten is his diet. Nutritional support is a big part of peak athletic performance.

Feeding for success When looking at his general diet remember one of the golden rules of feeding “feed to work done”. don’t be tempted to feed more than he needs, or up to a ‘Sports Mix’ just because you want to compete. Overfeeding has the potential to cause far more problems than it solves. Many horses will do very well on a basic fibre based diet, but if you are feeding less than recommended amounts of concentrates then you will need to top up his vitamins and minerals. a concentrated feed balancer which includes gut support alongside the micronutrients is particularly recommended for competing animals who are exposed to physical stress, such as travelling regularly. a broad spectrum approach to gut support is best, as so many different factors can affect the working horse’s digestive system. look for a product contains pre and probiotic yeasts, and ideally antacid elements and herbal gut support alongside.

Sweat losses One of the essential factors for competing horses is replacing the lost body salts. Sodium chloride, that is, normal salt, is the most important and should be supplemented daily year round. as salt is the only nutrient that research has shown horses will sufficiently self-select then this is easily done by simply hanging a salt lick in the field and stable. Try to avoid the artificially flavoured varieties, as these can be devoured like sweets. For those working harder and travelling regularly you should upgrade basic salt to electrolytes, which provide all four body salts, i.e. sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium. electrolytes can be fed as a powder which is added to drinking water or a nice, wet feed; or are now available in, effectively, a sports drink for horses where the salts are diluted in solution and ready to feed whenever they are most needed. it’s worth checking that levels of salts provided are declared on the packaging and that a good level is included, as levels vary enormously between products on the market. it is imperative that electrolytes are fed with sufficient water, as feeding a concentrated electrolyte alone (i.e. in a paste or dry feed) may actually further dehydrate the horse. Failure to replace these body salts can affect the thirst mechanism, thus leaving the horse prone to dehydration. There may also be a loss of appetite. Ultimately repetitive, excessive sweating can lead to de-mineralisation depriving muscle, bone and cartilage of the nutrients essential to post-exercise repair. Of course clean, fresh water should also always be available. electrolytes are not the only nutrients lost in sweat. iron, an essential trace element, is lost at a rate of around 25mg per litre of sweat. performance increases both the requirement for iron, by up to 40%, and at the same time the amount lost through sweat, thus it may be beneficial to supplement your competition horse if he shows signs of iron deficiency. anaemia is the most obvious sign of iron deficiency, which shows itself in the horse as lack of stamina, laboured breathing and poor performance. anaemia is also a factor in post exercise recovery, and therefore becomes significant when working or competing over several days. if using an iron supplement for stamina in your competing horse ensure it also contains the B group vitamins, particularly folic acid and vitamin B12, as these are necessary for haemoglobin production in the blood which transports oxygen to the muscles and, hence, also vital to stamina and performance.

Staying Sound although we all try our best to keep our horses fit and sound all year round, risks can be increased by extra work and hard summer ground, but nutritional support can help swing the luck your way. remember joint products are not just for the old and stiff horses. providing your horse with the correct nutritional support now, not only provides insurance support for the season, but can also be the start of keeping your horse sound for many more years to come. However, a quick look in any horsey outlet will tell you that choosing the right product can be mind boggling given the number of products available. ask yourself a number of questions:Does it include the ingredients you believe it does? Check the ingredients list on the back of the label, and make sure inclusion rates of key ingredients are also listed. Does it contain proven ingredients? Glucosamine, Chondroitin sulphate and Hyaluronic acid are well researched nutrients for support of the cartilage and synovial fluid within the joint. While the Glucosamine is certainly the most important, and the one your vet is likely to recommend, research suggests that the others play a supporting role and a combination is the right approach. MSM is a natural form of sulphur to support the soft tissue around the joint. recent research has positively linked MSM to glucosamine again suggesting that feeding the two together is recommended over either one alone. ideally look for a product containing these nutrients with clinically proven antioxidants for flushing toxins from the system. Does it support the mechanics and longevity of the joint structure? avoid those products offering pain relief alone, as without support for the joint capsule you are not prolonging the life of the joint, in fact masking pain may speed up degradation. Do you know and trust the company? Would you really trust your horse’s future health to a company you don’t know? research in america found that over 40% of joint products analysed contained less glucosamine than declared on the label, some up to 30% less. Choose a manufacturer you trust and discuss your horse’s requirements with them if necessary. any reputable company should be happy to discuss your horse and choose the right product for both of you. Is it safe under rules? Check the label. any product carrying the industry recognized BeTa UFaS NOpS logo has reached the highest standard to ensure the risk of accidental contamination by Naturally Occurring prohibited Substances (NOpS), such as caffeine, is minimal. So a little fine tuning of your horse’s diet with the right supplementary support will ensure that together you can reach your true potential. Good luck to all those competing in 2014! For further information or friendly advice please call the NAF Freephone Advice Line on 0800 373106 or visit the web site at www.naf-equine.eu

70 Localrider april 2014

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 70

20/3/14 20:57:52

Outstanding Results • • •

Twenty-year-old Dexey, looking fit and well with rider Holly Martindale Photograph by Gemma Hare Photography

TopSpec S Feed Ba enior lancer is des

igned fo r elderly h orses that nee d more conditio n. It combine s the benefits of a feed balance r ta the need ilored to so horses w f elderly ith a join t supplem ent.

ENHANCE YOUR HORSE’S PERFORMANCE WITH THE EQUINE PREMIUM RANGE

“I have been feeding TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer to Dexey for some months now and can only say that I regularly receive surprised comments on how well she looks and that she could be mistaken for a horse half her age.” Tanya Waterhouse ®

CREATED WITHOUT COMPROMISE by experienced equine nutritionists

Multiple Award Winner for ‘Excellence in Nutritional Advice and Customer Service’

Tel: 01845 565 030 or (062) 85401 (Ireland) www.topspec.com april 2014 Localrider 71

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 71

20/3/14 20:57:53

Feed news

Other Feed & Bedding News… The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle from Charlies Products is a must this spring/summer for managing a restricted diet, whilst allowing your horse the freedom to socialize, exercise and de-stress out in the field. Horses adapt well to the Best Friend Grazing Muzzle and when fitted correctly, effectively restrict grass intake without restricting natural grazing and drinking patterns. The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle is designed with your horses comfort in mind. For horses with pronounced features there is also the Muzzle Mate or Sheep Skin Padding for additional comfort. The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle attaches to any field safe head collar, or the Deluxe version comes in an all-in-one design with a safety head piece attached. Available in the following sizes: Large horse, Horse, Cob, Pony, Mini and Mini Mini. For more information Telephone: 0844 809 4655 or visit www.charliesproducts.co.uk

Verdo Horse Bedding In the battle against stable stains you need every little bit of help you can get and when it comes to your choice of bedding, the more absorbent the bedding, the less mess your horse has to lay in. Verdo Horse Bedding is a clever heat-treated wood pellet product, created for equine use, which absorbs three times its own weight in liquid, which not only helps maintain a dry environment, but also reduces ammonia resulting in a much more pleasant night’s sleep. When a small amount of water is added to the bag a regeneration process is activated and within approximately 15 minutes, you are ready to empty the open bags out into the stable to create a soft fluffy and dry bed ready for your horse. 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 has a low dust content, also making it the ideal choice for enclosed environments, such as your trailer or lorry or for immediate occupation at shows this season. Other key factors include less waste on the muck heap and beds that are easier and quicker to muck out, leaving you more time for plaiting on those show mornings. www.verdohorsebedding.co.uk

The Hay Bar Solution Short winter days make every minute saved important. The use of Hay Bar ensures precious time is saved. Filling hay nets is time consuming and is not always the best way to feed a particular horse. Feeding from the floor helps to ensure that there are less respiratory, dental and physio problems. All of which can prove to be costly. Using a Hay Bar helps to prevent the hay from becoming mixed with the bedding and thereby saving on any wastage. Hay Bar truly sells itself as the initial outlay is quickly recouped in reduced forage bills and saved time. www.haybar.co.uk 72 Localrider april 2014

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 72

20/3/14 22:45:08

Feed news

Staying Calm at a competition The Probiotic Balance Probiotics can play an important role in the diet of any competition horse, here we find out why… Top International Event Rider, Piggy French talks Protexin Top event rider Piggy French talks about her experience with Protexin with Jonathan Nelson, Protexin Equine Premium Director. Jonathan Nelson, Protexin Equine Premium Director: I was first aware of Piggy’s interest in Protexin following her return from Kentucky in 2010 when she had been advised to try Jakata (Jaffa) on Protexin. Q - What are probiotics? A - Probiotics are supplements added to the diet which contain live organisms and their products that are beneficial for intestinal microbial health. How can probiotics help a competition horse? Jonathan Nelson, Director at Protexin Equine said: “Think of the horse as a flight animal, their only defence in the wild where they evolved is to run away. To run fast they empty themselves which sheds the extra weight; this is obvious to many owners and trainers when they drop the ramp on the lorry, or appear with a bridle. It is the horse’s natural response to a ‘predator’. We might not see going to a show as a threat but that’s the way, in practice, the horse sees it. It’s a trait utilised by the racing world when asking horses for a burst of speed and that flight response triggers many endogenous reactions within the horse, one of those being a rapid evacuation of their hind gut. The consequence of that, and with the regularity associated with competition and race horses, the more depleted the population of beneficial microflora in the horse’s hindgut: their engine. Take the competition or racehorse, they would be experiencing this action and effect on a daily basis with the consequential loss of gut bacteria resulting in the decreased utilisation of feed, increased excitability, the development of a compromised immune system all of which leads to a general depression in their athletic abilities. Probiotic products can be incorporated into their hard feeds at time of manufacture but the levels needed to be effective are easily depleted through the manufacturing process, oxidation within the feed and the presence of moisture within the finished product. That’s why the daily addition of a highly concentrated probiotic such as Equine Premium Gut Balancer will benefit virtually every horse that is in any kind of work that involves competition and travel. The product should have no nutrition or energy value so it can be combined with any diet. There is no risk of overdose either. In my opinion the market for our product is developing and will emulate the ‘joint products’ market over the next few years growing to a similar size. The difference is that these probiotic products are licensed feed additives within the EU now and achieve ‘exactly what it says on the tin’ so to speak.” The Protexin Equine Premium Range comprises of five products; Gut Balancer, Acid Ease, Quick Fix, Recover Aid and Gut Bind. For more information please contact Protexin on 01460 243230 or visit www.equinepremium.com

Piggy French, International Event Rider: We tried the Protexin Gut Balancer on ten of the horses and compared the results to the rest of the yard and I can honestly say those ten have really benefitted from Gut Balancer by comparison in both holding their condition and they are more settled during a stressful competition schedule; so much so we’ve put the rest on it. Jakata had always been a stressy horse who anticipated and became anxious when he realised he was off to a party. He had not flown before so to ensure his gut remained stable and he kept eating, we started by using the Quick Fix product prior to, during and on the way back home. I can honestly say we saw the benefit, and he seemed much more settled than I would have expected. Jonathan Nelson: I think it was at that point that Piggy’s Head Groom contacted me and asked if Piggy could try a few horses on our feed supplement version, Gut Balancer, for a couple of months and see how they fared against the rest of the yard. Piggy French: That’s right, we kept Jakata on Gut Balancer and introduced it to some of my other horses. There was a significant improvement in the way that the horses were less stressed and maintained their weight, even during a hectic competition schedule which involves lots of travelling. Jonathan Nelson: And what about Jakata? Piggy French: I’m delighted to say that Jaffa keeps improving! He always had a tendency to run up light but now he keeps his weight and maintains a really good top line. Since we’ve used Protexin I can honestly say that Jakata has a much better appetite all of the time. Let’s face it, if you can keep your horse eating you can keep up the work and training. Jakata was the best British horse in 2012 and second at Badminton in 2011. Jonathan Nelson: I don’t think Protexin in any form is an excuse for poor feeding or management, or an elixir for life as many of these products can be portrayed, but it does make a difference and is different to the regular stuff you’ll find on the shelf. The regular positive feedback that I receive from the professional world underwrites that view, and if it can make the difference between an appetite and no appetite then that’s enough to win. Having said that, there’s no reason why any horse won’t benefit, you don’t have to be heading for Badminton. april 2014 Localrider 73

63-73-feed-lrapril14-2.indd 73

20/3/14 20:57:58

SHOW DATES aPRIL 2014 3 April, lMEQ, Show Jumping or Cross Country with lucy Thompson, clinic, littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, reigate, Surrey, rH2 8lB, Contact: ruth, Telephone: 07708 066089, email: littletonbarn@gmail.com, www.lmeq.com

3 April, Squirrells riding School, Clear round, Squirrells riding School, Common road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9rG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

5 April, Horseware National Hunter Trial Series, Hunter Trial qualifier for The Horseware National Final at Eland lodge, Derbyshire, OBH (Chiltern) Open Hunter Trial, rosehill Equestrian, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, 51.536913,-0.842818, http://branches.pcuk.org/obhchilterns

5 April, Horseware National Hunter Trial Series, Hunter Trial qualifier for The Horseware National Final at Eland lodge, pachesham Equestrian Centre, randalls road, leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0al, www.pachesham.com

5 April, Saddlesdane Events, British

6 April, Mid Surrey Branch of the pony

13 April, Matfield & District riders

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

Club, Eventers Challenge, 1’ to 3, pony Club Field, Hurst road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http:// branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/

association, Jumping Clinic, Becketts Grove Farm, Sophurst Wood lane, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7lH, www.mdra.co.uk

5 April, Speedgate Events, Julia Buckle polework Clinic, achive more suppleness in flatwork and learn new exercises to help your horse to become more supple and rounder. Teaches you exercises for more varied schooling and to improve your dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ. Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

6 April, Colettes Show Jumping Championships, Winter Hickstead Horse Feeds Show Jumper of the Year Championships, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

6 April, Horseware National Hunter Trial Series, Hunter Trial qualifier for The Horseware National Final at Eland lodge, Berks and Bucks Draghounds Hunter Trial, Cannon Heath Down, Kingsclere, Nr Newbury, Berkshire, rG25 3EJ, www.bb-draghounds.co.uk

6 April, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

7 April, Hall place Equestrian Centre, Mini Show Jumping & Combined Training, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, reading, Berkshire, rG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

7 April, Speedgate Events, andrew Day Clinic, andrew is an international event and dressage rider and trainer and a senior instructor and lecturer of the TTT with over 20 years experience. attain a thorough understanding of the classical system of Dressage training, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ. Contact: Kim atkinson, Telephone: 07834 170830, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

Racing all year round at Lingfield Park Racecourse All Weather, Flat and National Hunt

BLOSSOM RIDE at Wytherling Court, Molash, nr Canterbury ge Lions ChariTy

show

To be held on

For entry forms send SAE to Geoffrey Jenkins, Kings View, Shottenden Lane, Molash, AY SEPTEMBER 6th Nr Canterbury, Kent CT4 8EZ RM, MATFIELD (A21/B2160) Tel: 01233 740598, Email: geoff.jenkins195@btinternet.com

ver 40 Classes including: JULY mping Rings plus Clear Round MOLASH CHARITY RIDE...3 July Sunday 7th September South Eastern Equestrian ter and Best Rider Championships, Services Burghley Young Event Horse In Hand Classes. Qualifiers at Eridge 01892 783227 RDA SPONSORED RIDE dicated to ‘12 years and Under’ Condition and Turnout, Handy Pony, etc. 4Good July Fiddlers Unaffiliated FridayGreen 18thStud April 2014 support Dressage www.FGStud.co.uk 07752 S ‘FUN DOG SHOW’ CRANLEIGH RIDING FOR THE 712915DISABLED ASSOCIATION

eds to Local Charities

e: www.horseshowsuk.info to: Mrs J Williams, Collingham, Road, Pembury, Kent TN2 4JS.

& 07739 965 943 (before 8pm)

ORED LK

AID OF

Wes Audio Public Address Commentary & Judges boxes Timing equipment

T 2009

stings is normally icipants over some come on give your le charity that does lives.

rafrica.org.uk

ponsor money , Freshwinds, TN35 4HX y@onetel.com y reply usT

Two Way Radios New telephone number

01322 221006

CATS MAKE IPSTEADFERAL RIDING CLUB GREAT PEST CONTROL OFFICERS IN STABLES. MMER 2009 EVENTS We have many healthy, neutered ferals

AUG 16TH EVENTERS JULY 12TH SUMMER that need understanding homes. CHALLENGE SHOW (INC BALANCED Terri on 07947 664539 HORSE FEEDS Please contact SEPT 6TH AUTUMN CHAMPIONSHIP for a chat. www.pussycatlodge.co.uk SHOW (INC BALANCED QUALIFIERS & OTHER HORSE Please call to FEEDS make a donation AFFILIATED CLASSES) CHAMPIONSHIP AUG 2ND NOVICE SHOW74

QUALIFIERS & OTHER LocalriderAFFILIATED april 2014 CLASSES)

SAGE MAY 28TH, JUNE25TH, JULY 23RD m end of March www.chipsteadridingclub.org.uk 74-75-show_lrapril14.indd ssell, 32 Chartwell Place, Cheam,1 Surrey SM3 9TD

Charity No 1125242

4 &Enjoy 5 Julyour South Eastern 11 mile rideEquestrian through beautiful Surrey heath and woodland, Services Eridge Horse Trials 01892 south of Guildford, or our 7832273 mile route for riders, led or accompanied on foot

5 July Mid Pony Club Hickstead FORSurrey A SCHEDULE GO TO Qualifier Bullock and Eclipse Cup www. www.cranleighrdagroup.co.uk email: sponsoredride@cranleighrdagroup.co.uk pcuk.org/midsurrey 01737 358663 Tel: Angie Hargreaves 01483 563495

Tony Whipps Showing Masterclass, Bring your horse as would for showing class and Tony will show you how to improve, spectators welcome, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Contact: lesley Selway, Telephone: 01483 205049, www.newlandscorner.org

13 April, The rockbourne ride, Fun ride, British Horse Society, Tenantry Farm, rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, Sp6 3pB, Telephone: 01725 518297 Contact Karen Gardener, Telephone: 07546502471, Email: funride.bhshants@ yahoo.co.uk, www.tenantry.co.uk

13 April, Saddlesdane Events, Cash Show Jumping, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane.co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

13 April, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage Series, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

8 April, lMEQ, U18 SE BE Training Camp,

13 April, Southern Horse Trials

littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, reigate, Surrey, rH2 8lB, www.lmeq.com

Championships Qualifier,Unaffiliated Horse Trials, pre intro (80cms), intro (90cms), pre Novice (1m), Tweseldown racecourse, Bourley road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8DY, Telephone: 01483 767336, www.bdwp. co.uk/aallen, www.tweseldown.co.uk

8 April, Simply Shows Events, Young

guide 2009

how 27th APRIL, starts 10am horse sSUNDAY 10 miles of Countryside Rural Ride, no jumps.

13 April, Newlands Corner riding Club,

rider Development and Fun Day, Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak road, Woldingham, Surrey, Cr3 7HN, Telephone: 01883 344959, Email: simplyshows@hotmail. co.uk, www.simplyshows.co.uk

8 April, Squirrells riding School, Cross

Country, Squirrells riding School, Common road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9rG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

9 April, Francis Whittington, Cross

12 July TWRC Open Show At East Bysshe www.twridingclub.org.uk 07921 552132

Country Clinic with Francis Whittington, lodge Farm, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7ET, Telephone: 07595 979372, Email: training@whittingtoneventing.co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk

12 July Felbridge Show Ground Unaffiliated Jumping www.felbridge. 11net April, Matfield & District riders association, aGM, all welcome, 9 April, lMEQ, U18 SE BE Training Camp, littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, reigate, Surrey, rH2 8lB, www.lmeq.com

Matfield Village Hall, Matfield, Kent, (51.151265,0.36778), www.mdra.co.uk

12 July Chipstead Riding Club Summer Show wwwchipsteadridingclub.org.uk

12 April, Chester Hall Events, affiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, longfield, Kent, Da3 8NJ. Contact Caroline Chester, Telephone: 01732 461517, www.speedgate.co.uk

12 July Surrey Union Pony Club Open Show www.pcuk.org/surreyunion 12 April, Southern Horse Trials 01293 871921 Championships Qualifier,Unaffiliated

14 April, Hall place Equestrian Centre, Dressage to music, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, reading, Berkshire, rG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

15 April, Francis Whittington, Cross Country Clinic with Francis Whittington, littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, reigate, Surrey, rH2 8lB, Telephone: 07595 979372, Email: training@whittingtoneventing. co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk

15 April, lMEQ, U18 SE BE Training Camp, littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, reigate, Surrey, rH2 8lB, www.lmeq.com

15 April, Squirrells riding School, Combined Training, Squirrells riding School, Common road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9rG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

16 April, Colettes Senior affilliated BS, Clear round followed by classes from BN to 1.15m, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, ashford, Kent, TN23 3DH, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk

16 April, lMEQ, U18 SE BE Training Camp, littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, reigate, Surrey, rH2 8lB, www.lmeq.com

16 April, romney Marsh Branch

5 July Hospice in the Weald Speldhurst Derby Challenge Series– Tunbridge Wells Kent. Call 07989906230

Horse Trials, pre intro (80cms), intro (90cms), pre Novice (1m), Tweseldown racecourse, Bourley road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8DY, Telephone: 01483 767336, www.bdwp. co.uk/aallen, www.tweseldown.co.uk

13 April, Bodiam international arena,

12 July Felbridge Show Ground Unaffiliated Jumping www.felbridge. net

18 April, Colettes Easter Horse Show,

Road, Bluebell ME5 9RG 5Common July Wey Valley RidingHill, Club Indoor Making Riding Fun!! dressage www.wvrc.co.uk 07917 18th April 602527Dressage Qualifiers Show

12 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Dressage, SJ and combined training at 01732 461462 13Redlands April, The Equi-Fun Club, Fun

18 April, Cranleigh rDa, Good Friday

SQUIRRELLS RIDING SCHOOL

21st April 5Open JulyShow Felbridge Showers Ground with Qualifi for Showing and Cash Dressage Jumping and Dog Show Unaffiliated www.felbridge. 5th May net Showjumping Show with Cash Jumping Bottom Hole to 1m20

5 July at CallCBEquine Hayley for a Summer chat 01634Show 681000, 07713 323968 or email: i.squirrell@sky.com Barville Farm www.cbequine.co.uk www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 07949 096086

7 July TWRC Evening Dressage & Show Jumping at Beechenwood Farm www. twridingclub.org.uk 07921 552132 8 July Great Bookham Equestrian Centre Dressage and Clear round afternoon/evening www.gbec.info Registered Charity No. 1148883 01372 451458 11 July Oldencraig Equestrian Centre Dressage Championships www. oldencraig.com 01293 771027/ 07951

12 July Chequer Tree Farm Inhand & Ridden Show 07711 838319

Bia Unaffiliated indoor Winter Dressage Series, Championships, Bodiam international arena, Court lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse. com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit. co.uk, www.sterlingranchuk.co.uk Showing and Dressage Show, a Fun Show ‘Have a go’ Show, plumpton College, Ditching road, Nr lewes, East Sussex, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@ equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk

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

13 April, Great Bookham Equestrian

Centre, Show Jumping and Dressage, NSEa qualifiers, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4pZ, Telephone: 01372 451458, Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info

17 - 19 July Kent County Show www. kentshow.co.uk 01622 633060 18 July Fiddlers Green Stud Unaffiliated Dressage www.FGStud. co.uk 07752 712915

13 April, Horseware National Hunter

Trial Series, Hunter Trial qualifier for The Horseware National Final at Eland lodge, Derbyshire, Horsham and District riding Club Open Hunter Trial, Coombelands, pulborough, West Sussex, rH20 1BQ, http://hdrc.org.uk

19 July Goring & District Riding Club Show www.gdrc.org.uk 07988 13Open April, lMEQ, Show Jumping with Ernest Dillon, clinic, littleton Manor 502833 Equestrian Centre, reigate, Surrey, rH2 8lB, Contact: Jennifer, Telephone: 07771598730, www.lmeq.com

19 July Great Bookham Equestrian Centre Open Show www.gbec.info 01372 451458 19 July FS Events Dressage at Warrigal Farm 07957 765964

of the pony Club, Open Combined Training, Barons Grange, iden, nr rye, East Sussex, (50.982425,0.730244), Telelephone: 01892 824754, http:// branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh/ Team & individual Showjumping, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk Sponsoured ride, 11 mile ride through beautiful Surrey heath and woodland south of Guildford, or a shorter route of 3 miles for riders led or accompanied on foot, Support Cranleigh riding for the Disabled, Telephone: 01483 563495, Email: sponsoredride@cranleighrdagroup. co.uk, www.cranleighrdagroup.co.uk

18 April, Hall place Equestrian Centre, Easter Show Jumping & Games, inc UK riders Qualifiers, & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, reading, Berkshire, rG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

18 April, Highstead riding Centre, Easter Show in Hand and ridden Showing, English, Western and Jumping, indoors, Highstead riding Centre, indoors, Highstead, Chislet, Nr. Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4lX, Email: lynnusauk@aol.com

18 April, Squirrells riding School, Dressage Shows, Squirrells riding School, Common road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9rG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

20/3/14 20:59:26

To advertise here, call 01892 863062 or email: info@localrider.co.uk 19 April, LMEQ, Show Jumping or Cross

26 April, British Dressage Southern,

Country with Lucy Thompson, clinic, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB, Contact: Ruth, Telephone: 07708 066089, email: littletonbarn@gmail.com, www.lmeq.com

BYRDS Open Dressage Show, Including Individual Dressage to Music, Open to all Riders – members and non members welcome. Classes Introductory through to Advance, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: selinagroom@yahoo. co.uk, www.britishdressage.co.uk/ your_regions/southern_region

19 April, LMEQ, Cross Country with Caroline Jeanne, clinic, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB, Telephone: 07919617844, www.lmeq.com

19 April, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Prince Philip Friendly Ccompetition, Mounted Games Competition, Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http:// branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/

19 April, NPS Area 20, Spring Show,

26 April, Chilham Park, BE Horse Trials, BE Affiliated, (Two days), Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk

27 April, Blossom Ride, At Wytherling Court, Rural Ride, 10 miles of Countryside Rural Ride, No jumps, (starts 10am), Wytherling Court, Molash, Nr Canterbury, Telephone: 01233 740598

RIHS qualifier for M & M WHP, In Hand, and Ridden M & M and plaited clases. Crockstead Equestrian Centre, Halland, East Sussex, BN8 6PT, www.npsarea20.co.uk

27 April, Chilham Park, BE Horse Trials,

19 April, Saddlesdane Events, Unaffiliated

27 April, Epsom RDA, Open Unaffiliated

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

20 April, The Equi-Fun Club, Show Jumping Show, A Fun Show with classes from 1ft to 2ft, including a Top Score Class, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk

20 April, Horseware National Hunter Trial Series, Hunter Trial qualifier for The Horseware National Final at Eland Lodge, Derbyshire, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Spring Hunter Trial, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

20 April, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Spring Hunter Trial, Junior and Senior classes, Novice Course, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, Contact: M.McDonnell, Telephone: 01293 512985, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

20 April, Warren Barn Events, Winter Dressage Series Championships Show 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 April, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Spring Show & Fun Dog Show, Ridden & In Hand, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

21 April, London Harness Horse Parade, Steeped in tradition the London Harness Horse Parade offeres onlookers a glimpse into a world gone by. Spectacular parade of commercial & private horse drawn vehicles, From Shetlands to Shires and everything in between, South of England Centre, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL, Telephone: 01737 646132, email: lhhp@ edenbridge-show.co.uk, www.lhhp.co.uk

21 April, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Cross Country Event, incorporating cross country phase of tetrathlon 1’6” to 2’6”. Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http:// branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/

21 April, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Hunter Trial Training Day, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, Contact: J Burgess, Telephone: 01732 464293, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

21 April, Squirrells Riding School, Mixed Show with Cash Jumping, Fun Shows and Show Jumping, Show Jumping Qualifiers, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

25 April, Colettes Friday Evening Showjumping, Clear Round followed by 4 classes, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

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

BE Affiliated, (Two days), Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk Dressage and clear round Show Jumping, St Ebbas Farm, Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8QW, Telephone: 01372 743690, www.epsomrda.btck.co.uk

2 May, Bodiam International Arena, Western Riding Demonstraion, Bodiam International Arena, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse. com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit. co.uk, www.sterlingranchuk.co.uk 2 May, Chipstead Riding Club, Show Jumping, Felbridge Show Ground, Copthorne Road, Felbridge, West Sussex, RH19 2NU, www.chipsteadridingclub.co.uk 3 May, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage Series, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

3 May, Wimbledon Pony Club, Open Show with Dressage, Qualifying classes for Sunshine Tour Dressage and Showing, Balanced Horse Feeds, BSPA, TARRA and SSA (Side Saddle Association), EQUIFEST, Pachesham Equestrian Centre, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0AL, Telephone: 07764 149737, www.wimbledonpc.co.uk

4 May, Colettes Open Summer Horse Show, 2 Showing Rings and 1 Jumping Ring, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk 4 May, Dartford & District Riding Club, Spring Show, Warrigal Farm, Sandy Banks Hill, Bean, Nr Dartford, Kent, DA2 8EH, Telephone: 07957 765964, www. dartfordanddistrictridingclub.co.uk 4 May, The Equi-Fun Club, Dressage Show, Classes from BD Intro to Novice, including a Dressage to Music Class, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@ equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk 4 May, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Novice Show. Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@ midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http://branches. pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/

Polo Power - Event Photography

27 April, F.S. Events, Dressage,

Experienced equestrian photographer, Laurence J. Power is available to attend your shows & events

Walk & Trot, 2x Prelim and Novice & Elementary, Cricklands Qualifiers, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8EH, Contact: Flair Sifleet, Telephone: 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk

27 April, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Show Jumping and Dressage, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ, Telephone: 01372 451458, Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info

Onsite printing

27 April, Petley Wood Equestrian

For more information Tel: 07973 303978 Email: laurence@ powerimage.co.uk www.polopower.co.uk

Centre, Dressage, Prelim to Novice, 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

27 April, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Tetrathlon Open, Intermediate, Junior, Mini, Mini Mini, Tri, Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@ midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http://branches. pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/

27 April, The Rockbourne Ride, Open Horse Trial, Hursley Pony Club, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact: Emma Hill, Telephone: 01794 340205, www.tenantry.co.uk

Chilham Castle BE Horse Trials A great day out for all the family

27 April, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Morning Training Dressage and Afternoon Dressage, Morning Dressage Test and Re-Test, Afternoon Dressage Show, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, Contact: J Burgess, Telephone: 01732 464293, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

27 April, South Eastern Arabian Horse Group, Spring Show, Qualifiers HOYS, CHERIF, BACS, CRABBET, CHAPS, MIDLAND YR, Indoor Arena, Merrist Wood Arena, Guildford College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE, www.seahg.co.uk

27 April, Simply Shows Events, Working Hunter Show and Clear Round, Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 01883 344959, Email: simplyshows@hotmail. co.uk, www.simplyshows.co.uk

27 April, Squirrells Riding School, Ride and Road Safety Course, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

Saturday/Sunday

26th/27th April 2014 www.chilhampark.co.uk Classes: Saturday: BE80,BE90, BE100 Sunday: BE100 Open, BE100 Plus, BE100u18, Novice, Open Novice, ONu18 BE80 Training class is an ideal introduction to British Eventing • Help on day from Accredited BE Trainers • Preparatory Course Walk

28 April, Squirrells Riding School, Child Protection Course, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

may 2014 1 May, Squirrells Riding School, Clear Round, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

Trade stands Car Parking (£5 per car)

april 2014 Localrider 75

74-75-show_lrapril14.indd 2

20/3/14 20:59:29

CLASSIFIEDS

To advertise here please call Karen on 01892 863062

AGRICULTURE, ARENAS & MENAGES

DESIGN + BUILD ALL-WEATHER

ARENAS and GALLOPS

arenas

... in sand or woodchip and oil synthetic surfaces ... competitive prices ... built to your requirements ... satisfaction guaranteed. Call JIM BOYCE for details and BROCHURE

FEED & BEDDING

classified tion c e f er eP

g Fora

FEED & BEDDING

Tel: 01273 844007 or 07860 206269

MainBale Haylage High Fibre - Dust Free

www.jbarenas.co.uk • e-mail: info@jbarenas.co.uk

Rockrose Farm, Clayton Hill, Pyecombe, Brighton BN45 7FF

MILLER EQUESTRIAN SERVICES

Protect Your Horse’s Respiratory System

Building Construction For The Equestrian & Farming World ● Arenas Built To The Highest Specification, Arena ‘Top Ups’ & repair work undertaken. ● Wax coating supplied to your new or existing arena for surface spring, dust suppressant and consistent going reducing tracking times. ● Concrete bases for Stables, barns & yards. Driveways & roadways constructed in block paving & tarmac, hard standing laid. ● All types of fencing erected, services etc. A full range of machinery available with experienced operators & staff. ● Flood and low level arena lighting. SURVEILLANCE & ALARM SYSTEMS INSTALLED. FREE ADVICE & ESTIMATES GIVEN

Telephone: 01892 838458 answer machine Mobile: 07889 139870 Email: millerequi@btinternet.com

www.millerequestrianservices.co.uk

to advertis

Ask your feed merchant to stock MainBail Haylage this winter

For further details please visit www.jrt-forage.co.uk

LUSTEDS FEEDS AND SADDLERY

~ ONE STOP SHOP ~

Now stocking Equimins

The Haylage SPRING ISCompany HERE!

Purveyors of constant quality, mid-range high fibre Haylage

GRAZING MUZZLES, ELECTRIC FENCING,

Bale Sizes: 250kg+LAMINITIC Rectangular bales ENERGISERS, PRODUCTS 20kg pack - 30• LIGHTWEIGHT packs to the TURNOUTS pallet FLY RUGS/FLY REPELLENTS

BOOTS

All products delivered pallets andPLUS unloaded with moffat fork lifts. JACKETS, BOOTS,on BREECHES LOTIONS & POTIONS Analysis,TO prices further information request, HELPand YOUR HORSE GLEAM INonTHE RING contact

Tel: 01923 268609

Brogini are one of the leading online riding boot specialists,dedicated to supplying only the most elegant and hard wearing riding boots.

W. www.brogini.com

T. +44(0)1706 514 230

E. sales@brogini.com

FEED & BEDDING

Lusted Farm, Glynleigh Road, Hankham, Pevensey BN24 5BJ Contact Jill 01323 768937. VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE: Mob: 07836 514435 / 07775 736376 www.lustedsfeedsandsaddlery.co.uk www.thehaylagecompany.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am – 6pm • Sunday 9am – 1pm. Polo Forage Polo Forage guybrook@btinternet.com

SUSSEX

H AY L a G E

QUALITY HORSE FEED G.H. RODAWAY & SON

Wi Ch

Sussex Haylage, Great Homewood Farm, Honeypot Lane, South Chailey, Lewes BN8 4QL

*Saracen *Spille *

Tel: 01273 890000

Adams Shredded Paper FAR TANYARD M

Read your target audience across the South East by advertising here from £30 per month call 01892 863062

STOCKISTS OF A WIDE RANGE OF HORSE FEEDS

Quality Bedding  Saracen Dodson & Horrell *Baileys *Dengie *Dust *Free  Can Deliver *Spillers *Woodshavings *Hunter Bales *Easibed Kent & South East *Paper Bedding *Aubiose *Bliss *Hay & Straw 01233 733854 Aquamax Bedding *Contact: *Equisorb 



Mobile: 07939 503887

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY • www.tanyardfarmfeeds.co.uk HADLOW ROAD TONBRIDGE - 01732 358 999

Inc Hun

We will be pleased to help with your feed & bedding requirements.

All on major credit pages & debit cards accepted to advertise these please call Karen on

08700 668324

APRIL 2014 Localrider 77

77-80-class-lrapril14.indd 77

Hig



20/3/14 21:01:36

CLASSIFIEDS Your route to

cing Serv n e ic . F Specialists e B . in deer, stock, equestrian fencing and gates.

lower cost insurance

FENCING

Tel: 01474 814637 / 07710 500790

HORSE DISPOSAL VID F DA

UNNELL ’S

Cherry Tree PE

T CR

EMATORIU

A Caring & Unique Cremation Service For

PETS • PONIES HORSES

Subscribe today & save...

11 ISSUES JUST £24.80

Saving £8.40 per year. Or 6 months for £15 SUBSCRIBE ONLINE:

www.localrider.co.uk or email: subs@ localrider.co.uk

Set in Beautiful Country Surroundings VETERINARY / HOME COLLECTION SERVICE AVAILABLE. PERSONAL SERVICE

“We Care – Because You Care”

01233 850929 www.petcrem.com

Cherry Tree Farm, Pot Kiln Lane, High Halden, Ashford, Kent TN26 3HJ

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION YOU SAW THE AD IN Localrider MAGAZINE! INSURANCE

• Insure with a specialist equestrian and pet insurer • Great value policies with very competitive premiums • Many years of animal insurance experience • In house claims service

Reliable insurance that has been around for over 20 years – we will still be here when you need us

Why not get a quote for your pets at the same time?

Call 01708 850099 Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Terms and conditions apply.

LIVERY YARDS Livery – 5 Individual Care Small, professional, friendly yard located near Cowfold, Horsham, on a stunning 550 acre private estate boasting some fantastic training facilities including 2 large ﬂoodlit arenas with quality surfaces and training mirrors, large solid indoor stables, hot washdown, all year turn out and great hacking on the estate with no roadwork. Call Krissy 07903819275 / 01403 864172 www.ivorieslivery.co.uk www.krissyhammond-parker.co.uk

Retirement Livery Vacancies occasionally available

RETIRED AND SEMI RETIRED EQUINES. Q  . A . S    . F   . E  . 1 MILE JUNC 3 M25, SWANLEY.

  ANSWERPHONE

Full Livery

Between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells Full livery available at small, friendly, family owned/managed yard in Bidborough.

Tel: 01566 774161/779796

Large stables, year round turnout in post and rail fenced large paddocks, indoor arena, ﬂoodlit 20x60 outdoor arena, alarmed tack room, owner lives on-site, experienced staff, good hacking, great access to many local competitions.

Please call 07872 654335 for more details

78 Localrider APRIL 2014

77-80-class-lrapril14.indd 78

20/3/14 21:01:38

To advertise here please call Karen on 01892 863062

Priory Home Farm Equestrian Centre BHS Approved Yard

Facilities include: -

60x30 Indoor school 40x20 outdoor Manege 7 furlong woodchip canter track Turnout pen Covered horse walker Vet room with horse stocks over 1000 acres of off road hacking Hot water washdown Friendly experienced staff 24hrs supervision Luxury stables which include: Rubber matting, hay bars and autowaterers.

5 Star Livery for your horse or pony! Priory Road, Bilsington, Nr Ashford, Kent TN25 7AU 01233 721770

www.bilsingtonprioryestate.co.uk

LO DG E L IV E R I ES

We’ve got spacious paddocks, lots of grass, airy stables, and a relaxed atmosphere. Not to mention:

RUG WASHING

RUG WASH

01403 864488 07973 151545 WWW.RUGWASH.CO.UK

FROM SHIRE TO SHETLAND HORSE RUG CLEANING RE-PROOFING, REPAIR SERVICE THE BARN CAPPONS HILL FARM COWFOLD (A272) WEST SUSSEX RH13 8DE

SHELTERS / STABLES

L A N E S C O N S T R U C T I O N LT D

Steel Frame Buildings, Cladding & Associated Works

Specialists in:

 Equestrian & agricultural buildings  Light industrial buildings  Planning services available

Tel: 01323 848684 or 07885 220489 lanesbuildings@btconnect.com

Cozee Homes Equestrian Buildings Limited

New economy Range of Stables and Field Shelters

● 80m rubber outdoor school ● Large mirrored indoor school ● Extensive all weather hacking ● Horse walker ● Lunge ring ● Tuition / clinics ● Transport ● Farrier on site ● Our experienced dedicated staff are waiting to care for your horse’s individual needs COMPETITION TRAINING ALSO PROVIDED FOR HORSE AND RIDER

PLEASE CONTACT TO VIEW 07702 308559 COBHAM, SE LONDON 20 MINS

www.lodgeliveries.com McTIMONEY THERAPIST

Kathryn Rogers McTimoney and Sport Massage Therapist

Tel: 07773 621915 E-mail: kathrynjrogers@hotmail.co.uk Website: www.kathrynrogers.co.uk

SPRING OFFER

perfect for getting ready for the summer!

25% off your ﬁrst treatment from 1st April until 31st July 2014

Now making softwood 5-bar gates eg, 12’ = £95 inc VAT

LEVADE SYSTEMS Manufacturer of stables, mobile shelters, ﬁeld shelters, ancillary buildings and other larger style timber buildings Levade Systems Ltd, Lines Farm Estate, Parrock Lane, Colemans Hatch, Hartﬁeld, Sussex. TN7 4HT

Telephone: 01342 824117 Fax: 01342 826813

www.levadesystems.co.uk

www.localrider.co.uk APRIL 2014 Localrider 79

77-80-class-lrapril14.indd 79

20/3/14 21:01:41

CLASSIFIEDS

TRADE DIRECTORY SOCIETY OF MASTER SADDLERS

TRAILERS

QUALIFIED SADDLE FITTERS

JOHN PAGE

SERVING YOU SINCE ‘82

Trailers Limited

S a l e s , Re p a i r & Servicing

IN KENT

KEEPING

01580 291 088

Call or visit our large premises at Tenterden Road, Biddenden, Kent.

www.johnpagetrailers.co.uk TRAINING

Beverley Smit

“The rider shapes the horse” Training Clinics at Cranbourne Farm with arena mirrors at C, E, K and F to help with correct rider position. Beverley trains with Carl Hester and can train to all levels from the preliminary rider to those who wish to improve their ﬂying changes or pirouettes.

Group 3 rider • British Dressage Trainer Sympathetic approach Schoolmasters available • Fully insured £35 per 45 minute session

Meadowlea Saddle Fitting Services Ltd Society Of Master Saddlers Quilified Saddle Fitter and Master Saddler. Saddles to suit all budgets from synthetics to various makes of full leather Full assessment and profile of horse carried out prior to fitting. Please visit our new showroom at Unit 7, Brocklands Farm, Alton Rd, West Meon, GU32 1JN. For more information Tel Jill on 07575 052423 or visit www.meadowleasaddles.co.uk

AGRICULTURAL AND FARM SERVCES Horse Manure loaded and taken – Price per load. Flail mowing (untidy field to a Lawn). Hay, Straw and Road – Planings available (Small or large Loads) general field work undertaken and hay making service provided. 01233 756673 or 07890 818783

FEED MERCHANTS SPR Animal & Pet Feed Centre. SAVE MONEY at the SPR CENTRE on horse feed and bedding! SPR’s own quality Mix and Cube is manufactured by a Major Horse Feed Company at a very competitive price. Classified POM-VPS & NFA-VPS for horse and animal wormers. SAVE MONEY on a range of leading dog food. SPR open 7 days week 9am to 6pm Greenfields Farm Fontwell Avenue, Eastergate, Chichester, W. Sussex. Call 01243 542815. Shop online Info@ sprcentre.co.uk

FENCING N.B.Fencing Services Specialists in deer, stock, equestrian fencing and gates. Tel: 01474 814637 / 07710500790.

RIDING BOOT REPAIRS The Riding Boot Repair Centre, Unit 17 Grays Farm Production Village, Grays Farm Road, St Pauls Cray, Kent. Complete refurbishment, re-fit and re-zipping, etc. Also specialist leatherwork undertaken - please ring for details. 0208 300 1960 /2644. www.fcrepairs.co.uk.

RUBBER MATTING Professional matting, grooves and bobble top, for cheaper option:- good condition 2nd hand belting. Ideal for walls and stable floors. Fitting service available. Tel. Mo Chapman 07768 834761

TACK SHOPS Charity Farm Country Store. Everything for Horse and Rider. Pet feed & accessories. Swattenden Lane, Cranbrook, Kent. 01580 713189 www.charityfarmcountrystore.co.uk. The Tack Room, Johns Cross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex. Tel: 01580 882255. Everything for the horse and rider, including feed, bedding and wormers. Also electric fencing. Website: www.horseygear.co.uk. Lusted Feeds and Saddlery. Large selection of tack and clothing - now stocking Horseware Ireland Gersemi, Puffa, Joules, Bucas Rugs, Just Togs and Shires.. Lusted Farm, Glynleigh Road, Hankham (Nr Hailsham), Pevensey. Contact Jill 01323 768937.

Tel: 01474 813 977 Mobile: 07721 519 849 • Bsmit1@gmail.com

www.cranbournefarmdressage.co.uk www.beverleysmitdressage.co.uk

VACANCY

Advertise your show or event in our Show Dates pages

Tel: 0208 643 7764 email: diamondcentre@tiscali.co.uk www.diamondcentre.org.uk

GROOM REQUIRED – P/T OR F/T CONSIDERED

Enthusiastic person wanted to work in our busy, friendly RDA Centre. Excellent facilities including indoor and outdoor schools. The job will involve yard work, 5 day per week rota covering weekends. The successful applicant will be reliable, friendly and a good team member and an interest in teaching. BHS Stage 2/balanced rider & driving licence preferred. Localrider is on sale in WHSmiths, Martins, Newsagents, and Feed and Tack Shops in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight Contact us for more information now. Call: 01892 863062 Email: info@localrider.co.uk

Please apply to: The Administrator, The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 4DT.

Don’t miss the next issue

Subscribe today!

11 issues for £24.80

It’s simple to subscribe either by:

That’s a 30% saving per year!

1. Internet - visit our website: www.localrider.co.uk 2. Telephone - 01892 863062 (by credit/debit card) 80 Localrider APRIL 2014

77-80-class-lrapril14.indd 80

20/3/14 21:01:44

COMING NEXT MONTH

Are you a winner? There are lots of lucky winners this month. The following people won prizes in the December/ January and February issues of Localrider. December/January Winners: Horseware Winter Collection: Maggie Parnell – Woodmancote Childeric Chrome Stirrup Leathers: J Thomas – Crowborough

Let’s Go Eventing Bitting the Event Horse

Carrot Mash from Rowen Barbary: Mrs W Wells – Rochester, Wendy Wells – Downe, Jane Gurdin – Dorking, Wendy Tucker – Bexley, Julie Bennett – Canterbury, Hilary Lonsdale – Newhaven, Sharon Nicholson – Hunston, Jane Somerset – Hildenborough, Sandra Abbott – Hayes, Morgan White – Maidstone, Lynn Jarvis – Canterbury, Samantha Watson – Newcastle Upon Tyne, Janet Munn – Wyboston, Sarah Maclaurin – Sandwich, Molly Bartlett – Hailsham, Helen Payne – Swanley, Elaine Thompson – Ewhurst, Lauren Gilbert – St leonards on Sea, Ms S Goddard – St Leonards on Sea, Donna Shead – Maidstone, Vicky Gallivan – Sevenoaks, Lucy Thompson – London, Issie Porter – Horam, Susanm Riley – Leicester, Lisa Fahy – Farncombe High Fibre HorseHage: Stephanie Still – Shepperton, Bernice Morley – Rochester, Peter Flynn – Hildenborough, Michaela Haywood – Tenterden Mountain Horse Active Winter High Rider: Mandy Gardner – Ashford Equine Speedskip: Hedi Matthews – Wadhurst, Gemma Purser – Middleton-on-Sea, Jackie Carrigg – Bromley, Mrs L Hopkins – Tonbridge, Samantha Baxter – Uckfield Bossy’s Bibs: Jessica Gregory – Walton-on-Thames, Stacie Matarazzo – Rochester Equistar Horseboxes Jackets: Sharon Gourley – Bexhill, Marion Herbert – Hildenborough, Christian Bassett – Polegate Vetroflex: Mrs L Nichols – Lindfield, Storme Whittaker – Petworth LMEQ Vouchers: Claire Turley – Tunbridge Wells, Sally Mariani – Slinfold

All about the Competition Horse: • Feeding • Insuring We take a look at supplements Tried & Tested: Competition Clothing including saddle pads On sale 1st May 2014

All features subject to possible change

Amphora Aromatics Good Hands: Clare Elliott – Epsom, Louise Phippen – Tunbridge Wells, Isabelle Sheehy – Dover, Kathy Turner – Waterlooville, Mrs A Rogers – Cranbrook, N Taylor – Oxon, Alison Constable – Broadstairs, Claire Barker – Newbury NAF Five Star Optimum Feed Balancer: Denise Pollington – Tunbridge Wells, June Burgess – Sevenoaks, Laura Durkan – West Chiltington, Katy Manford – Cranbrook, Louise Farrell – Dorking Harpley Equestrian Magnetic Warmwick Quarter Sheet: Sue French – Tunbridge Wells, Jessica Long – Sunningdale Squirrells Riding School Voucher: Laura Hill – Benenden, Mary Kendall – New Romney Toggi Arlington: Emma Edwards – Cranleigh Muck Boot Colt Ryder: Amanda Elliott – Barcombe www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk Weatherbeeta Freestyle Heavyweight: Charlotte Roberts – Fordingbridge RS-tor Rider Safety Aid: Hilary Holden – Tonbridge, Richard Hazelden – Pyecombe, Hilary Sawyer – Henfield Carrots Me To You Hat Bag: Pat Cooper – Worthing, Hayley Fletcher – Ludlow, Deborah Fisher – Orpington, Heidi Reed – Milford Grooming Essentials from Worldwide Tack: D Richmond – Brenchley, Andrea Ayre – Tonbridge, Linda Pullen – Farnham, Michelle Bean – Ashford, Polly Lomas – West Hoathly Rainbow Mixed Mini Horslyx Box: Jade Easton – Leatherhead, Donna Heath – Chichester, Joanna Mumford – Nutley, Alexandra Higgins – Cranbrook, Mrs M Tuck – Orpington, Jane Horsman – Ninfield, Hayley Greenwood – Swanley, Ashley Harley – Southsea, Georgia Keenleyside – Horne

Uvex Helmet: Nicola Mayling – Chessington Hedcam: Eva Sharp – Surrey KP Equestrian Breeches: Emma Whittington – Frant, Sally Hart – Canterbury, Summer Warrior – Tonbridge, Mrs D Bloy – Orpington KM Elite Adaptor Pad: Liz Duckworth – Dagenham, Tina Kelly – Brighton Fleck Springstock Jumping Bat: Anna Clayton – Catsfield, Helen Bartholomew – Dorset, Pippa Woodall – Chessington, Jodie Rogers – Bolney Berlei Bra: Claire Yearsley – Maidstone, Helen Francis – Woking, Pat Down – Newchapel, Lara Reddy – Tonbridge Weatherbeeta Polar Fleece: Angela Mead – Cheltenham, Alison Hamblin – Edenbridge, Wendy Sutton – Winchelsea Beach TopSpec Joint Feed Balancer: Diane Cruickshank – Wantage, Mrs L Dean – Crawley, Julie Card – Lancing, Claire Mitchell – Upchurch Parelli Jump Start DVD: Mrs S Watson – Wadhurst, Richard Weber – Worthing, Anne Busson – Brighton, Amy Byford – Isle of Wight, Nikki Varney – Broadbridge Heath, Louisa Packham – Tenterden, Michelle McKeever – Steyning, Ashley Riddle – Hildenborough Equiami Lunge Cavesson: Tina Ricketts Smith – Blackboys Keratex Winter Hooves Survival Kit: Susanne Milward – Old Windsor, Hetta Stevens – Chiddingfold, Mary Webb – Sidlesham, Annie Etherington – Brenchley, Mrs V Gulliver – Chelmsford Wufts Dog Game: Janice Bryson – Henley on Thames, Eva Cox – Tonbridge, Denise Veli – Hildenborough, Joanna Durrant – Horsted Keynes Soxtrot Socks: Jan Usher – Polegate, Kate Coleman – Bexhill-on-Sea, Megan Hurley – Witley, Kathy Carter – Ditton, Jackie Smith – Worthing, Thelma Bissex – Crowborough, Helen Bridges – Chiddingly, Vanessa Nunn – Iden Comfort Bridle from Sue Carson: Lucy Best – Chatham Equilibrium Therapy Massage Mitt: Avril Oliver – Billingshurst James Hart Old Friend: Patricia Sim – Ashford, Beth Gibson – Canterbury, Sally Deane – Mayfield, Emma Dendy – Peckham, Kathleen Botting – Horsham, P Gardner – Battle Likit Goodies: Martin Bullock – Tatsfield, Emma Williams – Tunbridge Wells, Kim Lovell – Higham, Rachel Stevens – Halstow AP McCoy’s Taking The Fall: Karen Gardner – Canterbury, Jane Lee – Chichester, Miss S Richards – Ditchling, J Atherton – Sandhurst, Mary Gilbert – Angmering, Rebecca Amess – Bexhill, Freya Bruce – Hawkhurst, Lynne Faulkner – Oxted Equisafety Aspey Jacket: Jo Hunn - Benenden

February Winners NAF In The Pink Senior: Sally Hart – Wheelbarrow Town, Molly Bartlett – Hailsham, Louise King, Oxford, Joey Fisher – Orpington, Ms P Freeman – Dagenham TopSpec Calmer: Jane Lee – Chichester, Debra Richmond – Brenchley, Diane Cruickshank – Wantage, Tamsin Hughes – Albourne, Pat Cooper – Worthing Equi-Med Ag Antibacterial Stable Boots: C Hawkins – Hurstpierpoint Norman + £50 Baileys Feed Voucher: Victoria Andine – Tunbridge Wells, Gemma Purser – Middleton on Sea Science Supplements Gut Balancer: Julie Card – Lancing, Michelle McKeever – Steyning, Suzanne Hopkins - Liphook

The winners’ details have been forwarded to the companies which organised the competitions and giveaways. Many of you will have already received your prizes, but for those of you still waiting please allow until 30th April before contacting the office. If your prize has not arrived by then please email fiona@localrider.co.uk detailing your name, the competition and the month it was run.

82 Localrider APRIL 2014

82-rom-lrapril14.indd 1

20/3/14 21:03:23

PREMIUM SUPPLEMENTS

LOW PRICES!!

PREMIER FLEX HA (advanced joint supplement)

£23.95

PREMIER FLEX PLUS (with devils claw)

£26.95

365 COMPLETE (feed balancer) only

£19.95

BUTE SUBSTITUTE 1 Litre only

£15.95

MUD WARRIOR 1kg 45 day supply

£28.95

MUD WARRIOR CREAM 200g

£5.50

FARRIERS FAVOURITE (hoof supp) 2kg

£22.99

PREMIER LYTES (electrolytes) 2kg

£26.95

PURE DISTILLED MSM 500g (cheap!)

£12.95

VIRGIN LINSEED OIL 5 litres

£22.95

PREMIERflex HA

ONLY £41.99!!

Even the horses are talking about us!

(4 month supply)

Why Choose Premier Flex? Not all equine joint supplements are the same, in fact they differ enormously in the levels of the active ingredients contained in them. A top quality joint supplement should contain not only a good level of Glucosamine which is a relatively cheap ingredient but also high levels of Chondroitin, HA and MSM. Premier Flex is possibly the highest spec equine joint supplement today!

Order direct from the *

CALMA

ONLY £29.99!!

(40 days supply)

Calma is our latest product and takes equine calming products to the next level. Equine Answers Calma uses a unique formulation of neutraceuticals and special calming herbs to provide an amazingly effective calming product. In formulating Calma we have used the very best forms of absorbable magnesium in Magnesium Aspartate and Magnesium AAC. We found that combining these two high quality forms of magnesium with secret calming herbs gave us the best possible calming formulation.

manufacturer and save

£££’s!

“Would just like to thank you for creating this supplement...it has made an excitable ex-racehorse an angel to own" Faye Griffiths

www.equineanswers.co.uk Tel: 0845 5214840

83-ad-lrapril14.indd 1

20/3/14 17:57:36

sflex-emily-baldwin-A4-14_0 05/02/2014 13:39 Page 1

The best feed the best for ultimate joint flexion

Superflex is unique. The totally natural formula has been developed by vets using premium grade, fully traceable ingredients, including nutrients proven to support joint flexibility, supported by a powerful combination of naturally sourced ingredients selected for their rich antioxidant properties, and these really do set Superflex apart from other joint formulas. Give your horse’s joints the five star treatment he deserves.

84-ad-lrapril14.indd 1

* Requires a compatible smartphone with QR code reader. Mobile network and/or Wi-Fi charges apply. Contact your network provider for more details.

For more details please call our Freephone Advice Line: 0800 373 106 or email info@naf-uk.com

www.naf-equine.eu/uk

Photo Credit: Fiona Scott-Maxwell

Emily Baldwin Feeds Superflex “By feeding Superflex to my horses I know their joints are getting the very best help and support needed to withstand the rigours of my sport.” Emily Baldwin

20/3/14 17:57:49