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Contents Winter 2013/14 EDITOR

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

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ART EDITOR Sam Reeves

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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:

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www.localrider.co.uk CONTRIBUTORS

Alex Kelly, Spidge Photography, Julie Sinclair, Mandie Dawson, James Campbell, V&V Photography, Stephen Biddlecombe, Cathie Hawkins, Nigel Goddard, Ellie Hughes, Hoof Prints, Real Time Imaging, Lucy Nicholas, Ed Lyall, Storme White, Sue Bird, Joe Bird, Leigh Wilson, LRG Photography, Teresa Lavender, Tiffany Tasney, Charlotte Exley, Jenny Moxham

Front Cover: Gemma Tattersall and Arctic Soul competing at Hambleden International.

Read more about Gemma on page 46.

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38 Features

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82 Reader of the Month – Harriet Bailey

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A day in the life of...

Keeping it Trim Coakham Bloodhounds Opening Meet Parelli Horsemanship Book Managing Ex-racehorses over the winter Winter Clothing Tried & Tested Putting the boot in Christmas Gift Ideas Joint Disease Surviving Winter Coping with Mud Fever

Regulars 6 10 14 16 32 44 46 71 76 77

News Club News Spotlight – British Reining squad Regional Roundup The diary of Figaro Flyer British Showjumping News Eventing News Feed News Show Dates Classifieds

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Show Reports 28 NSEA Championships 30 SEIB Search for a Star 60 Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray Hunt Hunter Trials 62 Spooktacular Halloween Show 63 Goring & District Dressage Show 64 Rogate Riding Club Dressage Show 65 Cakeham Stables Kid’s Fun Show 66 Cowdray Hunt Pony Club Awards Evening 68 Riding Club National Championships

Competitions & Offers 6

Win a pallet of Verdo Bedding

29 Win a year’s supply of Aubiose 37 Countrywide competition 38 Bumper Christmas Giveaways 47 Subscribe to Localrider

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s I write this, it is hard to believe how quickly 2013 has disappeared. As soon as Badminton arrives, the team here seem to be caught up in a whirlwind of outdoor events and shows, which continue until everything moves back indoors for HOYS. We now look forward to Olympia and for me this show always marks the real countdown to Christmas. There is something magical about the show and it is always wonderful to cheer Santa in his sleigh.

With only three shopping Saturdays until Christmas, we thought you might need a bit of help in deciding what to buy your family and friends. If you are feeling in need of inspiration, we have some great Gift Ideas on page 48. And if after all the stresses of Christmas you feel you deserve a treat, why not try and win a prize in our Bumper Christmas Giveaways on page 38.

There are over £5,000 of prizes to be won and all you have to do is complete the form on page 43 and return it to the Localrider office before 31st January 2014.

This issue is busting with news and reports from across the region and there is lots to celebrate too. Turn to page 14 to read about the Sussex-based British Junior Reining squad, which won Bronze at the European Championships held in Italy in September. Then on page 18 catch up with the local drivers who were competing at the World Driving Championships in France. Edenbridge-based Anna Grayston put in a fantastic performance to win individual Bronze in the Pony Pair Driving Championship.

There have also been lots of South East based national champions at Pony Club, Riding Club and Inter-School competitions. We have tried to include as many of them as possible, but I apologise to anyone we have missed out.

Do stay in touch over the Christmas period and remember we love to hear your stories and see your pictures, either email them to the office or share with us on Facebook.

Merry Christmas from the Team at Localrider!

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

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WIN! Win A Year’s Worth Of Verdo Horse Bedding!

orrying about the quality, supply and cost when it comes to your choice of horse bedding is enough to give you nightmares. Fortunately, Verdo Horse Bedding offers the perfect solution for you and your horse. Verdo Horse Bedding are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a pallet of bedding!

Verdo Horse Bedding is a clever heat-treated wood pellet product, created for equine use. When a small amount of water is added to the bag a regeneration process is activated and within 20 minutes, you are ready to empty the open bags out onto the stable floor and create a soft fluffy and dry bed ready for your equine friend!

Because the pellets are sourced 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 its good to know that it also contains less than 1% dust.

When it comes to your pocket, compared to other products on the market, Verdo Horse Bedding can also save you as much as 40% on your yearly bill.

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International Eventing Forum The annual International Eventing Forum (IEF) at Hartpury College is now an essential date in the diary for Professional and Amateur riders at all levels. Plans for 2014 will see the IEF join forces with British Eventing under the banner “Raise the Game”, to offer an even deeper learning experience.

Despite their achievements - from winning Olympic Gold medals to designing Olympic cross country courses, the interactive format of the IEF always ensures that attendees can get close up and personal with the speakers. And with a special discount on tickets bought before the end of December 2013, why not give the gift of knowledge this Christmas, with tickets to the 2014 International Eventing Forum!

The 2014 International Eventing Forum will take place at Harpury College on Monday 3rd of February.

Equine & Wildlife Exhibition

A sculpture by Joshua de Lisle

An exhibition of equine & wildlife artwork is being held at Hendall Manor Barn, a restored 17th Century Barn, near Uckfield from 3rd to 16th January in aid of The Emile Faurie Foundation & Spinal Research.

Artists exhibiting work include Craig Payne, Peter Bainbridge, Rebecca Day, Stephen Dalton and Tony O’Connor.

A range of evening events and coffee mornings are planned and you can find out more on the official website, including viewing the artists previous work, the charities that are being supported, the events that are planned and where to find the exhibition. A glass of wine, or soft drink, will await you. www.craigpayne.co.uk

New Countrywide Equine Catalogue In their first equine catalogue Countrywide Farmers are providing ‘everything for you, and your horse, all in one place’.

The newly launched catalogue features over 7,000 products including 4,000 new lines and aims to give shoppers more choice than ever before. Ranges include a staggering array of clothing, safety wear and footwear to all you could need for your horse or pony from saddlery, rugs and sheets to bandages and brushing boots. Feed and bedding, grooming and stable supplies are also included in over 150 pages.

Countrywide Chief Executive John Hardman said: “We aim to cater for all equestrians from the smallest novice rider to the largest professional business,” said Mr Hardman. “Our new catalogue means that any customer can enjoy the convenience and luxury of shopping from the comfort of their own home from a truly amazing range of quality, competitively priced products.”

4 ways to shop Countrywide’s commitment to giving ‘more choice than ever before’ also includes different ways to shop. There are now four options: in store, by phone, on-line at home or, the latest option, which is on-line in store using new kiosks with touch screen modules.

Products can then be delivered straight to the customer’s home, in store or direct to the equestrian yard.

For your copy of the new Countrywide Equestrian Catalogue visit www.countrwidefarmers.co.uk

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Please contact Fiona on 01892 863062 or email fiona@localrider.co.uk to submit your news to Localrider.

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

Toggi and Champion to support Jason Webb The Toggi and Champion brands are passionate supporters of equestrianism and equestrian talent and are delighted to add Jason Webb and his team at Australian Horsemanship to their stable of top riders.

Sarah-Jane Fedarb, managing director of Finest Brands International (the company behind the Toggi and Champion brands) comments: “We first came across Jason when one of our team attended one of his clinics with her own horse. She was hugely impressed with Jason’s practical, easy to understand approach to training horses and his focus not only on the immediate end result, but on the whole journey to ensure safer, more progressive training for both horse and rider. It became clear to us that Jason and his ethos of ‘creating a balance between horse & rider’ was an approach that fits perfectly with our Toggi and Champion brands and we’re delighted to support Jason and his team in their work.” www.toggi.com www.championhats.co.uk

Horseman’s One Step Due to popular demand, Horseman’s One Step 7lbs leather cleaner and conditioner is making a comeback to the UK market.

Absorbine’s European Sales and Marketing manager, Rachael Holdsworth said, “Many of our UK customers had voiced their disappointment over the discontinuation of the larger, 7lbs tub of Horseman’s One Step. We listened and have decided to reinstate the 7lbs tub which will be available from equestrian retailers in the new year.”

Horseman’s One Step® is a convenient, one-step leather cleaning and conditioning cream that contains three cleaning agents. It removes dirt, sweat, and salt, while helping to restore a natural shine. It penetrates quickly, leaving no greasy residue. Designed for the busy equestrian, it requires no water and combines cleaning and conditioning in one step. It is great for use on harnesses, saddles and bridles, as well as reins, boots, belts, luggage, shoes, sporting goods, handbags, and most leather garments. www.absorbine.co.uk

Equilibrium sponsors Festival of the Horse Continuing their campaign to support the aspiring amateur competitor, Equilibrium Products have announced a new relationship with British Riding Club as title sponsors of the Festival of the Horse Championships 2014.

The Equilibrium Products Festival of the Horse is an exciting competition designed to test a horse and rider’s ability to negotiate a show jumping course and a cross-country course together.

In addition, a Combined Training Competition for teams will be run at two levels encouraging both junior and senior riders to compete in dressage and show jumping. Qualifiers will be run at club and area level throughout the season with the final taking place in June 2014 at Aston le Walls, Northamptonshire.

A horsey break in Ireland - the perfect gift for the person who has everything...

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hy not give your loved one a fabulous Christmas gift of a holiday at Castle Leslie Estate in Ireland? The Estate’s Christmas package includes two night’s bed and full Irish breakfast, with one hour’s tuition each day.

Castle Leslie Estate is located within 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside and the venue specialises in cross country riding, with excellent cross country facilities.

This festive trip is the perfect equestrian get-away, and includes the opportunity to explore the 1,000 acre parkland on horseback, including excellent XC facilities. A wide range of quality, safe horses, suitable for all levels of experience, is available.

Price per person is €140. Based on two people sharing a classic room at The Lodge, midweek.

Visit www.castleleslie.com for details or telephone +353 (0) 47 88 100.

Dynamic Equitation Dressage Rider and Trainer, Maddi Burchell, is now a qualified Rider Biomechanics Coach with The International Society of Rider Biomechanics. As well as offering Dressage Training, she is now offering Biomechanics Coaching to all levels of Rider in all disciplines.

Maddi, who is trained by Carl Hester and who has also trained at The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is available for one to one sessions and clinics. Biomechanics sessions can be mounted or un-mounted.

Maddi also offers schooling sessions for your horse and also competes horses on behalf of clients.

Special Offer: For the whole of December and January If you book and pay for five lessons, you will receive the sixth free!

For more information, please visit www.Dynamic-Equitation.com

Give an ‘Eventful’ Gift this Christmas If you have a friend or relative who loves jumping crosscountry then why not give them an entertaining and practical Christmas gift that they will really appreciate, a ‘Petplan Masterclass with Lucinda’ DVD presented by Horse & Country TV in association with Petplan Equine, the UK’s leading specialist equine insurance provider.

The DVD features one of the true legends of equestrian sport, six times Badminton winner Lucinda Green MBE who shares her lifetime of experience in coaching riders of all abilities to develop their technique and confidence as they tackle a range of fences from ditches, drops and steps to water, corners and skinnies.

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f you ride on a Sue Carson Saddle and are pictured riding your horse with your Sue Carson saddle and saddlecloth in any printed magazine show report or feature, you can look forward to receiving a new saddlecloth from the company as a ‘thank you’.

As Sue Carson explains: “Almost 85% our customers come to us thanks to recommendation from a friend, trainer or fellow competitor and it’s often difficult for us to say ‘thank you’ to them. This is a new way for us acknowledge that loyalty and their enthusiasm for our saddles and we are looking forward to seeing lots of photographs of successful riders and their horses in coming months.”

So if you are pictured in a magazine riding on your Sue Carson saddle and saddlecloth, all you have to do is email or post a copy of the magazine page showing the photograph to Sue Carson Saddles, together with your full address and telephone number and you can look forward to receiving a lovely new saddlecloth.

Visit www.suecarsonsaddles.co.uk for full contact details.

An incredible 4000 wins for AP McCoy Towcester racecourse witnessed a landmark day in racing as AP McCoy achieved the unprecedented milestone of 4,000 jump race winners on 7th November 2013.

The Northamptonshire racecourse, which has sponsorship support from HAYGAIN hay steamers, experienced huge crowds and saw the world’s media descend to see if this would be the day AP McCoy would notch up his 4000th career win.

After winning, AP said: “It’s amazing and it couldn’t have happened any better. It was fantastic to have Jonjo, JP, Chanelle, Eve and Archie Peadar here. I am lucky, I love my job.

As do all sportsmen who get to do what they love for a living!

It’s important for me as a jockey to set myself targets and the next target is hopefully to end the season as champion jockey, which it is at the beginning of every season.

If I’m still in one piece to get to Martin (Pipe’s) record (of 4,182) that would be a special achievement because he’s a fantastic man and a great friend. We’ve had a bit of banter about it, so hopefully at some point I will be able to maybe get close to his record, if not beat it.”

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Superfeet’s supportive FOUNDATION™ foam provides the durable biomechanical support the company is worldrenowned for, which helps to absorb impact. Its Encapsulating Stabilizer System (ESS) keeps you supported, aligned and comfortable during any activity, whilst a deep heel cup also cradles the heel’s fat pad to improve natural shock absorption. www.superfeet.co.uk

Christmas Shopping at EquestrianClearance.com EquestrianClearance.com is your one-stop shop this Christmas for all your horsey gifts.

With an easy to navigate website and hundreds of fantastic festive offers you will have no problem choosing that extra special gift at unbelievable prices.

Forget about mad trolley dashes EquestrianClearance.com enables you to remove all the stress and hassle from this frantic festive time and enables you to shop from your living room.

Choose gift ideas from leading brands such as Masta, Harry Hall, Caldene, K*TY and Ariat.

Open 24 hours a day EquestrianClearance.com always has huge amounts of stock available and a speedy shipping service available, to ensure you receive that special gift in plenty of time for Christmas. www.equestrianclearance.com

Don’t miss out on the chance to meet John Whitaker!

HAYGAIN’s area manager Rebecca Mann who works closely with the organising team at Towcester said: “It was an amazing atmosphere and a real treat for us to witness. We’ve been part of Towcester for a number of years now and it is always great talking to trainers and congratulating all the winning connections but today was very special and a personal highlight for sure!”

Due to the launch of the brand new Whitaker Victory Helmet, John Whitaker will be signing at the John Whitaker International stand E38 at Olympia Horse Show this year. You will get your very own chance to meet the legendary John Whitaker and view the new collection.

These innovative helmets are not only lightweight but also feature the new dial to fit system, currently one of its kind within the Whitaker Collection.

Visit stand E38 for more information for John’s signing times.

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FEATURE

A Day in the life...

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By Mandie Dawson of retailer Libbys International

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ur family and friends think we are part timers... that we work a couple of days a week, and then put up our feet until the next weekend.

How far from the truth that is.

Only other mobile retailers will appreciate how much planning, ordering, internet sales and bookings are involved when we are not actually on the road; and sometimes when we are.

Libbys Horse Tack and Dog Leads is a well established business, and I purchased the mobile retail side of the business in 2010, having been in sales all my life, but not in the retail aspect. I am not sure in hindsight whether I truly understood what an undertaking this would be, but sometimes ignorance is bliss.

There are many highs and sometimes lows of moving your shop nearly every week; early mornings, and long distances to be covered and build up times. The high is that you have new customers, the majority of whom are a delight; they are usually attending an event which they have looked forward to and are in a holiday mood; you get caught up with their enthusiasm and passion for a fantastic sport and hobby. The low part is the break down of the shop after usually a long day on your feet, and the thought of the (sometimes long) journey home.

People do think it must be lovely seeing all these shows and different parts of the country, which it is, but what they don’t usually understand is that we are working long hours and don’t have the time to appreciate a lot of what is going on around us; but saying that, we stay in some beautiful settings and see the seasons change; everyday and each show is different.

We are fortunate that we have great products that our customers want; we have control and can amend, alter and adjust many items that are manufactured in the factory in Norfolk with the sister company, Polypads. We retail the innovative RS-tor safety aid, and also produce the lungie bungie for Team Fredericks, and are able to advise and help our customers with these and many other items that we stock. That is a real joy, to meet and help our customers. The reason that Libby’s International has such a following is that we have the experience and know-how to assist and advise, with the backup of a UK based manufacturer who knows their stuff, and whose customer service is second to none.

I cannot over emphasise the importance to horse owners of meeting retailers face-to-face. This is really the best way to get the best product that’s right for you and your horse, at a price you can afford. Our market-place is dynamic and highly competitive, and if Libby’s International can’t supply exactly to a customer’s needs, we can often recommend someone who can, from our wide range of associates. In challenging cases, we can even organise bespoke manufacture.

We also like to build up strong relationships with our existing customers – and love to get the latest low-down on their recent stable additions or competition successes; whether at local shows or international Grand Prix events.

To sum it all up, yes, it is a good life; the other retailers at shows provide great support, and if you need any help, it is always given willingly, and good friendships are made. Every show and day is different, I am just glad I made the decision to become the master of my own destiny, and buy into a fantastic brand.

Right: Mandie Dawson and partner Peter Cleall

Above: Mobile retailers are able to carry lots of stock and attend many horse shows each year

Right: Libby’s International retails the innovative RS-tor safety aid

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SPOTLIGHT

British Reining squad bring back Bronze

Isobel Le Pla riding Wimpys Little Gal

FEI European Reining Championships Manerbio, Italy 13th September 2013

A squad of three Kent and Sussex based teenagers won Bronze at the Junior European Reining Championships, held in Italy this September.

Here we share their story…

Tabitha Sternberg Allen riding Yelena My Way

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he 2013 FEI European Reining Championships for Juniors and Young riders was hosted by the Italian Reining Horse Association at the Palasturla Arena in Manerbio, Italy, and attracted entries from six nations. The European Championships is the highest medal opportunity for Junior and Young RIders as they are not able to compete at The World Equestrian Games or The Olympics.

Britain fielded the youngest team in the Junior Championships, comprising of Tabitha Sternberg Allen, Isobel Le Pla and Fiona Howard, also making it the smallest team. A full team consists of four riders, with the top three scores being used. Despite huge pressure, knowing that with only three riders they had no option of a drop score, the girls put in solid runs leaving them on tenterhooks waiting for the final German rider to compete. Although the Germans had a full team plus two individuals the pressure became too much and the British girls claimed the Bronze medal.

Fiona Howard, a student at Benenden School in Kent was the youngest rider in the competition. She was joined by Tabitha Sternberg Allen, an Equestrian scholarship student from St Leonards Mayfield, was competing on the second oldest horse. Tabitha’s parents, Francesca Sternberg and Doug Allen, are the proprietors of Sterling Quarter Horses in Sussex and both compete internationally.

Completing the trio was Isobel Le Pla, a student at Robertsbridge Community College. Isobel delighted her school by becoming their first FEI Medalist and she was competing at her first international event. All three schools were fantastically supportive, even though Tabitha and Isobel are in the midst of their GCSE courses.

The girls train with Doug Allen at Sterling Quarter Horses, Bodiam, East Sussex, and he took on the role of Chef d’Equipe for this event.

After the medal ceremony Doug said: “I am really delighted with the girls, they rode very well, used their heads and didn’t crack under the pressure, it bodes incredibly well for the future.”

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Left: The Bronze medal winning British squad on the podium: Isobel Le Pla, Fiona Howard and Tabitha Sternberg Allen Below: Fiona Howard riding Spookanic

Tabitha, who is 15 was the highest scoring rider of the team in both rounds on Yelena My Way. She said: “I am so excited for the team and incredibly grateful and proud of my horse Milo. He might be an oldie, but he’s a goldie!”

Isobel, also 15, was clearly thrilled with her first competitive trip abroad, and said: “Wilma was fantastic, I had only ridden her once before this event, but she looked after me and tried really hard. I am so grateful to Rosanne Sternberg for lending her to me and allowing me this wonderful

opportunity.”

Fourteen-year-old Fiona had a fast, but exciting run and said of her horse Spookanic: “He gets really excited in there when he knows it’s a big event, but I’ve had a great season with him and I was really proud to represent my country here.”

All three riders advanced to the individual finals where Tabitha finished 12th, Isobel 13th and Fiona 15th.

The girls wanted to acknowledge and thank Francesca Sternberg, Doug Allen, Nicola Peters and Jane Muir for all their

help and support. “It was an incredibly tiring week, but we’ve loved every minute of it.” said the girls. Isobel as well as training with Doug has been coached by Nicola Peters over the last six months.

Nicola is a Level 2 Coach, also at Sterling, and was herself trained by Doug.

The girls are to be selected for next year’s American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup Team competition in Texas, USA. but for now it’s back to the books!

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“Being a vet, I am very sceptical about product claims and always research what to feed my own horse, Elgar. Last winter I fed Elgar Blue Chip Original and he looked amazing. I liked the fact that the product is based on sound, scientific research.

Now that I’ve proved for myself that it’s so easy to maintain condition throughout the winter with Blue Chip Original, I will now be advising my clients whose horses struggled through last winter to feed Blue Chip Original this year.”

“As a vet I get to find out about most products on the market. Blue Chip Original is the product that I recommend to anyone who struggles with their horses’ condition. Not only have I used Blue Chip Original to bring my shire horse, Hope, back from near-death when I rescued her, I also have used it for the last 10 years on my 18 year old, Midas. Without feeding Blue Chip Original Midas loses his weight and condition during the winter, no matter what else is in his diet. I wouldn’t be without Blue Chip Original during the winter months”

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FEATURE Tools of the trade

Barefoot horses are commonly seen across a number of disciplines

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eeping our horses and ponies barefoot has become increasingly popular in recent years. A range of health and welfare issues have been highlighted to the equestrian community promoting the benefits of barefoot including; a natural management of our equines, a reduced risk of thrush in the foot, a healthier digital cushion in the barefoot horse, and a more correct break over during movement, to name but a few.

Is barefoot for you?

Hand-held rasps allow owners to round and roll the edge of the hooves to compliment regular trimming from a hoof care professional

To support the barefoot movement a host of innovative products have been developed including the Rider’s Rasp, available from World Wide Tack, to help equine owners maintain and support the integrity of their horse or pony’s barefoot hooves.

The Rider’s Rasp, designed especially for owners to help maintain the condition of their equine’s feet in between professional trims.

By allowing horse owners to quickly, easily and safely control the natural flare of the hoof and round and roll the edge of the hooves the Rider’s Rasp compliments regular trimming from a hoof care professional. Regular rasping of the foot encourages symmetrical growth off the hoof allowing healthier hoof growth and helping to eliminate soundness problems from developing by limiting flares or dishes of the foot.

A significant benefit of barefoot hoof care is that if your horse or pony suffers a chip or split in the hoof, the Rider’s Rasp can allow you to quickly and efficiently help tackle the problem by smoothing the damaged hoof.

Perfect for barefoot horses and ponies, and also the shod horse which has lost a shoe, the Rider’s Rasp is a must-have, handy tool to keep at the yard!

For more information about the Rider’s Rasp and how it can help promote natural, barefoot health visit www.worldwidetack.com

The natural hoof movement has continued to pick up steam in equestrian circles and barefoot horses are now commonly seen across a number of disciplines – including eventing, show jumping and dressage.

Barefoot management requires that the equine’s hooves are kept in prime condition and that every horse should be treated as an individual. This means that it is not just hoof quality that needs to be considered, other factors such as the environment, diet and lifestyle of the equine will affect how successfully any horse adapts to a barefoot regime.

Maintenance of the barefoot hoof is also vital. It is crucial that the hoof capsule is kept in correct shape and balanced alongside maintaining correct break-over; the process of the heel leaving the ground and the rotation of the toe.

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Many owners are now maintaining their horses’ feet without horse shoes

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Izzy has the WOW factor Kent-based, Izzy Chaplin has secured sponsorship from WOW Saddles.

17-year-old Izzy has recently been selected for the GB Junior Dressage Potential Squad and was previously on the National Pony Training scheme with Lys De Monsieur. Having represented the Southern region on numerous occasions she is now aiming to train her Dutch mare, Taijdora, up to PSG level ready for the end of 2014.

She will also be looking forward to her debut performance at the Winter Dressage Championships in April for the Petplan Equine Area Festival finals at Medium level.

Izzy said: “I am really pleased to be working with WOW Saddles. The flexible tree in the saddle allows my horse, Taijdora, to move with so much more freedom, and this has already vastly improved our performance.”

Izzy continued: “I found Taijdora (Dora) in Holland, where she had just had a foal, but we could see she had so much natural ability and an amazing temperament. She arrived home in December 2012 and we have been working towards the Junior Tests and improving our partnership.

This year, I have competed at Premier Leagues, BYRDS Home International and have qualified for the Petplan Medium Open Dressage Championships. Our aims

Izzy Taylor and Taijdora have benefited from sponsorship from Kent- based WOW Saddles are to train to PSG ready to contest Young Riders next year and to go out at the Premier Leagues at Junior FEI level in the upcoming season. I train with Sarah Millis and Darryl Thickett.”

The team at WOW Saddles is looking forward to supporting Izzy as she progresses up the levels. “Izzy

demonstrated passion and dedication to her sport,” said David Kempsell of WOW Saddles. “Her talent shone through right from the moment we were introduced to her, and her sympathetic approach to her training and riding reinforces our ethos. I believe she is the perfect representative for our product.”

The Rise of Sonny Boy II Words by Cathie Hawkins Who would have thought that in April 2012 a little grey pony would come into our yard (and hearts) and turn out to be a superstar?

I asked Yvie Jeanne to ride Sonny to find out what sort of job he could do as my daughter, Rachael, wanted to concentrate on showing. Sonny has always been a good all round Pony Club pony, so our first task was to take him cross-country schooling to find out if he would be bold enough to event – well he certainly showed us!

Bold and talented too.

Towards the end of May Sonny and Yvie competed in their first event at Mattingley in the 90cm class, making short work of it.

Tweseldown followed two weeks later, it was their first BE event where they finished third. As Sonny seemed very comfortable in his new role we entered his first BE100 at Borde Hill. This was when we started to realise how talented Sonny is. As the season progressed, their partnership grew as did their trust in each other, making us realise that that BE Novice was a possibility. At the end of 2012 they completed their first Novice at Little Downham.

Although Sonny was supposed to be sold at the end of the season, remarkably no one bought this incredible pony, so Yvie was given a second season on him. The season had a wet start so their first event was the BE100 at Tweseldown where they finished sixth, then they went straight back up to Novice. Sonny has shown that he is as awesome as we had thought and at South of England the pair finished fourth in a section full of top names riders, including William Fox-Pitt, Tina Cook and Lucinda Fredericks.

Sometimes people laugh at our pony warming-up, but they soon stop laughing when they see him start jumping. Yvie would dearly love to keep the ride on him, but he is again for sale so that Rachael can buy a new pony.

Right: Yvie Jeanne has been eventing Sonny Boy II at Novice level this season

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New Parelli HorseManShip Book Out Now!

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he New Parelli HorseManShip book is the definitive theory guide for the Parelli Program. At over 90 pages, this comprehensive book features in-depth explanations of horse behaviour and psychology, the habits of a horseman, and what it takes for a horse and human to truly become partners.

Capped off with a handsome hard cover, spectacular photography, an accompanying DVD, enlightening anecdotes from Pat and Linda Parelli and much more, HorseManShip is the ultimate resource for a horseman obsessed with learning!

HorseManShip is an expansive book that you can buy separately from the Four Savvys (see below), but explains the philosophy behind them. It is like a window into the minds of Pat and Linda Parelli – their philosophy, their vision of the program, and their dedication to putting the relationship first.

What is horse behaviour all about? Why do Parelli students use rope halters? What are the Seven Keys to Success? It’s all here in HorseManShip. Never before has it been so easy to find everything you need to know about the Parelli program. This is the lens through which you view the Four Savvys.

HorseManShip is divided into three sections: Horse (a look at what makes a horse a horse), Man (the habits and skills we humans need to develop), and Ship (where the horse and human come together as partners in a relationship).

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EX-RACEHORSE NEWS

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inter can be a hard time of year for thoroughbreds as they can require a little bit more TLC than other breeds. However, Figgie keeps himself well insulated against the cold by covering himself in some extra layers – namely mud!

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Joanna Reed-Moreton Joanna manages her five-year-old ex-racehorse mare, Frosty Reception, over the winter months by keeping her in a careful routine.

Joanna said: “Obviously every horse is different so above all you need to get to know your horse and find out what works well for him or her. Choose a yard that benefits the needs of your horse. Have access to good grazing, ad-lib hay when stabled and in snowy weather. Feed something that adds/ maintains condition be it nuts or beet. Stick to a routine as much as possible and have a good heavy duty winter rug and a good stable rug.”

Charlotte Forde Charlotte likes to give her ex-racehorse, Indian Spring, a variety of different work over the winter.

Charlotte said: “With limited daylight try to plan your horse’s exercise regime so you don’t always do school work. I find they like a real varied workload, try and still get out maybe to winter dressage, hunting or go somewhere for a good blast! I also feed copious amounts of calm and condition and give him micronized linseed!”

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Managing the ex-racehorse over winter

Figaro Flyer’s owner, Alex Kelly, spoke to other local riders to see what tips they had on keeping an ex-racehorse in tip top condition over the winter, so that they come out on top form in the spring.

Jo Sellars Jo who has a string of ex-race horses shares her top tips for keeping them in great condition over the winter months.

Jo said: “I don’t give mine a full clip any more as they get cold, they have trace clips instead.

They are well rugged and worked in exercise blankets. They keep their weight well and are fed four times a day throughout the winter and sugar beet helps with this.”

Katherine Stevens Katherine told us how she keeps her ex-racer and allrounder, Chartplan, in good health over the winter months.

Katherine said: “Warm Speedi Beet in feeds and lots of rugs! Dry legs whenever damp to prevent mud fever.

Plus exercise sheets are a God send for warming up, before schooling.”

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Samantha Fisher Samantha keeps her thoroughbred, Mist Again, in top condition and ready to compete over the winter months through a carefully managed diet.

Samantha said: “For all my thoroughbreds going into winter their feed gets changed slightly. They have a scoop Saracen Super Fibre nuts, a scoop of Baileys No 4 (conditioning nuts), Hifi-Lite twice a day and I add in 150 grams of crushed linseed between feeds to help with their condition and provide ad-lib hay. This keeps the weight on, but also keeps them nicely level headed to carry on competing through the winter months.”

Local Success story This month, Caroline Brough tells us about her ex-racehorse, Queens Envoy.

Racehorse’s name & age: Queens Envoy, sixyear-old.

Purchased where & when: She was bought eighteen months ago from HEROS the charity dedicated to re-training and re-homing ex-racehorses.

Racing history: She raced six times on the flat, originally under Kieran Fallon. Her best result was second under Kirsty Milczarek in the Goodwood Maiden Fillies Stakes. She was then sold in the sales at Ascot where she was bought by someone who wanted to take her to Libya. She went into quarantine, but was abandoned there as the new owner was never heard from again. HEROS took her from quarantine and back to their Oxfordshire base.

Both pictures show Caroline Brough and Queens Envoy

Biggest success so far: Eventing at BE90 level Goals for the future: To compete in the IN RoR/ NTF Retrained Racehorse Event Championship class at Barbury Horse Trials.

Any advice for anyone wanting to retrain a racehorse: Patience! It is incredibly rewarding but I think it is important to remember that unlike other young horses, you are trying to undo a lot of work as well as starting a new education. You may have to try alternative exercises to ask the questions that you want. For example, I use a lot of pole work to improve her canter instead of just flat work.

Would you do it again? Absolutely. There are a huge amount of racehorses out of work that need a new home and I truly believe that there is a suitable one out there for all potential owners. I think that it’s wonderful that organisations are recognising and rewarding retrained racehorses in all disciplines now. The relationship that I have with Queens Envoy is unique, and I am so proud of all that she has achieved in her six years, as both a racehorse and event horse.

If you own an ex-racehorse and would like to feature in this column email: alex@localrider.co.uk

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Ariat Draft Parka

This beautiful waistcoat has a tailored fit so you keep warmth without bulk, but you also benefit from the practicality and freedom of movement offered by a waistcoat. There’s an extra high collar and knitted cuffs inside the armholes to help keep out chilly draughts. Two practical front pockets with zips and an internal phone pocket make this a really useful waistcoat.

Machine washable – it comes with a tennis ball for use in the tumble dryer.

100% polyester outer, 80% down, 20% feather fill Colours: Black, Mulberry. Sizes: XS-XL. RRP: £149.95 www.mountainhorse.co.uk LR Comment: Absolutely gorgeous, lightweight and very warm gilet. Great for casual wear would look fantastic at the stables.

Made using a waterproof construction for protection against the elements, the polyfill insulation and taped seams help keep you cosy and dry! Features include a removable hood that is sized to fit over a helmet, saddle vents, 2-way zipper, adjustable waist, cargo hand pockets and zippered chest pockets.

Packed full or practical features this Parka is ideal for all outdoor pursuits this winter.

Colour: Olive Sizes: XS – XXL RRP: £179.99 www.ariat-europe.com LR Comment: It is really warm, smart jacket. The hood has been designed to extend over the face, so it really works at keeping the rain off one’s face. Zipped vents at the back make it perfect for riding.

Horseware Alana Jacket

Odlo Evolution Base Layer

The new Horseware Alana jacket is inspired by heritage styles to create a stylish fitted jacket that will take you from the yard to town with ease. It’s made from waterproof and breathable material, with a belted waist and an inner pocket for your phone.

The Odlo Evolution long sleeve crew neck base layer is a highly elasticised, seamless body wear, made using 3D knitting technology.

RRP: £55.00 www.odlo.com/en

Colours: Brown, Dark Denim Sizes: XXS - XXL RRP: £99.95 www.horseware.com

LR Comment: I love these base layers.

They mould to the body and really keep you warm, but when necessary any excess heat or damp is wicked away.

LR Comment: A very smart, elegant jacket. I liked the detailing on the belt and thought it is well priced.

Winter Clothing This month we have been testing everything from socks to gloves and jumpers to jackets in the quest to find the perfect winter outfit.

Here are a few of our favourites...

Cavallo Socks Cavallo sock designs look great over the top of breeches and are a popular choice with keen competition riders around the world.

Available for both men and women, Cavallo socks are warm, durable and stretchy – and they don’t fall down. There are colours and designs to suit everyone’s taste.

RRP: £16.50 www.zebraproducts.co.uk LR Comment: These are fantastic socks and definitely worth the investment.

They fitted well and were very warm.

Gersemi Co-ordinated Socks Gersemi Co-ordinated Socks are a great addition to any wardrobe.

The design focuses on natural fibres next to the skin, which absorb moisture wicking it away and also feature clever air channels to promote breathability. These functional features will keep your feet warm when the temperatures dip.

The soft wool/cotton mix knitted sole is cushioned to help avoid rubbing and the special ankle design knit helps to prevent the sock slipping down.

The socks are available in Plaid, Cable Knit and Dot patterns in knee and ankle styles all with the Gersemi logo around the top.

RRP: Ankle £12.50 / Knee Length £15.20 www.zebraproducts.co.uk LR Comment Fun winter riding socks, retained their shape even after washing a few times.

Mark Todd Country Boots These good looking boots are designed to keep your feet dry and comfortable in all conditions thanks to the innovative Sympatex technical interlining, which is both breathable and waterproof.

Manufactured in a stylish combination of nubuck and full grain leather, the boots have a grip sole and are ideal for all country activities.

Sizes: 37 to 42 in standard or wide calf RRP: £134.95 www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: I found them really comfortable and supportive around the foot and ankle.

They look smart and offer very good value for money.

KP Equestrian Padded Gilet The KP Equestrian Padded Gilet puts glamour and sparkle into your horse riding clothes with quality and style.

The padded body warmer has a detachable hood and zipped pockets.

Colours: Raspberry, Black Sizes: 6 - 12 RRP: £39.99 www.kpequestrian.com LR Comment: Very Smart with a zip detachable hood. With two Zip pockets on the front its perfect for the high street or the stables.

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Horseware Fitted Softie Fleece This super soft fleece has contrasting side panels for a flattering fit while keeping you cosy in the depths of winter.

Practical zipped pockets mean you can keep you essentials safe while out riding or working around the yard.

Colours: Smoke Blue/Dark Denim/ Dark Shadow/Grape Sizes: XXS – XXL. RRP: £44.95 www.horseware.com LR Comment: A really warm, cosy feel, high necked fleece. I like the fact that it is zipped through as it can be worn open on warmer occasions.

Toggi Bellingham This cosy ladies padded gilet is a wardrobe staple.

Super practical with front zip and popper fastening, zip fasten pockets, lined with soft fleece for extra cosiness and added DWR (durable water repellant) finish. Added design details such as floral print lining and real leather trims mean that this is a practical piece that also looks amazing!

Colours: Black, Deep Pink Sizes: 8 – 20 RRP: £60.00 www.toggi.com

The Muck Boot Colt Ryder The Muck Boot Colt Ryder is an all-conditions riding boot, with a stretch-fit topline binding, which snugs the calf to keep warmth in and cold out. 100% waterproof, lightweight and flexible.

There is a steel shank for additional arch support and wide-cut heel base for stability. The boots have a durable, lightweight rubber outsole and are comfortable to wear from 30°C to sub feezing.

Colour: Black Sizes: 4-12 RRP: £93.00 www.belstane.com LR Comment: These boots are fantastic. They cope with all weathers and no matter how deep the mud or how cold the snow, my feet are always lovely and warm.

KP Equestrian Hoody KP Equestrian Hoody with slogan Born to Ride.

Colours: Black, Raspberry Sizes: S, M & L RRP: £34.99 www.kpequestrian.com LR Comment:

LR Comment: I love the high neck on this waistcoat and the lower cut back, both designed to keep out the winter chills. It has zipped pockets and an elegant fit.

I tested the raspberry version and being bright pink you are sure to be noticed for all the right reasons – definitely a necessity for any equestrian wardrobe.

Crahgoppers Kimiko Jacket

Ariat Women’s Stellar Fleece Jacket

Slimline, ergonomically designed down-filled jacket engineered to trap heat close to the body’s core for optimal warmth. Kimiko Jacket’s narrow baffles channel 500+ down fill power into a sleek profile, enabling it to be stowed in its own inner pocket. The down jacket comes complete with 2 zipped outer pockets, an adjustable hem and elasticated bound cuffs.

The Ariat Women’s Stellar Fleece Jacket is versatile, smart and made from beautifully soft minka fleece providing the wearer with a cosy layer this season.

Features include jersey fleece side panels, a zippered front and hand pockets.

Colours: Navy, Mulled Wine Sizes: XXS – XXL RRP: £59.99 www.ariat-europe.com

Colours: Black, Purple Sizes: 8 – 20 RRP: £125.00 www.craghoppers.com

LR Comment: This is a fantastic lightweight yet extremely warm jacket. It is great for everyday wear, but I am planning to wear as a winter layer at the stables. Once you have tried you won’t want to take off.

Musto’s EquiSynergy System Inspired by the Sea. Designed for the Saddle.

Musto’s layering ethos is based on a simple and effective principle; in order to keep warm in the worst conditions clothing must transport body moisture away from the skin, whilst also holding dry air close to the body and keeping rain or snow out.

Comprised of a base, middle and outer layer, the EquiSynergy System, part of Zara Phillips’ ZP 176 collection, works to ensure that this principle is upheld through the pairing of intelligent layering options that offer athletes complete protection from the elements without impairing freedom of movement.

ZP 176 Warm Up Jacket The waterproof, windproof and breathable ZP 176 Warm Up Jacket is engineered using a lightweight fabric with a four way stretch to provide riders with a robust, protective and weather tolerant outer in Musto’s EquiSynergy System. This ergonomically designed sports fit jacket fits easily over the ZP 176 Synergy Jacket or Gilet to form a non-restrictive profile, whilst also allowing complete freedom of movement in the saddle and protecting from extreme weather conditions. RRP: £150.00

ZP 176 Synergy Jacket Designed using Musto’s cutting-edge Primaloft® Synergy insulation technology, the lightweight ZP 176 Synergy Jacket has a high warmth to weight ratio; trapping warm air pockets next to the body for heat and alleviating coldness without weighing

LR Comment: This is a very smart looking, beautifully made fleece. It is extremely cosy and warm and perfect for any occasion.

wearers down. Utilised as the middle layer within Musto’s EquiSynergy System and designed to fit comfortable beneath the ZP 176 Warm Up Jacket; this insulating layer also features close fitting Lycra™ cuffs to aid in heat retention and a high collar to protect riders from the elements. RRP: £150.00 The Base Layer Turtle neck works as the base layer within Musto’s EquiSynergy System; ensuring moisture is removed from the skin and the body is kept dry. Constructed from a high wicking fabric, this multi-functional thermal layer ensures wearers are kept warm, dry and comfortable. Designed with an innovative body mapped weave to provide enhanced muscle support, this base layer also boasts anti-microbial fabric with integrated UV protection. www.musto.com LR Comment: The EquiSynergy System has been designed to be worn together, but I think if you wanted to buy the pieces separately I would start with the Synergy Jacket as an initial investment in the system. It feels as light as a feather, yet is extremely warm.

Together with the Base Layer and Warm Up Jacket, it completes the system, keeping you warm and dry in all temperatures.

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tried&tested Toggi Trinity

Snugpak SJ9 Jacket

Be prepared for any weather this winter with the fabulous Trinity ladies jacket from Toggi. An essential addition to any wardrobe, the Trinity 3 in 1 waterproof and breathable jacket features a Zip in/out shaped fleece jacket for extra layered warmth when you need it most. Both the outer jacket and inner fleece can be worn on their own as desired and look simply spectacular in any combination. The Trinity has a stylish feminine fit and many indispensible winter time features, such as a zip on/off hood, storm flap and chin guard, welted and zipped handwarmer pockets plus generous cargo pockets and an inner zip wallet pocket and MP3 patch to keep your valuables safe and secure.

You’ll wonder how you ever survived without the Trinity from Toggi!

Leading British sleeping bag manufacturer Snugpak has built upon the success of its best known insulated jacket, the Softie, to bring an inspired new innovation to its clothing collection. The new generation of insulated jackets from Snugpak are British made in the company’s factory in West Yorkshire, and are manufactured using its exclusive Softie Premier insulation. The mid-layer jackets are warm, water resistant and windproof, making them the ideal choice for a variety of situations. It features a full time insulated hood and Snugpak’s Softie® Premier insulation for ultimate warmth. This jacket is ideal for extreme winter conditions or when stationary for long periods of time.

Colours: Mustard, Navy. Sizes: 8 – 20 RRP: £140.00. www.toggi.com

Colours: Red/Black, Black. RRP: from £139.95 www.snugpak.com

LR Comment:

LR Comment:

This jacket needs to be tried as it is incredibly warm and very practical as an everyday jacket for the yard, riding and country pursuits.

Perfect for spectating, teaching or hacking (may be a bit warm for schooling). The jacket copes with temperatures down to minus 10.

KP Equestrian Stretch Denim Breeches

Kora™ Yak Wool Base Layer kora™ has developed a unique fabric for active use called Hima-Layer™: it’s unique in that it’s made from yak wool. Extremely soft, the wool is sourced directly from nomadic communities in the Himalayas via the Qingmei Rabden and the KeGaWa Co-operative. In tests kora™ HimaLayer™ fabric is 40% warmer than merino wool weight for weight. It wicks and is 17% better at transporting water vapour through it than merino.

KP Equestrian stretch denim full seated breeches with jean style back pockets. Plus small silver logo embroidered on the rear pockets.

Colours: Navy, Black Sizes: 26-34 RRP: £49.00 www.kpequestrian.com

Colour: Blue. RRP: £105.00 www.kora.net

LR Comment: The special Dorlastan in these denim breeches mean they are the perfect fit, very comfortable, durable and very hardwearing.

With the smart embroidered logo on the rear pockets they are almost too smart to wear for the yard.

LR Comment: This is a new product to the LR office and I am extremely impressed. It was beautifully soft to wear, very warm and even managed to look flattering. It has washed well and definitely worth the price tag.

Toggi Neave

Urban R73X Ultimate Parka

Made from 100% lambswool with a flattering 1/4 neck button fastening, this gorgeous ladies chunky knit sweater is machine washable so is super practical for winter-long comfort.

The Urban R73X Ultimate Parka is a heavy duty and robust utility jacket that offers rugged styling with a snorkel style hood and detachable faux fur trim.

Part of RESULT’s Urban Outdoor collection of classic outdoorwear which reflects an urban twist, the unisex R73X Parka offers plenty of practical features; including waterproof and windproof fabric, insulated lining, double shock-cord to adjust hood size and double inner and outer zip storm flap with stud fastening.

Colours: Chocolate, Slate Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £55.00 www.toggi.com LR Comment: This is a very smart, elegant jumper which is perfect for any occasion. It is lovely and warm and perfect for wearing on country walks, but can easily be dressed up with beads or a scarf for smarter occasions.

Sizes S-4XL RRP: £71.00 www.resultclothing.com LR Comment: This is an extremely warm gentleman’s jacket, which offers great value for money.

Equi-Thème Dolce Jacket

Carrots Warm Lined Competition Gloves

Tailored jacket in anti-pilling polar microfiber with high collar. Full length 2-way zipper and two outer zip pockets. Embroidery on shoulder and chest, with nylon piping on edges and seams.

Machine washable at 30°C.

The Carrots Warm Lined Competition Gloves feature a cosy soft knitted lining to keep fingers toasty on chilly winter days. Stretchy, durable and smart – the versatile Gloves are perfect for using in and out of the saddle whether at home or at a show.

Features include leather reinforcement at the fingers and thumb to ensure durability and excellent grip on the reins and the carefully chosen lining traps air inside the gloves to keep hands comfortable and cosy.

The four-way stretch fabric ensures a perfect fit and despite the warm winter lining the gloves remain flexible and lightweight to give a bulk-free feel.

Colours: Burgundy & grey contrasts, Black & black contrasts, Choco &, choco contrasts, Choco & pistachio contrasts, Navy & light blue contrasts, Purple & black contrasts, Grey & linen contrasts (adults only). Children’s Sizes: 12 yrs, 14yrs, 16yrs RRP: £29.90. Adult RRP: £36.00 www.ekkia.com LR Comment: I liked the style and fabric of this fleece jacket.

It is flattering and warm and perfect for casual wear and riding as it has a structured feel to it.

Well priced too.

Colours: Black, Brown Sizes: Kids or Adults RRP: £14.00 - £17.00 www.carrotsuk.com LR Comment: These gloves are great as they stretch to fit everyone, so no awkward fiddling, like there is with some gloves. Plus these are lovely and cosy for winter. Good value for money.

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The lucky winner can choose from: • Show jumping lesson from Tim Stockdale • Training from working hunter specialist Louise Bell • A training session from eventer James Somerville • Top tips for winning in the show ring and a lesson from show horse producer and trainer Lyn Russell • Dressage training from Ali Owen of The Dancing Horse

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feature New hoofboot on the market The Easyboot Transition uses a similar sole production process to human running shoes. It takes the best attributes of the most popular hoof boots, plus new technology, producing a hoof boot that will fit many shapes and sizes of hoof, including round, slightly longer than wide, and even slightly wider than long.

The Transition will cope far better with hooves that are flared, upright or asymmetric than any other hoofboot. The Transition offers a combination of shock absorption and support never seen before in a hoofboot.

A selection of the different types of boots available

Putting the boot in

The sole of the Transition uses three layers of material to produce a resilient shock absorbing sole that gives support and stimulation to the hoof structures. A lightweight upper protects the hoof and pastern, while reversible, industrial strength Velcro straps at the front and back secure the boot, allowing for precise fit adjustments. At the boot’s core, a polyurethane ‘bumper’ offers pliability and resilience. The hoof stands on a supportive midsole; depressions within the outer sole structure are filled with the softer midsole material, to create an integrated cushion.

Comfort pads may be used inside, for additional support in therapeutic applications, or transitioning after de-shoeing.

By Lucy Nicholas of Trelawne Equine

Key points

With barefoot hoofcare now so popular, and many UK horse owners recognising the health benefits of maintaining a horse with bare feet, lots of people are wondering about hoofboots, and when to use them.

• Sold in singles • Available in eight sizes • Ideal for pleasure riding (less than 25 miles per week) • Suitable for full turnout and short periods of poulticing for therapeutic applications • RRP from £84.99

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any horses do not need shoes at all; even horses in hard work can be unshod. There have been great advances in hoofboots in the last few years and many horse owners prefer to use them rather than keep a horse continuously shod. The hoofboots are put on the horse for work and the hooves are left ‘bare’ for the rest of the time.

Hoofboots can be excellent as a way of offering protection from wear to the hoof while the horse is ridden on certain surfaces, and also offering shock absorption to the hoof structures and limbs.

But they are especially useful during the transitional process after a horse has been de-shod; some horses take longer than others to progress from wearing shoes to going ‘bare’, and benefit from wearing hoofboots at this time.

However there’s no definitive answer to the question ‘Will my barefoot horse always need hoofboots?’ The ‘transition’ period from shod to barefoot depends on many factors; e.g. how long and how well the horse has been trimmed and shod, how good his diet is/was, how much exercise he has been given/allowed.

Transition boot

Stockists include www.hoofboots.co.uk or visit www.trelawneequine.co.uk to find a local retailer.

Hoofboot advice Is your horse being correctly and regularly trimmed by a farrier or trimmer who understands the trim required for a working barefoot horse?

Boots are designed to fit this hoof shape, not a traditional ‘pasture’ trim for non-working horses at grass, so it is important to ensure you have at least had a ‘set up trim’ before you measure for your boots.

Once you have selected a boot for your horse based on its measurements, fit the boot as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Does the hoof fill the inside of the boot nicely without bulging or ‘gapping’? Check that the fastenings are not too tight. When the boot is on the hoof, you shouldn’t be able to twist it sideways by any more Transition boot with action-bottom than around five degrees.

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Christmas Gift

Ideas

With only three shopping Saturdays left until Christmas we thought you might need some help finding the perfect horsey gift for friends and family. There is something for everyone over the following pages and we hope your lists don’t end up as long as ours...

SHOWING • PONY CLUB •

Braideez Party Packs

WIN a Photo Shoot with your horse 10 up . for grabs..

These multi-coloured non-toxic cooper wire strands dispels the need for rubber bands and sewing, yet ensures that plaits remain firmly and neatly in place. RRP: £13.00 for 50 Multi-coloured wires. www.shadowhorse.co.uk

SHOWING • PONY RIDING CLUB • EVENTING

CLUB • RIDING CLUB • EVENTING

The sun shines on NPS Area 20 Summer Show: 6 SHOW page JUMPING report DRESSAGE & SHOWING

Hickstead:

Packed full of Summer Show Reports:

New Forest Show Plumpton BEF Futurity CIC* at Chilham Castle Brickfields Showing Show Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray Hunt Show Horsham & District Open Show

Hickstead Derby Report

Summer Supplements: what’s right for your horse?

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Subscribe to Localrider Magazine HedCam - The Ultimate HD camera RRP: £149.99 20% discount to RRP with code (SLEIGH20) www.fittoride. org/shop

Be the first to receive Localrider Magazine each month. From £15.00 www.localrider.co.uk

Whitaker Sparkly Signature Jodhpurs These sparkly Jodhpurs are great for any rider wanting to add a bling element to their riding wear. Made with Swarovski crystals. www.johnwhitaker.com

The Home Video Company Taking the hard work out of editing your home video clips. Digital video editing services, also vhs video transfer to dvd.

Fantastic gift idea or as a remembrance of a loved equine friend no longer around.

Friendly personal service tailored to your individual requirements.

‘The Essential Christmas Present’ – Santa Paws

www.homevideocompany.co.uk (01293) 851 300

www.haybar.co.uk Tel: 01723 882 434

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Spoil your Pony this Christmas

John Whitaker Winter Terry Socks

A Beautiful handmade Santa Sack for you and your Pony. With your name and your pony’s name printed on a wooden love heart.

RRP: £59.00 for two Santa Sacks with free delivery Tel: 01428 685623 www.santasacks.co.uk

These new Terry Socks are great to keep your feet warm in winter. The thick micro-fibre terry towelling enables you to feel warm in the coldest of weather. Pack of 3. www.johnwhitaker.com

Aloeride Christmas Offer

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A Christmas treat for all those aching bones. Price £22.95 per gift pack.

Muscle & Joint Bath Oil (60ml) Muscle & Joint Massage Oil (100ml) Muscle & Joint Body Lotion (100ml) Muscle & Joint Gel (60ml) RRP: £22.95 per gift pack. www.amphora-aromatics.com

Aloeride is a totally palatable natural, certified organic aloe-vera supplement, which not only helps to promote healthy skin, condition hooves, encourage great coat shine and glossy locks, but also supports the immune system as well –another key factor to consider over the long winter months.

Aloeride Christmas Special Offer: £100.00 for three cartons purchased Normal RRP: £55.20 (1 x month’s supply) www.aloeride.co.uk

Equistar Horsebox It may not fit down the chimney, but surely an Equistar Horsebox must be top of most horse owner’s wish list.

Coachbuilt 3.5 tonne horseboxes.

Unique designs, made to the highest standard. www.kenthorseboxes.co.uk

Personalised Santa Sacks and/or Stocking handmade just for you!

Lovingly made to last a lifetime. This is a must-have for every horse or pony lover.

Including a free hand carved wooden love heart printed with a name.

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From only £49.00 (Or order a child’s sack and one for their pony too, for £59.00).

Free Delivery.

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CHRISTMAS Hoodies for Horses American style fleece hoodies to keep your horse or pony warm and stylish. Designed to attach to the bridle or headcollar with Velcro fastenings as well as easy Velcro at the front. Discreet concealed single belly strap and fillet string complete the simple fastenings.

From £45.00 www.southeasthorserugs.co.uk

HOYS Ticket Voucher Rosette Box

Toggi Waltham Leather Holdall Toggi’s Waltham leather holdall is uber stylish yet oh so versatile making it the perfect gift for someone special this Christmas. Made from real leather, Waltham is large enough to be a weekend holdall or a smart sophisticated bag for everyday needs.

RRP: £175 www.toggi.com

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Christmas is just around the corner and along with the tinsel, mistletoe and mince pies comes the challenge of what to buy for friends and family.

For a Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) enthusiast, look no further than the HOYS Ticket Voucher Rosette Box. The boxes start from just £22, which includes a voucher, rosette, and postage and packaging. To purchase your HOYS Ticket Voucher Rosette Box, call 01582 711411

Carrots Me To You Blue Bag Range The beautiful blue themed design features the fun-loving character – Tatty Teddy – with a small scattering of subtle diamantes to brighten up all of your luggage. www.carrotsuk.com

The Hay Bar The Hay Bar is beneficial to both horse and rider. Anyone who has spent time filling hay nets or clearing up the mess left when feeding from racks or the floor will truly appreciate the advantages of using Hay Bars. Feeding from Hay Bar benefits the horse in so many ways – it is essential that the stabled horse is fed in the natural position.

The Hay Bar present would mean that the horses would eat as they prefer and their owners would have more time to enjoy their Christmas meal!! www.haybar.co.uk

THE TACK ROOM Horse & Rider Gear

Under NEW MANAGEMENT EVERYTHING FOR HORSE, RIDER AND STABLES Your Local Equestrian Shop has NEW STOCK: ARIAT/HORSEWARE/ASCOT/SHIRES/RUGGED/WOOF/ MARK TODD/EQUINE AMERICA AND MANY MORE

XMAS SALE On Saturday, 7th December 15% OFF of everything in the shop, excluding feed & supplements Spend over £50 on goods to be entered into a prize draw GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE Situated on A21, just behind The Jonh’s Cross Caravan & Camping Centre.

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John Whitaker Silicone Gripper Gloves These gloves help to enhance the rider’s control through the reins by using a new gripper system combined with stretch material for a comfortable fit. The silicone patches along the palm of the hand enhance control and feel of the reins when riding.

These gloves not only enhance rider control but feature an inner fleece lining to keep your hands warm in winter conditions. www.johnwhitaker.com

Shelburne Welly Boot Liners Gorgeous Shelburne fleece welly boot liners from Toggi. Made from cosy anti-pill fleece for superb comfort and featuring a fab faux fur trim be sure to add Shelburne to your Christmas wish list!

RRP: £17.50 www.toggi.com

Christmas DVD Have you got a mountain of video clips of your horse getting lost in your phone or computer? The Home Video Company specialise in editing and organising your home videos, turning them into memorable dvds. www.homevideocompany.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS Interactive Rocking Horse

The Gallop Collection

Online retailer The Saddlery Shop Interactive Rocking Horse is the ideal gift for pony-loving children.

This rocking horse has pushbutton sound and a moving mouth and tail - the super-cute, brown horse features a flaxen mane and tail, faux-leather bridle and saddle, wooden handles and wooden timber bow rockers at the base.

RRP from £79.95 plus free delivery www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk

The Gallop Collection includes Bracelets, Necklaces and Charms including our new collection of Doggy Charms and Pendants!

Appealing to jewellery and horse lovers of all ages, all jewellery is exclusive to us and carries the ‘Gemma J’ branding.

Jack Russell charm £25.00 Snowflake Necklace £41.00 www.gemmaj.co.uk

❄ ❅❆ Fit to Ride Stability Ball Avoid the cold and keep riding fit this winter - build core strength, challenge torso stability and improve balance, suppleness and coordination. Supportive exercises available online.

RRP: Ball incl. pump - £24.98 and excl. pump - £21.99 - 20% discount to RRP with code (SLEIGH20) www.fittoride.org/shop

Equine Enjoy Yums

For every foot there is a boot!

This natural horse treat incudes dietary calcium, Vitamin E and selenium (often areas where deficiencies can occur) and Equine Enjoy Yums include these essential ingredients, as well as delicious hull free oats, oat-bran, apples and unrefined molasses for a tasty treat! www.shadowhorse.co.uk

Find it difficult to find long riding boots? It is hardly surprising. Everyone’s leg shape and height is unique and manufacturers find it almost impossible to have a boot for everyone.

If you have a problem, why not contact Equitector Riding Boots. Their off the shelf boots have a calf range from 13 to 19 inches in a variety of leg heights and if nothing fits their made to measure boots start at just £320. They also make boots for para riders. Whatever your shape and size they will have a solution. Sizes range from ladies 2 to men’s 14 ½. www.equitector.com

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This synthetic gaiter is ideal for all disciplines

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Micro-touch lining to prevent slide down your leg

Elasticated rear panel to ensure a snug fit

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A stylish technical boot with a moisture wicking insole and a front zip for ease of use

Made from high quality leather with a rear ankle zip and press stud for ‘easy on and off’

Made from super soft calfskin leather to enhance rider comfort

Elasticated rear panel for a close contact fit to mould easily to the leg

Technical three layer insole made with DRI LEX technology

Inner ventilation lining helps to reduce perspiration

Flexible sport sole great for riding and walking

Laced front for greater ankle movement and comfort

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Traditional brown top, ideal for hunting and showjumping

Features a hardwearing rubber sole, and a durable leather upper

Classical designed boot made from Italian leather

Elegantly designed boot with sleek contouring lines to elongate the leg

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FEATURE

Joint Disease

Words by Ed Lyall BVetMed CertEM (StudMed) MRCVS of the Arundel Equine Hospital

Experienced riders and those who are in tune with their horses may pick up on the subtle signs that something isn’t quite right before the horse starts showing obvious signs of lamness. But for others shortening of stride, heat in the legs or obvious swellings may be the first indication that the horse is suffering from joint pain. These days vets have a variety of machines, many of which are portable, which they can use to identify changes in joints, which may be affecting the horse’s performance. Here BVetMed CertEM (StudMed) MRCVS of the Arundel Equine Hospital explains more.

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oint pain can be mild to severe, even mild joint pain that is unnoticeable in terms of lameness to the rider can be performance limiting. a sore joint may stop a show jumper landing on the correct lead after the fence or it may cause the horse to roll unnecessary poles of higher fences. a dressage horse may show asymmetry of limb action during complex dressage movements. Polo ponies may find it difficult to stop and turn sharply and race horses with joint pain may be slower than their expected potential. Joint pain is as a result of joint inflammation, left untreated some inflamed joints will settle down with rest.

Some chronically inflamed joints go on to become osteoarthritic. early identification of joint inflammation and appropriate treatment can reduce the chances of chronic joint pain and therefore poor performance and lameness issues.

Fetlock being radiographed

Identifying the problem

Often riders will call and say they think there is a problem with a horse. The first thing is to ask the rider to describe the problems they think they are having, then palpate the horse’s limbs for obvious filling of the joints, in most cases an inflamed joint will have an effusion, which is where the inflamed lining of the joint produces an excess amount of fluid. Some effused joints can be identified by visual inspection as the joint bulges. In some instances, particularly with the fetlock joint, it is possible to feel a palpable thickening of the joint capsule. Some joints will feel warm to the touch.

The next step is to trot the horse up on a firm flat surface and see how it moves. One of the advantages of regular checks is the vet gets to know what is normal for the horse and is then able to spot subtle gait changes. Flexion tests are a valuable way of identifying a problem with a joint, most inflamed joints will result in lameness after flexion test. The horse will then be evaluated under saddle, on the lunge in a school and on a hard surface. The rider will be asked to demonstrate the problems they are having, this may be during complex dressage movements or jumping obstacles.

Often it is possible to identify a specific joint causing the problem by clinical examination, but a lot of the time it is necessary to anaesthetise or block sequentially joints on the limb in question.

Once a joint is blocked the horse is put back in the situation that demonstrated the lameness the best i.e. on the lunge on the hard or flexion test. Often there is little for the vet to visually see and the response to blocking must be assessed by the rider.

Once a joint has been identified as a problem the next step is to investigate that joint further to see if there is a major bone problem or whether it is a simple synovitis from a joint sprain. radiographs Lameness exam trot on hard circle

obtained of the joint can be very helpful. Often now a set of radiographs is obtained when a horse starts out on its sport career, these act as useful reference images if there are problems in the future. The images may show problems in a joint that would direct us to investigate the joint further. This can be done by performing a bone scan to look at bone turn over associated with margins of the joint, this may help identifying cracks or stress fractures in the bones adjacent to and thus involving the joint. bone scans are very useful in young racehorses as they seem to be more prone to stress fracture. bone scans can also be helpful in older horses to investigate problems such as with the hock joints.

Problems lower down

Swollen fetlock mrI is an important way of investigating joints particularly in the distal limb and hoof regions. a joint horse that goes sound by blocking the coffin joint may actually have a problem with one or more of the complex ligamentous or tendinous structures, such as the collateral ligaments or the insertion of the deep digital flexor tendon. by correctly identifying the problem correct therapy and management can be instituted.

Some joints will be investigated surgically using a procedure called arthroscopy. a camera is placed through a key hole incision into the joint and the articular cartilage within the joint as well as the synovial lining of the joint and any visible ligaments can be assessed. The advantage of this investigative procedure is that any cartilage problems identified can be surgically curetted at the time.

Few sport horse joints would need surgery, however in an older horse that is having continued problems with a specific joint, it would be better to operate sooner rather Bone scan of a fetlock than later.

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Ultrasound can be used to assess the articular cartilage within some joints and also the ligaments around joints. Most of the time when there is a problem with a joint a simple block to confirm which joint and a few x-rays will suffice.

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Treatment Plan

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Once the problem joint has been identified the next step is to formulate a treatment plan. The first option is usually to medicate the joint with corticosteroids in combination with hyaluronic acid. There is often bad press given to the use of corticosteroids in horses, however at the doses that are regarded as protective to the cartilage in the joint there should be little risk of the much talked about side effect of laminitis. Inappropriate use of corticosteroids in terms of dose rate and injecting too many joints at one time may result in problems, however using corticosteroids would be regarded as routine as they break the cycle of inflammation within the joint which will actually benefit the cartilage. Corticosteroids cannot be used near the time of competition or the horse would come up positive on a dope test, as such we obey a withdrawl period which depends on which drug is used. This means that horses that have repeated problems with joints and need medication to help have to have a treatment plan worked out based on their competition schedule.

There are constant advances in the management of inflamed joints, the new therapies include what are called biological or regenerative therapies. The first of these is known as IRAP or autologous conditioned serum, a blood sample is taken from the horse and incubated in a lab for 24 hours before processing it for injection into an inflamed joint of the horse from which it was collected. There are a couple of advantages to this therapy, firstly no drugs are used so there are no controls on competition and secondly one sample can yield several doses of IRAP that can be stored frozen for up to six months. The second biological therapy is PRP or platelet rich plasma, again blood is harvested from the patient but this time can be processed at the time and injected into the affected joint.

Platelets are rich in growth factor responsible for tissue repair. A third biological therapy is the use of stem cells injected into the joint.

There are several other therapies that are not specific to a particular joint, rather they are given systemically into the muscle or vein. These include hyaluronic acid, cartrophen and adequan, as well as the product now known as Equidronate, previously Tildren. All these products have their place in the treatment of inflamed joints.

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Caring for and about horses

Arthroscopic surgery

Fetlock joint arthroscopy As mentioned earlier arthroscopic surgery as an option for chronically diseased joints and this is often carried out outside the competition season to allow time for recovery after the surgery.

Shockwave can be a very valuable tool for treating some joints such as the flat weight bearing joints of the hocks where chronic inflammation is called spavin. It is unclear totally how shockwave works, however it has a desentising effect as well as stimulating blood flow and activating growth factors responsible for tissue repair, by sending acoustic shockwaves through the tissues. Shockwave can also be a useful treatment for ligamentous problems around the joints.

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When evaluating a horse with a joint problem an assessment of the foot balance should also be made and any findings discussed with the yard farrier. Often altering the shoeing will alleviate pain from within a joint, this is often the case with the hind feet and hock pain. It is also worth involving a physiotherapist in the treatment plan, as horses with chronic joint pain will have upper limb and back stiffness issues. The use of glucosamine based food supplements is a useful adjunct to the management of all sport horses regardless of whether they have joint problems or not.

The key to managing competition horse in terms of performance is not to wait until the horse is showing lameness, but to identify subtle problems that can be affecting performance.

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FEATURE

Surviving

Winter

Spoilt by a few years of mild, dry winters the last three have been long, cold, wet and rather miserable and the chances are this winter is set to be the same. Hopefully experience has taught horse owners to be better prepared, but for those of you who need a few pointers we hope you will enjoy reading the following hints and tips and they will help make surviving winter that much easier.

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epending on where and how you keep your horse, your opportunities to survive winter as stress frees as possible will vary. If you keep your horse at home and have the ability to store hay, bedding and a month’s stock of hard feed at any one time, then you will be fairly well prepared. A month’s supply might seem rather a lot, but as bad weather arrives, it is natural for horse owners to stock up on feed and if the delivery lorries can’t make their normal trips, it could be a couple of weeks before your favourite brand of feed is back in stock.

If you keep your horse at a livery yard, then you might have limited amounts of storage and you will have to juggle how much hay and bedding you can store.

However, it might be possible to come to an arrangement with another livery that in emergency you will share supplies with each other.

Even in the coldest weather horses need access to fresh water. If your water trough freezes like this, smash the ice and using rubber gloves remove the thick ice to prevent it from freezing even more thickly the next night.

At the yard

Thinking ahead as the cold weather approaches will make life easier.

• Keep plenty of road salt to scatter on icy paths and outside the stables • If it snows clear the snow with a shovel and then put down salt • Use old shirts and feed bags to create an insulated pack to wrap around the taps on the yard • Just in case the taps still freeze, fill up old plastic dustbins or other containers with water, so that you have fresh water for the morning • Always leave the kettle full, so that you can have a warm cup of tea • Make sure there are plenty of supplies at the yard as working in the cold can make you feel hungry. Lots of biscuits and cupa-soups.

Keeping warm

The only thing worse than feeling the cold is being wet and feeling the cold. Over winter it is a good idea to keep as many spare clothes as you can in your car or at the yard. At the very least keep a couple of extra pairs of gloves and an extra jacket with you.

Layering is the best way to keep warm and it is worth investing in a good pair of thermals and extra warm socks. A large percentage of heat is lost from the head,

so remember your hat and based on the weather over last few years, waterproof trousers are a must.

In your car

Don’t be fooled into thinking just because you drive a 4x4 you can go anywhere in any weather conditions. You might well be able to, but if the weather changes and those in less suited cars can cause roads to become closed, leaving you with a long wait or the possibility of having to abandon your car. These days most people have a mobile phone and whilst this will alert your friends and family to where you are, it is important to have everything you need to keep warm, or at least to trek home. If you are expecting snow, pack a shovel. Keep a bag with extra clothes, gloves, hat, wellies or walking boots and a thick warm jacket.

Include as much fluorescent clothing as you can, plus a torch and a couple of travel rugs. In another bag keep a bottle of water (try to keep warm so it doesn’t freeze) and some biscuits and chocolate.

For your horse

The most important thing to help keep your horse looking and feeling great this winter is a good supply of hay (or fibred based feed). This helps warm your horse from the inside. Some of you will have field kept horses, who survive the toughest of winters

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without wearing a rug, and as long as your horse is allowed to grow a suitable coat, he will generally adapt. Most however, will probably be stable kept, going out in the field during daylight hours. The majority will also be clipped. The second most important item your horse needs is a rug to keep him warm. These days rugs are made from technical, breathable fabrics, which are light to wear and quick to dry. Most also have an ability to semi-adapt to the temperature, keeping your horse warm on even the coldest days.

If your horse is feeling the cold, he will start to lose condition. Keep an eye on his temperature when you have the chance by feeling his ears and placing your hand inside his rug. If he feels lovely and warm, then he probably is. But do apply common sense and if he feels hot, change his rug.

It is quite common these days for owners to keep their horse’s turnout rug on in the stable. Firstly this means the horse doesn’t have to be changed into a potentially cold stable rug and secondly if the rug is wet, it should dry much more quickly on the horse.

It is always good to have a few spare rugs of different weights in case your horse damages his or it gets wet right through. It isn’t necessary to have two heavyweight rugs if you can perhaps combine a lightweight rug with a medium weight one. It is also good to have a clean lightweight rug to use on really cold days underneath his heavyweight. It is possible to use a fleece or a cooler and whilst very effective at keeping your horse warm, they do tend to become wet and dirty if your horse rolls or it rains.

By planning ahead and being organised it is possible to work around the snow, even with a large number of horses to feed.

Some horses, particularly older horses, however well rugged, feel the cold at night.

For these equines it is worth having a set of wraps or bandages. There are lots of different ones available and if the horse is older it might be worth considering a pair with magnets or silver lining, both of which are supposed to have beneficial properties for stiffer joints.

Have fun this winter

Looking after horses in bad weather is hard work, but if you are prepared and organised there will still be time to have fun with your friends at the yard. Why not run a competition for the best decorated stable, organise a yard Christmas hack, or combine the ride with some Carol singing, hopefully raising money for your favourite charity too.

If it does snow, look on the positive side, you can go sledging with your friends. All you need is a few plastic feed sacks and a hill, the steeper the better. And remember if you feel cold or the weather gets you down a hot chocolate and a gossip in the tack room, can go a long way to making you feel normal again.

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Coping with Mud Fever and other skin problems As the ground becomes wetter either from rain or melted snow, it becomes softer and ultimately, more muddy. The wet, cold and mud often causes the horse’s skin to soften and become infected with bacteria, a condition more commonly known as mud fever. Here we look at some of the products which might limit your horse’s suffering this winter.

Equine America Fungatrol Shampoo

NAF Mud Gard

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

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

This advanced formula, rich in antioxidants, works from within offering a nutritional approach in helping to address seasonal mud reactions. Key ingredients of this formula include MSM and Zinc which are important for skin health and integrity, combined with a natural antioxidant complex, which helps to mop up harmful excess toxins from within the system - these proliferate as a result of the damaging reaction to the bacteria in the mud.

NAF approaches the battle from the inside and out. Attack from the inside by feeding Mud Gard, and defend and protect externally using Love the Skin He’s In Wash.

Equine America Fungatrol Cream

Equine America Fungatrol Cream conditions and protects the skin.

After the legs have been washed with Fungatrol Shampoo and any scabs have been removed, dry the legs thoroughly. Then massage the Fungatrol Cream over the infected area to create a waterproof barrier, which will also condition and protect the skin from bacteria and fungus. www.equine-america.co.uk www.equine-america.co.u

NAF Love the SKIN He’s In The ‘Love the SKIN he’s in’ products are all totally natural and have been formulated to complement each other in their actions, and work from the inside and out, addressing the increasing number of skin problems that affect our horses, including lumps, bumps, rashes and irritations, ‘Love the SKIN he’s in’ Skin Wash is a totally natural, effective wash that offers gentle, yet effective cleansing to damaged and/or challenged skin.

Complemented by a range of other ‘Love the SKIN he’s in’ products. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

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For this issue we have been testing products which will hopefully make surviving winter that much easier and enjoyable.

Equilibrium Therapy® Massage Mitt

Bossy’s Rugs

A quick, effective and easy to use Massage Mitt which helps to promote relaxation, improve flexibility and improve muscle condition.

Tension is one of the most common reasons for poor performance in all disciplines, and massage helps by increasing relaxation and improving flexibility. Massage helps to reduce stiffness caused by chronic injury, chronic conditions or strenuous work by improving the blood supply to the muscles. It also promotes relaxation by reducing heart rate throughout the massage.

Massage can be highly beneficial to horses and ponies as it can: . improve flexibility and mobility . enhance muscle tone and reduce muscle wastage . prevent injury by warming up muscles before work . promote mental and physical relaxation The Massage Mitt enables you to massage those difficult to get to muscle groups in the neck, quarters and hamstrings.

Bossy’s Rugs incorporates the top selling Bossy’s bib with an extension in the same fabric, which covers the whole of the horse’s body. It forms a protective layer between the rug and the hair, preventing rubs and leaving a shiny coat. It also prevents the build-up of grease in your rugs.

RRP from £45.00 www.bossysbibs.com LR Comment: A simple yet brilliant idea. Not only does this under rug prevent rubbing, it also acts as a liner, thereby reducing the cost of rug washing!

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Liverpool Wood Pellets

LR Comment: I found the mitt a great bonding tool as my horse loved it and would turn her head to indicate where she would like it to be used.

More importantly I used it on her hamstrings, which I know have been tight this year.

I noticed a definite improvement in her way of going and temperament after use.

For a 12 x 12 stable with rubber matting you will need 3 - 4 bags of pellets. Empty the bags and then level out with a shavings fork. A fork with narrow tines works better here. Sprinkle the pellets with approximately 3 to 3.5 litres of water per bag.

Use a watering can with a rose attachment to ensure an even spread of water. As the bedding is so absorbent, it takes moisture from the droppings, so when you muck out take care to pick up just the droppings pile, avoiding taking too much bedding with it. www.liverpoolwoodpellets.co.uk I

LR Comment: These pellets are lovely and clean. They made a great bed and the method of laying the bed is quick and simple and they are far less dusty than other types of bedding.

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Working out for winter fitness With dark evenings and short days, lungeing is a good means of keeping the horse ‘ticking over’ between weekends. Ten minutes on each rein will burn a few calories, but by using an aid such the EquiAmi lunge aid, you can make the time more beneficial for your horse.

You can be more constructive and, in that same twenty minutes, give your horse a workout that makes him use his back, promotes engagement and wither-lift and develops balance and swing. The EquiAmi lunge aid will simply and effectively bring about this way of going and bring improvements over the winter months.

Dr Hilary Bentley of EquiAmi says that people are really surprised just how well their horses will work and how quickly great results are seen when using this great aid that saves time, saves effort and makes life so much easier. www.equiami.com

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Using an EquiAmi helps promote engagement and wither lift.

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Keep your horse looking & feeling good this winter The most important question to consider is whether your horse is warm enough.

Other than for the hardiest of ponies this will involve wearing a rug, but more importantly eating fibre. Just like the wonderful breakfast adverts on television the fibre (grass, hay, haylage, fibre feed) produce energy, which keeps the horse warm from the inside.

Depending on what you do with your horse, his age and other conditions, such as arthritis or sensitivity in the respiratory tract he may need additional feed and supplements and here we look at some of those that may help your horse look and feel good this winter.

HaySoft Timothy Great taste...fewer calories!

Lower in calories, but with the same great taste, HaySoft Timothy will make sure your horse doesn’t bust out of the weigh tape.

HaySoft Timothy is made from the very best timothy grass to produce a tasty, lower calorie haylage and is the latest product to be added to HaySoft’s range of premium haylages and chaffs. High in fibre, calcium (with a favourable calcium-tophosphorus ratio) and vitamins A and D, HaySoft Timothy is extremely palatable and easy to digest.

HaySoft Timothy is ideal for horses and ponies who struggle with being overweight, good-doers and those prone to laminitis, plus due to its low protein levels, HaySoft Timothy is also perfect for horses that are protein sensitive.

With vets and equine nutritionists stating that horses require a minimum of 40% forage in their diet, HaySoft Timothy is an ideal replacement for hay. Not only is it closer in matter to the horses natural diet of grass but it also adds a higher amount of fibre to the horse’s diet to help maintain a healthy digestive system.

HaySoft Timothy has a low moisture content making it less susceptible to mould and is tightly packaged in three easy to manage sections. The haylage undergoes HaySoft’s dust extraction process ensuring it is dust free preventing horses and owners being exposed to potentially harmful dust and mould spores. www.haysoft.co.uk

Rowen Barbary ReadyMash Extra For horses that tend to drop weight over the winter months ReadyMash Extra is an ideal feed to incorporate into the diet, supplying high fibre levels alongside essential oils and milk powders it helps to encourage the necessary condition whilst supplying an excellent source of slow release energy.

Ensuring the fibre levels are maintained is crucial not only for maintaining a healthy hindgut, but also to help to maintain body temperature. Designed to be fed soaked as a soft textured mash ReadyMash Extra is also extremely palatable for horses that chew and digest less efficiently, by feeding a mash this also helps to maintain ample water intake.

Glucose powders are also included to aid reduced recovery time after a hard day’s work and to promote appetite in fussy feeders along with an advanced vitamin and mineral supplement. This helps provide your horse with all the essential nutrients needed for a fully balanced diet. www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

Saracen Show Improver Mix and Pencils Prepare your horse to stay in top condition this winter with ‘super fibres’.

For horses needing more than hay this winter the Saracen Show Improver Mix and Pencils are highly nutritious, energy dense rations containing a high level of calories provided by Saracen’s unique ‘Superfibres’ and oils. This blended with EQUI-JEWEL®, a high fat stabilised rice bran, helps ensure that the digestive system is not over burdened with starch and delivers a high calorie ration in a slow release form. www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

NAF Five Star Optimum Feed Balancer

Baileys Top Line Conditioning Mix and Cubes

NAF Five Star Optimum Feed Balancer will restore and maintain five star condition, topline and health, maximise the nutritional value of the daily feed ration, and optimise the health and efficiency of the digestive system.

Concentrated and easy to feed, Optimum comes in a highly palatable pellet form.

It is of the highest supplement specification and has a great sugar free flavour.

Optimum is formulated to complement either a high fibre low concentrate or performance diet. When a daily feed is not necessary, the great news is that OPTIMUM can be simply given on its own, direct from your hand.

A horse in good condition often stands out from the crowd, displaying a muscular rounded top line and head-turning shine to the coat; generally a good indication that his diet is supplying all that he needs. Baileys suggest good-doers could be fed Baileys Lo-Cal or Performance Balancer plus forage, often with few added extras through the winter months. Those with higher calorie requirements need monitoring as the temperature drops, when a step up to a highly digestible conditioning feed will help avoid winter weight loss.

For maintaining condition or promoting weight gain, top line and outstanding muscle tone, use Baileys Top Line Conditioning Mix and Cubes. The care taken in micronising the cereals ensures the starch content is as digestible as possible helping reduce any associated risks.

Quality protein sources supply a range of essential amino acids for muscle tone and tissue integrity and both feeds are fully balanced with performance levels of vitamins and minerals to support metabolism and well-being. Neither need to be fed by the bucket-full to get results so are often more cost effective than cheaper alternatives.

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FeeD news TopSpec Senior Lite Feed Balancer

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TopSpec Senior Lite Feed Balancer is a very palatable ‘Non-Heating’ very low calorie feed that contains a multi-supplement including the levels of micronutrients and digestive aids normally only found in high quality specialised supplements.

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

This superb specification provides micronutrients to balance the diets of Good-Doers at rest or in light to medium work. Using TopSpec Senior Lite Feed Balancer will help to maintain mobility and will not promote weight gain. Feeding it will help to improve hoof quality and promote a supple skin with a shiny coat.

TopSpec Senior Lite Feed Balancer helps to maintain a healthy immune system and also includes a highly available source of vitamin C to help maintain healthy lung tissue.

TopSpec Senior Lite Feed Balancer also contains: Powerful levels of vitamin E and selenium to act as anti-oxidants, neutralising the harmful presence of excess free radicals which may speed the ageing process and, together with high quality protein, optimise muscle development and function. Two yeast products to help maintain a healthy hindgut environment, important for elderly horses and ponies on restricted/poor grazing. Two yeast products to help maintain a healthy immune system. Plus effective levels of biotin 15mg/500kg horse/day, and associated nutrients, to greatly improve hoof quality.

equi-Jewel® is a high fat, stabilised rice bran supplement which offers a slow release energy source for horses that have elevated energy demands or for horses that tend to ‘drop off’ over the winter. The supplement is high in digestible fibre and oil for long lasting, controlled energy release, whilst the low starch level helps avoid behavioural and metabolic problems associated with feeding traditional high cereal based diets.

With essential fatty acids, this conditioning supplement also helps promote healthy skin and coat condition, keeping your horse looking good both inside and out. adding 500g – 1kg per day to a horse’s normal feed ration will aid muscle and top line development when fed in conjunction with a suitable exercise regime. The oil content in equi-Jewel® is 100% digestible and is much more palatable than vegetable oil. you would need to feed in excess of 250mls of liquid oil to get the same result as feeding equi-Jewel®.

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SUPPLEMENT YOUR HORSE’S DIET THIS WINTER Litovet winter joint support

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Winter is here, and for some horses, the cold weather and reduced activity will result in stiff joints and/or fluid accumulation in the legs.

It is possible to help manage joint problems by keeping horses mobile (exercise/turnout) and also by feeding an effective nutritional support.

LitoVet® was trialled in performance horses before being brought to market. 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.

The patented process used in the production of LitoVet® ensures that the unique natural qualities, such as the high level of the GOPO® (glycoside of mono and diglycerol) and vitamin C are not depleted, thereby delivering support to the horse’s natural recovery processes helping to maintain soundness. LitoVet® is 100% plant-based and vegetarian.

NAF said: “Riders from all around the country continually report back to us about how Magic has changed their horse’s behaviour and performance, and how they are now able to fully enjoy their horses… they are our proof that Magic delivers a cool, calm and concentrated horse.”

The good news is the unique Magic formula has been further improved and now contains pre and probiotics for a relaxed and settled gut.

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 of horses prone to anxiety, nervousness, excitability and stress reactions, by feeding, new, improved Magic. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

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Lifeforce Focus is a supplement for leisure horses and those with a lot of grazing time. It creates an ideal digestive environment, allowing good bacteria to work effectively throughout the gut, helping prevent digestive upsets. addresses challenges relating to weight loss and body condition and provides organic trace minerals that are more easily absorbed and maintained.

The winter months bring damp and cold weather which can induce longer stable time and reduced opportunities to maintain regular exercise – and unfortunately none of these factors are beneficial to the horse suffering from joint discomfort or stiffness. before winter sets in, now is the time to give your horse’s joints a helping hand. Feeding a high grade performance nutraceutical such as Vetroflex can assist in several ways.

The unique combination of natural ingredients in Vetroflex offers welcome relief for sore and stiff joints on a short-term basis, as well as rejuvenating the cartilage to help strengthen repair existing problems. by supplying specially optimised collagen peptides and amino acids to the cartilage the chance of future problems developing in the joint are significantly reduced – meaning that Vetroflex is not only suitable for horses already suffering from joint discomfort – but also for pro-active owners looking for a preventative method to future proof their horse’s soundness and mobility. natural, side effect free, gentle on the stomach and free from banned substances, animalife are so confident in the results of Vetroflex they offer a money back guarantee subject to terms and conditions.

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FeeD news Equine America Cortaflex HA Regular Strength Solution Equine America Cortaflex HA Regular Strength Solution is different from some other joint supplements. Cortaflex does not rely on the large and difficult to absorb Glucosamine and Chondroitin molecules, but delivers the small key active isolates of Glucosamine and Chondroitin.

The small molecules are easily absorbed and produce rapid and impressive results.

Cortaflex was subjected to a rigorous double blind study on horses with joint problems, where force plates and special cameras were used to accurately measure improved stride length. The study revealed that Cortaflex improved joint mobility.

Cortaflex delivers rapid results, is palatable and affordable. www.equine-america.co.uk

Equine America Everyday Vitamin & Mineral Supplement equine america everyday Vitamin & mineral Supplement is a great value product. Previously known as Top Form, it has had a revamp to provide even greater value, whilst still maintaining top product performance. everyday Vitamins & minerals is a complete supplement for all horses, containing top quality vitamins, minerals, pro-biotics and trace elements. everyday Vitamins & minerals is an easy to feed palatable pellet, which is ideal for both stable and field kept horses. www.equine-america.co.uk

Nettex Arthri-Flex Used on a regular basis, Arthri-Flex will prevent the onset of joint and muscle wear and tear and prevents concussion during heavy work. It delivers results quickly and provides the essential building blocks that maintain and assist in joint regeneration, muscle recovery and comfort.

Nettex Arthri-Flex contains a comprehensive blend of active ingredients: Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM to help build and improve joint components.

Manganese, Copper and Zinc to help produce the collagen that’s vital for joint lubrication.

A fast-working Natural anti-inflammatory compound and Meadow Sweet to help reduce inflammation and aid pain relief. And Hyaluronic Acid (HA) to build synovial fluid and therefore provide joint protection. www.nettexequine.com

Nettex All Purpose Vits & Mins Have the peace of mind that you are feeding all the vitamins and minerals that your horse needs by adding nettex all Purpose Vits & mins to the daily diet. nettex all Purpose Vits & mins is a general purpose supplement that promotes overall health and vitality. It’s particularly good for horses or ponies that are on reduced hard feed rations, older equines that need extra support, and competition horses that need to perform at their best, although any horse or pony will benefit from this balanced supplement.

OTHER FEED NEWS Mollichaff Veteran for Your Golden Oldie Mollichaff Veteran from HorseHage is a high fibre forage mix that has been specially formulated for older horses and ponies and those that are unable to consume long forage and require a partial forage replacer. Many elderly equines have loose or missing teeth and cannot chew long stemmed forage such as hay or haylage. Mollichaff Veteran is made from chopped ingredients so it is easy to manage and is very palatable too, making it great for fussy feeders.

It is made from a balanced blend of dried grass, dried alfalfa and high quality oat straw and is topped with a unique dressing combining linseed and soya oil with a small amount of low sugar molasses and added vitamins and minerals, plant-based antioxidants, biotin, mint, nettle and salt.

These added ingredients have all been carefully chosen to benefit the equine veteran.

Linseed oil is a rich source of amino acids and essential fatty acids including Omega 3 which can help in the nutritional maintenance of arthritis and inflammatory skin conditions and also help optimise the immune system.

Antioxidants from a plant-based source are included to help combat free radicals and maintain your horse in good health.

Nettles are naturally high in vitamins and minerals and therefore make this herb ideal for use in feeds to help in the nutritional support of the circulatory system, rheumatism and arthritis, which many older horses can suffer from.

Mint contains flavonoids that act to relax the digestive tract and most horses also find the aroma and taste of mint to be particularly appealing; and salt provides two important electrolytes – sodium and chloride. Mollichaff Veteran also contains added limestone to provide additional calcium and biotin for healthy hoof growth.

Containing only natural ingredients, Mollichaff Veteran can be fed alone, or as part of the forage ration. www.horsehage.co.uk

Blue Chip Horse Feeds Horses have evolved to eat a mainly fibre diet, however a diet solely of grass is not always possible in winter and is often lacking in essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients, this is why the diet needs to be supplemented with hay or haylage. Grass also contains natural antioxidants which will be depleted in winter. Feeding a high quality feed balancer such as one from the blue chip range will ensure that your horse or pony is getting a nutritionally balanced diet, and because all the blue chip balancers are nutrient dense they are fed in small quantities. blue chip balancers are whole-cereal and molasses free and include a fruit derived form of vitamin e, which is a powerful natural antioxidant.

Horses can use up to 80% of their feed energy keeping warm; fibre is the most ‘warming’ feed, as more heat is produced during digestion of fibre than any other nutrient. all of the blue chip balancers contain a probiotic yeast which can double the digestibility of fibre in the diet, meaning that they will get twice as much ‘warming energy’ out of their hay or haylage.

Stabled horses need a well ventilated stable to help prevent dust allergies and spores irritating the airways. all the blue chip balancers contain a comprehensive respiratory supplement that includes garlic, menthol and eucalyptus, to promote lung health and integrity. also included in the balancers are a hoof supplement and a purified form of nucleotides, which are the building blocks of Dna and rna and aid nutrient absorption, injury recovery and improve the horse’s immune system. www.bluechipfeed.com

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TANYARD FARM STOCKISTS OF A WIDE RANGE OF HORSE FEEDS

We would like to wish all of our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

*Saracen *Dodson & Horrell *Baileys *Dengie *Spillers *Woodshavings *Hunter Bales *Easibed *Paper Bedding *Aubiose *Bliss *Hay & Straw *Aquamax Bedding *Equisorb

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY • www.tanyardfarmfeeds.co.uk HADLOW ROAD TONBRIDGE - 01732 358 999 We will be pleased to help with your feed & bedding requirements.

All major credit & debit cards accepted

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Bale Sizes:

Dust Free Ryegrass Forage

250kg+ Rectangular bales 20kg pack - 30 packs to the pallet

Available at stockists throughout Kent - Essex -Surrey -Sussex

All products delivered on pallets and unloaded with moffat fork lifts.

Analysis, prices and further information on request, contact

CLASSIFIEDS Tel: 01923 268609 Polo Forage

Mob: 07836 514435 / 07775 736376 www.thehaylagecompany.co.uk guybrook@btinternet.com

FEED & BEDDING

Polo Forage

SUSSEX

New Stockists Welcome Full Details at MACHINERY www.jrt-forage.co.uk Tel: 01689-850434

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MORGAN

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New Fleming Machinery in stock

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MACHINERYSTOCKISTS LTD OF A WIDE RANGE OF HORSE FEEDS

WORLD TRACTORS Wishing all our Customers a Merry

QUALITY HORSE FEED G.H. RODAWAY & SON

LADDINGFORD, MAIDSTONE ME18 6BL

Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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

*Saracen *Balanced *Horse Feeds *Dodson & Horrell *Baileys *Dengie *Spillers *Woodshavings *Hunter Bales *Easibed *Paper Bedding *Auboise *Beddown *Hay & Straw *Aquamax Bedding

Tel: 01273 890000

USED TRACTORS & FREE LOCAL DELIVERY HADLOW ROADMACHINERY TONBRIDGE - 01732 358 999 We will be pleased to help with your feed & bedding requirements.

FOR All major credit & debitSALE cards accepted

INSURANCE

Adams Shredded Paper Quality Bedding   Dust Free  Can Deliver 

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Kent & South East

Four foot round bales of hay £22.00 each

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Tel: 07860 385818 www.worldtractors.co.uk

PENFOLD SADDLERY S

Delivery can be arranged

Contact: 01233 733854 Mobile: 07939 503887

Tel: 07840 681179 (Paddock Wood)

NEW STOCK COMING!

Tel: 01566 774161/779796

to advertise on these pages please call Karen on

08700 668324 LIVERY YARDS

LO DG E L IV E R IES We’ve got spacious paddocks, lots of grass, airy stables, and a relaxed atmosphere. Not to mention:

COMPETITION TRAINING ALSO PROVIDED FOR HORSE AND RIDER

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

www.lodgeliveries.com RUG WASHING

Dirty Dobbin We can also wash your pet beds!

Collection service available Competitive rates, prices from £5.50 Phone Janice Hawkins on

01273 832207 or 07889 708641

Christmas gifts and vouchers

Open 9-5.30 Monday to Saturday High Street, Cuckfield, West Sussex • Tel: 01444 454 164

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RUG WASH

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Rug washing, reproofing & repairs

Incl. Musto • Toggi • Pikeur • Barbour Hunter • Ariat • Kyra-K • Julip • Hac-Tac

01403 864488 07973 151545 WWW.RUGWASH.CO.UK

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

SADDLERY SHOPS

LUSTEDS FEEDS AND SADDLERY

~ ONE STOP SHOP ~

Now stocking Equimins

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF OUR CUSTOMERS Christmas presents in stock for Horse & Rider Winter wear including hats, gloves & welly warmers Fluorescent Jackets, Gilets, Tabards & Exercise Sheets SALE RAIL – UP TO 50% OFF • PLUS 25% OFF BUCAS RUGS

Wide range of Feed, Bedding & Supplements Stocked Lusted Farm, Glynleigh Road, Hankham, Pevensey BN24 5BJ Contact Jill 01323 768937. VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE:

www.lustedsfeedsandsaddlery.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am – 6pm • Sunday 9am – 1pm.

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To advertise here please call Karen on 01892 863062 SADDLERY SHOPS

SERVICES

Winter Opening Hours Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm

A Traditional Saddlery, not just a tack shop Tack ● Clothing ● Footwear ● Feed & Bedding Full Range of Equestrian Products

Over 100 new and used saddles in stock Master Saddler and Qualified Saddle Fitter

Repair Service ● Bespoke Work ● Rug Washing

christmas is nigh We have a full range of Christmas Gifts, Horse Stockings and Advent Calendars.

Pick up a bargain with our end of season rugs at fantastic prices.

Many bargains across the store.

Massive Tombola to be run throughout December with lots of festive goodies.

Visit our New Store at Quob Stables Equestrian Centre and enjoy tea, coffee and festive snacks, or visit the beauty salon or take a trial ride on machanical horse.

www.meadowleasaddlery.co.uk Unit 1, Brockland Farm, Alton Road, (A32) West Meon, Hampshire GU32 1JN Tel: 01730 829968

Quob Stables Equestrian Centre, Durley Brook Road, Southampton SO32 2AR Tel: 02380 600655

SERVICES

www.britishequestrianonline.co.uk All enquiries to sales@britishequestrianonline.co.uk 01934 420814

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

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

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Levade Systems Ltd, Lines Farm Estate, Parrock Lane, Colemans Hatch, Hartfield, Sussex. TN7 4HT

Telephone: 01342 824117 Fax: 01342 826813

www.levadesystems.co.uk

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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

KEEPING

IN KENT

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

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.

TRANSPORT

£35 per 45 minute session Tel: 01474 813 977 Mobile: 07721 519 849 • Bsmit1@gmail.com

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

07943 870594 07738 080242

Train with us!

VOUCHERS Fee Paying or Student Redeemable for Training, Lessons, Fantastic New Friendly Competitions.

Buy 5 x £5 Vouchers Apprenticeship and get one FREE Opportunity or 10 & get 2 FREE! 16+ to Mature Students CALL US FOR A CHAT OR COME AND LOOK ROUND AND MEET TEAM COLDBLOW

www.coldblowridingschool.co.uk

CETC at Coldblow Farm, Thurnham, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3LR Tel: 01622 730439 e.mail: dora@coldblowfarm.co.uk

View photographs taken by Localrider at the Sunshine Tour Championships and other events we have attended this year...

www.fionasphotos.com

www.southeastequestriantransport.co.uk TRANSPORT FOR YOUR HORSE Telephone Virginia on 07525 401613 for a quote (Rates from 70p/mile) We offer a friendly, experienced transport service for your horse, based in Heathfield, East Sussex Transport to the vet, shows, new yard, collect or deliver a new horse, etc.

DEFRA, WATO Approved, Fully Insured

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