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Feeding & Caring for the Older Horse

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Contents February 2013 EDITOR

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

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Equine Cushing’s Disease Winter Spooks Worm count time again Barefoot Breakthrough Readers’ Gallery Mud Management What to do about Mud Fever?

Equine Iridology Healing Power Talking Side Saddle Gel-power Your Favourite Veteran Horses & Ponies 68 Feeding the Older Horse 72 Fibre for the Veteran Horse 76 The Golden Gene

Regulars 6 News 14 Club News – Ashford Valley Pony Club 16 Spotlight – Cheryl Hillman 22 Regional Roundup 40 The diary of Figaro Flyer

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British Showjumping News Laura’s Diary Equine Massage Therapy Bits: what, how, why?

Winter Workouts Thinking of an equestrian career?

Show Dates Classifieds Father Figure – Stephen Groombridge 82 Reader of the Month – Ellie Jenkins 82 Coming Next Month

Show Reports 18 Local Success at Olympia 26 Strictly Come Dressage 42 The SEIB/ROR Elite Performance Awards 54 NPS Area 20 Points Awards 56 Mount Mascal Stables Winter Dressage Championships 57 Highstead Dressage Derby 58 Inter-Schools Dressage Competition

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Welcome A 30

62 60 Brickfields Horse Country Children’s Show 61 Hall Place Novice Show

big hello to you all in 2013.

Reading this issue, it seems impossible to believe that so many exciting things have happened in such a short time.

First there was Strictly Come Dressage at Oldencraig, then Olympia, where Sam Roberts and Moat Valley Riding Club took home Championship titles. Then, in early January I was in London for one of my favourite events of the year, the British Horse Foundation Breeders Dinner. It is a night of wonderful awards and celebrations (turn to page 42 to read more) and there were plenty of local riders and breeders amongst the winners. It also celebrates those working behind the scenes to improve British Breeding, so that perhaps in 2016, there will be more British riders riding British bred horses.

I always love working on the veteran horse and pony feature and I am grateful to those of you who are willing to share your pictures and memories with other readers.

These days age is certainly not a barrier to performance. Golden Cross stable jockey, Sam Penn, was one of those in London to collect an award. She collected a cheque for £2,500 in recognition of the performance of ex-racehorse, now event horse, Seven O Seven, during 2012. The best part of the story is Seven O Seven is 20-years-old and competed at Burghley last year and the plan is he will be out competing again this season.

Work is now underway on our March issue with its comprehensive guide to the forthcoming season. If you are organising a show or event during 2013, make sure you contact the office and let us know. We also plan to run a guide to where to go cross country schooling in the South East, so if you have a favourite place, let us know.

We love to hear your stories of what you have been doing with your horse or pony and if you have a favourite picture you would like to share then email fiona@localrider.co.uk with a few details about you and your pony.

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search is underway for all former members of The Horse rangers association at Hampton Court.

The charity is launching an alumni group, which welcomes past volunteers, and staff too, to become a member and be connected again as part of The Horse ranger family. It’s hoped that everyone who was involved between the founding year of 1954, when the idea was formed by raymond Gordon at Shepperton, up to more recent times will come forward.

Melanie bowell from Hampton is an ex-Horse ranger and has already signed up. She says: “Friendships at Hra are formed for life.

I am still pals with girls I met here and forty years later we still talk about our days spent at Horse rangers!”

Former members can reconnect and find old friends through a special Facebook page. www.facebook.com/horserangersalumni has vintage photos, videos, memories and history stretching back to the early years of the association.

Jackie bryans, the Director of Hra says “Once a Horse ranger, always a Horse ranger. anyone who subscribes will be supporting the Hra work with children and young people today, helping to provide them with the same opportunities given to those alumni before them.” all those who join the alumni Club @ http://fb.me/2i04wm1ep will be offered a special invitation to the annual Gymkhana as a thank you each year.

The Horse rangers association (Hampton Court) is a charity which supports the personal development of children and young people, regardless of background or ability, by teaching them to ride and look after horses. Over 400 members attend each week, including those with special needs. all of the programmes rely on volunteers and over one hundred volunteers help on a weekly basis. www.horserangers.com

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Equine veterinary nutritionists tend to agree that horses require special attention to dietary calcium, Vitamin E and selenium (often areas where deficiencies can occur). Equine Enjoy yums include these essential ingredients, as well as delicious hull free oats, oatbran, apples and unrefined molasses. available through on-line Shadow Horse, Equine Enjoy yums have been slow cooked to preserve their natural goodness and avoid unnecessary pesticides and preservatives making them for the ideal bite size reward! www.shadowhorse.co.uk

Adult Camp 2013 Would you like to enjoy the company of your horse and other like minded horse addicts at a tailor made summer camp?

Adult Summer Horsey Camp is taking place this summer, from 25th to 28th July at Plumpton College, Sussex. Take advantage of the excellent facilities and superb hacking, have a go at the cross country, show jumps or secure your seat on ‘Hero’ the mechanical horse.

Camping and all meals for you, stabling for your horse, use of all equine facilities, flatwork tuition and informal evening lectures, are all included for only £265, plus you’ll have the opportunity to put your new learnt skills to use at the end of camp, Fun Show.

Show jumping and cross country tuition can be booked in addition and room upgrades are available for anyone wanting a little extra comfort.

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Jump into action this spring The Single Flap Jump Saddle from the French brand Childéric Saddles combines performance with perfection.

The bespoke saddle can be built completely to the horse and rider’s requirements, including different girth strap positions, refined panel shapes with no pressure points, bigger knee blocks, and a clever airbag attachment on pommel, which makes it incredibly neat and tidy. add to its stunning design, Childéric’s unique tree technology, which allows the horse not only greater freedom of movement thanks to its anatomically shaped panels, but also add stability and you have a saddle which offers both horse and rider the ultimate in comfort. www.childericuk.com

Gifts from the Heart These gorgeous lavender hanging hearts by tweed fashion designer label Timothy Foxx ensure you will come up smelling of roses (or Lavender in this case) on Valentine’s Day. Ideal for hanging inside a wardrobe or popping into you drawers for sweet (as opposed to horse) smelling clothes! www.timothyfoxx.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

Riding up Mount Kenya

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ast month we featured Kent-based rider Ellie Hughes and her event turned dressage horse Spread the Word. We told you then that Ellie plans to bicycle and ride up Mount Kenya to raise funds for the Mount Kenya Trust. The money raised will go towards helping with the cost of running the anti-poaching Mounted Patrol Team. The area is particularly badly affected by elephant poaching.

We caught up with Ellie to find out a little bit more about her plans and how we can all help: “So, my journey from free-wheeling the occasional five-minute cycle to the station and back to embarking on a 56km mountain bike race around Mount Kenya continues. For those of you who don’t know, this month I will be taking part in a 90km horseback ride followed immediately by a 56km cycle race to raise money for a very important environmental cause.

Having dealt with a post-New Year panic attack, triggered by the realisation that there were only six weeks to go before the big race, I hit the road and started racking up the bike miles. I’ve been trying to cycle 10 or so miles every two or three days - easy to do on crisp, sunny mornings, much harder when the wind’s howling, the rain’s lashing down and there’s still Christmas chocolate to eat.

I’ve discovered three things since I started training: 1) You should avoid cycling in breeches – it tends to attract unnecessary honks, mostly from male drivers, 2) Take a fully charged mobile phone so that when you get lost you can at least consult Google maps – or phone a friend, and 3) I have never used at least 90% of the muscles in my bum and thighs.

Road cycling is obviously hugely different to mountain biking and although I have been reliably informed that the bike race will be mostly down the mountain, not up it, I thought I should learn some key off-roading skills – a bit like learning how to start, stop and steer a horse. As a result I have enrolled on a crash mountain bike course (crash probably being the operative word), in the Surrey Hills before I set off.

All the money I raise from the ride and cycle will go towards helping fund the Mount Kenya Mounted Horse Patrol Unit, a community-led scheme set up by the Mount Kenya Trust to help prevent the horrific illegal poaching that so badly affects this region.

Ellie pictured teaching a member of the ‘Anti Stock Theft Unit’ during her last trip to Kenya.

Sending out patrols on horseback is one of the most effective ways to stop criminals in their tracks as horses can reach places that four-wheel drives cannot - this makes them a valuable resource.

In 2011 enough funds were raised to set up the Patrol Team.

Ponies were imported from Ethiopia, local men recruited and trained up as rangers, and stables built. Since the team has been up and running, the number of animals illegally poached has fallen significantly in this region. The team has found and destroyed hundreds of snares and traps and thwarted attempts to make charcoal through illegal burning of the forests.

The Trust needs funding to help buy and break in more horses, maintain the stables, train rangers, buy tracking equipment and uniforms, and cover the operational costs associated with running the patrol.

A very small amount of money goes a long way in Kenya, so any sponsorship – however small – would be hugely appreciated. Visit http://www.justgiving.com/Ellie-Hughes1. You can also keep up to date with my training progress, find out how the adrenaline kick of off-road biking compares with going across country, and why I will be brushing up on my wild animal identification skills in my blog: elliehugheswriting.wordpress.com

Pic by Kit Houghton/FEI

Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro reclaim world number one status Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, the first British combination to head the FEI World Dressage Rankings, have started the New Year in style by reclaiming the top spot.

Thanks to their masterful performance in the fifth leg of the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage on home ground at London Olympia in December, and a world record score in the Grand Prix at the same event, the double Olympic gold medallist and her 10-year-old Dutch warmblood gelding are once again world number one with 2,943 points.

The Dutch combination of Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival, the London 2012 Olympic silver medallists, are in second place just 37 points behind the leading duo on 2,907.

There are no other changes in the Top Ten, with Germany’s Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill NRW holding onto third (2,731) followed by another British duo – Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mistral Hojris – still in fourth place on 2,555 points.

Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro are the leading combination of the FEI World Dressage Rankings.

Fun Filled Family Days at Fontwell Park In addition to the family racedays planned at Fontwell Park this year, the “children go free” age has increased from under 16 under 18 for all racing fixtures.

The first feature family day is the All About the Horse Raceday on Sunday 24th February, featuring the £50,000 National Spirit Hurdle. Along with seven races, the West Sussex track will be offering pony rides, the chance to meet a Racehorse and have a go on a racehorse simulator. Plus, London 2012 Olympic Silver medallist Tina Cook will be appearing with her Silver medal.

The change on free entry for all under 18s is part of a groupwide initiative to keep Britain racing, rolled out across all 15 race tracks owned by Arena Racing Company.

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The All England Polo Club at Hickstead will once again play host to the Test Match, which will be held on Saturday 2nd March.

England will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run, having been victorious against teams from South Africa in 2008, the USA in 2009, Scotland in 2010, Argentina in 2011, and the USA again in last year’s match at Hickstead.

This year’s match will see England take on some of the best players from the rest of Britain. England will be captained by 9-goaler Chris Hyde, Europe’s highest handicapped arena player.

Chris helped the England team secure a 12-9 win over the USA in 2012 to take home the coveted Bryan Morrison Trophy.

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Madness are Britain’s most successful chart band in music history, having had twenty-one top-twenty singles in a seven year period from ’78-’86, and many more since (over 30 in total), which include ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘Embarrassment’, ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘My Girl’ and ‘One Step Beyond’. The band’s sound developed from their early ska routes, showing their love of Motown/Stax rhythms and three minute melodies almost ignored in Britain since the late 60’s.

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Caring for and about horses

Advertise your shows and events in our March Show Guide: Call 01892 863062 20/1/13 21:03:34

Winter spooks FEATURE

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pooking is common in winter, perhaps due to excessive shadows, gusty winds, clipped horses and increased feed levels.

But there are ways to help your horse ride past a scary foe or tackle a specific object when hacking, that you know he is afraid of.

Here are my tips!

Top tips for successfully riding past spooky objects –

By George Gorman

1. Look out for objects that could ‘turn spooky’ – a child riding a noisy bike, a women putting her bin out and approaching a cobbled area, a dog loose in a car park – be ‘spook aware’.

2. Try not to tense up. Speak out loud, to help you relax, if hacking makes you nervous.

3. Ride with an RS-tor rider safety aid, a product that I invented to help riders stay safer in the saddle. It is ideal for boosting rider confidence with a horse that is prone to spooking.

4. The ONLY time to reward good behaviour is once the horse has walked on – or, if he was reversing backwards, it is when he has stopped going backwards, and has stood still.

5. If you spot something you think he may be frightened of, turn his head away from it and ride positively.

6. Don’t punish your horse for spooking.

7. Encourage the horse to move forward past scary objects - sit up, and keep your legs on.

8. Use desensitising at home for genuinely frightened horses, eg with umbrellas, close-by farm machinery or plastic bags in the safety of your arena, with an instructor.

News from RS-tor-sponsored rider, Susi Rogers Hartley We work closely with Susi, a renowned show jumper and dressage rider – here, she updates us with her latest horsey news.

Left: Susi’s Shetland Bruno is a hit with his young riders Gethin and Jestyn and their family.

Abpve: The RS-tor is seen here, held in the right hand, and can prevent you from being unseated, should the horse spook.

I am a para rider, being paralysed from the waist down, and enjoy multi-discipline riding with my horse Seamus. It is important when you have a disability to find a sport that helps you maintain flexibility, mobility, core strength and fitness, and riding does it for me! Plus of course I love the relationship I have with my horses. Fortunately, riding allows me to compete on a level playing field with able bodied athletes, and to train and compete and set achievable riding goals.

Seamus and I recently won our class, the show jumping 80cms and the dressage Prelim 14, at the Professional Equine Combined Training Championship, a series that took place from March to October with the Championships taking place at Elmwood Equestrian in Bampton, Oxfordshire. Combined Training consists of a dressage and show jumping class run under British Eventing guidelines, and is great fun. I’d encourage anyone to have a go!

My fairly recent acquisition, a Shetland pony called Bruno, is a wonderful companion to Seamus and he is currently giving rides to my friend’s six-year-old twin boys, one of whom has Cerebral Palsy. One rides while the other leads. Bruno is the gentlest Shetland I have ever met - he adores those boys – but can be rather less accommodating with his adult handlers. Bruno has recently been coming to shows with me and Seamus as a companion.

I had a wonderful experience recently when I was interviewed on the ‘Daybreak’ sofa for ITV – they were running a piece on Canine Partners, who provide assistance dogs like my Labrador, Major, and came out to film me doing yard work and riding Seamus. Lorraine Kelly told me she loved my shoes! What an experience that was.

I continue to use my RS-tor rider safety aid when riding – I like it for jumping, as it gives you additional support and security in the saddle; if the horse takes off early or cat-leaps, it can prevent you from being unseated. Seamus is a sharp horse and has been known to spook at leaves and other ridiculously non-scary objects, and winter is definitely a spooky time, so it’s ideal!

Visit www.rstor.co.uk for info.

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SPOTLIGHT

bhs Above left: Cheryl and Llanarth Grenade Above right: Cheryl and Llanarth Grenade at Bexhill Show

Cheryl Hillman

2012 was an inspirational and successful year for Cherlyl Hillman, Alex Kelly caught up with her to find out what is in store for 2013 Words and pictures by Alex Kelly, additional photography by Alan Hillman, Jessica Bell and John Bartlett Cheryl and Eywas Missy Elliot at Normans Bay

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ooking back at the last twelve months 20-year-old Cheryl Hillman’s achievements have been the biggest yet, of her fledgling equine career. As well as successes in the show ring, Cheryl and her pony, Llanarth Grenade, joined Megan Lewis on a leg of her inspirational ‘Long Horse Ride’ from Beijing to London.

Her year culminated at the National Welsh Pony & Cob Society (WPCS) Performance Awards when she and Grenade won the overall Welsh section B title for the first time. Cheryl and her beloved Grenade have taken part in the awards since they began affiliated showing in 2009, the year she was awarded the Helen Forsyth Trophy for encouragement. From then on she has not looked backed, making her way up the showing ranks to stand Champion at Heathfield Agricultural Show in 2011.

“This was rather special as it was on home ground,” says Cheryl, who also cites the first time she and Grenade competed in an evening performance at Ponies UK Winter Championships as one of her favourite moments. The pair have also won at Championship level when they were section winners of NPS Grand Prix and finished second in the Competition Pony finals.

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A true family pony Grenade has a very special place in the Hillman Family’s hearts. Cheryl began riding at a local riding school. After a year, her parents recognised potential as a rider and loaned Grenade for their then twelve-yearold daughter, before buying him two years later. By all accounts as a youngster Grenade was a cheeky chap, but soon settled into work and now greets his owners each morning with a friendly neigh. “We are just ordinary people,” Cheryl’s mother Christine said, “he was the first pony we had ever really been involved with. Cheryl had loved ponies from when she was really little, going with her Grandfather to feed them in a field at the bottom of our garden!”

“Her father (Alan) and I have supported her throughout,” continued Christine, “we hired and borrowed transport from friends to get to shows.” Cheryl has come a long way in a short space of time. Her enthusiasm has been noted by a number of showing societies as she regularly offers her time to take part in young judges and dressage team competitions.

Cheryl and Llanarth Grenade

one-day-event. She will also be showing a newly acquired Welsh section A pony for her family.

The biggest challenge facing this determined young rider is she has just been diagnosed with hypermobility, which causes her joints to ache. Cheryl is determined to manage her condition, so she can continue with the sport she loves. “I’ll continue to ride, I’ve been advised to keep fit and stay active. I’m passionate about riding and want the horses to stay a big part of my life.”

With this in mind Cheryl has a clear Over the coming year she intends to direction that she would like her equine continue her studies at Winchester future to take. She would like to gain University and produce her ponies in her experience and ride native ponies for other spare time. Cheryl is looking forward to yards. To allow her to travel further and continuing to educate her young Welsh attend more shows she is on the look out section C mare, Eywas Missy Elliot. The sixfor a sponsor to help her in her ultimate year-old is proving to be a talent11/01/2013 in working10:07 goal, “I would love to qualify for the Horse bhs_lr_hp_dd_0213_bhs_lr_hp_dd_0213 Page 1 of the Year Show.” hunter classes and came second in her first

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FEATURE Gillian Booth, Animal Health Advisor at Westgate Laboratories

Worm count time again Words by Gillian Booth, Animal Health Advisor (the new name for SQP)

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pring is on the horizon thank goodness. If you have given your winter worming dose it is now time to think about the first worm count of the year. This should be done about three months after the winter moxidectin.

A low or clear result will give you great peace of mind, knowing that your horse is healthy with good worm control and no need to worm at this point.

With a medium or higher count it would be a good idea to contact the lab and discuss the situation with an experienced SQP who will give you sound advice based on your circumstances and the age and health of your horse.

Never be afraid to ask as it is the advice which makes a worm count programme work. Make this the year you modernise your worming programme and order your worm counts today.

‘Think twice before using wormers’ * * BVA advice

Note from the editor

Notes on recent yard test for 15 horses:

All the horses returned low or <50 epg counts, except for one with a count of 500 epg. This is a really great result and shows that worm control at the yard is good. It is also a fairly typical result. There is nearly always at least one horse carrying a worm burden in a yard test.

I understand that the horse with the medium count is a youngster, always more prone to picking up parasites and usually needing more worming than a mature horse. The worm counts are a very useful way of monitoring worm control.

Moving forward I would ask: “Have these horses been wormed for encysted redworm this winter?” If so then only the youngster would require worming, probably with an ivermectin wormer and then test her again in about eight weeks. Leave the others and test again in three months time only worming if any had a count of >200 epg.

If they have not had this important dose then treat all with moxidectin and count again three months later, again only treating those with significant counts. We would also want to discuss tapeworm cover.

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feature Left to right: Horses with under run heels commonly have feet ‘in front of’ the limb, so they do not bear weight, and have long toes.

Correctly maintained feet have an angle from the coronary band to the ground that matches the angle of the pastern bone.

Photo by Dawn Saunders Considering ‘barefoot’ but worried about hoof protection? Consider hoof boots.

Barefoot breakthrough Q - What is the most commonly-seen hoof abnormality in horses?

A – Under-run heels. (Described by American vet and farrier, Stephen E O’Grady, as: “One of the most common foot abnormalities facing the horse industry today.”

Q – Is barefoot trimming thought to potentially reverse this problem?

A – YES.

What are under-run heels?

This term describes a hoof whose heel can’t bear weight properly.

Horses with these heels commonly have feet ‘in front of’ the limb, so they do not bear weight, and have long toes. These feet will NOT have a desirable angle from the coronary band to the ground that matches the angle of the pastern bone.

Under-run heels are commonly seen in poorly shod horses, or those that have recently been de-shod and whose farriery was poor.

It is sadly quite common in horses that have raced, as there are people who incorrectly believe that long toes help make a horse faster by giving him a longer stride. In fact, too-long toes lead to pathologies such as repetitive strain on tendons and ligaments.

Rehabilitation from severely under-run heels may take six months or more, but mild cases can see improvements in three or four months with knowledgeable hoofcare.

By Lucy Nicholas of Trelawne Equine

What effects were seen?

• The heels migrated back to a more physiologically natural position, encouraging proper weight bearing underneath the limb.

• The coffin bone was more supported, as it sat more correctly within the hoof capsule.

• The frogs, sole and bars of the hoof were able to bear weight, as they are designed to do.

• An increase was shown in the hoof’s overall weight-bearing area.

• A good heel/pastern angle was seen.

• The heels ceased to be under-run.

The study found that establishment of the barefoot trim – e.g. in the first four months - involved significant shortening of the toe, heel and medial and lateral walls, with increases in angulation at the toe, medial and lateral walls, but not at the heel. It found that maintenance of the trim, e,g, the duration of the next 16 months, resulted in a palmar/plantar migration of the heels, with increases in support length, heel angle and solar angle of the distal phalanx (coffin bone).

Researchers concluded that bevelling the toe and engaging the frog and bars in the weight-bearing function of the foot resulted in elevation of the heel angle and solar angle of the coffin bone.

Researchers stated that: ‘These changes may be beneficial in treating under-run heels’.

Visit www.trelawneequine.co.uk for advice on barefoot hoofcare

Could barefoot hoofcare be the answer?

However, some experts believe that barefoot trimming can eradicate this problem. A recent study authored by leading equestrian biomechanics experts that include British specialist in Equine Sports Medicine, vet Dr Hilary Clayton, currently based at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in the USA, a leading centre for hoof research, has come to light that supports barefoot techniques. The study was also co-authored by America’s Dr Robert Bowker, a world leader in equine anatomy studies.

(Clayton is notable within the barefoot world as she is also an experienced dressage rider, competing at Grand Prix level with barefoot horses.)

While there is extensive, worldwide anecdotal evidence to support the benefits of barefoot hoofcare as opposed to shoeing horses, limited resources mean few scientific, peer reviewed studies have been published. This 2011 study (ref 1) on under-run heels has recently started garnering attention from British and American hoof experts.

A 16 month study The study used seven horses (described as ‘school horses’) that were not shod, but had cases of mild under-run heels. The study saw them trimmed every six weeks according to standard barefoot trimming principles, which involved levelling the hoof to the live sole, lowering the heels, bevelling the toe and rounding the peripheral wall, while leaving the sole, frog and bars intact.

A four-month period was allowed to adapt the hooves sufficiently to achieve a hoof shape ‘representative of the barefoot trim’. For the next 16 months, researchers assessed whether long-term barefoot trimming could maintain this new, desired hoof shape.

Ref 1 - ‘Effects of barefoot trimming on hoof morphology’, Australian Veterinary Journal Volume 89, Issue 8, pages 305–311, August 2011.

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MUD FEVER

Below: Use a naturally based skin wash or teatree shampoo to gently clean the area. Once clean and dry apply a barrier cream to support, repair and prevent further attack.

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here probably isn’t one of us who hasn’t had to battle with the mud this winter one way or the other, and for most of us it has probably been relentless.

For some horses, and their owners, however, the mud causes much more misery than just the constant washing off and cleaning. The weather can bring its own challenges in compromised skin conditions, classically seen as a reaction to the mud on the heels, though the same problem can also be seen as a response to rain on their backs. The issue with the mud (or constant rain) is that the wet conditions weaken the skin so allowing bacteria naturally found in the mud to access the system. This can be very field specific, so if possible avoid turning individuals showing those signs out into fields where none of the current occupants suffer. It’s possible that that field is clean of the specific culprits, the bacteria Dermatophilus congolensis, and the last thing any of us want to do is to introduce it where it’s not present!

Once the signs are set in, whether on the heels or across the back, the approach is the same. Use a naturally based skin wash or teatree shampoo to gently clean the area.

The natural extracts used in these products contain many properties, traditionally used as antibacterial, so are ideal for the job.

Although it may seem the kinder option, it’s best to avoid using warm water as this opens the pores allowing the bacteria easy access, so straight out the hose is best!

Once clean and dry apply a barrier cream to support repair and prevent further attack.

Nutritional Support

It’s imperative to support from the inside out with a suitable supplement giving the horse the nutritional tools required to keep the skin strong and healthy through to spring. Naturally sourced antioxidants from herb and fruit extracts are recommended to flush out the damaging free radical toxins associated with the hypersensitive reaction seen. Combining natural antioxidants with nutrients for skin and hair health, including MSM, zinc and amino acids gives your horse all the nutritional tools required to maintain optimum skin and heel health.

For those with hairy fetlocks it can be a tricky choice whether to clip long hair or not. There are two schools of thought on this. On one hand the long guard

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hairs around the heels should be offering protection, and certainly if your native bred needs them for showing in the summer then clipping is not always a good idea.

On the other hand, if you can remove the ‘feathers’ it makes it much easier to get to the affected area, and lowers the risk of the heels becoming too warm and wet – ideal conditions for bacterial growth! So your choice of which approach to take will come down to what suits you, your horse or pony and your plans for next year. Either way, it’s important that you ensure the affected area is cleaned and dressed appropriately.

In conclusion a combination of the right dietary support and innovative natural applications will ensure that you and your horse or pony can show everyone a clean pair of heels right through to spring.

Recommended NAF Products: Mud Gard Supplement, Mud Gard Ointment, ‘Love the Skin He’s In’ Skin Wash, Teatree Oil Shampoo.

For further information or advice please call the NAF Freephone Advice Line on 0800 373106 or email info@naf-uk.com

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Kelly Lainsbury, head girl to International British Dressage Rider Emile Faurie, with Dais.

Kelly contacted Lorna George, NAF’s UK Sales & British Team Manager for help when Dais, Emile’s four year old, came in from the field with the worst case of Mud Fever she had ever seen. Take Kelly’s advice and follow Lorna’s method for tackling the issue of Mud Fever this season.

THE METHOD 1 - Wash the legs thoroughly with

4 - Cover with NaturalintX Dressing and bandage overnight. If possible, keep your horse out of the

clean and dry as possible. If possible, clip the hair to allow the products to really get into the skin.

mud for a few days. If you need to turn him out, cover the affected area completely with Mud Gard Ointment which will act as a barrier.

Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and towel dry really well to get them as

2 - Soak some NaturalintX Cotton

Wool in Love the SKIN he’s in Skin Wash - undiluted - and dab evenly over all the affected areas.

3 - Massage Love the SKIN he’s in

5 - Repeat the whole process for four to five days, and get ready to see the difference!

Skin Salve liberally onto the worst areas, and into any scabs.

Don’t pick the scabs off, they will lift by themselves in a few days

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13th November 2012

‘Dais has been on veterinary medication which has made a slight difference, but not cleared the problem up completely.

It has just flared up again so tomorrow I’m going to start using the NAF approach.

Fingers crossed!’ Kelly.

Thank you!

UPDATE

16th November 2012

‘Dais’s legs have transformed overnight!

I’m amazed at the speed and efficiency of the system, just overnight and they’re so much better! It’s been fantastic to almost watch the healing process happen! Thank you so much!’ Kelly.

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27th November 2012

‘Just thought I’d let you know that Dais is now so much better. I can’t believe it but I’m about to turn him out in the paddock for a few hours a day now - and the vet said he wouldn’t get back out there before Christmas! Great result!’ Kelly.

The secret is out in the open!!

“We would like to say a massive thank you to our wonderful sponsors NAF! One of our horses, Dais, had 5 months of clinical treatment for his mud fever - the worst case Kelly had ever seen.

Then after using the NAF ‘Love the SKIN he’s in’ range, it completely cleared up in just a few weeks! I really can’t thank NAF enough, they have been amazing and have fantastic products which really work!”

Jo Warrilow PR for Emile Faurie.

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

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The Fungatrol range with its powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties will condition and protect your horse’s skin against all of the elements.

Net-Tex’s three products from the Muddy Marvel range offer an effective approach to mud fever.

Equine America Fungatrol Shampoo 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 for 20 minutes before rinsing.

One day your horse is happily Equine America Fungatrol Cream the legs have been washed with going out in the field, the next after Fungatrol Shampoo, scabs have been he is sore and fed-up as scabs removed and the area dried thoroughly, smear on Fungatrol Cream, which will have appeared around his condition and protect the skin from bacteria fetlock and/or on his legs. Now and fungus. you need to keep your horse Equine America Fungatrol Spray away from the mud, but where a ‘leave on’ water-based spray containing and anti-bacterial ingredients possible maintain some level of anti-fungal with added coat conditioners. after washing exercise (he may be too sore for the horse with Fungatrol Shampoo, spray all over to maintain healthy supple skin. this), but if he is sensible turn Tel: 01403 755809 him out in the school, failing www.equine-america.co.uk this walking in hand, will NAF Mud Gard Ointment hopefully help keep any swelling Mud Gard Ointment is a rich barrier cream designed to be applied to clean dry heels to a minimum.

Experience suggests that different products have different effects depending on the horse and the type of mud fever being treated. Here we look at a few of the brands currently available, but as always with medical conditions, if you have any concerns, do call your vet.

and legs prior to turning your horse or pony out in the mud. It provides a mud and moisture repellent barrier to help protect the skin from the chaffing effects of prolonged exposure to the mud.

This unique Ointment contains MSM and rosemary for their inherent natural benefits to skin integrity and Teatree Oil for its natural disinfecting properties.

Mud Gard Ointment is most effective if applied to the horse’s legs prior to the appearance of symptoms and NaF recommend that it is used in combination with feeding Mud Gard - a feed supplement containing carefully selected antioxidants to help the body combat the detrimental effects of bacterial skin conditions - and Teatree Oil Shampoo to gently cleanse the area.

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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 to address the increasing number of skin problems that affect our horses, including lumps, bumps, rashes and irritations, It is particularly effective when applied directly in concentrated form to the affected area of skin when used to as part of a management regime when dealing with mud fever and mud fever type reactions. and the bonus is every 1 litre bottle of ‘Love the SKIN he’s in’ Skin Wash comes with a free luxurious Deep Cleansing Towel.

Muddy Marvel De-Scab This softens scabs allowing them to be removed easily. Simply apply, allow to penetrate for a few minutes, then wipe away the softened scabs with sterile gauze pads.

Muddy Marvel Disinfectant Once the scabs have been removed, this can be applied to quickly kill the bacteria on the exposed skin. It also helps aid rapid healing.

Muddy Marvel Barrier Cream acting as a preventative tool, it stops the skin from cracking , keeping the bacteria that cause mud fever out. It lasts for up to seven days, it is breathable and moisturises the skin keeping it in the best of health.

Tel: 01634 257150. www.net-tex.co.uk

tRIed & tested Mudtek Antibacterial Pastern Wraps Mudtek Antibacterial Pastern Wraps provide a great way to help maintain a healthy environment in the heel and pastern area.

The close fitting wraps contain a layer of antibacterial activated carbon fabric, called Zorflex. Zorflex has a permanent electrostatic charge that draws bacteria towards it and holds them within the fibres until they die. A process accelerated by the silver that Zorflex contains. It has been proven to be effective on a number of bacteria, including mud borne bacteria.

Mudtek Antibacterial Pastern Wraps are sold in pairs in sizes small, medium and large.

They are available in navy, RRP: £58.80.

Tel: 07794094011 www.fabteksolutions.com LR Comment: The wraps are quick and easy to fit. My horse had been suffering for over a week, before I tried the wraps.

The lower leg had become very swollen and the swelling extended up above the hock. I was on the verge of calling the vet.

Within days of using the wraps the swelling had gone down and there was noticeable improvement in the affected area.

The mud fever had started with just a few small scabs and I wonder if I had used the boots then, whether it would have healed much more quickly.

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Equine Iridology What is Iridology?

Iridology is the study of the iris (coloured part of eye). The markings and colouration in the iris change as the condition in the body tissue changes. It is a non invasive, painless way of determining what is happening inside the horse’s body.

Hereditary traits such as kidney weakness or inherited stress can be detected from as young as six weeks of age. It shows you where and which organs are under stress long before they become diseased, which muscles are feeling strain, old trauma etc. By looking at the iris you can tell if your horse has good digestion. This can be crucial to the ongoing welfare of the horse as if the digestion is toxic then the kidneys and liver, which act as the filters of toxins will come under stress eventually becoming damaged.

It is essential that all the organs in the body are working correctly for your horse to be in good health. This is especially important for the competition horse and can make the difference between winning and being placed. It is, therefore, a great asset to owners and can be used in conjunction with physiotherapists, osteopaths and conventional veterinary medicine.

Iridology is a non-invasive, painless way of determining what is happening inside your horse’s body.

Psyche Dell and Rudy winning the 1m class at Golden Cross

An iridology assessment will identify: • Is your horse’s digestive system healthy?

• Are all his/her organs working properly e.g. kidney/liver function?

• Are his/her muscles hurting or causing a problem?

• Does your horse have any inherited problems which may be contributing to his/her character/behaviour?

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Psyche Dell BHSII contacted Julie when her horse, Rudy, lost a bit of form. Psyche said: “Julie described very accurately his temperament and traits, within spending about 10 minutes with him, but then advised me of a problem to his right side of his head and left shoulder, which was consistent to an old injury from about three years ago. She said there was pain within the deep muscles in his back which was probably caused by this, and suggested a therapist, Charlie Darby, to help with this.

Initial Consultation: £50 (includes full written report with photographs)

Rudy was treated and Charlie immediately picked up the same problem, and did some intensive work on this area.

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Well, we won our first class out after this, it has been years of struggling to get him round a 1m class, and he just popped round like a pro, getting all the turns in, maintaining a rhythm and with absolutely no hesitation!

I am absolutely over the moon with this change, and feel that I have got my old horse back. I thoroughly recommend Julie to diagnose ‘poor performance’ issues.”

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FEATURE Constance Copestake and Pebbly Paint Box competing at the Lincoln Pony Trial in 2012

Healing power period of silence, his summary was: ‘This looks remarkably good, in fact I am amazed at the rate of healing’.

At this point I told him about the ArcEquine unit, and as expected he was rather sceptical, as vets often are when there’s no scientific evidence to back it up. While he concluded that he couldn’t be sure the ArcEquine unit was the reason for the speedy recovery rate, he did confirm that he was truly amazed at how much Pete had recovered. He then told us that Pete could start walking for 45 minutes twice a day over six weeks before coming back for another scan.”

Onwards and upwards

ArcEquine is a unit which mimics the body’s endogenous electrical circuitry in order to aid healing. Here’s how it worked rapidly on one pony’s tendon injury.

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Chris continued to use the ArcEquine unit daily, taking care to follow the instructions carefully (attaching the pads to the legs over the tendon for six hours per day). At Pete’s next scan, six weeks later, Chris was given the go ahead to bring him back into work under saddle, including trot work. “The vet was once again amazed at the recovery,” he explains. “However, he also discovered that there had been a noticeable tightening of the leg around the injury that happened in 2010. After his latest scan just last week, the vet was practically unable to locate the injury site and Pete is likely to be back competing in early spring 2013, which is more than six months ahead of the original prognosis.”

hris Copestake was devastated when his daughter Constance’s 13-year-old pony Pebbly Paint Box (aka Pete) suffered a tendon injury in 2012. “He’s a top FEI eventing pony and when he damaged his tendon, the veterinary hospital told us we would be looking at a 12-month recovery programme,” Chris explains. “He had a separate tendon injury two years before that, and was off work for a whole year off then, so the last thing we wanted was to wait another year!”

It all happened at the Pony Club area eventing trails in mid July 2012, where Pete qualified for the Championships and seemed fine.

“The next morning, though, we noticed he was slightly lame and had some swelling behind his pastern,” says Chris. “We took him to the veterinary hospital on the Monday morning where he was scanned to reveal an injury to the tendon just behind his pastern.

Then he was rescanned a week later to evaluate the full extent of the damage.”

How does the ArcEquine Unit work?

Finding hope

There are a number of conditions where the Unit can be of great benefit. These include: • rapidly dispersing swelling, bruising and inflammation • reducing and eliminate pain • providing relief for sore shins, shin splints and sore backs • rapidly dispersing lactic acid • preventing tying up • reducing or preventing muscle soreness after exercise or a competition • re-establishing the equilibrium of all physiological imbalances, e.g. neuro-electrical, neuro-chemical and hormonal imbalances, and immune/auto-immune deficiencies • boosting the immune system • reducing stress • reducing or eliminating many behavioural problems.

At Pete’s rescan it was confirmed that he had most likely damaged his tendon from an impact injury, such as landing on a stone after a fence. Then the vets broke the bad news that Pete could need another whole year off. “Short-term, Pete was prescribed four weeks box rest and then a further rescan to assess how it was healing,” Chris explains. “Of course we went home from the vet’s that day devastated with the prognosis.

It was at this point that we were introduced to Ian Thirkell, who developed ArcEquine. He provided us with a machine and showed us how to use it, so we followed his instructions to the letter.”

When Pete went for his rescan, Chris didn’t mention the fact that he’d been using the ArcEquine unit to begin with.

It was quite funny because the vet was very quiet during the scanning process and seemed to spend an inordinate amount of time on the damaged area,” Chris recalls. “After a long, tense

Cells in every being’s body communicate with all other cells through minute, cell specific, sequences of electrical current, measured in millionths of an amp. These regulate what goes into and out of every cell, enabling the body to function at its best. If there is disease or damage to a group of cells then, like any conventional electrical system, things fail to work properly.

The ArcEquine Unit reintroduces these currents from an external source to mimic the body’s endogenous electrical circuitry and kick-start this metabolic processes. This has been shown to restore full function to badly damaged structures much more quickly than leaving the body to repair itself naturally. The overall process has proved to reduce scar tissue giving the horse a far better outcome for the future.

What can the Unit help with?

For more details, visit www.arcequine.com

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FEATURE Levels of force on the horse’s back are very high when the horse lands from a jump

Pic by Samantha Lamb

Below: Sheepskin can absorb sweat and regulate temperature, while gel based products can limit excess saddle movement

Gel-power

By Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management Ltd

There are many, many products available on the market today that help protect horse’s backs beneath a saddle. Thin material pads or numnahs help absorb sweat from the horse’s back, which helps to keep the saddle clean, and can also provide a comfortable layer for thin skinned or cold backed horses...

Absorption properties

Gel based pads

Thicker pads such as sheepskin can also serve to absorb sweat and maintain body temperature, and absorb some of the excess saddle movement that may occur; although gel based products have specific properties that are better at limiting excess movement – see below. (Remember, even the most well fitting saddle will have some movement – even at walk, it has been proven that the front part of the saddle moves substantially – it has to, to move with the horse and not against it. In walk, the front part of the saddle will generally rotate in the opposite direction to the rider’s pelvis.)

Sheepskin pads can also help improve comfort if a horse changes shape in winter, perhaps dropping some weight, before the condition comes back in spring.

Gel based saddle pads are popular – the highest quality gel used in equestrian products today is non toxic, washable, reusable and is environmentally friendly; choose wisely however, as cheaper products do not have the same properties. Top quality gel has several benefits.

Firstly, it can help by providing some shock absorption – gel pads are useful if different riders ride one horse, as generally a saddle is fitted to the horse and rider as a combination – however the more people that ride a single horse, the more compromises need to be made with fit, for example if one rider is heavier, resulting in less clearance under the front of the saddle above the horse’s wither.

Shock absorption properties in an under-saddle pad are also important when jumping, or more specifically, when landing maximum overall force has been found to have been reduced in up to 61.1% of equine subjects, when gel pads are used beneath a saddle. However it isn’t just the more extravagant riding movements that create pressure – sitting trot is thought to put the most levels of pressure on a horse’s back under saddle.

Gel-Eze® I personally introduced the Gel Eze® range of saddle pads to the UK ten years ago on behalf of Equine Management Ltd at the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) international trade show. Our products are made from a high-grade polymer with secret ingredients added that give Gel Eze® its own unique ‘DNA’.

Some under-saddle pads are very slim in profile, and can even be used directly on the horse’s back

There is radical research underway that will lead to this product being used in other applications in sports horse equipment although it is not ready for market yet, watch this space for news and product developments!

The original non-slip Gel Eze® gel pads are still popular today, and offer excellent shock absorption benefits – they also help prevent the saddle from moving excessively. They can be placed directly onto the horse’s back and come in various weights and thicknesses – the thicker and heavier the gel, the more pressure is absorbed.

We have also successfully combined the Gel Eze® products with our range of Stephens saddle pads, such as the Lambswool Saddle Pad with Gel Eze® Comfort Cushions, which protects the shoulder area and the point of the saddle tree. The pads are very popular with riders of big-moving horses that have a lot of extension at the shoulder when they jump, as the gel sections stop lateral movement of the saddle, and the resulting pressure points. These and other pads are available at www.worldwidetack.com.

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Equine Massage Therapist Shona McLennan ESMT Dip SMT

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hona has over 17 year’s equine experience working with a variety of horses of all levels in several disciplines. Although her main expertise lies with young horses, addressing behavioural issues and helping to improve on manners both in the stable and under saddle.

Equi-Heal aims to locate and treat the problem and not just the symptoms. There are so many benefits to your horse having massage treatments from increased injury recovery time, improving muscle tone, increasing blood circulation not to mention improved performance.

Massage can also assist nervous horses helping them to feel calmer and relieve tension, ultimately making the horse easier to manage.

What can I expect from a treatment?

An initial treatments will take one hour to complete, Shona will make notes on your horse’s history including current complaints/ problems. She will also need to know when they had their flu jabs and teeth done last.

From this information she is able to build a clear picture about your horse and what is asked of them.

Shona will then assess your horse’s confirmation, noting any tension/stiffness which may be occurring or any imbalance in how they move and stand. She will then move through a sequence of diagnostic testing for both skeletal and muscular systems which allows her to pin point areas of concern before applying any treatment required. The aim is to treat the problem, not just the symptoms. Follow-up treatments will take approximately 45 minutes.

To find out more visit www.equi-heal.co.uk. Shona: 07928 534360

Equi-Heal.co.uk Equine Massage Therapist Shona McLennan ESMT Dip SMT

Areas covered include Sussex, Surrey and some national destinations including North Scotland (Inverness-Shire & Ross-Shire).

Please get in touch if you are outside these areas.

Over 17 year’s equine experience working with a variety of horses of all levels in several disciplines.

Main expertise lies with young horses, addressing behavioural issues and helping to improve on manners both in the stable and under saddle.

Equi-Heal aims to locate and treat the problem and not just the symptoms.

If you would like to discuss what I have to offer or would like to arrange a demo please get in touch Tel: 07928 534360 Email: Shona@equi-heal.co.uk www.equi-heal.co.uk References Available

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FEATURE

Bits:

what are they, what do they do and how do they work?

In this issue the team at Abbey England and Hilary Vernon provide advice on bitting for the dressage horse.

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n many cases bitting can be one of the most confusing issues facing horse owners and getting the right advice from an expert can at times be the key to success.

To achieve physical submission; ‘to be on the bit’, a horse must develop impulsion, rhythm, balance, suppleness, straightness and accept the bit, so that he will find it easy to work in harmony with the rider.

Unless your horse is comfortable, relaxed and happy within his mouth it will be very hard to produce an accurate flowing dressage test. A wide range of bits (based on FEI rules) are available for all levels of dressage from Abbey.

When deciding on a bit you need to ensure your horse’s mouth and teeth are in the best of health, the mouthpiece chosen should suit the conformation of his mouth and the bit must be correctly fitted and the right size.

The bit helps the rider to control the horse, aids steering and improves communication between horse and rider.

However, as well as using the bit for control, it is important that horse and rider have a good relationship and bond, as this

will help with schooling and competition as much as the bit.

The bit allows the rider to refine movements, improve engagement and fine tune the schooling and training of the horse.

Any bit will only be as good as the person in the saddle and how they use their hands which should always be thoughtful and quiet, working with, not against the horse.

Obviously bits must fit comfortably and the mouthpiece must be the correct size, fitted at the correct height. When looking at the mouthpiece this must be long enough so that the cheekpieces do not rub or pinch, but not so wide that it slides from one side of the mouth to the other.

By assessing the horse’s mouth conformation, this will help you to work out the correct height of the bit and it is important to look at each horse as an individual rather than simply adopt what suits one horse for another.

Finally the bit should lie comfortably across the bars of the mouth so that it neither hangs low, which could allow the horse to get the tongue over the bit or pulls the mouth into a false grin.

Specific Bits

Flat Lozenge Loose Ring Snaffle The Loose Ring Snaffle is as it implies loose. The advantages are the pony can move the bit more easily in its mouth because the mouthpiece is loose on the rings and takes some the pressure off the tongue if the pressure is too restrictive. The disadvantage is the looseness can make for poor signals and inconsistency of rein contact. As you pick up rein pressure the rein rolls a little on the bit ring and then the bit ring rolls a little on the mouthpiece and then the signal gets to the pony so not very slick when you are trying to refine and define the signals. There can also be damage to the corners of fleshy lips because the lip corner gets caught or chaffed between the mouthpiece and the cheek.

The French Link should always be a small short plate with small neat joints which lie in the middle of the horse’s tongue, the feel for the horse when rein pressure is applied is a flat pull backwards pressing the tongue with the plate and the two joints so that the horse yields and lightens to the pressure. It is important that the plate and joints in the middle of a French Link mouthpiece are not large long and bulky because they can be felt quite severely by the horse and as you turn the mouthpiece gets pulled slightly sideways across the tongue and the joints can come down on the jaw bone if the plate is long.

The Lozenge as long as the branches of the bit are equal and have a forward curve this actively encourages the horse to seek a little more contact as the reins are applied the mouthpiece wraps around the tongue and creates a curve that the tongue can move forward into. As there is no gradient between the lozenge and the branches of the bit there is a smoother more consistent feel to the signal.

The Round Lozenge is as it suggests and combined with the forward curve of the branches of the mouthpiece a round feel on the tongue so that as the horse reaches out into the bit with its tongue the bit makes a perfect curve which should encourage the horse to take A close up of a flat Lozenge the rein forward.

The Flat Lozenge is round on one side but flat against the tongue so although the curved branches of the bit encourage the horse forward to the bit the flat plate should discourage it from leaning too far into the mouthpiece.

For more information contact Abbey England on 01565 650343 or visit www.ridingbitz.com or www.abbeyengland.com 50 Localrider FEBRUARY 2013

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FEATURE

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eeping your horse fit when the weather throws its worst at us is very challenging and not everyone realizes that twenty minutes lungeing can be as effective as forty-five minutes under saddle.

Lungeing provides a really effective aerobic, gymnastic workout for your horse whilst giving you the opportunity to observe your horse properly. You can check for engagement, suppleness, balance, weakness, stiffness and compensation. Dr Hilary Bentley of EquiAmi says: “It can be quite enlightening but very sobering to watch those areas that you normally don’t observe from the saddle.”

Working your horse on the lunge once or twice a week allows the topline and back muscles to build up. These improved muscles will help carry the saddle better, giving the horse greater physical strength, comfort and improving your overall performance. This only happens if your horse works through his back on the lunge so it is important to use an aid such as the EquiAmi lungeing aid that encourages the horse to step under from behind and engage whilst lifting through the shoulders into a soft, light contact.

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careers

Thinking of an Equestrian Career?

Words by Dora Pilkington, Joint Proprietor of Coldblow EC

The equestrian industry offers a growing number of career opportunities, both working directly with horses and in an indirect way. No matter what you go on to do, the opportunity to train towards a BHS, ABRS or college qualification will definitely look good on your CV. Not Many Riders Know This…

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ora Pilkington, Joint Proprietor of Coldblow EC is an enthusiastic supporter of further education and qualifications and offers the following advice.

Almost everyone thinking about a career in the equestrian industry believes that the only exam systems are Pony Club Tests for 21 (now 25) & Unders, BHS one for over 16’s and more recently equine NVQ’s now known as Work Based Diplomas. As with GCSE’s there is an alternative exam board: the ABRS – Association of British Riding Schools. Far lesser known, but their exam system was created by employers to, as they say, “produce the type of employee the industry requires – both in teaching and stable management”.

Instructor, Groom, Yard Manager

For the career student, aiming at becoming an instructor, groom or yard manager the exams are of a very practical nature, no written papers are required, but there is a clear need for underpinning knowledge with a thorough understanding of the reasons for the various tasks associated with stable routine.

There is an examination fee to pay, but no membership fee is required. Teaching qualifications start at the ITA – Initial Teaching

Award, progress to the TD – Teaching Diploma and finally the ATD – Advanced Teaching Diploma.

Grooms start with the Grooms Certificate and lead to the Grooms Diploma. Right at the top there is a Principal’s Diploma and Kent’s well known show jumping rider and coach, Ann Berry is the holder of this prestigious award!

Qualifications for 10-year-olds & Over

For volunteers and helpers, young or ‘mature’, there is an extremely good ladder of Equestrian Care (Helpers) Awards from age 10 up: Entry, Intermediate and Senior for 14 years and over. For Client riders there are Junior and Adult Equitation and Stable Management Tests. Finally there is even a Lungeing Test and Riding & Road Safety Test. See the chart to gain an understanding of their training scheme.

Goings on at Coldblow

At Coldblow we have just been inspected and approved by the ABRS so are delighted to become one of their member Riding Schools. We can offer our Career Students and Clients these Tests and Examinations as an alternative to, or complementary to, the BHS, Pony Club, and NVQ qualifications we currently aim for.

ABRS Test Pathway to ABRS Examinations

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or Why Not Join our Student Team?

Full info please call for a chat or come & look round, meet Team Coldblow:

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So why choose Merrist Wood College?

• One of the largest indoor arenas of any college in the country at 90 x 30m, with a gel track cushioned surface • Fully floodlit warm up arena at 30 x 60m, with a rubber surface • Stabling for over 70 experienced and inexperienced horses • Three all-weather outdoor schools • Two permanent outdoor competition spaces, allowing the Equestrian Centre to run derby show jumping, an annual Summer Show and Horse Trials • Two fully accredited cross country courses • The centre is British Horse Society approved and hosts regular events and competitions.

To find out more go along to the Open Event on Wednesday 13th March, 5.30pm – 8pm or visit www.merristwood.ac.uk

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FEED NEWS Gemma Murray and Mandalara Gemini, winners of the Ridden Veteran Championship at the Sunshine Tour in 2012

Feeding the Older Horse Words supplied by NAF

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he horse’s working life is undoubtedly extending. Whereas ten or fifteen years ago a horse still being actively ridden at eighteen would be unusual, and sixteen was considered ‘old’, we now see horses still enjoying life well into their twenties.

However, veterans do have changing needs and we should examine our old friend’s diet to see whether what he has always had is still suitable. The older horse will have an increased requirement for energy for maintenance, coupled with increased demands for certain vitamins and minerals.

The importance of fibre

The most important role of any diet is to maintain body temperature. The term ‘heating’ as applied to cereals is a little misleading. Fibre actually creates more heat within the horse, in a form ideal for maintaining temperature, than the same amount of cereals. Increasing the fibre content of the diet is the ideal way to keep condition, however remember that dental problems often increase in older horses and this may be an issue for high fibre diets. If this is a problem it is important to have your horse’s teeth checked every six months and to consider short chop fibre, i.e. more chaff rather than more hay; damping feeds and soaking hay will also help.

Oil is good for veterans

Although fibre should always be the basis of the ration, oils in the veteran diet can be an excellent option. While providing essential fatty acids (EFAs) for a healthy coat, oils provide more than twice as much energy as cereals in a slow release form, ideal for maintaining condition. In addition oils are easy to feed, with none of the physical problems of increasing fibre, and are efficiently used by the body. Different sources of oils donate different properties; so feeding a blend of marine oils, such as cod liver oil, and vegetable oils, ie. soya or linseed oil, will give the optimum specification of omega 6 and 3 oils (EFAs). Remember that although oil can be fed for energy at up to 10% of the total ration (typically a pint for a 500 kg horse) it must to be introduced gradually as the horse’s system takes time to adapt. If feeding a significant amount of oil it is important to supplement the diet with vitamin E, as using fat as an energy source increases the requirement of this vitamin.

Remember too, good quality rugs and adequate shelter will help the system maintain body temperature effectively.

Vitamin B The important vitamins and minerals for oldies include vitamin B’s. The B group vitamins are predominantly synthesized in and absorbed from the gut, but in later life as gut function becomes compromised supplementation is recommended.

Years of an unnatural diet, worm damage and general wear and tear will all take their toll on the digestive process. Very often slight condition loss, through poor absorption, is the first sign of the ageing process. Consequently probiotics and yeast can be helpful to enable the aging horse to obtain the most from his diet by optimising gut function.

Taking care of the joints Minerals such as calcium and phosphorous are important as bones begin to suffer, just as seen in older people. Another ageing process horses share with their owners is the effect on their joints.

In the early stages of joint stress it’s important to supplement with a combination of the key cartilage additives, known as chondroprotective agents, which are glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate. Although glucosamine is the most important, studies have found additional benefit in feeding the two together. Organic sulphur (MSM) is also recommended for supporting healthy joints wherever the ageing process is seen, be it in the horse or his owner!

In the later stages of joint stress comfort, rather than healthy joint function, is likely to become the main consideration. The herbal root Devil’s Claw is particularly recommended for providing comfort into happy retirement.

As with all feeding regimes it’s always better to keep things as simple as possible. A general supplement specifically designed for the older horse should provide the correct balance of all vitamins and minerals, together with yeast to aid digestion and nutrients to support joint health. However, if additional joint support is needed ensure the product chosen will complement rather than conflict with the general supplement; and also avoid feeding more than one supplement that provides a broad range of nutrients.

For further information call the NAF Freephone Advice Line on 0800 373106, email info@naf-uk.com or visit www.naf-equine.eu/uk NAF products recommended for the older horse: In The Pink Senior, Superflex, Devils Relief, Veteran Supplement

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Forty-year-old Pepper, looking fit and well, owned

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“Pepper looks fantastic at 40-years-old. Since we changed her to a TopSpec feeding regime her condition and muscle tone has improved enormously.” Victoria Spouge Typical feed regime for a 13.2hh (350kg) elderly pony:Grazing plus ad lib good quality hay or haylage, or use soaked TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes as a hay replacer (between 2.5 and 5kg normally suitable) Plus two feeds per day - each containing:• 175g TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer (combines the benefits of a feed balancer with a joint supplement) • 300g TopChop Grass (very palatable soft grass chop with no added molasses) • Up to 1kg of FibrePlus Cubes (good quality fibre cubes, with added soya and linseed, 9MJ/kg). (When soaked they are a perfect hay replacer for elderly horses and ponies)

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FEED NEWS

Feeding the Veteran Horse or Pony There are a wonderful range of feeds and supplements available for the older horse and pony, but remember the nutritional requirements of an 18-year-old will differ from those of a 30-year-old. Most of the large feed companies have wonderful feed help lines, so if you feel in need of advice, give them a call.

NAF In The Pink Senior

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

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

In The Pink Senior will: Help balance the diet and the digestive system, to enable your horse maximise the value of his feed intake. Provide pre and pro biotics for optimum support of the gut. Donate all the vitamins and minerals required by the older horse for all round health. Supply a unique combination of naturally sourced antioxidant ingredients to flush excess toxins from the system. Support a ‘youthful spark’ in your horse in response to the selective herbal content of the formula. As well as providing nutrients to support joint health.

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

For more information please call the NAF Freephone advice line: 0800 373 106 or visit www.naf-equine.eu/uk

Aloeride

If you own a veteran horse or pony, keeping them looking and feeling good as the seasons change, can be a challenge. Aloeride, the pure organic aloe vera supplement is the choice supplement of the Veteran Horse Society. A pure organic aloe vera supplement, Aloeride not only helps promote a healthy, shiny coat, but also helps to support your veteran’s immune system, which can often become compromised with age.

Ideal for veterans and those horses or ponies lacking lustre.

Aloeride also helps support healthy skin, conditions hooves and aids rejuvenation and recovery too, all from one taste-free sachet a day!

Either add the powder to your horse’s feed or for those that live on ‘thin air’, simply mix with a little water in a syringe and you have a supplement, which is cost effective and easy to feed.

Tel: 01858 464550. www.aloeride.com

Senior Support

As horses grow older they are less efficient at extracting nutrients from their feed, which can result in weight loss. Senior Support combines high levels of oils with antioxidants and added Yeasacc1026 to help ensure efficient fibre and mineral digestion, keeping your veteran in tip top shape.

Glucosamine HCL is also included to support joint mobility and help reduce any signs of stiffness displayed in the older horse, along with Biotin for hoof health and added herbs, spearmint and garlic.

By feeding Senior Support you can help alleviate the symptoms that bring on the ageing process helping ensure your veteran is ready for the season ahead.

For more information contact Rowen Barbary Horse Feeds on 01948 880598 or visit www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

Mollichaff Condition A Complete Conditioning Feed in One Bag! Many horses and ponies can lose condition over the colder winter months. This can be due to several factors but the most common are a lack of good forage when grazing is poor and no increase in calories. Horses need to burn more calories during winter in order to keep warm. But deciding which feeds and supplements you need to keep your horse healthy can be a challenge, so why not ditch your shopping list and opt for a complete feed such as Mollichaff Condition which contains everything your horse or pony needs in one bag. This can save you time as well as money!

Mollichaff Condition, from the makers of HorseHage, is a highly digestible, high fibre, high oil and low starch mix which can be fed as a complete concentrate feed alongside good quality forage.

It contains a balanced blend of alfalfa, dried grass, oat straw, fibre pellets, barley, soya flakes, soya oil and mint as well as Yeasacc® and a prebiotic, plus vitamins, minerals and trace elements.

Soya oil provides essential fatty acids to help improve skin condition and encourage a healthy, glossy coat. Yea-sacc® and a prebiotic help maintain a healthy digestive system, along with mint, which is particularly palatable to horses.

Mollichaff Condition is suitable for encouraging weight gain in all horses and ponies, especially those that struggle to maintain their condition.

It can be used as the sole concentrate feed as it contains a broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement.

For further information call the HorseHage Helpline on 01803 527257 or visit www.horsehage.co.uk

Blue Chip Pro

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

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

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

Some veterans hold their weight well or can be prone to laminitis, so consider feeding them a low starch, low sugar; low calorie feed balancer such as Blue Chip Lami-light.

Lami-light contains the beneficial nucleotides, fruit derived form of Vitamin E and essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients your veteran requires whilst not encouraging any weight gain.

For more information on any of the Blue Chip range visit www.bluechipfeed.com or for feeding advice call 0114 2666200.

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TRM’s Curragh Carron Oil

As we increasingly focus on the wide range of health benefits linked to feeding Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) to our horses, TRM’s Curragh Carron Oil offers an exceptionally cost effective source of high levels of both Omega 3 and Omega 6 EFAs, fortified by the addition of calcium hydroxide to assist digestion.

Both Omega 3 and Omega 6 are critical for health and have important structural and functional roles in the body. In particular, the conversion products from the Omega 3 fatty acid Alpha-linoleic include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Research has shown that providing EPA and DHA in the diet reduces inflammatory responses and supports a healthy circulatory system, both key considerations for actively working and competing horses and ponies. Curragh Carron Oil also contains Omega 9.

It’s worth remembering that horses cannot produce these ‘essential’ fats in their bodies and that very few stabled horses have access to a natural feed supply with balanced EFAs. Curragh Carron Oil is a valuable source of slow-release energy, adding more calories into the horse’s ration, enabling a reduced volume of feed for colic-prone, insulin-resistant and laminitic animals. Fed daily, it will visibly improve the skin and coat condition, giving a healthy bloom and an enviable look of vitality at a time of year when changing coats can easily lose their ‘shine’.

To find out more, contact TRM UK Distributor Farm & Stable Supplies on 01730 815800 or to buy online in the UK, visit www.trm-store.co.uk

Equine America V-Biotic® Powder

More than Just a Feed Balancer!

Super concentrated V-Biotic® is a premium grade, broad spectrum product, which has been specially formulated to provide the comprehensive balance of essential vitamins and minerals your horse or pony needs and which, may be lacking in their domestic diet.

V-Biotic® contains echinacea for the immune system, turmeric for a healthy liver, highly effective probiotics and powerful antioxidants, and the very best ingredients to support bone, hoof and muscle tissue and benefit the circulatory system.

V-Biotic® will complement any feeding regime without any additional ‘heating’ effects. Feed to all horses daily for optimum health and condition. V-Biotic® can help maintain vitality in the older horse.

Tel: 01403 255809. www.equine-america.co.uk

Equine America Cortaflex HA Regular Solution

Although our Cortaflex Powder is still our number one seller, some customers insist on a liquid supplement, but not everyone can afford our Super Strength Cortaflex HA solution and not every horse needs it.

So we have formulated Cortaflex HA Regular Solution for just £19.99 RRP, a special introductory offer.

Trust us Cortaflex HA Regular works.

Tel: 01403 255809. www.equineamerica.co.uk

SPILLERS® Senior While some senior horses don’t need extra help to maintain their condition, others may struggle. That’s why SPILLERS® designed their flexible Senior range. A selection of four products, including a specialist fibre, a balancer and two different mixes, enables owners to choose a feed to perfectly suit their senior’s individual needs.

SPILLERS® Senior Conditioning Mix has been formulated for the older horse that struggles to hold weight, while SPILLERS® Senior Maintenance Mix is designed for veteran good doers. Both contain small, easy to chew particles and have all the extra vitamins and minerals your older horse or pony needs, including glucosamine, to help him stay in the best of health.

Alternatively SPILLERS® Senior Balancer is suitable for all senior horses and ponies, to be fed alongside compound feeds or forage only diets. It has added glucosamine, magnesium and biotin as well as extra levels of other vitamins and minerals to help support older horses.

All three can be partnered with SPILLERS® Senior Fibre, a unique blend of balanced natural fibres, with mint, garlic, soya oil, glucosamine, live yeast, quality protein and vitamins and minerals.

The short chop and soft texture of SPILLERS® Senior Fibre makes it easier on the mouth for older horses who have worn or fewer teeth and are struggling to chew and grind properly. It can be combined with a mix, cube or balancer or fed as a replacement for compound feed.

For friendly advice on feeding seniors call the SPILLERS® Care-Line on + 44 (0)1908 226626, email careline@spillers-feeds.com or visit www.spillers-feeds.com

TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes

TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes are designed to provide balanced fibre for all horses and ponies. So what is the plus? It is added ingredients to balance the fibre and promote muscle development and function.

In most circumstances horses and ponies benefit from eating fibre in the form of long or chopped forage. However there are situations where this is not possible and times when a low calorie cube is desirable.

TopSpec FibrePlus Cubes are formulated to be very low in starch and sugar, which contributes to the cubes being the ultimate ‘non-heating’ feed. The digestion of the fibre in these cubes will however lead to a ‘warming’ effect in the hindgut, which is very beneficial to horses, especially veterans, in cold weather. The cubes can be fed dry or quick-soaked. The highly digestible fibre in these cubes helps to promote the beneficial bacteria in the hindgut therefore helping to maintain a healthy digestive system.

FibrePlus Cubes are ideal as a source of fibre for elderly horses and ponies with poor or no teeth. The cubes can be quickly soaked to a mash that will provide a superb complete feed when fed with TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer.

For elderly horses and others with problem teeth the cubes will soak quickly to anywhere between a crumb and a porridge depending on your individual horse’s preference.

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Fibre for the Veteran Horse T

Horses can continue to lead active lives right through their twenties, just like 29-year-old Molly, pictured here with her owner, Lynda Sears, at the Sunshine Tour Championships.

hanks to advances and research in veterinary treatment and care, it’s now commonplace for horses and ponies to enjoy life well into their thirties. To ensure that our horses enjoy their twilight years, it’s important to tailor their diet according to their increased requirements.

A horse aged fifteen and above is classed as a veteran, however many horses can still compete up to top level well beyond this age.

In order to maximise your horse’s chances of staying fit and healthy well into their golden years, it’s vital that their body’s needs for increased nutrition are met.

Even if your horse doesn’t seem to have changed a great deal physically with age, the veteran horse owner needs to maintain a considered feeding regime that helps to eliminate the possibility of their horse losing condition.

Dental care

Diet, along with regular dental care, is one of the most crucial elements of caring for a veteran.

By feeding appropriately, owners can play a huge part in ensuring that their veteran horses receive the additional special care that they need, from the inside out!

Dental problems seem to go hand in hand with aging veterans, so a palatable feed that is easy to digest is essential.

HaySoft haylage contains 30-35% moisture when it is baled, making it softer and more easily chewed than hay. In addition to its palatability, HaySoft contains a higher nutritional value than hay, which means that horses can receive all of their essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals, without having to feed large amounts. This makes HaySoft haylage an ideal forage for older horses, many of whom have a decreased appetite and poor chewing abilities.

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HaySoft haylage comes in two varieties – HaySoft Original and HaySoft High Fibre, which have different protein levels to support different workloads. As many horses still compete into their late teens and twenties, the High Fibre option provides for their increased requirements.

As HaySoft is of a high quality, this allows the levels of hard feed to be reduced. Should your veteran horse need an additional feed, HaySoft offer two chaffs which provide excellent nutritional support. HaySoft Hay Chaff is made from the same quality grass that is grown specifically for all HaySoft products. HaySoft Hay Chaff can be used as an addition to other hard feeds to provide a greater ‘bulk’ to the feed – which discourages horses from eating their feeds too quickly and therefore helps to prevent instances of colic and choke. HaySoft Hay Chaff has more vitamins, minerals and proteins than hay.

For the veteran that needs all of the nutritional benefits without added weight gain, HaySoft recommend HaySoft Oat Chaff. The traditional HaySoft Oat Chaff is designed to slow down the horse’s rate of eating by providing more substance to hard feed, yet remaining low calorie. HaySoft Oat Chaff adds extra fibre to the diet, which is an essential component for a healthy digestion system.

Both short chop chaffs can to be used as a hay replacement, should chewing deteriorate further. Poorly digested food can cause impaction colic, which is a potentially fatal condition.

For more information on the benefits of feeding HaySoft to the older horse, please visit www.haysoft.co.uk or call 01277 375647.

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SHOW DaTes

Don’t miss the MArch Show DAteS GuiDe – your guide to the season ahead. call 01892 863062 or email info@localrider.co.uk to advertise your show or event.

FeBruArY 2013

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BRAND NEW CATALOGUE AVAILABLE NOW. Order your copy by emailing info@ukrosettes.co.uk

Email your details and be surprised – we promise to be competitive to other rosette suppliers.

Contact us for current offers 01883 626644 / 07904 155140 www.ukrosettes.co.uk

2 February Bedgebury Park, Janine Lamy Show Jumping clinic, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com 2 February LMEQ, Show Jumping with Lucy Thompson, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Ruth on 07708 066089 for places. www.lmeq.com 3 February Bedgebury Park, Unaffiliated Dressage, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

3 February Eaglesfield, Sunday Indoor Unaffiliated Jumping Series, with Crickland & Eaglesfield Qualifiers, Classes: cross pole to 3’6” open, everyone welcome, friendly fun jumping events for all ages and albilities. Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, West Yoke, Ash, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7HT (near New Ash Green, please contact for directions), Contact: Jean Clark, Telephone: 07958 650036 Email: eaglesfield.jean@ btinternet.com, www.eaglesfield.net

Ali Remmen BHSII

Is available for coaching to help you prepare, be confident and knowledgeable at your shows during the 2013 season.

Group or private sessions.

3 February The Equi-Fun Club, Winter Series Dressage Championship Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex.

Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@ equi-fun.co.uk www.equi-fun.co.uk 3 February Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Open Winter Dressage & Team Event including Dengie Dressage Qualifier, Ebbisham Farm, Ebbisham Lane, Walton on the Hill, Tadworth, Surrey, Telephone: 01737 832026, Email: jdandhazel@btinternet. com, http://branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/

16 February Bedgebury Park, Affiliated

Showjumping Senior (A,P), Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

16 February Bodiam International

Arena, Reining Clinc with Doug Allen, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse.com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk

16 February Francis Whittington Training Clinics, Show Jumping, Heathfield Stables, Spout Hill, Rotherfield, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3QX. Telephone: 07595 979372 Email: training@whittingtoneventing. co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk

17 February Bedgebury Park, BYRDS

(British Young Riders Dressage Scheme) Show, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com

17 February Eaglesfield, Sunday Indoor

Unaffiliated Jumping Series, with Crickland & Eaglesfield Qualifiers, Classes: cross pole to 3’6” open, everyone welcome, friendly fun jumping events for all ages and albilities. Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, West Yoke, Ash, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7HT (near New Ash Green, please contact for directions), Contact: Jean Clark, Telephone: 07958 650036 Email: eaglesfield.jean@ btinternet.com, www.eaglesfield.net

17 February Warren Barn Events, Dressage, Tests from Walk and Trot to novice, Tests held on sand with warm up on grass. Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 01883 650244, www.churchfarmservices.co.uk

18 February Hall Place Equestrian Centre,

Show Jumping, inc UK Riders Challenge Qualifiers, CT Rider Summer Qualifiers, & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

Further details ali@ops.org.uk Racing all year round at Lingfield Park Racecour 3 February 22 February Tel 07850522768 Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, (1st Sunday of every month), Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk

Bedgebury Park, Jason Webb training show day, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

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Tonbridge Lions ChariTy horse show 6 February Bedgebury Park, Affiliated

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

9 February Bedgebury Park, Unaffiliated Showjumping, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

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RDA SPONSORED RIDE Good Friday 29th March 2013 support

Cranleigh Riding for the Disabled Association Charity No 1125242

Enjoy an 11 mile ride through beautiful Surrey heath and woodland south of Guildford or ride a shorter route of 3 miles for riders, led or accompanied on foot

FOR A SCHEDULE GO TO

www.cranleighrdagroup.co.uk or email: sponsoredride@cranleighrdagroup.co.uk contact tel: Angie Hargreaves 01483 563495

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6th 9 February

Francis Whittington Training Clinics, Cross Country, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB, Telephone: 07595 979372 Email: training@whittingtoneventing.co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk

LODGE FARM, MATFIELD (A21/B2160)

Over 40 Classes including: Two Jumping Rings plus Clear Round 9 February Limpsfield Riding Club, Robert FHBS Clinic, Flatwork or Jumping Working Hunter and Best Pickles Rider Championships, (Individual or solo lesson available). Hilders Farm, Edenbridge, TN8 6LE, Telephone: In Hand Classes.

07748 844350 Email: limpsrc@hotmail.com Ring dedicated to ‘1210years andBodiam Under’ February International Arena, Unaffiliated indoor winter Dressage Series, With Leading Rein, Condition and Turnout, Handy Pony, etc. refreshments, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam,

SUNDAY 30th AUGUST 2009 Classes from Prelim to Elementary This 10 mile route starting in Fairlight near Hastings is normally to the general public and takes participants over some including NPS qualifiersinaccessible for Addington 2013 of the most picturesque countryside around so come on give your

self a special treat and support a really worthwhile charity that does as it says and transforms peoples lives.

Schedule available www.hailshamec.co.uk Check out the website www.rideforafrica.org.uk

or 9, Burnside Court, Black Path, Polegate, BN26 (sae please) Great prizes for those 5BB raising the most sponsor money FOR ENTRIES SEND SAE to: Tim Jury, Freshwinds, Pickham Farm, Guestling, Hastings TN35 4HX Telephone: 01424 813620 Email: timjury@onetel.com for schedule and sponsor forms by reply ENTriEs ClosE 25TH AuGusT

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23 February Bedgebury Park, Affiliated Dressage, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

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23 February LMEQ, Show Jumping with

3 July South Eastern Equestrian Services Burghley Young Event Horse 23 February LMEQ, BE XE Clinic with Caroline Jeanne, Littleton Qualifiers at Eridge 783227 Manor Equestrian Centre,01892 Reigate, Ernest Dillon, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Jennifer on 07771 598730 for places. www.lmeq.com

Surrey, RH2 8LB. www.lmeq.com

4 July Fiddlers Green Stud Unaffiliated Dressage www.FGStud.co.uk 07752 712915

24 February Limpsfield Riding Club,

24 February Petley Wood Equestrian

Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage, indoors, Highstead Riding Centre, Highstead, Chislet, Nr. Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LX, Email: lynnusauk@aol.com

4 & 5 July South Eastern Equestrian Services Eridge Horse Trials 01892 783227 27 February LMEQ, ‘XC the Safer

Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk

Way’ with Lucinda Green, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB. www.lmeq.com

5 July Mid Surrey Pony Club Hickstead Qualifier and Eclipse Webb riddenBullock clinic, Bedgebury Park,Cup Ladywww.

Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, pcuk.org/midsurrey 01737 358663 Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark.

13 February Bedgebury Park, Jason

28 February Bedgebury Park, Jason

Webb ridden clinic, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

com, www.bedgeburypark.com

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23 February Coakham Bloodhounds

10 February Highstead Riding

For schedule see: www.horseshowsuk.info 10 February LMEQ, Show Jumping with Ernest Dillon, Littleton Manor Equestrian or send SAE to: Mrs J Williams, Collingham, Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Jennifer on 07771 598730 for places. www.lmeq.com 85 Hastings Road, Pembury, Kent TN2 4JS.

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Dressage, Walk Trot, Prelim, Novice and Elementary Tests. Hilders Farm, Edenbridge, TN8 6LE, Telephone: 07748 844350 Email: limpsrc@hotmail.com

All proceeds to Local Charities

RIDE & WALK Sunday 10th March

Exclusive Lecture Demonstration with Francis Whittington & Penny Sangster, Fun & Entertaining evening on training the event horse from novice to advanced, inc Francis riding his Olympic short-listed horses, Raffle & Lucky ticket prizes, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: Perdita 01424 456377, Tickets also available from Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, and also The Tack Room, Johns Cross

East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse. com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk

PLUS ‘FUN DOG SHOW’

Unaffiliated Indoor Dressage ANNUAL SPONSORED

22 February St Michael’s Hospice,

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CHIPSTEAD RIDING CLUB SUMMER 2009 EVENTS

12 July TWRC Bysshe www.tw 07921 552132

12 July Felbrid Unaffiliated Ju net

12 July Chipste Show wwwchi

12 July Surrey Show www.pc 01293 871921

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5 July Hospice in the Weald Speldhurst 2013 DerbyMArch Challenge Series– Tunbridge Kent.

CallMascal 07989906230 1Wells March Mount Stables, Friday

12 July Felbrid Unaffiliated Ju net

5 July Wey Valley Riding Club Indoor dressage www.wvrc.co.uk 07917 Show Jumping clinic, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, 602527

12 July Seveno Dressage, SJ an Redlands 0173

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

14 July Seveno Dressage, SJ an Redlands 0173

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

17 - 19 July Ke kentshow.co.uk

Evening Indoor Winter Show Jumping Series, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AW www.mountmascalstables.com

2 March Bedgebury Park, Janine Lamy

Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

2 March Bodiam International Arena, Unaffiliated indoor winter Dressage Series, refreshments, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse. com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk

2 March LMEQ, Show Jumping with Lucy Thompson, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Ruth on 07708 066089 for places. www.lmeq.com

7 July TWRC Evening Dressage & Show Jumping at Beechenwood Farm www. twridingclub.org.uk 07921 55213220/1/13

18 July Fiddler Unaffiliated Dr co.uk 07752 71 21:51:33

Advertise in the March Show Dates Guide Call 01892 863062 or email info@localrider.co.uk 3 March Bedgebury Park, Unaffiliated Dressage, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com 3 March Eaglesfield, Sunday Indoor Unaffiliated Jumping Series, with Crickland & Eaglesfield Qualifiers, Classes: cross pole to 3’6” open, everyone welcome, friendly fun jumping events for all ages and albilities. Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, West Yoke, Ash, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7HT (near New Ash Green, please contact for directions), Contact: Jean Clark, Telephone: 07958 650036 Email: eaglesfield.jean@ btinternet.com, www.eaglesfield.net 3 March Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, (1st Sunday of every month), Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 6 March Bedgebury Park, Affiliated Dressage, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com 9 March Bedgebury Park, Unaffiliated Showjumping, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com 9 March Limpsfield Riding Club, Robert Pickles FHBS Clinic, Flatwork or Jumping (Individual or solo lesson available). Hilders Farm, Edenbridge, TN8 6LE, Telephone: 07748 844350 Email: limpsrc@hotmail.com 10 March The Equi-Fun Club, Show Jumping Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex.

Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@ equi-fun.co.uk www.equi-fun.co.uk

10 March Hailsham Equestrian Club, Indoor Unaffiliated Dressage, Classes from Prelim to Elementary, inc NPS qualifiers for Addington 2013, Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Chalvington Road, Golden Cross, East Sussex, BN27 3SS www.hailshamec.co.uk

10 March Highstead Riding Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage, indoors, Highstead Riding Centre, Highstead, Chislet, Nr. Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LX, Email: lynnusauk@aol.com

16 March Bodiam International Arena, Reining Clinc with Doug Allen, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse.com, www. gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk 17 March Eaglesfield, Sunday Indoor Unaffiliated Jumping Series, with Crickland & Eaglesfield Qualifiers, Classes: cross pole to 3’6” open, everyone welcome, friendly fun jumping events for all ages and albilities. Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, West Yoke, Ash, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7HT (near New Ash Green, please contact for directions), Contact: Jean Clark, Telephone: 07958 650036 Email: eaglesfield.jean@ btinternet.com, www.eaglesfield.net

Francis Whittington & Penny Sangster Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Marley Lane, Battle

Friday 22nd February, 6.30 - 9.30pm

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

23 March Bodiam International Arena, Unaffiliated indoor winter Dressage Series, refreshments, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse. com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk

23 March Limpsfield Riding Club, Centaur Bio Mechanics for horse and rider. Hilders Farm, Edenbridge, TN8 6LE, Telephone: 07748 844350 Email: limpsrc@hotmail.com 23 March LMEQ, Show Jumping with Ernest Dillon, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Jennifer on 07771 598730 for places. www.lmeq.com 24 March Limpsfield Riding Club, Dressage, Walk Trot, Prelim, Novice and Elementary Tests.

Hilders Farm, Edenbridge, TN8 6LE, Telephone: 07748 844350 Email: limpsrc@hotmail.com 24 March Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 29 March Bedgebury Park, Easter Showjumping and Clear Round, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

A fun and entertaining evening on training the event horse from novice to advanced, including Francis riding his Olympic short-listed horses.

To include a raffle and lucky ticket prizes, including riding lessons, riding hats and vouchers.

Adults £25 / Children £20 per ticket in advance (£30/£25 on the door) For further information and tickets please contact Perdita on 01424 456377.

Also available from The Tack Room, Johns Cross, and Petley Wood Equestrian Centre.

All proceeds to

29 March Good Friday Sponsoured Ride for

Dressage, inc UK Riders Challenge Qualifiers, & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

16 March Bedgebury Park, Affiliated

29 March Hall Place Equestrian Centre,

Showjumping Senior (A,P), Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: kerry@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

with

23 March Bedgebury Park, Affiliated

Cranleigh RDA, 11 mile ride through beautiful Surrey heath and woodland south of Guildford, or a shorter route of 3 miles for riders led or accompanied on foot, Support Cranleigh Riding for the Disabled. Telephone 01483 563495 Email: sponsoredride@cranleighrdagroup. co.uk, www.cranleighrdagroup.co.uk

11 March Hall Place Equestrian Centre,

An Exclusive Lecture Demonstration

Registered Chairy Number 238452

Easter Show Jumping, inc UK Riders Challenge Qualifiers, & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

horses for sale For Sale

For Sale

15.2hh, 4 year old, Kinsky Warmblood Mare. Very sweet, kind nature, professionally backed last year, working well on the flat, schooled over ditches, logs and coloured fences. Fantastic hack, goes first or last. Easy to do in all ways, ready to go on. £4500.

01959 533161

New outdoor 60 metre by 30 metre arena with waxed surface and complete set of Jump for Joy jumps – available to hire Livery – Full, Competition and Working Riding Lessons – all levels catered for from 3 years of age Side Saddle tuition from Anna Levy on our Schoolmasters

Unaffiliated Dressage

Sunday 27th January • Sunday 24th February Sunday 24th March • Sunday 28th April

Skewbald, Mare, 5 years, 15 hands Attracttive coloured mare rising 5.

Broken and just started jumping coloured fences showing promise. Also hacking out on busy roads. Big moving, genuine type. £2,500. Please Contact Keely Harrison 07958 677634

Unaffiliated Show Jumping First Sunday of every month Next Show - Sunday 3rd February

HELP! Desperately searching for the whereabouts of this 15-2hh/15-3hh dun gelding.

Unknowingly sold to a dealer in Kent in January 2012. Have you or anyone you know purchased this horse in 2012?

Any information please ring Jean Saunders on 07768 604179 All information will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Side Saddle Lessons (Book 5 & get 5% discount)

Special offer for February Only

£5 off for new clients on production of this advert

Contact us for information on the above: Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE Tel: 01424 871677 info@petleywoodequestrian.co.uk www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk

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To advertise here please call Karen on 01892 863062 AGRICULTURE, ARENAS & MENAGES

For All Your Arena Maintenance & Refurbishments Special winter estate fencing rates

For all your Equine Facilities

Call Mark 01580 291328 www.markscottarenas.com Biddenden Kent TN27 8LG

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

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

www.millerequestrianservices.co.uk

JB arenas

DESIGN + BUILD ALL-WEATHER

2012 A R E N A O F F E R - A R E N A S F R O M £17, 8 0 0 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON OUTDOOR OR INDOOR ARENAS, SURFACES OR EQUESTRIAN CONSTRUCTION

call 08450 218142 site 07833 627118

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S U R FA C E S & E Q U E S T R I A N C O N S T R U C T I O N

BOOTS

ARENAS and GALLOPS

... in sand or woodchip and oil synthetic surfaces ... competitive prices ... built to your requirements ... satisfaction guaranteed.

Call JIM BOYCE for details and BROCHURE

Tel: 01273 844007 or 07860 206269 www.jbarenas.co.uk • e-mail: info@jbarenas.co.uk

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

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CLASSIFIEDS FEED & BEDDING

LUSTEDS FEEDS AND SADDLERY

~ ONE STOP SHOP ~

The Haylage Company

Purveyors of constant quality, mid-range high fibre Haylage Bale Sizes:

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

Now stocking Equimins

MainBale Haylage WINTER IS HERE!

* 25kg WINTER High Fibre Bale * 25% OFF BUCAS RUGS Free Ryegrass LARGE SALEDust RAIL – UP TO 50%Forage OFF

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

Analysis, prices and further information on request, contact

Available atFEED stockists throughout NOW STOCKING FOR: POULTRY, WILD BIRDS, SHEEP, GUINEA-Sussex PIGS, RABBITS KentALPACAS, - Essex -Surrey GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

Tel: 01923 268609

Lusted Farm, Glynleigh Road, Hankham, Pevensey BN24 5BJ Contact Jill 01323 768937. VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE:

Polo Forage

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

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New Stockists Welcome

www.lustedsfeedsandsaddlery.co.uk Full9am Details Opening Hours: Mon-Sat – 6pm •at Sunday 9am – 1pm. www.jrt-forage.co.uk Tel: 01689-850434

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*Saracen *Dodson & Horrell *Baileys *Dengie Bales STOCKISTS OF A WIDE RANGE OF HORSE FEEDS*Easibed *Spillers *Woodshavings *Hunter Paper Bedding Straw *Wishing *Aubiose *Bliss *Haya&Merry all our Customers Bedding Christmas and a Happy New Year! *Aquamax *Equisorb

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We

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Tel: 01273 890000

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 Quality Bedding  MORGAN

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WORLD TRACTORS Kent & South East LADDINGFORD, MAIDSTONE ME18 6BL

Contact: 01233 733854 Mobile: 07939 503887

USED TRACTORS & to advertise on these pages please call Karen on MACHINERY FOR SALE

08700 668324

Tel: 07860 385818 www.worldtractors.co.uk

All major credit & debit cards accepted FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

HADLOW ROAD TONBRIDGE - 01732 358 999

EXCELLENT QUALITY We will be pleased to help with your feed & Need bedding requirements. to All STORED major credit & debit cards accepted BARN promote your MEADOW HAY  business?

Conventional bales Advertise in £3.50 per bale

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Delivery possible locally for 60 plus bales (Sevenoaks area) NEW STOCK

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

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To advertise here please call Karen on 01892 863062 LIVERY YARDS

LO DG E L IV E R I ES

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

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

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

www.lodgeliveries.com

Priory Home Farm Equestrian Centre BHS Approved Yard

Facilities include: -

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

5 Star Livery for your horse or pony!

Priory Road, Bilsington, Nr Ashford, Kent TN25 7AU 01233 721770

www.bilsingtonprioryestate.co.uk

Part/Full Livery

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

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

Please call 07872 654335 for more details

LI VERY AVAI LA B LE T unb r i dg e Wells

Small friendly, family owned/managed yard in Tunbridge Wells has spaces for DIY and part liveries.

• Owner on site 24/7 • Year round turn out in large paddocks • Sand School with lights • Excellent off road woodland hacking • 5 minutes from main line rail station • 10 minutes from the centre of Tunbridge Wells

DIY £35.00 PER WEEK – separate from owners yard with two stables (currently both vacant) and own field, full use of facilities, fodder store and includes morning feeds. Assistance (such as turn out and rug changes) can be arranged on an ad hoc basis if needed, at an extra charge. Hay and straw can be ordered in from owners.

PART LIVERY STARTS AT £100 PER WEEK –

large stables and year round turn out, full use of facilities, mucking out 7 days a week, feed, hay and bedding provided (shavings at extra cost), all feeds, turn out, rug changes and hoof care. Show and event preparation can be arranged at an extra cost as can exercise.

As we’re a small yard (maximum of 3 part liveries and 2 DIYS) we can give each horse the individual attention that they need.

For more information please call 01892 546283 or 07778 708898 FEBRUARY 2013 Localrider 79

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TRADE DIRECTORY

LIVERY YARDS Retirement Livery Vacancies occasionally available

RETIRED AND SEMI RETIRED EQUINES. Q  .

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Advertise your livery yard in this box from £30 per month. Call 01892 863062

RUGS / RUG WASHING

RUG WASH

01403 864488 07973 151545 WWW.RUGWASH.CO.UK

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

SADDLERY SHOPS

SOCIETY OF MASTER SADDLERS QUALIFIED SADDLE FITTERS 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.

SHELTERS / STABLES HORSE AND RIDER GEAR

JOHNS CROSS, ROBERTSBRIDGE, EAST SUSSEX TN32 5JJ Your Local Saddlers Store

Cozee Homes Equestrian Buildings Limited

New economy Range of Stables and Field Shelters

CAN WE SELL YOUR SECONDHAND SHOW JACKET OR BODY PROTECTOR THAT YOU OR YOUR CHILD HAS OUTGROWN? ALL PRODUCTS TO BEAT MUD FEVER NOW IN STOCK REFLECTIVE EQUIPMENT HORSE FEEDS AND BEDDING CAT & DOG FOOD • SUPPLEMENTS & WORMERS FULL RANGE OF ELECTRIC FENCING RUG REPAIRS AND CLEANING SERVICE HAT AND BODY PROTECTOR FITTING

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

Situated on the A21. Just behind Johns Cross Caravan & Camping Centre

01580 882255

OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK Monday - Saturday 9am - 5pm

SHELTERS / STABLES

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

Telephone: 01342 824117 Fax: 01342 826813

www.levadesystems.co.uk

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

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