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Spotlight on Issie Porter February 2014 • VOLUME XIV NUMBER 1

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Contents February 2014 EDITOR

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

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ART EDITOR Sam Reeves

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

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

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www.localrider.co.uk CONTRIBUTORS Alex Kelly, Spidge Photography, Jo Monck, Paula Curtis, George Gorman, Kit Houghton/Horsepower, Julie Jones, Tamara Strapp, Stephen Biddlecombe, Stephen Townsend, Laura Powell, Lucy Nicholas, Sarah Ridd, Claire Owen, Attic Photography, Ed Lyall BVet Med CertEM (StudMed) MRCVS, Craig Payne, Jennifer Burdett, Diffused Light Photography, Jo Forster, See The Light Photography, Colette Walker, Graham Gott

Front Cover: Issie Porter and Taboo III Picture by Spidge Photography

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London New Year’s Day Parade Safety Round-up Safety in the saddle this season Tried & Tested Heavy Duty Clothing Education, Education, Education Cobbes Meadow RDA Top racehorse bares all Great Britain Take Tentpegging Gold Church Farm Services Against the Elements Lots to celebrate at the Diamond Centre Preventing & Combating Mud Fever Caring for your horse this winter Mud Fever Essentials Have a Worry Free Winter Feeding the Veteran Horse & Pony

Regulars 6 16 18 22 36 42 42 43

News Club News Spotlight – Issie Porter Regional Roundup Readers’ Gallery Ex-Racehorse News The diary of Figaro Flyer Laura’s Diary

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British Showjumping News Show Dates Classifieds Father Figure – Steven Neville Reader of the Month – Ellie Horne Coming Next Month

Show Reports 20 Olympia Horse Show 60 Strictly Come Dressage 62 Mount Mascal Stables Dressage Championships 64 Mid-Sussex Riding Club Indoor Trec 66 Southern Miniatures Christmas Shows 67 Out & About at Blue Barn

Competitions & Offers 7 8 14 19 33 49 72

Absorbine Employment Survey Supplements for Rescued Horses Win Training with Lucinda Green MBE Subscribe to Localrider Magazine Giveaways Win a lesson with Gemma Tattersall Win NAF In The Pink Senior

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Welcome Happy New Year!

Just one more month and the outdoor season should get underway, for the event riders at least who are heading to Tweseldown. A lot can happen between now and then and just in case the predicted cold snap arrives we have been testing some heavy duty clothing, the sort that keeps you both warm and dry, turn to page 34 to discover more.

Work has already started on our March Show Dates edition. I love this issue as it is wonderful to hear from clubs and show organisers about the events and activities they are organising for the coming year. We are also expanding our annual guide to where to go crosscountry schooling. So once armed with the March issue of Localrider you should be able to plan a very active season of training and competitions. And remember if you have a good day or something funny happens email us and let us know.

There are some fantastic competitions this month including training with both Gemma Tattersall and Lucinda Green MBE. All it takes to enter these competitions is an email with some information about you and your horse and why you think you will benefit from the training. But hurry the one with Lucinda closes on 11th February.

Many of you will know that our January issue is combined with the December issue, so you will find pictures and reports in this issue going back to 2013. I have really enjoyed reading what everyone has been up to and have also been impressed by the number of you who have made a big effort to go out competing this winter, despite the continued downpours. And on several occasions competing in or riding in wonderful colourful outfits: London New Year’s Day Parade, Strictly Come Dressage, Blue Barn Christmas Show and Southern Miniatures Christmas Show.

Our cover star this month is 12-year-old Issie Porter from East Sussex. You can read more about Issie and her ponies and her plans for 2014 on page 18.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as I have and whatever you are doing with your horses over the coming months have fun!

Subscribe to Localrider Magazine. Only £15 for 6 issues or £24.80 for 11 issues. Phone 01892 863062 or visit www.localrider.co.uk Localrider Magazine covering equestrian activities in the South East

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news Horse charity rescues 73% more horses in 2013

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n what was an extraordinary year for horses, the horse meat scandal brought horses to the forefront of the political agenda, media headlines and public consciousness – and the attention enabled World Horse Welfare Chief Field Office David Boyd to shine a spotlight on the real visits a Fly Grazing case problems in the horse world.

World Horse Welfare Chief Executive Roly Owers said: “What has struck me most as I look back over 2013 is how so many of these negative headlines, with your support, we have been able to turn into forces for good.

As grim as the horsemeat scandal was it opened the public’s eyes to the murky trade that charities like World Horse Welfare know only too well. The fact is that horses are largely unregulated, untraceable and so overbred that they are available to purchase for next to nothing, indeed sometimes it is difficult to give a horse away.”

Charities rescued so many horses in 2013, and World Horse Welfare took in 428 compared to 284 in 2012. While the charity’s Rescue and Rehoming Centres are full to bursting with welfare cases, the number of people rehoming horses has dropped by a quarter.

Roly ended his speech by asking supporters to continue their passionate and genuine support in helping charities to fight the equine crisis by rehoming a horse and making vital space for another in a desperate situation or donating to a horse charity of your choice.

For more information about World Horse Welfare visit www.worldhorsewelfare.org

Charlotte and Valegro smash Freestyle world record Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro scored 93.975% in the Freestyle dressage competition at Olympia to complete her hat-trick of world records.

Charlotte pipped the man who previously held the Freestyle record, Edward Gal, into runner-up spot. It was also at Olympia that the Dutchman and the fabulous black stallion, Totilas, set the target at 92.30% back in December 2009, but despite producing a wonderful test Gal and Glock’s Undercover settled for a mark of 87.425%.

Talking afterwards, Du Jardin said: “You all know I came here thinking about breaking the world record, that’s what I wanted to do, but thinking it and doing it is something else. To think I have that world record, in fact all three now, is fantastic and to do it on home ground and in front of the supporters is incredible.”

Right: New York fashion designer and sponsor, Reem Acra, with Great Britain’s Charlotte Du Jardin and Valegro Credit: FEI/Kit Houghton

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Pretty In Pink!

When it comes to the falling in love this Valentines, on-line retailer Dressage Deluxe have some gorgeous garments and gifts, which will have you smitten at first sight!

The Pikeur Micro Fibre Competition Shirt in Pink is styled in an ultra quick drying Meryl microfibre, which not only feels superb next to the skin, but also helps keep you cool under pressure.

Featuring a cotton stand up collar and embroidered Pikeur emblem, this shirt will ensure you always look ‘hot to trot’. www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk

Yummy for your horse’s tummy 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, oat-bran, apples and unrefined molasses.

Available through retailer 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! Because each heart shaped cookie is individually baked and oozing with flavour, there’s no need to feed your horse or pony by the handful, making them a cost effective treat that your equine friend will just adore!

Shadow Horse pride themselves on offering the very best products sourced from all over the world and personally test each product to ensure its does what it says on the label and stands the test of time! www.shadowhorse.co.uk

Childéric Stud Girth The Childéric Short Stud Guard Girth combines protection and performance in one tack room essential. Styled in beautiful soft buttery leather, the anatomically designed girth features softly padded edging for comfort and is cut to allow the girth to sit in the correct position, without catching the horse around the sensitive area behind the elbow.

This clever design also helps eliminating the possibility of trapping venerable muscles, whilst the Velcro leather wraps hideaway the triple thick elasticated buckles neatly when in use.

This girth can also be adjusted in width for a bespoke fit, if required for a match made in heaven! www.childericsaddles.co.uk

Waterproof Trousers from British Eventing The cold wet months can be difficult when out on the yard with horses and ponies so making sure you are well wrapped up is key to maintaining comfort.

The new British Eventing Waterproof Trousers are both waterproof and breathable. In colour navy the trousers have an elasticated waist, two pockets and zips at the ankles. www.equestrianclearance.com

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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

Horse of the Year Show 2014 Showing Qualifiers Announced

Brogini Synthetic Riding Boot This boot is made for everyday riding and features durable anti-slip, flexi comfort rubber sole. The sole is design to grip on most outdoor surfaces and the outer rub-guard prolongs the life of these boot preventing wear and tear from the friction of stirrups.

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This boot is ideal for riders on a budget who require a durable and hardwearing riding boot with a good quality smooth finish. The synthetic boot includes a long elasticated stretch panel along the zip at the back of the boot supporting a better fit to the rider’s leg.

The GB651- Modena Synthetic Boot retails for around £60.00. www.brogini.com

Absorbine to Support Employment Survey Leading horse care products company absorbine is pleased to announce its support of The british Grooms association (bGa) equestrian employment survey. The survey has been set up to help unveil the truth behind employment trends within the sector. as the professional membership association which represents the career interests of grooms, the bGa is urging all those who work with horses to come forward and have their say.

Two surveys, one targeted at grooms and the other to employers, have been compiled with the combined expertise of Georgina brooke-Holmes of Coventry university and Sport england in partnership with bGa. Participants can opt to submit their answers anonymously to ensure that a true picture is generated. absorbine has generously donated two luxury hampers of their grooming and horse care products including world renowned ShowSheen and products from their Hooflex hoof care and muscle care ranges. One hamper will be wOn by a participant in the grooms’ survey and the other by a participant in the employers’ survey. There is also the opportunity for respondents to win a £100 cash prize.

Filling out the surveys is easy. If you are a groom, freelancer, working pupil or apprentice please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/ grooms_research or you are an employer please go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/employers_research CE For more Absorbine product information, visit www.absorbine.co.uk

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Be prepared for just £19.98!

The Horse & Rider First Aid Kit from Robinson Animal Healthcare is now available to buy online at the special offer price of just £19.98 (usual RRP £24.99)!

The Horse & Rider First Aid Kit provides all the essential items that may be needed in a first aid situation.

Available in an easy to carry kit bag, Animalintex® poultice, Veterinary Gamgee®, Wound Dressings, Equiwrap® bandages, Vetalintex® wound gel and Blunt-ended Scissors are all included. For the rider a FastAid® essentials travel pack is also included for minor cuts and grazes.

he countdown to the 2014 season has already begun. In preparation, the list of Horse of the year Show (HOyS) 2014 showing qualifiers has now been published at www.hoys. co.uk/competitor-zone/showing-qualifiers Competitors up and down the country will contest the qualifiers, held between March and September, in a bid to secure their place at The Horse of the year Show”. This year’s Show will take place from 8th – 12th October 2014 at birmingham’s NeC. It’s an exciting year ahead for showing competitors, some of whom will have the chance to qualify for an entirely new Championship at HOyS 2014. The ridden Partbred Pony of the year Championship aims to recognise and promote quality ridden ponies, whose breeding, in part, is arab or Welsh, or a combination of the two.

Once again, all results from HOyS qualifiers will be entered into the league tables for the HOyS awards Series. These prestigious awards recognise and honour those who perform consistently well throughout the qualifying season.

Equine America Mouth & Bit Balm When liberally applied in the corners of the mouth, or along the underside of the bit, this softening balm will moisturise and protect dry areas of your horse’s mouth. It provides acceptance and comfort of the bit, supporting performance training and helping to achieve a more responsive and happier horse – as well as helping young horses to mouth.

Made from a complex blend of natural ingredients which have been chosen for their ability to support the health, suppleness and softness of your horse’s mouth. Formulated without animal products, parabens, Polyethylene Glycol, sulphates, mineral oils, synthetic dyes, harsh irritants or toxic chemicals.

100% natural, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. www.equine-america.co.uk

T.E.N. guarantees 100% satisfaction T.e.N. supplements, from the makers of SPILLerS®, are guaranteeing 100% satisfaction or your money back on their entire range of online equine supplements.

T.e.N. is the definitive range of highly Targeted equine Nutrition supplements, available exclusively online. you can choose from advanced formulations to support your horse when experiencing a specific challenge, as well as a maintenance level approach, allowing you to target individual requirements with precision.

Claire Dyett, T.e.N. Marketing & e-commerce Manager says: “We have had such superb feedback on the excellent quality and efficacy of our products that we want to pass our confidence on to new customers. If you’re not 100% satisfied with any product in the range we will give you a full refund, guaranteed.” www.tensupplements.co.uk

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news SEIB Search For A Star The 2014 series of the popular South essex Insurance brokers (SeIb) Search For a Star and the SeIb racehorse to riding Horse Show Championship will begin in april with five qualifiers throughout the country. Now entering its seventeenth successive year, Search For a Star was created by SeIb to encourage amateur riders to produce their horses to a high standard in the show ring and giving them the opportunity to compete at the prestigious finals at the Horse Of The year Show (HOyS). SeIb has a strong ethos of putting something back into equestrian sport and the company takes an enthusiastic interest in all the competitions they sponsor.

The Search For a Star competition rules, comprehensive information, a downloadable schedule and entry form are available from www.search4astar.org.uk More information on the SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse Show Championship is available from www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk

Snappy Dresser These eye-catching leather boots are a new addition to the Mark Todd Collection.

Manufactured in soft and supple calfskin with snazzy crocodile patent print top and toe, Mark Todd Crocodile Patent Leather Riding Boots are sure to grab the attention of the style-conscious rider. Available in standard or short leg length in sizes 37 to 42, the boots have a discreet elasticated panel alongside the full-length back zip for a snug fit. Finishing touches include the Mark Todd embossed signature and a protective heel tab to prevent spurs from damaging the zip fastening. www.wefi.co.uk

Carl Hester supports Spanish Riding School

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he Spanish riding School of Vienna are delighted to announce that Carl Hester and Lee Pearson will be performing in Sheffield as part of the 2014 uK tour.

World class dressage sensation and Olympic Team Gb Gold Medallist Carl Hester Mbe will open the show with a master-class and a dressage to music performance, giving the audience the opportunity to see the modern sport of dressage.

He will be joined by 10-times Paralympic gold medallist Lee Pearson, Cbe who will demonstrate the Para sport of dressage.

The whole evening will be hosted by Nicki Chapman who will guide the audience through the wonderful displays of horsemanship.

This is the first time the beautiful White Lipizzaner stallions have visited yorkshire as part of their uK tour. It will also have been the first time that the Motorpoint arena in Sheffield will have played host to Olympic riders Hester and Pearson. Carl Hester commented: “This will be the third time I have supported the Spanish riding School of Vienna on tour and I am excited about going to Sheffield. I train lots of riders based in the North of the uK so hope that they come along to see this great show. Nicki Chapman and I will show the audience how the modern sport of dressage has evolved from that of the classical art and to be able to watch the two side by side is awe inspiring and magical!”

The Spanish riding School of Vienna 2014 uK tour starts in Sheffield on 31st October for three nights followed by Wembley arena from 14th November 2014. www.livenation.co.uk

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Nominate your Favourite Equine Charity Horse welfare is of paramount importance to all horse lovers and the UK’s leading equine insurer, Petplan Equine, is calling on the equine world to recognise the invaluable work of equine charities by nominating their favourite for the 2014 Petplan and ACDH Animal Charity Awards.

The awards were launched last year by Petplan in partnership with the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) to recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of animal charities and not-for-profit organisations, their employees and volunteers. There are three awards: ANIMAL CHARITY TEAM OF THE YEAR Equine charities work tirelessly to provide a better life for horses, ponies and donkeys all over the UK and make a huge difference to the health and wellbeing of the animals they come into contact with. Petplan and ADCH are looking for a charity team that has worked together to make a positive change to the lives of animals.

ANIMAL CHARITY VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Without volunteers all charities would struggle to survive as staff, resources and finances would be stretched to the limit. It takes a special person with real compassion towards animals to give up their free time on a regular basis. Petplan and ADCH are looking for a dedicated volunteer who shows a real commitment to an animal charity.

ANIMAL CHARITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Staff are the backbone of any equine charity, covering all sorts of roles to ensure the smooth running of the organisation. It is down to their constant hard work that the charity can help animals in need. Petplan and ADCH are looking for a hard working employee who is passionate about their job, day in, day out and makes a difference to the rest of the staff and charity as a whole.

To nominate a charity team or individual who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contribution to equine welfare go to www.petplan.co.uk/charityawards Nominations open 6th January and close on 31st March.

Have you rescued a horse?

Recent media stories have reported story after story of equine welfare cases where horses and ponies have been neglected, unfed and untended to in a way that is truly distressing.

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Scientific Nutritional Products want to support those who have re-homed unwanted equines, they are giving Horse & Pony Multivitamin Supplement free of charge to three horse owners who have adopted rescue horses or ponies in order to help them return to health.

The most desirable diet for the trickle feeding equine is a diet which is rich in forage such as grass and hay. Some horses will also require a concentrate feed but all equines diet can benefit from additional vitamins and minerals through a supplement.

Vitamins and minerals play a multitude of important roles within the body including supporting the immune system, bone and teeth structure and the eyesight and vitamins and minerals assist in nerve and muscle functioning.

Horse & Pony Multivitamin supplement includes over 25 essential vitamins and minerals promoting optimum health ideal for those horses which have been previously neglected in order to support their immune system as they regain health.

Scientific Nutritional Products will give three winners a 4kg tub of Horse & Pony Multivitamin Supplement. So if you have rescued a horse or pony recently contact Scientific Nutritional Products with your story and hopefully you will win a healthy and nutritious supplement. www.horsesupplementsdirect.co.uk. For more information or to receive one-to-one advice contact our nutritional specialist Peter Fishpool on FREEPHONE 0800 032 7774 or Tel: 01377 254900.

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FEATURE

Safety Round-Up

By George Gorman, of www.rstor.co.uk

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ecent years have seen an influx of products onto the equestrian market promoting safety in the saddle.

Organisations such as the British Horse Society supply practical advice whilst the British Equestrian Trade Association, BETA, regulates the products we purchase to ensure they are of optimum quality. But is this safety revolution a good thing? We think so.

We all enjoy riding our horses, but there is a responsibility to be safe for our livelihoods and families, whether training competition horses or simply hacking out for fun. So what decisions can we make to ensure we are as protected as possible?

ROAD RIDING

Whether we choose to take our horses hacking on the roads or over the fields, the likelihood is that some period of time on the roads is unavoidable. The British Horse Society’s Riding and Road Safety Test is a long standing initiative to prepare and ensure riders know how to deal every eventuality that may arise. In the absence of taking the Road Safety Test, the Highway Code is a useful read. Obviously, wearing high visibility clothing when road riding is advised to promote safety; it is readily available from online retailers and tack shops.

Wearing high visibility clothing is advised

RIDING HATS

According to current safety laws (The Horses (Protective Headgear for Young Riders) Act 1990) anyone under the age of 14 must wear a protective helmet when riding a horse on the road. However, once over this age, there is no legal stipulation. Nonetheless in recent times the choice to wear a riding helmet has become more popular as a result of organisations such as Riders for Helmets pioneering their important slogan “Ride Safe, Always Wear a Helmet”. Helping the cause are inspirational dressage riders including Courtney King-Dye and Charlotte Dujardin, who choose to wear a riding helmet as opposed to a traditional top hat.

Higher safety standards are also being enforced in the showing industry, after a unanimous vote that from January 2014, it will be compulsory for all competitors in hunter classes to wear hats with safety harnesses when mounted. Sports Horse Breeding of Great Britain states that it is now compulsory for all riders and judges to wear safety headgear in its classes.

The RS-tor

RS-tor offers an additional safety aid providing stability and confidence when riding. In a similar, but more functional way to a neck strap, the RS-tor functions to allow riders to carry their hands naturally, whilst giving a rider a “handle” on any situation. The RS-tor comes into action when the horse bucks, rears or spooks, allowing the rider’s seat to remain deep, promoting their centre of balance and security in the saddle.

Right: The RS-tor is an invaluable safety aid when riding.

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AIR JACKETS AND BODY PROTECTORS

Body protectors offer protection from impact suffered when falling, as the impact-absorbing foam is designed to lessen the severity of injury. Current safety rules dictate that if competing under Pony Club, Riding Club or British Eventing Rules, a BETA Level 3 Protection body protector must be worn. For the first time, 2013 saw Body Protectors required at the Dublin Horse Show in classes which involved fixed fences, in arguably the most traditionally of disciplines, showing.

Air Jackets hit the equestrian market around five years ago and are now a common sight worn over body protectors, especially in the eventing sector. The concept originated in the motorcycling industry and companies such as Point 2, Hitair, Helite and USG manufacture air vests which inflate when the rider falls, helping to absorb shock, distribute pressure and (depending on the model chosen) offer the spinal column, trunk of the body and the neck support. According to the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA), air jackets are not a replacement for a body protector, but an addition. A body protector offers permanent, static Air vests protection, both on and off provide dynamic the horse; meanwhile, an protection once air vest provides temporary, inflated. Ingrid dynamic protection once the Klimke is pictured. garment is inflated.

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

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

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Rhys Rawlings awarded Yogi Bear Trophy Words by Julie Jones, Group Instructor for Quest RDA On Monday 25th November Rhys Rawlings, a rider with Quest Riding for the Disabled, was awarded the Yogi Bear Memorial Trophy for being the happiest rider at Quest’s Annual Sponsored ride which took place in Chobham on Sunday 3rd November. Councillor Beverley Harding, The Mayor of the Borough of Surrey Heath kindly made the presentation to Rhys during his weekly ride with Quest.

The presentation was enjoyed by Rhys’ parents, sister and other members of his family, along with Laris Farm staff and volunteers from Quest.

Rhys Rawlings and Hunky pictured at the Sponsored Rhys Rawlings receiving the Yogi Bear Memorial Rhys is seven-years-old and Ride. Rhys has his rosette for completing the ride and Trophy from Councillor Beverley Harding, The is autistic. He is a pupil at the his medal for raising over £50 in sponsorship money Mayor of the Borough of Surrey Heath Special Needs Unit at Pyrcroft of the land at the farm. Horse riding offers an opportunity Grange Primary School in Chertsey. He has been attending Quest for enjoyment, challenge, friendship, laughter, achievement, weekly for over two years, but up until this September despite much effort, the volunteers of Quest and the staff at Pyrcroft were independence and confidence, not only for the riders, but for unable to get Rhys to put on his riding hat or get him anywhere the volunteers as well! near the horses or ponies. After lots of patience and confidence You can find out more about Quest on their website building exercises around the horses, like filling their water buckets www.questrda.org and putting their saddles and bridles away the volunteers had Standing at the Fielden Stud for 2012 a major breakthrough at the beginning of this term when they finally managed to get Rhys on Hunky, one of Quest’s ponies and Ninfield Eurika he has loved riding ever since. Rhys’ parents say that on the days Ninfield Eurika Is a 125cm black Stallion Born 1994. that he rides it is like he is a different child, he is so much calmer Ninfield Eureka This superb small Riding Pony stallion is the first son of and is more able to follow instructions. The volunteers at Quest Ninfield Great1994 Expectations. His numerous show successes 125cm Black Stallion, are absolutely delighted with the progress Rhys is making and include being twice 128cms champion at the South of This superb small Riding Pony stallion thePony first sonatof England Show and ChampionisShow in-hand Ponies extremely proud of him for overcoming his fears.

UK (South). His numerous show Ninfield Great Expectations. successes include being twice 128cms Champion at the Rhys was chosen to be awarded the Yogi Bear Memorial Trophy Arthur's full sister, Ninfield Pips Pride, has had numerous South of England Show Pony wins and in-handChampion including being Show Youngstock Champion and for the Happiest rider at Quest’s Annual Sponsored Ride as he in-hand at Ponies UKSupreme (South). of Show at Suffolk County. Under saddle she was Reserve Champion at Richmond as well as incredibly managed to complete the two mile Sponsored ride course winning at Surrey County and Mid-Herts Arthur’s full sister, Ninfield Pips Pride, has had numerous wins in-hand including being after only being on a horse five times previously. This was a quite His and half sister, Ninfield Wuthering Heights 13.2 ponyCounty. of the year Under at HOYS 2002.

Youngstock Champion Supreme of Show atwas Suffolk saddle she was Reserve Champion at Richmond as well as winning at Surrey County and Mid-Herts amazing achievement by Rhys and really epitomises all that the His half sister, Ninfield Wuthering Heights was 13.2 pony of the year at HOYS 2002. volunteers at Quest strive to achieve. Rhys absolutely loved the Elson Toffee Sponsored ride, communicated with his helpers, looked out for the Elson Toffee 38in Cream Dun Shetland Stallion Born 2007 Elson Toffee yellow markers to track the way and sang as he rode, he is a well This outstanding looking little stallion has a wonderful Cream Dun Shetland Stallion, Temperament and has plenty2007 of character which is passed on to his deserved winner of the trophy. progeny.

Toffee is 38 inches.

He has This outstanding looking little stallion has a won many classes including The Yogi Bear Memorial Trophy is donated to Quest each year by Edenbridge and Oxted standard Shetland colts as a three year old wonderful temperament and has plenty of and reserve champion at the royal London show in the alternate one of their volunteers, Ruth Herd in memory of her brother, Peter character which is passed onHetois his progeny. colour class. broken to ride and isToffee in the process of being is 38 inches. He has won classes including brokenmany to be driven. and his pony Yogi Bear. Peter was severely mentally handicapped Edenbridge and Oxted standard Shetland colts as a three-year-old. He was Supreme and autistic and used to ride with Quest. Although Peter couldn’t In Hand at the Royal London Show 2012 and took the Home Produced Championship.

His Full sister was exported to Sweden as a foal and has remained there ever since speak he eventually learnt to canter and jump. When Quest went He is broken to ride and drive. through a bad patch and was in danger of closing altogether, For more information Please contact Jan Carmichael on 01892 669330 or 07903122192 Ruth bought Yogi Bear, a five-year-old 14.1 pony for him to Ninfield Connoisseur also available at: www.fielden-stud.co.uk ride. Unfortunately Peter died of a heart condition at 25 only three 13.1hh Dark BayInformation Stallion years after he’d had Yo, but he certainly enjoyed riding him during Ninfield Connoisseur comes from an illustrious family of show ponies. His dam, Ninfield Great Expectations was that time. After Peter’s death, Yogi was used during some sessions 138cms Pony of the Year 1991 and Supreme Champion at Quest for other disabled riders. Sadly at the age of 30 last year at PUK 1998. His sire, Ninfield Millionaire, as a 3-year-old Yogi had to be put to sleep which was when Ruth renamed the won 11 Championships at County Level and was Reserve Champion at the Royal International Horse Show as a Setrophy the Yogi Bear Memorial Trophy. nior Stallion. His 2013 foal, Fielden Enchantment took Part-bred Arab Foal Champion Quest is a member group of the Riding for the Disabled at British National Foal Show in Birmingham.

Association (RDA). Quest is based at Laris Farm Riding Stables in His full sister, Ninfield Love Story was 138cms Show Pony of the Year 2007. Ninfield Connoisseur himself has only been lightly shown to date, but has stood Champion at Chobham, Surrey where they have four of their own ponies on NPS Bath and NPS Summer Champs. livery. Throughout the week, teams of volunteers help provide rides He is a true to type, quality English Riding Pony. He has a very pony head, lovely turn of for small groups of children and adults from the local area. Riders front and a well laid back shoulder, the most beautiful limbs and is an exceptional mover. come from a range of local schools. There are also opportunities For more information Please contact for adults and children to participate on separate occasions out of Jan Carmichael on 01892 669330 or 07903122192 school hours. Quest rides take place in the large outdoor school www.fielden-stud.co.uk at Laris Farm or use the Woodland trail ride around the perimeter

Standing at the Fielden Stud for 2014

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We all know there is nothing more important when horse riding than our safety; equipment such as body protectors, riding helmets and tack have all advanced hugely over recent years to reflect this.

World Wide Tack’s Stephen Biddlecombe talks to us about how we can improve our security in the saddle to help improve safety…

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mportant safety measures to take when setting your horse up for the coming season include; where possible riding with a friend or trusted instructor and ensuring you feel confident in all scenarios with your equine partner. Supply your horse with appropriate but not excessive levels of feed and always ensure their tack is correctly fitted and fastened and that you are wearing the protective clothing you require. A riding hat is an essential for every discipline, but it is also advisable to wear a body protector and utilise other safety equipment available on the market when jumping or riding cross country.

One of the most important factors when promoting safety in the saddle, especially when jumping is a stable and secure lower leg. A strong lower leg position, alongside stalwart core muscles provide the key to good riding and a safe and independent seat and secure position. When the horse is in motion and particularly when trotting, in rising canter or when landing after a fence, the rider’s weight is transferred from the seat to the stirrups allowing us to absorb the impact through our knees and ankles. The direction of the force can sometimes cause a rider’s legs to be pushed outwards and away from the horse’s sides, weakening both our stability in the stable and reducing our communication with the horse.

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Safety in the saddle this season A great deal of stress can be placed on rider’s joints when jumping

An advance in stirrup technology The brand new Royal Rider Jump 25 Evo Action, pictured below left, has a fresh technical and ‘sporty’ design whilst retaining the strength, quality and comfort of all of the Royal Rider stirrups.

Boasting progressive springs which allow the rider to obtain a higher comfort and providing sensitivity, stability and support when the rider’s weight is suspended in the stirrup.

The Jump 25 Evo Action also uniquely provides cushioning integrated into the body of the stirrup allowing a structural level of flexibility and elasticity, whilst remaining secure. This promotes minimal pressure on the joints of the rider unlike conventional stirrups allowing them to remain comfortable in the saddle and protecting them from the physical wear and tear of regular horse riding.

Visit www.worldwidetack.com to find out more and improve safety levels in the saddle this season with Royal Rider Stirrups!

Getting your foot in the stirrup There are products on the market to help improve lower leg security and one of the simplest ways to do this is by choosing the correct stirrups. Choosing suitable stirrups can help provide a simple solution to improve safety when carrying out all equestrian pursuits, from dressage and hacking to jumping, hunting or riding cross country. A stirrup that has been ergonomically designed could increase grip and stability due to the angle of the stirrups and in turn this can improve flexibility and allow the foot to quickly and easily come out of the stirrup if required.

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Heavy Duty Winter Clothing February can be a wet cold month, so to help you beat the winter blues, we have been testing some of the toughest and warmest clothing available.

Rocky Mountain Oilskin

Gersemi’s Deerskin Gloves

This jacket (also pictured in the main image above) oozes quality and practicality in a handsomely, rugged kind of way – a go anywhere, do anything jacket you can depend on. The heavyweight cotton fabric has a traditional waxed finish that just looks better as it ages. The corduroy collar, leather trim detail and wool mix lining inside the body all add to the feel of heritage this coat inspires.

Sizes: XS-XXL RRP: £350.00 www.mountainhorse.co.uk

Gersemi’s Deerskin gloves are made from a beautiful soft, yet hardwearing authentic deerskin.

Classically plain and simple they feature an elasticated panel of stitching on the top and inner of the wrist and a reinforced rein finger.

The summer version is unlined and gives a great deal of feel as they mould to the riders hand after a few times of wearing. A winter version with lining for additional warmth is also available.

A beautifully crafted traditional look they get better with age.

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Sizes: 6.5 – 8 RRP:£56.00 www.zebraproducts.co.uk

This coat is pure luxury. It is extremely warm and beautifully made. The waxed cotton is extremely waterproof, yet it doesn’t feel waxy at all. It is the perfect equestrian/country jacket for riding, walking and spectating at shows.

LR Comment: Beautifully soft leather gloves. The look good and feel great. Perfect for everyday riding, schooling, showing or in the dressage arena.

Toggi Tetbury Leather Glove with Thinsulate®

Toggi Stirling Quilted Deerstalker

Classically designed, the luxurious Toggi leather Tetbury gloves offer stylish performance and warmth on colder days. With genuine 3M Thinsulate® lining which is perfect to keep your hands snug and warm all winter long, the Tetbury features extra long ribbed cuffs to keep draughts at bay! The strategically placed reinforcement panels of the Tetbury offer extra durability, which makes them ideal for riding and other outdoor pursuits, whilst they are styled to be elegant enough for fashion use.

Super cosy quilted deerstalker hat with cosy faux fur trim. Pretty printed lining adds a touch of colour.

Colour: Black, Loden Size: XS/S & M/L RRP: £17.50 www.toggi.com LR Comment: A fun and practical winter hat. Perfect for any occasion.

Colour: Black Size: XS - XL RRP: £29.50 www.toggi.com LR Comment:

Toggi Alaska ladies winter jodhpurs

Really warm leather gloves. I found them quite thick, so prefer to wear them from hacking and hunting rather than schooling. They are extremely smart and don’t go hard in the wet weather like traditional leather gloves.

Toggi’s Alaska soft shell winter jodhpurs are made from a highly functional innovative fabric that is water-resistance and offers extra warmth with a fleece back. The fabric benefits from Tactel®, which offers increased strength, softness and breathability, as well as being easy care and quick drying. With nickel free fastening and two zip pockets, the Alaska provide hardwearing practical comfort to help keep you warm and dry all winter long.

Colours: Beige, Black Size: 24” – 34” RRP: £85.00 www.toggi.com LR Comment: I love these jodhpurs, they are very warm and have a gorgeous fleece lining. They are comfortable to ride in and are cosy and warm to wear while doing general yard duties. My favourite pair for this time of year.

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Result R65X Multi-Function Winter Jacket Insulate yourself from the cold this winter with the R65X Multi-function Winter Jacket. This sturdy multifunctional jacket with integral Thinsular™ spectator cushion for added comfort, is waterproof to 2000mm and windproof with RESULT’s own STORMDRI coated fabric to keep you dry and warm.

With a host of technical features the R65X Jacket offers reinforced taped seams, a concealed/detachable hood in the collar with drawcord adjuster, full front heavy duty 2-way zip fastening with double storm flap, two side pockets, two spacious front pockets, one inside double security pocket with inner pocket, elasticated cuffs with tear release and stud adjusters, adjustable shockcord waist and hem and a high zip through collar with shock adjuster. The jacket is unisex and available in eight colourways.

Size: S – 3XL RRP: £56.00 www.resultclothing.com LR Comment: This is a warm, yet fairly light to wear jacket. It is a practical everyday outdoors jacket, perfect for the yard. If it gets dirty it is quick and easy to wash and dry overnight.

Mark Todd Reinga Trousers These practical trousers are lightly padded for added warmth, and manufactured in comfortable polystretch fabric with Taslon panels for durability and easy cleaning. Features include pockets with waterproof zips, reflective logos and piping, leg zips with storm flap and adjustable tabs at the waist and ankle.

Ladies sizes: 8 to 18 RRP: £72.99 www.wefi.co.uk LR comment: I have lived in these trousers all winter, they are warm windproof and waterproof. If they get too wet or muddy I stick them in the washing machine and they are dry again by morning. I like the fact that the legs have zips as it makes it easier to change boots for riding.

Grub’s® Iceline 8.5™ Boots The Iceline™ boots from Grub’s are ideal for keeping your feet warm and dry on cold and frosty days. Ideal for most working conditions or leisure activities, these boots features excellent grip with a TRAX™ sole and HEXZORB™ DURAPRENE™ technology for comfort.

They combine the unique INSU-FOAM ULTRA™ technology with the 8.5 thermal engineering, with added HIGHLOFT™ fleece lining making them extremely practical with their insulating and waterproof properties.

The Iceline™ boots also boast the latest high specification including a SUPER-DRI™ lining for added warmth, UNDER FOOT CHASSIS™ technology and NITROCELL™ insulating and cushioning foot-bed for comfort.

Colours: Heather or Navy Ladies size: 4-8 RRP: £79.90 www.work-lite.com LR Comment: For anyone needing to buy a pair of boots these are the ultimate boots in keeping your feet at the correct temperature all year round. They are warm, dry comfortable and waterproof even after many hours of wear.

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CAREERS

Education, Education, Education

You don’t! You need to stay in training or education and the Apprenticeship in Racehorse Care fulfils this requirement. The British Racing School offers a 22 month Apprenticeship which starts with a 14 week residential training course in Newmarket, Suffolk and on completion of this the school guarantees to find you a job as a Groom and Exercise Rider in a Racing Yard. This job is well paid (far more than the average Apprenticeship) and the best thing is, all your training is FREE! After your initial training course the Workplace Instructors will visit you on a regular basis and you will complete a Level 2 Diploma in Racehorse Care in the work place. Whether you have ambitions of being a Jockey, a Yard Manager, a Work Rider or even a Racehorse Trainer this is the best place start.

Courses are starting all year round. For further information visit the website or call the Recruitment Team to discuss your options.

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A Career in Racing If Frankel and Kauto Star have caught your imagination, then perhaps a career in racing is for you. There has never been a better time to join the horseracing industry. It has a heritage that spans centuries, and is the second largest spectator sport in the country.

Racing and Thoroughbred breeding offer a range of exciting and challenging roles and training opportunities. You could be involved with breeding or racing some of the best horses in the world, or pursue a career in another part of this diverse industry.

From Jockeys to Racecourse Managers, Bloodstock Agent to Racing Secretaries, there is something for everyone.

With a career in horseracing, you’ll never look back but be prepared for a life that could offer travel, excitement and a future full of opportunity.

Are you: n An EU citizen between 16-22 years old? n Less than 9st 7lbs/60kg and physically fit? n Looking for an exciting career?

If so, The British Racing School apprenticeship is for you: n Completely FREE + Guaranteed job on completion of initial training n Open to complete beginners

n Complies with government requirement to stay in education post 16

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Do you think you have to stay in school until you are 18?

Whatever stage of your education you are at, it is possible to combine horse riding with your studies. This issue we look at college courses, degrees, plus apprenticeships both at an Equestrian Centre and the British Racing School, also a school with a successful horse riding team. Whilst the majority of students taking an equestrian course will want to work on the ground with horses, there are a wide number of office based roles within the equestrian industry too.

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CAREERS Equine Courses at Merrist Wood College Students from Merrist Wood College have gone on to become trainee riding instructors, competition grooms, worked in event management, retail, horse rehabilitation and therapy, equestrian nutrition, plus many, many, more roles.

If you want to work with horses or just learn more about them, take a look at the courses running at Merrist Wood College. The Merrist Wood Equestrian Centre is one of the top facilities in the South East, and they have courses at all levels from Level 1 to BA (Hons) level, full and part time, day and evening.

Courses have a strong vocational emphasis, providing commercial awareness and practical competence for a range of careers and abilities. Develop your riding skills, examine horse behaviour and welfare and learn about the industry in areas such as equine fitness and training, horse husbandry, animal science, presentation of horses, equine rehabilitation and therapy, road safety.

So why choose Merrist Wood?

• It has one of the largest indoor arenas in the South East at 90 x 36m, with a gel track cushioned surface • Fully floodlit outdoor arena at 30 x 60m, with a rubber surface • Indoor stabling • Extensive grounds to ride in • Range of horses including competition horses • Variety of livery packages for your horse • On site student accommodation • Range of local and national competitions held regularly • British Horse Society approved exam centre Open event on Wednesday 12th March 5.30 – 8pm

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Working in the equestrian industry can offer a world of wonderful opportunities, like these ladies from the British Equestrian Federation pictured at the trot-up for the Greenwich Test Event

Apprenticeship or Placement If you dream of becoming a riding instructor, competition groom or yard manager how do you get your foot through the door and shine over all the other candidates?

Dora Pilkington of Coldblow Equestrian Centre says: “Experience counts of course, but employers look for far more than just helping out at weekends whilst at school. Qualifications are needed for jobs in well run yards or centres. There are various routes to gaining those vital bits of paper.

If you haven’t made up your mind on a career then go for a college course to keep your options open. For those who want closer contact with horses British Horse Society or Association of British Riding School exam passes are needed. Take a look online and you will see that they are similar, but with subtle differences.

You could look for an Apprenticeship or Student Placement. At Coldblow we offer both. Last year we had five vacancies for the new ABRS Apprenticeship Scheme and had over 50 applicants. In order to get through the training requirements we had to choose candidates with very good prior experience and/or qualifications.

You can pay for your training either part-time or full-time, but like university degrees to get to BHS Intermediate Instructor (or equivalent ABRS TA) you will have to find thousands for tuition fees and your living expenses and spend up to five years studying.

The BHSII is now equivalent to a Foundation Degree and all the qualifications leading to it give you UCAS points.

At Coldblow we are now interviewing applicants for this year’s intake of Apprentices. If you feel you need to put some time in to gain experience and perhaps a Level One or Two qualification to help you stand out from the rest then consider a 3-6 month student placement which we run in partnership with Haddon Training.”

Contacts: www.claremontschool.co.uk www.abrs-info.org/ Exam_materials-244.htm www.bhs.org.uk/ training-and-qualifications www.haddontraining.co.uk www.coldblowequestrian.co.uk www.merristwood.ac.uk www.brs.org.uk www.careersinracing.com

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Claremont Year 6 Scholarship Assessment Day

Aerial view of Claremont Preparatory School

For entry into Year 7, Sept 2014.

Claremont School Claremont School is a thriving, independent, co-educational day school occupying two wonderful sites. The site in St Leonards-on-Sea stands in 100 acres of delightful Sussex countryside and comprises a Nursery School, Pre-Preparatory department, Prep School and Forest School. The Senior School site is situated in the beautiful village of Bodiam, overlooking Bodiam Castle. Claremont has recently been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.

A new Sixth Form Centre will be opening at the Senior School site in September 2014 and will accommodate 50 students per year group, early registration is recommended. Parents may visit either school at any time; by appointment or by attending Open Days.

Claremont School has good equestrian links and a successful school riding team.

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imon Earle trains national hunt and flat horses, and 90% of the equines he trains are barefoot. He says the team’s main aim is to maintain horses that are fit, healthy, happy, well educated and sound - Simon says this combination ultimately leads to racing success. “Be it barefoot or with correct shoeing, soundness is of the utmost importance to enable me to train a horse successfully,” Simon says.

He has good statistics to back up his beliefs that ‘bare is best’: “Our yard hasn’t had a tendon strain in over seven years... in fact I can’t remember the last one we had,” he says of his horses.

“My reasons for managing the horses barefoot where possible is that we see too many horses break down [within the racing industry, where they are commonly shod], and when this happens, I have always wanted to know why. All too often, it is down to the foot and there is no truer saying than ‘no foot, no horse’. I feel that prolonged shoeing of the horse can, in some cases, make the hoof migrate forwards, becoming too long in the toe, and with underrun heels,” Simon adds.

“Being barefoot enables the horse’s hoof to function naturally...”

Have you heard the old wives’ tale that Thoroughbreds can’t go barefoot? One leading Newmarket racehorse trainer begs to differ...

By Lucy Nicholas of Trelawne Equine – distributors of barefoot hoof care products

Putting the boot in Hoofboots can be excellent as a way of offering protection from wear to the bare hoof while the horse is ridden on certain surfaces, and also offering shock absorption to the hoof structures and limbs. The new Easyboot Transition from EasyCare will fit many shapes and sizes of hoof, including round, slightly longer than wide, and even slightly wider than long. The Transition offers a combination of shock absorption and support never seen before in a hoofboot. Size guide and stockist info available at www.trelawneequine.co.uk or call 0844 2578585.

“All of this puts more strain on the tendons and ligaments. Being barefoot enables the horse’s hoof to function naturally, and it is much easier to keep the horse’s balance right, and have weight bearing heels in the correct place, rather than under-run. We definitely have less joint problems [with the horses that are bare, when compared to the overall racing industry].”

However, ten per cent of Simons horses are shod - why is this?

“In my experience, some horses do not take to being barefoot, be it physically or due to time required to maintain their feet bare, and I am aware of the responsibilities of the trainer to the owner to see their horse running,” he states.

“I assess every horse that comes into the yard with my farrier, and after discussion with the owner, we make a decision on whether to use shoes or keep the horse bare,” Simon says.

The UK’s most successful barefoot competition horse?

Red Not Blue, whose photo is pictured top left, and whose bare feet are pictured right, is a tenyear old bay gelding by Blueprint, owned by The Plum Merchants, trained by Simon Earle, and ridden by many leading jockeys including Andrew Thornton and AP McCoy. The National Hunt racer has his own twitter handle - @RedNotBlueHorse - and a cheeky attitude recently tweeting Horse and Hound magazine when they featured a supposed lightweight horse shoe that could potentially help a horse go faster, saying: “Who needs shoes! Why pay silly money on shoes when you can go barefoot! #stillwinningraces.” The horse recently ran at Newbury with jockey Dominic Elsworth, coming third and qualifying for the prestigious Pertemps Final, taking place during the Cheltenham Festival in March 2014. Red Not Blue has earned around £70,000 in his career and is a leading example of a succesfully managed barefoot horse excelling in his discipline.

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

Monica Ballard & My Amazing Grace with Annalise Kerr, Dodson & Horrell Marketing Manager

Local riders celebrate at Olympia Melissa Percy from Ringwood in Hampshire and James Emblen from Woking in Surrey received their British Showjumping Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) certificates at Olympia, The London International Horse Show on Wednesday 18th December 2013. The certificates were presented by Rob Hoekstra, World Class Showjumping Performance Manager.

The Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE) has been hugely successful in developing and preparing talented young athletes (aged 16-19).

The first group of students are due to finish their programme in February 2014. To celebrate their completion of the training camps, Haddon Training invited all of the AASE students to Olympia, The London International Horse Show where they enjoyed a drinks reception and watched the evening performance from private boxes.

If you are interested in learning more about the AASE programme please visit www.haddontraining.co.uk where the eligibility criteria is listed for the programme and further information on the current group of learners.

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Monica Ballard is Crowned Dodson & Horrell National Amateur 1.00m Champion

onica Ballard, 27, from Sittingbourne in Kent, enjoyed a successful weekend at the Dodson & Horrell National Amateur & Veteran Championships after winning the Dodson & Horrell National Amateur 1.00m Championship title.

Monica was crowned 2013 Champion on her own 15-year-old bay mare, My Amazing Grace. The combination was drawn last to go in the jump-off and they beat off the challenge from over one hundred other competitors in the Championship, which was held at Aintree Equestrian Centre on Sunday 17th November 2013.

Annalise Kerr, Marketing Manager at Dodson & Horrell, presented Monica and My Amazing Grace with their Championship Rug and Trophy.

During September, October and the beginning of November, eligible horse and rider combinations competed for the chance to qualify for the Dodson & Horrell National Amateur & Veteran Championships.

Monica and My Amazing Grace qualified for the Championships after winning the second round that was held at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex in Rugby, Warwickshire on Saturday 12th October 2013.

The Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Championships gave amateur combinations the opportunity to contest an end of year final over four different heights of class – 90cm, 1.00m, 1.10m and 1.15m and the National Veteran Riders Championships are spilt into minor and major categories.

Competition started at 8.00am on Thursday 14th November 2012 and continued right through until the evening of Sunday 17th November 2012. Over the four days, more than 1,400 entries were taken.

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James Emblen receiving his certificate from Rob Hoekstra

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he Fullers have a long tradition of farming in Woldingham – over 100 years. Originally market gardeners, then dairy farmers, Babs, Nick and Oliver Fuller now concentrate on equestrian and other associated activities.

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We offer some 400 acres of undulating chalk downland with miles of tracks where you can ride and carriage drive safely and away from traffic. Ideal for a day’s pleasure driving with a picnic or equally suited to the competitive rider/driver wanting to get their equine fit, practice cross country jumping, obstacle driving or polish up that dressage test, either on grass or in our 60 metre x 30 metre sand school. There is a water complex, easy parking, kitchen/lecture room, toilets and shower facilities – perfect for your Equestrian event. 2014 bookings are busy with bookings for the BRC Area Dressage competition through to National Carriage Dog Trials but we do still have some dates available so please phone for information. Take a look at what Simply Shows have planned at Warren Barn for 2014: Ready for action

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FEATURE

Against the Elements!

Sarah Ridd of Weymarsh Dressage shares her top tips for wrapping up warm and making the most of your time in the saddle this month...

Survival Tips for the Rider

Sarah believes that the best way to survive winter is to stay as warm and comfortable as possible, here are some of her favourite ways.

Base Layers – Invest in good layers Feel Good Feet – Possum socks. Originally from New Zealand but now available in the UK, perfect for keeping your toes toasty.

Hands – Being outside in all weather takes its toll, but I have found the Crabtree & Evelyn Gardener’s Hand Rescue really helps.

Take Breaks – Try to take regular re-fuel breaks, healthy snacks and warm drinks. This is the best way to fight winter coughs and colds.

Lips – Avoid dry chapped lips with lip liners and balm. Don’t leave home without it and reapply throughout the day.

Stay safe – If your horse is sharp and has been stabled or on restricted turn out, pop them on the lunge before riding, don’t put yourself at risk.

Survival Tips for the Horse

Skin - Changing temperatures and always needing to wear rugs can play havoc with your horse’s skin. Regular sponging off with a mild natural antibacterial (Lavender) can help avoid any irritations.

Hooves – Regularly pick out hooves then dry and apply an antibacteria balm to help prevent thrush.

Clean Dry Numnahs – Keeping numnahs dry and clean is really important to avoid sores, lumps and bumps.

Tack – Use a good quality bees wax leather preparation to prevent your tack become damp and dirty.

Fields – Add a ball to the water trough to help prevent it totally freezing and lay out hay particularly on frosty mornings.

Stretches in the Snow

There are times when it’s just not safe for us to turn out and sometimes even ride. If the snow and ice keeps our horses in their stables we like to help with mobility and spend some time encouraging them to stretch.

The best way is to use a treat to encourage them to follow your hand. Start with stretches to the left and to the right, your aim will be to have the horse stretch and bend their neck as far as comfortable without moving their feet. Remember flexibility will vary from horse to horse. Also encourage stretches to the floor then placing the treat between their front legs so the horse rounds its neck and opens its back.

Walk Work – Frozen Arenas

With temperatures dropping it will be inevitable that some arenas will end up frozen solid. Don’t despair this can be a great time to spend working your horse in hand, in walk. Some of the dressage masters spend one day a week in walk in order to fine tune work within this pace.

If you are working in hand try some simple exercises. Can you move your horse laterally? Start with some leg yields to the wall by walking on the ¾ line and encouraging your horse to step sideways by positioning yourself where your leg would normally be if you were riding and gently apply pressure until the horse moves away from it. Some sensitive horses will take the cue from your body position alone and others will take more encouragement.

Small spiral circles are also a good exercise to mobilise your horse during restricted training sessions. Or turn on the forehand, position yourself close to the horse’s head and use your lunge line and cavesson to maintain the bend and then use a schooling whip to gently touch the hind leg encouraging your horse to step across.

If you are new to ground school work, it may take time for your horse to understand what is required, remember to praise any small try from your horse and have some fun with it. If you are only working in walk and your horse is clipped it would be best to keep an exercise blanket on.

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Wind and Rain We have all been there when you know you need to ride but the weather just fills you with dread and you would rather just run and hide in the tack room! The best way to stay motivated is to develop your very own 20 minute winter work out. By having a clear working plan to ride to your session although short, will be of great benefit to your horse. Here is an example which may help you on a cold dark winter evening.

Start with a couple of circuits in an active walk to help warm up, including circles and change of rein before introducing a leg yield, this will not only help with keep your horse’s attention on you (howling wind monsters can be terrifying), but also aid suppleness and balance. If you are riding a more advanced horse make your leg yield part of a zig zag.

Then introduce the trot the on a large circle, when you have established your rhythm start making your circle smaller by spiralling in and then keeping the bend use your inside leg to spiral out again. By using the circle and the spiral exercise you will be engaging the hind leg and encouraging bend. Try this on both reins and then start your canter work.

Go large in canter and depending on how experienced and balanced your horse is add a small circle in each corner. Start with 15 meter circles and make them smaller as the canter becomes more established. Whilst maintaining the canter and still circling in each corner add a medium canter to the long side. This will again keep your horse’s attention on you and also activate the hind leg. If you are riding a sharp horse make your extension progressive. Repeat this canter exercise four times on each rein using the whole arena.

Finally end your session in trot with changes of rein across the diagonal with a walk trot transition over X. Repeat this exercise four times on each rein, ensuring you establish at least 3-5 clear steps of walk before pushing on into trot again.

To finish allow your horse a free walk on a long rein, bearing in mind in the wind and rain it is sensible to do this on a spiral circle which gives you more control should need it!

Hacking

And if all else fails and the weather, the wind and anything else the winter throws stops you from training in your arena, how about turning your hacking into a training session to improve balance, bend and reaction. Even though you may be out on the lanes you can still introduce shoulder in and small leg yields.

When your horse spots the scary crisp bag in the hedge rather than over focus on the object put your horse into a shoulder in. Bend your horse around your inside leg and flex the head and neck so your horse in bending so that the inside hind is travelling on the same imaginary track as the outside fore leg. Exercises in walk out hacking should be carried out on both reins. You could also introduce some on and back work.

Playing with the walk pace, can you extend the stride without trotting and collect the stride from your seat without overly pulling on the rein.

Simple half halts should steady the pace without disturbing the rhythm of the walk. On and back in walk, is a great way to improve reaction and activate the hind leg. Square halts and the perfect rein back at a gateway are also ways to make the most of your winter hack.

For work out hacking in the winter always wear high viz and it is advisable to put knee boots on your horse and ask your farrier to add road nails to your horse’s shoes. Slippery roads or icy patches can sometimes be unseen before it is too late, don’t leave home without them.

Finally if all else fails, you could treat yourself and occasionally hire an indoor school. We have been known to load the lorry and head off for an hour of training.

Sarah Ridd is based at Weymarsh Dressage in Surrey www.sarahridddressage.com and is available for training and clinics throughout the South East.

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MUD FEATURE

Preventing & Combating MUD FEVER The Equi-Med Way

Do you dread the winter months when you horse is more susceptible to mud fever?

In this issue we talk to the team at Equi-Med Ag about mud fever and how their revolutionary new products have changed the way it can be tackled and with much success.

Mud Fever – what is it?

How to Prevent Mud Fever

Mud fever used to occur during the wet winter months when there is plenty of mud about. unfortunately it is not only a winter condition our recent study has shown. The study has also shown we are now dealing with much more aggressive strains of bacteria, in 99% of case studies antimicrobial testing showed Staphylococcus aureus was responsible for the dermatitis that affects the skin on the heel, fetlock and pastern. any type of horse can be affected by it, but particularly those with long hair around the fetlock are at risk. back legs are more prone to mud fever than front legs and horses with thin skin, white heels or a lot of feather are also more likely to be susceptible to the condition.

Inflammation of the skin and underlying tissues leads to the skin swelling, stretching and weeping; cracks appear and the hair falls out and hard scabs start to form.

Horses exposed to a muddy environment or those that are kept in a dirty or unsatisfactory condition are more susceptible to mud fever. It can be a time-consuming and difficult condition to treat, with efforts to manage the symptoms often frustrated when the owner has no choice but to turn horses back out into the field or paddock that aggravated the condition in the first place.

although it is not possible to guarantee complete protection, half the battle lies in effective preventive treatment.

• To try to prevent mud fever, keep your horse’s legs as clean and dry as possible.

• Hosing the legs with clean water is recommended and ensuring the legs are dried thoroughly afterwards.

• Horses with thin skin, white heels or a lot of feather are likely to be more susceptible to the condition. If horses are turned out, it is advisable to keep their feathers clipped.

• Stable the horse on clean bedding and provide good living conditions.

• use a stable boot with an activated carbon and silver layer to help provide antibacterial properties and fight off any bacteria before it causes any skin infections.

Hair loss and weakened skin

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The Symptoms If you are not able to prevent mud fever or your horse is already prone to it, you need to know how this can be combated. One of the first things, however, is to be able to recognise the condition.

The signs of mud fever are fairly classic and easy to recognise, with the distribution of the lesions being most prominent and visible in

Applying a stable boot with activated carbon silver

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the areas that have been subjected to the wettest conditions.

Other symptoms include: • Matted areas of hair containing crusty scabs

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• Deep fissures in the skin • Eventual hair loss leaving raw-looking, inflamed skin underneath • Heat, swelling and pain if pressure is applied to the limb or the limb is flexed or stretched • Lameness • If severely affected, lethargy, depression and loss of appetite

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These unique equine wound care products contain a layer of activated carbon and silver which has been proven to have antibacterial properties, which is why they are so effective when treating and preventing wound and skin infections.

Mud fever is an unpleasant and potentially devastating condition that is frustrating and expensive to treat and frequently recurs. The patented non-invasive activated carbon and silver boot range and wound dressings will work to eliminate bacteria from the infected lesions and skin on the horse’s leg, allowing the wounds to heal.

Combat Mud Fever the Equi-Med Way: • Do not apply any cream, lotions or potions.

• Simply wash clean your horse’s legs after being turned out and towel dry.

• Horses should be stabled on clean, dry bedding and should not be allowed to stand in damp bedding or litter.

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• Apply a stable boot with a layer of activated carbon and silver when he is in the stable. This will help kill the bacterium that causes mud fever.

• Don’t worry about turning out your horse out, he can still have his freedom, however if it is a severe case you may need to keep him stabled for a couple of days allowing the boots to work effectively.

• If you continue to turnout you can continue to do so without the need for any boots, however when you bring them in ensure any mud is washed from the legs and towel dried before putting on activated carbon and silver stable boots.

• Equi-Med Ag advise that you consult your vet if the symptoms persist.

Available from the Equi-Med Ag range are stable boots, heel boots, fetlock boots, knee boots, hock boots, cannon wraps and wound dressing rolls in a range of different sizes to suit your horse.

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MUD FEATURE

Caring for your Horse in Winter We may all be thinking about and wishing for spring, but with much of the South East of England water-logged and with every chance of a cold snap arriving over the next couple of months we asked Ed Lyall BVet Med CertEM (StudMed) MRCVS of the Arundel Equine Hospital for his top tips on caring for your horse this winter.

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orses can live outside and will tolerate bad weather well if they are prepared for winter and cared for appropriately.

The wind, rain and cold mean that there is the potential for horses and ponies to become cold and burn up energy reserves keeping warm if not looked after properly.

Preparation should include making sure that the horse’s teeth are well rasped and that they have had an appropriate wormer in the autumn, usually to combat tapeworms and small red worms, this means that they will more efficiently convert the nutrition provided into usable energy for keeping warm.

Providing forage The best way to keep horse and ponies warm is to provide them with plenty of forage. The fermentation process that occurs during digestion generates a large amount of heat. Ideally a 500Kg average size horse should get 7.5Kg forage per day. Many people feed ad lib hay or haylage in the field often in the form of big bales and just replace it when it is gone. Forage is an important source of nutrients, but also allows horses to feed constantly, as they are designed to do when grazing, this keeps them settled and keeps the digestive tract healthy. Concentrate feed can be provided as well. as this year hay and haylage is reported to be in short supply alternative sources of fibre may need to be found, good clean oat straw can be fed (introduce gradually) or feed high fibre nuts or chaff. The important thing is to remove rugs regularly and keep an eye on the horse’s weight, this will give you a guide as to how well you are doing providing nutrition, if weight is being lost you need to feed more or seek veterinary advice if you feel your horse or pony is becoming unwell.

Water supply is also important, horse must drink or they will develop colic due to impactions of the bowel with excessively dry food material. When it is really cold the ice must be broken on water troughs, when the supply to the trough is frozen then the trough will need to be filled using containers or a hose pipe. Horses will usually drink cold water, but it is difficult when they are in the field (especially if living out continually) to monitor who drinks what. It may be an idea to replenish water in a frozen trough with warm water from a tank daily, to take the chill off it for a time so the reluctant horses will drink.

Once the scabs have been removed, regular cleaning and treatment will see the sore areas heal quite quickly

loosen the scabs. as many scabs as possible should then be picked off, the skin rinsed with warm water and then dried with paper towelling. It is important to be gentle as the infection is painful and further trauma to the skin with excessive scrubbing can exacerbate the infection.

Washing the legs once or twice a week in this way should be effective. Washing more often results in chapping of the skin and potentiating the infection. Obviously if the horse has to be turned out then hosing the mud off when it comes in is necessary, and on such occasions carefully dry the legs with paper towel afterwards. application of an antibiotic ointment containing a steroid, to help settle the skin inflammation, supplied by your vet is required once the legs are dry. Where a large area of skin is affected then removing the scabs may take several washes, using a moisturising cream such as udder cream can be of benefit to soften the scabs and help with the chapped skin. Many people use udder cream on unaffected legs as a barrier to prevent infection. Systemic antibiotics may be required in some cases, especially where there is marked limb filling. Where mites may be present on the skin, such as with cobs, topical treatment with an insecticide should be incorporated in the treatment plan. Horses affected by mites often stamp their feet, chew their legs or rub against things.

Respiratory problems The incidence of cases of small airway disease or COPD is greater in winter, when horses are having to be fed conserved forage. If your horse is sensitive to mould spores then make sure it does not have access to dry hay at all. It is important to soak or steam hay for COPD sufferers or consider feeding haylage instead. avoid feeding in hay nets, as the hay will dry out hanging and the horse aerosols the mould spores pulling the hay from the net. It is better to use a stable corner hay manger, such as the Hay bar as this will contain the mould spore over time. any hint of increased respiratory effort or excessive coughing call your vet for advice on management of small airway disease. www.arundelhorsevets.co.uk

Dealing with Mud Fever Probably the most common winter ailment for horses turned out is mud fever or rainscald. This is a bacterial dermatitis that occurs when the skin loses its integrity, possibly due to water-logging of the skin on the limbs when standing in mud. There are other possible causes such as mites in heavily feathered horses. The causative bacteria are environmental.

Treatment should firstly include removing whatever the causative factor is, so if the paddocks are very muddy a period of confinement on a dry surface would appropriate, obviously with some exercise to keep any limb swelling under control. The next step is to try to remove the scabs that have formed on the legs, the bacteria is protected by the scab as it favours an environment that is not rich in oxygen, hence allowing air to the skin helps in the treatment. using an antibacterial shampoo such as hibiscrub massaged into the affected areas and left for a few minutes will help soften and

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Activ Wash® Activ Wash® is a mild, antibacterial cleanser which gently removes scabs and debris caused by mud fever or rain scald. For best results, apply Veterinary Gamgee® after you have washed and dried the area to absorb any excess moisture and keep legs warm and dry.

Equiwrap® self-adhering bandages secures the Veterinary Gamgee® in place and provides extra support.

Available in many different colours, this strong elasticated crepe bandage is easy to use and comes in single rolls.

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Horse and Pony Direct’s Mud Fever/Cut Cream Prevention is best. Apply Horse and Pony Direct’s Mud Fever/Cut Cream to the back of heels, fetlocks and pasterns as these are the most common areas for mud fever to take hold. The cream contains a silver/ chitosan complex, a real innovation in wound management. This unique complex has been scientifically proven to kill the bacteria responsible for mud fever. The antibacterial formula acts as a barrier against harmful bacteria and also aids recovery of affected areas. RRP: £12.99

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Oz Oil Leg Wash Help keep mud fever at bay during wet and muddy conditions with Leg Wash from the Animal Health Company’s OzOil range. Containing tea tree oil, a natural skin cleanser with anti-bacterial properties, OzOil Leg Wash is formulated to remove mud and debris from the legs, without the need for shampoo, helping to reduce and prevent mud fever.

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

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Mud Fever Essentials

We look at a selection of washes and creams, which aim to combat Mud Fever Heel to Hoof Use Heel to Hoof Soothing Cream regularly Nettex Seven as a barrier to protect vulnerable areas from water, sharp grit and dirt. Keeps the Day Mud Away Seven Day Mud Away is a unique product that prevents mud building up on all areas of the horse’s body and, as the name suggests, you only need to apply it once a week. This clever spray prevents mud balling up and sticking to the horse’s coat, feathers, mane and tail, which means less grooming time and more time for riding.

Amongst its many benefits, it aims to prevent the onset of mud-related conditions such as mud fever.

skin supple and in peak condition without sealing or impairing the natural skin function.

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

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Equine America Fungatrol Shampoo Equine America Fungatrol Shampoo protects the skin from bacteria. Washing with water and soap or water alone can strip the skin of its natural protective oils. Fungatrol Shampoo can be used to wash the whole horse or individual areas, protecting the skin from bacteria and fungus.

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

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

Use regularly as a barrier.

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Have a Worry-Free Winter

Winter is a challenging time for horse owners –with longer hours spent in the stable Respiratory problems can arise. It’s important therefore to think ahead and be really prepared so that you can do your best for your horse and get through winter smoothly.

Stable problems – sorted! bad weather can mean that a lot of horses have limited turnout during the winter months, and being confined to a stable for long periods at a time can cause the horse to develop health problems. dust and spores found in hay are the most common causes of respiratory problems in horses, so it’s important to provide as dust-free an environment as you can. Feed good quality hay or haylage and avoid mouldy food stuffs at all costs. Soaking your horse’s hay will reduce the amount of spores, but be sure to remove any moisture that drips from the haynet into the bedding, as wet bedding will soon turn mouldy. ensure you muck out thoroughly to keep the bed dry and fresh and turn the banks each day to prevent mould forming there, too. Try to use a dust-free bedding, but if you have to use straw or shavings, choose good quality products and shake them out thoroughly allowing the stable to air before you put your horse back in.

Ventilation is really important, so open windows where possible and avoid closing top doors. remember opening a window and putting on an extra rug is healthier for your horse than shutting off ventilation points.

Nettex’s Air Power Respiratory Boost Nettex’s Air Power Respiratory Boost is a dual purpose formula that soothes respiratory irritation and congestion. It works by aiding the intake of oxygen in order to improve stamina during hard exercise. Easily administered via your horse’s feed or through a syringe, it loosens deep seated muck in the lungs, helping your horse to breathe and perform much more easily.

If airways are restricted and left untreated, the horse will have a limited lung capacity which reduces the amount of oxygen that can be delivered into the blood. As a result, performance is highly reduced because the muscles are unable to work efficiently. Affected horses can also develop a cough as the delicate lung tissue becomes more and more irritated.

Containing Echinacea, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Menthol, Liquorice, Ginger and Aniseed.

Preventing Boredom There are lots of things you can do to prevent your horse getting bored during his time indoors, and preventing boredom is important as it can lead to behavioural problems such as box walking, weaving or crib biting. Providing licks and toys will help to keep your horse occupied, and if you’re feeling particularly inventive, try hanging a swede on a string from the ceiling of the stable.

Nettex Supalyx Easy Breather Nettex Supalyx Easy Breather is a complete all round molasses based vitamin and mineral feeding block that will not only supplement your horse’s daily dietary requirements but also help the respiratory system to function at its best. A carefully selected blend of eucalyptus, menthol, plant extracts and essential oils offer a soothing action that helps to decrease irritation of the trachea, making it the perfect choice for horses with dust allergies or those that spend long hours in their stables or travelling. Offering relief from coughs and cold, Nettex Supalyx Easy Breather naturally stimulates the immune system to keep your horse healthy all year round, while providing essential vitamins and minerals to enhance performance and wellbeing.

It’s important with any licks or treats to stick to manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure you don’t over feed them.

The Healing Powers of Garlic Horse owners have been feeding garlic to their equine friends for years, knowing that there are numerous benefits, one of them being supporting the respiratory system. Now, thanks to Nettex, you can provide your horse with garlic granules of the highest quality.

Nettex Garlic Granules Nettex Garlic Granules are made from the finest pure garlic cloves and are a highly palatable addition to any horse’s feed. Feeding garlic daily can also help to cleanse the blood, act as an insect repellent and maintain overall general health and immunity, so they really will be of benefit to any horse or pony.

Thanks to Nettex for the information in this feature.

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Feed news

Feeding the Veteran Horse & Pony We have been finding out about feed, supplements and products to help keep your veteran horse or pony looking good and feeling healthy this winter

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

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

Each box of Aloeride® contains 30 sachets (30 days worth) equaling a whopping 12 litres of aloe vera juice and it’s great to know that it’s also been tested by an accredited Newmarket laboratory and does not contain any synthetic compounds, so you can rest assured that Aloeride won’t interfere with your veteran’s medication or tummy.

www.aloeride.co.uk

Senior Range from Rowen Barbary HorseHage and Mollichaff As your horse reaches his twilight years he will become less efficient at digesting his feed. His teeth may be poor, making it harder for him to chew his feed and he may be fussier when it comes to what he will and won’t eat. His immune system will start to become less efficient and your veteran may be more prone to infections.

HorseHage is highly digestible and highly palatable making it an excellent forage for the veteran. It is also 100% dust free, so is ideal for helping prevent respiratory problems. Being extremely consistent and having a high moisture content, HorseHage is also an excellent forage to feed to minimise the risk of digestive disturbances.

HorseHage is available in four varieties – Ryegrass, High Fibre,Timothy and Alfalfa. Ryegrass HorseHage is higher in calories and is ideal for those horses that tend to lose weight over the winter months. High Fibre and Timothy HorseHage have an energy value similar to that of hay. Being lower in sugar than a typical hay sample, they both carry the Hoof Kind logo to show that they are safe to feed to laminitics, and so are ideal for those veterans that suffer from Cushing’s Syndrome which is linked with laminitis. Alfalfa is higher in protein, digestible fibre, energy calcium and vitamins than grass and its high nutrient levels make it suitable for horses in hard work, poor doers, veterans and show horses.

Mollichaff Veteran has been specially formulated for the older horse or pony and contains a balanced blend of dried grass, dried alfalfa and oat straw and is topped with a unique dressing combining linseed and soya oil with a very light, low sugar coating. It also contains added vitamins and minerals, plant-based antioxidants, mint, nettle, salt and biotin.

Mollichaff Veteran can be fed as a partial hay replacer for horses and ponies that have difficulty chewing long fibre.

Diet plays a major role in keeping the veteran horse healthy and in good condition during the later years of life so Rowen Barbary have developed two feeds with the veteran horse in mind.

Both feeds contain elevated nutrient levels designed to meet with the extra nutritional requirements of the veteran.

The Benefits of feeding from the Senior Range • • • • • •

Pure Glucosamine Hydrochloride for joint mobility Biotin to help maintain healthy hooves Yeasacc 1026 to encourage optimal fibre and mineral digestion High levels of oils for skin and coat condition Super high levels of Vitamin E Natural herbs spearmint and garlic For older horses at rest or in low level work Senior Support is recommend, or if you have a veteran that is in medium to hard work Senior Active will help supply you with the higher energy levels required.

www.rowenbarbary.co.uk

HAYGAIN Hay Steamer With older horse more prone to losing weight, owners need to ensure their horse receives enough forage. Hay is undoubtedly the most ideal forage. Its only flaw can be the levels of dust spores it contains, which may put horses off eating and can cause respiratory problems. HAYGAIN’s scientifically proven steaming method provides the complete solution, destroying all dust spores, mites, bacteria and mould found in hay.

The steamed hay will retain its nutritional goodness, and trials have shown that horses - even fussy eaters - love it because of its sweet smell and palatability.

Feeding steamed hay is therefore the perfect solution for entice veterans to eat more forage throughout the winter.

The HAYGAIN HG-600 hay steamer is ideal for smaller yards and for use away at competitions. Hay is steamed effectively in approximately 50 minutes.

www.haygain.com

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LitoVet® Feel the Difference with LitoVet®

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PUT TO THE TEST: LR Comment: I fed the LitoVet® to a 23-year-old gelding who up until the last couple of years had been in active work and regularly show jumping. Unfortunately I had to have time off riding last summer and my horse lost muscle tone and began to stiffen up.

I noticed that he is less stiff to ride and more enthusiastic about being back in work since being fed Litovet.

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

Ideal for veteran horses, Fibre-beet is very palatable and easy to chew even if teeth are poor or missing. Fibre-beet has added biotin for hoof quality and is approved by The Laminitis Trust. It can also be used as a forage replacer (up to 60% of the daily forage allowance).

Soaked and ready to feed in only 45 minutes in cold water, or 15 minutes in hot water.

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Participants in a published scientific study described horses on the LitoVet® joint supplement as ‘appearing more lithe, supple and easier to work the day after strenuous exercise’.

The unique supplement is 100% natural and contains specially cultivated rose Hips which have a high GOPO® (glycoside of mono and diglycerol) and Vitamin C content.

GOPO® has been shown to help to maintain, soundness, suppleness and mobility in equine joints and joint tissues. as LitoVet® is a natural supplement is suitable for all horses, including those which are competing. event rider Victoria Matthews has had excellent results with LitoVet®: “My event horse dizzy Heights has windgalls and after reading about LitoVet® I decided to try it in the hope that it would help to reduce the swelling and improve her mobility.

I soon noticed that the windgalls were much smaller and less filled, especially on the front legs.

Since using LitoVet®, dizzy has also been far suppler and generally less stiff when first coming out of the stable in the morning. dizzy can be really fussy with additives but she ate the LitoVet® without hesitation. I love this product and the remarkable difference it made to my horse. It really helped with her windgalls and mobility and I will continue you use it all year round.”

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Feed news

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NAF In The Pink Senior

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A scientifically balanced formula from NAF has been launched. 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.

• Provide nutrients to support joint health.

In The Pink Senior is recommended for all older horses and ponies, whether signs of age are obvious or not. It is designed to allow you and your best friend enjoy ‘the good old days’ together. www.naf-equine.eu/uk For your chance to win one of five tubs of NAF In The Pink Senior send a postcard with your name, address and telephone number to: NAF In The Pink Senior, Localrider, 2 Littleworth Cottages, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 0TP. The five winners will be chosen after the closing date of 28th February 2014.

Saracen Veteran Mix Keep your veteran in tip-top condition all year round by feeding Saracen Horse Feeds Veteran Mix. designed especially for horses and ponies over 16-years-old, Veteran Mix will maintain optimum condition whether your older horse is in work, rest or play.

Older horses are prone to weight and muscle loss, particularly during the colder months when the grass quality is poor. They need calories, but due to a decrease in workload, they may not need as much energy. Veteran Mix is a low starch, oat free feed that uses Saracen unique Super Fibres technology. These super fibres provide controlled energy release from highly digestible fibres, helping to keep the horse’s gut working as efficiently as possible.

Veteran Mix also includes another one of the Saracen unique formulas - e-Max ester, a natural and organic source of vitamin e that’s highly digestible and superior to the commonly used synthetic ones.

Vitamin e is essential for maintaining normal muscle function, plus it decreases recovery time after exercise.

Saracen Horse Feeds was the first feed company to create a mix specifically for veterans, back in 1993, and the company’s association with Kentucky equine research has allowed them to reformulate the feed whenever ongoing research proves the need to.

Baileys Horse Feeds Horses age at different rates and, while it’s easy to pigeon-hole the more mature horse into the veteran bracket, in reality most simply need treating and feeding as the individuals they are. For those who continue to maintain body condition well on forage alone, a balancer like baileys Lo-Cal will provide essential nutrients that are likely to be lacking in a forage-only diet, including quality protein to help maintain muscle tone.

Fed in small quantities, Lo-Cal is ideal for stabled or field-kept equines and contains a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, along with yea-Sacc yeast culture, without the calories associated with a traditional mix or cube.

Horses which are prone to dropping weight easily are probably best fed a specially formulated conditioning feed, like baileys Top Line Conditioning Mix or Cubes. both are highly digestible and provide more per mouthful than many alternatives so don’t need to be fed by the bucketful to get results.

Once the older horse or pony becomes dentally challenged, maintaining fibre intake can become a problem. baileys alfalfa Plus Oil and alfalfa blend provide digestible fibre and natural quality protein. Whilst Fibre Plus Nuggets are a tempting alternative to hay or haylage and soaked Speedi-beet and Fibre-beet are also invaluable.

www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

Blue Chip Horse Feeds Older horses’ digestive systems are generally less effective in breaking down feed than younger horses, it therefore important to maintain a healthy gut to ensure maximum efficiency. Feeding a premium feed balancer with a quality probiotic allows your veteran to more efficiently break down feed. blue Chip Pro provides a Triple-action digestive support system which aids digestion and allows your old timer to get the most out of their feed.

Joints will inevitably deteriorate, with the onset of arthritis and other joint related diseases that come with old age. although this deterioration cannot be completely prevented it can be slowed down with the inclusion of a quality joint supplement. The majority of joint supplements on the market contain glucosamine and MSM which assist in the prevention and treatment of joint related diseases. blue Chip Joint rLF not only contains Glucosamine, MSM, Hyaluronic acid, yucca and Manganese, which all help to nourish the joint, but also contains a rosehip extract called rosa canina. rosehip has been proven to be 40% more effective than glucosamine, reported in the daily Telegraph 19/05/09. rosa canina contains a special glycoside that helps maintain joint comfort by limiting the number of white blood cells allowed into the joint.

Hoof condition is often a concern for older horses, particularly during winter when horses are standing for prolonged periods of time in wet fields. blue Chip balancers contains a complete hoof formula called SoundHoofTM, which includes; biotin, organic zinc and copper for the formation of strong, pliable hooves.

www.bluechipfeed.com

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Other Feed & Bedding News Protexin Equine Premium Gut Balancer A healthy gut for spring! ensuring your horse has a healthy gut function is key. you can help to protect your horse against poor gut health, and boost immune support by simply adding a probiotic supplement to his daily feed.

Protexin equine Premium’s everyday probiotic for horses Gut balancer provides daily immune support by delivering a regular supplement of Protexin probiotic and Preplex® prebiotic on a natural alfalfa meal-based powder. bolstering natural immunity, optimising gut function and improving every-day good health, Gut balancer is ideal for horses lacking energy and condition. also a popular choice for stabled horses and those with compromised immunity. recommended and used by leading veterinary practices, Protexin Gut balancer is ideal for, general wellbeing, improving digestibility, horses prone to losing condition, horses or ponies susceptible to colic, during periods of stress (e.g. travel, competition) or during periods of antibiotic usage.

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KM Elite Ultimate Oil KM elite ultimate Oil is a perfectly blended high quality oil for the optimum health, appearance and well-being of your horse.

• Contains a sustainable source of essential oils of Coconut, Rice bran, Flax Seed and Sea buck • 190+ bio-active nutrients and high ratios of Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9 • Formulated for all leisure and performance horses and ponies • Nourishes with essential fatty acids, minerals, antioxidants, and antibacterial nutrients • Relieves itching and encourages hair growth Sue Smith, Trainer of auroras encore, Grand National Winner 2013 uses KM elite ultimate Oil. Sue said: “We have been using ultimate Oil for around a month now on one of our yards after being recommended it by KM elite Products. The benefits we have seen so far are that the skin, coat and general well-being of the horses have all come to the fore, they all look terrific. They are also not only running extremely well, but winning extremely well! We like it so much we are now going to start using it on our other yard as well.”

www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk

Equine America Ventilator equine america Ventilator is a natural supplement specially formulated using a unique combination of herbs and natural ingredients to support a clear bronchial system and aid all aspects of respiratory health including the airways and lungs.

Breathe Easy This Winter!

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FOR WINTER!

Wood pellet horse bedding offers many unique features and benefits compared to traditional bedding...meaning winter comfort for your horse and peace of mind for you.

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f your horse suffers from dust allergies, helping to maintain a healthy respiratory system can become quite a challenge, especially during the winter months, so it’s good to know that Verdo Horse bedding can help.

Verdo Horse bedding is a clever heat-treated wood pellet product, created for equine use, which not only contains less than 1% dust, making it the ideal choice for horses with compromised respiratory issues, but also absorbs 3 times is own weight in liquid. This not only helps maintain a dry environment, but also reduces ammonia, which again helps ensure that your horse is happier and healthier in the stable.

Verdo Horse bedding comes in compact, easy to store bags, which once a small amount of water is added to the bag, a regeneration process is activated and within approximately 20 minutes, you are ready to empty the open bags out into the stable or lorry to create a soft fluffy and dry bed ready for your equine friend! because the pellets are manufactured from 100% virgin soft wood and heat treated to eliminate pests and bacteria, you can rest assured that your horse is sleeping on only the best and with less waste on the muck heap and beds which are easier and quicker to muck out, both you and your horse can give a sigh of relief this season!

To find out more information and to view a demonstration video, please visit www.verdohorsebedding.co.uk

• HALVES MUCKING OUT TIME • NO AMMONIA SMELL • SUPER ABSORBENT • NO NEED TO LIFT BED TO AERATE FLOOR • WARM & INSULATING BED • COST EFFECTIVE • LOW DUST CONTENT • COMPACT 15kg BAGS • 100% BIODEGRADABLE ������������ ��������������������

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Feed news Blue Chip StallionSPM-20 Blue Chip Feed are pleased to announce the release of its revolutionary new product StallionSPM-20. StallionSPM-20 was developed following a two-year research study with the UK’s leading stallion semen collection centre Stallion AI Services. During the two year study the active ingredients found in Stallion SPM-20 have demonstrated the following benefits: • Improvement on sperm motility by up to 20% • Improvement on sperm velocity • Improvement on overall sperm viability • Effective on semen for fresh, chilled and frozen AI StallionSPM-20 is now available through Blue Chip Feeds and Stallion AI Services.

Blue Chip Feed pride themselves on their high quality ingredients using only organic/chelated minerals where possible ensuring optimal absorption and utilisation. Stallion SPM-20 is no exception to this, providing the following quality active ingredients: Organic Selenium, L-Carnitine, Nucleotides, Yucca, Antioxidants.

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SPILLERS® Fibres Fibre should be the foundation of every horse’s diet, as it is what they have evolved to eat. That’s why SPILLERS® has formulated a useful range of complementary fibres that are much more than the average chaff. SPILLERS® fibres not only provide a reliable source of high quality fibre but they have also been specifically formulated with vitamins and minerals to make your feed work harder for your horse’s health.

Whether you have a native pony or an elite performance horse fibre should form at least half the diet. 65% of the horse’s digestive system is devoted to fermenting and digesting fibre. The process provides energy and generates heat to help keep your horse warm in winter, while foraging and chewing keeps them occupied for long periods, just as nature intended. Alongside hay or haylage chopped fibre can be used bulk out your horse’s feed. It’s an excellent way to help reduce boredom by extending eating time if your horse is stabled during the winter.

Clare Barfoot, registered nutritionist at SPILLERS® says: “We all want to do our best for our horses’ health and access to good quality forage is one of the easiest ways to help. However this alone may not provide a balanced diet as forage is often deficient in important nutrients such as quality protein, vitamins and trace elements. Adding some chopped fibre with added vitamins and minerals to your horse’s feed this winter can give you peace of mind that his feed is working as hard as it can to help keep him happy and healthy.”

SPILLERS® Cool Fibre with magnesium is the perfect complement for low energy feeds, SPILLERS® Conditioning Fibre with rapeseed oil is the optimum partner for SPILLERS® conditioning feeds and SPILLERS® Senior Fibre with glucosamine has been specially developed to add additional support to senior feeds. All three can also be fed as the sole bucket feed, at the recommended quantities to provide a balanced diet.

www.spillers-feeds.com SPILLERS® is giving you the chance to save £2.00 on every bag of SPILLERS® complementary fibres, during February and March while stocks last. Look out for the special flash-marked packs in-store.

Bobby is in top condition for Eventing When Tracey Whittle bought her beloved horse, Knocktopher Bob, to go out hunting she never imagined he would be the horse to help her daughter make her way up the eventing ladder.

Tracey soon took a back seat as her daughter Ellie took up the reins on Bobby, a 14-year-old 16hh bay gelding to get their eventing career underway.

Starting at BE80 level, Bobby proved to be a sure-footed ride that saw them quickly progress up to BE100 level over just two seasons. With many great wins and placing’s this season the pair qualified for the BE100 U18 National Championships at Weston Park. Said Tracey: “Ellie was just 14-years-old when she took over the ride on Bobby. He has been a real star introducing Ellie safely to the world of eventing and they have worked their way up through the levels.

With his age, Bobby does struggle to keep weight on in the winter and we have really had to up his fitness levels to cope with the demands of the sport. His diet has been a really important factor in keeping him going over a long season with lots of competitions and travelling so keeping weight on has been essential. However I have never worried about his feeding regime as TopSpec is always on hand to help with nutritional advice that is second to none.

He is currently fed on TopSpec Joint Feed Balancer, CoolCondition Cubes and TopChop Grass, which gives him all the condition and energy he needs plus the joint supplement from the feed balancer which I believe has kept him sound all season.

In 2013 Bobby ran on everything from hard ground to very soft, muddy ground in very wet conditions and he was in brilliant shape. Before we started using TopSpec Joint Feed Balancer he would tend to be quite stiff but the feed balancer has helped eliminate any stiffness and he has been able to compete in more events this season than we expected to do.

He is going so well I don’t think I will have much chance of getting him back to go hunting!”

www.topspec.com

The Hay Bar Solution Short winter days make every minute saved important. The use of Hay Bar ensures precious time is saved. Filling hay nets is time consuming and is not always the best way to feed a particular horse.

Feeding from the floor helps to ensure that there are less respiratory, dental and physio problems. All of which can prove to be costly.

Using a Hay Bar helps to prevent the hay from becoming mixed with the bedding and thereby saving on any wastage.

Hay Bar truly sells itself as the initial outlay is quickly recouped in reduced forage bills and saved time.

www.haybar.co.uk

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

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

LWP Premium Wood Pellet Bedding • Ultra absorbent for a dryer, cleaner bed.

These pellets are lovely and clean. They made a great bed and the method of laying the bed is quick and simple and they are far less dusty than other types of bedding. I have used these pellets on a number of different sized horses and ponies and have been really pleased with the results. For a clean pony all I did each day was skip the droppings out with a speed skip. They were quick and easy to rake into the skip as they had dried like nuggets. I added another bag of pellets each week and about once a month cleared out the wet and replaced the pellets. In this particular stable the wet never showed through.

• Quicker and easier to maintain than any other horse bedding

I have another pony who is very messy and box walks. His stable did take more time to tidy, but it was far the easiest and cleanest bedding I have tried him on.

• Can be used on concrete floors or with rubber matting.

My big horse had a deep shavings bed when the pellets first arrived. However, he had a patch to one side of his stable where he tended to do his droppings and wet. At first I put the pellets there and left the shavings where it tended to be drier. I was very impressed at how easy it was to clean out his stable. The pellets did understandably get much wetter than in the ponies’ stables, but it is so quick to take out the wet with a shovel.

This horse now has a full pellet bed. I found it has a good firm base and is better than expected for banks.

• Natural pine product neutralizes odours.

It has certainly cut down on mucking out times and the size of my muck heap by swapping to pellets. The Liverpool Wood Pellets are lovely and clean and dust free.

I would certainly recommend the pellet bedding and if it seems a big leap at this stage, try a few bags in an area you know your horse normally makes wet. Either under the shavings or at the side.

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• Simply add water for a deep comfortable bed

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

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22 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

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12 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Dressage, SJ and combined training at Redlands 01732 461462 2 February, Simply Shows Events, Clear

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21 February, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Mini Show Jumping, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

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

19 July Great Bookham Equestrian Centre Open Show www.gbec.info 01372 451458

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

19 July FS Events Dressage at Warrigal Farm 07957 765964 19 July Southdown East Pony Club at Wivelsden Farm 16 and Under Show www.pcuk/southdowneast

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

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17 February, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Show Jumping, inc UK Riders Qualifiers, & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

17-26 February, Saddlesdane Events,

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Clinic with Rui Campeao Portuguese Dressage Trainer, Telephone: 01233 740178, Email: victoria@saddlesdane. co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

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

MARCH 2014 1 March, Saddlesdane Events, British Dressage, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane.co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

2 March, Colettes Junior Affilliated BS, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk 2 March, Eaglesfield, Unaffiliated Show Jumping Competitions, with Crickland, Eaglesfield & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Classes from cross pole to 3’ open, Everyone welcome, friendly fun jumping events for all ages and albilities. Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, West Yoke, Ash, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7HT (near New Ash Green), Contact: Jean Clark, Telephone: 07958 650036 Email: eaglesfield.show@ btinternet.com, www.eaglesfield.net 2 March, Warren Barn Events, Winter Dressage Series incorporating Sunshine Tour, South East Dressage Championship, and Cricklands qualifiers. Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 01883 650244, www.churchfarmservices.co.uk 4 March, Francis Whittington, Cross Country Clinic with Francis Whittington, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB Telephone: 07595 979372 Email: training@whittingtoneventing. co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk

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18 February, Simply Shows Events, Young Rider Development and Fun Day, Half term fun to develop and encourage younger riders of any ability, Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 01883 344959, Email: simplyshows@hotmail. co.uk, www.simplyshows.co.uk 18 February, Francis Whittington, Cross Country Clinic with Francis Whittington, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB Telephone: 07595 979372 Email: training@whittingtoneventing. co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk 20 February, Saddlesdane Events, In Hand Demonstration Evening with Rui Campeao Portuguese Dressage Trainer, Telephone: 01233 740178, Email: victoria@saddlesdane. co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

BS, progressive schedule plus clear round, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

9 March, Colettes Dressage & Show Jumping, Team / Individual Dressage and Individual Show Jumping, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@btinternet. com www.cbequine.co.uk 9 March, Highstead Riding Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage, indoors, Highstead Riding Centre, indoors, Highstead, Chislet, Nr. Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LX, Email: lynnusauk@aol.com 9 March, Saddlesdane Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane.co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

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18 April, Colettes Easter Horse Show,

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18 April, Hall Place Equestrian Centre,

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15 March, Colettes Spring Horse Show, Show Jumping, Ridden & In Hand Showing, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

22 March, Saddlesdane Events, British Dressage, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane.co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

23 March, Eaglesfield, Championships Unaffiliated Show Jumping Competitions, with Crickland, Eaglesfield & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Classes from cross pole to 3’ open, Everyone welcome, friendly fun jumping events for all ages and albilities.

Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, West Yoke, Ash, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7HT (near New Ash Green), Contact: Jean Clark, Telephone: 07958 650036 Email: eaglesfield. show@btinternet.com, www.eaglesfield.net

23 March, The Equi-Fun Club, Winter Dressage Series, Clases from BD Intro to Elementary, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex.

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Team & Individual Showjumping, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk Easter Show Jumping & Games, inc UK Riders Qualifiers, & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

18 April, Highstead Riding Centre, Easter Show In Hand and Ridden Showing, English, Western and Jumping, indoors, Highstead Riding Centre, indoors, Highstead, Chislet, Nr. Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LX, Email: lynnusauk@aol.com Show Dressage, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane.co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

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

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

25 April, Mount Mascal Stables, Indoor

28 March, Colettes Friday Evening

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

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

29 March, Saddlesdane Events, Progressive British Showjumping, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane. co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

30 March, Saddlesdane Events, Unaffiliated Jumping, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane. co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

APRIL 2014 5 April, Saddlesdane Events, British Dressage, Telephone: 07912014970, Email: victoria@saddlesdane.co.uk, www.saddlesdaneevents.co.uk

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

7 April, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Mini Show Jumping & Combined Training, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

8 April, Simply Shows Events, Young Rider Development and Fun Day, Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 01883 344959, Email: simplyshows@hotmail. co.uk, www.simplyshows.co.uk

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

14 April, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Dressage to music, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

or event in our 2014 March Show Guide Issue

19 April, Saddlesdane Events, Unaffiliated

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5 May, Hall Place Equestrian Centre, May Day Show & Fun Dog Show, Show Jumping, inc UK Riders Qualifiers, CT Rider Summer Qualifiers, & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

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Ellie and Zelston Belquest were second in the 133cm Open Working Hunter Championships at the Royal International Horse Show in 2010 Ellie on Blue, the first pony she competed, aged eight

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Ellie and Diesel competing in their first Pre Novice at Hambleden International Name: Ellie Horne Age: 17 Occupation: Student Horse’s name and age: Diesel, 10

Ellie and Diesel representing Eridge Pony Club at the Area qualifier at Chilham Park. Their team came second and qualified for the Championships, where the team finished second in the Intermediate Championships

How long have you had your horse? 3.5 years What do you do with your horse? We event, mainly at BE competition, but also for my local Pony Club, Eridge. We moved up to compete at BE Novice at the end of last season. I have been hooked on eventing since the age of 11 when I was bought a 14.2h event pony, Billy, which excelled in the cross-country phase, likewise with my current horse, Diesel.

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Favourite equestrian Product: NAF Ice cool is a great product, which I use on my horse after strenuous work, in particular after cross-country. It helps to alleviate any possible swelling and helps the tendons and muscles to recover.

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