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June 2013 • VOLUME XIII NUMBER 5

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Contents June 2013 EDITOR

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Alex Kelly, Gwen Harris, Gary Horner, Spidge Photography, Sarah Millis, Kit Houghton, ES Photography, Vicki Hawkins-Smith, Alessia Mestrone, Mark Hawksworth, Stephen Biddlecombe, Julia Longland, David Miller, Simon Travis, Nigel Goddard, Visualise Cover shows Helen Baker and Anton Blue Rumba, winners of the Novice Hack at Royal Windsor Horse Show

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Features

81 Father Figure – Stephen Randall

13 How to achieve better marks in dressage 33 Dietary requirements of the barefoot horse 35 Turnout tips 36 Protecting against Flies 38 Summer Essentials 56 Why do I need Insurance?

61 There has been no Spring to clean!

62 Summer Clothing – tried & tested 66 Equine Cushings Disease 68 Feeding for Weight Control and Laminitis

82 Reader of the Month – Saskia Rogerson

Regulars

Competitions & Offers

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News Club News Spotlight – Goodsir Sisters Regional Roundup Readers’ Gallery The diary of Figaro Flyer British Showjumping News Laura’s Diary Show Dates Classifieds

82 Coming Next Month

Show Reports 16 Royal Windsor Horse Show 40 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 44 Badminton Grassroots Championships 54 Chilham Horse Trials 58 Sunshine Tour Report 60 Mount Mascal Stables May Day Show

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Welcome

Captured on camera reporting at Badminton

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adminton always marks the unofficial start of the outdoor season and what a fabulous event it was. I was lucky to be there for the whole week and each day seemed to be better than the last. Even on Grassroots cross country day the car parks were full and the trade stands were busy, I think everyone was making up for the shopping they missed last year.

A top ten placing in each of the four Grassroots sections and a Surrey-based rider taking the main Badminton title, I think it will be a long time before I see a Badminton as good as that.

Full report on page 40.

I was in the office for a day, before my next trip, this time to Windsor. It really is a wonderful show and I always leave wishing I could have seen more.

The two outside rings are quite close together, so it is possible to dash between them to try and keep an eye on the very successful local contingent, turn to page 18 to read more.

There were some warm days at Badminton, but there were also some very cold ones and at Royal Windsor, it was even colder (hence I am so wrapped up in the picture). So it seems very strange to give this issue a summer theme, Summer Clothing on page 62 and Summer Essentials on page 38. I am pretty sure summer will arrive eventually and I hope some of the products featured in this issue, will make yours a more enjoyable one.

The one thing you can be sure of, is if it keeps raining the grass will grow and for those of you with horses prone to laminitis or weight gain turn to page 68 to see the latest range of feed and supplements which are available.

Next month is a Summer Show Report issue, so if you have been out competing and would like to be featured, email the office to let us know. Also we have free tickets for the Royal International at Hickstead (days to be confirmed), so there is no excuse not to come and visit our stand at Hickstead and say hello to the team.

Until then, have fun!

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NEWS It’s Flying Feathers at Lingfield Park The sound of hooves thundering down the track is nothing new at Lingfield Park, but racegoers may need to get their earplugs out when the racecourse stages the UK’s first ever Shire Horse race.

The sight of up to eight Shires pounding down the All Weather Track will be a unique thrill for visitors to the Surrey racecourse on its annual Countryside Raceday.

Professional jump jockeys will take up the reins and cajole these larger than life equines, provided by neighbouring Hurst Green Shires, over a distance of two furlongs, whilst raising the profile of this threatened breed, as well as raise money for the Countryside Alliance Foundation.

Jump jockey David Crosse is one of those who can’t wait to get in the saddle on June 15th in ‘The Flying Feathers Race’ – named after the horse’s beautiful silky hair on the lower legs.

“We’re always up for a challenge and as a Shire horse race hasn’t been done before, we are all up for it,” he laughed, after a trial ride at the racecourse. “I was surprised how nimble they are – in a much slower way of course! I can’t wait for the race, it will be quite a sight.”

Jacquie Gardiner, from Hurst Green Shires, added that they were passionate about the breed and excited to be taking part in the first ever race of its kind. She said the trial rides had gone well and the Shires had seemed to enjoy the challenge of racing on the All Weather Track.

The Flying Feathers Race will be among a programme of countryside activities to take place on June 15th to raise funds for the Countryside Alliance Foundation. There will also be a ‘meet the hounds’ session with the local huntsmen, a bird of prey and local bee display and plenty of entertainment on offer for the children.

Accompanied children and young people aged under18 are admitted free of charge to all race meetings at Lingfield Park.

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Trouble with allergies ArcEquine is a tissue repair system that has been developed after many years of academic and practical research with the help of successful riders, trainers and owners from all equestrian disciplines.

ArcEquine has proved highly effective at this time of year to help with the many skin complaints that occur during horses changing coats, the onset of Sweet Itch and allergic reactions/ skin lumps that can only be put down to sensitivity to pollens or grazing. Whilst anti-histamines may be a route to follow the likes of Francis Whittington prefer to help the horse build up its own immune system by using the ArcEquine micro-current unit.

Francis Whittington used the unit a few years back on his 4* horse Sir Percival for mystery lumps that appeared one spring – and within days they had disappeared. He is a big advocate of the product and happily recommends it to many of his associates and peers. To date it is being used successfully by many leading riders and trainers.

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The great thing about 3.5 ton horseboxes is anyone with a car licence can drive one. The Sevenoaks based family behind Equi Star Horseboxes have embraced this and designed the Athena and Apollo.

Both horseboxes are designed to a technically high standard using extremely lightweight yet strong materials. Equi Star Horseboxes are always pushing the boundaries of horsebox design to improve their horseboxes and somehow, just like Dr Who’s tardis, they appear much bigger on the inside.

They drive like a car, are easy to manoeuvre and everything about them has been designed to be easy for the single lady driver to do on her own.

The ramp is light and easy to lift and both models have a sliding partition, which makes it easy to tack up and do things to the horse in an increased space, without too much difficulty. The sliding partition mechanism also makes it easy and safe to travel mares and foals together.

Most of the horseboxes are built to order, enabling customers to add in extras that they think will make their life easier, or perhaps just a little bit more luxurious. If someone has a good idea and the team at Equi Star can see the benefit in it, then they are quite likely to incorporate it in future designs. Have a look at the photo gallery on their website to find out just how much luxurious living for both you and your horse can fit into an Equi Star 3.5 ton horsebox. www.equi-star.com

Visit the Localrider Stand at RIHS Hickstead We have changed locations. This year we will have a stand at the Royal International Horse Show (31st July to 4th August) and we have moved to behind the Derby Bank, Stand No 42.

If you are visiting the Royal International come and say hello and make sure you enter some of our wonderful competitions.

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FEATURE Often, dressage tests can be won or lost on very few differences in marks between competitors; so it is vital to squeeze every possible point from your test. Here are my top tips to help you boost your percentage to its maximum: First impressions

The judge will appreciate a well presented horse and rider, so remember to be very well groomed and smartly plaited. (There are no rules to say you must plait your horse, but most people do.) Your horse should be wearing a snaffle bridle with no martingale, no boots or bandages, and you should have on correct and clean riding attire. Remember your gloves; ideally white, beige or cream; to match your overall turnout. A pleasing and streamlined appearance may not directly affect your marks, but it does help give the impression that you care about your test, and have made an effort!

How to achieve better marks in dressage

The RS-tor helps prevent the rider being unseated

By Sarah Millis

Accuracy

Your centre line entrance should be positive and perfectly straight.

It is very easy to drift on any straight line, so practise with someone watching at home, until you are confident of an exact performance of this important start and finish to your test.

Twenty metre circles must not be too large, or more commonly, too small. Ensure you ride through X if starting from A or C, and inside D and G (on the centre line), if the circle starts at E or B. Keep the correct bend and curve throughout the circle, preventing misshapes through falling in or out. When turning between letters, horses need time to perform a smooth turn; anticipate the space needed, so that on completion, you are in the correct place with the letter directly behind you. If you are asked to halt at a letter, try to ensure that the rider’s body is exactly in line with the letter, not the horse’s head or shoulders, as is sometimes seen. Halts must always be square, and this will need to be practised beforehand. If asked to execute transitions between letters, aim to do this exactly in the middle of the two, being neither too early or late – this will improve your chances of higher marks for true accuracy. Again, transitions required at a given letter should be when the rider’s body is exactly in line with it.

Your centre line entrance should be positive and perfectly straight

Medium canter is ideal for prelim/ novice level dressage. Collection and extension will be asked for later

Paces

The gaits of the horse should show positivity, but not be rushed.

Take your time and enjoy the rhythm you create; your horse must be presented at his best. Medium walk, trot and canter will generally produce the best movement for prelim/novice level dressage. Collection and extension will only be asked for later on, as you progress up the levels.

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On competition days, nerves can play a part and it is easy to forget the test, so it must be very well learned, until second nature.

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Halts on the centre line must demonstrate obedience and should be straight, square and still. Try to make eye contact with the Judge and smile with a confident salute at the end, showing a happy and favourable picture. If you are riding accurately in all points on a well-behaved horse, you will be demonstrating good balance and schooling, which will reflect well on your score sheet.

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SPOTLIGHT

The Goodsir Sisters

Words and pictures

by Alex Kelly

Frances Goodsir and Fredericksminde Hazy Miracle, Supreme Champions at the SE Connemara Show 2013 Below: Frances and The Quiet Man pictured at The Edenbridge and Oxted Show

The Goodsir sisters make a great team, producing and competing Connemara ponies from their Woldingham base. Alex Kelly discovered how they make it work and which are the ponies to watch.

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y 8.00 am sisters, Frances, Flick and Fee Goodsir have already done a full day’s work at their Woldingham-based yard, having mucked out, turned out and exercised seven ponies, all before heading off to their respective jobs. “Whoever gets home first will feed and bring in the ponies,” explained Frances, who has seen her family’s dedication and commitment well rewarded in the show ring.

Charging over Wisley Common The sisters became involved with ponies through their mother, Ruth, who taught blind children to ride at a local riding school. As a reward for helping lead the ponies round in the lessons they would be allowed the occasional ride. When the school closed they rescued one of the ponies, Hot Toddy and kept him on grass livery, from where they would borrow other ponies in the field he shared, then

charge around Wisley Common, terrorising dog walkers! It was following a day out with their aunt at the Clapham Common Horse Show, that they were inspired to take up showing. They also made a yearly pilgrimage to watch the show pony classes at the Horse of the Year Show, when it was held at Wembley.

Fee and Francis bought their first competition pony when they started work, at that time Flick was in London studying music. After plenty of fun they eventually sold the talented all rounder, Francis continued to ride for other people, while Fee was gaining her NPS stud diploma with the Beckside Stud in Harrogate. As part of her training she visited Jerome Harforth’s yard and fell in love with a Connemara pony. A breed, with which they have become synonymous. “We were too old to compete show ponies,” Fee tells us, “and this was the nearest native breed that went like a show pony, but would carry an adult.”

Dedicated to Connemaras They are true amateurs in that they do what they do simply for the love of doing it. Frances undertakes the riding and showing duties while Fee and Flick provide constructive criticism, which helps Frances train happy ponies that are confident and willing to try their best at whatever the discipline, be it showing, working hunter pony, dressage or show jumping. “We’re very much a team” says Frances. “We look for constructive ways to train the ponies to make progress in their individual performances, trying to be realistic to their current level of training and how we can help them to move on to the next level.”

It’s a successful dynamic, which has seen them produce some of the country’s best all round Connemaras, which have not only been regular finalists at the likes of HOYS and RIHS, but are also versatile ponies and regular members of riding club teams. Ponies like White Rock Princess who competed at

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Left: Frances and Sydserff Golden Wych Elm Right: Frances and Sydserff Finnadoon competing in the Working Hunter class at the South of England Horse Show Below: Frances and Falfield Silver Slipper competing at the Horse of the Year Show

HOYS in the international arena when the show was still held at Wembley helped to fulfill their childhood dreams.

Built in flight mechanism They have built up an impressive list of major show winners including Rosenaharley Romilo, Falfield Silver Slipper and The Quiet Man, who was “The most difficult pony I have ever had!” says Francis. “He came with a built in flight mechanism, which if uncertain he activated, meaning that there were numerous occasions when

I was bolted off with!” But with time and dedication the team got him through this tricky phase to see him qualify for HOYS twice and the RIHS seven times in the WHP classes. He also represented the riding club at every discipline. Tragically they lost The Quiet Man last August, just a few days after competing at the RIHS.

Ones to watch With an exciting new generation of young Connemaras to bring on Frances, Flick and Fee are looking forward to seeing

them progress. Sydserff Scots Fir will focus on the flat classes and dressage, while Fredericksminde Hazy Miracle is proving to be a versatile and winning all rounder.

HOYS and RIHS hopes are pinned on Sydserff Golden Wych Elm who, along with a host of other activities, will contest the open classes for the first time.

While competing in the ring they are focused on the job in hand, but outside they like meeting up with friends who are also fellow competitors, because at the end of the day, “we are amateurs and are doing this for fun!”

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royal windsor report

Royal Windsor Horse Show

Debbie Barr and Okeleat Navigator, Champion Dartmoor and Reserve Supreme Mountain and Moorland Champion

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The Private Grounds of Windsor Castle Wednesday 8th – Sunday 12th May 2013

riday morning saw the Copper Horse Arena, split into four smaller rings to accommodate the native in hand classes.

Local ponies did well with a win in most breed types including Highland (Bluebraes Merrick), New Forest (Sabinas Gold Dust), Fells (Townend Emperor), Dales (Nipna Golden Poppy), Welsh (Llanarth Broadway) and Dartmoor (Okeleat Navigator). Many of these ponies went on to stand breed Champion and came forward under P R Cook Esq in the Castle Arena for the judging of the Land Rover Mountain and Moorland Supreme In Hand Championship.

The title went to Mrs M Stanford’s six-year-old Highland stallion, Benbreac of Croila, with Messers D Hodge and J Walters’ Dartmoor stallion, Okeleat Navigator, shown by Debbie Barr, taking the Reserve Championship.

Her Majesty The Queen had ponies with the Balmoral prefix entered in both the Highland and Fell breed classes

Jo Heasman and Silver Addiction, third Part Bred Arab

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Photography by Localrider and Royal Windsor Horse Show/Kit Houghton

Juli Richardson and Llanarth Broadway, first Welsh Cob Youngstock

Ashley Rancher, first New Forest Youngstock

Mrs B Hall and Gwenllan Mabon, first and Champion Welsh Cob

Hannah Sheldon and Nipna Golden Poppy, first Dales

Sabine Andree-Parsons and Sabinas Gold Dust, first and Champion New Forest

Claire Sheehan and Townend Emperor, first and Champion Fell

Rhiannon Randall and Bluebraes Merrick, first Highland Youngstock

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Georgia Aungier and Hinwood Ladies Man, sixth Part Bred Arab

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Helen Baker and the Criminal Law sired, winning Novice Hack, Anton Blue Rumba

Pippa Moon and the Catherston Dazzler sired, Darius III, Amateur Hunter Champions

Nadia Edgar and Checkpoint Charlie, fifth Ladies’ Side Saddle

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Jayne Ross and the Novice Cob, Moortown May, took the Cob Championship

Ms Vicki Glynn and Red Rock II competing in the Amateur Cob class

Kate Housom and Classic Top Totty, first Amateur Hack

Jayne Ross and Broadshard Simplicity, Large Hack and Overall Hack Champion

Abigail Drury and Hero Worship, fourth Tattersalls and ROR Thoroughbred Flat Ridden Show Horse

Lynn Russell and Gallifrey, second Ladies’ Side Saddle

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Pic by ES Photography

Sophie Donald and Broanband, fourth Ladies’ Side Saddle

Dominique Pizzingrilli and the nine-year-old, Hortons Vortigern, were second in the Amateur Cob, qualifying for the Cob Championship in the main arena.

Dominique said: “Windsor was a huge success with a fifth in the CHAPS coloured native/cob/traditional horse on Thursday and on Friday a totally unexpected second place. He was the smallest cob in both his classes, but can clearly hold his own amongst even the Maxi cobs. He took the atmosphere completely in his stride and behaved impeccably, performing a stunning gallop.”

Mariella Savage and the Connemara, Mundon Petanque jumping in the 143cm Working Hunter class. Mariella said: “We finished fourth, just missing out on our Royal International qualifying ticket. However, I was thrilled to do well in a tough class, over a tough course and at such a prestigious event”

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The Pro-Elite Collection

by John Whitaker

Pro-Elite Saddle Square The NEW GSP Pro-Elite Saddle Square is a heavily padded design, which has a soft cotton fabric to one side, and a waffle fabric to the other. It is fully reversible and carries the exclusive John Whitaker embroidery and the John Whitaker Pro-Elite logo.

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GLHC Pro-Elite Head Collar

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laire Owen sent us these wonderful pictures of Sonia Willoughby’s mare, Dolly’s new foal. Sonia bought Dolly for her son to ride and despite her expanding waistline was assured she wasn’t in foal, so it was a wonderful surprise when this gorgeous one arrived.

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The pictures show Badger’s left hind hoof at approximately four month intervals on the barefoot journey, with the first being taken a week post shoeing in October 2011, and the fifth being taken in April 2013.

Dietary requirements of the barefoot horse

By Lucy Nicholas of Trelawne Equine

For the barefoot horse, getting the diet right is key – it will be almost impossible for the barefoot horse to meets its working potential, if the diet is not right.

Domesticated equine diets

In our modern horse care society, hay is often only fed in limited quantities, or when grass is in short supply, so there are periods when the horse has nothing to eat. Hard feed is often given twice a day, and may contain a mixture of cereals; this may provide high levels of sugar and starch, given for extra energy. (In fact, the energy requirements may be more appropriately met by giving lowstarch feeds that provide slow-burn energy). The hard feeds may also be coated in molasses to reduce dust, and make the feed more appetising. In short, many horses’ diets are too high in sugars and starch, and too low in fibre, according to many experts. The hooves are a very telling indicator of the quality of the diet.

Case study

Badger is a 16.2hh rising-seven Irish Sports Horse – he’s been barefoot for 18 months. He has a base diet of Cool Stance Copra Meal; Copra is the white material cut from within the coconut shell.

It provides low-sugar, cool energy and high protein, and also helps to prevent insulin insensitivity. This is mixed with Allen & Page Fast Fibre, a molasses-free mash, and a small amount of TopChop Grass, a high-temperature dried, molasses and alfalfa-free chaff. Micronised linseed meal is added for the fatty acids, for condition and stamina, and oil is added to the diet in winter, for calories.

Badger has at least 12kg of hay a day, and this is analysed, with the feeds being supplemented with zinc, copper, magnesium, calcium, probiotics, charcoal and brewers yeast. “18 months into his barefoot journey and the hooves are now quite smooth and strong, with no horizontal ‘event lines’ that indicate dietary issues or other challenges.

With the wet winter, it has been difficult to maintain strong healthy frogs, but I think his diet has provided a ‘buffer’ for the environmental challenges that we have faced,” his owner Kathy says.

A natural diet

There are many easy ways to make little dietary improvements that will make a huge difference to equine hoof quality and overall horse health: • Feed a low starch, low sugar diet.

• Consider not fertilising pasture, allowing it to naturally recover, and using a broad meadow seed mix containing herbs and grasses.

• Horses that are laminitis-prone, insulin resistant, or have any kind of metabolic disorder usually do well with grass kept to an absolute minimum.

• Good quality, low-sugar forage should form by far the largest part of a horse’s diet.

• Feed a supplement; consider having your hay analysed, and supplement accordingly, based on what your hay provision is lacking. Some vitamins and minerals are specifically recommended for horses requiring optimised hoof health: • Biotin (vitamin H) promotes hoof quality, and should be ideally fed in conjunction with methionine and often zinc, to aid absorption.

• A heavy magnesium oxide supplement is often recommended by hoof care professionals for horses going barefoot, or horses that are ‘footy’ or laminitic.

• A good pre and pro biotic should be considered. This serves as a very good nutritional insurance policy, and will ensure that the food your horse is eating is used to its full benefit.

• An alternative if supplementing based on your horse’s hay ration is not possible, e.g. due to multiple hay suppliers, is to use a good, broad spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement without added sugars, in order to cover the possible imbalances.

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Plaiting magic

Blitz your grooming routine, to be spic and span on show day – especially if you have a grey!

Turnout tips

By Stephen Biddlecombe

When competing in show jumping competitions, your turnout and appearance becomes crucial, in order for horse and rider to be ‘dressed to impress’. So alongside maintenance grooming sessions, a “blitzing” the night before a competition is invaluable. Here are my top tips -

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The first step when getting your horse clean and shiny for a competition is to give him a good brush in order to remove the loose hair from the coat. This process is extremely beneficial as it allows old, dead hair to be removed, providing space for new growth of hair to develop.

Giving your horse a massage with a grooming mitt can provide the ideal treat before competition day, improving circulation, and cleaning and polishing the skin. The Sheepskin Grooming Mitt is £6.25 (excl VAT) at www.worldwidetack.co.uk, or free with every Cowboy Magic grooming product purchased.

Although plaiting is not required in show jumping events, competitors should ensure their horses are smartly turned out. If you do decide to plait, Cowboy Magic Detangler and Shine ensures your equine’s mane and tail is knot free, allowing you to plait quickly, easily and efficiently, with outstanding shine. RRP from £12.33 (excl VAT) at www.worldwidetack.co.uk.

Remember however that it can be useful to have a loose main to grab hold of when you are jumping, in the event of an unexpected catleap. If you do go ‘au naturel’, pull or trim a loose main, for smartness.

Some riders like to plait for higherlevel events, although a loose main is useful for holding on to!

A close shave Is depriving our equines of their whiskers cruel? Or is it an essential part of correct turnout for show jumping? How much our horses use their whiskers exactly is undetermined, but it is known that horses use them in order to identify objects and food, and determine a safe grazing area.

Many people choose Some people believe whiskers play a part to remove whiskers in providing balance. However, as many for competition, for competition horses succeed to the highest a smarter look level without whiskers, the theories that it has a negative impact can be disputed! So if you are going for a smart look, why not try the Smart Grooming Equi-Shave, for quick and accident free whisker trimming?

This is a disposable razor for horses, with a guarded blade.

RRP £1.63 (excl VAT) at www.worldwidetack.co.uk.

After a thorough groom, the next step is an efficient bath.

Our horses have sensitive skin, particularly those with pink as opposed to black skin, and the perfume found in many human shampoos can cause our horses problems. Choose an equine-specific shampoo to ensure the horse does not suffer any skin sensitivity, itchiness or allergic reactions, and does not attract insects and flies via the sweet perfume often found in human shampoos.

Try Cowboy Magic Rosewater Shampoo, from £8.04 (excl VAT) at www.worldwidetack.co.uk.

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Next, apply Quic Screen Coat Sunscreen, from £18.75 (exc VAT) at ww.worldwidetack.co.uk; it is designed to be used all over the mane, tail and coat of a freshly shampooed, damp horse. The active ingredient will bind to the hair and protect it from the sun’s UVB rays for eight or more days, or until shampooed.

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After all your hard work, the last thing you want Consider a to do is turn your equine back out in the field topical product and get covered in grass stains, so arrange to that will protect keep him stabled over night if you don’t already, and the horse’s use a soft rug with a neck cover to keep the horse coat from the clean, stain free, and your plaits protected. sun’s UVB rays

Rider attire – what should you wear in showjumping competitions?

• Tall boots, usually black or brown. Matching leather gaiters, cut in traditional riding boot style, may be worn with short boots.

• Light-coloured breeches; commonly white or beige.

• A single coloured riding jacket, such as grey, red, black, navy, green, brown or burgundy.

• A light-coloured shirt (often white) with a stock or secure tie.

• Gloves in a discreet colour.

• A securely fastened ‘two point’ hat.

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Protect against Flies...

After a very wet spring, flies, particularly of the biting variety seem to be out in force. Here we look at some of the products available to make your horse’s summer less irritating.

Rambo Fly Buster with Vamoose

Mark Todd Ultra Fly Combo

Made from the patented Rambo protector fabric, the Rambo Fly Buster with Vamoose is a tough and hard wearing fly sheet. The unqiue mesh fabric is locked in place making it extremely durable and it’s treated with Vamoose, a synthetically engineered version of Permethrin, a naturally occurring fly repellent. It’s ultra breathable, with leg arches and a shoulder and maneliner to minimize rubbing. A super sized tail flap and a detachable neck cover keep your horse safe from flies from ears to tail.

Manufactured in a lightweight, tight-weave mesh fabric, the Mark Todd Ultra Fly Combo is designed to protect against irritating flies and insects, as well as reflecting harmful UV rays to help prevent the horse’s coat from being bleached by the sun. Features include an integral neck cover with Lycra panel at the withers for freedom of movement, plus a broad belly flap, anti-rub shoulder lining, optional leg straps and a generous pleated tail flap.

Colour: Oatmeal Sizes: 5’0” – 7’3” RRP: £109.99 www.horseware.com LR Comment: This is a very hard wearing durable rug, which comes with a detachable neck cover. No need for fly repellent as the rug is treated with Vamoose (fly repellent).

Maxima Zebra Print Combo Fly Rug It’s a proven fact, that horse flies hate stripes. Research has proven that the flies are confused by the stripes, so they stay away.

Sizes: 3’6” – 7’0” RRP: £33.99 inclusive of free UK delivery www.maximaequestrian. co.uk LR Comment: This fly rug certainly ticks all the boxes, it is smart, effective and very good value for money. The rug I tried was 3’9” and it is very rare for a mini rug to fit as well as this one.

Sizes: 5’6” - 7’0” RRP: £59.99 www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: This rug is light and easy to put on and offers complete protection from head to tail.

Masta Zing Fly Mesh Rug The Zing Fly Mesh Rug with Fixed Neck is made from soft polyester mesh. It features gusset, surcingles, anti-rub satin chest lining, a tail flap, twin front fastenings straps with and a fixed neck.

Colour: White RRP: £36.99 Sizes: 4’6” to 7’0” www.masta.co.uk LR Comment: This is a great value rug. It is hard wearing, fits perfectly and when it gets a bit grubby I just stick it in the washing machine.

Bucas Buzz-Off Classic Cut Rug

Rambo Plus Fly Mask

The Bucas Buzz-Off Collection consists of fly, insect and UV protective products, which are all made in a highly technical, lightweight, fine woven mesh. This fine weave is able to prevent even the smallest of insects getting through and also helps to reduce the effects of ultraviolet radiation by helping to reflect the sun’s rays.

The Buzz-Off Classic Cut rug is the ideal spring and summer. It features a traditionally cut neck line, with quick and easy to use front buckle and belly straps.

With a reinforced band to keep material away from the eyes, large soft fitting ears, a detachable nose cover and soft Vamoose treated fleece to keep flies at bay, this is probably the best engineered fly mask on the market.

Colour: Silver-blue with navy trim Sizes: 5’6” – 7’0” RRP: £58.00 www.zebraproducts.co.uk

LR Comment: The mask has been designed to stay away from the horse’s eyes. It has a detachable nose cover and like the Rambo Fly Buster is treated with Vamoose.

Colour: Oatmeal Sizes: Small Pony/Pony/Cob/Horse RRP: £29.99 www.horseware.com

LR Comment: This is a well made rug, which fits well and offers good value for money.

Mark Todd Full Face Fly Mask

UltraShield Fly Mask

From the Mark Todd Collection, this full face fly mask has fleece trim around the ears and binding, while padded support across the forehead helps give good eye clearance. The addition of an extended nose section offers full face protection, making it ideal for sensitive horses.

UltraShield® brand Fly Bonnet is made from new Rip-SheildTM material, which is supertough and tear resistant, providing protection against all types of flies, mosquitoes and gnats.

The see-through mesh has two adjustable safety-release closures to ensure a good fit.

Sizes: Pony, Cob, Full or XFull sizes with or without ear protection RRP: from £14.99 www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: The mask is extremely well made. It has stretchy fabric at the poll and the sides, which makes it comfortable for the horse and easy to fit. Very reasonably priced.

Sizes: Small or Large RRP: £17.19 www.absorbine.co.uk LR Comment: The virtually indestructible fly mask. If your horse catches the fabric, just pull it back into place. There is lots of soft fleece fabric along the seams and under the Velcro fittings to prevent any rubbing.

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Kensington Textilene Protective Sheet

Garlic Horslyx

Kensington European Cut Textilene Protective Sheet is a revolutionary new rug on the UK market from established US brand Kensington Rugs, available exclusively through UK on-line retailer Shadow Horse.

The rug is styled in a clever, 1000 x 2000 Denier Textilene® fabric, which is specially formulated to keep flies at bay, as well as withstanding sun bleaching, mildew, soiling and wear and tear, even in the most extreme weather conditions, whilst keeping your horse cool. The weave mesh blocks 70+% of harmful UV rays, dirt and grime, helping to keep your horse’s coat brighter, cleaner and drier. The Protective sheet can either be used on its own as a fly rug that helps keep your horse cool and holds back horse flies, or as a protective layer over a turnout rug to extend its life expectancy.

Colours: Deluxe Black Plaid Sizes: 5’9” - 7’3” RRP: £116.00 (Neck cover £38.00) Larger cut sheet available in Grey Plaid www.shadowhorse.co.uk

Fighting insects from the inside out can provide a simple and cost effective fly management system thus reducing the need to consistently administer sprays or topical ointments. Garlic Horslyx is a palatable lick that provides the benefits of natural garlic to help deter bugs, while also balancing the horse’s diet with the addition of important vitamins, minerals and trace elements. The high sulphur compounds found in garlic are released through the horse’s skin via natural body secretions such as sweat. This produces an odour which flies find repellent and though flies may still present around the horse, they seldom land on the skin. www.horslyx.com LR Comment: My horse loves the Garlic Horslyx. I tested the larger lick and made use of the lid to limit his intake. Watch out for horse with Horslyx nose approaching – he is likely to use you as a rubbing post.

LR Comment: This is a cleverly styled fly rug made from Denier Textilene® fabric that keeps flies at bay and helps prevent sun bleaching, while keep your horse cool. It is contoured to fit the shape of your horse, the cross surcingle fittings make it easy to use and what’s more in smart grey plaid they will look super stylish too!

UltraShield® UltraShield® is the ultimate insecticide for use around horses to protect against irritating and biting insects. It contains active ingredients Permethrin and Pyrethrin, providing instant ‘knock-down’ when insects come into contact with it, as well as a long lasting protective ‘shield’.

The product offers all-round protection in equestrian premises, stables and barns.

RRP: £19.13 www.absorbine.co.uk

Equine America Fly-Repel Equine America Fly-Repel Is a natural insect repellent spray. The key ingredient in Fly-Repel is Citrepel, a natural highly effective insect repellent which out performs synthetic repellents in tests.

Produced from eucalyptus oils, Citrepel contains p-menthane-3.8diol (PMD) and has been shown to be highly effective against a broad spectrum of insects in tests of efficacy. Independent research material demonstrated the efficacy of Citrepel. Tests were carried out with the Anopheles Gambia mosquito. These are one of the largest mosquitoes and are difficult to repel, they are also a prevalent cause of malaria in the world. Repellence Duration - A 20% concentration of Citrepel (a standard grade) gave a repellency lasting 3-4 hours in tests against Anopheles Gambia. In this test Citrepel out performed a range of other repellent materials including DEET. Repellence Effectiveness.

RRP: £12.99 www.equine-america.co.uk

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LR Comment: The data sounds incredibly impressive and I will keep you posted with my findings as the summer progresses.

This is a great product for using around the yard and at home on the patio, in fact anywhere that there are irritating insects. It really does work.

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Summer ESSENTIALS

We all love summer and the long hot days which arrive with it. However, summer brings with it the increased risk of sunburn as well as those dreaded flies. Here we look at some tack box essentials for summer.

Nettex’s Fly Repellent Advanced Summer can be a challenging time for horses as they constantly battle to keep flies and other irritating flying insects away.

However, the good news is that help is at hand with nettex’s Fly Repellent Advanced, an extra strength spray which offers longlasting protection from biting insects, flies and midges.

Ideal for all horse owners, nettex Fly Repellent Advanced is particularly useful for horses and ponies that are kept near ponds, streams and waterways, where fly populations are much higher. This D.e.e.T based high strength formula contains added moisturisers and conditioners which reduce evaporation and because of this, just one application can give your horse complete fly protection for up to 72 hours. www.nettexequine.com

NAF Off nAF’s two best selling fly repellent formulas are available to you with an unrivalled offer attached for 2013 in the shape of a free Super Sticky Fly Ribbon to hang in the feed room, stable or lorry. no poison, no vapours, disposable and ready to use. So, the bother of flies for you and your horse will seriously be a thing of the past. nAF Off Deet Power is more serious about flies than any other repellent. It has an unmatched power to repel flies and insect menace. It has a pleasant aroma and it’s kind to your horse’s coat too.

The famous ‘pink’ fly repellent, nAF Off extra effect is totally natural and contains ingredients which work naturally together to have an extra repellent effect to do away with the bother of troublesome, irritating flies. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

90% UV Sun Protection Face Shade Horses with fair skin suffer from many sun related problems. Severe sunburn, blistering, skin cancer, to name a few. If you have a horse with light skin sun protection is critical. As well as horses with eye diseases such as uveitis, Glaucoma, Cataracts, or Cancer removed from around the eyes, eye protection is also critical.

All of the materials used in the mask are 90% uV proof including the thread, with the exception of the jersey knit material for the ears.

The screen mesh is a poly carbonate material that will not tear or puncture, is mildew and rot resistant with full 90% uV ray protection.

Shades are designed to flare away from the horse’s muzzle providing a dome like shield, which allows for adequate ventilation and increased comfort. The full face shades also hold their shape quite well and do not rest or rub against the horse’s face. www.charliesproducts.co.uk

Nettex Sun Block Thanks to nettex Sun Block your horse can be well protected from the sun’s harmful uVA and uVB rays and avoid the painful cracking and blistering of the skin, particularly the pink skin around the nose, that sunburn causes. Simply apply the cream liberally to the muzzle and any other vulnerable areas to protect your horse in the field, out hacking or during long show days.

This high-factor sun block contains Aloe Vera and Tea Tree Oil making it kind and soothing for even the most sensitive skin. One application of nettex Sun Block will provide all-day protection for your horse and it’s water resistant, too, so it won’t get washed off during spring and summer showers.

Safe to use on yourself, you can venture off for a long day in the saddle knowing you are both protected. www.nettexequine.com 38 Localrider june 2013

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Super Plus Fly Repellent Priding itself on top quality, effective products that you can trust at affordable prices, Barrier Animal Healthcare specialises in a range of entirely natural, non-irritant healthcare products that are not only effective, but are kind to the animal, the user and to the environment.

Fully HSE Approved, this super strength 100% natural formula is Barrier Animal Healthcare’s Number ‘1’ selling fly repellent. The strongest of their fly repellents it defies all blood sucking & nuisance flies including midge, bot, horsefly, house, stable and black flies and stops the need to rub. Can be applied to pink, exposed areas to help soothe and calm irritation and the effects of midge bite.

Pure Avocado is included known to be high in Vitamins A, D & E to deep condition and nourish the skin.

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Come and enjoy the family fun Great day out

Look out for Badminton champion, Jonathan Paget

Eridge Horse Trials

Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June

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ust three miles outside of Tunbridge Wells, Eridge Park is host to one of the South East’s most popular horse trials. This year the event takes place in front of the main house, giving it the feel of a stately home event, yet on a smaller and more friendly scale.

The grounds at Eridge are beautiful and its hilly terrain offers many vantage points for relaxing in the sunshine while watching the competitors go cross country.

Entries haven’t yet closed, but it is hoped that some of the area’s more prominent event riders will be competing including 2013 Badminton winner, Jonathan Paget, Chairman of the Event Rider’s Association and probably closest event rider to Eridge, Francis Whittingon, as well as Pippa Funnell, daughter of the event’s organiser, Jenny Nolan.

A great family day out Entry to the event on either day costs just £10 per car, including all the passengers and with a new Craft & Farmer’s Market as well as Food Stalls, Licenced Bar and Mini Fun Fair, there is something for everyone. Sunday’s activities include Dogs in the Park, with terrier racing, dog agility and dog show. There are classes for every type of dog from Pedigree to Novelty, so if you think your dog will melt the Judge’s Heart, why not have a go. Entries cost just £1 per class and all you need to do is book in before 11.15am (do check the website for more information).

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Useful Contacts Petplan Equine Tel: 0800 980 7150, www.petplanequine.co.uk South Essex Insurance Brokers Tel: 0845 450 0654, www.seib.co.uk British Horse Society Tel: 08453 041620, www.bhs.org.uk Julie Andrews Horse Insurance Services Tel: 01566 774161, www.HorseInsuranceServices.co.uk AIMS Tel: 01708 850099

Words by Fiona Rafferty BSc (Hons) ACII

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ver the last couple of years I have heard many riders discussing their horse’s insurance premiums and entering into the debate of whether they should continue to insure their horse. The familiar quote of: “I have never made a claim, I am not sure if it is worth it.” Every situation is different, depending on cover, value of horse and the owner’s financial means and the best place to start in working out what to do next is with a pen and paper (or spreadsheet) and list down all the insurances you have in place and what they are costing. Next check the list and see if everything you thought was insured is. For example where is your tack covered? Mine personally is insured under my household policy, with various extensions to cover it while away at shows and while locked in the boot of my car. I had originally intended to include it under my horse’s policy, but for some reason the quote came back in the hundreds (just for the saddle) and it cost a fraction of that to add it to my household insurance.

Are you a BHS Gold Member?

If you are a member of a riding club or society like British Showjumping the chances are your membership includes an element of Public Liability cover. This is a good thing and covers you for both legal costs and compensation in the event that you are found legally responsible for an accident, injury or death to a third party or cause damage to their property. It is worth checking the Policy wording to check in what circumstances you are covered, in case it is limited to your own horse and also the cover may be limited if you ride professionally and would therefore be expected to have your own professional insurances in place.

In this litigious society we live in, it would be irresponsible to ride a horse without some form of Public Liability insurance in place. Even if you hack out a friend’s horse at the weekend you should have some form of cover in place and the most economic and broad cover is provided by the BHS under their Gold Membership scheme. You will be insured in respect of Public Liability for any horse that you own or have permission to ride, on the condition that they are used purely for recreational purposes. There must be no business activities undertaken on your part as the Gold Member.

If you are a BHS Gold Member or have Public Liability insurance provided by a club you belong to make sure you let your insurer or broker know as it could be that you are paying a premium for this cover under your horse’s insurance policy.

Can you afford to not insure your horse?

Next you need to look at the Sum Insured (value) your horse is insured for and the types of cover you have under your policy.

Add to your list the worst things that could happen to your horse. These might include: death and loss by theft or straying, accident in field, colic, loss of use. If any one of these happened do you have the finances to achieve the desired result, within the values set by the policy?

If you live to your means and have very little money in savings then it is probably advisable to keep insuring your horse, but discuss with your insurer/broker ways in which you might adapt the cover to make savings. This could include increasing your policy excess, in which case you would need to ensure you had a contingency fund to cover the excess if necessary.

The great thing about insurance is it helps you deal with the unexpected. Horses are accident prone. They can be turned out in the same field for years, then one day they tread on a nail, which infects a joint and within hours they are in the animal hospital, fighting for their life. Anyone who has heard or experienced similar situations will know that within days of such an incident the Vets Fees cover under a policy

can be virtually drained. The reason I like to insure my horse is it gives me the peace of mind that in the event of an emergency I can call the vet and deal with everything else later. At what stage when you are standing there with the vet do you decide that you can’t afford a £3,000 vet’s bill or really it is not financially viable to spend thousands of pounds on a yearling you rescued out of a field for a few hundred pounds. If you don’t insure your horse you need to have thought through the scenarios and what you intend to do in each situation.

Talk to the experts

Insurance as a concept was founded in the old coffee shops of London and little has changed in the years since then. Virtually everything is insurable for a premium, so if you have a list of what you want covered, talk to an expert and ask them to provide you with a quotation.

A good place to start would be with South Essex Insurance Brokers Ltd (SEIB), who in 2013 are celebrating 50 years in business. Over the years the company has been the first to introduce everything from horsebox insurance, loss of use cover, insurance for older horses and higher limits on vet’s fees.

Barry Fehler started the business in 1963 and when he bought an expensive show horse he found it difficult to insure particularly as there was no loss of use cover available should the horse become unable to show due to sickness or injury.

Therefore he went to the insurance market and found an underwriter to offer this cover and history was in the making. Barry is still actively involved in the company today and if you have something unusual to insure I am certain he and his team will know the right place to go to obtain you a quotation.

Petplan Equine has a number of flexible policies and their online quotation system is quick and easy to use. They offer a discount for the multiple horse owner and it is worth having a chat with them to find out if this might be a more economical way of insuring your horses, if you have a number of different policies in place currently.

Ultimately insuring your horse gives you peace of mind that in the event of an accident or incident there is a set financial limit within the Policy, which will become available to you (subject to T&C). If your horse has major surgery then this limit might be exceeded, but hopefully it gives you time to assess the situation and make the right decision at that time. And if the worst happens and you lose your horse, you may then be in a financial position to buy a new horse. If throughout your horse’s lifetime you never have to make a claim, well that’s not an entirely bad thing.

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There has been no to clean!

Spring

When we have not really experienced spring this year, it has been hard to get into that spring cleaning mood. Yards up and down the country have suffered from a long hard winter and are in desperate need of some attention.

Scotts of Thrapston, leading manufacturers of premium timber stabling, has given some tips to help motivate you to take action: • Start by removing cobwebs from the inside of the stable to minimise dust and help prevent asthma and coughs.

• Check the roof for loose tiles.

• Clean cladding, doors and windows, keeping an eye out for any damage. Though Scotts of Thrapston recommends not re-staining until the summer when the wood can really dry out.

• Sweep the hidden corners of the tack and feed room that get neglected through the year, and don’t forget behind doors!

• Check the kicking board and repair any damage caused. Scotts of Thrapston recommends “Stokboard” to 1.2m high to provide extra protection against kicking.

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• Hire a steam cleaner for use on the yard; blast away the grime and moss which can make the surface slippery and dangerous for feet, hooves and wheels.

• Steam clean the kicking board to remove stains and freshen up with a coat of black and white paint. Scotts of Thrapston recommends black Bitumen paint by Sovereign Chemicals, for ease of application and a superior finish, Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer Sealer and Perma White Mould and Mildew paint from Michael Abbotts. This gives coverage with only two coats, whereas standard emulsions may take up to six.

• Clear out gutters to make sure rainwater can drain properly, away from the timber structure.

• Scotts of Thrapston stable doors have metal capping and galvanised metal windows as standard, but if yours aren’t protected, lace them with anti crib biting treatments.

• Finally, look at the practical issues such as adjusting any doors that don’t open or close properly, along with checking locks, bolts and hosepipes for damage.

Once you have finished, all your hard work will be rewarded with a fresh outlook towards your horse and the environment you both live and work in.

Now all that’s left to do is wait for summer…if it finally arrives!

For further information please telephone 01832 732366 or email equestrian@scottsofthrapston.co.uk

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tried&tested Timothy Foxx Tatterstal Summer Skirt The limited edition Timothy Foxx Tatterstal Summer skirt is made from a pretty purple and olive checked cotton and the waist band is in a luxurious aubergine purple corduroy fabric. It is buttoned with a mixture of Timothy Foxx buttons down the front of the skirt which allows it to sit comfortably on the waist. Made from 100% cotton.

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We have been testing pretty things in pink as well as practical insect repellent clothing this month.

LR Comment: I was so excited when the skirt arrived and am looking forward to wearing to both casual day appointments as well as business and evening functions. The material, design and tailoring are of a high quality and thus make this item an asset to any wardrobe.

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Dress to impress this season with the Toggi Georgia ladies longer length quilted gilet. With highlight seaming for a feminine shape and peached outer fabric for a luxurious feel, the Georgia features contrast colour trim at the pockets, contrast lining, large patch pockets and elastication at the back for a stylish fit.

This striking ladies pique contrast panel polo shirt with stretch will be sure to get you noticed this summer.

Colour: Sienna Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £55.00 www.toggi.com

Colours: Navy/ Watermelon/ Winter White Sizes: 6-20 RRP: £35.00 www.toggi.com LR Comment:

LR Comment: Beautifully tailored, lightweight and practical the Toggi Georgia has the most beautiful satin lining. It is perfect for a summer’s day or as a layer with jumpers and jackets on colder days.

A quality polo shirt made in soft yet strong cotton. It is perfect for wearing on holiday, in the garden, to the stables and good value for money.

Craghoppers’ NosiLife Collection Craghoppers, NosiLife is the only permanent insect repellent clothing on the market, which is proven to give up to a 90% reduction in insect bites – including midges, ticks and mosquitoes.

Craghoppers’ NosiLife collection not only protects from insect bites, but it is also anti-bacterial, combating odour and infection. NosiLife’s active ingredients are completely non-toxic and non-irritant.

NosiLife clothes offer comfort and style as well as unbeatable protection.

All garments are extremely lightweight and feature SolarShield UPF 40+ sun protective fabric and moisture control to keep cool in hot climates; making them perfect for everyday wear.

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An easy care insect repellent top, featuring classic polo styling, with neat feminine fit. Includes a useful sunglasses loop across the placket.

NosiLIfe cotton polyester top, with hood and draw cord. NosiLife insect repellent fabric with SolarShield UPF40+ sun protection

Sizes: 8-20 RRP: £35.00 www.craghoppers.com

Sizes: S-XXL RRP: £40.00 www.craghoppers.com

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A well made, feminine styled top, which is made from permanent insect repellent fabric, which is supposed to give a 90% reduction in insect bites.

Definitely one for summer rides in the woods.

I love this top, it is cosy and comfortable to wear and gives protection from the sun and insect bites.

Well priced too.

Craghoppers NosiLife Sherman Gilet New multi pocket performance gilet featuring permanent insect repellent, stand up collar and essential Dry Bag. Pockets: outer- 13 including poachers pocket, pen pocket and six zipped for security and one internal zipped pocket. Full length zip. Fast drying fabric, with ventilated back.

RRP: £70.00 www.craghoppers.com LR Comment: Our editor grabbed this gilet, advising it will be perfect for photo shoots. A practical gilet, which is made from the insect repellent fabric.

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Jack Murphy Maria Polo Shirt A beautifully feminine polo t-shirt with inspired finishing touches such as delicate ruffle to neck and contrasting trim to collar and sleeves.

Sizes: 10-20 RRP: £27.50 www.jackmurphy.eu LR Comment: This is a really pretty polo shirt, which is perfect for summer casual wear.

Toggi Brigitte For sumptuous summer days, the Toggi Brigitte is a stunning ladies slim fit sleeveless top with stretch. Features an open neck with twin button detail for a summer look that stands out.

Colours: Candy, Navy Stripe Sizes: 6-20 RRP: £30 www.toggi.com LR Comment: These sleeveless polo tops are much more flattering than you might at first imagine. It looks very smart and is great for a hot summer’s day.

Blaze Newmarket Stock Polo Shirt Classic design, zip opening, short sleeved stock polo shirt, with contrast piping and a button at the back to attach your stock. Contrast embroidery on sleeve and back neck.

Made from cotton/Lycra fabric. Fully machine washable.

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This is a very pretty polo shirt, with stock collar. The fabric is soft and comfortable to wear and I think it is very reasonably priced.

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Colours: Blackberry, Cameo, White Sizes: 8 – 18 RRP: £26.50 www.toggi.com LR Comment: Very elegant, pretty stock shirt.

Sleeveless and made from Coolmax fabric, it helps the rider to stay cool while competing on even the hottest day.

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Equine Cushing’s Disease Words by Pauline Williams BSc, MSc, MA, Vet MB, Cert EM ( Int Med) MRCVS

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quine Cushing’s disease (ECD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine (hormone) disorders in horses. In recent years it has become more recognised for two reasons; horses are living longer and there has been more research into the condition due to its link with laminitis, leading to increased owner awareness.

It is not a new condition; horses have been diagnosed and successfully treated with the same medication for over twenty years. However, it can be confused and even co exist with equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) which is a relatively recently diagnosed disorder relating to increased metabolic efficiency and obesity that develops in young to middle age horses often resulting in laminitis.

Cushing’s disease tends to be seen more commonly in animals over the age of 15, although it can occur in the younger age group.

Various studies show differing results on its prevalence in horses and ponies and there is no confirmed sex predisposition.

Aetiology (Cause)

Cushing’s disease is caused by an enlargement of the region of the pituitary gland known as the pars intermedia which is located at the base of the brain. Hence the alternative name of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). The pituitary gland secretes and/or stores many of the hormones that are responsible either directly or indirectly for the body to function. It is thought that age related oxidative damage to the nerves regulating the pituitary gland leads to overproduction of its derivatives including excess production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) that in simple terms regulates cortisol (the stress hormone) . Many predisposing factors have been implicated more recently including obesity and EMS earlier in life and environmental factors such as diet, although there is little data to support this at present.

Diagnosis

“Classic” clinical signs such as hair coat changes can be diagnostic for the condition.

However laboratory diagnosis by your vet is important in confirming suspect cases and assessing the response to treatment.

Hoof changes There have exhibited in chronic been several laminitis cases laboratory tests used over the years some involving the assessment of cortisol levels following the injection of specific drugs. The current most commonly used diagnostic test involves taking a single blood sample to assess the resting plasma ACTH concentration. False positives and negatives can occur and there is a natural variation of ACTH throughout the year so seasonal adjustments are necessary. The measurement of insulin and possibly glucose levels is also important as many cases will show evidence of insulin resistance which leads to high levels of circulating insulin in the blood. Several studies have shown that raised insulin levels can induce laminitis.

Development of a more reliable diagnostic test especially to detect the early stages of Cushing’s is the researchers challenge.

Treatment

Clinical signs

A wide variety of clinical signs have been reported but it is important to recognise that the horse or pony may only show one of the signs (such as laminitis in the absence of hair coat changes) as the disease has a long and slow onset: • Hair /coat changes – long shaggy coat (hirsutism), curly coat, failure to shed or grow a coat at the appropriate time ( the horse may shed normally in the spring but then regrow a another coat in the summer). The coat quality may become coarse and discoloured. Weight loss/ Abnormal fat redistribution - pot bellied and loss of top line due to muscle catabolism sometimes with polyphagia (increased appetite) • Laminitis – recurrent, non responsive cases, sometimes the hind feet are severely affected.

• Recurrent infections – sinusitis/tooth root infections • Delayed wound healing and skin infections • Polyuria (increased urination) and polydipsia(increased thirst) • Excessive sweating • Periorbital fat pad bulging • Lethargy and poor performance • Increased susceptibility to parasites among others

There is no cure for Cushing’s disease but it can often be managed effectively for many years .The treatment of choice is oral administration of pergolide. Pergolide acts by inhibiting hormone production within the pars intermedia of the pituitary gland which in turn lowers circulating ACTH and other hormone levels. The main clinical side effect is a transient anorexia and depression when the drug is first introduced in some animals. However this can be overcome by reducing the dose rate and gradually reintroducing it over a period of time in most cases.

Management

Supportive care is important in the management of Cushing’s cases.

These include: • Clipping of excess hair • Prompt and thorough treatment of all wounds and infections • Routine farriery • Routine dental checks • Routine vaccination • Appropriate worming programme • Appropriate dietary management to maintain correct body condition.

For further information please contact the practice on 01903 883050 or click on www.arundelhorsevets.co.uk

Hirsutism - long shaggy coat, is a clinical sign of Cushings

Abnormal hair coat changes. Note the change in colour and texture

Cushings case – before treatment with pergolide

Cushings case – after treatment with pergolide

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Feeding for Weight Control and Laminitis

Some horses and ponies are ‘good doers’ and no matter how carefully you control their diet and exercise, they seem to have an ever expanding girth. There are a variety of different feeds and supplements available to help the laminitic prone horse or pony and here we take a look at some of them. All the companies featured have telephone help lines, so if you need more advice or just want to check that you are feeding the right product, give them a call.

Rowen Barbary Forage ‘n’ Fibre Many good doers are often put on a restricted diet with a limited amount of grazing so are frequently lacking in essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements. However, it is vital that a well balanced diet is fed.

Forage ‘n’ Fibre will provide a low energy diet of natural forages and fibres that is well balanced in essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements so you can be sure that a fully balanced diet is fed, helping support overall health and vitality. As it contains no cereals and is very low in starch and sugars it is well suited to horses that suffer from laminitis as well as good doers that need a low calorie diet, but it will also help to provide a low energy, non-heating diet for horses that tend to get excitable.

The high fibre levels will help to maintain gut health and Soya oil is also added for coat and skin condition.

of key nutrients such as biotin are just the same, as we know they work,” says technical manager Katie Williams, who is responsible for creating this low-calorie formulation.

Healthy Hooves Molasses Free contains just 2.5 per cent sugar, which is found naturally in the fibrous ingredients. “even straw and alfalfa contain some sugar – feed is rarely, if ever, sugar-free,” Katie adds.

Starch levels are also extremely low, at just 1.5 per cent, because the feed is completely free from cereals or grains, which are the main source of starch in mixes and cubes. These low levels of sugar and starch – less than any other complete fibre feed on the market – make Healthy Hooves Molasses Free the safest option today for horses and ponies that are prone to laminitis. www.dengie.com

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Mollichaff Alfalfa Light Mollichaff Alfalfa Light is a high fibre forage made from pure alfalfa blended with high quality oat and wheat straw, fibre pellets and molasses, to provide a great source of highly digestible fibre for all types of horses and ponies.

It is a low energy fibre source which makes it ideal for horses and ponies that are overweight or those requiring a low energy diet. It is low in both starch and sugar making it safe to feed to laminitics.

The low level of energy that Mollichaff Alfalfa Light provides comes from the fibre that it contains. This is ‘slow-release’ energy and because of the low levels of sugar and starch, it will not cause the fizziness or excitability associated with grains.

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Improved Laminaze has been reformulated so that the unique, totally natural formula now has increased benefits.

Whilst supplying nutrients to support the health of the hoof and those rich in antioxidants to flush excess toxins out from the system, improved Laminaze offers additional nutritional support specifically for the health of the gut.

So the good news is, if your horse or pony is prone to laminitis you can make an important contribution towards improving his diet by ensuring new Laminaze is part of his daily feed.

If you know your horse or pony is prone to laminitis, nAF recommend you introduce Laminaze into his diet in good time prior to the particularly high risk period of spring and the appearance of the new lush spring grass – this will help to prepare his system, and importantly, make sure Laminaze is well established as an integral part of the feed and management regime. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

Dengie Healthy Hooves Molasses Free

KM Elite Grazing Muzzle

dengie Healthy Hooves Molasses Free is a tasty twist on an old favourite, with just one thing missing – the added sugar. It’s still a complete feed with no need for any extras and it has the same nutrients, vitamins and minerals to help keep horses and ponies looking and feeling fabulous, and their feet in great condition.

This latest addition to the dengie range – with a splash of rape seed oil added to replace the molasses – has been developed following requests for a molasses-free feed from customers. “Levels

The KM elite Grazing Muzzle, is a deluxe padded muzzle that helps limit grass intake. It is perfect for horses and ponies that are prone to weight gain or laminitis.

Available in Small Pony, Large Pony, Cob, Full and XL. www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk

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The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle is designed with your horses comfort in mind. For horses with pronounced features there is also the Muzzle Mate and Sheep Skin padding for additional comfort.

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Feed news Vetrofen Laminitis is a debilitating condition caused by inflammation of the laminae and causes lameness and fatigue within the hoof.

While prevention is obviously better than cure, once a horse or pony is suffering from laminitis, managing their pain and discomfort is imperative to their wellbeing and recovery.

Vetrofen is the number one vet-approved 100% natural alternative to Devil’s Claw for horses and does not contain phenylbutazone. It works by assisting the body’s natural inflammatory response, supporting the metabolism of the horse and stimulating enzymes to assist with the body’s natural inflammatory response. Vetrofen also contains important antioxidant properties to maintain comfort and flexibility and support joints, muscles and tendons for optimum mobility.

Vetrofen is formulated using Specially Optimised Bio-Available Formula (SOBF) technology and unlike many chemical-based formulas, it does not simply mask symptoms of laminitis. The scientifically proven ingredients provide fast, natural, side-effect free, long lasting results and work with the body to optimise and maintain the inflammatory response without effecting organ function.

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Equine America Lamigard Lamigard is a highly effective supplement for the horse or pony which is prone to Laminitis, and can be used at high levels in the short term, and at a maintenance level for long term health. Lamigard will ensure your horse’s feet stay healthy all year round and will complement a careful feeding regime. It contains powerful ingredients to help mop up excess free radicals which settle in the feet, supporting a healthy enzyme level within the hooves and providing nutrients to the internal sensitive structures, as well as promoting external hoof wall condition. www.equine-america.co.uk

Blue Chip Lami-light Horse owners often think that feeding horses and ponies to control their weight simply means cutting down or giving them no hard feed at all. It is imperative however, that they still receive the correct level of vitamins, minerals and nutrients on a daily basis to ensure they are not lacking in any of these essential components in their diet. Adequate amounts of fibre should also be fed to help maintain a healthy digestive system.

Hay can be soaked to reduce the calorie content and still allow a sufficient amount of fibre in the diet to ensure a healthy gut. Feeding a low calorie, low sugar, low starch feed balancer, such as Blue Chip Lami-light, is the ideal way to ensure horses and ponies receive the correct level of vitamins, nutrients and minerals on a daily basis without encouraging any weight gain.

The whole-cereal and molasses free formula contains a respiratory supplement and a comprehensive hoof supplement, formulated with biotin, zinc and methionine.

The prebiotic in Lami-light helps to remove harmful bacteria from the gut, whilst the probiotic yeast helps to maintain good digestive health and

promote a healthy environment for the beneficial bacteria to thrive. Lami-light is the ideal feed balancer for laminitis prone or over-weight horses and ponies as it will not encourage any weight gain but will still ensure they get everything they need in their diet. Many cases of laminitis are thought to be caused by toxicity in the gut and this is where Blue Chip Lami-light can really help to maintain optimum gut health by removing pathogenic bacteria and helping the beneficial bacteria to proliferate. www.bluechipfeed.com

The Best Friend™ Standard Grazing Muzzle The Best Friend™ Standard Grazing Muzzle attaches to your own leather or breakaway halter, with four adjustable hook-and-loop straps. To attach, loop the four straps over the noseband and chinstrap. (The two side straps may be looped through the halter rings for added stability.)

Available to fit MiniMini to Large Horse. www.charliesproducts.co.uk

TopSpec Lite TopSpec Lite is the ultimate low calorie feed balancer designed for horses and ponies that need their weight controlled.

These are usually good-doers that may be overweight and it is very important that this group of horses and ponies receive their full requirement of vitamins and minerals.

TopSpec Lite provides a generous amount of these micronutrients in a small amount of exceptionally low-calorie feed. The feed balancer will help maintain excellent health and performance whilst improving hoof quality and promoting supple skin and a shiny coat.

Long-term trials have shown that horses and ponies on restricted/poor grazing do not gain any additional weight when fed TopSpec Lite. The unique ‘NoGrain’ formula is low in sugar and starch and is ‘non-heating’. Lite can be conveniently fed straight from the hand.

To compensate for the limited amount of nutrients wellfurnished horses often consume, TopSpec Lite has the added benefits of several supplements.

These include an effective hoof improvement supplement and a broad spectrum supplement including powerful anti-oxidants to neutralise free-radicals and help maintain a healthy immune system. Pure protected yeast has also been added to help maintain a healthy hindgut environment. www.topspec.com

Shape Up with Saracen There has been much written about sugar and starch levels in horse feeds and forages because they play an important role in equine health. Feeds and forages vary in starch and sugar content and ‘high sugar’ feeds can be detrimental to horses because they may disrupt normal digestion potentially increasing the risk of colic and laminitis and exacerbate certain medical conditions such as muscle myopathies or Equine Metabolic Syndrome.

However, there is also an increasing amount of misleading information available about the role of sugar and starch in the equine diet that is resulting in much confusion and panic amongst horse owners. We receive many feedline calls from people asking for feeds that are completely sugar free, as they want to eliminate sugar from their horse or ponies ration and yet they turn their horses and ponies out on a daily basis.

Find out more about sugar and starch and ‘safe’ feeding for your horse or pony from Saracen Horse Feeds. www.saracenhorsefeeds.com

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Aloeride for great hooves If your horse or pony suffers from poor hoof growth or crumbling/split hooves, then this can make it difficult to keep shoes on during the summer months. Aloeride is a pure organic and natural aloe vera supplement, which with its unique blend of nutrients could help improve your horse’s feet. By rebuilding hoof wall integrity, unwanted water ingress is halted, whilst beneficial hydration that should stay in, stays in. Ideal for problem shoeing, as well as for barefoot horses.

Aloeride is an easy to feed ‘taste-free’ supplement, which offers horse owners additional support.

Clinical trials have shown that aloe vera can boost hoof growth by more than 50% over a four-month period. And don’t forget that in supporting hoof growth, you’re also supporting the growth of healthy skin and hair too, in one small daily sachet of Aloeride. www.aloeride.co.uk

Easy Pack Rye Grass Haylage Getting your horse to the peak of fitness takes time, effort and an understanding of how his body works. Providing correct nutrition is essential in maximising your horse’s performance potential. Fibre can sometimes be over looked in the competition horse’s diet, but is as essential to the competition horse as any other. Providing high quality fibre in the form of Rye Grass Haylage not only ensures correct levels of fibre for a healthy gut, but also comes packed with high quality essential proteins, nutrients, vitamins and minerals. All this goodness in a fresh, sweet smelling, tasty form of forage that even the fussiest of horses will love to eat. www.easypackhaylage.com

Competition riders feed fibre and oil for calmer control Studies have shown that a fibre and oil based diet can encourage calm, responsive behaviour. That’s why WINERGY Equilibrium® is the choice for competition riders who want to enjoy performing at their best, including three day event rider Tom McEwen.

Tom relies on WINERGY Equilibrium® for his fast, hot-headed and highly talented ex-racehorse Dry Old Party. He explains: “It

keeps him quiet but gives him the energy he needs to do top level eventing. It has also helped him gain weight, put top line on and given him a brilliant shine to his coat.”

Traditionally cereals have been used as the main source of energy for competition horses but the downside is that their high levels of sugar and starch can result in unwanted fizz. Starch may also contribute to fractious behaviour if it is fed in excessive quantities as it can overwhelm the digestive system, causing acidity in the hindgut and subsequent discomfort.

Hannah Briars, WINERGY® nutritionist, said: “Supplying extra energy from fibre and oil rather than cereals, allows the energy to be released and used more slowly, helping to reduce the risk of excitable behaviour. By fine tuning the fibre and oil blend you can deliver exactly the right type of energy your horse needs, when he needs it. This approach to feeding will also improve your horse’s health and quality of life.”

WINERGY Equilibrium® feeds are formulated using a healthy, natural and highly palatable blend of fibre and oil. They contain over 20% of long fibre to encourage chewing and extend eating time. They supply safe, balanced and controlled nutrition for horses and ponies in every discipline and at every level, all conveniently from a single bag. www.winergy.com

NAF GastrAid Latest research is repeatedly highlighting the prevalence of Ulcers in horses, and, that’s not just in racehorses, but in your horses. NAF have responded with the research and development of GastriAid, a leading edge supplement to maintain your horse’s stomach in healthy, happy condition and support an ulcer free environment.

Without a gastroscope it is difficult to detect ulcers in the stomach. However, there are ways of assessing that your horse might be prone, or showing signs of ulcer formation in his stomach.

Horses that are kept stabled for long hours, eat a high grain diet, work hard and regularly travel are fairly high risk, especially if they are of a stressy, highly strung nature. There are also characteristic behaviourl patterns that may indicate the possibility of a stomach ulcer. These habits include: box walking, wind sucking, crib biting, a ‘cold back’ or displaying irritability when being girthed up, a poor attitude or unwillingness to work, whilst a dull coat or loose droppings can also be tell tale signs.

New GastriAid is designed to naturally support the absence of ulcers in the stomach by defending the stomach wall from acid build-up and help maintain the pH balance in the gut, and thereby, providing daily protection from stress related gastric problems including ulceration. This advanced formulation has been created by world leading veterinary nutritionists. It contains antacids, pre and pro biotics, together with herbal support to provide daily protection and maintenance of the gut, at an affordable cost per day, and gives your horse, the stomach lining he deserves, to be able to work and perform in comfort and to the best of his ability. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

Science Supplements ProKalm ProKalm is an innovation in managing stress and anxiety in horses allowing them to perform to their potential. A fast acting and effective calming supplement with results in as little as 30 minutes from feeding providing a unique combination of herb extracts and amino acids and does not contain valerian, magnesium or tryptophan. ProKalm is independently scientifically and clinically tested and does not sedate or affect gait or performance.

Available in a tub giving approximately 5 weeks supply or as a single dose syringe. www.sciencesupplements.co.uk

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Contact Mandy on 01622 890019 Centre, Spring Open Show (Showing, unaffiliated 1 June Southdown east Pony Club Open K 9 May UNAFF DRESSAGE SHOW - Details: or 07752712915 Dressage andwww.FGStud.co.uk Show jumping), Great Bookham events, Traditional Branch Show, Wivelsden equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, K 9 May APPLEDORE & DIST RA COMBINED TRAINING - SAE:Great ADRA, 12 Hop Farm, www.branches.pcuk.org /southdowneast Garden, Heath Road, Appledore, TN26 2LA or www.freewebs.com/adra Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 2 June Bedgebury Park Riding Club, Club 451458 email: shows@gbec.info www.gbec.info 9 MayClub members PACHESHAM Show andSyBBQ (Riding only),EC BD DRESSAGE (INC MUSIC) - Pachesham EC., Randalls Rd.,Goudhurst, Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 OAL. www.pachesham.com 9 June Ouse Valley & District Riding Club, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Clear Round, & Elementary Showing Show, Kent, Tn17 clubs@ DRESSAGEjumping, K 2SH, enquires 9 May email: COLETTE’S - W&T, Prelim, Novice & at Willow Farm, equifest Qualifiers, Fun Classes (lots of bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com Faversham. Details: www.cbequine.co.uk rosettes). Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, 2 June Chilham Park Combined Training /EC DRESSAGE PRELIM 7 - 6pm at Chelsfield EC, Schedules K 9 May RUSHMORE London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex, Bn45 eventers Challenge, Combined Training Series SAE to Show Secretary, 1 Crest Rd., Hayes, Kent BR2 7JA. 020 8462 1779 7eD, http://ousevalleyridingclub.com kphillips@deloitte.co.uk, www.freewebs.com/rushmoreequestrianclub/index.htm. plus eventers Challenge, Combined Training 9 June CLINIC Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Tests dressage and showjumping, Chilham K 9 May DRESSAGE & POLEWORK WITH MANDY LAWRENCE eventing level2, 3,890019 4, (2’3” to 3’3”. Teams and Park, nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB Telephone: Harrietsham, Kent. Contact Mandy on 01622 Individual Open to all. Pony Club Field, Hurst 01227 730811 www.chilhampark.co.uk DRESSAGE - Limes FarmRoad, EC Ltd, Pay Street, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent CT18 K 9/10 May Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5Bn, 2 June The equi-Fun Club, Dressage Show,01303 891222 or www.limesfarmequestriancentreltd.co.uk or 7DZ. Tel/Fax Telephone: Gina Kitchener 01737 644255, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, nroffice@limesfarmequestriancentreltd.co.uk Lewes, emails: email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, www. east Sussex.Telephone: 07738 993995, email: Sx 10 May EAST SUSSEX PC PPCpcuk.org COMPETITION - Montague.

Details: Cathy Aston – go to Mid Surrey Branch becca@equi-fun.co.uk www.equi-fun.co.uk 01435 867565 9 June Moat View Riding Club, Dressage 2 June Hailsham equestrian Club, Open K 10 May UNAFF DRESSAGE SHOW - Details: www.FGStud.co.uk 07752712915 Series, Trenley Park, Stodmarsh or Road, Horse Show, 19 classes inc Showjumping, Fordwich Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4AR, SE and ridden 10 Mayshowing.

SADDLEBRED clear round Something CHAMPIONSHIPS & OPEN BREED SHOW - Moreton Telephone: jo Cocker 07751 238204, email: jo@ Morrell College. www.american-saddlebred.co.uk, email: Lynnusauk@aol.com. for everyone inc Mini and Overall Showing mountviewrc.co.uk, www.moatviewrc.co.uk SAE: USA-UK Championships, Challenge Trophies, medals Champs Show, 36 Philpot Square, Peterborough Road, London SW6 3HX 9 June Ramsden Riding Club, Show jumping, and rosettes. Golden Cross equestrian K 10 May SPELDHURST & FUN SHOW - In aid of Hospice. SAE to Natalie www.ramsdenridingclub.co.uk Centre, Chalvington Road, Golden Cross, eastDERBY essex, Crouch, 38 Medway Road, Southborough, Kent TN4 OHS. www.speldhurstderSussex, Bn27 3SS www.hailshamec.co.uk 9 June Southern Horse Trials Championships

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0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com co.uk/aallen, www.tweseldown.co.uk Sx 10two Mayday training BE & UNAFF COMBINED TRAINING - Felbridge Show Ground, Copthrone 2 June LMeQ, Be Rd., E Grinstead, West Sx9RH19 www.felbridge.net, 01342 321601, 07973 June2NU. Speedgate, In-Hand and Ridden camp jeanne & Penny Sangster, Littleton 864103 Show. Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Manor equestrian Centre, Reigate, K 8LB. email: 10 Maywendy.berry@ FUN HORSE SHOW - 9.30am start, Kent, Inhand,DA3 Ridden CR Jumping at Oakleigh Longfield, 8nj.&email: events@ Surrey, RH2 Animal Feed Barn, Bucklands Road, Higham, Nr Rochester, Kent ME3 7HY/ speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk britisheventing.com, www.lmeq.com

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Ridden Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: and In-Hand jo CockerSx 07751 238204, jo@ 10 May email: ERIDGE HUNT PC HORSE TRIALS Showing, - Mini andWorking Novice Hunter at Eridge Park (PC Pony, Show jumping, Bareback jumping, event) to Members only). Schedules: www.pcuk.org/eridge or SAE (indicating mountviewrc.co.uk, www.moatviewrc.co.uk Fiona Whittington, GlebeChase Farm,Me Frant, EastGymkhana, Sussex T3 Clear 9EN. Tel/Fax 01892 Charlie, 2 June Petley Wood equestrian Centre, 750002 Round as well as Championship Classes. unaffiliated Show jumping, (1st Sunday Hog Roast & bar.

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K 10 May FAVERSHAM & DISTRIC RC SPRING SHOW - Details: www.favershamrid9 June Warlingham District Horse Club, ingclub.co.uk co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk Annual Show, Warren Farm, - SAE: Barn Nelson ParkSlines Riding Centre, St COMPETITION K 10 May OPEN 2 June Royal Leisure Showing and SHOWJUMPING Show Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 Margaret’s jumping with Wales and Sunshine Tour Road, Woodchurch, Birchington, Kent CT7 OHJ 7Hn, Telephone: 07950 496993, email: Qualifiers, Workers, Ridden, In Hand, & Sy 10 May PACHESHAM EC SHOWJUMPING - Pachesham EC., Randalls Rd., enquiries@wdhc.org, www.wdhc.org.uk fun Classes for everyone. Royal Leisure Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 OAL. www.pachesham.com 10 June Bedgebury Park, Damian Hallam Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, Bn5 9SA, K 10 May SEVENOAKS RC DRESSAGE, SHOWJUMPING & COMBINED TRAINING dressage Clinics, Bedgebury Park, Lady Telephone: 01273 493864 email: royalleisure@ - Redlands. Contact: Joanna Comer 01732 461462 Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, Tn17 2SH, hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk K 10 May HUNTER TRIALS - Chapelwood EC, Ash Rd., Hartley, Kent DA3 8HA. enquires email: emma@bedgeburypark.

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01825 722277 Dressage, inc uK RidersTel: Challenge Finals, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7Hn, Telephone: & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Sulham Hill, 01883 650244, www.churchfarmservices.co.uk K 14 May SEVENOAKS RC EVENING DRESSAGE SJ & COMBINED TRAINING Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5uB, Redlands.

Contact: Joanna Comer 01732 461462 3 June Speedgate, Andrew Day Clinics.

Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com 14 May Longfield, PACHESHAM EC DRESSAGE SJ - Pachesham EC., Randalls Rd., Leatherhead, SpeegateSy Farm, Fawkham, Surrey KT22 OAL. www.pachesham.com 10 June Sunshine Tour Qualifier, Kent, DA3 8nj. Telephone:Kim Atkinson Place equestrian Centre, 07834 170830, www.speedgate.co.uk K 14 May SHOWJUMPING - Quals,Dressage, CR 1’6” &Hall 2’. Novice jumping approx 2’, Open jumpBerkshire, www.sunshinetour.co.uk ing 2’6” at Chelsfield Riding School, Church Rd., Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent 4 June Parwood equestrian Centre, Show

BR6 7SN. 01689 855603 11 June Royal Leisure Senior Progessive jumping Training Clinic with Corinne / Advanced ShowEquestrian jumping with Bracken BSjA British novice Sy Chief 16 equipe, May WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW -British Oldencraig Centre, Tandridge Scope B&C Qualifiers, Royal Leisure Centre, upwards. Great Westwood, Westwood Lane, Surrey RH7 Lane, Lingfield, 6LL. Tel: 01342 833317, www.oldencraig.com or Horn Lane, Henfield, Bn5 9SA, Telephone: normandy, Guildford, Surrey,email: Gu3 2je. enquires info@oldencraig.com 01273 493864 email: royalleisure@ Telephone: 01483 813860 email: bookings@ Sx 16 May BSJA SNRS - Felbridge Show Ground, Copthrone Rd., E Grinstead, West Sx hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk parwood.co.uk, www.parwood.co.uk RH19 2NU. www.felbridge.net, 01342 321601, 07973 864103

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XC SCHOOLING - 1-4pm, Westwood Pachesham Lane, EC., Randalls Great Westwood, hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk Rd., Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 OAL. Guildford, www.pachesham.com normandy, Surrey, Gu3 2je. enquires 5 June Parwood equestrian Centre, Cross Telephone:SERIES 01483 813860 email: bookings@ K 16 Maywith Mark SPEEDGATE - Speedgate Farm, Fawkham, Kent.

Country Training Clinic Corbett,UNAFF DRESSAGE parwood.co.uk, www.parwood.co.uk Schedule/info contact Nicola Barnes direct on 0560 0040466 or 07765 547301 or accredited coach, Groups according to level

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at Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm,

SAGE MAY 28TH,London JUNE25TH, JULY 23RD Road, Pyecombe BN45 7ED m end of March www.chipsteadridingclub.org.uk ssell, 32 Chartwell Place, Cheam, Surrey SM3 9TD www.ousevalleyridingclub.com

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16 June east Sussex Pony Club, novice Horse

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

22 June LMeQ, Show jumping & XC with

Trials, Open to all (PC teams), mini-mini, mini and novice up to 90cm,The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, Bn24 5BB. www.pcuk.org/eastsussex

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

16 June F.S. events, Walk & Trot,

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

22 June LMeQ, jon Pitts Fit to Ride Clinic, Human Performance, Littleton Manor equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB email: david@jonpitts. co.uk for places. www.lmeq.com

Be accredited trainer & MBe, Groups of similar levels (max 5). Great Westwood, Westwood Lane, normandy, Guildford, Surrey, Gu3 2je. enquires Telephone: 01483 813860 email: bookings@parwood.co.uk, www.parwood.co.uk

Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, Tn17 2SH, enquires Telephone: 07973 780820 email: jlamy666@ hotmail.com, www.bedgeburypark.com

16 June Great Bookham equestrian Centre,

4 July Fiddlers Green Stud Unaffiliated Dressage www.FGStud.co.uk 07752 15 June Bedgebury Park, janine Lamy Adult 712915 clinic (weekend), Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak 4 & 5 July South Eastern Equestrian Services Eridge Horse Trials 01892 Ride, Barons Grange, Iden, nr Rye, east 783227 Sussex, www.coakhambloodhounds.com

15 June Coakham Bloodhounds, Summer

15 June The equi-Fun Club, Clinic/Training,

5 July Mid Surrey Pony Club Hickstead Qualifier Bullock and Eclipse Cup www.

15 June LMeQ, Show jumping & XC with Lucy Thompson, Littleton Manor pcuk.org/midsurrey 01737equestrian 358663 Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Ruth Plumpton College, Ditching Road, nr Lewes, east Sussex.Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk www.equi-fun.co.uk

2x Prelim and novice & elementary, Cricklands Qualifiers, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8eH, Telephone: Flair Sifleet 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk

12 July Surrey Union Pony Club Open Show www.pcuk.org/surreyunion 01293 871921 16 June newlands Corner Riding Club, Open Welsh Show, Great Bookham equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 email: shows@gbec.info www.gbec.info

unaffiliated Showjumping Show, Hollister Farm, nr Guildford, Surrey Gu5 9TD Tel: 01483 205049 Lesley Selway www.newlandscorner.org

12 July Chequer Tree Farm Inhand & ShowValley 07711Riding 838319 16Ridden June Rother Club,

on 07708 066089 or email: littletonbarn@ gmail.com for places. www.lmeq.com

novice ODe Sandhole Farm, Westfield, nr Hastings, Kent, www.rvrc.org.uk

15 June Royal Leisure Progressive British

16 June Royal Leisure, eventers

5 July Hospice in the Weald Speldhurst Derby Challenge Tunbridge Show jumping, Royal Series– Leisure Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, Bn5 9SA, Telephone: Wells493864 Kent.email: Call 07989906230 01273 royalleisure@ hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk

5 July Wey Valley Riding Club Indoor dressage www.wvrc.co.uk 07917 16 June Bedgebury Park, janine Lamy Adult 602527 clinic (weekend), Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak 15 June Speedgate, Affiliated Dressage

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

Challenge, Royal Leisure Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, Bn5 9SA, Telephone: 01273 493864 email: royalleisure@ hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk

12 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Showjumping and Combined Training Show, Redlands, Sevenoaks, Telephone: Dressage, SJ and M.McDonnell combined training at 01293 512985 www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 01732Tour 461462 16Redlands June Sunshine Qualifier,

Series, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8nj. email: events@ speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk

16 June Sevenoaks Riding Club, Dressage,

Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, Tn17 2SH, enquires Telephone: 07973 780820 email: jlamy666@ hotmail.com, www.bedgeburypark.com

Dressage, Arrow RDA Centre - run by SMP events, Kent, www.sunshinetour.co.uk

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

DENMEAD 01322 221006 SUMMER SHOW Evening Dressage & Show IPSTEADOUSE RIDING CLUB 7 July TWRC VALLEY & DISTRICT New telephone number

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

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

Jumping at Beechenwood Farm www.

30th June 2013 twridingclub.org.uk 07921 552132

14 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Evening 16 June Vicarage Farm, British Show jumping, Dressage, SJ and and combined training at Area Teams, Amateur Intro, Vicarage Farm, Halliford Road, Sunbury on Thames TW16 6DW, Redlands01932 01732 461462 Telephone: 765145 email: vic.farm@ btinternet.com www.vicaragefarm.com

17 - 19 July Kent County Show www. kentshow.co.uk 01622 633060

16 June Walmer Horse & Dog Show, Held

in the grounds of Walmer Castle, Showing, Show jumping, Dressage, Walmer Castle,Deal, Kent. Telephone: 07747 746407. www. thewalmerhorseanddogshow.co.uk

NOVICE ODE PACHESHAM EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, Show (Members only) www.pcuk.org/ RANDALLS RD,LEATHERHEAD, Sun 16th June - Sandhole Farm, Westfield midsurrey 01293 775340 SURREY, KT22 0AL SAE FOR SCHEDULES TO: FRIENDS OF FREDDIE HORSE 12 July CBEquineTRIALS Summer Show at

Mrs E Train, 26 Stonehill Rd, Sat 20th East Sheen, London, SW14July 8RW -

Brightling Park Ingatestone Hall www.cbequine.co.uk 020 8392 1967 07949 096086 or download from COMBINED TRAINING Branch 12 July Eaglesfield SunWimbledon 22nd September - Sandhole Farm,Outdoor Westfield homepage at Unaffiliated Show Jumping www.

To download schedules, or for up to date information or membership details see www.rvrc.org.uk www.pcuk.org eaglesfield.net 07958 650036 For all your club Rosettes, Sashes & Ribbons this year make us your first stop

Sashes Single Colour - £2.50 including P&P 01883 626644 / 07904 155140

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Beach Ride, from Pevensey, east Sussex, www.coakhambloodhounds.com

23 June Colettes Horse & Dog Shows, Summer Horse Show, (In replacement of cancelled 5th May show) Show jumping, Ridden & In Hand Showing, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07949 096086 email: cbequine@btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

23 June The equi-Fun Club, Clinic/Training, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, nr Lewes, east Sussex.Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk www.equi-fun.co.uk

23 June Hall Place equestrian Centre, Cross Country, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5uB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

23 June LMeQ, Show jumping with ernest Dillon, Littleton Manor equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call jennifer on 07771 598730 for places. www.lmeq.com

23 June Ramsden Riding Club, Showing

19 July Goring & District Riding Club Dressage Training Clinic with Andrew Gould Open Showdressage www.gdrc.org.uk 07988 International rider and coach, Private or shared lessons. Great Westwood, Westwood 502833 Lane, normandy, Guildford, Surrey, Gu3 2je. enquires Telephone: 01483 813860 email: bookings@parwood.co.uk, www.parwood.co.uk

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

19 June Bodiam International Arena,

Show, essex, www.ramsdenridingclub.co.uk

23 June Southdown east Pony Club Open events, Tom Moon Contracts Horse Trials, One Day event (L4 to L1) to include a Pony Club Young Horse Qualifier, Wivelsden Farm, www.branches.pcuk.org /southdowneast

23 June Sunshine Tour Qualifier, Dressage, Blue Barn eC equestrian Centre, Kent, www.sunshinetour.co.uk

23 June Sunshine Tour Qualifier, Show jumping, Cobham Manor e C (run by SMP events), Kent, www.sunshinetour.co.uk

19 July FS Events Dressage at Warrigal 19 June Great Bookham equestrian Centre, unaffiliated Dressage afternoon / evening Farm 07957 765964

24 June Bedgebury Park, Damian Hallam

19 July Southdown East Pony Club at Wivelsden Farm 16 and Under Show 19 June Sevenoaks Riding Club, evening Dressage, and Showjumping, Redlands, www.pcuk/southdowneast Sevenoaks, M.McDonnell Telephone:

26 June Bedgebury Park, British Show

and Clear Round jumping, Great Bookham equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 email: shows@gbec.info www.gbec.info

dressage Clinics, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, Tn17 2SH, enquires email: emma@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

01293 512985 www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

jumping Clinic with judi Piper, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, Tn17 2SH, enquires Telephone: 07850 514717 email: judi@ starnash.co.uk, www.bedgeburypark.com

19 June Royal Leisure evening Clear

26 June LMeQ, Show jumping & XC with

21 July TWRC Evening Dressage & Show Jumping at Beechenwood Farm www.twridingclub.org.uk 07921 20552132 June Royal Leisure Step Aside Round jumping (Wednesdays), Royal Leisure Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, Bn5 9SA, Telephone: 01273 493864 email: royalleisure@ hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk Dressage, unaffilated Dressage, and Britsh Dressage, Royal Leisure Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, Bn5 9SA, Telephone: 01273 493864 email: royalleisure@ hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk

23 July Chipstead Riding Club Evening Dressage wwwchipsteadridingclub.org.uk

20 June Vicarage Farm, British Show

25 July Vicarage Farm Junior BSJA 01932 765145

jumping, Advanced, Progressive, elite (inc H&H Foxhunter 2nd Round), Vicarage Farm, Halliford Road, Sunbury on Thames TW16 6DW, Telephone: 01932 765145 email: vic.farm@ btinternet.com www.vicaragefarm.com Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, Tn17 2SH, enquires email: competitions@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com

‘THANK YOU’ TEACHER & ★ ★ INSTRUCTOR ROSETTES ★

23 June Coakham Bloodhounds,

www.churchfarmservices.co.uk

21 June Bedgebury Park, Clear Round,

FATHER’S DAY ROSETTES

Show jumping & Showing, Sunshine Tour Qualifier, Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon, Fund Raising event, Telephone: 020 8946 8579 email: admin@wvstables, www.wvstables.com

Open 12 Years and under Show. Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5Bn, Telephone: Gina Kitchener 01737 644255, email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, www.pcuk.org – go to Mid Surrey Branch

11 July Oldencraig Equestrian Centre www.denmeadhorseshows.co.uk Dressage Championships www.

Or SAE: Seymour Cottage, oldencraig.com 01293 771027/ 07951 Forest Rd, Denmead, PO7 6UA 121708

Club EVENTS Open Show OPEN 2013: 12 July Mid Surrey Pony Club Branch SATURDAY, 2ND MAY 2009

22 June Wimbledon Village Fair, unaffiliated

23 June Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club,

TRAIL Clinc with Ann Dennis (two days), Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, east Sussex, Tn32 5uj, Telephone: 01580 830710, email: office@sterlingquarterhorse.com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk

Senior BSJA www.felbridge.net

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

18 July Fiddlers Green Stud Dressage series with nPS dressage and Unaffiliated Dressage www.FGStud.

Cricklands qualifiers. Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, 712915 Woldingham, Surrey, co.uk 07752 CR3 7Hn, Telephone: 01883 650244,

8 July Great Bookham Equestrian Centre Dressage and Clear round & Express Event afternoon/evening www.gbec.info 1st September 01372 451458

ROTHER VALLEY RIDING CLUB 11 & 12 July Felbridge Show Ground Wimbledon Pony

Clinic, essex, www.ramsdenridingclub.co.uk

22 June Speedgate, unaffiliated

16 June Warren Barn events, Championship

17 June Parwood equestrian Centre,

Autumn Show

22 June Ramsden Riding Club, Showing

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

26 June Parwood equestrian Centre, Cross Country Training Clinic with Mark Corbett, accredited coach, Groups according to level of experience for Be Level upwards, Great Westwood, Westwood Lane, normandy, Guildford, Surrey, Gu3 2je. enquires Telephone: 01483 813860 email: bookings@ parwood.co.uk, www.parwood.co.uk

26 June 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

26 June Royal Leisure evening Clear Round jumping (Wednesdays), Royal Leisure

Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, Bn5 9SA, 21-23 June Bodiam International Arena,24/2/09 14:03:02 Telephone: 01273 493864 email: royalleisure@

Garden of england Summer Show AQHA/nRHA/ BR/WeS/uKPHA, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, east Sussex, Tn32 5uj, Telephone: 01580 830710, email: office@sterlingquarterhorse. com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk

21 June LMeQ, jon Pitts Fit to Ride Clinic, Human Performance, Littleton Manor equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB email: david@jonpitts. co.uk for places. www.lmeq.com

22 June Bedgebury Park, unaffiliated Showjumping, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, Tn17 2SH, enquires Telephone: 07734 201061 email: competitions@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com

hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk

27 June Bedgebury Park, jason Webb ground work clinic, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, Tn17 2SH, www.australianhorsetraining. co.uk, www.bedgeburypark.com

27 June Squirrells Riding School, Dressage Shows, shows open to everyone, compete on your own horse/pony or use one of ours, Qualifiers for Cricklands & Sunshine Tour, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, Me5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

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28 June Bedgebury Park, Jason Webb

6 July Bridge House Events at Bramble Hill,

ridden work clinic, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, www.australianhorsetraining. co.uk, www.bedgeburypark.com

Cross Country, and Show Jumping Clinics, Bramble Hill Farm, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, West Sussex, RH13 0RL. Email: lynne@ hugnhold.co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk

28 June Colettes Friday Evening Showjumping, Clear Round followed by 4 classes, (starts 5pm), Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

29 June Bedgebury Park Riding Club, Trip to the Races (Riding Club members only), Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: clubs@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com

29 June East Sussex Pony Club, Tetrathlon (Pony Club only), Two days, The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, BN24 5BB. www.pcuk.org/eastsussex

29 June NPS Area 20, Summer Show, Affiliated to NPS, PUK, BSPS, BSHA, CHAPS, Equifest, DPS & SPSBS, Huge range of In Hand and ridden qualifying classes for all types & breeds inc HOYS M& M LR & FR, South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, www.npsarea20.co.uk

29 June Royal Leisure SCOPE Qualifiers, Peace Love World Adventurer & Pegasus Progressive, Royal Leisure Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, BN5 9SA, Telephone: 01273 493864, Email: royalleisure@ hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk

30 June Chipstead Riding Club, Dressage Area Qualifier. Bookham RC Field, River Lane, Leatherhead, Surrey. www.chipsteadridingclub.co.uk

30 June East Sussex Pony Club, Tetrathlon (Pony Club only), Two days, The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, BN24 5BB. www.pcuk.org/eastsussex

30 June Denmead Summer Horse Show, Working Hunter, Ridden Showing, Coloured, In Hand, Youngstock, Veteran, Arab & Foreign Breeds, Mountain & Moorland, Childrens Showing, Miniatures (Mini ring), Small Jumping Classes, Clear Round, Denmead, Hampshire. www.denmeadhorseshows.co.uk

30 June Newlands Corner Riding Club, Open Unaffiliated Combined Training Dressage and Showjumping, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey GU5 9TD Tel: 01483 205049 Lesley Selway www.newlandscorner.org

30 June P J Events, Showing, Working Hunters, Show Jumping, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07747 746407, www.pjeventsshows.moonfruit.co.uk

30 June Royal Leisure Senior Progessive / Advanced British Show Jumping with Scope B&C Qualifiers, Royal Leisure Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, BN5 9SA, Telephone: 01273 493864 Email: royalleisure@ hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk

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

30 June Vicarage Farm, Unaffiliated Showing, Jumping, Dressage, Vicarage Farm, Halliford Road, Sunbury on Thames TW16 6DW, Telephone: 01932 765145 Email: vic.farm@ btinternet.com www.vicaragefarm.com

july 2013 1 July Parwood Equestrian Centre, Dressage Training Clinic with Andrew Gould International dressage rider and coach, Private or shared lessons. Great Westwood, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Enquires Telephone: 01483 813860 Email: bookings@parwood.co.uk, www.parwood.co.uk

1 July Speedgate, Andrew Day Clinics.

Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Telephone:Kim Atkinson 07834 170830, www.speedgate.co.uk

3 July Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage afternoon / evening and Show Jumping Classes, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info www.gbec.info

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

5 July Bedgebury Park, Clear Round, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: competitions@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com

6 July Bedgebury Park, Unaffiliated Showjumping, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: competitions@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com

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

6 July Sunshine Tour Qualifier, Dressage, Showing, & Show Jumping, Eastlands Farm (run by Horsham & District RC), West Sussex, www.sunshinetour.co.uk

7 July Colettes Horse & Dog Shows, Summer Horse Show, Show Jumping, Ridden & In Hand Showing, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

7 July Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Eventers Challenge, Short Form One Day Event (Dressage, Show Jumping, & Cross Country), Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

7 July Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, (1st Sunday of every month), Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk

7 July Rother Valley Riding Club, Dressage Roadshow, Bull Farm, Cranbrook, Kent, www.rvrc.org.uk

7 July South Eastern Arabian Horse Group, Summer ECAHO ‘C’ Show, Qualifiers BACS, CHERIF, CRABBET, P(UK), Equifest, MINLAND YR, All England Jumping Course Hickstead. www.seahg.co.uk

7 July Ramsden Riding Club, Show Jumping, Essex, www.ramsdenridingclub.co.uk

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

9 July Sevenoaks Riding Club, Evening Dressage, and Showjumping, Redlands, Sevenoaks, M.McDonnell Telephone: 01293 512985 www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

11 July Parwood Equestrian Centre, Cross Country Training Clinic with Jonathan Chapman, Highly experience coach and up to 3*eventer, Offering training across disciplines for all abilities, group or individual lessons. Great Westwood, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Enquires Telephone: 01483 813860 Email: bookings@ parwood.co.uk, www.parwood.co.uk

14 July Sunshine Tour Qualifier, Show Jumping, Cobham Manor E C (run by SMP Events), Kent, www.sunshinetour.co.uk 14 July Vicarage Farm, Unaffiliated Showing, Jumping, Dressage, Vicarage Farm, Halliford Road, Sunbury on Thames TW16 6DW, Telephone: 01932 765145 Email: vic.farm@ btinternet.com www.vicaragefarm.com 15 July Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Dressage, inc UK Riders Regional Finals, & Sunshine Tour Qualifiers, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com

15 July Parwood Equestrian Centre, Dressage Training Clinic with Andrew Gould International dressage rider and coach, Private or shared lessons. Great Westwood, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 2JE. Enquires Telephone: 01483 813860 Email: bookings@parwood.co.uk, www.parwood.co.uk 16 July Royal Leisure Senior Progessive / Advanced British Show Jumping with Scope B&C Qualifiers, Royal Leisure Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, BN5 9SA, Telephone: 01273 493864 Email: royalleisure@ hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk 17-21 July Bodiam International Arena, Garden of England International Show AQHA/ NRHA/FEI/BR, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse. com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk

19 July Bedgebury Park, Clear Round, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: competitions@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com 20 July Bedgebury Park, Unaffiliated Showjumping, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires Telephone: 07734 201061 Email: competitions@ bedgeburypark.com, www.bedgeburypark.com 20 July LMEQ, Jon Pitts Fit to Ride Clinic, Human Performance, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB email: david@jonpitts. co.uk for places. www.lmeq.com

20 July Rother Valley Riding Club, Friends of Freddie, Brightling Park, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HH, www.rvrc.org.uk 20 July Speedgate, Affiliated Dressage Series, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk

21 July Americam Pleasure Star of London Show, Combining excitement of the American and Foreign Breed classes with traditional English show classes. Showing, outdoors, Pachesham Equestrian Centre, Leatherhead, Surrey, Email: lynnusauk@ aol.com, www.wix.com/lynnusauk/aphs 21 July Bramble Hill Events at Bramble Hill, Showing Show, Qualifiers for Balanced Horse Feeds, Equifest, Sunshine Tour & Amateur Showing Society. Bramble Hill Farm, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, West Sussex, RH13 0RL. Email: lynne@hugnhold. co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk 21 July Chipstead Riding Club, Dressage, Diamond Centre, Carshalton, Surrey. www.chipsteadridingclub.co.uk 21 July East Sussex Pony Club, Summer Show, Open to all. Classes for everyone, The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, BN24 5BB. www.pcuk.org/eastsussex 21 July Hall Place Equestrian Centre, Mini Cross Country, Sulham Hill, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UB, Telephone: 0118 9426938 www.hall-place.com 21 July Newlands Corner Riding Club, Open Unaffiliated Showjumping and Showing Show, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey GU5 9TD Tel: 01483 205049 Lesley Selway www.newlandscorner.org 21 July Warren Barn Events, Championship Dressage series with NPS dressage and Cricklands qualifiers. Warren Barn Farm, Slines Oak Road, Woldingham, Surrey, CR3 7HN, Telephone: 01883 650244, www.churchfarmservices.co.uk 23 July Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, One Day Event: Levels 3, 4, & 5, Telelephone: 01892 824754. http:/ branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh/ 23 July Sunshine Tour Qualifier, Dressage, Blue Barn EC Equestrian Centre, Kent, www.sunshinetour.co.uk 24 July Bedgebury Park, British Show Jumping Clinic with Judi Piper, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires Telephone: 07850 514717 Email: judi@ starnash.co.uk, www.bedgeburypark.com 24 July Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage afternoon / evening and Clear Round Jumping, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info www.gbec.info

11 July Royal Leisure Step Aside Dressage, Unaffilated Dressage, and Britsh Dressage, Royal Leisure Centre, Horn Lane, Henfield, BN5 9SA, Telephone: 01273 493864 Email: royalleisure@ hotmail.co.uk, www.royalleisure.co.uk 13 July Bedgebury Park, Unaffiliated Dressage, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: competitions@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com 13 July Bridge House Events at Bramble Hill, Cross Country, and Show Jumping Clinics, Bramble Hill Farm, Five Oaks Road, Slinfold, West Sussex, RH13 0RL. Email: lynne@ hugnhold.co.uk, www.bramblehillfarm.co.uk 14 July Bedgebury Park, Damian Hallam dressage Clinics, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, Enquires email: emma@bedgeburypark. com, www.bedgeburypark.com 14 July Chipstead Riding Club, Full Summer Show, Pachesham Equestrian Centre, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey. www.chipsteadridingclub.co.uk 14 July The Equi-Fun Club, Fun Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex.Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk www.equi-fun.co.uk 14 July F.S. Events, Walk & Trot, 2x Prelim and Novice & Elementary, Cricklands Qualifiers, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8EH, Telephone: Flair Sifleet 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk 14 July Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Summer Open Show (Showing, Unaffiliated Dressage and Show Jumping), Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info www.gbec.info 14 July LMEQ, Show Jumping & XC with Lucy Thompson, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB call Ruth on 07708 066089 or Email: littletonbarn@ gmail.com for places. www.lmeq.com 14 July Sevenoaks Riding Club, Le Trec, Redlands, Sevenoaks, M.McDonnell Telephone: 01293 512985 www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 14 July Southdown East Pony Club Open Events, CDMS (Sussex) Horse Trial, One Day Event (L3 to Dinky) to include a Pony Club Young Horse Qualifier, Wivelsden Farm, www.branches.pcuk.org /southdowneast 14 July Speedgate, Unaffiliated Dressage Series, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk www.speedgate.co.uk

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liVery yards Livery – 5 Individual Care Small, professional, friendly yard located near Cowfold, Horsham, on a stunning 550 acre private estate boasting some fantastic training facilities including 2 large floodlit arenas with quality surfaces and training mirrors, large solid indoor stables, hot washdown, all year turn out and great hacking on the estate with no roadwork.

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riDinG BOOt rePairs the riding Boot repair centre, Unit 17 Grays Farm Production Village, Grays Farm Road, St Pauls Cray, Kent. Complete refurbishment, re-fit and re-zipping, etc.

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ruBBer MattinG Professional matting, grooves and bobble top, for cheaper option:- good condition 2nd hand belting. Ideal for walls and stable floors. Fitting service available.

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tacK sHOPs charity Farm country store. Everything for Horse and Rider. Pet feed & accessories.

Swattenden Lane, Cranbrook, Kent. 01580 713189 www.charityfarmcountrystore.co.uk. the tack room, Johns Cross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex. Tel: 01580 882255.

Everything for the horse and rider, including feed, bedding and wormers.

Also electric fencing. Website: www.horseygear.co.uk. lusted Feeds and saddlery. Large selection of tack and clothing - now stocking Horseware Ireland Gersemi, Puffa, Joules, Bucas Rugs, Just Togs and Shires.. Lusted Farm, Glynleigh Road, Hankham (Nr Hailsham), Pevensey.

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horses for sale

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Chequer Tree Farm

Due to unforeseen circumstances the following home bred horses are FOR SALE. All are well handled, regularly wormed, trimmed, registered/passported. Open to any vet. Please phone for more info, price etc. 07711 838319.

Chequers Blush 13hh Show Hunter Pony, 5 years by Ninfield Unique. Dam Temple Druid Topaz. Welsh sect B, bay roan mare, broken and ridden around the farm.

Chequers Aero to make 12.2hh, Show Pony type, 2 years bay gelding by Ninfield Unique. Dam Vamplew Bluebelle, Welsh section B.

Vamplew Bluebell Ballet Shoe, 9 years Welsh section B

mare. 12 hh by Penway Jive. Dam Temple Druid Topaz. Had 2 beautiful foals, backed as 4 year old, but not ridden recently, comes with free repeat covering to Ninfield Unique.

Chequers Bounty dun/white skewbald filly, 2 years dam traditional coloured cob. Not very hairy. Make light weight show cob.

Chequers Primrose 14.2 6 years black/white traditional cob

mare lots of mane, tail and feather. In foal to Ninfield Unique due mid June.

Backed and ridden around farm in between foals. Comes with free repeat covering to Ninfield Unique. Lease available.

Gracefully Affaire 15.2hh 7 years black Anglo Arab mare.

By Lime Head Dapper Jack. Had 2 foals, unbroken. Comes with free covering to Ninfield Unique or heavily discounted covering (a.i. Frozen) to Chancton Golden Colours Anglo Arab. Lease available.

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