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Features 11 Resistance in Worms: what does it mean 12 In the Spotlight – Jo Thomas 14 How to buy a Horse – The New Law 16 Father Figure Special 25 Dante Range from Black Country Saddles 27 Well-Gel! 30 Snow Polo: Cartier World Trophy 33 SsangYong Motor UK Ltd South of England Horse Trials 36 Tina Cook Clinic at Nurstead Court 39 Are you ready for the Season ahead? 41 Improving Horse Problems at Feeding Time 42 Apprenticeships in Horseracing 44 Take your horse on holiday 48 The Winning Look 50 Turnout Tips from Absorbine 52 Tried & Tested – Lightweight Turnouts 53 Tried & Tested – Spring Clothing 60 Warlingham & District Horse Club XC Day
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Show Reports 32 BE Arena Eventing – Petley Wood 34 BE Arena Eventing – Littleton Manor Equestrian 56 Plumpton Easter Show 58 The Equi-Fun Club Dressage Championships 62 Chichester College Charity Show 64 Endurance GB Tilford Ride
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love this time of year, the outdoor season has started and the countdown is on to the Mistubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. We caught up with Jo Thomas who has qualified her veteran, 23-year-old Kruja Roslyn for the BE90 final of the Mistubishi Motors Cup. Jo has owned Rosie as she is known to her friends since she was two-years-old and it is inspiring to read of their journey to finally achieving Jo’s dream of riding at Badminton. Changes at Localrider We have taken a decision at Localrider to reduce the number of issues we print each year. The December/January issue is already combined and you will see that this issue combines April with May. We will be printing a June issue, a combined July/August issue and two further issues in the autumn, before the Christmas issue. The plan is that by doing a few less issues each year we will have more time to visit shows, interview riders and keep up to date with what is going on locally, and in turn feature more interesting stories and articles in the magazine. In between issues I intend to post news and reports on the website and keep you all informed with the latest equestrian news via social media. There is lots to do, and with the busy summer season approaching it might take a few issues to implement all of our ideas, but these are exciting times and I am looking forward to hearing and sharing more of your stories. Hickstead Tickets The next issue will be on sale on 1st June and will include our Hickstead Derby Preview along with the vouchers for free entry to the Hickstead Derby Meeting, although which days the tickets will be for, hasn’t yet been confirmed. We’ve already reserved our stand for the Royal International Horse Show and hope that many of you will call by to say hello. We like to think it is a friendly stand with lots of competitions to enter and prizes to be won. Remember to keep me posted with all of your news by emailing fiona@localrider.co.uk Good Luck and enjoy the season ahead!
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NEWS Equine & Abstract Exhibition
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The new Pikeur Olina Quilted Waistcoat is the perfect lightweight layer to your spring riding wardrobe. Featuring stunning gold zip detailing and a stand-up collar, this gorgeous breathable quilted waistcoat is ideal for wearing in the warm-up or as a stylish layer for training. An embroidered crown sits on the chest upholding the Deluxe luxury lifestyle and brings fashion and function together perfectly. For more of the latest Pikeur collection and other great brands visit www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk
Equetech Showing Collection The new ‘Equetech Showing Collection’, combines a passion for heritage, with 21st century design. New for this season is a stunning new tweed ‘Stowe’, which embraces a flattering Green herringbone tweed with a timeless triple Navy and Canary over check design. This beautiful new tweed is translated into single breasted riding jackets and for showing in-hand and lead rein competitors, the new collection offers tailored waistcoats, jackets, Baker Boy and Edwardian style showing hats.
Dr Hilary Bentley of EquiAmi says: “Watching the fabulous horses competing at Badminton makes you realise what complete, all round athletes they are. With the agility and elegance of dressage, the speed and power of cross country followed by the precision and effort of the show jumping phase these are truly the triathletes of the equestrian world. Human athletes would never consider their training regime complete without several sessions in the gym each week in order to work on specific muscle groups and core strength to enhance their performance on the track or field. Similarly with equine athletes, sports science has made training more effective with less wear and tear from endless distance work. From interval training to gymnastic lunge exercises horses can now be got fit and prepared with less strain.” Dr Hilary Bentley continues: “Many exercises on the lunge increase hind limb strength enabling greater engagement and lifting over the back. This in turn improves lightness of the forehand, strong abdominals and core strength which are all essential for the three phases of eventing. Achieving this is much easier using a good lunge aid such as the EquiAmi which invites and rewards the horse for developing wither lift by softening as soon as they respond. Even at lower levels we ask our horses to do long jump, high jump, sprints, middle and long distance running alongside a mixture of dance and gymnastics so lungeing exercises, as part of your regular fitness training, will get more from your equine athlete at every level.” www.equiami.com
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Fantastic entertainment booked for the Kent County Show The Kent County Show has finalised the entertainment lineup for the event, which takes place from Friday 8th July to Sunday 10th July. Lucy Hegarty, Show Manager said: “We are really pleased with the displays, bands and activities we have booked for this year. We are building on the success we had last year with the RAF Red Arrows, who performed an outstanding display on our opening day. We are equally excited to have Bolddog, the UK’s number one, freestyle motorcycle display team for 2016.” New for 2016 is Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs. Six rare breed pigs, including Tamworth’s, Gloucester Old Spots, Saddlebacks, Berkshires and Oxford sandy and blacks. The audience will be thrilled with their amusing antics. The handlers in country style outfits encourage them down the track by shaking a bucket of food and the pigs hurl themselves over the hurdles in their rush to be the first to the bucket.” There is plenty of entertainment for children including Peppa Pig, the Tractor Ted Bouncy Castle, as well as the Digger Den and Welly Wanging. The Country, Game and Canine area of the Kent County Show will be bigger this year and features a number of new displays as well as welcoming back firm favourites for Show goers. Back for 2016 is the BASC Taste of Game cookery demonstrations. Across the three days of the Kent County Show, Chef Dan Kennedy of Kent Cookery School will give game butchery and cookery demonstrations in the Taste of Game zone on the BASC stand. Dan will create fantastic game dishes including venison burgers with an Asian ‘slaw and hot smoked pigeon salad. In addition to all the equestrian competitions, the Coakham Bloodhounds will be taking part in a display on Friday and there will be a ‘Parade of Beagles’ on Saturday. With so much entertainment to see, the Kent County Agricultural Society are offering a ‘Multiday Ticket’ which entitles entry for all three days of the Show and gives holders forward parking and access to the wonderful Members Area in the Maidstone Exhibition Hall. Details of all the ticket options available can be found at www.kentshowground.co.uk
Win Tickets to The Equestrian.com Derby Meeting with Alltech
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Win Tickets to Equifest 2016
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We have three car passes for Equifest 2016 – The Festival for Horse Lovers? Held on 17th to 21st August at the East of England Showground, Peterborough this phenomenal event promises to deliver five amazing, action packed days and as the winner of this special competition you could be there. Equifest features the most extensive range of showing classes to suit every type of horse, pony and rider, from heavy horse classes, to re-trained racehorses, coloured classes to miniatures, variety is key when it comes to this equestrian summer party. You can be confident you’ll see a range of brilliant classes and spectacular performances, as well as experiencing fantastic shopping and entertainment. To enter complete the entry form on page 47. www.equifest.org.uk APRIL/MAY 2016 Localrider 7
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NEWS Organic Aloe Vera Supplement
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loeride the palatable natural, certified organic aloe-vera supplement, not only helps promote healthy skin, condition hooves, encourage great coat shine and glossy locks, but also supports the immune system as well. Top event rider and ex-racehorse trainer Victoria Bax is a fan of the product, as she explains: “I cannot believe just how quickly Aloeride improve the horse’s coats and general condition. With a busy season ahead, Aloeride is ideal for all the horses regardless of age and temperament and because it’s taste-free, even the fussiest of horses don’t have issue.” Each box of Aloeride contains 30 sachets (30 day’s supply), which equates to over 12 litres of aloe vera juice. Aloeride has been tested by an accredited Newmarket laboratory and does not contain any synthetic compounds. www.aloeride.com
Bonfleur Cross Country Bonfleur cross country course is now open and plans are underway for the addition of many exciting new jumps this year. Open seven days a week, the course has varied heights and degrees of difficulty, making it suitable for riders of all ages and abilities. Bonfleur Cross Country also build and supply a wide range of cross country fences. They have a portfolio of standard jumps for you to choose from and can also supply bespoke jumps, made to your individual requirements. For more information email info@bonfleurcrosscountry.co.uk or visit www.bonfleurcrosscountrycourse
Safety in the Saddle with Aivly Safety in the saddle is paramount, whether you are a leisure rider or are competing. Ensuring you are wearing the correct safety equipment can mean the difference between a mild and potentially serious fall. Investing in a good riding hat or skull cap, and body protector should be at the top of your list. Look out for the safety certifications that are found on the items and be sure to have them professionally fitted by a reputable retailer or fitting service. The new Racesafe Provent 3.0 is proving to be incredibly popular since its launch in late 2015. This lightweight, flexible and breathable body protector is certified to BETA Level 3 offering you the highest level of protection. The body protector was developed using the latest foam and racing technology and is made up of up to 70 independently hinged sections offering flexibility and ease of movement in the saddle. When it comes to headwear the Charles Owen 4 Star is certified to top international standards so a great option for the safety conscious or those involved in higher risk disciplines. The skull is kitemarked to PAS 015, certified to ASTM F1163 and SNELL certified so offers the highest level of protection. Ideal for eventing, racing and hacking the 4Star features a deep fit and boasts a range of technical features including a Free Fit system which allows increased airflow across the forehead, 10 ventilation slots and GRpx® harness system for the ultimate in stability. Aivly’s fully trained and experienced staff members can give advice on fitting hats and body protectors. Aivly, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 3EA. Or shop online at www.aivly.co.uk
What makes Equitector boots special?
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Equitector produces some of the toughest boots available on the market. The boots are waterproof and rot proof (a problem some boots have) and for your protection they have added a steel toe cap too. For riding there is a stirrup foot balance system built into the boots. This stops that irritating foot slip problem whilst in the saddle, also helping to give you a deeper seat. The unique Equitector Climate Control System will keep your feet warm in winter and in the summer they will keep them cool. www.equitector.com
E-vento boot from Veredus Following extensive research and rigorous testing the E-vento aim to combine maximum protection together with comfort for horses going cross country. The boots are made in micro-perforated neoprene AEROX, together with 3D mesh ducted fabric to guarantee double ventilation.
Fully waterproof the boots don’t absorb or retain water, meaning they stay dry despite weather and going conditions. They are robust and lightweight – allowing greater freedom of movement and flexibility. They boast protective pads in polyurethane foam, which helps reduce the shock felt during high impact. They are also the boots of choice for eventing champions Andrew Nicholson and Oliver Townend. www.zebraproducts.co.uk 8 Localrider APRIL/MAY 2016
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lite British Dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin has recently joined Equisafety Limited as a sponsored rider. The UK’s largest specialist in high visibility equine wear, Equisafety Limited is renowned for creating the most innovative and iconic high visibility attire for horse and rider, and the team at Equisafety Ltd is looking forward to working with Charlotte to create a range of high visibility apparel. Nicky Fletcher, MD, said: “I’m thrilled to be able to use my extensive experience to design and manufacture a high visibility collection that will be worn by Charlotte and it is a complete privilege that she has chosen Equisafety to work with on this. She is very passionate about promoting the importance of wearing high visibility wear and I am looking forward to designing some pieces with her.” Said Charlotte: “I am delighted to be working with Equisafety and Nicky, who I liked from the moment I met her. She is so passionate about what she does and with a Degree in Fashion and a Master’s Degree in Technical Performance Sportswear, she brings a whole host of design skills to her products. I cannot stress enough the importance of riders wearing hi-visibility garments when on the roads. I always encourage horses to hack, whatever their level, and want everyone to be safe when they do so. That said, even when we consider ourselves cautious, accidents do happen, so it is really important that high visibility products are worn so that riders can be seen as much as possible. I am really looking forward to working with Equisafety and the team and spreading this message as much as I can.” www.equisafety.com
Sooth-Itch Sooth-Itch helps to relieve itching, soothes and encourages hair to grow back naturally. The product is completely natural and can be applied directly to the skin of horses and ponies. It contains Lavender Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Chamomile Oil and Citrepel. www.equine-america.co.uk
Television favourite Davina McCall will be guest of honour at Lingfield Park’s annual award-winning Shire horse race as the event takes on an intriguing twist in its fourth year. The presenter will be featuring the Showerking Flying Feathers Shire Horse Race on a brand new C4 documentary – after challenging a completely novice rider to take part alongside professional jockeys. The programme is an original, exciting and inspirational new health series, which takes extreme examples of some of Britain’s most troublesome health issues and challenges them head on. In one of the case-studies, Davina challenges 28-year-old James to take part in Lingfield Park’s Shire horse race. Davina said: “I can’t wait to see James race at Lingfield. He is the bravest man ever and he’ll be in front of thousands of people. The atmosphere is going to be amazing. He has come so far, I’m so very proud of him.” The ‘Showerking Flying Feathers Shire Horse Grander National’ race, will be held as part of Lingfield Park’s Discover Racing Day on April 9th – the day the Grand National is staged at Aintree. Novice James has been receiving expert tuition in the lead up to the race. He will be joining professional jockeys who will take up the reins and cajole the larger than life equines over a distance of two furlongs in a bid to raise the profile of the threatened breed. The race will be run as a charity race and not under the normal Rules of Racing. Jax Gardiner, owner of Hurst Green Shires, which organises the race every year at the Surrey racecourse, said: “This race is a wonderful opportunity to highlight this amazing breed and show how versatile they are, but the safety of all the riders and the horses is paramount.” www.lingfieldpark.co.uk
Idolo return to Badminton Following a successful year promoting safety products, including their lightweight tether tie, quality lead ropes and handmade pressure halters, Idolo are expanding their brand and product range to offer “Idolo Essentials”, a range of quality, useful products from companies including LeMieux, Haywell Haynets, Equioil, as well as Groomaway & Flyaway to name but a few. Roy and Sue French, proprietors of Idolo, are looking forward to another phenomenal show season, which starts at Badminton Horse Trials in May. Idolo will be in their usual spot in the World of the Horse Marquee. www.idolotethertie.com
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FEATURE
RESISTANCE: what does it mean?
Gillian Booth SQP of Westgate Laboratories, discusses the worrying increase of drug resistance in worms.
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efore worming drugs are first launched on to the market they are rigorously trialled to check that they are effective in killing their target parasites. However, some of the original horse wormers have been around for a long time and are no longer working as well as they used to. This is because the worms are adapting to be able to survive the dose; they are becoming resistant to the drug. It is the worms which are resistant not the horse. Once you have resistant strains of worm on your land they are there forever. The process won’t be reversed by stopping using a particular product for a while.
How does resistance happen?
Every time you worm your horse there are a few worms which don’t succumb. They survive the dose and go on to reproduce making greater numbers of resistant worms for next time, as their babies inherit the resistance gene. If you use the same drug frequently this promotes a whole population of resistant worms. We need to limit the number of times a year that worming drugs are used and be careful which ones we use. This will happen even more quickly by practising ‘dose and move’. If you move the horses to clean pasture immediately after worming only the resistant worm strains will survive and go on to reproduce, so you can see that will greatly speed up the resistance problem on your land. After worming the horses should go back onto the original pasture, diluting the population of resistant worms with those still susceptible to the drug. This may go against all you have been taught in the past and feel wrong, but it will help to slow down worm resistance on your fields.
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Does resistance matter?
Yes it does! There are no new wormers. If you keep worming your horse and his worms are resistant to that product it will not work. You will still have a wormy horse. If he gets multiple drug resistance there will not be anything left to treat his worms. The solution to this problem for farm animals is to cull the high worm egg shedders. I don’t think we would find that acceptable for our beloved horses.
Resistance testing
Horse owners can check for resistance to a worming drug by completing a resistance test. A worm count is taken to assess the parasite burden in the horse – if necessary a dose is given. Two weeks after the wormer another sample of dung is sent for analysis. If the result has not reduced by between 85% and 95% then the worms are resistant to the chemical used.
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Keep some worms in ‘refugia’, that is keep some not treated. Horses with low worm counts do not need worming so their parasites will be in refugia, safe from exposure to the worming drug. Your pasture can also act as refugia as the eggs and larvae already on the pasture when the horses are wormed, will not be exposed to the wormer.
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How to buy a Horse – The New Law Michael McNally from Warners Solicitors explains the new Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the impact it has had on buying and selling horses.
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eaders of this magazine who have particularly good memories may recall that the November 2014 issue contained an article by me entitled “How to Buy a Horse”. In that article, I explained the law on breach of contract, misrepresentation and the Sale of Goods Act and explained what rights a purchaser had when they found that the horse they had bought turned out to be not as described. The law has now, to an extent at least, changed.
Consumer Rights Act
Sale of Goods legislation was first introduced at the end of the 19th Century and the most recent version of the Sale of Goods Act was in 1979 (with some subsequent amendments). Now, however, we have the Consumer Rights Act 2015. This applies to all contracts entered into from 1st October 2015. The purpose of the change is to transfer all provisions relating to consumer contracts from the Sale of Goods Act (and all other consumer related legislation) into one single piece of legislation, the Consumer Rights Act. What this means is that, in a contract where a consumer buys from a trader (whether goods, services, or digital content) and something goes wrong, the relevant law and remedies are now to be found in the Consumer Rights Act and not in the Sale of Goods Act (the Sale of Goods Act and other related legislation will continue to apply in business to business contracts). Having said that, much of the old law remains the same. Two of the key provisions of the Sale of Goods Act required that goods (including a horse) had to be of satisfactory quality and fit for any purpose which the purchaser made known to the seller. These provisions are preserved in the Consumer Rights Act 2015 in much the same format and so if, for example, you told the seller that you wanted a very safe horse, but it bucked all the time, then the seller would be in breach of the implied terms under the Consumer Rights Act.
Classed as a Trader
It is important to emphasise again that this only applies in relation to consumer contracts – i.e where you buy as a consumer and the seller sells as a trader. If you are buying a horse purely for your own enjoyment (and not as part of a business you run) then you will be a consumer. If the seller sells in the course of a business then the seller will be a trader. It can, however, be difficult to be certain whether a seller is a trader or not, particularly in the horse world.
Sellers often try to claim that they are not traders, on the basis that they only occasionally sell horses. Even if that is true, the seller would still be a trader if they are running an equestrian business. So, for example, if the seller runs a livery yard and only occasionally sells horses, they will still be considered to be a trader, because they are running an equestrian business. The fact that they only sell the odd horse will generally not matter. On the whole, therefore, the new law is much like the old law – but in some ways it strengthens consumer rights. For example, under an associated piece of legislation, The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013, any information concerning the main characteristics of goods is binding on the seller. So, if the seller tells you key information about the horse, then that will amount to a binding contractual term. This is important, because it means that, in bringing a claim against the seller where the horse is defective, the purchaser no longer needs to rely on the Misrepresentation Act 1967 – i.e it is no longer necessary for the purchaser to show that the seller made a representation about the horse’s characteristics which the purchaser relied on when agreeing to buy the horse. From now on, the effect of the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 is that key information supplied is binding on the seller as a contractual term. Unless agreed otherwise, the seller must deliver the horse without delay and in any event no more than 30 days after the date of the contract – failing which, you can treat the contract as at an end.
Right to Reject
If a horse turns out to be defective within the first six months after purchase, then it is treated as being defective at the point of sale and remedies include the right to reject, to have a replacement or to claim compensation. Nonetheless, it is important to bear in mind that, under the new law, the right to reject the horse only applies for 30 days from the transfer of ownership or possession. It is, however, important to emphasise again that this new, stronger, legislation still only continues to apply where you buy the horse from a trader. If you buy from a private seller, then the basic position is that “caveat emptor” applies – let the buyer beware. That does not mean that you do not have a claim, but you will not be able to rely on the Consumer Rights Act – you would instead have to show that the seller was in breach of contract or guilty of misrepresentation – i.e the seller said or wrote something before you agreed to buy the horse which turned out not to be true. There are now enhanced powers for public authorities to investigate breaches of the Consumer Rights Act and to take enforcement measures and so, in the case of serious breaches of the law by a horse dealer, you should still contact your local authority who may take action, for example under the Trade Descriptions Act 1968.
5 Stage Vetting
Finally, do not forget to have a 5 stage vetting carried out on the horse before you buy it. While the new law does strengthen the purchaser’s rights, it is much better to avoid getting into legal disputes in the first place. Having the horse checked by a competent vet is likely to find many problems before it is too late. Make sure also that you ask the seller all the right questions. Even if the seller will not sign a contract, at least make your own written notes of what the answers were to your questions. Finally, do check carefully all the horse’s documentation, including the passport and details of breeding. I can assure you from my 30 years’ experience as a litigator that it is not only cars whose identity is sometimes forged. 14 Localrider APRIL/MAY 2016
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How Good Are WIN! Your Horse Management Skills?
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re your horse management skills up to scratch? Or would they benefit from some expert tuition? Maybe you are a new horse owner or planning to get a horse and need to boost your knowledge? If so, Equine Education is offering a brilliant online course, ‘The Essentials of Horse Management’. The course covers many key aspects of caring for your horse and will likely be of interest and benefit to individuals looking to establish the foundations of good horse care. It is also great for those looking to own their first horse as it will provide an abundance of useful information. Four main topics will be covered, ensuring that the course enhances an all-round knowledge of horse management. The first topic is ‘Horse Handling’ which will look at the basics of equine behaviour and how to handle horses safely. Key tips will also be given on grooming, rugs and fitting common items of tack. The second topic, ‘Horse Housing and Pasture Management’ looks at different types of stabling environments, routine management, bedding and watering. This section will also cover basic pasture management and care of horses at grass. ‘Feeding Management’ is covered in the third topic and will address the basics of feedstuffs, quantity of feed required and general feeding management. The fourth topic is ‘Equine Health Care’ which will highlight the signs of good health and also the symptoms of ill health including the basic principles of disease prevention and management of common ailments. The course will be led by Dr Jo-Anne Murray, Associate Dean of Online Learning at The University of Glasgow and Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Equine Nutrition at the University’s School of Veterinary
Medicine. During her time working at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Jo-Anne led the horse management teaching for veterinary students. Jo-Anne previously managed the equine centre and taught extensive practical horse management to students at the University of Wales, including providing training for British Horse Society examinations. The course is delivered fully online over a period of four weeks and during that time you can log in to the course site and take part whenever suits you. When logged on you will have many useful resources to read and also the opportunity to take part in group forums. Don’t worry if you get short of time one week, because you can always catch up the following week due to the flexible nature of the course. It is advised that you spend around two hours per week working through the content. Two readers can each win a place on ‘The Essentials of Horse Management’ course, which costs £99 and starts on 2nd May. For your chance to win, just complete the entry form on page 47. For more information on this course and to book your place visit www.equine-education.com
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Dante Range from Black Country Saddles
ew from Black Country Saddles are the Dante Dressage and Dante Jump saddles. Both saddles have been designed for optimum performance and a stylish modern appearance.
For Dressage
The Dante dressage saddle features a sleek look and a close contact design, which allows the rider to feel closer to the horse. This saddle also includes a narrow twist, which is preferable for some riders. The design helps to keep the rider in a forward, upright position to maximise effectiveness when in the dressage arena. extensive research and development was undertaken in the development of the saddle and this has contributed to its ability to optimise the position of the rider. a squared-off cantle provides a slimmer look from the back, which enhances the elegance of the saddle. The saddle flap is also square, as opposed to rounded, which creates a soft angle and sophisticated look. The skirt also features an innovative design, which really catches the eye. in addition, the head nail is square, adding to the unique appearance of this saddle. This saddle features an internal or external knee roll. The exemplary quality of this saddle is shown through the calf covered leather it is made from, giving a soft and supple feel. it is available in black, brown or oxblood in sizes 17 to 18.5 inches, for a price of £2,495.
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For Jumping
For jumping, the Dante Jump saddle encompasses similar features to the dressage design. it incorporates a close contact design with a narrow twist, enabling the rider to sit closer to the horse’s back. The squared cantle design gives a stylish finish and really makes the saddle stand out from the crowd. This saddle has been developed with skilled craftsmanship following extensive research to provide the show jumping and event rider with all the technological advances available today. in doing this, the Dante Jump saddle enhances the rider’s position and contributes to maximising their effect. Standard size knee blocks mean the riders are not restricted and are able to adjust their position when necessary. The highspec quality of the saddle is enriched through the use of calf skin covered leather, giving a luxurious feel and appearance. The Dante jump is also available in black, brown or oxblood and comes in sizes 17 to 18.5 inches, at a price of £1,935. For more information contact Black Country Saddles on 01543 578 243 or visit www.blackcountrysaddles.com
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FEATURE
Well-Gel! Words by Stephen Biddlecombe
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s the inventor of original gel wonder-pad, I thought I would share with you my journey to bring it to the equestrian market place. In 1999, scant scientific research had taken place to assess the forces applied to a horse’s back when ridden, and the benefits of saddle pads were poorly understood; yet I was convinced that an innovative gel product had a place in the equestrian marketplace to help protect horses’ backs and offer shock absorption. My research began its development that year, and The Gel-Eze launched three years later after significant research. It is now exported to nearly 40 countries worldwide.
Protecting the horse’s back
Technology has advanced a great deal in recent years, and many studies have been conducted into the pressure distribution achieved from different saddle pads. It is widely acknowledged that products with shock absorbing capabilities can help protect a horse’s back, and our range of saddle pads is widely used by many riders worldwide. Initially, no-one had seen material like my gel product before. Some people mistook its slight sticky feel as a gimmick to ‘stick’ the saddle in place, which isn’t the case at all – the anti-slip properties are achieved through the manufacturing process. Back in the 1990s, I had strong professional links with Italy, where the Gel Eze range has always been manufactured, and came across the gel product with my business associate, Mario Fraticelli. It was being used for racing bicycle seats, yet I knew from my experience as a horse rider, and also as a wholesaler and distributor of equestrian products, that it had a place within our market too. I approached the manufacturers and developed a mould for the first product, an Under Bandage. This was a revolutionary product, in as much that it was the first of its kind to be used in the equine industry in a stable form – previously, all therapeutic gel pads had to be in sealed packaging, due to their liquid form.
Above: Stephen Biddlecombe, who pioneered the use of gel products.
Gel-Eze products are blended with Sheepskin for this pad with ‘comfort cushions’.
A Spanish trail riding company in Sotogrande utilises Gel Eze pads to aid horse health and comfort.
Revolutionary
This fantastic material was non toxic, possessed the shock absorbing characteristics of a liquid, but could be placed directly on the horse’s back and onto the legs. I could see a gap in the market for a product that could be shaped and cut to different thicknesses, retained its temperature very well, and could therefore be used as a protective pad. The Under Bandage was revolutionary, as when placed in a freezer, it absorbs and retains enough of its temperature to be used as an excellent cold compress. No matter what design or thickness is required, within certain parameters, Gel Eze moulds can be manufactured to suit the need. The manufacturing process also allows for perforation of the product The Gel products to encourage airflow and aid body cooling, and may be placed the gel also boasts a UV filter, to protect the directly on the product from sun damage. So, after the Under horse’s back or legs. Bandage had launched successfully in the UK and Italy with the help of some prominent distributors, I launched the Gel Saddle Pad and Wither Pad to the market in 2003. These products are still popular today and are simple, non-slip gel pads that offer shock absorption and also help prevent the saddle from moving. They can be placed directly onto the horse’s back and come in various weights and thicknesses – the thicker and heavier the gel, the more pressure is absorbed. Today’s scientific technology allows us to produce excellent saddles that are more well-fitting than they have ever been – however, not every horse is the perfect shape, and saddle pads allow us to enhance the benefits that a saddle gives. There’s still a misconception by some people, particularly at grass roots level, that using a saddle pad is just ‘covering up’ a badly fitting saddle, or filling the space caused by a saddle that is too big – however, it is time to move on from that point of view. A quality gel pad can enhance a saddle’s fit, particularly with today’s modern saddles that are not all stuffed with wool. APRIL/MAY 2016 Localrider 27
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Are you ready for the Season ahead?
Words by Fiona Rafferty BSc Hons ACII
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here are lots of things to think about at the start of the competition season, with preparation and planning being key. However, evidence suggests that one of the most often overlooked items is insurance cover. For many the new season brings with it new goals, but have you checked to see if your insurance cover is adequate? Each insurance company will have different terms and conditions in their policy, but horse insurance is generally divided by the activities you are undertaking on the basis that the more highpowered the competition you are taking part in the more likelihood there is for injury. For example petplan Equine has seven different Activity Groups. Group 1 covers Horses used for Breeding, Horses at Grass, retired Horses, Group 3 includes riding Club, pony Club and local Shows, while Group 4 includes Dressage below Elementary level, Unaffiliated Eventing, Show Jumping and BE Eventing at BE90 level. Group 5 includes Dressage at Elementary level and above, BE Eventing at BE100 level and above. Groups 6 & 7 include Advanced Eventing, polo, Team Chasing etc.
Are you adequately insured?
For most of the riders we feature in localrider magazine i could foresee movement during the competition season between the groups mentioned above, particularly between Groups 3 and 4, and Groups 4 and 5. The information here only reflects the division in activity by petplan Equine and whilst most other companies will have similar divisions, it is important that you study the documentation provided annually by your insurance company and if you are unsure ring and have a chat to the underwriter or broker who provides your cover. remember if your insurance only covers you to compete at BE90 level and you move up to BE100 level without notifying your insurance company and something happened to your horse while you are competing and he needed expensive veterinary cover, it is unlikely that your insurance would provide the cover and pay for the vet’s bill. We know of at least one reader of localrider to whom this happened.
Great Cover
These days we are regularly reminded to compare the costs of our domestic insurance policies and i have observed this filtering down to equine insurance. However, it is important to remember it isn’t all about the cost, and you need to compare the cover provided. For example, if you don’t have your own transport, the fact that the cover provided by a particular company includes transport to the vets in an emergency, could be viewed as a bonus. Whilst not everyone chooses to have veterinary fees cover on their insurance policy, it is generally the one which gives most of us the greatest peace of mind. insurance is there to help in the event of the unexpected. i am sure many of you will be familiar with the ‘accident prone’ horse. A friend once told me that she turned her new horse out in the same field her other horses had grazed for years, but this one managed to find something, somewhere to cut himself on. His accident-proneness continued for the next few years. in cases like this, the owner was grateful to have Veterinary Fees cover, as it meant her horse could have good treatment quickly and she knew if he had to go to the Vets for further treatment, she was covered (up to a limit, normally £5,000) and just had to pay her excess. This example is why most of us choose to insure our horses, but the best outcome should be regarded as the one where you never have to make a claim.
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FEATURE
Rise to the top with an Apprenticeship in Horseracing F
ollowing Apprenticeship Week in march, Careers in racing - the marketing campaign run by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) to promote training and career opportunities in the horseracing industry - is highlighting how apprentices in horseracing can progress to the top of the career ladder. Zoe Elliott, Careers marketing and recruitment manager said: “An apprenticeship is the perfect way to start off in the exciting world of horseracing. it can lead to a rewarding career and is the perfect way to ‘rise to the top’. As the second largest spectator sport in the UK, horseracing is a major, growing industry and we have a lot to offer, including a commitment to welfare, supporting staff and, competitive pay and conditions. many people are unaware of the sheer number of opportunities available, either working directly with horses or in the events and hospitality sector.”
Skills gap
Zoe Elliott continued: “There are some skills gaps in the sector. in particular,
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we have identified a shortage of people working directly with horses - we are addressing this by recruiting apprentices on racehorse care courses, by raising the profile of the sector and by demonstrating the career paths available. The job market is strong at the moment and demand for qualified, experienced and committed staff is high. Taking an apprenticeship can be the perfect first rung on the ladder.” The promotion of apprenticeships is being supported by Seamus mullins, racehorse Trainer and president of the National Trainers Federation. Seamus said: “As a racehorse trainer in Wiltshire with 50 horses in training, i have 20 staff working for me and many of them that have studied racehorse care via the apprenticeship route. i fully support apprenticeship training as a great way to enter the world of racing. There are numerous examples of people who have progressed rapidly in racing following their apprenticeship and i would encourage anyone keen to work outdoors and with horses to look at the training and career opportunities available in horseracing.”
Training is free
For young people aged under 19 working in a racing yard, an apprenticeship is an essential part of their career in horseracing, as employers must offer this route. Specialist training providers across the UK offer horseracing apprenticeship opportunities at a variety of levels – training is free for young people aged 22 or below and open to beginners. The Northern racing College and British racing School offer a work based programme with a period of initial training in their specialist facilities, where young people can learn to care and ride racehorses first hand. Haddon Training offer a work based programme and for those who wish to follow a nonriding route there are non-riding options available - including working on the breeding side of the industry via training at The National Stud. Zoe Elliott at the BHA continued: “Our message is simple. An apprenticeship in the horseracing world is a highly respected, valued route into the industry and can take you anywhere – you can truly rise to the top.”
Apprenticeships in Horseracing offer fantastic opportunities to work in different areas of the sport. Here we discover more about three current apprentices and what the experience gained and training means to them.
Kate Phizacklea Kate Phizacklea is a 22-year-old apprentice from Cumbria, based at Dan Skelton Racing in Alcester, Warwickshire. Kate is taking an apprenticeship in Racehorse Care at the British Racing School. Kate talks about the Cheltenham Festival, how she became interested in racing and her career path so far. “I got into racing from a young age watching the races at my local track Cartmel, and then after discovering the British Racing School I found the opportunity for me to start my career. Between leaving school and starting at The British Racing School, I had three parttime jobs at the same time: I was breaking in horses and ponies at an equestrian centre, working in a tack shop and cleaning at a café, so I was used to a busy lifestyle. I attended the British Racing School in April last year for nine weeks and I’m now on an apprenticeship in Racehorse Care with Dan Skelton Racing. Prior to that I had two week’s work experience at Rebecca Menzies in Yorkshire. My ultimate career goal would to become a Trainer and be good at it! But also, since joining a yard and working in racing, I would love to get my amateurs licence and ride a few winners in point to points. Having a runner in Cheltenham is beyond anything I could have hoped for and I’m lucky enough to have had two entries at the Festival in March. Having watched the festival since I was a young child, it’s an absolute dream to be able to take my horses there and have an experience that not many people can have. I have to thank Dan Skelton for the opportunities I’ve had having only worked for him for such a short time. He’s the best and I honestly don’t think there’s a better person to have as a boss. I’d encourage anyone with an interest in horses and working outdoors to try an apprenticeship. Learning whilst you earn is really helping to improve my future career prospects and I love it.” 42 Localrider April/mAy 2016
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Ana Rodriguez Marray Ana Rodriguez Marray is a 23-year-old apprentice Stud Hand, based at Newsells Park Stud in Hertfordshire. Ana is taking an Apprenticeship in Work Based Racehorse Care (Breeding Option) at the National Stud in Newmarket. Ana talks about how rewarding her career in the industry has been so far. “My family own national hunt racehorses and my interest in the industry began there. I heard about the course at the National Stud when I was at the Doncaster Bloodstock Sales with Nigel TwistonDavies, who runs one of the UK’s most successful jumping yards, and through the Careers in Racing website. I started my training at the National Stud, gaining a Level 1 in my course, and started to gain experience. I was then placed at Newsells Park Stud, after I finished the theory-side of my nine-week preapprenticeship course earlier this year. I decided to take an apprenticeship as it is the best way to learn how the industry works. You get experience and gain knowledge from the very bottom. As an apprentice Stud Hand, a typical day involves turning out horses, mucking out, accompanying vets as they do their rounds, farrier work and grooming. I work with mares who are in foal, and mares who have foals. I had the best time at the National Stud: everyone was there to learn and have fun at the same time. It was an amazing experience. My course involved a mixture of practical and theoretical elements. In the mornings we did the practical work including mucking out and leading horses, and in the afternoons we worked on the theory including learning about foaling and grooming. I enjoyed the sale work we did at Tattersalls, the main auctioneer of race horses in the United Kingdom and Ireland. To me, the most rewarding part of the job is getting to know each horse and being able to grow with it, becoming more confident in myself which makes my job much easier. The most challenging part to me was the work with thoroughbreds. I had never handled thoroughbreds before, and having to do so right
from the beginning was a scary prospect, but with people around me that had believed in me meant my confidence grew. I truly believe that the experience I am gaining with Newsells Park Stud will help with my future career. I think the most important skills to have are dedication, to be willing, and to be a team player. You need to have a questioning attitude: always ask questions! Most importantly, people need to remember that this is a lifestyle choice – it isn’t just a career. For now, I’m focusing on finishing my apprenticeship and Level 2 with National Stud. Beyond that, I’d like to do some more yearling work (work with young horses of between one and two-years-old) either at Newsells Park Stud or overseas. I’d also like to get more involved in the bloodstock side. I would encourage anyone with an interest in this world to consider a career in horseracing, even if they have no experience. It’s the best choice I’ve ever made. The one piece of advice I’d give to anyone considering a career in the industry is to be prepared to work as you’ve never worked before: but also be prepared to be very happy with everything that you do. This job is a pleasure, not a chore.”
Sam Burton Sam Burton is a 16-year-old racing groom/work rider at Sally Randell Racing, based in Swindon. Sam is taking an apprenticeship in Racehorse Care and is training with Haddon Training. Sam talks about his apprenticeship and how influential his family has been in his career. “My family has always been involved in racing, so it has always been my ambition to work in the horse racing industry. I started out by working with a trainer when I was 14. My work involved riding work with jockeys and I gained lots of experience – for example, I learnt how to jump out of stalls. It was my mum that encouraged me to take an apprenticeship - I chose this route as I could keep working whilst studying. I’ve been in my current role for just over a year. On a typical day I get up at 7am, and have to make sure the horses are mucked out properly and exercised. I get to ride throughout the day and there’s lots of mucking out involved! I go home at between 12 and 12:30, then come back in the early evening at around 4pm for the evening shift at the stables. I’m taking an apprenticeship in Racehorse Care – my course involves horse care and health and safety and takes between 12 and 18 months to complete. Someone from the Training Provider visits me each month and I have homework to do. For me, the most enjoyable part of the course is researching new and alternative ways of doing things. The most challenging part of the course for me has been the maths section, however I was helped to find a method of learning which suited me. I love my job and find it really rewarding when a horse from the yard wins a race or runs particularly well. To do my job you need a variety of skills – most important is the ability to ride, along with a knowledge of horses. But you also need common sense and to be a good team player I think my job prospects will improve as a result of completing my apprenticeship – the experience of learning whilst working has really helped me. The one piece of advice I’d give to someone thinking of working in the racing industry is work really hard and make the sacrifices: they are worth it. In the future I would like to be a jockey. I want to go conditional, then professional and be the best jockey in the world!”
Contacts www.careersinracing.com www.britishhorseracing.com www.haddontraining.co.uk www.brs.org.uk www.northernracingcollege.co.uk www.nationalstud.co.uk www.newsells-park.com www.sallyrandellracing.com April/may 2016 Localrider 43
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HOLIDAYS Have you dreamt of spending hours in the saddle exploring open countryside with friends and family, whilst riding your own horse? There are a number of Bed & Breakfasts and holiday cottages within an hour or two’s travel from most locations in the South East, which provide an interesting combination of opportunities for both riders and non-riders, allowing non-horsey friends and family to join in the fun too. Why not spend the morning exploring new routes on horseback before joining the rest of your family for a lazy lunch at a local pub, followed by an afternoon visiting the local tourist attractions...
Take your horse on holiday
East Sussex
North Cotswolds
The Paddocks Bed & Breakfast in Jevington, East Sussex is just 25 yards away from the South Down’s Way. Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, the route covers 100 miles from Eastbourne to Winchester.
Spoil yourself in the stunning North Cotswolds at Shenberrow Farm. Located on the site of an Iron Age Fort, the Farm is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Cotswold escarpment. There are stunning views overlooking the Vale of Evesham, and the Malvern Hills to the Welsh mountains beyond. Shenberrow Farm is in a Natural England Higher Level Stewardship scheme to help conserve the beautiful wildflowers and fauna.
The welcoming B&B caters for walkers, cyclists, dogs and horse riders. Proprietors Sheila and Malcolm provide a hearty breakfast, packed lunch by request and tried and tested mapped routes to help you make the most of your stay. With plenty of wonderful pubs both within riding and walking distance you can make your stay as relaxed or as adventurous as you choose.
Proprietor, Tina Carroll said: “We can offer you and your horses, miles of quiet bridleways to ride along, right from the cottage gate. There are breath-taking views, five top quality stables right next to the five star cottage and turnout paddocks. Plus after riding, enjoy one of the lovely places to eat or some pamper spa time.
The cottage at Shenberrow Farm
We would love to welcome you and your horses to become one of our regular visitors and totally relax in this special place.”
Need a Holiday?
Bring your horse on holiday to Shenberrow Farm!
THE PADDOCKS STABLES B&B
Come and spoil yourself in the stunning North Cotswolds at Shenberrow Farm. We can offer you and your horses miles of quiet bridleways, breathtaking views, five top quality stables right next to the five star cottage and turnout paddocks. Short breaks £130 a night for cottage, £12 a night each for horse including bedding/hay.
“Retreat to The Paddocks B&B, Jevington. Located in the South Downs National Park, The Paddocks provides a relaxing stay for both horse and rider”.
JEVINGTON, EAST SUSSEX
www.thepaddockstables.co.uk 01323 482499
Shenberrow Farm, Snowshill, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7JZ
Contact Tina Carroll – tinacarroll@shenberrow.co.uk www.shenberrow.co.uk Tel 01386 858359
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Improving Horse Problems at Feeding Time Words by Linda Parelli
There is a savvy way to do everything with horses. The more you learn about horse problems, being able to read situations before anything goes wrong and knowing what to do about it—the more safety and success you will have.
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eeding time can stir up emotional and dominance-based behaviors in horses. In the herd environment some of the biggest pecking order battles occur over who gets to drink or eat first. Even though your horse may not be kept with other horses, this behavior is still a strong part of his instincts. You may find your horse performing these same behaviors with you. Here are some of the most common behaviors: • Ears back • Charging or kicking at you • Pacing, head tossing, pawing and other demonstrations of impatience • Aggressive behavior towards other horses • Anxiety Most of these behaviors are actually caused by people scheduling regular feeding times and allowing horses to rush to their feed before being invited. The following information is meant to teach you how to change these patterns and thus reshape your horse’s behavior… not to mention keep you safe.
General Feeding Principles
place they see you when you come to get them for other reasons. Provide plenty of room between horses if you are feeding a group in one place.
“dominant horse”, you should adopt the same behavior that dominant horses do at feeding time: “Stand back until I give you permission to eat!”
Avoid battles between horses It is natural for horses to play dominance games over things like feed and water. Help avoid wars by feeding the dominant horse first and by allowing lots of space between feed buckets—a minimum of three horse lengths. Make sure a horse is never fed in a corner where he can be trapped.
Don’t cause your horse to get crabby In the early stages of learning the Parelli Method and feeding your horse, don’t mess with your horse after he starts eating. Eating and drinking times are when horses are most inclined to assert their dominance, so you don’t want to invite potential problems right now. Once you allow your horse to come to his feed, smile and leave. It’s important that your horse understands the ritual and to realize that he is not dominant over you, which is especially tested at feeding time. Only then will it be safe to stroke or pet him while he’s eating.
Don’t feed at exactly the same time every day Allow a two-hour window for feeding (for instance, anywhere between 5pm and 7pm). Horses learn habits very quickly. If you are regimented in your feeding times, you will teach horses to become demanding, impatient and emotional if you are late.
Create a conditioned response Establish a call or whistle for every time you arrive to feed or to get your horse to play. This is called a “conditioned response”. You want to program a habit in your horses of having them come when you call. Don’t let horses push on you. Don’t get caught in between two horses involved in a dominance competition at feeding time.
Create a sweet spot Feed at the place you want your horses to draw toward, like the gate. Some people establish feeding places in pastures that are a long way from the gate. You want the gate to be a sweet spot, and not only the
Give horses permission to eat At first you might want to carry a Carrot Stick so you can drive horses away from you. Then ask them to wait until you invite them to feed by smiling and walking away. Because you are aiming to become the
For further information contact the Parelli UK team on 0800 0234 813 or visit http://landing.parelli.com/savvy/
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FEATURE
The
Winning Look…
The finishing touches can make all the difference as you walk in to the ring, intent on catching the judge’s eye. Here we mix old favourites with some new contenders to help you shine in the ring this season.
The NAF Illuminating Eleven On the back of their success, the Fab Four are now joined by the Magnificent Seven, creating a complete range of Showing Products - The Illuminating Eleven. Show Off and Pimp my Pony shampoo, Muck Off stain remover and Shine On grooming spray are now joined by Plait It Up plaiting spray, Brighter Than White leg and body whitener, Make Your Mark quarter mark fixing spray, Paint It Black and Paint it Clear hoof polish, Oil It Well highlighter oil and Razzle Dazzle Them finishing Spray. Prepare to be perfect and the results will be dazzling this showing season. www.naf-equine.eu
Bossy’s Bibs Help your horse start the competition season with a super shiny coat, with a silky smoot Bossy’s bib or rug. All of the products are designed to protect the horse’s shoulders, chest and withers. In addition, the ManeGuards will help prevent the mane being rubbed out by full neck rugs, including fly rug. As well as helping produce a shiny coat, the Bossy’s Rug will prevent the buildup of grease and grime on your rugs. www.bossysbibs.com
Fiebing’s Detangler & Shine Fiebing’s Detangler & Shine restores the sheen to horses’ coats while conditioning the mane and tail. It can be used on wet or dry hair and works instantly no matter how tangled or matted the hair is. Only a small amount is needed to detangle hair and impart a silky shine that will not collect dust or dirt. www.abbeyengland.com
NuuMed’s luxurious Grooming Mitt NuuMed’s luxurious Grooming Mitt is the perfect product to put a real sheen on the horse’s coat. Made using British wool, the Mitt works by removing dust from the coat to leave a sheen without the need for additional products. It has an elasticated cuff to make it easy to use and is fully machine washable, so it’s simple to clean. www.nuumed.com
Ariat Tek Grip Gloves Technical fabric and design combines to create the comfortable and high performing Ariat Tek Grip Gloves. Stretch Tek Twill TM fabric offers flexibility, while the synthetic suede palm ensures a close contact and superb grip, in a multitude of conditions. www.ariat.com
Carr & Day & Martin Lavender Liniment Lavender Liniment provides either a warming or cooling effect, depending on the application method. Use neat as a rub before exercise to warm up cold, stiff muscles and joints or dilute in warm water for a heating, soothing wash. Liniment can also be diluted in cold water and applied after exercise for a refreshing rinse that cuts through grease and sweat. www.carrdaymartin.co.uk
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THE ULTIMATE RIDING HAT LINER Make stains and odours a thing of the past. Protect the inside of your riding hat with our unique reusable hat liner. Each box contains 5 Liners. Available from all good tack shops. Made in the United Kingdom
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FEATURE Jayne Ross has won four Royal International Horse Show Supreme Championships and numerous other Ridden Championships.
Turnout Tips from the Top with Absorbine The Absorbine Gleam Team of sponsored riders have a wealth of experience in different disciplines and here they give their top tips for a beautiful turnout. Jayne Ross and the team at Carol Charlotte Dujardin Bardo’s Moor Farm are renowned for producing horses across the wide range of showing classes and having repeated successes at the very highest levels of the sport. Jayne has produced no less than five Horse Of The Year Show Supreme title winners, and four Royal International Horse Show Supreme Champions. Charlotte Dujardin always looks immaculate in the dressage arena, reflecting the polished performance that has won her record breaking World, Olympic and European championship titles. Jo Bates and her daughter, Holly, run a small yard producing dressage and show horses. Jo has a wealth of experience having produced HOYS champions and top international dressage horses, and her attention to detail is evident.
Jo Bates
Whichever discipline you are competing in, stunning turnout is always important. There are many, many things you can do to ensure both you and your horse look your best when out competing, whether in the show ring or in any other discipline. Plan ahead
Trim your horse’s ears a few days before the show
Don’t wait until the day before the show to start organising your turnout. Ensure that you have pulled your horse’s mane and tail if applicable and carry out any pre show trimming several days before the show. The ears and under the jaw should be carefully trimmed to give a clean, sharp outline and the feathers on the legs should also be trimmed. If you are showing, you should check the turnout requirements for your class as some types are shown with more hair than others. Make sure you trim your horse a couple of days before the show as this will save a huge amount of time on the day prior to the show, and will also make sure that any trim marks have time to disappear. Also don’t forget your own turnout, check your show riding gear is clean and ready to go.
Wash your horse the day before the show
Applying Absorbine SuperShine Hoof Polish
Bathing your horse
Give your horse a thorough bath the day before a show and take care to make sure the mane and tail are clean. Ensure that you give your horse a good rub with a towel to help dry him and keep him warm after his bath. “I use ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner on all our horses. If the greys and coloureds have any stable stains the ShowSheen Stain Remover and Whitener is a great pre-treatment. Spray it on the stained area and leave it for a few minutes before washing the stain away. Then spray with ShowSheen Original Hair Polish and Detangler to stop the dust and bedding sticking to the coat and tail,” says Jayne.
Hooves
Try and leave five days or so in between the farrier visiting and taking the horse to a show. Charlotte Dujardin says: “It is always important to take your horse to a show with his feet looking at their best. Depending on which discipline you are competing in, dress your horse’s hooves with a good quality hoof oil or hoof polish. We use Absorbine SuperShine clear hoof polish on pale hooves, and black on dark hooves. It dries really quickly and is easy to apply.”
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SHINE
Holly applying the Quarter Marks
Stunning Quarter Marks
Top show producer Jo Bates has some top tips to perfect your quarter marks. She explains: “We apply quarter marks using ShowSheen Original hair polish and detangler, a Mitt, a metal mane comb and a body brush. Spray the whole hind quarters with ShowSheen, get a good covering and wipe down with the mitt. Using the metal comb, starting from the top of the quarters down to the point of the hip, do three parallel stripes. These are appropriate for hunters and riding horses, but for hacks or ponies then a checker board pattern is usually used. Then use the body brush for the shark’s teeth. Starting at the centre of the hair whirl, bring the bush up and round towards the rear of the horse, then make a second stoke in a more downward direction. Repeat, moving down the quarters. Four or five “sharks’ teeth” are appropriate dependent on the size of the horse. Don’t use ShowSheen on the saddle area as it will make it slippery!”
Grooming Kit Essentials from Absorbine Absorbine ShowSheen Original Hair Polish & Detangler produces the finest show-ring shine. ShowSheen is enriched with Pro-Vitamins and Silk Proteins to nourish the coat. It makes coats smooth and sleek, and it accentuates body tone and definition.
Absorbine Stain Remover and Whitener contains Oxi-Erasers to lift out stains, simply sprays on and rinses off. For the toughest stains it works as a powerful pre-treatment spray. It is colour safe and does not contain any bleach. Absorbine ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner contains Pro-Vitamins to help nourish the skin and strengthen hair. It deep cleans and conditions in one step to leave hair soft, strong and manageable without stripping natural oils. ShowSheen 2 in 1 Shampoo also revitalizes and brightens the coat and comes in a bottle with a safety lid to prevent any spillages.
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Jayne Ross riding Cob In Hood, Champion Cob Hickstead Derby Meeting 2015
Jayne Ross and the team at Carol Bardo’s Moor Farm, winners of four HOYS Supreme and two RIHS Supreme titles, proudly sponsored by Absorbine®
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Absorbine SuperShine Hoof Polish gives hooves a magnificent mirror-like finish. Its quick-drying formula helps prevent dirt and dust from settling on the show-winning shine of the horse’s hooves. It seals out excess moisture to harden soft hooves, but will not harm feet as the product does not penetrate beyond the surface of the hoof wall. Available in Clear or Black.
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Horseware Rhino Wug - 100g fill
Mark Todd Lightweight Turnout Manufactured in 600 denier, Teflon coated ripstop fabric, this waterproof and breathable rug has cotton lining, reinforced anti-rub shoulder panels, tail flap and shoulder pleats for freedom of movement. Features include cross surcingles, quick release breast fastenings and leg straps. A matching neck cover sold separately. Colours: navy or black/grey plaid. Sizes: 5’6” to 7’0” RRP: £79.99 (neck cover £42.99). www.wefi.co.uk
The Rhino’s unique four-layer barrier technology makes it the smart choice this spring. New to this season’s Rhino collection is the Rhino Wug 100G fill, with the tough 1000D polypropylene outer to protect the waterproof and breathable layers underneath. Polypropylene is a stronger, more durable alternative to the widely used polyester material. It comes in the smart Rhino Rug Collection check pattern, exclusive to this line. the high cut ‘wug’ neck design allows for a snug fit and eliminates wither pressure. Standard fittings include V-front closures for freedom of movement while grazing, shine enhancing polyester lining, leg arches, and cross surcingles. Colour: Chocolate with cream check with cream. Sizes: 5’6” to 7’3” RRP: £148.00. www.horseware.com LR Comment:
LR Comment: This is a smart well made rug and the detachable hood gives it added flexibility. The tail flap is pleated, which prevents the rug from pulling and rubbing the tail. There are also generous shoulder pleats, making it great for the larger framed horse. A versatile lightweight rug.
Spring is that time of year when the temperature throughout the day can vary quite significantly. The good thing about the rugs we have been testing is they are all breathable and are perfect to leave on all day, even if the sun does make an appearance.
This rug has 100g of fill, which is great for early spring when the days can still have a nip in the air and would be perfect if your horse is staying out on cooler nights. It has the normal high quality fittings, and fitted extremely well. There is fluorescent tape on the tail flap and the sides of the rug, which is definitely an added bonus. A very useful rug.
Lightweight
Tried & Tested
Turnouts
WeatherBeeta Freestyle 1200D Standard Neck Lite The WeatherBeeta Freestyle 1200D Standard Neck Lite is packed with features to give your horse the ultimate freedom of movement, comfort and protection this summer. The 1200 denier, triple weaved, outer shell is waterproof and breathable. It has quick clip front chest closures, a custom shaped wither relief pad helps prevent rubbing on the mane and a comfort cuff provides added warmth and padding at the chest. The rug has a cupped shoulder dart, which is shaped around the shoulder to help prevent rubbing and the forward positioned gusset is placed in front of the horse’s leg to allow natural movement. There is also a full wrap tail flap, a two-piece design to allow full tail movement, which wraps around the quarters for full weather protection. The rug has zero fill and a 210 denier Oxford polyester lining to help keep your horse’s coat clean and shiny. In addition, there is reflective piping and panel inserts at the gusset and tail flap to help you spot your horse at night Colours: Lavender Check and Navy/Grey/White. Sizes: 5’6” to 7’0” (New Lavender Check), 5’6” to 7’3” (Navy/Grey/White). RRP: £94.99. www.weatherbeeta.co.uk
Pessoa Lightweight Turnout
LR Comment: This great rug is waterproof and breathable, with adjustable front straps. I liked the darted shoulder and elasticated legs straps, as the rug fitted well and didn’t slip.
A light weight turnout rug with no fill. Great for those wet or chilly days through the summer and styled to fit your horse perfectly. The rug is waterproof and breathable with a generous tail flap and double front buckle fastening. It features a 600D Outer shell, taped seams and quick drying nylon lining. Colours: Chocolate and Navy. Sizes: 5’6”- 7’0” RRP: £43.00 www.gfsriding.co.uk LR Comment: This is a great value lightweight rug, which fits well. It is extremely lightweight and perfect for cooler days. It would also be great to have on the lorry in case it rained at shows and you wanted an easy to carry waterproof rug to throw over in between classes.
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Spring
Equetech Bella Competition Shirt A unique technical shirt with a paisley corded lace panel to the back. Perfect for competition and casual wear, it has a stock collar with a loop to back to keep a stock in place, gathered capped sleeves, plus an Equetech rhinestone logo on the front. It is machine washable.
Clothing
Colour: White Sizes: 8 - 18 RRP: £41.95 www.equetech.com
We have been testing a wonderful selection of competition and casual clothing, in a mixture of jewel like colours, for this issue. Plus some fantastic boots, which look amazing whether you are on the yard or spectating at an event.
LR Comment: A very pretty competition shirt. The stretchy fabric allows for plenty of movement, while riding. This elegant shirt looks smart with or without a stock. It is perfect for summer.
Harry Hall Goldthorpe Women’s Softshell This full zip stretch shoftshell jacket has a bonded micro fleece lining. With a DWR finish to help repel water, dirt and hair. Details include contrast flatlock stitch detail and articulated sleeves and shaped cuffs with thumb loops for great fit and movement. It has an oversized collar and contrast zips. Colour: Navy Marl, Methyl Blue Sizes: 8 - 18 RRP: £50.00 www.matchmakers.co.uk LR Comment: A versatile, lightweight jacket which is perfect for spring, as it can be worn un-zipped to let cool air in. I love the micro fleece lining, it is very soft and warm. Perfect for the yard or to wear casually.
PK Graziano This stylish and comfortable t-shirt adds a touch of glamour thanks to its floral character design and v neck. Made of fine cotton, Colours: Hunter Green, True Blue, French Blue, Blazing Orange RRP: £29.00 www.zebraproducts.co.uk
Horseware Cassie Waterproof Softshell The Cassie Waterproof jacket is a preppy cool styled softshell with taped seams, which provides amazing stretch for movement whilst in the saddle. Fully waterproof and breathable, it has two-way front zip zipped side pockets, a hidden hood, back zipped pocket and bottom hem toggles to enhance the fit. Perfect on its own, or layered for added warmth.
LR Comment: A really fun t-shirt which is perfect for spring/summer. It is beautifully made and looks great with jeans or jods.
Colour: French Navy Sizes: XXS to XXL RRP: £79.95 www.horseware.com LR Comment: An extremely stylish lightweight jacket. It looks fantastic on, plus it has a twoway zip at the front and zipped pockets.
Toggi Cabrilla
Toggi Revo
This exquisite ladies semi fitted cotton shirt has added stretch for superb comfort. Made from a gorgeous new small gingham check in this season’s vibrant colours. It has contrast fabric detailing at the inner cuffs, under collar and contrast colour embroideries add finishing touches to this beautiful piece.
Toggi’s Revo panelled polo is a classic design made from high quality cotton yarns, featuring a striking contrast sash. Designed with side vents, a gorgeous gold chest embroidery is enhanced by matching satin trims.
LR Comment: This is a fun yet functional shirt, which is beautifully made with gorgeous contrast fabric to the cuffs and collar. Can be dressed up or worn casually.
Colours: Amaranth, Vanilla Sizes: 8 - 20 RRP: £40.00 www.toggi.com LR Comment: Toggi make fantastic polo shirts. It is well made and can be worn week in week out and still look fantastic. Perfect with jeans, jods or shorts.
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Colours: Hydrangea check, Peony check Sizes: 8 - 20 RRP: £47.50 www.toggi.com
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PK Happiness
Designed with your comfort in mind, Molly’s Aerocool fabric technology transports moisture away from the skin to the outer layers of the fabric where it dries faster, keeping you cool and comfortable.
Made from technical Meryl material which includes a UV filter, this zipped sweatshirt is sporty and functional with a flattering fit. The material is quick drying, breathable and stretchy to give optimum freedom of movement.
Colours: Navy Sizes: 8 - 20 RRP: £35.00 www.toggi.com
RRP: £85.00 www.zebraproducts.co.uk
LR Comment: This technical top is perfect for the height of summer. It is elegantly cut to flatter the female figure and the technical fabric is designed to wick away moisture on even the warmest of days. A great summer top for the stables.
LR Comment: Add a touch of elegance this summer with this extremely smart zipped sweatshirt. Great for riding or to wear casually around the yard. A really fun spring colour.
Schoffel Somerset Shirt
Horseware Eda Technical Top The Horseware Eda technical top is a short sleeve shirt made from a lightweight, stretchy technical fabric with wicking properties, so you won’t overheat this summer. It has contrast mesh across the front for ultimate breathability, plus a cool Polo Logo on the upper left and right sleeve. It also has
Beautifully tailored the Somerset Shirt is part of the Schoffel women’s cotton shirt collection. Designed in a range of summery colours including raspberry pink and duck egg blue, these stylish shirts are cut for a feminine fit.
An invisible front zip and antibacterial properties. Colours: French Navy with White, Baby Blue with White Sizes: XXS to XXL RRP: £42.95 www.horseware.com
RRP: £59.95 www.schoffel.co.uk LR Comment:
LR Comment:
A gorgeous, lightweight cotton shirt. The fabric is 3% elasticated, so it has a stretchiness to it. Beautifully made, a great addition to any spring/summer wardrobe.
A fun functional top, which merges fashion with equestrian. Made using technical fabrics it is lightweight and cool. A great summer competition shirt, or could be used as an everyday shirt too.
Toggi Orvieto
Toggi Moderno
New from Toggi, Orvieto is a stylish waterproof and breathable jacket with feminine seam lines and a practical hood, perfect for the changeable spring weather. With a back zipped vent for freedom of movement and easy fit over the saddle, Orvieto has a beautiful textured fabric with taped seams and a durable water repellent finish for exceptional performance.
The Moderno padded gilet is wonderful spring layering piece from Toggi, perfect for keeping the warmth in and the cold locked out. With a fitted shape and flattering quilted design, Moderno will be a practical yet stylish addition to any wardrobe. Features front zip fastening and welt pockets with concealed popper fastening and is beautifully finished with a luxurious contrast colour printed lining.
Colours: Chestnut, Night Blue Sizes: 8 - 20 RRP: £115.00 www.toggi.com LR Comment: A very stylish and practical jacket, designed for riding, with a zipped vent up the back and generous movement in the fabric around the arms, allowing for movement when riding and jumping. It is extremely smart and could be used as a casual jacket for all occasions.
Just Togs Jewel Competition Show Shirt A beautiful feminine show shirt. The stylish frill collar gives a twist on the traditional show shirt and the unique aero cool fabric helps regulate body temperature, which is great for summer competition. The Swarovski buttons and details ensure you will sparkle in the ring. Colours: Navy, Pink, White, Baby Blue Sizes: Xsmall – XXLarge RRP: £29.99 www.justtogs.co.uk LR Comment: A really pretty competition shirt, with gorgeous sparkly Swarovski buttons. The aero cool fabric, helps wick away moisture, making it great to wear in summer.
Colours: Black, Chestnut Sizes: 8 - 20 RRP: £65.00 www.toggi.com LR Comment: This is a stylish, flattering gilet. Not as bulky as some and designed to fit tight, it looked great when riding. The perfect additional layer for spring.
Mark Todd Second Skin From the new Mark Todd Italian Collection, this technical base layer is ideal for working, fitness training, riding and competing. The comfortable, four-way stretch fabric is breathable with wicking properties and is machine washable and quick drying, making it a practical top for the active equestrian. Colours: Blue, Green, Orange Sizes: Small to Large RRP: £49.99 www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: This is a really soft, thin base layer, which is comfortable to wear. It is perfect for spring, when the air can still be cool at times and it would also be great to wear going cross country. It feels like a piece of designer clothing.
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Harry Hall Lelley Womens Jodhpurs It’s spring! Enjoy some colour when you dress to ride! This pull-on jodhpur with cross over comfort waistband has diamond pattern printed sides. 95% cotton, 5% Elastane. Colour: Pink Sizes: 24 to 34 R RRP: £39.00 www.matchmakers.co.uk LR Comment: Bright, fun pull-on jodhpurs with an elasticated waist. They are great for everyday riding, hacking and yard duties. They wash well and are comfortable to wear.
Back On Track Riding Gloves Developed in Sweden, Back on Track products are widely used by top riders throughout Europe in jumping, dressage and eventing. Back on Track Riding Gloves are beautifully made with a superb grip and are hard wearing. Lined with the Welltex fabric they provide the wearer with the “Back on Track” effect. The gloves have a robust yet sleek outer to ensure they are not bulky and an adjustable wrist closure ensures a snug fit around the wrists. All Back on Track garments are made from Welltex® fabric with infra-red technology. Ceramic particles are fused into the fibres of the fabric, causing infra-red heat to radiate back towards the body. This reflected long-wave heat increases blood circulation, which can relieve joint tension, improve performance and help avoid injury. Sizes: 7 – 10 RRP: £56.00 www.backontrack.com LR Comment: These have all the grip and feel of traditional riding gloves. Immediately I put them on my hands felt warmer. Everyone will react differently, but the joints in my fingers felt more supple and comfortable.
Chatham Aintree
Hi-Tec Muck Boot
The Chatham Aintree is a fully waterproof, premium leather, high leg rising boot. They have an elasticated calf panel, buckle detail on the side and high grip sole.
The Hi-Tec Muck Boot is a fully waterproof rubber boot. It has an injected thermoplastic rubber upper and outsole for durability and is neoprene lined for warmth and comfort. The boots have and adjustable closer for vari-width and calf fitting. They have a contoured EVA footbed for underfoot comfort.
RRP: £150 www.chatham.co.uk LR Comment: Extremely stylish, smart waterproof boots. They are well lined to keep the feet and legs warm. Great for the yard, spectating or just walking the dog. They could be worn everyday on the yard or saved for smarter occasions. Very comfortable to wear.
RRP: £45.00 www.hi-tec.co.uk LR Comment: These waterproof Muck Boots have two adjustable straps making them a good fit. They are lovely and warm and have a good deep tread, making them ideal for the muddiest of conditions.
Ariat Ennerdale H20 Boots
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The Ennerdale H20 Boots are ideal for keeping feet comfortable, warm and dry in the great outdoors. A waterproof, full-grain leather and suede upper looks smart and provides practical protection from the elements, meanwhile the elastic gusset on inside knee helps provide an exceptional fit.
The Toggi Langley is a handmade long, luxurious full grain and nubuck leather country boot. With a Puratex® waterproof and breathable membrane, these boots ensure you remain dry and comfortable in all weather conditions. The dual–density cushioned insock provides exceptional comfort for all day walks in the countryside irrespective of the weather.
Design features such as a plain toe cap, stirrup-friendly outsole and unique punched detail around the vamp mean that the Ennerdale H20 Boots will look superb in and out of the saddle. Practical elements such as an extreme comfort insole with added cushion and rebound will soothe hard working feet, 4LR technology offers stability and a nonmarking, barnyard acid-resisting Duratread outsole gives grip on a wide range of surfaces.
Colours: Cedar Brown Sizes: 37 - 46 RRP: £165.00 www.toggi.com
Colours: Coffee, Moss, Dark Brown Sizes: 3 – 8.5 RRP: £174.99 www.ariat-europe.com
LR Comment: Very smart leather boots, which can be worn around the yard, before a quick wash sees them ready for smarter duty. Perfect for walking the course and spectating at the spring events.
LR Comment: Extremely comfortable waterproof boots. They are very smart and can be worn for yard duties or dressed up for smarter occasions. They handle mud well and just need a hose off afterwards. Perfect for wearing to events and shows.
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Muck Boot Colt Ryder
Fashioned with a new stylish slender silhouette and half-inch stacked heel these 100% waterproof boots look great as well as offer the ultimate in protection, plus comfort, making them the perfect choice for splashing around in spring showers.
The Colt Ryder Boots are great in all conditions; keeping you both warm and dry. The Airmesh liner with 5mm Neoprene adds to this, ensuring the warmth is held in on freezing days, and the taller stretch top-line keeps cold out. As well as their weather protection, they offer extra comfort and the tall boot covers the calf. They have been designed for riding too.
Built with comfort in mind they are crafted with an ultra-soft and flexible upper for greater freedom of movement and come with rebound technology in the outsole providing a shock absorbing cushion and responsive support for your feet that lasts the life of the boots. The easy pull-on handles are a useful feature too. As the temperature rises outside rest assured that feet are kept fresh by DuraFresh an earth friendly, bio-technology which fights unwanted odours whilst the BOGS Max-Wick™ moisture wicking technology keeps feet dry. Colours: Red, French Blue, Black, Grey Sizes: 39 - 45 RRP: £55.00 www.bogsfootwear.co.uk LR Comment: A really clever boot. It’s a slim fit and a lot comfier underfoot than a normal welly. Easy to walk in (on both hard and soft ground), flexible and loads warmer than you’d expect. Great stylish colour with the reassurance that it’s water tight too.
RRP: £90.00 www.muckbootcompany.co.uk LR Comment: Fantastic hard-wearing boots, which are extremely warm in winter, but not too hot in summer. They are designed to be safe if used for riding. A good sturdy sole and comfortable to wear all day.
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WINNERS
We had some wonderful prizes to be won in the December 2015/January 2016 Competitions. Here is a list of the winners and the prizes they have won. KM Elite Dressage Bundle: June Burgess – Sevenoaks NaturalintX First Aid Bag: Pat Cooper – Worthing Horseware Amigo Bravo 12: Sarah Leno – Woking Whicker Riding Hat Liner: Hannah Bailey – Winchester, C Tyson – Maidstone, Andrea Barratt – Newbury, Karen Edwards – Reading, Kate Ashworth – Horsham Baileys Slow Release Condition & Competition Mix: Sam Prior – Deal, Helen Bartholomew – Christchurch, Nicki Riddle – Hildenborough Ridersmate GPS device: Jo Thomas – Crowborough Aloeride: Mrs L Hopkins – Tonbridge, Tamsin Hughes – Albourne, Jo Rayfield – Rochester Toggi Chandler: Caroline Barbour – Cranbrook Swift Bedding Starter Pack: Zara Staples – Oxted, Sarah Maclaurin – Sandwich, Miss L Phippen – Tunbridge Wells, Rebecca Manford – Cranbrook HorseHage: Petr Flynn – Hildenborough, Claire Yearsley – West Peckham LeMieiux Tweed Dressage Collection: Hattie Betchley – Horsham, Caroline May – Guildford Kate Negus Browbands: Alison Peachey – Markbeech, Harriet Keenleyside – Horne, Joanne Dunn – Newport, Lynne Dean – Crawley Winner – A.P. McCoy: Drew Bonar – Sevenoaks, Sharon Richardson – Tonbridge, Donna Shead – Maidstone, Judy Chandler – Polegate, Terisa Jongs – Littlehampton Equus Overreach Boots: Jessica Gregory – Walton on Thames, Roselly Hamlett – West Hoathly, Mrs C Berry – Minster, Sarah Alexander – Swanley, Eleanor Peek – Alton, Isabel Haywood – Tenterden, Freda Coutnage – Bognor Regis, Julie Card – Lancing, Sarah Hamblin – Lewes, Ashley Schofield – Warrington Safe Care Goodie Box: Libby Horsman – Battle My Way – Mary King: Laura Ingleson – Warnham, Anne Chapman-Damms – Orpington Anita Active Riding Pants: Judy Lingard – Winchelsea Beach, Rachael Steele – Horsley, Mrs E Phipps – Thursley
Herbb Rug: Heidi Reed – Milford, Emma Whittington – Frant, Maggie Parnell – Woodmancote, Julie Knight – Cowfold Horslyx Gift Set: Debbie Burchell – Yarmouth, Stephanie Still – Shepperton, Rebecca Taylor – Scunthorpe, Marion Herbert – Hildenborough, Karen Cole – Byfleet, Branwen Griffin – Usk, Rachel Stevens – Lower Halstow, Kim Lewis – Sidcup, Emma Edwards – Dunsfold Uvex perfexxion helmet: Linda Pullen – Farnham
Likit Starter Pack: Samantha Winchester – Nutley, Heather Horne – Dover, Sarah Janman – Slindon, Adele Fuller – Henfield
Korrector Air Saddle Pad: Carol Rose – Henfield
Freddie Parker Cushion: Megan Long – Ashstead. Scarf: Michelle Buckman – Littlehampton
Easycare Mac Hoof Boots: Hilary Lonsdale – Newhaven
Back on Track Braces: Bethan Stacey – Caterham, Denise Pollington – Tunbridge Wells, Denise Veli – Hildenborough
Equisox Compression Socks: Kate Coleman – Bexhill-on-Sea
All Stitched Up Family of Onesies: Pippa Vaughan – Sheffield Park Calm Leisure Outfits: Amanda Elliott – Plumpton Green, Alana-Marie Japp – Margate
Gifts For Riders Scarves: Jodie Moore – Horne, Hayley Greenwood – Crockenhill, Lucy Thompson – London, Immie Long – Waldron, Vicky Allan – Ashurst, Donna Heath – Chichester
Hot Togs Bundle: Belinda Jacques – Sylvandene, Lara Reddy – Tonbridge, Zara Lewis – Horsham, Sara Howe – Sevenoaks, P Gardner – Battle
Verdo Bedding: Julie Bennett – Canterbury
Nuumed Saddlepad: Mrs S Macinnes – Emsworth, Karen Cole – Snodland
Robinsons First Aid Kit: Hayley Webster – Isle of Wight, Janet Munn – Wyboston, Jenni Steele – Ashford, Jackie Smith – Worthing, Lorraine Lucas – Hastings, S Goddard – St Leonards on Sea
Idolo Tether Tie: Pauline Johnston – Croydon, Elizabeth Andrews – Alfreton, Caroline White – Caterham, Thelma Bissex – Crowborough, Michelle McKeever – Steyning, L C Thompson – Swindon, Sally Monk – Laddingford, S Dunton – Hildenborough
Dengie Alfa-A Original: Wendy Sutton – Winchelsea Beach, Abigail Groves – Gt Bookham, Miss F H Hall – Salisbury, Helen Francis – Woking, Debbie Lane – East Grinstead, Tammy Pourge – Hambrook, Sharon Gourley – Bexhill on Sea, Sharon Nicholson – Hunston, H Miles – Ashford, Rebecca Amess – Bexhill, D Richmond – Goudhurst, Sarah Hopkins – Cranleigh, Fiona Whittington – Frant, Jane Lee – Chichester, Lynda Cleary – Wittering
Cavallo Fendy Bobble Hat: Mrs N Rafferty – Stoke-on-Trent, Miss S Clacey – Worthing, Mrs A Rogers – Goudhurst, Mrs D Goddard – Standon, Mrs L Nichols – Haywards Heath, Mrs V Gulliver – Chelmsford, Jane Pay – Tangmere, Sarah Ribbons – Worthing Weatherbeeta Genero 1200D Combo Heavy: Kate Rogers – Luddesdown
SSG Gloves: Grace McKee – Winchester, Helen Kendall – Guildford, Amy Grattan – Cirencester, A Bailey – Twyford, Jo Lane – Tonbridge
Equisafety Air Waistcoat: Susanne Milward – Old Windsor, Rachel Whittington – Matfield, Angela Mead – Cheltenham, Lisa Fahy – Farncombe, Janette Perrett – Nr Ware, Lynn Jarvis – Highstead, Laura Smith – Chessington, Miss G Emmett – Selsey
Equine Speedskip: Stephanie Smith – Sompting, Barbara Singleton-Green – Otford, Katie Elliott – Soberton, Alisha Coombes – Ringwood, Jane Somerset – Hildenborough, Sandy BaileyHunt – Newport, Karen Gardner – Canterbury, Margaret Peverley – Yeovil
Equerry Mint Horse Treats: Ellen Kelly – Ascot, Mrs Y M Jones – Horley, Louisa Day – Sevenoaks
Absorbine Goodies: Sally Blackmore – Godalming, Patricia Sim – Ashford, Vicky Lacey – Isle of Wight, Anna Clayton – Catsfield, Danielle Twitchett – Frindsbury Muck Boot Arctic Sport: Deborah Fisher – Orpington Equi-Kids Outfit: Sam Webb – Ashford A Tale of two Horses: Mandy Burr – Cowden, Alison Constable – Broadstairs, Diane Darling – Wantage, Karen Johnson – Epsom Downs, Becky Pay – Amesbury Harpley Equestrian Magnetic Hock Wraps: Tracey Noakes – Margate, Andrea Ayre – Tonbridge, Vanessa Lawes – Northchapel RideSmart Ball Course: Helen Young – Chidham
TopSpec Comprehensive Feed Balancer: Pat Prudence – Godalming, Valerie Meade – Tonbridge, Clare Scott – Ide Hill, Trudy Scott – Newhaven AA Skincare Helping Hands Kit: Molly Skerratt – Old Leake, J Devereux – Tunbridge Wells Pony Curls: Michaela Haywood – Tenterden, Mrs C Bennett – Tunbridge Wells, Sammie Sheppard – Chessington, Courtney Riddle – Southampton, Claire Emmett – Bognor Regis, Hannah Belton – Tonbridge, Harriet Bailey – Tunbridge Wells, Lily-Rose Reading – Chart Sutton, Anna Bailey – Twyford, Georgia Lane – Tunbridge Wells, Lucy Elbourne – Lancashire, Max Whittington – Rotherfield, Ellen Kelly – Ascot, Milly Skerrat – Old Leake, Lucy Thomas – Withyham, Alex Kelly – Southborough, Caitlin Fahy – Farncombe, Michelle McKeever – Steyning, Alana Marie Japp – Margate, Pippa Vaughan – Sheffield Park
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FEED NEWS
Why Fibre is so important to the Laminitic As spring arrives, Dr Tom Shurlock reminds us all of the importance of fibre for horses and ponies prone to laminitis…
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e are being endlessly warned of the danger of spring grass, high starch and sugars, over feeding and obesity, but perhaps we can turn this around for what is right for our horse. For people there is increasing awareness of the problems that the wrong diet, or over eating can cause. Anything from heart disease to diabetes, and the same is true for the horse. Many, but not all, cases of laminitis, can be caused by feeding the wrong nutrients at the wrong amount. For a systemic disorder such as Cushing’s or Insulin Resistance (which has many similarities to diabetes), diet can help reduce the symptoms of laminitis that can occur.
Feeding for energy We feed starch, sugar and oil to our horse for energy, to fuel their metabolism and activity because that is how we feed ourselves. But we are omnivores and have the capacity for digesting a diet with 60% starch and high levels of fat. The horse on the other hand has a different emphasis on digestion and can only really handle 20% starch/sugar, less so if it is a laminitic. So where can horses get the energy to perform at a reasonable level if we have to restrict sugar (starch is a long chain sugar) and oil?
Fibre We know horses eat grass, hay and haylage and this supplies slow release energy that comes from the fibre, but once we know more about this process, we can see how reliance on sugar can be reduced. It cannot be removed as all feed materials have some levels of sugars – as starch, fructans, sucrose etc. – but if we can keep intake low then we reduce the potential for some forms of laminitis.
The equine hindgut is a large fermentation vat. The microbes inhabiting it are specialists in breaking down fibre and release short chain fatty acids (VFA) which we term slow release energy. It isn’t, but it is a useful term to distinguish it from fast release (sugar).
Inflammation in the hooves The VFA are absorbed across the hindgut and enter the biochemical pathway that generates energy. One can be reformed to glucose, bypassing the release of insulin that leads to fat deposition and interactions associated with insulin resistance, one maintains the absorptive function of the gut cells and one is directly reduced for energy. In the absence of sugar in the hindgut (when too much is fed and cannot be absorbed) the local environment is stable and lactic acid producing bacteria from the small intestine cannot thrive. So no acidification of the hindgut occurs and negative products such as amines, lactic acid (inflammatory agents) and nitrite (blood flow constrictors) do not occur. In the presence of lactic acid, the gut wall cells, maintained by the VFA butyric acid, open up absorbing large molecules and the endotoxins get into the bloodstream, pool in the hooves (the nitrites reduce flow by constricting the blood vessels) and cause the inflammation that leads to laminitis.
Benefits of Beet Pulp Fibre, though, is not one nutrient. It consists of different carbohydrates that can be both structural and soluble. Each provides a substrate that different microbes can utilise and so the nature of the fibre can influence the microbial population of the horse’s gut. So a product such as beet pulp will generate a different profile of VFA to grass. One of
the main differences is that the former does not readily produce lactic acid and so can be substituted for grass for the laminitic animal. Likewise high fibre products such as SpeediBeet and Fibre-Beet as fibre providers and Baileys Keep Calm or Light Chaff provide a beneficial fibre profile and reduced sugar levels; these can of course benefit both the laminitic and the non-laminitic horse. Although fibre as an energy supply is always the best option for horses of all types, there will be times when extra energy is needed. Even the laminitic can process small amounts of starch/sugar (usually about half that of a non-laminitic) and so small amounts of hard feed can be used. However, there is a group of feedstuffs, known as super-fibre that can ameliorate the use of hard feeds. With effective degradability in the region of 75 -85% (grass has a value of 50%) beet pulp, alfalfa and soya hulls can provide similar energy to cereals through increased amounts of “slow release” energy. Beet pulp also has been shown to have a prebiotic effect to improve the VFA release of other fibres fed alongside and so can further improve energy intake. With such high fibre products in the market place, sugar does not need to feature as a bar to working a laminitic horse. For more information on Fibre-Beet or Speedi-Beet please contact British Horse Feeds on 01765 680300 or visit www.britishhorsefeeds.com APRIL/MAY 2016 Localrider 71
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Feed news TopSpec Antilam
Spring Feeding Most horses will be heading into spring looking the best they ever have at this time of year, as a result of the mild winter. With this in mind we are featuring a mixture of feed and supplements for the good doer, as well as for those who are in harder work and will probably be starting to require more calories now the competition season has started.
Fibre-Beet Fibre-Beet is a super fibre conditioning feed. it is a formulated blend providing all the benefits of the original Speedi-Beet product, with additional high quality Alfalfa to aid optimum condition and also to provide quality protein for muscle tone and function. Alfalfa can help with topline, as well as maintaining weight and a healthy, shiny coat. Fibre-Beet also provides a good range of minerals, trace elements and amino acids and it is high in fibre with a low sugar content. it is ideal for horses prone to digestive upsets and is very palatable, making it perfect for fussy eaters. it has added biotin for hoof quality and is suitable for laminitics. Fibre-Beet can also be used as a forage replacer (up to 60% of the daily forage allowance). it can be soaked and ready to feed in only 45 minutes in cold water, or 15 minutes in warm water. www.britishhorsefeeds.com
Smart Condition Muesli Smart Horse Nutrition allows you to take control of your horse’s diet, providing you with the three essential building blocks of a balanced diet – micro nutrients, macro nutrients and fibre, allowing you to tailor a diet to the needs of your individual horse. Smart Condition muesli supplies 14mJ of cool conditioning energy which is low in sugars and starch, providing the energy required for competition, showing and weight gain. designed to be fed alongside Smart Balance which supplies the micro nutrients, Smart Condition muesli can be fed according to work done or weight gain needed, without compromising a balanced diet. www.smarthorsenutrition.com
TopSpec Antilam is a pelleted multi-supplement designed to provide 5-way nutritional support for horses prone to, being treated for, or recovering from laminitis. Antilam is used and recommended by nutritionists, vets and farriers. most overweight ponies, and some overweight horses, are susceptible to laminitis. Antilam is a brilliant formulation combining several supplements with a high-fibre, very low-calorie carrier to make it palatable. The formula is very low in sugar and starch and cereal-grain-free, making it ‘Non-Heating.’ long-term trials at middle park laminitis research Unit have shown that horses and ponies on restricted/poor grazing do not gain any weight when fed Antilam. it can also be used very successfully as part of a calorie-controlled diet when weight loss is required. This unique multi-supplement is so palatable that it can be fed out of the hand to horses and ponies at pasture to provide vital nutritional support. Antilam should be fed on its own with forage. The forage can be in the form of late-cut, low-sugar, hay and/or unmolassed chops e.g. TopChop lite, or controlled grazing, or a combination of these, depending on the individual circumstances. www.topspec.com
TopSpec Lite Feed Balancer 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 or 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 well-furnished 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
Baileys High Fibre, High Oil Conditioning Mix Baileys’ Slow release Condition & Competition mix is a high fibre, high oil mix designed to deliver highly digestible slow release calories to those looking for a reduced starch conditioning option. Containing Alfalfa Blend and Outshine high oil supplement, so there should be no need to add extra, this new mix is ideal for stressy types and includes yea-Sacc and digest plus to promote digestive efficiency. With performance levels of vitamins, Bioplex minerals and antioxidants, including Sel-plex selenium and vitamin e, Slow release Condition & Competition mix will suit resting or hard-working horses alike. www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk
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Feed news
Preparing for the season ahead Manufacturers of horse feeds and supplements are passionate about their research and the development of new products to help horses live longer and have more comfortable lives, as well as performing to the best of their abilities. Here we share a mixture of new and old, which you might find of benefit during the season ahead.
Equine America Hemo-Flex To maintain consistent peak performance, horses in competition require strong support for the joints, muscles and circulatory system. To meet these needs in one economic supplement, Hemo-Flex Solution has been developed using a combination of Cortaflex, Tye-Gard and Hemogen, providing assistance to joint flexibility and soundness, whilst helping to reduce muscle stiffness and cramps, whilst supporting the circulation throughout the horse’s body. www.equine-america.co.uk
Equine America Everyday Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Everyday Vitamin & Mineral Supplement is an ideal addition to any feeding regime providing essential vitamins and minerals and trace elements in a pre-biotic base to support good health and condition. This product offers great value while maintaining top product performance, and can be used as an economic vitamin and mineral supplement for horses and ponies in low level work. www.equine-america.co.uk
Equine America Xtra Boost Horses benefit from an extra shot of iron and B vitamins just before competition. Xtra Boost is a handy three dose syringe to be used prior to competition to increase energy and maximise performance. www.equine-america.co.uk
NAF Recover An antioxidant formula for relaxed muscles, recover is ideal after strenuous exercise and competition to support the horse’s natural recovery process. Fed as a five day course, it helps ensure mobility and athletic potential is maintained. www.naf-equine.eu
with regards to the hindgut. The delicate microbial ecosystem provides a substantial energy source for the horse. However, this ecosystem can be easily upset. The result being compromised growth and ultimately death of the beneficial fibre-digesting microbes, leading to the growth of undesirable micro-organisms and gut damage. When horses are asked to perform, there is increased stress on the gut, meaning appropriate diets and feeding management are even more crucial. Lifeforce Elite from Alltech is specially designed for competition horses and those faced with stressful situations. It supports a healthy immune system, increases the availability of antioxidants and creates a healthy digestive environment. www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk
NAF Five Star Superflex Senior Five Star Superflex Senior is a unique formulation providing NAF’s highest specification of the key joint support nutrients for horses, working in synergy with rich natural sources of Omega 3 fatty acids and naturally sourced antioxidants to support healthy, flexible joints in older horses and ponies still leading active lives. www.naf-equine.eu
NAF Go Sound For total relief when your horse really needs it, Go Sound is the natural way to provide comfort to older horses or those needing additional support. Formulated using natural ingredients known for their comforting qualities, Go Sound is safe to compete on under FEI rules and can be fed to all horses and ponies, including pregnant mares. www.naf-equine.eu
Nettex Electrolytes The Nettex Electrolyte Range has been formulated to replace vital salts that are lost through any form of sweating brought on from strenuous exercise, travelling or stressrelated conditions. Ideal for use all year round, especially during the hotter months and competition season. The Nettex Electrolyte Range will help top up energy levels and are mint flavoured, so are highly palatable. Ensuring horses maintain electrolyte levels during exercise will help reduce trigger factors for muscle related problems. Equine sweat contains a higher concentration of salts than in the actual body fluid, this means that a sweating horse loses proportionately more electrolytes than water. In hot environmental conditions, 10 to 15 litres of fluid can be lost per hour of exercise. www.nettexequine.com
Lifeforce Elite from Alltech A healthy gut equals a healthy horse. When there are disturbances in the gut, problems such as reduced performance, weight and condition loss, increased susceptibility to disease and infection, inflammatory disorders, colic and laminitis are all possibilities. The functioning of the gut has a huge impact on the overall health and well-being of the horse and this is particularly important 74 Localrider April/may 2016
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Equine America Ventilator A natural supplement specially formulated using a unique combination of herbs and natural ingredients to support a clear bronchial system and aid all aspects of respiratory health including the airways and lungs. www.equine-america.co.uk
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Equine America Apple Lytes As horses work and sweat they lose vital electrolytes and mineral salts. At low levels these can be replaced with Sodium Chloride (salt), but if the horse is in medium to hard work and sweating on a daily basis, an electrolyte supplement must be provided. Without electrolytes, the horse will feel lethargic, and a continuation of this loss is highly detrimental to the horse’s health. As the main electrolyte is a salt (sodium chloride) it is important to use a salt based product (not a solution) as it is not possible to suspend enough of the mineral salts needed within a solution. Apple lytes are a salt-based product which can be added to the feed on a daily basis. For high level competition and endurance events, Apple lytes are also available in a handy syringe for instant replenishment of electrolytes. electrolytes should not be fed to a dehydrated horse - always ensure water has been ingested first, and that the horse has recovered from exercise. www.equine-america.co.uk
Equine America Super So-Kalm Horses can experience nervousness and tension before exercise or competition causing them to misbehave or ‘wash out’. Super So-Kalm contains a premium grade magnesium with l-Tryptophan, an essential amino acid associated with the production of serotonin, to calm and focus the horse. Fed daily, this can aid concentration and willingness to work, without removing the edge required for competition. young horses also have a tendency to be highly strung and distracted, leading to training problems in the future. Feed young horses or ponies in their first season Super So-Kalm plus to help them to relax and ensure that their new experiences are good experiences. www.equine-america.co.uk
NAF Five Star Respirator Boost Five Star respirator Boost provides valuable nutritional support to the respiratory mucosal immune system and the delicate capillary blood vessels that surround the lungs. research shows that by supplementing the diet with naturally sourced anti-oxidants, the horse’s lungs can be given valuable support. Clear the respiratory system fast with Five Star respirator Boost and help your horse or pony cope with the pressures of the modern equine lifestyle with this Five Star Formula. www.naf-equine.eu
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Wimbledon Pony Club Open Show
5 July Hospice in the Weald Speldhurst Derby Challenge Series– Tunbridge Wells Kent. Call 07989906230 5 July Wey Valley Riding Club Indoor dressage www.wvrc.co.uk 07917 SATURDAY 21st MAY 2016 602527 Show Jumping / Dressage / In-Hand & Ridden Showing / Working Hunter
PACHESHAM EQUESTRIAN CENTRE, RANDALLS RD,LEATHERHEAD, SURREY, KT22 0AL
12 July Felbridge Show Ground Unaffiliated Jumping www.felbridge. net 8 April, Matfield & District Riders Association, AGM, All welcome, Come along and meet your committee, Presentations and refreshments, Telephone: 07834 494824, Matfield Village Hall, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7JR, www.mdra.info
12 July Chipstead Riding Club Summer Show wwwchipsteadridingclub.org.uk 12 July Surrey Union Pony Club Open Show www.pcuk.org/surreyunion 01293 871921
8 April, Squirrells Riding School, Pony Day, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
12 July Chequer Tree Farm Inhand & Ridden Show 07711 838319
9 April, Bodiam International Arena, Unaffiliated Winter Dressage Series Championships, Bodiam International Arena, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@sterlingquarterhorse.
12 July Felbridge Show Ground Unaffiliated Jumping www.felbridge. 9 net April, Craig Payne and Lindfield YFC, com, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk
Charity Barn Dance, In aid of St Peter and St James Hospice and R.A.B.I., Live Music, Fancy Dress, Prizes for best dressed cowboy & cowgirl, Wivelsfield Green Village Hall, Eastern Road, Wivelsfield Green, West Sussex, RH17 7QH, www.craigpayne.co.uk/barndance/
12 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Dressage, SJ and combined training at Redlands 01732 461462
9 April, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures,
schedule online at at 5 July View CBEquine Summer Show www.plumpton.ac.uk Barville or Farm callwww.cbequine.co.uk (01273) 892107 07949 096086
9-10 April, The South of England Horse Trials,
East Sussex BN7 3AE
7 July TWRC Evening Dressage & Show SEVENOAKS Jumping at Beechenwood Farm www. RIDING CLUB twridingclub.org.uk 07921 552132
Hunter Trial 8 July Great Bookham Equestrian Training and Clear Centre Dressage and Clear round Round Over Course afternoon/evening www.gbec.info at Redlands, Sevenoaks 01372Sunday 451458 17th April
14 July Sevenoaks Riding Club Evening Dressage, SJ and combined training at Redlands 01732 461462
Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, East Sussex, TN33 0RE, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com
17Days, - 19seeJuly Kent&County Show www. Two the thrills spills of eventing, elegance of dressage, pressures of show jumping, kentshow.co.uk 01622 633060 and the bravery of the cross country phase. International and local riders completing at different levels, A great day out for all the family, Trade stands and catering, The South of England Show Ground Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL. www.southofenglandhorsetrials.co.uk
18 July Fiddlers Green Stud Unaffiliated Dressage www.FGStud. co.uk 07752 712915
10 April, Capricorn Equestrian, Unaffiliated
19 July Goring & District Riding Club Open Show www.gdrc.org.uk 07988 502833
Dressage Competition, Intro and Prelim, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@hotmail. co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk
19 July Great Bookham Equestrian Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, Centre Show www.gbec.info East Sussex,Open BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk 01372 451458
10 April, The Equi-Fun Club, Dressage Show
2’6” &Equestrian 3’0” 11 July Oldencraig Centre Entries on the day £15 per horse Dressage Championships (members £10)www. Any queries01293 call Sue French07951 oldencraig.com 771027/ 07858 953992 121708 www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk
10 April, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club,
11 & 12 July Felbridge Show Ground Senior BSJA www.felbridge.net
10 April, Posh Nags and Southern
12 July Mid Surrey Pony Club Branch Show (Members only) www.pcuk.org/ midsurrey 01293 775340
SUNDAY 24th APRIL SAE FOR SCHEDULES TO: 12 July CBEquine Summer Show at Mrs E Train, 26 Stonehill Rd, Starts 10am Ingatestone Hall www.cbequine.co.uk East Sheen, London, SW14 8RW 020of8392 1967 10 miles Countryside Rural07949 Ride,096086 no jumps.
or download For entry forms send from SAE to Geoffrey Jenkins, Branch 12 July Eaglesfield Outdoor KingsWimbledon View, Shottenden Lane, Molash, homepage at
Unaffiliated Show Jumping www. Nr Canterbury, Kent CT4 8EZ www.pcuk.org eaglesfield.net 07958 650036 Tel: 01233 740598, Email: geoff.jenkins195@btinternet.com
FERAL CATS MAKE GREAT PEST CONTROL OFFICERS IN STABLES.
19 July FS Events Dressage at Warrigal Farm 07957 765964
Eventers Challenge, 1’6” to 3, Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http://branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/
19 July Southdown East Pony Club at Wivelsden Farm 16 and Under Show Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Willow Farm, Hansletts www.pcuk/southdowneast
16 April, Fair Oak Estate, Petersfield Pony Club, Combined Cross Country & Showjumping, Open to Non Pony Club Members, Intermediate, Novice, Minimus, Mini Minimus, Fair Oak Estate, Rogate, Petersfield. Hants, GU31 5HR, www.fair-oak.co.uk
16 April, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Team Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
17 April, British Dressage Southern, Spring Open Dressage Show, Including Individual Dressage to Music, Open to all Riders – members and non members welcome. Classes Introductory through to FEI Intermediate I, Freestyle to Music and Rider Tests, Oldencraig Equestrian Centre, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL, Enquires email: selinagroom@yahoo.co.uk, https://www. facebook.com/BritishDressageSouthernRegion
17 April, Mark Corbett Cross Country Clinic, Eventing trainer with 30-year experience, at Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8DY. Telephone: 07860 347446, email: rawlinsfarm@aol.com, www.rawlinsfarm.co.uk
17 April, F.S. Events, Dressage, Walk & Trot, Restricted Prelim, Prelim, Novice & Elementary, Cricklands Qualifiers, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8EH, Telephone: Flair Sifleet 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk
17 April, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing and Team Challenge, Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, Romeo Attlees & Hickstead Dressage and more, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info
17 April, Horsham and District Riding Club, Open Hunter Trials, Coombelands, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1BQ, Telephone: 01403 741355, www.hdrc.org.uk
17 April, Frensham Cross Country Sponsored Ride, A 10 mile cross country course over scenic Frensham Common with a minimum of 40 optional jumps 2’6” / 2’9”, Additional challenging jumps have been introduced for the bolder horse & rider, Other Cross Country events held on the day Children’s In Hand, Dog & Handler, Ride with Confidence, The ride raises funds for local charities, Stockbridge Farm, Tilford, Surrey, GU10 2DD, Email: fsr@live.co.uk, www.frenshamsr.org
17 April, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, South of England Unaffiliated Show Jumping Championships, 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
17 April, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Hunter Trial Training and Clear Round Over Course, Fences of 2’6” and 3’0”, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, (50.856383, 0.240912), Contact: S French, Telephone: 07858 953992, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk
17 April, South Eastern Arabian Horse Group,
Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0RS, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com
Spring Clinic with Pat Smedley, All welcome, Four Elms Livery, Four Elms Farm, Pootings Road, Four Elms, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6PH, www.seahg.co.uk
10 April, The Rockbourne Ride, Fun Ride,
17 April, Tweseldown, Garth South PC Horse
21 July TWRC Evening Dressage & Show Jumping at Beechenwood Farm www.twridingclub.org.uk 07921 552132
British Horse Society, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact Karen Gardener, Telephone: 07546 502471, Email: funride. bhshants@yahoo.co.uk, www.tenantry.co.uk
Trial, 10cm to 110cm, Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8AD, Telephone: 07500 957246, Email: tweseldown@gmail.co.uk, www.tweseldown.co.uk
10 April, Speedgate Events, Winter Woolies
19 April, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre,
In-Hand Show, A variety of in-hand and ridden classes, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
Senior British Showjumping, 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
14 April, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre,
21 April, Squirrells Riding School, Cash
Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk
Jumping, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
23 July Chipstead Riding Club Evening Dressage wwwchipsteadridingclub.org.uk 25 July Vicarage Farm Junior BSJA 01932 765145
23 April, Coakham Bloodhounds, The Hunt 14 April, Squirrells Riding School, Dressage,24/2/09 2nd Ball, High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells, Kent,TN3 14:03:02 Thursday of each month until September, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
We have many healthy, neutered ferals that need understanding homes. Please contact Terri on 07947 664539 for a chat. www.pussycatlodge.co.uk
Please call to make a donation
Round, 1st Thursday of each month until September, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
5 July Felbridge Show Ground For schedule send SAE to: Unaffiliated Dressage www.felbridge. Show Secretary, Plumpton College, net Ditchling Road, Nr Lewes,
BLOSSOM RIDE at Wytherling Court, Molash, nr Canterbury SATURDAY, 2ND MAY 2009
12 July TWRC Open Show At East APRIL 2016 Bysshe www.twridingclub.org.uk 7 07921 April, Squirrells 552132Riding School, Clear
15 April, The Equi-Fun Club, Jumping Clinic, Registered Charity No. 1148883
Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk
9JJ, www.coakhambloodhounds.com
23 April, LMEQ, Littleton Riding Clubs, Combined Training, Unaffiliated Dressage & Clear Round Show Jumping, Clear round show jumping will run alongside the combined training jumping, Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB, Email: bookings@lmeq. com, Telephone: 07771 600 033, www.lmeq.com
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To advertise here, call 01892 863062 or email: info@localrider.co.uk 23 April, Munstead Horse Trials, Unaffiliated
30 April, British Show Horse Association
2 May, Squirrells Riding School, Cash
7 May, The Equi-Fun Club, Dressage Clinic,
Horse Trials, Pre Intro, Intro, and Pre Novice, over Two Days, (New for 2016: sections for Retrained Racehorses at all heights), Heath Farm, Heath Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UN, Telephone: 07768 740969, Email: becca@heathfarmequestrian. co.uk, www.munsteadhorsetrials.co.uk
Spring Show, RIHS Qualifiers Hack, Cob, Maxi Cob & Riding Horse, RIHS Hunter Qualifiers, plus ROR Qualifiers, Home Produced, Amateurs & Novices, BSPA RIHS Qualifiers, Ladies Side Saddle, Grass Roots Training Qualifier, Open Supreme & Amateur Supreme, Sparsholt Agricultural College, Garston Farm, Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Hampshire, SO21 2NF, Telephone: 01462 437770, www.britishshowhorse.org
Jumping, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk
23 April, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Senior British Showjumping, 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
23 April, Tweseldown, Hunter Trial, 80cm to 110cm, Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8AD, Telephone: 07500 957246, Email: tweseldown@ gmail.co.uk, www.tweseldown.co.uk
24 April, Blossom Ride, At Wytherling Court, Rural Ride, 10 miles of Countryside Rural Ride, No jumps, (starts 10am), Wytherling Court, Molash, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8HK, Telephone: 01233 740598, Email: geoff.jenkins195@btinternet.com,
24 April, Denne Hill Cross Country Ride, Open Day, Course will be open to non-members on the last Sunday in the month. Riders to arrive between 10am and 2pm. Pre-booking is not required, Denne Hill, Womenswold, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6HD, Telephone: 01227 831203, Email: caroline@dennehillcrosscountryride. co.uk, www.dennehillcrosscountryride.co.uk
24 April, The Equi-Fun Club, Charity Showing & Dressage Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@ equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk
24 April, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Tetrathlon Open, Intermediate, Junior, Mini, Mini Mini, Tri, Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http:// branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/
24 April, Munstead Horse Trials, Unaffiliated Horse Trials, Pre Intro, Intro, and Pre Novice, over Two Days, (New for 2016: sections for Retrained Racehorses at all heights), Heath Farm, Heath Lane, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1UN, Telephone: 07768 740969, Email: becca@heathfarmequestrian. co.uk, www.munsteadhorsetrials.co.uk
24 April, Newlands Corner Riding Club, Open
30 April, Chilham Park, Chilham Castle BE Spring Horse Trials, BE Affiliated, (Two days), Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk
30 April, NPS Area 20, Spring Show, At Hickstead Showground on all weather arenas, RIHS qualifier for M&M WHP Qualifiers, NPS & EQUIFEST Qualifiers throughout the show with Novice, Open & First Ridden M&M WHP and In-hand and Ridden for both Plaited and M&M ponies, All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West, Sussex, RH17 5NU www.npsarea20.co.uk
30 April, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, South of England Unaffiliated Dressage Championships, 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
30 April, Southdown Hunt West Pony Club, Spring Jumping Show, X-Poles to 1 metre, plus Clear Round, Open to all, Refreshments & Photographer, Rosettes and sashes in all classes, Pyecombe Equestrian Centre, Pyecombe, East Sussex, Email: sdhwpc@gmail.com http:// branches.pcuk.org/southdownwest/
30 April, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated
MAY 2016 1 May, Chilham Park, Chilham Castle BE Spring Horse Trials, BE Affiliated, (Two days), Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk
Horse Trial, Hursley Pony Club, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact: Karen Addison, Telephone: 01794 323919, www.tenantry.co.uk
24 April, South Eastern Arabian Horse Group, Spring Show, Qualifiers: The Arab Horse Society, HOYS, CRABBET, BACS, & MIDLAND YR 2016. Qualifying Show: UK AA/PB In Hand Championships & CHERIF, Indoor Arena, Merrist Wood Campus Indoor Arena, Guildford College, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE, (Sat Nav: GU3 3PB), www.seahg.co.uk
24 April, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
27 April, Great Bookham Shows, Afternoon and Evening Unaffiliated Dressage, Show Jumping and Clear Round, Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, Romeo Attlees & Hickstead Dressage and more, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info
5 May, Squirrells Riding School, Clear Round, 1st Thursday of each month until September, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
7 May, Capricorn Equestrian, Unaffiliated Dressage Competition, Intro and Prelim, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@hotmail. co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk
7 May, Colettes Shows, Showing and Show Jumping, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk
Workshop, Middle Ingrams, Ingrams Green, Ninfield, East Sussex, TN33 9EE, Telephone: 01424 838302, www.stmichaelshospiceridingclub.org.uk
7 May, Newlands Corner Riding Club, Open Unaffiliated Showjumping & Fun Showing, The Club Field, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Telephone: 01483 205049, www.newlandscorner.org
7- 8 May, The Rockbourne Ride, Horse Driving Trials, The British Heavy Horse Driving Trials, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact: Rowena McDermott,Telephone: 01725 511951, www.tenantry.co.uk 7 May, Speedgate Events, Julia Buckle Polework Clinic, Achive more suppleness in flatwork and learn new exercises to help your horse to become more supple and rounder. Teaches you exercises for more varied schooling and to improve your dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
Offer includes Trail Rides, Horsemanship, Training Sessions, Show Patterns 07876 350257, southernschoolmasters@gmail.com
1 May, F.S. Events, Spring Show, Rider, Ridden and In Hand Classes, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8EH, Telephone: Flair Sifleet 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk
1 May, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club,
1 May, Wimbledon Pony Club, Open Show,
24 April, The Rockbourne Ride, Open
Trip, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
7 May, St Michaels Hospice Riding Club, Dressage
PLUS £50 off Experience Days
24 April, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre,
Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Saddlesdane equestrian Centre, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Nr, Faversham ME13 0NX, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com
4 May, Squirrells Riding School, Badmington
Ride, 10 miles with optional jumps 1’6” to 2’9” through beautiful countryside. Torry Hill, Nr Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0SP, Telephone: 07828 631542 Email: a.hamley@kentwildlife.org.uk
Valid on every Tuesday & Thursday
Novice Show, Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http:// branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/
24 April, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures,
Day, improve your dressage score or have a chance to practice a dressage test under more informal conditions, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@ hotmail.co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk
7 May, Kent Wildlife Trust, Cross Country
HALF PRICE Western Riding throughout 2015
Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
Unaffiliated Equi Cross (previously known as Jump Cross), The Club Field, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Telephone: 01483 205049, www.newlandscorner.org Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk
3 May, Capricorn Equestrian, Dressage Training
Dressage, Showjumping and Showing, Qualifying classes for BSPA World of Colour, Veteran Horse Society, GBEC Sunshine Tour, SJ and Showing, TARRA, Side Saddle Association, Pachesham Equestrian Centre, Randalls Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0AL, Telephone: 07764 149737, www. wimbledonpc.co.uk, www.horsemonkey.com
2 May, Coakham Bloodhounds, Spring Bank Holiday Ride, Barons Grange, Iden, nr Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7UU, www.coakhambloodhounds.com
OPEN NOW!
Many new and exciting jumps to suit all levels coming this summer.
Book online at: www. bonfleurcrosscountrycourse.co.uk bookings@bonfleurcrosscountry.co.uk
2 May, LMEQ, Littleton Riding Clubs, Unaffiliated Dressage, BD tests on sand –and BE tests on grass (weather dependent), Littleton Manor Equestrian Centre, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8LB, Email: bookings@lmeq.com, Telephone: 07771 600 033, www.lmeq.com
07976 138120
2 May, Mount Mascal Stables, May Day Show, Showjumping, Ridden and In-hand Classes, (grass arenas), have a go pony rides, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AW Telephone: 020 8300 3947, www.mountmascalstables.com
2 May, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Rooting Street Farm, Little Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0PX, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com
2 May, Speedgate Events, Andrew Day Clinic, Andrew is an international event and dressage rider and trainer and a senior instructor and lecturer of the TTT with over 20 years’ experience. Attain a thorough understanding of the classical system of Dressage training, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Kim Atkinson, Telephone: 07834 170830, Email: events@speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
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SHOW DATES 8 May, Great Bookham Shows, Showing Show, Lots of national qualifiers, amateur classes & fun classes, including qualifiers for Ponies UK, The Showing Register, Sash Shows and Talent Spotting, Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, Equifest, BSHA, SSAD, Romeo Attlees & Hickstead Dressage and more, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info
8 May, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, 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
8 May, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0RS, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com
10 May, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Senior British Showjumping, 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
15 May, Chilham Park, Combined Training and Eventers Challenge, Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk
11 May, Great Bookham Shows, Afternoon and Evening Unaffiliated Dressage, Show Jumping and Clear Round, Wednesday Afternoon/Evenings, Qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, Romeo Attlees & Hickstead Dressage and more, Great Bookham Equestrian Centre, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ Telephone: 01372 451458 Email: shows@gbec.info, www.gbec.info
15 May, F.S. Events, Dressage, Walk & Trot, Restricted Prelim, Prelim, Novice & Elementary, Cricklands Qualifiers, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8EH, Telephone: Flair Sifleet 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk
12 March, Squirrells Riding School, Dressage, 2nd Thursday of each month until September, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 14 May, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
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Monday 2nd May Starts 9.00am Class entry £8, £10 OTD. Plus First Aid £3 per Rider Kindly sponsored by MJD Group Ltd Have A Go Pony Rides @ £4 from 10am Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent DA5 2AW Tel 020 8300 3947 We are outside the Low Emission Zone
www.mountmascalstables.co.uk See website for schedule & classes
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Afternoon/Evening Show Jumping, Dressage & Clear Round Easy access from junction 9 or 10 on M25, spacious showground and helpful organisers! The ideal show centre for novices, including Showing Register training classes and talent spotting, as well as for experienced combinations wanting to qualify.
Full schedules and entries online at www.gbec.info Events Secretary, Great Bookham E.C., Dorking Road, Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ. Tel 01372 451458. Email shows@gbec.info
Are you organising a Show, Event, Clinic or Lecture Demonstration over the coming months? Call the office now to advertise to riders in the South East
15 May, Great Dunton Farm, Dressage Tests, Sunshine Tour Qualifier, Great Dunton Farm, London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2TD, www.greatduntonfarm.co.uk 15 May, Kent Festival of Showing and Jumping and Dog Show, 60+ classes, Showing, Dressage, Show Jumping, Dog Show. Farming World (Faversham Show Ground), Faversham, Kent, ME13 9SW. Organised by Colette’s Horse Shows, www.cbequine.co.uk 15 May, Mount Mascal Stables, Unaffiliated Summer Dressage Series, (grass arenas), plus combined training, Intro, Prelim, Jumping 1’9” to 2’, 2’ to 2’3”, and 2’3” to 2’6”, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AW Telephone: 020 8300 3947, www.mountmascalstables.com
15 May, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Schools British Showjumping, 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 17 May, Capricorn Equestrian, Jason Webb Clinic, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@hotmail. co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk
19 May, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 19 May, Squirrells Riding School, Cash Jumping, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 21 May, Plumpton College Annual Horse Show, Show Jumping, Dressage, In Hand & Ridden Showing, Working Hunter, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 01273 892107, www.plumpton.ac.uk 21 May, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, East Sussex, TN33 0RE, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com 21-23 May, Tweseldown, British Eventing Horse Trial, 90cm to Intermediate, Tweseldown Racecourse, Bourley Road, Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8AD, Telephone: 07500 957246, Email: tweseldown@ gmail.co.uk, www.tweseldown.co.uk
22 May, Ashford Valley Tickham Hunt, Open Horse Show and Fun Dog Show, Shenley Farm, Headcorn, Kent, TN27 9HX, www.ashfordvalleyhunt.co.uk 22 May, Horsham and District Riding Club, Open Horse Trials, Coombelands, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1BQ, Telephone: 01403 741355, www.hdrc.org.uk 22 May, LLJ Equestrian, Showjumping, Sunshine Tour Qualifier, LLJ Equestrian, Church Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PG
22 May, St Michaels Hospice Riding Club, Normanhurst Charity Ride and Walk, Normanhurst Estate, Catsfield, East Sussex TN33 9DL, Telephone: 01424 838302, www. stmichaelshospiceridingclub.org.uk 22 May, Oaks Carriage Driving Club,
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22 May, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Senior British Showjumping, 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
22 May, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Saddlesdane equestrian Centre, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Nr, Faversham ME13 0NX, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com 22 May, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 22 May, Stilebridge Barn Dressage, Unaffiliated Dressage, Stilebridge Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9BB, Telephone: 07803 727917, Email: vanessaswain100@hotmail. com, www.stilebridgebarndressage.co.uk 27 May, The Equi-Fun Club, Jumping Clinic, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk 28 May, Newlands Corner Riding Club, Open Unaffiliated Dressage & Showing, The Club Field, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Telephone: 01483 205049, www.newlandscorner.org 29 May, Denne Hill Cross Country Ride, Open Day, Course will be open to non-members on the last Sunday in the month. Riders to arrive between 10am and 2pm. Pre-booking is not required, Denne Hill, Womenswold, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6HD, Telephone: 01227 831203, Email: caroline@dennehillcrosscountryride. co.uk, www.dennehillcrosscountryride.co.uk 29 May, The Equi-Fun Club, Fun Jumping Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk 29 May, Fair Oak Estate, Combined ShowJumping and Cross Country, Courses from 53cm (1’ 9”) TO 99cm (3’ 3”), Miniminimus (XC Only), Minimus, Novice and Open Classes, Fair Oak Estate, Rogate, Petersfield. Hants, GU31 5HR, www.fair-oak.co.uk 29 May, Great Dunton Farm, Cash Jumping, Classes start at 60cm, Sunshine Tour Qualifier, Great Dunton Farm, London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2TD, www.greatduntonfarm.co.uk 29 May, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Open 12 Years and Under Show. Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http://branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/ 29 May, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 29 May, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 30 May, East Sussex Branch of the Pony Club, Summer Show, Open to all, classes for everyone, The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, Sussex, BN24 5BB, www.pcuk.org/eastsussex 30 May, The Rockbourne Ride, Pony Club Show, Wilton Pony Club, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact Fran Lockyear, Telephone: 01725 517735, www.tenantry.co.uk 30 May, Speedgate Events, Andrew Day Clinic, Andrew is an international event and dressage rider and trainer and a senior instructor and lecturer of the TTT with over 20 years’ experience. Attain a thorough understanding of the classical system of Dressage training, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Kim Atkinson, Telephone: 07834 170830, Email: events@speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 30 May, Squirrells Riding School, Open Day, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 30 May, The Surrey County Show, Hunters, Side-saddle, RoR, Show Ponies, Working Hunter, M&M, Donkeys and more, Show jumping and scurry, Maxi cobs and Skewbalds and Piebalds, RIHS, Hickstead Derby, and HOYS qualifiers, Stoke Park, Guildford GU1 1ER (Sat Nav: GU1 1TU), www.surreycountyshow.co.uk
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