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Contents June 2015 EDITOR
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Cover: Rose Carnegie and Landine competing at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials Picture by Nigel Goddard
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Features 13 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials 16 On the Road with Natasha Baker MBE 17 Mitsubishi Motors Grassroots Championships 29 Brilliant Boots 32 Tried & Tested Fly Products 37 A girthy issue 38 Insurance, Not just a Luxury, a Necessity 42 Complications with Castration 44 Tried & Tested Summer Essentials 46 Hickstead Derby Meeting Preview 49 Perfect Presentation 50 Building your Dream Yard 70 What is Topline? 72 Feed News
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News Spotlight – Susannah Jeffery Regional Roundup British Showjumping News
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Laura’s Diary Racing News Show Dates Classifieds Father Figure – Nick Reeves Coming Next Month & Reader of the Month – Rachel Brown
Show Reports 30 RDA Regional Challenge Day 40 Chilham Park Horse Trials 52 Chiddingfold, Leconfield & Cowdray Hunt Gate Jumping 54 Mount Mascal Stables May Day Show 55 Crawley & Horsham Hunt South Pony Club Hunter Trial 58 Endurance GB Coombes Pleasure Ride 60 Goring & District Riding Club In Hand Show 62 Forester Events Spring Show 64 Cranleigh RDA Sponsored Ride 66 Kent Festival of Showing & Jumping 68 Sunshine Tour News
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always look forward to Badminton, firstly because it is such a wonderful event, and since the addition of the Grassroots Championship we have so many locals competing there, but secondly because for me it marks the start of the outdoor season. I know that once Badminton is over there is a show to be found pretty much every day, until everything moves back Pippa Funnell inside for the Horse of the Year Show in October. and Redesigned This year’s Badminton was great to watch and I was particularly proud to see Badminton first-timers Rose Carnegie (this month’s cover star) and Nana Dalton complete and I look forward to seeing more of them in the future. There wasn’t space for this wonderful picture of Pippa Funnell and Redesigned on the Badminton report on page 13 so I decided to squeeze it in here. Pippa’s wonderful faith in the stunning Redesigned was rewarded and she finished best of the locals in twelfth place. There were some amazing stories from the Grassroots Championships page 17 too. 12-year-old Morgann Bloquet, the youngest rider in the competition finished fourth in the BE90 Championship and Kate Beier finished tenth. Just out of the placings in the BE100 Championship, Louise Weir collected the ‘Keep Kicking On’ trophy for the highest placed rider over 40 years of age. All these riders started somewhere and in contrast we have a wonderful spread of pictures from the Crawley & Horsham Hunt South ). Equally determined riders, but not quite such big jumps. Pony Club Hunter Trial (see page 55). I know many of you enjoy entering our competitions and there are some fantastic prizes this month including Tickets to Brighton Races (see page 6), a copy of Roy Gill’s ‘From Epsom to Tralee’ (see page 7), as well as lots more goodies on page 31. This month we also have two free tickets for every reader to the Hickstead Derby Meeting. Each ticket allows two people entry on either Thursday 25th or Friday 26th June. See page 47 to find out more. Plus look out next month when we have free entry tickets for the Royal International Horse Show. I love seeing your pictures and hearing your news, so remember to stay in touch this summer by emailing fiona@localrider.co.uk
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WIN! WIN! Family Fun Raceday at Brighton Racecourse
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righton Racecourse is one of the most exciting, vibrant tracks in the South of England and with its fantastic location; the seaside course is a perfect, versatile venue, for a day out with corporate clients, friends or family. Such has been the popularity of the course in recent years, Brighton Racecourse will have 21 fixtures in 2015 (which run from April to October) including the popular three-day August Festival of Racing (5-7 August) and the Family Fun Raceday on Sunday 23rd August. There is some great entertainment at the Family Fun Raceday, including the traditional Mascot Race, fairground activities, face painting, zorbing, a photo booth, and get the kids interested in racing with the kids racing zone! Head to Brighton Racecourse for an afternoon of family fun, plus seven great races. There is a free shuttle bus from Brighton Station and children under the age of 18 go free when accompanied by an adult. For more information call 01273 603580 or visit www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk WIN: Brighton Racecourse has given us five pairs of Premier entry tickets for the Family Fun Raceday on Sunday 23rd August. For your chance to win complete the entry form on page 31 and complete the entry form.
Swift Bedding sponsor Team Crisp Eventing Swift Horse Bedding Pellets has recently announced their sponsorship of Team Crisp for the 2015 season. Team Crisp is a family team comprising Tom and Sophie – both fantastically experienced competitors who have taken part in CC14* events at home and internationally. Having used Swift Bedding Pellets for the past six months Tom has nothing but praise for them commenting: “They are easy to handle, use and store (a 15kg of pellets is only a quarter of the size of a bag of woodchips). They are highly absorbent and eliminate odour brilliantly plus they are environmentally friendly. Along with all of this they work out at great value for money – we will definitely be using them from now on.” Barry Nutley from Swift Bedding commented: “It’s a great synergy for us. Team Crisp is a flourishing eventing team with a promising future, exactly the type of business that Swift Bedding wanted to partner and a team that is as ambitious for their future as we are for ours. Having used the pellets Team Crisp is confident that it provides the best bedding solution. We’re looking forward to working together through the rest of the 2015 season.” Left to right: Tom Crisp and Barry Nutley from Swift Bedding
Carl Hester honoured with Queen’s Award Carl Hester received the prestigious British Horse Society Queen’s Award for Equestrianism from Her Majesty The Queen at Royal Windsor Horse Show on Saturday 16th May.
Carl Hester receiving his award from Her Majesty The Queen
The Award, which is made on the recommendation of the Trustees of The British Horse Society, is ‘For Outstanding Services to Equestrianism’. As the most successful British dressage rider in history, Carl’s achievements speak for themselves. However, his contribution to the sport, and to equestrianism as a whole, goes far deeper than his many titles and medals. Carl is a wonderful ambassador for horse sport, bringing an enthusiasm and accessibility to dressage that has undoubtedly helped to widen its appeal. He continues to promote the very best standards of welfare, horse care and training and, above all else, helps an ever-increasing audience to appreciate the joy that horses bring. Quite simply, British Dressage would not have enjoyed the same level of success on the international stage without Carl’s expertise, knowledge and guidance. But most of all, it is his generous nature that the panel felt marked him out as an exceptional sportsman and a most deserving recipient of the Queen’s Award. On receiving his award, Carl said: “Working with horses is my life. It is an amazing privilege to receive this recognition for doing something I love… and to receive this award from The Queen is incredibly special.”
The Chairman of The British Horse Society, Claire Aldridge, accompanied Carl to the presentation. Commenting on the award she said: “We are delighted to be able to bestow this honour to Carl on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. There could be no greater recipient for this award than Carl, who has dedicated so much of his life to his sport. Not only has he made his country so proud with his own achievements, but he has so generously put such passion into developing the success of others – all the time keeping the welfare of the horse at heart.” Jason Brautigam, Chief Executive of British Dressage, said that Carl was one of those individuals who transcended the sport. “Carl’s role within the sport goes far beyond being an ambassador and mentor. He has fostered a team spirit within the dressage community that hasn’t previously existed. Carl’s contribution has been immense – his commitment is selfless, as is his generosity of spirit. He is not just concerned with his personal results but about the long term development of the sport.”
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Gatehouse HS1 Jockey Skull Gatehouse is reassuring customers that its HS1 Jockey Skull is suitable for use under equestrian sports rules beyond the end of the year. Helen Riley, Technical & Safety Manager for the brand, said: “Since the withdrawal of the European standard, EN1384, there has been some confusion concerning the HS1, which is tested to the American Snell E2001 standard. We can confirm that the various equestrian sports bodies are accepting Snell helmets for those riding under rules in 2016. The helmet also carries the CE Mark required to market and sell safety wear in the UK and Europe. The Snell label can be located under the padding inside the helmet.” Snell E2001 is the most demanding helmet standard currently in manufacture for equestrians and includes a test that simulates a rider falling into a fence rail or having a secondary hit by a horse’s hoof. Carbon fibre reinforcement on the lower edge of the HS1 helps strengthen and balance the helmet.
WIN! From Epsom to Tralee
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rom Epsom to Tralee – a journey round the racecourses of the British Isles, this wonderful book by Roy Gill is both inspiring and entertaining. Our editor said: “As soon as I started turning the pages I wanted to stop what I was doing and go racing. There are so many different and wonderful racecourses around the British Isles and I definitely need to see a few more of them.” In 1955, Reg Gill – milkman and part-time illegal bookie – took his 12-year-old son Roy to the Spring meeting at Epsom Downs Racecourse. It was a trip that started a life-long passion for racing. In the half-century since, Roy Gill has visited every racecourse in UK, Eire and Northern Ireland at least twice. Many courses have been closed down, some have moved their location: but every existing racecourse he visited is vividly recalled in this very personal and highly readable account. The book is beautifully illustrated with contemporary and archive photographs (many never previously published). Told with humour and passion, this entertaining and informative work is essential reading for all lovers of the Turf. WIN: We have two copies of From Epsom to Tralee to give away. For your chance to win turn to page 31 and complete the entry form.
Mary and Emily King wearing their Gatehouse hats
The Gatehouse HS1 is worn by many of the world’s leading equestrians and, as well as the familiar black and silver options, the helmet is now also available in a Special Edition gloss blue or gloss black finish and comes with an AEGIS Microbe Shield® antibacterial lining. www.wefi.co.uk
Lungeing for enhanced performance Most horses are lunged during the breaking process, but this is often discontinued once they are ridden away. People often fail to realise the benefits of lungeing as part of the horse’s regular training. Correct lungeing with EquiAmi helps to coordinate your horse’s body, allowing him to find his natural balance without the weight and pressure of a rider. By watching your horse on the lunge you learn lots about his movement and any weaker areas. Lungeing aims to encourage the horse to stretch over his back, engage his hind quarters while lifting his shoulders, working into a soft, accepting contact. The EquiAmi lunge aid encourages softness and stretching, whilst enhancing the outline and improving balance and paces. Dr. Hilary Bentley of EquiAmi says that EquiAmi doesn’t fix or restrain, but encourages engagement of the hindquarters, lightness of the forehand, acceptance and self-carriage. An independent study showed that, over a six week period, there was a significant increase in stride length and decrease in asymmetry in thoroughbred horses lunged twice a week in the EquiAmi lunge aid. These findings demonstrate that, like a gymnastic workout for athletes, regular lungeing can enhance the results of training and improve performance.
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Mollichaff Sponsorship on offer for an Amateur Rider The Mollichaff brand is looking to sponsor one amateur rider, of any age, competing at any level, in any discipline. The winner of this competition will receive a training bursary of £1000 which can be used towards competition and training expenses such as lessons, show entry fees, registration fees and fuel costs for the 2016 season. He or she will also receive a fabulous Mollichaff-branded equestrian wardrobe which will include a show jacket, jodhpurs, competition shirt, training jacket, polo shirt, plus a branded saddlecloth, rug and 20 bags of Mollichaff for their horse or pony. In addition, two runners-up will each receive 10 bags of Mollichaff and a Mollichaff-branded saddlecloth. The competition is open to riders of any age, based in the UK. Closing date: 31st December 2015, ull terms and conditions can be found at www.horsehage.co.uk
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NEWS WIN! Tickets to Hickstead and an easibed goody bag easibed equine bedding is made from whitewood fibre and provides your horse with a dust-free, supportive bed. The consistency of easibed allows the wet to drain through to the base where it is absorbed, leaving the top dry and comfortable for your horse. easibed is economical to use, easy to muck out and it produces a smaller muck heap. Its dust free qualities make it a healthier choice for the rider and the horse. It is the bedding of choice for many of the UK’s top riders and trainers including professional show jumpers Ellen Whitaker and Billy Twomey, professional polo player Oli Hipwood and Olympic dressage champion Richard Davison. To celebrate 15 years of making quality equine bedding, easibed is launching a brand new bale design to be debuted at the end of June at this year’s Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting. 2015 marks the second year easibed is the official bedding supplier to Hickstead.
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WIN: To celebrate the launch easibed are giving away four pairs of general admission tickets for entry to the Hickstead Derby Meeting (valid for 25th – 27th June). Each of the four prize winners will also be able to collect an easibed goody bag from the easibed stand at Hickstead. To enter complete the entry form on page 31.
Spencer Roe & Shane Breen announced as Horsezone Brand Ambassadors Young British Show jumping star Spencer Roe, and world renowned Irish show jumper Shane Breen’s Hickstead based business Breen Equestrian Ltd, join the illustrious list of World Class equestrian operations that include Olympic riders Sharon Hunt and Aoife Clark who are putting their names to new premium equine classified site Horsezone.co.uk. Horsezone.co.uk’s Business Manager Gabbie Barrett spoke about the latest sponsored riders to join the Horsezone’s portfolio: “After our launch at Olympia during the Horsezone. co.uk Santa Stakes we were keen to find two top riders in show jumping that emulated our company values and could be true ambassadors of our site. Both Shane and Spencer actively use Horsezone to advertise horses for sale and for us this means they are able to advocate the effectivity and success of the site. We are absolutely delighted to have two such high profile stars from international show jumping on board with Horsezone. The fact that both riders will be attending some of our flagship sponsored events this year is also a bonus. Horsezone.co.uk has a very exciting summer ahead and we are looking forward to following both Spencer and Shane throughout the season as well.” Horsezone will be running a ‘Recommend a friend’ campaign launching in May, with prizes including tickets to both Bolesworth 4*, Royal Dublin Show and Hartpury Dressage Festival.
The Denne Hill Show is back Mr & Mrs Roddy LoderSymonds have kindly allowed Colette (from Colette’s Horse Shows) to hold a show at this popular parkland venue (just off the A2 only minutes from Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover) on Sunday 21st June. The schedule includes show jumping (from cross poles to 90cm), ridden showing, in-hand showing and dressage. All of the 33 classes are kindly sponsored by local companies allowing for large fancy rosettes, a sash and additional prizes to be presented in every class. Colette said: “Denne Hill should prove a popular and very suitable venue, having hosted successful annual shows for many years previously. I have been delighted by the positive response I have received to my announcement about the show – everyone seems really excited about having the Denne Hill show back in the diary!” As always, the show will be a friendly, family-run event with judges offering advice and encouragement to the competitors. Rosettes will be presented from first to eighth with additional ‘specials’ and double clear rosettes in all relevant classes. The show also boasts qualifiers for TSR, the Sunshine Tour (Hickstead), Royal London, 15+ and Equifest. In addition to the Denne Hill show Colette is also holding events at two other new venues this summer. On 5th July she will be running a show (with a very similar schedule) at White Horse Farm, Meopham, Kent (just off the M26 / M20). This venue also offers a superb country setting with potential for very large arenas (all mown and level) plus acres of parking. Then on 2nd August Colette will be at Willow Farm, Faversham – making use of their new ‘outdoor summer’ facilities. Once again offering large, well-managed grass arenas and all the usual facilities that Willow Farm has to offer such as Gillett Cook’s large tack shop and the two all-weather arenas. For schedules (or trade stand enquiries) please visit: www.cbequine.co.uk
The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle from Charlies Products is a must this spring/ summer for managing a restricted diet, whilst allowing your horse the freedom to socialize, exercise and de-stress out in the field. Horses adapt well to the Best Friend Grazing Muzzle and when fitted correctly, effectively restrict grass intake without restricting natural grazing and drinking patterns. The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle is designed with your horses comfort in mind. For horses with pronounced features there is also the Muzzle Mate or Sheep Skin Padding for additional comfort. The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle attaches to any field safe head collar, or the Deluxe version comes in an all-in-one design with a safety head piece attached. Available in the following sizes: Large horse, Horse, Cob, Pony, Mini and Mini Mini. Call 0844 809 4655 or visit www.charliesproducts.co.uk
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When moving to barefoot, hoof boots with pads allow the horse to continue to work, while improving the hoof.
any people now manage their horses barefoot - the South east in general is a very ‘barefoot-friendly’ region, Hoof boots allow the hoof to work effectively, with some notable hoofcare increasing circulation professionals, and even some and boosting the barefoot-specific livery yards. digital cushion. Today, i’d like to talk about hoof boots. These are just one tool in the barefoot horse’s management tool kit. it’s important to clarify that hoof boots are not a substitute for a bad diet or a poor trim. even with the foundations of a good diet and exercise, a poor trim will leave the hoof in a weakened and unnatural shape.
Do I need boots?
People ask me, why do i need to use hoof boots at all? Well, in an ideal world, horses would not need to use hoof boots; but many factors affect hoof quality, and the reality for most horse owners wanting to keep their horse barefoot is that there will be compromises somewhere in the management of their horse. The most common problem is not being able to exercise the horse enough to fully condition the hooves. in order to condition a horse to be able to travel across a surface, you need to be able to consistently work him on that type of ground. a lot of horse owners are not able to work their horses for increasing amounts of time every day across a multitude of surfaces, gradually building up the hoof’s ability to cope with any surface. as hooves are reactionary, riding a few times a week will in a lot of cases never be enough to condition the hoof to be 100% on rough and stony ground. another problem is you may not have rough surfaces near you where you ride or train, but wish to attend and event further afield, where the ground conditions are rougher than your horse is conditioned to, or are unknown. in either case, boots will give you the solution to enable your horse to do whatever you want to do with him without concern.
Hooves are reactionary; riding minimally may never condition the hooves on rough ground. Boots can help.
Popular boots The Easyboot Transition. Is this the industry’s ultimate hoof boot? The technologically-advanced Transition fits many hoof shapes and sizes, including round, slightly longer than wide, and even slightly wider than long. It is the ideal hoofboot to provide shock absorption to hoof structures / limbs. The Easyboot Glove Back Country. This is a lightweight, breathable, form-fitting and durable boot for barefoot horses. It takes its design from two existing boots from American manufacturer Easycare – the Easyboot Glove, and the Easyboot Trail. The Back Country includes a ‘Comfort Cup’ gaiter, a section of strapping that provides stabilisation and a close fit to reduce rubbing.
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The fixings on hoof boots are usually such that the boot is able to flex or move, or the fixing is able to flex and move with the horse’s hoof capsule as it expands and contracts, thus allowing the hoof to work naturally. Booted horses will usually land heel first almost immediately, even if they did not in a metal shoe, immediately allowing the hoof to work more effectively, increasing circulation and building up the digital cushion more rapidly. When moving from shod to barefoot, boots with the correct ‘comfort pads’ will allow the horse to continue to work to the same level in most cases as they were when shod, whilst exercising and improving the hoof.
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The spring weather has attracted hordes of nasty flying insects. We have been testing a range of products for both your horse and stable yard aimed to keep the flying pests away.
Tri-Tec 14 and Simplifly Tri-Tec 14 Insecticide kills a number of insects such as flies and midges. Tri-Tec 14 is designed with a unique formula to be effective, long lasting and economical. One application can last up to 14 days with no washing, but will remain active in light showery conditions. According to the website it is highly recommended in the fight against Scottish midges. RRP: £24.95 www.lesliesutcliffe.com LR Comment: After spraying on the walls of my horse’s stable, I noticed significantly less flying insects around.
Mark Todd Fly Repellent This handy fly repellent is designed to keep away all flying insects including face flies and midge. The advanced, ready-to-use formula is surprisingly economical and contains a total of nine essential oils and herbal concentrates which combine to produce a highly effective repellent. It also contains Vitamin E; a fantastic natural conditioner to keep the hair and skin in peak condition. RRP: £15.99 www.wefi.co.uk
Horseware Rambo Flybuster Vamoose Made from unique patented fabric that is super soft, comfortable whilst offering UV protection, it is extremely durable and will last for many seasons. Includes super-size tail flap and extra deep sides for optimum belly protection. Treated with No-Fly Zone™ Insect Control Technology. No-Fly Zone™ technology converts gear into longlasting, effective and convenient insect protection. Fabric is treated with the active ingredient Permethrin and is odorless and invisible. No-Fly Zone™ remains effective for 70 washings. Proven to repel mosquitoes, ants, ticks, chiggers, flies and midges. Sizes: 5’0” – 7’3” Rug RRP: £130.00 Waterproof Liner RRP: £36.00 Fly Mask RRP: £37.00 www.horseware.com
LR Comment: My horse has quite sensitive skin, so I particularly liked this more natural fly repellent. Each spray covered a large area and it has a lovely refreshing smell too.
NAF Off Deet Power NAF Off Deet Power offers all day protection from flies and insect menace and is available in spray and gel form. NAF Off Deet Power is renowned for its repelling qualities, helping you to combat the flying nuisances the warm weather brings. www.naf-equine.eu/uk LR Comment: If your horse is particularly affected by flies, this is a great product to help keep them at bay.
LR Comment: This rug provides ultimate protection against flies and midges as the repelling technology is impregnated in the rug. It has a detachable neck, large tail flap and belly wrap. It is also possible to add a waterproof liner, for days when you know it will rain, but the flies are still a problem.
Horseware Rambo Flyboots Vamoose Made from polyester airmesh body, with comfy fleece binding with Vamoose to keep flies away. A contoured fit with secure Velcro closures protects sensitive legs from flies and UV damage, fully breathable and light colored to reflect heat. Treated with Vamoose insect control technology – Vamoose is a synthetically engineered form of Permethrin, a powerful fly repellent typically used against mosquitos. Vamoose is bound to the fabric and is effective for up to 20 washes. RRP: £35.00 www.horseware.com LR Comment: If your horse is particularly susceptible to flies and midges these boots are great. They can be used in the field and stable. The product stays live for up to 20 washes, so they can be popped in the washing machine to keep them fresh and clean.
Weatherbeeta Genero Mesh Fly Rug Combo This rug offers great value protection from summer insects and flies. Made from soft, durable, lightweight polyester mesh. The rug has a belly flap and tail flap for added protection. Adjustable chest and leg straps. Colours: Grey/Blue and White/ Blue Sizes: 4’0” to 7’3” RRP: £44.99 www.weatherbeeta.com LR Comment: This is a really lightweight fly rug, with integrated neck cover. It has a belly wrap, which offers protection against midges too.
Veredus Biocare Raptor Fly Repellent Spray This strong repellent protects horses against insects including stable flies, horn flies and mosquitoes. With builtin sunscreen, the efficient spray should be applied to the horse after brushing avoiding the eyes, nose and mouth. RRP: £27.70 www.zebraproducts.co.uk LR Comment: I like the concept that this fly spray has built in sunscreen, which is great for light coloured horses and those which react to the sun. It smells wonderful.
Barrier Animal Healthcare Citrus Wash Citrus Wash is a long lasting, non-rinse, wonderfully fresh zesty body wash for the warmer months. Made from a pure blend of concentrated Citronella Oil, Chamomile and organic Aloe Vera providing soothing, antiseptic properties to cleanse the skin. High in Vitamins A, D & E the Avocado Oil helps to keep condition and nourish dry flaky skin, leaving it fresh soft and silky. There are no harsh chemical ingredients, soap, detergent or artificial preservatives. www.flyrepel.com LR Comment: This is a great product for using after you have ridden to rinse the horse over, particularly where the saddle has been and to wash away any sweat. It doesn’t need rinsing, smells delicious and the citronella oil will help repel flies too.
Fly Repellent Gel 3535 Fly Repellent Gel 3535 is long lasting and extra strength with a little gel going a very long way. In fact, a 500g tub should last the average horse for over a month. The clear gel, which has been extensively tested, contains 15% 3535 known to be more effective than Deet, with less risk of an adverse reaction. It will help to repel flying insects, including midges, mosquitoes and flies. www.equimins.com LR Comment: I always like to have some gel or cream to use on the horse’s faces and the areas I want to make sure are well covered. It was easy to rub over my horse’s face and seemed to keep the flies away.
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Super Plus Fly Repellent Barrier Animal Healthcare design and manufacture two entirely natural fly repellents that are HSE Licensed and do an excellent job in deterring all those nasty flying and biting insects, especially midge. Effective, kind to the animal, the user and to the environment. Enhanced Formula Fly Repellent includes more ingredients known for their antiseptic properties, whereas Super Plus Fly Repellent contains more ingredients known to deter the larger biting pests and includes pure and concentrated Avocado Oil, that is high in Vitamins A, D & E to condition and nourish dry flaky skin and is also available in a gel for use on more awkward areas. www.flyrepel.com LR Comment: If your horse has sensitive skin or you are looking for a more natural alternative, then both products are ideal. They work to nourish the skin as well as deterring flies.
Moorland Rider’s Rider Fly Whisk Moorland Rider’s Rider Fly Whisk is the perfect way to whisk flies away from your horse when riding, without the need for sprays and chemicals. The fly whisk, which also doubles as a riding crop, has a soft synthetic hair swish that attaches to the riding crop body and is finished with a rubber grip handle. The swish element can be used all over the horse and rider, to move flies as needed. Colours: Black, Brown, Navy, Purple, Red and Silver RRP: £14.95 www.moorlandrider.co.uk LR Comment: This is a brilliantly fun item, perfect at keeping the flies off both you and your horse while you are riding.
Z-itch Pour-On Z-itch Pour-On is a ready mixed liquid that’s been created to aid the control of sweet itch in horses and ponies. The clear, easy to use liquid contains permethrin and should be applied to the horse’s coat once a week, down the horse’s back avoiding the saddle area. The integral measuring chamber makes selecting the correct amount easy and with application just once a week, it’ll save you a lot of time. Ideally, Z-itch should be integrated into your horse’s management system before he shows symptoms of sweet itch, but it can be used at any time during the season. RRP: £33.60 www.z-itch.co.uk
Mark Todd Fly Ultra Combo Rug Manufactured in a lightweight, tightweave mesh fabric, the Mark Todd Fly Ultra Combo offers effective protection from irritating flies and insects, as well as deflecting UV rays to help prevent the horse’s coat from being bleached by the sun. Features include an integral neck cover with Lycra panel at the withers for freedom of movement, a wide belly flap, anti-rub shoulder lining, double chest fastenings, removable leg straps and a generous pleated tail flap. Colour: Silver Sizes: 5’6” to 7’0” RRP: £83.99 www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: This rug has been thoughtfully designed to offer all–round protection. It has a belly wrap and generous tail flap as well as pleats at the shoulder, making it ideal for the larger horse. There is an integrated neck and the rug has lycra over the wither area, to allow for freedom of movement. The rug is lined along the neck and shoulders to try and prevent rubbing.
Kensington Surefit Cut Textilene Protective Sheet The Kensington Surefit Cut Textilene Protective Sheet is a brand new addition to the UK available exclusively through on-line retailer Shadow Horse. The ‘Surefit’, as its name suggests, has been has introduced to offer the optimum fit for all horses. Styled in a clever 1000 x 2000 Denier Textilene® fabric, the rug is specially formulated to keep flies at bay, as well as withstanding sun bleaching, mildew, soiling and wear and tear, even in the most extreme weather conditions, whilst keeping your horse cool. The weave mesh blocks 70+% of harmful UV rays, dirt and grime, helping to keep your horse’s coat brighter, cleaner and drier. Matching neck cover, fly mask, fly boots, tail covers and headcollars available. Colours: Deluxe Black Plaid, Silver Blue Plaid Sizes: 5’9” to 7’3” RRP: £116.00 www.shadowhorse.co.uk LR Comment: This is a well-made, heavy duty fly rug. Having experienced horses fading in colour during the summer, I like the fact that fabric blocks a high percentage of the sun’s harmful UV rays.
LR Comment: If you know your horse is prone to sweet-itch, start using this product as early as you can.
Rockies’ Bug:go! Rockies’ Bug:go! combines salt with 10% pure garlic, to help naturally repel flies during the summer months. Garlic has been used for many years as a natural way to repel flies and, with Bug:go!, the garlic is combined with salt to help maintain body fluid balance and prevent electrolyte deficiency. As Bug:go! is molasses free, it can be offered in a free access manner and, due to the manufacturing process, the lick can be used in the stable, field shelter or even in a sheltered position in the field. RRP: £9.81 www.rockies.co.uk LR Comment: This serves two purposes. The garlic contained in the lick, helps keep the flies away and the lick makes you feel good too, as it feels like you are giving your horse a treat.
LeMieux Comfort Fly Shield This fly mask has been designed with the horse in mind. Comfort has been made top priority, with soft merino lambswool lining strips across the brow and nose to avoid any rubbing and ensuring a good ‘standoff’ the face. Breathable midge-proof ears help provide fly free summer protection. The strong UV reflecting mesh shields the eyes and avoids any caving in. Sizes: Large Pony, Cob, Horse & Warmblood RRP: £19.95 www.horsehealth.co.uk LR Comment: I thought this mask was extremely well made. I particularly liked the soft feel of it and the space it gave around the horse’s eye area.
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A girthy issue
Have you ever thought about how your horse’s girth could affect his comfort and way of going? It may seem like a simple task, but with so many girth options now on the market, we talk to David Kempsell from WOW Saddles to address some of the pressing questions…
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poorly designed or ill-fitting girth can cause problems such as girth sores or galls, pinching, rubbing and hair loss – all of which will result in pain, discomfort and potential long-term girthing issues. In addition, in recent years equine scientists have been focusing on the impact the girth can have on the overall comfort of the horse dynamically (when moving), assessing whether certain designs of girth constrict or can further compliment equine movement and thus increase stride length, power and willingness to work.
A split girth may suit your horse The girth should be tight enough to hold your saddle in place, but not so tight that it restricts the horse’s breathing or movement. Remember a girth needs to be only tight enough to provide a secure platform for riding. Cranking the girth up an extra hole just because you have the muscle power is unnecessary and can damage the horse’s pectoral muscles. Likewise if it’s too loose, the girth is liable to rub or pinch.
There is no single girth that works for every horse!
The way a girth is cut and the material it is made from can, alongside impacting on health and wellbeing, have a significant effect on your horse’s movement. The pectoral muscles, which lie directly under where a girth is placed, can be impacted directly by a poorly fitting girth. If the posterior pectoral muscle is tight the musculature cannot release the leg forward easily, so forward motion is compromised. When the pectoral muscles are not working well, surrounding muscles of the forelimb apparatus are likely to also be disrupted with problems potentially impacting on the cervical (neck) and thoracic (trunk) portions of the rhomboid, serratus and trapezius muscles.
The right girth is vital
Spending hours debating which saddle to purchase is commonplace, however the same cannot be said for girthing. However, selecting an incorrect girth can result in a host of physical and physiological issues. The basic principles of girthing are… • Where possible the pressure exerted from a girth over the horse’s back must be spread over as much of the tree as possible. • Where a girth groove is forward the girthing must be moved forward to keep the saddle back. • Where a girth groove is back from the norm the girthing has to be moved backward to keep the saddle forward.
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Curved girths may dig in at the back on some horses and cause discomfort
WOW saddle girth straps distribute pressure widely
What to look for?
What you should be looking for is not just being able to get your fingers under the girth (once done up to riding tightness) at the sternum but most importantly right the way across the whole of the girth’s width. The area you should be most concerned with is the tissue either side of the sternum not getting squeezed or pinched. For more information about WOW Saddles, call 01227 831614 or visit www.wowsaddles.com.
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Insurance, Not Just a Luxury, a Necessity
Words by Nicolina Mackenzie, Marketing Manager for SEIB
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he laws have changed regarding liability claims following the Jackson Reforms in 2013. The perceived easy option of ’no win no fee’ is now not really available. However, this is no reason to be complacent about insurance, as according to the Department of Work and Pensions, Public Liability claims have remained static and there has been a 16% increase in Employer’s Liability claims. Following the reforms, the general consensus of opinion is that we are likely to see a reduction in more complex claims, as solicitors will focus on more straight forward incidents, as they are more likely to be successful with their actions. Under the new regime, if a claimant is successful, they are able to recover their costs from the defendant in accordance with the scales of costs detailed within the new rules. However, if the defendant is successful they will be unable to recover their costs from the claimant.
Implications for horse owners
This means that if you let your friend ride your horse and they fall off and then sue, saying that your horse was dangerous, even if you can prove it wasn’t and the courts agree with you, you will not be able to recover any of your defence costs legally from the unseated rider. For these reasons, it is important to have appropriate insurance that gives access to legal experts, who can navigate the ever changing legislative landscape. Remember, good horse insurance is not a fashion accessory. It is there to protect you and yours from the demands of modern, everyday life and it is crucial that before agreeing to a policy you do the appropriate research and ask the right questions.
Look at the quality of cover provided
In your own interests, compare the quality of cover and not just the price before you choose a policy. The quickest and easiest way to get the right cover is to find an independent broker well versed in equine insurance and let the company do the work for you. Brokers with equestrian expertise will know the right questions to ask and will choose your insurer with care. SEIB only recommend using UK based insurers, so that clients are protected by the FCA should the insurance company fail. Before taking out a policy ask who will handle any claims, it is much easier to deal direct with an in-house claims team than try to keep in touch with a third party. Especially for horse and pony veterinary fee claims which can continue over a protracted
period of time and are often very stressful because of the animal involved.
Before You Start
Do you want cover for loss of use of your horse, for example following an accident and do you need to insure your tack, in case it is stolen? Some people find it repugnant, but do you want to insure against disposal costs if your horse has to be put down or dies? Does anyone else ride your horse for you? Do you want cover for injuries to yourself or anyone else? How do you want to pay your premiums? These are all important and very relevant questions. It is all very well looking for a quote on-line, but nothing beats picking up the phone and talking to an expert, however, find out if you are talking to an insurance company, a broker or an agent. An insurance company can only offer insurance underwritten by themselves, a broker will be placing business with a number of insurance companies, and in the main an agent will be representing just one company and perhaps one you have already spoken to.
Horse and Pony Insurance
Important questions to ask are: is full cover available from the payment of the first premium or is there is a delay (often two weeks)? Is a veterinary certificate or are x-rays required? What is the age limit for the horse, and what happens when it reaches or passes that age?
Personal Liability
This cover is very important, ensure protection is in place if someone else rides your horse or if you pay for it to be exercised. Membership of some disciplines such as British Showjumping or organisations such as World Horse Welfare, the British Horse Society or Arab Horse Society often includes liability cover within their memberships. Terms, conditions and territorial limits will apply and the cover is unlikely to offer protection for business use.
Veterinary Fee Cover
In this day and age it is imperative to have good insurance, no one wants to make the heartbreaking decision to put a horse or pony to sleep because treatment is too expensive, veterinary charges soon mount up. There are ways to reduce costs, you could choose to limit the cover by only insuring for external, accidental injury which will significantly reduce premiums but the horse will not be covered for colic or other illness and disease. Another option is to increase the amount of excess paid following a claim which can significantly reduce the premium.
Be honest about any pre-existing conditions, it is important to understand what cover is in place. If something comes up during a claim that the insurer didn’t know about it may not be paid.
Loss of Use
This can have its pitfalls. Basically, it means that if, for example, you insure an event horse and it has an injury so that it cannot jump, you may have the basis for a claim. The insurer will not pay out for loss of use until all veterinary treatment options have been explored and the horse would need to be freeze marked before payment would be made. Remember, Loss of Use can become more expensive as the horse ages so keep an eye on the premiums for this cover.
Tack
If the horse policy covers tack, check if it is insured while at the yard and if it is covered in an unlocked tack room. Most policies will have security requirements, some will demand that all tack must be kept in a locked room and the insurer may stipulate what locks are required. There will be security requirements and you will have to comply with the terms of the policy for a tack theft claim to be successful. It is worth checking if the tack and saddlery is covered in a horsebox or car at a horse show. You may be covered under a household policy and your broker should be able to advise you.
Personal Accident
This cover is often optional but could turn out to be very valuable following an accident. Some policies pay a lump sum, others will contribute towards medical and dental treatment. Personal Accident cover is included within the membership of some equestrian organisations and disciplines. Personal Accident policies are available that will pay a proportion of your weekly wage should you not be able to work due to a riding injury. This is called ‘temporary disablement’ and could be a valuable option should you have a nasty fall.
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Complications with Castration Words by Ed Lyall Vet Med Cert EM (Stud Med) MRCVS of the Arundel Equine Hospital
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astration is a very commonly performed procedure, that we all take for granted is simple and straight forward, however it is not without risks. Some horses under the age of four are castrated standing, they are given a sedative, painkillers and antibiotics before starting the procedure. Local anaesthetic is then injected into the testicle and the scrotal skin is incised to reveal the tunic of the testicle and the testicle within it. The tunic is actually the lining of the abdomen that has been pushed down through the inguinal canal as the testicle descends into the scrotum. The tunic is incised and the testicle is exposed, the blood vessels are then separated from the vas deferens and the nerves supplying the testicle. The vet will clamp the blood vessels with a bowel clamp and then apply an emasculator, which cuts the blood vessels and crushes the tissues closest to the abdomen. It is the clamping and crushing that prevents any bleeding from the testicular blood vessels. The vet will then leave the bowel clamps on overnight and remove them the next day, so that there is little chance of any severe haemorrhage. The testicle is then removed by emasculating as much of the tunic as possible, the vas deferens and the nerve supply to the testicle. The tunic and the scrotal wounds are then left open to drain. This image shows a horse being castrated while standing
Risk of infection
Horse with prolapsed Infection of the castration wounds is omentum after possible, however I prescribe broad castration spectrum antibiotics at the time of castration. Swelling of the scrotum and sheath is not uncommon, this in itself is painful, the horse then does not want to move and stands still, exacerbating the swelling. As such for the first five days after castration I prescribe pain killers and suggest as much exercise as possible. One of the biggest causes of swelling several days after castration is the development of a seroma or haematoma, this happens because the castration wounds have healed up too soon and the fluid that would normally drip from the tunic and abdomen gets trapped in the scrotum. As discussed previously blood and serum is very caustic and causes swelling of the soft tissues, ideally as soon as swelling is noted at the site of castration veterinary intervention should be sought, as it is often a case of simply opening up the castration wounds again under a little sedation. If left longer the sheath and scrotum can swell massively and it is much harder to deal with as pain killers, antibiotics and sometimes steroids are required to get the swelling under control. It is normal for the sheath to swell a little after castration as this is the most dependent area and the swelling falls from the castration site. Another unusual swelling that can occur in the scrotum, several months after castration, is due to the development of a hydrocele, which is where a significant amount of the tunic has been left in the scrotum, the edges of which heal together and form a pouch that peritoneal fluid can collect in. The amount of fluid in the hydrocele varies hence the size of the swelling varies. In most instances no action is taken, but sometimes people want this surgically corrected.
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Subsequent complications
Over the age of four
The risks of haemorrhage and abdominal contents prolapse The complications that can occur include haemorrhage from the are much higher in horses over the age of four, hence most of testicular blood vessels, hence why the vet should leave bowel these should be gelded in an operating theatre under general clamps on the vessels until the next day. Having said that the anaesthetic (GA). There are several different surgical techniques tunic itself has some quite large blood vessels within it and these for performing, semi-closed and closed castrations. Sometimes the can bleed quite significantly. It is not unusual for there to be scrotal wound is closed and sometimes it is still left open to drain. haemorrhage into the scrotum and a blood clot can form, it is By performing castration under GA the blood vessels can be ligated important that this is removed fairly soon after castration for two and the tunic closed in a sterile manor. Obviously there are the risks reasons, firstly blood is a great medium for bacteria to grow in and associated with anaesthetising a horse. the risk of infection is much higher and secondly the blood itself is The majority of the colts that I geld are now done under a quick quite caustic and will make the scrotum and sheath swell. general anaesthesia, usually in a clean field, employing the methods The other major complication is due to the fact that the tunic is as above. part of the abdominal lining, by opening it up to remove the testicle we have made a tract into the abdomen, abdominal contents such as omentum and small intestine can migrate through the inguinal canal Recovery time and out of the castration wounds. Prolapse of the omentum is not As to how long geldings take to recover after castration, that is such a concern, I would generally pull more of the omentum out until an individual thing, some horses are fine the next day and some it is clean and warm, I then emasculate it and prescribe antibiotics. The team of 17 dedicated seem equineto vets veterinary services throughout and West I tend beprovide in some discomfort for several daysEast afterwards. Sussex, and into aspects equine practice are catered including Prolapse of the small intestine is much more of a concern as Surrey this and toHampshire. administerAll a level of of pain relief that should allowforthem to be examinations, lameness investigations, performance horse management, dentistry, can be fatal, if it does occur then often sections pre-purchase of the intestine comfortable to exercise lightly the next day. I am keen for them medical evaluations and stud medicine (AI chilled/frozen, embryo transfer), as well as all routine have to be removed as if it were a colic, as the blood supply to the to be turned out as soon after castration or atsuch least veterinary management. We provide a full range of on as thepossible road digital diagnostic services prolapsed intestine is compromised and the bowel dies. ultrasound Thankfullyand endoscopy/gastroscopy. to walk as much as possible, as I find there is much less swelling as x-ray, prolapse of intestine is very rare. when exercised and it is the swelling that is painful. I also prescribe The of the RCVS Hospital, by vetsSome 24 hours a day, where Haemorrhage from the testicular arteries is also a practice concernhas as Ithe back up antibiotics toAccredited reduce the risk ofstaffed infection. people say to a range orthopaedic and perform soft tissuecastrations surgeries can carried out,autumn patients to canavoid be hospitalised, sick have mentioned already. If clamps are not used and the of emasculator in be spring and flies in summer foals can be nursed and bone scans can be performed. An onsite laboratory allows samples to be has failed to crush the blood vessels sufficiently then a significant and mud in winter, I tend to castrate all year round when the processed rapidly. amount of blood can be lost. The first approach is to try and keep the procedure is required and take the necessary precautions in terms of animal settled and to drop its blood pressure by administering ACP by antibiotics and pain killers. injection. If the haemorrhage persists then anaesthesia of the animal may be required to find and ligate the bleeding vessels. Ligatures are The Arundel Equine Hospital very difficult to apply to the blood vessels standing, they are prone For further information please contact us on 01903 883050 or to becoming a nidus for infection, which can result is a scirrhous cord click on our website www.arundelhorsevets.co.uk formation which requires a general anaesthetic and surgery to resect.
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Wow what a Badminton! I still cannot stop thinking about it. I love how Pippa and Bettina rode with true grit and determination when maybe some had said they’d lost ‘it’ a few years ago. Fox-Pitt never really seems to do much wrong and is always the nice guy, but I can’t help rooting for Andrew Nicholson. He always says it how it is and I can imagine him working every hour to make sure it happens, plus he has natural talent and a cool attitude. I just couldn’t believe it when he was set up for the win and he lost ‘it’ in the show jumping. However, it was refreshing as it showed me even the very best can make a stupid inexcusable mistake under pressure. The other revelation was that Ben Hobday’s ride was half Cylesdale - unbelievable at this level and a true credit to him for conditioning the horse. I had numerous texts about this while he was going cross-country as my five-year-old Whoopi is also half cart horse (Shire).
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Alf feels amazing
I’ve been really busy and not really achieved an awful lot recently. Alf has finally beaten his virus and is back on the path to fitness. He had a trip out to Pyecombe British Showjumping, where he produced a lovely double clear and felt amazing. Sadly Nessa has been on the back burner due to an inflamed, but not damaged check ligament. It is very frustrating as she consequently missed her run at Munstead, which she was just ready for. She has spent the last three weeks walking round the roads and has only just started school work again.
A mind of her own
And then there is Meg! I was asked to ride Meg a couple of months ago whilst her owner was off, with the view to possibly eventing her. All was going well and we headed to Munstead Unaffiliated to compete in the BE80 class. I knew she was an opinionated mare, who at seven-years-old had been allowed to have a little bit too much of an opinion, but I felt I had really clicked with her. She went exceptionally well in the dressage and despite being marked harshly I was pleased. The show jumping seemed fairly easy and I thought we may have a problem in the cross-country warm-up, but no that was all fine.
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Essentials
We have been testing a wonderful range of products, which are perfect for the horse and rider this summer.
Equetech Hexatec Capped Diamante Competition Shirt Equetech have launched this great new diamante capped competition shirt. Using the most advanced fabric technology, these shirts are fully breathable, wicking and quick drying, with ultimate stretch and shape retention. They incorporate Coolmax™, which helps to keep the rider feeling fresh all day. Other features include diamante front button placket, stock collar with a diamante button, scooped back hem, plus shapely darts to front and back to flatter all figures. The Equetech exclusive Hexatec fabric has amazing stretch for complete freedom of movement, with a tailored faux shirt panel to keep the crisp traditional shirt look with all the modern properties. Colours: Buttermilk, White Sizes: 8 - 20 RRP: £45.95 www.equetech.com LR Comment: This is a pretty shirt, which combines glamour with performance. There are gorgeous diamante buttons to the front and very small diamante chips, all the way around the base of the collar. They are discreet yet give the shirt a stylish feel. The Coolmax fabric is beautifully soft to feel, make it extremely comfortable to wear all day at a show.
EDZ’s Microfleece Jacket
Sportviz® XTS Sun Core Glasses Sportviz®, has introduced the XTS Sun Core to provide protection and 20/20 vision for glasses and contact lens wearers. Ideal for riding, hiking, cycling, casual walking and general outdoor activities, it offers full UV400 protection blocking 100% UVA and UVB. Like all Sportviz® products, the XTS Sun Core can be purchased with or without the unique patented Sportviz® prescription Inzert™, which contains the wearer’s exact ophthalmic prescription. Developed by optical experts, lens options include single vision, bifocal and varifocal. The Sportviz® Sun Core frame is manufactured from TR90 thermoplastic material which is incredibly durable, lightweight and flexible. Featuring Hydrogrip™ technology for added security and comfort, the frame gives exceptional grip when riding. Built for maximum visual performance, the bottomless lens design offers a panoramic and unobstructed view to ensure a clear open downward vision. RRP: £49.95. The prescription lens Inzert™ can then be purchased from £25.00 for single vision lenses. www.sportviz.com
Designed for comfort and warmth in cooler conditions, EDZ’s Microfleece Jacket is perfect for those looking for a functional, lightweight jacket to head out and about in this summer. The 165gm performance microfleece provides excellent insulation without adding bulk, and can easily be packed away when not being worn, making it superb for travelling. The stylish fitted jacket has a full length zip opening with flat seams, it’s durable, quick drying and easy to wash. Colours: Red, Blue, Black Sizes: 8-18 RRP: £30.00 www.edzdirect.com LR Comment:
such as riding, I would recommend these. For me the best part is the prescription Inzert, which can be quickly added. I was impressed with the efficient turnaround. Having emailed my prescription the glasses and insert, which is easy to click into place, arrived just over a week later, in a beautiful presentation box, with lots of cleaning cloths.
This is an extremely thin and lightweight fleece, yet it provides a warm layer and protection against wind chill on cooler days. I particularly like the full length zip, which means it can be quickly taken off or worn with the zip open.
Idolo Tether Tie
Gubbins Bag
LR Comment: If you need a pair of sunglasses, suitable for sporting activities,
The Idolo Tether Tie is a unique knotless safety release system and a safe replacement to baler twine. Designed by Roy French, the Tether Tie is made in Axminster, Devon from high grade industrial nylon. It is based on pressure and release with a choice of two pressures, achieved by simply turning the Tether Tie over. If your horse or pony should panic or spook the Tether Tie allows the rope to pass over/under the friction bar, still holding pressure but eliminating the panic your horse would otherwise experience. Using the Idolo Tether Tie could not be simpler, simply make a loop, thread through the tether tie, loop over the top, clip to a tie ring or fixed point. It is easy to use and suitable to use with most lead ropes. RRP: £12.95 www.idolotethertie.com LR Comment: The Tether Tie needs to be fixed by a hook or carabiner to a fixed point, but after that all you need do is wrap the rope around it. It is great for working with young horses, or those which are constantly pulling back. However, from a safety point of view, it comes into its own. Even the best horses sometimes pull back and if they do and you are using baler twine, how long does it take to get the rope undone. Have a look at the video online to see how quick and simple the Tether Tie is to use. Roy said a lot of his sales come from people who have seen his product, then have an incident and realise what a benefit it would have been to have been using a Tether Tie at that time.
Perfect for grooming kits, garden tools in fact any kind of ‘gubbins’. Heather Jobbins made the original version of the Gubbins Bag for her husband to take up the mast of his boat and since then people have asked her to make then a ‘Gubbins’ Bag for many different purposes. The bag is 10” high and 8” wide, made from tough waterproof canvas, it has three exterior pockets and adjustable webbing strap. RRP: £18.00 For more information contact Heather on 01425 616737 or 07778 103335 Email: twiggyj@hotmail.co.uk LR Comment: The Gubbins Bag is perfect for keeping all your grooming kit together. It is hard wearing and can quickly be washed and dried if it becomes grubby. I found it great for carrying things around the yard, as it can easily be hooked over a fence post or hung on a hook. It would also be ideal for taking to shows to carry brushes, studs, sprays etc to the collecting ring.
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Equine America Silky Tail Un-Tangler Equine America Silky Tail Un-Tangler is 100% natural for a silky mane and tail and a show ring sheen. It is a nongreasy mane and tail conditioner that detangles and leaves a silky sheen. It contains Hydrolysed Silk, Lemongrass, and Coconut oils for healthy, beautiful mane and tail. It contains no silicon. The added essential oils have many beneficial properties, including being anti-microbial, antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-fungicidal. They are also known for their fly repellent properties. RRP: £10.99 www.equine-america.co.uk LR Comment: I found the Silky Tail Un-Tangler very effective, particularly in the spring, when it was still a bit cold to wash my horse’s tail unnecessarily, yet it was in a desperate state from the mud in the field. A little spray went a long way. A tip, which is on the bottle, spray it on and leave for a minute. It quickly penetrates the tail and I found that after a few brushes her tail was lovely and soft and straight again.
Absorbine BotanicalsTM Body Rinse Absorbine BotanicalsTM Body Rinse gently cools sore muscles and tendons when added to water for an after workout wash. The natural formula leaves the skin and coat conditioned with a healthy shine. It is super concentrated; just one 251ml bottle of Absorbine BotanicalsTM Body Rinse makes over 100 litres of the soothing wash. As with all Absorbine products, the Botanicals Body Rinse comes in sturdy easy-to-use packaging with a non-drip cap and handy hook to hang the bottle up easily. The bottle is even calibrated to indicate how much to use.
1 To start the bed open the bag and pour on water
RRP: £19.95 www.absorbine.co.uk
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LR Comment: This is a lovely refreshing wash, which is perfect for rinsing off your horse after exercise. A little goes a long way and one has to imagine the horse appreciates its gorgeous scent as much as I did.
2 Once the water has been absorbed the pellets swell
3 Once laid the pellets make a soft, yet very absorbent bed
Swift Horse Bedding Wood pellets make excellent bedding for horse stables as they can help reduce cleaning times, compared with other beddings. Swift Horse Bedding pellets are dust free and highly absorbent. www.swiftenergyuk.com I have been using this pellet bedding for a number of months and I am pleased to report the bed is still easy to maintain with very little waste, thus my usual bedding costs have gone down considerably. I have used other brands in the past that have gone dusty in the drier months, but so far these pellets are not dusty at all. Another benefit is the removed bedding is rotting quickly, therefore keeping my muck heap to a minimum.
Absorbine BotanicalsTM Massage Foam Absorbine BotanicalsTM Massage Foam gently soothes muscles and tendons after exercise. Simply massage the foam onto tired legs and muscles to soothe, relax and relieve soreness. A soothing, relaxing massage can also help you develop a bond with your horse. The light foam is drip free for easy application and can be used under all types of wraps and bandages. It is available in a 473ml pump action bottle for easy dispensing. RRP: £15.95 www.absorbine.co.uk LR Comment: With each pump the blue liquid turns to foam, which can easily be massaged into the horse. I found it very addictive and easy to use. The biggest problem was staying awake and my horse was no help as she was already snoring away. Would suggest using after exercise when you can leave your horse to rest.
Emu Balm Emu Balm is a natural remedy to ease pain and aches, specifically assisting Arthritis, Back Pain, Sciatica, Frozen Shoulder and RSI. It contains anti-inflammatory properties, it is excellent for helping relieve inflammation and is proven to be a natural safe product to use even for hypo-allergenic skin types. The natural healing properties of Emu balm have been used by Aborigines for thousands of years. The balm is made with essential oils drawn from plant leaves and herbs, it is fast acting and non-greasy when massaged into the skin. If you would like to know more about the balm please call 0845 62 56736 or visit www.loremcare.co.uk
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LR Comment: I was amazed by how quickly the Emu Balm appeared to work on my stiff and sore neck. Following an injury, my neck is fairly permanently stiff and sore. After rubbing the balm around the area, I found I had more range of movement and my neck was less creaky. The effect was almost immediate too.
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feature Left: Some horses are naturally tidier than others! – but presentation is key, for showing. Below: Groom with elbow grease – it promotes circulation and creates coat shine, for a picture of health.
Product watch There are products around that enhance shine, but I am perhaps old-fashioned – I like to achieve it through hard work. A grooming mitt like Stephens’ ‘Sheepskin Grooming Mitt’ helps promote circulation and polishes the coat, which can enhance the animal’s natural colour. When bathing to prepare for a show, I find it better to bath my horse a few days before the show itself, to allow time for the natural coat oils to return, and make him naturally shiny. I like Cowboy Magic’s ‘Rosewater Shampoo’, which contains silk conditioners. If you haven’t got time to bath your horse, you can cheat with a shine-enhancing coat spray. Absorbine’s ‘Miracle Groom’ conditions, deodorises, detangles and shines in one spray-based application. There are various products around that intensify coat colour. One is Quic’s ‘Black Shampoo’; this product reduces ‘redness’ or sun-bleached coats, and brings out the ‘true black’ colour in a very dark horse. The company also produces ‘Quic Silver Shampoo’, which creates incredible silver and golden highlights.
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Presentation
Grey horses are undoubtedly the most difficult horses to keep clean as their coats and tails can look ‘yellowy’. Choose a bathing product or stain remover specifically for this problem. Cowboy Magic’s ‘Shine In, Yellow Out’ neutralises yellow stains and brightens hair colour.
Words by Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management
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rooming is such an important part of horse care – it helps us bond with our horse, is a pleasurable experience for him, helps aid equine health due to the removal of dead hair and skin cells, promotes circulation, and also helps us spot wounds and sore areas on our animals. But of course, if you enjoy showing, you will know that presentation is also a key part of the judging process for show horses. Much can be done to enhance your horse’s appearance and show him off to his best advantage.
Here are our top five tips for achieving the well-groomed look this season:
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It is often better to bath a horse a few days before a show, to allow time for the natural coat oils to return, and make him naturally shiny. If you use a shine-enhancing coat spray, avoid using it excessively on the saddle area, if you are planning to compete in a ridden class.
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Your horse’s mane and tail need to be presented according to the animal’s breed society rules, or the class you are entering. If your are leaving the mane ‘au naturel’, thin the mane and forelock to show off a refined head and fine neck, as a thick mane will be a distraction.
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Plait according to your horse’s need (and breed society rulebook) – eg, with a very thick neck, plaits should be smaller and in higher numbers to make the neck appear finer. Thicker, rounder plaits that sit ‘high up’ on the crest can add definition to a ‘weedy’ neck. Some people stick to the ‘old’ rules about having an odd number of plaits along the neck, with the forelock plait making it even, but this is rarely adhered to today, in the show ring. It is generally easier to plait a mane that isn’t freshly washed.
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The night before the show, cover your horse with a rug or sheet that covers his whole body, or utilise a tail cover and a head and neck cover with your rug. Take to the show any finishing touches like hoof oil for the feet, baby oil to bring out shine on the muzzle, and any whitening products for white areas like socks. But remember that these are designed to emphasise areas, so only use them areas you want to draw attention to. june 2015 Localrider 49
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FEATURE Sarah Millis training on Day Equestrian’s waxed surface in Millstones Dressage Competition Yard, West Sussex
Building your dream arena With increasing daylight and dry summer weather around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to start building or refurbishing your riding arena. We spoke to Day Equestrian, one of the largest arena material suppliers in the South East, who gave us some arena building tips. Choosing the location One of the most important decisions is choosing the ideal location for your new arena. It’s important to choose a site that takes into consideration: • Planning Permission – will you be overlooked by neighbours or footpaths? • Privacy – Will your horse be spooked by roads, footpaths, heavily used farm tracks and other noisy places nearby? • Access – You will need hard-standing access to and from your arena - otherwise your arena surface may become contaminated with mud (either walked in or from tractors or construction equipment). • Flood Risk - Has the area ever been known to flood? • Exposure – Building your arena in a sheltered spot will help during wet and windy weather conditions.
Choosing the arena surface It can be tricky deciding which arena surface to buy as there are
a huge number of choices available. Riding on a sand and rubber arena can feel distinctly different to riding on a waxed surface, so we recommend trying out the surface before investing. Here are just a few of the popular options available:
Wax coated surfaces As they do not require water, these surfaces are a popular choice for riders looking for a low maintenance option. equestrian centres and racecourses usually install wax coated surfaces as they can withstand heavy wear and perform well in all weather conditions. Pros • Long lasting • Low maintenance • Able to withstand heavy use • All-weather surface • No watering required • Dust free • Easy installation
Cons • May cost more than other surfaces
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Day Equestrian supplies rubber chips and silica sands to arenas around the country Day Equestrian manufactures wax coated surfaces installed in many busy equestrian centres, including Millstones Dressage Competition Yard (West Sussex), Duckhurst Equestrian Centre (Kent) Rooting Street Equestrian Centre (Kent) and Belmoredean Dressage (West Sussex).
Sand and fibre premixed surfaces These surfaces are quick and easy to install. As with any non-waxed sand based surface, these surfaces require watering to stay at optimum performance. Pros • Easy installation • More fibre in the surface (compared to surfaces mixed on site) • Mixed evenly throughout
Cons • Requires watering • Can be more expensive than mixing on site
Day Equestrian’s waxed surface in the indoor arena at Patchetts Equestrian Centre, Hertfordshire
Day equestrian manufactures wax coated surfaces installed in many busy equestrian centres, including Millstones Dressage Competition Yard (West Sussex), Duckhurst equestrian Centre (Kent) Rooting Street equestrian Centre (Kent) and Belmoredean Dressage (West Sussex).
Sand and fibre surfaces (non-premixed) A popular, low cost option is mixing sand and fibre together on site. The fibres, usually packaged in bales, are mixed into the sand using a power harrow. Be very careful when selecting the sand for your arena - cheap sand that’s not designed for equestrian use may create a deep arena that does not drain effectively. Pros • Low cost
Cons • Requires watering • Fibre needs to be mixed in by a skilled operator using specialist equipment • May damage arena membrane when mixing fibres in (unless mixed by a skilled operator)
Sand and rubber surfaces One of the most economical options available is sand and rubber. Arena rubber chips are usually created from recycled tyres so it’s important to check the rubber for wire and metal as these can badly injure your horse. Pros • Low cost • Rubber does not freeze in cold weather • Easy installation
Cons • Requires watering • Cheap rubber from unreliable suppliers can contain lots of wire
Don’t forget to consider drainage
Poor drainage can be expensive and difficult to correct. When building an outdoor arena, it’s very important to collect and divert away surface water and any water that is likely to run into your arena from surrounding arenas, otherwise you may end up with a swimming pool rather than a riding arena. To find out more about Day Equestrian’s range of arena surfaces and arena construction materials visit www.dayequestrian.co.uk june 2015 Localrider 51
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FEED NEWS
Dodson and Horrell Brand Ambassador Yazmin Pinchen competing at the Longines Global Champions Tour in London
What is Topline? You may often hear a horse owner referring to their horse’s topline, but what does this mean? Topline in horses is used to describe the muscle coverage over the top of the horse’s neck, back and hindquarters. The predominant ‘topline’ muscles are the rhomboideus, splenius, trapezius, longissimus dorsi and gluteal muscles, which enable the horse to collect and extend the neck, lift the shoulder and forehand, flex the back and engage the hind legs. It is important that the difference between fat and muscle within the neck is clear, therefore owners should feel their horse’s neck and use body fat scoring.
So how do you build muscle? The only way to build muscle is through an appropriate exercise regime and by providing essential dietary support together; neither method will work alone. A common myth is that fat can be turned to muscle, however this is unfortunately not the case. Muscle has a tremendous capacity to respond to training, with muscle fibres needing to stretch and lay down new cells in order to grow. Single bouts of exercise have very little effect on a horse’s fitness, therefore we need to train the muscles through repeated bouts of exercise to improve fitness. Although it can be tempting to get cracking with your horse’s new fitness regime it is important to get the balance right between fitness and injury. Ensure you give your horse time to rest and recover between training sessions to allow muscle recovery and do not increase the intensity of the exercise suddenly.
What exercises will help? To encourage muscle development a strength training programme should be initiated, with specific exercises to target the key muscle groups and engage the muscles correctly. Ensure that your horse is working actively and correctly even when out for a short hack to promote correct muscle development. One of the most effective ways to develop the hindquarters is through the use of hill work. Encouraging your horse to walk actively uphill (no jogging allowed) approximately seven times, twice a week to engage the gluteal muscles. Don’t worry if you do not live in a hilly area, cavaletti poles 70 Localrider JUNE 2015
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Words by Dr Chloe Bristow MA(Cantab) VetMB MRCVS (Dodson & Horrell Nutritional Team Manager and Veterinary Surgeon)
encourage the gluteals to work through lifting of the hind leg so can be utilised instead. To develop the longissimus dorsi muscle core strength exercises can be used that will improve tone and flexibility such as ‘carrot stretches’. These stretches must be done whilst the muscles are warm to avoid damage so ensure you warm-up first. Take a piece of carrot and encourage your horse to stretch to each side and to the chest, repeating several times and ensuring you are performing the exercise evenly on both sides. Ask for your vet or physiotherapist’s advice if you are unsure.
So what should I feed? The main component of muscle and body tissue is protein, which is supplied in limited amounts by forage (grass, hay and haylage). However, working horses will require supplementation in the form of a fully balanced compound feed or balancer. Some riders can be afraid of feeding protein in the belief that it will cause excitable behaviour - it won’t. Fizziness and excitability may be the result of a horse having excess energy through being fed too many calories, but not too much protein. It is not just the level of protein in a feed we need to consider, but more importantly the quality, determined by the amino acid ‘building blocks’ from which it is made up. The horse’s body can produce some amino acids, however there are a number of essential amino acids such as lysine, which when limited will limit muscle development. The most common problem that we see is a horse being fed less than the recommended amount of hard feed, as extra calories aren’t needed, without ‘topping-up’ with a balancer to supply essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Dodson & Horrell recommend either feeding the full recommended amount of a performance feed that contains lysine or, if your horse does not need the calories, use a high quality balancer that contains lysine. If you feed a chaff alongside your feeds consider using alfalfa, a natural source of high quality protein. Changing your horse onto a high quality protein diet, alongside an appropriate exercise regime should be sufficient to enable topline development within six weeks, however if no improvement is made a protein supplement could be considered.
For more advice on feeding for Topline or other feed related matters visit www.dodsonandhorrell.com 20/5/15 21:34:06
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UK STOCKIST OF BEST FRIEND PRODUCTS
A MUST HAVE this Spring/Summer from Charlies Products:
The Best Friend™ Deluxe Grazing Muzzle
For managing a restricted diet, whilst allowing your horse the freedom to socialise, exercise and de-stress out in the field. The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle is designed with your horses comfort in mind. For horses with pronounced features there is also the Muzzle Mate and Sheep Skin padding for additional comfort. The Best Friend Grazing Muzzle Deluxe version comes in an all-in-one design with a safety head piece attached.
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Best Friend Have-A-Heart Muzzle
Best Friend Have-A-Heart Muzzle has all the features and benefits of the Best Friend Deluxe Grazing Muzzle plus more: • Noseband can be expanded to reduce potential rubbing. • V-Strap helps keep the muzzle from coming off your horse’s nose. It also helps to position the muzzle and keep some of the weight off the nose to further reduce rubbing. • Smooth padding on the adjustable noseband helps further reduce friction. • The enlarged openings allow for additional air flow.
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Feed news
Feeding for Laminitis & Weight Control If your horse has previously been diagnosed with laminitis or is prone to weight gain, a wet warm spring like this one can fill you with dread. Whilst management will play an important part in your horse’s well-being there are some feeds and supplements available, which can help keep him looking and feeling good, without piling on the calories.
Rowen Barbary Vitem The complete equine feed supplement, Rowen Barbary Vitem supplies 12 vitamins, six trace elements plus four major minerals to help enhance the vitamin and mineral balance in your horses diet. For horses and ponies that are prone to weight gain, are not in work, are fed reduced amounts of concentrates and those that are kept at grass Rowen Barbary Vitem will help to ‘top-up’ the vitamin and mineral balance in the diet to help promote overall health and vitality. Fed as a supplement or perfect to use to create your own low calorie lick. Molasses free, cereal free with no sugars. Rowen Barbary Vitem is supplied in 1.5kg pouches which last a 500kg horse for 15 days. Economic 3kg and 10kg tubs are also available. Telephone 01948 880598 or visit rowenbarbary.co.uk today to get the latest feed advice to learn more.
Mollichaff HoofKind Mollichaff HoofKind is ideal for good doers as well as laminitics, as it is a complete low energy, low starch, low sugar, high fibre feed in a bag. It contains a balanced blend of oat straw, alfalfa, fibre pellets, soya oil, vitamins, minerals, biotin, trace elements and antioxidants. It can be fed in conjunction with a high quality forage such as High Fibre or Timothy HorseHage to horses and ponies that are in moderate to light work, resting or laminitic. For those horses and ponies in harder work, with increased energy requirements it can be fed with additional concentrates. Each bag carries the ‘Hoof Kind’ symbol to denote that the forage is low in sugar and starch and is suitable for all horses and ponies including laminitics. For further information and advice on feeding, please contact the HorseHage Helpline on 01803 527 257 or visit www.horsehage.co.uk
Speedi-Beet Speedi-Beet, from British Horse Feeds, is a highly nutritious beet pulp feed perfect for good doers when fed in small amounts (with a vitamin and mineral supplement or low calorie balancer). This unique beet pulp feed Speedibeet can be soaked in warm water before and and ready to feed in less than after soaking ten minutes and has approval from the Laminitis Trust. For further information contact British Horse Feeds on 01765 680300 or visit www.britishhorsefeeds.com
NAF Five Star Laminaze Horses and ponies on restricted grass intake require additional support to remain fit and healthy. Laminaze is a unique blend of over 40 ingredients combining with key gut support, bio-available sulphur and targeted nutrients, in a palatable formula to maintain hoof health and improve their diet and lifestyle. Prebiotics and live probiotics are included for their ability to a stable, healthy gut environment. Naturally sourced antioxidants are present to support the liver. Bio-available sulphur (MSM) is recommended for supporting healthy hoof growth and strong sulphur bonds within the laminae. Laminaze contains all the key nutrients for dietary support of prone individuals, especially around the time of year when spring and autumn flushes of grass occur. www.naf-equine.eu/uk
NAF Slim New Slim is a highly palatable weight management supplement, designed to provide essential micronutrients to those individuals on a restricted diet. When feed intake is reduced, there is a risk of vitamin and mineral deficiency, which is where Slim comes into its own. The unique blend of ingredients work in synergy with naturally occurring metabolism boosters to provide all those on a restricted diet need for health and vitality. With essential vitamins and naturally sourced antioxidants, Slim works to naturally promote wellbeing for good do’ers, whilst supporting healthy weight loss. www.naf-equine.eu/uk
Horslyx Horses which are prone to weight gain and laminitis will often have to endure a diet, which minimises the calories they receive and avoids turnout onrich pasture. However, it is important not to forget that these horses still require vital vitamins and minerals in the diet and when feed and turnout is simply reduced, they often do not receive the nutrients they require to maintain health and well-being. Horslyx offers an ideal method of controlling calorie intake without compromising on valuable vitamins and minerals. The carefully chosen ingredients offer a balanced and palatable method of feeding the required nutrients to help support hooves, coat and skin and general well-being. The rate of consumption of food is the key to safe feeding for overweight horses and those suffering from or prone to laminitis, and Horslyx is perfect, as licking takes time and patience. Allowing a horse restricted access to Horslyx gives you peace of mind that your horse is receiving a balanced diet without the risk of adding extra calories through concentrate feed. For more information visit www.horslyx.co.uk or telephone 01697 332 592.
Equine America Lamigard TRT Pellets Equine America Lamigard TRT Pellets are a highly effective supplement for horses and ponies and can be used at high levels in the short term, and at a maintenance level for long term health. Lamigard TRT will ensure your horse’s feet stay healthy all year round and will complement a careful feeding regime. Lamigard TRT contains powerful ingredients to help mop up excess free radicals, which settle in the feet, supporting a healthy enzyme level within the hooves and providing nutrients to the internal sensitive structures, as well as promoting external hoof wall condition. www.equine-america.co.uk
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Equine America LAMIGARD XXXtreme Paste Equine America LAMIGARD XXXtreme Paste provides powerful anti-oxidants to support the health of the feet, alongside targeted nutrition to encourage general health. LAMIGARD XXXtreme paste should be given over a 14 day period, a total of five oral pastes (servings can vary according to size of horse & pony). Follow up with Lamigard TRT Pellets or Lamigard TRT Solution to support a healthy enzyme level within the hooves and provide nutrients to the internal sensitive structures, as well as promoting external hoof wall condition. www.equine-america.co.uk
gastric Supplements NAF GastriAid GastriAid is designed to naturally support a healthy gastric environment by helping maintain the pH balance in the gut. GastriAid’s advanced formulation contains natural antacids, which help soothe the stomach wall, while pre and probiotics help balance the pH levels within the gut environment. These ingredients, together with herbal support, work to provide optimum gut condition. www.naf-equine.eu/uk
Vetrogard Intense Animalife, the creators of Vetrofen and Vetroflex, have launched a dual action, nutritional formulation that has been designed to support gastric health and comfort. Studies have shown that horses fed Vetrogard have improved appetite, condition and faecal quality scores after using the product. Suitable for all equines from foals to senior horses, Vetrogard Intense supports the natural defences of the epithelium. Call 0845 365 0050 to find your local Animalife Accredited Retailer or order online at www.animalife.co.uk
Lifeforce Range from Alltech The Lifeforce Range from Alltech has been tailored to meet the needs of horses at every stage of life from the early developmental stages as a foal, through the demands of competition, and well into retirement. Lifeforce Focus is specially designed for leisure and companion horses or those that may spend more time grazing, helping to create a healthy digestive environment. Studies have shown that Lifeforce contains yeast products that optimize digestive health and address challenges related to body condition, a common problem among veteran horses and ponies. Lifeforce Formula is a supplement specially designed for breeding horses and horses in moderate activity by supporting their immune function. Additionally the supplement helps support the reproductive system of mares and stallions, while supporting fermentation of feeds and forages in the caecum, enabling your horse to extract the maximum nutrients from all feed sources. Lifeforce Elite 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. For further information visit www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk or telephone 01780 764512
TopSpec UlsaKind Cubes TopSpec UlsaKind cubes are formulated to be highly sympathetic to the equine digestive system, even when it is compromised by extreme acidity. The formula is very low in starch (UltraLowStarchAnalysis) and sugar and high in fibre, but still has a conditioning index of 12MJ/kg making these cubes both ‘Non-Heating’ and conditioning. TopSpec UlsaKind Cubes are ideal in those circumstances where the internal surface of the stomach has been eroded, because they contain very high levels of Beta-glucans which form a gel and coat the stomach lining with a protective film. The gel-like stomach contents are less likely to splash the upper squamous epithelium in the stomach. These Beta-glucans also slow the rate of passage of feed through the stomach and intestines because of the sticky, gel-like consistency of the feed. In the stomach this means that the periods of time when the stomach is empty and therefore highly acidic, are reduced. It also means that the small intestine has more time to absorb nutrients, reducing the levels of carbohydrate reaching the hindgut and potentially leading to excess lactic acid production. This effect is augmented by the addition of a source of pectin to the formula. Pectin thickens to a viscous mucus in the acidic conditions of the stomach. The highly digestible fibre in these cubes helps to promote the beneficial bacteria in the hindgut therefore further helping to maintain a healthy hindgut environment. Sodium, calcium and magnesium salts are added to the blend to provide the correct level of these major minerals. The calcium and magnesium sources also have a mild, short-term, buffering effect against stomach acid. For further information contact the Multiple Award-Winning Helpline on 01845 565030 or visit www.topspec.com
other feed news Spillers Balancers While grass can usually supply plenty of calories for most of the year it’s important to be aware that it may not provide all the nutrients your horse needs for good health. This is when a Balancer can be useful, making up for the shortfall, but without adding unnecessary extra calories. Regardless of discipline, horses that maintain a healthy bodyweight are receiving the right amount of energy for their workload. For horses maintaining weight well on less than their recommended ration of feed, the addition of balancer will help to ensure that vitamin, mineral and protein requirements are met, without feeding excess calories. Horses rely on a balance of nutrients to maintain overall health and well-being. These include antioxidants, such as selenium and vitamin E, to maintain a strong immune system. Methionine, calcium, zinc and biotin are particularly important for strong hooves and a healthy coat and skin and amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein, help to support tissue repair and muscle tone alongside many other important roles. Balancers are very concentrated feeds designed to supply these important daily vitamins and minerals, together with the quality protein that horses on forage-only diets or low levels of feed need. They are fed small quantities, usually by the cupful, so that there are no additional unwanted calories. Balancers often also contain functional ingredients such as live yeast to support digestive health or glucosamine to support healthy joints for extra peace of mind. A balancer can also be useful to provide additional nutrients to support performance in harder working horses that maintain condition well on forage only or on low energy feeds designed for horses in lighter work. For advice on feeding Balancers ring the SPILLERS® Care-Line on 01908 226626 or visit www.spillers-feeds.com june 2015 Localrider 73
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SHOW DATES Rachel’s Rosettes & Show Supplies
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Please visit the link for a schedule. http://branches.pcuk.org/ashford All enquiries to 07708 093326 / 07778 771063
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Sunday 30th August 2015 Bonfleur XC Course, Linton, Maidstone
Great Bookham Shows
Sunday 7th June Spring Open Show Lots of qualifiers, have-a-go & fun classes in dressage, show jumping & showing! Including qualifiers for Sunshine Tour, The Showing Register, Veteran Horse Society & Wales & West! Wednesday evening dressage & show jumping on 17th June, 1st & 15th July Summer Open Shows on 5th & 19th July
Full schedule and online entries at www.gbec.info 5 miles from junction 9 on M25 Events Secretary, GBEC, Dorking Road, Great Bookham, Surrey, KT23 4PZ. Tel 01372 451458 Email shows@gbec.info
JUNE 2015 1 June, 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 2 June, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, British Showjumping, Cat 2, 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 June, Royal Veterinary College Equine Lecture Series, Emergencies and First Aid, Talks for all horse riders and owners, Lectures start at 7.30pm, Resfreshments, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA, Telephone: 0707 666865, Email: cpd@rvc.ac.uk, www.rvc.ac.uk/cpd 4 June, 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 6 June, Equi-Expo, The show for anyone whoes lives involve horses. Show with Annual Master Class Demonstrations and Retail Show, Masterclasses by Emily Llewellyn, Jason Webb, Sonny Hillier, Parelli Horse Training, Simon Blight, The Side Saddle Association, Kent Showground, Detling, Kent, ME14 3JF, www.equi-expo.co.uk 6 June, Matfield & District Riders Association, Clear Round, Old Fowle Hall Oast, Willow Lane, Queen Street, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PE, www.mdra.info 6 June, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Mini Eventing, 50cm, 60cm 70cm level 1 Teams and Individual, 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/ 6-7 June, The Rockbourne Ride, Endurance Ride, Endurance GB, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact: Pauline Beach, Telephone: 01202 825010, www.tenantry.co.uk
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6 June, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, Tetrathlon, Delmonden, Hawkhurst, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh 6 June, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 7 June, Great Bookham Shows, Spring Open Show, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing and Show Jumping, Open Show, 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 7 June, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Eventing, Level 2, 3, 4. (2’3” to 3’3”). Teams and Individual, Open to all, 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/ 9 June, Brendon Saddlery & Pyecombe Shows, Pyecombe Senior British Show Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex, BN45 7ED,Telephone: 01273 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 11 June, Squirrells Riding School, Mini Cash Jumping, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 13 June, Brendon Saddlery & Pyecombe Shows, Pyecombe Senior British Show Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex, BN45 7ED,Telephone: 01273 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk
13 June, Speedgate Events, Affiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 14 June, Chilham Park, Combined Training and Eventers Challenge, Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk 14 June, East Sussex Branch of the Pony Club, Horse Trials, classes mini-mini, mini and novice up to 90cm, The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, BN24 5BB, www.pcuk.org/eastsussex 14 June, Eridge Hunt Branch of The Pony Club, Open Show in Eridge Park, Eridge Park, Eridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9JT, Enquires Telephone: 01892 750002, email: fionawhitt@ btinternet.com, http://branches.pcuk.org/eridge 14 June, F.S. Events, Walk & Trot, 2 x Prelim and Novice & Elementary, Cricklands Qualifiers, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8EH, Telephone: Flair Sifleet 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk 14 June, The Rockbourne Ride, Open Horse Trials, Wilton Pony Club, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact Fran Lockyear, Telephone: 01725 517735, www.tenantry.co.uk 14 June, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Dressage, Show Jumping, and Combined Training Show, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 16 June, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, British Showjumping, Scope qualifiers, Cat 2, 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 16 June, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Informal Evening Dressage and Clear Round Jumping, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 17 June, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing and Show Jumping, 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 18-21 June, Bolesworth CSI**** International, International Eventing, plus a large range family entertainiment, shopping, including vintage fun fair to dog shows. The Bolesworth International, Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire CH3 9HQ, www.bolesworthinternational.com 19 June, Brendon Saddlery & Pyecombe Shows, Pyecombe Senior British Show Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex, BN45 7ED,Telephone: 01273 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 19-21 June, Garden of England Shows, Summer Show (AQHA, NRHA, BR,APHA & WES), www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk 20 June, 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 21 June, Colettes Shows, Outdoor Summer Show, Show Jumping, Dressage, and Showing, Denne Hill, Womenswold, Nr. Canterbury, Kent CT4 6HD Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk 21 June, Cranleigh Show, Annual Show. Equestrian Classes, inc Show Jumping, Donkeys, Private Driving, Trade Turnouts, Heavy Horses, CHAPS, Ridden and Working Hunters, WHP, Cobs, Riding Horses, Competition Horses, M&M Ridden and In Hand, Farming, and Livestock, The Show offers all-day family entertainment from spectacular Main Ring displays, traditional livestock and equine classes, a companion dog show, rural sports demonstrations and over 200 trade stands for those who love shopping. Cranleigh Showground, Brookhurst Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7DW. Email: info@ cranleighshow.org.uk, www.cranleighshow.org.uk
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To advertise here, call 01892 863062 or email: info@localrider.co.uk 21 June, East Sussex Branch of the Pony Club, Summer Show, Open to all, classes for everyone, The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, BN24 5BB, www.pcuk.org/eastsussex 21 June, The Equi-Fun Club, Dressage Show, Classes from BD Intro to Novice, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@ equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk 21 June, 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/ 21 June, NPS Area 20, Summer Show, Affiliated to NPS, PUK, BSPS, BSHA, CHAPS, Equifest, DPS & SPSBS, National Welsh Champs. Semi-final qualifier foOlympia M&M, huge range of in hand & ridden qualifiers for M&M and Plaite, South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, www.npsarea20.co.uk 21 June, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Area 10 Showjumping Qualifier, Lodge Farm, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7ET, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 21 June, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 21 June, West Kent (Sevenoaks) Branch of the Pony Club, Inter-branch Novice One Day Event, Enter via your branch, Lockskinners Equestrian Training Centre, Lockskinners Farm, Wilderness Lane, Chiddingstone, Kent, TN8 7NA, www. pcuk.org – go to westkentsevenoaks branch 24-28 June, The Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby, The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex, RH17 5NU www.hickstead.co.uk 25 June, 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 28 June, Colettes Shows, Colettes Show Jumping & Showing, Show Jumping (inc Teams), Showing, (Summer Show), Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DH, Telephone: 07949 096086 Email: cbequine@btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk 28 June, Denne Hill Cross Country Ride, Open Day, Course will be open to nonmembers 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 28 June, East Sussex Branch of the Pony Club, Tetrathlon (Pony Club members only), The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, BN24 5BB, www.pcuk.org/eastsussex 29 June, 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
JULY 2015 1 July, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing and Show Jumping, 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 2 July, 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
4 July, Brendon Saddlery & Pyecombe Shows, Pyecombe Senior British Show Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex, BN45 7ED,Telephone: 01273 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 4 July, Parwood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Parwood Equestrian Centre, Great Westwood, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Surrey, GU3 2JE, Telephone: 01483 813860, www.parwood.co.uk/eventsnew 4-5 July, Speedgate Events, Ride 4 Life, Pleasure rider in aid of Cancer Research UK, Enjoy approximately 8 mile of off-road riding with optional jumps, Prizes for pinkest riders and top sponsors, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: ride4life@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 5 July, Brendon Saddlery & Pyecombe Shows, Pyecombe Senior British Show Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex, BN45 7ED,Telephone: 01273 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 5 July, Colettes Shows, Outdoor Summer Show, Show Jumping, Showing, and Dressage, White Horse Farm, White Horse Lane, Harvel, Meopham, Kent, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk 5 July, Denmead Horse Shows, Summer Show, Showjumping and Showing, Denmead, Hampshire, www.denmeadhorseshows.co.uk 5 July, The Equi-Fun Club, Fun Show 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 5 July, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing and Show Jumping, Open Show, 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
BRENDON SADDLERY & PYECOMBE SHOWS AFFILIATED BS SENIOR / JUNIOR SHOWS UNAFFILIATED JUMPING SHOWS include SUNSHINE TOUR & CRICKLANDS qualifiers UNAFFILIATED DRESSAGE for all levels CLEAR ROUND DAYS & CLINICS MANY BRANDS STOCKED: Ariat, Kingsland, Schockemohle, B Vertigo, Horze, Brogini, Prestige, Whitaker, Shires, Mark Todd, Stephens, Stubben, Jin Stirrups, Woof Wear
www.brendonsaddlery.co.uk 01273 845545 Open Mon-Sat & Show Days www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 01273 845508 Jumping & Dressage Shows
Chilham Park, Nr. Canterbury, Kent CT4 8DB Tel: 01227 730811, Mob: 07979 497716
14th June ............. Combined Training/ Eventers Challenge 8th/9th August .... Chilham Castle International BE Horse Trials 6th September..... One Day Event
4th October ......... Combined Training/Eventers Challenge For further information call 01227 730811
www.chilhampark.co.uk
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5 July, Speedgate Events, Dog Show, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 6-8 July, The Rockbourne Ride, 3 Day Natural Horsemanship Clinics, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, www.tenantry.co.uk 7 July, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Informal Evening Dressage and Clear Round Jumping, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 9 July, Squirrells Riding School, Mini Cash Jumping, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 11 July, Brendon Saddlery & Pyecombe Shows, Pyecombe Senior & Pony British Show Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex, BN45 7ED,Telephone: 01273 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 12 July, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, Area Eventing, Brightling Park, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HH, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh 12 July, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Morning Training Dressage and Afternoon Dressage, Showjumping, Morning Dressage Test and Re-Test with Liz West, Afternoon Dressage Show, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 12 July, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Team Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 15-19 July, Bodiam International Arena, Garden of England International Festival of Western Riding Show, AQHA/NRHA/FEI/BR, Court Lodge Farm, Bodiam, East Sussex, TN32 5UJ, Telephone: 01580 830710, Email: office@ sterlingquarterhorse.com, www.sterlingranchuk. co.uk, www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk
COLETTE’S HORSE & DOG SHOWS 2015 www.cbequine.co.uk
DENNE HILL HORSE SHOW, NR. WOMENSWOLD SJ ◆ Showing ◆ Dressage ◆ Sunday 21st June ASHFORD SUMMER HORSE SHOW @ BLUE BARN SJ (inc. Teams) ◆ Combined Training ◆ Showing ◆ Sunday 28th June MEOPHAM HORSE SHOW @ WHITE HORSE FARM SJ ◆ Showing ◆ Dressage ◆ Sunday 5th July WILLOW FARM OPEN SUMMER SHOW, FAVERSHAM SJ ◆ Showing ◆ Dressage ◆ Dog Show ◆ Sunday 2nd August MID-WEEK SCHOOL HOLIDAY SHOW @ BARVILLE FARM, DOVER SJ ◆ Showing ◆ Gymkhanas ◆ Wednesday 5th August
Plus other dates…..
Schedules – www.cbequine.co.uk FRIENDLY, FAMILY RUN SHOWS WITH LOVELY ROSETTES AND PRIZES
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SHOW DATES 15 July, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing and Show Jumping, 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 16 July, Squirrells Riding School, Mark Wildish Show Jumping Clinic, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 17 July, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre,
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British Showjumping, Cat 2, 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
Novice, and Mini, 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/
18 July, Moat View Riding Club, Dressage to Music Show, Blue Barn Equestrian Centre, Great Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3DH, Telephone: Jo Cocker 07751 238204, Email: jo@ mountviewrc.co.uk, www.moatviewrc.co.uk
19-25 July, The Rockbourne Ride, Adult’s Residential Camp, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Telephone: 01725 518297, www.tenantry.co.uk
18 July, Speedgate Events, Affiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 19 July, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing and Show Jumping, Open Show, 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 19 July, London Counties Show, (American Pleasure Horse Show), Different name – same show – lots of new classes, 3 Showing rings plus 2 Miniature rings, BSPA London Regional Show & the 15+ London County Championship Show, All types catered for, Over £2,000 worth of trophies, prizes and vouchers to be won, Pachesham Equestrian Centre, Surrey, KT22 0AL, Email: lynnusauk@ aol.com, http://lynnusauk.wix.com/aphs 19 July, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Area 11 Show Jumping, Open, Intermediate,
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19 July, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 21 July, Brendon Saddlery & Pyecombe Shows, Pyecombe Senior British Show Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex, BN45 7ED,Telephone: 01273 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 22 July, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, British Showjumping, Cat 2, 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 July, 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 25 July, 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 26 July, Denne Hill Cross Country Ride, Open Day, Course will be open to nonmembers 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 26 July, F.S. Events, Walk & Trot, 2 x Prelim and Novice & Elementary, Cricklands Qualifiers, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8EH, Telephone: Flair Sifleet 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk 26 July, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk
● Clear Round Jumping ● BHS Ride and Re-ride First Thursday of each month dressage from March to September 26th October ● Dressage First & second ● Mark Wildish Tuesday of each month until Show Jumping Clinic 16th July, 29th October September ● Fun Show – Showing and Show Jumping 31st August ● Showing & Dog Show 13th September
● Robert Pickles FBHS Clinic 30th July ● Beach Rides 4th August, 29th December ● Cross Country at Bonfleur – hire a pony & tuition 17th August
● Mini Cash Jumping ● School Holiday Pony Days 11th June, 9th July, 13th August, 10th September ● Pony Camps 10th to 12th August ● Cash Jumping ● Pony Club Centre 25th June, 23rd July, 27th August, 24th September ● Birthday Parties
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Call Hayley for a chat 07713 323968 or email: i.squirrell@sky.com
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27 July, 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 28 July to 2 August, The Longines Royal International Horse Show, The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead, West Sussex, RH17 5NU www.hickstead.co.uk
29 July, Great Bookham Shows, Unaffiliated Dressage, Showing and Show Jumping, 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 30 July, Squirrells Riding School, Robert Pickles FBHS Clinic, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk
AUGUST 2015 1 August, Parwood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Parwood Equestrian Centre, Great Westwood, Westwood Lane, Normandy, Surrey, GU3 2JE, Telephone: 01483 813860, www.parwood.co.uk/eventsnew 1 August, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, Tri / Tetrathlon, Delmonden, Hawkhurst, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh 1 August, Rother Valley Riding Club, Friends of Freddie Horse Trials, Brightling Park, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HH, www.rvrc.org.uk 1 August, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 2 August, Colettes Shows, Willow Farm Open Summer Show, Show Jumping, Showing, Dressage, Dog Show, Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0RS, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk 2 August, Matfield & District Riders Association, Fun Summer Show including Dressage, Classes also include Showing, Jumping, Fun Classes, Refreshments, Tack Stall, Old Fowle Hall Oast, Willow Lane, Queen Street, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PE, Telephone: 07834 494824, www.mdra.info 2-8 August, The Rockbourne Ride, Adult’s Residential Camp, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Telephone: 01725 518297, www.tenantry.co.uk 2 August, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, One Day Event (to include Tetrathlon Ride), Delmonden, Hawkhurst, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh 2 August, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Horse Trials, One Day Event, Lodge Farm, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7ET, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 4 August, Squirrells Riding School, Beach Rides, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 5 August, Brendon Saddlery & Pyecombe Shows, Pyecombe Senior British Show Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, Haresdean Farm, London Road, Pyecombe, West Sussex, BN45 7ED,Telephone: 01273 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk 5 August, Colettes Shows, Outdoor Summer Show, Show Jumping, Showing, Gymkhanas, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk
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