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Summer Worm Control Shop for your Shape Bitting Q&As Creating your Perfect Yard Keep your field in shape with the Paddock Groomer Horse Owner Seminar Buying or Selling Horses Abroad – you could save £1,000s Q & A with John Whitaker MBE Tried & Tested Breeches Tried & Tested Leatherwork & Saddle Pads Find out about studying for an MBA in Horseracing Industries Training with horses Summer Supplements

75 Show Dates 78 Classifieds 82 Reader of the Month – Rosie Exall 82 Coming Next Month 83 Father Figure – Oliver Burchell

Show Reports 12 Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting 48 Southdown Hunt East Pony Club Hunter Trial & Annual Show 50 West Kent Sevenoaks Pony Club One Day Event 52 Great Bookham Equestrian Centre Open Show 53 Denne Hill Show

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58 NPS Area 20 Summer Show

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60 Rogate & District Riding Club Summer Dressage Series 62 Cadnam Show Society Show 64 South East Welsh Pony Show

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know from the pictures featured in this issue that lots of you have been outside enjoying your horses this month. The pages are bursting with fantastic photographs of riders of all ages enjoying various equestrian disciplines. We have everything from the wonderful show just for children on page 66 to the equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Meeting on page 14.

Every year watching the Derby I am sat on the edge of my seat, hardly daring to breathe, willing the horses and riders to jump clear. It was a wonderful win for Trevor Breen on Loughnatousa WB, a horse who previously won the Hickstead Derby in 2012 with Paul Beecher, the only combination to jump clear this year. As always with Localrider, we were cheering the loudest for our local combinations and I was particularly delighted when Steven Franks produced a super round on Sue Bennett’s Carlow Cruiser to finish in equal-second.

There were even more proud moments in the office this month, when the BEF announced the list of riders heading to Blair for the European Eventing Championships.

For three of our favourite locals, Gemma Tattersall, Flora Harris and Francis Whittington it will be their first time on a senior squad. I was also delighted that Pippa Funnell has been selected on her own, her mother Jenny Nolan’s and Ruth McMullen’s Sandman 7. All three have been instrumental in the growth of the sport of eventing, through teaching, training, inspiring and running events and it is a wonderful opportunity for them to enjoy the occasion together.

It was also good to see Kent based rider Tom Jackson (22) named as the First Reserve.

Other locals made it on to the reserve list including Nana Dalton, Emily Llewellyn and Georgie Strang. With the Rio Olympics in a year’s time, I am delighted to see so many of our local combinations catching the selectors’ attention. See page 38 to read more.

The next couple of months are full of exciting shows and events.

If you have a good result or just have an interesting picture to share email fiona@localrider.co.uk Have Fun!

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Lynn Russell - New Ambassador for Equetech!

British equestrian fashion brand Equetech are delighted to welcome prolific show rider and producer Lynn Russell as their showing ambassador. With their popular showing collection continuing to grow, Equetech are delighted to have Lynn on board commenting: “Lynn is a great ambassador for our clothing as she is constantly in the saddle and out at shows. Our clothing is not only designed to look good, but to stand the test of time so Lynn’s busy diary is a perfect testament to our range.”

Lynn riding Volantis at the South of England showground wearing the Equetech Kenton Jacket.

Lynn is equally thrilled with the association saying: “Equetech offer a really smart range of equestrian clothing designed to suit all competition activities, even down to your underwear!

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Ashleigh Smith BSc, WGET is one of only two Transeva practitioners based in the UK and the only one based in Surrey.

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Pulse Therapy makes use of the Winks Greene (WG) Transeva to correct dysfunction and improve overall muscle movement and performance. It uses a modified faradic pulse to stimulate the muscle into rhythmic contractions. The muscles are individually stimulated via their motor neurons allowing for precise application of treatment and identification of muscular dysfunction.

The pulse has a wide range in which it can be adjusted by the practitioner and is able to penetrate to deep seated muscles.

Therefore it is able to stimulate both superficial and deep seated muscles. Due to the nature of the pulse it is well accepted by all types of horses, even yearlings.

Pulse Therapy follows Winks Greens ‘common sense’ approach to equine therapy. By viewing the horse as a whole it aims to fully address performance issues and improve muscle function.

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Even though new and more effective technologies have been introduced to the shoemaking industry, we believe that hand-sewn, custom-made boots make riders more confident and safe in their riding. It is the time when passion of riding and passion of making hand-crafted boots meet.

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On the Move International Dressage rider Melissa Beer has started up her own business at her home in Barns Green, West Sussex offering training livery and dressage lessons after making the tough decision to move on from her job with International Grand Prix Rider Sarah Millis where she was second rider for six years. www.melissabeer.com

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Following the success of the first Harry Hall Yard Visits in June, The prolific show horse I’m Blue Chip Too (Glen), now 20-years-old, two more are lined up for the Oxfordshire and Berkshire area is having a fantastic season having already qualified for the Richard over the coming months.

Leeman Supreme Championship, The Veteran Horse Society Veteran Each visit is absolutely free of charge, and enables 12 people of The Year and Dressage Finals and now The Anthony Evans Senior to win a pair of tickets to visit a top rider while they school their Showing Grand Final Championships at Olympia. Glen is no stranger horses, share insights, tour the yard and reveal the kit, bits and to Championships shows, having been crowned Champion Riding methods that they swear by.

Horse at HOYS as a four and a five-year-old, as well as competing at The next two visits will be to the yards of Former Badminton Olympia before in the Senior Championships, where he was Reserve competitor and Under-18 coach Simon Lawrance at Barton on Champion. Glen not only won his ridden class, but then went on the Heath, Oxfordshire on Wednesday 12th August and Multiple to win the Aintree Championship and the SSADL Championship, Horse Of the Year Show champion Jayne Ross, near Windsor in gaining him a place at the prestigious event in London.

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Glen is ridden by Blue Chip’s Owner/Founder Clare Blaskey who Both visits run from 10.30am to 12.30. All visitors receive a says: “Glen has been with me for seventeen years since he was free Harry Hall goody bag on departure. three-years-old. He has had a fantastic career as *a showforhorse, Available Horse and Veteran policies To enter, visit and ‘Like’ the Harry Hall Facebook page to find untilhas 31st July 2015. winning his first show at just six weeks of age. He won the out details and submit entries for an exclusive, two-hour visit.

National Best Trained Show Horse competition, which is a freestyle to music class between 2007 and 2010, loves working and is still ridden every day. Glen is a very clever horse, he can undo gates and sliding doors so we have to keep a chain around all the doors and gates. To keep this active mind busy we do a bit of dressage, Glen can do tempi changes and his piaffe is quite good too. “ WITH UNIQUE SAFETY Glen will continue to go to some shows and dressage FEATURES Quoting PRESSEQ competitions this summer as well as ‘nannying’ Clare’s five-year-old horse and teaching her granddaughter to ride side-saddle.

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NEWS Saddle Cleaning Top Tips The Saddle Clinic has provided some top tips to remind you how to clean your tack properly, plus they are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a Tack Cleaning Kit. For your chance to win, complete the entry form on page 34.

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Don’t be lazy by cleaning your bridle while still in one piece. Take apart the components to make sure you thoroughly remove all of the dirt and condition everywhere. If you’ve used your bridle on the same horse for a long time, you’ll be able to see where it goes back together by the creases at the buckle holes. But, if it’s new, you may want to count the holes and make a note so it is easier to reassemble.

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Use a metal polish to clean up any buckles and rings to add a little extra sparkle to your tack if you’re entering any competitions.

While you’re having a good clean, it’s the perfect chance to check for any damage. While proper cleaning and conditioning will elongate the life of your tack, nothing lasts forever. Look for wear and tear, check all the stitching, and take anything which needs mending to a specialist tack repairer. www.saddleclinic.co.uk

10 young horse lovers wanted for Harry Hall to sponsor Are you a horse-mad young rider between 8 and 18 years old with more than 500 followers on Social Media? Do you feel confident to write occasional blogs and to enjoy a first experience of riding with a sponsor?

Ahead of its 125th birthday next year, Harry Hall clothing is looking for 10 such young riders to sponsor as a Harry Hall Junior Rider. The sponsorship package includes £600 of clothing per annum to wear, plus lots of Paige Wright other benefits too.

Paige Wright (right), a 10-yearold from Harrogate with big ambitions as a show jumper, is the first Harry Hall Junior Rider, She says: “It’s really exciting as a young rider to have a famous brand like Harry Hall supporting me in my riding. Some of the new designs from Harry Hall include lovely colourful, soft and safe clothes and I love wearing them when I’m riding at home.”

2015 sees the 10 year anniversary of Toggi’s association with the British Equestrian Federation and of the brand’s support of Equestrian Team GBR. In the 10 year partnership, Equestrian Team GBR has won 162 medals at senior level, with countless more at youth level and we are all hoping that 2015 will see that number rise.

Sarah-Jane Fedarb, managing director for Toggi said: “Early on in our partnership with the BEF, the idea emerged to create a supporters collection to complement the team kit, which would allow the Nation to get involved and to show their support for our equestrian teams. The official Toggi Team GBR collection is the result, with its iconic red, white and blue theme and striking GBR branding. Not only does the supporters collection allow people to visually show their support for their British equestrian heroes, but as a percentage of sales goes back to the British Equestrian Federation to help generate additional funds for all equestrian disciplines, people are delighted to show their support and to do their part to help Great Britain remain a world beater in equestrian sports.” www.toggi.com

Tribute to Horse Rangers Colonel in Chief

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he Horse Rangers Association (Hampton Court) have paid tribute to one of its longest serving members. Colonel in Chief Gerry Tribe, who was born in 1923, recently passed away at the age of 92.

He discovered the work of the charity when he visited the Horse Rangers in 1968 to help his daughter Tina when she started to ride. She was only nineyears-old so Gerry would help her lift feed bowls and hay bales. The founder of the Horse Rangers, Raymond Gordon, recognising an ex-Navy man of great charm and ability, asked him if he would like to join the Horse Rangers as an officer, which he did in 1970.

Everyone recalls what a kind, helpful and caring man he was; rarely raising his voice and always willing to give a hand or show how things should be done. He was appointed a Squadron Commandant, then Senior Adjutant and in 1977 Commanding Officer. His popularity never waned; as a contemporary Ranger commented, “When Gerry took on the CO role we were delighted for him and his new position and were secretly glad it wasn’t anyone strict! He was a real ‘Father Figure’ to us all; someone who we could have a bit of a laugh and a joke with and know that he would always be very fair and unbiased. An absolute gentleman; 24 carat”.

Gerry retired from his appointment of Commanding Officer after an amazing 26 years and in 2004 became Colonel in Chief.

In recognition of his massive contribution to Horse Rangers, the Board of Trustees made him an Honorary Life Member in 2009.

Gerry continued to be a real supporter, coming to all the events in the Horse Ranger calendar; he was at the 60th Anniversary Gala Dinner last October and at this year’s Riding for the Disabled Open Day on 26th June, just a week before he passed away.

Gerry Tribe was a legend in his lifetime and his memory will stay with the Horse Rangers who were lucky enough to know him for the rest of their lives. A very happy memory.

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The dressage classes this year will include the MCI-UK dressage classes comprising tests for all levels, specifically for Iberian horses, to be held on Saturday evening 29th August. Show classes embrace breed classes for pure and part bred horses, novice rider, young horse classes, side saddle, horse & hound and the popular parade class.

The highlight of the weekend is the ‘Afternoon of Entertainment’ on Monday 31st August featuring demos and displays by international dressage trainer John Lassetter, international dressage rider Amy Stovold, ex Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art rider Gonzalo Marques Obeso and ex Portuguese School of Equestrian Art rider Nuno Cavaco.

For further details & schedule please check out the Show Facebook page ‘Iberian Performance Show’. All enquiries tel. 07787 147782 or visit www.iberianperformanceshow.co.uk

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MUSTO, have joined forces with British Showjumping to not only support the British Showjumping Business Partnership, but to also find a British Showjumping member to become the face of the new MUSTO Competition Showjumping Collection.

Win a pair of weekend tickets to Boomerang Hickstead.

Boomerang Hickstead is a brand new music festival held at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2015, and Localrider has a pair of weekend tickets to give away for one lucky winner and a friend, worth £150.

Hickstead is known as the home of British showjumping, but this new departure is set to see thousands of music fans visit the famous showground in West Sussex to see some major music stars perform in the International Arena.

Taking the stage on Saturday are Simple Minds, The Proclaimers, The Shires and Andreya Triana; while Sunday’s acts are Jessie J, The Vamps, Soul II Soul and Rae Morris.

The two-day music event will also include gourmet pop up restaurants, street food stalls and alternative entertainment.

For your chance to win a pair of weekend tickets complete the entry form on page 34.

Standard ticket prices start from £39.50 while full weekend admission costs £75. For more details visit www.boomeranghickstead.com

Rachel’s Rosettes Experienced show rider and producer has been making and designing rosettes from her base in Collier Street in Kent. From the simple and traditional to the weird and wonderful, Rachel can design the perfect rosettes for your show or a special occasion. She also makes sashes and garlands, as well as supplying entry sheets, numbers, judges books, stewards badges etc. In fact everything you need to run your show.

For more information email: Dear372@btinternet.com or call 07711 838319.

To coincide with the alignment with British Showjumping, MUSTO is offering one lucky rider the chance to win a full year’s sponsorship package worth £5,000 for 2016. The winner will become the face of the new MUSTO Competition Showjumping Collection which includes the Prestige Windstopper® Activeseam™ Jacket and the Derby BR2 Show Jacket both available online from July.

The new ambassador will sit alongside World and Olympic champions William Fox-Pitt and Zara Phillips whilst featuring in the MUSTO advertising campaigns. For further information on entering the sponsorship competition, visit www.musto.com/FindAFace

Put To the Test The Kennel Club Pet Bed The Kennel Club pet bed collection has been produced

by Scruffs, which supports The Kennel Club and all the work it does to help achieve its objective of making a difference for dogs.

This luxurious bedding collection is upholstered with super-soft woven tweed and herringbone fabrics. Each bed is finished with faux suede piping and a faux leather logo patch. An integral 100% recycled green fibre filling secured in four places provides greater cushioning characteristics and enhanced durability during washing.

The Kennel Club Pet Mattresses and Donut beds are available in a variety of sizes and colours. www.petslovescruffs.com LR Comment: I tested the Kennel Club Pet Mattress. It was supposed to be for my Labrador, but it was a case of whoever got there first, it was also popular with the Jack Russell and the cat! I found it well made and there was lots of padding to keep my dog comfortable, even though the mattress was on a tiled floor.

Remembering Chris White Chris White died on the 3rd July.

Train with Sandy Osborn

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andy Osborn is a U.S. National GP Judge and has trained two horses up to Grand Prix level, with another currently in training. She has trained for the last 18 years with Dutch trainers, Roel Theunissen and Henk Van Bergen, who influence her own methods greatly. She scribes often for International Judges and wrote for Stephen Clarke at the World Cup in Las Vegas this year.

As a trainer, Sandy believes strongly that a rider is either part of the problem or part of the solution. She focuses on developing the seat and position of the rider, so that the horse can find its balance underneath. She is positive and encouraging in her teaching style.

Sandy will be teaching at Bodiam in East Sussex from 17th to 22nd August, (£50 for 45 minutes and £65 for one hour).

To find out more about Sandy visit www.sandyosborndressage. com. To discuss or book a lesson contact Georgie Guest email: georgieguest@live.com – or telephone 07739 977792 or email Jane Pether: jane@cossetandcoddle.com or telephone 07515578174.

She was Regional Bridleway officer for BHS for many years, responsible for creating many circular riding routes in the South East. She was solely responsible for getting the Department of Transport to build a very elegant bridge over the M25 just north of Sevenoaks in Kent, to prevent them from diverting an existing bridlepath by several miles, and that bridge will remain a permanent memorial to her incredible efforts as a bridleway officer.

Also she was an active competitive member of Endurance GB, riding in the Golden Horse Shoe Ride over Exmoor, and competing several different horses over the years. She also used to ride long distance to visit members of her family, riding from the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex to both Canterbury in Kent, and also to Exeter in Somerset.

In her spare time Chris was an accomplished musician, playing both violin and piano, and helped with the local Riding for the Disabled group, continuing this well in into her retirement.

She will be missed by her husband Alan White, and children, Maggie, Helen and Neville.

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FEATURE

Summer

Gillian Booth SQP owner of Westgate Labs

Worm

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Words by Gillian Booth SQP owner of Westgate Labs

Summer is a time horse owners enjoy more time with their horses, but essential aspects of parasite control are still required.

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ummer is the time of the year that all horse owners look forward to, with more time to enjoy our horses and fewer chores to do.

Some aspects of horse care are essential though and keeping parasites in control is one of them. At this time of year no one should still be giving routine wormers to healthy adult horses. It’s a time for testing using worm counts and possibly a tapeworm test, to find out if your horse needs any treatment and only dosing those who do. Effective worming products are simply too precious to use in a random ‘just in case’ dosing pattern. They won’t stay effective if wasted in that way.

If the last test or worming dose was given in spring then by summer it’s time to test again. If you used Equest Pramox in winter to treat encysted worms and tapeworm then summer is the time to start using the Equisal tapeworm test based on a simple saliva sample taken by you at home.

Right: This image shows a pinworm sellotape test down the microscope.

Using a test based approach to worm control is now well established as best practice from single horse owners to large yards. Leaving the old ways behind can seem daunting but you don’t need to worry just contact Westgate Labs for the most experienced and friendly help.

Westgate has the longest established direct to owner worm count service and a reputation second to none. With proper laboratory facilities and using a quality test method, all backed up with qualified advice, you can be sure that your horse’s parasite control is in safe hands. We are passionate about what we do and want to help all horse owners get the best worm control tailored to their horse and situation.

Contact us by email: info@westgatelabs.co.uk or Tel: 01670 791994 or join the lively wormy discussions on Facebook. www.westgatelabs.co.uk

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HICKSTEAD SHOW REPORT Trevor Breen and Loughnatousa WB Equestrian.com Hickstead Derby Champions 2015

Equestrian.com T Hickstead Derby Meeting

Thursday 25th June to Sunday 28th June 2015

Words by Julia Longland and pictures by Fiona Rafferty Trevor Breen and Loughnatousa WB jumped the only clear to win the Equestrian.com Derby

revor Breen wrote a new page for the records chapter of the Equestrian.com British Jumping Derby at Hickstead when he completed the second leg of an extraordinary Derby double by winning on Loughnatousa WB, a year after his victory on the one-eyed Adventure de Kannan. On Patricia Brown’s Loughnatoosa WB he was the first rider to score successive victories on different horses since Paul Schockemohle on Deister and Lorenzo in 1985-86 and Nick Skelton on J Nick in 1987 and Apollo in 19881989, but the 16-year-old Loughnatoosa WB, who won for Paul Beecher in 2012, became the first horse to win the Derby twice with two different riders.

Irishman Breen, 36, who spent his early years hunting with the Scarteen Hunt in Co.Limerick, runs a breeding and training establishment near Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire with his wife Caroline and three-year-old daughter Mia. He described the Derby as: “Such a tough class, you need a lot to go right, but everything did. Loughnatoosa jumped out of his skin for me, the petrol tank was getting a bit low towards the end of the course, but he hung on.”

There might have been a strange twist to the closing minutes in the first round of the Derby when Adventure de Kannan, drawn 33rd of the 37 starters, looked on the verge of jumping a clear round which would have forced Breen, already on a zero score from the sixth draw with Loughnatoosa, to jump off against himself. Then Addy with the one

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Local combination Sue Bennett’s Carlow Cruiser, who had jumped the fences clear with Ronnie Healey in 2011, but was penalised for napping as he passed the ring entrance, lost rider Charlotte Platt with a difficult leap over the Derby rails last year, but went beautifully for Steven Franks this time, then spoilt a possible clear by clipping the exit rails from the Dyke. “Carlow Cruiser has great ability,” said Franks, “he is a lovely horse and I’m hoping he can come back for a couple more shots.” Joining the four-faulters were Billy Twomey and Diaghilev, and Nigel Coupe with Susan Simmons’ former working hunter Golvers Hill.

First-timer A notable first-timer was Alfie Bradstock, 21, the grandson of racing legend Lord Oaksey, who went round for just two mistakes on Graham Fletcher’s KBIS Caicos. Alfie’s father Mark trained Coneygree, bred by Lord Oaksey, to win this year’s Cheltenham Gold Cup and his mother Sara is Lord Oaksey’s daughter.

Talking of the Derby, which offers some £33,000 to the winner from its £99,000 prize fund Breen, whose brother Shane lives at Hickstead with his wife Chloe, Douglas Bunn’s youngest daughter and their family said: “Hickstead is traditional English showjumping at its very best. The facilities have been fantastically updated with a brand new grandstand. The Bunns have spent a lot of money to keep it all in good shape. Hats off to them for that.”

The first ever Derby, in 1961, was won

by Ireland’s legendary Seamus Hayes on Goodbye. Over the years the combinations have become household names, such as Marion Coakes and Stroller, who won in

Local combination, Steven Franks and Carlow Cruiser had four faults to finish joint-second.

1967 Lizzie Bunn, Hickstead’s exceptional Show Director, says that the year John Whitaker won it for her father on Buddy Bunn, 2004, was very special, and the victory in 1996 by his lifelong friend Nelson Pessoa on Loro Piana Vivaldi, “brought tears.”

Turbo Charged Dougie Douglas The two major classes leading up to the Derby, the Bunn Leisure Derby Trial, and the British Speed Derby for the Liz Dudden Memorial Trophy, went respectively to an international newcomer Holly Gillott on Dougie Douglas, afterwards selected for the British team at Hickstead’s forthcoming Royal International Horse Show, and seasoned campaigner Guy Williams with Casper de Muze, who took the speed derby for the second year running in the fastest time on record.

Gillott, 26, who hunts with the Quorn in Leicestershire and rides horses owned by James Mossman, a Master of the Quorn, challenged last of seven in the jump-off for the Derby Trial and managed to shave 0.96 seconds from the standard set by Harriet Nuttall and her long-striding A Touch Imperious.

Nuttall has also grown up with a hunting background as her father Rupert is Master of the Blackmore & Sparkford Vale in Dorset. Both A Touch Imperious and Dougie

Douglas came from Gorsebridge sales in Ireland, but while the compact Dougie Douglas can push on easily, Nuttall cannot give her tall horse the same treatment. “He has a lot of scope,” said Nuttall, “he is very careful but you can’t ask him too much.”

Gillott said: “I had no idea what anybody else had done in the jump-off, but I thought I would touch the turbo. I have spent a lot of time this year saving him for Nations Cups.” (She had 12 faults and a clear round in Rome to help Britain to win that hotly contested cup.)

New course record Nuttall, who is determined to shake off her persistent bridesmaid image of permanent second place, was also runner-up in the British Speed Derby for the Liz Dudden Trophy, riding her neat grey Silver Lift to finish 0.44 seconds behind Guy Williams on Casper de Muze. “I knew I had to gain strides,” said Williams, 43, who overtook Shane Breen’s course record of 91.96 seconds by 1/100th of a second.

Casper de Muze recorded another success in the Bunn Leisure Masters challenge, a competition which had Table A and Table C sections, and Casper de Muze was very fast round the timed Section C, and foot perfect down the line of four white gates, to clock a time over four seconds faster than Nuttall on Silver Lift.

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eye decided the issue by lowering no.12, the Derby rails, and no.14, to eventually share seventh place with six others on eight faults.

“Loughnatoosa is a great horse,” said Breen, “Paul (Beecher) bred and produced him from his Co.Waterford stud, riding him until two years ago and must take great credit. Patricia Brown who owns him, is a huge supporter. To win once is a dream come true, to win twice is surreal.”

In 2014 the two 4-faulters jumped off and Breen recalled: “There was only 2/100ths of a second between me on Adventure de Kannan and Philip Miller on Caritiar Z last year.” Miller, the 2013 winner on Caritiar Z, finished equal seventh this time. “To be wishing others to have poles down is not nice, particularly as Harriet Nuttall (equal second after lowering the first rail of the Devil’s Dyke with A Touch Imperious) and Philip are good friends of mine.”

William Whitaker on Glenavadra Brilliant, a 17 hh chestnut having his third Derby attempt, lost rhythm descending the steep Bank and caught no.9, the rail at the bottom. “He got a bit strong and I couldn’t steady him enough as we went down. He has such a big stride and we got too close at the bottom,” said William, who rode a class round and was the first of the five 4-faulters to share second place.

Guy Williams and Casper de Muze set a new course record in the British Speed Derby.

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feature Far left: Those with balanced shoulders and hips and a nipped in waist could try something like the Horseware Ladies Competition Jacket.

Left: Softshell jackets are form fitting and can show off a balanced shape.

Shop for your shape Words by Lucy Nicholas of www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk

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hen competing, there’s no denying that if you look the part, you will feel more confident, and give a good impression.

Most women who have the finances to ride and compete are busy, working people, and many are mothers; this means that most of us are of average build, with the odd lump or bump here and there. However, there’s no reason why you can’t look the part and feel confident, whatever your size or shape.

There are generally considered to be four main types of female body shape: Apple shape (round), Pear shape (bottom heavy), Hourglass shape (curvy) and Rectangle shape (relatively straight up and down). It’s important you spend some time kindly critiquing yourself, before purchasing your outfit.

Apple shape - your friends say you have great legs, however you have some fullness around the middle that you may like to minimise. A fancy stock and ‘blingy’ pin will put more attention on your top half; go for high waisted, well cut beige breeches (ideally without a belt) to comfortably support your tummy - hunting breeches, such as Horseware Ladies Aylesbury Hunting Breeches, are ideal - and a jacket with obvious shoulder definition and sufficient length so that your tummy is not too exposed, like the Shires Ladies Cotswold Show Jacket. If your calves are wide, then choose made to measure boots or those in wide sizes, so they do not look too tight.

Dublin’s ‘On Air Stretch Dress Boots’ feature a leather-look rear stretch panel on the calf, providing around 2cm of ‘stretch’.

You can make a statement with eye catching buttons, as seen on the Horseware Ladies Competition Shirt.

Top tips for all sizes 1. Check your underwear for VPLs and consider seam free versions. Lace is a ‘no go’ as it creates bumps.

2. Double rear jacket vents are always flattering.

3. Wear a good sports bra for comfort and a nice silhouette.

4. Match your gloves and breeches, for a smart look.

5. Choose machine washable fabrics - Polyester and cotton blends wash well.

6. Consider your horse’s colouring when choosing your single coloured show jacket or subtly-patterned tweed jacket.

7. Wear a securely fastened ‘two point’ helmet meeting industry standards.

Pear shape - you carry more weight on your hips or thighs but have a clearly defined waist that you can show off. Choose tailored jackets that make your shoulders look broader (velvet collars raise the eye line), and finish above the widest point of your hips and bottom - Shires Ladies Kingston Show Jacket is a good example.

Blingy stock pins and bold stock patterns will draw the eye upwards, while you can rock a white pair of high waisted breeches like Hy Performance Competition Ladies Breeches, which have a Polymide, Cotton, and Lycra material blend.

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Hourglass shape - the envy of many females, you have a wellbalanced body shape with your shoulders and hips in line, a welldefined bust, and a nipped in waist. Choose stretchy, belted breeches, ideally in beige - Shires Ladies SaddleHugger Breeches are very nice, with a four-way stretch knitted fabric - and a jacket that flatters the female form; the Horseware Ladies Competition Jacket would be a bold choice but it is softshell, and form fitting to show off your balanced shape. Show off your waist with a snazzy belt and remember to invest in a good sports bra, to add a smoother silhouette.

Rectangle shape - you have a moderately straight shoulder and ribcage line, and may be fairly petite in your clothes size; you may like to try to create the illusion of a waist and curves with a jacket that gently shapes the waist but does not ‘nip you in’ - we like the Horseware Embellished Ladies Show Jacket. Exaggerated pocket details, detailing at the hips and a fancy stock will help. (Avoid vertical pin stripes if you are choosing a tweed). You can wear hipster or low waisted breeches in a light colour including white we like the Horseware Ladies Woven Competition Breeches. august 2015 Localrider 27

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Q

My 10-year-old 16hh showjumping mare is fine when we school at home at our livery yard, but when we compete, even if it is at a show held at the same yard, which is Speedgate Equestrian, she lowers her head and ‘takes hold’. I currently ride her in a loose ring jointed snaffle and I would like to try something that aids her attention to my cues. KN

Bitting Q&As

By Stephen Biddlecombe of Equine Management, distributors of Bombers Bits

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You could try a sweet iron bit for starters, which heighten the horse’s awareness of the bit in the mouth. Sweet iron also oxidises easily and encourages salivation.

Bombers Equestrian Equipment Bits has a lovely bit called the Buster Roller Petros Loose Ring – it is best suited to a horse with a low head carriage that leans on the bit.

When the rein is used, the increased pressure on the bar will help lift the horse’s head – meanwhile, the loose ring provides a quickThe Buster Roller Petros Loose Ring is release effect, for accurate best suited to a horse with a low head rein aids. carriage that leans on the bit.

The rotating Petros mouthpiece, which features a 40mm roller that increases pressure on the horse’s tongue, prevents the horse taking hold of the bit – it is precisely positioned at 45°, to follow the contour of the tongue.

This bit retails for £63.80 exc VAT, and is ideally suited to experienced riders who ride sensitively.

How do bits work?

Bits are just part of the communication process between rider and horse, and exert pressure on some or all of the following parts of a horse’s mouth, internally: • The bars (the gummy sections between the incisor and molar teeth) • Roof of the mouth • Tongue – especially the sensitive edges • Lips and corners of the mouth Externally, bits put pressure on the following parts of the horse’s mouth: • Poll areas beneath the headpiece of the bridle • The curb groove which is the ‘hollow’ just above the chin Always make sure you maintain regular equine dental checks.

Dental checks by an equine dental technician or vet are recommended at least once a year, to ensure the horse is comfortable, and to avoid longer-term mouthing and bitting problems.

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My 18-year-old loan mare sometimes shakes her head when schooling. Back, teeth and tack checks are all clear.

I ride her in a loose ring French link snaffle and my dressage instructor says the horse is simply evading. What bit may suit her? MR

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Your horse may just have a sensitive tongue, The Elliptical Loose Ring is ideal for a horse that uses as headshaking is its tongue as a means of pushing against the bit. a classic symptom, and is a way of avoiding pressure; horses with sensitive tongues may also put the tongue out, or over the bit. Because horses are flight animals, they do not yield to pressure or pain, but instead move away from it.

You are right to work with relevant experts to help solve your mare’s problem – presumably neurological issues have also been ruled out. You could try her in a sweet iron bit, as they oxidise easily, encouraging salivation and acceptance.

One potential bit is the Elliptical Loose Ring from Bombers Equestrian Equipment Bits. The bit features a 45 mm lozenge in the centre; it has a small surface area, so a horse that uses its tongue as a means of pushing against the bit will draw back to a better point of control. This bit retails for £45.83 exc VAT.

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Creating your Perfect Yard

At some point in time most horse owners will consider buying a house with stables or even a larger equestrian property. Here we share some points to consider during your search, plus we talk to two arena specialists who give advice on both installing a new arena as well as upgrading an existing one.

An aerial shot of one of Day Equestrian’s newly built arenas.

The arena at Mayfield School

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here are an increasing number of small farms coming onto the market in the South East. They have previously been run as small farms and small holdings and whilst some already have stables, most offer plenty of scope for development, enabling you to build your perfect yard and equestrian home.

Points to consider • C onsider the use of existing outbuildings as whilst they might provide luxury accommodation for your horses, there may also be a more profitable use such as the conversion to an annex or holiday let. This could provide you with additional income from horse/rider B & B or holiday opportunities. Consider taking advice on alternative uses before you begin any works, especially on what planning permission might be required.

• I f you have extra grassland surplus to your needs, you could consider an arrangement with a local farmer to allow grazing for other animals or for hay or silage making.

• H aving your own land means you could create your own offroad riding tracks or even a cross country course, which could be hired out to others to use.

• C reating extra stables for livery use is a good way of creating extra income • You will pay less per acre for lower quality land, Grade III pasture for example, and remember such land can often be improved with correct management and better drainage.

Building an arena Day Equestrian share these tips on building a new arena: 1. C onsider privacy, flood risk and planning permission when choosing the location for your new arena. You will need hard standing access to and from your arena, both for construction work and eventual usage.

2. D ecide how to build the arena - we recommend using an experienced equestrian contractor. If you are feeling confident enough to tackle the work yourself, take a look at the simple step-by-step arena construction guides at www.dayequestrian.co.uk/guides 3. C omplete your new arena with a high quality surface.

Depending on personal preference and budget, a few of the popular options available include: Wax coated surfaces – Low maintenance and long-lasting, wax coated surfaces do not need irrigation and are easy to install.

We manufacture wax coated surfaces installed in many popular equestrian centres in the South East of England.

Sand and fibre surfaces – A popular, economical option is mixing sand and fibre together on site or choosing a premixed sand and fibre surface. Like any dry sand-based surface, watering is required to stay at optimum performance.

Sand and rubber surfaces – This is an inexpensive and durable option which reduces the chance of your surface freezing in winter.

To find out more about Day Equestrian’s range of arena surfaces and arena construction materials visit www.dayequestrian.co.uk or call 0845 006 6444.

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The finishing touches...

We found a mixture of useful and unusual products to add the finishing touches to your perfect yard.

Stubbs Knock Knock

Idolo Tether Tie

The eyecatching Stubbs ‘Knock Knock’, from Abbey England, will be irresistible to any horse lover.

The stylish and practical knocker is ideal for the house, tack room or saddlers shop and it makes a perfect present. The genuine horse shoes fitted with a solid wrought iron ball give an impressive feel and a deep clunking sound.

The solid steel horse shoes are available in two versions: Bright Zinc Plated, or STUBBYFINE coated in Black. www.abbeyengland.com

The Original Rug Bag Keeping horse rugs neat and clean has always been a challenge, but not anymore. the Original Rug Bag has been designed to fit around your rugs whilst hanging on a rug rail, it also cleverly doubles as a travel Bag making transporting your rugs easy and compact.

Protecting your rugs from dust, dirt, water and creepy crawlies, it also makes your tack room look neat and tidy.

Idolo has noticed horse owners looking for an alternative to baler twine for tying up horses, due to the amount of accidents caused as a result of using it.

Roy French of Idolo Tether Tie says: “We have been trying to highlight this problem for some time. Chatting to people at the big shows and events, we have heard of a huge number of nasty incidents and accidents resulting from horses being tied to baler twine.

Badminton Horse Trials was a breakthrough for us, with interest from professional eventers including Millie Dumas, who watched our demonstration, took some to try and now endorses the tether tie.”

Millie said: “These are the safest and best product out there that I have come across. We now have these on our yard and in our horse boxes, and we are now baler twine free!”

Horse health also believes that baler twine should be a tying system of the past and the Idolo Tether Tie is now available to purchase from their website.

When tying your horse you should really ask yourself if you can release him or if he can release himself in a panic situation? and if he does break loose do you want your horse running around the yard, which could result in unnecessary injury.

The Idolo tether tie is an easy solution to this and as it says on our new packaging, we are “probably the best horse safety tie in the Equestrian World!” www.idolotethertie.com

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Stable Mirror Mirrors for Training’s Stable Mirror is a simple yet effective way to help horses who suffer with boredom or anxiety in the stable.

The 3ft x 2ft acrylic Stable Mirror is easy to fit in any stable.

The idea behind the stable mirror is a simple one, and that’s that when the horse sees his reflection, he sees company. Having a ‘friend’ can help to reduce stress related behaviours such as weaving, cribbing and biting. www. mirrorsfortraining. co.uk

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YARD FEATURE Riding in the UK is rarely for the fair weathered - from the recent heat wave to the deepest depths of frosty winter, we expect our horses to brave the elements as we do, and the surfaces we ride our horses on have never been more important to their well being, soundness, and longevity. So how do you ensure your arena surface is not only providing the support you and your horse need, but is also to remain in peak condition despite weather extremes and constant use and abuse for many years to come.

For more information or a free quote, contact Equestrian Direct on 01564 794020 or visit www.equestriandirectltd.co.uk

Upgrading Your Arena

Time for a new surface?

Whether a busy livery yard, or competition venue, we are using our arenas more than ever, expecting the surface to suit a range of different disciplines and be ready to use, whatever the weather. So where do you start when looking to install a new area? And what do you do when your existing surface no longer suits your needs? A surface that isn’t performing is at best, annoying and distributive, and worse, potentially injury causing, but re-constructing an arena is a costly business, so what options are available for improving what you already have? Surface top-ups and additives are quickly becoming a more affordable solution.

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Equestrian Direct is a leading company in the arena surfacing industry, with more than 25 years experience providing customers with a personal service that is tailored completely around the horse and rider’s needs, providing quality riding arenas and gallop surfaces to suit all requirements and budget, whether for leisure, professional or commercial use.

Summer Offers for a Top Up

Current Summer offers make a top up even more cost effective as leading product, Turffloat EliteTM: A hardwearing, binding agent which contains a rubber crumb helping to keep moisture in the surface, whilst a fibrous element tightens up existing surfaces - is now even more affordable at just £225 per tonne. It is frost resistant, environmentally friendly and 100 per cent wire free, allowing horses to work on top of the surface instead of through it; already the choice for top competition venue surfaces in the UK, Equestrian Direct surfaces are extremely durable and low maintenance.

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Cause of Deteriorating surfaces

So what causes a surface to deteriorate? The most common issue for an arena surface to fail is due to lack of maintenance. The after-care of an equestrian arena is extremely important to ensure a level, compact and even surface to ensure the performance and longevity of your surface. The maintenance equipment available from Equestrian Direct has been specifically designed to meet the requirements of modern fibre surfaces. The EquiLevelTM is a unique piece of equipment that does the jobs previously needing three; making it an affordable way to keep your surface in top condition.

So to diagnose whatever issue is affecting your surface, or for a complete build, the Equestrian Direct Sales team are available to discuss your needs. A dedicated maintenance advisor is able to travel to you to diagnose any issues and recommend the best solution to fit your needs - Whatever the issue currently affecting your surface, Equestrian Direct have the solution.

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FEATURE

Keep your fields in tip-top shape with the Paddock Groomer

Seeking UK Distributor

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he Paddock Groomer is the fast, simple, effective and affordable manure and debris collection machine for horse owners. You simply attach it to your towing vehicle and as you drive around your paddocks it collects horse manure and debris, such as small stones, leaves and sticks, while also helping smooth over dirt clods, leaving your paddocks cleaner and smoother in minutes.

Manufactured in New Zealand and soon to be available in the UK, it has been designed with robustness and ease of use in mind. The entire Paddock Groomer body is made of very strong, tough, durable plastic that won’t rot or fade, making the machine relatively lightweight to handle and means it can be easily towed by a quad bike, ATV or ride-on mower. It features a chain-driven rotating brush system that sweeps up manure and debris into the collection tray, plus a unique spring mechanism that allows the Groomer to follow the ground making it effective for use on both flat and undulating paddocks. There is no stopping or starting required like vacuums and no motor means no additional fuel cost.

Paddock Groomer’s are already popular in New Zealand on small lifestyle and equine properties, allowing horse owners to easily clean paddocks every few days, once a week or as it suits, saving time, assisting in healthier horses and keeping paddocks tidier.

The manufacturers of this exciting machine are currently seeking a UK representative to assist with marketing and sales.

For more information visit www.PaddockGroomer.co.nz

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He’s itching for skincare Fiona’s itching to use Love the SKIN he’s in

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Perfect for every skin condition Love the SKIN he's in is ideal for every horse, including those with sensitive skin, or those prone to skin irritations caused by seasonal conditions.

For more details please call our Nutritional Advice Line: 0800 373 106 or email info@naf-uk.com

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FEATURE

Horse Owner Seminar Warners Solicitors has teamed up with Bell Equine, HorseSense UK and 9 Gough Square to offer a free advice seminar. Whether you own 1 or 20 horses this seminar is for you. It is your chance to learn about the latest issues that will affect you and your horses. The speakers are experts with long term experience in their fields.

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aren Coumbe an Equine Vet with Bell Equine will give an overview on the latest developments in equine vet medicine: from buying horses to sycamore seedlings. Karen is a director at Bell Equine, a large specialist equine hospital and ambulatory practice. She is responsible for anaesthesia and pain control, and also has a particular interest in ophthalmology and dermatology, as well as the challenges of equine pre-purchase exams.

Tim Ryan a Partner at Warners Solicitors will discuss the latest changes to the law on fly grazing horses: The Control of Horses Act 2015. Tim is one of the leading regulatory lawyers in the South East. He has a particular interest in criminal cases involving agriculture, firearms, shotguns and rural sports.

Becci Harvey from HorseSense UK will look at how an understanding of equine behaviour can benefit businesses.

HorseSense UK is an accredited equine

assisted education business that offers team building, leadership, communication and personal development training for individuals and corporate groups.

Giles Mooney a barrister from 9 Gough Square will discuss the pitfalls of buying and selling horses and other equestrian disputes. Giles specialises in high value civil litigation. His expertise includes catastrophic personal injury and veterinary negligence claims. Giles has a particular interest in claims brought under the Animals Act 1971 and disputes over the buying and selling of horses.

The free seminar will take place, at 6.30pm, on 9 September at Tonbridge School.

If you would like to attend please contact Nikki Wood on 01732 770660, events@warners-solicitors.co.uk or book via Eventbrite www.equine-seminar.eventbrite.co.uk.

Horse Owner Seminar - 9 September 2015

Clockwise from top: Tim Ryan, Becci Harvey and Karen Coumbe

Agenda 6:30pm Arrival, tea & coffee 7:00pm Welcome & talks The latest in equine vet medicine: from buying horses to sycamore seedlings, Karen Coumbe

Equine Medicine - Karen Coumbe, Equine Vet - Bell Equine Fly Grazing - Tim Ryan, Solicitor - Warners Solicitors Equine Assisted Learning - Becci Harvey - HorseSense UK

Latest changes to the law on fly grazing horses: The Control of Horses Act 2015, Tim Ryan

Buying & Selling Horses - Giles Mooney - 9 Gough Square

How an understanding of equine behaviour can benefit your business, Becci Harvey

Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1JP

The pitfalls of buying and selling horses and other equestrian disputes, Giles Mooney

Please contact Nikki Wood to book your place, events@warners-solicitors.co.uk, 01732 770660 or via EventBrite - www.equine-seminar.eventbrite.co.uk.

Early booking is recommended as places are limited.

8:00pm Q&As, refreshments

Don’t miss this one off chance to get some free advice from the equestrian industry experts!

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FEATURE

Buying or selling horses abroad?

You could save thousands by avoiding your bank

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lastair Archbold, Foreign Exchange Manager and dedicated broker for the Equestrian Industry at the Foremost Currency Group, explains that if you are buying or selling horses abroad you may be paying more than necessary for your currency conversion.

“When buying or selling horses, it’s often the case that the purchase needs to be made in Euros, if buying from Ireland or mainland Europe Alastair Archbold for example. The natural inclination is to use your bank to arrange the transfer; however this is usually a very expensive way of doing it. Banks are good at some things, however foreign currency exchange isn’t one of them.

You can make big savings by using a specialist foreign exchange broker, who can help clients achieve exchange rates significantly better than the high street banks can offer, sometimes by as much as 5%. This doesn’t sound like much but when you’re converting a large sum, this can equate to a saving of thousands of pounds.

The currency markets can be incredibly volatile. Exchange rates change every few seconds, sometimes fluctuating by several percent over the course of a day. Banks usually provide a daily exchange rate that is fixed for the day, and is usually quite wide to account for any variations in the rate. In comparison, a currency broker buys currency ‘live’ from market and so can achieve much better rates of exchange.

Case Study Mr Robinson was purchasing a horse from Ireland, and found out about the Foremost Currency Group through British Showjumping. Horses can be very expensive, and when spending €50,000.00 getting the best possible rate of exchange is paramount, and so he decided to get in touch with Foremost Currency’s equestrian specialist Alastair Archbold, to see how much of a better deal he could get compared to his bank.

It was a prudent move, as the exchange rate provided was 3.5 cents better than the bank exchange rate, meaning that by using Foremost Currency Group to exchange his funds, the overall saving was more than £1200.00.

Mr Robinson said: “The exchange rate was much better than the bank, and the process was refreshingly simple and easy. Efficient, reliable, great rates and great service. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.”

“We are committed to shaking up currency exchange by operating in a smarter, leaner and more efficient way, passing the savings onto you and getting you a better rate; every time you trade. Say goodbye to impersonal service and hello to your new broker. Committed to working on your behalf to get you the very best deal possible.”

Robin McEwen, Founder and Managing Director

BUYING OR SELLING A HORSE ABROAD? BUYING OR SELLING A HORSE FROM EUROPE? DO YOU NEED TO REPATRIATE PRIZE MONEY TO or FROM STERLING? DO YOU MAKE REGULAR INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS TO A SUPPLIER OVERSEAS? As FX experts for the international equestrian industry we can help you make the most of your currency.

Contact our dedicated Equestrian foreign currency expert Alastair Archbold on +44 (0)1442 892066 or aja@fcgworld.co.uk www.foremostcurrencygroup.co.uk The Foremost Currency Group Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for the issuing of electronic money under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 [FRN 900204]. Registered in England: No 5544575. We are supervised by the FCA for compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) 2007.

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Laura Powell writes...

I am feeling fantastic as I write this month, as Alf is now fully up and running and we have just returned home with fourth place at Eridge horse trials, finishing on our dressage score of 29.3!

He felt the best he’s ever felt. I’ve had so much support from everyone in getting him back out competing and it means a lot. He also had a good run at Tweseldown the week before, but had a pole in the show jumping after getting a little over excited warming-up next to the start of the cross-country. He picked up a few time faults, but still finished eleventh in a competitive section.

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Ups & downs at Tweseldown Also running at Tweseldown were Meg and Nessa. Meg was fantastic and really straight cross-country although rather strong! She has a massive engine, but is still fairly weak and so the canter can tend to run away. In competitions this means there can be a little bit of arguing when I try to set her up again, so we are going to change her bit until she can hold herself more. Meg still finished in ninth place.

Nessa meanwhile was feeling on fantastic form after a 32 dressage and a pole show jumping. I’d already ridden Meg around the course so half knew what to expect. Half way round I completely lost my marbles and let her run in a big flat canter to a relatively short four stride combination. It was only when I jumped in that I realised how much of an idiot I was and I fell out of the side door at the second part, having put her in an impossible position to jump the fence. To make matters worse I fell on the footpath, which was like concrete and now have a well-deserved sore bottom! I got back on and jumped the fence properly then finished the rest of the course.

Homework for Nessa Nessa also ran at Eridge in a hotly contested five-year-old section. After coming next to last on the dressage with 36, and a sheet full of comments ‘poll too low’ I realised she isn’t mature enough in the body to move up a level and be competitive yet. She then proved she isn’t mature enough in her brain either as she gaped round the show jumping, looking at the many tradestands and crowds taking four poles with her. I fear she is a bit slow at the moment and once I lose her concentration that’s it. I decided not to run her cross-country and will enter for another BE90. I know it’s all there - especially when she jumped the most fantastic double clear at Pyecombe British Showjumping recently in their new spooky arena, but of course it didn’t have the same buzzy atmosphere as Eridge.

Now Nessa and Meg head to Borde Hill and I have to make a bit more of a plan for Alf, who has already qualified for the Blenheim Eventer’s challenge, so that’s something to look forward to.

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FEATURE John Whitaker MBE was born into a Yorkshire farming family. His mother Enid was a keen rider and his father Donald had working horses on the farm.

John began riding when he was six and started competing aged eight. He enjoyed success at numerous World and European Championships and won a silver medal in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He partnered Milton who was first horse to win more than £1million in prize money from show jumping.

Milton became one of the worlds most recognised and loved show jumping horses.

John is married to Clare and they have three children, Louise, Robert and Joanne.

John and Milton

Above: John jumping Milton in Stockholm Right: John pictured at home with his medals

Q�A with John Whitaker MBE As show jumping legend, John Whitaker MBE heads towards a milestone birthday (60) we took the opportunity to catch up with him and find out a little bit more about the son of a Yorkshire farmer. Many of you got in touch to let us know the question you would most like to ask John and here are his answers.

Q What is your favourite memory of your Q Who was your horse of a lifetime if you John pictured winning on the Sunshine Tour

career so far?

A Winning European Championships.

Q Which is your favourite show? The one you always look forward to going to, because of the country, the venue, the food, the people etc.

Gothenberg, the crowds are so good.

A Q Who cooks for you when you’re on the road?

No one I eat out, unless my wife cooks.

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Both were liked as much, they were very different characters.

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all again, is there anything he would change?

No I wouldn’t change anything.

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grandchildren following in your footsteps?

I would be pleased, my children have enjoyed the sport and so have I.

when you were growing up?

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A A Q If you could ride any famous horse who would you like to ride?

Q Do you think it is more difficult to produce a top horse nowadays?

A Shutterfly A Not really there are plenty of classes for Q Any regrets? them.

A No Q Do you have a breeding programme in place?

Q Which was the most difficult horse to ride that had the most talent?

A Yes we breed from our old mares with our stallions.

A Gammon Q By which routes have most of your Q Do you wish you could have cloned

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good horses come to you?

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TRIED&TESTED

Breeches

This month we have been trying a variety of everyday breeches. Whether you are a happy hacker or top competition rider there is something for you and they are suitable for all budgets too.

Mountain Horse Allison Breeches These are low-waisted cotton knit breeches, generously designed to fit and flatter all figures.

They are easy to wash and comfortable to wear thanks to the 8% Lycra content. Allison has a flat front, two font pockets with piping detail and belt loops.

Colours: Black, Brown, Navy, Beige, White Sizes: 22 - 34” waist RRP: £59.95 www.mountainhorse.co.uk LR Comment: Made from a comfortable stretchy cotton knit fabric, they are great for everyday wear. You won’t feel afraid doing your yard jobs in them, after you have ridden.

They have smart detailing and are well cut.

Ariat Prix Breeches Made from a 4-way stretch nylon and cotton twill, with a curved outseam.

Features include V3, CFS and CCT for comfort and flexibility in the saddle.

Colours: Black, Beige Sizes: 25” – 36” Regular & Long. RRP: £99.99 www.ariat.com LR Comment: These have been designed with comfort and movement in mind, with extra stretch in lots of places. Great for the active rider. I liked the full seat and the fun detailing.

PK Sportswear Oscar Breeches Made from lycra, they give the rider comfort and flexibility when riding. These fashionable breeches have a full seat made of faux suede with two side pockets.

The rear of the breeches has the PK logo embroidered and accommodates two flap pockets lined with coloured piping and encompasses a leather strap detail.

Colours: White, Grey and Navy Sizes: European 34 - 42 RRP: £118.00 www.zebraproducts.co.uk LR Comment: Beautifully made and designed, both functional and flattering. They maintain their shape even when worn all day. Perfect for the stylish competitive rider.

Cavallo Candy Breeches

Toggi Eridge Jodhpurs

The flattering full seat Candy breeches use insulating Cavasoft® material to maintain the body’s temperature at an optimum 37 °C, so there is no overheating or cooling down, ensuring comfort for the rider. The breeches have decorative Cavallo stitching on the back and two front pockets for practicality.

New from Toggi, the striking Eridge two tone jodhpurs are super stretchy and have a fantastic fit, which make for a great looking pair of jodhpurs.

Made from a hardwearing fabric with great shape retention, Eridge feature a contrast colour seat and are available in two gorgeous colour options.

Colours: Available in a number of colours including signal red, white and mint.

Sizes: European 34 – 48 RRP: £189.00 www.zebraproducts.co.uk

Colours: Cabernet/Navy, Black/Slate Sizes: 24” - 34” Regular Leg RRP: £35.00 www.toggi.com

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Fun two tone jodhpurs, which are great for wearing all day at the yard. Perfect for having fun with your pony and well-priced too.

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Mark Todd Ladies Contender Breeches Designed for the serious rider and competitor, Mark Todd Contender Breeches are manufactured in a breathable, water and wind resistant performance fabric. The fourway stretch material and streamlined ankle sock give a comfortable fit, while subtle contrast detail on the pockets adds a touch of style.

Colours: White, Beige and Taupe Sizes: 24” – 34” RRP: £87.99 www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: Although they are designed for competition these breeches are great for everyday riding too, particularly if you are jumping or schooling. They fitted well and were comfortable to ride in, again with no bulk at the end of the legs. I liked the design of the pockets on the back.

Equetech Close Contact Breeches Features include latest design leg strapping technology with integral seam positioning to the stretch suede knee patches, eradicating bulk from around the knee area for maximum comfort and feel whilst riding. They have elaborate regency style embroidery to the back yoke and pocket linings, giving a distinctive look, plus Equetech stretch strapping to hem. Other features include a back zip pocket, Equetech comfort waistband, full length stretch suede strapping to hem, Equetech zip and stud fastening, belt loops, jean style pockets and a reinforced seat seam.

Colours: White, Champagne, Taupe, Slate, Black Denim Sizes: 24” - 34” RRP: £61.95 www.equetech.com LR Comment: Good looking breeches, made from a

sturdy fabric. They are comfortable and perfect for wearing all day at the yard.

John Whitaker Ladies Horbury Breeches The Whitaker Ladies Horbury breeches are made of 67% cotton, 25% micro fibre and 8% elastane. This provides for comfort and flexibility, allowing the rider to get the most out of their riding experience. They also have a self-seat, which features Whitaker logo embroidery, as well as Clarino knee patches and stretchy ankle panels.

Colours: Beige, Navy, White, Black and Brown Sizes: 24” – 34” RRP: £50.00 www.johnwhitaker.com LR Comment: These are great breeches for slim young ladies, as they have a low waist and are cut to flatter the slim figure. They are hard wearing, fit well and are comfortable to wear. Offer great value for money.

Dublin Supa Shape It Denim Clarino Knee Breeches The new Dublin Supa Shape It Denim Clarino Knee Breeches are made from stretch denim fabric, with Clarino knee patches. They have a stretch side panel on the lower leg, for improved fit and comfort, which helps to reduce bulk and rubbing under long boots or gaiters.

The beautifully tailored fit flatters a more curvy shape, with a navel high waistband.

Colours: Dark Blue Sizes: 26” – 36” RRP: £54.99 www.dublinclothing.co.uk LR Comment: These are perfect for riders who like to do a bit of everything. They look good, fit well and I love the denim fabric. They are perfect to wear to the yard, out hacking and for light schooling. A good investment.

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CLOSE CONTACT Naturally supple and durable, the calfskin leather used in the Taranto & Lazio moulds perfectly to the shape of your leg without the rigidity of a traditional riding boot. An elasticated panel down the rear of the boot ensures a snug and comfortable fit.

ADVANCED SPUR GUARD SYSTEM The high-friction rubber protrusions keep your spurs firmly in place, and the guard protects the heel of the boot from wear and tear.

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Featuring the newly designed spur guards and spur rest, these boots are made for performance riding.

RRP ÂŁ250 Available in sizes 36 - 43 and in a variety of calf widths and heights.

A classic soled version is available in sizes 44 - 46

www.brogini.com / +44 (0) 1706 514 230

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Leatherwork

Whether you are looking for an everyday bridle, or something a little bit special, we have tested the perfect bridles this month. We have also looked at a fabulous ergonomically designed girth and some super stirrup leathers. And thanks to NAF’s new Sheer Luxe range of products, we have been able to keep them all looking great.

bridles

Mark Todd Raised Padded Bridle

stirrup leather

John Whitaker Stirrup Leathers The John Whitaker bonded calf skin stirrup leathers are nonstretch and very durable, with webbing on the back of the leathers.

This quality bridle is manufactured in fine European leather with stainless steel buckles and billets.

Raised padded detailing on the browband and noseband adds a touch of elegance. The bridle comes complete with removable flash strap and rubber grip reins.

Colours: Oak Brown, Black and Light Havana Size: 54” RRP: £50.00 www.johnwhitaker.com

Colour: Havana or Black Size: Cob, Full Price: £119.95 www.wefi.co.uk

LR Comment: I found the stirrup leathers very supple and streamline, yet extremely strong. They are good quality and look smart.

LR Comment: This is a beautiful bridle, which comes complete with rubber reins. It has very smart stitch detailing to the raised noseband and browband.

Absolutely stunning.

John Whitaker Economy Flash Bridle The New Whitaker Flash Bridle is part of the new Whitaker Economy Range. A wellmade bridle made for everyday use and come complete with rubber reins.

Features include, tonal stitching, flash noseband and silver coloured fastenings, with a slightly raised noseband and browband.

Colours: Black and Havana Sizes: Pony, Cob, Full RRP: £53.00 www.johnwhitaker.com LR Comment: This bridle offers excellent value for money. It is the perfect yard or everyday bridle, but is smart enough to wear to competitions.

It comes complete with rubber reins. Highly recommend a look if you are on a budget or need lots of bridles.

Panache Competition Bridle This quality leather bridle features an ergonomic padded all in one head piece, with a raised and padded browband and matching crank noseband. These features provide the horse with superior comfort across the pressure points.

The bridle also has billet end cheek pieces and stainless steel buckles.

Colour: Black Sizes: Cob, Full RRP: £69.99 www.panacheequestrian.co.uk

girths

Childéric Silhouette Girth The Childéric Silhouette Girth is a super stylish dressage girth, which has been designed to help solve the problem of saddles moving forward. Most saddles move forward because the build and movement of the horse is such that the girth cannot stay back and therefore wants to move and take with it the saddle. Created to utilize the power and shape of the horse, this girth has been designed to help keep the girth and ultimately the saddle in the ideal place for the horse and rider. This girth also helps the even distribution of pressure even on a horse’s narrow girthing area. It features triple thick elasticated ends for excellent saddle stability and an ergonomic cut to ensure even distribution of pressure, the shape of the girth allows the girth to sit in the correct position, without catching the horse around the sensitive area behind the elbow and eliminating the possibility of trapping the muscles. The girth can also be adjusted in width for a bespoke fit if required.

Colours: Irish, Black and Master. Short Girth Sizes: 45cm – 85cm.

Long Girth Sizes: 110cm – 180cm. RRP from: £240.00 www.childericsaddles.co.uk LR Comment: Definitely designed to fit the horse. I hadn’t struggled with the current girth I use, but look forward to seeing if my marks improve in this one. The elasticated buckles, give a little when needed, whereas traditional girths can be quite restricting. I also like the carabiner clip, to allow one to attach training aids easily.

leather care NAF Sheer Luxe Leather

Cleanse & Condition: For a luxurious finish,

this deep cleansing formula is easy to use and leaves a non-sticky natural finish.

Sheer Luxe Leather Food: Feed and

nourish your tack with this luxurious rich lotion to revitalise and moisturise recently cleaned or new leatherwork.

Sheer Luxe Leather Balsam: An intensive conditioner designed to penetrate and nourish tack, keeping it luxuriously soft and supple.

With free sponge inside for easy application.

LR Comment:

All three products retail at £9.99. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

Lovely quality bridle that I have been using every day and yet still smart enough to use for competition. Excellent value for money.

LR Comment: These products make tack cleaning fun. My tack came back to life, looking shiny and new. They smell lovely too.

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tried&tested KM elite spinefree high Wither half pad Made from 100% Merino lambswool (which is tanalised using no harmful chemicals) and 100% cotton quilted fabric. The new clear spine, which is swept up at the wither, relieves pressure on your horse’s back, allows air to flow through and ensures an optimum fit. The sheepskin encourages muscle relaxation and improved blood circulation, whilst maintaining a soft comfortable contact with the horse.

The pads are fully breathable and the Merino fibres wick away and hold 40 times their own weight in moisture, keeping the horse cool during the summer and warm in the winter.

This product can be used in conjunction with a saddle cloth.

Colours: Brown, Black, White/Natural, Black/Natural Sizes: Small, Medium, Large RRP: £64.99 www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk LR Comment: This is a gorgeous thick Merino lambswool half pad. In addition to looking good it also offers great protection to the horse’s back. It looked the same after a wash too.

Saddle Pads

Saddle pads not only enhance the overall appearance of the horse and rider, but they also play an important part in protecting the horse’s back. We have tested an assortment of pads this month and whether you are looking for something for everyday or competition, we hope you will be inspired by the following.

Mark todd acupressure half pad

KM elite close contact high Wither saddle pad

This technical performance pad is designed to mould to the unique contours of the horse’s back. Ideal for sensitive equines, the Acupressure range combines excellent shock absorbency with a subtle massaging action to aid comfort and relaxation. The natural latex material offers remarkable ‘bounce back’ qualities, while small, breathable vacuum tunnels draw hot air away from the back to improve sweat evaporation and help keep the saddle area cool.

Features a high wither design, extra spine space and a soft, anti-slip lining.

Made from KM Elite superior quilted fabric.

It has a velcro girth fastening and D-Ring Velcro attachments for easy fitting.

It is part of the KM Elite Distinction range.

Colour: Black Size: Full size only RRP: £59.90 (dressage and GP numnahs also available). www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: It is difficult to comment on the therapeutic properties of

Colours: White, Black and Brown RRP: £32.99 www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk LR Comment: Perfectly designed for using with a forward cut saddle. I found it a solid pad, which stayed in place and gave good protection to my horse’s back.

the pad, but it certainly felt like the saddle wasn’t sitting so heavily on the horse’s back. It had a cushioning effect on the rider too, absorbing some of the movement that normally comes through the saddle and is absorbed by the rider. Would recommend trying.

leMieux prosport suede Jump square The underside of this pad is a towelling flannel that absorbs sweat, minimising friction and maximising comfort for the horse. The topside is a luxurious suede with a subtle sheen. There are several attractive colours for working at home as well as a white for competition use.

Features include double velcro girth straps with optional inner locking loop to prevent slipping. The D-Ring straps are contoured to give better fit and allow breast plate attachments. The pad also has a Swan Neck design and strengthened girth protection area.

RRP: £39.95 www.horsehealth.co.uk LR Comment: I use a very forward cut jumping saddle and found this pad the perfect fit and was also pleased to find the Velcro straps in the right place.

It is a bit thicker than some of the pads I use and I felt it stayed in place was comfortable for the horse and had great wicking properties. I will definitely be buying another one.

Whitaker colourful saddle pad This comfy foam stuffed saddle pad is 4mm thick and comes with Whitaker print and embroidery.

Colours: Red, Navy, Black and Yellow Size: Full size only www.johnwhitaker. com LR Comment: The saddle pad is smart enough to be used for competitions and yet also practical enough for everyday use.

It washes well and maintained its shape and colour.

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CAREERS Applications invited for the two-year part time course starting at the end of September 2015, with scholarships available

Brand New MBA course in Horseracing Industries

Take your career to the next level – study for the first ever Thoroughbred Horseracing Industries MBA. The MBA course designed to keep Great Britain at the forefront of academic training for future leaders in the thoroughbred horseracing sector.

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The Thoroughbred Horseracing Industries MBA has the real business focus that management positions in modern horseracing demand.

New for September 2015 Scholarships available.

+44 (0)151 795 3718 ulmsmba@liverpool.ac.uk www.liverpool.ac.uk/horseracingmba

he BHA, Levy Board and University of Liverpool have teamed up to launch the first ever Thoroughbred Horseracing Industries MBA. Studying for this MBA provides an opportunity to nurture and develop future business leaders for the industry, thereby helping to secure a strong future for the sport.

The course is designed for individuals already working in British racing or anyone wishing to embark upon a career in the industry.

Employers within the sport are also being urged to enrol suitable employees to the course, so that their business can benefit from the expertise of the MBA and develop future leaders.

Provided by the University of Liverpool, the programme combines the expertise of the University’s Management School in sports industry management with the specialist equine knowledge of the School of Veterinary Science and the University’s world class equine facilities at its Leahurst campus. The programme will be led by Tom Cannon, Professor of Strategic Development and the University of Liverpool Management School. The University of Liverpool also offers a similar MBA for the football industry which is rated in the top 10 global sports MBAs. British Horseracing has become the first sport after football to offer such a course.

Phil Hardman, Head of Partnerships at the Jockey Club completed the Football Industries MBA at Liverpool in 2002 and commented: “Studying a focused MBA accelerated my career in the sports industry, enabling me to obtain good positions in the commercial teams at Everton and Manchester City before joining JC last year.”

There are seven scholarship places available on the 2015/16 course, sponsored by a combination of the BHA, HBLB and the University of Liverpool.

More information about all aspects of the course can be found at www.liverpool.ac.uk/horseracingmba or please contact Neil Coster on neil@edeneurope.com or call 07813 247575.

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Training with Horses Do you spend all day dreaming of working with horses?

Have you taken your GCSEs or A’levels and are wondering what to do next? If the answer to either of these questions is yes then a course at one of the local equestrian colleges could set you on a career path working with horses.

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hether you are hoping to qualify to be a trainee riding instructor, competition groom, or to combine your passion for horses with a career in event management, retail, horse rehabilitation and therapy, nutrition, Merrist Wood College, near Guildford in Surrey has a course suitable for you.

The college has courses at all levels from Level 1 to BA (Hons) level, full and part time, day and evening. Courses have a strong vocational emphasis, providing commercial awareness and practical competence for a range of careers and abilities. Develop your riding skills, examine horse behaviour and welfare and learn about the industry in areas such as equine fitness and training, horse husbandry, animal science, presentation of horses, equine rehabilitation and therapy, road safety.

How do I know if the course is right for me?

One of the greatest frustrations in choosing a career path, while you are still at school is not knowing about all the wonderful interesting jobs there are and where your chosen qualification might lead you. Having a good equine qualification could lead to positions working all around the world, and with experience lead to any number of roles in ancillary companies, working in the fields of equine rehabilitation, equine nutrition or even working behind the scenes at equine events and shows.

If you have an idea of what you would like to do try and speak to people who are already working in that position. For example if you would like to be an event groom try and speak to a groom at

Students at Merrist Wood College

an event to find out what qualifications they have and any advice they can give you about college and finding a job afterwards. If you are approaching someone unannounced check that they have five minutes to talk to you and if they don’t ask if there is a convenient time for you to talk later. Most riders and their staff are contactable via email, facebook or twitter, but do this privately and politely. If you ask the right questions they may also be able to advise if they have any knowledge of the local colleges and the courses they provide.

Work experience

Work experience and good references will be important when you are looking for a job. Try and gain as much experience as you can working in your holidays. Sometimes you have to make opportunities for yourself. If you want to work in a particular discipline such as showing and you are able to work even for a week voluntarily for a top show producer, make the most of the opportunity, watching when you are not working and asking about anything you don’t understand. Remember to leave a good impression, because even years down the line that connection could make the difference to whether you get your dream job or not.

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FEED NEWS

Summer SUPPLEMENTS

Working and competing your horses on hard ground in hot weather can put extra strain on your horse’s body. Here we look at a selection of supplements which may benefit your horse this summer…

NAF Five Star Superflex Five Star Superflex is the right combination; a scientifically balanced ratio of readily absorbed Glucosamine Sulphate 2KCl and Chondroitin, the highest quality MSM plus the added benefits of a powerful anti-oxidant formula, exclusively designed to address excess free radical build up around the joint.

Five Star Superflex has been developed by international veterinary scientists to provide horses and ponies across all disciplines with the ultimate joint support. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

NAF Five Star Magic Five Star Magic is a magnesium calmer with a difference. It’s a five star formula that contains a unique combination of herbs and nutrients known to help relax muscle tissue and support concentration.

It contains magnesium, an essential nutrient to a horse’s wellbeing - among its many roles is the regulation of nervous tension. As magnesium also acts on muscle tension, a horse low in magnesium may appear ‘tight’ in his way of going and express excitability or a lack of confidence.

To support the benefits of magnesium, Five Star Magic also contains a blend of herbs chosen for their traditional use in supporting confidence and concentration. The unique blend of nutrients enables the horse to tackle all that is asked of it, calmly and confidently. Five Star Liquid Magic has the advantage of extracting the active ingredients from the herbs, making them more readily available for absorption by the horse. The calming effects can be seen fast.

When stress and anxiety is spoiling performance, feed Five Star Magic daily to support confidence and concentration so that you can really get the most out of your horse or pony. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

NAF Electro Salts When horses work, or during hot weather, they regulate their body temperature by sweating. Sweating not only loses fluid as it evaporates, but also essential body salts, particularly sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium. Failure to replace these body salts (known as electrolytes) can result in fatigue, and damage to muscle, bone and cartilage tissue.

Electro Salts is a balanced combination of the essential plasma salts, (sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride and magnesium) in combination with dextrose to aid efficient absorption of the salts.

Electro Salts should be fed following any hard work, or regularly during periods of hot weather.

Electro Salts can be added easily to feed, or dissolved in water.

Remember it is essential that horses have plenty of water available to them when taking any electrolytes.

Electro Salts is a balanced combination of the essential plasma salts designed to be fed following hard work or during regular periods of hot weather, to ensure you replace the salts required to rehydrate your horse or pony. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

Mobility Horslyx Mobility Horslyx is a nutrient rich lick containing Glucosamine HCl, MSM and Omega Oils, all vital to support optimum joint function. The high specification vitamin, mineral and trace element package - which incorporates Vitamin C, Vitamin E and selenium - supports the body’s ability to absorb the vital nutrients, helping maintain a strong immune system and promote overall health and vitality.

Simple and easy to use, Mobility Horslyx offers horse owners a unique method of feeding to support healthy joints, plus the opportunity to balance any deficiencies in their forage, grazing and hard feed. This includes the addition of Biotin, Methionine and chelated Zinc to promote healthy hooves. Mobility Horslyx is a highly palatable choice for all equines - even those on a restricted diet - providing owners with a fuss-free, weatherproof, healthy feed containing no artificial colours or preservatives. www.horslyx.com

KM Elite Aloe Vera Juice

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Aloe Vera is an amazing plant juice offering many health benefits for your horse. It is one of the most impressive medicinal herbs invented by nature.

There is nothing on this planet that offers the amazing variety of healing benefits granted by Aloe Vera, some of the possible benefits may include: • Helps to treat ulcers and other digestive disorders.

• Healing of the intestines and lubricating the digestive tract.

Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.

Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.

Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.

Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.

Repairs “sludge blood” and reverses “sticky blood”.

Functions as nature’s own “sports drink” for electrolyte balance.

Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair.

www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk

Equine America Super Hoof Powder Plus Equine America Super Hoof Powder Plus helps increase growth and improve the condition of the hooves. Ideal for any horse or pony with cracked or brittle hooves resulting in shoes being lost regularly.

Hoof Powder Plus is a daily supplement containing ingredients, including 25mg of Biotin per serving, to stimulate hoof growth and support quality horn. Hoof Powder Plus is perfect for those breeds with slow growing or flat feet which, inevitably, experience difficulties in shoeing as well as damaged weakened horn. www.equine-america.co.uk

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Equine America ProPell Plus Solution Equine America ProPell Plus Solution is an iron rich vitamin and mineral tonic. High levels of work and competition can leave some horses feeling ‘flat’ and without their ‘sparkle’. ProPell Plus® is a daily tonic designed to increase energy levels, acting as a ‘pick me up’ for horses. Its iron rich formulation will provide energy with beneficial vitamins and minerals, leaving the horse fresh and full of vitality. www.equine-america.co.uk

Nettex Gut Balancer Nettex Gut Balancer is a highly effective prebiotic and probiotic, natural yeast formulation that balances and enhances digestibility for all round health and vitality.

It is formulated from the highest grade ingredients. Suitable for horses and ponies of any age, type or breed, Nettex Gut Balancer will help keep the gut healthy and functioning at its best all year round.

Maintaining a healthy digestive system is the key to preventing digestive problems from occurring, such as gastric ulcers and colic.

Gut Balancer helps to: • Maintain a healthy stomach with normal acid levels • Enhance condition • Maintain good digestive health, reducing the likelihood of weight loss, loose droppings, windsucking, biting, box walking and discomfort when girthed up • Balance and enhance digestibility • Calm irritable horses 02380 814 360

Visit www.nettexequine.com to join the ‘Try It’ club and take advantage of one off purchases to receive your free sample.

TopSpec Joint Feed Balancer TopSpec Joint Feed Balancer is a very palatable ‘Non-Heating’ feed that combines the benefits of a top specification conditioning feed balancer with a joint supplement. It contains a multisupplement including the levels of micronutrients and digestive aids normally only found in high quality specialised supplements.

Using TopSpec Joint Feed Balancer will support the maintenance of healthy joints plus promote muscle development and topline, optimise bone strength, greatly improve hoof quality and produce a supple skin with an exceptionally shiny coat.

The Arundel Equine Hospital

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Other Feed News

Mollichaff Alfalfa Oil Alfalfa supplies not only a great source of highly digestible fibre, but high quality protein along with naturally low levels of sugar and starch. It is also a great natural source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, including Vitamin E and selenium.

Mollichaff Alfalfa Oil from HorseHage contains the nutrient rich leaf as well as the stalk of the plant. It combines pure alfalfa with a generous dressing of pure soya oil and contains no molasses.

It provides controlled energy and condition with an energy level similar to that of a medium energy hard feed. Because this is ‘slow-release’ energy, it will not cause the fizziness or excitability associated with grains.

It can be used as part of the forage ration or in place of hard feed.

OUR SERVICES The team of 17 dedicated equine vets provide veterinary services throughout East and West Sussex, and into Surrey and Hampshire. All aspects of equine practice are catered for including pre-purchase examinations, lameness investigations, performance horse management, dentistry, medical evaluations and stud medicine (AI chilled/frozen, embryo transfer), as well as all routine veterinary management. We provide a full range of on the road digital diagnostic services such as x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy/gastroscopy.

The practice has the back up of the RCVS Accredited Hospital, staffed by vets 24 hours a day, where a range of orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries can be carried out, patients can be hospitalised, sick foals can be nursed and bone scans can be performed. An onsite laboratory allows samples to be processed rapidly.

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FEED NEWS NAF sponsored rider Chris Burton competing in the one star competition at Hartpury Horse Trials

Kate Hore RNutr (Animal), Snr Nutritionist at NAF explains why your horse may need nutritional supplements this summer.

Summer Supplements With warmer weather and longer hours of daylight, summer is the time we can really enjoy our horses.

Whether it’s a weekend competition or an evening pub ride, now is the time to get out there and have fun – but it’s no fun if your horse or pony isn’t fit and well enough to cope with the increased demands of summer. So it’s just worth taking a few moments to consider those and ensure that all requirements are being met.

Balancing the diet With plenty of grass around horses often have very little in the way of hard feed over summer. This is no bad thing. Grazing is the natural choice for your horse, and in most cases adequate pasture will meet all the major requirements of his diet, that is, the energy and protein required for work. But what about the micronutrients?

Our soil is prone to leaching vitamins and minerals, and in many parts of the UK nutrient deficiencies in grazing are well recognised. So it is advised to balance the diet using a broad spectrum multi-vitamin and mineral supplement or a concentrated balancer which can provide all the essential micronutrients without requiring a large feed to be given.

Electrolyte losses

Some of the most important nutrients over summer are the electrolytes, those essential body ions that are lost through sweat when the horse works, particularly in warm weather. The major electrolytes are sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium and chloride. The most important of these is salt, sodium chloride, and to meet your horse’s requirement for this essential nutrient simply hang a salt lick in the field and stable and let them help themselves.

Salt is the one nutrient that horses have been shown to self-select, that is, take what they require – but be careful with flavoured licks, as these are likely to be taken too greedily. Basic salt should be upgraded to broad spectrum electrolytes when the horse has worked hard, or in particularly warm weather. Electrosalts can be given in water or a nice wet feed, and make sure clean, fresh water is always available.

Supporting Joints

Your horse is often working harder over summer, with longer hours ridden, more competitions and fast work. When we also consider this is a time when the ground is hardened by dry weather conditions, which will increase the concussive forces on the legs, then we have to think about looking after our horse’s joints to ensure we maintain soundness. But it’s not just about keeping a horse sound to work, we also want to think about optimising performance. Recent studies have shown that by using the right joint support supplement on sound horses we see improvements in their way of going, such as longer stride lengths, greater joint flexion and less time spent in the stance phase of the stride, i.e. when the legs are on the ground. How this shows itself in the competing horse is as more elevated, expressive strides – something we all strive towards.

Keep Calm

Horses are natural ‘flight’ animals, if something concerns them they turn and run. Of course, if that trigger is a flapping banner or tanoy announcement in the ring then our chances of a successful outing are ruined. So it is far better to support the horse in maintaining a calm, focused approach from the start.

Natural choices include magnesium, which is often lacking in grazing and so supplementation will be required. Recent research in Australia is backing up what riders have observed for years, which is that the panic reaction times can be slowed by supplementing with magnesium, even when the diet already meets magnesium requirements. However, for the required balance of calmness and confidence avoid using magnesium alone. Like most things in nature, magnesium will work best as part of the right synergistic blend with traditional herbs for a calm outlook and winning performance. However, care is also advised here. Herbs with a sedative action, such as valerian, are considered doping and banned for affiliated competition. Besides you are not looking to sedate the horse, but help him cope with what is required of him. The right nutritional blend will result in a horse who is actually more forward going, and more expressive, as he says to himself ‘Right, I can cope with this, let’s do it!’

When to feed calmers is an individual question. For the naturally nervous, and those that stress condition off themselves, calmers can be safely supplemented on a daily basis.

If, however, you know it is just the excitement of show days that your horse or pony struggles with then look for short term, fast acting, support for when it’s most needed.

Conclusion

The right targeted nutritional support will ensure you and your horse can enjoy all the long, hot summer months have to offer.

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show dates 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 1-2 August, The Pet Show 2015, Learn all about the ins-and-outs of different competitions like dressage, and showjumping from industry experts, meet donkeys, alpacas, miniature horses, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LZ, www.thepetshow.co.uk 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

7 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 8 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 8 August, Chilham Park, Chilham Castle International BE Horse Trials, (Two days), Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.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 August, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Showjumping, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 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, PAGES 37 TO 40 ISSUE 186:PAGE Horse Trials, One Day Event, Novice 0.75m Intermediate 0.85m Open 1.00m, Lodge Farm, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7ET, Telephone: 07858 953992, 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

6 August, 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

8 August, 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 9 August, Chilham Park, Chilham Castle International BE Horse Trials, (Two days), Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk 9 August, Moat View Riding Club, Open Show, Showing, Dressage and Showlumping, lots of qualifiers, Trenley Park, Stodmarsh Road, Fordwich Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4AR, Telephone: Jo Cocker 07751 238204, Email: jo@ mountviewrc.co.uk, www.moatviewrc.co.uk 9 August, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

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Over 30 ridden classes for pure and part bred Spanish horses & Portuguese Lusitanos. Affiliated to the BAPSH & LBSGB. Classes include BD & CRC dressage, showing, young horse classes, tack & dress and parade class.

Top judges and a superb venue – Merrist Wood Arena is one of the largest indoor arenas in the UK.

Don’t miss the Iberian Afternoon of Entertainment on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August – exciting, entertaining and educational displays featuring the very special horses of the Iberian Peninsula.

Demonstrations / Tradestands / Catering All Show enquiries - please contact sherene@sussexlusitanos.co.uk Advertising, Tradestands & Class Sponsorship please contact showsecretary@iberianpeformanceshow.co.uk

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OPEN ONE DAY EVENT Pony Club and Open Classes From 55cm to 100cm (levels 1 – 4)

Sunday 30th August 2015 Bonfleur XC Course, Linton, Maidstone

Please visit the link for a schedule. http://branches.pcuk.org/ashford All enquiries to 07708 093326 / 07778 771063

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AUTUMN SHOW

Warrigal Farm, Sand Banks Hill, Bean, Kent DA2 8EH

27th September 2015 Rider Ridden and In-hand classes Rosettes 1st-6th & Trophies 1st place Sash to Championship winners Secretary: Flair Sifleet, 47 Main Road, Longfield, Kent DA3 7QT Tel: 07957 765964

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Chilham Park, Nr. Canterbury, Kent CT4 8DB Tel: 01227 730811, Mob: 07979 497716

10-12 August, Squirrells Riding School, Pony Camps, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

8th/9th August ... Chilham Castle International BE Horse Trials

11-16 August, British Showjumping, National Championships, six days of competition, 1 22/2/09 14:04 Pageshow 1 jumping, showing, and shopping, National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC), Stoneleigh, CV8 2LZ, Telephone: 02477 712 110, www.bsnationalchampionships.co.uk

4th October ........ Combined Training/ Eventers Challenge

12 August, 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

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5 August, Brendon Saddlery & Pyecombe Shows, Pyecombe Senior British Show Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, K 8 May DRESSAGE & POLEWORK CLINIC WITH MANDY LAWRENCE Haresdean Farm, London Road,Eaglesfield Pyecombe,Equestrian, Kent. Contact Mandy on 01622 890019 13 August, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Informal West Sussex, BN45 7ED,Telephone: 01273 K 9 May UNAFF DRESSAGE SHOW - Details: www.FGStud.co.uk or 07752712915 Evening Dressage and Clear Round Jumping, 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk PrixCOMBINED Caprilli, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, K 9 May APPLEDORE & DIST RA TRAINING - SAE: ADRA, 12 Hop Garden,Fun Heath Road, Appledore, TN26Kent, 2LAwww.sevenoaksrc.co.uk or www.freewebs.com/adra Sevenoaks, 5-7 August, Brighton Racecourse, Race Sy 9 May anPACHESHAM day at Brighton Racecourse, afternoon of EC BD DRESSAGE (INC MUSIC) - Pachesham EC., Randalls 13 August, Squirrells Riding School, Mini Rd., Brighton Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 O family fun, plus seven great races, Cash Jumping, Squirrells Riding School, K Freshfield 9 May COLETTE’S Racecourse, Road, Brighton, East DRESSAGE - W&T, Prelim, Novice & Elementary at Willow Farm, Faversham. Details: www.cbequine.co.uk Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Sussex, BN2 9XZ, www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk Telephone: 07713 i.squirrell@ K 9 May RUSHMORE EC DRESSAGE PRELIM 7 - 323968, 6pm at Email: Chelsfield EC, Schedules SAE to Show Secretary, sky.com, 1 Crest Rd., Hayes, Kent BR2 7JA. 020 8462 1779 5 August, Colettes Shows, Outdoor Summer www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk kphillips@deloitte.co.uk, www.freewebs.com/rushmoreequestrianclub/index.htm.

Show, Show Jumping, Showing, Gymkhanas, 14 August, Petley WoodMANDY Equestrian Centre, K Dover, 9 May DRESSAGE & POLEWORK CLINIC WITH LAWRENCE Barville Farm, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Harrietsham, Kent. Contact Mandy on 01622 890019 Cat 2, Petley Wood Senior British Showjumping, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ DRESSAGE - Limes FarmEquestrian EC Ltd, Pay Street,Petley Hawkinge, Kent CT18 K 9/10 May Centre, Farm,Folkestone, Marley Lane, btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk 7DZ. Tel/Fax 01303 891222 www.limesfarmequestriancentreltd.co.uk Battle, or East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 or emails: office@limesfarmequestriancentreltd.co.uk Equine 5 August, Royal Veterinary College 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian.

Sx Strains 10 May EAST SUSSEX PC PPC COMPETITION - Montague. Details: Cathy Aston Lecture Series, and Sprains - Tendon co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 01435 867565 and ligament injuries, Talks for all horse May start UNAFF DRESSAGE SHOW - Details: www.FGStud.co.uk 07752712915 15 August, Rye Country Show,orShow Jumping riders andKowners,10 Lectures at 7.30pm, SE The10Royal May Veterinary SADDLEBRED OPEN BREED and Showing,&Show Jumping and SHOW Showing- Moreton Resfreshments, College, CHAMPIONSHIPS Morrell College. www.american-saddleb Classes for all heights and ages. Dog Show, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, SAE: USA-UK Champs Show, 36 Philpot Square, Peterborough Road, London Classic Cars, and Many other attractions. (Show Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA, Telephone: SW60707 3HX 666865, of SHOW St Michaels Lea Farm, Ryeto Natalie Email: cpd@rvc.ac.uk, www.rvc.ac.uk/cpd K 10 May SPELDHURST DERBY in & aid FUN - In Hospice) aid of Hospice.

SAE Foreign, TN31 7ST, Email: Crouch, 38 Medway Road, Southborough, Kent TN4ryecountryshow@ OHS. www.speldhurstder& Pyecombe 6 August, Brendon Saddleryby.org.uk gmail.com, FB: Ryecountryshow or Twitter: Shows, Pyecombe Senior Show Sy 10 May British DRESSAGE SUMMER CHAMP SERIES - Holt Farm, Warlingham, Surrey. holt@Ryecountryshow Jumping, Brendon Pyecombe, Brendon Stud, farmshows@hotmail.co.uk or tel: 01959 562008/07968 486381, 5-17 August, Speedgate Events, Affiliated Haresdean Farm, London Road,www.holtfarm.co.uk Pyecombe, Sx BN45107ED,Telephone: May BE &01273 UNAFF COMBINED TRAINING - Felb Dressage (Pet Plan Area Festival), Speegate West Sussex, Rd., E Grinstead, West SxFarm, RH19Fawkham, 2NU. www.felbridge.net, 321601, 07973 845508, www.brendonpyecombe.co.uk Longfield, Kent,01342 DA3 8NJ. Email: 864103 events@speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk K

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FUN HORSE SHOW - 9.30am start, Inhand, Ridden & CR Jumping at Oakleigh Animal Feed Barn, Bucklands Road, Higham, Nr Rochester, Kent ME3 7HY/ 01634 222987 or SAE UNAFF DRESSAGE - Felbridge Show Ground, Copthrone Rd., E Grinstead, West Sx RH19 2NU. www.felbridge.net, 01342 321601, 07973 864103 ERIDGE HUNT PC HORSE TRIALS - Mini and Novice at Eridge Park (PC Members only). Schedules: www.pcuk.org/eridge or SAE (indicating event) to

6th September.... One Day Event

For further information call 01227 730811

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from Normans 10 or 5 mile route across mostly private farm land onBay the beautiful Pevensey Levels with optional jumps. SAE to: 3 St Mary’s Cottages, Ninfield Road, Bexhill on Sea, E Sx TN39 5DE

Sunday 20th September Coakham Bloodhounds Ball CHARITY RIDE

at East Sussex National Golf Resort, Uckfield

Saturday 21stFarm, November at Montague Hankham, 2009

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HAMPTON SPONSORED RIDE Registered Charity 1086848

FULBROOK LANE, ELSTEAD SURREY GU8 6LG

SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER In aid of local charities

An exceptional cross-country course over 8 miles of private woodland, farmland and commons with 40 plus optional jumps (1’6”/ 2’6”/3’0”) including other fences for the bolder horse and rider.

Schedules: www.hamptonsr.org www.ridingdiary.co.uk or send SAE: Mrs T Robinson 18 Homemead, Forest Road Denmead, Hants PO7 6YD

Annual Show at Redlands, Sevenoaks

Sunday 13th September Show Sec: Mrs. V. Grimshaw 01732 833486 Full details www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

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Molash Charity Ride Howletts Farm, Soles Hill Road, Shottenden, Nr. Canterbury CT4 8JU Sunday 6th September from 10am 10-12 miles over bridle paths and farm land with optional jumps around the course

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FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING SHOWGROUND OPEN TO PUBLIC 10:30AM

Have-A-Go Pony Rides just £4 • Greet n Groom & Pat n Chat • Bouncy Castles • Animal Days Out • Face Painting & Balloon Modelling • Super Sideshow Games & Various Splendid Stalls • Delicious Refreshments, Snacks & Tasty Treats • Exciting Equestrian Competition & Display • Cowboy Colin’s Tricks • Canine Capers in the Dog Classes Grand Raffle, Charity Cake Stall, Bottle Tombola & more in aid of our 2015 chosen charities

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16 August, Denmead Horse Shows, ‘Budget’ Fun Show, Denmead, Hampshire, www.denmeadhorseshows.co.uk 16 August, 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 16 August, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Companion Dog Show and Lurcher 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/ 16-22 August, The Rockbourne Ride, Adult’s Residential Camp, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Telephone: 01725 518297, www.tenantry.co.uk 17 August, Squirrells Riding School, Cross Country at Bonfleur, Hire Pony and Tuition, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 18 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 22 August, Juddwood Farm, Train with Rose Carnegie, Combined Training, Individual flatwork lesson in the morning and group jumping in the afternoon, Lunch provided, Juddwood Farm, Hayesden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AB, Telephone: 01892 871080, www.juddwoodfarm.co.uk 23 August, Great Chart Happy Hack and Carriage Drive, An 8 mile hack around Kent countryside in aid of Kent Air Ambulance, Court Lodge Farm, Great Chart, Kent, TN23 3AY, Telephone: 01233 329824, Email: dianehogben@sky.com, www.happyhack.co.uk 23 August, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

Horse Show & Family Fun Day

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16 August, Dartford & District Riding Club, Show Jumping, Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, West Yoke, Ash, Nr Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7HT, Telephone: 07957 765964, www. dartfordanddistrictridingclub.co.uk

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24-28 August, The Rockbourne Ride, Adult’s Residential Camp, Pony Club Mums, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact: Sue Pratt, Telephone: 01425 461625, www.tenantry.co.uk 24 August, 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 25 August, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Senior 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 26 August, 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 27 August, 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 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 29 August, 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 30 August, Ashford Valley Hunt Pony Club, Open One Day Event, Pony Club and Open Classes 55cm to 100cm (levels 1-4), Bonfleur XC course, Linton, Telephone: 0778 771063, http://branches.pcuk.org/ashford 30 August, Coakham Bloodhounds, Beach Ride. From Normans Bay, East Sussex, www.coakhambloodhounds.com 30 August, Denne Hill Cross Country Ride, Open Day, Course will be open to non-members on the last Sunday in the month. Riders to arrive between 10am and 2pm. Pre-booking is not required, Denne Hill, Womenswold, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6HD, Telephone: 01227 831203, Email: caroline@dennehillcrosscountryride.co.uk, www.dennehillcrosscountryride.co.uk 30-31 August, Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show, One of the largest equestrian events in the area, this huge section of the Show has around 1500 horses, ponies & donkeys competing in nearly 150 classes ranging from show jumping, HOYS qualifiers, carriage driving and Concours d’Elegance to mounted fancy dress and gymkhana events, Entertainment and displays, Trade stands and refreshments, Ardenrun, Tandridge Lane, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6LL, Telephone 01737 645843 office hours only, Email:Jackie@edenbridge-show. co.uk, www.edenbridge-show.co.uk 30-31 August, Iberian Performance Show, Over 30 ridden classes for pure and partbred Spanish Horses, Lustanos, & Lipizzaners, Affiliated to the BAPSH & LBSGB. Classes include BD & CRC dressage, showing, young horse classes, tack & dress and parade class. Top judges Demostrations, Diplays, Trade Stands, Catering, Merrist Wood College, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3PE, Email: sherene@sussexlusitanos. co.uk, www.iberianperformanceshow.co.uk 30 August, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Dressage, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 30 August, Speedgate Events, Open Showing Show, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 31 August, Mount Mascal Stables, Bank Holiday Monday Horse Show & Family Fun Day, Equestrian competition and display, Fun dog Show,Have a go pony rides, Bouncy Castle, Refreshments, Free Admission and Parking, Mount Mascal Stables, Vicarage Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2AW Telephone: 020 8300 3947, www.mountmascalstables.com 31 August, Squirrells Riding School, Fun Shows and Show Jumping, Show Jumping Qualifiers, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

september 2015 1 September, Francis Whittington Training Clinics, Cross Country Clinics, Firle Place, Firle, Nr Lewes BN8 6LP, Telephone: 07595 979372, Email: training@whittingtoneventing. co.uk, www.whittingtoneventing.co.uk 3 September, March, 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

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To advertise here, call 01892 863062 or email: info@localrider.co.uk 4-6 September, Juddwood Farm Horse Camps, Residental Horse Camps for Adults, Bring your horse for three days of great fun and excellent instruction, Juddwood Farm, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8AB, Telephone: 01892 871080, www.juddwoodfarm.co.uk

12 September, 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 September, Speedgate Events, Affiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 6 September, Chilham Park, Hunter Trials, Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk

12 September, 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

6 September, East Sussex Branch of the Pony Club, Hunter Trials, Open to all, mini-mini, mini and novice up to 90cm, The Pony Club Field, Montague Farm, Hankham, Pevensey, BN24 5BB, www.pcuk.org/eastsussex

13 September, 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

6 September, 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

13 September, Denmead Horse Shows, Autumn Show and Fun Event, Fun One Day Event, and Showing, Denmead, Hampshire, www.denmeadhorseshows.co.uk

6 September, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Eventers Challenge 1’6” to 3’, Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http://branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/

13 September, Eridge Hunt Branch of The Pony Club, Open Hunter Trials, Lodge Farm, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7ET, Enquires Telephone: 01892 750002, email: fionawhitt@btinternet. com, http://branches.pcuk.org/eridge

6 September, Molash, Charity Ride, 10 – 12 miles over bridle paths and farm land with optional jumps around the course, Howletts Farm, Soles Hill Road, Shottenden, Nr.Caterbury, Kent, CT4 8JU, Telephone: 01233 740598, email: geoff. jenkins195@btinternet.com, www.molash.com 6 September, 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 6 September, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Showjumping, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk 6 September, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 10 September, 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 September, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Senior 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

13 September, The Equi-Fun Club, Dressage Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk

13 September, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Annual Show, Show Jumping, and Showing, Many clases including Native, Working Hunter, Veteran, Gymkhana, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk 13 September, Southern Counties Show, 60+ classes, Showing, Dressage, Show Jumping, Dog Show. Farming World (Faversham Show Ground), Faversham, Kent, ME13 9SW. Organised

by Colette’s Horse Shows, www.cbequine.co.uk 13 September, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Team Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 13 September, Squirrells Riding School, Showing and Dog Show, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@ sky.com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk 18-20 September, Sunshine Tour Championships, Unaffiliated Dressage, Show Jumping, and Showing Championship, The All England Showground, Hickstead, West Sussex, RH17 5NU Telephone: 01372 451458, Email: enquiries@sunshinetour. co.uk, www.sunshinetour.co.uk 19-20 September, Royal County of Berkshire Show, Equestrian action and entertainment, Shetland Pony Grand National, Qualifier for Olympia Horse Show, Showjumping, Driving, Senior Showing and Dressage open to veteran horses and ponies accumulating in championships for both in-hand and ridden, drining , native, Mountain and Moorland, Entertainment, Newbury Showground, Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berks, RG18 9QZ www.berkshireshow.co.uk

19 September, Weald of Kent Ploughing Match Horse Show, 14 Years and Under, Show Jumping, Best Rider, Childs pony, Novelty classes including Fancy Dress and Gymkhana. Fun, Old fashioned, local show, Crowplain Farm, Collier Street, nr. Marden, Tonbridge Kent TN12 9RR, Telephone: 07790 512626, www.wkpma.co.uk

23 September, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Senior 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

20 September, Coakham Bloodhounds, Charity Ride, at Montague Farm, Hankham, East Sussex, BN24 5BB, www.coakhambloodhounds.com

24 September, 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

20 September, Hampton Sponsored Ride, In aid of local charities, An exceptional cross country course over 8 miles of private woodland, farmland, & commons with 40 plus optional jumps, also other fences for the bold horse & rider, Fulbrook Lane, Elstead, Surrey, GU8 6LG, www.hamptonsr.org, www.ridingdiary.co.uk 20 September, South Eastern Arabian Horse Group, New Autumn Show and dressage Competition, Bedgebury Park, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SH, www.seahg.co.uk 20 September, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 21 September, 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

26 September, Colettes Shows, Outdoor Summer Show, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk 26-27 September, Garden of England Shows, British Reining Championship Show (BR & NRHA), www.gardenofenglandcircuit.co.uk 26 September, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk 27 September, Denne Hill Cross Country Ride, Open Day, Course will be open to non-members on the last Sunday in the month. Riders to arrive between 10am and 2pm. Pre-booking is not required, Denne Hill, Womenswold, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6HD, Telephone: 01227 831203, Email: caroline@dennehillcrosscountryride.co.uk, www.dennehillcrosscountryride.co.uk 27 September, F.S. Events, Autumn Show, Rider Ridden and In Hand Classes, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8EH, Contact: Flair Sifleet, Telephone: 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk

Weald of Kent Ploughing Match Horse Show 14 YEARS AND UNDER Saturday 19th September 2015 at Crowplain Farm, Collier Street, nr. Marden, Tonbridge Kent TN12 9RR

Show Jumping, Best Rider, Childs pony, Novelty classes including Fancy Dress and Gymkhana. Fun, Old fashioned, local show.

Schedules will be available from www.wkpma.co.uk/about/ traditional-show-gymkhana Tel - Annabel Elliott: 07790 512626

Rachel’s Rosettes & Show Supplies Beautiful handmade rosettes, sashes & garlands.

Entry sheets, numbers, strings, judges books, steward badges etc.

Everything for your Equine, Canine or Feline show or event. ★★★★★★★ Rachel Dear, Chequer Tree Farm, Collier Street, Kent, TN129SB Tel: 07711 838319 Email: Dear372@btinternet.com - Rachel’s rosettes & show supplies

FERAL CATS MAKE GREAT PEST CONTROL OFFICERS IN STABLES. We have many healthy, neutered ferals that need understanding homes.

Please contact Terri on 07947 664539 for a chat. www.pussycatlodge.co.uk

Please call to make a donation

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Just south of Maidstone - 15 mins from the M20 ‘The perfect place for Cross Country schooling in Kent’

Open 7 days a week www.bonfleurcrosscountrycourse.co.uk 07976 138120 august 2015 Localrider 77

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CLASSIFIEDS AGRICULTURE, ARENAS & MENAGES

JB arenas

BOOTS

DESIGN + BUILD ALL-WEATHER

ARENAS and GALLOPS

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

Call JIM BOYCE for details and BROCHURE

Brogini are one of the leading online riding boot specialists,dedicated to supplying only the most elegant and hard wearing riding boots.

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

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

MILLER EQUESTRIAN SERVICES Building Construction For The Equestrian & Farming World

W. www.brogini.com

T. +44(0)1706 514 230

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EQUINE SERVICES

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

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

www.millerequestrianservices.co.uk

FEED, BEDDING & SADDLERY

LUSTEDS FEEDS AND SADDLERY

~ ONE STOP SHOP ~

Now stocking Equimins

WIDE RANGE OF RIDING HATS, SKULL CAPS & BODY PROTECTORS PLUS: Fly Rugs • Fly Masks • Fly Sprays • Grazing Muzzles • Electric Fencing • Laminitic Products

Micklem Bridles – diamonte, competition & multi

PLUS LAST MINUTE ESSENTIALS

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

www.lustedsfeedsandsaddlery.co.uk Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9am – 6pm • Sunday 9am – 1pm.

TANYARD FARM STOCKISTS OF A WIDE RANGE OF HORSE FEEDS

*Saracen *Dodson & Horrell *Baileys *Dengie *Spillers *Woodshavings *Hunter Bales *Easibed *Paper Bedding *Aubiose *Bliss *Hay & Straw *Aquamax Bedding *Equisorb Read your target audience across the South East by advertising here from £30 per month call 01892 863062

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY • www.tanyardfarmfeeds.co.uk HADLOW ROAD TONBRIDGE - 01732 358 999 We will be pleased to help with your feed & bedding requirements.

All major credit & debit cards accepted

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To advertise here please call Karen on 01892 863062 FEED, BEDDING & SADDLERY

HORSE DENTIST

Robert Brissenden BSc

PREMIUM WOOD PELLETS FOR BEDDING

www.robequinedental.co.uk

Equine Dental Services

Kind, Calm and Professional Covering Kent, Sussex and Surrey From Competition to Companion, Shires to Shetlands Call 07772 596336

Our pellets are made from virgin wood with no additives, light coloured, and highly absorbent

ADVERTISE TO YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE FROM £30 PER MONTH

INSURANCE

Prices from £227/tonne including delivery, ex VAT 01795 507197 info@swiftenergyuk.com www.swiftenergyuk.com

Tel: 01566 774161/779796 LIVERY YARDS

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We are conveniently situated just 5 mins from junction11 of M25 (M25/M3 intersection).

We offer: light and airy boxes, 60m x 20m Martin Collins sand and fibre floodlit arena, all year turn out, trailer/lorry parking, secure/alarmed tack room, heated rug drying room, covered farrier/wash-off area, portable hot water shower and resident yard manager.

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Come for coffee, chat and let our yard manager Charlotte show you around.

Call: 07870 583855 www.ruxburyfarmlivery.com

Ask your feed merchant to stock MainBail Haylage this winter

For further details please visit www.jrt-forage.co.uk

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Sarah Travis: 07711 830346 / 07818 095189 Excellent level of horse care500790 and management Tel: 01474 Qualified 707414 / 07710 instruction available to all levels and disciplines. nbfencingservices@btinternet.com Clinics with specialists Liz West, Sacha Pemble, Louise Pavitt

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Fabulous, smart yard and schools Part, Full or Schooling Livery Large 12x12 stables with rubber matting and auto waterers Fabulous, smart, refurbished yard and schools 12:17:40

Part, fulllevel or schooling livery forand up to 20 horses Excellent of horse care management Large 12x12 stables with rubber matting and auto waterers

Contact Sarah Travis: 07711 830346 / 07818 095189 Excellent facilities including: sarahpsh14@gmail.com 20x40 indoor arena with jumps www.premiersportshorses.co.uk 30x70 floodlit outdoor arena with jumps 20x20 lunge ring Cross country course (under construction) 40 acres of turnout AUGUST 2015 850 acres of hacking on site Backing/breaking and producing youngsters Quality horses occasionally for sale

Clinics with specialists Liz West, Sacha Pemble, Louise Pavitt

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CLASSIFIEDS LIVERY YARDS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

LODGE LIVERIES COBHAM, SURREY We’ve got spacious paddocks, lots of grass, airy stables, and a relaxed atmosphere. Not to mention: ● 80m rubber outdoor school ● Large mirrored indoor school with brand new silica sand surface ● Extensive all weather hacking ● Horse walker ● Lunge ring ● Tuition / clinics ● Transport ● Farrier on site ● Our experienced dedicated staff are waiting to care for your horse’s individual needs

COMPETITION TRAINING ALSO PROVIDED FOR HORSE AND RIDER FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL KAREN 07712 985345 COBHAM, SE LONDON 20 MINS

www.lodgeliveries.com

SHELTERS / STABLES

L A N E S C O N S T R U C T I O N LT D

Steel Frame Buildings, Cladding & Associated Works

Specialists in:

 Equestrian & agricultural buildings  Light industrial buildings  Planning services available

Tel: 01323 848684 or 07885 220489 lanesbuildings@btconnect.com

PULSE THERAPY

AJSAshleigh Pulse Therapy Smith BSc, WGET

Cozee Homes Equestrian Buildings Limited

New economy Range of Stables and Field Shelters

Performance issues and ‘bad behaviour‛ in horses can be caused by deep seated pain that is difficult to detect and treat.

Using the WG Transeva releases deep tissue strains and aids in the healing of tendon, ligament and joint injuries.

The result, freedom of movement, stronger stride and a happier horse.

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

£30 per session. Covers Surrey and surrounds www.ajspulsetherapy.com ajspulsetherapy@gmail.com

Perfecting the Equine Athlete

RUG WASHING

RUG WASH

01403 864488 07973 151545 WWW.RUGWASH.CO.UK

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

SHELTERS / STABLES

LEVADE SYSTEMS Manufacturer of stables, mobile shelters, field shelters, ancillary buildings and other larger style timber buildings

Levade Systems Ltd, Lines Farm Estate, Parrock Lane, Colemans Hatch, Hartfield, Sussex. TN7 4HT

Telephone: 01342 824117

www.levadesystems.co.uk

TRAINERS / TRAINING PINKEY HEINTZ DRESSAGE

Come and train with Pinkey Heintz in her lovely facilities at Foxley Green Farm in Holyport, Berkshire (5 minutes off junction 8/9 M4).

Tuition offered at any level by very experienced rider / trainer (Group 2) whose straightforward approach brings measurable results.

Schoolmasters available. Will travel locally.

A bespoke buying service is also available to help you find your next equine partner.

Registered British Dressage Trainers Directory - Fully insured.

Contact Pinkey on 07785 930787 or email her on pinkey.heintz@me.com www.pinkeyheintzdressage.co.uk

ADVERTISE TO A TARGET AUDIENCE OF ACTIVE EQUESTRIANS IN THE SOUTH EAST. CALL 01892 863062 OR EMAIL INFO@LOCALRIDER.CO.UK TO DISCUSS FURTHER. FROM £30 PER MONTH

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CLASSIFIEDS

TRADE DIRECTORY

Are you organising a Show, Event, Clinic or Lecture Demonstration over the coming months?

Call the office now to advertise to riders in the South East

AGRICULTURAL AND FARM SERVICES Horse Manure loaded and taken – Price per load. Flail mowing (untidy field to a Lawn). Hay, Straw and Road – Planings available (Small or large Loads) general field work undertaken and hay making service provided. 01233 756673 or 07890 818783

FENCING N.B.Fencing Services Specialists in deer, stock, equestrian fencing and gates. Tel: 01474 814637 / 07710500790.

Contact us for more information now!

RUBBER MATTING

Localrider is on sale in WHSmiths, Martins, Newsagents, and Feed and Tack Shops in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight

Call: 01892 863062 Email: info@localrider.co.uk

TRANSPORT www.southeastequestriantransport.co.uk

TRANSPORT FOR YOUR HORSE Telephone Virginia on 07809 174513 for a quote

We offer a friendly, experienced transport service for your horse, based in Heathfield, East Sussex Transport to the vet, shows, new yard, collect or deliver a new horse, etc.

DEFRA, WATO Approved, Fully Insured

DON’T FORGET TO MENTION YOU SAW THE AD IN Localrider MAGAZINE!

Professional matting, grooves and bobble top, for cheaper option:- good condition 2nd hand belting. Ideal for walls and stable floors. Fitting service available. Tel. Mo Chapman 07768 834761

TACK SHOPS Charity Farm Country Store. Everything for Horse and Rider. Pet feed & accessories.

Swattenden Lane, Cranbrook, Kent. 01580 713189 www.charityfarmcountrystore.co.uk.

The Tack Room, Johns Cross, Roberts-bridge, East Sussex. Tel: 01580 882255.

Everything for the horse and rider, including feed, bedding and wormers. Also electric fencing. Website: www.johnscrosstackroom.com.

Lusted Feeds and Saddlery. Large selection of tack and clothing - now stocking Horseware Ireland Gersemi, Puffa, Joules, Bucas Rugs, Just Togs and Shires.. Lusted Farm, Glynleigh Road, Hankham (Nr Hailsham), Pevensey. Contact Jill 01323 768937.

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SUPER ALLROUNDER

6-year-old 15hh grey mare Experience hunting, show jumping & cross-country.

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HORSES FOR SALE

Been jumping in training shows in Ireland.

Jumps 1.10/1.20m at home, but equally happy jumping a small course.

Would excel in WHP classes.

Ideal teenager/ mother’s share. £3,000

Tel: 07970 269123

Doonmore Lady Out of Glenvalley Grey

14.2hh 7-year-old Connemara Gelding Honest Allrounder. Super Safe & works nicely on the flat.

Is good at XC & SJ. Good in traffic & snaffle mouthed.

Would be great for a teenager wanting to do all PC activities & is an ideal mother’s hack.

Good to catch, clip, load etc.

Happy to live in or out on his own or in company.

This kind gentle young man is looking for a loving forever home. £3,750 Tel: 07970 269123

Looking for a gift idea or something a bit different?

www.giftsforriders.co.uk

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