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Features

46 Eventing News

CONTRIBUTORS

12 The Haflinger Society

72 Feed News

14 Celebrating the Olympics

76 Show Dates

16 Riding on the Beach

79 Classifieds

18 Local riders at the Beach

82 Reader of the Month – Ellen Kelly

20 Coakham Bloodhounds Beach Ride

82 Coming Next Issue

24 Tried & Tested – Lightweight Turnouts

83 Horsey Other Half – Gary Moore

25 The history of Emerald Green Feeds

Show Reports

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43 Tongue Twisters 44 Tried & Tested – Autumn Clothing 54 Are you ready for autumn?

13 Haflinger Breed Show 27 The Longines Royal International Horse Show 30 70th Cranleigh Show

59 Lots to celebrate at Royal Windsor

50 SsangYong Motor UK Eridge Horse Trials

60 West Kent Sevenoaks Pony Club Camp

52 British Showjumping National Championships

71 What will you be feeding this autumn?

62 The El Remanso Pony Club Polo Championships

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64 RDA Carriage Driving 65 The Three Greys Sponsored Ride

10 Club News

66 Redhorse Dressage Championship Show

32 Regional Roundup

68 Sunshine Tour Championships

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his issue started at the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead where day after day we watched local riders crowned as national champions. The following few weeks were just as busy with fantastic shows and amazing results, and just as we were about to go to print Nick Skelton and Big Star won Individual Gold at the Olympic Games in Rio. The Olympics were an intensive two weeks of highs and lows of British equestrianism, which we celebrate on page 14. We had a Localrider Magazine stand at the Royal International and we are grateful to all of you who called by to say hello, it was wonderful to meet so many of you. Some of you we have got to know well over the years, whereas others we were meeting for the first time. We love to hear what you have been up to, chatting about your horses and hearing about your riding goals.

Lots of champions On Saturday afternoon we had a chat on the stand with Kate Hewson, who we first met riding her super Dartmoor pony, Newoak Jester, at the Sunshine Tour Championships in 2014. At that time she was still competing on the lead rein, but incredibly less than two years later she won the BSPS Heritage M&M Supreme Pretty Polly Championship. It has been wonderful to follow her journey and seeing stories like that unfold are one of the best bits of my job. Another pony I was delighted to see in the ring was Seamoor Lady Derby, who we first pictured back in June when she stood Supreme of Show at the SEWPCA Spring Show on her very first outing under saddle. Partnered again by Poppy Steadman and led by Oliver Burchell, they stood BSPS Mini Champions before entering the international arena for the Underwood Supreme Pony Championship. Full Hickstead report on page 27. It was another ‘Localrider’ favourite, Daintydavey, owned and ridden by Rachel Dorrell who won the British Showjumping National Club 70cm Championship at the British Showjumping National Championships at Stoneleigh. We first met Dave two years ago at the Sunshine Tour Championships and he has featured in the magazine on various occasions since then. See page 52.

Riding on the Beach Inspired by our wonderful cover shot and the Coakham Bloodhounds Beach Ride report (page 20) we invited readers to send in their favourite pictures of them riding on the beach. We have been amazed by just how many different beaches you are able to ride on around the south coast and have adored the stunning scenic shots. We hope you might feel inspired to get down to the beach too. For anyone needing more information, Camber Sands regular, Jo Thomas, has provided some great tips on page 16. Remember you can stay in touch with us via email or social media and over the coming months we will be posting lots more news and stories to the Localrider website, so do keep checking back regularly. As always if you do anything interesting, have a great win or just want to share your story, please let me know. Have Fun!

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Horse & Pet Care Service Having noticed a lack of animal care services in the Tunbridge Wells area, Angela Hardy started offering help to a range of animal owners, more recently adding horse care to the list of services she provides.

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Angela said: “I would definitely describe myself as an animal lover. I have owned and cared for horses and dogs he team at Hart equestrian in east Grinstead are organising an for almost 30 years. When Adult Gymkhana with a twist on saturday 17th september Equine in parasites to test or for; a veterinary approved my daughter wastreat very small aid of the “Willberry Wonder pony charity”. Founded by the I decided to start providing programme for healthy adult horses late Hannah Francis, a truly inspirational young lady, who gripped walking, day care and boarding for dogs from our home near the hearts of the nation with her drive, passion, amazing spirit and Speldhurst. The whole family loved it and I have done it ever determination to #kickcancersbutt. Test routinely; since, taking one or twoTreat dogs atifa required time. Later, I added cat selected teams of showjumpers, eventers, huntsmen and farriers sitting and have just decided to add horse care too. will go head to head in a series of gruelling races, mounted on WOR and my own pony, backed WOR as a yearling, then UND‘Jaygo’, LARGE IRrescued A PE M Hart equestrian’s selection of ponies, cobs and the odd donkey or two! ED M out to be an Tamazing & brought him on myself. jumper RO He turned the showjumpers have been confirmed as ben Dalton, robert and a lovely addition to the family. Through my own personal and Kate Whitaker, and ben parnaby, all of whom will be taking on experience, I know how demanding it can be to balance caring the eventers, Gemma tattersall, camilla Kruger, Francis Whittington for your animals, taking care of a home and family, as well as and sasha pemble. working full-time too. There were many times when I wished I there will be a champagne bar, drinks bar, hog roast, buffett, could pick up the phone and say to someone: “Can you help me auction and entertainment. this week, please? Walk the dog or feed the cat, perhaps turn tickets cost £20 per adult, £10 under 18’s and under 5’s go free. out, muck out, feed and water the pony.” Gates open at 2.30pm and races start at 4pm. Address: Hart equine, The basic stuff that needs doing everyday regardless. That’s High meadows, Hammerwood, east Grinstead, rH19 3Qb. whatcount I strive reliable, worm x 4toa offer year people - an affordable, EquiSal testquality x 2 a year For more information and tickets please contact: Abby Hart at service whenever they need it. abbhart@gmail.com or on 07730536985. Sponsorship opportunities Tel: 01892 862738 / 07593 266255 are still also available.

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How Hoof Proof are your feet?

Help get Danielle to Olympia

Has your horse made a good impression you? If not, you are one of the lucky ones. Of all accidents at the stables foot injuries are by far the most common.

On July 27th 10-yearold Danielle Sheehan and her Shetland pony, Ninja, achieved one of their biggest dreams by qualifying for The Shetland Grand National Finals at Olympia Horse Show this Christmas. After travelling all over the country to race, Danielle finally qualified at the Dunster County Show.

It all happens in a flash of a second, often resulting in, at best a bruise and at worst, broken toes. Yet wearing properly constructed boots with toe protection would eliminate most of the risks. Boots made to the correct safety standards can withstand a compression in excess of 1000 kilos, which is more than the weight of most horses. With Equitector long and short boots you will feel safe and comfortable, plus they have many other unique features too. www.equitector.com

Sports Motion Photos

ired of the usual arena photos? Unique photography business sports motion photos are now available to hire as your personal yet discreet photographer for the duration of your event. tacking up, grooming or celebrating, the bond between you and your horse will be captured in stunning and memorable unique photos. www.sportsmotionphotos.com

The Shetland Grand National runs to raise awareness and funds for the Bob Champion Cancer Trust and only the best ponies make it to the Olympia finals. Each jockey is asked to raise £1,000 for the charity once they qualify, and for Danielle the charity has a special connection, as she lost her beloved Nan to cancer. Anyone wanting to sponsor Danielle can do so on her Just Giving page, where you can donate directly to the Bob Champion Charity on her behalf. The details are www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ Danielle-Sheehan1

Cool Under Pressure! No need to get hot under the collar in the competition arena this autumn, with this gorgeous jacket, new for this season at retailers Dressage Deluxe. the equiline Aria Women’s competition Jacket is a beautiful technical jacket styled in an ‘X cool evo’ fabric, which not only gives you the ultimate in clothing climate control with its outstanding breathable properties but keeps true to traditional tailoring. the flattering cut of the jacket also embraces the a clever ‘3D Air mesh’ ensuring you are kept dry and comfortable in the saddle as well as ensuring the perfect fit without compromise in freedom of movement. Also available in a tailcoat version. www.dressagedeluxe.co.uk

Lillico Attlee Open Day On 1st of October 2016 both of the Lillico Attlee Stores (Dorking and Aylesford) will be running an Autumn Open day. It is a chance to view the new season’s stock and colours, as well as a great opportunity to pick up a bargain at the same time. They will be offering 20% off a huge range of everyone’s favourite designer brands, including Weatherbeeta, Horseware, Toggi, Mountain Horse, Champion, Ariat and Mark Todd to name just a few. Offers will be spread over Hats, Clothing, Rugs and Footwear. www.lillicoattlee.co.uk

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Don’t miss the opportunity to save £££s on the price of tickets. Your Horse Live takes place 12-13th November at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. The 2016 event will be bigger and better than ever before and here’s why... • S pectacular showman, Lorenzo the Flying French Man, will wow the crowds in his thrilling, action packed show – nowhere else in the UK can you see this performance! • A longside Lorenzo there’s a fantastic line up including Olympian athlete Charlotte Dujardin, firm favourite Geoff Billington plus Karen Dixon, Jay Halim, Jason Webb and many more. • T here’s more shopping, more choice, more stands and more brands to browse. This means more equipment, kit, accessories, gifts and bargains on offer. It’s the UK’s biggest equestrian retail village all under one roof. • M eet, greet and take selfies with loads of horses and gorgeous rare breeds – there promises to be oodles of horses and ponies just waiting for you to fall in love with each and every one. • L earn from the very top experts in the equestrian world. They will be on hand giving talks, demos and ready to give advice and answer any questions you may have. • T he family ticket (2 adults 2 children or 1 adult 3 children) costs £52 when purchased in advance. That’s over a 10% saving or £7.00. • S tandard adult tickets cost £18.00 when purchased in advance, buy four or more and the price drops to £16 per ticket. Visit www.yourhorselive.co.uk for event details and a complete list of ticket prices.

KM Elite Polo Belt The KM Elite Polo Belts are made from the highest quality buffalo leather. They are available in eight different colour-ways, two different widths and sizes ranging from 75cm -105cm. www.kmeliteproducts.co.uk

he makers of Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet, British Horse Feeds has launched an exciting new Customer Loyalty Scheme available to customers in the UK and IRE. Look for the rosette tokens on bags of Speedi-Beet or Fibre-Beet. Collect 20 tokens and receive a free bag of either Speedi-Beet or Fibre-Beet absolutely free! To redeem your tokens, go to the British Horses Feeds website, fill in the token form and then post it, along with your rosette tokens, to the address provided. British Horse Feeds will send a voucher that will be redeemable at your local stockist. www.britishhorsefeeds.com

Classic Boots New for this season is the Spanish Riding Boots Tall Classic from The Spanish Boot Company, which have been designed with a longer length leather upper to ensure long legs get the love with their popular Classic boot. Featuring a sturdy flat welted Good-Year rubber sole they feature a full length zip with leather tassel detail, brogue detailing around the cuff of the boot and around the zip line with a sleek and slim silhouette! www.thespanishbootcompany.co.uk

Win Rosettes and Prizes

in rosettes and prizes with www.horsephotoshows.com Simply upload your picture, enter online and if you are a winner, your rosettes will be delivered to your door. Classes include: Best Head Shot, Horse Selfie, Best Jumping Shot, Wet, Wet, Wet, Best Friends, Happy Hacking, Best Cross Country Picture and Yard Dog, as well as lots more too. The pictures featured here show a selection of the rosettes and prizes which can be won. Each month the schedule will alter slightly and different prizes may be awarded. The winners from each class will be judged alongside each other and a Champion’s rosette, sash and Harriet Glen model will be awarded to the overall Champion. There is also a site devoted entirely to dogs. Win rosettes and prizes at www.dogphotoshows.com Classes include: Calendar Shot, Wet, Wet, Wet, Having Fun, Best Friends, Scruffiest Dog, Judge’s Favourite, Cutest Puppy, Muddy Monster, Golden Oldie and Best Action Shot. Entry is simple, you can even do it from your mobile phone. Good Luck!

The Back on Track Oval Dog Bed The Back on Track Oval Dog Bed is a comfortable bed to take anywhere for your dog. Made from Welltex® fabric with infra-red technology, the Oval Dog Bed will help support circulation and wellbeing. It features a non-slip underside, perfect for at home, in the car, or at the yard. All Back on Track products are made of their revolutionary Welltex™ fabric which is infused with ceramic particles. These ceramic particles cause long wave infra-red heat to radiate back towards the body. The body responds positively to the infra-red wave, increasing circulation, which can relieve joint tension, maximise performance and help avoid injury. Back on Track products are available for horses, humans and dogs. The range extends from horse rugs to travel boots and human base layers to knee and wrist wraps. The canine range includes everything from dog beds to leg braces. www.backontrack.com/uk/home/ 8 Localrider september/october 2016

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Horse Owner Seminar Wednesday 7 September 2016 From: 18:30 followed by a canapé and drinks reception Venue: Tonbridge School, Kent TN9 1JP To book your place email: events@warners-solicitors.co.uk

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Equine crime prevention Marc Pennicott Kent Police (Rural Liaison Team) and Jackie Hearn-Betts Kent Horse Watch Equine personal injury claims Giles Mooney, Barrister 9 Gough Square Animal Welfare Act: crimes and punishment Tim Ryan, Solicitor Warners Solicitors

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Lightweight tried&tested

Turnouts

We have been testing a selection of lightweight turnouts. Rugs with no fill, which are perfect for warm autumn days, as well as those with fill, which are great for cooler days and if your horse is staying out at night.

Horseware Rambo Duo The Horseware Rambo Duo has a 1000 denier ballistic nylon waterproof and breathable outer, with 100g of fill. It comes with a removable 300g liner, which has an anti-static and anti-bacterial outer, with thermobonded fibrefill. It comes with a matching 100g hood. The rug features Horseware’s Surefit neck design, V-front neck closure, leg arches, reflective strips, wipe clean tail cord, hood and liner loops. Plus three secure cross surcingles and shine enhancing polyester lining. Colours: Brown with Brown & Cream, Navy with Baby Blue & Brown and a Limited Edition - Green with Red. Sizes: 5’6” - 7’3” RRP: £324.95 www.horseware.com LR Comment: An incredibly versatile rug. The outer rug and detachable neck cover come with 100g fill and there is a 300g liner, which simply clips into place as the weather gets colder (Other weight liners are available). It is a top quality rug, which fits well, looks good and has extra secure fittings at the front.

Bucas Irish Turnout Light

Mark Todd Autumner Rug

The Bucas Irish Turnout Light is a performance rug that offers flexibility for your horse. It provides 50g of insulation, while being fully waterproof and breathable with a 1200 denier rip-stop outer fabric. It is silk-lined and the shoulder darts ensure an excellent fit and plenty of shoulder room. The rug includes a comfort front with a secure front strap with hook and loopover closure. Attachment points are included for the Combi Neck.

Offering a touch more warmth than a standard lightweight rug, the Autumner is ideal for those unpredictable variations in climate, as well as helping make the transition between seasons. Features include a 600 denier waterproof outer shell with a 150g filling, plus shoulder pleats, quick release breast fastenings, a generous pleated tail flap and a nylon lining that polishes the horse’s coat. Neck cover sold separately. Colour: Ink/Grey Sizes: 5’6” - 7’0” RRP: £88.99 (neck cover £42.50). www.wefi.co.uk

Colours: Black & Gold, Navy & Gold Sizes: 5’6” – 7’0” RRP: £100.00 Combi Neck: XXS – XL RRP: £47.00 www.bucas.com

LR Comment: A generous fitting rug with pleated shoulder darts, which allow for plenty of high jinks in the field. It fitted well and I liked the 150g fill, which gives it added flexibility if we have a mild winter. It has a detachable neck cover too.

LR Comment: This is a great midseason lightweight turnout. It has 50g of fill, which makes it perfect for cooler days or if your horse is staying out at night. It fits well and has the added versatility of a removable neck cover.

JHL Lightweight Turnout Rug This practical rug from Jumper’s Horse Line is ideal for warmer days or for those horses that just need a little bit of extra protection. Manufactured in 600 denier ripstop polyester, the rug has a mesh lining with nylon anti-rub panels at the shoulder. The design includes quick release front fastenings, cross surcingles, leg straps and tail flap. Neck cover sold separately. Colours: Red/Black, Navy/Burgundy Sizes: 5’6” - 7’0” RRP: £56.99 (neck cover £28.50) www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: This rug will take you from spring to autumn and just in case you put it on in the morning and the day warms up, it has a mesh lining, which helps to keep the air circulating on these occasions. A great value rug, which fitted well and was generously sized.

WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Plus Dynamic Combo Neck The WeatherBeeta ComFiTec Plus Dynamic Combo Neck Medium/Lite (110g) comes with great features, which include, super strong and durable 1200 denier triple weave outer shell with repel shell coating that is both waterproof and breathable, memory foam wither relief pad that contours to the horse’s shape and lifts the rug off the wither to reduce rubbing and provide added comfort and Ezi-Clip front closure, which is fast and easy to use. It has traditional side gussets for natural movement, elasticated, adjustable and removable leg straps for a secure and comfortable fit, as well as reflective strips on each side at the front and on the tail flap for added visibility. It has twin low cross surcingles and a large tail flap for additional protection. Colour: Purple/Black Size: 4’0” - 7’3” RRP: £84.99 www.weatherbeeta.com LR Comment: 1000 denier with 100g fill, this is a cosy robust rug, with a combo neck design. It fitted well and would offer great protection on cold wet days.

John Whitaker Union Jack Water Resistant Turnout Rug This traditional John Whitaker Lightweight Turnout Rug is ideal for autumn showers. It has a thin inner fleece lining that will help to keep you horse warm on cooler days. Colour: Navy Sizes: 5’3” – 6’9” RRP: £80.00 www.johnwhitaker.com LR Comment: I smile every time I see this rug with the Union Jack fabric in the shoulder pleats. It looks great and fitted well, a perfect rug for the start of autumn.

Masta Avante 170 Turnout Medium weight standard neck turnout rug made from 600 denier oxford polyester outer fabric, with PU waterproof/breathable coating. It has taped seams, soft feel lining and 170g poly fill insulation. There are twin front fastening and low cross surcingle’s, tail flap, fillet string and rear D-rings for optional leg straps. Colours: Navy, Royal Blue Sizes: 4’6” - 7’6” RRP: £65.00 www.masta.co.uk LR Comment: This is a well-made rug, which is perfect for when the days start to turn a bit cooler. It offers great value for money too.

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Prepping a young horse for Humansville Words by Kathy Baar 4 Star Senior Parelli Professional

hen I look ahead to our foal’s future, I get excited about all the things I can and want to teach her. She is so young and has so much potential ahead of her, with this being her yearling year. However, in reality, I often have limited time with her and I want to focus on things that will set her up for success in the future. Most of the things she needs to learn from me at this stage have to do with surviving and thriving in “Humansville.” As we prepared to head out for our summer teaching circuit, I wanted to leave her with the best possible preparation for the “Possible, Probable, and Inevitable.” I decided that while I was away, there were five things it would be useful for her to be skilled in. I put them in order of importance: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Catching Veterinary Prep Trailer Loading Overcoming Separation Anxiety Tying

Most of these things are important in the event that something unplanned happens. In general, our yearling will be outside in a large pasture with hills, creeks, ponds, trees, and a herd of mixed horses to help teach her the ins and outs of being a horse. If everything works perfectly, she will get to stay in the pasture, being a horse, and she’ll be waiting for me when I come back. However, there is the possibility that something could happen to her while I am away. It’s probable that at some point she will need to be caught to move pastures or check an injury, and it is inevitable that at this stage I’ll be hundreds of miles away and someone else will need to care for her. With this in mind, I have played my way through these five things to help prepare her for that time.

Catching

If the unthinkable were to happen, the first thing a yearling would need to know is a positive pattern of coming to humans when they show up. Basically, she needs to have a positive perception of humans so that she wants to be near them, versus trying to flee. This is a theme that I have focused on influencing since she first arrived at our farm. By setting up situations where I can provide things she likes (food, scratches, water, fresh grass, etc.), I have started a positive pattern of her view towards humans. I followed this up with a session or two in the round pen to help her find the comfort and release with me. Each day that I interact with her, I focus on doing something that reinforces this pattern, and attempt to leave her each day with a positive feel from me.

Veterinary Prep

Again, in the event that the unthinkable happens, it is possible that my yearling would need to see the vet. One of the big things I incorporated into helping her get ready for this situation was needle prep. I used a programme of confidence-building with veterinary simulations to help her understand the process and what her job was during the process. For example, it was important that she realised that when I run my hand down her neck and simulate a needle with pinching or a toothpick, her job was to relax. While teaching her, each time she relaxed, the “needle” would go away. The goal being that when the vet did need to draw blood, she would revert to the pattern I had created and relax, and in no time the vet would have the needed blood or have given a shot if necessary. By teaching her to relax in settings like these, it sets her up to have a good experience on the day the vet must take her blood.

Trailer Loading

In the unfortunate event that something serious enough to warrant a visit to the vet hospital were to happen, I need to know that she understands how to load, feels confident while loaded, and even likes loading. If I can accomplish these things in a relaxed setting, then when the moment arises where she must load, she will be set up for success. As I was developing this pattern, I used several things to make the trailer a good place for her, including playing the Seven Games in and around the trailer, offering her rest, molasses water, and feed in the trailer, and starting by including one of her buddies in the trailer. In the beginning, I wanted to make the trailer as good as it possibly could be. As her confidence progressed in the trailer, I also started loading her from both sides, just to keep things equal and to prepare for an emergency situation. Also, I know that she will need to load on her own and be comfortable by herself in the trailer without experiencing separation anxiety. This is something I built separately, away from the

trailer, and then recombined so that she was able to stand confidently by herself in the trailer.

Separation Anxiety

In the event my yearling were to be injured, she would need to be treated away from her herd. With any horse, leaving the herd can be traumatic, particularly a young horse without much experience. To help set her up for success in this situation, I made a programme of providing her needs away from the herd. Basically, I needed to give her safety, comfort, play, and food away from her buddies. By doing this, I created draw to myself and humans, and built her self-confidence away from the herd.

Tying

This is a great skill for youngsters to understand for their future; they could get away with not knowing how to tie, but it is such a useful skill for a horse! The best way to prepare her for tying is to help her understand the Porcupine Game: yielding from pressure. After she understood how to yield from pressure, my next goal was to get her to like the hitching rail/tie-up area, food and rest are great motivators in this situation. As I leave to travel and teach over the next few months, I not only feel confident that my horse is in good hands, but that if anything happens to her or the property, she is set up to handle the situation in the best way possible. Not only will these skills serve her in an emergency, but they will also come in handy for the rest of her life. Many of the things that serve our horses in nature are the opposite responses they need to have in order to survive in our world. By helping them understand how to respond appropriately, not only will you make your vet, farrier, and caregiver happier, but you will help your horses have a better experience.

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REGIONAL ROUNDUP

Local Stars head to Horse of the Year Show Final

Pictures by SMR Photos Louise Chamberlain and Clover Park won the Riding Club Show Horse qualifier at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre

Georgie Patrick and Harry Duke have qualified for the Working Hunter Final

eorgie Patrick, 50, from Farnham, qualified for the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) at the SEIB Insurance Broker’s Search for a Star 2016 qualifier held at Stretcholt Equestrian Centre in Somerset, on 12th June. Georgie rode Carolyn Elwes’ Harry Duke to finish second in a very competitive Working Hunter Qualifier. Carolyn bought the nine-year-old dappled grey 18 months ago. He had hunted in Ireland and Dorset before coming to Surrey. “He’s very strong, and Carolyn asked me to school him and do some jumping,” explained Georgie, who met Carolyn through the hunting community. “I used to event, but I have two young children, and so I don’t anymore.” Instead, the pair have been focusing on dressage to music and working hunter classes. “I last did working hunter classes 35 years ago!” laughed Georgie. The pair have qualified for the regional dressage to music finals and plan to do more showing. “We did amateur workers at Bath & West, but I was very nervous – this is much nicer!” said a delighted Georgie,

who runs her own private yard. “Carolyn will continue to hunt him, while I aim to continue his showing and dressage,” she added. Louise Chamberlain, 25, from Lambourn, has also qualified for the HOYS Final, after winning the Riding Club Show Horse qualifier at Bury Farm Equestrian Centre in Slapton, Buckinghamshire on 3rd July. Louise rode her own horse, the 13-year-old Mystical Clover to a win in the Riding Club Show Horse class, securing her ticket to HOYS. Louise has owned the mare, by Clover Park, since she was a five-year-old, and the pair previously evented to Novice level before retiring to focus on dressage and show jumping. Louise is a graphic designer and, appropriately, she is responsible for designing the 2016 HOYS advertisement. “We always thought she was a nice type, but you don’t know for sure until you try,” says Louise of her decision to try showing. “At home she is just like a Labrador – she has an amazing temperament, a real people’s horse. To win and qualify for HOYS is just amazing!” The SEIB Search for a Star series has

been created by SEIB to encourage amateur riders to produce their horses to a high standard in the show ring and giving them the opportunity to compete at the prestigious finals at the Horse of The Year Show (HOYS). Each qualifying competition follows the same format, with classes for Working Hunters, Riding Club Show Horses, Show Hunters, Show Ponies & Show Hunter Ponies, Riding Horse/Hacks and Cobs. “The Search For A Star Championship series is a way to give amateur riders the chance to achieve their dream of riding at The Horse Of The Year Show. The standard increases every year and we are delighted to give so many riders this opportunity,” said Nicolina MacKenzie, Marketing Manager at South Essex Insurance Brokers. More information about the Search for a Star series is available at www.search4astar.org.uk

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hen Albert Poucher bought Lodge Farm over 100 years ago, you can be sure he didn’t foresee that his great grandsons, David, Peter and Mark and great great grandsons, Howard and Ian, would be running a successful horse feed business as well as the family farm. Once a dairy and mixed livestock farm, Lodge Farm, still resides in the hamlet of Bardney Dairies and now with the cows long gone the farm is entirely arable with the additional enterprise of green crop drying. Long before any of the current generation of the family were born, the installation of the first drier took place in 1945. This side of the business has grown significantly over the years and with new equipment and drying and harvesting methods developed it is far more efficient than those early days.

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In 2012 cousins, David, Peter and Mark, the current partners in the farm, decided to develop their own brand of horse feed, Emerald Green Feeds. As a new brand in the market, everyone worked hard to get Emerald Green Feeds out there and establish a desire for it. As with all family businesses it was all hands to the deck to do this. So while the men were farming it was down to the women and children to get out there and promote the products. They started out at Lincolnshire Horse Trials with a borrowed exhibition unit and some quickly designed leaflets, with the attitude of just wanting to get to the show and tell people about what they had to offer. Things have come a long way during the last four years, the immediate and extended family has worked around the clock to not only continue the arable side of the farm, but develop and grow the Emerald Green Feeds brand.

One site process

Emerald Green Feeds is fairly unique in the feed business, probably in any business sector; in the fact that the whole process the feed goes through is dealt with on one site. Growing the crops, harvesting them, and then returning them to the drying plant where they are dried for either pelleting or chop, following that it is bagged or baled

and the feed is ready to be delivered to the customers. Sarah Poucher said: “At Emerald Green Feeds we are lucky enough to be able to say that once tried our feeds sell themselves, we attend several of the larger horse trials and a few smaller shows and events each year and we give away samples of feed in our goodie bags. People love this and often return to the stand to find out more information about where they can get Emerald Green Feeds products from. As a relatively new brand in the equine feed sector we are trying to develop a network of stockists across the UK and Europe so that at every show we attend we can point our customers in the direction of feed merchant or tack shop near them. Because we are a family business and it is our name on the bags we feel it is even more important to be able to offer a consistent and quality product to people.” For more information on our feeds call 01526 398236 or visit www.emeraldgreenfeeds.co.uk

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aige Whayman has owned Gibson aka Rocky for just over two years. During that time Rocky has given Paige the confidence to go from jumping cross poles to 90cm tracks. Paige says: “He turns his hoof to all disciplines and enjoys every second of it!” They are seen here heading the Coloured class at the Wimbledon Pony Club Show held at Pachesham Equestrian Centre in Surrey, earlier this year. Paige continued: “Rocky is my first pony and is making every ridden dream come true. He has taken me from a nervous wreck jumping cross poles to now winning up to height 90cm classes. I work at Balanced Horse Feeds and am very grateful for their support as Rocky started the year looking and feeling so good, thanks to Balanced Horse Feeds. It is impossible to love this pony any more than I do. He is my pony of a lifetime.”

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FEATURE The equine tongue is an amazing organ

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orses must be able to have release from pressure when they are ridden in a bit, and a thick bit in a small equine mouth, or a bit that compromises a large or sensitive tongue, may make this impossible. If a horse or pony is showing signs of discomfort when bridled, then a different shaped mouthpiece, or a bit made from a different material, may create a more palatable and pleasant feeling for the horse - thus lessening the likelihood of unwanted signs of discomfort. The Bomber Blue range from Bombers Bits is popular with owners of horses that have sensitive tongues, as it features a rubber-nylon material that promotes salivation and may give the horse a softer mouth. The shape of the mouthpiece is based on the Bombers Happy Tongue bit, which is ported for tongue relief. (From £82 for a loose ring. Call 01825 840002 for regional stockists or visit www.worldwidetack. com to order.) Originating from South Africa, the bits Top: Kimblewick Bomber Blue are created by Bomber Nel, Bottom: Loose Ring Bomber Blue a horseman whose aim was to create a bit with a thinner mouthpiece and less surface area to provide more room around the horse’s sensitive tongue; therefore decreasing any resistance, and increasing connectivity between horse and rider. When excessive pressure is applied to a horse with a sensitive tongue, its response will usually be one or more of the following:

Words by retailer Stephen Biddlecombe

Bit creator Bomber Nel shares the following information on bitting horses: Over time horse breeding has become more and more refined, along with changes to the horse’s performance and athleticism there have also been changes inside the horse’s mouth. The mouths have become narrower, the cheeks have become very fleshy, and the bars have even come together, creating more ‘tongue’ than we had previously, which is resulting in major tongue sensitivity problems in many of today’s working horses. So, what does the bit do? In simple terms, it bit passes on requests from the rider to the horse, regarding speed and direction. The mouthpiece of a bit is selected to suit a horse’s requirements – what fits their mouth conformation and what they are comfortable and happy in. The bit rings, or cheek pieces, help the rider communicate with the horse. Conformation and dentistry issues, such as a large tongue, a low palate, overshot or undershot jaws, and hooks and tushes on the teeth, can all affect bit mouthpiece choice.

• Shaking its head • Sticking its tongue out • Sucking its tongue back, and as a result making an intermittent coughing noise • Trying to put its tongue over the bit

Facts about equine tongues

The tongue is made up of many different muscles that allow movements such as swallowing, tongue retraction and elevation. Various specialised bumps on the tongue’s surface called papillae have a variety of functions such as for taste, and are designed to help guide food into position, they also sense touch and taste. Because of the role of this hard working, amazing organ, the tongue is super sensitive (notably in equines, due to the organ’s size), so we owe it to our horses to choose a bit that fits their mouth and tongue conformation. A sign that your horse may not have a bit that is appropriate for his mouth or tongue conformation, is when the tongue is easily seen when he’s bridled. When deciding on what bit will work for your horse and his tongue conformation, seek advice from your instructor or an experienced lorinery retailer. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 Localrider 43

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tried&tested Mark Todd Unisex Body Warmer From the Mark Todd Italian Collection, this new gilet is extremely lightweight and comfortable, making it ideal for riding or casual wear. With a natural goose down filling, which is renowned for its insulation properties, the garment is suitably stylish for everyday wear and can be used as an extra layer on those colder days on the yard. Features include an internal pocket big enough for a smart phone, front pockets with stud fastenings and jersey stretch side panels to aid ventilation and give a flattering, streamlined fit. Matching jacket available. Colours: Black, Navy, Sand Sizes: Unisex Small to XLarge RRP: £64.99 www.wefi.co.uk LR Comment: This is a really warm yet very lightweight gilet, which makes it suitable for wearing on its own or under a lightweight jacket. Great for the yard or casual wear.

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Horseware Keela Base Layer Made from 200g antibacterial fabric, which is 95% Polyester and 5% Spandex, with wicking properties. Colours: Fuchsia Pink and Enamel Blue Sizes: XXS-XXL RRP: £16.95 www.horseware.com LR Comment: Really lightweight base layer in funky fun colours. Perfect for wearing cross-country in the autumn or wearing as a base layer over winter.

Ariat Olympia Knee Patch Breeches Designed with all riders in mind, the Ariat Olympia Breeches incorporate the patented V3 technology which uses an elastic ‘V’ panel in the back of the waistband offering multi-directional stretch to accommodate riders’ varying hip angles and ensure total freedom of movement when riding. Made from four-way stretch Schoeller fabric for maximum comfort and flexibility in the saddle, the Ariat Olympia Knee Patch Breeches feature moulded knee patches for grip. To ensure the perfect fit, the exclusive Calf Fit System is also utilised in the Ariat Olympia Breeches to provide the wearer with a smooth, comfortable and adaptable fit without the risk of rubbing seams or irritation from bulky closures.

The Walsden Breeches are perfect for everyday use. Made from a cotton, polyester and Spandex blend they are easy to pull on and extremely comfortable. Colours: Navy, Black Sizes: 24” – 34” RRP £34.99 www.johnwhitaker.com

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Horseware Nina Breeches Stylish and flattering woven ladies breeches that are perfect for riding and easily cross over to everyday wear. Low to medium rise with beautiful Contrast embellishments. Gutos® button closing, a self seat with Daewoo® knee patch and a technical leg give the best in comfort and fit. Colours: White, Navy, Cherry, Tan Sizes: 24” – 34” RRP: £73.95 www.horseware.com LR Comment: These wonderful breeches are on trend with quirky styling details. They are made from a very durable cotton fabric, are comfortable to ride in, yet flattering and stylish.

Equetech Ebony Breeches The Equetech Ebony Breeches offer style with extra grip in the saddle. Their flattering high waisted design combine comfort with great looks. There is a carefully positioned seam, a full stretch ‘Alos’ suede seat and wave silicone ‘Grip’ inner knees for the ultimate grip in the saddle. Clever Lycra stretch panels to the hem also help eradicate bulky Velcro. Style details include a gorgeous velvet trim to the back and front, jean style pockets and an elegant motif on back jean pocket. Colour: Slate/Black Sizes: 24 - 34 RRP: £87.95 www.equetech.com LR Comment: The perfect, smart, everyday breeches. Created for the active rider, with elegant design details. The full stretch suede seat makes them particularly comfortable when schooling and I liked the addition of the silicone grip, which made me feel extra secure in the saddle.

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A perfect choice when it turns cool. The Pacy II offers excellent protection and a tall, slimming look, while in the saddle or around the yard. Built on a true women’s last, the boot’s top line, open style upper, allows for breeches and jeans to be worn comfortably inside the boot. This updated version has a new heel spur and slimmer profile. The etc® sockliner reduces friction under foot and the 5mm CR-Flex-Foam insulation guarantees comfort down to below-zero temperatures. Features include warm fleece lining and Achilles reinforcement.

A stylish low cost, fully lined leather glove, with a dome fastener at the wrist and cinch closure for a secure fit, with rein reinforcement on the palm and fingers. Designed for riding at every level and for working in, but ideal for everyday wear too.

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Autumn?

Are you ready for the

isn’t it can be useful to give you a guide of how your horse is feeling. It will mean that any schooling and fitness work you do over the winter months will be building on muscles, which are hopefully all in the right place and if you are looking to compete in the spring, your horse should come out looking fit, healthy and in good condition.

Around the yard

Compiling a list

The best way I find to compile a list is to take a notepad and pen and start outside your horse’s stable. Have a look around, does anything need replacing. Are you happy with the matting, do you like the bedding you are using. What about hay or haylage, if it isn’t supplied by your yard, have you reserved enough with the local farmer or feed merchant. It might be worth checking whether this is a good year for hay or whether the farmer thinks he might run low after Christmas. A lot can depend on the weather too, but it is always wise to build up a relationship with your suppliers, so that if they are running low, they might think to let you know in advance. Next take a good look at your horse. Sometimes we are so used to seeing our own horse every day that we don’t notice the changes which may have occurred gradually over time. Depending on the level of work your horse does you may want to book in a check-up with your horse’s physio or with your preferred practitioner. Some horses will be in a regular routine of treatment, but if your horse

Now is a good time of year to check and repair your fencing

Stable Management

Once you have addressed all the niggling issues around the yard, it is time to think about stable management. Here we share a few tips courtesy of Alltech, as well as some great new products you may want to try this autumn. Mycotoxins are toxic chemicals produced by some types of mould growth under certain environmental conditions. Our horses are exposed to mycotoxins through contaminated feed and forage, and long term exposure can prove debilitating and leave the horse vulnerable to sickness or disease.

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utumn is a wonderful time of year for horse owners. The air smells fresh and the dew on the ground keeps the grass growing even if the weather is dry. There are autumn hunter trials, pleasure rides and normally the best going under-foot one has experienced all year. It is a time to enjoy our horses. It is also the time of year when one should check everything is in its place and anything broken or damaged is replaced. The check list should include an MOT for your horse, particularly if you have been competing all season, as well as key checks of your transport, tack and equipment. This might seem excessive, but during the summer months we are often busy riding, competing, squeezing in lessons and when the sun is shining everything looks fine. Then when winter comes, particularly if it is a cold or wet one you will probably spend more time on your horse’s back and in his stable than walking around muddy fields checking the fencing. Especially if your working hours mean it is still dark when you leave the yard in the morning and dark again when you arrive at night.

Depending on whether you are a livery or own your own yard the amount you can influence changes will vary, but in both cases there is no harm in walking around the whole yard and particularly your horse’s field. It has been proven that taking a video of your route and watching it back, can bring things to your attention, which your mind naturally glosses over. I don’t know how it works, but it does and it is so easy now that we all have mobile phones. The key thing to look out for are piles of rubbish, things that have been put down and left to be dealt with later and forgotten about. Keep an eye out for equipment, which may need to be moved in to the dry before the weather changes, such as the fences in the jumping field, if you have one. You will need to focus on things which may need repairing. Are there any leaks anywhere that you know of, often one forgets until it rains heavily again. Are the stables all structurally sound, if you have an indoor school, does it need any improvements. It is much easier going up a ladder in late summer/early autumn, than it is on a cold wet day in winter. Finally walk around the perimeter of your horse’s field, checking all the fencing and give each post a wriggle as you go. This might seem strange, but often the posts rot in the ground, so although they look absolutely fine above, below ground they are close to breaking off. This might not be a problem during summer, while there has been plenty of grass, but in winter when the horses are bored and tempted by what is the other side of the fence their weight can often be the tipping point to a broken post. The same principle applies to gate posts too. Although the ground will be slightly harder, it will be much easier doing any repair jobs in the field before winter comes and everything turns muddy.

Wash feed buckets regularly to reduce the risk of potential exposure to mycotoxins.

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feature Key areas to think about when trying to reduce contamination are: FEED: • Check hay and haylage, as well as bedding material for moulds and mycotoxins – this can be a visual check and/or laboratory test. • Store feed and forage in dry, cool conditions. • Use haylage within 2-3 days of opening. WATER: • Clean water buckets/troughs/utensils regularly. • Check for signs of mould etc and remove. EQUIPMENT: • Clean and wash out feed bins between batches and feed buckets after each use – ensure they are dry before storage and their next use. • Keep all additional feeding equipment, such as scoops and mixing spoons clean. • Address the risk of rodents/pests including birds. ENVIRONMENT: • Check the ventilation in stables and barns – cobwebs are a good indicator that there is no air movement in that area.

Time for a change

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over the last few years pellet bedding has become increasingly popular. Local event rider tom crisp uses swift bedding pellets and we asked him what he thought about them. “the white pellet is made using 100% uncontaminated saw A happy Swift dust and wood chips in a Bedding customer mill and are heat treated, making them bacteria free and ideal for equine hospitals or studs where there is more movement of horses and infection control is paramount. the pellets are supplied in 15kg bags and are the quarter of the size of a standard bale of shavings, making them easier to transport and store. Approximately half a bucket of water needs to be added to activate the pellet, which can expand to four times its original size. After 15-20 minutes, what’s left is a combination of dry, fluffy pellets and some whole ones remaining. the bags of pellets are similar in size and weight to a bag of feed, making them easier for the team on the yard to carry/barrow around. they are also easy to store, they should be kept dry, but under tarpaulin outside is sufficient, and they don’t take up as much room as shavings.” tom continued: “the bed is so absorbent, the wet forms a tiny little patch which you can scoop out daily, thus adding less to the muck heap. the stable staff now finish the yard more quickly, allowing more time for horse’s to be exercised.”

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Is your horse up for a challenge? Developed to help horses overcome stable stress, Horse Toys such as the Likit the Likit range Boredom Breaker can keep horses has something occupied in their stable for every type of equine, from the shy retiring type, to the inquisitive extrovert. to help you decide which product suits your particular horse, the company has devised the Likit challenge system which grades the different levels of difficulty and ensures your horse gets the most out of his Likit stable toys. the Likit Holder is an ideal entry level product for a horse that has never used stable toys before, but if your horse is up for more of a challenge, then consider the snak-a-ball or tongue twister. While the tongue twister is designed to hold one or two Little Likits and spins as the horse uses it, the snak-a-ball can be filled with Likit snaks or pony cubes so that it releases food onto the floor as it rolls - a unique internal baffle plate ensures that limited feed is delivered onto the ground to slow consumption rates and encourage natural foraging behaviour. If you want to up the game further, the boredom breaker should intensify his interest. try placing a salt Likit in the top and either one or two Little Likits in the ball - mix and match flavours for added variety. Alternatively, for the horse who needs plenty of mental stimulation, try the boredom buster in conjunction with one or two Little Likits. As your horse licks, the boredom buster will move and spin and you can also clip on a Likit Holder to add another dimension. by trying different Likit flavours and introducing new interests, you will be providing your horse with hours of stimulation and fun, which in turn will make him a much happier equine.

Beneficial Workout

Lunging using an Equi-ami can help build muscle tone and topline

With darker evenings and shorter days many horse owners turn to lungeing to keep their horses ‘ticking over’ between weekends so that they can continue to hunt or compete. ten minutes of on each rein will burn a few calories, but do little in terms of correct, physical work and even less in terms of enjoyment for both pony and handler. It pays dividends to be more constructive and, in that same twenty minutes, give your pony a workout that makes him use his back, promotes engagement and wither-lift and develops balance and swing. to do this you need to use an aid such as the equiAmi lunge aid that will simply and effectively bring improvements over the winter months. once warmed-up on both reins horses generally enjoy some pole work, spiralling and other exercises, which increase hind limb activity and lighten the forehand. Including lots of transitions and changes of rein make the horse more attentive, responsive and supple, whilst developing a lovey topline and balance. Dr Hilary bentley of equiAmi says that people are really surprised just how well their horses work and how quickly great results are seen with this great aid that saves time, saves effort and makes life easier. simple lunge exercises in equiAmi also make the horse Contacts much lighter and better balanced www.swiftenergyuk.com to ride which is an added bonus. www.knowmycotoxins.com With endorsements from top riders, trainers, vets and therapists www.likit.co.uk you can be sure you are doing the www.equiami.com best for your horse or pony.

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Uncured natural rubber is sticky, deforms easily when warm, and is brittle when cold. In this state, it is a poor material when a high level of elasticity is required. The reason for inelastic deformation of un-vulcanized rubber can be found in its chemical structure — rubber is composed of long polymer chains. These chains can move independently relative to each other, which lets the material change shape. Cross-linking introduced by vulcanization prevents the polymer chains from moving independently. As a result, when stress is applied the vulcanized rubber deforms, but upon release of the stress it always reverts to its original shape.

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FEED NEWS

What will you be feeding this autumn? Words by Kate Hore RNutr (Animal), Snr Nutritionist at NAF

s autumn approaches it is a good time to review what we’ve always fed our horses. Let’s think what we, as horse owners, actually want from the horse’s diet. We’d like the diet to keep condition on, give him or her enough energy to meet work demands, keep them healthy and, hopefully, be good value too. If they’re also happy and relaxed, then that is a bonus, as a happy horse works better and is calmer and easier to have around. Have you ever asked yourself what your horse wants from his, or her, diet? Well most horse owners will tell you that’s easy – horses, and ponies, want plenty to eat and to keep eating for as long as possible. If what they’re eating is natural to them and doesn’t cause them any digestive upset or discomfort, then the more the better.

High Fibre diet

The horse evolved as a trickle feeder, constantly grazing on high fibre material such as grasses, shrubs and leaves. So the desire to be constantly eating is not greediness, it’s natural. His digestive tract is uniquely adapted to extract as much of the nutritional goodness from that high fibre diet as possible. Why then, when we need to give our horses more energy or condition, do we so often reach for a bag of hard feed? Concentrated feeds are traditionally based on starchy cereals, not natural to the equine diet or suited to his digestive system. Research tells us that high starch diets increase the risk of health issues such as gastric ulcer syndrome, laminitis and azoturia, amongst others; and leading equine scientists advise minimising cereals in the equine diet. Additionally, our own experiences tell us that high starch diets can result in a hyper-reactive horse, which is

why we tend to refer to cereals as ‘heating’. So should we instead be choosing fibre as the principle energy source for working horses over winter?

University research

Research run by Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cambridge universities backs the fibre first approach for happy, relaxed working horses1. Eight adult horses were trialled through winter when grazing was sparse. Their management routine followed that of many horses over winter, ridden in light work five days a week with daily turnout between four and six hours. In a crossover design they were all given either the high fibre or high starch diet, with haylage, and both diets were designed to provide exactly the same amount of energy daily. The results showed that the high fibre group had just as much energy to work as those fed cereals, but were just more chilled. Their relaxed approach, even when faced with potentially scary stimuli, was seen in lower heart rates and cortisol levels. So horses fed high fibre diets are happier and healthier. So base your horse’s autumn-winter diet on forages like hay and haylage, with fibre based feeds in the bucket, such as chaffs, grass nuts or alfalfa. The only issue with the high fibre diet is that it is likely to be vitamin and mineral deficient, so it’s important to top up the high fibre diet with vitamins and minerals from a broad spectrum supplement to ensure you’re meeting all the requirements of the diet. Using a concentrated balancer which combines those vitamins and minerals with targeted gut nutrition will further support a healthy gut, which means a happy, healthy horse.

Making high fibre diets work for you To further help your horse replicate his natural grazing pattern while stabled, consider splitting his forage and feeding from several different points around the box, this encourages the natural movement of grazing, which helps the gut work efficiently. Using small hole haynets also helps to extend feeding time, though do be aware they don’t suit all horses, as some find really tricky nets quite frustrating. For stomach health alfalfa based chaffs are recommended as the basis of your bucket feed, to which a concentrated balancer, and any other targeted nutritional supplements the horse requires, can be easily added. In conclusion, on-going research by leading institutions is telling us that putting fibre first for our horses’ diets can not only provide all the energy they need, but even help keep them calm and happy. To also maintain optimum health and vitality, ensure the fibre based diet is balanced with essential micronutrients so allowing horses to thrive, not just survive, through to spring.

Top Tips for Autumn/Winter Feeding • Feed a fibre based diet for all horses and ponies. • Use a concentrated balancer to ensure micronutrient demands are met. • Split forage around the stable to encourage ‘grazing’. References 1. Bulmer L, McBride S, Williams K & Murray J-A (2015) The effects of high-starch or high-fibre diet on equine reactivity and handling behaviour. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. Apr 2015 (165) p.95-102

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FEED NEWS

Feeding for Autumn Autumn is always a strange time of year for feeding. It is important to keep an eye on the good doer, just in case any changes in the grass sugars bring on laminitis, yet older horses may start to need some extra calories to help them to look and feel good ready for winter. Remember to always balance what you are feeding your horse with its workload. If the dark nights mean you are riding less, then you may need to cut back his rations. All of the companies featured here can provide feeding advice over the telephone.

Baileys Ease & Excel

New Simply Sophisticated Low Starch Feed Developed in conjunction with top riders, Baileys Ease & Excel is a new feed which is ideal for promoting weight gain, maintaining condition and supporting performance in all horses and ponies requiring a low starch diet. The high fibre content is rich in superfibres, which are highly digestible and yield large amounts of slow release energy. The fibre sources are also high in the soluble fibre, pectin, which, in acidic conditions like those in the stomach, alters its structure to one that is similar to mucus and has been shown to bind to, and thicken, the stomach mucosa thereby protecting it from acid attack.

Minimal Starch The feed contains no cereal flakes, thus ensuring a minimal starch content and making the mix ideal for stressy, excitable types as well as those with clinical requirements for a low starch diet, like horses prone to gastric ulcers. Baileys Outshine is included, to provide slow release calories, from a blend of soya and linseed oils, while alfalfa chaff encourages the horse to chew and has natural acid-buffering properties.

Superior Antioxidants New Ease & Excel is fully balanced with vitamins and Bioplex® minerals and contains superior levels of antioxidants, from vitamins C, E and Sel-Plex® selenium, to support healthy muscle function, performance and immunity. The bespoke In-Feed Formula, from Protexin, contains natural antacids, to buffer excess stomach acid, and ingredients to sooth and protect the gut lining. Its pre and probiotics support a healthy gut microflora, encouraging digestive efficiency and stimulating fibre digestion, of particular importance for horses whose forage intake may become limited.

New EGUS Mark Baileys Ease & Excel is one of the first feeds to be recognised by BETA’s new Feed Approval Mark for products suitable for horses prone to Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS). This means that its starch and sugar content are low enough that, when fed according to recommendations, the horse will receive less than 1g/100kg of bodyweight in starch and sugar per meal and less than 2g/100kg of bodyweight of starch and sugar per day.

No Balancer Required Being fully balanced, there is no need to feed a balancer alongside Ease & Excel, when given at recommended levels, and, as many stressy or “ulcery” horses have limited appetites, these levels are specially designed to be lower in volume than a traditional mix or cube. With so many clever ingredients, Ease & Excel really is a sophisticated option for those looking to control starch intake yet, alongside forage, it’s simple to feed and has been priced affordably. www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk www.easeandexcel.co.uk

British Horse Feeds Fibre-Beet A Super-Fibre conditioning feed, Fibre-Beet is a formulated blend containing all the benefits of the original Speedi-Beet product, with added high quality Alfalfa for optimum condition and to provide quality protein for muscle tone and function. Fibre-Beet has been carefully designed to help keep the digestive system healthy with a blend of fibre sources that provide gut fill and are easily digested when compared to forage fibre. Fibre-Beet can improve energy intake whilst keeping dietary fibre levels at an optimum. Fibre-Beet also provides a good range of minerals, trace elements and amino acids and it has a low sugar content. It can also be used as a forage replacer (up to 60% of the daily forage allowance). Ideal for horses prone to digestive upsets and very palatable for fussy eaters, Fibre-Beet has added biotin for hoof quality and is suitable for laminitics. Soaked and ready to feed in only 45 minutes in cold water, or 15 minutes in warm water. www.britishhorsefeeds.com

TopSpec Antilam TopSpec AntiLam is a pelleted multisupplement designed to provide 5-way nutritional support for those prone to, being treated for, or recovering from laminitis. AntiLam is used and recommended by nutritionists, vets and farriers. Most overweight ponies, and some overweight horses, are susceptible to laminitis. AntiLam is a brilliant formulation combining several supplements with a high-fibre, very low-calorie carrier to make it palatable. The formula is very low in sugar and starch and cereal-grain-free, making it ‘Non-Heating’. TopSpec AntiLam also contains the level of biotin (15mg/500kg horse/ day) that is scientifically proven to improve hoof quality, plus the levels of methionine, cysteine, lysine, calcium, zinc, copper, iodine, and vitamin A known to improve the efficiency of biotin. Long-term trials at Middle Park Laminitis Research Unit have shown that horses and ponies on restricted/poor grazing do not gain any weight when fed AntiLam. It can also be used very successfully as part of a calorie-controlled diet when weight loss is required. www.topspec.com

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NAF SLIM For those horses and ponies who live on fresh air, it can be a struggle to keep their weight under control. The obvious answer is to reduce their feed intake, however, this could result in vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This is where Slim comes into its own. Slim is a natural and highly palatable weight management supplement, designed to provide essential micronutrients to those individuals on a restricted diet. The unique blend of ingredients work in synergy with metabolism boosting marine extracts to provide essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, all sourced from nature. Slim works to promote wellbeing for good doers while supporting healthy weight loss the natural way. Slim should be used in conjunction with a calorie controlled diet and suitable exercise regime. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

NAF Five Star Laminaze Horses and ponies on restricted grass intake require additional support to remain fit and healthy. Laminaze is a unique blend of over 40 ingredients combining with key gut support, bio-available sulphur and targeted nutrients, in a palatable formula to maintain hoof health and improve their diet and lifestyle. Prebiotics and live probiotics are included for their ability to a stable, healthy gut environment. Naturally sourced antioxidants are present to support the liver. Bio-available sulphur (MSM) is recommended for supporting healthy hoof growth and strong sulphur bonds within the laminae. Laminaze contains all the key nutrients for optimal dietary support, especially around the time of year when spring and autumn flushes of grass occur. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

Equine America Everyday Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Everyday Vitamin & Mineral Supplement is an ideal addition to any feeding regime, providing essential vitamins and minerals and trace elements in a pre-biotic base to support good health and condition. It can be used as an economic vitamin and mineral supplement for horses and ponies in low level work. www.equine-america.co.uk

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FEED NEWS NAF Five Star Optimum NAF Five Star Optimum will help restore and maintain five star condition and health, maximise the nutritional value of the daily feed ration, and optimise the health and efficiency of the digestive system. Concentrated and easy to feed, Optimum comes in a highly palatable pellet form. It is of the highest supplement specification and has a great sugar free flavour. Optimum is formulated to complement either a high fibre low concentrate, or performance diet. When a daily feed is not necessary, the great news is that Optimum can be simply given on its own, directly from your hand. It is designed to optimise every horse’s diet from family pony to performance athlete. www.naf-equine.eu/uk

Equine America Cortaflex HA Regular Strength It’s never too soon to start feeding Cortaflex. Use daily to keep your horse or pony’s joints healthy throughout its life. www.equine-america.co.uk

Equine America Super Fenn powder Super Fenn Powder, fortified with ASU, is a safe and natural alternative for joint comfort, which does not contain Devils Claw or alcohol. For ultimate all round joint mobility and protection feed alongside Cortaflex. www.equine-america.co.uk

Equine America Lamigard TRT Lamigard TRT is a highly effective supplement for horses and ponies and can be used at high levels in the short term, and at a maintenance level for long term health. Lamigard TRT will ensure your horse’s feet stay healthy all year round and will complement a careful feeding regime. Lamigard TRT contains powerful ingredients to help mop up excess free radicals which settle in the feet, supporting a healthy enzyme level within the hooves and providing nutrients to the internal sensitive structures, as well as promoting external hoof wall condition. It can also be fed to the in-foal and lactating mare. For horses and ponies that are on a restricted diet, feed V-Biotic alongside Lamigard TRT, to ensure that key nutritional requirements are met. www.equine-america.co.uk

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To gain the most from their fibre intake and ensure the health of the digestive system the horse needs to be able to chew long forage efficiently, and this is often the first downfall of veteran horses. As horses age both the digestive and immune systems decline in efficiency, resulting in a reduced rate of nutrient absorbance as well as insufficient forage intake. Lifeforce Focus, the supplement from Alltech is specially designed for leisure and companion horses or those that may spend more time grazing, helping to create a healthy digestive environment. Studies have shown that Lifeforce contains yeast products that optimize digestive health and address challenges related to body condition, a common problem among veteran horses and ponies. We have two 5kg tubs to giveaway. For your chance to win turn to page 58. Each winner will receive one 5kg tub. www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk

TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer is a very palatable ‘non-heating’ feed that contains several supplements including the levels of micronutrients and digestive aids normally only found in high quality specialised supplements. Of particular importance to elderly horses is the inclusion of micronutrients known to help maintain mobility. The scientifically recommended rate of 10grams of glucosamine/500kg horse/day is a key feature of the mobility supplement included in this formula. This superb specification allows elderly horses to utilise far more nutrients from the forage and straights in their diet, which often means that their hard feed intake can be reduced with many resulting benefits. Using TopSpec Senior Feed Balancer will help to maintain mobility and also promote muscle development and topline, which often starts to decline as horses’ age. As well as maintaining good hoof quality and promote a supple skin with a shiny coat. www.topspec.com

Aloeride Blue Chip Joint RLF Blue Chip Joint RLF has been developed to protect joints from everyday wear and tear by maintaining the viscosity of synovial fluid which lubricates the joint and increases longevity of the limb. It incorporates Glucosamine, MSM and Hyaluronic Acid which nourish the joint, as well as rosehip, a natural powerful nutraceutical that limits the number of white blood cells allowed into the joint to ease inflammation. www.bluechipfeed.com

If you own a veteran horse or pony, keeping them looking and feeling good as the seasons change, can be a challenge. Aloeride is a pure organic aloe vera supplement, which not only helps promote a healthy, shiny coat, but also helps to support your veteran’s immune system, which can often become compromised with age. Ideal for veterans and those horses or ponies lacking lustre, Aloeride also helps support healthy skin, conditions hooves and aids rejuvenation and recovery too: all from one taste-free sachet a day. Each box of Aloeride contains 30 sachets (30 day’s supply) which equates to12 litres of aloe vera juice. www.aloeride.com

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HorseHage – Forage in a bag Choosing the type of forage to feed your horse or pony should be the most important feed decision you make, as up to 100% of the equine diet should be provided by forage. Hay can often contain dust and mould spores and soaking and steaming it is time consuming and not always successful. The nutritional quality can vary a great deal too and a typical hay sample can contain around 10% sugar. Big bale haylage is usually made in large bales which are designed to be fed whole in the field and can be difficult to handle and break up. The quality can be variable and unless you are feeding several horses or ponies, there is the chance of wastage as a bale should be consumed within a week before it goes off.

double-skinned bags. It goes through a fermentation process that causes the sugars in the grass to break down, reducing the acidity level and giving it a sweet smell whilst preserving the grass. This gives it a much lower sugar content (around 4%) than most other forages. Nothing is added to HorseHage, no chemicals, mould inhibitors or inoculants. It’s a totally natural product and has BETA NOPS and FEMAS certifications. So if you’re looking for a forage that is dust-free, low in sugar, easy to use, totally natural and comes with a guarantee, HorseHage is ideal. It is available in four different varieties offering a choice of energy levels for every type of horse or pony including those prone to laminitis.

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SHOW DATES

Visit the Localrider website for more SEVENOAKS RIDING CLUB

HAMPTON SPONSORED RIDE Registered Charity 1086848

Festival of the Horse Challenge

FULBROOK LANE, ELSTEAD SURREY GU8 6LG

AREA 10 EVENTERS CHALLENGE

SUNDAY 18th 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

TEAM, INDIVIDUAL & PAIRS QUALIFIERS

Open to Junior and Senior members of afﬁliated Area 10 Riding Clubs To include classes Open to All

Sunday 2nd October 2016 Lodge Farm, Bramble Reed Lane, Matﬁeld, Kent TN12 7ET

Organisors: Sue French- 07858 953992 and Martine Weber- 07909 966257 Email suefrench25@hotmail.co.uk and martine_weber@hotmail.com See Sevenoaks RC website for further details and schedule/ entry form.

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

September 11th ...Unafﬁliated ODE September 25th... Combined Training/ Eventers Challenge

SEPTEMBER 2016 1 September, 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

2 September, Blue Cross Show Jumping, Blue Cross Summer Jumping Series, Class 1: 2’3” with no elimination rule, suitable for novice/ inexperienced combinations, Class 2: 2’6”, Class 3: 2’9”, Classes start at 5.15pm, Clear round jumping through evening, Burford Horse Unit, Shilton Road, Burford, Oxon, OX18 4PF, Email: kayalty1960@gmail.com, www.bluecross.org.uk 2-3 September, Dynamic Dressage Dynamic Equine & Canine, Joaquin Vazquez Vela Classical Dressage Clinic, Saddlesdane EC, Ashford Road, Badlesmere, Kent, ME13 0NX, Telephone: 07403415680, Email: maddi@dynamicdressage.com, www.dynamic-dressage.com

2-4 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 2 September, Squirrells Riding School, Pony Day, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

10 September, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Rooting Street Farm, Little Chart, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0PX, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com

10 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

11 September, Ashford Valley Tickham Hunt, Charity Ride, Doddington Place, Kent, ME9 0BB, www.ashfordvalleyhunt.co.uk

11 September, Capricorn Equestrian, Unaffiliated Dressage Competition, Intro and Prelim, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@hotmail. co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk

11 September, Chilham Park, Hunter Trials, Unaffiliated One Day Event, Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk

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

3 September, Newlands Corner Riding Club, South East Riding Club Horse of the Year Championship, The Club Field, Hollister Farm, Nr Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9TD, Telephone: 01483 205049, www.newlandscorner.org

11 September, F.S. Events, Autumn Show,

3 September, Romney Marsh Branch of the

Dressage Tests, Great Dunton Farm, London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2TD, www.greatduntonfarm.co.uk

Pony Club, Tri / Tetrathlon, Delmonden, Hawkhurst, Kent, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh

Rider Ridden and In Hand Classes, Warrigal Farm, Bean, Kent, DA2 8EH, Contact: Flair Sifleet, Telephone: 07957 765964, www.fsevents.co.uk

11 September, Great Dunton Farm,

For further information call 01227 730811

4 September, Colettes Shows, Denne Hill Horse Show, Show Jumping, Dressage, and Showing, Denne Hill, Womenswold, Nr. Canterbury, Kent CT4 6HD Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk

11 September, St Michaels Hospice Riding

TUITION - PRIVATE/GROUPS AVAILABLE BOTH ON AND OFF SITE FROM QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR

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

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/

www.chilhampark.co.uk

4 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 4 September, The Equi-Fun Club, Fun Jumping Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk

4 September, Fair Oak Estate, Rogate District RC Hunter Trials, Fair Oak Estate, Rogate, Petersfield. Hants, GU31 5HR, www.fair-oak.co.uk

Club, ODE, Hale Farm, Chiddingly, East Sussex, BN8 6HQ, www.oaksdrivingclub.com

11 September, OSB & WK Hunt, Hunter Trials, Lockskinners, Wilderness Lane, Chiddingstone, Kent, TN8 7NA, www.osbwk.co.uk

11 September, Southern Counties Show, Horse and Dog Show at Farming World, 60+ classes, Showing, Dressage, Show Jumping, Dog Show, Includes the TSR and Veteran SE Regional Championships, Farming World (Faversham Show Ground), Faversham, Kent, ME13 9SW. Organised by Colette’s Horse Shows, www.cbequine.co.uk

4 September, Romney Marsh Branch of the Pony Club, One Day Event (to include Tetrathlon Ride), Delmonden, Hawkhurst, http:/branches.pcuk.org/romneymarsh

13 September, Petley Wood Equestrian

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

4 September, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

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

11 September, Oaks Carriage Driving

11 September, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated

4 September, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Annual Show, Redlands, St Julian’s Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, Telephone: 07909 966257, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

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

11 September, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony

4 September, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Unaffiliated Show Jumping, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk

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

Club, Annual Horse and Dog Show, Horns Corner, Catsfield, East Sussex TN33 8D, Telephone: 01424 838302, www.stmichaelshospiceridingclub.org.uk

6 September, Capricorn Equestrian, Dressage Training Day, improve your dressage score or have a chance to practice a dressage test under more informal conditions, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@ hotmail.co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk 8 September, Squirrells Riding School, Dressage, 2nd Thursday of each month until September, Squirrells Riding School, Common Road, Bluebell Hill, ME5 9RG, Telephone: 07713 323968, Email: i.squirrell@sky. com, www.squirrellsridingschool.co.uk

Show Jumping, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk Centre, Senior British Showjumping, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk

15 September, 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

15-18 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 17 September, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

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To advertise here, call 01892 863062 or email: info@localrider.co.uk

17 September, Weald of Kent Ploughing Match

25 September, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony

16 October, Capricorn Equestrian,

Horse Show, 14 Years and Under, Show Jumping, Best Rider, Childs pony, Novelty classes including Fancy Dress and Gymkhana. Fun, Old fashioned, local show, High Tilt Farm, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3PB, Telephone: 07790 512626, www.wkpma.co.uk

Club, Hunter Trials 1’6” to 3’3” (45cm to 100cm) plus Schooling Rounds and enclosed CRJ. 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/

Unaffiliated Dressage Competition, Intro and Prelim, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@hotmail. co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk

18 September, Ashford Valley Tickham Hunt, Hunter Trails, Bonfleur Cross Country Course, Linton, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4BD, www.ashfordvalleyhunt.co.uk

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

18 September, Fair Oak Estate, Fair Oak Hunter Trials and Team Chase, Courses from 60cm (2’3”) through to 98cm (3’3”), Minimus, Novice and Open Classes, Team Chase Over All Three Heights, Fair Oak Estate, Rogate, Petersfield. Hants, GU31 5HR, www.fair-oak.co.uk

18 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

18 September, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0RS, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com

19 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

20 September, Capricorn Equestrian, Jason Webb Clinic, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@hotmail. co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk

24 September, Colettes Shows, Showing and Show Jumping, Barville Farm, Dover, Kent, CT15 5BQ, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@btinternet.com, www.cbequine.co.uk

24-25 September, The South of England (2) International CIC* & CIC** Horse Trials, Two Days, see many top British and foreign event riders as its prestige continues to grow year on year. Over the weekend varying levels of classes take place, culminating on the Sunday with the CIC* & CIC** International events, The South of England Show Ground Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL. www.southofenglandhorsetrials.co.uk 24 September, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Team Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

25 September, Chilham Park, Combined Training and Eventers Challenge, Chilham Park, Nr Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8DB, Telephone: 01227 730811, www.chilhampark.co.uk

25 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

25 September, The Equi-Fun Club, Matchy Matchy Dressage Show, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@ equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk

25 September, Great Dunton Farm, Cash Jumping, Classes start at 60cm, Great Dunton Farm, London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2TD, www.greatduntonfarm.co.uk

25 September, St Michaels Hospice Riding Club, Dressage Workshop, Middle Ingrams, Ingrams Green, Ninfield, East Sussex, TN33 9EE, Telephone: 01424 838302, www. stmichaelshospiceridingclub.org.uk

25 September, 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

25 September, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Saddlesdane equestrian Centre, Ashford Road, Badlesmere Nr, Faversham ME13 0NX, Email: poshnags@ aol.com, www.poshnags.com

25 September, The Rockbourne Ride, Open Hunter Trials, Wilton Hunt Club, Tenantry Farm, Rockbourne, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 3PB, Contact: Colette Bunch, Telephone: 01425 650023, www.tenantry.co.uk

27 September, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Senior British Showjumping, Petley Wood Equestrian Centre, Petley Farm, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE. Telephone: 01424 871677, email: info@petleywoodequestrian. co.uk, www.petleywoodequestrian.co.uk

OCTOBER 2016 2 October, Colettes Shows, Colettes Indoor Show Jumping, Show Jumping, Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0RS, Telephone: 07949 096086, Email: cbequine@ btinternet.com www.cbequine.co.uk

2 October, Sevenoaks Riding Club, Area 10 Eventers Challenge, Team, individual & Pairs Qualifiers, Open to Junior & Senior members of Area 10 Riding Clubs, Lodge Farm, Bramble Reed Lane, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7ET, Telephone: 07858 953992, Email: suefrench25@ hotmail.co.uk, www.sevenoaksrc.co.uk

2 October, Speedgate Events, End of Season In-Hand Show, A variety of in-hand and ridden classes, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

5-9 October, Horse of the Year Show, The worlds most famous horse show. Show Jumping, Championship Showing, Musical Heavy Horses, Dressage, Mounted Games, Driving, Displays, Entertainment, Shopping. Birmingham’s NEC, B40 1NT, www.hoys.co.uk

9 October, Great Dunton Farm, Country Jumping, Starting at 50cm, Great Dunton Farm, London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2TD, www.greatduntonfarm.co.uk

9 October, Mid Surrey Branch of the Pony Club, Hunter Trials 1’6” to 3’3” (45cm to 100cm) plus Schooling Rounds and enclosed CRJ. Pony Club Field, Hurst Road, Walton on the Hill, Surrey, KT20 5BN, Contact: Gina Kitchener, Telephone: 01737 644255, Email: gina@midsurreyponyclub.co.uk, http://branches.pcuk.org/midsurrey/schedules/

9 October, OSB & WK Hunt, Hunter Trials, Lockskinners, Wilderness Lane, Chiddingstone, Kent, TN8 7NA, www.osbwk.co.uk

9 October, Posh Nags and Southern Miniatures, Showing South East, Affiliated and Unaffiliated Shows, Willow Farm, Hansletts Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0RS, Email: poshnags@aol.com, www.poshnags.com

9 October, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ, Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

11 October, Capricorn Equestrian, Dressage Training Day, improve your dressage score or have a chance to practice a dressage test under more informal conditions, Capricorn Farm, Crockenhill Lane, Eynsford, Kent, DA4 0JL, Telephone: 07587 747675, Email: capricornequestrian@ hotmail.co.uk, www.capricornequestrian.co.uk

15 October, 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

16 October, Speedgate Events, Unaffiliated

and many more The College Equestrian Centre, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedfordshire, MK44 2JP, www.equimaniashowing.co.uk

22 October, Oaks Carriage Driving Club, Autumn Indoor Event, Golden Cross Equestrian Centre, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3SS, www.oaksdrivingclub.com

Team Dressage, Speegate Farm, Fawkham, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8NJ. Contact: Karen, Telephone: 01474 888474, Email: events@ speedgate.co.uk, www.speedgate.co.uk

23 October, The Equi-Fun Club, Winter Dressage

16 October, Stilebridge Barn Dressage,

23 October, Great Dunton Farm, Dressage

Series, Plumpton College, Ditching Road, Nr Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE, Telephone: 07738 993995, email: becca@equi-fun.co.uk, www.equi-fun.co.uk

Unaffiliated Dressage, Stilebridge Lane, Marden, Kent, TN12 9BB, Telephone: 07803 727917, Email: vanessaswain100@hotmail. com, www.stilebridgebarndressage.co.uk

Tests, Great Dunton Farm, London Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2TD, www.greatduntonfarm.co.uk

17 October, 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

22 October, Dynamic Dressage Dynamic Equine & Canine, Polework, Dressage, Rider Biomechanics & Test Riding Clinic, Saddlesdane EC, Ashford Road, Badlesmere, Kent, ME13 0NX, Telephone: 07403415680, Email: maddi@dynamicdressage.com, www.dynamic-dressage.com

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22-23 October, New Equimania Showing Show, Equimania County Showing with SSADL second rounds, RIHS, driving classes

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show report

Crashed the Wedding, Caitlin Dologhan and Glory, accompanied by Widget the dog, equal-first Junior Individual

Frozen, Mollie Sheath and Penchwinton Awen Mai, accompanied by Laura Sheath, equal-first Junior Individual

Star Wars The Death Of Darth, Jacqui Baker and Bumble, first Senior Individual

Strictly Come Metal, Nikki Parris and Odd, third Senior Individual

Strictly No Rhythm, Kym Ridge and Harry, second Senior Individual

Dandy Highwaymen, Anita Niccolls on Dudie and Scarlett Darling on Choledo, third Pairs

Go Team GB, Sian Willis on Charlie and Caitlin Dologhan on Glory, second Pairs

Anthony and Cleopatra, Alicia Stay on Merrie Mashatu and Alan Stay on Oakee Darcy Bussell, fifth Pairs

My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, Hilary Box on Ringo and Carla Maskell on Benjamin, first Pairs

Let It Go, Phoebe Niccolls Taylor on Thistledown Hope & Glory and Poppy McGlinn on Bumble, fourth Pairs

Jackson 5, Jem Lewis on Bouncer, Layla-Dean Lewis on Molly, Freya Lewis on Skylark, Libby Jones on Rupert and Eva Mitchell on Mia, first Group

Not so K Strictly Come Dressage Kingates Equestrian, Isle of Wight Words and pictures by Dawn Norris

ingates Equestrian held a charity ‘Not so Strictly Come Dressage’ event on Sunday 7th August. The chosen charity for this year was the Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance. Competitors chose a theme with music and could compete as an individual, pair or a group. The competitors embraced their theme and put a lot of effort into each of their performances, which were then marked by the strictly panel of four judges, who each gave them a score out of 10. The fog had set in for the day but ultimately added to the atmosphere of some of the performances. The day was rounded off with a raffle, which included many fantastic prizes, which had been donated by local businesses and individuals. It was a great day, extremely entertaining and a fantastic £678 was raised for the Hampshire & IOW Air Ambulance. We would like to extend a massive thank you to all the competitors, spectators, helpers, businesses and individuals, who helped organise the show, enabling us to support this very worthy charity.

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THE RECOGNISED MARKET LEADER FOR PROPERTIES WITH LAND

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• Set in The Surrey Hills and part of the prestigious Marden Park Estate is this unique brick barn conversion (4/5 bedrms, in all 3770 sq ft) with accompanying extensive pastureland immediately adjoining the property and providing direct access to outstanding riding without crossing a single public road with opportunities to add further equestrian facilities • This is the perfect package for those seeking a country or equestrian home yet needing ‘doorstep’ access to London with Woldingham railway stn a pleasant walk away

• The breath taking rural surrounds of the estate is designated as green belt and also classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it is truly rare nowadays to find such a rural unspoilt oasis inside the M25 • Originally a stables building with hay loft, the barn was converted by the present owner in 1994 into the spectacular and individual property it is today and features an attractive combination of traditional and period detailing with contemporary design touches EnquiriEs 01342 890002

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Guide £1,575,000

• Much care and attention has been lavished on the restoration of this splendid Sussex barn, which boasts a vaulted and beamed interior and features a stunning minstrel’s gallery and floor to ceiling glazing throughout the centre of the accommodation, giving a great feeling of space and light • The versatile layout includes: Ground flr: 2 en suite bedrooms, 3 receptions, gymnasium, kitchen/ breakfast rm, laundry rm and cloakrm (N.B. ex scope for integral annexe and/or further bedrms) • First flr: large minstrel’s gallery, 2 en suite bedrooms Enquiri nquiriEs 01435 889000

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