Endurance January February 2019

Endurance OFFICIAL MEMBERS PUBLICATION FOR ENDURANCE GB

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JAN/FEB 2019

CELEBRATING THE WINNERS!

AWARDS LISTINGS AND PHOTOS

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CONTENTS

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Future Focus SERC P04 Endurance GB Chair P26 Anoushka Rising Star Rebecca Kinnarney looks at what Nominations the season offers

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News Runway Ride Preview, Equidgel Awards, BEF Compliance, Funding Sources, PPID Treatment Award Endurance GB P08 AGM Report An overview of the November Annual General meeting

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Event Previews SERC Showcases their ride opportunities for 2019

Breeding For Success P28 Advice to consider if you are thinking of breeding a foal Feeding for Breeding P30 From Conception to Maturity – what should you feed?

Welfare P32 Report from the Equine Physiology Conference

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Groups Report from Durham & Teeside Annual Meeting

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Saddle Research Results P10 Conference P36 The late season Looking at the key presentations from ratified results this major research conference

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First Steps to 40km An outline plan to get started at this level of competition

Photo Competition P43 Winner of the Nov/Dec Competition, and your chance to enter the Spring Competition!

Young Riders P14 An introduction to the Committee Profile P16 Supreme Champion Belinda Stewart with Penny Clawd

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Endurance GB P18 Annual Awards Listing the Trophy Winners Endurance GB P22 Awards Evening Celebrating the Award winners, in photos

EDITOR’S COMMENT

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lthough Christmas and the change of year seem quite some time ago now, this is the first opportunity I have had to wish all readers and Endurance GB members a Happy New Year, and to wish you all every success for 2019.

What will the year have in store?

Well, for many of you, I hope that you have big plans and dreams, and are putting in place a strategy to achieve them!

The Calendar is now on line and the Handbook is with this magazine… so inspiration abounds! Take on a new challenge this year!

With the change in Board structure

and Directors, there has been much activity on social media and on the Endurance GB website…it really is important that you log on and keep up with new initiatives and the progress that is being made…Endurance GB is for you, the members, so make sure you take part and take advantage of all that is on offer!

On a similar topic, remember that the Annual General Meeting is where you can voice opinions, discuss ideas and put forward proposals for change.

However, so many people leave it so late to put forward proposals..and then suffer because the wording is ambiguous, or people misunderstand the premise

of the proposal. My advice would be, write your proposal early, then send it to the Board for discussion and advice.

Wording can catch you out! Make sure you get it right, so that a positive proposal is not thrown out because of inaccurate or ambiguous wording. It may seem a long way ahead…but the date will come round very fast!

Enjoy this issue of Endurance…there is lots to catch up on, with photos of the major Award winners and some excellent advice for the season ahead!

See you on the trail!

Cindy Russell Editor of Endurance

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Endurance OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Endurance GB Office, Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RP t: 02476 697929 f: 02476 418429

FUTURE FOCUS DEAR MEMBERS The ride season is open! Entries are coming in thick and fast and I know that lots of you will be out training and having fun with your horses. As ever, we’ve got an amazing calendar of rides awaiting you, whatever level you ride at. I know that I repeat myself on this but how lucky are we to have such a brilliant team of ride organisers and volunteers to put these rides on? The amount of work involved is phenomenal but I know from my own experiences stewarding at rides, that seeing happy, smiling riders and horses coming over the finish line makes it feel really worthwhile.

The Board has just had an incredibly productive weekend, discussing the strategy for the year ahead. Our vision is to inspire people to appreciate the benefits of and choose to participate in Endurance Riding. Ours is an incredible sport which brings huge benefits to horse and rider in terms of fitness, welfare and mental well-being. In my experience, horses love to get out and about to see new places and, I have to say, so do I. That feeling of getting home and being turned out into field after a day exploring – or in our case, being turned out into a large bath – that is priceless!

It's not just rides that we’ve got planned for this year, though. There will be a fantastic programme of training events arranged nationally

and at group level. These will be events not just for horse and rider but for our army of volunteers.

We kick off with the 4 Volunteer Conferences – do come along to those; they are a great way to meet up with friends, make new friends and just find out more about Endurance GB. Later in the year, there will be training for our national and international officials as we are absolutely committed to continuing to provide safe, efficient rides for all of our members.

You will all, no doubt, have seen the posts which have been going out from our extremely hard working Communications Committee. This is a great sport and we want to share the benefits of it with as many people as we can.

So, get out there, have fun, tell your friends!

The more, the merrier!

Rebecca Kinnarney

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International Director John Robertson Tel 07801 686959 Email: johnrobertson@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2019

Rebecca Kinnarney

Chair of Endurance GB

Vice Chair and Finance Director Sue Box Tel: 07867 512673 Email: suebox@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES - at the AGM 2021

Operations Director Esther Young Tel: 07454 929919 Email: estheryoung@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2019

Company Secretary and Governance Director Ann Dark Tel: 01380 818223 Email: anndark@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2020

Training and Development Director Alex Tennant Tel: 07871 310221 Email: alextennant@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES - at the AGM 2021

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Groups and Volunteering Director Rosemary Henderson Tel: 07894 477049 Email: rosemaryhenderson@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES - at the AGM 2021 Communications Director Kerry Dawson Tel: 07818 283144 Email: kerrydawson@ endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES - at the AGM 2021 SERC Representation Constance Newbould Tel: 07973 726001 Email: constance newbould@ endurancegb.co.uk

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NEWS

NEW RIDE

NEW FOREST RUNWAY The New Forest is full of history, from its creation as a Royal Forest by William the Conqueror, recorded as Nova Foresta in 1086 in the Domesday book to providing trees for 18th century Royal Navy warships and in more recent history providing a base for RAF and US Air Force troops during WWII. The New Forest Runway ride is a new national ride building on a foundation of a regular pleasure ride.

Starting from what was once RAF Stoney Cross (1942-1946) and is now the popular Ocknell campsite during the summer, it takes advantage of the leftover military hard-standing, once used to store aircraft, and the shelter of surrounding woodland to provide a brilliant venue for endurance riders to explore the forest.

Overlapping a small part of the established New Forest Rufus ride and previous pleasure rides this is a brand new combined route that covers the North West area of the forest.

Starting from the end of the old Runway 2 site, riders head off across what is now Stoney Cross Plain, heading across the sites of two runways

FUNDING SOURCES The Civil Service Sports & Social Club (CSSC) offer the following funding possibilities: Membership of the CSSC is open to current and ex public sector workers (including university staff) and their families.

They will fund up to 50% of the cost (or up to £75) of a training course for officials or coaches www.cssc.co.uk/ subsidies/training-scheme/ They offer case by case sponsorship

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as they settle into their ride. Crossing over the road, riders pass the site of yet more aircraft hard-standings and what was once the bomb stores site before heading up the end of the runway remains onto heathland and woodland.

Passing places such as Ragged Boys Hill and Splash Bridge, riders have the opportunity to enjoy sandy, gravel and peat tracks on well drained sandy soil across undulating going with a combination of ancient and modern woodland, interspersed with fantastic views of the forest. Dropping South only to return alongside the deer sanctuary, keeping an eye out for the New Forest ponies and cattle that roam inside the cattle grid borders. Returning past the Canadian War memorial, underneath the A31 and back past the site of WWII barracks that can no longer be seen.

This ride is a wonderful chance to step back in time and appreciate the multiple uses the New Forest has had over the years and ride runways that once serviced fighter planes, through forests that created ships that have travelled the globe and ride tracks that ancient royalty once rode.

We look forward to seeing you at the start of the 2019 season!

opportunities to competitors with disabilities or who are in financial hardship: www.cssc.co.uk/subsidies/ sponsorship/ They offer case by case financial assistance to those who are elite competitors representing their country: www.cssc.co.uk/subsidies/ elite-competitors/ They also run a local group system and the local group committees often run their own subsidy schemes too.

For more information, use the contact details above.

AWARD FOR NOVEL EQUINE PPID TREATMENT

BEVA has announced that their prestigious 2018 Sam Hignett award has been given for research into a novel treatment for equine Cushing’s disease, also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction.

The award, made for the best clinical research presentation from equine practice, was presented to David Rendle, for his paper Efficacy of a novel palatable pergolide paste formulation for the treatment of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) in ponies. David is a specialist in equine medicine at Rainbow Equine Hospital, North Yorkshire.

PPID is the most common endocrine disease in horses and the treatment for it, pergolide, is one of the biggest selling equine drugs. Mr Rendle’s research investigated a new unlicensed formulation of pergolide as a palatable paste, which was developed for use in horses that do not tolerate, or do not respond to, treatment with the licensed drug.

The paper outlined the difficulties of administering tablets to horses, particularly when the dose is only a fraction of a tablet and also explained that horses might respond better to treatment if smaller amounts of pergolide were administered twice daily rather than once daily. The new pergolide formulation overcomes these issues by allowing accurate administration of very small volume of molasses flavoured paste produced specifically for horses.

This important work is the first to demonstrate that the new paste formulation was effective and was not associated with any side-effects. The concentration of the pituitary hormone, ACTH, came down following administration of the paste and the clinical signs of the treated horses improved.

David Rendle said: “Although pergolide paste is available in the UK through veterinary surgeons it is not a licensed medicine and needs to go through a proper registration process in order to become licensed. This will involve larger and more robust investigations of safety and efficacy to build on this initial pilot study."

Emily Cooke collects her prizes

EQUIDGEL® CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL FIRST ANNUAL AWARDS Equine Nutritional Hydrotherapy brand EquidGel® are pleased to announce the success of their first annual awards ceremony. The final awards line up was as follows: EquidGel® Awards 2018 Seniors EquidGel® Award 2018 1st Pat Guerin/C F Winter Amadeus 2051 Winner 2018 2nd Rebecca Parsler/Yethersgill Taliesin 1084 Runner Up 2018 3rd Susan Hawes/Remynisce 904.5 4th Jim Parsler/Cadenza Talisman 320 5th Susan Hawes/Sabi Waseem 282 6th Susan Hawes/Altivo 209 Juniors EquidGel® Award 2018 1st Emily Cooke/Lady's Man 1708 2nd David Hawes/Sabi Waseem 604.5 3rd Bryony Parsler/Personified 439 4th Sara Williams/Mrs Tiggywinkle 421 5th Bryony Parsler/Crabbswood Zelma 238 HI-Drate Award 2018 Lynsey Bainbridge / Clorogue Dots 600.5

Pat Guerin with Winter Amadeus.

YOUR HORSE LIVE

In mid November, Endurance GB took an exhibition stand at the Your Horse Live exhibition held at Stoneleigh. Several members volunteered to man the stand, offering visitors information and guidance about the sport of endurance, and what Endurance GB can offer to members.

There was a steady stream of visitors to the stand, and a good number of the visitors on the day signed up as supporters. Interest was high, and the volunteers were kept busy discussing how people can get involved or get started.

With the new season about to start, these potential members will now have the opportunity to see endurance in practice!

APOLOGY AND CORRECTION

Apology to Craig Budden, as we inadvertently misnamed his horse in our Red Dragon Report in the Nov/Dec issue of Endurance. Craig’s horse, the Red Dragon open Championship winner is GL Gilded Lance.

BRITISH EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is delighted to announce it has received confirmation from UK Sport that they consider the Federation to be fully compliant with the Code for Sports Governance.

Furthermore, they are content with the actions taken since the publication of the independent review in March 2018 to ensure the Federation meets the high standards expected of funded bodies.

This follows the earlier confirmation from Sport England along similar lines and on-going funding from both organisations is now secured for the remainder of the current cycle.

Nick Fellows, Chief Executive of the BEF, commented: “I am very pleased to receive the backing of our significant funding partners for the progress we have made, working closely with our Member Bodies, over the past nine months. Areas that were highlighted have been addressed and we have a really constructive working relationship with our 19 Member Bodies. “In particular, I would also like to thank British Dressage, British Eventing, British Showjumping and the British Horse Society who have all worked proactively alongside the BEF to help us achieve this within such a relatively short period of time. We can now focus on the year ahead as we deliver our objectives in the build-up to Tokyo 2020. The partnership approach will be a strong feature of our strategy and we shall strive to set and achieve the highest standards in all that we do.”

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ENDURANCE GB - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OVERVIEW The 18th Endurance GB AGM was held at the Daventry Hotel on 24th November 2018.

A well attended event, there was robust discussion of various topics, as well as updates from Board Members.

Report from Cindy Russell

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eports from the Board were presented as a printed booklet, as last year, allowing more time for comment on the reports and discussion of other areas by members attending.

Chair, Nicki Thorne presided over the meeting and outlined the structure of the day to come. Apologies were received and the minutes of the 2017 meeting were agreed and approved.

Mention was also made of two members who have passed away over the year, Sue Taylor-Green and Anne Newton.

Looking to the future, Nicki noted that membership levels had decreased, but the Board are actively researching ways to address this. One of the incentives to get riders to move up to higher distances, is a cap on Pleasure Rides, which will have a maximum distance of 34km.

The IT systems are under review, and will be improved over the coming months.

PR and Social Media has shown good results over the past year, and major rides have proved very successful.

The Board expects membership to grow in the coming year and are keen to promote Endurance GB going forward.

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FINANCE

With a good turnout of members attending the AGM, Board and Members Proposals were thoroughly discussed before voting took place.

Photo courtesy of Darren Butler

Sue Box, Finance Director, and Emma Miller, accountant, reported that the year had delivered a surplus, with income up 11% although spend was up 10%.

Profit had come in at 31k and reserves were currently at just over 200k.

Sue Box also reported that following positive meetings with HPower, Endurance GB would once again, be supported by the HPower Group going into 2019.

The new sponsorship package will be in place for the coming two years.

Stressing that Endurance GB must remain self sufficient, Sue then went on to outline her proposals for increases in membership fees and ride entry fees. (The detail of this can be found on the website and in the Endurance GB Handbook) The members were asked to vote on these proposals, and the increases were agreed.

Nick Brooks-Ward, of HPower then spoke about what HPower do, and what they plan to do to support Endurance GB. Endurance is the second largest discipline in the FEI and Endurance GB must focus on the team

for the European championships for 2019 , as well as the event itself, which is being held at Euston Park in August.

Nick was adamant that this event must showcase the sport at it’s best.

PROPOSALS

Both proposals from the Board, one regarding lower distance rides, the other concerning entry fees for escorts of junior riders, were carried by the voters.

Members proposals engendered much discussion and indeed, because of ambiguity of wording, one or two of the proposals could not be voted upon.

Only one of the members proposals forward was carried by the meeting, that being a change in vetting procedures (see website, rule changes and the Handbook for detail) Nominations for the Board of Endurance GB had been taken, the votes counted and the successful candidates for the vacant seats were: Sue Box, Alex Tennant, Kerry Dawson and Rosemary Henderson.

The date of the 2019 Annual General Meeting was set for 23rd November 2019. Venue to be decided.

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COMING UP …

SERC SHOWCASES WHAT’S ON OFFER FOR 2019 2019 brings readers north and south of the Border a rare opportunity to sample three of SERC’s most popular events within the short timespan of five weeks.

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rom 14 to 16 June, the East Lothian coastal plain is the venue for our Seacliff ride, SERC’s only FEI event and one that has grown from strength to strength over the years. With national classes from Pleasure to race ride, including the iconic 160kms, and FEI one- and two-star classes with Junior equivalents, Seacliff offers everyone a chance to experience this fast, flowing, flat route – less of a challenge perhaps in terms of terrain than many others, but often presenting riders with unfamiliar problems thrown up by achieving higher speeds than normal in warmer weather than usual.

Beaches, farmland, disused railway lines, mixed woodland, ancient castles and fortifications are all part of the Seacliff ‘cloverleaf’ routes, with all vetting back at the venue. Camping, corralling, on- and off-site stabling, and catering are all provided, with the nearby towns of East Linton and North Berwick offering supermarkets, fuel, pubs and restaurants.

A more traditional endurance

Take the opportunity, make the effort: Visit Scotland this year and experience the fabulous scenery that SERC rides can offer.

challenge is provided by our Broughton ride in the Borders, on 29 and 30 June.

Usually a three-day event, this year it has been scaled back to two days to provide less of a conflict with Seacliff and the Championships (see below), two weeks before and two weeks after respectively. This will be a great warm-up for the Championships, featuring similar terrain over hills and moorland. Classes will start with two different Pleasure rides, a 30kms and a 50kms over the ever-popular Stobo estate (with handy spa if you feel in need of some pampering…). SERC members successfully achieving their Bronze Thistle Final here will receive a prestigious Bronze at Broughton sash.

Two weeks later it’s the turn of SERC’s flagship event, the Scottish Festival of Endurance (aka the Championships), to dominate the calendar. From 12 to 14 July, the rolling Border hills around the town of Peebles will play host to riders and horses participating in all distances from Pleasure to two-day 160kms. For the first time in many

years, there will be single 80km and 60km loops with remote vetgates.

Shorter distances will focus on the forests of Cardrona, Glentress and Innerleithen, but the longer routes will encompass not only these forests but also moorland, farmland, some minor roads and enough Tweed Valley scenery to make the Tourist Board go weak at the knees.

Our venue is the Peebles Showground just east of Peebles – spacious, flat and easy to access.

Camping, corralling and catering are all provided – including a hog roast Saturday supper - and a number of establishments in the area offer stabling and B&B. Peebles itself has all the usual facilities – shops, supermarkets, fuel, pubs and restaurants.

For our Endurance GB readers, if you ever fancied a holiday in Scotland with your horse – now’s your chance!

Stay two weeks and take in two events (or stay five and take in three…).

Details of all three events will be updated on the Club’s website (www. scottishendurance.com).

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TRIUMPH FOR SADDLE RESEARCH TRUST CONFERENCE The third Saddle Research Trust Conference, held on 8th December in Nottingham, has been lauded by delegates, speakers and organisers as a valuable, educational and unifying event for the equestrian industry. Event chair Professor René van Weeren concluded: “Saddlers & Researchers: Together we stand! The meeting has succeeded in its main goal: bringing the industry, the researchers and the end users together to improve mutual understanding.”

Words by Sarah Shepherd

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he event, sponsored by World Horse Welfare and WOW Saddles, saw vets, saddlers and equine therapists rub shoulders with professional riders and trainers, as well as leisure owners and riders to hear eminent speakers share and debate their vast experience and landmark research. The programme explored the latest findings on health and welfare aspects of the horse and rider relationship, from new techniques in equine pain recognition to rider posture and equine biomechanics.

With tickets for Nottingham’s 550 seat De Vere Conference Centre sold out well in advance, almost 200 took advantage of live streaming the event.

A total of 23 countries signed up to the live stream, giving the event worldwide reach.

BIO-MECHANICS

Top: Sue Dyson presented on recognition of pain in horses, based on ethograms Below: Preparing horse and rider for one of the demonstrations.

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Russell Mackechnie-Guire began the day by reminding the audience that all riders must take responsibility for their own fitness to ride and, with the help of registered practitioners, consider whether their horse, rider and saddle combination fits. If one or more of these components are wrong, we have a duty to the horse to do something about it.

Dr Thilo Pfau discussed recent advances in inertial sensor-based asymmetry assessment, emphasising the importance of differentiating between measurement of movement asymmetry and the expert judgement about the presence and extent of any lameness.

Identifying low-grade lameness can be challenging, with owners, riders and trainers appearing to have a poor ability to recognise signs of pain when horses are ridden. Dr Sue Dyson, described the development and validation of an ethogram based on 24 behaviours, which is designed to help recognition of pain in ridden horses. The tool can be highly effective, but training is needed for accurate interpretation of all features of the ethogram.

Professor Lars Roepstorff spoke about his study on rider locomotion patterns and possibilities for improving rider skills, concluding that the ability to characterise the intersegmental postural strategies of the rider’s seat may enhance the possibilities to train body awareness and improve equestrian performance in the future.

Structural and functional asymmetries are common in people and animals. Professor Hilary Clayton explained the structural and functional asymmetry of the equine athlete and the importance of distinguishing asymmetries in the horse’s movement due to sidedness from those arising from the trainer’s side preference, or as a consequence of mild lameness.

RIDER SIZE

Rider size in relation to the horse and the saddle was another topic raised

by Dr Dyson together with Dr Anne Bondi, Laura Quiney and Professor Pat Harris. Research has shown how riders who are an inappropriate

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‘If one of these components is wrong, we have a duty to do something about it’ weight or size for the horse, in association with a saddle that does not ideally fit the rider, can cause temporary lameness, behavioural changes, back muscle tension and pain in the horse.

While it has not yet been possible to conclude a definitive weight ratio for horse and rider given the many variables involved, it is clear that the saddle needs to be fitted to both the horse and the rider, and that it may not be possible to make this work for some combinations.

Professor Heikki Handroos enlightened the audience about exciting new advances in horse simulator research and the potential to provide an effective way to learn advanced skills of riding with the help of robotics technology.

Top: Postural studies of the rider seat may enhance the possibility to train rider awareness.

Below: The De Vere Conference Cente 550 capacity sold out for the Conference.

PANEL DISCUSSION

In the afternoon a panel of key figures within the equine industry discussed research and the future from the perspectives of welfare and performance, the media, the sport’s governing bodies, the saddlery industry and the need for change and social licence. Olympic medal winning dressage rider, Richard Davison, summed up the day.

Dr Anne Bondi, Saddle Research Trust Director, said: “We are absolutely delighted with the positive feedback we have received about the conference. There are some excellent outcomes, demonstrating the impact that we can have on the future of the equine industry and science in the field of horse, saddlery and rider interactions, especially when we work together. We will continue to focus our efforts on

collaborative approaches.

“We are already looking forwards to the next conference and hope that you have the date firmly in your diary: 11th December 2021.”

More information from the Conference will become available on the SRT website in stages. For further information visit www.srt2018.com The Saddle Research Trust was founded in 2009 to promote the welfare of the ridden horse by raising awareness of the widely underestimated issues surrounding the interactions between horse, saddle and rider, by educating and informing the stakeholders within the equine industry riders, coaches, horse owners,

professional healthcare practitioners, saddle professionals and other welfare organisations, and by supporting scientific research, the translation of scientific research, and the dissemination of information.

Trust Director, Dr Anne Bondi BHSI was awarded a doctorate in 2017 for her novel research of horse, saddle and rider interaction. She teaches world-wide, giving lectures and presentations to a wide range of groups including equine healthcare practitioners, saddle fitters, coaches and equine science students, sharing her passion for this complex but fascinating subject.

‘We are already looking forward to the next conference: 11th December 2021’

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FIRST STEPS TO 40KM What do you have to do to get started in endurance?

Where do you begin? Who can you ask?

Starting out in the sport of endurance can appear rather daunting, but take heart, it really can be very simple.

Cindy Russell UKCC Level 4 Coach, BHS APC Senior Coach answers some Frequently Asked Questions!

CAN ANY HORSE DO ENDURANCE?

Yes, more or less any horse can do the shorter rides; most people start out with the horse they already have, and progress to higher mileage over time. Some breeds are predominant in the sport, such as Arabs and cross bred Arabs, and the Native breeds and cross breds do well too, but as long as you enjoy spending a great deal of time with your horse, caring for him as well as riding him, then you can start in endurance.

HOW FIT DOES MY HORSE HAVE TO BE?

More or less any horse can take part in the lower mileage rides, however if your horse is not in regular work, it will be harder for him to complete a longer ride and remain sound, healthy and happy. It is important to plan a training regime that will optimize his ability (and yours) to take on the mileage you are planning to do. The bottom line in endurance is that welfare of the horse is paramount, so bear this in mind, and consider what your horse needs to do to enable him to finish your ride healthy, happy and sound.

HOW DO I MONITOR HIS FITNESS?

Unless you are already competing in another discipline, most people only have a vague idea of how fit their horse is. It is important to understand where your horse is, regarding fitness, before you embark on

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a regime to improve this. You will need to get to know your horses really well. Become the expert on your horse! One of the parameters for competing in a 40km ride, is that the horse’s heart rate is taken at the start and the finish, to establish how well he has recovered from the effort of the ride. One of the first things you should do to start to understand your horse’s fitness, is know his resting heart rate. I would encourage you to monitor this on a regular basis, and keep records of it. So, equip yourself with a stethoscope (basic models are not expensive…and that is all you need to get started) and start practicing! Make sure you have got the stethoscope set up properly; some have a bezel that turns in order to optimize the level of sound, others have a twist shank where the metal part connects to the plastic ear tubes. Some do not have this facility at all. In the stable or a quiet place, stand next to your horse, on the near side, and place the skin of the stethoscope on his side, just behind his elbow…now listen for a few seconds, you should hear a distinctive lub-dub sound from his heart. That is one heartbeat. Count the beats over the course of a minute to find his resting heart rate. If you can’t find the heart beat, move the stethoscope around in the area, until you find it.

To start monitoring recovery time, take the heart rate before you work

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your horse, then take the rate as soon as you finish working him, then ten minutes after finishing, then half an hour after finishing. You should find, as he gets fitter, that his heart rate returns to resting rate, or close to it, much more quickly.

Get used to keeping a record of this.

HOW DO I KNOW HOW FAST I AM GOING? OR HOW FAR I HAVE RIDDEN?

The easiest way to check how fast your horse travels in a specific gait, is to find a place where you regularly ride, that you can measure the distance. If you can measure a kilometer, then this will make life much simpler. Then time your horse over that distance, in walk, trot and canter. This will give you a rough idea, and you can work at riding at different pace within the gaits, so that you will gradually learn what the different speeds feel like.

Alternatively, you can use an app such as Endomondo, MapMyRide, Equi-Lab, or one of the Garmin devices, in order to see what pace you were riding at, how far you rode at that pace, and what your average speed was.

Again, do your best to keep records!

DO I NEED SPECIAL TACK?

Providing that your tack fits your horse well and that you are comfortable riding in it, then it is fine to use the tack you are currently using on your horse.

However, if you have any little niggles, make changes and use the new tack regularly before you use it to compete.

Never use new items for the first time at an event! Make sure that all stitching is sound, and that there is not excessive wear on any part of the tack that will be taking any strain.

There are many specialist items of tack that you may wish to use, once you have started to ride at more endurance events, particularly synthetic bridles, as well as lightweight saddles, and other items. However, ride with what you know works well for you, as you get started.

WHAT ABOUT SHOES?

For you, or the horse? For the rider, if you want to ride in trainers or footwear without a heel, you will need to use stirrups that have cages, in order to prevent your foot from slipping through the stirrup.

Otherwise, again, comfort and

stability, plus durability, are the important factors in rider footwear. Long boots or short boots with or without chaps are fine.

For your horse, ensure that he is adequately shod, and that he has good foot balance; horses cannot be completely re-shod at a competition, and you should make sure that the shoes are acceptable for the distance you are going to cover.

Horses are also allowed to compete barefoot or booted.

HOW DO I START TRAINING FOR 40KM?

Start off by taking an honest look at how much work you actually do currently with your horse. Make a note of how often you ride, and for how long. Remember his fitness is scored not only on how far and how fast he travels, but also on how much time he carries you.

Once you can see what your base lines are, you can start to put in a plan.

The base of any fitness plan is long, slow distance, at an aerobic level, meaning that the horse makes this effort without incurring an oxygen debt. This sort of work prepares and trains the systems of the horse to utilize oxygen efficiently, and to increase muscle slowly.

Horses walk at approx. 2 to 3 miles per hour (3-5kph) but the speed of the trot will vary more between horses. A steady trot should be around 6-7 mph (9-11kph) Start working your horse for about an hour in a good walk pace; this should take you for about 5 miles (8km) adding in some trot, not too fast, after 4-5 days. Gradually increase the amount of trotting, over a period of about 3-4 weeks.

At the end of the first month you should be able to ride about 10 miles (16km) in two hours.

Try to add variety to your schedule, instead of riding out, on one or two days a week, add in some schooling, or a lesson, in order to develop both the relationship with your horse and increase his suppleness and responsiveness to your aids and cues.

Remember to always increase distance before you increase speed. So on the days when you are riding a little faster, make sure you have decreased the distance you ride.

If possible, introduce some hill work in the fifth to eighth week‌this

Opposite page: Spending time with your horse, discovering new areas to ride in, are all part of the joy of endurance riding.

Photo courtesy of Helen Newton Above: Travelling is all part of building experience for your horse.

Photo courtesy of Michelle Watts

means that the horse will be working harder, increasing heart rate and muscular effort, without working at a faster pace. Speed is not the aim; increasing strength and condition is.

As you approach weeks eight to twelve, you can start to add in some canter work, again, reducing distance as you increase the speed, and making sure that your canters are controlled and fairly short to start with.

Distance cantered will increase as the horse becomes fitter. Frequent speed work can be counter-productive, as the horse can become too excitable and you are adding to the risk of injury.

BUILDING EXPERIENCE

Check out your local Endurance GB Group to see if there are Training or Pleasure Rides in your local area, as this will give you opportunity to add new experiences for your horse, through travelling, accessing new riding trails, and working with strange horses. All good experience to build upon before entering a 40km competition.

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THE JUNIOR AND YOUNG RIDER COMMITTEE 2019 Report from Katie Bedwin

Top: Ella Bunting, FEI 2* rider and in her final year of Young Riders.

Below, YR Chairman Katie Bedwin, looking forward to her second year in office.

Photos courtesy of David Saunders Photography

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his year the Junior and Young Rider annual meeting was, once again, well attended. We spoke about a range of different things that occurred throughout the year and whether they can be improved, or adjusted to benefit our members. We focused some time on training, and it was felt that, with a lot of help from Rebecca Kinnarney, we have made good steps forward. But we discussed how we can still make further improvements and how to ensure events are as accessible as possible for everyone.

We also spoke about the scholarship scheme and how we can support it next year, to allow all the young riders on the scheme to get the best out of the opportunities provided.

We also elected a new committee and as a whole we believe that there are some positive changes we can make to further support our Junior and Young Rider members in the 2019 season.

Watch this space for news and events…!

So, who is on the Committee? Let’s have a look…

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CHAIR – KATIE BEDWIN – BASED IN WEST SUSSEX

Top: Anticipating new challenges for 2019, Maddie Pomroy.

Hello, I’m in my final year at university studying paediatric nursing, and somehow still managing to keep my horses going and study! I’ve been competing in endurance since I can remember and have been very lucky to bring several horses from novice, up to FEI level. This is my second year of being Junior and Young Rider Chair and I’m really looking forward to continuing what we have already achieved. But I’m also really open to new ideas and improvements that we can make to benefit all of our members, so please get in touch with your suggestions.

Photo courtesy of Event to Event Photography.

Below: Competing successfully up to FEI level, Rachel Judson.

VICE CHAIR – ELLA BUNTING – BASED IN BRISTOL

I’m in my second year studying Veterinary at Bristol university, with a huge amount of help at home meaning that I’m still managing to compete whilst at uni. Heartbreakingly, I am heading into my final year of being able to compete as a young rider in Endurance GB! I’ve been competing in endurance since 2012 and have got to FEI 2* level with both EAS Boadicea and Aly’s Estrella De Rock in that time, and I’ve loved it. The 2018 season has probably been one of the most enjoyable yet, so I’m already looking forwards to what 2019 can bring!

Photo courtesy of David Saunders Photography.

FUNDRAISING – RACHEL JUDSON – BASED IN LEICESTER

Hi everyone, I’m Rachel. I am in my second year of university, studying Rehabilitation Science at Keele.

However, I still live at home, which allows me to keep my horses from getting too bored!

2018 has brought a quiet year for me, as I have been riding the shorter

‘What are we doing to benefit the young and junior riders?’

distances for other people whilst also bringing along my new youngster Clazzic R. It has also seen the retirement of our beautiful Ben Shah, who in 2017 brought us a year we could never have imagined! Ben and I have been successfully competing together for 6 years, up to FEI. In the coming season I will be looking to bring on Clazzic whilst also drumming up some fundraising for our Young Riders! So please feel free to get in contact with me if you have any ideas or would like to help!

PR AND MAGAZINE – MADDIE POMROY- BASED IN IPSWICH

Hey guys, I’m Maddie Pomroy, I’m a sixth form student currently in my second year.

Throughout the past 6 years I have been doing endurance I have mainly competed on my homebred mare Zaferan. We have achieved so much together. However, due to an injury she’s no longer competing and living a happy, quiet life, which means this season I’ve not really done much.

However, since October I now have a new friend called Odie , who I’m looking forward to competing next year!

I’m so lucky to be trusted with him and I’m sure we’re going to do great.

I’m in charge of PR and magazine so if you have any stories during next season please let me know so I can write it up.

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EGB SUPREME CHAMPION BELINDA STEWART AND PENNY CLAWD

2018 has been an outstanding year for Belinda and Penny, the pinnacle of their long partnership which has seen both suffer injury and setback. Belinda’s success in being awarded the Manar Trophy as 2018 Supreme Champion is a credit to her dedication to excelling in endurance riding and in horsemanship.

Words by Dr. Martin Moore

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elinda started her 2018 campaign after bringing Penny back into work with a successful 64km GER, Grade 2, at the Spring Cannock Chase Ride. Confident that Penny had overcome some issues from 2017, Belinda embarked on a training and fitness programme which included hill and beach work, aiming for the 120km 2-day Exmoor Stag Class at Golden Horseshoe in mid-May. The late Spring weather was very kind for Horseshoe and the going was superb, especially on the northern loop, enabling Penny to keep all her shoes over the two days and Belinda and Penny were one of the two finishers in their class, both achieving Gold Awards.

Encouraged by GHS success, Belinda put herself and Penny forward for the 80km ER class in the Inter-Regionals at Cirencester Park in mid-July and the 2-day 160km

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ER class for the Welsh team in the Home Internationals at Brodie Castle, Scotland in mid-August.

Penny threw a shoe with some hoof damage just before the second vetgate (66km) at Cirencester Park.

Fortunately, she was sound and the ride farrier completed a rapid re-shoe for the final 16km, enabling Belinda to finish 3rd.

Belinda planned for two days of travel to and from Brodie Castle on the south coast of the Moray Firth, travelling with other members of the Welsh team, and Penny arrived safe and sound. The 80km route at Brodie Castle runs through the Darnaway estate and forest to the south and through Culbin Forest up to the coast to the north, with limited crewing opportunities. Belinda and Penny rode the two days with Chris Wray and Peponi and were the only completions in their class, with Belinda crossing the line ahead of Chris at the finish.

This page: Belinda and Penny Clawd have successfully completed at Golden Horseshoe in previous years.

Photo courtesy of Celia Saunders.

Opposite page: En route to a Gold Award in the Exmoor Stag class in 2018, in glorious weather.

Photo courtesy of David Saunders Photography

After a well-earned rest for Penny on returning from Brodie Castle, Belinda brought her back into work for the Red Dragon 2-day 160km at the end of September. Penny had already proven herself as a 2-day 160km horse at a speed of >14kph, although on the flatter terrain around Brodie, so Belinda planned a slower first day at the Dragon. The going was perfect for Penny, and she made up time on the second day to finish 4th at >12kph. A fine end to a fine season!

This write-up would be incomplete without a word of thanks from Belinda to her riding coaches, her crews, Penny’s farrier and vets, and those she rode with who Penny tried to catch or leave behind! And, the final words go to Penny Clawd, who Belinda purchased from her breeders Rupert and Emma Humphreys of Castle Farm, Usk. Penny is 7/8 TB/Cob, by a 3/4 TB/Cob out of a TB mare.

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2018 ENDURANCE GB NATIONAL AWARDS ARAB HORSE SOCIETY PREMIUM PERFORMANCE SCHEME ENDURANCE AWARDS

Top ten horses sired by AHS Premium Stallions HORSE:

STALLION:

RIDDEN BY:

1ST

Lady’s Man

Chatanz

Emily Cooke

2ND

Warrens Hill Zaheen

Chatanz

Liz Ashmead

3RD

Druimghigha Lantana

Oberlix

Andrea Champ

Tannasg Tia

Psyches Boy

Sarah Walker

Ty Chute Golden Savannah

Chatanz

Saffron Bishop

Imad

Gill Plumbley

4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH 9TH 10TH

Bronze Nadhir

Mirjana

Chatanz

Dizzy Miss Lizzy

Sisyrinchium

Diving Belle

Div

Cumbria Khafifa

A glittering display of awards. Photo courtesy of David Saunders Photography

Ollie Holman

Wendy Everson

Al Sood

Mary Stockdale Amanda Tovey

AFON CLASS - High Point Young Rider and Horse Combination 1ST

HORSE:

STALLION:

RIDDEN BY:

Rusleem

Julie McKeown

FEI HIGHPOINT HORSE SIRED BY A PPS STALLION HORSE:

STALLION:

RIDDEN BY:

Bronze Nadhir

Chatanz

Ollie Holman

Nuraletta

1ST 2ND

Judy Holloway

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TM Valentino

Arranberg Mai

Emily Cooke

Fiona Valentine

424.5 321

Lady’s Man

Arranberg Mai

1398 619

GRAND KU

FREEMAN Dominique

RISING HEAT

ATKINSON Rachael

TANNASG PSYCHES REALM

HS BELLINI

ENDURANCE GB INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION AWARD TO: YOUNG RIDER/S FOR COMPETING IN THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Kate Atkinson

COED CLASS - High Point Horse & Rider Combination counting Rides up to 50km only Julie McKeown

Chatanz

COWLEY Caroline

Lesley Dunn

Ollie Holman

The Welsh Championship was re-launched in 2014 and was a Competition comprising All Rides held in Wales and based on National points.

Fiona Valentine

Emily Cooke

ENDURANCE GB INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION AWARD TO: SENIORS FOR COMPETING IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

THE WELSH CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

1ST 2ND

YOUNG RIDER: SENIOR RIDER:

THORNE Nicola

FERISHAL TROPHY - It is to be presented to a registered pure bred Arab Endurance horse, whose owner is a member of the Arab Horse Society.

1398

MYNYDD CLASS - High Point Rider and Horse Combination

LEADING PREMIUM PERFORMANCE SCHEME ENDURANCE STALLION 2018 Chatanz

Lady’s Man

HIGH POINT WELSH RIDER

LEADING NOVICE ENDURANCE HORSE SIRED BY A PPS STALLION TM Valentino

Emily Cooke

DNS Ronaldo

Bronze Nahdir

PLEASURE PAIRS TROPHY - Awarded to a pair of horse/rider combinations registered for the competition which gains the most points in national Pleasure Rides run by Endurance GB or SERC 1ST

Cath Houghton & Jamie Houghton

Elbrich Fan Wolsum & Crosstown Military Man

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BOSTON BAY CUP - Awarded to the horse registered at Wetherbys gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST 2ND 3RD

Clare Freeman

Arabian History

2528

Robert Blane

Buzz

508

Valerie Bradshaw

Magic Powers

818

ROSS TROPHY - Awarded to the most successful horse / pony bred by its current owner who must be an Endurance GB member 1ST 2ND 3RD

Judy Holloway

Nurletta

Emily Cooke

Lady’s Man

Mary Stubbs

Sachiya

2345

2040 1708

PITCHFORD TROPHY - Awarded to the registered pure bred British Native Pony gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST 2ND 3RD

Antonia Milner Matthews

Clonmore Treasure

Jamie Shores

Anderwood Rosie

Lesley Caswell

Kildromin Trump

1216

1120 652

SAM WELLER TROPHY - Awarded to the horse / pony gaining the most points in Graded Rides of 45km or less. Points from longer rides do not count. Novice horses are not eligible 1ST 2ND JOINT 2ND JOINT

Anne Walton

Vlacq Iceni

579.5

Helen Newton

El Borann

474

Jim Phillips

Deamebanks Mido

474

PETER BALL TROPHY - Awarded to the Junior Rider gaining the most points riding more than one horse 1ST 2ND 3RD

Lois Cooper

Liby Gibbons

Libby Kendal-Tory

Heatherglen’s Madeliene Sulan Electric Prince Bracken

596.5 453 446

SNOWFLAKE TROPHY - Awarded to the horse / pony and Junior Rider combination gaining the most points in Graded Rides of 45km or less 1ST 2ND 3RD

Cassandra Ward Suzie Todd

Lois Cooper

Chico

663.5

Heatherglen’s Madeliene

440.5

Dutchdream Spetter

446

PICKREED MASTERPIECE TROPHY - Awarded to the Veteran Rider aged 60 or over gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST

Mary Stubbs

2ND

Kathy Carr

3RD

Judy Holloway

Sachiya/Indygo/Azaleah

Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle/ Mandarine Nuraletta/Aa Talika

3544 2888 2571.5

COLLEE TROPHY - Awarded to the horse / pony and Junior Rider combination in their first year of competition, gaining most points in all Graded Rides 1ST 2ND 3RD

Chico

Cassandra Ward

664

Trixie

Grace Hurst

240

Brohedydd The Duke

Alex Powell

251

ROYAL LORD - Awarded to the horse / pony, 7 years old and over, competing in their first season at Open level, and gaining the most points in Graded Rides of 65km or less 1ST 2ND 3RD

Mamanuca May

Janice Morton

Florence

Emma Pleasance

He’s a Charmer

Lynn Harvey

713

568 516

COTSWOLD TROPHY - Awarded to the pony (14.2hh and under) and Senior Rider combination gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST 2ND 3RD

Nuraletta

Judy Holloway

2345.5

Druimghigha Lantana

Andrea Champ

1302

Sachiya

Mary Stubbs

2040

JASPER TROPHY - Awarded to the horse / pony gaining the most points in their three best Graded Rides. Points from all classes at Golden Horseshoe do not count 1ST 2ND 3RD

Watibou Courtillas Arabian History Nuraletta

Alex Tennant

1346

Judy Holloway

1138

Clare Freeman

1262

RAGHAM TROPHY - Awarded to the horse / pony ridden by Young Rider(s) gaining the most points in Graded Rides 1ST 2ND 3RD

Wainstones Dainty Lady

Bethany Clarkson

972

Alshira

Cally Dancey

803

Xclusive Am

Hannah Maskell

821

REGENT TROPHY - Awarded to the unregistered horse / pony gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST 2ND 3RD

Penny Clawd

Belinda Stewart

2613

Viniculture

Nicola Chappell

1328

Redwings Milky Way

Ella Pomroy

1352

CAIRO TROPHY - Awarded to the Part Bred Arabian gaining the most points in all types of rides (All riders are listed) 1ST 2ND 3RD

Sachiya

Mary Stubbs

2040

Crystal Wissam

Sophie Moorhouse

1504

Lady’s Man

Emily Cooke

1788

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MESAOUD TROPHY - Awarded to the Pure-Bred Arabian gaining the most points in all types of rides (All riders are listed) 1ST 2ND 3RD

Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle Nuraletta

Cf Winter Amadeus

Kathy Carr

Judy Holloway Pat A Guerin

2520

2345.5

Nicola S L Thorne

16.2kph

WINDARD BEST NEW HORSE TROPHY - Awarded to the horse / pony gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in its first CER season 1ST 2ND 3RD JOINT 3RD JOINT 3RD JOINT

Aberllwyd Ibn Phariz

Katie Bedwin

794

Mk Marcella

Rachel Pemberton

680

Tannasg Primo Dancer

Iain Paterson

680

Spanish Heir

Kamilcia

Bella Fricker

Nicki Thorne

700

680

JEFFMAUR TROPHY - Awarded to the horse and male rider combination gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST 2ND 3RD

Chris Wray

John Illingworth Robert Newall

Peponi

Cloughwood Gold Charm Kambei De Fignois

1159

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DISTANCE RIDER TROPHY - Awarded to the Senior Rider gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in the current season riding more than one horse 1ST 2ND 3RD

Nicki Thorne Lauren Mills Esther Groen

LM Bolena/LM Crazy Girl/Kamilcia

HS Jamal/Crystal Magic Star/Oakleaze Farm Czarko Watt Du Colombier Asphodele Larzac/ Moragh Akhdhar

Cardinal Panache

2051

TALISMAN TROPHY - Awarded to the horse / pony achieving the fastest speed in a 1-day 160km Competitive Endurance Ride in the current season (FEI 3* 160km,HH Cup,Dubai, UAE) L M Bolena

BROADSTONE CHIRADE TROPHY - Awarded to the horse gaining most national points since first registered with EGB at least 10 years ago and competing in the current season. The horse must be registered for the current season and will have competed in at least one graded or competitive endurance ride

2980

MELLOR YOUNG RIDER TROPHY - Awarded to the Young Rider gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides riding more than one horse 1ST

Katie Bedwin

2ND

Ollie Holman

3RD

Saffron Bishop

Penhwnllys Samala De Mon/Aberllwyd Ibn Phariz/Elayla Bronze Nadir/Tannasg Psyches Grace

Ty Shute Golden Savannah/Tylands Froley

1ST 2ND 3RD

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Penny Clawd

Belinda Stewart

1654

Echo 1

Fiona Griffiths

1230

Warrens Hill Rubyn

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Sarah Rogerson

1518

1098

Belinda Stewart

1654

Warrens Hill Kizmet

Alice Loten

1428

Sarah Rogerson

1518

YOUNG RIDER GRAND PRIX TROPHY - Awarded to the horse and Young Rider combination gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in the Endurance GB Ride Programme. Best three scores to count 1ST 2ND 3RD

Aly’s Estrella De Rock Penhwnllys Samala De Mon Bronze Nadir

Ella Bunting

1230

Katie Bedwin

1170

Ollie Holman

1040

TEAMS OF THREE - Awarded to the team of 3 horses gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST

KATE N MATES Dromasque

Leonie Davenport

Orel

Kate Curry

Simeric Solaman

2ND

Julia Harman

692

630 340

1662

REAL CHESHIRE HOUSEWIVES Orlando

1ST 2ND 3RD

1470

Penny Clawd

Warrens Hill Rubyn

CF Winter Amadeus

ADONIS TROPHY - Awarded to the horse / pony gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in the current season. Three best scores to count

2254

SENIOR GRAND PRIX TROPHY - Awarded to the horse / pony & rider combination gaining the most points in Competitive Endurance Rides in the current season

2140 1978

Viv Coleman

Karactacus Potts

3RD

Pat Guerin

1037

Anna Collins

189

Gaynor Jones

40

1226

FINE FILLIES Penny Clawd

Belinda Stewart

Hendrewen Pirate

Nicola Davies

Barik

Abbi Tennant

501

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PICKING UP THE PRIZES

A SELECTION OF THE AWARD WINNERS FROM THE EGB AWARDS EVENING, HELD IN NOVEMBER 2018

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Previous Page: Anna Bridges & Nicki Thorne, Rachel Tomlin, Nicki Thorne & Alex Tennant, Ella Bunting & Katie Bedwin, Nicki Thorne, Jim & Nikki Parsler, Maddie Pomroy, Young Rider 1st - 6th winners, Ella Pomroy LH Page: Nicki Thorne & Ian Williams, Mary Stubbs, Ollie Holman & Ann Dark, Fiona Griffiths, Julie McKeown & Julie Martin & Cassandra Ward, Katie Bedwin, Ann Dark & Nicki Thorne, Ella Bunting, Chris Wray, Kathy Carr, Nicki Thorne & Claire Freeman, the Awards Dinner RH Page: Major Trophies and Awards, Nicki Thorne & Chris Wray Alex Tennant, Ollie Holman, Kathy Carr, Ella Bunting with Nicki Thorne, Cassandra Ward, Tracy Thompson All photos courtesy of David Saunders Photography

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GREEN DRAGON LANE TEAM AWARD - Awarded to the team of 4 horses, of which one nominated horse will only count rides of less than 48km, gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST

ONLY FOOLS ON HORSES Oliver Twist

Fiona Griffiths

Penny Clawd

Belinda Stewart

Hendrewen Pirate

Nicola Davies

Barik

2ND

222

2613

Abbi Tennant

617.5

298.5

YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - An award for a Junior or Young Rider aged 21 or under who has given unfailing service to EGB by way of help at rides or assistance in any other way

3751

Ellie Byrne

222

Amanda Tovey

962.5

Sam’s Magician

Sarah Davenport

CS Corinthian

Claire Richards

Diving Belle

3RD

Suzie Todd

880

442.5

JOHN YEATS MEMORIAL BURSARY - A £100 bursary to be presented annually to a Young Rider to have reached 14 years but not to have attained his/her 19th birthday on 1 January in the relevant competition year

2507

Maddison Pomroy

HORSOME FOURSOME Sky’s the Limit Aragorn

Charlie Chadwick

716

Charlie Chadwick

576.5

Ruth Chadwick

Tannasg Psyrenkus Pandora

986

Antonia Milner-Matthews

Vlacq Lord Bazinga

8.81

DD Gai Daneen

89

Laura Pike

8.775

Sovereign Star

Ann Dark

8.5

Larissa Burnett

THE WHITBRIDGE MERLIN MEMORIAL TROPHY - Awarded to the highest placed horse / Young Rider combination, UK based (living and training in the UK) in the FEI World Young Rider rankings Aly’s Estrella De Rock

Fiona Griffiths

BORTHWICK BACK-UP TROPHY - Awarded by the Board of Directors to the most competent back-up crew or person in the current season Andrew Atkinson

NATIONAL ASSISTANCE AWARD - A perpetual award to the “Unsung Hero”, someone who has given unfailing service to Endurance GB by way of help at rides or assistance in any other way or ways Parsler Family

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RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Awarded to the horse registered at Wetherbys and with Retraining of Racehorses gaining the most points in all types of rides. Horses must have raced at least once to be eligible 1ST 2ND 3RD

Against the Rules

Elaine Wallbridge

1110

He’s a Charmer

Lynn Harvey

568

Pedantic

Alison Fearn

579

RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES PLEASURE COMPETITION - Awarded to the horse gaining the most points in Pleasure rides, maximum distance of 35Km and sound after completion, best 10 results to count Magic Beat

Ella Bunting

THE VLACQ KHAMUL MEMORIAL TROPHY - Awarded to the highest placed horse / rider combination, UK based (living and training in the UK) in the FEI World Open Rider rankings Echo

ALEC MCGUINESS MEMORIAL TROPHY - An award to the “Unsung Hero”, that is someone who has given unfailing service to Endurance GB by way of help at rides or assistance in any other way or ways

2367.5

PHOENIX FIELD ENDURANCE FUTURITY TROPHY - Presented by Dr & Mrs P Claridge. Awarded to the Endurance GB Member whose horse (foal to 3-year-old) receives the highest score in the Endurance Discipline of the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity Evaluations during the year

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50 SHADES OF NEIGH Huntacott Echo

1ST 2ND 3RD

ROSETTES DIRECT AWARD - An award to the “Unsung Hero”, that is someone who has given unfailing service to Endurance GB by way of help at rides or assistance in any other way or ways

India Hall

G PUTNIK TROPHY - Awarded to the ex-arab racehorse gaining the most points in all types of rides. The horse must have raced at least once to be eligible 1ST 2ND 3RD

CS Corinthian

Claire Richards

692.5

Melway Royalblue Diamond

Abi Chisholm

612

Mahbubti

Fiona Griffiths

1230

ENDURANCE GB FEI CHAMPIONSHIP - AAwarded to the horse / pony and rider combination gaining the most points in FEI classes run under the auspices of Endurance GB Viniculture 1ST 2ND Echo 1 JOINT 3RD Aly’s Estrella De Rock JOINT

Nicola Chappell

1328

Fiona Griffiths

1230

Ella Bunting

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PLATINUM DE AWARD PRESENTED BY ANN DARK - Awarded to the senior rider gaining the most points in UK FEI rides on more than one horse, UK-based and training in the UK. Only one ride of 80km to count, the remainder to be 120km or over Nicki Thorne

LM Bolena/LM Crazy Girl/Kamilcia

2230

PREMIER DE AWARD PRESENTED BY ANN DARK - Awarded to the young rider gaining the most points in UK FEI rides on more than one horse, UK-based and training in the UK. Only one ride of 80km to count, the remainder to be 120km or over Ollie Holman

Bronze Nahdir/Tannasg Psyches Grace

1440

THE SADDLERS AWARD - Presented by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers. Awarded to the high point young rider 25 and under during the current season. Best 8 rides to count. The winner receives a saddle and reserve receives a head collar 1ST 2ND

Ella Bunting

Aly’s Estrella De Rock

Katie Bedwin

Penhwnllys Samala De Mon

Tracy Thompson Bryony Parsler

VETERAN CHAMPIONSHIP – SILVERLING FLINT MEMORIAL TROPHY - Awarded to the champion veteran horse / pony (18 years and over) gaining the most points in all types of rides. (Winners of Manar & Annual Points Award Shield are ineligible) 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH

Fighting On Darwin

Autumn Reflection Bizout

Velvet Echo Firebird

Rachel Tomlin

1400

Sarah Keeley

1055

Tanya Southworth Hannah Lydon

Leaslie Ann Parker Leasley Nott

1235 1020

TM Valentino

Julie Mckeown

Chico

Cassandra Ward

Nightfire Hallelujah Louis

Petronius TD Milano Bint Irexandya

Julie Martin

Jill Semmens Max Wilson Karen Burch

Chico

Cassandra Ward

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JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP – MERRIE TROPHY (RESERVE ZARPA TROPHY) - Awarded to the champion horse / pony ridden by Junior Rider(s) gaining the most points in Graded Rides 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH

Redwings Milky Way

Dutchdream Spetter Chico Anderwood Rosie Heatherglen’s Madeliene Sulan Electric Prince

Ella Pomroy Suzie Todd Cassandra Ward Jamie Shores Lois Cooper Lily Gibbons

1352 693 664.5 652 563.5 406

YOUNG RIDER CHAMPIONSHIP – NIPPA TROPHY (RESERVE PIXIE TROPHY) - Awarded to the champion horse / pony ridden by Young Rider(s) gaining the most points in all types of rides Aly’s Estrella De Rock

Ella Bunting

1970

Emily Cooke

1708

Penhwnllys Samala De Mon

Katie Bedwin

Crystal Wissam

Sophie Moorhouse

Hathek

Keighley Pomroy

Lady’s Man

Bronze Nadir

Ollie Holman

1804 1278 1093 1077

SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - Awarded to the champion horse / pony, ridden by senior member(s) gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH

Penny Clawd

Belinda Stewart

Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle

Kathy Carr

Arabian History

Clare Freeman

2613 2528 2520

Nuraletta

Judy Holloway

2345.5

Sachiya

Mary Stubbs

2040

Cf Winter Amadeus

Pat A Guerin

2051

902 869

NOVICE CHAMPIONSHIP – MIRA TROPHY (RESERVE MAX SHIELD) - Awarded to the champion novice horse / pony gaining the most points in GERs in their first season entering in rides of no more than 45km 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH

1ST

1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH

THE PARA-EQUESTRIAN ENDURANCE LEAGUE (SPONSORED BY TORQ FITNESS) 1ST 2ND

RED SANDS AWARD - Awarded to the highest place horse in the Novice Championship ridden all season by a novice rider in their first season of competition with Endurance GB

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670 657 636 597 585

OVERALL CHAMPION – MANAR TROPHY (RESERVE ANNUAL POINTS AWARD SHIELD) - Awarded to the overall high point horse / pony of the year gaining the most points in all types of rides 1ST 2ND 3RD

Penny Clawd

Belinda Stewart

2613

Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle

Kathy Carr

2520

Arabian History

Clare Freeman

2528

As ever, Endurance GB is extremely grateful to all our sponsors, not only for their support throughout the year, but also for their support at the Annual Awards

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scottish endurance riding club

ANOUSHKA RISING STAR AWARD NOMINATIONS This award was initiated by Grampian rider Lorna Hogg in memory of her endurance horse Anoushka. It is presented at the Club AGM to a junior or young rider who has not only demonstrated significant talent but also love of the sport, commitment and practice.

Nominations can be submitted by any SERC member and must include a written citation detailing why the rider is being nominated.

Words by Alison Wilson

IONA SCOTT, NOMINATED BY JENNY BAIRD

I first met Iona at the Home Internationals in August 2018. I was impressed with her enthusiasm and approach to endurance riding.

Iona is relatively new to endurance, but has shown a willingness to learn and commitment throughout the competitive season. She took up endurance to see how her Italian trotter, Maisiu, would adapt to the sport, and they have both taken to it impressively. Iona achieved her BTF whilst representing the Scottish HI team at Brodie Castle.

Junior in the Home International/ Celtic Challenge, Iron Horse (for Best Condition in 2- day 80km classes), and Highland Trooper (for highest-placed Junior in classes over 60km).

Katy frequently helps at rides, and shows great team spirit. She looks after her own pony, placing Misty’s welfare first. At Grampian’s 3-day Drumtochty ride, her mother Arlene was the ride organiser, and so Katy had to take on much more responsibility than most nine-year-olds would be capable of, crewing her pony herself, and completing all three days in hot and challenging conditions.

KATY PARVIN, NOMINATED BY FRAUKE JURGENSEN

CALUM MURROW, NOMINATED BY SEONAID PATERSON

In 2018, just nine years old, Katy began competitive rides with her PBA pony Misty, and had a highly successful Novice season. She rode in 12 rides, including 9 competitive (6x30, 2x50, and 1x2d80). She achieved seven Gold awards, two Best Condition awards, reached her Bronze Thistle Final, and represented Scotland as part of the HI/ CC team at Brodie Castle. There she was the most decorated Junior, taking home the trophies for Best

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Calum tried very hard at the Young Rider training camp and listened to what was taught on those days, using his new skills later on throughout the summer. He is enthusiastically supportive of his fellow young riders and wants everyone to enjoy the ride that they are at. I think he has lots of potential for the future in endurance riding.

(Ed: Calum and his horse Pachinco had a successful Pleasure season in 2018, completing 8 rides culminating in a Training ride at Manderston in

November at a speed of 12.63kph with a heart rate of 46.)

This page top: Katy Parvin with Misty.

Opposite page, top left Grainne Paterson Photos courtesy of Kris Clay, Top Gear Photography

GRAINNE PATERSON, NOMINATED

BY ROSEMARY SLOAN

Grainne shows all the qualities of an endurance rider - she is a quiet and sympathetic rider who knows her horse really well and she is persistent in her desire to do well while still caring for her horse. They are an excellent partnership.

Last season, she gradually worked up from 30k at the beginning of the year to achieving her Gold Thistle Final at Tentsmuir in October on a HR of 49 and a speed of 12.61kph, riding the whole route on her own and finishing when everybody else had gone home.

Also, during the season, they successfully completed 160k over 4 days in the Cairngorms in a heatwave and had a go at the Borders 50 Miler - the latter a very tough ride and ridden without crew.

She is also a very nice person, willing to help and support her fellow riders (even when they are old fogies like me!).

I think she really deserves the Anoushka Rising Star award as she has shown all the qualities desirable in a successful and long lasting endurance rider.

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EMILY BARNES, NOMINATED BY ANITA GIBSON

Emily was introduced to the endurance family at the beginning of 2018 and started to train for her first pleasure ride which she completed in April at Alness, despite suddenly losing her dad aged 45 and the ride taking place just two days after his funeral.

From there on in she was hooked.

Emily trained hard and quickly moved up to Competitive classes, achieving her first BTQ at Sheep Park. She went to Seacliff in June to gain her second Bronze Thistle Qualifier on her 15th birthday. At Seacliff Emily showed remarkable resilience when her accompanying adult rider had to pull out due to her horse tying up. She waited until others came along and joined them to successfully complete the ride.

Emily applied for the Scottish Junior Team and was successful. In the interim she went to Bennachie but unfortunately did not manage her Bronze Thistle Final despite a valiant attempt.

Top right: Emily Barnes, who has demonstrated remarkable resilience.

Photo from the Celtic Challenge.

Bottom left: Iona Scott, with her Italian Trotter.

Photo courtesy Kris Clay Top Gear Photography Bottom right: Callum Morrow.

Photo courtesy Jim Donald

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breeding

BREEDING FOR SUCCESS! Finally, after a dark and damp winter, spring will soon be upon us. We can look forward to sunshine, long evening rides, and of course, the birth of newborn foals. Breeding from your mare is an exciting prospect and now is the time to start planning. There are many things to consider when breeding a future champion!

Advice from Fiona Hogg MA VetMB MRCVS Newmarket Equine Hospital

BEFORE YOU START: WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS?

The first question to ask yourself is, “is my mare a suitable prospect?” A responsible breeder will only breed mares that have excellent conformation, a proven competitive history, and a nice temperament. Consider what your plans are for the foal – do you intend to keep him to produce and ride in the future, or are you planning a commercial venture where you hope to sell the foal at a profit? Take some time to do your research; this will pay dividends in the long run.

Discuss your plan with your veterinary surgeon. Now is the time to identify potential problems and work out a solution. Ensure your vet is experienced in equine reproduction and that their practice is listed on the British Equine Veterinary Association Approved AI list.

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This page top: Founding a good line of performance bred horses can be the culmination of a dream Opposite page: The birth of a foal is always a special moment, especially a home bred.

11 months. Remember that biology does not always go to plan, and your mare may not become pregnant on the first attempt! If you have an older mare, especially if she is a maiden, her fertility may not be what it used to be. Also consider your mare’s temperament.

She will need to be examined and scanned multiple times so needs to be amenable to this. Your mare will need a suitable amount of time off work during her pregnancy and while she nurses the foal – if you don’t want to stop riding then embryo transfer may be a good option; this is where a ‘surrogate’ mare carries the foal to term.

SELECTING A STALLION

Don’t simply chose a ‘trendy’ stallion – do your research! Chose a stallion that complements your mare. Carefully assess his conformation and gaits to see if he can ‘improve’ your mare’s weaker points. Research his offspring – are they out competing and doing well? Find out about their character

and rideability. Remember to consider the dam of any offspring you like – how similar are they to your own mare? If they are very different, you will probably not produce a similar foal. Ask about his fertility – what are his statistics for previous years? If your mare has her own fertility problems, try to choose a stallion with excellent fertility to give her the best chance.

AI OR NATURAL COVER?

Both natural service and artificial insemination (AI) are equally valid options and both have advantages and disadvantages. AI is an increasingly popular option. It eliminates the risks associated with natural cover and massively increases your choice of stallion, although the associated costs may be higher. Natural cover theoretically provides the highest pregnancy rates, although with technological advancement and good veterinary management, similar pregnancy rates can be achieved through AI. The final decision

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CHILLED VS FROZEN AI: CHILLED AI

FROZEN AI

MARE SUITABILITY

Most mares are suitable

May not be suitable for older or sub fertile mares

STALLION AVAILABILITY

Typically UK and European based stallions

- Stallions from all over the world - Stallions that are no longer fertile or have died - However, some stallions do not freeze well

SEMEN ORDERING

Typically 24 hours prior to insemination, then overnight chilled courier.

Well in advance of insemination so long as your vet is able to store it appropriately

VETERINARY INTERVENTION

Similar to live cover

Some protocols require more frequent ultrasound scanning and treatments

depends on the availability and location of the stallion that you choose.

The terms of the stallion’s stud fee should be made clear – for example, is there a ‘live foal guarantee’, whereby the fee is only paid on delivery of a live foal?

For frozen AI, semen is often sold by the dose, so if your mare does not conceive on the first attempt then you would have to pay again for an additional dose.

There may be additional fees for semen collection or courier. Ideally, a written contract will specify the terms under which the stallion is standing.

DISEASE SCREENING

It is important that your mare is screened for contagious diseases which can affect fertility. Your vet will advise which blood tests and swabs are required. You should also ensure that your stallion has been tested, as certain diseases are transmitted in semen.

Your veterinary surgeon will perform a reproductive ultrasound scan to assess the health of your mare’s uterus and ovaries. This scan will determine which stage of the cycle your mare is at, and administer a hormone to bring her into season if necessary.

they reach the egg! If it has been processed or shipped incorrectly (at the wrong temperature, for example), the sperm may be damaged and therefore the chances of a successful fertilisation are reduced. Some mares have a tendency accumulate fluid in their uterus after breeding and this must be treated appropriately to maximise the chance of a pregnancy. This may involve oxytocin injections and uterine treatments.

PREGNANCY SCANNING

After insemination, there is a tense wait with crossed fingers, hoping your mare is pregnant! The first pregnancy scan is usually performed 14-16 days after ovulation. All being well, a healthy pregnancy will be visible. Sometimes, twin pregnancies can occur and these need to be identified as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the mare is not adapted to carry twin pregnancies and these often result in abortion or difficult foalings with serious, potentially life threatening, consequences. If your

‘Biology does not always go according to plan!’

vet is concerned about twins, they will often recommend repeated pregnancy scans to be certain that a twin is not missed. In all cases, it is routine to perform subsequent scans at around 28-30 days. At this stage, the foal’s heart beat is visible. An additional scan is often performed around 42 days and further scans may be advised. Your vet may also offer foetal sexing to allow you to plan for a colt or a filly! The sexing scan generally occurs between 60-120 days of pregnancy.

FINALLY…

Breeding a foal is always an exciting time. It is important to remember that, even with the best management, not all mares (or stallions!) have good fertility, and sometimes biology goes against us. Some mares will require a high level of veterinary input to give the best chance of a healthy live foal.

However, with a bit of luck there is a good chance that a four legged bundle of joy will be on its way soon!

THE BREEDING PROCESS – WHAT TO EXPECT

Ultrasound examination of the mare’s ovaries and uterus allows your vet to identify if your mare is in season, even if she does not show any behavioural signs. Hormone treatments may be used to manipulate her cycle. We monitor the reproductive tract until an egg is released in a process called ovulation. In general, the aim is to time the insemination (by AI or natural service) as closely as possible to ovulation. At the time of breeding, your vet or stud manager should examine semen under a microscope to assess its viability – the sperm have a long way to swim before

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feeding for breeding

FEEDING FROM CONCEPTION TO MATURITY Emma Short BSc (Hons) Nutritionist for Baileys Horse Feed

THE PREGNANT MARE

The development of the foal begins right from the point of conception so it’s very important to feed appropriately from this time onwards. It is often suggested that a high fibre, low energy feed, such as a cool mix, will meet a pregnant mare’s requirements through the first two thirds of the pregnancy but, while these feeds may be sufficient to meet calorie requirements, alongside forage, the levels of other nutrients are likely to be insufficient.

Minerals, like copper for example, are vitally important in a mare’s diet because they, and other essential nutrients, are needed to build the cells and tissues that create a foal.

Research has shown that the foetus accumulates stores of minerals in its liver on which it can draw once it is born and grows very rapidly. Without these reserves, Developmental Orthopaedic Disease (DOD) can occur as the foal grows. Lower energy feeds and those formulated for adult equines rather than breeding or growing ones, will leave the pregnant mare and developing foal short.

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on too much weight if fed a stud mix or cube during pregnancy. For these types, a specially formulated stud balancer, containing all the essential nutrients they need but with a negligible calorie content, is ideal and should ensure that the development of the foetus is supported without promoting weight gain in the mare. Because a balancer is so concentrated, only small amounts need to be fed which is particularly useful for mares that are heavily pregnant as they often have a reduced appetite.

For mares who don’t hold their weight particularly well, a stud mix or cubes should be used, as they contain extra calories alongside the essential nutrients required. Whatever you choose it’s very important to feed it at the manufacturer’s recommended levels to ensure the mare is receiving all the nutrients she and her growing foal need.

THE LACTATING MARE

The primary aim of feeding the lactating mare is to provide good sources of energy and protein for her to produce enough nutritious milk to support the

Top photo: Turnout and grass are important, but will need supplementary feeding

foal during its first three months, when the growth rate is especially rapid.

To prepare the mare for the energy requirements of lactation it is therefore essential that she is fed correctly during gestation. Once she has foaled and is lactating, her energy requirements will increase by as much as 44% and nutrients such as protein, calcium, phosphorous and vitamin A will be in particularly high demand.

During the first 3 months of lactation a mare will give 3% of her body weight daily in milk production so, for example, a mare of 454kg will produce in the region of 13.6kgs of milk per day. Not providing the mare with enough feed at this stage will reduce milk production and quality and compromise reproductive efficiency, which could eventually affect the foal’s health and growth rate. For those who maintain condition during lactation on grass/forage alone, the additional source of vitamins and minerals provided by a low calorie stud balancer is ideal. Mares who require additional calories however, are best suited to a stud/mare & youngstock mix or cube, containing 15 -16% crude protein and fed little and often to the

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manufacturer’s recommendation.

The composition of mare’s milk changes rapidly during the first days of lactation with further gradual changes thereafter. Within the first 12hrs after birth the mare must pass adequate passive protection to her foal via the colostrum. At this point the foal’s small intestine is permeable to large protein molecules, such as the antibodies contained in colostrum which will help build up its own immune system.

Ideally the foal needs to be suckling within the first 2 hours after birth, as the antibody content of the colostrum is at its highest during this period.

If the mare has not received a balanced and energy dense ration, her milk is likely to be of a poor quality or she may not produce enough milk to support the foal’s growth. Should this be the case, the foal’s diet will need to be supplemented with a milk-based creep feed to provide the extra calories and other nutrients that will be deficient. 3 - 5 weeks into lactation the mineral levels in the mare’s milk drop naturally by 40-60% and at this time a creep feed is ideal to help counteract any short falls.

FOALS

Foals very often begin to start nibbling at hay and concentrates between 10 and 21 days of age and providing a creep feed at this age, especially if the milk supply from the dam or the amount of grass is inadequate, should encourage a normal growth rate. Feeding a creep feed as soon as the foal shows an interest, will help enhance the anatomical and physiological maturation of his digestive tract in preparation for the eventual change to forage and compound feeds.

During month four of lactation, milk production decreases to approximately 2% of the mare’s body weight, therefore her nutritional requirements begin to decrease. The milk will now be only providing about 30% of the foal’s energy requirements so now is the time to change from a milk-based creep feed to a one designed to complement forage.

This should be selected according to body condition, growth rate and limb conformation with a stud balancer being ideal for the good doer, or more rapidly growing foal, and stud mix or cubes more suited to those requiring a little more condition. Introducing this now will ensure that the foal is well established on his weaning diet prior to separation from the dam, thus

reducing the problems of dietary setbacks post weaning.

Bottom photo: Any compound feed must be fed at recommended levels

GOING IT ALONE

Once weaned, a balanced diet remains essential to encourage even growth rates, muscle tone and condition. For those being prepared for the show ring or Futurity Evaluation, optimum condition is all the more important, but any youngster should be regularly body condition scored and weightaped, to ensure the diet is meeting requirements. Good-doers may get all the calories they need from forage, but this should be supplemented with the recommended levels of a good quality stud balancer to provide the quality protein, vitamins and minerals they need to support growth.

For those needing some help maintaining condition, a non-heating “prep” or youngstock feed is ideal as it will provide the necessary additional calories while being formulated to continue to support correct growth and development. Conditioning feeds tend to be formulated for adult horses so, if fed to youngsters, a stud balancer should be added to provide the extra essential nutrients to meet their increased requirements for growth.

THE FUTURE

The well-grown, well-muscled youngster should be better able to withstand

the stresses associated with being broken and worked under saddle. Whilst the three or four-year-old may have all but reached his adult height, his body will still be maturing and needs the nutrients for this as well as to fuel increased work. Vitamins and minerals remain essential as they are crucial to bone and tissue integrity at a time when any problems could affect the horse’s athletic future.

Any compound feed must be fed at recommended levels, to ensure there is no nutritional shortfall, so those fed less than it says on the bag should have their rations topped up with a balancer, as should any doing more work than their feed is formulated to support. The aim, whether for sales, competition or simply the field or barn, should be for a well-muscled youngster with ribs you may not see but can certainly feel and keeping the diet balanced should help produce a strong, healthy adult with a bright future.

For information or advice, visit www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk, contact Baileys’ team of qualified nutritionists on 01371 850 247 (option 2) or nutrition@ baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk.

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welfare

EQUINE PHYSIOLOGY CONFERENCE The 10th International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology (ICEEP) was held in Lorne, Australia in November 2018. ICEEP is held every four years and offers vets, physiotherapists, farriers and scientists a chance to meet and share the latest research.

Over the week sessions covered nutrition, muscle, biomechanics and locomotion, cardiac and respiratory physiology as well as applied physiology relating to training, medication and new technologies. A variety of breeds and disciplines were represented from endurance and racehorses, to Icelandic horses and Shetland ponies.

Words by Tom Eaton-Evans MRCVS

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strong theme of equine welfare covered the conference starting with the welcome address from Brian Kruger, the chairman of Racing Victoria, who spelled out his commitment to the highest standards in welfare throughout the horse’s life; including, as an ultimate aim, to reduce the number of racing fatalities to zero. This topic was revisited later in the week when Grace Forbes, Racing Victoria’s veterinary services manager discussed equestrian sport’s Social License to Operate (SLO). The concept of SLO is important for any industry that requires ongoing acceptance or social approval by the general public. For racing in particular, she explained how policies and practices must not only be evidence based but must also reflect social and ethical values, that issues must be addressed proactively and that continuous development is required as science progresses and social attitudes change. I believe that this is an important concept for equestrianism in general, and endurance especially as we consider the challenges faced by our sport and the negative headlines that are often seen. Dr Forbes finished her presentation by insisting that fundamental shifts in organisational culture are required to achieve a SLO with recognition of the

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Top: The evening wine and cheese scientific poster viewing was well attended.

Middle: Dr. Shaun McKane from Cotts Equine Hospital in Wales, presents at ICEEP Bottom: Rene van Weeren, ICEEP International Commuttee Chair, opens the conference.

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issues and risks required before strategies can be implemented to ensure ongoing improvement.

Research in to objective assessment of lameness was presented across a number of the different sessions.

Technology is increasingly available that can assess a horse’s gait either by tracking markers on the horse with an array of cameras, or by using inertial motion sensors mounted on the horse directly. Computer assessment can then interpret any asymmetries in movement as a potential lameness.

One piece of research was presented where motion sensors were trialled at an endurance ride in Portugal. Initially the sensors were overly sensitive and the majority of the horses were recorded as having gait asymmetries, but by reducing the sensitivity vets and technology eventually showed good agreement. At the moment the fitting of the sensors and the amount of trotting involved was still too slow for regular use but the technology showed some promise. Other researchers investigating technology for objective lameness assessment also found similar issues – many horses seem to have a degree of asymmetry in their gait.

A survey examining the challenges of gait evaluation faced by endurance veterinarians found many factors that affected the vet’s ability to judge gait irregularities. The most common reported issues involved poor behaviour – on both the handler and the horse’s part! Other issues included unsuitable vetgates and also fatigue on the part of the vets who may be working 16 hour days at some rides.

Assessment of fitness was another popular subject amongst researchers.

One innovative study from France

examined the mitochondrial metabolic capacity of muscle biopsies taken from elite endurance horses, showing a correlation with future performance.

A number of descriptive studies featuring endurance horses from around the world were also presented offering a fascinating perspective on the challenges faced by endurance athletes.

These included a study of National rides in New Zealand, eliminations from WEG in 2014, a study of results from the Sheikh Mohammed Cup in Dubai over several years, a study on the incidence of myopathy in the Tom Quilty Cup in Australia and an investigation into the optimal race pacing strategy in Endurance competitions.

Innovative technologies for monitoring equine fitness and performance are often described at ICEEP. Many devices for monitoring performance during training were available which allow the monitoring of speed by GPS, heart

‘Research in to objective assessment of lameness was presented across a number of the different sessions.’

Top: The Japanese contingent enjoying an evening gathering as part of the conference.

Below: The Netherlands contingent on the beach in front of the conference site.

rate and stride length. Even an app on a smartphone can now be used to record a horse’s performance during training so I believe that there is really no good reason not to monitor your horse’s exercise sessions given that the wealth of data generated could potentially reveal impending lameness or ill health. Other technologies being investigated aim to monitor horse’s health and behaviour around the clock, with researchers speculating that horses in low grade pain (such as when a lameness is impending) may move around less. A technology being developed for racing that may have a future use in endurance is an instrumented horse shoe that enables the going to be measured as a horse canters around the track.

ICEEP offers plenty of opportunities for ideas to be shared between different equestrian disciplines. A study of eventers demonstrated the importance of avoiding sudden increases in training workload in order to prevent soft tissue injury, having collected over 2000 sets of exercise data from 58 international eventing horses over 3 seasons. A study of weight loss and recovery following racing in trotters showed that the horse’s temperament, transport and environmental conditions had greater effects than the race type or race distance. This would be an interesting study to transfer to endurance horses especially given the current debate over the use of post-race fluids.

The next full ICEEP will be held in 2022 in Sweden, with a midterm meeting scheduled 2020 in Pisa, Italy, which will be combined with International Veterinary Endurance Conference and the World Endurance Championships.

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groups

DURHAM AND TEESSIDE Report from Nikki Dawson

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he Durham and Teesside General Annual Meeting was held on Friday 7th December at The Old Mill near Coxhoe.

The meeting prior to the meal is always a really lovely reminder of the recently ended season. 2018 has been a successful season for our Group and as usual, a season of mixed fortunes for the individual riders and horses.

Many successes, some brand new experiences, occasional difficulties to overcome and interesting weather for folk to deal with whilst riding and travelling their horses.

In total, our Group held 9 rides in 2018, two of which were National rides and thanks to the entries at our two charity supporting rides, we were able to donate £418.50 to Breast Cancer UK and £500 to the RDA. After the Annual Meeting the room suddenly went very quiet - that clearly meant the food had arrived! Not quiet for very long though, as once everyone had polished off the turkey and the Christmas pud, the legendary Durham and Teesside raffle was soon in full swing. The raffle has to be seen to be believed, is always looked forward to and a big thank you to all who bought tickets, (and of course supplied the mountain of prizes) as a fabulous £177 was raised for the North East Air Ambulance. Then it was time to see who the recipients of this years' trophies would be: 11 year old Olivia Morris and her pony Summers Harmony held on to the Junior Rider and Whisper Trophy for a second year.

The Associate Member Trophy was jointly won by Louise and Martin Young and their mounts, Badger Bob and Kitty.

Catherine Grant took home the Jasper Salver for the most points gained at Durham and Teesside group rides, with her horse Forever Mr Bumblebee.

Karen Hynes picked up the Veteran Horse Trophy, Highest Non

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Competitive Distance Trophy, Highest Overall Distance Trophy and collected her distance rosette for achieving 7,000km with Sam I. Karen and Sam I were also part of the winning team for the Indie 1000 Team Challenge. Along with Karen Fairbairn who was partnered by Painted Lady and Jacqui Brash with Lovely Lady they clocked up 1,022 km collectively in the 2018 season, (at least 500km must come from pleasure rides). So well done ladies, (and their mares!).

Karen Fairburn picked up the Senior Rider Trophy aided by Painted Lady and Felledge Holly. Karen also won the Cob Cub and Coloured Horse Award with Painted Lady.

The Klaszic Trophy for Pure Bred Arab was given to Lisa Johnson and her horse Magnifique Design.

Amy Young won the Young Rider Trophy. She was also awarded the beautiful crystal Calista Trophy for her and her mount Harold's efforts at the Durham Valleys National ride.

Hannah Young and Hillgarth Dreamcatcher won the Frisky Moors Trophy (for young rider with most points at graded rides).

Wendy Wilson and Illusionist were the recipients of the Alf Smith Memorial Trophy (for their first novice season), Novice Graded Ride Trophy, Thoroughbred Trophy and the Pairs Trophy, which she shared with riding partner Nicola Lewis and her horse Sakama Taliesin.

Nicola Lewis also went home with the Non Arab Trophy, Pure Bred Native, Guisburn Barefoot Award, Endurance Choice Trophy and the High Point Trophy.

It was quite interesting to watch everyone struggling into their cars at the end of the night. I'm sure a couple of folk must have been left behind in the car park, as trophies, rosettes, raffle prizes AND passengers couldn't quite fit and lets face it...… Priorities!

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SPOTLIGHT ON SOME OF 2018'S TROPHY RECIPIENTS KAREN HYNES AND SAM I

Karen has been a member of the Durham and Teesside Group for 16 years. She enjoyed her first foray into endurance, riding her friend Helen Boston's horse, Ziggy, to accompany Helen's daughter Amy while Helen recovered from an injury. Amy then grew out of her pony Bramble, who the Boston family very kindly loaned and then gifted to Karen.

Then, in 2004 along came 7 year old Sam, who landed firmly on her hooves when she was purchased by Karen. This solid partnership have quietly clocked up a total of 1509km in graded rides and 5497km in pleasure rides together so far.

It hasn't been without a few hiccups on the way though. Karen had an 8 day stay courtesy of the NHS, after shattering her shoulder and breaking her collar bone in three places during a mishap at the Raby Ride in 2009. Sam had misjudged her footing, slipped onto her head and rolled over with Karen still in-situ in the saddle. Karen picked herself up and walked her pony back to the venue, (isn't adrenaline a wonderful thing?!!) and refused medical attention until Sam was seen to. Such was Karen's concern for her best friend, that she only agreed to go to hospital once she was satisfied that Sam was fine and being attended to. You cant keep a good team down though and it wasn't long before Sam and Karen were reunited and back out doing what they both love.

18 months ago, Sam unfortunately fractured her near side fore distal splint bone and had standing surgery to remove it. A worrying time for her 'mum' but happily she was soon sound again, so Karen slowly brought Sam back into work and it's lovely to see them both back out enjoying their rides together.

Over the years Karen and Sam have forged an incredible bond and earned themselves many awards along the way. Karen feels that throughout their years as members of Endurance GB and despite their many personal successes, the fact that Sam is currently rising 22, still enjoying endurance and looking as fit and hale as ever is their biggest achievement. They are both already looking forward to next years season and Karen couldn't be any prouder of her gorgeous little mare.

NICOLA LEWIS AND SAKAMA TALIESIN

Nicola and Tallie have been together for 4 years but they didn't have the easiest of beginnings, as Tallie is quite a dominant character and was a bit of a handful. Nicola decided the boy needed a job and thought that endurance may be the way forward for them. Their first novice season was 2017 and during that year they qualified to take part in the Novice Championships at the Red Dragon in Wales, where they managed a very respectable completion in challenging conditions. Nicola and Tallie embarked on the 2018 season with even more enthusiasm than the previous year. Nicola says that the decision to join the Endurance GB community has been the best thing she's done for her and her horse. Tallie absolutely loves the rides and it has completely changed him, from a horse who was very difficult to hack out, to being keen to be out and about; Particularly with his pal Louie, (Illusionist to give him his Sunday name) owned and ridden by Wendy Wilson, who shared this years Pairs Trophy with Nicola and Tallie.

Nicola said her biggest ridden achievement in 2018 was at the Royalties, where Tallie gained his second grade 1 of the season. They finished the year with 416km under their belt and a points total of 400 .

Opposite top: Karen Hynes, with Veteran Horse Trophy.

Bottom: Nicola Lewis with the Endurance Choice Award.

This page top: A fabulous array of Awards!

Bottom: Karen Fairbairn with her Awards

Karen got totally hooked and made the decision to join the Durham and Teesside Group as a fully paid up member in 2005. Little did Karen know at the time, this decision would take over a large part of her life. Deciding to 'do her bit' to help the Group, Karen joined the Durham and Teesside committee in 2006, became Trophy Secretary in 2009, Vice Chair in 2011 and then Group Chair in 2015. Not content with that, aside from riding, Karen has trotted a fair few km herself - whilst out marking rides in her capacity as a ride organiser. Amongst the rides she has run in the past, are the Waskerley ride, Hetton Lyons and Raby ride. Karen has also run the Tanfield ride for the last 11 years and the Durham Valleys National ride for 3 years. When New Marske first ran competitively, Karen was ride organiser for that too. Along with her husband Stuart, who runs the Group website, they also update the ride schedules and information for the website. I hear in the Fairbairn household, that spare time is over-rated!

KAREN FAIRBAIRN AND PAINTED LADY

Karen Fairbairn became interested in endurance in 2003 and during that and the following year, enjoyed the pleasure rides as a non-member on her then horse, Lady Barnett, (known affectionately at home as 'Mums').

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CIRENCESTER PARK - DAY 3 (15/07/2018)

80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Archways Lovada Ada (Alice Denham), 11.3kph; Baijan (Elizabeth Rowland), 11.3kph; Rafael (Victoria Queen), 13.3kph 65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Doylan Lacoste's Gift (Alicia Reeves), 11.9kph Grade 2: Dba Montello (Linda Reeves), 11.9kph; Warrens Hill Rubyn (Sarah Rogerson), 12.8kph 1 elimination 45kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Eas Ka Ching (Nathalie Cambier), 12.9kph Completion: Eba Merlot (Caroline Thompson), 11.9kph 45kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 4: Alleka Shareen (Lindsay Williams), 8.5kph; Arundawn Aurora (Hilary Gay), 8.5kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Ca Jalmeer (John Black), 14.3kph; Equiloan Phoebes Gold (Larissa Whiley), 12kph; Ibn Kayeed (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 11kph; Indian Princess (Karen Jones), 14.7kph; Silvretta Grand Marnier (Victoria Smith), 12.5kph; Ty Shute Meadow (Sarah Bishop), 12kph Grade 3: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 13.7kph; Cf Bluebell (Angela Percival), 12.1kph; Cs Chimera (Zoe Hyslop), 12.3kph; Royal Marque (Sarah Lincoln), 11.8kph Grade 4: Aberst-

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wyth Gwynfor (Hayley Oliver), 14.3kph; Ballinamurra Lucy (Karen Titterington), 12.6kph; Baya Bis (Lucy Surridge), 12kph; Bertie IV (Abigail Gant), 10.3kph; Djelanza (Abigail Tennant), 11.4kph; Rocheros Qasbah (Nicola Martin), 12.4kph; Surplus To Requirements (Jill Thorburn), 10.9kph Completion: Gauffron Spring Boy (Cerys Hill), 12.1kph; Hs Echo (Janice Cockley-Adams), 12.9kph; Tylands Froley (Tristan Bishop), 12kph 2 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Jaaristo Spritzer (Julia Holtom), 11kph; Td Milano (Helen Short), 11.1kph; Terenz Ibn Chatanz (Gillian Talbot), 11kph; Townahawe Buster (Georgia Brenton), 10.5kph; Va Celebration (Joanne Hogan), 11.7kph; Warrens Hill Johara (Juliet Crosby), 11.3kp Grade 2: Abergavenny Warrior (Hannah Whitehouse), 11.7kph; Aurora XXIV (Rachel Owen), 11.7kph; Bracken (Libby Kendal-Tory), 10.6kph; Dutchdream Spetter (Suzie Todd), 12.1kph; Golden Pride (Sara Hurst), 12.3kph; Hs Cicero (Maxine Golledge), 11.5kph; Niaz Al Azhar (Jane Perrett), 10.4kph; Oak II (Heather Whiteley), 10.5kph; Twilightlullaby (Caroline Long), 11.2kph; Xtreme Independance (Laura Graham), 10.9kph Grade 3: Mrs

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Tiggywinkle (Sara Williams), 11kph Grade 4: Farid My Lad (Sophie Haughton), 11.7kph; Pizwell Nessy (Sidney Stanley-Whiteley), 10.5kph; Sg Paris (Jan Prettejohn), 10.6kph Completion: Born To Be Free (Rory Thomas), 12.3kph; Heatherglen's Madeliene (Lois Cooper), 10.5kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Chlione (Susan Middleton), 12kph Grade 4: M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 10.2kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aurora Forta (Nuccia Lipscombe), 11.1kph; Bint Irexandya (Karen Burch), 10.4kph; El Azraff Amirah (Kristina Pettit), 10.8kph; El Gringo (Charlotte Noel), 13.4kph; H S Andriana (Helen Barrett), 11kph; Irshaad (Tronari Baker), 10.1kph; Jac (Barbara Baker), 10.4kph; Kennox Calsun (Wendi Bailey), 10.5kph; Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Louise Rich), 10.3kph; Oakleazefarm Czelecta (Susan Rich), 10.7kph; Rv Diamond Dove (Angela Cron), 12.2kph; Sasha (Lara Williams), 10.6kph Grade 2: Elmo (Vanessa Woodhouse), 11.5kph; Fleurike (Saran Allott-Davey), 9.2kph; Huntacott Echo (Ellie Byrne), 10.2kph; Northashariella (Lauren Thorp), 10.5kph; Qader Bin Krayaan (Vicky Brown), 9.8kph

Grade 3: Aryzona (Caroline Jacobs), 11.9kph; Barngate Hippolyta (Judith Yarnold), 10.8kph; Croftys Babaloosh (Pumpkin) (Paula Parker), 9.8kph; Hs Fayrouz (Joanna Chisholm), 12.2kph; Lleuad (Leanne Davies), 9.2kph; Vyrnwy Bevanboy (June Davies), 10.9kph Grade 4: Brownbread Easter Rabbit (Sally Rowe), 10.2kph; Isis Bint Goudah (Emma Lewis), 9.8kph; Sky (Violet Moffat), 8.7kph Completion: Africa (Sian Hill), 11.1kph; Apollo (Katie Sales), 8.2kph; April Moonlight (Jackie Pascoe), 8.7kph; Beckendale Mono (Katie Beckley), 9.8kph; Ben Utah (Emma Moffat), 8.7kph; Grimble (Brian Floyd-Davis), 10kph; Lacka Mist (Lizzie Sales), 8.2kph; Leyla Bint Krayaan (Asha Berry), 9.8kph; Maryss Ungido (Jenny Collett), 10.2kph; Star Chaser (Violet-Mae Murch), 14.1kph 1 elimination 30kms Pleasure Ride Digby (Nicholas Davies); Malaak (Claire Dovey), 10.1kph; Noora Bint Rabdaan (Amanda May), 9.8kph; Trevadlock Valenciennes Lace (Krystal Kelly), 10.1kph 1 retired 20kms Pleasure Ride Clonlaras Dubh (Jo Mccormac), 8.6kph; Diamond Flight (Tamzin Furtado), 10kph; Holly (Kim Conroy), 9.7kph; Llandderfel Prin-

cess Elen (Nicola Randle), 11kph; Marl Joclyn (Laura Robinson), 9.7kph; Morrigan Erian (Teana Heaton), 10kph 1 elimination 10kms Pleasure Ride Wahiba (Melanie Bradley), 10.9kph

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F.E.I. 1star 80kms Euston Park Endurance Ride 6th: Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 17.3kph 8th: Kamilcia (Nicola Thorne), 16kph 2 eliminations

WELLOW (22/07/2018)

40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cumbria Black Kareem (Emily Ferguson), 13.1kph; Maraday Mystaron (Linda Cowperthwaite), 13.1kph; Star Hill Sapphire (Claire Mellor), 14kph Grade 2: Kaalif (Anja Ward), 11kph Grade 3: Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 11kph Grade 4: Syrus (Samantha Bowkett), 11.8kph Completion: Tahama (Lisa Powell), 10.3kph 3 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Chico (Cassandra Ward), 11kph; Nightfire Hallelujah Louis (Julie Martin), 12.6kph; Saruk Kamakasi (Chandrasekar Loganathan), 12.9kph Grade 2: Akwaduct (Jacqueline Watson), 10.8kph; Henham Boudicea (Mohammad Ahmed Mohammad Sultan), 12.9kph

Grade 3: Keeloges Shamoah (Jennifer Kidd), 12.6kph; Shamrock (Khalfan Salman Hassan Al Sabri), 12.9kph; Syferpan Aleem (Abdulaziz Ahmad Salman Hassan Al Sabri), 12.9kph; Welgeval Rembrandt (Muhammad Ali), 12.9kph Grade 4: Vashta Nerada (Charlotte Scott), 11.8kph Completion: Platinum (Ali Abdulrahman Beghuzooz Al Zarooni), 12.9kph; Welgeval Beauford (Pemap Singh), 12.9kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Silvretta Grand Marnier (Sally Farrall), 11.5kph Completion: Lva Troy (Susan Scarborough), 10.4kph; Riyah Raquassah (Bond Hardman), 12kph 3 eliminations 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Femke Sterre H (Poppy) (Kirstie Worswick), 11.3kph; Wisespares Tempo (Helen Ganney), 10.8kph Grade 2: Helmwind Deztiny (Karen Corr), 12kph Grade 3: Mk Toucan Tango (Michael Smith), 9.5kph Grade 4: Guisburn Independence (Katie Parkin), 9.3kph Completion: Maydi (James Lane), 11.4kph 1 elimination 34kms Pleasure Ride Blue (Nichola Simpson), 10.6kph; Ltf Wings Of Amir C (Tania Fitton), 7.4kph; Mandarine (Kathy Carr), 9.1kph; Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 7.4kph;

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Silvretta Acrobat (Jan Hebblethwaite), 11.5kph; Swing It (Toni Reader), 9.1kph; Varena (Zoe Wright), 10.6kph 1 elimination 21kms Pleasure Ride Abney Tango (Annie Mott), 8.6kph; Abney Vinto (Sharon Noble), 8.6kph; Abney Zig Zag (Anna Williams), 8.6kph; Apache Nation (Kirsty Alberry), 4.9kph; Bangle (Sarah Watson), 4.9kph; Coolakgrory Lily (Sara Kavanagh), 8.1kph; Finito (Justine Sharples), 8.6kph; Henry (Lindsay Moore), 4.9kph; Jasmine (Charlotte Smith), 8.6kph; Kiltartan Flyer (Helen Eyre), 8.6kph; Mouse (Nicola Palin), 7.9kph; My Gigi (Victoria Webster), 11.1kph; Sion (Sam Dobbin), 8.6kph; Sven (Laura Shreeves), 11.1kph 2 eliminations

WENTWOOD IN SUMMER (29/07/2018)

64kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: Hs Echo (Janice Cockley-Adams), 11.7kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aa Talika (Judy Holloway), 12.7kph Grade 2: Vavavoom (Carri-Ann Dark), 15kph Grade 3: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 13.6kph Grade 4: Surplus To Requirements (Jill Thorburn), 10.5kph; Yawl Hill Big Yin (Sarah Ollis), 10.8kph Completion: Yawl

Hill Maverick (Kirsty Wiscombe), 10.8kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Mrs Tiggywinkle (Sara Williams), 10.1kph; Tm Valentino (Julie Mckeown), 11.8kph; Violeta (Jenny Myerscough), 12.9kph Grade 2: Xtreme Independance (Laura Graham), 10.5kph Grade 3: Bint Irexandya (Karen Burch), 11.3kph; Tal Afaar Kd (Lesley List), 12.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aashir (Wendy Everson), 11kph; El Gringo (Charlotte Noel), 12kph; Kearley Des Blayes (Alex Tennant), 10kph; Vlacq Ahmar Kayal (Robin Everson), 11kph Grade 2: Hamac (Timothy Smith), 10.3kph; Hs Shahpoor (Trish Griffin), 11kph; Winnie The Witch (Sally Mcilwaine), 10.3kph Grade 3: Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 9.6kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 11kph; T.T Athena (Alice Pembridge), 10kph Grade 4: Northashariella (Lauren Thorp), 9.6kph Completion: Clonlaras Dubh (Jo Mccormac), 11.4kph; Pebblebeach Narolie (Catherine Fuller), 9.3kph 1 elimination 20kms Pleasure Ride Jac (Barbara Baker), 8.6kph; Liti Bit Lady (Alice Evans), 9.7kph; Sambo (Ben Evans), 9.7kph

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80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Oakley (Alicia Reeves), 13.9kph Grade 2: Clever Girl Du Griou (Buti Mohd Khalaf Bintouq Al Marri), 16.7kph; Kabous (Jaswant Singh), 14.9kph Grade 3: Blok Falco (Hassan Salman Hassan Mohammad Al), 14.9kph Grade 4: Cameo de Carades (Muhammad Ali Fazal Amin), 14.9kph; Hs Dante (Carri-Ann Dark), 15.2kph 4 eliminations and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Against The Rules (Elaine Wallbridge), 11.2kph; Redwings Milky Way (Ella Pomroy), 11.6kph Grade 2: Ballota (Sophie Moorhouse), 15kph; Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 13.7kph Grade 3: Florence (Emma Pleasance), 14.3kph; Push The Button (Karen Carr), 14.5kph; Yawl Hill Big Yin (Kirsty Wiscombe), 11kph Grade 4: Bedouin (Lisa Wilkinson), 13.1kph; Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 11.2kph; No Money No Honey (Iola Chapman), 13.4kph; Sirnunn Magic Mover (Richard Allen), 12.3kph; Talek Des Godets (Christine Ryan), 16.6kph; Vlacq Hi Jinx (Amie Baker), 11.6kph Completion: Hugo (Gemma Conn), 14.3kph; Inde 2 (Janice Morton), 12kph; Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 11.6kph 40kms Graded

Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Inshalla Shah Rukh (Jog Singh), 14.8kph; Izra Mirage (Shaitan Singh Hari Singh), 14.9kph; Kasan Excalabar (Rawal Singh Sujan Singh), 14.9kph; Kerewong Rubaiyat (Nicola Thorne), 10.6kph; L M Crazy Girl (Hannah Verkerk), 10.6kph; Pacific Syrah (Hayley Lewis), 12.6kph; Sanniesguns Magic (Mool Singh Bhanwar Singh), 14.8kph Grade 2: Cabirat Larzac (Harry Ingram), 11.9kph; Lormar Ducati II (Ranjeet Singh), 14.9kph; Lormar Tracer (Ghulam Asghar Mohd Aslam), 14.9kph; Takira Akbar (Bhom Singh Chanan Singh), 14.9kph Grade 3: Tarek Al Mels (Chaminda Munjula Rodrig), 12.6kph Grade 4: Boolagh Borris (Racheal Hogan), 11.2kph; Mk Toucan Tango (Rachel Pemberton), 11.9kph; Rania Del Ma (Mohammed Abdulhameed Alha), 14.8kp Completion: Westcombes Ellie (Carla Ridgeway), 10.5kph 1 elimination

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F.E.I. 2star 120kms Euston Park Endurance Ride 9th: Echo I (Fiona Griffiths), 14.3kph F.E.I. 1star 80kms Euston Park Endurance Ride 5th: Lateral Thinking (Ylva Mowatt), 16.3kph 6th: Oakleaze Farm Cziko (Louise Rich),

16.3kph 12th: Mk Marcella (Rachel Pemberton), 14.1kph 1 elimination and 1 retired

HANSLOPE RIDE (05/08/2018)

80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Nuraletta (Judy Holloway), 12.5kph Grade 2: Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 12.8kph; Remynisce (Susan Hawes), 13.4kph Completion: Katmando (Samantha Owen), 11.7kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 12.1kph; Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 13kph; Eas Ka Ching (Nathalie Cambier), 13.1kph Grade 3: Nahdia Bint Chatanz (Bella Fricker), 14kph; Star Hill Sapphire (Claire Mellor), 15kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Equiloan Phoebes Gold (Larissa Whiley), 11.5kph; G L Gilded Lance (Craig Budden), 14.2kph; Velvet Echo (Lesley-Ann Parker), 12.3kph Grade 2: Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 14.2kph Grade 3: Fighting On (Rachel Tomlin), 11.7kph; Hs Alto (Claire Barry), 11.4kph; Rohan Indiana (Val Ellingworth), 12.2kph; Sg Haneesh (Charlotte Purkis), 12.3kph Grade 4: Ibn Kayeed (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 10.3kph Completion:

Bashir (Rachel Rolfe), 11.5kph; Gb Aliaanah (Amanda Morriss), 11.5kph; Xclusive Am (Hannah Maskell), 11.3kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bryneos Alexus (Rachael Chapple), 11.5kph; Clazzic R (Rachel Judson), 11.5kph; Orel (Kate Curry), 10.8kph Grade 2: Personified (James Parsler), 10.3kph; Yethersgill Taliesin (Rebecca Parsler), 10.3kph Completion: Red Ruben (Pheobe Fricker), 12.6kph; Rspca Bunny (Scarlett Chapple), 11.5kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bey Shebaan (Christine Bristow), 12kph Grade 4: Chlione (Susan Middleton), 10.1kph; Dutch Adventure (Natalie Neal), 11.7kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: A Little Paris (Stephanie Cherrington), 10.3kph Grade 2: Golden Pride (Lindsey Bones), 11.3kph; Nicomacheus Goa (Kerry Lloyd), 11.3kph Grade 3: Guisburn Independence (Katie Parkin), 10.6kph Completion: Kilmer Queen (Wanda Back), 10.3kph; Mahony (Mo) (Pippa Ogier), 9.5kph; Sasha (Lara Williams), 9kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Akhil (Juliette Dean), 9.5kph; Amanda Wolf (Ella

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Rogers), 9.2kph; Asian Grace (Susan Durman), 7.6kph; Bertie (Tamara Tayler), 5.1kph; Charlie (Sheena Gregory), 5.7kph; Chase Iggy (Alicia Lee), 7.1kph; Domino (Amalene James), 5.1kph; Gandalf (Marion Sheppard), 5.1kph; Heide (Vanessa Stride), 9.4kph; Joey (Mishelle Entwistle), 5.7kph; Kitski (Chloe Loaper), 7.2kph; Minstrel (Tracey Lee), 7.1kph; Molly Malone (Sarah Gammon), 8.7kph; Napoleon (Helen Gipson), 8.1kph; Nellie (Linda Meakins), 7.2kph; Nobby (Sarah Bell), 9.2kph; One Fine Day (Sara Graham), 9.3kph; Oscars Centenial King (Lynn Rumball), 9.1kph; Paramal (Linda Kelly), 8.1kph; Rosemount Sparkler (Joanne Lemon), 9.1kph; Sherlock (Jane Semark), 5.1kph; Skehard Flight (Ailsa Knightley), 8.7kph; Thunder Cloud (Joanna Gammon), 8.7kph

F.E.I. EUSTON PARK - 4 (INC NATIONAL CLASSES ) - DAY 1 (17/08/2018)

F.E.I. 2star 120kms Euston Park Endurance Ride: YR 10th: Yawl Hill Pollyanna (Harry Ollis), 14.8kph 1 elimination F.E.I. 1star 80kms Euston Park Endurance Ride 8th: Treasured Moonbeam (Karen Jones), 21.3kph Completion: Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle (Kathy Carr),

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14.9kph; Aberllwyd Ibn Phariz (Katie Bedwin), 15.6kph; Al Ashab Zameel (Zoe Wright), 14.3kph; Elsa Del Azahar (Katherine Mills), 15.2kph; Fantasia IV (Charlotte Saunders), 15.1kph; Firyuza (Annette Hansford), 13.9kph; Kambel De Fignols (Robert Newall), 17.6kph; Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 13.9kph; L B Armanii (Sarah Ainsworth), 17.4kph; L.M. Ashirta (Nicola Thorne), 17.6kph; Magdy (James Dickinson), 15.6kph; Mk Amirat Al Leyle (Rachel Pemberton), 14.3kph; Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 18.1kph; Obeyaan Seldam (Elizabeth Platts), 15.6kph; Open T' Offers (Rachael Cratchley), 16.3kph; Polaris (Georgina Vaughan), 15.1kph; Rowdy Cow Girl (Sally Jones), 16.3kph; Rs Alijah (Victoria Ham), 17.4kph; Silver Zourra (Nicola Sherry), 17.9kph; Talek Des Godets (Christine Ryan), 18.2kph; Terminators Dream (Ylva Mowatt), 16.3kph; Traemar Narnia (Laura Short), 13.8kph; Ty Shute Golden Savannah (Saffron Bishop), 14.6kph; Vavavoom (Carri-Ann Dark), 18.7kph; Velvet Echo (Lesley-Ann Parker), 16.4kph; Vinebud (Nicola Chappell), 15.1kph; Warrens Hill Elanzo (Abigail Taylor), 16.8kph; Warrens Hill Zhaheen (Liz Ashmead), 17.2kph 20 eliminations and 2 retired F.E.I. 1star 80kms

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Euston Park Endurance Ride: YR 9th: Hathek (Keighley Pomroy), 13kph 3 eliminations

F.E.I. EUSTON PARK - 4 - DAY 2 (18/08/2018)

F.E.I. 3star 160kms Euston Park Endurance Ride 19th: Hs Jamal (Lauren Mills), 15.8kph 20th: Warrens Hill Rubyn (Sarah Rogerson), 15kph Completion: Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 14.9kph; Sachiya (Mary Stubbs), 15kph; Watt Du Colombier (Esther Groen), 14.8kph 5 eliminations F.E.I. 2star 120kms Euston Park Endurance Ride Completion: Aly's Estrella De Rock (Ella Bunting), 14.9kph; Balishla (Fiona Griffiths), 16.2kph; Bey Sahli (Carri-Ann Dark), 19.6kph; Druimghigha Lantana (Andrea Champ), 15.1kph; Kamilcia (Nicola Thorne), 17.3kph; Lateral Thinking (Ylva Mowatt), 15kph; Mk Marcella (Rachel Pemberton), 15.1kph; Penhwnllys Samala De Mon (Katie Bedwin), 14.9kph; Spanish Heir (Bella Fricker), 17.3kph; Taifa De Arcos (Katherine Mills), 16.2kph; Viniculture (Nicola Chappell), 15.2kph 11 eliminations and 3 retired

AURIOLS - DAY 1 (25/08/2018)

82kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Cloughwood Gold Charm

(John Illingworth), 12.1kph Grade 3: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 11.9kph Grade 4: Lva Troy (Susan Scarborough), 12.5kph 64kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Completion: Earl Of Killmurray (Jane Girling), 10.5kph 1 elimination 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: Syrus (Samantha Bowkett), 11.2kph 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 10.9kph Completion: Little Kira (Adele Roulston-Bates), 10.6kph 1 elimination 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Femke Sterre H (Poppy) (Kirstie Worswick), 10.9kph Grade 4: Guisburn Independence (Katie Parkin), 10.5kph Completion: Trevadlock Valenciennes Lace (Krystal Kelly), 10.4kph 41kms Pleasure Ride Champers (Susan White), 10.9kph; Crosstown Military Man (Jamie Houghton), 10.9kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Spring Hill Fabio (Danielle Gray), 9.6kph Grade 3: Great Endeavour (Danni Foster), 10.3kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Checker (Jane Impey), 8.1kph; Mouse (Nicola Palin), 8.1kph; Zorro

(Sharon Davison), 9kph 23kms Pleasure Ride Oakthwaite Rhuaridh (Raymond Davison), 7kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Druimghigha Shenandoaa (James Hardwick), 6.8kph; Eric (Susan Warsap), 5.1kph; Oliver (Heather Burchnall), 9.6kph; Redx (Patricia Hardwick), 6.8kph; Twywell Jay Cee (Sheila Smith), 5.1kph; Winter (Caroline Orwin), 8.6kph 1 elimination

AURIOLS - DAY 2 (26/08/2018)

64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: No Money No Honey (Iola Chapman), 11.7kph 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert), 12kph Completion: Mandarine (Kathy Carr), 10.2kph 1 retired 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Nightfire Hallelujah Louis (Julie Martin), 12kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Olympic Spirit (Dan) (Amber Sole), 13.2kph Grade 2: Focail Maith (Kirsty Milczarek), 10.7kph Completion: Akwaduct (Jacqueline Watson), 8.3kp 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Brownbread Seagull (Annette Monument), 8.8kph; Foalie (Jack Monument), 8.8kph; Ltf Wings Of Amir C (Tania Fitton),

7.7kph; Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 7.7kph 23kms Pleasure Ride Ballyskeagh Darcy (Rebekah Hirst), 6.1kph; Flint (Perry Hayes), 10kph; Oakthwaite Rhuaridh (Raymond Davison), 11.5kph; Zorro (Sharon Davison), 10kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Billy (Barb Kingshott), 5.3kph; Connie (Andrea Tyrrell), 11.1kph; Country Saving Grace (Lizzie Scatcherd), 5.3kph; Druimghigha Shenandoaa (James Hardwick), 8.6kph; Great Endeavour (Danni Foster), 8.4kph; Herith Red Bronze (Caroline Barber), 7.6kph; Redx (Patricia Hardwick), 8.6kph

CHESTER ZOO (26/08/2018)

64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Merlin III (Bethan Lewis), 14.9kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Grecian Moon (Larissa Burnett), 14.8kph; Karactacus Potts (Anna Collins), 13.8kph; Madinah (Carol Jones), 14.4kph; Marcus Ibn Gayet (Jean Gilbert), 12.3kph Grade 4: Anderwood Rosie (Jamie Shores), 10.7kph; Oriole The Gold (Pamela Jordan), 13.6kph; Surplus To Requirements (Jill Thorburn), 13.1kph Completion: Tannasg Dancing Diva (Penny Pearce), 11.2kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice)

Grade 1: Diamond Deal (Stephen Roberts), 12.3kph; Echo Al Sahrah (Rachel Robinson), 12.1kph; Howards Express (Grace Trueman), 10.6kph; Rbs Emir Ibn Piligrim (Lesley List), 12.6kph Grade 2: Bryneos Alexus (Rachael Chapple), 10.1kph; Crown Of Salona (Tina Pfeiffer), 11.5kph; Maydi (James Lane), 14kph Grade 3: Lloyd (Wendy Ritson), 10.6kph; Rspca Bunny (Scarlett Chapple), 10.1kph Grade 4: Cool Legacy (Lorna Mccarthy), 14.3kph; Seren Procyon (Kaye McIver), 12.3kph; Tal Afaar Kd (Fern List), 12.6kph Completion: Helmwind Deztiny (Karen Corr), 9.9kph 32kms Pleasure Ride Briargrove Golden Hanif (Claire Dawes), 11.2kph; Coolakeroka Lily (Sara Kavanagh (Ne Lougher)), 11.2kph; Lateef Bin Krayaan (Amanda Jones), 12kph; Medraar (Terence Madden), 12kph 1 elimination 24kms Pleasure Ride Chelsea (Margaret Coy), 9.7kph; Coca Cola (Diane Hudson), 10.2kph; Diamond Flight (Shaun Walsh), 10.1kph; Elsie Bint Goudah (Rachel Thurlow), 8.5kph; Grafter (Sherene Gilks), 10.1kph; Lad (Becky Thorpe), 10.2kph; Lownthwaite Cameo (Fiona Carradus), 9.7kph; May (Charlotte Woods), 7.5kph; Minky (Kim Thurlow), 8.5kph; Oller-

set Starlight (Ned) (Jennifer Parker), 7.5kph; Pantyfid Cloudy (Jennifer Rand), 11kph; Selvina Z (Janice Ratter), 8.7kph; Zalza (Claire Laverty), 8.7kph 1 elimination 19kms Pleasure Ride Cassiel Calypso (Lisa Murray), 8.2kph; Crumpwell Herbert (Tanyssa Taylor), 5.8kph; Cwyrtai Karim (Sue Hudson), 11.8kph; Fantastico (Stacey Edwards), 7.8kph; Jack (Stephanie Taylor), 5.8kph; Sprattsdown Top Spice (Talia Taylor), 5.8kph; Zebedee (Karen Hession), 11.8kph 6 eliminations 10kms Pleasure Ride Benedict Of Meggernie (Jacky Bolam), 9.2kph; Jasper (Julie Scully), 7kph; Midsomer Moonlight (Lesley Jenkinson), 9.2kph; Talyllyn Olga (Wendy Williams), 11.7kph; Tilly (Claire Dillon), 8.8kph; Tulach A Leathair (Emily Dillon), 8.8kp 6 eliminations and 4 retired

BOYTON HALL - DAY 1 (01/09/2018)

80kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Hs Alto (Claire Barry), 11.6kph Grade 2: Fighting On (Rachel Tomlin), 12.3kph; H S Andriana (Helen Barrett), 11.6kph Completion: Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 11.5kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Bedouin

(Lisa Wilkinson), 13.6kph; Sg Haneesh (Charlotte Purkis), 13.1kph Grade 4: Eba Merlot (Caroline Thompson), 13.5kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Ashquar (Tracey Chilvers), 13.2kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 3: One Way (Valerie Chaplin), 11.5kph Grade 4: Grimble (Brian Floyd-Davis), 11.4kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Casiphia (Karen Ash), 11kph; Danaway Henrietta (Charlotte Roberts), 11kph; Pumbaa (Emily Butters), 9.3kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Laddie (Linda Dod); Lisballely Lady (Nicola Jackson); Ranika (Deborah Fyans)

BOYTON HALL - DAY 2 (02/09/2018)

81kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Pstylistic (Gillian Campbell), 13.5kph F.E.I. 1star 81kms Endurance Ride 1st: Trop Vite Azureen (David Yeoman), 15.8kph 2nd: Vlacq Journeyman (Georgina Vaughan), 15.1kph 3rd: Hs Echo (Janice Cockley-Adams), 13.3kph 4th: Akarem (Nicola George), 13.3kph 81kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Arabian History (Claire Freeman), 14.7kph Completion: Bordesley Golden Iman (Ann-Marie Pelc),

10.9kph; Cool Dude (Emma Taylor), 10.9kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: H Nadir (Richard Allen), 12kph Completion: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 11.4kph; Eba Merlot (Caroline Thompson), 12.4kph; M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 12kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Boolagh Borris (Racheal Hogan), 11.4kph; Westcombes Ellie (Carla Ridgeway), 12.1kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Prince Caspian III (Isobel Fleming), 12.5kph Completion: Magical Merlin (Gemma Grodkiewicz), 11.5kph 33kms Pleasure Ride No Name Given (Pauline Cushings), 8.3kph; Spellbound Dream Maker (Deborah Philpott), 10kp 24kms Pleasure Ride Pumbaa (Emily Butters) 17kms Pleasure Ride Laddie (Linda Dod); Peggy-Mae (Alison Taylor); Ranika (Deborah Fyans)

BRENTOR (02/09/2018)

80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Yawl Hill Maverick (Harry Ollis), 12.2kph Grade 4: Darwin (Letitia Pickles), 12kph Completion: Lindance Easter Boy (Glenda Smith), 12.6kph; Yawl Hill Big Yin (Kirsty Wis-

combe), 12.2kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Cs Chimera (Zoe Hyslop), 12.7kph 1 elimination 48kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: G L Gilded Lance (Craig Budden), 13.2kph Grade 4: Maarhabi (Sally Milverton), 11.2kph Completion: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 12.7kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 13.5kph; El Borann (Helen Newton), 13.8kph; Ja Amir Khan (Valerie Whalley), 14.5kph; Mirjana (Gill Plumbley), 13.7kph Grade 3: Baijan (Elizabeth Rowland), 12.6kph; Diving Belle (Amanda Tovey), 10.9kph; Ty Shute Golden Savannah (Saffron Bishop), 15.3kph Completion: He's A Charmer (Lynn Harvey), 11.2kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Druimghigha Luxor (Jayne Lapping), 11kph; Magic X (Andrea Champ), 11kph; Petronius (Jill Semmens), 12.9kph Grade 2: Bint Irexandya (Karen Burch), 14.8kph Grade 3: Hs Emerillon (Sue Box), 11kph Completion: Heath (Carina Kane), 13.1kph; Jac (Barbara Baker), 11kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Autumn

Reflection (Sarah Keeley), 11.5kph; Jameela Johara (Nicola Sherry), 10.9kph Grade 3: Zafhir (Morag Webb), 11.3kph Grade 4: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Alison House), 11.2kph; Silver Tariba (Susan Speed), 11.9kph Completion: Cotswolds Amirah (Freya Gallichan), 10.9kph; Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 1 elimination 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Mapledurham (Alexis Cole), 12kph; Rv Diamond Dove (Angela Cron), 11.1kph Grade 2: Bakeburn Tune (Lorna Bevan), 9.7kph; Elenora (Maxine Golledge), 10.4kph Grade 3: Cumbria Black Lana (Valerie Hansen), 8.8kph Grade 4: Ali Shaheen (Rosalyn Davis-O'leary), 10.5kph; Allaskar's Scout (Emily Nott), 8.8kph; Bayview Rise (Ollie) (Andrew Dibattista), 12kph; Mis Me Kensa (Carolyn Thomas), 8.9kph Completion: Archways Lovada Ada (Jess Uphill), 11.2kph; Ayla (Anne Browne), 8.2kph; H S Emilio (Sarah Tanner), 8.8kph; Misteltoe (Sandra James), 8.2kph; Whitehawk Sky High (Jan Prettejohn), 8.8kph 2 eliminations and 2 retired 34kms Pleasure Ride Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens), 9.6kph; Azael (Linda Barnes); G L Destiny's Angel

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(Janthea Newman), 8.7kph; Nantegoolys Blackjack (Veronika Slett), 6.1kph; Raphael (Heather Giles), 10.9kph; Sylvaner (Duncar Forer), 10.1kph; Syrian Moon (Barbara Rees), 8kph; Tess (Sue Wickenden), 9.8kph 3 eliminations 16kms Pleasure Ride Al (E Earhund), 10kph; Band Mistress (Elizabeth Burton), 6.2kph; Blue Oyster (Julie Swain), 6.9kph; Britvic (Katie Cockburn), 6.8kph; Bryher (Tania Weeks), 5.8kph; Daffy (Vicky Rowse), 8.8kph; Dante (Joselyn Golding), 6.3kph; Diamond (Debbie Bennellick), 6.9kph; Diana Of Court (Nicola Leach), 9.1kph; Faydions Salim (Gordon Hutchings), 5.5kph; Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 9.9kph; Hs Pathan (Beverley Jenkin), 9.6kph; Jessie Elbow (Honor Farley), 6.4kph; Lark Song (Bryony Stevens), 6.7kph; Midnight Blue (Daisy Swain), 6.9kph; Misneach Of Prewley Moor (Michelle Cockburn), 6.9kph; Moonspark Charlie (Joanna Carter), 9.7kph; On A High Spark (Katie Broad), 6.5kph; Raz (Roxanne Guy), 8.8kph; Rispa (Harriet Vincent), 8.8kph; Shah (Sally Nicholson), 8.8kph; Waldon (Sarah Coombs), 6.5kph 2 eliminations and 2 retired

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65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Phoebe Rose (Amanda Lister), 13.1kph Grade 2: Alfred (Alison Thorburn), 13.1kph; Royal Olympian (Rachael Fothergill), 12.2kph Grade 3: Helmwind Deztiny (Karen Corr), 12.5kph; Spring Hill Fabio (Danielle Gray), 11.4kph Completion: Croftys Springtime Frost (Julie Banks), 11.6kph 3 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cfs Eros (Jessie Mchugh), 11.6kph Grade 2: Zim Nazka (Carolyn Cummings), 13.3kph Grade 4: Tango Sky (Joanne Rowcroft), 10.3kph 3 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Gizmo I (Helen Short), 10kph; Murphy Himself (Irene Willis-Feasby), 11.2kph; Nightfire Hallelujah Louis (Emma Martin), 10.7kph; Oakthwaite Aurora (Laura Hindle), 10.9kph; Silver Zeph (Bridget Brown), 11.2kph Grade 2: Clorogue Dots (Lynsey Bainbridge), 10.3kph; Sakama Taliesin (Nicola Lewis), 10.7kph; Td Milano (Max Wilson), 10kph Grade 3: Adams Glory (Rosemary Granger), 11.9kph Grade 4: Thomas (Kate Higginson), 10.7kph Completion: Picanini Jacana (Emma Harris), 10.7kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded

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Endurance Ride Grade 1: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 13kph; Diamond Flight (Tamzin Furtado), 14kph; Tannasg Rowan (Emily Ferguson), 11.3kph Grade 3: Buzz (Robert Blane), 11.4kph; Ca Jalmeer (John Black), 13kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Athlone Georgie (Tricia Heaps), 11.4kph; Keeloges Shamoah (Jennifer Kidd), 10.3kph; Llanfyllin Roseanne (Linda Birkitt), 11.4kph Grade 2: Lougherne Basil (Samantha Prosser-Higdon), 11.7kph Grade 3: Fenswood Phantom Melody (Sarah O'neill), 10.9kph 1 elimination 32kms Pleasure Ride Briargrove Golden Hanif (Claire Dawes), 8kph; Bw Wonder Boy (Julie Adair), 10kph; Coolakeroka Lily (Sara Kavanagh (Ne Lougher)), 8kph; Dancing Daisy (John Barbour), 8.6kph; N L Navassa (Linda Earnshaw), 10.2kph; Norris Top Totty (Liz Barbour), 8.6kph; Oakthwaite Rhuaridh (Raymond Davison), 9.6kph; Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 9.6kph; Trix (Suzanne Wainwright), 11kph; Zorro (Sharon Davison), 9.2kp 1 elimination 25kms Pleasure Ride Ardcull Lionel (Jo Davison), 9.1kph; Cloncullen Bessie (Hannah Garnett), 9.6kph; Derwent Lucky Lad (Jackie

Axcell), 9.1kph; Hs Jibran (Natalie Edwards), 11kph; Jade (Penny Johnston), 11.1kph; Little Boy Blue (Nicole Pink), 8.8kph; Lovely Lady (Jacquie Brash), 8.4kph; R.S.Felledge Holly (Karen Fairbairn), 8.8kph; Tabara (Annette Dixon), 10.1kph 16kms Pleasure Ride Djin Fizz Du Barthas (Robert Newall), 8.9kph; Hollingside Amba (Susan Webster), 8.8kph; Redebank Jasmine (Sarah Armitt), 8.9kph; Rockhill Proud As Punch (Heather Clark), 8.8kph; Silver Caesar (Heather Beedie), 6.4kph; Thea Of Sherrifmuir (Angela Auker), 6.4kph

BONHAM (09/09/2018)

80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Fantom (Annie Joppe), 12.8kph Grade 2: Alshira (Cally Dancey), 12.8kph; Terenz Ibn Chatanz (Gillian Talbot), 12.7kph Grade 3: Azaleah (Mary Stubbs), 12.8kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aa Talika (Judy Holloway), 12.3kph Grade 2: Firyuza (Annette Hansford), 13.9kph Grade 3: Archways Lovada Ada (Alice Denham), 11.4kph Grade 4: Beths Choice (Lynn Harvey), 12.5kph; Spellbound Oberon (Della Short), 12.1kph 4 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride

Grade 1: Bey Sharim (Anya Langmead), 14.9kph; Cf Bluebell (Angela Percival), 13.2kph; Druimghigha Shimoni (Christine Nicol), 16.4kph; Rohan Indiana (Val Ellingworth), 12.6kph Grade 2: Arabella Shaikh Al Jassan (Piers Geddes), 11.4kph; Ryminni (Jane Baldry), 12.9kph; Sharif El Ra (Samantha Howard), 13.2kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 14.4kph; Vlacq Iceni (Anne Walton), 13.3kph Grade 3: C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 13.1kph; Cwyrtai Sharif (Victoria Ham), 12.5kph; Dearnebanks Mido (Jim Phillips), 14.9kph; G L Gilded Lance (Craig Budden), 14.8kph; Vlacq Ahmar Kayal (Robin Everson), 13.3kph; Zarzuela (Christine Wensley), 12.9kph Grade 4: Montanna (Ann-Marie Pelc), 11.5kph Completion: Real Deal (Hilary Kaye), 14.4kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aashir (Wendy Everson), 13.3kph; Bint Irexandya (Karen Burch), 11.7kph; Blue Karmacan (Tam Russell), 13.9kph; Elenora (Maxine Golledge), 11.3kph; Hamdanieh Farhah (Nikki Malcolm), 11.3kph; Marco Fresco (Fiona Wright), 12.5kph; Northashariella (Lauren Thorp), 13.6kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 13.3kph; Townahawe Buster

(Georgia Brenton), 14.8kph Grade 2: Hs Cicero (Janet Kenward), 11.3kph; Hs Shahpoor (Trish Griffin), 13.3kph; Rainbow Dream (Ylva Mowatt), 11.3kph; Taylor's Flicka (Barbara Moorhouse), 14.1kph Grade 4: Anjali (Susannah Crichton-Stuart), 12kph Completion: Alleka Shareen (Lindsay Williams), 8.4kph; Heatherglen's Madeliene (Lois Cooper), 14.8kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Beewitched (Peta-Jane Field), 14.1kp Grade 2: Warrens Hill Kizmet (Alice Loten), 12kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Bey Dhamaan (Carri-Ann Dark), 12kph; Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 10.1kph; H S Emilio (Sarah Tanner), 11.2kph; Millersford Polo II (Sarah Madgwick), 11.1kph; Muromets Aladja (Maria Baverstock), 12kph; Parys (Toby Shadbolt), 11.1kph; See You Sunday (Amy Choat), 10kph; Texas King Clover (Mark Brown), 11.1kph; Vixen (Alex Tennant), 12kph; Wootonheath Sandstorm (Hannah Shadbolt), 11.1kph Grade 2: Ben Utah (Emma Moffat), 9.2kph; Brownbread Easter Rabbit (Sally Rowe), 11.2kph; Carless Ffion (Lily Colclough), 10kph; Niemen (Agata Obidowicz), 11.1kph; Oak II (Heather Whiteley), 11.2kph;

Pashaal (Archie Moffat), 9.2kph; Whitehawk Sky High (Jan Prettejohn), 11.2kph; Woodstock Rocky (Jane Melling), 11.1kph Grade 3: Hs Parnasse (Sophie Pugh), 11.8kph; Sg Paris (Libby Kendal-Tory), 11.2kph; Sharouk Al Shams (Kamash AlSayed), 9.7kph; The Conclusion (Mandy O'Hare), 10.3kph 5 eliminations 32kms Pleasure Ride Archways Lovada Annie (Julie Dickens), 11.9kph; Desert Thorn (Martha Bath), 6.6kph; Man At Arms (Katherine Mcgovern), 10.3kph; Pizwell Nessy (Sidney Stanley-Whiteley), 11.2kph; Psymitar (Harry Ollis), 9.7kph; Rudi (Susannah Sadler), 8.9kph 20kms Pleasure Ride Ballerina Girl (Marilyn Banks), 8.5kph; Erray Mercury (April Walsh), 7.9kph; Fernyknap Freddie (Frances Hall), 9.4kph; French Lady (Jess Wills), 8.5kph; Minky (Jill White), 10.6kph; Queenies Girl (Kay Barnes), 6kph; Vlacq Itarille (Judy Hallam), 7.9kph; Widget (Val Barton), 6kph

THREE SHIRES WAY (09/09/2018)

64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Archer (Leonie Wheeler), 11.9kph; Xclusive Am (Hannah Maskell), 12.3kph Grade 3: Hathek (Keighley Pomroy), 12kph Grade 4: Kalish

(Chloe Delaney), 12.3kph; Redwings Milky Way (Ella Pomroy), 12.2kph Completion: Dutchdream Spetter (Suzie Todd), 12.3kph; Earl Of Killmurray (Jane Girling), 12.2kph; Yethersgill Taliesin (Rebecca Parsler), 10.7kph 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Mamanuca May (Janice Morton), 12.2kph 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Faleh (Linda Reeves), 12.6kph; Simeric Solaman (Julia Harman), 11.2kph; Velvet Echo (Lesley-Ann Parker), 12.8kph Grade 2: Dba Montello (Alicia Reeves), 12.6kph; M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 11kph; Minnie I (Catharine Rideout), 12kph Grade 3: Baya Bis (Lucy Surridge), 13.2kph; Cardinal Panache (Viv Coleman), 11.2kph Completion: Mandarine (Kathy Carr), 12kph; Siroco Toul Ar C'Hoat (Ian Fletcher), 12.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Ibn Kayeed (Nicholas Tweedie-Smith), 10.2kph; Paramal (Helen Gipson), 10.7kph; Shatzar (Jane Alexander), 10.3kph Grade 2: Croftys Babaloosh (Pumpkin) (Paula Parker), 11.4kph; Golden Pride (Lindsey Bones), 11.4kph Completion: Peggy-Mae (Emma Taylor), 10.9kph; Shiny An I Know It (Sally Jones), 12.2kph;

Wahiba (Melanie Bradley), 10.6kph 2 eliminations 23kms Pleasure Ride Ardudwy Griff (Jill Webb), 9.3kph; Ballyhiague Twenty (Deborah Sherwood), 7kph; Ballynagilly Damien (Melissa Dunham), 6.6kph; Cahanagh Prince (Lynne Lucas), 6.2kph; Cefngarn Carwyn (Deborah Sherwood), 7kph; Charlie (Rachel Hopton), 8.4kph; Dakaman (Agnes Swiatkowska), 5.7kph; Dee Dee (Sasha Snell), 8.3kph; Dusty (Lara Williams), 8.3kph; Fenrose Charlieboy (Teri Cuccurullo), 6.2kph; Go With The Flo (Kerry Simson), 6.6kph; Grouse (Jade Salisbury), 7.3kph; Harmony (Felicity Pryce), 6.6kph; Ignacio Zuloaga (Vanessa Woodhouse), 8kph; Kasnarra Zaharah (Ria Bond), 8.3kph; Kilcorman Cailin Laith (Carol Fricker), 7.6kph; Killeen Lily May (Ella White), 9.3kph; Mary Ann (Jacky Siddle), 5.4kph; Millie VII (Debbie Burbsbridge), 6.7kph; Mouse (Victoria Howells), 6kph; Nicomacheus Goa (Kerry Lloyd), 11.6kph; Ollie (Karen Neal), 6.6kph; Padstead Kairo (Clare Peterson), 6.1kph; Pernod (Anne Dethlefsen), 5.7kph; Peshwari (Heather Cornick), 5.7kph; Prince I (Joanne Lancaster), 6.7kph; Pumbaa (Emily Butters), 9.7kph; Reggie (Emma Harris), 9.3kph; Riding Miss Daisy (Rachael Harris), 9.3kph;

Riverdale Seventh Wave (Karen Matthews), 9.3kph; Rocky (Holly Hopton), 8.4kph; Ruby Tuesday (Natalie Oliver), 8kph; Skehard Flight (Maddie Knightley), 8.3kph; Torymynydd Scarlet Moon (Joanna Breakell), 8.3kph; Tyler I (Alison Gretton), 7.3kph; Zinzan (Sally Myers), 7.6kpH 1 elimination

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Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Cf Winter Amadeus (Pat Guerin), 12.7kph; Nuraletta (Judy Holloway), 12.9kph Grade 2: Indygo (Mary Stubbs), 12.9kph 1 elimination 82kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Fighting On (Rachel Tomlin), 11.2kph Grade 2: Wainstones Dainty Lady (Bethany Clarkson), 13.1kph Grade 3: Lva Troy (Susan Scarborough), 11.5kph Grade 4: Redwings Milky Way (Ella Pomroy), 11.3kph Completion: Kingates Gold (Lorraine Sheerin), 12kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 66kms 2 day Graded Endurance Ride 2 Day Grade 1: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 11.3kph Grade 2: Against The Rules (Elaine Wallbridge), 10.9kph; Inde 2 (Janice Morton), 12.4kph; Pilarcita

(Lisa Armstrong), 11.5kph; Syrus (Samantha Bowkett), 11.2kph Grade 3: Ballinamurra Lucy (Karen Titterington), 11.6kph Completion: Arrow I (Jane Skinner), 10.4kph 2 eliminations 41kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Ca Jalmeer (John Black), 13.2kph; Cumbria Black Kareem (Allyson Sole), 10.9kph; Martini Jazz (Annette Masterson), 12.8kph; Surplus To Requirements (Laura Graham), 12kph; Tannasg Rowan (Emily Ferguson), 10.9kph Grade 3: Abbery Cornish Messenger (Heidi Clark), 10.9kph Completion: Eba Merlot (Caroline Thompson), 11.3kph 1 elimination 41kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Chico (Cassandra Ward), 11.3kph; Femke Sterre H (Poppy) (Kirstie Worswick), 11.6kph; Nightfire Hallelujah Louis (Emma Martin), 11.1kph; Scooby (Sarah Overton), 11.2kph Grade 2: Abergavenny Warrior (Sophie Haughton), 12.3kph; Clorogue Dots (Lynsey Bainbridge), 10.5kph; Farid My Lad (Jill Thorburn), 11.1kph Grade 3: Llanfyllin Roseanne (Linda Birkitt), 11.6kph; Normoss The Duke (Tahnee Burgess), 11.6kph Completion: Sioux (Sarah Mumby), 11.6kph

41kms Pleasure Ride Champers (Susan White), 11.6kph; Crosstown Military Man (Jamie Houghton), 11.6kph; Girasol (Michelle Furlong), 11.3kp 33kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Cumbia Showtyme (Victoria Davies), 11.1kph; Spanish Heir (Bella Fricker), 13.7kph Completion: Honey's Copper Top (Stephen Bennett), 10.1kph 33kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Druimghigha Luxor (Jayne Lapping), 11.9kph; Kizhi (Melanie Bradley), 11.1kph Grade 2: Magic X (Andrea Champ), 11.9kph; Sa Sacred Spirit (Ann-Marie Pelc), 10.5kph Grade 3: Trevadlock Valenciennes Lace (Krystal Kelly), 9.4kph Completion: Beckendale Mono (Katie Beckley), 11.1kph 33kms Pleasure Ride Eloise (Charlotte Strang), 11.1kph; Q Twenty Girl (Christian Vogler), 9.4kph 23kms Pleasure Ride Damion (Rachael Cox), 9.5kph 1 elimination 17kms Pleasure Ride Benspey Mitch (Sarah Wilkinson), 8.3kph; Gallardo (Vicki White), 9.7kph; Graham (Marggrat Watchorn), 10.8kph; Honey (Adrian Thompson), 8.7kph; Hoyt (Wendy Thomson), 10.8kph; Nortons Prospect (Julie Spillane), 9.7kph

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Endurance Magazine is excited to be able to offer Endurance GB members, sponsors, supporters, small businesses, ride organisers, service providers and anyone else who would benefit from the opportunity to advertise on our new Small Ads page, available in 4 sizes! (see A, B, C & D) Plus, a direct link to your website from a ad endurance GB.pdf on 1 ISSUU. 23/11/2018 15:58 digital version JUSTINE HARRISON EQUINE BEHAVIOUR CONSULTANT Are you having problems with your horse?

Are they difficult to ride, handle, shoe or load, nervous, aggressive, spooky or performing abnormal behaviours?

Justine is a qualified equine behaviourist and trainer, who applies the latest behavioural science to help you understand and solve your horse’s issues.

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A 93mm wide x 41mm high (with 3mm bleed) For more details on the advert options available and design service, please contact Catherine and request your free Endurance Media pack, containing future features, prices and dimensions. catherineb@matrixprint.com • Horsebox hire • Hydrotherapy • Grooming • Saddle fitting • Coaching • Dog walking

• Holidays • Crewing • Schooling • Livery • Stabling • Insurance

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• Clothing • Education

• Feed merchants • Vehicle servicing • Bed & Breakfast • Arena hire

• Veterinary • Training • Instructors • Breeding

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HORSING AROUND

Endurance Photo Competition

Send in your best themed photo of your horse with a funny caption, and you could win a prize!

"Polo was highly un-amused, but it did keep her ears warm!"

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Lynne Hammond and her horse Polo have won a £60 voucher with Equine Products UK!

Congratulations!

Endurance March/April will be themed with springtime inspiration! Send in your most bright and colourful photos of your horse with a funny supporting caption, and take a look next time to see if you've won.

HOW TO ENTER: For the March/April edition of Endurance Send in your name, horses name, and best bright and colourful - spring time themed photo either by email to cynburstud@ gmail.com or post it to Green Farm Stables, Albyns Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Essex, RM4 1RX CLOSING DATE: 8th March 2019

£60 VOUCHER NEXT TIME LAST CHANCE TO WIN: £60 in vouchers from Equine Products UK! Redeemable directly through their website, you can pick up anything to suppport the welfare of your horse.

TERMS APPLY - SEE BELOW TERMS: WHILST THE COPYRIGHT OF THE PHOTO WILL REMAIN WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER, MATRIX AND ENDURANCE GB RESERVE THE RIGHT TO USE THE IMAGE IN CONNECTION WITH ENDURANCE MAGAZINE, FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES. IMAGES SHOULD BE OF A GOOD SIZE AND RESOLUTION, SMALL IMAGES AND LOW RESOLUTION IMAGES WILL BE REJECTED, ALL IMAGES MUST BE ORIGINAL MATERIAL. PHOTOGRAPHS FROM PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PRINT ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED IF ACCOMPANIED BY A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE. IMAGES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE PUBLISHED DATE TO QUALIFY FOR A PRIZE. YOU ARE WELCOME TO SEND IN MORE THAN ONE IMAGE FOR EACH COMPETITION. THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE A VOUCHER FOR £60 WORTH OF FREE PRODUCTS REDEEMABLE DIRECTLY FROM EQUINE PRODUCTS UK LTD. THIS PRODUCT CAN NOT BE EXCHANGED FOR CASH.

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The Quick Soak Fibre Provider • Low Starch, Low Sugar (7.5% combined) suitable for laminitics • High in fibre can be fed as a partial hay replacement • Low calorie/energy level DE 8MJ/kg similar to average quality hay • Ideal for older horses and ponies and those with poor teeth

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