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Volume 10 Issue 6 November/December 2013

FEI Strategic Planning Group report: The way forward for Endurance?

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Contents 8

Views from the Chair News Red Dragon

Ride Reports Young Horse World Endurance Lameness SERC Christmas Gift Guide

12 4 6 8 10 12 14 18 20

14 Grey Medlar FEI Escape to Winter Sun Open European Championship Breeding Group News Results

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Pesniia and Georgina Hirst being crewed on the final loop by Tricia Hirst - Photo courtesy of Barbara Miller.

Editor’s Comment In (almost) the words of the song, what a difference a year makes!

2013 has certainly had it’s ups and down some major shifts in the way endurance is perceived around the globe, and certainly some work to be done regarding putting the international house in order. Following the recent meeting of the FEI, the report and the recommendations from the Endurance Steering Committee are included in this issue.

We are always looking for ways to bring endurance to the attention of the public and the other equestrian disciplines, and the past few months have certainly done that; now it is up to us, as ambassadors for the sport, to show all these people that endurance in the UK is run with the welfare of the horse at the forefront of our aims. It is not win at all costs for us.

On a more uplifting note, Christmas is nearly upon us, and with winter getting established, time is running out for buying presents and getting ready. In this issue we have a great feature on gift idea plenty to inspire and to put onto the wish list!

I will also take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to the magazine over the past year, and wish all EGB members a very Happy Christmas, and a peaceful New Year.

Hirst, and Cefn Du Endurance, on their great achievement at the Young Horse Championships. There is a report in this issue As you are reading this, the 2013 AGM and awards dinner will have taken place, with all the attendant glitz and glamour a great way to round off a great season in the UK. Well done to all the winners. Well done to all who have taken part in any capacity now we look to the future and start to plan again I look forward to seeing many of you out on the trail!

Season’s Greetings !

Cindy

Another positive note, congratulations to our cover star, Georgina

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Another season has come to a close as this is written and, during a week of unrelenting rain perhaps it’s good to know that our horses and riders are enjoying a well-earned rest - before training for next year starts! And what a good riding season it has been – weather (mostly), many rides with full entries, lots of challenges sought and fun had. I do hope that you have achieved your goal this year, and if things have gone a little astray (as often happens when horse plans are made), the close season is a great time for reflection and to form new plans. All the wonderful events this year have only been possible by the energy, time and dedication of our fantastic ride organisers of both national and group rides who deserve huge thanks and appreciation. Without them we would not have a sport and who, amazingly, are willing and able to do it all again next year – thank you from all of us.

We also thank all the technical stewards along with health and safety reps for your expertise and loyalty, not forgetting all those hundreds of willing volunteers who do all manner of tasks to help EnduranceGB in so many different ways.

I would like to thank too, all the Board Directors for their support to EnduranceGB this year – it has been quite a turbulent year with some difficult decisions to make. It has made for some heavy time demands on us, none more so than for those with full time jobs and young families. We are sorry to be losing both Emma and Charlotte whose contributions will be greatly missed.

We welcome Brian Floyd Davis to the Board who brings a wealth of experience with him to help with the tasks ahead.

The increased media interest in our sport portraying a negative image has made unwelcome reading recently. The changes demanded of the international sport can be made only with global agreement by the international body which regulates equestrian sport so we have to await their recommendations, however frustrating this might be. BUT all this should not detract from the sport we love here – a sport open to all, whether for a short or longer distance, competitive or not – something for everyone in a spirit of enjoyment, friendship and fun.

To read the following on a forum recently made me feel really cheered – I think we can all associate with these sentiments!

“I joined Endurance GB this year and the stories re international and certain countries bear no relation to my experience of endurance this year. I found people who are completely dedicated to the welfare of their horses and also some of the kindest and friendliest people I have met in 40 years of riding.

It’s a shame headlines caused by a few tarnish the reputation of many “ Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and successful 2014.

Best Regards Karen Collier

Copy Dates to Editor for future issues: Issue January/February 2014 by 16th December 2013 Issue March/April 2014 by 20th February please.

Contact Details KAREN COLLIER: CHAIRMAN

Cefn Y Mynach Barn, Kerry, Newtown, Powys SY16 4PL Tel: 01686 671016 Mobile: 07717 607992 EMAIL: karencollier@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

JOHN HUDSON: VICE CHAIRMAN

Springdale, Cove, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7RT Tel: 01398 332089 Mobile: 07779 797170 EMAIL: johnhudson@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2014

CHARLOTTE SAUNDERS: FINANCE DIRECTOR

29 Little John Drive, Rainworth, Mansfield, Notts NG21 0JL Tel: 01623 405938 Mobile: 07811 466223 EMAIL: charlottesaunders@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

JENI GILBERT: COMPANY SECRETARY

Saville House, Saville Road, Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire HD8 9EG Tel: 01484 863506 Mobile: 07845 975612 EMAIL: jenigilbert@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

SUE BROUGHTON

Willowcroft Livery, Sandpit Lane, Alkborough, Lincs DN15 9JG Tel: 01724 721352 Fax: 01724 721352 Mobile: 07870 171641 EMAIL: suebroughton@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES: At the AGM in 2013

ANDREW CHISHOLM

Higher Watervale Farm, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4AL Tel: 01724 721352 Mobile: 077670 868404 EMAIL: andrewchisholm@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES: At the AGM in 2015

JO CLARIDGE

Brightonwater Farm, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4DL Tel: 01208 821328 Mobile: 07917 161599 EMAIL: joclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES: At the AGM in 2014

PETER CLARIDGE

Brightonwater Farm, Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall PL30 4DL Tel: 01208 821328 Mobile: 07917 161599 EMAIL: peterclaridge@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES: At the AGM in 2015

ANN DARK

Devizes, Wiltshire Tel: 01380 818223 EMAIL: anndark@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2013 KEVIN HAWES Nightingale Farm, Parrock Lane, Hartfield, E. Sussex, TN7 4AT Tel: 01342 825827 Mobile: 07704 535 424 EMAIL: kevinhawes@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

JULIE MARTIN

19, Paris Road, Scholes, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire HD9 1UA Tel: 01484 681423 Mobile: 07857 445001 EMAIL: juliemartin@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2014

EMMA MILLER

Tel: 01749 812210 Mobile: 07779 255801 EMAIL: emmamiller@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

JOHN ROBERTSON

Tel: 01293 517 495 Mobile: 07801 686959 Email: johnrobertson@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

FIONA VIDELA

Wheelhouse Cottage, Main St, Normanton, Notts, NG13 0EP Tel: 01949 843 349 Mobile: 07841 143032 EMAIL: fionavidela@endurancegb.co.uk RETIRES – at the AGM 2015

CHRIS FARROW: SERC REPRESENTATIVE Old Barn, Easton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5DL Tel: 01228 576826 EMAIL: christinefarrow@endurancegb.co.uk

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The Endurance GB Office is on the move again, this time to share accommodation with the British Horse Society at Abbey Park, which is only a mile away from where it is now in Stoneleigh Park The move has become necessary because our lease on the existing building, which is also owned by the BHS, has expired.

Endurance GB, the British Equestrian Federation and British Eventing will all be moving to Abbey Park. British Dressage and British Showjumping moved to new offices in Meriden Business Park near Coventry earlier this year.

As a result of the move, the EGB office will be closed on Friday 6th December and Monday 9th December. It will re-open on Tuesday 10th December at 9.00am. During this period assistance with urgent matters only can be obtained by calling 07779 797170.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation. The full address of the new location is Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2RP. The post code and the phone number of 02476 697929 are still the same

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The new membership year will not open until Monday 16th December It is important that all the office and IT services are fully in place and working smoothly before we open the new membership year. As a result online and postal membership applications and renewals will not be available until Monday 16th December, exactly one week after the office move.

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NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...NEWS...NEWS. Nominations Open for the 2014 Petplan Veterinary Awards Calling all horse owners: it’s time to celebrate the work of the veterinary profession Has a vet ever helped save the life of your beloved horse, or otherwise supported them on the road to recovery? Petplan, the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for its highly anticipated Veterinary Awards. Affectionately known as the ‘Oscars of the veterinary world’, the awards recognise members of the veterinary profession who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their daily roles and Petplan is calling all horse lovers to shout about the fantastic care given to their animals.

Keith Chandler MRCVS, partner at Kessock Equine Vets in Scotland, one of 2012’s commendable winners, comments on how he felt to win an award: “Winning such a prestigious award was an absolute highlight of my year and an enormous honour. It was really a testament to my wonderful team and so rewarding to know that we have happy clients who were compelled to nominate us.”

Now in its fifteenth year, the awards recognise professionals across five different categories: Vet of the Year, Vet Nurse of the Year, Vet Practice of the Year, Vet Support Staff of the Year and Practice

Manager of the Year. Last year the awards received a record breaking 11,000 nominations from clients and veterinary staff alike, highlighting the fantastic work that goes on in veterinary practices up and down the UK, and this year Petplan is aiming for more!

Charlotte Collyer Petplan Equine Marketing Executive added: “The Veterinary Awards are a great way for horse owners to say thank you to members of the veterinary profession for their commitment and continuous effort to go above and beyond the call of duty for our four legged friends. It would be fabulous to see equine veterinary staff getting the recognition they deserve, so make sure you nominate today.”

To nominate your vet or a member of the practice team or for more information about the awards go to: http://www.petplanequine. co.uk/vetawards Nominations close Friday 31st January 2014 and the winners will be announced at the prestigious award ceremony held in Birmingham Town Hall on Thursday 3rd April 2014.

Reward Your Favourite Feed Store or Tack Shop for the Small Retailer category.

“The SEIB Retailer of the Year Award is a great way to reward those who offer excellent service and enable horse owners and riders to shop with confidence,” said BETA executive director Claire Williams.

Michael Mullavey, of Weatherbeeta, presents a Wintec saddle to Hannah Roach for nominating Alan’s Ark, Ely, for an SEIB Retailer of the Year Award. Carol White (right), owner of the store, was delighted to have been put forward for the Small Retailer category.

The search is on to find the SEIB Retailer of the Year 2014, so why not make sure your favourite feed merchant or tack shop is in the running by nominating them for this highly prized business accolade – one of the prestigious BETA Business Awards?

Nominations can be made online at www. retaileroftheyear.org.uk or by completing a form found in-store and posting it to the BETA office. The award recognises all categories – Small, Medium, Large and Mail Order/Internet retailers.

The award is sponsored by South Essex

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Insurance Brokers and celebrates the different faces of equestrian retailing throughout the UK. All aspects of good retailing practice are considered, including store displays, catalogues, websites, store layouts, presentation, cleanliness, helpful and knowledgeable staff, and delivery times.

The winner of the award will be announced during the BETA Business Awards at the trade association’s Gala Dinner, at the Motorcycle Museum, near Birmingham, on Sunday 16 February.

All nominations should be made before the deadline of 9 December.

Meg Wade back in the saddle

Once nominated, a retailer must complete a questionnaire to be considered for the next stage of judging. Shortlisted companies are then put forward to a vote by trade members of BETA. A series of mystery shoppers and incognito telephone calls are also included as part of the judging process.

Everyone who nominates a retailer is entered into a prize draw to win a Wintec saddle donated by Weatherbeeta. Hannah Roach, from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, was the lucky winner last year when she nominated Alan’s Ark, Ely, Cambridgeshire,

Meg Wade on Actress (Paris x KPK Blue) bred by Lyn Litchfield at Wilpoorina, SA. with Adrian “Webby” who rode with her. At BRIGHT ENDURANCE RIDE.

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Spectacular 2nd place for Tom MacGuinness in the Pan-American games

The RSPCA’s Equine Officers will be that bit warmer this winter thanks to clothing supplied by the Mark Todd Collection. The brand has donated Mark Todd jackets, gilets, waterproof trousers and winter gloves to the specialist team, which provides equine expertise and support to the Society, as well as promoting its role in the equine industry.

Horseware founder and managing director Tom MacGuinness has scored an incredible 2nd place in the Open 120km endurance race at the Pan-American Games in Uruguay riding his own Horseware LR Artista.

RSPCA Equine Officer, Sarah Keith said, “We would like to thank the Mark Todd Collection for the donation of our marvellous new uniform, which has been branded with the RSPCA logo.The team is made up of Inspectorate staff, and was put together in 2012, to bring together a wide range of expertise from the equine industry, including racing, eventing and even farriery. The team do this specialist role on top of their ‘day jobs’, attending events such as Equifest, and the Grand National, as well as large scale rescues and local equine welfare projects.

Pat Conn

It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Pat Conn, known to many endurance members for her work with the Red Dragon ride. Pat was truly one of the greats of endurance, and her death comes as a great shock. There will be an obituary in the next issue of the magazine

Pat was completely and absolutely committed to the sport of endurance, working tirelessly for everyone else’s enjoyment, firstly as a member of the Endurance Horse and Pony Society (the EHPS) and then latterly within Endurance GB.She served on the Committee of the EHPS for many years and then continued until recently as a member of EGB’s Board.

However Pat will mostly be remembered for her work as Chef of the Welsh Endurance Team and as organiser of Red Dragon. She shared her knowledge of horses and of endurance horses in particular with endless enthusiasm, helping and encouraging so many people on the way. With tireless help from Roger, she made the Red Dragon Festival of Endurance her own, the “end of term party” in the Cambrian Mountains that nobody wanted to miss.

Of all the enduring memories of Pat Conn, there will be one perhaps that stands out – sitting on a quad bike just before “The Hill” at Red Dragon, watching the first riders go out on Saturday morning with a big “toothy” grin on her face – RIP dear Pat.

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Cornwall Sports Partnership Awards

Rachael Claridge attended the Cornwall Sports Partnership Awards in early November at the Headland Hotel Newquay, where she was Nominated for Cornwall disability coach of the year, presented by Robbie Hampshaw Special Olympics (Tennis) This was for her work with Endurance GB’s Para Endurance escorting Sue Salmon at the Golden Horse Shoe event this May. A delighted Rachael said “My thanks go to Emma Miller & Barbara Wigley for promoting para endurance and for asking me to get involved on Exmoor earlier this year.”

With two horses, Horseware LR Artista and Horseware LR Kim, MacGuinness has been endurance riding and competing in FEI CEI** level races for less than a year.

His recent results will see his FEI world ranking move into the top 500, from being ranked 1,595 in June.

MacGuinness’s goal is to represent Ireland at WEG 2014 in Normandy, and he is well on the way to achieving qualification with only two more completions needed to be eligible to join the Team Ireland ranks.

Although still a relatively small sport in Ireland, endurance riding has a dedicated following and continues to grow, with a huge international following.

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250 people are employed Horseware’s two factories in China, 80 in Cambodia and 36 in the USA.

Chris Precey

The endurance world lost another stalwart of it’s community this year, with the death of Chris Precey. Known to many over the years as the face of the BHS bookshop, and to still more as a vet steward at Golden Horseshoe.

Chris was awarded a medal in appreciation of his voluntary work just a couple of years ago. He will be sadly missed.

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Ride Reports

THE BRITISH HORSE FEEDS RED DRAGON FESTIVAL OF ENDURANCE 2013 John Hudson Reports

All photographs courtesy of David Saunders

Jackie Lloyd, Dragon’s Flame winner

Lauren Mills winning the Little Dragon class

We had the usual wet weather during the preparation of the Royal Welsh Showground for the Red Dragon this year. However, once again the sun came out on Saturday and Sunday to provide really good riding conditions for those competitors that made the journey to Mid-Wales for what turned out to be a wonderful end of season festival of endurance over the beautiful Cambrian Mountains.

The organisers of Red Dragon are especially grateful to British Horse Feeds for their continued title sponsorship of the event. We also had an impressive array of trade stands, with further class sponsorship from Performance Equestrian, TORQ Fitness, Saddle Exchange, Equine Magnetix and EquiMatters. We were also treated to a fascinating talk on the Mongol Derby on Saturday evening by Katy Willings, who had just returned from Mongolia herself.

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asked to ride over the new “Begwyn Hills” route following the closure of the “Bridge over the River Wye”, which prevented the use of the well-known “lollipop” route this year. In turn the change of route meant that a new vet gate had to be found in Painscastle, for which we are very grateful to Roy Lloyd and his family at Pendre Farm. Indeed all the new landowners were extremely helpful in finding a new track for our riders, which otherwise could have resulted in the cancellation of the event this year.

Congratulations go to the Young Riders that won the two CER classes. Brett Corcoran and Bashir Shamyr swept the board in trophies by winning the Speedibeet Red Dragon class at a speed 11.3 kph after his two day tussle with second placed David Yeoman riding Marlouf de Norvavre.

Lauren Mills won the British Horse Feeds Little Dragon class at a speed of 16.2 kph and then on Sunday went on to win the Fibre-beet Dragon’s Tail.

Brett Corcoran and Bashir Shamyr swept the board this year

Equestrian Golden Dragon, was won

by Susan Speed and Silver Tariba. The new class on the block, The TORQ Fitness Dragon’s Flame, was won by Jackie Lloyd and Zim Kazka, so therefore also taking the newly introduced Welsh Championship. Other trophy winners were Caitlin Reeves who was best junior GER rider, whilst Fiona Valentine and Arranberg Mai won best Novice GER combination.

A full list of trophy winners is shown on the ride website.

The event was also host to the final of the KBIS BRC Endurance Team Final, kindly sponsored for the third year by KBIS British Equestrian Insurance. We welcomed twelve Riding Club teams and sixty riders from all over the country who competed against each other on the 36km GER course. The National Forest Foxes took overall first place as well as the Novice Team Trophy, with the Rogate Rabble in second, followed by West Somerset Stars in third place.

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Sue Speed with Silver Tariba, winner of the Golden Dragon

Fiona Valentine, best Novice combination

Crews in the vetgate were helped by some inquisitive sheep (sheep photos courtesy of Dace Sainsbury)

Lauren Mills also won the Dragons Tail class

The stunning views and mists of Red Dragon

The Long Mynd Ride, Sunday 8 September The Long Mynd Ride, organised by Sue Higgins and Sally Mellor, was held on Sunday 8th September 2013. Nearly 80 competitors, with many local riders and some riders coming from as far afield as Cambridgeshire and Lancashire taking part on the day.The Ride set out from Norbury Village Hall and ride organisers Sally and Sue were delighted with the enthusiastic comments and praise from the riders on their return. Roger Parry & Partners were pleased to provide sponsorship at the ride, all competitors received a beautiful rosette and the top 3 riders were presented with prizes in the 64km class. Prizes for the 40km Class were kindly donated by Pioneer Harness.Both Sally and Sue are

pleased to announce that the Long Mynd Ride will take place on September 7th 2014 and all competitors are encouraged to come and enjoy the stunning Shropshire Hills.

above is a picture of prize giving. Pictured from Left are: Sally Mellor, Harry Adshead (1st prize winner 64km class), Sue Higgins and Charis Denham (Roger Parry & Partners).

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Ride Reports

Raid des Côtes de Meuse, Madine, 5th October 2013: CEI3* 160, CEI2* & CEIYJ2* 120 St Agnant-Madine

By Martin Moore

In mid-September of 1918, US General John Pershing, with a combined force of 600,000 men from the American Expeditionary Force and the French Army, briefed his commanders for an assault of the German-held St Mihiel Salient, stretching from the river Meuse to the west, Mont Sec to the south and in a northeasterly direction including Lac de Madine.

This area, now known as Côtes de Meuse, is the location for the St Agnant-Madine FEI ride.

What has General Pershing got to do with that? Well, the weather forecast for his attack was “heavy driving wind and rain during parts of the day and night” with the roads (mostly farm tracks) “very muddy”. It could have been a forecast for this year’s ride!

It was my second year1 at the St AgnantMadine FEI ride, which this year included a CEIYJ2* class and attracted an entry of 65 combinations (42 in 2012) from 9 European nations (6 in 2012), and there was a very significant increase in GB interest, with 4 entries in CEI3* and 2 in the CEI2*. The venue at the Madine Heudicourt leisure complex, the routes and crew points were similar to 2012, but with an additional 12km on the first loop for the CEI3* class, making it a true 160 ride. Make no mistake, this ride may not be the best known in France but it is a true endurance ride, with ascents/descents of 500m, 600m, 600m, 200m & 250m for the five phases of the 160km along a wide range of going from “white” roads of limestone to ancient forest tracks. In dry weather it is a tough challenge; in a day of persistent rain with some torrential showers, and in which 50kms of it was ridden by some in darkness,

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it has many slips and trips for the unwary and demands unwavering focus, concentration and persistence. By comparison, for the crews the biggest challenges are hustling space at the crowded venue and early crew points, and taking advantage of the village centre troughs and fountains, typical of rural France – easy then!

By late afternoon, Thursday, 3rd October, the British contingent had arrived, with the exception of Nicky Gilbert, who was unable to attend with LM Ashirta; the spirit of the group was high, with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. There were 4 GB combinations for the 3*, Kirsty Wiscombe with Yawl Hillbilly, Sue Box riding Kirsty’s Eskar (replacing Ishtar Spirit), Carri-Ann Dark with Kate’s Mate, and Fiona Griffiths with Oliver Twist IV, and 1, Alex Tennant with Fleur, in the 2*. The horses were settled in their stables and enjoying the sunshine in their corrals, and some of the riders and crews had already been out recceing ride and road routes. We all gathered for an evening meal in the restaurant of Hotel du Lac de Madine, Heudicourt-sous-lesCôtes, knowing it would probably be the only opportunity.

Friday started fine and sunny after some overnight rain, and the day went by very fast with usual pre-ride activities; combinations riding out, crews securing their venue crewing spaces, recceing and preparing their vehicles, and then the pre-ride vetting and weighing-in, etc.. It was a relaxed day, and all GB horses passed through pre-ride vetting looking good.

Bizarrely, Fiona’s Oli had been categorised as “other” in the colour section of his ride registration form, and we were amused to find another “coloured” horse entered in the National 120 class– Nestor du Pin, from France – who we christened “another other”.

Saturday did not start fine and sunny!! It was very dark and wet at 05:00hrs when we made final preparations for the ride start at 05:30hrs. Lesley and I went off to the west side of Heudicourt-sous-les-Côtes just before the start, so that we could see the GB riders after 2km to check they were all OK. We left our vehicle there for later use by me, as a last crew point on each of the loops, and transferred to one car, with Sam, for the main loop crewing. Even at this stage it was clear that Allan Leon, last year’s 3* winner, was determined to get away from the pack. Along with others, he had calculated that the 2* 120 class would soon catch the 160’s, even with the former’s 75 minute start advantage but their disadvantage of an extra 12km lollipop in the dark at the farthest part of the first loop.

By the 10km point, Allan was 20mins ahead of the pack, a lead he had stretch to 45mins on arrival at the end of phase 1, and he had beaten the fastest of the 120’s into the vet-

gate by 30mins. By the time the majority of the 160’s were completing the last part of their phase 1 they were together with a large number of 120 riders; to say the vet-gate was crowded would be an understatement, and the time-lag between presentation and actual vetting was 5 or more minutes. Several of us commented afterwards, that most horses could have presented much quicker and taken advantage of that vetting delay for recovery – wisdom in hindsight, but worth noting. All GB combinations went safely through vet-gate 1, and set out for a faster 2nd loop in the light.

STILL RAINING! The majority of the 160 and 120 combinations were now bunched up which made for some interesting, imaginative parking and horse-dodging, vehicle-avoiding crewing on this loop! However, there was the usual camaraderie and joshing between the crews.

All crews, riders and horses were getting soaked but at least it was mild; we weren’t chilled to the bone. And, speeds had picked up for all, with most travelling at 14 to 17kph, meaning less waiting time at the crew points.

Sam and Lesley dropped me by the pond in Heudicourt-sous-les-Côtes to crew Fiona and Oli on their way into vet-gate 2. As Fiona approached me coming down the track she was yelling that a Swiss rider, Trix Hossmann, number 62, was sitting on the ground in the forest having taken a fall, and that her horse had disappeared. The rider had told Fiona that she had ‘phoned her crew and was in some pain from the fall. Fiona shouted out for rider 62’s crew as I sloshed her, and as I went to my car to leave one of the crews was making signs of responding. By the time I got back to the venue Oli was being crewed and Fiona reported that the ride organisers were already aware of rider 62’s fall and the “lost” horse2.

Carri-Ann had arrived before us and Kate’s Mate was successfully through vetting. Oli went through with flying colours, and Alex and Fleur were through. Just before we were about to tack up Oli to go out again, Fiona noticed a slight swelling on his left side, behind the numnah area, and then a subcutaneous swelling and spasm in the girth area on the same side. His heart rate and breathing were normal, but we were not happy and Fiona decided to get one of the vets to take a look at him. The vet was as mystified as us and had a second vet take a look. The consensus seemed to be a “calcium deficiency”, from which I understood they believed Oli had tied-up. This didn’t seem to fit his symptoms entirely and he had urinated fairly cleanly only 5 minutes before we noticed the swellings.

Fiona took the best, precautionary decision to retire Oli, and the vet said he would drip Oli in the treatment stables. Lesley and I went to tidy the tack away while Fiona and Sam walked Oli to the stables. By the time they had

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reached the stables the swelling and spasms had gone completely. The vet decided not to drip Oli, and he seemed fine, a complete mystery. But, perhaps not, as just before the incident Oli had uncharacteristically kicked out, which I thought might have been an insect bite under his rug. Could his symptoms be caused by a histamine surge in reaction to a sting or insect bites?3 It was a sad and frustrating end to Fiona and Oli’s day. Not long after Oli’s misfortune, Eskar was spun lame, so sadly he and Sue were out of the ride, too. Sue said later she hadn’t noticed anything in particular, but the ride through the forest in the dark of phase 1 was both scary and exhilarating, and something could have happened then without her noticing. Then Kirsty was through with Hillbilly, and GB had 3 combinations going out on phase 3.

STILL RAINING! But, British grit was shining through as Carri-Ann, Alex and Kirsty held position during the difficult and tiring third loop. Lesley and I went out to help Jane crew Alex. Alex was riding with a group, giving Fleur encouragement and company, while Kirsty worked hard to achieve a loop speed of 15kph. By the time they had each completed this phase and had successfully vetted there was some relief the back of the ride was broken. Carri-Ann was out first followed by Alex and Kirsty. Alex was probably the happiest with only her last, 20km, loop to complete, and for which I don’t apologise for misleading her by saying it was a flat loop! Well, most of it is flat, but it does have a little sting in the tail. She forgave me after crossing the finish line, in the light, at 17:18hrs with a smile on her face, and an excellent first 120km at 14.29kph for young Fleur, still looking bright and beautiful.

Carri-Ann and Kirsty had still to complete their 28km fourth loop, and the afternoon light was fading under a rain-filled sky, by the time Kirsty arrived at vet-gate 4, an hour behind Carri-Ann. So, Carri-Ann had Kate’s Mate successfully re-examined and had left for her last loop before Kirsty arrived. It was a difficult vet-gate, hold and re-examination for Kirsty, Hillbilly and crew, keeping Hillbilly focussed and stopping him from stiffening up. I thought

Oli, Sam, Jane, Fiona and Lesley watching the pre-ride inspections

horses and crews. There are some who will advocate more of the same, and those who will wish to move this experience onto a more formal footing. My feeling is that the success of the GB entries at St Agnant-Madine, both this year and last, has been because of the individuals’ independence but, also, their spontaneous willingness to co-operate and support. It’s not possible to “bottle” that; I believe any attempt to formalise or organise, to try capture such success, will have an adverse effect.

Alex and Fleur dropping down to Heudicourtsous-les-Côtes on their third loop

his trot-up for the re-examination was better than for his presentation after arrival, which is a great credit to Kirsty and her crew.

Carri-Ann crossed the finish line in the dark and pouring rain at 19:35hrs, just over an hour behind winner Allan Leon of France; 4 minutes later Kirsty and Hillbilly set off for their final 20km. Carri-Ann presented Kate’s Mate as quickly as possible for a successful final vetting, completing her ride at 14.42kph and in 5th place, behind French, Dutch (2) and Belgian combinations, with great determination and with confident, experienced support from Ann and Roger; a well-deserved success for TeamDark. We had a long wait for Kirsty, negotiating the last loop alone, with washed-out surface markings and few stewards, at a speed of less than 10kph. Hillbilly vetted successfully, cementing another result of tremendous courage for Kirsty at 12.14kph, and delivering her 9th successful 160 3* completion, just one short of Elite Rider standing! These were outstanding achievements for all 3 British finishers. Just how tough the ride was this year is demonstrated by Allan Leon’s win at 15.97kph in 2013, compared with his win in 2012 at 16.8kph, albeit on a shorter course and different mount.

So, it was mixed success and disappointment for the GB entries, but with much experience gained, and lessons learned by all riders,

Leslie and Sam crewing Fiona and Oli on their second loop near St Mihiel

1. In 2012, we were crewing for Linda Cowperthwaite and Maraday Mystaron, who completed the 148 3* at 15.55kph in 3rd place.

2. he “lost” Swiss horse, Loustic de Bigorre, was still missing by the time we departed the venue late Sunday morning, 6th October.

The ride facebook page had a post on Monday, 7th saying the horse had been found at 20:00hrs on the Sunday, and Sue Box reported on the EGB Forum that she had also seen a post saying that, miraculously, the horse was unharmed and still had bridle, saddle and stirrups; a miraculous outcome, indeed, considering it had spent nearly 36 hours in an unfamiliar forest populated with “spooky” wild boar and deer. A thought for all riders and horse owners is to consider attaching a GPS tracking device to saddle/ bridle/etc. Small devices, some weighing less than 50g, are available in the UK at a cost of £70-150.

3. Fiona had mentioned that Oli is sensitive to skin treatments and medications, so it is certainly possible he could have allergic reactions to insect bites and stings. There is reported success in treating horses with “human” antihistamines, such as Piriton (Chlorophenamine), to build up a resistance to and overcome “hay fever” occurrences.

Unfortunately, for the competition horse, all of the common antihistamine drugs – e.g.

Azelastine, Chlorophenamine and Doxylene – are in the FEI Prohibited Substance List.

Perhaps EGB’s veterinarian members might care to comment?

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Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona, Italy 28th September 2013 Report from Georgina Hirst

Four years ago I saw an advert on Arabian lines, which kept catching my eye, it was for a 3 year old purebred arab mare (I really didn’t want a mare) but I couldn’t help but keep going back to the advert!

I saw Nia canter across the field towards us, and my decision was made. She was the one. Pesniia was bred in Devon

by Janet Turner (out of Silver Shareen by Pogojii).

I broke her in myself and to get her to this stage has been 4 years of hard work.

Every ride I have done with her was done with this one ride in mind- The Young Horse World Championships 120km 4* for 7 year olds. This year it was held in Valeggio sul mincio, Verona, Italy.

to leave at 2.30am the following morning.

Stephen and I both felt jaded after the first day of travelling, but as we had arrived in Reims about 2pm we spent the afternoon hand grazing Nia and chilling out in the sunshine.

On Tuesday morning as we drove into the stable yard at 2am I had a sinking feeling as we pulled up to the gate, would it be locked?! Thankfully it wasn’t. We took Nia out for a walk before we loaded her up for the next stage of her journey. It was going to be another 11hour day, 633miles driving from Reims, France to Bedizzole, Italy through the Mount Blanc tunnel. We stopped twice, to offer Nia water and let her have a rest, whilst we refuelled

and had a toilet stop. Otherwise we kept pushing on to get to our destination.

Driving around Milan was probably the worst part of the journey, the Italian drivers are crazy! Not surprising when you see that they have bars in most of their petrol stations. But with Stephens’s expert navigational skills we managed to successfully find the stables (from a Google Earth image).

Beddizole, Italy We stayed at a lovely yard 40km away from the venue, with quiet stables, paddocks and good training facilities, to allow Nia to recover from her long journey before we moved into the FEI stables. I felt a huge amount of relief that we had arrived

I work as an equine vet so fitting in training Nia is challenging; it just means lots of early mornings and late nights and I definitely can’t afford to be a fair weather rider! I also have to plan my training schedule carefully, and the rides I do (to avoid on call duties). But its what I love, and to bring a young horse on through the levels is so rewarding, it makes all the hard work worthwhile.

At the end of September this year my dream became a reality as we set off on a trip of a lifetime.

First crew point

We left just after 1.30am with the aim of missing the traffic and having an easy run to Dover. We unloaded Nia and let her have 30 minutes grazing near Parkers at Folkestone. Before heading to the docks, and getting on the 7.30am ferry. Nia seemed very settled and chilled out on the boat so we left her to go and have some much needed breakfast.

After a smooth crossing we continued on up to Reims, France where we were staying overnight at the equestrian centre.

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The Journey In the early hours of Monday morning, with the horsebox loaded to the brim, Stephen (my boyfriend), myself and Nia set off on the long journey. Just hoping we hadn’t forgotten anything.

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in Italy and the first step of our mammoth adventure had gone smoothly. Italy was hotter than normal for this time of year being a very humid 26 degrees.

For the next couple of days we spent our days exploring the beautiful surrounding area near Lake Garda, whilst Nia spent the day chilling out in her paddock. She recovered from the journey really well, and whilst out riding she felt like an unexploded bomb (which was very reassuring as I knew she was up for the challenge ahead).

The rest of my crew arrived on Wednesday evening (Tricia, David and Philip Hirst and Jo Malcolm).

Pre-ride vet

Friday was the day of the pre ride vetting, so we took Nia to the venue which was set in the Parco Gardino, the largest private garden in Italy, it was stunning. And the usual pre race day rituals begun: setting up the vetgate and hold area; and the crew checked out the crew book actually worked and got them to the correct crew points. Nia passed the pre ride vetting so we would be starting the ride (next big hurdle done).

Race Day There would be 66 combinations lining up on the 7am start line from 14 different nations for the 2013 Young Horse World Championships. Having been to numerous Young Horse championships before its quite a unique race in that everyone who enters it is aiming to win, or finish as high up the placings as possible. People aren’t riding under team orders or trying to get a qualification, so it’s extremely competitive.

I decided to start Nia just after the main pack as very shortly after starting you had to leave the park up a slippy cobbled path, so I wanted to be in full control at this point. The first loop was the 40km red loop. This loop was described as technical, because there was a lot of sharp turns and steep inclines/ declines, as well as sections next to the river and the irrigation canals. The going underfoot was very hard and stoney and many hazards Endurance

along the way. Nia was on a mission, keeping up a good pace and was giving me a perfect ride. As we turned back towards the venue, we had a steep hill to climb up to the vetgate. We came into the vetgate and presented Nia we were in 37th place at 17.45km/hr. A 40minute hold and then we were off out on the second loop, the shorter Blue loop 24km. This was described as a flat easy loop, where the time would be made up (this would also be the last loop). This loop was all alongside the river on hard stoney tracks, pretty much going in a straight line out and back.

Again we had the big hill coming up into the vetgate. The temperature was getting hotter and even more humid Nia’s heart rate was too high at the first presentation, so Stephen had to run her down the trot up lanes and back out, taking up valuable time, I took her heart rate again and it was 56 so we went back in. The heat and humidity in the vetgate was intense, and the horses were cooking. We were in 33rd place having done that loop at 17.53 km/ hr. The third loop was the hardest loop 35km yellow loop to the East of Valeggio, this loop was quite undulating all the way, again with hard stoney tracks, slippy roads and the odd grass track through a vineyard. By this point I was riding in a group of 5, every so often a rider would try and break away from the group (but as happens in the tour de France the group just pulled them back in), this loop was done at 17.57km/hr. Every time I was getting crewed we were using ice water to try and keep Nia cool as temperatures soared. Thankfully my brother and Jo had stayed in the vetgate, as the road crew were unable to get back in, as the Italians had shut the road to the venue, lots of riders were left having to crew their horses by themselves. The heat and humidity was increasing, and we had a compulsory re-examination at this vetgate so we had to keep Nia cool, with no shade available in the vetgate we just kept sponging her with ice water. From the group of 5 that came in to the vetting together, only two of us went out on the final Blue loop. 16 combinations were eliminated at vetgate 3.

We left the last vetgate in 21st place. The final blue loop seemed like a long 24km, which we did mostly by ourselves. As we were came into the first crew point the leading pack consisting of four horses came past us flat out following a trail bike rider still with 6km to go back to the venue.

Nia cantered around most of the last loop, over taking a few tired horses. One horse, which was going strongly fell in front of us, and badly grazed her knees, I stopped and checked they were ok, the rider rang to be recovered from the course and told

me to carry on. I decided to just trot for a while.

Crossing the line

As I left the last crew point an Italian rider had caught me up, with the final long climb back up to the venue ahead of us, I pushed Nia on, she powered away from the other horse. We got to the top of the hill and there was no need to ask as Nia popped into canter, we winded our way back along the road into the park, I slowed up to go back past the stables and down the slippy cobbled track, and as we arrived back on the finishing straight we cantered in across the finish line. I felt quite emotional, I was so proud of Nia and everything she had achieved. It didn’t take long for her heart rate to come down and we presented her to the vets. We got the green card, and it was a pass. I was so, so happy, my beautiful Nia came 15th at an overall speed of 17.32 km/hr out of 66 starters and 32 successful completions.

We finished 45 minutes behind the leaders, but the first Italian home (out of the 26 that started) came 14th. She was a star, taking it all in her stride, she gave me a foot perfect ride and still had more to give at the end. My crew were amazing and I couldn’t have done it without them.

The race was won by Aurelin Rocchia riding Secret De Mon Coeur from France at 19.43km/hr in a racing finish with Silvia Yebra Altimiras riding Espoir de Bozouls from Spain and Laurent Mosti on Doria de Jansavis also from France.

The top 10 horses finished within minutes 15 minutes of the leader.

The journey home was uneventful, and Nia is back home on top of a Welsh Mountain, enjoying a well-earned break, telling the other youngsters about her adventures.

Some Interesting facts: • We used 130kg of ice on one horse during the 120km ride.

• It was a 2140 mile round trip.

• Temperatures reached 26 degrees and humidity was 76-82 %

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Lameness At the end of June I attended a lecture day with Dr Kerry Ridgway (he devised the Ridgway Test to assess the fitness of the Endurance horse) at Reaseheath College. Topics covered included Crooked Horse Syndrome, Muscle Pattens of the Crooked Horse, High Heel Low Heel Syndrome, Muscles Associated with Anxiety and Tension and Equine Ulcers. I was particularly interested in what he had to say about the crooked horse and whether he would offer any tips on diagnosing where the problems were coming from and how to solve them as these are issues I have been having for years with my young arab, Roobarb.

line under saddle and seem to feel as though they are riding diagonally downhill while others will be very subtle – they are difficult to keep in/out on a circle when lunging or they always stand with one foot in front of the other and find it difficult to stand still for the farrier.

Endurance is a tough sport for the horse, and the strains increase exponentially as the distances increase due to the repetitive movements the horse performs during every stride. If the horse and rider are not properly balanced and straight then the concussive forces are greater on one limb than the other and in order to stay sound other parts of the body are utilised to compensate and may be being used in a way that they have not evolved to do efficiently for any length of time.

When a horse is balanced and straight it is using its joints within the range of motion they were evolved for and working within the laws of physics and not fighting against gravity.

So, how do we tell if our horse suffers from Crooked Horse Syndrome?

The simple answer is They all suffer from it to some degree or other, some will be very obvious – they cannot walk in a straight

Crooked Horse Syndrome and the

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Lameness So what can we do about it?

The first thing to do is to stand the horse on a flat hard surface and stand 6-8ft away from it so you can see all the limbs. Does the horse stand 4-square or is he pointing a toe/one foreleg further in front of the other. When assessing the stance it is very important to remember that the horse uses his DOMINANT limb to SUPPORT the forehand.

Watch how the horse moves as it walks past you in a straight line – does one side seem to take a shorter stride than the other. The dominant side will take a shorter stride as it is the supporting limb, think about how a person walks with a walking stick – they take a fractionally shorter and slower stride as they keep the weight over that limb for longer to relieve the weight from the other limb. Watch the horse on the lunge – which rein does it fall in or out on?

After returning from the lecture I started to re-assess Roobarb with the information I’d learnt. Roo’s main problem is that he falls onto the right shoulder and will drift over the white line when riding on the road if I don’t support with the right rein and keep my right leg on. Roo is LEFT LEG DOMINANT which means he already has too much weight on the left leg and the right leg is basically catching him to keep him upright. Imagine how silly I felt when I realised that this would all fit in with the results of the thermography scans done last April by Jackie Lockett of Equimaze Thermography which showed a patch of increased heat in the superficial digital flexor tendon on the left when compared with the right limb They also show increased heat in the left hoof – this would later be the foot that developed an incredibly slow brewing abscess at the beginning of this year …….. co-incidence or a result of being crooked??

No one is suggesting that an Endurance horse should be expected to be ridden in the Dressage style of “self carriage” but a certain amount of engagement of the postural muscles and attention paid to the straightness of the rider will go a long way to making the horse’s job easier.

An easier job = less stress and strain on joints = lower heart rates = higher placings/quicker recovery times.

(Apologies for the jaunty angle but these are photographs of some of the many Powerpoint slides used to illustrate the lecture.)

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Special amino acids are very beneficial to horse’s, it is a mystery to us why all horses are not taking more amino acids. It is probably due to the horse not absorbing them very well and some cannot be given in the feed as they cannot withstand heat, but the special amino acids with a herbal product, Ulc 30 will help the horse absorb them. The gastric health benefits of an anti- colic/ulcer product that contains and suspends the amino acids that are known to be a great help to all horses will provide your horse with a special nutritional supplement.

This “master” mix and what it contains. With the special ingredients of ULC30 Plus the horse will be able to repair and grow stronger muscle cells, because the essential amino acids are readily available as a source of fuel for energy.

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Tel: 01432 851111 Email: ron@ronfieldsnutrition.co.uk Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) gives detailed images of both bone and soft tissues, and may be offered by a lameness vet when the results of radiography and/or ultrasound do not explain the lameness.

Regions from the foot of a horse up to the carpus (knee) and the hock can be imaged with the patient standing, sedated.

Because horses can only stay still for a limited period, the lameness must first be localised by nerve and/or joint blocks.

Foot pain is the most common cause of lameness in all types of horses, including endurance horses, and MRI provides the most accurate diagnosis in the majority of cases.

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Endurance horses also show stress-related bone injuries, most commonly in the proximal metacarpal (cannon) and fetlock regions. Traditionally these have been detected using scintigraphy (bone scan), but MRI can provide more information.

MRI also establishes whether soft tissues (tendons, ligaments) are involved, which will influence treatment and prognosis.

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Riders take to the hills Once the preserve of the Border Reivers, the rolling Cheviot Hills rang to the noise of hooves again over the weekend of 30 August-1 September – but this time with peaceful intent. The annual SERC Championships, based at Kelso Racecourse and sponsored by Simple System horse feeds, took riders south-east of the town into the Cheviots for an exhilarating 60km circuit in fine autumn weather.

Winner of the 2-day 160kms class, Liz Booth and Zalah, edging Marina MacArthur and Ringing Solitaire into second place.

Iain Paterson and Tannasg Primo Dancer on their way to success in the 80km race ride

More than 200 entries were taken for the weekend, which began gently on Friday afternoon with a Pleasure ride. The real action started on Saturday morning, as riders set off on the flagship class - the two-day 160km ride - and the 80km race ride, both heading south over the Tweed bridge and then into the hills. Route organiser Colin Sykes had spent months gaining the permission of farmers and landowners for the route to cross their land, with the bonus of persuading many to move stock and leave gates open.

Once the 160km riders were well on their way, the other classes set off. Distances ranged from 80kms to another Pleasure route of 23kms; many riders had their eye on the huge number of trophies that were to be won, and others were content to enjoy a well-marked route on a sunny day.

Fortified on Saturday night by a delicious dinner provided by the racecourse catering team, riders set off again on Sunday morning, those doing the two-day classes fully aware that this was their chance to improve upon their overnight places. The army of helpers were once again in their places by 8am, and by midday the Cheviots were again dotted with horses and riders at all stages of their day’s ride.

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Novice Championship winner Anne Short and Cumbria Khafifa.

A thrilling racing finish between three contenders for first place in the 80kms class resulted in a win for Iain Paterson and Tannasg Primo Dancer, beating last year’s winner Diane Michie and Skylarks Discovery by a whisker. Less exciting for the spectators but perhaps more emotional as it represented a huge achievement for the riders and horses concerned was the finish of the two-day 160kms class, which saw Liz Booth and Zalah cross the line some 30 minutes ahead of Marina MacArthur and Ringing Solitaire.

Lower down the distance scale, the 2013 Novice Championship was won by Anne Short and Cumbria Khafifa, who, with a speed of 12.98kph, came as close as they dared to the 13kph maximum speed for their 50kms class to win the trophy.

Over the weekend riders raised £270 for the Injured Jockeys Fund - thanks to Cheryl Wallace for her fundraising efforts!

Photos courtesy of melhornephotography:

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experienced helping those less experienced. All levels of rider were represented from those ready to compete at FEI level to some who had only done a couple of pleasure rides so far.The vast majority of campers were returning after attending in previous years, with a few new faces mixed in.

Painting muscles and skeletons

SERC YR Camp 2013 had a record number of riders in attendance a total of 17, with only Grampian and Borders not represented this year. Despite the campers’ age range of 10 to 20, they all got on very well, with the older ones helping the younger and the more

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Activities through the week ranged from flatwork sessions with Erik Mackechnie, theory sessions on planning, fitness and being a good endurance citizen, mini-ER/CR, crewing practice, painting the skeleton and major muscle groups on ponies with Catriona Goulding, who also did a fab session on ride aftercare, flatwork session with Marjorie Grant who also kindly judged their dressage tests, and a bareback session designed to help riders develop their feel. A highlight for many, including myself was the visit we paid to Arlary House Racing Stables where Peter Scudamore gave up 2 hours of his time to give us a tour of the yard, watch horses in training on the gallops and have a fantastically frank and open discussion

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Arlary House racing on the similarities and differences in training for endurance vs flatracing. The campers also did a group task which involved describing a famous endurance ride (Golden Horsehoe, Tevis and Tom Quilty) and then proposing a SERC ride which could be promoted to match these.

The presentations were very slick and imaginative and they all learned a lot doing them – not least some of the work required to organise large rides!

Since camp it has been great to see how strong the bonds between the young riders have become, all willing to support each other at whatever level. I believe we are succeeding in the aim of inspiring & enthusing the younger generation who will ensure the survival and growth of SERC for many years to come.

Next year’s dates will be available soon!

Christmas Gift Guide With the competition season over, and the season of goodwill almost upon us, now is the time to reward the hard working crew, the family and friends who have supported us through the year, our faithful horse, the family pets, and maybe a little something for ourselves as well…We look at some ideas to get you started, or to give you inspiration for those last minute gifts.

Christmas Gifts from Snuggy Ho Ho Hoods!

Although buying for the horse and dog obsessed can seem an easy task.

Sometimes the choice can be a little challlenging.

Snuggy’s believe functional can also be fun, with plenty of gift ideas on the website, www.snuggyhoods.com.

For example; how about a Onesie to match your recipient’s horse’s rug, or a Jumper to do the same? Made from soft polar fleece these start in the baby range and go through to adults. A Show Tidy will encourage even the messiest of competitors to get organisedDon’t forget Hand and Ear Warmers!

For more information visit www. snuggyhoods.com

A Christmas Boot Topper

A must for Christmas are The Riding Sock Company’s new Boot Toppers. The Ladies Boot Toppers look great. With a fun cows face on the boot topper, they will be the envy of all your friends.

The socks are available in Brown, in ladies. Priced at around £8.50.

For further information please contact The Riding Sock Company on (01274) 711101 or visit www.theridingsockcompany.co.uk

Caldene Westfield Wellington boots

are ideal for walking outside this winter. The waterproof boots will keep feet dry whatever the weather. With 3mm of neoprene lining to ensure feet are kept warm and comfortable.

They feature a textured embossed matt finish, with a steel shank for durability and support.

Available in unisex, the Westfield Wellies are perfect for all the family.

In sizes 3-12, available in Green, Navy, Burgundy and Chocolate. RRP £64.50.

For further information please contact Caldene on 01274 711101 or visit www.caldene.co.uk

Lumos Riding Hat from Caldene

A perfect Christmas treat is the Lumos riding hat from Caldene.

Stand out from the crowd with the new Lumos riding hat from Caldene.

The low profile, lightweight design, features a rear back neck lined panel for security, style and comfort.

Featuring a removable, breathable padded Coolmax™ lining with moisture management and a multiple vented ventilation system for efficient and effective airflow, ensuring your head stays dry and cool whilst riding.

The hat conforms to EN1384 safety standard with BSI Kitemark and a PU thin outershell. The hat has an easy clip fastening. Supplied with soft fabric carry bag. Available in Junior sizes 6⅜- 6¾, Adult 6⅞- 7½. In the colours Black/Red, Brown/Champagne and Navy/Silver.

Priced at around £76.99.

For further information visit www.caldene.co.uk

Christmas With Equestrian Vision

Equestrian Vision, the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK has some exciting new titles lined up for Christmas 2013 including a series of entertaining and factual books about eventing.

This Autumn, Equestrian Vision has launched their range of “Little Books”, perfect individually as stocking fillers or the full set, available at a discount, will delight all readers.The titles are, Little Book of Badminton, Little Book of Burghley and Little Book of Eventing.

The Equestrian Vision range of equestrian DVDs has something for everyone, from inspirational training with top riders, fascinating documentaries, educational

programmes and thrilling reviews of the year’s top competitions.

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Just Chaps looks back over 2013

Just Chaps looks back over a busy 2013 with a fantastic run of shows up and down the UK, branching out for the first time into Scotland.The Just Chaps team celebrated success at The Royal Highland Show and Blair Castle Horse Trials with Kathryn Crookshank at the helm. Kath, who’s now eagerly awaiting the show season of 2014 is hoping to secure a stand at one of the main Yorkshire events. “This way”, said Kath, “ we can visit our already large client base in the North”.

Just Chaps ran extensive sponsorship of the Scottish Endurance Teams covering the Home International, Seacliff Ride and the Championships weekend. “We developed smart blue Half Chaps with the Scottish Saltire for this event” explained Helen Salmon owner of Just Chaps, “which proved very popular. We look forward to promoting English, Welsh and Irish Half Chaps in the coming season. We are also proud to sponsor Abbi Tennant, Herefordshire-based international Rider. Abbi had a stream of successes this year most notably on Bright Dawn who achieved grade 1s at every ride, though it was her first competitive season. Good luck Abbi with the Winter schooling.”

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One horse, two riders, 15 years, 8000 kilometres

Medlar

By Jo Chisholm

Grey

AT the New Forest Rufus ride on 13th October 2013 Grey Medlar reached the 8000 kilometre distance point after an incredible competitive career spanning 15 years.

He was bought in 1998 from Combe Farm Arabians at Dittisham, a pretty but quite well covered 7 year old, dappled grey and a bit smaller than I had really wanted, but there was something about him, and after I at first dismissed him to buy as the price was a bit high, I couldn’t get him out of my head and eventually I did buy him, after borrowing the money from my mum.

He was also meant to be traffic proof, but after my first ride along our main road I discovered he did not like big lorries, but a few years later we were to move to Dartmoor where he would be right next to a busy main road, but we did not actually have to ride on the roads so that made life easier all round!

I had already being doing endurance for many years, but had not really found the right horse yet, and Medlar proved to be a good choice, as in the first year I had

him he had completed his first 6 rides of 2 x 20 miles, 2 x 30 miles and 2 x 40 miles (yes it was in miles in those days!) and that was within 3 months of having him. He was a bit of a puller to start with and I had to experiment with different bits as he used to get his tongue over his bit regularly. I eventually cured this with a Kimblewick. He still pulls to this day when the mood takes him. He also shakes his head a lot when he thinks there is a single fly in the vicinity of him, and that was something I had to get used to. It was no problem in the winter, and on the moor we do not suffer from flies too badly, so it was something we put up with.

In 1999 we started upping the mileage and he did his first ER’s and was also our first time at the Golden Horseshoe, completing the 1 day 50 mile on his first attempt, in a particularly wet and soggy year if I remember! There was a part of the route home on which we were told we couldn’t go on the road which was right next to a particularly boggy stretch of moor, and also it was extremely foggy so we could barely see the markers and I knew I was nearing the limit of my time, so I was almost in tears with frustration by the time I got to the Auction Field, but the starter came and found me when we were preparing for vetting and told me I was in time, so I was ecstatic! That year we also had our first fail, with a muscle pull in his hind that ended the season later on that year.

2000 saw his highest mileage yet, with lots of 40 milers as in those days you had to qualify for GHS and I did 4 of those to make sure he was fit enough for Horseshoe, and we did the Stag for the first time and achieved a Silver. He had a couple of 3rds in 60 milers ad even though he finished on one of his very few fails at a 60 miler at Goodwood, he still became the BERA Supreme Points Champion that year, in the last year of BERA. The next year in 2001 was Foot and Muth, so we only got out for one 50 mile ride at Goodwood which he completed OK. This was also the year we moved to Dartmoor, so I had all the wonderful training I wanted – but we couldn’t go to any rides, very frustrating!

In 2002 we were to see some of greatest results yet, with our first Horseshoe in the worst possible weather (this was the year they attempted to run an FEI 160 class here) achieving Silver and gaining all the

top awards including Best Condition; and then going on to be selected to take part in an Intermediate competition with the GB team in Belgium. We also had our biggest disappointment, being vetted out before even starting at the Red Dragon in October, with a troubling splint on his n/s fore starting to appear. This was treated during 2003 but meant he had a whole year without competing, but after finding my present farrier Ben Chamberlain, who has now shod him for the last 10 years, and also having moved to Dartmoor, which meant we had cut right back on our roadwork – Medlar came back even stronger and 2004 saw further good results, including our first 2 day at Red Dragon 160km FEI 3*.

In 2005 we had another busy year with a further Silver at the Golden Horseshoe (I never did get that elusive Gold on Medlar!) and my first attempt at 160k on him at Euston Park. He felt amazing and I was riding as part of the GB Squad and I got to 90 miles and was vetted out, even though our Squad vets thought I had passed when they saw him at the trot up.

He seemed fine very soon after that so we had another go, a month later, and got to 80 miles this time, same leg so there must have been something brewing. He was rested and the problem was probably just the splint aggravated with the higher mileage so after resting up to Christmas, we started off again slowly in 2006, and completed various 80 and 100k rides that year, but also had a fail at the end of the year with another hind muscle pull: this I know he did at home, he fell in a hole on the moor and went down, he was rested and came back OK, but it must have stiffened up at the end of the 90km at Three Rivers that year. I can now say that 2006 was the last time he was ever vetted out for lameness!!

2007 saw some higher mileage results: another Silver in the Stag on Exmoor; then 2nd in his first completed 160km/1 day ride at Cirencester in appalling weather conditions, and another Red Dragon 160km/2 day completion that year.

2008 was a faultless year, including 3rd in the 2 day 130km ER at Cirencester, 1st in the 2 day 160k at the Home Internationals in Ireland for the English Team and 2 days completed successfully at Red Dragon.

2009 was a quieter year as I was doing a lot more with Khanspur, my other horse,

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but we did come 2nd in the 80k ER at Three Rivers and completed another Red Dragon 160km that year.

at home (except on what Medlar deems to be the “boring” rides) – and yet no problem whilst competing, when he knows his job – so consequently he gets “weight” trained at home with me riding him! Abby was riding a lot at Duchy College and also on our mare at home so she kept herself riding fit.

2010 was a busy year, we entered the GHS but I pulled him out on the second day, even though he passed the vet, the conditions on the ground were heavy after some heavy rain in the days beforehand but on the ride day the weather was hot, so I decided it was not his sort of conditions. Later that year we had some excellent results, with 2nd at 2 day 160km at Firle Park and also 2nd at the 2 day 160km at Royalties. Bear in mind he was now 19 years old!

Abby went on to ride him throughout 2012 with a brilliant year of results, including 6th in the 100km at Kings Forest; 2nd in the College Ride 100km and culminating in the 1st place in the 170km ER at Royalties—and the rest is history: he was Supreme EGB Champion and Young Rider Champion (ironic really as he must be oldest to have won these titles!) at the age of 21. Also ironically he wasn’t eligible for the Veteran Trophy as he was Supreme Champion, but then you can’t be greedy………

2011 saw the first ride with Abby up on top, I was getting busy with my other horses and I thought he needed a break from my weight, and her pony Diana of Court had gone to the Bishops for Saffron on loan. It proved to be a good move as he and Abby got a G1 in the 2 day 80km at Barbury Castle, as part of the winning SW Inter-Regionals team. However things went a bit pear shaped after this as Abby was riding him at home around one of the hills that he likes a bit of a canter on, he took off with her and she could not stop him, she was just starting to make some progress in slowing down, when they came across a Highland cow lying on the track (they just don’t move, with those horns they don’t have to!) and this was enough to set him off again – he was very fit at this time – and she had to turn him into a gorse bush and broke her thumb coming off him and trying to hold onto the reins. When I caught up with them – a very worried mum – he was looking sheepish and she was not in a good way.

After this episode Abby wouldn’t ride him

This year I rode him a couple of times, with his 1st place in the Veterans Race at Three Rivers being the most recent. Abby has ridden him the rest of the time and we have concentrated on doing careful miles and at New Forest he passed the 8000km mark with very little fuss and his ears pricked as usual.

completing 160km at Cirencester.

Photo courtesy of Eric Jones

For interest I have worked out some statistics from his archive results, and he has competed in 117 rides, passed 405 vettings, failed 7 rides from lameness and retired from 3 rides by me due to conditions/not feeling he was right. He has done many higher mileage rides and 2 day rides and has always done better the worse the conditions and the further he has gone, and if you take an average of the mileage of all his rides it is 68km. His vetting pass rate is just over 98% and ride fail rate is 8.5%.

The one figure I refuse to work out is how much it has cost us over the years, but then the enjoyment he has given us all is priceless.

Vetting in the 100km at Kings Forest Endurance

I often wonder what has made him such a consistently sound horse – just the fact that he is compact and has just the right length of cannon (short) and the right angle of shoulder (110 degs!), he has rock hard and very concave feet (never had a bruised sole in his life) and very tough all round. He has always been keen to go around that next corner, and OK he hasn’t been the fastest horse in the race, but then sometimes it really is slow and steady wins the race! (and not always that slow…)

Will we retire him? Not until he says its time….. he will potter out and do some of the local rides next year, and just take it a bit easier now - and however appallingly he behaves at home, I think he deserves it!

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FEI Endurance Strategic Planning Group meets in Lausanne

Endurance Strategic Planning Group calls for immediate and sustainable action Immediate and sustainable action to safeguard the welfare of horses and reinforce the FEI’s anti-doping and fair play policies at Endurance events globally were the key takeaways from the Endurance Strategic Planning Group (ESPG) session at the FEI General Assembly in Montreux (SUI).

The Group had been tasked by the FEI Bureau to develop a strategic plan for the sport for the next decade and a series of recommendations for a permanent solution to the issues within the sport, particularly those related to the increased levels of positives and high numbers of injuries and fatalities.

During the two-hour session, the Group highlighted a series of far-reaching recommendations designed to tackle the problems the sport is currently facing.

ESPG Chair Andrew Finding (GBR) opened the session with a hard-hitting message: “We are all responsible to find the solutions for the problems we face today. We need a clear vision and a strong strategy for Endurance sport, and where better to develop this than from within the equestrian community that cares about the future of this sport so much.

By working together we will achieve this. The strategic plan we propose sets out a vision and a set of values we will expect everyone to adhere to if they genuinely want to be an active part of our family. Those who do not should be asked to leave us.”

FEI Veterinary Director Graeme Cooke presented statistics on the trends in positives, which had spiked in FEI Regional Group VII but are now starting to show a decrease. He also provided data on the officially reported serious injuries and fatalities in the sport, stressing the urgent need for a radically improved reporting system.

Included in this is the Injuries Surveillance System (ISS), which adopts a more consistent approach using modern data management techniques. This is being used initially in Endurance, and then rolled out across other FEI disciplines with the support of the University of Glasgow.

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The Endurance Strategic Planning Group’s series of farreaching recommendations and strategic plan for the sport for the next decade were well received by delegates at the FEI General Assembly in Montreux (SUI). (c) Edouard Curchod/FEI injuries and fatalities in a much better way, but other measures are needed,” he said.

ESPG member Jean-Louis Leclerc, a French veterinary surgeon and one of the most successful Endurance chefs d’equipe in the sport, spoke on the importance of education for athletes and officials, and reinforcing leadership. A minimum level of horsemanship should be required from all athletes, all officials (Ground Jury, Stewards and Veterinarians) should have a thorough knowledge of the rules, their performance at events should be reviewed, and a 5* level of officials should be established to reward excellence. He also called for a new definition and management of conflicts of interest.

Saeed Al Tayer (UAE), Vice-President of the Dubai Equestrian Club, was unable to be in Montreux for the session and gave his presentation by video link from Dubai. He proposed the introduction of an Endurance trainers register with the FEI, similar to the system used in thoroughbred racing, to ensure accountability. He also proposed establishing a Code of Conduct specifically for trainers, and a disciplinary board to investigate and review cases of trainer induced injury or doping. Repeat offenders will be excluded from the discipline. But, he said, there should also be a reward for trainers with successful completion rates, bringing trainers into the FEI global rankings system.

Dr Brian Sheahan (AUS), Chairman of the FEI Endurance Committee, underlined the importance of leadership, accountability and structural governance. He recommended that the FEI appoint and remunerate Independent Governance Advisors at major Championships to supervise and mentor officials on the ground, helping to ensure that Endurance rules are fully understood and enforced at every level. Accountability and sanctions for officials, National Federations, athletes and trainers is imperative, he said.

He wound up his presentation with a powerful message: “If our riders compete within the capacity of the horses’ ability to perform; if our officials correctly apply the rules without fear, favour or bias; if our trainers condition their horses for a long-term competitive life, there is no room or place in our sport for rule violations leading to cheating, there is no place for doping, there is no place for our partner the horse to end an event suffering from a life threatening, irreversible or untreatable illness or injury.”

Joe Mattingley (USA), Vice President of the USEF and Chair of the High Performance Working Group and of the High Performance Endurance Committee, spoke of the importance of information processing and structures. He presented the ESPG’s “plan on a page”, detailing the Group’s vision and mission statement.

“As an athlete of the sport, I am in no doubt that now is the time to introduce a professional and sustainable plan to protect the sport we are all so passionate about,” he said. “I have been proud to play a part in recommending these profound initiatives.”

Other recommendations specifically aimed at horse welfare and fair play include making course design more technical to challenge the athletes’ level of skill, and the use of out of competition testing for banned substances.

Self-discipline and ownership of the solution by all National Federations was also vital, Andrew Finding said.

“Athletes, all athletes, and their trainers need to compete on a level playing field where natural talent wins out without artificial and performance enhancing support. We need National Federations, all of you, in every region of the world to take responsibility and provide leadership. We need every single person involved in the sport to be selfdisciplined, to respect their horses and abide by the Code of Conduct for the welfare of the horse; it was carefully developed and it must be adhered to if we are not to fail.”

The scope of the Group’s proposals came in for considerable praise, with comments on the recommendations coming from New Zealand, the Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, Namibia, Jamaica, France and the USA during the question and answer session.

The Group will now present a consultation package to National Federations by the end of November, including feedback from today’s session. Its conclusions will be Official members publication for Endurance GB

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finalised by the end of January and will then be presented at an Endurance conference to be held in Lausanne (SUI) in February. The National Federations will be asked to develop and set the key performance indicators: the measures for success. This process will start at the Endurance conference in February.

The conclusions will be shared with the FEI Bureau in March 2014 and, in conjunction with the final Bureau decisions, will then be made public at a special Endurance session at the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne at the end of April.

“There is a problem to resolve, it is serious and systemic,” the ESPG Chair concluded. “I am confident that it can be resolved, but no committee and no plan on paper can achieve anything without the commitment of people,” the Chair of the ESPG said. “I urge you please to work with us in a spirit of positive determination to succeed. Failure cannot be an option.”

About the Endurance Strategic Planning Group (ESPG) The ESPG, which is chaired by Andrew Finding (GBR), consists of Dr Brian Sheahan (AUS), Chairman of the FEI Endurance Committee; Jean-Louis Leclerc (FRA); Saeed Al Tayer (UAE); Joe Mattingley (USA).

The Group has been supported by the FEI’s Ian Williams (Director of Endurance) and

Graeme Cooke (Director of Veterinary).

The Group was set up following a round table session at FEI Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI) on 24 July and the composition of the group was announced on the 2 September. The ESPG held its first meeting via teleconference on 12 September, and an in-person meeting in Lausanne in October.

General Assembly Changes for Endurance The modifications to the FEI Endurance Rules were approved. All the rule changes relate to bettering the competitive environment in terms of fair play, the welfare of the horse, and the highlighting of those who fail to take responsibility and comply with the regulations.

The main changes are as follows: • Level the playing field for competitors by restricting the number of grooms within the vet gate.

The newly approved Article 801.2 is: 2 The maximum number of grooms allowed within the vet gate will be 5 per horse to take into account availability of space or to ensure that the horse is allowed sufficient space to rest. Access to the vet gate and the vet gate examination area may be further restricted by the Organiser under advice from the FEI Technical Delegate. Such restrictions must be clearly shown in the FEI approved schedule.

3. All horses must remain at all times clearly under observation of FEI Veterinary Officials, Ground Jury and Stewards. The reason

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behind this change is that horses must be allowed proper rest during the hold time in the vet gate area. In addition, horses must be clearly observable at all times whilst within the field of play. Too many attending grooms or individuals in the direct vicinity of the horse may obstruct such observation.

• The rest period for horses after competing in events greater than 140km has been increased to 33 days (Article 815.3.1).

Recent data on horse injuries suggest that the increased rates of fractures may well be related to insufficient rest periods between events.

• The free speed competition used in novice qualification administered by the NFs has been withdrawn (Article 816.1) • The independence of foreign officials has been reinforced.

Article 825 “Officials required for International Endurance Events” has been modified to include wording specifying that, “Foreign Officials cannot be resident in the same country or time zone in which the event is taking place.”

• The qualifying requirements for treatment veterinarians have been refined These changes will come into effect on 1 January 2014. TheEndurance Rules will be posted on the FEI website

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Winter Sun

Escape to the sunshine this winter At this time of year in the UK it is hard not to be despondent! The weather has closed in bringing with it a deluge of mud and cold, the mornings and evenings are dark – leaving little time to enjoy any equestrian activities - and riding in a T-shirt seems a distant and hard to imagine memory!

However, the wintertime gives Endurance riders the perfect opportunity to embark on a well earned equestrian adventure to sunnier skies. We chat to Olwen Law of In The Saddle as she advises us where to escape to this season…

During the Endurance season, when all your spare time is taken training and preparing for competition, it can be hard to take a week or two out of your programme to indulge in a holiday. However, in the early part of the year when the horses are still on holiday, the weather puts training on hold and you are looking for a wellneeded Vitamin D top up, there are plenty of destinations which can renew your sense of adventure and get you out into the outside world without the need for thermals and wet weather gear!

A South American dream

There is more to Argentina than grass-fed beef and polo – although both of these are key in experiencing true culture in this South American country. As we draw closer to winter, Argentina is embracing their summer meaning that just as the dreary depressing weather hits back home you can jump on a plane and be basking under the sunshine before you know it!

Argentina is notorious for its equestrian culture and at Estancia Los Potreros – a

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6,500-acre working cattle farm at the top of the Sierras Chicas in the heart of the beautiful region of Córdoba – the culture of the famous gaucho is still strong! So strong, in fact, that some children still go to school on horseback!

Along with setting off in the sunshine through rugged hills, lowland meadows and woodlands – you can expect varied and exciting riding at Los Potreros.

On your daily adventures you will canter along grassy hilltops, take a dip in natural rock pools, visit local churches on horseback, help the local gauchos round up the young horses in order to protect them from the elusive puma and even play a chukka or two of Polo. A day in the saddle can be topped off with a swim in the pool and chill-out in a hammock overlooking the landscape, before allowing yourself to indulge in local wine and delicious home made meals cooked using fresh organic produce from the farm. Riding one of the beautiful homebred horses – a mixture of Criollos, polo ponies and Paso Peruanos – you can expect exhilaration and indulgence all in one at Los Potreros in Argentina.

Go riding Down Under!

For guaranteed sunshine – and the trip of a lifetime – heading down under gives you the chance to explore the vast and varied terrain in Australia, from beautiful mountainous areas to some of the most spectacular coastlines in the world.

Horses were introduced to Australia by

the European settlers and were used on the farms to muster cattle and sheep, and as transport. When the farms closed many of these horses escaped or were released and they continue to flourish in the wild now as feral herds of Brumby horses. You may be surprised to know that Australia has more feral or wild horses than any other country – even outnumbering the American Mustang!

Embarking on the Bush & Beach ride means you get the best of both worlds – breathtaking views as you ride through tropical rainforest trails and into the Australian Bush – but also an unforgettable ride on Noosa’s North Shore surf beach.

The Sunshine Coast stretches north from Brisbane, along the east coast of the country and boasts one of the best climates in the world – beautiful sunshine and a cool breeze – perfect weather for riding in! As you explore the area on sure footed and well trained Australian stock horses you can expect some fantastic canters, and if you are a wildlife lover you will relish the chance to get close to a variety of animals and birds – including kangaroos, colourful parrots and maybe even koala! When riding inland there could also be the opportunity to experience farm life by mustering some cattle on one of the large beef farms! The Bush & Beach ride offers varied and exciting riding and gives you a genuine taste for the great Australian outdoors.

Glamping in Botswana

Botswana is often described as the ultimate riding safari trip. With abundant and varied game, extremely experienced and knowledgeable guides and wellschooled, responsive horses - it is no surprise that visitors to the country often return stating that Botswana has ‘got under their skin’! The vast open spaces, beautiful

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Winter Sun climate and privileged feeling of being in close proximity to some of nature’s most spectacular animals are just a handful of the many draws. The most dominant geological feature in Botswana is the Kalahari Desert, which covers roughly twothirds of the country. It is at the northern edge of this area that the Jewel of the Kalahari can be found, otherwise known as the Okavango Delta. The Delta is the only inland delta in the world and with its permanent supply of water it supports the most diverse profusion of plant and animal life in Southern Africa.

Motswiri is a luxury camp set on the edge of the Selinda Spillway and its positioning enables guests to experience both the open flood plains of the Delta, as well as the contrasting riverine forests. Even if camping has never been on your agenda, the luxurious accommodation at Motswiri will take your breath away – as you watch the wildlife and scenery from your own veranda overlooking the Spillway, you will easily forget the damp chilly British winter and enjoy the feeling of freedom and escape in beautiful Botswana.

The riding at Motswiri is exciting and exhilarating but there is also the opportunity to enjoy non-equestrian activities such as game walks, game drives and canoe trips – perfect if you are looking to take a non-riding partner along for the adventure!

An inspiring trip to Israel

The early months of the year provides the perfect time to explore Israel and you can expect clear blue skies and winter sunshine – the perfect climate to ride through this wonderfully fascinating country in! If you are looking for something unique and unlike anywhere you have visited before then Israel provides beautiful scenery. From the stunning Jordan valley to the haunting scenery of the southern desert, this incredible journey delivers copious amounts of culture as biblical

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characters are brought to life when you ride the sites of ancient battles and visit places mentioned in the Old and New Testaments.

With different options to choose from you can embark on a five day trip through Galilee’s rolling natural landscapes and along the tributaries of the Tabor Stream, or take on the more challenging adventure of touring across three distinct geographical locations, staying in comfortable but basic country lodges and desert camps. The Tour Israel trip offers a life-enriching experience and starts near Nazareth before you take to the hills of Galilee to the Jordan River and the Sea of Galilee. After riding in the Carmel region the horses are transported southwards where you then explore the wide-open spaces of the Judean desert!

More than just a riding holiday, travelling to Israel is a moving and educational experience, made even more special by the wonderful hosts and historical sites you will embrace along the journey.

Journey through Jordan

What could be better than combining an exciting riding holiday with the chance to visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World? This is one of the attractions of a holiday in Jordan – that and the beautiful warm weather! Famous for both the Dead Sea – the lowest point on earth

at 402 metres below sea level – and the ancient city of Petra, Jordan plays host to a spectacular trail ride through the Wadi Rum desert on forward going Arabian horses provided by a Bedouin family – making a trip to this wondrous country a genuine local experience.

The Footsteps of Lawrence ride takes you on a journey through Jordan’s desert scenery starting in the amazing ruins of Petra before you cross the varied terrain.

You will find yourself trekking through deep sand on high dunes and allowing your sturdy horse to pick his way through the hard packed sand of dry oases – the vast, silent openness of the Jordan desert is starkly beautiful and unlike anywhere on earth. A long day in the saddle is rewarded by a delicious meal prepared over an open fire before you settle under the stars - in a tent or if you choose simply on a mattress – to view what will undoubtedly be one of most un-spoilt skies you will ever see. You will rarely get the chance to see a sky so black or stars so bright and we can guarantee that you will be so awestruck by this amazing country you won’t give a second thought for the monotonous winter back home!

For more winter travel inspiration visit www.inthesaddle.com or call 01299 272 997

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At the Open European Championship held at Most in the Czech Republic Endurance GB failed to finish. It was unfortunate that only three GBR riders started, Annette Masterson with Millenium Chorus who went out lame at vet gate 3, Carri-Ann Dark riding Vavavoom, lame vet gate 4 and Emma Finnie on Baraka Farid, eliminated vet gate 5.

to win the European title and finish fourth in the Open rankings. Riding the 9 year old French bred Quran El Ulm grey he won the Meydan FEI European Championship in 7h 42m 40s (20.879kmph). This grey stallion owned by Emirates Stable a grandson of Persik bred by Jack Begaud, had won the in Compiegne May this year when ridden

by Julien Goachet.

Just as dusk broke 88 competitors representing 23 countries left the start but minus the current European Champion Maria Alverez Ponton and Nobby. Her husband Juma Punti Dachs commented that after the recent birth of their third child Anna his wife did not currently feel fit enough to compete in a 160km Championship.

Another name missing from the line up was that of HH Sh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, winner of the test ride last year, who is recovering from a leg injury. So the question was could the UAE, s Ali Khalfan Al Jahouri retain his crown of Open European Champion. After a closely fought contest between the Middle East countries it was Sh Rashid Bin Dalmook All Maktoum who stormed ahead to win the Open Trophy for the UAE in 7h 24m 44s (21.721kmph). He was riding the Australian bred Yamanah

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(Kurrajong Concorde) on whom he won the silver medal at the 2012 World Championships. It was 17minutes later that Al Jahouri won the Open Silver riding the 9-year-old Polish bred Farak on whom his son finished second in the 160km HH The President UAE Endurance Cup this year.

They were just a few seconds ahead of HH Sh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain who won bronze aboard the 8yr old Dhab bred in the Czech Republic and winner of last years 7 yr old World Championship in Hungary. Then came the European hero Dachs who finished more than three minutes ahead of Jean Philippe Frances who won Silver for France riding Qrafik La Majorie on whom he finished 13th in last years World Championships. It was thirteen minutes later that Poland’s, Kamila Kart riding the French bred chestnut mare Raila des Sables, stole the bronze medal in a race to line with Frenchman Philippe Tomas. Kart had won Official members publication for Endurance GB

International over this distance in July at Kings Forest with this mare that is a granddaughter of Persik and is owned by Emirates Stables.

The GB team hopes of a medal were dashed when their rider Emma Finnie, holding the bronze medal position at the end of the fifth stage, was eliminated for being 7kilos underweight. The TD Juliette Mallison commented you could rationalize 1 or 2 kilos but not seven.

The vet gate was at the racecourse in Most, located close to the western border of the Czech Republic with Germany. Most is a town were agriculture and industry lives side by side. This was very evident on the third loop as the track crossed close to the open mining for brown coal that is used at the numerous power stations in this area.

The 161km course was set over six loops, mostly along farm tracks and paths with a considerable amount of hard and stony going but was quite flat with little undulation The last two loops were the same and many part of the course were repeated several times. The weather was dry and warm.

From the onset the riders from the Middle East set the pace and held the lead positions in the team rankings. All this changed with the Oman team dropping behind the French after loop four and at the vetting after the penultimate loop two eliminations for Bahrain put them out of the team event. At the start of the last loop the UAE were still ahead of the French but only two would finish with their third horse Nicos ridden by Abdulla Ghanim Al Marri being retired on course. So once again France were crowned the European Champions ahead of Spain then Italy.

The last of the 34 who finished were the Scandinavian duo of Sweden’s, Yvonne Ekelund and Norwegian Charlotte Kromann Rasmussen in 11h 4m 33s(14.54kmph).

Ian Williams, FEI Director of Endurance, presented the awards the following day.

The Best condition, with 66.13 points, was awarded to the winner Yamanah (Kurrajong Concord). Meg Wade and Chris Gates Castlebar Endurance originally trained this 14-year-old bay mare in Australia. www.photogilly.com Racing finish for Bronze

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Breeding

Premium Stallion status for Czarus

Top class young British bred endurance horses at the 2013 BEF Futurity The 2013 Baileys Horse Feeds/British Breeding/British Equestrian Federation (BEF) Futurity series has seen some outstanding British bred young endurance horses. Young horses from foals to three year olds have been evaluated for their potential in one of the main disciplines (dressage, eventing, showjumping and endurance).

Futurity endurance evaluator Chris Liggins said, “Although the numbers are small, we are very encouraged by the potential top class horses being presented, we have seen some with real promise”.

Yearling, L.A Ruben scored a higher first premium of 8.78 heading his age group in endurance. He is owned and was bred by Val Lancashire from Littlemore Arabians in Alfreton. Val bred Ruben from her mare Phyllidia, she said, “I bought Phyllidia as a broodmare as she is the half sister to my advanced endurance horse T.A Gdansk. I am thrilled with Ruben and he is bred to compete at a high level in endurance”.

Ruben is by Val’s purebred Crabbett Arabian stallion, Ruadi. Val said, “Ruadi was recently Champion at the National Crabbett Show. Ruben is his third foal on

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Now retired from Endurance and ridden lightly at home, giving time for us to compete offspring and continue the enjoyment that all our horses show in their work.

His progeny from our own mares all bearing the ground, all three have done very well at the Futurity, he has the right movement for endurance, he is both straight and economical”. Val went on to say, “Ruben has been sold to a competition home. His new owners, came to the Futurity to watch him as they are keen to take him again next year and wanted to find out more about it”.

Carri-Ann Dark’s three year old DD Zafirah Bint Shuwaiman was best endurance youngster of her age group with a higher first premium score of 8.58. This chestnut filly by Shuwaiman Al Bahrain is out of Open All Hours, by AHS Premium Scheme stallion, Vadeer. Endurance Team GBR member and current Endurance GB National Champion, Carri-Ann has competed with Open All Hours up to 120km FEI level. Carri-Ann’s mother, Ann Dark said, “Open All Hours has done two 120km rides successfully since breeding Zafirah. The pair also won the 100km Young Horse class last year at Barbury Castle and Carri-Ann hopes to compete her in 160km classes in the future”. The Dark’s breed one or two foals a year and CarriAnn plans to compete Zafirah up to FEI level in the future. Ann went on to say, “This was our first year attending the Futurity, we took a foal to Hartpury, DD Malik Merlin (Deemonstrator x Tango d’Ayres) who won a first premium, we were impressed by the process and information and help and advice given, so we took Zafirah to Catherston. I would recommend the Futurity to anyone trying to breed quality horses”.

The BEF’s Head of Equine Development, Jan Rogers, said: “The futurity continues to grow and be shaped by feedback we receive and is developing into an assessment the British horse world recognises as a valuable indicator of future

We await with excitement our own Anglo offspring the first will start competing in 2014.

Czarus stands at Public Stud with his son Czaro both Stallions are available for Natural Covering or full AI service is also available.

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Imported from Poland, Janow Stud in 1990.

Sire: Polonez Dam: Czara Grand Sire: Banat

Czarus has an amazing character and is always full of fun, he has excelled in whatever we have competed in, Dressage, Showing, Trec and of late Endurance. He is a tough horse and has completed in excess of 4000K competitively over many distances, short listed in 2002 for the EGB Intermediate Squad.

the Oakleazefarm prefix have excelled in endurance many attaining FEI status and being members of EGB Teams competing in Europe and members of European and World Championship Teams. They have all proved to be good all round Arabs being also successful in The AHS Marathon Race and Man V Horse race in Wales, also competing in Dressage and Showing. He is also Sire to Anglo and Part Breds, even a World Champion Games Pony!

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performance talent. We would really like to see more endurance horses presented, it is a great opportunity to acclimatise young horses slowly and steadily to the sporting world that awaits them and we know there are many well informed endurance breeders out there – we would love to see their horses!”

The BEF Futurity Evaluations are held at 16 venues throughout the UK and young horses go home with a BEF Premium (grade), a stylish rosette and a detailed, informative score sheet. An attractive certificate to keep and frame follows on after the event. All results are published on the fully searchable British Breeding website. www.britishbreeding.org.

For further information on the BEF Futurity Evaluations, visit www.britishbreeding.org Photo courtesy of Kevin Sparrow

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We are pleased to announce that Czarus has been given Premium Status by the AHS Premium Scheme Committee. This is a great recognition of his ability as a sire to produce successful competition offspring.

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surprisingly endurance riders are some of the most educated about the nutrition of their horses. Nutrition plays such an important role in the success of an endurance horse that it is essential that correct and well-balanced nutrition is a priority in the management of endurance horses.

NUTRITION MAY MAKE OR BREAK THE ENDURANCE HORSE

By Lizzie Drury, Lizzie Drury Msc Rnutr Senior Nutritionist, Saracen Horse Feeds Endurance horses are extreme athletes and as in all athletic activity of long duration, feed and fitness must go hand in hand if the horse is to perform at his best. The goal for any rider or trainer in every equine sport is to have the horse compete in top form with minimal stress. Endurance riders and horses obviously spend and enormous amount of time together and riders have an extremely thorough knowledge about their horses likes and dislikes, and capabilities and not

The main productive function of endurance horses is work. This work may vary from relatively slow exercise over long distances, common in 100-mile rides, to exercise conducted at somewhat faster speeds over the shorter (25 to 50 miles) endurance courses. Digestible energy derived from dietary nutrients, (pasture, hay or haylage and concentrate feed) is the main factor that will directly influence whether an endurance horse can go the distance.

Endurance exercise puts different demands on the body and its metabolism in comparison to for example the racehorse, which is at the other of the spectrum performing very fast intense exercise but for short periods. Endurance feeds are formulated to specifically support the nutrient requirements of these horses. Saracen Horse Feeds Enduro 100 is formulated to specifically meet the requirements of the endurance horse and has the following features to help keep endurance horses healthy: •

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Before considering the concentrate feed portion of an endurance horse’s ration, forage must be the primary dietary consideration. Absorption of water from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract into the extracellular fluid is important in exercising horses, especially endurance horses. Research has shown that feeding ad-lib hay increases water intake prior to competition and may affect the amount of water available in the GI tract during competition.

Endurance horses should be offered free choice to forage.

Endurance feeds use a variety of energy sources, with emphasis on digestible fibre and oil to provide the stamina required to travel the long distances.

Micronised cereals are included to provide readily available energy for sprint finishes, uphill climbs and to replenish muscle and liver glycogen stores.

High fat supplements such as Equi Jewel (1-2lbs per day) can significantly increase the energy density of the ration and provide valuable calories for weight

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gain or to further enhance stamina.

Chelated minerals for enhanced absorption and retention to maintain optimum metabolism and performance Elevated levels of antioxidants including high levels of vitamin E to protect cells and help reduce the extent of muscle soreness. Vitamin E also plays a role in maintaining a healthy immune system, which is important in horses and ponies that are travelling, stressed and in close proximity of other unfamiliar horses.

Yeast to enhance fibre digestion and maintain a stable environment in the hindgut for ‘friendly’ bacteria to flourish Endurance horses that perform in hot environments may become dehydrated because of large sweat losses that can be as high as 8 to 9% of body weight during long-term exercise. Because large sweat losses may affect the performance or health of the horse, strategies that assist the horse in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance during endurance exercise may be beneficial. Enduro 100 should be used in conjunction with a suitable electrolyte programme to prevent dehydration pre, during and post competition e.g.

Restore™ Saracen Horse Feeds offer a personalised rationing programme to get you and your horse ready for the endurance season.

Enduro 100 is a specifically formulated endurance feed suitable for horses that are starting out on their endurance careers right through to those that are at the ‘top of their game’. Enduro 100 is used in many countries around the world, especially in the United Arab Emirates where it not only fuels the horses but helps to maintain the gastric health of endurance horses competing in some of the most challenging conditions and testing terrains.

For more information about Saracen Horse Feeds visit www.saracenhorsefeeds.co.uk

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Group News

Endurance GB Iceni NORTH NORFOLK RIDE 22 and 23 June 2013 Saturday prizewinners Evidence of the coast, although the ride did not access the beach this year

Leo Davenport and Julia Harman out on course

Courtyard farm in Ringstead provided the perfect backdrop for an enjoyable weekend for both competitive and pleasure riders.

The weather, particularly high winds and heavy showers did not dampen the spirits of competitors and helpers.

The wind and rain however, did affect equine heart rates which were, according to the Technical Steward, higher overall than last year.

Ride participants came from France (Jan Ivens), Scotland and the South East of England(Leo Davenport and Julian Harman) to enjoy this splendid undulating ride which did not include the beach this years much to the relief of many.

SOUTH EAST GROUP NEWS Lindsay Sparrow So, the end of the summer. The South East Group had 2 final rides, a new pleasure ride over the South Downs at Lancing and the Devils Dyke EGB ride from Pyecombe.

The new pleasure ride at Coombes was a great success, notwithstanding the fact that once again Jane Cook had fixed the weather! The route rode well, challenging and spectacular in equal measures with wonderful downland views and canters.

The weather was hot but breezy, but all the checkpoints had been armed with plenty of water and sloshes plus water for the riders too! It was such a success that it looks set to become a fixture on the South East Groups Ride list!

The Devils Dyke EGB ride was the last

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A stunning array of prizes and trophies were available including awards for Best trot ups, Best turned Out and Best Shod.

One of the Scottish riders, Cheryl Wallace (SERC) won both Best Shod and best trot up on consecutive days. Iceni member Carol Chapman from Watton won The Best Turned Out on the Saturday and Saturday’s Best Novice Rider was Katharine Mills.

It was good to see a range of very different horses taking the 25k Pleasure Ride on the Saturday. The 65k Graded Ride on Saturday saw Iceni Group’s Nicky Gilbert on LM42 placed 3rd and Peggy Soffley riding Khalinka de Palat 4th. Another success this season was enjoyed by Norfolk Iceni member Brigid Fairman and Silver Oliver winning the 80k Performance formula, also

National ride of the season for the South East Group. Again organised by Jane Cook, the ride takes in a glorious if challenging hike up the famous Devils Dyke, a large sweeping valley climbing steadily then sharply to the top of the South Downs. A true test of fitness, and if your horse manages to canter to the top and stops blowing before the checkpoint, then you’ve got a fit horse!

The South East Group have rounded off the season with a fabulous win at the South Coast Tournament at New Park Rufus EGB Ride. Congratulations to team members Susan Hawes, Katie Bedwin, Coralie Holman, Ollie Holman, Judith Yarnold and Rebecca Northover. The weather by all accounts was not kind, so true endurance!

The South East Group would like to thank the Mid South Group for organising such a great event for the end of the season.

The South East group are now looking forward to their Branch Annual Meeting, including a talk from a lameness prevention expert , fish and chip supper and the

on Day 1. The 2 day competitions saw a win for Kathy Carr on Aberllwyd Femme Fatalle in the 130K and for Hannah Lydon riding Bizout in the 80k.

Organiser Anna Kidd received some very favourable comments and emails on the quality of the ride route and assurances that participants would be returning next year. If you have not experienced this ride do it next year if only to enjoy the beautiful countryside with swathes of poppies and wildflowers afforded by Lord Peter Melchett’s organic farm venue and beyond. Thanks go to him, Anna Kidd and her family and all stewards and helpers.

View the full set of results at www.endurancegb.co.uk

all important annual South East Group Awards and Trophies! Everyone welcome, it will be on Saturday November 30th at Felbridge Village Hall, nr East Grinstead, West Sussex Please see the South East Group website for more details. www. endurancegbsoutheast.co.uk We are also beginning to look towards next year and the 2014 season.

Training weekends are being planned to include opportunities for juniors and seniors, novices and more experienced campaigners. All are welcome, so keep watch on the website!

And finally big thank you from the South East Group to all the ride organisers and ride officials who have given up their time to provide fantastic rides all over the country, and many of them for more than one ride, throughout the 2013 season. Thankfully the weather did not manage to scupper as many rides as during 2012, so hard work was rewarded by competitive spirit!

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! See you in 2014!

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SOUTH WEST REPORT for WINTER Jane Holden It has been a great season for our members down here in Devon and Cornwall – the best of which was Cornwall winning The Celtic Challenge against Ireland, Scotland and Wales for the first time. It was very satisfying that all of the team, not forgetting the reserves, passed the vetting at the end of their rides. It was a great team effort by everyone concerned, including the crews and helpers. And very good fun!

The team result was greatly helped by Kay Palmer on Sue Speed’s Silver Tariba winning the 80k Barbury Castle Chase at over 21 kph. (Our reserve combination Jenny Pierson on Zayin Encantado was the runner-up at 19.12 kph). This was the second win in a row for Silver Tariba and Kay, as they also won the 80k CER at Kings Forest in July, and ‘Millie’ then went on to win the Golden Dragon at the Red Dragon Ride with Sue in October.

The weather all summer has been sunny, the going good, and our ride organisers have put on seven very successful competitive rides for everyone to enjoy.

The Boconnoc Ride was run over two days for only the second time and Ride Organisers Jo and Pete Claridge put on the first FEI 1* to be run in the South West.

This was won by Annie Joppe on Fantom, who narrowly beat Nicky Sherry and Silver Zourra in a racing finish. This was a repeat of the Minions 80k CER result two weeks earlier – hard luck Nicky!

Individual successes have included Felicity Stockwell’s 12.2hh pony, Sadie, completed the 80k GER at Minions and became Advanced. Caroline Lloyd and Lustre won the two-day Deer Park Challenge at Boconnoc, leaving the rest of the class far behind. Ginny Gidley and Desert Kudoss took on the two-day 160 CER at Barbury Castle and came home successfully in sixth place.

The members of the Newquay Riding Club ‘discovered’ endurance and brought two teams to every competitive ride.They qualified for the Riding Club Championship at the Red Dragon and although struggling with their first experience of Welsh hills, they were in second place for the Handling and Presentation Award.

Finally, at the Rufus Ride 22-year-old Grey Medlar, ridden by Abbie Chisholm finished the season with a Grade 1, having completed an amazing 8,000 kms at competitive rides. A great result for a great – and still enthusiastic – little horse!

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The West Riding Rodeos Win WEST RIDING

ENDURANCE CHALLENGE! The trophy for The West Riding Challenge which is run within the South Yorkshire Endurance Ride – an annual event organised by HorseHage-sponsored endurance rider, Jeni Gilbert, will stay in the West Riding of Yorkshire for another year after the West Riding Rodeos team took first place.

The competition involves teams of three riders – one may be from the longest distance class (66km), one may be a pleasure rider and the other from the normal graded classes. The winner is the team with the highest points based on heart rate, speed and distance.

The competition which took place just north of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, was fiercely contested, with 15 teams taking part, and 90 riders in the whole ride. The West Riding Rodeos - the winning team - consisted of Nikki Wright, Tigs Gordon and Tess Whelden. The runners-up were Hamra and The Half-Pints (from Lancashire) and in third place were The Durham Dynamos.

Tess Whelden, with her mother, Paula Bocalandro, collect the prize on behalf of the West Riding Rodeos team.’

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Said Jeni: “Linking pleasure riders with graded riders enables the challenge to have wider appeal and is aimed at encouraging new riders to the sport of endurance. There is a strong team spirit and riders help each other, sharing their knowledge and experience.”

For further information on Jeni’s sponsor – HorseHage – or for free advice on feeding your horse, pony or donkey, please contact the HorseHage Helpline on 01803 527257 or visit www.horsehage.co.uk

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EQUILIBRIUM LINDUM SPIRIT - DAY 4 (27/07/2013) 92kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Aleys Cognac (Maurice Whiteley), 11.6kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 84kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Senjai (Heather Alexander), 15kph Grade 3: Emir (Bethany Stokes), 11kph Grade 4: Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 11kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Aragorn (Ruth Chadwick), 12.9kph; Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 12.5kph Grade 2: Hazelcroft Gosens Tsar (Charlotte Chadwick), 12.9kph; Steele Independent (Anne Anderson), 13.4kph Grade 3: Czarina Bint Nyali (Michelle Denniss), 11.6kph Grade 4: Cloverleas Ottoman (Francesca PalmerHourd), 10.9kph Completion: Daante (Ellie Moxon), 10.9kph 52kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Rudi (Susannah Sadler), 10.9kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Midget Gem (Karen Pammenter), 11.2kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Sheer Bliss (Lorna Kidson), 10.6kph Grade 2: Kal Baishakhi (Rebecca Northover), 10.6kph; Simeric Smooth Criminal (Stephanie Brown), 11.2kph Completion: Lindston Kytrina (Emilie Fleming), 11.3kph; Soviet Star (Isobella Fricker), 12.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Jamie-Son (Barbara Jordan), 11.4kph; To The Last Man (Christine Myers), 11.1kph Grade 3: Crystal Jobaar (Tracy Thompson), 11.2kph Grade 4: Murphy Himself (Bridget Brown), 11.2kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Blanche (Susan Crabtree), 10.1kph; Sandy W (Max Wilson), 10.1kph Grade 4: Corker (Marion Lowe), 11.1kph CRANHAM (28/07/2013) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Rosemary Henderson), 11.2kph Grade 3: Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 10.5kph; Orion’s Firefly (Janet Kenward), 10.5kph; Warda Bint Shuwaiman (Pippa Morris), 10.5kph Grade 4: C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 10.7kph Completion: Palaza (Gwendoline Pickering), 10.3kph 1 elimination and 2 retired 48kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Aden Silver Moonlight (Janthea Newman), 11.8kph; H S Drift (Carri-Ann Dark), 11.7kph Grade 4: Dacora (Jayme Bone), 11.6kph; Deemonstrator (Olwen Bryer), 11.7kph; Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 11.8kph; Subah Ibn Janoob (Margaretha Herman), 10.1kph 48kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 11.6kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: D’Hab (Kim Sinnott), 12.2kph Grade 2: El Shaddia (Geraldine White), 11.7kph; Razmataz (Kate Morris), 12kp Grade 3: Arabella Shaikh Al Jassan (Piers Geddes), 11.8kph; Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 13.3kph; Hs Azraf (Pam James), 11.1kph; Oakleaze Farm Czareko (Claire Harris), 11.1kph Grade 4: Artizana Tah-Zen (Sue Linney), 12.4kph; Kalach (Claire Barry), 11.1kph

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Completion: Hs Emlin (Sally Hall), 11.6kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Barons Rock (Kat Ingram), 10.1kph; Becky C (Karen Cadman), 10.1kph; Bint Al Reeh Janoob (Greta Verkerk), 9.7kph; Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Amanda May), 9.7kph Grade 2: Alazan (Alexandra Nix), 10.9kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 10.4kph; Saunders Pageboy (Kristina Jones), 11kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 10.9kph Grade 3: Tarick Al Hfifa (Alexandra Tennant), 9.9kph 1 elimination 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Gladston Blaze (Anne Green), 11.4kph; Summersplace Sweet Juliet (Heather Caddick), 12.5kph Grade 3: Midnight Star (Rachel Williams), 10.5kph; Pembrey (Cathy Shaw), 11.9kph Grade 4: Cosmo (Helen Foster), 11.4kph; Spola From Old Hills (Janet Fentiman), 10.4kph Completion: Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 10.5kph 1 retired 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Avonbrook Green Rose (Becky Bertram), 11.1kph; Bright Dawn (Sue Loveridge), 11.4kph; Diving Belle (Amanda Tovey), 10.3kph; Eclectic Dun To A T (Suzanne Beaumont- Davies), 11.5kph; Immortal Image (Jane Tull), 12.1kph; Lucky Streich (Michael Bates), 11.2kph; Montanna (Ann-Marie Pelc), 10kph; Warrens Hill Troy (Sophie Williams), 10kph Grade 2: A Little Bit Of Magic (Lucy Champ), 9.2kph; Relentless (Emily Adland), 10.1kph; Warrens Hill Farrah (Laura Graham), 10kph Grade 3: Autumn’s Child (Katherine Bertram), 11.1kph; Avonbrook Silver Eagle (Rowena Bertram), 11.1kph; Chica Gitano (Alison Knight), 10.2kph; Druimghigha Lantana (Andrea Champ), 9.2kph; Nahdia Bint Chatanz (Sarah Rogerson), 10kph; Shareef (Tina Griffiths), 12kph Grade 4: Al Akhtal (Sarah Williams), 12.8kph Completion: Cwmcae Morgan (Tamzin Furtado), 10.1kph; Kolinka Of Dragonmead (Karen Greig), 10.5kph 4 eliminations and 1 retired UILIBRIUM LINDUM SPIRIT - DAY 5 (28/07/2013) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Zorro (Sharon Davison), 11.9kph 1 elimination and 2 retired 52kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Coralkov (Juliet Jacob), 12.9kph 44kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Merlyn (Elizabeth Whiteley), 13.4kph Grade 2: Aleys Cognac (Maurice Whiteley), 13.4kph; Steele Independent (Anne Anderson), 12.6kph Grade 4: Chikara I (Nikki Brown), 10.8kph 44kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Gizmo I (Izzy Wilson), 11.6kph; Silver Zeph (Bridget Brown), 10.8kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Jamie-Son (Barbara Jordan), 11.2kph Completion: Rudi (Susannah Sadler), 11.2kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aberllwyd Satra (Karen Day), 9.4kph; Blanche (Susan Crabtree), 11.2kph Grade 2: Ballydoolagh Alfie (Jeni Gilbert), 11kph; Redwings Milky Way (Keighley Pomroy), 11.4kph

ASHDOWN FOREST (03/08/2013) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Safiy Samir (Brian Boulton), 11.8kph Grade 2: Doyenne (Kate Curry), 11.3kph 1 retired 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Subah Ibn Janoob (Margaretha Herman), 11.5kph 50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 4: Suhaim (Beverley Cooke), 12.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ffayza (Judith Hunt), 11kph Grade 2: Caoimhe (Emily Allen), 12kph; Cardinal Panache (Julia Harman), 12.2kph; M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 11kph Grade 3: Fern II (Debbie Hill), 10.7kph; Millie I (Mark Weil), 12.1kph Grade 4: Boolagh Betty (Hilary Carr), 10.6kph; Quarene (Fiona Sanderson), 12.2kph; Shiram (Trilby Herriott), 12.2kph 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Carsons Legacy (Sherrie Cooper), 9.8kph; Damsella (Jackie Nye), 11kph; Derry’s Dream (Paige Knee), 9.8kph; Enys (Kimara Nye), 11kph; Good Morgan (Jessica Sedgewick), 11.2kph; Ifnotwhynot (Sally Thomas), 12kph; Miss Bounty (Clair Hood), 10.4kph; Scrumpy2 (Anja Brandt), 10.7kph; Zahkira (Linda Herriott), 11.2kph Grade 2: Amos Of Litigan (Rebecca Johns), 10.5kph; Ceasars Midnight Cloud (Julie Williams), 12.3kph; Cuba (Isabella Payne), 11.7kph; El Chenz (Sandra Ralph), 8.9kph; Izzy (Anne Gartside), 10.7kph; Lady Ace (Lynda Maples), 9.6kph; Laurel (Follow The Dream) (Ruth Clarke), 10.4kph; Milo (Sarah Jones), 10.4kph; Moonshine Just The Business (Joanne Archer), 11.7kph; Rasikh (Louise Palmer), 11.7kph; Roundthorn Mystique (Toni Carter), 9.7kph; Strawbry Blond (Hannah Cavaciuti), 12.1kph; West Park Bobby (Susan Lee), 11.7kph Grade 3: Locon (Mark Carter), 9.7kph Completion: Archie (Janet Edwards), 8.2kph; Magic Moments (Marion Jukes), 8.2kph; Quern Arcturus (Nicola Lee-Marshall), 11.2kph; Reggie (Paula Newman), 8.1kph; Treasure (Michaela Few), 8.1kph; Truleigh Harvest Gold (Carol Rose), 8.1kph HEXHAMSHIRE TROPHY RIDE (04/08/2013) 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 14.6kph 2nd: Badran (Rachael Atkinson), 14.4kph 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Murphy Himself (Bridget Brown), 11.9kph 1 elimination 65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Bronze Nahdir (Harry Ingram), 13.4kph Grade 3: Bey Danzig (Deborah Wardle), 11.2kph; Cwrtycadno Zeus (Sarah Ollis), 11.4kph 1 retired 56kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Karita Super Star (Katy Carr), 11.5kp Grade 4: Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 12.9kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Bright Destiny (Angela Johnson), 13.6kph; The Bolero Kid (Katherine Edridge), 13.1kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Jamyla (Angela Shutt), 13.1kph; Killiney Oliver Twist (Caroline Embleton-Black), 13.1kph Grade 2: Serinah (Andrew Richardson), 12.6kph;

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Tomorrow’s Promise (Emma Harris), 12kph Grade 4: Miss Iverley (Donald Inglis), 11.7kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Crystal Jobaar (Tracy Thompson), 11.7kph Grade 3: Kavanagh (Janet Parker), 13.1kph Grade 4: Ash (Jackie Axcell), 10.4kph; Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 10.4kph; Gold Aramis (Susan Rogers), 10.4kph 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Coatvile Easter Star (Richard Peart), 10.3kph; Gisburn Golden Cobweb (Paul Axcell), 10.4kph; Hillgarth Gypsey Melody (Sarah O’neill), 12kph; Indian Blueboy (Andrena Hattersley), 11kph; Keeloges Shamoah (Jenny Kidd), 12.2kph; Mill Starlight (Julie Banks), 11kph; Runnymede Distant Echo (Michelle Dowson), 9.5kph; Sam I (Karen Hynes), 10.7kph; Sunspots Moonpenny (Christine Peart), 10.4kph Grade 2: Arnside Miracle (Christine Dowson), 9.5kph; Blackfoot Pocatello (Vickie Wilkinson), 11.2kph; Whineray Night Hawk (Andrea Braithwaite), 9.6kph; Young Tom (Fiona Kearton), 11.9kph Grade 3: Tia Maria (Hebe Dyson), 11.9kph Grade 4: Dunrobins Sprinkle (James Williams), 11.6kph Completion: Balnecroft Royal Olympian (Lezley Aldrich), 8kph; Sam R (Helen Roff), 8kph 3 eliminations THE PHOENIX RIDE (04/08/2013) 65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Desert Kudoss (Ginny Gidley), 11.6kph; Quenotte Du Henny (Kay Palmer), 11.7kph Grade 2: C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 11.6kph; Oliver Twist IV (Fiona Griffiths), 13.3kph; Rocheros Qasbah (Nicola Martin), 12.2kph Grade 3: Asharis (Sally Milverton), 12.1kph; Kumara Zayin (Liz Sutton), 11.2kph; Sakeena Sky Zayin (Paul Simmons), 11.2kph; Talishla (Samantha Owen), 13.3kph Grade 4: Jasper P (Roz Plail), 12.2kph Completion: Gazal (Malcolm Greenaway), 12.3kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Diana Of Court (Abigail Chisholm), 12.1kph; Granby Sting (Maureen Langham), 13.2kph; Zayin Encantado (Jenny Pierson), 13.3kph Grade 2: Alouhn Shecu (Nicki Smith), 12.5kph; Destinys Child (Susan Speed), 12.6kph; Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 12.9kph; Majestic Omar (Edward Coombs), 13.2kph; Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 14.2kph Grade 3: Aden Silver Moonlight (Janthea Newman), 12.9kph; H S Exile (Judith Baynes), 11.1kph; Open All Hours (Olwen Bryer), 12.5kph; Roundhills Harvest Shine (Heather Evans), 12.7kph; Rowberton Raindance (Joy Savage), 12kph; Spirits Silver Diamond (Bryony Edmond), 12kph; Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 11.7kph Grade 4: Dubai Valentino (Tristan Bishop), 12.1kph; Golden Gigolo (Deborah Edmond), 12kph; Keryel Lotois (Joanna Chisholm), 12.1kph; Khatanga (Linda Barnes), 11kph; Safwa (Sarah Bishop), 12.1kph Completion: Hs Ecuador (Matthew Cameron), 11.8kph 1 elimination and 1 retired 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Cadwaladr (Barbara Rees), 9.9kph; Farekray (Claire Dovey), 9.5kph; Irshaad (Christopher Baker), 9.5kp Grade 2: Broadreed Silver Mist (Nicola Berry), 10.9kph; Desert Thorn (Fiona Faulkner), 11.1kph; Eskar (Stephanie Cole), 10kph; Hs Tabal (Christine Smyth), 10kph Grade 3: Bey Sahli (Carri-Ann Dark), 12.3kph Grade 4: Al Ashab Zameel (Sarah Hancock), 12.6kph Completion: Early Election (Stevie Jones), 11.7kph; Golden Dream (Dace Sainsbury), 11.7kph; Yawl Hill Maverick (Kirsty Wiscombe), 10kph 34kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: El Shaddia (Geraldine White), 12.6kph

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Grade 4: Latek (Victoria Mosey), 10.6kph; Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Sally Mellor), 11.2kph Completion: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 10.6kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 34kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Lynwood Boxer (Emma Machin), 9.1kph; Misty Brig (Jane Gale), 9.4kph; Saving Tia Maria (Lucie Allison), 12.1kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 10.5kph; Spotless (Stephen Blackwell), 13.8kph Grade 2: Luna (Hope Mahlich), 12.4kph; Sahir Opulence (Katy Mellor), 11.2kph; Salsola (Ann Farley), 12.4kph; Saving Grace (Georgina Allison), 12.1kph; Tommy (Sarah Tackle), 12.4kph Grade 3: Cody (Caroline Burge), 12kph; Jurassic (Caroline Staddon), 10kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 9.9kph Grade 4: Flying Artist (Valerie Jones), 8.7kph Completion: Al Akhtal (Sarah Williams), 12.3kph; C F S Astreled (Nic Wigley), 11.7kph; Its Me Alfie (Graham Wright), 8.2kph; Muna Bint Shuwaimeh (Rosemary Henderson), 8.3kph; Niaz Al Azhar (Jane Perrett), 8kph 5 eliminations HEAPEY HACK (10/08/2013) 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 4: Zuleika (Bethan Davies), 12.3kph Completion: Tish (Pat Ellithorn), 11.4kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Henry (Heather Park), 11.4kph; Silva Quartz (Emma Martin), 11.5kph Grade 3: Tommy (Diane Hudson), 11.4kph Grade 4: Madison (Peter Ingram), 11.8kph 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Warrens Hill Chayze (Harry Ingram), 11.8kph Grade 2: Glackmore Boy (Tess Wheldon), 11.4kph Grade 3: Delfyw Squwiggle (Karen Corr), 11.8kph Completion: Flynn (Lucy Walker), 9.1kph 1 retired 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Squire (Gaynor Jones), 11.2kph; Sylvanpark Scallywag (Lesley Parker), 11.6kph Grade 4: Night Owl (Suzanne Chamberlain), 10.3kph; Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 12.3kph 3 eliminations 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Angies Girl (Angie Williams), 11.7kph; Bronze Nahdir (Pat Guerin), 11.2kph; Dns Ronaldo (Kate Atkinson), 10.3kph; Hannibal’s Pride (Jane Stewart), 11.2kph; Hildith Dancing Dream (Alison Scott), 9.1kph; Lucy G (Jacky Goodman), 11.2kph; Magners Gold (Jane Wyatt), 11.2kph; Meadowland Mack (Tania Fitton), 9.2kp Grade 2: Buster P (Sophie Pickard), 10kph; Cwyrtai Kahil (Emily Mchugh), 10.3kph; Hildith Dream Delight (Julie Scott), 9.1kph Grade 3: Orelie Griff (Christopher Fitton), 9.2kph; Pleasington Playboy (Lindon Webb), 10.7kph; Tiga (Dylan Schelising-Chaplin), 10.7kph Completion: Top Of The Morning (Rachel Jones), 11.7kph 1 elimination and 1 retired S.E.R.C. HARESTANES (17/03/2013) 31kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 12.4kph; Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 13.6kph Completion: Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 12.8kph S.E.R.C. TENTSMUIR (14/04/2013) 62kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: Jumanji (Cheryl Wallace), 14kph 40kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Lindston Kytrina (Emilie Fleming), 11.8kph; Magic Storm (Nicola Hamilton), 11.8kph

S.E.R.C. KELSO (21/04/2013) 83kms 2 day Competitive Ride Grade 2: Foxghyll’s Folly (Kathleen Mcghee), 11.9kph 60kms 2 day Competitive Ride Grade 1: Jamie-Son (Barbara Jordan), 14.1kph 44kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: Amber IV (Lynsey Bainbridge), 12.7kph; Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 13kph; Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 13kph Grade 2: Loti Du Caussanel (Robert Newall), 14.4kph 44kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Chunkys Last Chance (Nicole Pink), 12.7kph; Lindston Kytrina (Emilie Fleming), 10.9kph; Magic Storm (Nicola Hamilton), 10.9kph 33kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: Ash (Jackie Axcell), 11.1kph 33kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Clover Fire N Ice (Emma Leigh), 10.9kph; Serinah (Vivienne Knight), 10.9kph Grade 2: Guisburn Golden Cobweb (Paul Axcell), 11.1kph S.E.R.C. EILDON (18/05/2013) 80kms 2 day Competitive Ride Grade 2: Supermario (Mandy Ball), 11kph 32kms Competitive Ride Completion: Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 10.9kph S.E.R.C. EILDON DAY 2 (19/05/2013) 32kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 4: Seashore (Nikki Pearson), 9.5kph S.E.R.C. RAMMERSCALE (02/06/2013) 50kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: Sun Diva G F A (Andrew Richardson), 12.9kph Grade 2: Foxghyll’s Folly (Kathleen Mcghee), 11.9kph Grade 3: Jamie-Son (Barbara Jordan), 11.9kph; Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 12.3kph Completion: Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 12.3kph NUMANA (ITALY) (14/06/2013) F.E.I. 2star 120kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride Completion: Magica Gavoiese (Rachael Rogerson), 14.6kph SCHWEICH (LUXEMBOURG) (30/06/2013) F.E.I. 3star 160kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 1st: Strawblade (Javier Cervera), 17.1kph 2 eliminations S.E.R.C. BROUGHTON - DAY 1 (06/07/2013) 80kms 2 day Competitive Ride Grade 1: Foxghyll’s Folly (Kathleen Mcghee), 12kph; Marcus Ibn Gayet (Jean Gilbert), 11.8kph 62kms 2 day Competitive Ride Grade 1: Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 12.9kph; Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 13kph S.E.R.C NEWCASTLETON (14/07/2013) 34kms Competitive Ride Grade 2: Jamie-Son (Barbara Jordan), 13kph S.E.R.C. NEWTONMORE (14/07/2013) 30kms Competitive Ride Grade 4: Djoval (Colin Sykes), 10.1kph TARBES (FR) (26/07/2013) F.E.I. 4star 120kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride 14th: Lara Lark (Maria Pereira (Uru)), 17.7kph Completion: Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 13.6kph 3 eliminations PROVOST LODGE (11/08/2013) 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Daante (Ellie Moxon), 13.3kph; Pegase

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Grade 3: Basford Showman (Amber Sole), 13.4kph 100kms Competitive Endurance Ride: Denbigh Slate 1st: Ben Shah (Larissa Whiley), 15.2kph 2nd: Bey Shebaan (Laura Short), 13.3kph 3rd: Yawl Hillbilly (Kirsty Wiscombe), 12.7kph 4th: Ishtar Spirit (Willow Coombs), 12.7kph 5th: Eskar (Sue Box), 12.7kph 2 eliminations 100kms Competitive Endurance Ride: Gold Achievement Cup 1st: Zayin Encantado (Jenny Pierson), 14.8kph 2nd: Sakeena Sky Zayin (Paul Simmons), 11.5kph 3rd: Kumara Zayin (Liz Sutton), 11.5kph 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride: Corinium 1st: Khartoum With A K (Nikki Malcolm), 18kph 2nd: Almaak (Richard Allen), 18kph 3rd: Aberllwyds Another Rose (Susan Higgins), 15.7kph 4th: Medraar (Terence Madden), 14.6kph 5th: Dear Kate (Fiona Griffiths), 14.6kph 6th: M H S Amir El Sudan (Samantha Hunt), 14.6kph 7th: C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 12.7kph 8th: Warrens Hill Troy (Sharon Parr), 12.4kph 9th: Hs Azraf (Pam James), 12.4kph 2 eliminations and 1 retired 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride: Veteran Horse (17+ Years) 1st: G F A Dainty Dancer (Pauline Higgs), 16kph 2nd: Ptolemaeus (Carol Jones), 16kph 3rd: Verano De Madrid (Caroline Cowley), 15.4kph 4th: Zeus (Rebecca Northover), 12.1kph 80kms Competitive Endurance Ride: Young Rider CER 1st: Oakleaze Farm Czarko (Lauren Mills), 18.5kp 2nd: Zuleika (Bethan Davies), 17.5kph 3rd: Terminators Dream (Dace Sainsbury), 17.5kph 4th: Oakleazefarm Czamak (Louise Rich), 16.5kph 5th: Burfield Red Dragon (Katie Bedwin), 16.5kph 6th: April Fairy (Molly Corcoran), 15.9kph 1 elimination 80kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Eighth Spirit (Kate Buck), 13.2kph; Orion’s Firefly (Janet Kenward), 11.7kph; Zim Nazka (Jacqueline Lloyd), 13.3kph Grade 3: Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 11.7kph; Palaza (Gwendoline Pickering), 12.5kph; Vlacq Melika Kayal (Lorraine Flood), 11.5kph 3 eliminations 65kms Graded Endurance Ride: Performance Formula Ermin Grade 1: Al Raad Bin Jesra (Christine Smyth), 12.5kph; Ca Diaskar (Sharon Petruv), 11.6kph; Destinys Child (Susan Speed), 14kph; Samrah (Tracy Haines), 12.3kph Grade 2: Avonbrook Green Rose (Becky Bertram), 12.7kph; Emir (Bethany Stokes), 11.9kph Grade 3: Autumn’s Child (Katherine Bertram), 12.7kph; Mostafanother R (Charlotte Chadwick), 11.6kph; Prince Meliodas (Rachael Claridge), 14.2kph; Siiberia (Sue Loveridge), 13.7kph; Zaferan (Jane Girling), 12.1kph Grade 4: Benzuga (Hilary Cuming), 13.9kph; Consider Me (Angela Corner), 11.6kph; Onyali (Rosemary Lathey), 11.6kph; Roxane Du Bout Du Monde (Janice Cockley-Adams), 13.1kph; Tarick Al Hfifa (Alex Tennant), 10.5kph 2 eliminations MONPAZIER (FR) (31/08/2013) F.E.I. 2star 130kms FEI Competitive Endurance Ride Completion: Maissa Du Pech (Carol Smith Van Blerk), 16.6kph 1 elimination S.E.R.C. KELSO DAY 1 SCOTTISH CHAMPS (31/08/2013) 83kms 2 day Competitive Ride Grade 1: Marcus Ibn Gayet (Jean Gilbert), 11.3kph Grade 2: Foxghyll’s Folly (Kathleen Mcghee), 11.9kph

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61kms 2 day Competitive Ride Grade 1: Linnelwood Digby (Janet Lennard), 14.9kph Grade 3: Peterbrook Sunset Surprise (Carolyn Cummings), 14.9kph 54kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Magic Storm (Nicola Hamilton), 12.8kph Grade 4: Lindston Kytrina (Emilie Fleming), 12.8kph CIRENCESTER PARK - DAY 3 (01/09/2013) 83kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 2: Latek (Victoria Mosey), 11.5kph; Marcus Aurelius (Gill Plumbley), 12.9kph Grade 3: Basil De Mulo (Richard Allen), 12.1kph; Sa Sacred Spirit (Ann-Marie Pelc), 12.2kph; Shaikha Bint Krayaan (Amanda May), 10.7kph Grade 4: Astral Mystique (Jan Prettejohn), 11.5kph; Dubai Valentino (Sarah Bishop), 11.8kph; G F A Mydass (Pauline Higgs), 10.8kph; Silvretta Athlete (Catherine Hood), 11.4kph Completion: Bint Al Reeh Janoob (Greta Verkerk), 10.7kph; Diamond Flight (Shaun Walsh), 11.4kph 4 eliminations and 1 retired 65kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Elayla (Katie Bedwin), 12.7kph; Kizhi (Melanie Davison), 13.3kph; Nooral Noufous (Nicki Smith), 14.4kph Grade 2: Kristal (Jocelyn Broadhurst), 12kph Grade 3: Angelina Ginny (Katy Mellor), 13.8kph; Cardinal Panache (Julia Harman), 13kph; Wolferlow Dakota (Karen Jones), 13.1kph Grade 4: Jamal (Andrew Theodorou), 11.4kph; Mountedgcumbe Maestro (Sally Mellor), 13.8kph 3 eliminations 65kms Graded Endurance Ride: Bronze Achievement Cup Grade 2: Trigger (Jane Walker), 12.2kph Grade 4: Chica Gitano (Alison Knight), 11.8kph; My Marco (Annette Longland), 10.5kph; Seren Rigel (Rebecca Kinnarney), 11.7kph Completion: Duke Of Burgundy (Christopher Rose), 12kph; Zyta (Gaynor Rose), 11.8kph 1 elimination 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Completion: C.S.Khamsin (Elizabeth Ellesley), 11.2kph; Our Gem (Jill Peachey), 11.2kph 1 elimination 50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Sky Indigo (Donna Taylor), 11.4kph 1 retired 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Merlyn (Elizabeth Whiteley), 13.2kph; Ryu (Sue Box), 12kph Grade 2: African Star (Maurice Whiteley), 13.1kph; S A Jasuur (Janet Machin), 12.6kph; Smokey Savannah (Karin Hilton), 12.1kph; Zakhir (Charlotte Fleming), 15kph Grade 3: Aden Silver Moonlight (Janthea Newman), 12.2kph; Eas Boadicea (Ella Bunting), 11.1kph; Gladston Blaze (Anne Green), 11.2kph; Hajar Al Kamar (Andrea Clarke), 12.1kph; Orion’s Firefly (Janet Kenward), 11.1kph Grade 4: Cs Ibn Fiesta (Debbie Williams), 12.6kph; Kalach (Claire Barry), 12.6kph; Keen Pleasure (Charles Newman), 12.2kph; Moet (Richard-Bradley Hancock), 12.3kph; Oakleazefarm Czako (Susan Rich), 12.4kph; Spanish Minx (Bethan Jones), 12kph; Touch Of Frost (Hilary Kaye), 12.1kph Completion: Cathael Dai Jones (Elizabeth Watts), 11kph; Cosmo (Helen Foster), 11.2kph; Laddie (Linda Dod), 11.2kph; Oakleaze Farm Czelo (Louise Rich), 12.4kph 1 elimination 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Lynwood Boxer (Emma Machin), 10.4kph; Sanchi (Claire Jenkins), 11kph Grade 2: Blanche (Susan Crabtree), 11.2kph; Cadwaladr (Piers Geddes), 10.3kph; Ebwgrannell Diplomat (Louise England), 11kph; Farekray (Claire Dovey), 10.8kph; Gizmo I (Izzy Wilson), 12.1kph; Penny Clawd (Belinda Stewart), 11.3kph; Sharlih (Tina Griffiths), 13.4kph

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Grade 3: Aakrarbat (Soile Leinonen), 9kph; Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 11.2kph; Kildromin Trump (Lesley Caswell), 10.7kph; Shaanan (Sarah Porter), 9kph; Transwales Trefor (Jane Anscombe), 11.3kph; W L A Elektra (Gail Jupp), 12.4kph Grade 4: Digger II (Samantha Fearn), 12.3kph 1 elimination 30kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Chlione (Susan Middleton), 11.2kph; Grey Medlar (Abigail Chisholm), 13.3kph; Pembrey (Cathy Shaw), 12.2kph; Summers Dream (Shona Simpson), 11.9kph Grade 2: Sahir Kashmir (Trena Brock), 13.4kph Grade 3: Cs Shaikh Al Jubail (Susan Buckley), 13.8kph; Khanspur (Andrew Chisholm), 13.3kph; Quinoa Des Beaux (Selina Webb), 12.5kph Grade 4: Quizz De Loperhet (Sashikala Davies), 12.5kph Completion: Eight Acres Kismet (Alison Robinson), 11.9kph; Rosegay (Penny Rawnsley), 10.7kp 4 eliminations 30kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Aymard Des Fieffes (Jessica Minett), 12.1kph; C J’s Blue Moun (Helen Sampson), 9.8kph; Shatzar (Jane Alexander), 10.1kph; Thistledown (Judith Baynes), 10.1kph; Velvet Moon Belle (Rhian Humphreys), 12.1kph Grade 2: Aberllwyds Astoriz (Catherine Rawnsley), 10.7kph; Bubblegum (Karina McDermott), 12.2kph; Hendrewen Pirate (Nicola Davies), 11.6kph; Psalute (Nikki Mcgee), 9.6kph Grade 3: Ballinamurra Lucy (Karen Titterington), 11.2kph; Celtic Warrior (Mary Fielden), 11.7kph; Cwmceffyl Autumn Breeze (Alison Smale), 12kph; Iberica Paloma (Rebecca Parsler), 10.1kph Grade 4: Barons Rock (Kat Ingram), 10kph; Dutch Adventure (Natalie Neal), 11.7kph; Lyndell Perplexity (Claire Powell), 12.1kph; Watibou Coutillas (Alex Tennant), 8.5kph; Zakhahn (Angela Corner), 8.5kph Completion: Becky C (Karen Cadman), 10kph; Little Bird (Herbie Owen), 10.3kph; Shamal (Paul Brown), 10.2kph 4 eliminations and 1 retired KELSTERN (01/09/2013) 72kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Senjai (Heather Alexander), 15.5kph Grade 2: Bizout (Hannah Lydon), 12.2kph Completion: Simeric Cassini (Bridie Lydon-Towle), 12.2kph 64kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 3: Humbria Millie (Victoria Smith), 11kph Grade 4: Humbria April (Angela Smith), 11kph 40kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Faleh (Linda Reeves), 11.1kph; Midget Gem (Karen Pammenter), 13kph; To The Last Man (Christine Myers), 12.6kph Grade 3: Daante (Ellie Moxon), 11.5kph 2 eliminations 40kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Amber’s Diamond Cluster (Sarah McLoughlin), 11.8kph; Harvest Gold (ChristineAnne Hull), 12.7kph; Woodie Woodpecker (Caitlin Reeves), 11.1kph Grade 2: Simeric Smooth Criminal (James Dickinson), 11kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 4: Beckmeetings Karim (Heidi Lewis), 10.9kph S.E.R.C. KELSO SCOTTISH CHAMPS (01/09/2013) 40kms Competitive Ride Grade 1: The Bolero Kid (Katherine Edridge), 14kph Grade 3: Bonnie Lass (Barbara Austin), 13.7kph 40kms Competitive Ride (Novice) Grade 2: Killiney Oliver Twist (Caroline EmbletonBlack), 14kph 30kms Competitive Ride Grade 2: Kavanagh (Janet Parker), 14kph

BONHAM (08/09/2013) 63kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Julio (Robert Phillpotts), 11.7kph; Woodland Gem (Shannon Chaplin), 11.1kp Grade 2: Rasslan (Joanna Malcolm), 11.1kph Grade 3: Magic Powers (Valerie Bradshaw), 12.3kph; See You Sunday (Amber Barnicoat), 11.1kph Grade 4: C S Corinthian (Claire Richards), 10.8kph Completion: Asharis (Sally Milverton), 11kph 1 elimination 50kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Sovereign IV (Carri-Ann Dark), 14.3kph Grade 2: Gnocchi (Linda Kidd), 12.5kph 50kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 4: Early Election (Stevie Jones), 12.5kph 38kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Merlyn (Elizabeth Whiteley), 13.9kph; Pegase (Caroline Hawes), 11.8kph Grade 2: African Star (Maurice Whiteley), 13.9kph Grade 3: Binley Prince Salim (Susan Hawes), 11.8kph; C F S Astreled (Nic Wigley), 13.3kph Grade 4: Vlasta Weiner (Lynn Harvey), 13.1kph 38kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: El Azraff Amirah (Judith Yarnold), 11.9kph Grade 2: Bh Supersonic (Fiona Griffiths), 13.5kph; Distance Oasis (Heather Whiteley), 12.3kph; Golden Dream (Dace Sainsbury), 12.2kph; Montanna (AnnMarie Pelc), 10.8kph Grade 3: Hs Tabal (Christine Smyth), 11.7kph 1 elimination 32kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Thistledown (Judith Baynes), 12.1kph Grade 2: Shareef (Tina Griffiths), 12.7kph Grade 3: Aberllwyd Briar Rose (Sarah Denham), 10.6kph Grade 4: Majestic Omar (Barbara Coombs), 12.9kph; Step Into Spring (Kerri Costello), 12.1kph 32kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Binley Silver Spark (Rebecca Gant), 10.7kph; Flying Artist (Valerie Jones), 10.2kph; Perfect Sky (Mark De Greeff), 9.3kph; Sa’da Sekora (Gillian Talbot), 11.7kph; Salsola (Ann Farley), 14.4kph; Samsara Kabir (Tony Griffin), 12.6kph; Solomons Ikey (Trish Griffin), 12.6kph; Warrens Hill Rubyn (Sarah Rogerson), 12kph Grade 2: Peppen’s Gold (Harry de Greeff), 9.3kph Grade 3: Donatello (Frances Brayford), 10.7kph; Joop (Brighe) (Caroline Kendall), 10.6kph; Venus (Carol Sobucinska), 9.3kph; Yarty Bronwen (Hannah Grummitt), 9.8kph Completion: Alex I (Margaretha Herman), 12kph; Tough N Dance (Caroline Burge), 14.4kph LONG MYND (08/09/2013) 66kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Sealeah Myranda (Harry Adshead), 13kph Grade 2: Caa Labib (Kenneth Mapp), 12.4kph Grade 3: Shoshana (Ann Harrison), 11.1kph Completion: Rosegay (Penny Rawnsley), 11.8kph; Sg Esscent (Susan Cox), 10.2kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride Grade 1: Ptolemaeus (Carol Jones), 12.3kph Grade 3: Radwaan (Lesley List), 12.7kph; Spanish Minx (Bethan Jones), 12.3kph Grade 4: Angelina Ginny (Katy Mellor), 12.4kph 42kms Graded Endurance Ride (Novice) Grade 1: Arranberg Mai (Fiona Valentine), 10.5kph; Barons Rock (Kat Ingram), 9.9kph Grade 2: Gwel Coeds Razil (Julie McKeown), 10.4kp Grade 3: Jamana (Charlotte Fleming), 11.7kph; Silvretta Acrobat (Jan Hebblethwaite), 8.7kph Grade 4: Becky C (Karen Cadman), 9.9kph; Poppet (Evelyn Watt), 10.5kph Completion: Regis (Selena Ford), 8.7kph 1 elimination

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Endurance Magazine Giveaway

Norman will offer his full support and motivation to competitors of all eight disciplines.

Alltech is title sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy, France. The Lifeforce range is the cornerstone of the Alltech Equine Advantage series, developed to benefit horses at every stage of life, from breeding stock to pleasure and performance animals.

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New Lifeforce Elite from Alltech is a supplement specially designed for competition and performance horses.

Helping horses in high intensity work and those faced with stressful situations, it provides a solution to manage the effects of a challenging work environment.

This allows the horse to gain maximum benefit from its diet to be able to maintain performance at the highest level.

A 5kg Tub of Lifeforce Elite retails at £120.

5 winners will each receive a 5kg tub of Lifeforce Elite and an Official Norman Mascot.

For further information please visit www.lifeforcehorse.com or telephone 01780 764512 You can enter the draw by post or by email Send your name address and contact details by email to magazineeditor@endurancegb.co.uk Or on a postcard to Alltech Draw Green Farm Stables Albyns Lane Stapleford Tawney Essex RM4 1RX To arrive no later than 31st December

Containing all natural ingredients Lifeforce Elite supports a healthy immune system, increases the availability of antioxidants, stimulates an anti-inflammatory response and naturally maintains hydration which helps aid recovery.

Lifeforce Elite creates an ideal digestive environment and enhances peak body and muscular condition.

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