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ISSUE 43 | EVERYTHING HORSE | JULY 2021

Georgia

Tame

talks success as a young rider, while giving us a sneak peek into Team Breen life

‘no gut, no horse!’ HORSE HEALTH

Discover best practice for a happy healthy horse

TRAINING TIPS

Introducing ‘Green Horses’ to Jumping Courses SUMMER HEALTH TOPICS

Dehydration & Hoof Care

NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION & ADVICE

DON’T

MISS

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PRODUCT FEATURES • WHAT’S NEW • EQUESTRIAN NEWS • WE MEET BRAND PALADIN’S FOUNDER & MORE

SOAR LI K E ATHEN A ON PEGAS U S O K AY, M AY B E A B I T D R A M AT I C . B U T T H E S E S U P P L E M E N T S R E A L LY W O R K .

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t's been a busy month for the equestrian community, with much of our news stories delivered on a positive note, which includes the fact we are now so close to the government relinquishing lockdown restrictions, which helps our industry regain historic momentum once again. It's hard to think we've lived through a period that will be looked upon as a significant part in history for many years to come. As our beloved equestrian events return, we look forward to Hickstead's calendar resuming (all be it a little different this year), Royal Windsor Horse Show, Horse of the Year Show and Olympia, The London International Horse Show. All of which will be welcoming spectators. The Longines Global Champions Tour is one of my personal favourites, where we get to see top-class action unfold, from worldclass horse and rider combinations on our screens thanks to modern-day technology! You can follow this under our 'event reports' category on the website. Our team was shocked to hear of two young equestrians passing this month, Gracie Spinks and Tiggy Hancock, who were incredibly talented and loved by many. Although the incidents were not related, they happened only a few days apart. Tributes have been made, with Team Ireland wearing yellow out of respect for young Tiggy. Occasions such as these genuinely remind us how precious and short life can be. Seize the day, and grab opportunities with both hands, as you never know what day may be our last. Our thoughts are with families and friends who were close to both young ladies. Sir Lee Pearson CBE announced the loss of his

Paralympic and World Championship horse, Gentleman, on the 20th of June. Tributes were made for the equine on social media, with hundreds of followers leaving heartfelt messages. Since Gentleman's retirement, he lived his remaining days in the care of Lorna Harvey before his passing. As I'm writing this, we eagerly await the Tokyo Games official Team GB horse and rider announcement. It's truly amazing to see the line-up of talented equines and athletes that were put forward for the long-awaited Games. Although we won't be able to watch in person, I'm sure it's still going to be just as thrilling viewing on screens, from the comfort of our own homes. This month, we were delighted when front cover star, Georgia Tame, agreed to speak with us for our feature interview. Equine journalist Abby Dickinson (Abby) went about compiling questions for the young showjumping star who has enjoyed considerable success from a young age. However, from the interview, it's clear to see that hard work and determination have been the key ingredients to her achievements so far. This month we've focussed heavily on horse health, including conditions to be mindful of throughout the summer. Our equine hydration and hoof care piece, by Dr Jessica May, acts as a reminder of how both conditions can prevail during the long, hot summer days, alongside offering advice on what to look out for and how to treat. Our product feature that follows aims to assist in selecting products to help with each problem. I hope you enjoy this month's magazine, alongside the warmer weather we've been enjoying as of late.

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Contents

ISSUE 43 | EVERYTHING HORSE | JULY 2021

REGULARS

24. INTRODUCING GREEN HORSES TO JUMPING COURSES

6. WHAT’S NEW

A round-up of what’s new in the horse world including a rather big surprise from Equi-Trek!

8. NEWS

News stories from the equestrian industry. Find out how Hartpury University are surging ahead with sustainably led plans for 2021.

INTERVIEWS 16. FEATURE INTERVIEW: GEORGIA TAME She’s one of Great Britain’s most successful young showjumpers and certainly one to watch for the future. This month we interview Georgia Tame, where the celebrated showjumping mogul talks success at a young age, while giving us a sneak peek in life at Team Breen.

52. INTERVIEW: GINNY BRAYNSMITH, FOUNDER OF PALADIN EQUINE Paladin Saddle Pads are the topic of conversation among equestrian fanatics! Here we find out how Ginny Brayn-Smith brought the sustainably led eye-catching saddle pads to life.

HORSE HEALTH 30. WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC TECHNIQUES AND PHYSIOTHERAPY? We revisit a question hot on everyone’s lips; what’s the difference between the two techniques, while dispelling the ‘back-man’ myth.

32. NO GUT, NO HORSE Equine behaviour expert, Loni Loftus, discusses the equine digestive system, including best practice management to help keep your horse happy and healthy all year round.

38. SUMMER HEALTH ISSUES: DEHYDRATION AND HOOF CARE Summer reading not to miss! This month our summer health feature looks at two common topics; dehydration and hoof care. 4 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

FEATURE ARTICLES

TRAINING

12. FEI 100 YEAR CELEBRATIONS The FEI launched their official 100th birthday celebrations in May 2021. To help celebrate, we feature the official story released by the organisation.

24. INTRODUCING GREEN HORSES TO JUMPING COURSES

44. OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE Louise Parkes writes about finding the right horse for Para athletes. 48. ABRS+ OVERVIEW Perhaps one of today’s longest-standing equestrian associations, here we look at how the ABRS (now +) has evolved to meet industry demand.

52. INTERVIEW: GINNY BRAYN-SMITH, FOUNDER OF PALADIN EQUINE

Showjumper Bex Mason joins us with four top tips on introducing green horses to jumping a course of fences.

PRODUCT FEATURES 20. EQUINE SKIN PROTECTION Here we look at products that will help keep vulnerable areas protected from sunburn and other unwanted seasonal nuisances. 42. PRODUCT FEATURE: REPLACING ELECTROLYTES Our feature takes a look at several supplements, in various forms, suitable for replacing electrolytes lost in sweat. 43. PRODUCT FEATURE: HOOF CARE PRODUCTS Top products available for application to the hoof, including a couple of supplements that give the horse’s hoof condition from the inside out.

42. PRODUCT FEATURE: REPLACING ELECTROLYTES

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W H AT ' S

NEW

Find out what’s new in the equestrian industry, from the latest must-have items to innovations galore!

Vivendi Apparel launch improved technical leggings Vivendi Introduce Vega Riding Leggings Crafted from a new and improved technical material with four-way stretch, the limited edition Vega Leggings are chic and practical for those who need their apparel to take them from the gym to the yard. The innovative, breathable compression fabric wicks moisture away from the skin to the surface for evaporation, ensuring comfort for the wearer. Compression fabrics help to reduce muscle soreness and inflammation whilst boosting blood flow and aid post-exercise recovery. Features include full silicone seat and knee grips, printed branding and a large zipped pocket, perfect for keeping a mobile phone or keys safe and secure. Sizes: XXS - XL (UK 4 to UK 18) Colour: black and gold Matching Vega Base Layer available. Visit www.vivendiapparel.co.uk

New Fly Veil from Yaris Yaris presents a super stylish and highly technical equestrian sportswear item

Standard colour selection available, specific colour requests available. Visit www.yarisequestrian.co.uk

Manufactured exclusively at Yaris using highly breathable, lightweight, technical jersey, the perforated fabric allows your horse to stay cool when competing and wicks away any moisture. The new style provides an excellent fit for ultimate comfort with a lightweight soft poly/ cotton binding.

Mountain Horse Wild River boots offer supreme style and comfort Mountain Horse with VertyCore shock absorption Mountain Horse’s new Wild River Tall Boots are made with pliable, oily full grain leather. The VertyCore shock absorbing sole system offers all day long comfort and underfoot protection, with a slip resistant rubber soles. The VertyCore memory foam moulds to individual feet and a pressure reducing mid-sole helps cushion the balls of the feet and the arches to reduce fatigue. 6 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

Ride Cool this summer with MOCHARA Equestrian MOCHARA Sleeveless Base Layer Brand new for Summer 2021, MOCHARA Equestrian has introduced a sleeveless style base layer to their best selling collection. The Sleeveless Base Layer is stylish, practical and comfortable. It is an essential item for any sport that is outdoors and physically active. Like all the MOCHARA base layers, they're breathable and offer protection against muscle damage. Made using high-quality technical SPF 40+ fabric, which has been treated with a unique finish to prevent UV rays penetrating through, the base layer reflects rays for sun protection and to reduce heat absorption. Available in NEW COLOURS: Berry, Rose Pink and MOCHARA Traditional Colours: Jet Black, Charcoal Grey, Slate Grey, Navy, Baby Pink and Snow White Sizes: XXS -XXL RRP £36.00 Visit www.mochara.co.uk

The boots are fully waterproof up to the middle of the shaft, a built in shank gives improved stability, and a full length YKK zip at the back means they are easy to pull on. Colours: Black, brown Sizes: 36 - 46, RRP: £269

Image right: Trail-Treka - the new side loading Trailer from Equi-Trek

NEW for 2021 Trail-Treka Side Loading Trailer LOOKING for a two horse trailer that has the advantages of side loading? The Trail-Treka from Equi-Trek is a forward facing, lightweight horse trailer that can be towed legally and safely by smaller 4x4s and some cars. The trailer has an aerodynamic fibreglass mould and galvanised steel chassis with independent suspension. The four fully braked wheels are with low profile tyres and wheel trims, a spare wheel and brace is included. Two external tie rings are included and there is a step for easy access through the groom’s door. The Trail-Treka comes with a large, lockable, full height groom’s door, fully adjustable partition with skirt to the floor, and the full width collapsible padded breast bar incorporates an external release system for emergencies. The composite high kick boards, strong aluminium plank floor, slip resistant rubber ramp and safety loading doors are just a few of the benefits of a Trail-Treka. For ventilation there are three opening windows and a dome roof vent. An LED light

is included to assist during darker days and there are two horse tie rings and two hay net tie rings. The low wide ramp provides easier and safer loading as the horse is encouraged to enter a light and spacious area with less feeling of confinement. The Trail-Treka Excel pack includes the addition of a tack locker for two saddles

and bridles, a front window, storage rack, additional skylight roof vent and partition head divider. Available for purchase or short and long term hire, please contact Equi-Trek on (0114) 288 4411 for further information or visit www. equi-trek.com.

Forget the saddle - go bareback with a difference We’re often told to ride without stirrups to improve our balance and suppleness in the saddle, but have you ever considered going bareback? Riding without a saddle can help develop your seat, encourage you to lengthen your leg as well as develop core strength and stability. You will form a better sense of balance and improve the connection with the horse underneath you. It is a training method which is known to help improve your independent seat, which in turn will allow you to remain in perfect balance over the horse’s centre of gravity. These are the foundations of good riding, whatever the discipline…BUT bareback riding can be uncomfortable. This is where the Equitex Riding Pad comes in. The perfect solution to going bareback, with a difference! With this unique riding pad you can feel the horse’s movements, improve your

own seat and develop your balance for an unforgettable riding experience. This ingenious Riding Pad is created in two parts which can be disconnected for washing. The top section is filled with memory foam for ultimate posterior comfort, while the underside of the seat is formed with Equitex Tech foam to safeguard and support the horse for non-saddle riding. The unique structure of the pad ensures that the horse has no spinal pressure. The Riding Pad outer is styled in a luxury, high performance Italian wool with leather fixings to attach your girth. It is extremely easy to care for the Riding Pad, which can be washed in the washing machine at 30 °C without loosing shape. Colours: Black or Brown RRP £349.00. Visit www.equitex.co EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 7

NEWS

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ABOUT HARTPURY Hartpury is a specialist educational provider located in Gloucestershire with more than 4,000 college and university level students studying PhDs, postgraduate and undergraduate degrees, and diplomas in the areas of sport, equine, animal, agriculture, veterinary nursing, and A-levels. Students have access to the largest equine educational establishment in the world, cutting-edge sports facilities, science laboratories with industry standard equipment and an on-site commercial farm.

Hartpury equine and animal assisted ‘sustainably led’ arena begins construction New £700,000 Hartpury arena supports equine and canine education Construction is underway on a £700,000 modern arena at Hartpury to expand its range of world-leading facilities, further enhance the student learning experience and increase equine and canine research opportunities. The Equine and Animal Assisted Arena (EAAA) will consist of a covered indoor arena and covered round pen that will provide a contemporary learning environment for Hartpury University and Hartpury College students enrolled on equine, humananimal interaction and canine diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. As well as enabling students to gain practical skills and knowledge, the facilities will deliver a modern setting for equine and canine research and development projects, dog agility training, equitation clinics and animal-assisted therapy. The exciting development has had significant backing from charitable trusts and foundations who were keen to join Hartpury in its commitment to improve animal welfare and engagement in human-animal interaction activities to support local people. The EAAA will augment the current range of world-class facilities at Hartpury’s 8 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

renowned Equine Centre, including the indoor Hartpury Arena, the International Outdoor Arena, the Margaret Giffen Centre for Rider Performance and the Equine Therapy Centre. Access to the facilities, located behind the Hartpury Arena, will be available to riders competing at Hartpury’s high-profile equestrian events, notably the NAF Five Star Hartpury Festival of Dressage, the NAF Five Star Showjumping Spectacular and the NAF Five Star International Hartpury Horse Trials. Originally planned for last year but delayed due to Covid-19, the project is being undertaken by long-standing partners Andrews Bowen Equine Developments, an official surface supplier to Hartpury, and is expected to be completed by the end of August ahead of an official opening. Russell Marchant, Vice-Chancellor of Hartpury University and Principal of Hartpury College, said: “We’re delighted that construction is now underway on the Equine and Animal Assisted Arena, which will be an important addition to our current range of facilities on campus. “We’d like to express our deepest thanks

to all the supporting trusts involved in helping to fund the project – the Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust, the Childwick Trust and the Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust – and to the Office for Students for providing a grant. “We are continuing to seek funding support to complete the entire development to maximise benefits. “Andrews Bowen have always delivered high standards of excellence since we started working with them in 2006 and we’re delighted to be working with them again on this latest project.” In line with sustainability, the covered indoor will be built with an Equaflow base in order to attenuate rainfall from the building roofs that can then be released via controlled discharge into the existing site drainage. Manufactured from recycled material, Equaflow will provide a highly consistent sub base for the surfacing. Both areas will be installed with Andrews Bowen’s ProWax surface to match with the existing surfaces already on site. David Andrews, Managing Director at Andrews Bowen, said: “We are delighted to be working with the team at Hartpury on this exciting new project. “We have been working with Hartpury for over 15 years, a relationship that has seen the facilities develop for a multitude of disciplines and riders of all levels, from grassroots through to international. “We are in no doubt that the new covered arenas, installed with our Equaflow base and ProWax surface will be of great benefit to the equestrian community at Hartpury for the future ahead.”•

Tremendous success of British Riding Club’s first national Virtual Dressage Championships Virtual Championship videos exceed 6,600 Views This year British Riding Clubs (BRC) ran the BRC HorseHage & Mollichaff Intermediate Winter Dressage Championships for 2020 and 2021 as virtual events from Wednesday 26 April to Sunday 2 May 2021 BRC streamed both virtual championships on their Facebook page alongside the BRC SEIB Novice Winter Dressage Championships, with over 14 hours of competition shown. Featuring the top three riders in each test, the videos have received over 6,600 views. Rachael Hollely-Thompson, Head of BRC, commented: “This has been a huge undertaking, and the whole team worked incredibly hard to ensure a seamless production for our riding club members. In all, we had over 1,250 entries, running across the 58 arenas, with 29 dressage judges marking the all-important tests, giving great feedback to the riders. We are thrilled to have been able to run this competition for those riders who had already

“This has been a huge undertaking, and the whole team worked incredibly hard to ensure a seamless production for our riding club members.” Rachael Hollely-Thompson, Head of BRC qualified and hope that everyone enjoyed taking part. We saw some fabulous arenas and backdrops which we would not usually get to see; this is certainly one of the largest virtual equestrian competitions we are aware of.” Following the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 BRC HorseHage & Mollichaff Intermediate Winter Championships due to the Covid pandemic, BRC set to work hosting

these virtual championships for those riders who had already qualified across the UK in their respective dressage classes. “We would like to congratulate everyone who competed in the BRC HorseHage & Mollichaff Intermediate Winter Virtual Dressage Championships 2020 & 2021 and a big thank you to everyone who made the virtual event happen; it is clear that it was a great success with some strong competition. “We are very proud to be able to support BRC through this sponsorship and recognise the importance of this organisation to the grassroots rider. We look forward to working with the team at BRC in the future,” said Chris Tar of HorseHage & Mollichaff. •

Equi-Trek support Blair Castle Horse

WITHOUT doubt one of the highlights on the eventing calendar, Land Rover Blair Castle International Horse Trials has once again won support from leading horsebox manufacturer, Equi-Trek. Taking place on the picturesque Atholl Estates, one of Scotland’s best known Highland estates, this year’s event will run August 26 to 29. A long-time supporter of the horse trials, as well as sponsorship of the Equi-Trek Arena, there will also be an array of vehicles to view on the Equi-Trek trade stand throughout the event. Said Equi-Trek Managing Director, Tom Janion: “We are delighted to be back at Blair sponsoring the prestigious Equi-Trek Arena and catching up with all our valued customers in Scotland and the north. “Blair Castle is a superb venue and

always attracts many of the leading riders from around the world. “The team at Equi-Trek are looking forward to one of the most northern events in the calendar, well-known for its fantastic hospitality and great competition.” Added Event Director Alec Lochore: “Equi-Trek are a long term valued partner

of the event and we are delighted to be working with them again for 2021. The brand is synonymous with top quality and nothing could be more appropriate for the world that we are living in right now than being able to travel safely and comfortably with your horses.” • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 9

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36 exceptional individuals honoured in BHS annual awards Equestrian community and members of services recognised and awarded despite difficulties encountered throughout COVID Pandemic The British Horse Society (BHS) has honoured 36 men, women and children in its latest annual awards programme with tributes led by BHS President Martin Clunes OBE, ahead of Volunteers’ Week. This BHS programme recognises the outstanding achievements of the Society’s volunteers, supporters and partners from 2020. It includes many shining examples of humanity, endurance and relentless hard work across safety, education, access and welfare – despite and in response to the challenge of the pandemic. BHS President Martin Clunes commented: “Huge congratulations to all Bransby Horses say thank you!

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our award winners. It is truly uplifting to see that the winners range from 80 year-old Jane Dotchin, who has dedicated her life to animals, through to three-year-old Beatrice, who with her sister Eliza, rode her Shetland pony more than 70 kilometres to fundraise for the BHS. A notable number of professionals have all contributed to the safety of our members and their horses. I never cease to be amazed by all the fantastic people who make the Society what it is; an awesome collective of people who love horses and dedicate their lives to broader equestrian well-being. This year’s President’s Award went to Gill Longhurst, South West Regional Chairman,

County Chairman Dorset, Vice-Chairman and Welfare Officer, Somerset. Gill has held numerous other posts and has spent the last two decades promoting education, access, safety and welfare. She is a true ambassador of the Society. Riders in Cambridgeshire can now safely cross the A14 thanks to Mike Evans of Highways England, who received an Access Award to recognise his listening and problemsolving skills. Changing Lives Through Horses (CLTH) features strongly in this latest role of honour. CLTH Coach Award winner Lee Valantine of Equitots CIC is a real champion of the

Gill Longhurst received the President’s Award

scheme. His work enables many young people to exceed expectations, and even throughout Covid-19 has provided support by developing an online resource pack which she delivered on Zoom. Karl Jenkins, now an apprentice at the RAC Saddle Club, won The Pamela Almond Changing Lives Through Horses Achievement Award. Having completed the CLTH programme, Karl can now commit to the equestrian world with confidence, having overcome serious mental health issues. PC Heidi Moxam of Dorset Police received a Safety Award, having led a Close Pass-Horse Safe initiative which delivered the BHS’s ‘Dead Slow’ message to thousands of local drivers through public events, literature, high-viz clothing and social media activity. Welfare Awards went to Bransby Horses Rescue & Welfare, who had to cope with floods, as well as Covid-19. Recipient Alistair Love of Clevedale Vets has provided endless support, both in person and latterly online, by getting involved with many BHS awareness campaigns, including colic. Veteran horsewoman Jane Dotchin received an Exceptional Achievement Award. In her 80th year, Jane recently became an internet and media sensation on a 600mile round trip to Augustus in the North of Scotland, with her pony Diamond and her disabled dog Dinky who travels in the saddlebag! The Helen Barton-Smith Silver Stirrup Award is given for excellent work in support of young riders, and this year the recipient was Julie-Anne Griffith. Julie-Anne dropped out of university, aged 18, to train for BHSAI at Edinburgh Vet Field Station in 1983 and has been inspiring young riders ever since.

The Society’s progress with its 2026 access campaign is down to many hundreds of volunteers. Special mention goes to Brian Smith. He has a string of success stories regarding the Definitive Map across Staffordshire and Derbyshire to his name, together with over 30 years’ dedication to the cause of bridleways. The inspirational Patricia Butcher is another access volunteer who has made a huge difference in West Sussex over 24 years. Brian and Patricia both received Awards of Merit. Carol Jones, the proprietor of Hole Farm Pony Trekking Centre, was recognised with an Approvals Award for providing a means of fitness, friendship, escape and social interaction for people from inner-city Birmingham. An Unsung Hero Award went to Valli Hayes of North Manor Equestrian Centre. She was nominated by a total of 11 grateful people for her commitment to helping disadvantaged children achieve outstanding results. BHS Chief Executive James Hick added: “2020 was like no other year, but we got through it thanks to all our volunteers, affiliated groups and supporters who worked tirelessly with the BHS teams across safety, access, welfare, education and participation,

Above: PC Heidi Moxam of Dorset Police received a Safety Award despite all the challenges. The BHS Awards are our way of acknowledging and celebrating those who made an extra special contribution in aid of our charitable work over the past 12 months – so congratulations to them. Still, I also want to pay tribute to the many hundreds of others who make the Society what it is.” • Left: Veteran horsewoman Jane Dotchin received an Exceptional Achievement Award Karl Jenkins received The Pamela Almond Changing Lives Through Horses Achievement Award

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FEI 100 YEAR

CELEBRATIONS SHINE SPOTLIGHT ON INCLUSIVITY IN EQUESTRIAN SPORT

he Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) kicked off year-long centenary celebrations on Friday 28 May, 2021, calling for the equestrian community to show its commitment to “Shaping the future of equestrian sports together.” A video highlighting the achievements, successes and milestones of the organisation and the sport has been produced to mark this special occasion. Olympic individual and team silver medallist and former European Jumping Champion Peder Fredericson (SWE) narrates a story that brings together members of the community in a truly authentic equestrian celebration. The Covid-19 pandemic has meant the FEI has had to adapt its centenary plans, which will now extend through to the end of May 2022. A dedicated 100 Years Hub has been created on FEI.org, featuring stories, interviews, online competitions and other fan engagement activities, which will allow people to share their memories and experiences over the next 12 months. Fans around the world are encouraged to take part in the #FEI100Years digital celebrations. “The FEI’s 100-year celebration is about bringing together each and every individual who connects with the horse at any level,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said. “We want this to be an inclusive celebration commemorating our collective journey over the past 100 years and looking ahead to shaping the future of equestrian

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For equestrian sport to continue to grow and flourish, we need to make sure that together we cherish all members of our community and that everyone contributes to the key values at the heart of the sport.” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said.

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“For equestrian sport to continue to grow and flourish, we need to make sure that together we cherish all members of our community and that everyone contributes to the key values at the heart of the sport.”

FEI President Ingmar De Vos

sports together as a united community. “Equestrian sport is rich in diversity, and the one key factor that binds everyone together is our shared connection with and passion for the horse. For equestrian sport to continue to grow and flourish, we need to make sure that together we cherish all members of our community and that everyone contributes to the key values at the heart of the sport.” A key initiative in the drive for greater inclusivity in the community is a plan to formalise the international status of Grooms and formally acknowledge the vital role they play with structures that ensure their wellbeing while they safeguard the wellbeing of the horses in their care. Together with representatives from national associations and the global community, the FEI addressed the global

status of Grooms on 2 June during the online FEI Sports Forum. The dedicated session explored concrete measures to raise the profile of Grooms internationally and discussed a more structured framework of cooperation between the FEI and the Grooms community. The FEI was created in 1921 to oversee the Olympic disciplines of Jumping, Dressage and Eventing with just eight-member signatories: Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden and the United States of America. Today, alongside the Olympic disciplines, the FEI also governs the non-Olympic disciplines of Driving, Endurance, Vaulting and Reining. During which, it has grown in membership to 136 affiliated National Federations. The sport has experienced exponential growth globally over the last decade, with

more than 4,600 international events now run under FEI rules annually across all disciplines. In 2009, 27,000 athletes registered to compete internationally, which grew to 43,000 in 2019. The FEI has been governed by 13 Presidents over its 100-year history, including three successive female Presidents. During the 27 years that The Princess Royal GCVO (GBR), HRH The Infanta Doña Pilar de Borbòn (ESP) and HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein (JOR) were at the helm, the FEI earned a reputation for being an International Federation that championed gender equality on the field of play as well as in the administration of the sport. The FEI’s longest-serving President, the late Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, was due to celebrate his 100th birthday in the same year as the FEI. In June 2020, the FEI welcomed its top tier classification in the Association for Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) governance review. The FEI was one of six International Federations that ASOIF said “stood out from the rest”, a testimony to the robust governance structures and best practices that the organisation has put in place over the years. •

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“I NEVER feel like I am in the

limelight ” Georgia Tame talks

success, Team Breen, hard work and determination ...

oung gun Georgia Tame has been around horses her whole life. With a family already involved in the sport, it may seem

that stepping into her mother's dressage boots was the natural thing to do. However, it's not a case of 'it' being handed down with a sprinkling of magic dust that makes a showjumper great; it's those vital ingredients that we call hard work, dedication and determination that are key to success, as Georgia goes on to explain here.

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Interview by Abby Dickinson, Journalist Everything Horse Image credits: Helen Cruden

Hi Georgia, you’ve seen amazing success on the showjumping circuit at such a young age. Can you tell us a bit about how your career began? What was the moment you decided professional showjumping was the route for you? I’ve been around horses my whole life. My mother is a dressage rider, and my father is a farrier, so I decided at a young age that this is the only thing for me. I devoted all of my time to horses and trying to learn as much as I could. When I was 14, I spent a summer at Charlotte Platt’s (international showjumper) with my horses. After that, I knew only a few hours a day with horses wouldn’t be enough for me, so I left school and focused on horses all day, every day! From then on, it was hard and tiring, but everything has definitely been worth it. I really don’t think I’d be in the position I am today if I had done it differently. I moved to Shane (Breen) when I was 17 and haven’t looked back since! With lockdown restrictions in place, how has it affected your training and competition life? Luckily, I’m based with Shane, so my training wasn’t affected. I actually got more!!! We missed a few shows between March and June, but as soon as they started to get going again, we were full steam ahead. You joined Team Breen at just 17 years of age. How did it feel being catapulted into the professional limelight as a teenager and being given the opportunity to become part of a world-class team? It’s strange as I’m always surrounded by such amazing athletes. I never feel like I am in the limelight! I didn’t expect to achieve the results I have so quickly in my career. I’m very grateful to the team I have around me, especially Shane Breen and the team at Breen Equestrian, for giving me the opportunity to ride such talented horses. I feel incredibly lucky to have had opportunities I have had at such a young age, getting the chance to ride some world-class horses that I otherwise may not have. In our sport, there’s always so much to learn, and I feel like you’re never too young or too old for that!

“In our sport, there’s always so much to learn, and I feel like you’re never too young or too old for that!” As a Team Breen member, what are some of the biggest and toughest lessons you have learnt on the job? Nothing about horses is easy. You can make a plan one day, but that doesn’t mean that the next day it will work! As such a big team, we always have so

many horses going off to different shows, often in different countries. You have to learn to go with the flow. Fortunately for me, being part of such a big team means you are normally all learning together so there is always support there. I learned early on that if you want to achieve your dreams you have to work hard! EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 17

To prepare, we don’t jump big at home, just some exercises and a small course to keep the horses confident, relaxed, and working on rideability.

“To prepare, we don’t jump big at home, we focus on some exercises and a small course to keep the horses confident and relaxed, while working on rideability.” We start everyday by mucking out before we ride all day and finish up in the evening. They can be long days, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! Alongside Team Breen, you have also joined forces with Team Z7 which brings you some fantastic rides, alongside results! 18 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

Can you tell us a bit more about your favourite rides and who your showjumping stars of the future may be. Z7 Cash Up was the horse that changed a lot for me. I did my first Young Rider Nations Cup, YR Europeans, Senior Nations Cups, and 5* GP’s with him.

Z7 Ascot has been stepping up and is proving to be a great horse - jumping double clear, as well as one clear at the two senior Nations Cups of 2021, so far. Z7 Dubai Castlefield is definitely one to look out for! He is a 6-year-old by Darco and has to be one of the most talented horses I’ve seen!

Image left: Georgia Tame and Can Ya Makan. Credit Helen Cruden Image below: Georgia Tame and Can Ya Dance. Credit Helen Cruden

You regularly compete for Great Britain, most recently jet-setting across Europe for multiple FEI Nations Cups. How do you prepare for big shows like these? To prepare, we don’t jump big at home, we focus on some exercises and a small course to keep the horses confident, relaxed, while working on rideability. You also need to get really good at napping on planes and in the back of horseboxes, when you get the chance!

What is your all-time favourite location to compete at? Is there anywhere you would like to compete in the future? I love competing at Olympia and Hickstead, but I would love to compete at Aachen one day! With such a jet-set lifestyle, how do you achieve a work-life balance? My work has become my life, but I guess that’s what happens when you love what you do. We’re a close-knit team at Breen Equestrian, so quite often I’m jetting around with my friends! I’m lucky that my family lives very local to our base at Hickstead, so I get to see them when I am back, and they always try to get out to the shows that they can to support me! What are your goals for the next 12 months? My main aim now is to continue getting consistent results and compete in some more Nations Cups. My aim for the future is to compete at Senior Championship. Finally, can you give our readers three tips to take with them into their show jumping training and competitions? • Every horse is different, you need to be able to adapt to each horse to get the best results. You need them to be confident and trust you. • Keep your horse in as much of a routine, day-to-day, as you can. Once you find a routine that works for your horse, stick to it so they stay as relaxed and happy as possible. • Know your course – make sure you know every stride and every turn that you want to make before you go in the ring. •

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Skin

Here we take a look at a selection of products that help keep the horse’s skin protected this summer.

PROTECTION

SUNBLOCK POWDER

For Horses

Lillidale Sunblock Powder 4 Animals Lillidale Sunblock Powder is a natural mineral powder designed for horses and other animals to block UVA and UVB rays. Once applied, the sunblock lasts a minimum of 24 hours. How to use: Apply using the sponge provided to area's that need it the most. The formula acts as a non-irritant sunblock that can't be easily rubbed off. Suitable for use on areas already damaged by the sun. Size: 35g or 90g RRP £11.45

SUNBLOCK CREAM

Lincoln Sun Bloc A protective, soothing sun block cream developed to safeguard delicate, exposed areas of the horse's skin that are at a high risk of sunburn. Provides maximum protection using naturally occurring Zinc Oxide, a proven UV filter, plus two additional UV filters to reflect and absorb UVA & UVB rays. Water resistant, with added Aloe Vera to calm and aid recovery whilst the inclusion of Lanolin conditions and moisturises. Easy to apply, the cream’s pink colouring acts as a marker for reapplication. Suitable for the protection of muzzles, scars and areas of photosensitive skin. Size: 200g RRP £11.45

Buzz-Off Deluxe Fly Mask The Buzz-Off Deluxe Fly Mask is a lightweight mask which offers super protection against insects and the sun. Reinforced darts help keep the mesh fabric away from the horse’s eyes. This mask is available without ears making it suitable for horses who dislike having their ears covered. Sizes: sizes XXXS – XL RRP for the Bucas Fly Masks ranges from £17- £38. Visit www.zebraproducts.co.uk

Shires Highlander Plus Waterproof Combo Neck Fly Rug - Blue/Grey The Highlander Plus Waterproof Combo Neck Fly Rug offers a wide rang of benefits and is suitable for use in the spring and summer. The outer 600 denier with ShireTex advanced fabric technology gives the rug added strength to help protect from rips and tears. UV protection, with an upper that is waterproof and breathable. CHECK LIST > Belly bar > Shoulder gussets > Large tail flap > Integrated neck with Velcro > UV protection up to 90% > Fillet string > Integrated leg strap loops Sizes: 5’ - 6’9” Priced around £81.00 Visit Equus.co.uk

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MAINTENANCE SUPPLEMENT FOR A HEALTHY SKIN AND COAT

A Pelleted Solution to Improve Skin & Coat Health

Eastern Wisdom meets Western Science

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Skin PROTECTION PROMOTIONAL CONTENT

Summer Skin Support ... Advice from the experts at The Golden Paste Company

t is great to see our horses enjoying the warmer weather, but we must ensure that we do everything we can to protect them from summer coat and skin issues such as sunburn and insect bite hypersensitivity. If your horse suffers from insect bite hypersensitivity, limit his exposure to insects as much as possible by using a fly rug and mask. Correct nutrition and hydration are essential for coat and skin health; make sure you speak to an equine nutritionist and your vet if you have any concerns about your feeding regime or horse's health. Nutrition is perhaps the most important

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part of skin and coat health, as certain nutrients are the building blocks of skin and hair. Certain minerals such as zinc, copper, fatty acids, and biotin are crucial, so if your horse has a forage only diet, adding a vitamin and mineral supplement may be necessary. If you are feeding a complete feed, make sure you use the recommended amounts. The Golden Paste Company recently launched TurmerItch, a pelleted supplement specifically formulated to support healthy skin and coat. The carefully selected ingredients assist in soothing the skin to reduce itching, and repel biting insects, alongside helping promote hair regrowth, while keeping the skin healthy and the coat shiny. Insect Bite Hypersensitivity usually affects most horses from March until October but starting the 'midge season' primed is important for the best possible advantage before they strike. It is, for this reason, The Golden Paste Company recommends feeding TurmerItch all year round. By "priming" the body to be less responsive to allergens generally, subsequent seasonal rises in insects should be less of a problem; the horse's skin will have a barrier of bioactives that act as a repellent (neem for example) and be less responsive to bites. By introducing this dietary system that can help optimise digestive health, the microbiome and

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Avoiding turnout at dusk and dawn Ensure he doesn't graze near water sources such as bogs or streams Use exposed paddocks with minimal hedging or trees - use fly rugs and masks with UV protection Remove droppings from the paddocks daily

gut integrity, the allergenic contribution to the itch threshold is reduced; subsequent challenges from biting insects may then fall below the threshold, thus reducing scratching and damage to the coat and skin. Visit goldenpastecompany.com and follow @thegoldenpastecompany on Facebook and Instagram.

TURMERITCH FEEDING RATES: • Ponies (Under 300kg) 1 Tbsp, twice daily • Horses & Ponies (500kg) - 1.5 Tbsp, twice daily • Horses (Over 700kg) - 2.5 Tbsp, twice daily *1.5 Tbsp holds approx. 25g* Size: 2kg RRP £59.99 Visit www.goldenpastecompany.co.uk

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Equilibrium Products Skin Soother

PROTECTION FOR

WOUNDS

Wounds need extra protection during the spring and summer months due to flies being drawn to areas of broken skin/ exposed flesh. With this in mind, here’s a selection of wound treatments that will help add an extra protective layer over the area to aid healing and keep flies away.

Skin Soother is a cooling gel for horses, which can be used on other animals too. Enriched with Chamomile, Aloe Vera, Calendula and Spearmint, the soothing gel, with anti-bacterial properties works to calm skin that is itchy, flaky, sunburnt and/ or irritated. Size: 200ml RRP £12.18

Effol Skin Repair

WildWash Wonder Balm for Hooves & Wounds A multi-purpose soothing moisturiser which is full of natural ingredients. Perfect for use on hot spots, itchy spots, minor cuts, scrapes and grazes. It can also be used as a hoof dressing to help maintain healthy and beautiful hooves. Size: 100ml RRP £14.95

Antiseptic cream for affected parts of the skin and cracked heels. Has an anti-inflammatory effect and forms a protective film against viruses, bacteria and parasites. Size: 150ml RRP £15.06

Barrier Sunburn Soother For rapid penetration to areas effected by sunburn. Helps repair raw, sore areas and gives factor 25 protection. Natural non-toxic ingredients. Free from all prohibited substances under current FEI and HRA rules. Liquid formulation. Size: 250ml RRP £8.10

NAF Love The SKIN He's In Soothe and comfort irritated areas of the horse's skin with this light water-based salve. The product absorbs easily, leaving no superficial residue on the skin. Contains MSM and Aloe Vera to soothe irritated, itchy areas and minor abrasions. Suitable for seasonal reactions, lumps and bumps. Size: 750g RRP £19.99

Carr & Day & Martin Protection Plus A pink ointment with citronella scent providing the horse with a number of benefits. The salve works to protect and waterproof wounds to act as a barrier. Size: 500ml RRP £12.49

leovet bio-Skin Oil leovet bio-Skin Oil cares for the horses skin and coat. Contains natural ingredients that regenerate and restore damaged skin areas and stimulate hair growth on bald spots. Fortified with marigold, carrot and St. John’s wort that reduce itching and rubbing tendencies. Size: 500ml RRP £20.62

Battles Summer Fly Cream The ORIGINAL yellow cream from Battles. A soothing, antibacterial fly cream to aid in management when flies strike and maggots are a problem. Size: 400g RRP £13.65 EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 23

Tips from the top with international showjumper,

Bex Mason Introducing ‘Green Horses’ to Jumping Courses

eveloping a green horse requires patience, knowledge and a good amount of skill. It’s not a job for a rider just starting out themselves. Equestrians use the term 'green' to describe the less experienced horse. The horse is often young, however, older horses can be seen as green too; when the horse lacks formal education for example. This lack of education in any case can cause the green horse confusion and upset when trying to perform a movement, or job it doesn’t understand. This can lead to any number of problems, including tight muscles, a dislike to being ridden and unwillingness to go forward. Not only this, but the horse requires time to build strength, ability, and flexibility under saddle to help it perform the task at hand. Getting it right from the start is crucial to the future success of any horse and rider combination. Here, international showjumper Bex Mason shares four top tips suitable for the more experienced rider, to help introduce green horses to jumping courses for the very first time. The tips help encourage the horse to learn, while having fun so that jumping can be seen as positive and rewarding.

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ABOUT BEX MASON Bex Mason is a Gloucestershire-based showjumper who has a strong team of up-and-coming world-class horses, which she competes across the UK and Europe. Bex spent years training and competing with leading showjumpers, including Tina and Graham Fletcher (GB), Ludo Philleaperts (BEL), (NZ) and Viki Roycroft (AUS). In recent years Bex has qualified for HOYS, World Breeding Championships, become National 5yo Champion and took a National title at The Blue Chip Winter Show Jumping Championships in 2019.

1. POLEWORK Introduce poles early and use them often in small courses. I find that placing poles will help give a green horse confidence off the floor, especially when approaching them in trot. They will give the horse a steer on the correct take off point and the use of a pole encourages them to bring both hind feet together to push for take-off. This is perfect when they first jump a course and might not be sure which fence is coming next, so they need a little help!

2. RIDER’S LEG Don't be afraid to use plenty of leg a stride or two before take-off. It's better to get the horse in front of the leg and give them plenty of confidence at the early stages of jumping a course.

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4. GUIDE RAILS AND FILLERS When I first introduce fillers to a green horse, I use guide rails on both sides to keep them focused. Fillers can be spooky, and there's a lot going on, so you need them to listen. I also find that guide rails are also helpful through doubles to help keep the horse focused and straight when learning to jump them.

Product right: Peacock shaped fillers (pair) from JSW www.jsw4jumps.co.uk RRP £195.00

3. INTRODUCING A DOUBLE When introducing your first double, it is best to approach in trot with a placing pole in front of the first element (I aim for 2 and a half yards out) and keep it small with the distance in the double slightly shorter than it would be when approaching in canter. It is important to have the horse in front of the leg and working into the bridle. Aim to land in canter and take one or two strides then over the second part. When the horse feels confident and forward, you can then approach in canter, making sure to adjust the distance as necessary. •

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NUTRITION

Pilot Equine support horse AND rider nutritional requirements

questrian’s health and performance has catapulted into the limelight, with Pilot Equine at the forefront of driving a holistic movement. Providing optimal sports and nutrition support for horse and rider, Pilot Equine empowers every combination to become their very best.

Pilot Equine’s approach Pilot Equine is a results-driven brand, built by like-minded equestrians. Therefore, every detail aims to support and boost performance, efficiently and effectively. As Pilot Equine strives to ensure every rider can enjoy the journey to reach their equestrian goals, the brand puts in the hard work so that riders don’t have to. Supplying quality supplements and expert advice, Pilot put all equestrians on a level playing field with top athletes. Providing a service only those at top-level would usually access, Pilot Equine’s approach to performance enhancement is affordable, accessible, and time friendly.

Meet Pilot Equine Pilot Equine is a premium, natural supplement company providing nutritional dietary additions for both horse and rider. Priding themselves on a holistic approach, Pilot Equine balances fuelling performance with nutrition, as well as knowledge. The company has a research-backed approach Why choose Pilot Equine? toward charging performance forward, Pilot Equine caters for every horse and with formulas scientifically proven to boost every rider. Built so all equestrians can performance and guides written by experts in access top nutritional and lifestyle support the field. for themselves and their horses, Pilot A company founded in 2020 amongst Equine prides itself on being able to help the chaos of a global pandemic, Pilot Equine partnerships reach their performance goals. have already received excellent reviews and Pilot Equine has created three natural gained thousands of followers. Supporting and nutritionally rich blends to support horse every equestrian in achieving their goals, the health and performance. These blends are the brand has already helped many riders from all Foundation hoof supplement, the Freedom disciplines. joint supplement, and the Focus calming Behind the brand is a small team supplement. Each contains research-backed threaded together by founders and longingredients at their optimal doses, supporting term friends, Ben Atkins and Eddie Bye. With horses through activity and recovery. Further, a decade of friendship behind them, they the blends are supported with ingredients to combined their passions for horse and human ensure gut health and maximal absorption. performance into one pioneering company. Containing pro- and pre-biotics, the Ben holds the equestrian experience supplements can work to their full effect and by managing a livery yard, riding school quality, with fast-acting results. and racing syndicate, alongside breeding With horse health only being half sports horses. He also Field Masters for his the picture in equestrian performance, local hunt. Ben’s experience combined, Pilot Equine has also created supplement gives him a broad understanding of the blends to support riders. These are the holistic care required for different working Revive supplement for energy, the Protect horses. Meanwhile, Eddie holds a wealth of supplement for joint protection, and the experience in the fitness industry and is an Recovery supplement to all the expert in human supplementation. While nutritional needs of the ‘on-theEddie dabbles Supplying a blend of natural, in a little riding himself, his nutritionally balanced supplements main focus is to and expert-written guides, Pilot Equine encourage riders at all levels to believes that by arming equestrians become the with nutrition and knowledge, they can best version of achieve their full potential. themselves.

go’ rider. With the rider playing an integral part in their horse’s performance, targeting rider health and nutrition is essential when priming partnerships for optimal training and competition results Taking a holistic approach, Pilot Equine understands that nutritional supplements often need a helping hand to achieve their full impact. A free, expert-written guide comes with every supplement purchased in the range and focuses on lifestyle and management to optimise the effect of each product. The achievable and research-backed considerations are well worth the read, from ways to support hoof health to rider fitness and strength. Need to know more? For those still pondering the benefits of supplementation or wanting more support for equestrian lifestyle management to optimise performance, Pilot Equine has set up a free blog covering a range of subjects. With a goal to help all horses and riders, the blog is free to access and is a great way to pick up novel tips and knowledge for horse and rider health. Pilot Equine’s blog posts have been written by experts, drawing on the most recent and reliable research in the human and equine performance field. Find the research behind ingredients included in Pilot Equine’s supplements or even more ways to add beneficial management techniques to target goals within a partnership. • Meanwhile, the Pilot Equine team are happy to answer any questions regarding equine or human performance.

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HORSE HEALTH

“ What’s the difference between animal chiropractic techniques and physiotherapy?

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hat does the term ‘back man’ mean to you? Is it someone that offers a one stop shop for all things

Understanding the difference between a Physiotherapist and Chiropractor

to do with the horse’s back? Or does the term concern you, as surely the term blurs the lines between professional practice! Aside from the vet, there are two primary types of professionals who can (and should) look at the horse’s back, these being a Chiropractor and Physiotherapist - neither of whom should be referred to as a back man, or woman. Both are trained in different ways to be able to assess, and treat the area in subject to particular issues. Here, along with the help of the Animal Health Trust, we focus on the difference between a Chiropractor and Physiotherapist. Understanding the aspects that set these professionals apart is essential when getting the right help for your horse. 30 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

Written by MAA Practitioner Nikki Roughtledge This is a question which gets asked from time to time, and it is a valid one. With the increasing number of skilled practitioners in both spheres, it isn’t surprising that the astute horse owner wants to know what each therapeutic discipline offers. It helps to begin with explaining the difference between what practitioners in both spheres are trying to do. Essentially both are looking at how the horse moves, performs and behaves relative to what might be considered normal, and both types of therapy aim to restore normal function to the body. Just as there are ‘many roads to Rome,’ there are various ways of doing this. Both approaches use a combination of treatment and rehabilitative exercises to achieve this goal, but the clearest distinction

between animal chiropractic techniques and physiotherapy, is the focus of treatment in order to achieve a return to normal function and performance.

The McTimoney Chiropractor McTimoney Animal Practitioners, registered with the McTimoney Animal Association, are the largest group of practitioners trained in animal chiropractic techniques. They assess the skeletal frame, predominantly the spine and pelvis, looking for areas of asymmetry and dysfunction. This can be seen where the pelvis presents with the points of hip at an uneven height even though the horse is stood square all round. A horse with unequal height at the points of the hip, and a curve present throughout the spine will struggle to work in a straight line, preferring to favour one side over the other, and will ultimately start to resist when worked, usually

losing forward propulsion, bucking, refusing to jump or moving stiffly, for example. The application of light gentle adjustments to these key areas stimulates a change in the body in all the locomotory systems, so although the skeletal frame is the point of reference, the treatment has a much wider effect improving nerve function, muscle tone and strength, and relieving tension on the connective tissues throughout the body. McTimoney Animal Practitioner Zara Mitchell says, “I have found McTimoney treatment to be particularly effective when considering hind limb, sacro-illiac and pelvic issues. A pelvic rotation by far is one of the biggest skeletal misalignments that can significantly impede a horse’s ability ranging from a basic general difficulty to perform certain tasks such as jumping, lack of performance and power, experience of pain and discomfort to being the primary cause of lameness.” In cases of injury such as tendon damage or other lameness inducing injuries, the utilisation of animal chiropractic techniques can assist in recovery of the horse through gentle rehabilitation of the compensatory mechanisms that the horse has been using prior to diagnosis and appropriate treatment of the injury. If left with those compensatory mechanisms in place, the horse will eventually return to work with a new pattern of stiffness or soreness which may then predispose to further injury in the future, so it is wise to consider this even when the horse is not in work.

“The clearest distinction between animal chiropractic techniques and physiotherapy, is the focus of treatment in order to achieve a return to normal function and performance.” MAA Practitioner Nikki Roughtledge

The Physiotherapist In comparison, physiotherapy involves a wider range of techniques, which target the key areas of soft tissue soreness or injury. The focus for physiotherapy is soft tissue rehabilitation of the target injury site to enable greater comfort and return to normal performance. Laser treatment is used to enhance healing, which is good for wounds and superficial soft tissue injuries. Ultrasound can be useful for tendon injury and is also good for “mobilising” or “breaking down” scar tissue. Pulsed magnetic field therapy can

be great for muscle and soft tissue injuries to support blood flow, reduce oedema and assist in pain relief. TENS, (Transcutaneous electro nerve stimulation) is also good for pain control and interaction with local nerves reduces pain impulses to the horse’s brain. Neuromuscular electrostimulation can be useful for stimulating muscles to rebuild after disuse atrophy, and manual physical therapy such as passive and active stretches and range of motion activities are useful for keeping muscles and joints healthy by maintaining blood flow, bringing nutrients and oxygen and removal of waste products.

Making the decision So, which should you use for your horse? A physiotherapist and chiropractor? As already stated, there are many roads to Rome. To summarise, McTimoney Animal Practitioners will focus on balancing the skeletal frame to restore optimal function throughout the whole body; Physiotherapists will provide a targeted plan of rehabilitation to the soft tissues at the injury site. Both forms of treatment can complement each other well, and there are practitioners who are trained in both forms of therapy. Whether you decide animal chiropractic techniques or physiotherapy is the option for your horse, make sure that the practitioner you select is fully qualified, registered and insured. All practitioners must obtain veterinary permission in order to treat your horse. To find your nearest practitioner and for further information please visit www.mctimoney-animal.org.uk or www.facebook.com/ McTimoneyAnimalAssociation • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 31

HORSE HEALTH

‘no gut, no horse!’ This month, Equine Behaviour expert, Loni Loftus MSc AABW, BSc(Hons), PgAEd, CCAB breaks down the digestive system of the horse to discuss the importance of equine gut health. Loni explains the intricacies of the digestive system, feeding for mental health and the impact restricted

e have all heard the old adage of 'no foot, no horse' well 'no gut, no horse' is just as worthy a pronouncement! The horse is a non-ruminant herbivore – this means that they are specialised to eat mainly plants. The equine gut or gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is the largest organ in the horse's body. Its health status has significant implications on both the physical and mental wellbeing of the horse.

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The equine digestive system From a biological viewpoint, the digestive tract consists of the mouth (including teeth, tongue and salivary glands), the oesophagus, which travels down to the stomach, followed by the small intestine and large intestine (which includes the all-important caecum) before reaching the rectum and anus where faecal matter is expelled (Figure 1). The stomach is the size of a rugby ball when empty and holds 9-18 litres on average. Food arrives in the stomach from the oesophagus through a non-return valve called the cardiac sphincter (this valve is the reason why horses cannot be sick) and stimulates the release of digestive juices. Food, called ingesta, passes through the stomach taking between 20 minutes-3 hours, and larger meals cause faster passage to the small intestine. Food is hydrolysed by acid in the stomach, and protein digestion begins alongside a small amount of soluble sugar and starch fermentation occurring. 32 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

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Ingesta then passes into the small intestine (made of up three sections, the duodenum, jejunum and ileum) through the pyloric sphincter, where all the major starches, lipids (fats) and proteins are broken down. This area is the central place where nutrients are absorbed from the horse's diet into the body for energy, growth and repair. The food is now called chyme and passes through the small intestine via muscular contractions of the intestinal wall called peristalsis. The small intestine is around 21-25 metres long, with a capacity of 50 litres, and the transit time of food through it is on average 45 minutes. The large intestine is composed of the small colon, large colon and caecum. The small colon is around 3-4 metres long but only holds up to 14 litres of fluid, whereas

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Figure 1: Pie chart to show the average percentage capacity of the digestive tract contributed to by each section. Caecum

the similar length large colon holds up to 82 litres of fluid. Water and nutrients are extracted from these parts of the digestive tract. The caecum holds around 35 litres of fluid, and food arrives here around three hours post-meal. The caecum is responsible for the fermentation of fibre such as hay, and the cellulose is broken down into volatile fatty acids, which are then used as an energy source. Waste is formed into faeces and excreted via the rectum and anus. The smooth running of this process to provide the horse with sufficient, but not excess, energy requires careful thought and attention to the design of the horse's digestive tract, the mental (emotional) and physical health of the horse and the workload or exercise level of the horse.

Feeding for mental (emotional) and physical health Due to the design of the digestive tract, the equine stomach is relatively small compared to the size of the horse and in contrast to the large intestines that allow for significant volumes of roughage such as hay or grass. To function optimally, the horse should have access to ad libitum (ad-lib) forage at all times to mimic the eating patterns of the horse in a natural environment. This process provides a steady stream of low energy roughage through the tract to maintain movement (reducing the likelihood of colic incidences) and maintain healthy gut pH (reducing the possibility of gastric ulcers). Providing forage ad-lib also allows the horse to behaviourally mimic its natural environment through regular chewing and ingestion of long stalk forage. Allowing ad-lib forage helps maintain a positive emotional state, as chewing has shown to reduce stress and promote the release of endorphins ('feel-good' hormones). Alongside ad-lib forage, access to turnout so the horse can roam, browse and graze, is an ideal scenario to allow them to live a lifestyle that is as close to their natural ethological state as possible. Free-ranging horses spend a significant proportion of time (around 46%) grazing with a wide range of other behavioural actions performed, many of these being social behaviours with other horses. Unfortunately, many horses are fed large quantities of high starch concentrate feed split over one, two or three meals a day with reduced forage ration and restricted turnout. Stable management like this can affect digestive health and the horse's daily time budget, often leading to the development of unwanted behaviours such as overexuberance, aggression, and repetitive behaviours such as box-walking, cribbiting, weaving, wind-sucking and so on. EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 33

If your horse requires restricted or non-standard management of the diet to facilitate health concerns, veterinary advice must be sought and followed.

Stabling Research has shown that a horse stabled for more than 13 hours a day can be associated with abnormal oral and ingestive behavioural problems. These unwanted behaviours generally arise due to one of the following mechanisms, or a combination of these: •

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A medical condition causing physiological changes and/or pain; such as Equine Gastric Ulceration Syndrome Excess energy production due to high feed values and limited exercise Lack of turnout Lack of social interaction with other horses Boredom leading to displacement behaviours which can become repetitive and addictive Fear/Anxiety due to being stabled alone or punished for unwanted behaviours resulting from the above causes

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restrictions can prove challenging when handling the horse's natural needs whilst ensuring their physiological health remains optimal. Similarly, trying to provide for the needs of a horse on box rest whilst recovering from injury or surgery can be just as challenging and equally important. If grazing is restricted, it is important that the opportunities to socialise, move and browse remain available by facilitating contact with a known grazing or stable mate. Non-grass paddocks for turnout are desirable, or at least the ability to graze next to each other within reach for mutual grooming to be enabled.

Movement For horses and ponies who may need to be stabled or restricted for longer periods walking in hand (if not precluded through a medical condition) is recommended. Browsing and grazing walks, often called 'picnic walks', are an excellent way to provide the horse with movement time and allow them the positive experiences of satisfying their foraging behaviours. At the same time, this can contribute to developing a positive relationship between the horse and owner/ handler. Horses on box rest may be easily

deprived of both social companionship and browsing/foraging access. Wherever possible, it is an advantage to provide a horse on box rest with a companion. Some situations may allow for more extensive shared stabling/ barn arrangements for social companionship, whilst others may provide for an outside stable where the resting horse can be in contact with and/or line of sight of other horses. Horses should be provided with the opportunity to groom with others (some of which can be provided by human 'grooming' of the horse). To help reduce boredom and potential negative emotional states, including depression and frustration, it can be valuable to provide a range of enrichment resources for the restricted horse. These may include: • Horseballs • Foraging games such as hiding carrots or similar in the shavings bed for the horse to find • Hiding or dividing food around a nongrass turnout area • Introducing scent work for the horse, • In hand training (little and often) to mentally stimulate the horse • Providing the horse with puzzles to solve to earn low-calorie food rewards

Track Systems Horses can be encouraged to move around during turnout (whether restricted or not) through the use of a track system. A track system can provide them with defined grazing, browsing and investigative areas, often using a loop or figure 8 type set-up. The systems can be designed in any way to suit the horses using them. They can include non-grass areas such as woodchip and gravel areas, hills, rolling areas and treasure hunt type activities to forage for and seek food items for added enrichment. It remains important to carefully consider the design and use of these systems to promote health and relaxation for all horses.

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Feeding and Energy Levels Feeding excess energy can be a common cause of significant behavioural issues related to exuberant or over-enthusiastic behaviour. Behaviour points may include: • • • •

Bucking (sometimes accompanied by some squealing), Leaping Bolting Appearing highly strung and hypervigilant (such as shying at lots of stimuli)

There are many other reasons we see unwanted behaviours (the most common alternative being pain). Animal behaviourists have often been referred cases where an imbalance in energy consumption versus expenditure is causing unwanted behaviours. The diet of the horse should be carefully calculated, monitored and slowly altered to ensure the provision of the optimal level of energy and balance of macro and micronutrients for good health and calm behaviour. Following correction of the diet, there is often a requirement to undertake some training or re-training work to undo learnt behaviours and conditioned responses developed during suboptimal feed management. It is essential that this training is carefully planned by an appropriately qualified and accredited clinical animal behaviourist. Why? to ensure that the unwanted behaviours are replaced with positive ones, without any techniques that are aversive to the horse (either through causing pain, fear or frustration). Suitably qualified, accredited and experienced clinical animal behaviourists specialising in equines can be found via the Animal Behaviour and Training Council's list of accredited practitioners at www.abtc.org. uk/practitioners/?_species=equines. For specific and tailored advice regarding feeding your horse, you should consult an appropriately qualified equine nutritionist (see www.associationfornutrition.org/ about) or RCVS Specialist in Equine nutrition findavet.rcvs.org.uk/find-a-vet-surgeon. The field of equine nutrition is not well regulated, and as such, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. Look for someone who holds a Masters degree or PhD (Doctorate) in Animal/Equine nutrition. Alternatively, approach one of the wellknown feed companies for advice as their representatives are often overseen by wellqualified nutritionists. Don't be afraid to ask for evidence of a practitioner's credentials when seeking out the best care and advice for your horse. • 36 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

How can I ensure I feed my horse for both physical and emotional health? If your horse does not require restrictions to grazing or turnout, follow the traffic light system here.

IDEAL • • • • • •

Turned out 24/7 with a stable (non-changing) herd of companions who get on with one another Well managed pasture with a variety of grass species suitable for equines (rather than cattle), herbs for foraging and horse-safe shrubs for browsing Provision of natural shelter in the form of hedges and horse-safe trees Provision of artificial shelter away from the prevailing elements with enough space for each horse Free-running, clean water supply Minimal hard feed - used only to correct vitamin and/or mineral imbalances in grazing or to adjust for real workload

FAIR • • • • • •

Turnout daily for at least 8-12 hours Turnout with the same friendly companion/s each day Provision of enough forage (grass, browse, herbs) for each horse plus some spare or supplemented with dry long stalk forage such as hay Provision of some shelter Provision of free-running clean water At least 70% forage to 30% concentrate ratio in the diet

NON IDEAL • • • • • •

Limited turnout (either not daily or for short periods of time such as less than 4 hours) Frequent turnover of companions or no companion (solo turnout) Poorly managed pasture that is either too rich for horses or does not provide enough space/grazing for the number of horses grazed on it No provision of shelter (from cold, heat and flies) Use of non-free-running water provision such as ponds or buckets Less than 50% forage in the diet

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Equine Dehydration SUMMER HEALTH TOPICS

& Hoof Care

As we approach the warmest months of the year, horse owners' attention turns to keeping their animals happy, healthy and hydrated in the heat.  Dehydration and hoof quality are two common issues for horses in the hotter months and can often go hand in hand. Therefore, it remains vitally important to recognise warning signs of both, alongside understanding how to prevent and treat any arising issues. In this issue, Dr Jessica May, UK lead vet at the video vet service, helps by giving her advice in our feature focussing on both matters.

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'You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink' Proverb: A dialogue from John Heywood in 1546, however the saying is thought to have been adapted from a saying that goes back to the 12th century.

Equine Dehydration

s the weather warms up, horses rely heavily on sweating for temperature regulation, leaving them prone to dehydration caused by a loss of electrolytes. The heat and sweat loss means it is essential to look out for signs of dehydration, which can cause a loss in performance well as other conditions such as Azoturia (tying-up). Performance/fast work, being ridden on hot days and travel can also cause a horse to dehydrate.

Electrolytes Electrolytes are common minerals needed for all bodily functions and are lost when the horse sweats. Sweating can vary depending on several factors, including fitness, age and activity. There are five main types of electrolytes; Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Potassium and Sodium. Alongside sweating, electrolytes are also lost in droppings and urine. Typically, electrolytes are replaced by forage: well-maintained grass and good quality hay, for example. However, when a horse has sweated excessively or after a prolonged period without access to water, electrolytes will need to be replaced by other means.  Signs of dehydration to look out for include: Lethargic: If the horse seems distracted and is not performing as well as usual, or if they generally seem lethargic, this may be due to dehydration.  Urine: Dark or frothy urine can also be a telltale sign that the horse hasn't been drinking enough water.

Gums: Another way to check if the horse is dehydrated is to look at the gums, which should be pink and moist. If the gums are tacky or dry, this gives you an indication that a horse may be dehydrated.  Capillary refill time: You can also press gently on the gum and see how long it takes for colour to return (this is known as capillary refill time, or CRT). The rebound should take one or two seconds, but it may take longer in a horse suffering from dehydration. It is important to note that an abnormal CRT can also point to more significant problems, usually associated with other clinical signs.  Skin: Perhaps one of the oldest known techniques is the skin pinch/tent test. Lightly tent some skin on the horse's neck using your thumb and index finger and release it. The skin should ping back flat immediately; however, if it remains tented or is slow to flatten after you let go, the horse may be dehydrated. Other indicators: Dark or dry droppings, a high heart rate, dull or dry eyes, a depressed state and a fever can all be signs of dehydration in a horse.

How to prevent dehydration in a horse There are small and straightforward measures horse owners can take that will help prevent dehydration.  Fresh water: Perhaps the most obvious measure is to make sure all horses have constant and easy access to clean, fresh water, particularly after exercise or when out in the paddock. Horse owners should check the water supply and quality thereof throughout the day.  EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 39

Stabling: While stabling can help prevent overheating and offer time away from the sun, owners should be aware they can often become too warm. If stables lack ventilation and generally hold heat well in the winter, this may not be the best option for the horse. A field lined with mature trees offers a haven away from the heat; however, be mindful of flies and other nuisances. Feed: If you want to make sure the horse takes in extra water, you can try soaking their hay or adding excess water to their hard food. Make sure hay is soaked immediately before feeding to avoid excess time spent in water. Hay soaked for too long can cause a loss of nutrients. Soakable feeds can also offer assistance in hydrating a horse reluctant to take in water. Riding: To help prevent excess sweating, ride either first thing in the morning or the evening when the day's heat is not as prominent. If a horse has been exercising in the sun, which is sometimes unavoidable, it will naturally lose electrolytes which will need to be replenished.

Replacing Electrolytes Electrolytes are essential to the proper functioning of the digestive system and muscles, especially on recovery from exercise. When competing, for example, the horse is likely to sweat for an excessive period. During this time, out of the five electrolyte minerals, horses predominantly lose Chloride, Potassium and Sodium. These will need to be replenished via supplementation. Adding a spoonful of table salt to the horse's water or mixed into feed can help replace electrolytes for those horses in regular work. Salt licks can be helpful but will not provide adequate intake should the horse sweat excessively.  The best way to replace electrolytes is to supplement the horse via feed, water or paste. If not all, many of the industry’s top supplement manufacturers offer products that will replace electrolytes lost dependant on requirements. If concerns arise surrounding severe hydration, veterinary advice should be sought immediately.

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Summer Hoof Care

ritish weather can be famously inconsistent in the summertime, and these changeable conditions can directly affect the quality of the horse's hooves.

should be given to the proximity of the bulbs of the heel to the ground. Should the heel become to short, the horse may become foot sore/lame, especially when the weather is dry and ground is hard.

Hoof behaviour

How to help protect the hoof

When hooves are exposed to damp conditions, they expand slightly as they absorb surrounding moisture, then contract as they dry out. As weather oscillates rapidly between sun and rain in the summer, this can lead to cracks in the hoof. To avoid this, try to ensure good drainage in your horse's field to prevent patches of wet, muddy ground from appearing, and try sponging your horse down after a ride, rather than using the hose. Horses' hooves may grow faster over the summer months, so it is essential that a farrier visits to ensure feet remain balanced and healthy, including horses without shoes. Some horses also need more regular hoof care than others. Longer toes and uneven hooves can increase the risk of cracking and bruising, especially as your horse is likely to be working on harder ground. Cracks need to be seen to promptly as they can quickly progress and cause lameness. Regular visit from a farrier and careful management will help to treat and solve a large proportion of hoof problems. In addition to the hoof, consideration

Nutrition is key to good hoof health. If you want to make sure the horse's hooves stay strong and healthy, biotin is a popular supplement to promote healthy growth. There are specialist feeds available specifically balanced with hoof quality in mind, especially for those equines that suffer from laminitis.  Care of the coronet band can also make a positive difference to hoof growth. Overreach boots can help protect the area from damage in the field and when being ridden. An ointment such as Cornucrescine Original Hoof Ointment from Carr Day Martin can help promote quality hoof growth. As previously mentioned, regular trimming and consultation with a farrier will help even out any problems. Farriers are often the most appropriate professional to ask for recommendations on other products to use. An abundance of hoof products are available to help hydrate and protect the hoof. • Find out more in our product feature on the next page.

'no foot, no horse' Proverb: known as or instead of ‘no hoof, no horse’ the saying points to the importance of correct hoof care.

Horses' hooves may grow faster over the summer months, so it is essential that a farrier visits to ensure feet remain balanced and healthy, including horses without shoes.

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Replacing Electrolytes The replacement of electrolytes is essential after sweating which can be caused by substantial performance, for example. However, travel, general riding and long hot summer days can also trigger the need for replenishment. If electrolytes aren’t replaced the horse can become dehydrated, which can be seen in by a lack motivation and loss of performance. Other health conditions can such as Azoturia and metabolic imbalances may occur should the horse not receive sufficient levels of replenishment. Here, our feature takes a look at a number of supplements available to help horse owners out.

Good for long, hot summer days! Lincoln Liquid Electrolytes Apple Flavoured Ideal for fussy eaters, the apple flavoured Rapid Electrolyte replacement from Lincoln helps promote fast absorption into the bloodstream. Can be offered to horses daily or solely for use following exercise to replenish and rehydrate or on hot and humid days. The supplement contains Chloride, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sodium. RRP £10.60 1ltr

Science Supplements Complete Electrolytes science SUPPLEMENTS produce Electrolyte supplementation via paste and powder. Gentle on the horses stomach, the range is a palatable and fully replaces electrolytes in proportion to the amounts lost during exercise. Containing the 5 key electrolytes: Chloride, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium and Sodium, the brand

claims it is the only electrolyte supplement using MicroBead Technology, meaning it dissolves in the small intestine where electrolyte uptake is optimal. Complete Electrolytes Powder is ideal to feed on a daily basis to maintain electrolyte levels. RRP £15.84 60g syringe, £58.70 2kg and £285.58 10kg

Lincoln Himalayan Salt Lick As a rule of thumb, horses should have ongoing access to a good salt lick. RRP £3.95 1kg

TopSpec Electrolytes TopSpec Electrolytes are designed to help compensate for electrolyte loss after heavy sweating. The feed additive contains a high salt formula, alongside wildberry to aid palatability. Contains the 5 key electrolytes: Chloride, Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium and Sodium. RRP £17.50 1.5kg, £24.50 3kg, £55.13 9kg and £98.00 20kg

Dodson & Horrell Electrolytes A powder supplement containing electrolyte salts suitable for horses that have sweated heavily after work, in very hot weather or when travelling. The salts are designed to compensate for the loses that naturally occur. Contains Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, and Magnesium. RRP £16.97 2kg and £65.89 15kg

Suitable for daily use in sports performance horses

ISOPRO from TRM Ireland A highly palatable isotonic body salt replacer suitable for daily use in sports performance horses. ISOPRO contains all 5 key types of electrolytes; Calcium, Chloride, Magnesium, Potassium and Sodium. The supplement is highly palatable due to the ainseed flavouring. RRP £34.22 1.5KG and 10kg £125.84 42 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

Hoof Care Products

Alongside dehydration, those long hot, dry summer days take their toll on horses’ hooves too. Nutrition plays a key role in the quality of hoof growth, however, there are products we can apply to the hoof to help protect it from the summer elements. Here we take a look at a selection of supplements to promote healthy hoof growth, alongside a selection of products available to apply for protection and nourishment.

We love Kevin Bacon’s Liquid Hoof Dressing Perfect for the summer period, Kevin Bacon’s Liquid Hoof Dressing helps protect the hoof from drying out, at the same time as preventing excess water absorption. The product is made of 100% natural products that penetrate the horn to nourish and activate healthy growth. RRP £18.54 500ml

NAF Biotin Plus Hoof Supplement

Cornucrescine Hoof Ointment Carr & Day & Martin Cornucrescine Hoof Ointment is applied directly to the coronet band to help promote healthy growth, while helping maintain hoof condition. A unique formulation that promotes and accelerates healthy hoof growth by stimulating keratin producing cells. Can also be used to encourage hair re-growth from rubs or scarring. Priced around £11.99 250ml and £16.99 500ml (pictured)

Life Data Farrier’s Formula

Supplements fortified with Biotin are probably one of the most recognised products to improve hoof growth. NAF Biotin offers daily nutritional support to strengthen and maintain growth of healthy hooves. Also contains methionine, MSM, zinc and calcium. RRP £1.5kg £16.99, 3kg £29.99 and 8kg 69.99. Larger quantities available.

Can also be used on the horse’s skin!

The only product of its kind subjected to independent scientific research and published in a refereed journal. Farrier’s Formula® provides nutrients such as phospholipids, omega fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, and important amino acid “protein building blocks”. These nutrients help horses build strong structural and connective tissue proteins that promote healthy hoof structure and growth. RRP £84.32 5kg and £59.84 5kg refill

Ecohoof Pink Hoof Clay Pink hoof clay can be used to act as a hoof barrier for conditions such as cracks, thrush and damage to the surrounding skin thanks to being packed with essential oils. Eco-friendly, the product contains bentonite clay and can be used long-term with a thin layer over the hoof and surrounding area. RRP £16.06 250ml and £26.76 500ml EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 43

FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon USA FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon USA Para Dressage Sara Morganti on just hearing she has won double Gold Photo FEI/Liz Gregg 44 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

Of Para mount IMPORTANCE... Written by Louise Parkes

As every athlete knows, it can take a long time to find the right horse, and for Para athletes, it can be even more of a challenge. But there are plenty of suitable candidates out there if you look in the right place, and sometimes they come along in the most unexpected ways….

hen Ireland's Michael Murphy was setting off for CPEDI at MünchenRiem, Germany last month, he had just one target in mind, posting a qualifying score for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games with a mark of 62% or above. So when he won the Grade 1 Team Test with 73.393%, topped the individual with 76.488% and was runner-up in the Kur to Music with 78.4% it was much more than mission accomplished. He looks well set to achieve his lifetime dream of Paralympic participation in Tokyo in a few months. "I've never had scores like those before!" says the 24-year-old British-based rider. His success was the result of hard work, a great support team that includes his mother, Sue, and his trainer Elder Klatzko and of course his fabulous new horse - the aptly named Cleverboy, whose stable-name is Charlie. "He's brilliant for Para, he's so kind and so willing, and he just wants to please", Murphy points out. The 14-year-old KWPN gelding competed up to Grand Prix level with British rider Bronte Watson, who always wanted Charlie to continue in the sport when his main career came to an end. Watson already had a plan in mind when she took him to the CDI3* at Keysoe (GBR) last October, where the Irish

Irish Para athlete Michael Murphy has already established a great relationship with his fabulous new horse, Cleverboy. (Photo: Michael Murphy Dressage) athlete tried him and the result was a perfect match. "Charlie loves going places and being involved in things; you can do anything with him. He is the safest horse!" Watson says. "I used to loan him to other people for prizegivings because he just loves the attention, and going to Michael is everything I could have wished for him because all this horse has ever wanted is to feel special, and I know he'll be very happy!" EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 45

FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon USA FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon USA Grade 3 Natasha Baker (left), Rixt van der Horst, Rebecca Hart; Photo Paradressage

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"The perception of the kind of horses we should compete has changed, and many of us now have top sport horses" Natasha Baker (GBR)

QUALITY

The quality of horses competing in Para Dressage today is top-notch. Another rider who enjoyed a great run at München-Riem was 36-year-old Rodolpho Riskalla from Brazil, who finished third in the Grade IV Team Test and second in the individual before winning the Kur with the fabulous Don Frederic 3. Just two weeks earlier, the pair won Individual Grade IV in Mannheim (GER). Riskalla knows he is very fortunate to have the support of top owners. Back in 2017, he had no horse to step in for Warenne who took him to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games on his home soil, less than a year after losing both feet, all the fingers on his right hand and some from the left due to the effects of a devastating bout of bacterial meningitis. But a chance meeting with Olympian, Germany's Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff, led to the generous offer of Don Henrico, a grandson of Donnerhall, with whom he collected two silver medals at the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018 in Tryon, USA. Then Don Frederic arrived at AnnKathrin's Gestut Schafhof early in 2019. Riskalla's sister, Victoria, was working there at the time and reckoned the new arrival would suit her brother admirably and that summer, Rodolpho was invited to try the horse who was subsequently purchased for him by Brazilian friends and sponsors, Tania Loeb Wald and her husband Arnaldo. "I'm hoping Don Frederic will be the one to take me to Tokyo!", Riskalla says. He is not the first Para-Dressage athlete that Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff has supported. She is delighted to be involved but says she needs a personal attachment to the individual concerned, "and in the case of Rodolpho he is such a remarkable personality that it's a pleasure to help him! "I have a lot of respect for the strength and the power these sports people have in their situation, and I am very thankful that I can help. These Para riders are role models", says the lady who won Dressage team gold for Germany at the Olympic Games in Seoul (KOR) in 1988.

GOLD

Great Britain's Natasha Baker already has five Paralympic gold medals in her trophy cabinet and is hoping to add some more this summer. However, this time around, the 31-year-old rider won't be relying on Cabral, the former

event horse who changed his career-path to become a true legend when carrying her to double-gold in London in 2012 and triple gold at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Cabral, better known as JP, passed away in 2017, and the search for his replacement hasn't been easy. But with her new ride, Keystone Dawn Chorus, Baker is right back in the game and battling for a spot in the British team for Tokyo. They first met when she was on the hunt for a horse at just the right time because Landolt realised that Cabral wasn't brave enough to continue Eventing and wanted to find a new outlet for him. "He wasn't going to be a Jumper or a Dressage horse either, so I wondered if he would do Para? I really wanted him to go to a home where he could do something right", says the man who competes in Eventing and Advanced level Dressage and is also a national Dressage, FEI Eventing and Para Dressage judge. As history would reveal, Cabral found the perfect home. "With Tash it all fell into place", Landolt says.

CALIBRE

Baker competes in Grade 3 and says the calibre of Para Dressage horses has rapidly improved since the London Games. "The perception of the kind of horses we should compete has changed, and many of us now have top sport horses" comments Natasha Baker (GBR). Her new ride Keystone Dawn Chorus is better known as Lottie. "She is so powerful, and I'm so lucky with her. She's the first horse I've taken to an open field for a big canter, and it was such a wonderful feeling that I cried my eyes out afterwards!" Baker says. Finding the right horse is no easy task, however. "They are like the smallest needle in the biggest haystack! Sometimes riders fall in love with a horse, but it may not be right for us, so somebody has to have the courage to say no, it's not suitable. They must be safe, and they must be sensible", she points out. Christian Landolt believes there are many more Para horses out there just waiting to be found if owners were just a bit more flexible about the expectations they have for them. "When we have a horse, we shouldn't be greedy and try to sell them for the most money we can get, we need to listen to them and try to find a job they will excel at. And it doesn't matter what that job is - whether it's

a happy hacker or Grand Prix or Para - as long as they, and their rider, enjoy it then that's all we should be trying to achieve", he says.

PERFECT PATH

One owner who has found the perfect path for her horse is Swedish athlete Johanna Forssell. The 25-year-old Dressage rider who was seriously injured in a car crash in January 2019 is keen to get back in the competition ring with her lovely mare, Feldnoble, but has decided to pass over the ride to Para-athlete Felicia Grimmenhag while continuing her recovery. It was a very generous offer that 27-year-old Grimmenhag could hardly resist. Forssell is set to become a Para rider herself, but feels that her 12-year-old horse is too much for her just yet. So, knowing that Grimmenhag was looking for a replacement ride following the retirement of Tarot E, who carried her to the European Championships in both Gothenburg in 2017 and Rotterdam in 2019, contacted her on social media. Grimmenhag could hardly believe her luck, and a hastily organised test ride proved that the new pairing just might work well. Feldnoble competed in the 4-year-old category at the Danish Young Horse Championships in 2016 with Patricia Florin and is still on a learning curve, so Forssell sees the new arrangement as ideal because Grimmenhag will provide the nine-year-old with plenty of useful experience. Both parties will benefit, and the horse will mature in good hands.

DECISION

It wasn't an easy decision to make because the much-loved horse has been in Forssell's stable for the last five years. But the slight chance that the new pairing might make the cut for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics gives an extra edge of excitement to it all. And Forssell also has her dream. "When I heard that Felicia was looking for a new horse there was no question about it. I'd been in contact with her previously about me getting back up on the horse and where to begin. Para-riding was a completely new world for me, and Felicia has been such a great support. Since she has so much more experience than me I felt like this was the perfect opportunity for all of us. "Of course it's hard to be away from my dear Feldnoble, but I also know she is well taken care of by Felicia. We are in constant contact and I follow along on both their journeys. "In the meantime I'm training every day, getting stronger so that I can compete again. My goal is to compete at the highest level of Para Dressage, and hopefully Feldnoble will be with me when that time comes!"• EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 47

Did you know the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS+), has recently undergone a rebrand? Wondering why? In this month’s issue we find out how the association has evolved, how the re-branding came about, what to expect for the future, but most importantly, what the ABRS+ stands for today.

n increase in the popularity of riding as a sport saw a boom in equestrianism in the 1930s. The increase in engagement and activity lead to concerns surrounding the level of competence and welfare in establishments. As a result, the Riding Establishments Bill was made law in 1939 to set standards whereby local authorities could appoint inspections of riding establishments by veterinary surgeons. In 1954, a meeting held by a variety of industry peers led to the creation of the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) to support, represent and promote the proprietors of these licensed establishments.  One of the founding members of the ABRS+ was Suzanne Marczak of Suzanne's Riding School in Harrow, which is believed to have been one of the first licensed riding schools in the UK when it was established in 1939. Suzanne's Riding School became the first ABRS+ testing centre and was under the same ownership for 65 years until closing its doors in 2004. In its latter years, Suzanne's son, Julian Marczak, was the co-proprietor and Chief Instructor. Julian was heavily involved with the ABRS+ whilst pursuing his equestrian career in instruction and running

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Kings Barn Equestrian in West Sussex. He has since published several books on equestrian training and riding techniques. In 2005 Julian became, and remains, the President of the ABRS+. Said ABRS+ president, Julian Marczak: "I have been associated with the ABRS+ over many years, and I am especially proud of the various ways in which it is developing and widening its remit. The work is vital if the association is to have a stronger voice throughout the industry and exert greater influence where needed. The approach of the association when I joined the Board many years ago very much remains today, which is to place its members at the heart of all that it does, providing them with support and advice which is delivered in a down to earth, nonjudgmental way." Over the years, legislation for riding establishments developed with the introduction of additional criteria. The Riding Schools Act, as it is now known, has remained largely the same since 1964. Yet, establishments are now subject to greater legislation, with additional welfare and control laws being introduced. Control of the licence issuing has been passed back to the local authorities in recent years, meaning there is less consistency, collusion or

In 1954, a meeting held by a variety of industry peers led to the creation of the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) to support, represent and promote the proprietors of these licensed establishments.

Whatever the equine establishment, there is support available to get the paperwork in order, with assistance to help understand the business’s needs.   understanding for the industry. For the last 65 years, the ABRS+ has remained the only equestrian association dedicated to supporting and representing the proprietors of professional equestrian establishments. The association provides support for licence applications, economic issues, educational and administrative aspects of the businesses. The ABRS+ holds its members central to proceedings, with the Board of Trustees being heavily involved in industry activities. Three members are proprietors of riding establishments, whereas others specialise in equine and non-equine business development, marketing and HR.

LICENSING FOR LIVERY YARDS With the publication of 'Britain’s Horse Problem', a report by a group of equestrian charities in 2020 looking into equine welfare issues, the introduction of licensing for livery yards now looks ever more likely. At present, there is no livery yard regulation, no representation for yard owners, and no requirement for any level of competency for the proprietors. There is no way for those yards who are fully insured, competent, and following best practice guidelines to stand out from the crowd. Unfortunately, cost often prevails for horse owners, and a lack of knowledge means they do not always make the best choice when choosing a new yard. The level of service and competence offered by a yard can significantly affect the satisfaction of livery clients and the welfare of horses in their care. Realising a need to support these businesses, in 2020, the ABRS+ decided to extend its membership to include livery yards and equestrian centres alongside its existing membership of riding establishments. Whilst the ABRS+ remains associated

LICENSING FOR LIVERY YARDS In 2020, the ABRS+ decided to extend its membership to include livery yards and equestrian centres alongside its existing membership of riding establishments. EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 49

The ABRS+ ensures its members' voices are heard whenever they need support.

with riding schools, it remains a wellestablished equestrian association. Clients of riding establishments often progress onto buying a horse or pony, thus seeking livery themselves. With this in mind, the addition of regulation for livery yards seems the perfect fit and natural progression with existing members. Said ABRS+ Chair, Jane Williams: "It is apparent that many livery yards feel heavily unsupported, especially during the last 15 months, which has been a testing time for all. A large number of our existing riding centres offer a livery service, so the expansion is a natural one, fits perfectly with the resources and our values of promoting the highest standards while supporting our members and their businesses." There are no specific 'criteria' for a livery yard as per other approval schemes, meaning the membership is open to yards of all sizes and all livery types outside the 'standard' scope of those offering DIY, part and full livery. With the addition of service, proprietors of all equestrian establishments can now benefit from the support, expertise and representation of the ABRS+, and ultimately via British Equestrian and national government. The development of new membership types can only strengthen the association and give its community a stronger voice.

SUPPORT The ABRS+ ensures its members' voices are heard whenever they need support. The ABRS+ have successfully represented their members on issues such as rate relief, licensing and more recently seeking clarification and financial support for members during the Covid pandemic. As part of the membership expansion, the ABRS+ consulted its members and potential members. Since, the association has re-branded, reviewed and improved its existing member propositions for riding establishments and revamped the website.  ABRS+ membership now offers better benefits from before, including assistance 50 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

to the Equestrian Employers Association - offering employment, health and safety guidance, and LiveryList, a livery yard directory and resource for yard owners. As well as this, there are discounts available on many equestrian services and products. Free welfare, legal and health, and safety advice from equestrian specialists is also available.

PEACE OF MIND  The ABRS+ offers peace of mind to owners and riders in that all approved and certified establishments provide high standards of care and welfare. In a second aspect to the membership, the association will be increasing its educational offerings to encourage clients of all equestrian establishments to know what to look for in a

'good' riding establishment or livery yard. The ABRS+ also offers education for the younger generation of riders and pony owners in all aspects of equine care, safety and equitation with its Rosette, Certificate and Equestrian Care Award schemes.  The ABRS+ is an association solely for its members rather than being a small part of a larger association. Membership is a hallmark of quality and gives equestrian establishments not only support but promotion too. The ABRS+ seeks to raise the expectations and standards while promoting the professional yards on offer.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES  The ABRS+ also offers members and their staff opportunities for professional development

with CIEC coaching qualifications, safeguarding and first aid courses. The lifting of Covid19 restrictions also means the association can resume its much-loved conferences and revisit its regional networks.   Whilst it has been a difficult time over the last 15 months, things are slowly starting to return to normal. For those who haven't known where to turn for support or for those wanting to stand out from the crowd, there is no better option than seeing what the ABRS+ has to offer.  • With special thanks to Cheryl Johns, founder www.liverylist.co.uk

Membership is available from just £99; full details can be found on the ABRS+ website: www.abrs-info.org  EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 51

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SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE & BOLD

PALADIN EQUESTRIAN INTERVIEW: Founder of Paladin Equestrian, Ginny Brayn-Smith

In this issue we talk to Founder of Paladin Equestrian, Ginny BraynSmith. Ginny talks sustainability, why the Paladin saddle pad range is so different, where the design and idea came from. A few pro-tips at the end wraps up this month’s feature interview nicely! Why do you think sustainability is so important in the equestrian world?

Feature Image: Founder of Paladin Equestrian, Ginny Brayn-Smith. Below: The White Flamingo GP Saddle Pad

I think sustainability is so important in every world. Keeping a horse takes so much work and it needs a lot of different products – from all the different tack, to rider wear, to rugs and then, of course, cleaning products, hoof oil, shampoo etc – so to make a decision to try and shop sustainably for you and your horse can really make a huge difference. That’s not to say that every single thing in the yard has to be sustainable, but there are most certainly a few changes every rider can make in their shopping choices that can have a real positive impact. I’ve been lucky enough to have ridden around the world and it’s encouraging to see equestrians everywhere starting to take sustainability seriously, so it felt like a

natural fit and the right time to make Paladin one of the players within this space.

How do you think equestrians are doing in terms of sustainability? It’s fantastic to see that the equestrian world has come on in absolute leaps and bounds – there are some great companies out there offering really lovely sustainable options, but there is still a long way to go. The more equestrians can support the small businesses that are trying to move the sustainable agenda, then the more we as an industry will improve and grow – it’s about working together. I hope that with Paladin, I can help draw more awareness to the cause and demonstrate that being sustainable does not mean having to compromise on playfulness or style!

Equestrian fashion is such a huge market - give us your take on what’s happening in equestrian fashion at the moment? I’ve ridden in a lot of different countries and in each country, riders have their unique style. The rise of social media in recent years has been a huge window into the personal styles of riders and the evolution of fashion trends in horse riding in general. I have followed hundreds of equestrian Instagram accounts for many years and am continually inspired by the bright exciting colours available for riders and their horses. I absolutely LOVE the trend for matchy-matchy – what could be better than making sure you and your horse are decked out head to toe EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021 • 53

Here: The Blue Flamingo GP Saddle Pad

“Paladin’s debut collection is inspired by my time living in Singapore and Southeast Asia – the vision was to introduce a pop of colour and geometric prints to create statement designs that represent the nature and wildlife of the tropics.” Ginny Brayn-Smith (or hoof) in matching colours! However, I noticed a couple of years ago that there was a gap for really exciting prints and designs in the market – block colours are so fun, but why not push it a little further and ride in cool, on- trend prints? I wanted to elevate the current offering and bring fashion to the field in bolder, more boundary-pushing ways. This was how the idea for Paladin saddle pads was born – I was looking for something that I simply couldn’t find anywhere – so I decided to make them myself!

Where do you see the equestrian fashion world moving in the future? I think the equestrian world will continue to grow in terms of being fashion-forward 54 • EVERYTHING HORSE MAGAZINE : JUNE 2021

statement designs that represent the nature and wildlife of the tropics. I wanted the energy of the bold colours to shine through and empower the rider, motivating them and giving them confidence on the field. Because ultimately, my inspiration came from riders themselves – I wanted to create something different that would help the rider develop a unique style for them and their horse!

– there are so many unexplored trends that can be applied to the industry. For example, Paladin is looking into cool geometric designs as inspiration for our next saddle pads – it’s an ever- changing landscape that is exciting to be part of and I look forward to helping to bring different trends to the field!

With social media such a significant part of our culture today, I wanted to share unique designs that they would feel proud to be wearing, and look fabulous in!

Where did the inspirations for your designs come from?

Oh, it’s the designs for sure! There is just nothing like these on the market – they took so long to get right, and the beautiful watercolour prints really stand out. They’re also so versatile, the rider can create a different look every day with a Paladin saddle pad. Rather than just matching block colours you can create your own style and match the different colours of the pad to parts of yours and your horse’s outfit. That’s what I really love about the brand, it allows riders to be unique, independent and creative – whilst knowing that they are shopping responsibly doing a little bit to help the planet!

I draw inspiration from everywhere. My own travel has contributed hugely – riding in different places across the world has given me a wonderful opportunity to see so many different designs, fashion trends, cultures and styles. Paladin’s debut collection is inspired by my time living in Singapore and Southeast Asia – the vision was to introduce a pop of colour and geometric prints to create

What makes Paladin different?

Here: The Geometric Jungle GP Saddle Pad fibre – which is not only eco-friendly but also one of the most wicking fabrics around – making it absolutely perfect for soaking up the sweat from your horses back while you ride! It was really important to me that not only do they look great and are made using sustainable fabrics – but also that the fabrics contribute to the outstanding quality and usability of the pad!

What are your next plans for Paladin? Give us a bit of background on you as a rider? I’ve been riding my whole life – when I was about 6 years old, I actually worked at a friend’s livery stable in the village in exchange for rides – I’m pretty sure I wasn’t much help at that age but my love for horses just continued from there! I got my first pony age 16 – Paladin – he had such an impact on my life I then named my company after him 20 years later! He was truly a wonderful pony and I spent many happy years exploring the beautiful English countryside with him. I haven’t owned since him but I continue to ride and loan horses wherever I can!

Tell us a bit about your choice of sustainable fabrics for these pads? The outer fabric is made from a fabric called Rpet – Rpet is made by melting down existing plastic bottles and re-spinning them into a new fibre which can then be used to create different items of clothing, t-shirts, swimwear and most importantly - the very hardy outer layer of your Paladin saddle pad! We also wanted to make sure that we used an ecofriendly padding and came across bamboo

We have so many exciting plans in the works! I’m looking at creating our own matching sets with ear bonnets and bandages to some of our saddle pads, we’re designing some pony pads and even looking at a Paladin Petite range – for those super trendy younger riders out there.

Who do you see wearing a Paladin Saddle Pad? Oh goodness, everyone! Paladin is an inclusive brand, and I really do think we have designed a pad for every rider at the yard. The flamingos are just so fantastic and out there for the more extroverted riders that want to make sure they stand out – then the peacock feather and the banana leaf prints are just effortlessly chic – and the geometric jungle print really is the pad for everyone!

What’s your favourite design? Gosh, I don’t think I could pick – different pads look completely different on different coloured horses so they’re really versatile. It’s hard to choose but I do have to say the flamingo on white was my very first design and I still absolutely adore it – I use it all the time in my own rides!

What advice would you give aspiring entrepreneurs who are wanting to start an equestrian business? Passion and dedication! But also importantly, never settle for something that's less than you want it to be! It has taken me two years to get these pads just right, I’ve been through many different samples and with each one the quality has continually improved! As much as aesthetics and design was a priority, I was adamant that the pads must also be of amazing, premium quality - and there were literally hundreds of obstacles thrown at me on the way. There are so many inspiring equestrians out there doing interesting things so find your passion, think of something you would want to wear/use/feed your horse and go for it!! Be bold!

What tips could you give to horse owners to improve sustainability habits? It’s all about your consumer choices – do a little bit of research and find a few companies that do good quality and sustainably friendly products and stick with them. You don’t have to change everything in your yard but if you can find a few companies that you love, who make products that you love, who have a sustainable ethos then you’re on the right track! It’s always rewarding to know you are contributing positively. To view the range of Paladin Saddle Pads, visit www.paladin-equestrian.com •

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