Horse Report April 2019 edition

EDITION 114 APRIL 2019 Distributed through selected stores Australia Wide FREE BI-MONTHLY

IN THIS ISSUE:

RAC CE - THE WILD COAST

* World’s Toughest Horse Race * Nathan wins Gold at Special Olympics * Equine Health & Nutrition Feature - Joint Supplements - Hoof Supplements - Inside the horse's mouth - Natural diet an inexpensive way to feed - Chelated calcium and oxalate pastures - Laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome

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Toughest horse race in the world calls for riders Now in its third edition, Race the Wild Coast (RTWC) has rapidly become known as the toughest horse race on the planet.

The event takes place from 19 to 27 October 2019 and only 20 riders compete in this prestigious limited-access event.

RTWC is now open for global entries.

This new breed of long-distance adventure horse racing is set amid the breathtaking scenery of the South African East Coast.

Over the course of five days a host of experienced international riders, each riding three horses in the course of the race, will compete for victory over 350km of rugged paradise from Port Edward to Kei Mouth.

RTWC blends the spirit of the frontiersman and the modern horseback adventurer - a test of endurance, horsemanship, survival and navigational skills.

Race organizer and 2017 Mongol Derby winner, Barry Armitage said the RTWC was a complex multi-stage race, in which riders must brave this challenging wilderness and swim rivers while keeping horses fit for vet checks.

“It is no doubt the ultimate test of endurance and horsemanship for any long-distance rider," he said.

This is supported by RTWC veteran Stevie Murray (USA) speaking at the RTWC 2016 finish line.

"When you've done the Mongol Derby you get to thinking that nothing will ever compare again; I was wrong,” Murray said.

“RTWC is far more technically and physically challenging, and the hectic but breathtaking terrain has no comparison. I have never experienced such remote and enchanting beauty in all my life."

The Race the Wild Coast - a 350km endurance race from Port Edward to Kei Mouth on the South African east coast is one of the most demanding races in the world.

The event, produced by Rockethorse Racing, is sponsored by international sports apparel brand KTC Limited.

The race is open to a global field and thus far, has caught the attention of competitors from the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Guatemala, South Africa and Australia.

Last year's event was won by British rider, Rosie Riall.

According to Armitage, the challenge should not be undertaken lightly.

"Being physically fit is essential, there are some brutal hills on this ride and some of the river crossings are daunting, so being confident in water is a must," he said.

With around six major rivers that require deepwater swims, and the expectation of rain, conditions will test riders' skills each step of the way.

Rockethorse Racing has partnered with Moolmanshoek Endurance Horses to provide a team which accompanies the horses during the race and sees to their wellbeing.

There is a team of six qualified veterinarians on site, all of whom have extensive equine experience and are led by a head vet. Horses are assessed before, during and after the race at 12 vet checks.

If you think you have what it takes to participate in this adventure sport, contact Barry Armitage directly on +27 (0) 83 393 5007 or via email: info@rockethorseracing.co.za.

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Inside the horse's mouth- where overall health begins.

By SAMANTHA GUNTER AEDP qualified equine dentist.

Your horse's dental health is crucial to their overall health and wellbeing.

Many owners put extensive thought into what they feed, balancing their horse's diet extremely well. We often feed our horses much better than we feed ourselves.

However, no matter how expertly balanced a diet is, if their teeth aren't in good condition, diet won't make much of a difference to their overall health and performance.

The horse's stomach is designed to digest small amounts of roughage constantly throughout the day; roughage that has been ground to very fine fibres.

To give you an idea of how small these fibres need to be to be properly digested, chaff fibres are still too large for a horse's stomach to properly digest.

If the teeth can't do their job, the stomach is unable to properly digest the feed that reaches it.

Life threatening problems can arise from this including colic and choke, but even if these problems don't arise, a horse will swallow and pass the poorly masticated feed through their system and gain little-to-no nutritional value.

Hence why I often see a lot of horses that are fed an excellent diet but are still losing weight.

The horse's mouth is designed to grind roughage constantly throughout the day.

An average horse out to pasture will generally make 60,000 jaw sweeps a day while grazing and will consequently form fewer sharp points than those stabled on a high grain diet.

A kilo of hay takes the average 500kg horse 3400 jaw sweeps to consume, while a kilo of oats only takes 850 jaw sweeps (Cubitt, 2010).

Chewing hay or pasture requires a long jaw sweep, whereas chewing grains only requires a short jaw sweep (Cubitt, 2010).

The anatomy of the horse's jaw is ideally designed for long jaw sweeps, which help reduce sharpness and ensure the horse uses its

A low calorie, rough fibre hay is an excellent dietary addition which will have a dramatic impact on your horse’s dental health. entire dental arcade to masticate.

In today's world, however, acres of long fibred, nutritional pasture are often unattainable.

This is why feeding low calorie, rough fibred hay constantly is an excellent alternative and will have a dramatic impact on your horse's dental health.

I usually suggest to clients that if the hay looks unappetising to us (dry and rough, but still fresh) it is great for your horse!

If it looks like a delicious, leafy, lucerne salad then it isn't as great and will require fewer long jaw sweeps.

More regular dental work is necessary to help fill in these gaps due to domestication.

When a horse has sharp points that limit their ability to chew effectively, they will be forced to do short jaw sweeps in an attempt to minimise pain.

This not only adds to the development of sharpness, but also means they aren't chewing their feed effectively enough for the stomach to digest properly. This will eventually lead to poor condition and weight loss, and in some cases, colic and choke.

A qualified equine dentist or dental vet is necessary at least once a year to keep these sharp points in check and encourage the horse to effectively self-manage their own mouth.

A good dentist will be able to tell you after a couple of visits just

how often your horse will need treatment.

Often many horses require fewer dental visits over the years once a good diet has been established and any pre-existing issues have been treated.

Molar malocclusions also inhibit a horse's ability to chew.

Some common malocclusions include overbites, underbites, wavemouths, stepmouths and excessive transverse ridges.

For further details on these conditions please see my previous article on Molar Malocclusions.

Basically what these terms mean is that the position of the teeth have formed in such a way as to inhibit effective jaw movement.

These can be caused by genetics, past care (or lack there of), or high grain, low fibre diets. If these are diagnosed and treated appropriately from a young age they can be maintained and in some cases eradicated.

Some extreme cases, however, aren't able to be fully adjusted and will need to be maintained regularly to ensure the most effective grinding and digestion is possible for the horse.

In this case you may find your dentist wants to visit the horse more often than once a year as the risk of colic and choke is heightened by these conditions.

The horse's mouth isn't ideally designed for the domesticated horses we love and keep today.

The teeth are where good nutrition and health begins and if problems arise in the mouth, the domino effect leads to the stomach and the gut, and you'll see the poor result in performance and overall health.

By finding a qualified, reliable dentist or dental vet it is very possible to keep your horse comfortable and healthy and to get the most out of the balanced and often expensive diet in to which you've put so much work!

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A simple, inexpensive way to feed your horse?

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist9 Horses have evolved to eat a natural diet, not only is it cost effective but also far healthier for your horse?

The most important part of feeding your horse is to maintain health and wellbeing and be in complete control. Therefore, feeding a pre-mix feed is not always recommended as these types of feeds do not take into consideration the biochemical individuality of each horse. It also does not take into consideration the type of horse, temperament, workload, environmental effects etc.

Horses have unique digestive systems that are designed to process good-quality forages. In order to feed our horses properly to meet their maintenance, work, growth and reproduction requirements, we must understand the equine digestive tract and horse feeds.

As you can see, a horse's stomach makes up only a small portion of the entire digestive tract. This small stomach is designed to continuously process small amounts of forage and feed. When horses are fed large meals, many digestive disorders--such as colic, founder, ulcers, and tying-up--can result.

Different Forms of Roughage, Different Advantages Good pasture is the ideal roughage for many horses. Horses on pasture move around and eat small amounts of grass continuously, the way nature intended for proper functioning of the digestive tract. However, pasture is not always available and doesn't supply enough nutrients for some horses.

Pasture can be used to meet some or all of a horse's roughage needs.

Good-quality grass hay is the single feed with the best balance of protein, energy, and fibre for horses. Choose grass hays that are bright green in colour, free of dust and mould, and cut in early stages of development. Allow horses between 1.5 and 3% of body weight of goodquality grass hay per day.

Legume Hay like Lucerne and Clover contain more protein, energy, calcium and vitamin A than grasses. The inclusion of some legumes (20-50%) in rations for growing and working horses and broodmares takes advantage of these additional nutrients. Legume hays should be clean and bright coloured and cut at early to mid-bloom stage.

Fibre Pellets like Harrys Choice feeds are consistent, good-quality partial or complete roughage sources for horses. The pellets provide a higher leaf-to-stem ratio, more concentrated nutrients, and less waste compared to most long-stemmed hays. Cubed products are ideal for travelling and can be soaked for senior

horses with dental problems, they are also dust free. Harrys Choice can be used as a complete feed, to extend, supplement, or replace roughage. I endorse this feed 100% it is the only clean feed on the market and there are strictly no by-products used.

Harrys Choice also have a wealth of experience in hays and grains as the manufacturers are the farming Co-Op Moulamein Grain and a bonus, the feed is produced in a certified organic mill. www.harryschoice.com.au Problems associated with modern compound feeds Many of the standards for equine feeding stuffs have been extrapolated from the agricultural industry, where the most important considerations are to convert the food into meat or milk as cheaply as possible.

Many concentrate feeds contain too many byproducts such as sugars and other inappropriate raw materials.

The best way to feed the horse is to feed the roughage he needs such as hay and Lucerne, with the concentrate ration for more energy consisting of grains such as oats and barley.

Whilst some owners will balk at the idea of feeding straight grain because they feel it is heating, it's effect on the horse is much more predictable if fed as part of a Natural Feeding regime.

Soy or other vegetable oils may also be used for more energy and these have the added advantage of being very easily digested and are contain little or no protein. The other key factor to add to the diet is a daily formula to provide the nutritional support that he or she is not receiving through a standard natural diet.

Problems associated with modern pastures.

The horse is a browsing animal and must receive a variety of roughage as part of his diet in order to maintain good health. Because of the use of chemicals and fertilisers in modern farming methods pastures are sadly deficient in several major and minor minerals and other required nutrients.

The horse can no longer access different species of grasses, and when the domesticated horse requires more energy for work it must be provided in the form of cereal grains or other concentrate feeds, to which his digestive system has not fully adapted so experience and care is necessary to use these.

The mouth The digestive process starts in the mouth. As the food passes through the system it is broken down into a form which can be absorbed and utilised by the body. The horse's sensitive lips with their attendant whiskers are very well adapted to locate, assess, and handle the feed he wishes to eat. The sensitivity, mobility, and power of the lips is extraordinary.

The front teeth, together with the lips and tongue, are used to get hold of the food and bring it into the mouth for grinding by the molars, or back teeth. The horse's powerful teeth are a reflection of the coarse grasses he has evolved to eat, which require considerable mastication in order to break down the tough siliceous fibres.

Hay Hay is dried grass and a good source of roughage. Although hay forms a staple part of the diet of most horses, the quality is often not adequately considered.

The quality of hay depends on five factors: 1. The grasses.

2. The soil where it has been grown.

3. The time at which the grass has been cut.

4. The hay-making process itself.

5. The conditions of storage.

There are several types of hay available.

Good hay, is crucial in providing the range of grasses which provide essential nutrients.

Lucerne is being used increasingly as a horse feed. As a legume, it has a higher nutritional value than most grasses.

Oats Oats are the traditional grain food for horses, and they can be used as the total concentrate part of the feed. Horses with good teeth can cope with them whole and feeding whole oats is far more beneficial.

Barley Barley is known as the fattening feed, as it contains a higher starch and protein level than oats. It should be fed crimped or rolled orprocessed into `nuggets', or micronised but these processes can destroy some of the natural nutrients.

Oaten and Lucerne chaff Chaffs made from hays can be used to provide bulk for the diet but chaffs should be of the highest quality and not be dusty.

How much to feed How much to feed a horse must be calculated according to the weight of the animal and the amount of work being performed. Horses vary in the quantity and type of feed required and the ability to observe is the best guide when adjusting for individual animals.

Generally a horse will eat about 2.5 per cent of its body weight per day, calculated on a dry matter basis. This is a rule of thumb - some horses need much more, others do well on less.

Having calculated the total amount of feed required per day the next step is to decide on the ratio between the roughage and the concentrate. This will depend on the amount of work being performed.

Water Around 60 per cent of the body tissue of the horse is water. A good proportion of this is provided as drinking water, the quality of which is often not given due consideration. The local water supply will vary according to the time of year.

As well as being hard or soft, natural water supplies can be contaminated from many sources, such as farm chemicals, sewage, or industrial waste.

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Confused about chelated calcium and oxalate pastures?

By MALCOLM GREEN EquiFeast Australia Social media is full of babble from suppliers claiming their calcium supplement is better than everyone elses.

Apparently some are: * the most bioavailable - and others * protect the calcium from oxalate best The latest trendy ingredient is chelated calcium and that it is credited with both of those characteristics.

There is one big problem.

At best these characteristics are unimportant. At worst, they simply aren't true.

So am I anti-chelated calcium?

Absolutely not since I own a patent for its use in horses and have been selling it for nearly 25 years.

What I want is for people to buy a real chelated calcium supplement and not one with just token quantities buried in a pile of calcium carbonate.

We are passionate from the trial work that we have done and the feedback from happy customers and some influential vets that chelated calcium does things that traditional calcium supplements can't do.

In fact, we are convinced the explanation that oxalate toxicity is, like Millers disease, a calcium deficiency disease is fundamentally flawed.

In our very successful trials we actually did the opposite of everybody else and took away the calcium supplements.

All horses recovered despite getting much less calcium in their diets.

They even started to pee out excess calcium they no longer needed!

Consider this logical thought process: 1. In oxalate affected horses, the bones sacrifice themselves to maintain the level of calcium in the blood and body fluids.

Blood tests confirm this.

2.So while the bones deteriorate, the rest of the body should be functioning normally until the bones are so depleted they can no longer maintain blood calcium levels.

3.Which leaves a huge question: Why are the first symptoms of oxalate poisoning failures in the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments?

Under the deficiency theory these organs should be the last to fail not the first.

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A broad nose and hard facial swellings are typical signs of Big Head and Oxolate poisoning - EquiFeast Break Free is a revolutionary approach that is improving horse welfare in tropical Australia has been developed by EquiFeast Australia We have an alternative theory.

Chelated calcium molecules are very stable.

They don't give up their calcium to the bloodstream so they are not directly treating a calcium deficiency.

They are a normal component of blood and the fluids that bathe the cells in the body and we believe that amongst many other things they help to regulate calcium.

We believe this is by supporting the process that switches cells on and off all over the body Calcium Signalling.

And to do that there needs to be enough chelated calcium.

But chelated calcium seems to compete with other calcium for space in the blood. In the UK we see them squeezed out with high calcium (limestone) pastures.

The same problem exists in much of Australia but often with the added competition from calcium oxalate.

In both cases we seem to be able to redress the balance simply by adding enough chelated calcium to the diet.

So how much chelated calcium is there in your current Big Head supplement?

EquiFeast products load at 12g a day and maintain at half that.

We have tested all the Australian products that claim to contain chelated calcium.

Some appear to have none and the strongest seems to deliver about Âź gram in a single dose.

I simply cannot see how 0.25 grams of calcium can possibly achieve anything in the context of trying to fix a deficiency when the RDA for calcium is 20-

30 grams a day.

Even our 6-12 grams can't work that way.

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Laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome

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monly held beliefs are that the increasing incidence of this syndrome in people is directly associated with changes in the human diets where we all consume so much processed and prepared food.

Surely the increase in metabolic disease in the horse must bear some relationship to the increase in usage of prepared processed feed in the horse industry speculation - who knows, but I guess I would rather have to deal with the laminitis associated with equine metabolic syndrome than the often catastrophic predecessor.

Much has been learnt about the pathology and causes of both forms of laminitis including brilliant ground breaking work by our very own Dr Chris Pollit from the University of Queensland where he demonstrated how damage to the basement membrane in the laminae of the foot by circulating toxic chemicals caused the disruption.

As I have said above, this form of laminitis is now quite rare, and has been replaced by a very different form of laminitis.

The "new" disease is also directly associated with a circulating "chemical" in the blood, but this time it is the naturally occurring hormone, insulin, which is essential for carbohydrate metabolism.

Every horse has insulin in its system, secreted by the pancreas, and it plays a very important part in the animal's existence. Interestingly, insulin in the horse is nowhere near as critical as insulin in humans because of the different natural diets and ways of life. Horses in the natural state eat only very low quantities of non structured - m carbohydrates, (sugars), and the

grain overload laminitis is now very low, but we seemed to have inherited an extremely common "new" form of laminitis, usually associated with a condition known as Equine Metabolic syndrome.

This is a very complex internal metabolic condition in the horse, which has many factors similar to the condition known as Type 2 diabetes in humans.

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Back in the good old days, Founder or laminitis, was a devastating and often fatal disease of horses, regarded as falling into one of three causal categories: (1) Supporting Limb Lameness from chronic overload of one leg because of a severe injury or lameness in the opposite leg (2) Severe Toxaemia or endotoxic shock associated with fulminating general systemic conditions such as travel sickness, colitis, and retained afterbirths (3) And most commonly, Grain Overload which set up a fermentation process in the gut that produced toxic chemicals that affected the feet.

Back in those days, there were very few prepared commercial feeds and the basic diet in working horses contained high quantities of grain, oats barley and corn with wheat usually avoided as it was a known high risk feed.

Times have changed and the commercial horse feed industry has boomed with a seemingly endless array of manufactured feeds to suit every possible situation. Very few trainers feed grain now and the incidence of

normal amounts of sugar available for direct absorption, and hence stimulus for insulin secretion to deal with the raised blood sugar, is low.

Most natural diets consist of grass and hay with higher energy feeds added as the level of work and energy demand increases.

All hay has some sugar in it, but the quantities are only higher when the grass is either very young, fresh, and green, or similarly the hay is very green and leafy.

Most pellets and feeds also do not have much simple sugar, but unfortunately, the most common form of sugar supplied to the horse is in the very popular molasses which horses crave and it is used in many feeds to improve palatability - exactly the same as most "fast" form human foods have sugar added to make kids demand the product!

So, in the natural state, horses have to scavenge for feed, and simple sugars are not an issue.

The "scavenging" also means that the horses have to often cover vast distances to access feed.

In our pleasure horse industry, horses are pampered and most of them are housed in relatively small yards, stables, or paddocks, and have their feed supplied several times a day by their loving carers.

Obviously the most immediate consequence of this is very little exercise. Owners often state that they "work" the horse daily but this very often is really only a fairly short period, half and hour mostly, of relatively low intensity exercise and it is very often carried out on a relatively small arena.

Owners so much love their horse, that in a majority of cases, they spoil the animal with an oversupply of feed. So now we have the situation of too much feed energy in, and not enough work energy out, and the animal puts on weight and lays down fat as stored energy.

A primary function of insulin is to drive glucose into the cells to provide energy for function.

Many body cells do not require a high energy input and the amounts supplied by insulin in the horse are sufficient - think nervous system cells, lung cells, intestinal cells! Probably over 80% of the horse’s mass consists of muscle and these cells power the animal to move, obviously the more and faster the movement, the greater the demand.

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Managing the diet, loose weight and exercise is the key  From page 10 Unfortunately, as the animal becomes fatter, heading towards obesity, the cell walls seem to become a little resistant to the action of insulin and it becomes inefficient.

The cells become energy deficient and signal the pancreas to produce more insulin to hopefully provide more energy and the cycle progresses causing the blood insulin levels to rise.

This is a chronic insidious process and particularly in the sedentary low exercising horse standing around for 23 hours a day, insulin levels in the blood remain high and it is this high level of circulating insulin that causes the inflammation in the feet leading to laminitis.

These are the reasons that the most common animals that suffer equine metabolic syndrome are ponies and show horses. Both types really perform very little exercise.

The syndrome is much less common in high exercising horses even though they may be overweight - think event, endurance, and many dressage horses.

Treatment of horses with equine metabolic laminitis remains very frustrating and the problem can be quite refractory.

Recommendations drill down to diet, losing weight, exercise, and supportive shoeing.

Shoeing is critical and a large majority of cases respond almost immediately to the right shoes. Losing weight is very difficult and certainly takes quite a while.

Diet is relatively easy as careful selection of feeds with minimal non structured carbohy-

drate is usually enough. I am not really a big fan of soaking hay as it is very time consuming and I am not sure really delivers a return for effort. Certainly it has to be considered, but many refractory cases I have seen do not respond. I believe the most important issues with diet are to ensure it does not vary.

Horses must be fed regularly and at the same time, with the same feeds, (obviously chosen for low sugar). The most difficult item can be sourcing the same hay and avoid fresh green hay at all costs.

There is no doubt in my mind that the single most useful tool for lowering blood insulin is exercise.

The problem with most recommendations is that they do not say how much exercise, what type, and why it is useful. The first issue obviously is pain.

I am not saying that lame horses should be forced to exercise. In metabolic laminitis, often the horses are not lame at the walk. If they are not lame, I see no problem in walking them. If they are trot lame, then do not trot. I am convinced that walking is the most beneficial tool we have in trying to control blood insulin.

The problem is that the horse needs to do a lot of walking and this is the difficulty. Ten minutes here and there is a waste of time.

As I said earlier, the muscle mass is by far the largest organ in the body. At rest, the energy demand is low and the amounts of glucose driven in by insulin are sufficient, (noting that insulin resistance applies to the muscle as well as other cells), but as the

horse starts to move, the energy demands of exercising muscle far exceed the quantities able to be supplied from glucose and the body signals other pathways to start delivering the vast quantities of energy stored in fat and glycogen.

These pathways bypass the need for insulin and so there is no more stimulus for insulin to be secreted and over time, the circulating levels will start to drop. This is the key ingredient to managing blood insulin in the metabolic horse, time exercising, and I feel this is what is poorly prescribed in many of the recommendations.

The problem is how do we do it?

Very few owners have the ability to spend several hours a day trail riding their horse which is what is required. One of the most useful tools that any trainer can acquire, is a horse walking machine, known as a "Hot Walker".

These are common in racing stables but really any trainer would find it invaluable. We have one installed at our clinic for our own horses and believe me, it has paid for itself over and again in saved wages.

Fortunately, once the condition has been brought under control, and the insulin has been reduced, then management such as consistent low sugar diet, losing some weight, avoiding stress situations, and some form of regular exercise, the problem can be managed.

The initial problem is reducing the insulin in the first place as while it is up, the inflammation in the feet will remain.

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Equine gut health, what's the big deal?

Supplied by POSEIDON EQUINE As we learn more about the importance of human gut health and the role it plays in our overall health and well-being, we are now slowly turning our efforts to understanding the impact gut health has on our horses too.

However, unlike humans, horses have a highly specialise caecum and large colon, collectively known as the hindgut, and it plays the greatest role in horse health.

How and why we feed our horses has a great deal to do with the hindgut health..

Horses themselves don't have the ability to digest fibre from forage sources like pasture and hay within their diet. This is because they lack the enzymes necessary to breakdown fibre.

However, the hindgut, the site of fibre digestion, houses millions if not billions of microbes (mainly bacteria and fungi) which do have the enzymes necessary to breakdown fibre. So, while the horse provides somewhere warm and moist to live with an endless source of fibrous food, the by-product of this digestion, volatile fatty acids (VFA's) is absorbed and utilised by the horse as a major energy source.

These fibre digesting microbes also produce B-group vitamins like thiamine and biotin, as well as vitamin K. They also keep pathogens under control and stop them taking over and dominating.

Research* is also suggesting that the gut and microbiome may actually be involved with many clinical diseases in the horse and even impact the joint, soundness, and allergies. (*Tom Schell, D.V.M., CVCH, CVH)

The balance of the bacteria can also impact on behaviour and appetite. When the hindgut becomes stressed and more acidic, there is compromised vitamin B production which can reduce appetite and increase anxious behaviour.

We used to think bacteria was only linked to disease or illness.

As research increases in this area of horse health, we may begin to understand the significant role these little critters play.

We are slowly learning more and more about the need to keep the balance of good and bad bacteria in favour of the good guys.

When diet (high starch/sugars), medications, stress, travel, competition, illness etc potentially change the bacterial balance, then we can get a different set of outcomes.

Other less helpful bacterial strains can become more dominant, restricting the more helpful strains, creating potentially harmful by-products (e.g. lactic acid) that impact health and even impact digestion and/or nutrient uptake.

This can lead to: * Damage to the gut lining (leaky gut) * Laminitis * Colic * Nervous behaviours * Less appetite * Poor weight maintenance * Dull coat * Reduced movement * Loose manure Horses contain 10 times more bacteria than living cells.

An average sized horse's hindgut contains

more than 100 trillion bacteria. And a horse's gut health revolves around keeping these bacteria healthy.

Digestive EQ is a unique blend of ingredients specifically formulated and manufactured by Poseidon Equine to support the digestive and immune systems of your horse and assist with both fore and hind gut digestion and assist with inflammation and immune challenges. For extra cover, Digestive EQ contains a mycotoxin eliminator offering protection from mycotoxins found in hay, pastures and poorer quality roughage.

During periods of stress, such as physical, health challenges, travel and in response to some feeds, nutrient digestion and uptake may be substantially compromised.

Excess starch from the diet may lead to increased lactic acid production and an unfavourable shift in the gut microbiota - i.e. the bad bugs proliferate and out compete the good bugs. This shift in the microbiome can lead to toxins being produced in the gut of the horse.

These stress events may lead to an acidic hindgut, where damage and irritation to the gut wall can occur allowing toxins to move from the gut and into the blood system, resulting in systemic inflammation.

This could result in laminitis, colic, behavioural issues, hind gut inflammation, reduced performance, appearance, hoof growth and other problems.

Results from using Digestive EQ can be seen as quickly as 24 hrs (in the case of improvements from mycotoxins) with full effect being seen in two to four weeks.

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Setaria Grass and Bighead: what to know

By Dr NERIDA RICHARDS Bighead is a disease resulting from long term calcium deficiency in the diet. Bighead has severe effects on your horse, making movement painful and lameness a constant issue.

Luckily though, it is a condition that is easily avoided by carefully balancing your horse’s diet.

What is Bighead?

Bighead, correctly known as nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism is a severe calcium deficiency resulting from a horse not absorbing enough calcium from its diet.

During these periods of calcium shortage, horses will mobilise calcium (and phosphorus) from their bones to keep blood calcium levels ‘normal’.

When this state of calcium deficiency occurs for prolonged periods of time horses mobilise so much calcium and phosphorus from their bones that their bones become fibrous and weak.

What are the symptoms?

As its name suggests, Bighead results in the horse’s facial bones becoming fibrous and swelling to give the horse a ‘bighead’ appearance as shown in this photo.

Setaria Grass - if you have it in your pasture you need to be very aware of what you are feeding and how well this is meeting your horse’s nutritional requirements.

This facial swelling appears most commonly in young horses whose facial bones haven’t fully formed and hardened, though it is possible for it to occur in mature horses as well.

Because nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism affects a horse’s entire skeleton it will also result in shifting lameness and generally sore bones and joints.

In severe cases horses will be reluctant to move or may move with a ‘hopping rabbit’ gait.

Affected horses also tend to lose weight even though they have access to ample feed. Because of the swelling that occurs in the bones, the upper airways can become obstructed resulting in noisy breathing during exercise and it is also possible for teeth to fall out.

What causes Bighead?

Bighead is literally a severe and long term calcium deficiency.

There are two major causes of bighead in horses. These are: 1. An incorrect dietary calcium to phosphorus ratio with more phosphorus in the diet than calcium.

Phosphorus is able to block the absorption of calcium if there is more phosphorus than calcium in the diet eventually leading to a severe calcium deficiency.

Diets that contain large amounts of high phosphorus ingredients like wheat bran and pollard (also called wheat middlings, millmix, millrun or broll), rice

bran, copra and cereal grains have high levels of phosphorus and have the potential to cause an incorrect calcium to phosphorus ratio.

2. Grazing high oxalate pasture.

Sub-tropical or C4-Type pastures like kikuyu, buffel grass, setaria, green panic, pangola grass, guinea grass, purple pigeon grass, para grass and signal grass contain a compound known as oxalate.

The oxalate in the grass binds most of the calcium available in the grass making it unavailable for absorption when the horse eats it.

So even though these grasses may contain plenty of calcium, horses cannot access it, so over time they will develop a severe calcium deficiency. The more oxalate the pasture contains, the more rapidly a horse will develop bighead.

Setaria, and specifically Kuzungula Setaria is the most dangerous high oxalate grass for horses, with severe bighead appearing in horses grazed on this grass species within one to three months.

Setaria should really be classified as toxic for horses. It is a subtropical pasture with such high levels of oxalate that it makes it almost impossible to

prevent Secondary Nutritional Hyperparathyroidism (Bighead disease) in horses grazing this grass.

To prevent bighead in high oxalate grasses, the diet’s calcium to oxalate ratio needs to be kept above 0.5 parts calcium to 1 part oxalate.

Grasses like kikuyu and buffel grass readily cause bighead disease with an oxalate content of around 15 g/kg.

Setaria contains anywhere between 30 and 80 grams of oxalate per kg of (90% dry matter) pasture… which translates to huge amounts of calcium being needed to balance the calcium to oxalate ratio to prevent bighead.

So if you have setaria in your pasture you need to be very aware of what you are feeding and how well this is meeting calcium (as well as phosphorus and magnesium) requirements.

FeedXL will help you in calculating the calcium to oxalate, calcium to phosphorus and calcium to magnesium ratios to keep your horse healthy.

But, the first step is identifying that you have this grass in the first place so you know you need to be on your game with managing nutrition!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr NERIDA RICHARDS PhD Bachelors Degree in Rural Science with First Class Honours and a PhD in equine nutrition. Almost 2 decades of hands-on experience as an Equine Nutritionist.

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Digestion and keeping the hindgut healthy

By Dr NERIDA RICHARDS What role does the hindgut play in maintaining overall health?

The hindgut plays some important roles in horse health including: •Fibre Digestion: Horses don’t have the enzymes necessary to digest fibrous feeds like pasture and hay. However, in their hindgut they house many trillions of bacteria that exist in a symbiotic relationship with the horse. The horse provides them with somewhere warm and moist to live that has a constant supply of fibrous ‘food’ which the bacteria digest via a process of fermentation. In return, the bacteria give the horse a majority of the energy contained in the fibrous feeds in the form of volatile fatty acids (VFAs), which the horse absorbs and burns as fuel for muscle and organs.

•Hydration: The hindgut and the fibrous material within it provide a reservoir of water for the horse which may be absorbed when needed to keep the horse hydrated.

•Electrolyte Balance: The hindgut and the fibrous feeds within it also serve as a resource of electrolytes that can be absorbed when needed.

•Vitamin Supply: The bacteria that ferment fibrous feeds also produce vitamins that may be absorbed and used by the horse, including B-group vitamins like thiamine (vitamin B1) and biotin as well as vitamin K. •Immune Function, Disease, and Behaviour: While we still understand very little about the full role of the bacteria who live in a horse’s hindgut, it is becoming increasingly clear in multiple animal species, including humans that the bacteria that live in the intestines play a huge role in control of immune function, the development of disease (like type 2 diabetes in humans) and also in production of hormones that can affect behaviour.

The structure of the gastrointestinal tract of the horse (Drawing L. Ferguson)

Like humans, horses are classified as monogastrics, however unlike humans, horses have a highly specialised and enlarged caecum and colon, collectively known as the ‘hindgut’. hindgut that does not have access to ample forage or has unbalanced bacterial populations due to the fermentation of grain can lead to a reduced feed use efficiency and weight loss.

•Diarrhoea: A hindgut that is irritated by the accumulation of dirt and sand or parasites, rapid changing of diet ingredients, too little forage, oral antibiotics that disrupt hindgut bacterial populations or the excessive fermentation of grains can all lead to diarrhoea.

•Vitamin deficiency: The fermentation of grains or use of oral antibiotics can disturb bacterial populations in the hindgut which in turn leads to a reduced production of vitamins like the B-group vitamins and vitamin K. •Loss of appetite: Allowing grains to be fermented in the hindgut can lead to the produc-

tion of thiaminase, an enzyme that destroys the vitamin thiamine (B1). A thiamine deficiency can then lead to a loss of appetite.

•Altered behaviour: Studies have shown that horses with acidic hindgut contents resulting from the fermentation of grain are more likely to exhibit abnormal behaviour. Altered behaviour may also arise if bacterial populations are disrupted which then changes production of hormones that affect behaviour.

•Compromised immune function and development of disease: Again this is a poorly understood area of research in equines but gathering evidence in multiple animal species suggests that if we disrupt hindgut bacterial populations we are going to put our horses at increased risk of disease and

compromised immune function.

Eight tips to keep your horse’s hindgut healthy Follow these tips for keeping your horse’s hindgut functioning normally: 1. Feed plenty of forage A healthy hindgut is almost completely dependent on feeding enough forage. Bulky forage is needed to keep the hindgut full to prevent it from physically collapsing on itself or twisting up in a severe case of colic.

Healthy bacterial populations are also dependent on having lots of fibre available for fermentation.

As a rule feed a minimum of 1.5 kg per every 100 kg of bodyweight in forage per day (1.5% of bodyweight.

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What are the implications of an unhealthy hindgut?

If the hindgut is compromised, many health problems can arise including: •Colic: Too little fibre, dehydration, the accumulation of dirt and sand or the fermentation of grain in the hindgut are just a few situations that may lead to serious cases of colic.

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Keep the hindgut in mind when it comes to feeding From page 14 This equates to a minimum of 7.5 kg/day for a 500 kg horse).

The more forage you can feed the better, so unless you have a good reason for limiting your horse’s forage intake, feed a completely forage diet, balanced for vitamins and minerals. Only use grains or grain based feeds when absolutely necessary.

Note: If you are concerned about a weight disadvantage in racing and other performance horses due to large amounts of forage being carried in the gut, reduce the amount of forage being fed slightly in the days leading up to a race or event.

2. Feed cooked grains or grain based feeds to prevent grain starch being fermented in the hindgut Starch fermentation in the hindgut will disrupt bacterial populations, reducing the population of beneficial fibre fermenting bacteria and favouring the undesirable starch and sugar fermenting bacteria.

If enough starch is fermented, VFAs and lactic acid will build up, creating hindgut acidosis which can then lead to serious issues like laminitis, endotoxemia and damage to the hindgut wall (hindgut ulcers).

So if you feed grains or grain based feeds, always use a cooked product (ie steam flaked, micronized, extruded or boiled) as uncooked grains, with the exception of oats, are poorly digested in the horse’s small intestine and will almost certainly end up being fermented in the hindgut.

Oats may be fed uncooked but feed them only in small amounts per meal.

3. Try to avoid high fructan forages Some forages like oat, wheat or barley forage and ryegrass can contain large amounts of the carbohydrate fructan.

Fructan is not digested in the small intestine, but it is readily fermented by the bacteria in the hindgut and, like grain starch, may cause a shift in bacterial populations away from the beneficial fibre fermenting bacteria.

4. Feed in small meals When feeding grains, never exceed 0.5 kg per 100 kg of bodyweight (0.5% bodyweight) in any one meal, keeping mind this is the maximum. The smaller you can keep meal size the better.

the treatment to maintain an environment in the hindgut that favours the more beneficial fibre fermenting bacteria.

Note: Most ‘probiotics’ have limited usefulness when it comes to repopulating a horse’s hindgut following antibiotic treatment.

Many probiotics contain Lactobacillus spp bacteria which are useful for outcompeting pathogenic bacteria, but are not really what you want your horse’s hindgut populated with.

If you feel it is necessary, discuss the option of nasogastric tubing your horse with a warm slurry made with water and the manure from a healthy horse with your veterinarian.

When you are feeding, always think about the hindgut!

Always make all dietary changes slowly, sudden changes in feed can upset the balance of bacteria in the hindgut.

Feeding grains in larger meals will make the feed travel quickly through the small intestine and will push undigested grains into the hindgut where their starch will be rapidly fermented.

5. Make sure your horse is drinking enough water Water intake is crucial for maintaining a healthy hindgut.

Dehydration will result in the hindgut contents drying out too much and can lead to problems like impaction colic.

If you live in a cold climate offering your horses warmed water may help to increase their water intake.

If you suspect your horse is not drinking enough water, try adding molasses or other flavourings your horse might like to the water.

Make sure horses feel safe around their watering point and ensure that they always have access to water and a salt lick.

If you are really struggling to get your horse to drink enough, consider adding some salt or an electrolyte supplement to their feed to stimulate thirst.

If however your horse stops eating its feed, reduce the amount of salt or electrolyte you are giving until you find the amount your horse will eat happily each day.

6. Remove sand and dirt from the hindgut regularly If your horse is grazing in dry/drought conditions or is housed in a dry lot or sand yard you should feed psyllium husk

on a regular basis to remove sand and dirt from the hindgut to prevent it accumulating to the point where it will cause problems.

Feeding 50 grams of psyllium husk per 100 kg bodyweight for five days in every one month will help to remove any sand or dirt that may have accumulated in the hindgut.

It is particularly important to do this if your horse is receiving restricted amounts of pasture or hay each day.

7. Make all dietary changes slowly Sudden changes in feed can upset the balance of bacteria in the hindgut or can lead to diarrhoea or colic.

Making dietary changes slowly over a period of seven to 14 days (taking longer for the more dramatic changes – i.e. if you were changing from Timothy hay to a blend of timothy and alfalfa/lucerne hay you could do this over seven days. If however you were changing to a diet that included grains you should introduce the grains slowly over 14 days or longer depending on how well the horse adapts to the new diet) will help to reduce or eliminate any negative impact of a new diet.

8. Avoid the prolonged use of oral antibiotics Where possible try to use injectable antibiotics. If your horse does have to be on oral antibiotics, feed as much forage as possible during and following

When you are making feed choices for your horse you should always be thinking about how what you are feeding will impact the hindgut.

The eight tips listed above will keep your horse’s hindgut healthy so it can continue to provide your horse with a good supply of energy and beneficial vitamins.

In addition, immune function will be maintained and the risk of problems like colic, loss of appetite, diarrhoea and abnormal behaviour will be reduced.

The hindgut is so critically important to your horse’s overall health! It is so incredibly important that you look after it! *Dr. Nerida Richards is FeedXL’s resident equine nutrition specialist. With a degree in Rural Science, a doctorate degree in equine nutrition and nearly 20 years of full time, on the ground experience in feeding all types of horses Nerida is able to help FeedXL members solve any problem they may come up against with feeding their horses. To learn more about Nerida and the rest of the FeedXL team, check out www.feedxl.com

Dr NERIDA RICHARDS PhD

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Natural Herbal First Aid for horses and is also of assistance for nervousness. Dilute slightly in oil or water (1-3 drops in 100ml of water) this can then be applied directly to the skin. Not to be used internally.

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Dip. Nut. Always seek professional advice when using herbs with your horse.

As a practitioner I believe that single use herbs fed to horses are not as effective as using a combination of herbs.

The herbs and herbal extracts below form part of my recommendations for formulating a very effective natural first aid kit for your horse.

Please note never take any risks with your horse's health, if in doubt seek veterinary advice.

Aloe Vera gel: Has excellent cooling and healing properties, it is also very effective with inflammation of the skin.

Arnica cream: Arnica (Arnica montana) flowers are known to have anti-inflammatory and circulation-stimulating properties; the cream is excellent for sore muscles, sprains, strains and bruises.

Arnica is ideal for tight Gluteal muscles and sore hamstrings.

Arnica must not be applied to broken skin. Use in conjunction with a natural therapy formula for healing and pain relief.

Calendula-comfrey cream: (Calendula officinalis) has astringent, antibacterial, antifun-

Comfrey and Chamomile, two common herbs readily used in horses

gal, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) contains allantoin, a compound that stimulates the growth of new tissue and helps heal wounds. Calendula can also be given internally, but it is not recommended to give Comfrey internally due to side effects.

Chamomile: promotes relaxation, relieves indigestion and, when applied topically, soothes skin.

Essential Oils Insect Repellant: Most herbal repellents contain citronella, a pungent citrusscented essential oil distilled from an aromatic grass that grows in southern Asia.

In my experience, it is necessary to use a balanced formula that also contains, Essential oils such as Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree and Lemon Scented Tea Tree Oil. Recent information has suggested that cinnamon oil is

also very effective, we use this in our Leroy's Choice Veil which is a 100% natural insect deterrent.

This type of formula not only repels but has a soothing effect on the skin. Herbal insect repellents work well, but need to be applied liberally and frequently.

Echinacea: Rich in immune-stimulating chemicals, echinacea (Echinacea spp.) ideal for all types of infections. Liquid extracts are the most versatile because they can be used both internally and externally.

Ginger: (Zingiber officinale) is an antispasmodic and gas-relieving herb and soothes digestive upsets.

Lavender essential oil: Virtually an all-purpose remedy, lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) has sedative, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties

Peppermint: With its high concentration of menthol, peppermint (Mentha xpiperita) fed to horses soothes digestive upsets, clears mucus and may assist with itching from insect bites.

Tea Tree essential oil: (Melaleuca alternifolia) for its antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties. Tea Tree oil does need to be diluted before applying to the skin (1-3 drops in warm water). Purchase from reputable equine suppliers.

French green clay: (calcium montmorillonite): for it's healing, antiseptic, antifungal, anti-proud flesh, and antibacterial properties. This clay has the properties of sodium bentonite, its water retention characteristic allow super hydration of the clay.

Therefore, a clay poultice will easily remain hydrated and active for 45 minutes or longer.

Simply mix with water to form a thick paste.

For advice on using the above ingredients please contact me phone 03 9775 6422 or email me antoinette@hiform.com.au

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Dealing with diarrhoea in horses

By DAVID LOVELL BSVS Diarrhoea in the adult horse can be a very frustrating and difficult issue to deal with.

As always, the only way to have any real chance of controlling the problem is to work out what is causing it, and then take steps to manage and cure.

Fortunately most cases of diarrhoea are transient and self-curing and many people delude themselves into thinking that the particular magic potion or remedy they used was the ‘cure’ whereas in reality, most cases are simple and due to some minor digestive upset that has quickly been self-remedied.

Those that are not so simple can be very serious and extremely frustrating to control.

The first essential in dealing with diarrhoea is to have some understanding of the horse's digestive system.

The horse has a rather unique hind gut digestive tract and the horse is primarily a herbivore which means they are designed to consume and digest grass, forage, and other plant material.

The stomach and small intestine in the horse play a very minor role in the horse's digestive system and proportionately, are relatively small in comparison to the caecum and large colon of the horse.

The large colon is very large and the contents are very liquid and soft.

As the food leaves the large colon and enters the relatively short small colon, the ingesta is still very much fluid.

Incredibly, in the passage of only a couple of metres of small colon, almost all of this fluid is absorbed by the normal horse and we have the typical dry, well-formed faecal balls as the food enters the very short rectum to be passed out as our expected pile of manure.

It only takes some relatively small change in either the efficiency and ability of the small colon to absorb the water, or the speed of transit of the material to result in loose or watery manure.

There are a number of very serious degenerative or infiltrative disease processes that can result in a reduced absorptive efficiency, and if your horse is unlucky to develop one of these problems, then a cure can be very unlikely. Fortunately most problems are the result of some increased speed of transit and are inflammatory in nature.

We have to attempt to work out what is causing the inflammation.

The first inclination of most owners is to presume that the horse has developed some ‘infection’ and they expect antibiotics to be able to fix the problem.

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The equine digestive system responsible, salmonella spp., will almost certainly not be susceptible to the administration of antibiotics.

This is not because of resistance, but because the germ lives and hides in the myriad of roughenings and proliferations that exist on the mucosal surface of the inner lining of the intestine and antibiotics cannot get any access to the bugs.

Salmonella infection can in fact be an extremely serious and often life threatening disease.

This type of infection particularly occurs in horses subjected to some severe form of stress or managerial change such as transport or some other illness or major surgery.

These horses require serious intensive care and usually admittance to a hospital for management.

Some of these horses that recover from an acute illness can be left with chronic diarrhoea which can be difficult to cure.

The infection that causes most diarrhoea is in fact parasite infection.

Fortunately the advent of the ivermectin family of wormers has dramatically reduced the incidence of parasitic diarrhoea, but there are still many cases of ‘resistant’ worm infections that require some very aggressive therapy to control.

Without doubt, the most common cause of diarrhoea is some type of change in the nutrition, or feed, that the horse is consuming. The most important thing to understand about the horse is that 90% of the digestion of the food that is eaten is carried out by microbial fermentation of the material in the lumen of the large intestine.

Millions of bacteria and protozoa attack the food material as it enters the large bowel and convert it to fatty acid compounds which are absorbed and processed by the horse to produce essential nutrients.

This means that all normal horses have a very large population of mixed bacteria always living in their gut.

This population has evolved and developed over time to cope and

deal with the particular food that the horse is eating.

Any change in feed, particularly if sudden, can quickly change the local environmental conditions in the bowel and cause certain bacteria to die and allow other forms to proliferate.

It is this sudden change in the make-up of the micro flora of the gut that can result in different chemical composition and can often cause inflammation which results in a quicker passage of food and loose manure.

In many of these cases, the new population stabilises, the body becomes used to them, and the inflammation stops.

Obviously the task for the management is to analyse the feed and determine any changes. Certainly if the horse has suddenly gained access to some unusual or undesirable food, the fix is to remove it and return the horse to the feed it is used to.

Another relatively common cause of diarrhoea is the ingestion of sand.

Horses typically spend a large part of each day grazing and foraging around on pasture.

If the grass is sparse or short, and the soil has a content of sand, then the horse's lips are constantly licking up particles of sand and swallowing it.

This accumulates with time in a particular part of the large bowel and builds up, resulting in inflammation, again shortening the transit time, less water is absorbed resulting in loose stools.

Examination of the horse can detect this by either finding sand in the manure that is passed, or hearing the very typical and incredible sounds that the accumulated sand makes when listening with the stethoscope Treatment obviously is impossible unless the ingestion of sand is stopped.

In most cases, simply doing this will result in a cure.

Oils and psyllium husks can also be helpful.

Drugs can be a cause.

Certainly administration of some antibiotics can induce diarrhoea.

Fortunately we have a fairly good idea of what can go wrong here and the ‘deadly’ antibiotics are rarely given nowadays.

A very common drug that can result in diarrhoea is phenylbutazone.

Some horses can react adversely to this resulting in ulceration and inflammation of the lining of the intestine.

Early recognition and withdrawal of the drug usually results in a cure. The drug is very commonly used in the horse and owners should be very observant of their horse to recognise any possible problems.

Do not also forget that certain types of salts can cause diarrhoea and some processed feeds can have a relatively large content.

Always be aware and assess this.

Examination and diagnosis of the problem requires a comprehensive assessment of the horse. Obviously analysis of the diet and history of the horse is critical and can often be the most rewarding.

If we are assessing a horse with diarrhoea, obviously we will perform a full and complete clinical examination.

Blood tests should be carried out as they can be an indicator of inflammation, or in one of the very serious forms of diarrhoea, low protein can be a critical indicator.

Blood analysis will also assess liver and kidney function.

We also usually collect peritoneal fluid from the abdomen of the horse and perform a rectal biopsy which can give indications of some generalised bowel diseases.

W e have many therapies and treatments that can be very useful but they must be targeted at the particular problem and so a full and thorough examination and assessment is mandatory.

All the old favourites such as antiulcer medications, and materials that supposedly ‘line’ and protect the gut such as kaolin, pectin, and charcoal, unfortunately are usually useless in the horse because of the very large surface areas of the large colons and the enormous doses of material that are needed to have any real effect.

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Tenterfield and New England Region The New England region of New South Wales is an area of contrasts; from gorges and rushing rivers in the mountainous country to the east to the fertile agricultural plains of the west; from the heat of the summer sun to the chill of a winter's day on the top of the ranges; from the area's rich Aboriginal history to its murky past as the haunt of bushrangers.

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The region is renowned horse country, no worries from Qld Itch, ticks, bats and no more Bighead, greasy heel or mud fever which is common in coastal regions.

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Makeover planned for Kilcoy Racecourse The Kilcoy Racecourse will soon be expanded and reinvigorated after receiving $369,030 in funding through Round 4 of the Queensland Government's successful $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.

The development project is also being supported with $553,545 from Somerset Regional Council, bringing total funding to $922,575.

Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said the development would help put Kilcoy racing on the map.

"Kilcoy is galloping forward after securing funding for a new racecourse grandstand and functions space, and enhanced spectator areas," Mr Dick said.

"Council estimates eight jobs will be supported during the construction phase of the project, with potential for new jobs in the long-term off the back of greater attendance numbers."

"Annual attendance at the racecourse and showgrounds complex has grown four per cent over the past two years, so it's the right time to upgrade the old facilities.

"The works will breathe new life into Kilcoy's highest profile recreation facility - improving functionality, appeal, accessibility and flood resistance across the grounds."

Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said, "Kilcoy Race Club will benefit immensely from these improvements, in terms of better facilities and increased financial sustainability.

"Provincial TAB clubs like Kilcoy that can attract more racegoers with new and improved facilities are in a strong position to improve their own financial bottom line.

"They're also going to contribute to a more

A $900,000 racecourse makeover planned for the Kilcoy Racecourse aimed at meeting the growing popularity of the track. prosperous and resilient racing industry at a statewide level."

Somerset Regional Council Mayor Graeme Lehmann said the Kilcoy Racecourse development would have measurable economic benefits for the region.

"It will help keep employees of local industry and their families living in the area as well as attracting visitors," Mr Lehmann said.

"We want to sustain the four per cent annual growth in visitation as a way of broadening and expanding the local economic base beyond food production and processing.

"The project underpins the upgrading of Kilcoy

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"This will create the opportunity for more televised race days, which will promote Kilcoy and Somerset to an Australia-wide audience."

Round 4 of Building our Regions will see the Queensland Government partner with 37 councils on 49 projects - work which will create an estimated 657 jobs.

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The Horse Report Socialising and play - how is it helping my horse?

By TANJA KRAUS So let’s 'get real' - it's 2019 and we all know that a horse is a herd animal and designed by nature to live in a herd, in a large area, graze on grass and use it's inbuilt instincts to survive.

But we are also still seeing a huge number of equids around the world be kept in isolation, stables, single paddocks and sometimes with goats or cattle for company.

It would seem, over the years that the argument has become, “well, the horse is doing ok living alone, so what is the big deal?”

On the basic level, the big deal is that a horse that is isolated does not have normal sleeping patterns, grazing patterns or socialisation as nature would intend.

Purely from a welfare perspective, horses kept in isolation (and yes this does include friends 'over the fence') are not living their best life.

Let's say for a minute that this doesn't actually bother us.

We don't see any real issues with our horse (though horses that are isolated often display a lack of confidence, behavioural issues and can be flighty and spooky), and quite frankly, keeping the horse this way is most convenient for me, and he is a show horse so I don't want him getting marks on him from the herd.

What if I told you that socialisation and play will actually help you?

Socialisation and play help our horses (and in turn, us) in many ways; - Normal grazing patterns help the horse maintain weight, both through continual consumption of forage (an isolated horse will spend long periods of time 'looking' or 'watching' because they feel unsafe) and not consume as much forage as they usually would.

- A herd helps your horse to feel safe and he will not use excess energy pacing fences, calling to other horses, keeping a lookout and other nervous behaviours. Nervous behaviours also contribute to ongoing behaviours - pacing fences and calling.

- Normal grazing and wandering help your horse manage his 'energy input vs energy output' and keeps him fit in his body.

- A herd will cover a reasonable amount of ground each day (depending on the paddock size), keeping them moving, fit and healthy. Horses are designed to move and graze constantly, a herd and large paddock help to keep your horse's muscles strong yet supple. Our herd horses vs paddock horses need less bodywork as a general rule.

- Social skills. Being in a herd allows my horse to develop and continue to develop their social

skills, including respect, personal space, appropriate times to play, etc.

- Stimulus. All beings need interesting things and stimulus to have a healthy mind. Horses in a herd situation are constantly communicating and working with each other. If you are your horse’s only source of stimulus, for an hour or two each day, then you go home and continue to be stimulated by friends, family, tv etc. He stands alone until you give him another couple of hours in a 24 hour period.

Boredom can lead your horse to develop behaviours such as crib biting, wind sucking, weaving, pawing, and in extreme cases, self mutilation.

- Play. Play is an important part of our and our horse's wellbeing. Play allows your horse to express himself, run, jump, kick, rear and race each other. When your horse has this outlet in the paddock, he is less likely to express himself in these ways around you.

- Veterinary costs. Horses kept in a herd situation, in a large paddock have been known to have fewer accidents. Yes accidents happen in a large paddock with a herd and there are no guarantees, however, isolated horses with nervous behaviour can cause themselves injury from a multitude of other 'bored behaviours'.

These are just a few of the benefits you, and your horse, will receive when put into a herd situation.

We have recently expanded our herd.

We have always had 11 horses, but we had them spread over a few paddocks for different reasons. We now run them in a mixed herd of mares and geldings, over a 35 acre paddock.

Some of the observations we have made since we put them together include noticing that they cover more ground, more often.

The previous herd in this paddock was only five horses, and they used to hang around in pretty much the same few areas each day, particularly at dusk and early morning, they would be up against the fence with the neighbouring herd, which I think was 'safety in numbers'.

Now that the herd is at eight horses, soon to be 10, we have noticed that they cover more ground, and are often seen grazing in previously untouched areas of the paddock.

They spread out way further away from each other.

Now that there is eight of them, they are able to graze still within a safe distance of another horse, but due to the numbers, this is a much larger distance.

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Nathan wins gold at Special Olympics Technyflex-sponsored equestrian Nathan Harvey has excelled at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in the United Arab Emirates, returning to Australia with a haul of medals.

Nathan has demonstrated that people living with disabilities can do anything they put their minds to.

Nathan is 32 and is almost blind and has autism but this has not stopped him from achieving his goals.

Riding on borrowed horses, he won Gold in both dressage and English Equitation and a Bronze in the Showjumping.

The event was held in Abu Dhabi from 8-21 March.

The opening ceremony took place in the Zayed Sports City Stadium, an occasion Nathan will remember for ever.

“The greatest feeling was the walk with my Australian Team into the stadium for the opening of the World Games,” he said.

“I didn't want it to end - I felt like my chest was going to burst with love and happiness!

"Thank you to all my supporters, coaches, sponsors and family who were instrumental in my getting to these Games.”

Technyflex Equine NSW recently welcomed a new sponsored rider, Emily Hughes and her warmblood Don Caruso (a.k.a.

Louie). Emily works as head groom at Robali Equestrian and McKinnon Sport Horses, located in the NSW Southern Highlands.

“I'm very excited and grateful to be part of Team Elite promoting Technyflex Equine Premium Joint Supplement,” she said.

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"I'm particularly eager to start using it on my performance horse, Don Caruso.

“As a highly competitive dressage horse the routine of training and competition, as in other disciplines, puts a high demand on horses' joints and tendons.

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“Knowing that feeding so little can go so far, it gives me peace of mind to know that my horse is getting the support and protection he needs.

"I'm very much looking forward to the 2019 season and being part of Team Elite and Technyflex Northern NSW.” Entries for the 2019 Northern NSW Hack Championships May 24-26, are now available via the SHCA Data Base.

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A recent update from Gemma Creighton based in Helidon.

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"Awesome weekend at Pittsworth Show with all the ponies jumping their socks off.

The highlight was Its Silkbridge winning the Grand Prix with Kinnordy Guiscard fourth. Not to be outdone was Gizmo jumping a lovely double clear in the 1.20m champ for third.

"Loving my team of ponies and looking forward to the rest of the year. Thank you to my amazing sponsors and supporters who allow this all to happen."

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The Horse Report Equine Performance Registry provides directory of industry The Equine Performance Registry of Australia is a service which aims to provide memberships to equine industry individuals, clubs, societies and businesses, allowing them to register their stock, input their event performance points and access a directory of equine professionals.

They are striving to revolutionise and unite the equine industry of Australia.

They believe in providing a central hub and community for breeders, owners and riders regardless of their chosen event or horse breed.

They aim to provide a one-of-akind industry directory where you can find anything from trainers and breakers, to equine vets and riding instructors with everything in between.

With over 40 combined years of experience and passion, the Equine Performance Registry of Australia strives to support and make a real difference to the Australian equine industry.

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Sydney International 3 Day Event takes new direction As riders prepare their competition programs for 2019, they may be pleased to learn of the changes planned for Sydney International Three Day Event.

The event has a new committee and is now under the administration of Eventing NSW. Eventing NSW President Shane Rose is focussed on building the numbers, prestige and appeal of the event to riders of all levels.

“We really want to draw more riders to the event and make it the best three day event in Australia,” said Rose.

The event which will be held April 25-28 will expand its program to run the following classes; CCI-L 4*, 3*, 2* CCI-S 4*, 3*, 2* CCN1*-L, EvA 60cm, 80cm, 95cm All cross country courses will be of the highest standard.

World renowned course designer Mike Etherington-Smith will design the two, three and four star long and short format tracks whilst the national level classes will enjoy re-designed courses by Sandy Lucas that venture further onto the 2000 Olympic track.

With the aim of creating a “big show” atmosphere the focus of the event will be in the Olympic arena (Arena 1).

In addition to hosting the higher level dressage on Friday, Arena 1 will also have the cross country run through it on Saturday and feature the show jumping on Sunday.

The trade stands, hospitality and kids area will all be located around Arena 1 and the spectators will also be able to view the action on a big screen.

Another change initiated by Rose is that the competition arenas will be open for schooling right up to the time of competition.

“We want horses to do their best tests, achieve their best scores, it’s good for the horses so we are going to let everyone ride in the competition arenas for as long as possible,” explained Rose.

The event precedes the biennial Oceania challenge to be held in Taupo, New Zealand on May 10-12.

Sydney will offer a great final run to the three teams of horses and riders preparing to represent Australia in New Zealand.

For the first time the event will also host a CPEDI event for Para-Equestrian riders from Thursday to Sunday.

If you’re not competing come along as spectators. Mostly dressage on Friday, cross

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Megan Jones will be at the event conducting a clinic for Pony Club members

country Saturday and show jumping Sunday.

Entry this year is free so why not car pool or get a bus and come along.

See your favourite riders competing for a place on the 2020 Tokyo Olympic team.

There will be meet and greet sessions with Olympic medallists Stuart Tinney, Shane Rose and Megan Jones, encourage your members to purchase a hat or shirt from our merchandise stand and have them signed.

Megan will also be conducting a cross country course walk for pony clubs members, a great opportunity for our up and coming young riders to learn what it takes to follow their dreams.

If you are coming and want to be part of the action, there are cross country jump judge spots available.

It's easy and no experience necessary.

There will be a shopping village, jumping castle, petting zoo and a big show atmosphere.

For more details please the website at www.sydneyeventing.org

Shane Rose Olympic Medalist will be on hand signing merchandise

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Gold Coast riders shine at Dressage by the Sea Renowned Gold Coast dressage coach and competitor, Nicole Tough, along with one of the promising young riders training under her direction, Daisy Fielding, both claimed wins recently at Dressage by the Sea at Willinga Park in NSW, bringing a double victory for the Gold Coast and the Nicole Tough Dressage team.

Dressage by the Sea was the first CDI 4* dressage competition ever held in Australia.

As a CDI event, Dressage by the Sea is recognised by the world governing body of equestrian sports, the FEI. The star rating comes from a variety of factors, including the number and level of judges, the entry standards and the prize money on offer.

Nicole and Ferragamo competed in the Medium and Advanced classes and with three first placings, a second and a fourth, were the champion combination at both levels.

“Competing at a world class facility like Willinga Park is an unforgettable experience, and having my horse so willing to shine under me, so we could actually show off all our hard work and practise was just icing on the cake,” Nicole said.

“I’m always telling my younger generation students that all the hard work is done at home, and if you believe with all your heart and train until you can’t get it wrong, you can achieve with all your might.”

Daisy, 18, competed with Fairbanks Davinci in the CDI Young Rider (U-21) class and also finished at the front of her field, achieving two first placings and a second.

“This was the highest level, most prestigious competition I’ve ever been to and I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity, without the need to travel to Europe,” Daisy said.

“I am really pumped to have started the year with such a massive win and can’t wait to get stuck back into training with Nicole, for the upcoming season.”

Overall, Queensland had a very strong showing at the CDI 4* event with a number of other Queensland rider and horse combinations also placing in their classes. Nicole, who is also Chair of Dressage Queensland, said the Queenslanders travelled 16-18 hours down to Willinga Park and whilst they don’t have the grounds and facilities that they do in NSW, they proved

Daisy Fielding and Vinnie celebrating at the end of a winning ride at Dressage by the Sea at Willinga Park in NSW.

they could mix it with the best.

Nicole said the ultimate dream was to have an equestrian facility of equal standard on the Gold Coast.

About Nicole Tough Nicole is a Somerset College and Bond University scholarship graduate and has been coaching Dressage since 1990.

She has won Australian and Queensland Sport Star awards, as well as Coach of the Year and Service to Sport awards.

A previous National, and cur-

rent State Squad rider, she has earnt more than 30 State and National titles, eight National Performance Gold Medals and been selected on State and National squads for the past 25 years.

“Equestrian sport is unique in so many ways.

Firstly there are two hearts in our sport and horses answer back; secondly there is no division between male and female athlete and thirdly in our sport, you get better with age and we can never stop improving.”

About Daisy Fielding:

Daisy started dressage in 2014 and began training under Nicole’s direction in 2015.

Daisy is an ADCO Sports Excellence Scholar at Bond University and is in the second year of a Sports Management degree.

In December 2018, Daisy was named Dressage Queensland’s Advanced Young Rider of the Year, Prix St George / Inter 1 Young Rider of the Year, Senior Young Rider of the Year and Emerging FEI Rider. Daisy is a member of the Qld State Young Riders Squad.

Gold Coast Dressage coach Nicole Tough and Ferragamo showing winning form at Dressage by the Sea.

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2019 QLD RIDING PONY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Royal Anarchy of Hannaley - Exhibited by Michael Gates Owned by Jess Hannan

A Chance Encounter Owned

by Mykaella Rucker

Supreme led Riding Pony Show Hack Karma Park Tom Collins Exhibited

by Michael Gates and Owned By Amanda Philips

Reserve Champion Ridden Riding Pony Show Hack Tremayne Royal Opera exhibited by Charlee Anthony

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Supreme ridden Pony Lydena Diadem exhibited by Jasmin Hunt and ridden by Riley Kent

Supreme Ridden Child’s Pony Bordershow Magic Mike ridden by Anastasia Blanch

Sanlirra Talk of the Town Owned by Bobby Hammett ridden by Tyler Harris

Fairleigh Anastasia Owned By Kym and Marlo Johnson and ridden by Kirsty Harper Purcell

Champion Double Registered Exhibit Tremayne True Moment exhibited by Charlee Anthony

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2019 TOOWOOMBA ROYAL SHOW

Tremayne True Moment ridden by Charlee Anthony winner of the Open Small Galloway

Reserve Champion Large Show Hunter Galloway Beaufort Maestro ridden by Tyler Harris

Winners of the Junior Juding Champion of Champions Final for 2019 Chelsea Taunton and Belle Edwards with Judge Joanne Parry

Champion childs Show Hunter Pony llangollen magenta exhibited by Carrie Furey

Charlee Anthony and Tremayne Royal Opera working out for a win in the Lady Rider Pictured right Ella Devantier and SED Dominate champion large Show Hunter Hack and later in the show declared Supreme Hunter under saddle Langtree Dell Esprit winner of the Riding Pony Champion of Champions 12:2 - 13:2

Champion Small Show Hunter Galloway Leeara Park Hearts n Diamonds ridden by Karen Shaw

Kimberly Webb and Larundel Geisha leaving the ring after winning the Childs Hunter Hack

Liana Wynne and Honey Champion Pony/Appendix

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The Queensland Arabian Challenge Show The Arabian Challenge Show was established in 1969 by the newly founded Arabian Horse Association of Qld Inc. as its flagship event to showcase the talents of this most versatile breed.

It was renamed to the Queensland Arabian Challenge Show in 1980.

The AA Class Show runs over three days and is one of Australia’s largest all-Arabian horse shows, attracting entries from as far afield as Victoria, South Australia, NSW and all parts of Queensland.

The Challenge is held annually at QSEC (Queensland State Equestrian Centre) at the corner of Tuckeroo Drive and Beerburrum Road, Caboolture.

QSEC is Queensland’s premier equestrian sport and multipurpose events venue.

Spread over 30 hectares, QSEC is an idyllic and highly accessible venue with world class facilities, including formal and informal camping facilities, a large number of stables, licensed bar and one of the country’s largest covered sand arenas fitted with state of the art audio facilities.

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Throughout the Challenge event, Arabian horses and derivatives are shown at halter and numerous performance classes where the versatility of the Arabian breed is demonstrated in a wide range of events including Western, Harness, Dressage, Arabian Costume and Hacking.

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Challenge Show celebrates their 50th anniversary with a three day show held at QSEC Caboolture on May 3rd to 5th.

More than 200 classes for registered Arabian, Arabian Derivative and Arabian Performance Index horses, Dressage, Youth championships, Performance, Challenge Sashes including the Phillip RussellTyas Memorial Sashes, Bob Burgess Memorial Snaffle bit maturity for horse three to five years, Working Hunter, Show Hunter, Costume, Harness and Barrel and lots more.

This year they are reintroducing the Sunday night finals to be held from 6pm on 5th May with display and judging of two Saddle and five Halter Supremes of Show, presentation of five High Point of Show awards and auction of the original artwork for the 2019 Catalogue cover, kindly donated by artist in residence Jill Vanstone.

Entries close 21st April online at Nominate.com.au Enquiries to: info@ahaq.asn.au Phone 0418 772 084

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50th Queensland Arabian Challenge Show For registered Arabian, Arabian Derivative and Arabian Performance Index horses

2019 State Titles Show - QSEC Caboolture

May 3rd to 5th

Three days and nights of competition, fun and entertainment.

Introducing our Judging Panel Halter: Judy Kibler (USA), Jayne Bellchambers (Vic) & Carolyn Potts (SA) Saddle: Robyn Rogers (NSW) Youth & Open Performance: Mrs Vicki Franklin (Qld) Challenge Sashes: Leonie Walsh (Qld) More than 200 classes, Dressage, Youth Championships, Performance, Challenge Sashes including the Phillip Russell-T Tyas Memorial Sashes, Bob Burgess Memorial Snaffle bit maturity for horse 3 to 5yrs, Working Hunter, Show Hunter, Costume, Harness and Barrel. We've got the lot.

Reintroducing Sunday Night Finals 6pm 5th May with display and judging of 2 Saddle and 5 Halter Supremes of Show, presentation of 5 High Point of Show awards and auction of the original artwork for our 2019 Catalogue cover, kindly donated by our very own artist in residence Jill Vanstone!

All in one ring at the state-o of-tthe-a art Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture.

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The Horse Report MALENY SHOW The annual Maleny Agricultural Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, 31st May & 1st June.

There are two full days of horse events in the main ring. Pavilion, dairy, beef and poultry displays as well as the popular small farmers tent and Flavours of the Farm trade areas. Plenty of free family fun and entertainment to keep everyone entertained.

This year there will be the famous Noah's Racing Pigs attending the show, as well as Australia's Living History and It's Rocket Science.

An animal nursery, motorbike stunt riders, live reptiles, junior judges and paraders, woodchops, vintage cars, ute muster and grand parades. Friday night will see live entertainment as well as fireworks and the cattleman’s bar open till late. Saturday night there is the rodeo provided by Honky Tonk Rodeo Promotions and will feature Open and Novice bull rides, Saddle Broncs, poddy calves and barrel races.

For details on the horse events, program, entry forms and waivers visit www.malenyshowsociety.org.au/horses Phone the chief horse steward Kayrene Corkin on 0477 008221 for further details and yard bookings.

Membership is a great way to get value for money entry to the show for both days, and can be applied for via the website. There is plenty of parking at the Maleny Historical Society for show patrons, with a free shuttle bus running to and from the showgrounds all day.

THE AMHS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The AMHS National Championships will be held at AELEC in Tamworth from Wednesday 8th - Sunday, 12 May. This is an open show and all horses registered with other miniature associations are welcome to attend, This Australia’s premier national event for miniature horses, miniature ponies and small equines. For further information please go to the AMHS website www.amha.com.au or email admin@amhs.com.au

Terranora Lakes Equestrian Club EASTER T-S SHIRT HACK DRESSAGE & SPORTING EVENT Monday 22 April 9:00am

BARBARA BRIDGES DRESSAGE & HACK DAY Sunday 21 July 9:00 am Enquiries tlec.secretary@gmail.com

TERRANORA LAKES EQUESTRIAN CLUB The Terranora Lakes Equestrian Club have some great events planned for this season including hack and dressage days, sporting events, a dressage series and the annual Barb Bridges Hack Show The next event on the calendar will be the Easter T-Shirt hack, dressage and sporting recycled ribbon day to be held on Monday April 22. This offers a great program with something for everyone from Led Classes, novice open and hunter hacks, sporting events and dressage. The day will be casual attire no need to plait and just wear jodies and a t-shirt.

The next event will be the Annual Barb Bridges hack show a formal day, full presentation and formal attire with loads of prizes on offer for all our champions and some random prizes for the beginners.

For further information visit the website or facebook page or contact tlec.secretary@gmail.com

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The 2019 event will be held at the Lismore Showgrounds from May 24 to 26 and is a qualifying event for the 2020 Show Horse Council Australasia Grand Nationals.

Events include riders, Open and Show Hunter classes including Newcomer, Preliminary and Amateur Owner classes, Children’s Day, Working Hunters Off The Track Classes and the prestigious Gary Robson Memorial Open Hack Challenge and the Kent Woodland Memorial Amateur Hack Challenge. All entries are via the SHC Data base, visit www.showhorsecouncilaust.com.au For further information contact Di McMahon Ph 0413 474 074 or secretary - Tanya Stuart 0439 547 985 or email: nnswshowhorse@gmail.com

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2019 GLADSTONE SHOW The Gladstone Show horse section for 2019 has been expanded to a two day event to be held on Saturday 15th and Sunday, 16th June.

This day is dedicated to the horses only! No sideshows or rides.

There will be three rings operating with qualified judges, 14 supreme awards with garlands, sashes and trophies to be won. The Saturday will have the Breed and Ridden Breed Classes, Local Hack, Local Hunter Hack and Rider Classes, Open Performance Classes and a large Harness program. Sunday will comprise of Open Hack, Open Hunter Hack and Rider Classes with Youth and Miniature Performance in a separate ring.

There is ample parking, camping and facilities with covered stables and wash bays. Catering will be available over the weekend. For any enquiry, please contact Liana Wynne on 0412 450 767 or email: nolian@bigpond.com. All stable and camping bookings are to be made via the show secretary on 07 4972 1453 / 0407 720 172 or email: gladshowsociety@westnet.com.au

BOONAH SHOW 2019 "Showcasing our Farmers" is the theme for the 2019 Boonah Show which will be held on Friday, 31st May & Saturday, 1st June. Farmers, who play such a vital role in the community, are going through very tough times at present, battling extreme weather conditions, and an uncertain market for their produce. This year’s show may well be short on displays of their produce and cattle, owing to the drought, however, but what better way to say thank you to the farmers than by gathering around them at the show, appreciate the displays they have been able to bring together despite the conditions, give them encouragement and show appreciation for all they do. Shows serve a vital role of bringing a community together, and Boonah is very good at doing this, and at the same time, extending a warm welcome to visitors.

Boonah Show has fully embraced the digital age this year. Exhibitors can now enter exhibits on line via Showday on Line - just Google Boonah Show. However, for those who still like to do things manually, show schedules are available in hard copy, and competitors can still place entries either at the office, by mail, fax or email, and buy an entry ticket at the gate as usual!

Centre ring at 12.30pm on Saturday will feature a Parade of Champions for Horses followed by the judging of the supreme trophies. Another feature in the horse arena will be the judging of the T1Y Champion of Champions Hack Series.

This year's' Boonah Show will be a full two days and nights show with performance by 200 local kids in The Big Boonah Rumble, the Crackup Sisters, harness racing, historic speed cars, vintage tractors, vehicles and machinery displays, woodchopping and chainsaw races, Noah's Farm Pig Races, great fireworks display , Aussie FMX Kaos, with their breathtaking motorbike stunts, and the ever popular demolition derby will close the Show on Saturday Night. However, the bar and music continues until midnight.

Visitors can see all the great traditional features of a good old fashioned country show plus loads of free entertainment, special for the children is the scarecrow trail, the ever popular animal nursery as well as all the great show rides Another reason not to miss attending the show - Friday night will have a monster lucky gate draw, where the winner will receive a prize of a two week family holiday at Surfers Paradise with $1000 spending money, and a second prize of a scenic flight for two over the Scenic Rim. This draw will be done at 7.30pm, and ticket holders must be present to win. Everyone who enters the grounds on Friday will receive a ticket. For further information visit www.boonahshowsociety.org.au

Enquiries

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Show Secretary - Di McMahon 0413 474 074 President - Les Gilleard PH: 0428 469 562 Secretary - Tanya Stuart 0439 547 985

Email. nnswshowhorse@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook - Northern NSW Show Horse Association

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* * * Horse Section - all new 2 day program * * * SATURDAY 15TH SUNDAY, 16TH JUNE 2019 There will be three rings operating with qualified Judges. '14' Supreme Awards with garlands, sashes and trophies to be won. The Saturday will have the Breed and Ridden Breed Classes, Local Hack, Local Hunter Hack and Rider Classes, Open Performance Classes and a large Harness program.

Sunday will comprise of Open Hack, Open Hunter Hack and Rider Classes with Youth and Miniature Performance in a separate ring.

There will be Garlands, Trophies and Sashes up for grabs for all of the Supremes Supreme Led Horse of the Show Supreme Stallion of the Show Supreme Mare of the Show Supreme Gelding of the Show Supreme Youngstock Exhibit of the Show Supreme Rider of the Show Supreme Hack of the Show Supreme Show Hunter Hack of the Show Supreme Novice Exhibit of the Show Ph 0412 450 767 or Email: nolian@bigpond.com

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Full Horse Schedule available :- www.boonahshowsociety.org.au

Friday:- Adults $10-00, Concession $7-00 Saturday. - Adults $15-00, Concession $10.00; 2 day Pass Adults $22-00, Concession $14-00 Primary School Children Free.

ALL INQUIRIES 5463 1124 EMAIL: secretary@boonahshowsociety.org.au

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Twenty Four Karat Price: $ 15,000.

15.2 ¾ hh Chestnut Gelding Reg: TB, registered SHCV & EV Sire: Manduro (GER) Dam: So Stream (ITY) A very genuine OTT TB. Bred by Patinak Farm, He has been bought on slowly & correctly with lots of professional guidance. He is a super genuine horse that really tries. Easy to C/S/F/W etc.

Happy to work alone & in company. Beau is qualified for all Royals & went top 10 Barastoc Newcomer Small Hack. He is only for sale as I have another horse in his height class.

Beau is very trainable. He works in a natural frame & knows his canter leads. He is in his first season so does still require education & finishing but the foundation & temperament are there.

At Barastoc Beau went from stable to ring with a 10 minute trot around with a first time rider on board.

Beau will suit a competent rider who wants to show, do inter-schools or ARC. He is not bomb proof but will make an excellent child’s hack in seasons to come.

We are selling Beau with a “retirement guarantee”. This means he can be retired to our property & we will manage all of his costs in retirement. This will suit someone who agists or does not have a lot of acreage. He can be on sold with this guarantee. Conditions Apply.

Video Footage Link - https://vimeo.com/album/5773880 Contact: Kerri Imrie Ph: 0411 263 854

Iona Park Freedom

Price: $ POA 15.0 hh Brown Gelding Reg: SHC, ENSW, Riding Pony, Part Welsh, Arabian Riding Pony Sire: Rathowen Toy Soldier Dam: Homevale Haciencia Free has the most adorable personality that everyone falls in love with. He has been the ultimate Childs Galloway for us who just adores people. He is easy to catch shoe and float.

Unfortunately the time has come and my daughter has outgrown him.During his time with us Free has been to many dressage competitions including the NSW YR Dressage championships.

Performances include: 1st Novice Galloway Canberra Royal 2016 Runner Up Open Galloway B of B, 2016 GN Qual.

2016 Adelaide Royal -3rd Childs Galloway 4th in Open Galloway.

Qualified for EA Southern Cross Championships 2018 2018 Champion Galloway AHHA Nationals 2017 PC NSW State Dressage Champion 2016-2018 Many Breed & Ag show Champions in Led & Ridden, Entered and Accepted for Sydney Royal 2019 Comes with made to measure Windsor Saddle & DQ Double bridle & rugs.

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Boyfriend

Price: $ POA 16.0 hh Thoroughbred Bay Gelding Sire: EL Moxie Dam: She's Exceptional BOYFRIEND – one of the most genuine safe competitive Childs Hacks you will ever find. We are looking for a new home for our beloved Boyfriend.

He is perfect to handle, prepare, transport and stable.

He settles anywhere and loves being with and part of the family. He tries his heart out and has made all our biggest dreams come true. He’s a “young” 16year old and he’s a 100% safe and sound; a true school master, ideally suited for a youngster wanting to have a safe and easy transition onto their first hack. He is the perfect rider class mount, SOP , Turnout mount allowing you to sit up and ride and we are often asked if he can be borrowed for this reason.

Over the past few years he has won champion Child’s Hack Melbourne, Adelaide, Geelong Royal Shows and winner small Childs hack Barastoc 2016 and then Runner Up EV National Child’s Hack. Champ open hack SHCV masters and most recently in the top 10 of a large and quality line up of horses at NSW hack champs in Oct 2018 and RU child’s hack SHC rising star show and qualified 2 riders for GN in the rider 2020.

At the recent Interschool’s competition late 2018 he won his first medium test with little practice. He is a very quick learner, eager to please and enjoys the training. He would be an ideal mount for a child or adult dressage competitor looking to compete regularly have some fun at the top.

Contact: Joanna Ph: 0419 994 664

Belclaren Forte Price: $ 10,000.

14.2 hh Reg: TB/RP Chestnut Mare Sire: Wynara Charisma Dam: Maluka Jain

Lovely 6 yo mare available for sale due to being too small for current owner. First season shown and has carried children safely around.

An honest mare who will try to please. Bella is qualified for all royals 2019 & also qualified for her GN young horse class.

Currently measured as 14.2h however needs to be remeasured as possibly grown. Would make a fantastic interschool mount. Comes wth her DQ made to measure double bridle. Videos available Contact 1: Angela Maher on +0418 278 570 Contact 2: Tracy Maitland on +0429 093 947

Contact: Sarah Ph: 0417 536 849

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Alkyra Conquest Price: $ 25,000.

16.3 hh Chestnut Gelding Reg: ANSA | AWHA | AHSA | SHC Stunning Contenda Gelding Exceptionally imposing chestnut warmblood/ TB who grabs the eye with his presence and quality. Incredible movement with a big floating trot and powerful canter. Super even and rhythmic, cadenced and balanced. Riley is that rare horse that sits up in front and travels forward. He has a great attitude to work and is super trainable.

Lovely head, stunning front, clean legs and blemish free. Great skin and colour with good markings.

Riley has been lightly shown as a newcomer in 2018 with great success winning multiple Ag Hacks champions as well as Champion Prelim and R/Champ Newcomer as SHC HOTY 2018. High places at Canberra Royal 2019. Qualified and entered Sydney 2019 and GN Young Horse 2019.

Riley would be an asset to any ambitious rider, suitable for showing, rider classes and dressage. Should suit a capable older teenager. The hard work has been done and he is now ready to reach his incredible potential.

Price is negotiable to a knowledgeable show/dressage home. Very regrettable sale due to family illness.

Video Footage Link - https://youtu.be/HdazLCP0z_o Contact 1: Belinda Scanlon on 0412 537 107 Contact 2: Matt Snell on 0422 865 487

Quality Large Hack Price: $ 20,000.

16.2 hh Reg: Warmblood | SHC | EV Black Gelding Sire: Aurum Remarquable (Regardez Moi) Dam: Better Pine (Hanovarian reg ASB mare)

Wonderful opportunity to purchase a kind quality gelding. Harry is accepted into RMS easily qualifying at ag shows. Requires minimal work and would make a wonderful rider/turnout class mount.

Harry is a controlled windsucker, this does not affect his weight in anyway. He measures 16.2h and is the perfect horse for a young rider to step up onto. His last dressage outing he received scores over 65% his lateral work is well established.

Contact: Kristin Brennan Ph: 0458 453 568

Stunning Show Hunter

16.1 ž hh Dark Brown Mare Reg: EA

Davali Blue Label combines international bloodlines, stunning looks and an incredible temperament in a compact, elegant package.

Bella is a young horse that has serious talent yet calm and sensible nature, which combine to make her an absolute pleasure to train and shows great potential as an FEI prospect.

This special young mare is at the start of a very long and promising career, she oozes class and draws attention wherever she goes. Having already obtained an impressive performance record across both the Dressage arena and show ring. In just her first season Bella's Preliminary average from 11 tests is over 70%. She has won numerous local outings and was placed top 10 in both tests at the recent NSW state championships with both being scored again, over 70%. Bella then went out and showed her versatility winning Reserve Champion Preliminary Large Show Hunter Hack at the recent ENSW Show Horse Championships.

Not only will this mare make a top sport horse but her impressive pedigree makes her a serious broodmare or ET candidate. De Niro, Bellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sire, is currently the number one ranking dressage sire in the world and has been for the last 3 years. Her dam Flowervale Florenchello combines Florestan and Weltmeyer two super sires in their own right to create a world class breeding prospect.

Video Footage Link - https://youtu.be/868zlHJAazU Contact: Grace KayPh: 0434 483 702

Genuine Large Hack Price: $ 8,000. 16.2 hh Reg: Thoroughbred Bay Gelding

Super genuine and easy to ride TB gelding. 16.2 hand 9yo who is a lovely fine type, pretty head, big front, straight and correct conformation and a good mover. All of the hard work has been done with couple of years of clinics and outings under his belt.

Recently used as a demo horse at Equitana 2018. Suitable for a child right through to aspiring or ambitious adult. Eligible all newcomers. Registered EA and SHC. This horse is absolutely super honest and capable of winning at the highest level.

Only being sold as over committed with family and other sporting obligations. Sound and drug free. Any veterinary examination welcome. Please no tyre kickers or time wasters.

Contact: Christy Pollock Ph: 0418 272 444

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Gem Park Royalty Price: $ 12,000. Neg 13.0 hh Black Gelding Reg: Part Welsh | Arabian Riding Pony | EA and SHC Sire: Beckworth Rising Shadow Dam: Langteee Memories A very sad sale of a much loved pony who is sadly outgrown.

Rebel has been a total pleasure to own he has been part of our family for five years. As you can see he is really beautiful and made for the show ring however Dressage is our interest so that’s where his career has predominantly focused.

He is competing successfully at Novice always placing and scoring in the 65% range to many placings to list. He represented WA at the 2018 National Interschool’s in Dressage and Showhorse we drove him over to Victoria and he travelled beautifully finishing top 10 in both his dressage tests. Rebel is also part of the EWA 2019 rising stars team.

We also attend pony club and loves to jump he has competed in a couple of ODE’s as well he really is a great allrounder.

Although well-educated I wouldn’t class him as a beginners pony he is extremely safe however but would be best suited to a competent confident child going on to a 2nd pony.

We are looking for an amazing home for Rebel many more photos and video available on request. Rebel will be sold with his double bridle and some show rugs.

Contact: Kirsten Hawkins Ph: 0419 928 800

Duchess of Da Vito

Price: $ 14,000.

14.1 hh Bay MAre Reg: SHC & EA - Warmblood & Riding Pony Delta has just completed her first season under saddle and has proven time and time again to be highly competitive.

With the warmblood x she is a true show hunter with the refinement of a riding pony hunter and the movement of a warmblood. Would make a top dressage pony with her trainable attitude. A very comfy ride with a great front that makes it easy to sit and steer.

Was started end of 2017 as a pony winning her newcomers and qualifying for 2018 grand nationals at first show but unfortunately didn’t attend as I had a baby early in year. This year she has grown and been competing Galloway and again qualified for 2019 grand nationals in the small open show hunter Galloway ridden by a small 16yr old and also the 4yr old young horse hunter Galloway.

Some of deltas recent performances: 2018 Australia Day show GN qualifier Reserve champion child’s.

2018 Adelaide royal show Best novice hunter Galloway 2nd heavyweight hunter Galloway, 2nd gents show hunter Galloway 2018 SHC HOTY Champion 4yr old show hunter Galloway 2018 champion of champions HOTY GN qualifier Reserve champion show hunter small Galloway Reserve champion child’s show hunter Galloway.

Contact: Naomi Ph: 0425 198 277

Langtree Close Encounters Price: $ 18,000.

13.1 ¾ hh Chestnut Gelding Reg: Riding Pony Sire: Fairley Temptation (IMP) Dam: Langtree Classique It is with a heavy heart I advertise our gorgeous Roswell as my son would prefer to jump and Roswell is too much of an amazing show pony to be wasted, he has had many successes including qualifying for the Grand Nationals at nearly all of our Qualifiers against tough competition, since beginning his show career his performances are: Show Horse Council Classic 2017 - Runner Up Large Pony Perth Royal Show 2017 - Champion Novice Pony and Champion Pony Show Horse Council Classic 2018 - Runner Up Large Pony Gosnells Masters 2018 - Runner Up Large Pony Perth Royal Show 2018 - 1st height, 2nd M/w pony SHC Horse of the Year 2018 - Runner Up Large Pony Roswell always produces foot perfect workouts and is a delight to have around, he is friendly and loves attention and cuddles. He is easy to float, clip up, farrier etc. He is easy to work in for shows and has been ridden in a couple of classes by my ten year old at the last couple of events. I have schooled him for the past few years and he has been ridden by two of our top riders Shannara Beresi and Annie Doo Duffy at all of his outings.

I would love to see him in a top show home as he is a quality Pony who’s presence and ground covering movement mean you can’t help but look twice at him. Videos of workouts available.

Contact: Linda Ph: 0414 749 370

Prooinga King of Queens Price: $ 10,000.

13.3 ¾ hh BAy Gelding Reg: RP, SHC, EV Sire: Dresden Ace of Spades Dam: Grandlodge Tiger Lilly Stunning boy who started under saddle in Jan so eligible all newcomers. Super quiet and easy to do everything with. Grown up with dogs, cats, heavy machinery and all farm related stuff. Not fussed at all. Requires minimal work down before classes.

Results; - Lang Lang Ag 1st and Champion Hunter Pony - Barastoc 4th Newcomer Hunter Pony - SHC S.A. Rising Star, - 2nd Newcomer Hunter, - 3rd Owner Rider - 5th Preliminary Hunter - Wakool Ag 1st Hunter Pony.

- Cohuna At 1st and Res Champ Comes with Whitehorse Weymouth bridle and weighted tail. Genuinely for sale as rider is doing Year 12. Leo has an amazing work ethic and loves people.

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