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The Horse Report What to look for in conformation
Provided by RANVET
When it comes to selecting a future racing prospect there are many aspects to take into consideration.
Each year there are numerous yearlings sales held around our country which feature Australia’s best new racing stars, and with hundreds of yearlings to choose from, good conformation is paramount.
Some things that define those qualities are:
* Physical type – a presence about the horse that makes it stands out
* Athleticism – good physical development
* Size – well grown
* Proportion – how the horse is blended together
* Intelligence – alert and well behaved with a bright eye
When inspecting a yearling, it must be remembered that no horse will ever be perfect.
There are numerous areas that we look and it’s a matter of deciding what faults if any, are acceptable and how they may affect the horse’s future performance.
Some areas assessed during inspection are:
* Legs – straightness
* Cannon – short, strong and centered
* Bone – does it have good, strong well developed bone structure
* Joints – fetlocks/knees, are they balanced and not offset
* Pasterns – length not to long or short and have good angles
* Hoof – are the hoof angles correct with no obvious defects and a good shape
* Length of rein – nicely balanced and in proportion
* Walk – does the yearling have a nice flowing walk with a good over step
* Hocks – correct angles
* Back – in proportion to the length of rein and not to long
What is considered bad conformation?
We have talked about good conformation in a yearling, but what about bad?
Everyone has different views on what they deem as acceptable when it comes to faults in a horse’s conformation.
It’s not always about whether the horse fails inspection but whether the horse will be able to cope with any faults, and if it will affect their intended use.
The most common faults to note are:
* Offset or back at the knees
* Poor pastern angles
* Being turned out or turned in putting unnecessary pressure on bones
* Poor hoof structure
* Cow or bowed hock angles
* Short neck
* Poor muscle development and not symmetrical ie rump
* Long back
* Poor bone structure
How does conformation affect race performance?
Conformation whether good or bad affects a horses movement, and therefore directly affecting its soundness.
Poor conformation can affect weight distribution, leading to a higher risk of injury and reduction in athleticism, and in turn reduced performance.
For example:
- Incorrect pastern angles can lead to tendon strains or increased concussion on joints
- Offset knees and being turned in can increase pressure on the outside of the limb under stress
- Poor hoof structure, when taken into consideration the weight and concussion a hoof absorbs during training and poor hoof condition can greatly affect performance.
As mentioned before, no horse is perfect, and it is important to consider if the faults will affect the horses intended use or reduce their ability to perform at their peak.
If you are unsure about a conformation fault in a horse you are looking to purchase, it is always good to seek professional advice.
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Feeding old horses with worn out teeth
By FEEDXL EQUINE NUTRITION TEAM
Older horses often have worn out teeth, necessitating some changes in feeding. Quite often, we are contacted by owners regarding old horses with very poor or no effective grinding teeth (molars) that are losing weight.
The first concern is finding feeds that require little chewing and/or can be soaked to make it easier for your older horse to consume safely.
Make sure you’re feeding enough.
Upon looking at the diets for these horses, we often find that their owners have done a wonderful job of this in addition to forages in the form of chaff, hay cubes or chopped hay but they simply aren’t feeding enough of this forage.
So, our tip is feed lots of forage.
You should be aiming to feed 2% of an older horse’s ‘ideal bodyweight’(the weight you would like them to be) in forage they can easily eat per day.
This is equivalent to 2 kg for every 100 kg of their bodyweight (or 2 lb for every 100 lb), or 10 kg/day for a 500 kg horse (22 lb/1100 lb horse).
Things like chaff (chopped hay) or soaked hay cubes are ideal.
You can also use high energy fibres like sugarbeet pulp, soybean or lupin hulls and copra meal.
But we recommend you feed at least half of your horse’s forage as chaff or hay cubes so that there is some indigestible fibre in the
mix to keep your horse’s gut full and reduce the risk of colic.
Acommon mistake: measure by weight, not by your eye.
To avoid the trap of thinking you are feeding enough forage but actually are not, please weigh what you are feeding.
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High oxalate grasses and supplementation
By LARISSA BILSTON, BAgrSc (Hons), Farmalogic Equine
Are you worried about high oxalate grasses in your horse paddocks?
Don't panic - having a high oxalate horse pasture isn't the end of the world. With a little understanding and some expert help, it is easy to supplement horses grazing high oxalate grasses to provide a healthy ration and avoid 'bighead disease.'
Marketing spin and urban myths about pasture oxalates abound in the Australian horse community, striking terror into responsible horse owners.
This article provides scientific facts and veterinary recommendations to answer commonly asked questions, explain the risks and how to safely manage them.
What are high oxalate pastures?
Oxalates are a naturally occurring plant biomineral thought to help plants with calcium regulation and improve light dispersion to improve the efficiency of photosynthesis and growth.
Many plants contain oxalates but only some contain the very high levels that can induce bighead in horses.
Some weeds such as pigweed, soursob and dock are extremely high in oxalates.
What makes oxalates dangerous to horses?
Plants contain oxalates in either soluble or insoluble form.
Insoluble oxalates are bound to calcium and magnesium inside plant leaves and stems. All the calcium and magnesium within a high oxalate plant can be oxalate-bound, making it unavailable to horses grazing those plants.
Ingested soluble oxalates can be broken down in the stomach into oxalic acid.
This free oxalate binds calcium inside the horse's stomach and small intestine to form an insoluble calcium oxalate crystal which cannot cross the gut wall for absorption into the bloodstream.
The calcium that is bound to the oxalate molecule continues on through the digestive tract to be passed in manure.
Each oxalic acid molecule can only bind a single calcium molecule.
Blood calcium levels are strictly regulated by hormones because calcium plays many important roles in bodily communications (through nerve function, muscle contraction and hormone secretion) and body stability (including skeletal strength, blood clotting, membrane stability and cell division).
When inadequate calcium is absorbed from the gut, the kidneys excrete less calcium and bones release calcium from storage to replenish blood calcium levels.
If this continues over time and bones lose too much calcium, they become weak, fibrous and misshapen.
The resulting weakened bone condition is known as equine nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSH) and is also called bighead, bran disease and fibrous osteodystrophy (FOD).
Do horses get oxalate poisoning?
It is extremely rare for horses to experience
oxalate poisoning.
Oxalate toxicosis occurs when unbound oxalic acid is absorbed into the bloodstream and binds ionised blood calcium.
Acutely low blood calcium and magnesium levels can cause hypocalcaemia (very low blood calcium)/grass tetany.
Affected horses may have muscle tremors, staggering gait, loss of appetite, lethargy, and can die without prompt treatment.
Oxalate toxicosis more commonly occurs in ruminants due to microbial breakdown of insoluble oxalates in the rumen.
High levels of free oxalic acid reach the small intestine from where it can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
By contrast, horses are hindgut fermenters, so any fermentation of calcium oxalate occurs in the caecum, which is not a site for mineral and oxalic acid absorbtion.
How long does bighead take to develop?
The length of time it takes grazing horses to develop clinical signs of NSH associated with bone demineralisation depends on:
1. The calcium levels that were present in the bone to begin with;
2. The amount of oxalate consumed; and 3. The amount of calcium consumed.
Most recorded cases have taken at least a few months to develop but it is like an overdrawn bank balance.
Think of calcium as money, and bones as the bank.
If you start taking out more than you put in, you'll move into deficit. The time it takes to get into trouble depends on how much you had in the bank to start with, and how much you spend each day.
When is the risk of bighead highest?
The higher the oxalate level of the grass, and the more grass the horse eats, the more soluble oxalates will be present in the gut, increasing the risk of calcium deficiency. Broodmares and growing horses are most susceptible due to their higher calcium requirements.
The amount of oxalate that plants contain varies according to stage of growth and environmental conditions
Supplementing horses grazing high oxalate pastures
Horses grazing high oxalate pasture can
become calcium deficient, even when they are fed their daily recommended intake of calcium.
Horses grazing high oxalate pastures must be supplemented with a supply of calcium greater than their oxalate intake
Supplementing horses on high oxalate pastures
A500 kg horse in light work needs to consume 30 g of elemental calcium per day. Aportion of this calcium requirement will be naturally contained in the roughage and hard feeds the horse consumes.
Supplementary calcium is usually needed to balance any diet and horses grazing high oxalate pasture have an even higher requirement.
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Many plants and grasses contain oxalates but only some contain the very high levels that cause bighead in horses.
The Horse Report Understanding oxalates can avoid problems
From page 8
Is chelated calcium the only kind that prevents bighead?
No - you don’t have to supplement with chelated calcium but you do need to feed adequate calcium.
Some dietary inorganic calcium is necessary to bind all oxalates present in the gut to prevent soluble oxalates crossing the gut wall and entering the bloodstream.
To say that inorganic calcium cannot prevent bighead is akin to declaring paracetamol useless for pain management after using it at one-quarter of the recommended dose rate.
Scientists have known for decades that feeding supplementary inorganic sources of calcium and phosphorous (such as lime or DCP) successfully controls bighead in horses grazing high oxalate pastures.
How much calcium does a horse on high oxalate pasture need?
The amount of actual supplement required to provide 30 g of calcium depends on the percentage of actual calcium in a calcium salt or chelate.
Adaily hard feed to mix the calcium supplement into is required to ensure each horse consumes enough supplementary calcium to prevent bighead.
There is no scientific evidence that horses innately 'know' how much calcium they need.
Australian research has confirmed that equine diets must have a total calcium to oxalate ratio of 1:2 to prevent bighead. Optimal absorption only occurs when codependant mineral levels are balanced relative to each other.
It is of vital importance that calcium levels are balanced with the phosphorous and magnesium levels of the total intake.
High oxalate pastures, like horse pastures all around the world, also need trace mineral supplementation (especially copper, zinc, iodine and often selenium) to balance critical mineral ratios across the whole diet.
Can bighead be cured?
In many cases, the answer is yes. Even when remodelled bone does not completely reshape, the structural weaknesses and secondary symptoms can be resolved with dietary changes and appropriate mineral supplementation.
Veterinarians treating horses with NSH have reported benefits from legume forages such as lucerne as well as supplemental inorganic calcium to establish a whole of diet calcium to phosphorous ratio of at least 4 to 1 for a period of 6 to 12 months.
What other management practices help?
In addition to feeding extra calcium as part of a balanced diet, there are some very effective management strategies to reduce the impact of high oxalate pastures and decrease the amount of calcium supplementation required.
* Reduce the oxalate intake of the diet by replacing some of the pasture intake with low oxalate forages such as lucerne (which has the added bonus of supplying 10g of elemental calcium per kg of hay) and grass hay
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made from low oxalate species.
* Create a physical space between calcium supplements and oxalates.
Calcium uptake can be increased by removing the horse from high oxalate roughage and feeding low oxalate hay for half an hour before and after feeding the calcium supplement. This allows the body time to absorb the calcium while fewer oxalates are present in the gut.
* Pasture management to reduce high oxalate species.
Strategic spraying, slashing and grazing management can be used to limit the proportions of high oxalate grass in a paddock. But remember that high oxalate grasses have some benefits, too.
They're often tough, drought resistant and survive under heavy grazing pressure where
other grasses die off.
They can provide green pick, omega-3 oils and ground cover at times of the year when low oxalate grasses and legumes have not survived.
With an understanding of what oxalates do, it is not difficult to supplement horses grazing high oxalate grasses to avoid 'bighead disease.
Some supplement companies such as Farmalogic Equine offer free diet analysis services to help horse owners identify pastures and calculate their supplementation requirements.
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The Horse Report Mycotoxin Binders & Your Horse’s Diet
by FeedXL Equine Nutrition Team
Mycotoxins are nasty little things… toxins produced by fungi that can contaminate feed and forages. They are only needed in tiny amounts (like parts per billion) to have some quite dramatic negative health effects on all animals and different mycotoxins will work together to magnify their negative effects. Read on for more info on what to consider before adding a mycotoxin binder to your horse’s diet.
For horses we mostly deal with pasture based mycotoxins, produced by the endophyte fungi that like to live with ryegrass and fescue; the ergovaline and lolitrem mycotoxins.
Horse owners are starting to use toxin binders to counteract the negative effects these mycotoxins have on health and the quite dramatic effects they can have on behaviour. But, there are lots of different binders and a lot of different toxins…
Do all binders bind all mycotoxins?
In a word… no! And this is where a major key lies to whether mycotoxin binders will work to prevent pasture associated mycotoxin poisoning or not. For example, it has been shown that glucomannan from the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is very effective at binding aflatoxin (one of the most important and prevalent mycotoxins present in grain based livestock feeds) and good ability to bind the fumonisin and zearalenone mycotoxins, but it is ineffective when it comes to
binding other important mycotoxins like T-2 (trichothecene), DON (deoxynivalenol) and ochratoxin.
Why don’t all binders work on all mycotoxins?
One of the reasons some binders can bind some mycotoxins and not others depends on the mycotoxin itself and whether it is polar (possessing an electrical charge) or not. Aflatoxin, for example, is a polar mycotoxin and is very easily ‘picked up’by a yeast derived glucomannan based binder (which are the most common mycotoxin binders on the market for horses).
The pasture based mycotoxins ergovaline and lolitrem B on the other hand are nonpolar (no charge).
That means trying to pick them up with a yeast cell wall based toxin binder is sort of like trying to pick up a piece of paper with a magnet … it just won’t work.
So if you want to use a mycotoxin binder be careful to select one that is going to work on the actual mycotoxin you are dealing with, otherwise it will be an ineffective waste of money for you, and that is never fun!
For more detailed info you can read our full article on mycotoxin binders here. www.feedxl.com/mycotoxin-binders-horses/
Mycotoxins are toxins produced by fungi that can contaminate your horses feed
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The Horse Report How to feed a horse that won’t sweat
Provided by FEEDXL EQUINE NUTRITION TEAM
Anhydrosis, or the inability to sweat, is a serious condition that affects horses in hot and humid climates.
Horses rely heavily on sweating to cool themselves down and keep their core body temperature within a normal range. Sweat wets the horse’s skin and then as it evaporates it takes heat with it, effectively creating an evaporative cooling system for the horse. In some horses however, for reasons largely unknown a horse’s sweat glands either partially or fully quit producing sweat.
These horses find it very difficult to stay cool and need to resort to offloading heat via their lungs by breathing harder and faster than you would expect them to, which is why horses with this condition are often said to ‘have the puffs’.
In many situations though, puffing is not effective enough, so horses that can’t sweat are at serious risk of hyperthermia. Tips for feeding horses with anhydrosis include:
1. Always meet electrolyte requirements in the diet
It is likely some horses stop sweating simply because they run out of electrolytes. The major electrolytes found in sweat are sodium, chloride and potassium. The two most commonly deficient electrolytes in a horse’s diet are sodium and chloride and these are the components of ordinary old salt.
Use FeedXLto assess your horse’s requirement for the electrolyte minerals and use plain salt and/or an electrolyte supplement to meet requirements.
2. Always provide access to free choice rock salt
Ahorse will seek salt out when it knows it needs it, so providing free access to loose
rock salt allows them to eat as much or as little as they need to meet their requirements.
In very hot and humid climates avoid the use of salt blocks as it is difficult for a horse to lick enough salt off to meet requirements they need.
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Always provide access to plenty of cool to cold drinking water.
The Horse Report Useful anhydrosis management strategies
From page 14
3. Feed controlled amounts of protein
Diets that are too high in protein have a couple of negative effects on horses that can’t sweat.
The first is that protein generates a lot of heat during the process of digestion and metabolism which adds to the heat load a horse needs to get rid of to keep its body temperature normal.
But when a horse isn’t able to sweat, it just makes their job of staying cool even more difficult.
The second is that when protein is fed in excess the horse needs to get rid of the excess nitrogen contained in the protein. Alot of water and electrolyte are excreted with the nitrogen, so potentially it can lead to dehydration and electrolyte deficiency, neither of which will help a horse that can’t sweat properly.
4. For horses in work, consider using a lower forage diet
When the fibre contained in forages is fermented in the hindgut a lot of heat is produced. By reducing the amount of forage and therefore the amount of fibre in a diet you will reduce the heat load placed on a horse.
5. Make sure the diet you feed is balanced
There is some anecdotal evidence to suggest that some mineral and vitamin deficiencies may contribute to a horse’s inability to sweat.
The best way to counteract this is to make sure what you are feeding is meeting all of your horse’s requirements for macro and trace-minerals and vitamins. FeedXLwill make sure you can achieve this!
If you have a horse with anhydrosis it is strongly recommended you seek veterinary advice.
them down quickly and effectively with hosing
Aggressive environmental management of these horses to keep them cool is the best way to manage their condition.
Useful anhydrosis management strategies include:
1. Always provide access to shade and cool to cold drinking water.
2. Keep them under fans and water misters where possible during the day.
3. Turn them out at night only if possible.
4. Only work them if your veterinarian advises it is safe to do so and then only work them during the very early morning when it
is coolest and only to the level they can comfortably handle.
5. Cool them down quickly and effectively with hosing and fans post work until their rectal temperature has returned to normal.
6. If these strategies aren’t effective in keeping your horse’s body temperature within a safe range, the horse will need to be moved to a cooler climate.
Often, and again for reasons we don’t understand, horses will start to sweat again when they move to a cooler environment. For more information visit www.feedxl.com
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HERBAL TUNE UP WHY YOUR HORSE NEEDS A SEASONAL DETOX
By Karyn Campbell Naturopath & Equine Herbalist
WHY DETOX?
Detoxifying your horse at the start of every season with high-quality herbs can offer several benefits, promoting overall health and well-being. Here are some reasons why this practice might be beneficial:
Remove Toxins: Over time, horses can accumulate toxins from various sources such as environmental pollutants, feed additives, and chemicals. Herbal detoxification can help remove these toxins from their bodies.
Boost Immune System: Certain herbs can strengthen the immune system, making horses more resilient to seasonal illnesses and infections.
Support Liver and Kidney Function:: The liver and kidneys are crucial for filtering out toxins. Herbs like milk thistle and dandelion can support these organs, enhancing their function.
Improve Digestion: Seasonal changes can affect a horse’s digestive system. Herbs like peppermint and fennel can aid in digestion and prevent gastrointestinal issues.
Enhance Coat and Skin Health: Detoxifying can result in a shinier coat and healthier skin, as toxins can often manifest as skin problems.
Increase Energy Levels: Removing toxins
Reduce Inflammation: Some herbs have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and associated pain, particularly beneficial for older horses or those with joint issues.
Adapt to Seasonal Changes: As seasons change, so do the demands on a horse’s body. Detoxifying can help them adjust more smoothly to changes in weather, diet, and activity levels.
It's essential to use high-quality herbs to ensure the best results and avoid potential contaminants. Consulting with a Equine Herbalist before starting a detox regimen is also recommended to tailor the approach to your horse's specific needs and health conditions.
WHY WE DETOX
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The Horse Report Feeding to help get a brilliant coat shine
By FEEDXL EQUINE NUTRITION TEAM
There is nothing more pleasing to a horse owner’s eye than a brilliant, shiny coat. And aside from looking great, a shiny coat also usually indicates the horse is healthy inside and out.
Five steps to a brilliant coat
1. Feed a balanced diet
Many nutrients including protein, copper, zinc and vitamin Ahave a direct impact on the health and shine of your horse’s coat. These nutrients, as well as all of the other essential nutrients, must be provided in your horse’s diet at levels that will meet your horse’s requirements.
If you don’t keep your horse healthy on the inside you can’t possibly expect the outside to shine.
2. Add oils to the diet
If your horse’s diet is low in oils, and in particular, low in the essential fatty acids omega 3 and omega 6 it may mean your horse’s coat will be dull.
Adding 1/8 to 1/4 of a cup of oil to the diet will help bring shine to the coat.
Various ways you can add oils to the diet include:
Add oilseeds such as sunflower seeds, micronised or extruded full fat soybean, or flax/linseed to the diet.
Add liquid oils to the diet.
Almost all oils will have a positive impact on coat shine. Cold pressed flax/linseed oil, canola or soybean oil or any oils that have been fortified with omega fatty acids are
particularly effective. Despite low omega fatty acid levels, rice bran oil and coconut oil are also good for coats.
If you use a complete feed, choose one that contains ingredients like full fat soybean, sunflower seeds and cold pressed oils.
If you are feeding grains (which are high in omega 6) in your horse’s ration you should try to use an oil that is low in omega 6 and high in omega 3.
3. Feed feeds known to darken coats
It is well-known that feeds containing molasses will make a palomino’s coat go ‘smutty’or dark in colour, while it will bring a deep liver colour out in chestnuts that have the genetics to go that colour.
So if you are after a darker coat, try feeding a small amount of molasses (no more than ¼ cup/day for a 500 kg/1100 lb horse).
Alfalfa/lucerne is also known to darken coats so if you need a darker coat you can try adding some to your horse’s ration. The minerals copper and zinc are also essential for correct coat color.
Making sure your horse’s diet is meeting requirements for these minerals will make sure coat color remains true.
If you want a really dark coat you could try supplementing with sensible amounts of additional copper and zinc to see if it helps?
4. Stay on top of worms
Nothing will take the shine off a horse’s coat faster than a heavy worm burden, so be sure to practice good management when it comes to controlling worms.
Rotate your pastures, pick up manure where possible, especially if you live in a wet climate, use fecal eggs counts to determine worm burdens and worm when required. Work closely with your veterinarian on this!
5. Brush
Brushing regularly will remove dead hair from your horse’s coat and will stimulate the horse’s sebaceous glands which release oils that cause the hair to lie flat and shine.
Alight rug will also have the same effect, so if you don’t have time to brush regularly you may need to throw a light rug on to keep your horse’s coat clean and shiny. It nearly all comes down to a good diet. Balance the diet and make sure all of your horse’s nutrient requirements are met. If you build on this foundation, adding the extra touches for an amazing coat shine is simple. For more information visit www.feedxl.com
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Radiographic proof in clinical results
By Dr ANDREWWATTSBVSc Equine Veterinarian
BONE Gold nutritional bone joint and collagen supplement was formulated to provide some of the essential amino acid requirements of collagen type I, II and III (found in bone and connective tissue) in addition to supporting the nitric oxide pathway which has been found to assist in the formation of bone callus postinjury.
Veterinary surgeons have recommended that Bone Gold may assist with sore shins, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, osteoarthritis and post-surgery in horses and polyarthritis, geriatric osteoarthritis, and post-surgery in dogs.
Here is a veterinary radiographic report on a horse with a fracture evident on the medial toe and after treatment and feeding Bone Gold during this period. More information on these products can be found at www.vetgold.com.au
VETERINARY RADIOGRAPHIC REPORT
HORSE: "XXXXXXXX"
DATES OF EXAMINATION: 26TH AUG, 21ST OCT 21 & 17TH NOV '21
PLACE: XXXXXXXXXX FARM
XXXXXXX's left and right front feet were radiographed on 26th Aug, 21st Oct (8 weeks) and again on the 17th Nov '21(12 weeks).
RADIOGRAPHS:
26.08.21: Right Front: Large P3 solar margin fracture evident on medial toe 32.6mm x 4.1mm with approximately 1.4mm separation from parent bone as below left image.
21.10.21: Right Front: Fine residual 4.2mm fracture still evident, approximately 90% resolution
17.11.21: Right Front: Fracture fully resolved
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Radiographic results as of the 17th Nov '21 show total resolution of the original fracture.
XXXXXXX was reshod today utilising off an alloy shoe with a toe clip - inner circumference seated out to avoid any sole pressure.
The horse can return to training. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries
COMMENTS:
Solar margin Type IV fractures of this magnitude have well-documented internationally published healing rates of 7 - 12 months. Full resolution of these fractures is rare as most often the fracture fragments are resorbed.
Full resolution in a 3 month period was not anticipated.
The horse was on Bone Gold 3 x scoops fed once per day for this period.
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What makes Rose-Hip Vital Equine stand
There are in fact many reasons. It all starts with the humble Rosehip, the berry-like fruit of the wild rose bush species Rosa Canina. A wholefood known to be one of nature’s richest sources of natural vitamin C. A superfood containing 8 naturally occurring vitamins (including C, E, B1 and B6) and 23 minerals (including iron, copper, zinc and magnesium), essential fatty acids (omegas 3, 6 and 9),
You may already know rosehips are often fed to horses for immune system support and a
improved circulation and improved digestive function. So you’re probably wondering what makes Rose-Hip Vital® so special?
Rose-Hip Vital® is made from Rosehips manufactured with patented extraction and drying processes which isolate and activate a galactolipid (fatty acid) called GOPO®. GOPO® has clinically proven anti-
The patented processes also concentrate and preserve the naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, transforming Rose-Hip Vital® into a product that is both in a category all on its own, and across many; It’s a joint
antioxidant and a nutritional supplement. It delivers noticeable improvements to mobility, mood, condition, willingness to move forward, performance and recovery while reducing
improving general health and wellbeing, and boosting immunity.
Rose-Hip Vital® is a clinically proven plantand rich source of natural vitamin C. There is no product like it. Unlike other joint supplements, Rose-Hip Vital® is 100% plant-
Rose-Hip Vital® is safe for long term use and it does not swab. It can be used alongside conventional treatments and supplements as well as potentially replacing or reducing the medication.
Horses like it so much, even the fussiest of eaters become more enthusiastic about their feed once Rose-Hip Vital is added. So while Rose-Hip Vital Equine has become a highly use, it also has become highly recommended for improving general health and wellbeing, improving performance and maintaining healthy joints.
How does Rose-Hip Vital® Equine lengthen the lifetime of a working horse?
Vital is comprehensive. There are in excess of placebo controlled clinical trials on people, dogs and horses mainly focusing on antithe unique compound GOPO.
To many people, antioxidants and anti-aging go hand-in-hand. Antioxidants are talked about as the antidote to cell-damaging free radicals. Exercise and the associated stress and increase in oxygen consumption are linked to an increased production of free radicals. When the production of free radicals overwhelms the body’s antioxidant defences, oxidative stress can occur with subsequent
research shows horses need natural vitamin C to help block toxic free radical activity, which causes damage throughout the body including joints and cartilage.
Some white blood cells in the body contain granulocytes which enable them to ‘clean’
bacteria in it. Too many of these white blood cells wear down tissue cartilage. In large numbers they can also produce chemical enzymes and toxic freeradicals which cause even more tissue damage. Excess accumulation of white blood cells combined with the release of chemical substances cause’s joint pain
The more becomes, the more the white blood cells are attracted to it –a painful cycle.
protects cartilage. This means it helps to delay the onset of arthritic changes or slow down further cartilage degeneration if it already exists.
In short, if you want to extend the lifetime of your working horse, feed it a natural antirich source of natural vitamin C. Rose-Hip Vital® Equine is your only option, and the results speak for themselves.
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The Horse Report Ensure you’re safe when towing a horse float
Owning and towing a horse float requires maintenance, careful planning and driving to ensure the safety of the horses and the driver.
Check the vehicle's owner's manual for the towing capacity.
Make sure the hitch and wiring are working properly.
Ensure the horse float is not overloaded and that the horses and equipment are secure. Make sure the trailer is attached to your vehicle with the correct chains and cables, ensure the safety chains are properly attached and rated for the trailer's Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM).
Know your float and its contents weight and what are its braking requirements.
The law states if the GTM (gross trailer mass, the weight of the trailer and its payload) is over 2,000kg, the vehicle should be fitted with an electric braking system and a breakaway system.
Did you know that being overweight can result in serious fines of up to $1500 or in the event of an accident, your insurance provider may decline your claim?
Brakes - The Electric Braking System is controlled from the inside of the cab of the tow vehicle to offer more or less trailer braking via wires connected to the trailer braking system. When the system is adjusted correctly, the car and trailer will pull up nice and straight and prevent the trailer from pushing the car forward.
The Breakaway System is activated if and whenever the trailer/float becomes separated
from the vehicle. There is a wire lanyard from the drawbar of the trailer to the tow vehicle, not the tow hitch.
If pulled free, it will activate the trailer brakes independently of the vehicle brakes, via a battery on the trailer.
This stops the trailer from careering off on its own and the brakes must stay on for 15 minutes.
With this system, it is important to check the battery charge and that it is charging via the trailer plug. Ideally, this should be checked before every trip.
In NSW it is mandatory to have an in-vehicle battery monitor.
Tyres – Check tyre pressures and make sure the tyres are wearing evenly. The correct tire pressure for a horse float depends on the weight of the load. Agood starting point is
40 pounds per square inch (PSI) Why is correct tire pressure important? Correct tire pressure helps reduce fuel consumption, helps reduce the risk of tire wear. and helps ensure a smooth ride for your horse and safe towing.
Overseas studies indicate that 75 per cent of blowouts are caused by under-inflation, which can cause dangerous heat build-up in a tyre.
Maintenance - Horse float maintenance should include regular cleaning, checking the tires and bearings, and performing professional inspections. Cleaning and remove all manure and damp bedding, Scrubing the mats, Hosing down the floor, Raise the float to drain moisture, and ensure the float is completely dry after it is used.
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Float maintenance and servicing is a must
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Have your float regularly serviced.
Trailer and caravan manufacturers recommend that wheel bearings and brakes should be serviced every 10,000km or 12 months
The wheel bearings should be checked and re-greased six to 12 months after purchase, then 12 monthly thereafter.
Wheel nuts should be checked to ensure tightness after the first 200km and than six monthly intervals thereafter.
Suspension grease nipples must be regularly checked and re-greased every 12 months. Check that the lights and indicators are all in good working order.
Get underneath your float and have a good look at the floor and suspension – you might find a torch helps.
You are looking for obvious signs of fatigue such as: cracks in the welds and frame, rust, bowed or bent support beams, cracked or sagging flooring, broken brake lines and frayed wiring.
Now get inside your float and pull up the back edge of the rubber matting – check for signs of deterioration in the floor and rust in the frame where the tailgate attaches. It is also important to check your float windows and access points for any water leaks that may appear due to movement of the float and normal wear and tear.
If a water leak is found, it is crucial to rectify this straight away to avoid any damage to the paintwork or structure of your float.
Normal silicone sealant is fine for this.
Preventative maintenance and care is the key factor in keeping your float looking brand new, as well as safe.
If you service your float annually and conduct regular visual safety checks, you should get years of reliable and safe use from your horse float and be comfortable knowing your “passenger” is safe.
Before setting out on a trip always check and adjust mirrors, check tyres and tyre pressure, check lights and brakes are all working. Check it is hooked up correctly and hand
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brake is released.
When towing a float, always remember you have live animals on board, drive to suit conditions.
Slow down before entering corners and curves and pulling out of a driveways. Use a lower gear when traveling downhill to reduce strain on the brakes.
Avoid sudden lane changes and changes of direction, leave more space between you and the vehicle in front to allow time for braking Always take regular rest stops for the driver and the horses on long trips.
The Horse Report Your Horse Deserves A Better Ride...OzGlide
What is the Oz Glide?
The Oz Glide concept is unique. It is the only hitch dampening system available in Australia that offers a smooth ride in both tow vehicle and the trailer.
While the Oz Glide does not change the static ball weight, it delivers a smoother ride by reducing the downward impact applied to the vehicle tow ball through its airbag and shock absorption system.
As a result you will achieve a smoother and safer ride. When applied to a horse float you will have the added benefit of reducing stress to livestock.
Following extensive testing the Oz Glide system has met Australian Design Rules and will provide you with an assurance of a quality product which will enhance your towing experience while delivering increased safety.
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The Horse Report All new Hoof Safe Shine product
By NOLIAN ENTERPRISES
All new Hoof Safe Shine is a revolutionary permeable and breathable product for the hoof polish industry prioritising the health and welfare of animals while maintaining high performance standards for the competitive show ring.
It is a human-safe, naturally green, plantbased liquid polish formula designed to cover the entire hoof whilst still allowing the hoof to breath and maintaining high shine, fast drying and durable covering black or white hooves.
It is oxygen-friendly and permeable to air and water vapor to the hooves, making it a safer alternative to the harsh toxins currently used causing hoof health issues.
Product developer Liana Wynne said being in the show horse industry as a judge and competitor for many years, she new there was a need for a new product in the market.
“So I began researching how to create a product that was permeable and breathable to the hoof, human and animal safe still enabling the high shine, fast drying and durability required for its purposes,” Liana said.
“I was approached by a leading equestrian competitor at an event who knew that I invented products.
“He said I should create a formula that was safe for the horse’s hooves whilst still providing the high gloss appearance, fast drying and durability.”
The formula also had to have the required
properties of a polish to cover a white hoof.
“I began trialling human peel off face masks 12 months ago as I believed that if you can use it on your face, you could use it on the horse’s hooves,” she said.
“The principle of it being high shine and able to be peeled off was where the concept began.
“I employed an industrial chemist to assist with the formulation but unfortunately, we were unable to secure a product durable enough to handle the exposure to water, sand and grasses required for any length of time when showing animals.
“The same principle was applied to a waterproof mascara formulation with the same
unfortunate results.
“With the assistance of a cosmetic formulator and after trialling numerous products, we created exactly what I was seeking.
“After 12 months of applying dozens of products and materials to my own horse’s hooves for scrutinising, this final formula is outstanding in all the areas sought; a permeable and breathable product being high gloss, fast drying and durable whilst still covering both black and white hooves.
“Someone asked me was it worth all the effort?
“My response was ‘absolutely’especially now we have perfected it. (It is Australian Made and currently Patent Pending).”
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Flexi-Fibre®
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Fibre provides root structure, similar to grass roots in turf, to existing or new sand-based riding surfaces. Fibre improves the surface stability, therefore the horse will work ‘on top’ of the surface rather than ‘through’ it.
Our Flexi Fibre is a mixture of polypropylene, polyester and nylon Fibres which are the base material to all of our surfaces worldwide and similar to all other top surface suppliers. We
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Long-reining training method for horses
What is long reining and when it is beneficial?
Long reining is a ground-based training method that has long been used an integral part of the breaking-in process in terms of getting a horse used to the rein and voice aids and establishing the steering and brakes. You can long rein in straight lines, which is low stress and low intensity, and it is effectively like riding your horse but from the ground.
You can use half-halts – a squeeze and release down the outside rein – and you can change the bend, ask for transitions and perform many shapes and movements.
For a horse that has been on box rest and needs rehabilitating or out spelling, long reining is perfect way to get them back into work.
As they are likely to be fresh, having two reins gives you more control than when you are just lunging.
What equipment do you need for long-reining?
- Snaffle bridle with reins removed
- Protective boots or bandages (optional)
- Hat, gloves, sturdy non slip boots
- Roller with rings large enough for the long-rein clips to fit through and a pad underneath – or if you’re long-reining a young horse, using a saddle and running the long rein through the stirrups can help them get used to tack. Tie the stirrups with twine under the girth to keep still and secure.
- Pair of long-reins or two padded lunge lines
How do I long rein my horse?
When starting a horse off on the long reins, attach both reins to the bit, then standing on the near side of the horse pass the outside rein over the withers and back before gently sliding it down over the outside of his hindquarters. ( you should have already familiarised your horse with ropes and leads being around his body and legs)
When you are ready to get started, ask them to walk on while you’re standing at the horse’s shoulder, then gradually allow them out on to a bigger circle in walk.
You can then begin lunging with two lines, the outside one behind the hindquarters. Voice aids are important – use the same voice aids you use when riding and lunging.
Once they are confidently walking, you can do the same in trot and then change the rein. Once your horse is relaxed start straight lines, halts and rein backs. You want to feel as if the horse is taking you forwards into a consistent contact in a good, active walk and trot.
You should always stay at least a horse’s length away from the horse and out of kicking range. If they get a bit nervous on the straight line, ask them on to a circle to calm them. down. Email:
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The Canter - a bug bear for many riders and horses
By TANJA KRAUS
There are many reasons that the canter can be an issue, in my experience these are the top three.
1. Physical issues.
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When this horse (pictured) arrived he could not maintain three strides of canter even on the lunge - let alone when carrying a rider.
He has some restrictions in his body that we have worked to improve, particularly through the shoulders and in the right hind.
He wasn't balanced or strong enough to make a correct, balanced transition, not maintain it. I have worked with him daily in various inputs to assist him in this area.
2. Rushing.
When a horse canters in the paddock it is often from a big, fast trot.
This is not a balanced canter transition, and not one that we can use functionally as riders (though many of us do).
We often contribute to the rushing issue as we get 'task focused' on achieving the canter, then we get it from a place of imbalance, then the horse gets panicked because he is out of balance and with the added weight of the rider and sad-
dle he doesn't know how to deal with it, and the whole thing snowballs.
3. Rider reluctance.
I call this the 'go but whoa' - often this happens with a new horse or a green horse, or a rider returning back to the saddle - we ‘want’the canter theoretically, but then as we feel the power we 'hold back'.
This is a source of frustration and resentment for the horse and can quickly result in his "bad behavior" at the cue - kicking up, bucking, tossing his head. Then we have a real problem on our hands that we have created.
The solutions?
Invest in the horse's ability and strength - you may have to spend some time working on the ground before asking in the saddle.
Understand that just because he 'canters in the paddock' doesn't mean it transfers to doing it on cue with you on his back. Know the canter transition comes from a place of balance. Notice he actually slows to make the transition.
Find the balance between being 'taskfocused' on getting the canter and rider reluctance to allow the horse to transition to it.
The canter transition comes from a place of balance and should not be rushed
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RIDING PONY QLD OFFERS TWO SHOWS
The RPSBS Queensland Committee will hold two shows this year. The first being The 2025 Queensland Riding Pony of the Year show to be held at Park Ridge Pony Club Grounds on Sunday, 25 May.
This show offers a great program that includes classes for led and ridden Show Pony, Show Hunter and Overheight exhibits, handler, rider, leading rein, first ridden, home produced and double registered exhibits. The 2024-25 season Newcomer Series Sweepstakes Final will also be held at this show awarding the cash prize pool to the winners. Trophies rugs and garlands will be awarded for all supremes along with awards for most Successful Exhibitor and Breeder.
The second show is the 2025 Queensland Riding Pony Pageant to be held on Sunday 9 November at Caboolture Showgrounds offering another great program that includes Yearling, two-year-old and three-year-old Sweepstakes Futurities with cash prize pools. Senior led and ridden program for Show Pony, Show Hunter and Overheight exhibits. Progeny and exhibitor group classes and dual-registration led and ridden classes. Programs will be available at www.rpsbs.com.au/qld/qld-events/ and entries will be via www.rpsbs.com.au - login
For enquiries contact rpsbsqld@outlook.com
GLENARTHON STOCKMANS CHALLENGE
The Glenarthon Stockmans challenge will be held at Woodenbong showgrounds on the 22 - 23 March 2025
The event cateres for all ages and offers a Tiny Tots Challenge. Mini, Youth and Junior Challenges, Encouragement, Rookie and Open Challenges as well as 2, 3 and 4 year old futurities. Entries and enquiries to Email: glenarthonstockhorses@hotmail.com or Ph 0429 334 041
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The NNSW Show Horse Association will be holding quite a few events for their members in 2025.
The annual Autumn Hack Show will this year be be held at Maclean Showgrounds on May 11 and this year will include Off The Track and Riding Pony Newcommer qualifier classes.
The winter show will be held at Murwillumbah Showgrounds on Sunday July 13
The annual Grand National Qualifer event the Northern NSW Show Horse champs will be held at Casino date yet to be confirmed. and The NNSW Allbreeds Show will be held on 28th September at Alstonville.
Programs and entry information will be posted on the Northern NSW Show Horse Association Facebook page. For further information Email: nnswshowhorse@gmail.com
MURWILLUMBAH PONY CLUB CAMP
The Murwillumbah Pony Club will be holding a two day camp on 10-11 July 2025 followed by Murwillumbah Gymkhana on 12 July. Instruction will be provided in show jumping, sporting, showriding, dressage, mounted games, theory, Horsemanship, and scary obstacles and lots more.
The program offers something for riders of all ages and interests from the lead line under eight riders up to associates rider 17 yrs and under 26 yrs, plus a special section for adult riders of any age.
Disciplines will include dressage, flat riding, pleasure and bareback showjumping, grid work games, sporting events and much more.
The club operates out of the Murwillumbah Showgrounds and offers great facilities, stables, camping, canteen, new dressage arenas, jumping and sporting equipment, qualified instructors and friendly helpful members.
New members are welcome to join the club and join in the fun but riders from any club are welcome to come along. Nominations are essential to attend the camp. For further information contact Paula on 0413 733 294 or email cobakibob@bigpond.com
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The Horse Report Ginger Kennett invited to Vaulting World Cup
By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA
After a great year of competition in 2024, Australian Vaulter Ginger Kennett has been invited by the FEI to compete at the Vaulting World Cup in Basel, Switzerland from 2 - 6 April 2025 and has accepted this offer.
Whilst we have had other athletes invited to compete previously, they had to withdraw due to injury, so Ginger will be the first to represent Australia at the finals.
Equestrian Australia caught up with Ginger who said about the exciting competition ahead that she was absolutely delighted and honoured to be competing at the 2024 World Cup Final in Basel, Switzerland.
“I am very proud to be representing Australia as the first ever Australian Vaulter to compete,” Ginger said.
Ginger will be the first to represent Australia at the Final and to be highlighting Australian Vaulting on the world stage at this prestigious event.
“It really is the icing on the cake for me after such a wonderful 2024 season,” Ginger said.
“My journey will begin in early March where I will continue my training in Germany with my amazing vaulting family.
“I feel so privileged to have such a great supportive team in Germany, my Lunger Jacqui and her beautiful boy Goldjunge (Goldie) who I am in awe of.
“I have such a great relationship with Goldie and I am beyond excited to be back training with this team, who have made me feel so at home.
“I am also so grateful to my coach Kristina Boe (Tina) who has given me so much support and has truly inspired me to think outside the box and dream up my routines to make it all come to life.
“She is one of my biggest inspirations, and I am really looking forward to showcasing what we have been training for.
“We will travel to France together for CVI Saumur and onward to Basel.
“It’s going to be busy and filled with hard work, but I feel like I am very steady with
my preparation heading into summer here in Australia before the upcoming Great Southern CVI to be held 20-23 February at Sydney International Equestrian Centre
where I will compete on my own horse Fürst Maximus lunged by my mum Georgie." Australia wishes Ginger the very best for the year ahead.
Ginger will be the first to represent Australia at the Vaulting World Cup finals.
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What are Sensory Hairs?
What are Hairs?
Horses have special tactile sensory hairs, known as their whiskers. The whiskers on a horse play an important role in their sensory awareness system. These amazing sensory hairs have their own nerve and blood supply and help horses navigate their surroundings.
Horses have tactile sensory hairs, known as their whiskers The whiskers on a horse an role in their sensory awareness system These sensory hairs have their own nerve and blood and horses their surroundings
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What is an Auricle?
W h a t i s a n A u r i c l e ?
T h e A u r i c l e i s t h e o u t e r e a r ( t h e p a r t t h a t i s v i s i b l e )
I t i s m a d e o u t o f c a r t i l a g e . I t i s c o v e r e d w i t h a t h i n l a y e r o f s k i n a n d m u s c l e s
The Auricle is the outer ear (the part that is visible) It is made out of cartilage. It is covered with a thin layer of skin and muscles.
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o t h e r w i s e u n d e r t h e j u r i s d i c t i o n o f E A . B y e n t e r i n g i n a c o m p e t i t i o n t h a t i s g o v e r n e d u n d e r E A
r u l e s , t h e p a r t i c i p a n t i s a c c e p t i n g t o a b i d e b y t h e s e r u l e s r e g a r d l e s s o f w h e t h e r t h e y a r e a n E A
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Who must abide by this rule? The EA GRs, Sport Rules and Special Regulations apply to equestrian Events and/or Competitions organised by persons or bodies affiliated to EA, or otherwise under the jurisdiction of EA. By entering in a competition that is governed under EA rules, the participant is accepting to abide by these rules regardless of whether they are an EA member or not.
W h a t i s a R e c o r d e d W a r n i n g C a r d a n d h o w d o I i s s u e o n e ?
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H o r s e h a v e a R e c o r d e d W a r n i n g C a r d t e m p l a t e a n n e x e d i n t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g S p o r t R u l e s w h i c h o u t l i n e s t h e o f f e n c e s t h a t a R e c o r d e d W a r n i n g C a r d c a n b e i s s u e d f o r i n e a c h d i s c i p l i n e a n d t h e p r o c e s s t h a t a n O f f i c i a l w i l l n e e d t o f o l l o w w h e n i s s u i n g o n e .
What is a Recorded Warning Card and how do I issue one? Dressage, Eventing and Show Horse have a Recorded Warning Card template annexed in the corresponding Sport Rules which outlines the offences that a Recorded Warning Card can be issued for in each discipline and the process that an Official will need to follow when issuing one.
W h o c a n e l i m i n a t e a h o r s e o r i s s u e a r e c o r d e d w a r n i n g ? O f f i c i a l s r e c o g n i s e d b y E A a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f a l l G R s a n d R u l e s D i f f e r e n t d i s c i p l i n e s h a v e d i f f e r e n t
O f f i c i a l s t h a t h o l d t h i s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y R e f e r t o t h e N a t i o n a l S p o r t R u l e s f o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n o n w h i c h O f f i c i a l s a r e r e c o g n i s e d b y E A f o r t h e i m p l e m e n t a t i o n o f G R s a n d R u l e s w h i c h i n c l u d e s t h e e l i m i n a t i o n o r i s s u i n g o f a R e c o r d e d W a r n i n g C a r d t o A t h l e t e s
Who can eliminate a horse or issue a recorded warning? Officials recognised by EA are responsible for the implementation of all GRs and Rules. Different disciplines have different Officials that hold this responsibility. Refer to the National Sport Rules for further information on which Officials are recognised by EA for the implementation of GRs and Rules which includes the elimination or issuing of a Recorded Warning Card to Athletes.
W h a t c a n a V e t e r i n a r y E x e m p t i o n c o v e r ? A s p e r t h e E A G R s A r t i c l e 1 4 1 , i n d i v i d u a l s e n s o r y h a i r s m a y b e r e m o v e d b y a v e t e r i n a r i a n t o p r e v e n t p a i n o r d i s c o m f o r t f o r t h e H o r s e A r e a s o f h a i r t h a t m u s t b e c l i p p e d , s h a v e n o r r e m o v e d t o a l l o w v e t e r i n a r y t r e a t m e n t a r e e x e m p t f r o m t h i s r u l e
H o r s e s t h a t h a v e a v e t e r i n a r y e x e m p t i o n m u s t p r o v i d e p r o o f i n t h e f o r m o f a V e t e r i n a r y
C e r t i f i c a t e t o t h e O r g a n i s i n g C o m m i t t e e a n d E v e n t O f f i c i a l s o n r e q u e s t
What can a Veterinary Exemption cover? As per the EA GRs Article 141, individual sensory hairs may be removed by a veterinarian to prevent pain or discomfort for the Horse. Areas of hair that must be clipped, shaven or removed to allow veterinary treatment are exempt from this rule. Horses that have a veterinary exemption must provide proof in the form of a Veterinary Certificate to the Organising Committee and Event Officials on request.
Is there a certain length or number of Sensory Hairs that must remain on the horse? No, there is no specified length or number of hairs that must remain on the horse. The spirit of the rule is that the Sensory Hairs of the horse are not purposely altered or modified in any way.
I s t h e r e a c e r t a i n l e n g t h o r n u m b e r o f S e n s o r y H a i r s t h a t m u s t r e m a i n o n t h e h o r s e ? N o , t h e r e i s n o s p e c i f i e d l e n g t h o r n u m b e r o f h a i r s t h a t m u s t r e m a i n o n t h e h o r s e T h e s p i r i t o f t h e r u l e i s t h a t t h e S e n s o r y H a i r s o f t h e h o r s e a r e n o t p u r p o s e l y a l t e r e d o r m o d i f i e d i n a n y w a y
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Brampton Warlock
Price: $18,000.
12.1 hh
Reg: SHC | EA
Bay Sabino Gelding
Brampton Warlock is a top-quality Show Hunter Pony with a stellar show record and a very bright future. This gelding boasts three expressive paces and commands attention with his presence and quality. He’s is a true little gentleman, Handled by children and ridden by a 13-year-old and an 8-yearold, he is well-mannered and seasoned in the show ring. With numerous wins, including Runner-Up Champion Medium Hunter Pony at the recent NSWEAHOTY, Max is ready to excel further. Qualified for the 2025 Sydney Royal & SHC Grand nationals 2025 in Childs & Open and shows limitless potential.
This forward-moving pony is best suited for confident riders looking to compete at a high level showing, Inter school & pony dressage. Available for viewing at Sydney Royal 2025. Vet check welcome.
Contact: Jane Ph: 0409 325 259
Sanlirra Notation
Price: $18,000.
15.3 hh
Breed: Thoroughbred/Riding Pony
Brown Gelding
Sire: Sanlirra Revelation
Dam: Alanas Mate
Sanlirra Notation 7 year old small hack offered for sale.
Noah has been very successful in the 2 years I have shown him, including Champion Novice and win in his open class at Ekka 2022 and qualifying Grand Nationals, lovely mover with established lengthens, athletic and enthusiastic, with limitless potential for the right rider.
With 2 businesses to run and broodmares and foals I have found myself time poor and Noah needs someone fully invested to really take him to where he could be, is fabulous to ride, he has had 6 months off from Sept to February and is now in full work and show condition and working well after a much needed break.
Best suited to ambitious enthusiastic rider wanting a lovely show horse that has experience with younger horses and wanting to do some serious showing or dressage.
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Contact: Libby Heron Ph: 0439 975 153
Double TT Fantasy
Price: $POA.
15.1 hh
Reg: ANSA, PTWelsh, Riding
Pony, Pt Arabian, SHC and EA
Chestnut Mare
Sire: Rathowen Touch of Fame
Dam: Double TTFancy Me
This is an extremely hard sale for me. I have had Nancy since she was 7 months and she has never put a foot wrong anywhere therefore I think she is wasted with me and perfect for a teen that is ready for the next step up into a small hack. She has been trained and ridden by Taelar Williams from Select Stables and now has completed her second season with sucess.
With little work she can go from the float to the ring with minimal fuss. Nancy has been entered for Led, Ridden and Breed classes at Royal Canberra Show 2025 and with full stabling. She will also be entered for the Sydney Royal 2025.
Ideally, Nancy is suited to an experienced child rider or intermediate adult looking to excel in the Show Ring or even dressage.
No problems at all to farrier, float, teeth, chiropractor and clip. Nancy is a very pampered horse that has clean legs and a beautiful temperament. Definitely an asset to any stables.
Only approved to the best of homes. Vet Check more than welcome
Contact: Alicia Di Francesco Ph: 0418 657 341
Danson Heike
Price: $ 22,500. 15.3hh
Reg: 3/4th Andalusian and 1/4th Warmblood
Grey Filly
YOB: 2020
Sire: Armas Calabres (IMP)
Dam: Hatero de Pb (IMP)
Heike is 3/4th Andalusian and 1/4th Warmblood, she has the most quiet nature and has been a pleasure to start under saddle. Heike has 3 great paces that will see her shine in the dressage ring her canter is so uphill it’s just beautiful ride!
Sadly for sale on behalf of her owner, she has been broken in spelled and now back in work, Heike is green broken so best suited to a confident teen or adult or someone who can further her training, she is not silly but just a baby! Good to do feet, teeth, ties up etc. Price negotiable.
Contact: Lesley (trainer) Ph: 0433 808 734
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Langtree Tiara
Sire:
Tia
2023 Adelaide Royal Showgrounds Champion Childs Hunter Pony ‘Poppy’, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a proven, quality and sound show hunter. Now proving to be a Competitive Small Hunter Galloway ‘Poppy’is entered for Melbourne Royal and has qualified for EANationals in the open and child’s events. Poppy has been ridden and handled by capable young children since being broken in. She is an extravagant and forward moving making her a pleasure to ride. Suitable for a Capable Child. Poppy is easy to clip, shoe etc. With a long list of accolades to her name it’s time for Poppy to find a new home to continue her success as her child owner moves on to a hack.
Contact: Claire Ph: 0409 671 446
SLM ON POINT
Price: $18,000.
17.0 hh
Reg: SHC & EV Bay Gelding
YOB: 2017
Sire: Teofilo
Dam: Snug
Roy is a beautiful 17hh bay 7yo gelding by Teofilo.
In his first 12 months of showing he has had some great achievements some of them include.
Sydney Royal Show 2024 1st novice open hack over 16.2
Adelaide Royal Show 2024 1st open heavyweight hack.
With Adelaide only being his 7th show this horse still has so much more to give. Roy is easy to do anything with and will make the ultimate teenager/adults hack. He is a very dear horse to our team and will only be sold to the best of homes.
Contact: Josh Clarke Ph: 0451 534 992
Tia
Tia
can also be sold with her if wanted. Contact: Kristy Ph 0421 648 797
Ollie "Calibre
Price: $7,000. Price Updated! 16.3 ½ hh
Reg: SHC Liver Chestnut Gelding
Sire: Tale of the Cat
Dam: Shalimar Lara
It is with great sadness that I offer Ollie for sale through no fault of his own.
Ollie is a liver chestnut, 14yr old thoroughbred gelding, officially measured at 16.3 ½ hh and is registered with the SHC and has an OTTB passport. Perfect to float, clip, shoe and show prep. He is well behaved off property and loves the show environment.
He has had a successful season so far, winning at most outings. Some of his past placings include Runner Up Large Show Hack at the 2024 SHCWAClassic qualifying him for the SHC Grand Nationals. He recently competed at his first Perth Royal Show 2024 winning Novice Hack over 16.2hh and the Open Hack over 16.2hh.
Due to his size, he would excel with a confident rider and handler. He will be at the SHC Horse of the Year on the 12th of October should anyone wish to view him out. Please only serious inquiries for Ollie and this is a very hard decision he will only go to the best of homes. He is located in Upper Swan.
Contact: Jess Knight Ph: 0458 387 287
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hh
Reg: Shetland -APSB EAWAShow Horse Council of Australia
Some of Tommy’s achievements APSB State Show - Hi Point Ridden Shetland Gosnells Summer Showoffs - Supreme Led Shetland, Champion Ridden Shetland, Supreme Ridden All Breeds
SHC Classic (Sydney Grand National Qualifier) Champion Child's Shetland
SHC Western Stars ( Grand National Qualifier) Champion Child's Shetland
WINNER Gosnells Masters Childs Shetland WON the Shetland Pony Race at Ascot Racecourse WON the Shetland Pony race at Toodyay Racecourse Won the EAWAHOTYShetland Pony Steeplechase Had been out show jumping and won working Hunters Tommy Turtle will only go to the best of homes. Too many wins to list.
Contact: Tanya Croker Ph: 0409 121 018
Gracefield White Lace N Promises
Price: $15,000.
12.1 3/8 hh
Reg: Welsh B
Grey Mare
Sire: Imperial Apollo
Dam: Lavuka Vanity Fair
Small Open Pony
Beautiful Lacey is looking for her next partner. She is the ultimate pony for the child wanting to do it all!
With the most Devine little face and the kindness of temperaments she is always in the top 5 at EA& SHC shows! Lacey has been to shows, pony club, jump days and shows that she is a brave and keen jumper. Lacey also enjoys trails alone or with company. Lacey is solely ridden and handled by children.
Lacey would excel with a child that is wanting to do a it all! She is a joy to own, show and keep. She requires no work down or ear plugs, she is a mild windsucker, but does not affect her at all. She would be best suited for a confident rider due to her age.
Only for sale as my daughter’s legs won’t stop growing and wished Lacey’s grew longer.
Will only be sold to the best of homes.
Contact: Lucy Monteleone Ph: 0407 589 553
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Greenwood Ballerina
Price: $3,500.
13.1 hh
Reg: Welsh x Part Arabian x Riding Pony Bay
Mare
YOB: 2018
Sire: Allengreen Showcase
Dam: Greenwood Regency Royal Rascal
Molly is to no fault of her own looking for her next forever family this beautiful mare is 6 and 13.1hh she is easy to float, farrier, groom, not girthy no nasty’s and not marey Molly has started her dressage career training prelim/novice and competing prelim out at competitions achieving scores in the 60’s.
Molly has been to working eq training days and to siec and never puts a foot wrong We believe Molly would excel best in the dressage/ show ring as a new comer and an excellent pony club mount as she is great with obstacles and fun games She was broken in by her 12 yr old rider who has unfortunately outgrown her.
She’s not your typical five year old she is such an incredible child’s pony.
