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Kilcoy prepares for Grand Prix The 2014 Kilcoy Glen Haven Park Grand Prix Show will be the first of the Grand Prix Shows this year held in Queensland.

The showjumping event will be on July 24, 25, 26 and 27 at Kilcoy showgrounds but is much more with a variety of trade stands covering a varied range of products including the latest equestrian innovations, feeds, supplements the latest equestrian fashions including brands like Animo Italia, Freejump, the latest equestrian jewellery and more.

There will also be a diverse range of local and national agricultural and rural products.

This alone should attract the interest of the public and the media.

Some of the event highlights in place for this year's show include: - More than 40 trade stands in the shopping village - Over 400 horses competing with more than 200 riders from Australia, Singapore, NZ and Philippines.

- Movie Horse Show with Heath Harris, trainer from Racing Stripes, Pharlap, Black Beauty and Zoro 2.

- Trick Riding Display.

- Live Band Friday night and wood fire oven pizza.

- Fully catered sponsors’ marquee.

- WIN TV with Paul Murphy attending to cover the event.

- Live streaming, so anyone can watch the event from anywhere in the world.

The best thing is that it is free.

This year there will be Gold, Silver, Bronze, Youngster, Amateur and Junior Tours which covers all levels of horse and rider.

There will even be three days of 12 years and under for the little ones!

Again this year, there will be the continuation of the Singapore Sling, a $5000 event proudly sponsored by Fiona and Peter Hammond from Singapore.

The Kilcoy - Ian and Di McCauley Gold Tour Grand Prix; a $6000 event and Linda Huddy Sponsor of the Silver Tour another $6000 event.

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Breeding a horse comes with a cost Big business

Breeding a horse can be an expensive endeavor, whether breeding a backyard competition horse or the next Olympic medalist.

Costs may include: The stud and booking fee Fees for collecting, handling, and transporting semen (if Artificial Insemination is used and semen is shipped) Mare exams To determine if she is healthy enough to breed, to determine when she ovulates, and (if AI is used) to inseminate her Mare transport, care, and board If the mare is bred live cover at the stallion's residence Veterinary bills To keep the pregnant mare healthy while in foal; Possible veterinary bills during pregnancy or foaling should something go wrong and vet bills for the foal for its first exam a few days following foaling.

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mance record, the performance record of his get (offspring), as well as the sport and general market that the animal is standing for.

The highest stud fees are generally for racing Thoroughbreds, for a breeding to a new or unproven stallion with huge fees asked for a breeding to a proven producer of stakes winners.

As a stallion's career, either performance or breeding, improves,

his stud fee tends to increase in proportion.

If one or two offspring are especially successful, winning several stakes races or an Olympic medal, the stud fee will generally greatly increase.

Younger, unproven stallions will generally have a lower stud fee earlier on in their careers.

To help decrease the risk of financial loss should the mare die or abort the foal while preg-

The equine breeding industry is the fourth largest agricultural livestock industry in Australia.

It is only exceeded by beef, sheep and dairying. The majority of horses bred in Australia are intended for the racing industry, with some 70% of expenditure on breeding associated with thoroughbred and standardbred horses. Thoroughbred breeders, owners and trainers outlay annual direct spending of $2.4 billion on industry investment.

This major injection of funds into the Australian economy produces flow-through benefits of $2.2 billion to downstream suppliers and industries including $1.1 billion in regional areas.

nant, many studs have a live foal guarantee (LFG) - also known as "no foal, free return" or "NFFR" allowing the owner to have a free breeding to their stallion the next year.

However, this is not offered for every breeding.

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Costs related to breeding Breeding a horse can be an expensive endeavor, whether breeding a backyard competition horse or the next Olympic medalist.

Stud fees are determined by the quality of the stallion, his performance record, the performance record of his offspring The highest stud fees are generally for racing Thoroughbreds, which may charge from two to three thousand dollars, to several hundred thousand dollars for a breeding to a proven producer of stakes winners. Stallions in other disciplines often have stud fees that begin in the range of $1000 to $3000, with top contenders who produce champions in certain disciplines able to command as much as $20,000 for one breeding.

To help decrease the risk of financial loss should the mare die or abort the foal while pregnant, many studs have a live foal guarantee (LFG) - also known as "no foal, free return" or "NFFR" allowing the owner to have a free breeding to their stallion the next year.

However, this is not offered for every breeding.

Costs related to breeding *The stud and booking fee *Fees for collecting, handling, and transporting semen if AI is used . *Mare exams: to determine if she is healthy enough to breed, when she ovulates, and when to inseminate her *Mare transport, care, and board * *Veterinary bills while in foal * Veterinary bills for the foal for its first exam a few days following foaling.

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Experience the world of acclaimed trainers Internationally acclaimed horse trainers and instructors, Magali Delgado and Frederic Pignon have astounded the world with their ability to work with horses.

Now, thanks to Ribbleton, you too could learn from these masters in beautiful Provence, France for five enlightening days.

The encounter with Magali Delgado and Frederic Pignon will be in August this year which will not only provide a fascinating and educational insight into their approach to working with horses but also serve as a brief introduction to Provence.

You can also be a special guest at the unique EQI Free Horse show which showcases the relationship between human and horse.

Learn in an intimate environment, just how these two trainers can develop their horses into artists.

Magali and Frederic where the co-creators of Cavalia which toured Australia last years to sell-out crowds.

Frederic’s approach to working with horses is relatively simple.

“The horse must be happy and it must trust you,” he said.

“In my imagination, I see open doors so that we always feel that physically and mentally we can achieve anything we set our minds

to. If we rest on the principles we have been taught or learned, the relationship with the horse will stay shuttered. Every day I try to make a fresh start.”

Frédéric will take tour group members on a journey in understanding how we need to think to create a happy, trusting and inspired horse for liberty work.

Magali will share her knowledge of getting a horse to perform complicated movements with a unique understanding of what is required.

“People often remark to me that it’s unusual to work a dressage horse in high school movements like piaffe and passage without a bit in its mouth. But to me, it’s natural and easy – no tricks,” Magali said.

“If the horse has had clear, progressive learning, and is not frightened or confused, and it trusts me, then there is actually no need for tack or equipment to enable the horse to perform the movements. So for us there are no tricks – just careful, kind, consistent, progressive training.”

During your stay, Magali will share with you her principles in riding a horse without tension and stress.

Their training results are highlighted in their unique EQI® Free Horse show.

Frederic Pignon and Magali Delgado will share their knowledge and understanding of horse training with a fortunate few in France this August.

EQI®is an invitation to experience the immense possibilities offered with an incredible exchange between man and animal.

In a decidedly poetic, mysterious world, the show invites the public to a sensory journey both emotional and intuitive where everyone returns to their childhood dreams.

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Horses and culture combine in France From page 10

Frédéric and Magali draw on their deep roots and joyful reading of the relationship between man and animal.

Go behind the scenes and share in the energy of 40 outstanding horses, mostly of Lusitano breeding from the Delgado family farm in Monteux, but also the Frisians, the Pure Blood Arabs, the Irish Cob and dogs and birds.

More than 60 performers, among them 30 riders, dancers, acrobats, stuntmen, painters, musicians and singers combine to deliver a show full of variety wrapping the turbulent musical from frenzy equestrian performances to the silence of peaceful man and horse collaboration.

EQI®embraces fusion art.

The show intrigues the eye with the play of appearances, mirror effects and scenery constantly changing.

It provides large horses in action in intimate scenes.

Nature and its colours inspire sobriety, elegance and costumes that express the beauty of the animal.

The Delgado family have been breeding horses all their lives.

This has given both Magali and Frédéric the opportunity to immerse themselves in the life of horses in a herd situation and discover how this information translates to the education of horses outside of the herd.

These learnings have taken Magali and Frédéric to the world stage in both artistic performing

Experience the bond between man and horse with master trainer Frederic Pignon in France this August.

Ribbleton invites you to Provence, France for five glorious days and six nights immersing yourself in the captivating world of Magali Delgado & Frédéric Pignon.

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Price: $5,500 AUD and for more information on the price inclusions and exclusions, contact Paulette at ribbleton@ribbletonwarmbloods.com.au to world-class dressage competition with Magali competing in International Level Grand Prix Dressage.

In 2002 at the Grand Prix in Essen, Magali was runner-up.

The judges commented how

wonderful it was to see a horse that appeared calm and unstressed after such a demanding a test.

At Essen in 2004, after Magali stunned the competition for a second time, the organiser asked

Magali Delgado and Frederic Pignon will welcome you to their wonderful world of horses in Provence, France in August.

her if they would do a liberty demonstration at the evening gala!

Tour members will have the privilege of sharing in this vast knowledge to help in our quest to be the best we can be for our horses.

And while time with Frederic and Magali will be so rewarding, sot too will be sharing their knowledge of one of the most popular holiday regions in France - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Located in the south of France, the region covers a large area from the Mediterranean Sea up to the French Alps.

Its identity as a geographical region is a hold over from the days of the Roman Empire.

Its western border is the Rhône River and its eastern border is Italy.

The Provence includes the French Riviera and is famous for its sunny weather, colourful countryside, tradition, wine, food, and language (Provençal).

Its main attractions include the city of Avignon and the wide variety of villages which can be easily explored by car or bicycle on the network of country roads and highways.

You’ll understand why Van Gogh spent a respectable amount of time in Arles painting the countryside.

Of course it goes without saying that this area of France is a food and wine lover’s delight and a little local knowledge from Frederic and Magali will simply add to the overall experience.

Magali Delgado will demonstrate building trust between you and your horse.

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Penetrating wounds can be devastating

By DAVID LOVELL BVSc Redlands Veterinary Clinic

The frog of the hoof is a vulnerable area where nails can penetrate causing severe pain and discomfort for the horse. outlook for treating these cases, but make no mistake, delays and not being aggressive enough in approach, will almost always end in disaster. The reason the penetration of the frog is so serious is the anatomy and nature of the structures in, and immediately under the frog. The frog itself is very soft and rubbery and once the penetrating object is removed, the material contracts immediately and there is no possibility of drainage.

The most important structure, immediately under the frog, is the deep flexor tendon and it’s sheath.

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and vital structures of the horse, and it is under enormous tension and pressure due to the loads placed on it.

The tendon runs down the back of the limb from above the knee or hock, and changes direction under the heel to run forward and attach to the bottom of the pedal bone just in front of the tip of the frog.

The tendon is broad and flattens out as it runs forward and so has a very large presence under the palmer surface of the foot.

This positioning almost guarantees damage to the tendon with any penetrating injury.

Most texts and discussions refer to damage and infection in the navicular bursa as being the reason for concern, but for the bursa to have become involved, the nail has had to penetrate right through the tendon before it reaches the navicular.

Yes, this is very serious when it occurs, but it is far more common for the injury to initially be the tendon only.

As the condition and infection progresses, the bursa naturally will also become involved. Perusal of the texts and internet will almost invariably suggest that owners should leave the nail where it is so the vet can see exactly where it has penetrated and how far in has gone.

I personally have a lot of difficulty in comprehending why references should constantly refer to such a ridiculous suggestion.

Understanding the anatomy as I have described above, tells us that any penetrating object will almost certainly have damaged the tendon.

The deeper the object goes, the more likely the navicular structures and even the coffin joint, will also become affected.

Why risk such a disaster.

Every time the horse bears any weight in the affected leg, or moves, the nail is being encouraged to penetrate further, do further damage, and prolongs the extreme pain the horse is suffering.

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Penetrating wounds of the sole of the horse’s foot, unfortunately are relatively common, and in very many cases, can result in devastating consequences for the horse.

The most common culprit is an old roofing nail that has been discarded on the ground and inadvertently, the horse has walked over the object, flipped the nail into position, and the weight of the horse has driven the nail into the foot.

Obviously the majority of the solar surface of the hoof is very hard, virtually impenetrable, solid hoof wall.

The exception is the frog which is soft and rubbery, and the sulcus, or grooves, of the frog form a natural template to guide the nail, (or whatever sharp object it may be), into the depths of the groove and enhance the nails ability to force it’s way in.

Any penetrating wound of the bottom of the foot is very serious and requires urgent attention, but objects that have gone into the most common site, the frog, are particularly serious and constitute a very real emergency.

Fortunately, our knowledge and techniques that we have at our disposal these days mean that we can expect to have a very optimistic

If at all possible, PULL IT OUT as soon as you can.

However, be very certain that you keep the nail so that we can assess how far it has likely gone in.

Any basic clinical examination of the foot will soon discover the site of the penetration.

What is essential is that treatment is not delayed.

Waiting a day or so to see what happens is foolhardy.

There are three critical elements to treatment that if implemented, nowadays offer us a very real chance of a successful outcome.

Aggressive and comprehensive surgical debridement, curettage, and drainage of the full depth of the penetration; Application of a therapeutic shoe that completely unloads the tendon; Regional perfusion of the distal limb with antibiotics.

It is critical the full extent of the wound is surgically explored. This usually involves applying a tourniquet to the limb to control bleeding so that we can see the tissues, cutting a large window out of the hoof and frog material in the area around the penetration, and vigorously curetting and flushing the deeper structures to remove contaminated and damaged tissues.

The cavity is then packed with some anti infective material, bandaged, and a specially designed shoe applied that completely unloads the tendon.

Systemically administered antibiotics are certainly used but the reality is that they are not that effective because the blood supply to the damaged area is really not that good.

Far more success is obtained by applying a tourniquet to the fetlock and injecting a very high dose of antibiotic into the vein below the tourniquet.

This then forces to antibiotic into every nook and cranny of the foot gives the drug a much better chance of contacting and killing the bugs.

We would probably repeat this daily, or every second day, depending on the circumstances, for two or three treatments.

This approach has allowed us some very considerable success in treating what once was regarded as a career ending injury to the horse.

Recovery can still be prolonged, particularly if the nail has gone in a long way and there has been significant tendon damage but proper drainage, removal of pressure, and control of infection gives us a great start.

But also always remember, to ensure the horse is properly protected against tetanus as this type of injury is a real risk.

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What is super fibre?

Feeds such as Maxisoy+ (soybean hull) are known as superfibre feeds, they are high in digestible fibre content, low in starch and provide similar energy to oats but in a safe, slow release manner.

Super fibres are relative to the chaff, hays and pastures included in your horse’s diet but with a fibre content that is more readily digested by the hindgut bacteria to provide calories closer to grains.

So how much should you feed?

Horses are individual in their feeding requirements and each horse’s feeding program will be determined by their individual metabolism, the quality of natural pasture available, if they are in work, as well as the season (hot or cold weather).

As a generalised guide, horses require between 1.5-2.5% of their body weight daily in feed to maintain condition.

Once you have worked out the general guide of what your horse requires, you can then manipulate the quantity and type of feeds you are feeding until you find what works for your horse.

Super fibres such as Maxisoy+ can be fed alongside premixed feeds as a highly digestible substitute for chaff or mixed with chaffs, grains, oils and supplements to create your own optimum diet.

Before feeding for weight gain, it is important to ensure your horse has no predisposing conditions that will affect your feeding management (worm burdens,teeth issues, medical conditions, etc).

If there are no predisposing conditions

Frequently asked questions

Q. Can Maxisoy+ be used to replace chaff?

A. Yes. Super fibres such as Maxisoy+ are ideal to replace or reduce the amount of chaff being fed to affecting your horse’s ability to put on horses, and have the benefit of having consistent weight, it is simply a matter of feeding more calories (energy) then are utilised by nutritional values with enhanced digestibility.

Q. Can I overfeed Maxisoy+ to my horse? the horse. Calories can be obtained from A. Soy hulls are a very safe and economical fibre, starch and fat with fibre being the source of fibre and studies have replaced 75% of most important and safest weight gain total forage requirements with soy hull and no requirement. adverse reactions have been noted.. All feeds Example daily feed regime for a 500kg horse with minimal pasture access and not should be monitored to ensure you are not providing your horse with to many calories as obesiin work; ty will result.

Morning Feed Q. Do I need to feed my horse hay when using 700g Maxisoy (dry weight / feed wet) Maxisoy+ to provide fibre?

300g Lucerne pellets A. It is recommended that all horses have access 2 kg Complete feed to either hay or pasture to ensure they have access 2 kg Quality grass hay to long stem fibre each day. Maxisoy+ can reduce Night Feed the amount of hay or pasture required by horses 700g Maxisoy (dry weight / feed wet) to maintain condition.

300g Lucerne pellets Q. Can I feed Maxisoy+ on its own?

2 kg Complete feed A. Certainly. Maxisoy+ is quite bland on its own 2 kg Quality lucerne hay and some horses will need the addition of chaff, * Information supplied by Energreen Nutrition grain or premixed feeds for palatibility.Maxisoy+ has no added vitamins or minerals so if being fed TESTIMO TESTIMONIALS From this to that .. on its own it is recommended that a complete mineral suppliment be included.

Q. Can Maxisoy+ be fed dry?

A. While we recommend that Maxisoy+ is only fed wet there are many people that include Maxisoy+ in their horses feed as a dry pellet. It is our recommendation when feeding dry the amount of Maxisoy+ is increased gradually and no more then .6kg (1/2 x 2 litre feed scoop) is fed in each feed.

Do you have a question you would like answered? Please email questions to emma@energreennutrition.com.au

Trust is a two way street. Part 1

By Tanja Krause Having an issue trusting their horse is one of the things that comes up when I am talking to clients. Either the horse has done something in the past that justifies the mistrust (bucked, bolted, bit) or it is a fear of the unknown due to the horse being a new addition, or the owner is simply not sure what the horse is capable of.

I will cover it from the 'human' point of view, but in this first part I wanted to have a look at it from the horses point of view, since we tend to forget about that sometimes.

Our horses pick up on our energy or how we feel every time we interact with them, and sometimes our moods can change so rapidly that even we don't notice.

For example - here are 2 different days in any given week from our horses point of view.

7am Weekday - Arrive at paddock for a quick ride on the way to work, we are on a tight schedule so we hurry along in our movements - catching our horse,

we might not brush him due to time constraints, then we tie him up to get ready to saddle - right now he (and we) feel - Rushed, maybe a little anxious (because he has no idea why we are rushing, right?).

7.20 - go to get the saddle, trip over a bucket on the way, and then drop the saddle on the way back to the horse - oh o! Its one of those days. We get back to the horse and continue saddling.

Now the feelings are - rushed and agitated.

7.30 - we head out to lunge quickly before getting on. He doesn't respond as well as he could (perhaps because he is trying to figure out why we are rushed and agitated). So now we begin to add frustration to the mix. (why can't he just do what he is supposed to ?)

7.35 - we grab the bridle / hackamore and go to put it on, he bumps into us / treads on our toes, invades our space a little. So we give him a slap in anger.

Right before we hop on this horse we are rushed, agitated, frustrated and now angry. continued page 28

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Improving horse health and wellbeing

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist Increasing the health and well being of your horse, improving digestion, improving skin and coat condition, boosting the immune system and slashing your feed bill is not difficult to achieve. In this article Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll show you how.

Initial Digestion Horses grind their feed very thoroughly to a size less than 20mm so as to prepare it for digestion within the small intestine.

Fermentation and the breakdown of fibre do not occur until the feed reaches the hindgut.

Horses that tend to eat too quickly or ones with poor teeth will cut down the required process allowing the feed to reach the hindgut not fully digested.

This can lead to digestive upsets.

Horses take about 1000 jaw, mastication movements to chew 1kg of grain and about 3000 to chew hay, pretty amazing when you think about it, 1kg of grain is a reasonable amount of grain!

Routine checks of your horse's teeth is essential to maintain the condition particularly with horses that are feed hard feeds and are working reasonably hard.

Sharp edges can develop on the cheek or large pre-molars and molar teeth.

The horse has a bottom jaw that is not as wide as the top jaw, sharp points may develop due to the side-to-side action of the jaw, which is required to grind the feed well.

These sharp edges could cause problems within the mouth.

The roles that each part of the Digestive System play Stomach Mixing food. Emission of gastric juices.

Partial digestion of protein

The complex digestive system of a horse is having to adjust to feeds which are more convenient for humans to provide than supplying a natural balance.

Small Intestine Major digestion and absorption of proteins, fats and carbohydrates to glucose.

Absorption site for calcium, iron and other minerals, electrolytes and B complex vitamins.

Large Intestine Bacterial fermentation of fibre, cellulose and carbohydrates. Bacterial synthesis of vitamins, protein and water absorption.

What to feed?

Feeding a diet that is designed for the species is essential; this involves feeding a natural diet.

Horses have the most remarkable grinding process within the mouth able to pulverise a handful of whole oats in just seconds.

They are the only species in the world that have this particular jaw action and remember that the anatomy and physiology of horses has not changed but the way we are

feeding has!

The onset of fast food for horses with its socalled time saving approach has only complicated the situation, not just for horses but for horse owners as well.

Just as fast food in the human world has created a number of health problems, the same has occurred in the horse world.

Health concerns include obesity often leading to Laminitis, colic, digestive problems, ulcers, loss of weight temperament changes etc.

It is essential for us to consume a healthy diet for our health and well being, it is no different for horses!

Horses cannot make life choices where feeding is concerned as their lives are in our hands.

Balancing a feed ration to suit the horse's individual needs is not complicated but essential to achieve optimum health. Â Continued page 19

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A natural diet offers numerous benefits  From page 18 Feeding a diet containing predominantly pre mix or pellets is not only unbalanced but also incredibly expensive.

Pellets have an inherent problem that can certainly cause problems.

Most horse owners dampen their feed and in many cases too much, when you ad water to a pellet it becomes soggy similar to adding milk to Weetbix.

Horses consuming pellets are not encouraged to grind the feed efficiently part rather partially grind the feed as it is too wet to begin with.

Even dry pellets have a problem in that once the grinding begins they readily become powdered.

We already know that if we consume partially digested food it can lead to health problems.

If your horse does not grind the feed correctly two things can happen: 1. The horse does not benefit fully from the nutritional content of the feed 2. Partially digested feed can lead to digestive problems Pre-mix feeds also present problems, as they are not designed to suit the biochemical individuality of each horse and are also very expensive.

If you increase or decrease pellets or a premix feed you are increasing the total amount of ingredients contain in the bag of feed.

This may not suit your horse.

Feeding a natural diet has many advantages and benefits:

A well-balanced diet can promote health and wellbeing in your horse.

1. More suited to the species 2. Easily altered to suit circumstances such as age, workload or disease.

3. Encourages correct digestion.

4. Ease of use and time saving 5. Very cost effective 6. Outstanding health benefits

like the Johnson's Natural Formula feeds, plenty of good quality hay and a supporting supplement is all that is required.

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There are many factors that can influence your horses' life.

I believe that nutrition is the key to achieving optimum health and well-being, it is the key to life!

This can be achieved by simple controllable feeding methods and supplements that deliver their promises!

Generally speaking, a natural diet including whole oats or barley, chaffs or something

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Float maintenance Do you know what condition your float is in?

Do you have it serviced or checked regularly?

These two simple questions can help you ensure that your float is safe for use and also save you money.

It is recommended that you have your float serviced every 12 months, even if they haven’t been used often.

These are some of key areas which need regular attention.

Check the bearings .

The grease seals can perish and go hard allowing water and dust entry causing corrosion and premature bearing failHoles in your flooring and ure. walls is ofter hidden by you The bearing service should also include a rubber matting and kick brake check and adjustment. boards.

Quite often an annual service can find broken wires on brakes, magnets with in the brakes worn or not working efficiently and breakaway brakes not working as battery is flat.

This is wear the owner may not have even noticed and thus your brakes will not be working efficiently.

A full check of the lights should be done as bulbs may be blown, earths may not be working efficiently and some older floats may not even comply with current changes that governing bodies have made regarding horse floats and trailers.

A general lube of all hinges and locks needs to be carried out as well.

A very important point to check is the under body for floor rot and chassis rust, problems often hidden by rubber matting and kick boards.

How horrendous would it be for your horse to go through the floor while travelling at 100kmh along the road.

Often tyres are overlooked - they can make a horrible mess to your float if a blowout occurs.

Regularly check tyre pressures, check that all the reflectors are in place, check the wheels for cracking and rust, check the suspension for worn or broken parts and tightness of all bolts.

Carry out general adjustments of locks and latches, inspect hand brake cables for rust or fraying and lube and adjust the jockey wheel.

If people keep up with the maintenence, it means they will have an enjoyable experience everytime not to mention an injury free horse.

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Guide to horse float shopping choose latches with minimal edges which could cause injury; ‘over the centre’ latches are a popular choice.

ACA Loans is a specialist in financing and insuring horse floats and want to help ensure buyers get the best possible float for their money.

If you have been thinking about purchasing a horse float, ACA Loans have put together a series of easy to use checklists to use when purchasing.

Having inspected the exterior, now look at the interior.

When shopping for a horse float ,you need to familiarise yourself with the ins and outs of the horse float you are purchasing ensuring the following items have been covered:

The ACA guide to horse float shopping: Looking at the exterior of your horse float.

When transporting your horse, it is important that the horse is as safe, secure and as comfortable as possible, both in and around the float.

Starting with the exterior of the horse float one should pay particular attention to the following areas:· Look out for sharp protrusions or edges on the float: This includes close inspection of mud guard edges, side mounted spare tyre assemblies, jockey wheels and tail light mountings. It goes without saying that sharp protruding objects or edges can cause damage or injury to your horse and yourself.

Keep your eyes out for unsafe gaps: This includes draw bar areas and any brace bars on the structure which may allow the horse to become trapped or injured. Look for filled drawbars and panels in these spaces.

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Carefully check for rust and structural faults: Pay close attention to all weld seams and panel joints, including the chassis. Inspect areas protected by additional panels, such as the extra panels used on the front of floats to prevent stone chips - these can conceal rust or be poorly attached.

Water can penetrate these spaces, causing rust and damage and note tell-tale ‘bubbles’ or stains which can indicate rust. Ensure you probe suspicious spaces with a screwdriver if necessary to determine if serious rust problems exist.

Check all latches and tie points ensuring that there is no present danger: Reviewing that the locking systems and tie points are low profile and where possible

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The inside of the horse float must give your horse enough room around the body and the head area: This might sound silly however many floats on the market are not tall or wide enough.

This can pose a huge problem as horses can be forced forward to the chest bar due to length issues or to the support bar at the roof of the float due to height issues.

This can cause your horse injury and also cause ongoing training problems.

Your horse will need to have enough over head space to move about comfortably and for health and safety of your horse.

While 2.1m is the standard size that manufacturers generally build floats; keep your eyes out for horse floats around the 2.2m or 2.3m mark as this slight height difference will make a large difference to your horse’s comfort and also with the positioning of the window.

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Take your time to thoroughly inspect second hand floats From page 28

When reviewing the support bars look out for rounded support bars overhead rather than square steel bars: The square steel bars will cause more damage should your horse strike its head.

Interior lights should be located out of reach from the horse once again to keep the horse from hurting itself on broken glass, plastic or protruding metal.

A secure head divider should be in place: Check that the divider does not swing or contain any protruding metal that may cause the horse any damage or fear.

Look out for high fitted tie up rings that forward face: These are the best for horse floats and in general for your horse’s safety.

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Float loading

By MARK LANGLEY www.equineability.com.au

Taking a thorough approach to the education needed in preparing your horse for loading and travelling reduces the risk of injury to your horse and yourself by promoting safety through trust and clear understanding.

To avoid the nightmare stories of float loading, you will need to ask your horse to accept and understand different pressures, requiring a basic level of education - so don't make float loading their first education.

Teaching them to understand different pressures on the ground will help you to position your horse precisely and smoothly in the float.

With horse training, education is simply help.

So no matter what you are asking your horse, you need to approach it in a helpful manner.

Some thoughts that I always have to keep my judgement fair and consistent are: What happened?

Why? What's needed?

How can I help?

Before loading, try to address these foundation points: 1) Soft leading and backing It is very important that your horse understands how to soften and follow the lead rope.

You want your horse calm and relaxed when the lead rope pressure tightens. You don't want them to brace and jump forward, so when you teach your horse to lead and understand pole pressure you should not use too much force just regular repetitions that focus on forward thought and softness. If your horse can walk forward responsively and softly they should also be able to back up softly and calmly. If they are not comfortable backing, do a lot of it until your horse finds it easy.

2) Calm Standing If you are not giving your horse a cue to do anything in particular, they should be very happy and able to just stand calmly. And you should have no problem handling any part of their body whilst standing. If your horse has very sensitive areas, or is still frightened of you when you stand in different positions around them, they will only be worse once they are compromised inside the float. Try to ask your horse to step forward a few steps, stand calmly, then back some more steps and then from backwards walk forwards with no brace in the transition.

should calmly walk past you on your cue. If your horse feels rushed or nervous, then you should repeat this until they have calm energy and show no sign of stress.

5) Happy to move forward to breaching bars Make sure your horse is calm with butt pressure and used to things touching them. Your horse has to be well-handled from the top of its tail down to its back feet. Once your horse feels safe to a stick and to your hands, I like to put a breaching rope on. It is simply just a looped rope which I use to apply controlled pressure to their butt. Once they are calm with the rope I like to back them a few steps and then gently pull the butt rope until they step forward.

Repeat this until your horse is happy with the butt rope anywhere between the tail and the hocks and will calmly step forward, one step at a time and without fear.

Loading Now that you have assessed that your horse has some degree of the above foundations, you are ready to start loading.

6) Approaching the float I always park the float in an area where I can walk around both the float and the vehicle and where there is plenty of space to work. Firstly, if my horse is still frightened of the float's presence, I start from a distance and weave my way across from one side to the other, exposing each eye progressively and then two as you as you turn. I let my horse get closer without making an issue or forcing it - weaving my way in simply lets my horse get accustomed to a new object.

Whilst I do this, I constantly test how they feel on the lead rope, taking out any little blocks that I find. This is the most crucial part - where I confidently lead and educate.

At this point, your horse can learn to understand and follow your cues or block and ignore them.

7) At the ramp, reward any tries Once I am close to the float, I may just walk past the ramp and let my horse stand to the

3) Moving Sideways When you are inside a tight float in between a few horses, you need to know that your horse won't stiffen and lie against pressure. Horses are often nervous in a float and will brace, not wanting to move across easily, so the slightest resistance in sideways pressure may well be exacerbated inside a float. Aim to be able to get in close to your horse and move them across or sideways. You should be able to put your hand on their hip and gently ask them to step across softly. Their shoulders should respond similarly.

4) Send your horse past your shoulder This is very similar to sending a horse out to lunge. If you ask your horse to step past your shoulder and go out in front of you, your horse

Your horse should be well handled around tail and back feet

Take the pressure off when your horse makes a try side. I do this on each eye separately, then with both eyes simultaneously. Once my horse is beside the ramp, they may give it a sniff or a stomp. All curiosity should be allowed. When I am able to walk my horse around the float and around the vehicle and I feel that my horse is comfortable with being close to the float, I walk up inside the float a little bit, giving my horse some room and apply gentle pressure through the lead. I hold this gentle pressure and then give a vocal forward energy cue (I use a click). Maintaining the same pressure and the rhythmic click I give a tap with a dressage stick on its shoulder. If there are any tries in my horse, i.e. if they lean forward, tap the ramp or take a step, I stop all cues, giving my horse a release of pressure and let them rest. From this point on, I reward any tries in the same way.

8) Bracing If my horse decides to brace and pulls back, I ask What happened? Why? What's needed? & How can I help? Generally a brace in a horse in this situation is due to fright or lack of foundation. If your horse has been leading softly up until this point, it is likely to be fright. Either way, you need to go back to leading lessons.

Your horse may also need more time adjusting to the float.

To soften in the lead, I apply direct pressure through the lead to the halter and ask my horse to go past me. I can use a dressage stick or the lead rope on the shoulder to help encourage forward energy. Once my horse feels like they can send forward to the lead I test them by leading out in front to see if they brace. I also test my back up to make sure that backwards too is soft. Once my horse is responding and soft to all the cues, I just go back to the float and ask to see if they will come forward again.

Remember, it is not a lesson to make your horse uncomfortable away and comfortable at the float. You are only working on the areas where you feel resistance and as soon as you feel a try, and a softening in your horse, you need to reward with a softening in your education, no matter where you are in relation to the float. It is not good when we encourage our horses to seek refuge from us and our education. Â Continued page 31

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Understanding pressures  From page 30 9)Teach your horse to back off as soon as they step on Once my horse is stepping up on the ramp, I like to teach them to back off before I teach them to load. Once my horse puts one foot on, I might back them up and repeat it a few times until it is easy for my horse. Then I might get my horse to go on three steps and get them to back off again, then on again and stand for a bit.

I repeat this until eventually my horse is all the way in the float.

By doing the lesson like this, my horse can not only take nice forward steps doing one step at a time as I ask for them, but they can also take the same soft backward steps, one at a time. In between, when I stop cues, I have made sure that I have stood my horse until they are calm and relaxed. At the start some horses need more time than others to adjust between tries.

Just remember, if a horse has grown up around buildings, stables or cars, floating may seem less of a threat than a horse that has only grown up with bush and open spaces. Acknowledge your horse's background and give them the preparation and time they need to adjust to your objects of travel unreservedly.

Let them stand until you start to see some signs of relaxing: look for softening ears, softening eyes, a lick or a chew etc.

After this is established I put my horse in reverse and ask for forward repeatedly, simulating my horse stepping back and the lead tightening as it would in a

Build a sense of trust with your horse and put them at ease. straight load float.

By the time I have loaded a horse they have stood, walked forward and walked back on every part of the float. There is no such thing as 'in' or 'out' because all I have done is ask for forward then stand, ask for back then stand, regardless of where my horse is in or partly out of, the float.

10) Rub them all over During this in and out process and whilst my horse is standing, I like to move around and stand at the back of them, handle their tail, rub their hind and back legs, getting them familiar with me close to them and all over them both in and out of the float. It is best to rub them down like this only when they are calm.

11) Backing off Once my horse has engaged the float and has been fully inside, and is ready to be backed off, I still stop on the way out and ask

for a few forward steps and I make a habit of doing it more than the first few trips. I like to keep my horses focused with me, pliable and ready to move as I ask - not predicting whether they should be in or out. You never know when the situation may change.

If you spend time on these processes, by the time your horse is in the float, they are very comfortable with the floor and are very happy to stand and move around in the float. This is very important to your horse's mental stability for travelling. Your horse needs to feel that they know the float; that they are able to move a little and that the floor is safe.

A horse can freeze in a float and not back off because of anxiety about floor sturdiness.

Regardless of whether I am loading in an angle load or a straight load float, I always teach my horses to back off and where I can, to walk forward off calmly.

You never know what float they may end up getting on and this trust based skill for both directions is a useful one.

Once you feel that your horse is happy standing on and in any part of the float, and can move calmly in and out, you can practise standing at the float ramp and asking your horse to walk ahead past your shoulder and into the float by themselves.

z This is not a speed lesson. It is about trust, consistency and safety. zTake as much time as your horse needs to get it right. z To practise and test leading and tying, get a long lead rope (over 7m) and stand horse some distance away from a rail, put the lead rope over the rail and walk off at an angle behind the horse before putting pressure on the rope and asking the horse to lead up to the rail. z You can also lead your horse over ramps, through garden archways, in and out of sheds and other unusual objects, familiarising them with what you will be asking them to do in a float and practising overcoming any resistance. z For your first few trips, after unloading ask your horse to walk straight back in, stand and then unload again. z A small dark float will be more claustrophobic to a horse than one which has a big window at the front.

Just because your horse loaded easily on one float doesn't necessarily guarantee they will on another. z For certain horses, especially ones that have quite a strong separation anxiety, it is wise to travel with a calm companion for a while. Aim to wean them at some stage. z Some horses need more room to spread their feet out; I have come across horses that travelling on their own with the centre bar to one side has no issues but travelling with the centre bar in place, leads to them scrambling with every pot hole and corner. z For training use your normal halter but for floating stick to a good, strong, thick web-halter that will not cut/ rub/ break if they panic. z Some rubber floors become slippery with urine and manure - just a small slip on a floor can panic a horse. Dry wood shavings may help. z In straight load floats, tie up to the lower ring with enough slack so your horse is free to lower its head but short enough to prevent them from turning their head back or getting their nose behind the chest bar. z Don't tie your horse until your breaching bars/ dividers are secured. z Horses with limited handling are safer travelled in an open, cattle type truck. Leave floating until they have had more education.

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Things to consider in a tow vehicle When choosing a tow vehicle, there are a few things apart from towing capacity and paint colour that need to be considered.

Automatic vs Manual transmissions There are a variety of opinions on the suitability of particular transmission types, however ultimately the decision is up to the end user.

In general, smaller vehicles are better suited to manual transmissions due to the lower internal power losses through these gearboxes; while automatic transmissions, when mated to larger capacity engines, offer flexibility and reduced driver effort.

Automatic transmissions eliminate the potential for premature clutch wear arising from hill starts and manoeuvring.

Additionally, many manufacturers rate vehicles fitted with automatic transmissions with a much higher towing capacity than the manual version of the same vehicle.

When using vehicles with an automatic transmission for heavy towing, it is desirable, and in some cases mandatory as part of the towing package, to fit a transmission cooler to prevent transmission overheating.

For more information on this point consult your vehicle’s deal-

It’s a tough choice, deciding on just what type of vehicle you need for towing a horse float, so here are a few things to keep in mind.

er or a reputable automatic transmission specialist.

RWD vs FWD There has been considerable debate over the suitability of front wheel drive vehicles for towing.

Traditionally, larger 6 and 8 cylinder rear wheel drive vehicles have been popular for towing and manufacturers such as Ford and Holden ensure their

Understanding towing terminology There is considerable confusion regarding towing capacities and regulation. Here is some simple information.

Tare is the weight of the float not loaded.

ATM - Aggregate Trailer Mass is the combination of the float’s weight and its recommended maximum fully loaded weight when it is not attached to the tow vehicle.

GTM - Gross Trailer Mass is the weight of the fully loaded float as above but when it is attached to the tow vehicle.

The GTM will always be less than the ATM as some of the weight of the float will be transferred to the tow vehicles tow ball, tow bar and axles.

Trailer Ball Load is the weight the fully loaded float places on the tow bar of the tow vehicle. This weight is the difference between the ATM and the GVM. The vehicle manufacturer’s Ball Load should not be exceeded.

Ball Load is determined by the placement of the trailer axles and the manner (placement) of load when fully loaded. In some cases e floats into which additions such heavy kitchens are built into the float after it has left the manufacturer, thus rendering the float heavy in the front, and probably exceeding the vehicle’s Ball Load.

It is important to check this with your vehicle manufacturer, just as it is important to the mass you are permitted to tow.

Floats with a GTM of over 750kg must have an efficient braking system on two wheels of one axle.

Once a GTM of 2000kg is exceeded there are no options other than to have brakes fitted to all wheels, that are able to be operated by a driver in the normal driving position. Also required in floats of over 2000kg GTM is a Break Away System fitted to the float that will automatically hold the float brakes on for a minimum of 15 minutes – in the event of the float breaking away from the tow vehicle.

These regulations apply Australia wide, with no exception.

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large passenger cars have ample towing capacity.

Increasingly though, front wheel drive has become more common in larger cars and there are a number of front wheel drive 6 cylinder vehicles on the market that have quite significant towing capacities.

Most vehicles are capable of towing and both front wheel drive and rear wheel drive vehicles, regardless of the number of cylinders they have, are suitable providing the manufacturer’s towing recommendations are followed.

It’s fair to say however, that front wheel drive vehicles tend to be slightly more sensitive to poor load distribution, although inappropriate trailer loading can adversely affect any vehicle, regardless of its drive configuration.

4WDs vs Passenger cars You’ve probably noticed that big 4WDs are popular tow vehicles for caravans and horse floats, and there is good reason for this.

Quite simply, few passenger cars have sufficient towing capacity to legally tow heavy trailers such as larger caravans and fully loaded horse floats.

While in comparison, larger 4WDs often have quite high towing capacities and usually aren’t subject to the speed restrictions that apply to many passenger cars operating near their maximum towing load.

While not suggesting that a big 4WD is essential for towing, there will be cases where there won’t be too many other options.

Petrol vs Diesel vs LPG Where the vehicle you are considering has an optional diesel engine, it may be worth considering.

However before making this decision it’s worth doing some homework first.

Diesel engines have a reputation for better fuel consumption, however this alone may not justify the additional cost over an equivalent petrol model.

Unless you drive big distances every year or use lots of fuel, the savings on fuel may take many years to repay the increased cost of the diesel engine option.

Remember that at times, diesel can be significantly dearer than petrol and diesel engines are generally more costly to service as parts such as filters can be considerably more expensive.

Alternatively, instead of paying extra for a diesel engine you may wish to consider an LPG powered vehicle.

LPG has a proven track record in reducing fuel costs and is widely available, but it isn’t for everyone, or every vehicle.

Vehicle maintenance and repairs Heavy towing is hard on a vehicle so expect to spend more on servicing and maintenance if you tow regularly.

Most vehicle manufacturers regard towing as severe use and vehicle maintenance schedules usually outline what additional servicing is required.

However don’t overlook the fact that things like tyres and brake pads will also wear out faster.

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Dr Lew Sterrett brings lessons for life and the language of the horse.

Dr Lew Sterrett grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania, and has been involved with horses since he was 8.

He attended Penn State University majoring in the Animal Industry field. After university he went on to earn his masters in divinity and his doctorate in leadership training.

Over the years, Lew (pictured) has had many opportunities to learn from qualified trainers and educators.

Tunnel Ridge Ranch, a youth camp on the banks of the Ewen Maddock Dam, has the privilege of hosting Dr Lew at their Landsborough property for three shows over the weekend of July 12-13.

Dr Lew uses horses in various stages of training for his 'sermon on the mount' presentations to illustrate lessons for life and leadership.

"Our purpose is to help people understand how healthy relationships develop and how they can experience harmony and success in their own lives and businesses," Lew said.

Watch: as Dr Lew works with an untrained horse Listen: as he explains how the horse understands what the trainer is communicating Learn: to evaluate and understand horse behaviour. You will see the horse go from fearful, to trusting; from stiff and resistant to supple and willing to serve their rider.

Dr Lew shows how a trainerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character wins the heart of the horse, setting the stage for future success in all areas of training.

The show is delighting people all over the world, of all ages and it is said you will find yourself fascinated even if you don't like or understand horses and you will never forget this valuable experience.

As an international speaker, horse trainer, and certified counsellor, Dr Lew Sterrett has developed DVDs and written a book called Life Lessons from a Horse Whisperer.

Tunnel Ridge Ranch is hosting three 'Horse Whispering Shows' at the Landsborough property on the Sunshine Coast starting on Saturday, July 12 at 9.45am and 2.45pm and Sunday, July 13 at noon. Gates open 45 minutes prior to each show.

Set on the oval in a natural amphitheatre, there is grass seating on the hill side so bring a blanket to sit on. For the children, there will be pony rides, face painting, balloons and a local fire brigade truck.

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Queensland Arabian Championships 2014

Winners of the Youth Costume Costume class Emily Larson, Chelsea Taunton and Kasey Landers

Supreme Ridden Wild Thyme exhibited by Mulawa Arabians and Kristian Akehurst

Chelsea Taunton and Mondiso Park Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s All About Me waiting to compete in the youth events

Champion Led Arabian Riding Pony Stallion Chase Your Dreams WFL exhibited by Wayfield Lodge

Champion Arabian Riding Pony Gelding Raninbury Black Books exhibited by Julie Mitchell

Supreme Ridden Purebred Zara Farm Warman exhibited by J Woodall and ridden by Alex Strange

Tremayne Royal Opera exhibited by Charlee Anthony winner of the Bob Burgess Memorial Snaffel Bit Maturity

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Darling Downs Western Performance Club Show

78 yr old Janette Alder has not lost her stuff

El Eban Full Stop and Jaydan Coaker on board

Kerry Neilson's filly Ima Krymsun Kruiser her first show doing trail with Neil Perritt trainer and handler

Evelyn Hamilton riding Signature Im Too Cool in HUS

Murray Tamblyn with Tally S Im Your Hero

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Teniel Duke with her gray QH gelding Hez Glory Bound

Taylah McIntyre-Park with APs Shes Invincible

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Northern NSW SHC Hack Championships

DP Polo exhibited by Jordan Skyring Champion Open Large Hack

Headley Park Minks Music ridden by Brigitt Chalmers was runner up Open Large Pony

Silhouette exhibited by Paula And Charlee Anthony and shown By Alex Strange was Runner Up Newcommer Led Large Show Hack

Christopher Robin & Kirsty Harper-Purcell was Champion Small Show Hunter Hack

Tyler Harris riding France was the Champion Adult Rider 17-21 yrs

Daisy Patch Choir Boy exhibited by Ruby Baxter was Champion open large Galloway

Tremayne Royal Opera exhibited by Charlee Anthony Champion Riding Pony Show Hack and Runner up ridden Newcommer Large Galloway

JL Country Charm exhibited by Kayla Webb was Champion Open Small Show Hunter Pony

Photos by Paula Anthony Photography Digital copies available $10 each France exhibited by R Crane and ridden by Tyler Harris was Champion Open Large Show Hunter Hack

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Stylist exhibited by GC Equestrian and Phillipa Harcourt was runner up Large Show Hunter Hack

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Northern NSW SHC Hack Championships

Noy Taylah and Thorwood Showgirl was smartest on parade in the Lead Rein Hunter

Runner up lead rein Hunter Pony

Tremayne Watercolours exhibited by Susan Paine was Champion Newcommer Riding Pony

Dunelm Last Dance with Ashlea Ryan and Paul Austin winner of the Lead Rein Pony

Bordershow Centerfold exhibited by Sarah Young was the Champion Open Small Show Galloway

Harwood Hooley Dooley with Holly & Kristen Taunton winning the Lead Rein Hunter pony

Spring Rein exhibited by Allara Paxton was Champion Amateur Small Hack

Allira Park Sinatra exhibited by Mikaela Spencer

Bamborough Sabrina exhibited by Sarah Young was Champion Open Small Pony Photos by Paula Anthony Photography Digital copies available $10 each Hannah Pearson riding RP Edenbridge was the runner up adult rider 17-21 years

Dunelm Royal Obsession exhibited by Tyler Harris was the winner of the Open Small Hack

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What’s Happening NORTHERN RIVERS ARABIAN SHOW The Northern Rivers Arabian Horse Association Inc will hold the A Class Arabian "Premier Show" at Murwillumbah Showgrounds on July 5. There are many prizes, trophies and sashes to be won.

The very popular Premier Cup events will again be held in both the purebred and derivative rings, where the horses are judged as led hacks as well as under saddle.

The top five will be sashed, with the winners also receiving a trophy.

We have a jam-packed program for Purebreds and Derivatives offering 28 champions, four supremes and the Premier Cups at the prettiest showground in NSW. So come and enjoy the country hospitality. The showgrounds are only 30 minutes from the Gold Coast.

The event is still looking for additional sponsorship so why not sponsor a championship and in return have your brand advertising in the catalogue, banners promoting your brand on display at the event and promoted over the PA system for the duration of the show.

This event attracts competitors from Queensland, NSW and Victoria Entries close June 16.

For further information please contact Peter and Marissa McDonald.

Phone 02 6672 1884 or email marissa@macfinancial.com.au

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“Premier Show” “A” Class Arabian Show Murwillumbah Showgrounds

5th July 2014 Purebred and Derivative Halter, Purebred and Derivative Performance, Youth Events Amateur Owner Halter & Ridden Purebred and Derivative Premier Cup SUPREME PUREBRED HALTER SUPREME DERIVATIVE HALTER SUPREME DERIVATIVE RIDDEN SUPREME PUREBRED RIDDEN HI POINT YOUTH

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What’s Happening QLD ALL BREEDS YOUNGSTOCK SHOW The Queensland All Breeds Youngstock Show will be held at Gatton Showgrounds this year on June 15 in the main arena.

All breeds and All colours will be catered for with classes for Foals/Weanlings, Yearlings, Two-Year-Olds and Three-Year-Olds.

For further enquiries, contact Gail on 07 3282 8858 or email pgrossington@bigpond.com or Barbara on 07 3206 8526 or email bjarnold@bigpond.net.au

It"s almost here again

THE 86th MUDGEERABA SHOW .

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Two full days of ring events, Supreme Hack - Saturday ~ Supreme Led - Sunday

WOODFORD SHOW The Woodford Show will be held on Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21.

On Friday - Locals Day in the Main Ring - will include led and ridden Ponies, Galloways, Hacks, Hunter Hacks and Rider classes with vouchers and prizes to be won. There will be Open showjumping while novelties will commence at 1pm. Open Dressage will feature $500 prizemoney.

In the rodeo arena - Cutting event.

Saturday in the Main Ring - Jumping events with more than $1000 cash and prizes.

Stockman’s Challenge - Open to all horses Dry Work and Utility Pattern prizes over $400. Western Open performance including the Billie Maundrell Memorial Youth Encouragement Award.

Led classes for QH, Coloured Breeds, Miniatures, Shetlands, Heavy Horses, CCSH, Standardbreds and much more.

The number two oval (free of side show distractions) will host Ponies, ANSA, Thoroughbreds, ASH, Galloways, Hacks and Hunters.

Supreme Hack and Supreme Led Pony each receive $50 cash and a browband valued at $100 donated by Frilly Filly Browbands. Lots of other cash and prizes to be won.

Saturday’s entertainment will include Friesian horse display including Izzadora the trick star, Fantastic Farmer Games where you can win big cash prizes and continue on to the finals held at Fantastic Expo in August, stud beef and dairy cattle, fashion parade, fireworks and to round out the show, an action packed rodeo with the best bucking bulls around. Who will be the last man standing - be there to find out!!

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“New Date” 3yrs & under “New Venue” 15 June 2014 - Gatton Showgrounds Main Arena

Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th of July 2014

All breeds & All colours in 4 age rings

Ring program, Trade displays & Pavilion sections all weekend Saturday - Hack and Rider Classes, Breed Classes, Showjumping and Team Penning Sunday - Breed classes, Miniature Horse AA Show Paint Bred Classes and Supreme Western Exhibit Showjumping and Full Harness Program Fireworks Saturday night Woodchopping & Poultry Saturday and Sunday Various Car Club displays Sunday Plus lots of fun filled entertainment for the whole family.

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* Foal/Weanling, * Yearling, * Two Year Old, * Three Year Old The best of each age Exhibit ring will receive $100 cash and a Garland Sponsored by Southern Cross Stables.

The Supreme Exhibit will receive $200 cash, Garland & Ariel Mare & Foal Bronze Program will be available for download from the Dilutes Qld Website, Dilutes Australia Facebook page & the Qld All Breeds Youngstock Facebook page.

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The Horse Report Take your time Don’t rush continued from page 13 - we hop on, pick up a collection because we don't have time to do a loose rein warm up, and start working on what we need to practice for the show or dressage (or event) this weekend. None of it works because our horse is trying to figure out how to keep himself safe from the rushed, agitated, frustrated and angry owner that he now has.

8.30 - after 50 minutes of nothing to great and everything not working, we realise we are now late, have no time for a cool down, jump off, pull everything off as quick as we can, chuck a rug on him and go to work.

At 6pm that evening, you arrive at the paddock from work, and either rug him and throw him his feed and leave, or perhaps you will sit with him a while, but now you are a bit weary from the day, a bit quieter, a bit softer. As he looks at you he is apprehensive that the person that was here this morning is going to arrive.

The same week; 10am Day off - You arrive at the paddock with a fresh coffee, having slept in, it being your day off. You are looking forward to the day as you have arranged to head on a trail ride with friends. As you hop out of the car, you call out to him with joy and friendliness in your voice. You take your time getting your saddle and gear out of the car and popping it on the fence. By the time you get into the paddock he has wandered up to meet you, and you stroke his face, chatting to him softly, breathe him in and spend a minute just enjoying him. Shortly you put the halter on, and lead him up to the gate at a meandering pace.

Once you tie him up, you take your time taking his rugs off, sipping your coffee, chatting to him, brushing him and picking out his feet. Then you make your way to saddling him, lunging him, and finally you hop on, once you've watched for the signs of him being right.

You head out on the trail, laughing and joking with friends and have a great ride, and arrive back at the paddock happy and relaxed - and so is he.

Have a think about the 2 days - does this type of thing happen between you and your horse ?

There are many variations - perhaps you go to school, not work. Perhaps you get angry after a phone call fight with someone you love. Maybe trail riding makes you nervous and so you may have put that in your horse ?

Maybe you get excited when you ride, and he picks up on that ? Lots of different things we do can affect our mood - and in turn who our horse gets to see.

Do you think it might be hard for your horse to trust you, when he doesn't even know who is coming to the paddock each day ? Or even each minute or hour ?

Next time you are with your horse, try to be aware of your feelings - and keep a count of how many different ones you have during your time with him. Talk with Tanja about your experiences email: tanjajkraus@gmail.com

DAYBORO SHOW The 59th Annual Dayboro Show with be held on July 5th and 6th at the Memorial Showgrounds, Mt Mee Road, Dayboro.

The show offers a full ring program as well as trade displays and pavilion sections and a sideshow alley all weekend.

Ring events will include showjumping, Hack and Rider classes, breed classes, a AA Miniature horse show, a full harness racing program, team penning, paint bred classes and supreme Western exhibit. Other activities on offer are poultry and woodchopping, fireworks display on Saturday night and lots of other fun entertainment for the whole family.

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SHIELD POUR-ON FLY REPELLENT

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Quick & Easy to apply Cheaper per application than spray & wipes 250mL treats 1875 kilos of body weight (approx 6 horses) 1 Litre treats 7500 kilos of body weight (approx 24 horses)

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