The Horse Report May 2020 edition

MONTHLY ONLINE EXTRA EDITION 53 MAY 2020

IN THIS ISSUE: * Livestock movement rules * Equine Health Feature * Tips for feeding horses * Benefits of feeding rosehips * Immune support for the equestrian * Equine supplements * Osteoarthritis * Vaccinations * Antibiotics * Training tips * Desensitisation * 10 minutes for training * Online horse shows

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Be aware of livestock movement rules Local Land Services is providing advice to help horse owners understand and comply with their responsibilities, following an increase in enquiries about moving horses.

“There is some uncertainty among horse owners regarding their obligations when moving horses into and within NSW,” Local Land Services veterinarian Eve Hall said.

These regulations, which include requirements for owners to have certain documentation, have been in existence for a number of years and are not in response to COVID-19.

In the current circumstances, Local Land Services is advising horse owners to review COVID-19 updates from the Australian Government and reputable sources such as Equestrian NSW before making any plans to transport a horse.

NSW police may monitor travel around the state and can request necessary documentation for the transportation of livestock, including horses.

“We are here to help horse owners with advice and information on how to obtain the necessary documentation,” Dr Hall said.

Horse owners who intend to transport horses within NSW by vehicle require a Transported Stock Statement (TSS).

Individuals can purchase booklets of Transported Stock Statements from Local Land Services.

The only exceptions to the TSS requirement are when the horse is: • travelling interstate and their journey deviates less than 30 km into NSW • travelling across a public road from one part of a property to another • being transported for veterinary treatment • being transported to or from a show, exhibition, gymkhana or other event • being transported for work.

Horse owners must also keep a record of the Property Identification Code (PIC) of the property the horse is travelling to and

Horse owners wishing to move about their states need to contact the relevant authorities to find out exactly what the rules and guidelines are. In NSW the Local Land Services can provide the necessary advice.

from, including agistment properties.

PICs can also be obtained from Local Land Services and a fee applies.

With Local Land Services offices currently open by appointment only, horse owners requiring a TSS or PIC can: • call 1300 795 299 • make an online enquiry at www.lls.nsw.gov.au/contact-us “The take home message is that horse owners should familiarise themselves with the existing rules that apply to the transportation of horses, and also ensure they review current COVID-19 advice on general travel before transporting a horse at this time,” Dr Hall said.

More information on moving horses is available on the Local Land Services website www.lls.nsw.gov.au under ‘Moving and selling livestock’ or refer to the NSW DPI ‘Moving horses into and within NSW’ Primefact 860 at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au

Movement of horse by owners around the country is still restricted.

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Primex announces Virtual Expo ONE of Australia’s most innovative primary industry field day events will overcome the coronavirus lockdown by bringing farmers and exhibitors together at a ‘virtual expo’, which is likely to result in a multi-million-dollar windfall for both sectors.

Norco Primex Field Days will move up to 400 exhibitors, hundreds more suppliers and their tons of machinery and product from an 18-hectare site at Casino in northern New South Wales to loungerooms, kitchen tables and offices across Australia.

“We have all had to modify and rethink how we go about business due to COVID-19,” Primex owner, Bruce Wright said.

“As a result the Primex Online Business Hub – a first for any field days event - will run through May and June and can be basically described as a ‘virtual expo’ that is designed to support all our stakeholders.”

Primex, which has been successfully held at Casino since 1985, was scheduled to be staged from May 21-23 this year.

However, it had to be postponed until September 10-12 when the coronavirus struck.

Wright said the virtual expo, which will open on May 11,

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The annual Primex expo at Casino to go virtual in May due to the COVID-19 crisis. would allow farmers and other businesses to take advantage of the massive tax incentives offered before the end of this financial year.

“This is so much more than just an offer to shop online,” he said.

“For the past couple of years Primex has worked with one of the world’s leading CRM (Customer Relationship Management) developers, Map Your Show.

Together we have developed an online portal that is perfect for expo exhibitors and visitors.

“The one site showcases all the exhibitors and what they have to offer and then allows ‘visitors’ to take a virtual tour of the expo and buy or make inquiries.

“It has proven extremely successful at the past two Primexes and so, in the wake of COVID19, we have decided to enhance it and launch it as a stand-alone

event for May and June.

“It comes at a time when all business needs a leg up and through an event that is a proven sales phenomenon.

Primex generates more than $30million in sales every year.

“Farmers also need to buy now.

They want to take advantage of the current federal government stimulus including the $150,000 package of 100% depreciation write-off before the EOFY. Continued page 5

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Targeting clients shopping online From page 4 “There are also travel restrictions and plenty of fear in the community.

“The Primex Online Business Hub will overcome both, offering a safe, targeted shopping environment.”

Wright said the virtual expo was open to all Primex exhibitors and suppliers and would have immediate access to a ‘massive network’.

“We now have an association with almost 40 industry and grower groups,” he said.

“These comprise literally thousands of members and affiliates who make up a large chunk of our attendance at Primex each year.

“With exhibitors also notifying their databases of customers you immediately have a potential audience of tens of thousands.”

Wright said he expected the same bargains to be available online as on-site.

“Primex is referred to as the ‘Yellow Pages of the Paddock’,” he said.

“It’s where the deals are done.

“I have no doubt the same bargaining will be happening at the Primex Online Business Hub.” Long-term Primex sponsor, Richmond Valley Council, announced they would be providing financial backing for the Primex Online Business Hub. “Richmond Valley Council recognises the importance of Primex to not only Casino and the Richmond Valley, but also the Northern Rivers,” said the council’s General manager Vaughan Macdonald.

“We applaud their efforts to keep the field days ‘live’ during these challenging times – and beyond.”

Wright said the annual Primex expo at Casino was stilled planned to go ahead on September 10-12.

“Subject to the advice from government health authorities we are planning to be on

the ground in September,” he said.

For more information, contact Norco Primex director Bruce Wright on mobile 0411 740 374.

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Feeding tips for horse owners

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist and Erin Romanin Clinical Nutritionist. ŠHi Form Australia

Horse owners are always on the look out for tip to help in their horse feeding routines so I have compiled a list to help: 1. Maximise pasture by rotating and strip grazing. Look at dividing your paddocks, particularly if you have large paddocks. If you have a small amount of land, like I do, you can still divide your paddocks by creating different sections and closing them off when they are over eaten.

A clever idea, is to allow access to a walking track and a quiet, resting area to that horses move and then rest in - places that aren't full of grass. With small properties make sure you pick up your manure and don't harrow. Removing the manure regularly will allow the ground to recover more quickly.

2. Slow down! Try a slowfeed net/bin to reduce wastage and increase hay life. If you are lucky enough to have access to round bales invest in a slow hay feeding net which you can secure safely over the round bale, this not only slows your horse's chewing down but also lowers wastage. If you don't have access to a round bale then invest in large hay nets with small holes, or a slow feed bin. This is particularly useful for those managing easy keepers as you can use lucerne and not have them eat it all before it touches the ground!

3. Do horses naturally seek out nutrients that they require for their health and well-being?

Some horses eat dirt or chew bark, this is quite common in domesticated horses and the licking of dirt for example is often a way to increase salt intake. In some studies, types of dirt contain higher levels of iron and copper and it is thought that horses seek out this type of dirt and will lick the dirt to uptake these nutrients.

We don't really know why horses tend to lick dirt or chew bark but it does appear that horses behave this way if perhaps

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Roughage is important in a horses diet, when offering free range on round bales invest in a slow feeder hay net to reduce wastage and increase hay life their diet is nutrient deficient. I believe the best way to eliminate this type of practice in horses is to ensure that horses have an appropriate level of roughage always. We don't have a good understanding of the horse's ability to self-medicate however.

4. Position your food on the ground.

Remember horses are grazing animals and it is very important to place feed bins and hay feeders either on the ground or low down. Locating feeders up to chest height or even higher interferes with the normal digestive process. Placing feeders high does not allow the horse to chew and grind his feed normally.

If the horse is not digesting its feed properly, they are also not going to be utilising it properly.

5. Roughage, roughage, roughage!

Horses require a high level of roughage (pasture, hay) per day to ensure a healthy digestive system. This can be predominantly pasture hay and some lucerne, which has the advantage of being low in starch and sugars.

Starving your horse of roughage can cause any number of issues, the worst being

ulcers or colic. Particularly those on sandy soils, ensuring your horse has adequate roughage is vital for digestive and overall health.

6. Does increasing the intake of grain impact on horses prone to colic? Colic is associated with abdominal pain and there are many causes. The gastrointestinal tract is very long and very complex and really is not a particularly superior design.

Certain types of feed can contribute to colic, overfeeding grain is one of them.

One of the most important aspects of managing digestive health which in turn relates to colic incidences is lack of pasture or excellent quality hay.

What may also impact on the horse's digestive health and in turn colic is a decreased intake of water, so therefore it is very important to ensure that horses have plenty of fresh water available to them 24/7. It is not possible to point the finger specifically at grain being a cause of colic as there are many risk factors.

One of the most common causes of colic is insufficient roughage, so ensuring that your horse is receiving an appropriate level of roughage will also reduce the risk of colic and other digestive health issues.

The hindgut of the horse is unique and contains a bio system of microorganisms which break down fibre, the small intestines generally digests and absorbs sugar and starch. If a horse consumes a large feed that contains an elevated level of grain this can certainly create issues by spilling over into the hindgut. Microbial breakdown of starch and sugar can produce a more acidic situation this is also known as hindgut acidosis. Â Continued page 7

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Many equine nutritionists offer free advice  From page 6 7. Feeding a hot brand mash and has been mentioned in the past that this could help to prevent colic particularly in winter? A brand mash fed in winter will not prevent colic.

There are many different suggestions to help with the horse's nutritional needs that are quite preposterous. Nutrition can be complicated by incorrect advice and a lack of understanding in the management of horses in general.

8. Overfeeding protein and does this increase the energy level in horses?

Protein really should not have this type of effect on horses as it primarily contains amino acids and doesn't contribute much to energy production. Sugars and starch can affect behaviour in some horses. But increasing carbohydrate intake is very likely to influence behaviour in horses that are genetically predisposed.

By increasing sugars and starch cortisol levels may also increase this can certainly cause behavioural changes.

9. Horse owners concerned about the possibility of choke. In horses this is an oesophageal obstruction, basically almost any type of feed can cause choke this is generally related to horses that eat their feed to quickly and do not chew the feed efficiently. By ensuring that your horse has sufficient roughage and dental health checks will reduce the risk of choke.

10. Which grain is the best grain to feed your horse? Corn for example is used a lot with elevated level performance horses but unlike oats cannot be fed whole as the outer husk is too hard so therefore some type of processing must take place to enable it to be fed safely. Corn is quite

Horses are grazing animals so feed bins and hay feeders should be placed on the ground or low down calorie dense and has an average starch concentration of about 70% so certainly is very suitable for these types of horses. My preference is always whole oats as I love the fact that horses can be fed this grain whole safely. It is also a grain that is much lower in energy and protein than any other grain and more readily digestive and utilised by the horse.

11. Giving horses water straight after a hard workout is not recommended. It is important to allow the horse to cool down, lower the heart rate and respiratory rate and ensure that the body temperature returns to normal. It is also important to keep the muscles moving after intense exercise. Not allowing the horse to cool down increases the risk of dehydration and in turn can cause some colic like symptoms.

12. Supplementation for maximisation.

Feeding a daily supplement will pay for itself in the long run by making sure your horses receive the correct daily nutrient intake with a balanced diet. A daily supplement plays a supporting role to your horse’s feed program.

Make sure you access a trusted source and products that deliver, are safe, natural and easy to feed and offer support and advice so you can choose the right product for your horse.

13. Choosing your feeds. A simple noncomplicated diet is essential for the health of your horse. Feeding longer chop chaffs, some grains such as oats or even steamed and rolled barley, mixing your own or using a high fibre, high quality compressed pellet, is not only healthy but economical too. Feeds, such as steamed and compressed long stem fibre pellets are a great option as they slow the chewing process down and this is a great thing for digestion.

14. Talk to a qualified nutritionist.

If you want to gain the most out of your feed rations and ensure you are not doubling up or feeding the wrong feed to your horse, contacting a qualified nutritionist is essential.

Many offer free advice, and even better, a diet plan to assist in managing horses through all conditions, on all budgets.

Equine nutritionists only want to see your horse looking healthy and to ensure you aren't spending money you needn't be.

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Buying and storing hay for winter months stored on a concrete or roadbase floor, where the perimeter has been treated with pesticides according to government guidelines.

Open a bale to check for the presence of fire ants prior to purchase.

Contact Biosecurity Queensland on 132523 if you suspect a fire ant infestation.

By LARISSA BILSTON, Nutritionist, Equine Vit&Min Hay prices usually rise over winter because grass growth is lower and hay availability often becomes limited.

This means that if you are able to buy in late summer and autumn before prices rise, and store enough hay to last until cheaper spring hay comes onto the market, you can make significant savings.

However, the benefit will be lost or reduced if the hay: * is poor quality * is stored poorly * becomes rodent infested * gets wet and mouldy.

The outcome can be feed which does not do the job you need it to do, or the creation of expensive garden mulch.

What size bales should I look for?

The traditional hay bale is a small rectangular bale weighing around 25kg. However modern farming methods also produce large round bales in at least three sizes (100 to 400kg), and large rectangular bales (200 to 700kg) which are very economical to freight.

When shopping for good value, remember to consider the price per tonne of hay and don't rely on price per bale because bale weights vary considerably.

The type of bale you choose depends on the equipment you own for transporting, unloading and handling as well as your means of storage.

The advantage of large round bales is that they can be stored outside as they shed water, whereas 'square' bales, both big and small, need to be kept under cover.

What kind of hay should I buy?

A mix of leafy grass and legume (lucerne or clover are the most common) is a hay to suit most

Buying the right type of hay and storing it correctly will help you get through the winter months. horses in most situations.

However, if you are feeding overweight horses a limited calorie diet, you may choose a grass-only hay and sometimes hay that has been made from stalky, older plants (higher fibre, lower calories) rather than young leafy plants.

Depending on where you live and irrigation availability, lucerne hay of various grades is usually available year-round.

Pasture hays are commonly cut in southern states during spring, but in the north they are made during spring/ summer and even into early autumn.

Millet hay is suitable for horses and can be a good option for owners in the northern states to buy in autumn for winter storage.

Cereal hays such as oaten and beardless wheaten hay (with or without a lucerne component) are usually available late winter and into spring throughout most of Australia.

Don't be tempted to buy sorghum hay for horses because it contains natural toxins which can cause neurological problems in horses.

How to choose good quality hay?

The best way to select hay for

quality is to buy hay that has been feed-quality tested. Companies such as Feed Central do sell feedtested hay, but the majority of horse owners buy direct from the farm or through a produce store where this information is not provided.

If you do buy a large batch of hay, it is possible to send a sample away for testing, and this is advisable if you and your nutritionist are developing accurate rations for your horses.

However, for most of us, guidelines for selection of good hay are: * choose hay that smells sweet and fresh * look for lots of leaf in the hay stalky hay, and significant amounts of seed heads are signs of lower quality.

Avoid hay that is: * stalky * dark in colour * browning (especially on the bottom of bales) * tot to touch * smells of mould * displays visible fungus.

In parts of Queensland the movement of fire ants is also a consideration. Only buy hay from a fire ant infested region if it has been

Storing hay Once you've purchased your hay supply, the next critical step is to store it correctly.

The golden rule of hay storage is if you have a shed, put your hay in the shed.

When stacking hay in your shed, arrange it so that the oldest hay can be used first.

The best conditions for hay storage are: * under cover * with good ventilation and air circulation * protected from direct sunlight and rainfall * above the ground (such as on pallets) * in a rodent-free environment.

This allows the hay to stay free from water, sweat, mould and rodent-borne diseases.

Round bales may be stored outside and should be stored end-toend like a giant sausage. They shed water off their tops but if sitting in a puddle or tipped on their end with the core exposed, they will absorb water.

Therefore choose where to store them carefully, away from ditches and runoff and with appropriate drainage.

If you do not have a shed for hay, and must use a tarpaulin to protect hay from the weather, ensure that the tarp is tied down tight so that no puddles can form in hollows. Tarps are water resistant and can help hay to shed water, but pooled water will penetrate and rot the hay beneath.

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The gastrointestional tract

By Dr NERIDA RICHARDS Ask any zoo-based nutritionist and they will tell you that understanding a particular animal's gastrointestinal physiology is the key to understanding what and how to feed them.

The shape, size and structure of an animal's gut reflect what their natural diet consists of, and horses are no exception.

Understanding the gastrointestinal tract is the key to feeding your horse correctly.

We know that horses are herbivores and we know that they graze for long periods each day if they have pasture available. You will also be familiar with the advice to feed 'little and often' and to base your horse's diet on fibre.

The reason why you should do these things lies in the way their gut is structured.

Monogastric Hindgut Fermenter The horse can be classified as a monogastric (or single stomached) hindgut fermenter whose gastrointestinal tract consists of the mouth, stomach, small intestine, caecum, large colon, small colon and rectum. (Pictured below)

Drawing L.Ferguson

are well suited to the grazing horse consuming a high fibre diet, it is likely that these same design features play a role in the incidence of gastric ulcers in horses.

Understanding the gastrointestinal tract is the key to feeding your horse correctly.

The structure of the gastrointestinal tract of the horse The mouth Horses use their mobile upper lip and incisors to select and shear forage from its base or to select and pick up hay or concentrate feeds they are fed.

Horses are incredibly clever with their lips and teeth and are able to carefully select feeds and forages that they either wish or do not wish to eat.

Once the feed is in the mouth, it is pushed by the tongue to the molars at the back of the mouth where it is chewed extensively. During chewing, the particle size of the feed is reduced to facilitate digestion further down the gastrointestinal tract and, importantly, it is mixed with saliva.

The saliva lubricates the feed, making it easy to swallow (thus preventing choke), and also provides some buffering to protect the upper regions of the stomach from the acids produced in the lower regions of the stomach. Once the feed is chewed sufficiently it is

swallowed and travels down the oesophagus into the stomach.

The stomach The stomach of the horse is a "J" shaped organ with a capacity of approximately 5 - 15 litres meaning the stomach comprises around only 10% of the total volume of the horse's digestive tract.

The stomach has two major functions. * The storage and controlled release of feed into the small intestine; and * The initiation of protein digestion.

The stomach of the horse is unique in comparison to other monogastrics like dogs and humans (both meal feeders) for two reasons: the first is that acidic gastric juices are constantly secreted into the stomach (dogs and humans only secrete gastric juices when they see or start to eat food); and the second is that feed tends to pass rapidly through the stomach (unlike in carnivorous monogastrics like dogs ).

While both of these features

The small intestine The small intestine is where a majority of protein, fats and non-structural carbohydrates (starch and simple sugars) are digested and absorbed.

The small intestine of a 500 kg (1100 lb) horse is approximately 20 to 27 meters long and has a capacity of 55 to 70 litres.

When feeds enter the small intestine they are mixed with digestive enzymes.

These enzymes include proteases that digest protein, lipases that digest fats and glycanases, that digest non-structural carbohydrates. These enzymes act much like scissors, cutting the large protein, fat and carbohydrate molecules into very small pieces that can be absorbed from the small intestine into the horse's bloodstream or lymph for transportation around the body.

The passage rate of feed through the small intestine is relatively rapid, with feed passing through the entire small intestine in as little as 45 minutes.

Given that the feed can move so quickly it is very important that everything entering the small intestine is easy to digest.

Horses have a natural ability to extensively digest fats and proteins, however starch from raw cereal grains is very difficult for horses to digest in the small intestine.

For this reason, cereal grains must be cooked to improve its digestibility. Â Continued page 11

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr NERIDA RICHARDS PhD

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

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Digestive function and gut health  From page 10 At the end of the small intestine nearly all of the fat, simple carbohydrate and a majority of the protein components should have been digested, leaving only the structural carbohydrate or fibre components to continue on and enter the hindgut.

The hindgut In the horse, the caecum, large colon, small colon and rectum are collectively referred to as the 'hindgut'. The hindgut is a specialised structure the horse has developed to enable them to digest high fibre forages.

Monogastric animals do not possess the enzymes necessary to digest fibre.

In order to extract the energy from fibrous feeds, the horse houses billions of bacteria in its hindgut. These bacteria do possess the enzymes necessary for fibre digestion and they digest the fibre that enters the horse's hindgut in a process known as fermentation. As bacteria ferment the fibre in the horse's hindgut they produce volatile fatty acids (VFAs).

These VFAs are absorbed and used by the horse as a source of energy. In fact, for horses consuming pasture or hay as the major component of their diet, these VFAs are their main source of energy.

The fermentation of fibre is a lengthy process. So the passage rate of feed through the horse's hindgut is slowed dramatically, with feed taking from 50 hours to several days to travel from the end of the small intestine to the rectum where it is excreted as faeces, ensuring there is plenty of time for extensive fermentation to take place. This passage rate will vary

If pasture is not available feed hay in a slow feeder net so they take longer to eat

however depending on how much feed a horse is eating, speeding up if large amounts of hay or pasture are consumed.

Any starch that is left undigested as it passes through the small intestine is also fermented in the hindgut. However, unlike the steady fermentation of fibre, the fermentation of starch is a rapid process.

During this rapid fermentation, VFAs are produced in such large amounts that the ability of the horse to absorb them is overwhelmed. Lactic acid is also produced in large quantities and the accumulation of these acids in the horse's hindgut causes a condition known as hindgut acidosis.

Hindgut acidosis can cause serious diseases including laminitis and colic as well as loss of appetite, reduced production of vitamins, changes in behaviour and a reduced ability to digest fibre. Preventing

starch from entering the hindgut must be a priority when feeding all horses.

The hindgut's second most important function is to reabsorb and conserve electrolytes and water that have been secreted from the body into the gastrointestinal tract during the digestion process in order to prevent dehydration and electrolyte deficiency.

It is absolutely critical to keep the hindgut healthy.

Understand the gut and you will understand how to feed Because of the structure of the horse's gut we know: * Horses should be fed little and often (to make sure their stomach which is continuously secreting acid is never empty), * Non-structural carbohydrates must be easy to digest in the small intestine and * The diet should always be based on large amounts of forage to keep their hindgut full and healthy.

When putting together your horse's diet and daily feeding routine you should always be asking yourself, what impact if any will this have on the stomach, the small intestine or the hindgut.

If you find something that is not ideal, look for ways you can make it suit the horse a little better. For example, if your horse is not able to graze and you are only able to feed your horse twice a day, put its hay into a feeder like a small hole hay net so it takes much more time to eat the hay than if it was just put into an open feeder or on the ground.

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Horses, herbs, health and happiness Blog by VICTORIA FERGUSON* Here is a story about a beautiful horse called Eli, the herbs that returned him to health and made his devoted owners Debbie and Amber very happy.

Amber explains …

"After our beautiful horse Eli was diagnosed with Stringhalt and many hours of reading and researching about the long term effects of this debilitating condition, it became evident if I wanted to heal him and give him the best chance of a full recovery, I needed to boost his immune system, flush his body of toxins and have him in optimum health.

“I believed if I was going to be successful in achieving this, I needed to find a sustainable treatment that was as natural and organic as possible to eliminate any side effects.

“I have always believed in the healing power of natural herbs and knew I needed to find someone who had the knowledge and expertise in tailoring a program specific to Eli. “One that not only incorporated his diet, but also promoted his physical and mental wellbeing….. that's why I turned to Victoria Ferguson, which I am so glad I did because together with Victoria's help, diligence and commitment, Eli has made a full recovery and has come back better than ever."

Debbie Mackeown and her grand daughter Amber Mactaggart, from Newborough in Victoria, first contacted me a year ago, to treat their seven-year-old Thoroughbred eventer, Eli, for a very bad case of Stringhalt.

As a young performance horse in good health, even though he was knuckling over on his fetlock joints behind, I told them I felt he would make a good recovery but I couldn't give a time frame, as every horse is different.

Eli is an off-the-track Thoroughbred whose competition name is Dash of Elegance which certainly suits him.

Debbie and Amber were totally committed in their care of Eli, sending me regular video

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They made a successful return to competition Eli was changed over to his customized VF earlier this year and are pictured above at Natural Diet and herbal prescriptions, given Tonimbuk One Star Event. Both Amber and orally twice a day, which he loved.

Debbie reckon he is better than ever.

He improved very gradually over five months, And now they can't go anywhere, but Amber and was able to start light work in September is keeping their fitness levels up at home, and I last year. At this point Eli had a slight regreswww.victoriaferguson.com.au can hardly wait to see this popular duo back in sion when he became uncharacteristically nerthe competition arena. vous so he was given a further month of herbal enquiries@victoriaferguson.com.au Ton contact Victoria, visit the website at treatment while remaining on his return to 0439 800 343 https://www.victoriaferguson.com.au/horsework program. herbalist-consultations/ This worked well and Amber was able to start Page 12 www.thehorsereport.com www.thehorsereport.com - Ph 07 55909721 - mob 0413 733 294 - Email: cobakibob@bigpond.com

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Does my horse need antibiotics?

By DAVID LOVELL BSVS

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fits and protection to recipients of the "new" vaccine.

Isn't this a bit of déjà vu?

We had exactly the same situation with the development and release of Hendra vaccine under identical circumstances some years ago in the horse industry.

Ill informed people are still railing and complaining about this.

Presumably all the anti Hendra vaxxers will forego uptake and remain unemployed, exposing all their elderly family and friends to almost certain death, and reducing the chances of the country returning to economic prosperity.

There was nowhere near the outcry a few years earlier, when once again, the urgency of the situation allowed the rapid development and release of the equine influenza vaccine.

What an unbelievable epidemiological triumph that proved to be. Equine influenza was eradicated from this country via a policy of strict quarantine and containment, and blanket vaccination.

The anti-vaxxers didn't seem to mind it then, although cynically I suspect the major difference between EI and Hendra was that the government paid for the EI. (The detractors from that vaccine turned out to be racehorse trainers who blamed it for a loss of form in their horses but racing is such a fickle business that any excuse will do!)

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Horse owners often are very strong minded individuals with very firm ideas about what their horse needs when it has some medical problem. These opinions are often very ill informed but has the game changed?

Well, what a disaster the current Covid-19 outbreak has been for the world, and there is a very long way to go.

Fortunately in this country we are seemingly holding the disease in check but, make no mistake, any relaxation of disease control principles is inviting devastating consequences as have occurred in some of the major countries of the world.

If the so called most advanced and richest civilizations in the modern world such as the USA, Great Britain, and the European Union, can't control the disease, what hope do the less developed countries have?

The reality is that there are simply no drugs or medications available that will have any effect on this virus.

Most interestingly, there is a concerted effort throughout the world to develop an effective

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Surely all will acknowledge that the current situation has wreaked havoc in our country and ruined our so called "Good Life" but it has created an unbelievable model as to the benefits and relevance of vaccines and surely will at least reduce, some of the ridiculous claims and stances of people against vaccines.

The modern world would be nothing like it is now without the widespread development and uptake of vaccines against a plethora of human diseases, particularly in childhood.

The reality is that many of the current agitators probably would not be still alive if it had not been for the blanket vaccination policies of earlier generations. Blanket vaccination produces what is called a "herd immunity" which means that by far the greatest percentage of the population have immunity and the disease does not get a chance to proliferate, As generations go by, and people fail to take up the vaccines, this herd immunity drops off, many more people are susceptible, and we are predisposed to a potential disastrous re-emergence of disease.

I have been a practicing veterinarian now for 50 years, and I can well remember during the first 10 years, the incredibly terrible disease of distemper in dogs. continued page 15

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Should we vaccinate our animals? Â From page 14

Every veterinarian in the country would se numerous dogs each week, with canine distemper, very often resulting in the death of the dog.

An effective vaccine was developed, and amazing uptake by owners occurred because they were so afraid of the dog getting the disease, that the disease has now all but been eradicated, (or at least is very rare in the more populated areas of the countries.

The major reason for this success, in my opinion, has been the almost universal adoption of the "annual vaccination" of pets whereby they get all their "shots" on an annual basis.

The vaccines, (in most cases), are extremely effective and almost certainly, most dogs retain a good level of immunity for very much longer than one year.

There has been a push over recent times to extend the periods between vaccinations, possibly out to 5 years and that is fine, as long as someone remembers to have it done every 5 years. Dog's life expectancy is most commonly 12 - 15 years and so the frequency of vaccination potentially can become much less, thereby potentially reducing the level of "herd" immunity and possibly allowing canine distemper to re-emerge - an absolute disaster.

I have focused on distemper, but there is a very long list of other animal diseases that have been similarly controlled or almost eliminated in all breeds of animals. In the horse world, tetanus, which once was so common, is now quite rare.

The tetanus vaccine is extremely effective and is one case, where after a proper initial inoculation, there probably remains a very long immunity. As it happens, most horse owners regularly give their horse a tetanus booster. What I believe to have been a very fortunate secondary, and probably unplanned, benefit of this, has been a seemingly reduced incidence of strangles in the general horse community.

Most people administer a combined two in one vaccine, tetanus and strangles, because they are almost the same cost.

Strangles vaccine, over the years, traditionally has not been universally effective in controlling the disease, and in fact needed multiple boosters.

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vaccine is far greater than products we have seen in the past, and I think the regular use of two in one vaccine in the horse community has developed a level of herd immunity, sufficient to prevent the almost annual outbreaks we used to see in the general pleasure population.

I have been focusing on vaccinations to this point, but the real issue I would like to discuss, is the use and abuse of antibiotics in the horse industry.

It surely should be patently obvious to all, that it would appear that antibiotic use must have no effect on Covid-19 virus.

Absolutely correct. Antibiotics only work on bacteria, an entirely different organism to a virus, and so antibiotic use can only be justified in a situation where there is a disease actually caused by a bacteria. Secondly, for an antibiotic to have any effect on an organism, it must come into direct contact with that organism.

Most antibiotics are given, either by injection and absorption into the blood stream, or orally to be absorbed from the digestive system and transferred into the blood for distribution around the body. (Obviously antibiotics are also applied topically directly onto a wound or injury and so directly contact the organism).

The third important point, is that the concentration of the antibiotic around the organism must be at a certain level, high enough, to actually affect the germ.

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These are the principles taught to every veterinary student in veterinary school.

Unfortunately, in this modern day, the expectations from a large number of horse owners is that the veterinarian will always give some sort of antibiotic to the horse, or even worse, that they have the "right" to just call up and demand some "penicillin" for their horse.

Many veterinarians, unfortunately, are "bullied" into complying and dispense antibiotics. Obviously, in a very many number of situations, these drugs are going to have absolutely no effect on the disease process because the cause of the problem is not bacterial.

For example, the vast majority of respiratory diseases are caused by virus, (like Corona).

Most coughs are actually allergic or reactive airway problems, not bacterial, most swollen legs are inflammation in response to injury, and the list goes on and on.

That is why it is critical that there is a proper examination of each horse, and diagnosis of the actual problem before a treatment plan is developed. There is no point giving antibiotics to a lame horse with a hoof abscess, as there is no direct blood supply to the abscess and so the drug has no chance of contacting organisms. (These need to be drained!)

There is no point going on and on, as the number of examples are inexhaustible.

The most important point, is that the overuse, and incorrect use, of antibiotics, leads to the development of antibiotic resistant bacteria that are becoming more and more of a problem throughout the world "Golden Staph", for example.

World health experts and scientists are becoming more and more concerned about the evolving risk antibiotic resistant bacteria are to human health.

So much so, that the situation may well occur in the next few years, that use of antibiotics in animals may be banned, or become very restricted.

That would be a disaster for our animals as we would not be able to treat the necessary serious disease with life saving drugs.

I have some hope, that the obvious fact that Covid-19 is not susceptible to any drugs, may help convince some demanding owners that antibiotics are not an essential requisite, every time their precious horse develops some problem.

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By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist and Erin Romanin Clinical Nutritionist. ©Hi Form Australia

With the recent pandemic outbreak, there has been much confusion and panic about life moving forward.

We would like to offer our nutritional advice for those struggling through this time in understanding howthis may affect them.

We highly recommend if you are immunocompromised, are suffering from chronic illness or are over the age of 60 that you take extra care and more attention to self-isolation.

Research has found these categories of people are at more risk of suffering symptoms to the COVID-19 virus.

There are many things we can do to support our immune system to its full capacity, making dietary changes and focusing in on high nutrient density is essential.

There is no reason to be panic buying pasta, meat pies and frozen meals as this is not going to support your immune function. Instead, opt for shopping from local grocers, farmgates, butchers and local stores where possible. Not only will support the vulnerable community, it will improve the nutrient quality of your diet, by providing your body with more wholefoods. It will also reduce your exposure to masses of people and assist with the social distancing guidelines.

Elimination of highly processed foods, refined sugar and refined carbohydrates is highly recommended, these foods provide very little nutritional value with a high calorie content.

This type of food has been found to suppress white blood cells, limit their activity and therefore suppress the immune system.

Eating fresh fruit and vegetables helps boost your immune system

Excessive amounts of caffeine increase cortisol in the body and therefore the stress response. When cortisol is elevated the immune system begins to slow down, so limiting your coffee intake to one per day is ideal.

Majority of your immune system starts in your digestive tract, this is where our bacteria lies to defend our body from pathogens, where nutrients are absorbed and where our GutAssociated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT) lies.

The GALT is the digestive system’s first defence from invasion along with the microbiome.

Eating excess sugar and fatty foods can cause certain bacteria to proliferate and disrupt the balance of bacteria in the microbiome, therefore reducing the function of your immune system.

There are many things we can do to support our body’s immune system and general health: - Increasing the amount of fresh fruit and vegetables we eat on a day to day basis.

Aiming to have two to three servings of vegetables at each meal will provide the

body with powerful antioxidants, phytochemicals and nutrients needed for optimal function.

- Focusing on a wholefood, nutrient dense diet will go a long way to improving immune function. Key nutrients that have been studied for their benefit on immune function include zinc and vitamin C. - Zinc is found in many organ meats, legumes, pumpkin seeds, shellfish and eggs and is responsible for regulating immune cell division and proliferation.

Even slight deficiencies in zinc have been found to significantly reduce the effectiveness of immune function (Childs et al, 2019).

- Vitamin C has found to have many immune modulating benefits. It is involved in T-cell gene expression, specifically signalling immune cells to function optimally.

Vitamin C is found in many fresh fruit and vegetables; kiwifruit, oranges, grapefruit, capsicum and pineapple just to name a few (Murray & Pizzorno, 2012).

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Antioxidants play key roles in immune systems From page 16

As the COVID-19 virus is a rather new and novel virus there is very limited research and development of the virus, particularly in the natural and alternative medicine category. Some scientific articles have suggested there to be a potential benefit in high dose vitamin C injections with patients diagnosed with COVID-19 (Erol, 2020; Von Hohenheim 2020).

Vitamin C is an essential antioxidant and enzymatic cofactor, involved in almost all physiological reactions.

Stress and how to deal with it Unlike horses humans cannot synthesise their own vitamin C, therefore we need to source it externally.

The paper has suggested high dose intravenous vitamin C therapy along with restriction of glucose (vitamin C and glucose use the same uptake transporters) could be beneficial in improving alveolar fluid clearance and to fight acute inflammation when used in the early stages of COVID-19 infection (Erol, 2020; Von Hohenheim 2020).

Get outside and expose your skin to the sunlight for 15-20mins per day to ensure adequate vitamin D absorption.

Our favourite way to do this is by spending some time with our horses.

Not only does this give you exposure to vitamin D, but it supports relaxation and reduced cortisol levels which is fantastic for immune function.

Taking supplements such as glutathione, vitamin E, vitamin C, beta carotene, lipoic acid and coenzyme Q 10 can have a real positive impact on your health.

One of the biggest concerns with the immune system is stress and currently it is almost impossible to avoid it.

As horse owners we are very fortunate that we can spend time with our horses which can have a major effect on destressing.

There are some great recommendations to lower stress levels and this includes exercising, yoga, meditation and of course riding our horses.

I think it is also important to remove any pressures that you may have been placing upon yourself with your riding goals.

Now that competitions are temporarily a thing of the past the pressure of competing has certainly been removed.

This is the time to reassess how you are training and working with your horses and lower that pressure on yourself.

Making your training sessions more enjoyable by mixing it up is a great idea.

If it incorporates a horse ball, cavalletti training, going out on the trail if you have access and even some groundwork with your horse can also improve the connection you have with your horse.

The best way to ensure you are receiving enough antioxidants is through your diet, even if you’re buying organic produce

We have learned from this article so far that to support the immune system is essential for your health and well-being and antioxidants play a superior role in this instance.

Science also tells us that when there is a shortage of antioxidant nutrients there can be an increase in disease states.

So, it stands to reason that the inclusion of powerful antioxidants and an antioxidant rich diet will be very beneficial.

Our antioxidant nutrients status may prove to be one of our most vital statistics in the future.

The best way to approach what to consume every day is to eat a wide variety of natural foods from every colour of the rainbow as clichéd as that may sound.

Science has shown how antioxidants and phytonutrients can talk directly to our genes and alter our genetic expression Free oxidising radicals are the bodily equivalent of nuclear waste and in simple terms must be disarmed.

So, to protect our bodies we need to find the right balance between the intake of antioxidants and exposure to free radicals.

Making simple changes to your antioxidant intake each day can reduce the risk of disease and support your body longterm.

Reducing oxidative stress is essential for our health long term and providing ample antioxidants every day can also have an impact on this.

Oxidative stress can relate to several causes but stress is one of the primary factors.

Antioxidants can help to boost your

immune system and increase the resistance to infection.

We can’t stress enough that the best way to ensure you are receiving enough antioxidants is through your diet, even if you’re buying organic produce please make sure you wash all your produce.

If at all possible, if you are in self-isolation at the moment try and organise to have your produce delivered, there are some great online stores that are delivering organic and commercially grown produce which also include eggs, milk and most of the necessities that you will need week to week.

To become more self-sufficient seems to be the message here that many of us have taken on board.

We have finally planted our vegetable garden that has sat bare for quite a few months.

We have added a list of produce that we recommend as practitioners to provide you an excellent level of antioxidants each day. Prunes, raisins, blueberries, blackberries, kale, strawberries, spinach preferably raw, raspberries, plums, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, broccoli, beets and avocado, always remember every colour of the rainbow.

Following government guidelines and using common sense is paramount to get through this pandemic.

Please contact us if you need further information or if you suffer from a medical condition and would like more specific and individualised nutritional advice. info@prosportsnutragenomix.com

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Osteoarthritis and its effect on horses

By DAVID LOVELL BSVS Redlands Veterinary Clinic

Osteoarthritis is a major cause of lameness in athletic horses and is referred to as a degenerative disease. in the affected joint(s).

Articular cartilage is a highly specialized body tissue composed of cells (chondrocytes)

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embedded within an “extracellular matrix” that contains collagen, proteoglycans, and water.

Articular cartilage lines the ends of the bones within the joint and permits smooth, frictionless movement.

In addition, articular cartilage is shock absorbing and allows for the transfer of body weight loads during movement.

In normal joints the articular cartilage‘s extracellular matrix is continuously “turned over” or remodelled to maintain a healthy, optimally functioning tissue.

This means existing extracellular matrix components are degraded and replaced by new molecules synthesized by the chondrocytes.

In arthritic joints the balance between the degradation and synthesis of the extracellular matrix is disrupted favouring the destruction of the tissue.

This destruction is mediated by various pro-inflammatory molecules such as cytokines, nitric oxide, free radicals, and prostaglandins and enzymes called matrix metalloproteinase’s.

The end result is a physical degeneration of the cartilage that usually occurs in conjunction with changes in the underlying bone (i.e., formaFull Service Equine Clinic It’s all about your horse

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a painful, progressive condition with no known cure.

The term arthritis refers to an inflammation of the joint.

There are different kinds of arthritis, such as septic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

However, the most important arthritis affecting horses is osteoarthritis (OA), which is characterized by the erosion of articular cartilage—the layer of specialized tissue that lines the ends of the bones inside the joint.

Osteoarthritis is a major cause of lameness in athletic horses.

Recent estimates indicate that 60% of equine lameness problems are OA-related.

Osteoarthritis, historically referred to as degenerative joint disease (DJD), is a painful, progressive condition with no known cure.

Clinical signs of OA include heat, swelling (i.e., joint effusion or a “filled” joint), pain and a reduce range of motion

tion of enthesiophytes and osteophytes) and associated soft tissue structures, primarily the synovial membrane and joint capsule.

Osteoarthritis can develop in normal joints without any apparent cause.

This form of osteoarthritis is referred to as primary OA. Alternatively, OA can develop secondary to trauma.

Undoubtedly the most common cause of OA is low grade repetitive trauma as occurs from loading of the joints during normal locomotion.

Obviously horses with poor conformation, inappropriate shoeing, or horses with other musculoskeletal abnormality such as an untreated osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions will be major contributing factors that can increase the load.

Ringbone (involving the first or second phalanx) and bone spavin (in the hock joints, such as the distal intertarsal or tarsometatarsal joints) are both unique examples of OA in the horse that occur in high-loadlow-motion joints.

Knee chips and fetlock disease in race horses are common examples of OA occurring in so called fast motion joints.

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Prognosis for osteoarthritis is highly variable  From page 22 Navicular disease is a particular problem in horses in which OA can be a major component.

As well as the significant cartilage damage referred to above, it is becoming more and more obvious that additional serious damage to the subchondral bone further exacerbates the seriousness of OA. A full physical examination to rule out there potential causes for the observed lameness (e.g., neurological diseases), a complete lameness examination, the use of nerve and/or joint blocks to assist in localizing the source of the lameness, and a synovial fluid analysis are all important first steps in diagnosing OA. Radiography (X rays) remains the primary means of imaging joints to diagnose osteoarthritis (or other bony abnormalities); however, advances in diagnostic imaging have and continue to occur.

Ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear scintigraphy (a bone scan), and diagnostic arthroscopy can also be employed to assist in diagnosis.

Classic signs indicative of OA observed on radiographs include effusion, the formation of osteophytes or enthesiophytes (which are bony changes evident at the margins of the joint that result from remodelling of the joint during the development of OA), sclerosis (increased density), or lysis of the subchondral bone.

Joint space narrowing might also be evident.

One of the major problems in diagnosing osteoarthritis is there often is a disparity between the observed clinical signs and the degree of changes in the bone and/or soft tissues of the affected joint(s) that are noted on radiographs.

Despite aggressive research efforts, there is no cure for osteoarthritis.

Instead, the goal for managing OA is to slow the progression of the disease once clinical signs of disease have become evident.

At present, a multi-modal approach to managing OA is recommended.

The prognosis for horses diagnosed with OA is highly variable and depends on a number of factors.

Using a combination of therapies instead of relying on only one or two techniques is thought to maximize relief of pain and quality of life for those diagnosed with OA. The prognosis for horses diagnosed with OA is highly variable and depends on a number of factors such as the number and location of affected joints, the underlying cause, the rate of disease progression, horse’s age, and response to therapy.

In many cases, OA is careerlimiting in athletic horses (even young and otherwise healthy horses).

In horses that are severely affected, OA is a life-threatening condition.

Osteoarthritis can develop as a primary cause or secondary to other underlying conditions as described above.

Since there is no cure for OA, the main goal is to prevent or slow the progression of OA. Limiting repetitive trauma to the joints, addressing underlying joint abnormalities (e.g., removing OCD lesions or articular chip fractures, improving conformation, and having the feet trimmed appropriately) are all important in minimizing the development of osteoarthritis.

Some owners and trainers routinely administer oral joint

health supplements, or use polysulfated glycosaminoglycans or hyaluronic acid in young, healthy horses, to

decrease the chances of developing OA; however, there is no or only a limited amount of evidence that this is effective.

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Farriery and its impact on equine symmetry A peer-reviewed study, by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), which examines the effect of farriery interventions, in this case road nails, and demonstrates the impact on horses' movement symmetry including weight bearing and propulsion - has been published.

Key findings from the study, which was undertaken as part of the RVC's Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (Grad Dip ELR), show that while there are many different shoes on the market and various approaches to shoeing and trimming, it's important to look at the effect of changes in 'shoeing' on the symmetry of movement, rather than the other way round.

This evidence-based research can then be combined with owner and trainer observations to help make more informed decisions.

The study, which used tungsten road nails, indicates that pelvic movement symmetry in horses trotting on tarmac can be altered by the application of a road nail to the lateral heel of a hindlimb shoe.

Subtle asymmetry in pelvic movement can for example be quantified as the difference in displacement amplitude between left and right tuber coxae (hip hike difference).

The changes in pelvic movement symmetry - observed as a function of applying a road nail - can be explained by increased weight bearing and propulsion in the hind limb with the road nail.

Using wireless inertial measurement units, which were fitted to the poll, withers, sacrum and left and right tuber coxae of each horse, the results indicate that this form of data collection provides a valuable method of evaluating small movement changes of the horse in reaction to different shoeing protocols and shoe types.

Movement symmetry is an important parameter influencing longevity and performance, and can be measured irrespective of the surface (firm or soft) the horse is worked on.

Graduates of the course, Lee Collins and Peter Day, worked alongside academics at the RVC to conduct the research.

The project is the culmination of the pair's work on the course Page 24

Wireless inertial measurement units were fitted to the poll, withers, sacrum and left and right tuber coxae of each horse to collect data after shoeing which offers professional farrithat had arisen from work Research from the RVC offers ers the chance to develop the undertaken as part of the professional farriers the chance skill-set necessary to produce Graduate Diploma in Equine to develop the skill-set necesoriginal research and increase Locomotor Research. sary to produce original the evidence base behind farri“The publication describes the research and increase the eviery. combined outcome of two dence base behind farriery. The Peter Day, who has worked as a research projects undertaken by course takes a minimum of two farrier at the RVC for over 20 students - Peter Day and Lee and a maximum of five years to years and studied for his Grad Collins - as part of their degree complete. Some of the program Dip ELR, said he has spent at the RVC,” he said. is delivered during residential many years at the RVC provid"We always encourage our stuweekend sessions while some ing equine foot care as well as dents to create research of pubof the learning is self-directed, teaching and supporting many lishable quality and to conwith continuous support from research projects. tribute to the much-needed evi- teaching staff.

“With the arrival of the Grad dence-base surrounding trimThe Royal Veterinary College Dip ELR, it was a forgone conming, shoeing and farriery.

(RVC) is the United Kingdom's clusion that I would be “Peter and Lee have done largest and longest established involved,” he said. exactly this, and we congratuindependent veterinary school "Within the farriery industry, late them for this achievement and is a Member Institution of we talk a lot about the changes and are looking forward to oththe University of London. we can achieve with different ers following in their footThe RVC is the top veterinary shoeing and foot trimming pro- steps." school in the UK and Europe tocols and most, if not all, is The course allows farriers to and ranked as the world's secanecdotal and purely based on develop such skills as referencond highest veterinary school subjective visual observation. ing, communication, presentain the QS World University "As part of my diploma, I want- tion and academic writing, Rankings by subject, 2020. ed to research something that with a key emphasis on teamThe RVC offers undergraduate was relevant to farriery and work and the value of a shared and postgraduate programs in could be done outside the labogoal. veterinary medicine, veterinary ratory.

More widely, the course aims to nursing and biological sciences.

“My hope is that, having promote better communication In 2017, the RVC received a gained this qualification, I between farriers and veterinary Gold award from the Teaching would like to undertake a maspractitioners.

Excellence Framework (TEF) ter's degree and will carry out The full paper, The Effect of the highest rating a university further research to evaluate the Tungsten Road Nails on can receive. use of traction devices and shoe Locomotor Biomechanics in The RVC provides animal owndesigns for grip and propulHorses Moving on Tarmac ers and the veterinary profession.

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Magic Millions Online Cornerstone Reduction South Australia's historic Cornerstone Stud has teamed up with Australia's leading thoroughbred auctioneer Magic Millions to launch an exciting new online sales platform.

Magic Millions Online is the new home for internet based thoroughbred sales and launches this week with the Cornerstone Stud Unreserved Reduction Sale.

Comprising 69 lots including black type winning and producing broodmares and quality weanling prospects, the sale will offer breeders and buyers a unique opportunity to invest in quality stock without leaving home.

All horses offered will be showcased with photos and videos and all the information buyers seek prior to placing an online bid.

"This is an exciting new chapter for the company," Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said.

"We have been working on this world leading technology for some time and after being approached by the Cornerstone team we felt it was time to launch Magic Millions Online."

"The process will be easy for prospective buyers - after registering and receiving approval they can bid for their desired lot."

It's fitting that the first auction being conducted to launch Magic Millions Online is a reduction sale for one of the country's most famous and historic thoroughbred dynasties.

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Millions on the launch of their online platform," Cornerstone Stud Managing Director Sam Hayes said.

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Desensitisation and reducing fear

By SUZY MALONEY B.Eq.Sc. Happy Horses Bitless So what is desensitisation?

Well the opposite of sensitisation and that's the tricky bit.

You must be very clear of what you're doing as you might accidentally do the opposite and sensitise your horse!

To desensitise your horse to a stimulus means to reduce its response.

Horses are flight animals and can be very reactive to things in the environment.

This is necessary when they're roaming around in the wild, but can cause problems if you happen to be sitting on them when they have a massive response to a plastic bag flying past!

We can desensitise them to common objects they will encounter, such as plastic bags, loud noises, whips etc.

In all our desensitisation training, we're teaching the horse to stand still when something scares them and this is the opposite of what they would do in the wild.

After a while this becomes the response to any scary stimulus as they develop trust that you will look after them and remain calm and steady yourself. Then a totally new scary object that you've never trained them to accept can appear while you're riding and they will stand still and look to you for guidance.

That's what we all want.

If you're working at desensitisation and your horse becomes fearful, that is, increases its response, stop - that is not the goal. At no point should your horse feel fear.

Your job is to be checking your horse all the time looking for signs of worry - the ears back, tail swishing, eyes bulging/black/fearful, frowning, lifting the head, bracing the neck etc.

The moment you see signs of worry, back off and repeat the previous step until your horse is happy before progressing again.

If necessary keep going back one step until your horse is completely accepting of that stage.

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Soray happily playing with his ball after he desensitised to it and was no longer fearful of it.

things again. Your job is to not push the horse over the line into fear, and cortisol release.

If you do, they no longer learn as they can't think when they're afraid, plus that's where you can actually sensitise them instead of desensitising, and that's not what we want.

This is a great exercise in itself, as it really trains the human to feel and see what's happening for the horse and be in the present moment.

Every horse is different, so you need to know how your own horse expresses worry.

One horse I work with always has a calm eye but his tail starts swishing like mad if he's worried, so I'm always looking there when introducing something new to him.

But for the majority, it's the eye that shows how the horse is feeling, so start there.

Some ground rules - never tie your horse up when introducing a scary object and hold the lead rope yourself, so you can move with them if need be.

Let them smell, lick and explore the scary object with their mouth. If this is beyond them hold the scary object and move away from the horse, asking them to follow you with the lead rope.

Then the horse is following the scary object which is moving away from them, this makes the whole situation much less scary. Touch the place where you're going to start with your hand first, giving it a rub and a few pats, this will make it less sensitive. With most hors-

es, I find the shoulder the best place to start but this can vary.

Then calmly but confidently touch with the scary object and remove it before the horse shows fear.

If you watch your horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signs you should be able to see this.

Gradually extend the time you stay there and then start moving it over other parts of the body.

Let's say you've introduced an object and didn't notice the signs and the horse starts moving away.

Safety first, so if it's dangerous get out of there. If it's safe try and stay with your horse while they move, that's why you're holding the lead rope.

Keep them in a small circle around you, holding the object touching them until they stop moving and then immediately remove it.

Sometimes you may need to show them the solution to the problem with a little stop pressure on the halter.

Repeat, repeat, repeat until you can touch them with the object and they'll stand still, relaxed, with the head and neck lowered.

What we want to show them is that the scary object goes away when they stand still, not when they're moving.

Once you've learnt these principles with an easy object, apply them to other situations.

Hosing, spray bottles, plastic bags, tarps and umbrellas are some things you can use but it's really only limited by your imagination.

Once they accept the object touching the body you can try things like having them walk over it, throwing it under their tummy and out the other side, using the object to make loud noises, waving the object around at different places around them, the list is endless.

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How you feel will impact your horse

By Tanja Kraus Mind, Body, Spirit - which one is having the greatest impact on your horse?

Well, the answer of course is all three are having significant impact - if the horses mind is troubled, this is going to have a huge impact on the way he carries himself - the influence of mental tension and stress is reflected in tension in the body, poor carriage, resulting in brace, discomfort, pain, and ultimately a breakdown in the horses body from overuse or incorrect use (a hollow back for example).

If the body is troubled with tension - either tension to protect an existing injury, or habitual tension from protecting an old injury, or the horse being trained to use his body in a non - beneficial way (head down without engagement of the hind for example) then this is going to have the impact on the body, and ultimately result in mental impact (you cant be in discomfort or pain for too long without a mental impact).

And if the horses spirit is troubled, either through erratic training, inconsistent human interactions, or being housed in a way that is not as nature intended (for example alone) this is going to have an impact on the horses mind, and

ultimately body.

So, everything is connected.

So which one do we address first?

The long answer is that we need to take what I call a 'starburst' approach.

Addressing multiple elements at the same time - feed, housing, bodywork, hoof care, training style.

The short answer is, mental health before all else.

If the horse is mentally unstable and displaying stereotypical (not normal) behaviours, either in the paddock, being handled or while

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being ridden, then we need to work with having the horse relaxed.

Rewarding relaxation and teaching the horse to seek relaxation seems like something that shouldn't be 'our job'.

However, if we put horses in situations that cause them to display stereotypical behaviours (as in if we screw them up) then we should be able to fix them.

Often we dismiss behaviour as the horse just 'being stupid'.

Separation anxiety, pacing, pawing, calling, crib-biting, weaving,

windsucking and any other behaviour that you can name like this is often left unaddressed.

This is your horses cry for help.

This is your horse trying to 'soothe himself'.

Once we recognise this behaviour for what it is, we can go about stepping in and helping the horse to unlearn this behaviour.

I have been successful in addressing horses with extreme behaviours such as self-mutilation, separation anxiety so extreme that the horse would run into things and injure herself, weaving behaviour and separation anxiety.

This type of work, however, requires consistent attention, and a commitment to creating change in the horse.

These horses will often 'revert' back to the behaviour in times of extreme stress, sometimes able to pull themselves out of it (self soothe), sometimes requiring intervention.

I have conducted several workshops, TV Shows and articles on helping horses with anxiety and separation anxiety, if you would like access to these, please send me an email and I would be happy to send you the links.

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Ten things to do in 10 minutes or less

By TANJA KRAUS Time is such an issue for many of us.

Often we are looking after our horses 'in between' jobs - on the way to work, on the way home, dropping kids here and there.

I have often said that 10 minutes a day makes a difference, and I often get asked what can be done in 10 minutes.

So here is a list of 10 things, that you can do in 10 minutes or less that will improve your relationship with your horse, improve your horses flexibility, strength or confidence.

1. Improve on your ground exercises. In my TKH curriculum there is 10 exercises.

You could choose to focus on just one of these for an entire week to improve the quality and response time - building to a 'world champion level lateral bend' for example.

2. Grooming time. Spending time simply grooming your horse will improve your bond. Instead of grooming while he is eating, take the time to tie him up, so you both can fully be present in the experience.

Doing this each day for a week will improve your bond, and will also improve your horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s respect and patience.

3. Online walking. Don't underestimate the benefits of taking your horse for a walk around the paddock or the local area.

4. Patience. Teaching your horse patience by simply tying him up (safely tying, and only if he has been taught to tie up) for a few minutes a day.

5. Picking up his feet, and cleaning them out. Not only will this bring to your attention any hoof issues he may have, and help in the general care of your horse, the act of picking up each foot and holding it, is a respect exercise within itself.

6. Spend time with him. Simply sitting n the paddock or arena, with him loose allows you to spend time together with no agenda.

Focus on your breathing and just take the time to relax.

7. Liberty time. Having some fun at liberty, or doing some training exercises adds some cross training to your routine.

8. Observe. Spending time observing your horse in the paddock, or within the herd, without interference from you, can give you a greater understanding of your horse and how he reacts to stimulus and body language.

9. Stretching. Going through a set of stretching exercises with your horse, when done correctly will improve his flexibility,

and in turn, his strength.

10. Exploration. Horses love to investigate new areas! If the option is available to you turn him loose in an area that he doesn't usually get to go in and help him explore walk around and see the space through his eyes, when the 10 minutes is up, he gets put back in his 'usual' paddock. This 10 minutes of stimulus can go a long way to your horses mental well being.

As I mentioned at the start of the article, the ground exercises are 10 individual exercises, each one that can be done multiple ways, and with multiple variations.

So you should have 30 or 40 things you can do with your horse in 10 minutes or less, if you are familiar with my curriculum.

If you did each one of these each day for a full week, you would have 30 - 40 weeks worth of content - and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not even with riding!

Hope this gives you some ideas on how to still be 'doing' things with your horse.

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Online horse shows proving popular With the COVID -19 Pandemic causing the cancellation of all of all equestrian events the emergence of online shows and events is proving to be very popular.

The first online event was launched in March followed by the April event and now the May event program is out and attracting a growing number of competitors and sponsors.

The second online show opened on April 1 and included a bigger program and included classes for OTT breed classes and a fun section including prettiest head, best tail and fancy dress just to name a few.

Now into the third event, more classes have been added including Amateur class. The supreme Amateur will win a rug, garland and riding jacket.

Aso added to the program are fashions of the fields classes with $100 for the best dressed female and $100 for the best dressed male on offer.

HOW TO ENTER Visit the Online Horse Shows Facebook page send them a message or email: onlinehorseshows@outlook.com They will send you the program and details on how to enter.

You will receive a competitor or horse number and a set workout.

Then just like a normal horse show, wash plait and present your horse, get yourself dressed in your finest show attire and get a friend to video the workout.

Then load the video to Youtube or Vimeo and send in you video link for judging Entries close May 3 at midnight so get busy and saddle up for the next online horse show.

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13.2 hh Reg: WP&CS, APSB, ASP, EA, SHC Brown Gelding Sire: Bamborough Oscar Dam: Bamborough Allure Competitive Large Show Hunter Pony Due to Year 12 we have had to make the difficult decision to offer Bamborough Alando (Bam) up for sale. Bam has been a pleasure to own and show. He has competed at various shows from breed shows right through to HOTY Shows with great success.

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Contact: Brooke de Jong Ph: 0488 592 333

Xtra Violets Of Sefton 13.1 5/8 hh Reg. SHCA, RP, ASP , Part Welsh Grey Mare YOB: 2012 Sire: Xtra Of Sefton Dam: Kirreway Blue Orchid Violet has just competed her first full season under saddle. She is a pleasure to take out anywhere with no work down required. Always comes home with a bundle of champions and supremes both in hand and under saddle.

Placed top 10 in both open and childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes at HOTY. Recently won Champion Prelim Large Pony at Rising Star in June. Can be ridden by young kids with no hassles. Would make the ultimate all round kids pony. PM for more info and video.

Whitmere Heaven Sent Price: $ 20,000.

13.1 ½ hh Reg: SHC, EA, RPSB Brown Mare YOB: 2015 Sire: Llanarth Topcat (Imp) Dam: LJS Heavens Above Our little Heaven is ready for her next rider. All the hard work is done and at just 4yo this sweet pony has proven to be a consistent performer in the show ring. Winning her Newcomer Large Pony Championship at the SHCQ Rising Star Show earlier this year and has continued to be campaigned at Ag Shows for many wins and Champions.

Easy to do all the usual show prep to i.e. clip ears, Show, tie up, good traveller. A pleasure to have around the stables and can be ridden by a child.

Contact: Adam Ph: 0488 111 401

Chippenham Hop Thief Price: $ 3,000.

13.0 hh Reg: RPSBS, PW, APHA Palomino Gelding Sire: Beckworth Rising Command Dam: Goldmine Pure Blonde Col is a 2 year old gelding with a love of attention.

Well handled, has spent 6 weeks in a professional stable for in-hand show preparation.

Correct, pretty mover. Will make an eye catching saddle pony.

Contact: Sally Morphy Ph: 0418 991 256

Contact: Selena Williams Ph: 0439 409 494

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Hanley Park Vuitton Price: $ 20,000.

15.0 hh Reg. EA, SHC, Part Welsh, Riding Pony, ANSA, HHA Chestnut Gelding Sire: Owendale Break O Day Dam: Memories Louis is a great child’s Galloway under saddle, requiring little to no work before shows, with only 15 minutes before his classes at Grand nationals, where he placed 3rd Child’s Hunter Galloway.

Louis is easy to shoe, float, clip, etc. however does require a confident owner as he can get a bit strong on the ground.

Louis has been with us for 3 years and has competed at shows spreading across Australia but is also very well suited to dressage. He is a no fuss horse with established walk to canters and lateral work.

Only for sale as rider has moved onto bigger horses and we feel Lou deserves more time and attention.

Contact: Nicky Bruggemann Ph: 0427 662 690

Carlingford Park Milan Price: $ POA 14.3 hh Reg. EA, SHC, RP Bay Mare YOB: 2010 Sire: Westlake National Anthem Dam: Meadowbrook Mosaic Heart breaking sale due to owner’s personal circumstances. Milly has HOTY and Ag show titles to her name but still has a huge future ahead of her and will be an asset to any show/dressage home or stud. She's has a beautiful quiet personality and is easy to prepare. Suited to teen or lady rider.

Priced to suit current market as the perfect home is most important.

Milly will only be sold to the very best of homes and will be retained if this perfect home is not found.

Contact: Hannah Wright Ph: 0457 319 189

Sanlirra Just Magic Price: $ 15,500.

14.2 hh Reg. Riding Pony, EFA, SHC, Saddle pony elig ANSA Jet Black Mare YOB: 2012 Sire: Dresden Ace of Spades Dam: Kirreway Etching Highly competitive Galloway that commands champions and supreme under saddle. Suit ambitious show home wanting to build on our success.

Prepped for season and ready to step out at highest level. No need to dye!

Would also excel in Royal led classes.

- Qualified for Sydney Royal 2020 - Two places Canberra Royal 2019 - Excellent performances SHC and EFA placings 2018-19 More videos available by request Video Footage Link - https://youtu.be/wPSkLgBSedM Contact: Dee McLaughlin Ph: +0417 043 103 Website: http://www.summerfieldparkponies.info/

Rockview Rogue Trader Price: $ 12,000.

14.1 ½ hh Reg: Riding Pony | Saddle Pony | ANSA | EA | SHC Chestnut Gelding Sire: Yatarla Park Chipmonk (Oakvale Serenade) Dam: Jindabyne Park Request Tradie is a well-educated, quality Show Hunter Galloway, interschool’s, dressage, jumping, pony club - ideal horse for any pursuit.

Much loved, handled, ridden & shown by teenager heading to Uni, very sad sale. Great to handle - shoe, float etc. Very easy going nature, loves to please his owner, safe & reliable. Guaranteed drug free, Vet check welcome.

Tradie is not in full work due to Year 12 commitments, can be viewed in Rockhampton region, QLD with prior arrangement. Tradie comes with an extensive wardrobe of rugs, false tail + other gear. $12,000 negotiable on price but not home. Genuine & serious enquiries only to an approved knowledgeable home.

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Dealing Aces of Sefton

Price: $ 5,000.

15.3 hh Reg: Riding Pony X TB Black Gelding YOB: 2015 Sire: Dresden Ace of Spades Dam: Happy Waltz

Rubinsáar

Price: $ 28,000.

16.1 ¾ hh Reg: Warmblood | SHC | EA Liver Chestnut Gelding Sire: River Dance / Rubinstein Dam: Winter Time / Winterkoenig (HAN)

Sefton's looking for a new caring kind patient home. Rising 5 years old and stands just over 15.3hh. Registered Riding Pony. Sefton was broken in by Daniel Maloney and spelled for some time before Katie Ramsay continued his foundations.

Sefton's full of personality, in your face and will play with anything left in your reach. He requires a confident experienced home or he will take advantage of you but in the right hands he'll be no worries.

Always had his teeth done and feet trimmed regularly but will require shoes if his to be a riding horse. Happy to talk details of Sefton with genuine inquiries. Open to all offers as his bored wasting in the paddock. Home is more important than anything else.

Price very negotiable to the right home. Please no time wasters as this is a very honest sale.

Liver chestnut warmblood gelding with stunning eye catching looks, a huge heart and a solid work ethic. Rubin was bred and purchased from the dressage arena for our girls to show and the success and confidence he has brought them has been nothing short of outstanding.

Consistently at the top end of Open and child’s classes and often sought after rider class mount providing a polished and comfortable workout under pressure which is extremely hard to find. Runner Up large Childs hunter hack EV Nationals 2017.

He has 3 very balanced paces and would also be suited to a young dressage rider with him training medium and has all elementary movements well established. He is very content in any situation as long as there is love and food. Easy to prepare for events, shoe and floats well alone or with company.

Qualified for all royals and can be viewed at Canberra Royal, Grand Nationals or Sydney Royal. A regrettable sale but it’s time for another rider to enjoy the success as the uni commitments are pressing.

Contact: Chelsea Douglas Ph: 0477 888 003

Contact: Joanna Nairn Ph: 0419 994 664

Warrawee Masterpeece

LL Riverina

Price: $ EOI 16.1 ¾ hh Reg: AWB Bay Gelding Sire: Warrawee Deecor Dam: Warrawee Glory Bee Peewee is a one in a million he even has his own fan club! He has been successfully shown winning at royals and HOTYs He is so comfy to ride making him the ideal rider class mount having qualified me for grand nationals on 4 occasions. He is an absolute pleasure to own and easy to handle, clip, float, shoe etc. He loves his feed and is always no stress to take on long trips. Peewee is undefeated in his Arabian Derivative ridden classes winning major awards at all state shows He was recently Runner Up Large Show Hunter hack at VAS Horse of the Year.

Peewee is pretty cruisey I do not have alot of time with work commitments to ride during the week so he often only gets worked the day before a show.

He has limited outings at large state or National shows due to this. He would be suited to a competent teen or adult wanting a top royal/national hunter or Arabian Deriv or he would excel in the dressage ring This is an extremely difficult sale and a horse like Peewee rarely ever comes on the market. He is offered to the best of homes only as I feel he deserves to be shown at the highest of levels and due to my work commitments and young horses I am quite time poor. If the right person does not come along i will retain him and continue showing him myself

Price: $ 22,000.

15.2 hh Reg: Warmblood Chestnut Mare Sire: Riverside Dam: LL Tarandra Bombproof Uncomplicated 4yo mare by RIVERSIDE. Perfect for junior mount! Maternal sister to FEI stallion LL TYRANNY. Lovely kind and sensible natured mare who would be an excellent choice for a talented young rider, amateur or professional.

No vices, you know the one horse that stands quietly for the farrier, ties up solid, gets on the float and is just easy. Couple that with a super set of paces, big over track, loose shoulder, excellent articulation of the joints and naturally uphill.

She currently stands at 15.2hh but is about the same width, plenty of bone, a strong top line and a motor in the back that makes you want to stare.

Truly a whole package type. Inspection unlikely to disappoint. Currently in full work. Video upon request.

Contact: Kimberley Keegan Ph: 0407 767 935

Contact: Rebecca Groen Ph: 0430 571 506

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