Horse report november 2014 issue

MONTHLY ONLINE EXTRA EDITION 19 NOVEMBER 2014

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The event's roots are traced to 1886 when the Calgary and District Agricultural Society held its first fair. In 1912, American promoter Guy Weadick organized his first rodeo and festival, known as the Stampede. He returned to Calgary in 1919 to organize the Victory Stampede in honour of soldiers returning from World War I. Weadick's festival became an annual event in 1923 when it merged with the Calgary Industrial Exhibition to create the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.

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UNBRIDLED IS GOING TO ROCK Canberra’s inaugural UNBRIDLED Festival of Horses, Music and Food is galloping in to Thoroughbred Park on 15 November 2014.

This brand spanking new festival has something to offer everyone - no matter your age, shape or shoe size! Unbridled celebrates all that is wonderful about our four-hoofed friends. Even better, the festival is bringing the party with fantastic music and delectable food.

Whats it all about?

One fateful day, a light bulb lit up over the head of Greg Nugent, General Manager of the Harness Racing Club. He had a look at all of the successful horse festivals held every year in the USA, and realised that Canberra would be the perfect place to create the same thing in Australia. Because Canberra has the highest ownership per capita of horses in Australia, Greg knew that Canberra was an ideal location for a festival celebrating and showcasing the horse and its numerous capabilities. Greg’s vision was for a festival that served more than the just the equine community. He wanted an event for everyone in the region, and beyond!

Greg says, “We want this to become part of Canberra’s annual event calendar. The equine-side is a main focus, but to establish this on an annual scale we really need to ensure we provide activities which will appeal to those visitors who don’t necessarily own horses or have any interaction with equine societies.”

Greg brought in a crack team (two enthusiastic, highly caffeinated women in a tiny office) and a Committee of equine experts from across the region, and thus the festival was born!

Festival Manager Kate Bowman says: “Unbridled is definitely going to be something the whole family can join in on. We have an activity packed kid’s zone, great food and craft stalls, major headline musical act Busby Marou, adventurer Tim Cope coming to speak along with equine experts, an International Jousting Tournament, trick riding and so much more!”

Unbridled 2014 will take place through the whole day, and into the night, on Saturday November 15th. The festival will honour the majestic glory of the horse and all it has to offer - with a multi faceted equine program including performances, demonstrations, workshops and classes run by industry professionals and clinicians. Unbridled celebrates the horse for its pure beauty and its place in our history. But this isn’t just any old “horse fest”. There’s also going to be an

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impressive music and entertainment program, and a “Grand Bazaar” food and craft market teeming with delicious, enticing and sparkly sights and smells!

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – Unbridled isn’t going to be just any old horse fest. The festival is going to showcase a dizzying array of horse sports, performances, talks and demos. Expect to see jousting, mounted archery, barrel racing, horseball, mounted games, horseboarding and a jaw dropping horse spectacular – and that’s just on the Main Arena!

As well as the wild, exciting action on the Main Arena, there will be lots of slightly mellower activity taking place on the Horse Quarter, featuring demonstrations from a brilliant array of equine experts, including farriers, liberty training, mini trots, horse therapists, info on bitless bridles & saddle fitting, buying your first horse and much, much more.

There’s also going to be plenty of opportunity for festival attendees to get ‘up close and personal’ with a range of horses breeds in the Unbridled Breed Pavilion. Horse breeders will also have the opportunity to share their considerable knowledge with the public throughout the day.

Last, but definately not least, will be a presentation from Tim Cope, one of the most exciting speakers in the country. Tim Cope, an internationally award-winning Australian author, adventurer, and filmmaker who went on an iconic three year, 10,000km journey by horse on the trail of nomads made

famous by Genghis Khan.

To guarantee a fun-filled day for teens and tweens alike, the HorseWyse Neigh’bourhood Kid’s Zone will feature heaps of hands-on activities, craft sessions and a life-size human showjumping course all part of our pony mad plan! HorseWyse Magazine and Pony Club have teamed up together to ensure that there will be horsey fun for all ages!

Unbridled is about more than just the horses. The festival has put together a jampacked music program which will run into the wee hours of the night. Busby Marou, who are quickly becoming live performance legends in Australia, will be headlining a brilliant musical line-up of established and emerging Australian artists. The Hitching Post Stage will be fully set designed and one of the coolest places to hang, have a beverage and shimmy ‘til you can’t dance no more!

To round the whole festival off, the Grand Bazaar Food & Craft Market will be overrun with delicious international foods, local and national artists and crafters, and a huge variety of equine gear and apparel.

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Volunteer applications for Unbridled 2014 are now open!

The festival is seeking 250 enthusiastic and passionate people to work at Unbridled 2014. Volunteering offers you the exciting opportunity to be involved ‘behind the scenes’ of a fantastic equine and music event.

The festival has a wide variety of volunteer jobs available, from stage management to working within the stables – there is sure to be a job for you! Volunteers play a key role in helping to ensure Unbridled is a safe and enjoyable event for festival patrons and performers (both human and horse).

If you’re keen to get involved, simply go to www.unbridledfestival.com, and click on the Participate tab.

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Possible causes of infertility in mares

By DAVID LOVELL BVSc Redlands Veterinary Clinic There is nothing more frustrating and disappointing than to have gone through all the soul-searching, research, planning and decision making involved when deciding to breed your mare to a carefully selected stallion and end up with the mare not in foal at the end of the breeding season.

Obviously there can be many factors contributing to the failure and each individual situation is different but when an owner is in that position, they all want to know why?

I have said that each situation is different and more often than not the owner is told "the mare has an infection" and that is why she did not go in foal.

In reality, the incidence of primary uterine infections in mares is very low.

They certainly do occur and if it is really a proper infection and endometritis, (infection of the uterus), then the prognosis and outlook is indeed poor. For an infection to become entrenched and be a real cause of infertility, there is usually some associated degenerative changes in the lining of the uterus that predisposes the tissues to recurring infections and these are often irreversible.

More often than not, mares can develop some post service inflammation and irritation in the uterus that is transient and if correctly managed, will settle down and allow the mare to breed on.

Most of the infertility in mares is caused by husbandry and management practices imposed by humans that take away the natural freedom horses have in the wild to control their own times and situations of breeding. We dictate when the mare and stallion breed and control the nutrition and agistment conditions that the horses are kept under and end up creating a lot of the problems that occur. The skill of the stud master managing the breeding is by the far the most important element in obtaining high conception rates in any program.

The mare has a 21 day breeding cycle where most are in season for five days and out for 16.

The mare actually ovulates close to the end of the five days in season and in most cases, will only accept the stallion in the immediate period close to ovulation.

Simplistically, in a nutshell, nature dictates that a mare should only be bred once or twice during her heat cycle and at a time that is most likely to coincide with ovulation.

Breeding of mares, particularly at times when the reality is that they have little chance of going in foal, is the major contributing factor to infertility.

The most dominant instinct in nature is survival of the individual. Any issue that causes a set back to the general well being and health of the individual mare is going to adversely affect the reproductive cycle as the natural instinct for survival will dictate that it is unwise for an individual to commit to conception and the excessive demands of gestation if environmental conditions are Page 6

What we aim for, a healthy mare and foal is not always achievable such that individual herself may be struggling to survive.

The mare’s cycle is often interrupted, prolonged, or irregular and she may not be ovulating when she should.

Any factor causing a downturn in the nutrition of the mare is likely to shut down the cycle. Sending an individual mare to a breeding farm where she is suddenly put into a herd of other horses that have to compete for feed will invariably cause weight loss and set back until she has been able to adapt.

Attempting to breed this mare at this time can be the first step towards infertility.

Similarly, nature has set the mare up so that her most fertile time of the year is when she is likely to conceive at a time that will result in the foal being born at a time when the weather is warm and feed is likely to be plentiful.

Hence the most fertile time of the year for mares is December - January so that 11 months later when the foal is born will coincide with the warmer wetter periods.

Attempting to breed the mare early in the season, August - September, is at a time when the estrus cycle is likely to be prolonged or irregular and ovulation unlikely to occur.

These are examples of pressures we place on our horses that go against the natural circumstance.

Each time a mare is covered, be it naturally or by insemination, a cycle of inflammation is set up in the uterus that eventually can create unhealthy and less favorable environmental conditions in the uterus that are not conducive to the implantation and nurturing of an embryo.

Once a mare is covered, and ovulation occurs, fertilization of the egg by the sperm occurs in the oviduct of the mare.

The fertilized egg lives in the oviduct for about five days before it moves down into the uterus to begin the process of mplanta-

tion.

This period of grace is nature's way of allowing the inflammatory flare that occurs in the uterus to settle down and clear so that conditions are favorable for the embryo.

Repeated servicing of the mare perpetuates a cycle of inflammation in the uterus that results in failure of proper settling down and paves the way for infection.

What I have discussed above is certainly simplistic. It is an attempt to convey to the reader some of the circumstances that lead to infertility. Obviously many other factors occur in the real world. The first major factor that a lot of people fail to consider is the stallion. He certainly can contribute to failure.

Again, many factors can affect the concentration and viability of the sperm. Do not forget to consider the stallion. Some mares have anatomical and structural problems, particularly those who have had several foals.

Damage from previous foalings to the uterus, cervix, vagina and vulva can all contribute. Similarly, some mares have poor vulval tone and conformation leading to a condition known a pneumovagina or "windsucking" where air is aspirated into the vagina and uterus setting up an inflammatory cycle. The older the mare becomes, and particularly the more foals she has had, the more likely the general health and viability of the reproduction system will be compromised.

The list of potential problems goes on and on. Sufficient to say that most of these problems will be detected by a veterinary inspection of the mare prior to the breeding season. Each mare has a different potential or likelihood of being categorized as being possibly a difficult breeder. Discussion of these factors, plus assessment of the current management and husbandry plus the possible likely conditions where the mare is to be bred all form the basis of formulation of the best breeding plan to best enhance the chances of settling the mare

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Looking beyond the symptoms

By ANGELA DAVISON Having been a horse herbalist for over 20 years, we see certain patterns emerging at particular times of year.

Spring has arrived with its usual attendant problems for horses. Allergies abound, hot itchy conditions that drive both animal and owner "round the bend", respiratory problems like wheezing and coughs, unexplained head-tossing and of course the usual hormonal flush associated with reproduction.

It's all too tempting and very easy to observe the symptoms, scan the shelves and self treat the horse.

Some human health products sound ideal, but horses’ systems are not the same as ours, and the product may even damage your horse.

People have been known to treat symptoms with herbs bought off the shelf and if that one doesn't work, then try another.

Improvements in the condition may be noted but in everything, the underlying cause should be investigated and advice gained from a qualified animal complementary practitioner.

Many people may think that all herbs are fine to use because they're natural and whilst commercial dried herbs have varying degrees of therapeutic value, they can still cause problems if mis-used.

Uneducated trying of one herb after another may not only prove to be just expensive but could also damage your horse.

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As with pharmaceuticals, a qualified prescription will give a healthier result.

For example, a mare's hormonal system is frequently blamed for any display of crankyness.

I have ridden hundreds of horses over a range of disciplines in a competitive situation and I know at times the mares/fillies have been in season, but in my experience it rarely affects performance.

What we have found in practice over the years, is that the hormonal cycle can exaggerate any displayed symptoms.

A recent case comes to mind. A seven year old show jumping mare whose owner/rider said "she's so cranky, she hates the world most of the time and then she's so sweet at other times.She has enormous ability but rarely produces it, she makes a fool of me as she's so erratic, she often has times when she's not interested in her feed so it's hard to keep the condition on her, sometimes she tries to rip my head off when I rug her or girth her up. Everybody says I should get rid

of her as she's such a hormonal cranky b......�

We have many geldings who present with similar problems but no-one seems to blame it all on their hormone systems.

Fortunately this mare's hair was sent to us and went through our testing procedure.

Imbalances were found in her liver and gastro-intestinal tract, which caused her great discomfort intermittently, we also found her diet did not suit her system at all (huge problem with wheat). We sent her a Herb/FR formula tailor-made specifically for her, changed the diet slowly but removed wheat immediately. It was suggested that the owner could consider their vet check out hormone levels if still required.

Two weeks into the treatment we had a very excited owner reporting major positive changes.

The mare had our usual 12 week treatment which balanced up her system, stayed with the diet which suits her well, no-one mentions her hormones now as they're going up through the grades and fulfilling their potential.

This mare is not only feeling better but demonstrating it over the longer term, an achievement that would never have been accomplished without looking beyond the symptoms to find the base cause!

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Problems often occur with newborn foals

By DAVID LOVELL BVSc Redlands Veterinary Clinic

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what everyone else reportedly is doing As stated above, the first 1 – 4 hours after delivery determine the fate of the foal. The gold standard is that the foal should stand and suck within the first hour. If this happens, it is almost a certainty that no problem will occur. Those that are weak and lethargic, take forever to get to their feet, and fail to find the teat and drink are odds on to develop issues. Most such foals have had some problem either in the womb during gestation, or during the birthing process. There are endless possible conditions but prematurity, placentitis in the mare, infections in utero, excessive length of gestation, placental separation, and asphyxia, or loss of oxygen, during delivery, are all possible scenarios. The outcome is what we refer to generally, is a “dummy” foal. Invariably, there is something wrong with the foal and this interrupts the natural way of development. Obviously the foal that is seriously affected is easy to pick, and owners anticipate that a problem will occur.

The more subtle cases, where the foal progresses, seemingly satisfactorily, albeit slowly, are the ones that commonly develop what is known as “Joint Ill”.

These foals progress seemingly satisfactorily, until somewhere between usually one and six weeks, become suddenly lame in one or more legs. This onset of

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The first few days of a foal’s life are sometimes fraught with hazard, and are critical to the future well being of the horse. In fact, to be more specific, the first few HOURS after delivery are where it all happens. It is common knowledge that the foal needs to get a good dose of colostrum, and it is also common practice top apply some form of disinfectant to the navel stump of the torn placenta to avoid “Navel Ill” and “Joint Ill”. Navel Ill implies an abscess that forms at the stump, and Joint Ill refers to a devastating, crippling, and often life threatening infection that develops in one or more joints in the first few weeks of life. Both of these husbandry practices are certainly valid, and very useful, but compliance does not guarantee that the problems mentioned will not develop.

Many foals that receive no colostrums, and do not have attention to their navel, do not ever have a problem, and on the contrary, many that owners go

lameness is a critical emergency and urgent, prompt, aggressive treatment is essential if there is to be any hope of salvaging the horse. My rule of thumb is that ANY foal that becomes lame in the first few weeks has joint ill until proven otherwise.

In the womb, the foal receives its nutrients and protection via the mars blood system circulating through the foal by way of the placenta and cord. At birth, the cord is broken, and the foal suddenly has to rely on its own resources to survive. In effect, the foal is born without any natural immunity, and it will take several weeks for its immune system to develop and become active. While this is happening, the foal has no antibodies or resistance to infection. Nature’s way is for the mare’s first milk, “colostrum”, to be very rich and chock a block full of antibodies.

These are proteins developed in the mare that are concentrated in the milk, and if passed across to the foal, will provide the recipient with a “passive” immunity that will give protection. These antibodies last about 12 weeks before they are degraded, and this timing coincides with the foals own immune system kicking into gear. Proteins are very large molecules or structures that normally when eaten, are broken down into components amino acids by the digestive system to be absorbed and utilised by the body. Nature has provided a “Golden Window” of opportunity for the foal to be able to absorb these very large protein molecules by leaving the mucosal cells in the intestine “wide open” for the first few hours of life so that antibodies can be absorbed. The stimulus for these open cells to close is the suck reflex of the foal. Once the foal has sucked strongly, signals go to the intestine for these cells to close. The problem with the cells being open for antibody absorption, is that other large size structures can also cross the intestinal barrier and enter the foals system. Unfortunately, gram negative bacteria, which are very common in the environment, will take advantage of this opportunity and enter the blood stream. These are deadly to the horse and cause most of the serious foal diseases. continued page 11

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Getting immediate treatment In the case of joint ill, the bacteria circulate around the body and filter out in the very vascular and active growth plates of the joints. They establish themselves, multiply, and result in a fully blown infection. This is why it is normally a few weeks before symptoms appear, as the incubation, or establishment phase, takes time. Rest assured, the actual infection almost always occurred in those first few hours when the opportunity presented for the bacteria. In the “normal” foal that sucks quickly, the intestinal cells close before the bacteria have been ingested and been able to cross, and those foals that get a good dose of natural colostrums, have an instant supply of strong antibodies to eradicate any bacteria that do cross.

Those foals that take forever to suck, allowing large doses of bacteria to cross, and then receive a dose of artificial colostrums on day 2 or 3, have already had the bacteria colonise in the growth plates and it is often too late.

So, what to do when your foal suddenly becomes lame? Panic! This is an emergency and requires immediate treatment. The foal is acutely lame, one or more joints are suddenly very swollen, hot, and inflamed, the foal has a fever, and is dull and depressed.

Very high doses of an appropriate antibiotic are essential. The drug must be one capable of penetrating into the growth plates and

joint fluid of the horse. Obviously anti inflammatory drugs to minimise the over reaction of the foal’s body, and to help keep the animal comfortable, are also used. What has now become a very valuable addition to our treatment of these cases is called “Regional Perfusion” of the affected joint.

With this, a tourniquet is applied above the joint, and a large dose of antibiotic is injected into a vein below the tourniquet. The tourniquet is left on for 20 – 30 minutes. During this time, an extremely high concentration of antibiotic perfuses into the infected area, ensuring adequate contact with the bacteria, and in most cases, “sterilising” the joint. This treatment has made a remarkable difference to success rates. The other major phase of treatment involves surgical debridement or scraping of the joint, lavaging and flushing the toxic elements out of the joint, and establishing drainage in some cases. Early aggressive treatment can result in a good outcome, but the longer the infection is allowed to establish and progress, the worse the damage and the almost certainty of a crippling arthritis occur. By far the best results can be expected if the owner and veterinarian recognise the potential for a foal possibly developing the problem due to the circumstances surrounding those critical first few hours of life.

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The Benefits of Using Rosehips Many of us appreciate the beauty of roses without actually realizing how healthy and beneficial they can be. Seed pods are contained by certain varieties of roses, called rose hips.

Did you know that rosehips have been used since ancient Egyptian times and that they were a favourite during the medieval period where they were used to make “syrop of roses” that will “strengthen the heart and taketh away the shaking and trembling thereof”.

During World War II, British children would collect tons of rosehips which would be made into jams and sent to soldiers at the front to help provide them with Vitamin C. Rosehips, the bulbous part of the dog rose flower that remains after the blooms have dropped, called the hips, is very high in Vitamin C and is one of the best sources for natural iron, calcium, biotin, pectin, phosphorus, tannin and Vitamins A B1, B2, C, E K and P, just to name a few.

The hips are dried and either granulated or simply cut in half to form rosehip shells.

They have a pleasant, sweet and tangy taste and can be fed dry or made into a tea.

Seed pods are contained by certain varieties of roses, called rose hips.

In horses Rosehips have been specifically used to improve the growth of hooves, assist

in the rehabilitation of kidney and adrenal function and as a preventative for ‘tying up’.

The antioxidant properties contained within rosehips are useful for sustaining a healthy body. Studies have proven that anti-oxidants protect the body against particular illnesses like cancer, arthritis, and cardiovascular diseases.

Excessive free radicals result from poor nutrition, pressure, and damaged tissues in both humans and horses. Infections will decrease a horse’s vitamin c levels, and this may also inhibit the development and repair of bone and cartilage tissue. The antioxidants present in rosehips can help to neu-

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Research by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International confirmed that a protein present in rose hips could help horses by preventing the start of osteoarthritis through boosting the immune-system, hence shielding joint tissue from materials that harm them.

The easiest way to feed your horse rosehips is by creating a tea from them. If you’re picking rosehips yourself, once they’ve turned from green to reddish in color, you can pick them. Once they’ve been fully dried, cut them in half and eliminate all the tiny hairs and seeds in the interior of the rosehips.

Then you should set them out to dry more.

After this boil them in water. After they boiled and cooled take the rosehips from the water, and pour the water into the horse’s grain.

An alternative to giving it to them as a tea would be to simply add the rose hips into their feed after you chop them up

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ustralian jockey, Adrian Morgante ĂŶĚ ŶŽǁ Ă ŵƵůƟ ĂǁĂƌĚ ǁŝŶŶŝŶŐ ŝŶǀĞŶƚŽƌ ;ǁŝŶŶŝŶŐ ϭϬ ƉƌĞƐƟ ŐŝŽƵƐ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟ ŽŶĂů ĂǁĂƌĚƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ŝŶǀĞŶƟ ŽŶ Į ǀĞ LJĞĂƌƐ ƌƵŶŶŝŶŐͿ ŚĂƐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ ǁŝŶŶĞƌ͘ Champion and Olympic riders, trainers and ĐŽĂĐŚĞƐ ĂƌĞ ƌĂǀŝŶŐ ĂďŽƵƚ ŚŝƐ ůĂƚĞƐƚ ŝŶǀĞŶƟ ŽŶ the WTP (Winning Tongue Plate) bit the only ďŝƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ ƚŽ ǁŝŶ Ă ƉƌĞƐƟ ŐŝŽƵƐ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶ ĂŶĚ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟ ŽŶĂů ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ĂǁĂƌĚ͘ There are twŽ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ƉĂƚĞŶƚĞĚ ƌĞǀŽůƵƟ ŽŶĂƌLJ designs the normal plate and extended plate both reducing bit pressure by about 85% with no pinching, and the Extended Plate is the only bit in the world proven to stop displacement ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐŽŌ ƉĂůĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ŽƚŚĞƌ ďƌĞĂƚŚŝŶŐ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ͕ Ăůů ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ Ěŝī ĞƌĞŶĐĞ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ ǁŝŶŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ůŽƐŝŶŐ ĂŶ ĞǀĞŶƚ͘ ƵĞ ƚŽ ƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚ ĂŶĚ development, the new and improved 2013 designs has produced outstanding results in the equestrian and racing industry and ŚĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĞƐ ƚĂůŬŝŶŐ͘ ,Ăůů ŽĨ &ĂŵĞ Jockey Mike Smith, says it’s “The Bit of the &ƵƚƵƌĞ͘͟ KůLJŵƉŝĐ ƌŝĚĞƌ DĞŐĂŶ :ŽŶĞƐ ͞ ŝƚ ŝƐ ĂŵĂnjŝŶŐ͘͟ hƐĞĚ ďLJ ĐŚĂŵƉŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ KůLJŵƉŝĐ ƌŝĚĞƌƐ͕ ŵĂŶĚĂ ZŽƐƐ͕ EĂƚĂůŝĞ ůƵŶĚĞůů͕ ůĂŝƌ ZŝĐŚĂƌĚƐŽŶ͕ WĞƚĞƌ DĐDĂŚŽŶ͕ <ĂƚũĂ tĞŝŵĂŶŶ͕ WĂƵůĂ ,ĂŵŽŽĚ͕ ŝĂŶŶĞ :ĞŶŬLJŶ ƌĞƐƐĂŐĞ͘ dŚĞ WTP bits transform horses that have poor bit

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ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ďŝƚ͕ ƌĞƐƵůƟ ŶŐ ŝŶ ŚĞĂĚ ƐŚĂŬŝŶŐ͕ ƉƵůůŝŶŐ͕ rearing, bucking, mouth opening and poor ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ͘ džƉŽƐĞĚ ũŽŝŶƚĞĚ ƐŶĂŋ Ğ ďŝƚƐ create up to 300kg of pressure, pinching the ƚŽŶŐƵĞ ĚŽǁŶ ƚŽ ĐĞŶƟ ŵĞƚĞƌƐ͕ ĐĂƵƐŝŶŐ ŚŽƌƐĞƐ to evade the pain by withdrawing the tongue Žƌ ƉůĂĐŝŶŐ ŝƚ ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ďŝƚ͘ dŽŶŐƵĞ Ɵ ĞƐ ĐĂŶ ĂůƐŽ ĐĂƵƐĞ ŚŽƌƐĞƐ ƚŽ Į ŐŚƚ ƚŚĞŵ ĂŶĚ ďƵůŐĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƚŽŶŐƵĞ ďĂĐŬ ƚŽ ĞƐĐĂƉĞ ƚŚĞ ƉĂŝŶ͕ ƌĞƐƵůƟ ŶŐ ŝŶ ĚŝƐƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐŽŌ ƉĂůĂƚĞ͘ Whereas the patĞŶƚĞĚ tdW ĞŶĐĂƐĞĚ ũŽŝŶƚ design prevents the arms folding down, ƉƌĞǀĞŶƟ ŶŐ ƉĂŝŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƌŽŽĨ͕ ƚŽŶŐƵĞ ĂŶĚ ďĂƌƐ͘ dŚĞ ϲ͘ϱ ƐƋƵĂƌĞ Đŵ ůŽǁ ƉƌŽĮ ůĞ ĐĞŶƚĞƌ ƉůĂƚĞ ĐƌĞĂƚĞƐ Ă ƐŽŌ Ğƌ ƐƵƌĨĂĐĞ ĂƌĞĂ ƌĞĚƵĐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ďŝƚ ƉƌĞƐƐƵƌĞ ďLJ ĂďŽƵƚ ϴϱй͘ dŚĞ tdW ĐĞŶƚĞƌ Ň Ăƚ ƉůĂƚĞ ŝƐ ƵƉ ƚŽ ϭϰŵŵ ůŽǁĞƌ ƚŚĂŶ ŽƚŚĞƌ ďŝƚ ũŽŝŶƚƐ͕ allowing more room between the tongue and ƚŚĞ ƌŽŽĨ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƵƚŚ͕ ƉƌĞǀĞŶƟ ŶŐ ƌŽŽĨ ƌƵďďŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƵƚŚŝŶŐ ŝƐƐƵĞƐ͘ &ƵƌƚŚĞƌ͕ ƚŚĞ tdW ďŝƚ arms have limited travel to reduce outer ring pressure to the cheeks and lips when working Ă ŚŽƌƐĞ ŝŶ Ă ƐƚƌĂŝŐŚƚ ůŝŶĞ͘ dŚĞ ŽŶůLJ Ɵ ŵĞ ĐŚĞĞŬ pressure is required is when turning your ŚŽƌƐĞ͘ dŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ƚĞƐƚ ƚŽ ĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞ ŚŽǁ ŝƚ ƐƚŽƉƐ ĚŝƐƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ďLJ ůĂLJŝŶŐ ƚǁŽ Į ŶŐĞƌƐ Ň Ăƚ ŽŶ LJŽƵƌ ƚŽŶŐƵĞ͘ dŚĞ ƌĞƐƵůƚ͕ LJŽƵ ĐĂŶ͛ƚ ďƵůŐĞ LJŽƵƌ ƚŽŶŐƵĞ ďĂĐŬ͘ EĞŝƚŚĞƌ ĐĂŶ ƚŚĞ ŚŽƌƐĞ͕ therefore, keeping the tongue in the correct ĨŽƌǁĂƌĚ ƉŽƐŝƟ ŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƐƚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ĚŝƐƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚ͘ dŚĞ ƌĞǀŽůƵƟ ŽŶĂƌLJ ƉůĂƚĞ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ƉƌĞǀĞŶƚƐ ƚŚĞ

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PICTURES 1 & 2 SHOW A SNAFFLE BIT ROOF RUBBING AND BIT PINCHING. contact and were leaning on the rein, pulling the reins through your hands, not using their ƐŚŽƵůĚĞƌƐ Žƌ ŚŝŶĚƋƵĂƌƚĞƌƐ͕ Į ŐŚƟ ŶŐ ƚŚĞ ďŝƚ͕ ŚĞĂĚ ĐŚƵĐŬŝŶŐ͕ ƌĞĂƌŝŶŐ͕ ďƵĐŬŝŶŐ͕ ƉƵůůŝŶŐ͘ ůů ŽĨ ƚŚĞ tdW ďĞŶĞĮ ƚƐ ĂƌĞ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĞĚ ďLJ ŚƵŶĚƌĞĚƐ ŽĨ ĂŵĂnjŝŶŐ ƚĞƐƟ ŵŽŶŝĂůƐ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĐĂŶ ďĞ ƐƵƉƉůŝĞĚ ŽŶ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ͘ It is wĞůů ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĞĚ ũŽŝŶƚĞĚ ƐŶĂŋ Ğ ďŝƚƐ cause roof rubbing and bit pinching, causing pain signals to spread to any other branch ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŵĞ ĨĂĐŝĂů ŶĞƌǀĞ͕ ƌĞƐƵůƟ ŶŐ ŝŶ ƉĂŝŶ ŝŶ areas of the face that have no direct contact

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ŽŶ Ă ŚŽƌƐĞ͘͟ >ĞĂĚŝŶŐ ĐŽůƚ ďƌĞĂŬĞƌ :ƵůŝĞŶ tĞůƐŚ͕ ǁŚŽ ďƌĞĂŬƐ ŝŶ ϱϬϬ ŚŽƌƐĞƐ Ă LJĞĂƌ ĨŽƌ ĂƌůĞLJ ĂŶĚ other leading trainers purchased 25 WTP bits ƌĂƟ ŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŶŽƌŵĂů ƉůĂƚĞ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ďŝƚ on the market and like having power steering, ŬŝŶĚ ĂŶĚ ƐŽŌ ŽŶ ŚŽƌƐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚƌĂŶƐĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ Ěŝĸ ĐƵůƚ ŚŽƌƐĞƐ͘ ĂǀĞ DĐ ǀŽLJ ĐŽůƚ ďƌĞĂŬĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĐĂŵƉĚƌĂŌ Ğƌ͕ ͞ƚŽƚĂůůLJ ĂŵĂnjŝŶŐ ƌĞƐƵůƚƐ͊͟

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PICTURE 3: THE AMAZING WTP BIT PREVENTS IT.

ŚŽƌƐĞ ƉƵƐŚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉůĂƚĞ ƵƉǁĂƌĚƐ Žƌ ƐŝĚĞǁĂLJƐ͘ ,ere’s what is being said by other leading ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ ĞdžƉĞƌƚƐ͘ ^ŚŽǁ ũƵŵƉŝŶŐ ƌŝĚĞƌƐ :ĂŶĞůůĞ tĂƚĞƌƐ͕ ďƐŽůƵƚĞůLJ ĂŵĂnjŝŶŐ / ŚĂǀĞ ƌĞƉůĂĐĞĚ Ăůů ŵLJ ďŝƚƐ͟ <Ğůŝ ZŽǁĞ ͞zŽƵƌ ďŝƚ ŚĂƐ ƐƚŽƉƉĞĚ ŚĞƌ ďƵĐŬŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĂƌŝŶŐ͟ ZĂĐŚĞů :ŽŶĞƐ ͞,Ğ ǁĞŶƚ from rearing and out of control to an angel ǁŝŶŶŝŶŐ ϱ ƌŝďďŽŶƐ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĂLJ͟ dĂƌĂ ƌŽƵŐŚ ͞,Ğ ƐƚŽƉƉĞĚ Į ŐŚƟ ŶŐ ƚŚĞ ďŝƚ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ŶŽǁ ƐŽŌ ĂŶĚ ƌŽƵŶĚ ƚŽƚĂůůLJ ĂŵĂnjŝŶŐ͟ /ĐŽŶŝĐ ƚƌĂŝŶĞƌ ,ĞŶƌLJ DŽƌĞŶŽ͕ ͞ Ō Ğƌ ϲϯ LJĞĂƌƐ͕ / ŚĂǀĞ ĐŚĂŶŐĞĚ ƚŽ these bits; they are the best bits I’ve ever put

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Australian Horsemanship Trainers feature

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The 40th Anniversary Dalby Stock Horse Sale The annual Dalby Stock Horse Sale is celebrating its 40th Anniversary on the weekend of the 5th -7th of December.

Entries have now closed for a catalogue of 280 horses compared to 185 last year. The Incentive Drafts and Open Draft will take place on Friday 5th December. A working parade of all horses will take place on Saturday 6th December and the sale will commence at 7am on Sunday 7th December.

Better Rewards for Buyers The Incentive Draft competitions have been extended to give past buyers more opportunity to win good prize money. This should give current buyers more confidence to bid on potential Campdraft horses. Graduates of the sale for the past 3 years are now eligible to compete twice instead of just the once. This should attract more numbers and competition. The popular Donrica Stud “Highest scoring gelding, ridden by the owner” continues with $10,000 in the prize pool.

40th Anniversary Celebration The Darling Downs Branch of the ASHS have arranged for “Drinks on the Deck” at the showground pavilion for all ASHS members on Saturday 6th December from 5.00pm to 6.30pm. The pavilion will also

house a display of Dalby Stock Horse Sale memorabilia and a display of rural and equine art.

Later in the evening, in the covered arena, a tribute to the Australia Stock Horse will be performed by Rooftop Express. The Grove Bar & Grill will be open for the best Shorthorn steaks during the evening. A live band will then complete the entertainment for the remainder of the night.

Previous Sale Results

Mares Geldings Stallions Total

Sold 57 39 2 98/120

2010 Clearance Average 77% 9,491 91% 5,596 67% 15,500 82% 8,064

Top 32,000 11,000 25,000 32,000

Sold 78 73 10 161/204

2011 Clearance Average 84% 9,577 78% 5,459 56% 10,750 79% 7,783

Top 40,000 12,500 21,000 40,000

Mares Geldings Stallions Total

Sold 81 67 5 153/214

2012 Clearance Average 71% 8,651 76% 6,235 42% 13,900 71% 7,765

Top 30,500 15,000 20,000 30,500

Sold 78 58 1 137/161

2013 Clearance Average 85% 8,610 85% 5,612 100% 14,000 85% 7,371

Top 30,000 14,000 14,000 30,000

DALBY AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE SALE College Wildthing Top Price $30,000

Buyers Rewards New Incentive Conditions...

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Total pool of

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Extra Catalogues $10 each

280 Ridden Horses 149 Mares–115 Geldings–16 Stallions

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Trainers feature

The Horse Report The treatment that can turn a problem horse into a good horse, and a good horse into a Champion!

Keeping your horse stimulated …

By Tanja Kraus Horses are designed to travel for miles each day, grazing, looking for water, etc. We remove them from this by keeping them in confined paddocks, stables and the like.

Recently I moved my horses around – I moved my girls from their paddock into the boys paddock and added a horse, and I moved my boys into the girls paddock and reduced their herd numbers. What I noticed in the following few hours was my horses delight in exploring their new surroundings and in the case of my girls – meeting their new paddock mate and establishing the new pecking order.

It got me to thinking about how something as simple as changing paddocks got them stimulated and exploring.

If you cant change paddocks, try introducing something new to the paddock so they can explore it. Horses are alot like children in their need to be stimulated – and while we tend to ride them and try to introduce new training etc, putting them into a new paddock can be just enough to get them motivated again.

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I have written articles previously on keeping the rides and training interesting, and after seeing my horses interaction the other day I thought that this was a way for them to be stimulated without human intervention.

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Three Ingredients to a Truly Broke Horse

by Clinton Anderson Many horses are rideable, but few are truly well broke. I define a well broke horse as one who is quiet, dependable, soft and responsive, in any situation – in the arena or on the trail. Of course, many factors go into how far a horse’s training can go, including breeding, temperament and the method in which he is trained, but there’s a secret formula my mentor Gordon McKinlay taught me years ago that is the absolute key to training. “Clinton,” Gordon used to say, “to get a truly broke horse takes three things: long rides, wet saddle pads and concentrated training – and you have to have equal doses of all three.”

Is this lesson really a secret? Of course not! The key to it that most people miss, however, is that you must have all three things, balanced in three equal parts. Lots of ranch horses get long rides – they’re ridden all day from sunup to sundown, but they’re stiff as a board in their face and body. Plenty of show horses are soft and supple from all the concentrated training they get, but try taking one out on the trail and he’ll probably half kill you as he reacts to and spooks at everything he sees – scary objects, water, dogs, whatever. And, racehorses almost always come off the track with wet saddle pads, but try to do something with them besides gallop and you’ll see what’s missing in their training.

As soon as you have 1/3 that’s bigger than the other 2/3, the formula just doesn’t work as well. However, if you consistently give your horse three equal doses of long rides, wet saddle pads and concentrated training, you’ll have a truly great, soft, supple, respectful and collected horse that you can ride in the arena, compete on, ride out on the trail, use to gather up cattle and know is a safe, dependable partner.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Happening MULLUMBIMBY SHOW

The Mullumbimby Show is back and will be held on 8th & 9th of November 2014 at the Mullumbimby Showgrounds.

This year horses must be vaccinated against the Hendra virus to attend show. Proof of vaccination to be shown on arrival at the Showground.

There will be a Monster Truck Show , Beef Cattle,Poultry, Talent Quest, Showgirls, Old Engines Display, Snake Man, Dog & Duck Show, Pavilion, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, School Displays - Animal Nursery - All the usual side shows and Food stalls. Bar & BBQ's FireWorks from 8.00pm and Demolition Derby, FMX bike Display and Show n Shine on Sunday In centre ring there will be a full program of events for the Horses, you will have led classes for Thoroughbred, ANSA, Ponies, Quarterhorse,Australian Stock Horses, Arabians, Palomino, Shetland, Miniature, Draught Horse, Brumby, Paint and Pinto, Western performance and a 2 ring program for Hunters, Hacks, Galloways & Ponies , and a big trotting program on both days Big Prize money, rugs and feed as prizes. For more information visit www.mullumbimbyshow.org.au Phone.02 6684 2621. Email secretary@mullumbimbyshow.org.au

BANGALOW SHOW The Bangalow Show is on the 14th & 15th November . All horses attending the showgrounds during the Bangalow Show must be vaccinated for Hendra. There will be a full ring programme for all breeds of horses including a 'Supreme Led Exhibit', 'Supreme Champion Hack of the Show' and 'Supreme Champion Hunter Hack of the Show'.

The Maiden / Novice, Junior, Juvenile campdraft will be held on Friday afternoon with the Open Campdraft on Saturday.

There is a Full Ring Programme including 'Three Ring Circus' for the ponies, Galloways and Hacks.

Extra Ring events include the Team Stockman Ironman, Belt Buckle and Boot Cup, Rodeo and Barrel Races.

Camping is available - contact caretaker 02 6687 1035 For further information contact Show Secretary Karen Ryan 02 6687 1033 or Chief Ring Steward Ian Grissell 0413 337 234.

Email - bangalowshow@bigpopnd.com.au

TERRANORA LAKES HACK SHOW The Terranora Lakes equestrian club will be holding a Fun day and Dressage day on Sunday November 30 Events include jumping, sporting and dressage For further information Ph 0755909721 or email cobakibob@bigpond.com

ALSTONVILLE SHOW 24th and 25th October 2014

This years show will be a Vaccination against Hendra Compulsory Event a copy of certificate is to be provided for each horse at the gate otherwise no entry will be permitted ** Entry via Green Street only ** Ph: 02 6628 0358 Email: avilleshow1@bigpond.com Website: www.alstonvilleshow.net Terranora Lakes Equestrian Club

Funday Dressage Day SUnday 30 November 2014

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Mullumbimby Show Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th November,2014.

Horses must be vaccinated against the Hendra virus to attend show

Full program of events for the Horses, including led classes for Thoroughbred, ANSA, Ponies, Quarterhorse, Australian Stock Horses, Arabians, Palomino, Shetland, Miniature, Draught Horse, Brumby, Paint and Pinto, Western performance and a 2 ring program for Hunters, Hacks, Galloways & Ponies , as well as a big trotting program on both days

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Bangalow Show 14th & 15th November

Friday - Breed classes Campdraft - Maiden Novice / Junior / Juvenile Saturday - 'Three Ring Circus' hack show , Show Jumping - Campdraft, Rodeo, Stockman Ironman All horses attending the showgrounds during the Bangalow Show must be vaccinated for Hendra Show Secretary Karen Ryan 02 6687 1033 - Chief Ring Steward Ian Grissell 0413 337 234 Email - bangalowshow@bigpond.com.au

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The Horse Report Terranora Lakes Equestrian Club 30th November FUN DAY SPORTING SPORTING EVENTS

AGE GROUPS

SMALL JUMPING COURSE

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BENDING

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Novice 2.2 2014

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Cost $5.00 per class Nominate on the day Xmas party to follow at 3 o’clock for all agisted members, including families and prac se day par cipants.

BYO alcohol. Club to provide BBQ with salads, cakes and so drink as well as snacks

Open at 7.00am Trophy awarded for best score in each test Ribbons to fi h place.

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Miniatures on display at Gladstone Extravaganza The National Miniature Register Inc. (NMR) is proud to represent Gladstone's 1st ever Miniature Horse Show to be held over 2 days on the 1st and 2nd November, 2014.

The Gladstone Miniature Horse & Pony Extravaganza program consists of a variety of events from Miniature Ponies to Little Horses in Halter, Harness, Novelty, Performance, Costume, Versatility and Youth classes.

The Extravaganza will commence on Saturday 1st November at 12.30pm allowing competitors time to arrive and get settled before the Halter classes begin. Each group division will have a Champion and Reserve Champion. The winners will receive a sash and trophy sponsored by Raine and Horne Gladstone. There will be a Supreme Champion Award for each group sponsored

by Hutchinson Builders Rockhampton comprising of a garland and trophy. The Grand Champion Horse of the Show will be sponsored by Neilan Quarter Horse & Miniature Stud and will receive a Grand Champion Sash and Rosette, Trophy and $100 cash prize. Harness classes will have the chance to compete for Champion and Reserve Champion and will commence after the judging of Grand Champion Horse of the Show to be followed by the Youth and Adult Costume Class. This will conclude Saturday's events.

Sunday, 2nd November will commence at 8am with Youth Performance then open Performance classes. A very diverse program comprising of Lungeline, Trial, Hunter,

Showjumping, 6 Bar and Fault and Out - a great spectacle to observe. An additional inclusion into the program is a 'Versatility' event which is an accumulation of points over the 2 days. The highest point scorer in each division will be awarded a Champion Sash and trophy for their efforts. Champion and Reserve Champion sashes and trophies will be awarded to all group Performance Horse winners, very generously sponsored

by Hutchinson Builders Rockhampton.

The Gladstone Miniature Horse & Pony Extravaganza will be held at the Gladstone Showgrounds. There are covered stables modified for miniatures (our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Gladstone Show Society for catering to our requirements) and ample camping at a minimal cost. The arena is fully enclosed to contain any would-be runaways. There will be catering available on both days and the showgrounds are within walking distance to the Gladstone's main street if necessary.

This broad range of classes will showcase the versatility of these intelligent, kind natured miniature equines. Not only do they provide enormous pleasure to the youth but to the elderly also that are often seen competing in the ring. This show will be a wonderful opportunity for the general public to see the miniature horses in action.

Everyone is welcome and public entry is only a gold coin donation.

We have made the program extensive to attract competitors who are strong in a variety of fields to attend. Support for this show

would ensure an extensive program again in the future.

We would like to show our sincere appreciation to our sponsors: Hutchinson Builders, Monark Park, Raine and Horne Gladstone, The Feed Barn, Top Produce and CRT Calliope. Without this wonderful support our show would not be as successful as anticipated.

The Miniature horse is such an intelligent breed to educate. As they generally are not ridden, the horse therefore has to learn to respond directly to vocal or intricate hand commands. Their ability to master trial events on the ground is as remarkable as seeing these small horse clear jumps well over the height of their heads. This is an event not to be missed. The Gladstone Miniature Horse & Pony Extravaganza offers this and much more.

This show will be a pre-nominated event as there is be NO entries accepted on the day.

Entry fees have been reduced to enable all competitors to enter. To nominate, please go to the NMR website and download the program. If you have any problems, please don't hesitate to contact Liana Wynne on 0412450767 or email: nolian@bigpond.com

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Perfect Pony Club ODE Championship The Pony Club NSW State One Day Event was held at the prestigious Albury Wodonga Equestrian Centre, Albury on the weekend of the 27-28th September 2014. According to competitors and event organisers the event, hosted by Pony Clubs located in Zone 20 ran perfectly.

Seventy riders travelled from around the State to compete, with the Dressage phase commencing on Saturday morning, cross country in the afternoon and Showjumping on Sunday morning. The Championship concluded on Sunday afternoon with the mounted presentation ceremony.

Congratulations to all of the age champions.

Eleanor Miller and her horse Kaloona Kaydee from Canberra Riding Club, Zone 16 was the 17 and Under 25 age champion.

Rachel Temm riding Tamoru Dom Perignon from Forest Hills Pony Club, Zone 23 was the 15 and Under 17 age champion for the second year in a row. While Matilda Seppelt on her horse Gone Platinum from Londonderry Pony Club, Zone 19 placed first in the 13 and Under 15 age group, also for the second year in a row.

In reflection of the event, 17 and Under 25 years age champion Eleanor Miller was particularly impressed with the performance of her horse Kaloona Kaydee. "The highlight for me was knowing that I was on top of an

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amazing young horse and that no matter what happened, whether I won or lost I knew that she is only at the beginning of her career. It was the feeling that at the end of the day I knew she had done her best and so had I, and that I was just a little bit luckier than the other two competitors."

"I would also like to say that what makes these events amazing, and what makes me always want to come back is the people that attend and how well an event runs. I was lucky enough to be surrounded by amazing people and to be included in an event that ran perfectly, including an amazing roast dinner," commented Eleanor.

Local Zone 20, hosted a roast dinner at the Equestrian Centre on the Saturday night of the Championship. Dinner was complemented with entertainment and special guest speakers, equestrians Prue Barrett and Teagan Ashby much to the delight of the competitors and their families.

Thank you to all of the individuals who made this event possible, including the officials, volunteers, judges, announcers and in particular Zone 20 pony clubs for hosting this championship. Thank you to the riders and their families who have travelled great distances to compete at this event.

The Pony Club Association of NSW looks forward to the next state events, including

Eleanor Miller and her horse Kaloona Kaydee, 17 and Under 25 age champion pictured after the mounted presentation.

the Pony Club Association of NSW State Showriding Championship to be held at White Park, Scone from the 6-7th December 2014, followed by the Pony Club NSW State Camp. The annual Pony Club NSW State Camp is a High Performance Camp that brings together the top 70 riders in NSW in the disciplines of Dressage, Showjumping, Eventing, Mounted Games and Advanced Horsemanship. This year's camp will be held from the 4-9th January 2015 at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Riders receive instruction from top Australian Instructors and lectures from horse industry professionals.

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Consider your horse's entire nutrition before adding supplements.

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist What is in your feed room currently, are there containers of various herbal concoctions, vitamin supplements etc.

Supplements have become much more a part of general health care these days, very different to many years ago when horses were just fed oats and hay. It is well worth considering; does your horse really need a supplement and if he or she does then is it the right one?

The most endearing feature of

supplements is the flexibility of being used in many different ways. Supplements can be beneficial with horses that suffer from joint issues, pain and muscle soreness etc. They can also be used for nervous horses to assist with tenseness, they can be used to assist with weight or help with a hormonal imbalances.

Certainly they do have their uses and in my profession as an Equine Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist results can be very exciting, but my concern as always is the health of the horse.

As horse owners, many of us take supplements every day, like the general population, but in many cases do not know why they are taking them? Glossy magazine ads and TV commercials can be very convincing.

There is no doubt that from a scientific point of view certain types of supplements can be enormously beneficial.

If a horse is fed a well balanced diet, does the horse require a daily supplement? The answer is probably yes.

Over recent years, research in Australia and overseas has provided more accurate guidelines on the nutritional requirements of horses and how they alter in

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relation to growth, exercise or reproductive requirement.

Analysis of feeds gathered from different localities and climates, has proven that there are low or inadequate levels of certain nutrients, which can affect the health and performance of a horse. In some cases, individual nutrients provided in feeds are imbalanced or in excess of needs and, if not corrected, can be detrimental to a horse's well being.

Important note: older horses not working with access to good quality pasture may obtain an adequate intake of major nutrients, minerals and vitamins to meet their needs, but more often than not they may still require some form of supplementation.

Important note: Research has proven that soils in Australia that have been constantly producing feed, whether it be hays or grain have depleted nutrient levels in the soil, leaving produce grown in these areas sadly deficient in many important vitamins and minerals. The salinity level has also risen, and the overuse of pesticides has also contributed to nutrient deficient

soils.

Is there a risk of over-supplementing?

There are many nutritional supplements on the market for horses; most contain simple minerals, which are poorly absorbed and utilised by the horse and then are required at high levels to provide some support. Many supplements also contain vitamins, which are feed grade (not fit for human consumption).

Many other ingredients used in these supplements are industrial and technical grade, so my advice is always check the quality of ingredients and choose only oral grade, after all don't our horses deserve the best?

Like any other substance your horse ingests, supplements should be treated with respect, so it is important to be aware that they have the potential to do harm, as well as good.

Take-Home Message I believe it is necessary to regulate equine supplements in a similar way to the Therapeutic Goods Administration for humans, this would ensure quality every time. Â&#x2030; continued page 33

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Melbourne gears up for Equitana EQUITANA Melbourne 2014 will again be bringing the best in competition, education and entertainment in the biggest horse event in the Southern Hemisphere.

From November 20 -23 at the Melbourne Showgrounds, Equitana offers a range of exciting competitions covering a range of disciplines over four days featuring Australia's leading competitors.

There will be specialist clinics with leading clinicians from around the world covering everything from dressage to western to eventing to carriage driving.

The program will feature: Thursday, November 20 Day Program •Racehorse to Riding Horse training feature (10 - 11.30am) •Equestrian Grand Final - CSI-W Jumping (9.30 - 10.30am) •Equestrian Grand Final Exhibition Eventing (Dressage: 12.30 - 2pm, Jumping: 6 - 7pm) •The Way of The Horse - Horse selections (12 - 12.30pm) •The Way of The Horse - Horse Starting Challenge - Horse selections & Round 1 (1 2.30pm) •Western Dressage Clinic with Lynn Palm* (4 - 6pm) •Jumping Training with Dirk Schrade (3.30 5pm) Evening Program (7.30 - 10.30pm) •EQUITANA Australian Open Reining Championships* Australia’s top competitors showcase the

movements of elite western trained horses Friday, November 21 Day Program •Equestrian Grand Final - CDI-W Dressage (9.30am - 12.30pm) •Off The Track Gala Show Horse Class (9.30 - 10.30am) •Supreme Products Equestrienne Turnout (11.15am - 2pm) •The Way of The Horse - Horse Starting Challenge - Round 2 (1.30 - 3pm) •Carriage Driving Championships (3.30 5pm) •Driving Training with Bram Chardon (5 6pm) •EQUITANA Australian Open Barrel Racing Championship (4 - 5pm) •TRM Jump and Drive Challenge (6.30 7pm) Evening program (7.30 - 10.30pm) •Equestrian Grand Final World Cup Jumping* A night of high flying action showcasing Australia’s top riders & horse tacking 1.4m fences Saturday, November 22 Day Program •EQUIPE Dressage Clinic with Charlotte Dujardin and Judy Harvey* (9.30am 12.30pm) •Arabian Extravaganza (9.30am - 12.15pm) •Sport Horse Racing (1 - 2pm) •The Way of The Horse - Horse Starting Challenge - Round 3 (1.45 - 3.15pm)

•EQUITANA Couples Challenge (3.45 5.15pm) •Mini-tana - Miniature Horse Competition (4 - 5.45pm) •Extreme Indoor Team Driving (4.30 5.30pm) •Stock Horse State of Origin Time Trials (6 7pm) Evening Program (7.30 - 10.30pm) •Equestrian Grand Final CDI-W Dressage Freestyle* A wonderful visual experience of high degree dressage movements to music Sunday, November 23 Day Program •EQUITANA Australian Open Cutting Championships (9.30am - 12.15pm) •Team sports competition: Polocrosse (9.30 - 10.30am) Polo (11am - 12pm) Tent Pegging (1.45 - 2.45pm) Mounted Games (3.15 - 4.15pm) •EQUITANA Horse Of The Year - Breed Showcase Finale (12.30 - 1.15pm) •The Way of The Horse - Horse Starting Challenge Final (1.45 - 3.15pm) Afternoon Program (4.30 - 7pm) •Education and Entertainment with Double Dans and Guests* An equine entertainment program for all ages as the ultimate finale to the event.

For more information on Equitana Melbourne 2014, visit the website at www.equitana.com.au

Nutrition consider the entire picture from page 32 It's important to talk to your Equine Nutritionist, Herbalist or Veterinarian before making a choice and consider the horse's entire nutritional picture before you add a supplement to his or her diet. It's equally important to feed a supplement according to the product directions and for the length of time specified before you make up your mind as to its benefits or lack thereof.

Remember that products made with inferior ingredients, quality control, or labelling might not impart any benefit, and any perceived benefit from a supplement is anecdotal evidence (not necessarily something backed up by peer-reviewed studies).

I feel that products using ingredients that have solid published human data behind them gives the horse owner reassurance that the product they are using will deliver results.

Below are some examples of the types of supplements available in the Equine Industry today. Supplements for horses can be divided into a variety of categories.

Joint health Respiratory health Anti-inflammatory and pain relief Antioxidant Calming GI tract health Electrolytes Immune system health Energy boosters Hoof growth and health Insect control Metabolic issues Muscle health Vitamins and minerals Senior supplements Skin and coat Tendon and ligament health

For further advice on choosing the right supplement, understanding how to read a label or any advice on equine nutrition, please contact Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist Antoinette Foster antoinette@hiform.com.au or phone 03 97756422 all advice is free

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Alstonville Show - Murwillumbah Show

Supreme Led Arabian Derivative Tremayne Royal Opera

Champion Small Hunter Pony was Narrawa Park Magnum exhibited by Tegan Maluta

Champion Pony Hack was Tremayne Gold Charm ridden by Billie Johnson

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Supreme led Stallion Yagoneya Jee Tech exhibited by Adrianne Bowden

Winner of the Fancy Dress Holly and Chelsea Taunton

Supreme led Mare Euston Dancestar exhibited by Melissa Sambrooks

Supreme Hack Rapunzel exhibited by Kirsty Harper Purcell

Farleig Angelique exhibited by Lisa Jones winner of the open small galloway

Tany Handford in the working stock horse

Reserve champion Hunter Hack Dicavali Georgia exhibted by Amanda OSullivan

Supreme Led Gelding exhibited by Asher Coe

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North Coast National Show

Champion Led Galloway Mare Raleigh Coronation exhibited by Jodie Hill

Champion Galloway Willowcroft Hot Topic owned by the Douglas Family ridden by Joel McKeon

Champion Associate rider Charlee Anthony from Murwillumbah Pony Club The Bill Driscoll Memorial Supreme Led Horse was exhibited by Kirsty Harper Purcell

Champion ridden Hunter riding pony Farleigh Moonlight exhibited by Amie Want

Riding For Disabled led class winners Champion was Carla Davis and Chicko and reserve Champion was Peter Macdonalds and Arrow

Supreme Hack in Waldren Park Columbus ridden by Adam Oliver

Champion Junior Pony Club Rider was Ella Robinson from Woodburn Pony Club

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Contact: Suzie Bloxsidge-Kennedy Email - info@showringclassifieds.com.au Ph: 0400 558 218 www.showringclassifieds.com.au JANEVELYN MADE TO ORDER Price: $ 27,500.

• Height: 14.2 hh Riding Pony, ANSA, SHCA Chestnut Gelding 09/12/2003 Sire: Western Mirage Dam: Glyndebourne Minelli One of Queensland's most successful hunter Galloways. Supremes in both ridden and led. He has exceptional conformation, reliable workouts and easily qualifies for Royals and Grand Nationals. He is the perfect child's show hunter galloway and is a pleasure to to handle in all ways.

2014: Grand Nationals - Top Ten Open Small Show Hunter Galloway - Top Ten Child's Show Hunter Galloway Brisbane Royal - 1st Led Show Hunter Riding Pony - 1st Ridden Show Hunter Riding Pony 14.2h and under -2nd Open Show Hunter Galloway 4th Ladies Galloway QLD Country Hack Championships - Runner Up Child's Hunter Galloway (Grand Nationals Qualifier) Contact: Gabrielle Kaats Ph: 07 5548 7701 or 0407 597 660 Email: gkaat1@eq.edu.au

GRAND NATIONAL QUALIFIED 2015 Bayview Naughty But Nice Price: $ 17,500.

Height: 13.3 7/8 hh Riding Pony, Arabian RP, Part Welsh, Aust Saddle Pony, SHC, EA 2009 Brown Gelding Sire: Rothwell Toy Town Dam: Bayview Baby Doll (SOD: Royalwood Boy Soprano) Stunning large pony with amazing show ring presence, beautiful flowing paces and a kind temperament. Professionally trained and just beginning a very promising show career with a huge future ahead. He is easy to handle and prepare and is a top quality pony with outstanding breeding.

Performances include: Champion Large Pony - Northern Qld Hack Chps 2014 (GN qualifier) 3rd Open Large Pony (27 entries) - Lismore Hack Championships 2014 Runner Up Large Pony - SHCQ Rising Star 2013 Runner Up Newcomer Large Pony - Qld Riding Pony State Show 2013 Champion Led Gelding, QLD Riding Pony State Show 3013 Also recently competed at Brisbane Royal 2014 with both an adult and child rider for high placing’s in all events he entered. He is sadly offered for sale due to rider's study commitments. Video link available upon request.

Contact: Kylie Senter Ph: 0403 160 709 Email: ksenter@iprimus.com.au

Starstruck Price: $ POA Height: 15.2 hh Registered/Breeds: Thoroughbred Brown Gelding 2004 Sire: Bianconi Dam: Carla Joy Starstruck needs little introduction as in only his second full season of showing he has already produced an impressive list of performances Feb 2013 – Canberra Royal Reserve Champion Hack Sep 2013 – Adelaide Royal – 1st Open Hack 15-15.2hhs Sep 2013 – Melbourne Royal – Champion Hack Feb 2014 – Canberra Royal – 1st Open Hack 15-15.2hhs Mar 2014 – EV Show Horse State Titles – R/U Small Hack of The Year Sep 2014 - Adelaide Royal - 1st Open Hack 15 - 15.2hhs Cosi is the consummate show horse with outstanding movement and presence in the ring, He has already proven that he is a top level show horse and he is now ready to be a fantastic rider class and turnout mount. Cosi is lovely to handle, beautiful to ride and easy to prepare. Don't miss this opportunity to put yourself in the winner’s circle.

Contact: Sue Thompson Ph: 0418 392 951 Location: VIC

Ryalich Delta Blues Price: $ 6,500.

Height: 12.3 hh Part Welsh, ARP, ASP, SHC, APSB Grey Mare 07/11/2006 Sire: Kerulen Micah Dam: Kerulen Coppelia Won many champions at Ag shows, always ridden and trained by children.

Currently competed by small 9yo girl.

Mini has also been to pony club where she has done jumping, sporting and dressage. Will excel at everything she does, serious inter school prospect.

Would suit an ambitious child looking for a new best friend.

Contact: Warren Jensen Ph: 0498 200 100 Email: warren@nationalplant.com.au Location: QLD

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Rider Profile of the month Brooke Langbecker

by Indiana Turner - Flash It Photography First Riding Experience

Mum had me riding as soon as I could walk.

I have always had a pony or a horse.

Instructor –

My dad Kerry Langbecker, Greg and Tom McDermott Every Rider Looks Up to Someone, Even The Athlete - Who Is Your Inspiration?

Marcus Ehning and Tom McDermott .

What Do You Look For In A Horse Temperament and Conformation. I love the

Potential, type, jumping and training ability How Many Horses Are You Competing and Training

I have 5 horses at the moment.

Riverside Freedom, Cumo Z, Gh El Bandito, Danae and Miranda Hobbies Or Things You Like To Do If You Ever Get Spare Time

In my spare time I like to go jet skiing with my family and friends.

Is There Someone That Has Supported You With Your Venture In the Equine World

Your Highest Achievements

Making the top 4 to attending the Youth Olympic Camp in Sydney 1st and 2nd in the Young Rider Championship Brisbane Royal 2014 3rd in the Bronze Tour final at Glen Haven Park Sunshine Tour 2014 3rd in the Young Rider at QLD State Titles 2014 1st in the Junior Championship Caboolture World Cup Show 2014 2nd in the Young Rider Championship Caboolture World Cup Show 2014 1st in the Young Rider Championship at Gympie Show 2014 Winner of the Sunshine Coast Junior Point Score 2014 Winning one of the Young Rider classes at Sydney Royal 2013 Runner up Australian Junior Champion 2012 Winning the Junior Grand Prix at the Australian Championships 2012 Winning one of the Section 3 classes at Brisbane Royal 2014 2nd Section 3 Championship Brisbane Royal 2014 2nd at SIEC in the Young Rider super final 2013 Winner of the Young Rider TEKNA at Glen Haven Park Show 2013 2012 and 2013 Leading Junior Rider Brisbane Royal Jumping 1.78m at Sydney Royal in the Junior/ Young Rider 6 Bar which I won.

Brooke and freckles Do You Have Any Horses That You Believe Are Coming Through The Ranks And Will Potentially Be A Future Superstar

I am hoping Danae will be a future Grand Prix horse for me.

Sponsors

I’d like to thank my sponsors Riverina and Trailrace Saddlery

My parents have been the biggest support in my riding career. This year I was lucky enough to be sponsored by Riverina Feeds and Trailrace Saddlery Best Moments In Your Riding Career

I started out hacking and had a super pony called “Holly’s Work of Art” who won champion large pony and champion Riding Pony at Brisbane Royal. My most recent highlight was making the top 4 for the Youth Olympic selection trials. Winning my first Young Rider at Sydney Royal and winning my first section 3 at Brisbane Royal.

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Colt Starting Challenge comes to Dalby Dalby will be the host to the 2014 “Unique Horseman” professional colt starting challenge and the The National Rodeo COuncil Finals on the weekend of November 7, 8 and 9.

The excitment kicks off on 9am Friday morning with the “Unique Horseman” an event that will showcase some of the best horseman and horsewomen in Australia.

The “Unique Horseman” is an event of which 6 competitors are given an unbroken horse and 2 hours a day, for 2 days to work Brett Welsh with and on the 3rd day have 45minutes to ride it through a set pattern and finish with Young Guns comtender freestyle. Competitors will be judges on how quiet and willing they can have their horse perform htere set tasks. Throughout the cometition the general public will have the chance to see different techniques, ask questions and gain knowledge.

Brett Welsh and Brendon Clarke will compete against our only female contestant Ester Cruckshank for the title of “Young Guns”. The 3 competitors are our rising stars of the Equine world and are very competant and talented young horse people.

Ron Wall, Mick Aspinall and Brett Peel are our most experienced horseman and will compete for the title od “Legend” Friday and Saturday nights will see all the thrills and spills of Rodeo with competitors from all across Australia vying for the titles in their respective events. Tickets are available online at www.eventbrite.com.au or at the gate

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