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They’re off and racing on the beach at Mackay

By BOB ANTHONY If you are looking for a race day with a difference, why not head to the beach and soak up the atmosphere of the Mackay Airport Beach Horse Racing Festival this month?

Now in its second year, the four day event from August 15 -18 is a sprint format with the course on the tidal flats of Mackay’s harbour.

The main race day will be on Sunday, August 18 and in typical tropical Queensland style, , there will be plenty of entertainment set against the backdrop of the Whitsunday coast.

There will be 12 races on the days with the racing contested over three distances and over three categories: m Thoroughbreds over 600m; m Quarterhorses over 400m; and m Any others over 350m.

It is an open meeting which means any type of horse and rider can enter and with some serious money, $30,000 in prizemoney, up for offer, it’s not surprising that there will be a few `bush surprises’ coming along

for the $5000 prize to winners of each category.

While the main focus of the day will be on the horses, there will be plenty of activities `off track’ to keep everyone entertained with Latin, Mexican and Calypso bands playing, food courts and bars operating , kids events such as a shetland pony race, jumping castles and a twist of the fashions on the field fashions on the sand - so bring a black tie and boardshorts!

About 10,000 people are expect.

Other events planned in the lead up to the main race day include a charity golf challenge, stage show starring Rhonda Burchmore and a seafood and wine day.

Race organiser Mick Pope was expecting the Mackay beach races to grow into one of the major `picnic’ race events on the Queensland calendar and said it was a great way to showcase what Mackay had to offer.

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Virus field testing faces technical delay The Queensland Horse Council has praised the performance of the Hendra virus vaccine for horses even though being advised that a technical hitch has delayed the 12 month duration of immunity testing.

QHC President Mrs Debbie Dekker said the virus used to challenge the animals was not a lethal dose and this became obvious when the unvaccinated control animals did not become sick.

“In order for the tests to be reliable, it is important that the vaccinated horses are exposed to a lethal dose of Hendra virus," she said.

"This means that the study needs to be repeated and early 2014 is the earliest that appropriately vaccinated horses will be available for testing."

However Mrs Dekker reassured horse owners there was some positive news regarding vaccinations.

“The good news is that field studies have shown that horses receiving booster vaccinations at either six months or 12 months

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Despite some delays in testing for the duration of Hendra virus immunity after vaccination, the Queensland Horse Council is confident research is on track to develop a long term and effective protection for horses and their owners against the virus.

after their primary course of injections show a strong response to boosters,” she said.

“This tells us that vaccine 'memory' is well-established and it is this aspect of vaccination that will be the key to providing longer term field protection."

Mrs Dekker said the QHC was happy with the rigorous research, development and test-

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“It is exciting that such an effective and safe vaccine is available to us for us to protect our horses against Hendra virus,” she said.

“It is truly the best way for horse owners to protect themselves, their families and their horses against this horrible virus.”

Hendra virus has been confirmed in a dog on an infected property near Macksville, on the NSW mid north coast.

“This follows the death of a horse from the virus on the same property in early July,” NSW Chief Veterinary Officer Ian Roth said.

“It is most likely that the dog caught the virus from the infected horse following close contact.

"The dog was sampled by the Senior District Veterinarian from the local Livestock Health and Pest Authority as part of monitoring of the quarantined property."

In accordance with national biosecurity policy, the positive dog has been euthanased.

The DPI recommends that dogs and cats are kept away from sick or dead horses and the body fluids from sick or dead horses to reduce the risk of an infection.”

Mr Roth said there is no evidence to suggest that dogs can be infected with Hendra virus directly from flying foxes.

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Know when you mare is expected to foal One of the most stressful things about foaling is the nightly vigils to check your expectant mare, especially when you have to work the next day.

Anyone who has been in contact with foaling mares would know the story of “my mare waxed up today, she should foal very soon”.

The average gestation length in the mare ranges from 320 to 362 days. Most mares will foal within 330-345 days of successful breeding.

However, mares have successfully foaled with gestation lengths outside this range.

The mare will start to show signs days to weeks prior to foaling: •the udder will start to develop •vulva swells and lengthens •teats 'wax up' 1-4 days prior to foaling.

There are several products on the market that can help take the stress out of waiting for your foal to arrive Foaling predictor kits or foaling alarms can save you allot of sleepless nights and improve the chances of being there when your foal is born.

Foaling predictor test kits are simple to use, you take a small sample of your mare’s milk and mix it with distilled water.

Dip a test pad into the mixture, the pad will change colour.

You then match the pads colour to the six coloured squares on the chart.

If your pad matches the fourth square you are getting closer but unlikely that there will be a foal in the next 24 hours.

While the tests work very well, they are meant as an aid to good horse husbandry.

Foaling prediction tests are a fantastic aid to any breeders foaling kit and can be a great cure for lack of sleep during foaling season.

Foaling alarms let you know when your mare lays down in the foaling position so you can be there if assistance is needed The foaling alarm transmitter (pictured right) is non invasive only weighs 170g and fits on to any size standard halter and transmits a signal back to a base station when your mare lays down in the foaling position.

This is invaluable in evaluating what your mare is doing before dragging yourself out of bed.

Fortunately, the foaling process is uneventful for most mares, requiring little, if any, intervention.

Labor is divided into three stages: Stage one begins with the onset of contractions and generally lasts one to two hours.

Even in a normal delivery, the mare may stand up, lie down and roll several times in an effort to properly position the foal for delivery. During this phase, contractions move the foal through the cervix and into position in the birth canal. The fetal membranes (allantois) may become visible at the mare's vulva. When the sac breaks, signaled by a rush of fluid, stage one ends.

This rupture and rush of placental fluids may be confused with urination.

Stage two is the actual expulsion of the foal.

This phase moves relatively quickly. If it takes more than 30 minutes for the mare to deliver, there is most likely a problem.

Normal presentation of the foal resembles a diving position, with front feet first, one slightly ahead of the other, hooves down, followed closely by the nose, head, neck, shoulders and hindquarters.

Stage three labor begins after delivery and is the phase during which the afterbirth (placenta) is expelled. Most placentas are passed within one to three hours after the foal is delivered.

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Riding for Disabled Tweed branch is in need of horses

Countdown is on to the World Equestrian Games

The Riding for Disabled Association’s Tweed Valley centre at Stokers Siding looking for suitable geldings (preferably) for the riders who attend the centre.

The centre was established 22 years ago, has no paid staff and relies on the 45 volunteers to assist 55 riders who attend each week.

The centre has 10 horses at the moment but is looking for more. If anyone has one they feel may be suitable the horses are extremely well looked after at the centre , actually horse heaven.

The centre can either lease or accept the horse if given by the owner.

Terms can be worked out suitable to both parties. The horses are mainly used at the walk for led riders, a few are more independent riders can manage more. The main requirement is of cause being quiet and trustworthy.

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The countdown is well and truly on to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy, France.

The WEG will begin from August 23 and run until September 7. plans are well advanced for a number of test events coming up with the first being eventing later this month, which will include an Australian contingent led by Andrew Hoy. Already, more than 85,000 tickets have been purchased since the ticket office opened in June.

The WEG will utilise the sevices of 5000 volunteers with that figure well on the way to being reached.

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Choosing the right stable bedding for a horse

By BOB ANTHONY Choosing the right and appropriate bedding for horses is very important as it has a direct impact on their comfort and health.

The main things to consider when choosing a bedding are: will it provide warmth and comfort for your horse? will it be absorbent and easy to clean? will it protect your horse from injury and lessen concussion from hard floors and prevent slipping? is it safe and non toxic? and is it cost effective?

In Australia the main choices for bedding straw, sawdust, shavings, sand, shredded paper, rice hulls, hemp horse bedding, pelletised straw bedding and rubber mattings.

Straw bedding provides good drainage and allows fluid to pass through it and drain away but you must have an adequate drainage system on the stable floor to remove the fluid.

A disadvantage of straw as a bedding is that some horses will eat it.

This is not dangerous in itself but does become a problem if soiled straw is eaten as parasites are ingested and digestion can be disrupted.

It is also a nuisance if the horse is being fattened and the diet is being controlled.

By eating the bedding, the horse disrupts the feeding schedule and takes in too much roughage for peak fitness to be achieved.

The four types of straw bedding are: Wheat Straw - Wheat is the best bedding straw. It has a hard stem, so it does not flatten quickly under the weight of the horse.

This is important for drainage. It is commonly used as a bedding material.

Oat Straw - Oat straw is softer than wheat straw and so inclined to be more absorbent.

It is expensive as it has feeding value to cattle and horses.

Barley Straw - This is not a very good bedding straw because it can irritate the skin and eyes. It also harbours lice more easily than other straws.

Rye Straw - This is very good bedding, being hard, but not easy to obtain.

Sawdust and shavings are an absorbent bedding that soaks up moisture and retains it. It is also good to use when the drainage system in the stable is poor.

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Choosing the right bedding for your horse can impact on their health and well being.

free if collected from timber yards). It's easy to manage and light to handle. Pine sawdust smells pleasant and has both a deodorising and antiseptic effect.

It is excellent bedding if the horse needs to be very fit. Unlike some bedding, it will not be eaten.

On the down side sawdust is very heating for the feet and clogs the hooves if damp. It can also become maggoty. It is important that it is well managed.

Shavings are less dusty and slightly less absorbent than sawdust but otherwise these two materials share the same properties. It makes good bedding if droppings and wet patches are removed frequently.

Shavings and sawdust are often used together. The sawdust should be used as a bottom layer as it is more absorbent and is dusty.

Sand drains well and can be good bedding in hot, dry climates. Unfortunately it can cause sand colic when eaten by the horse.

Only washed river sand should be used as the salt in beach sand will encourage horses to lick and ingest their bedding.

Shredded paper has good potential for bedding as it is absorbent and allows some drainage.

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coloured horses from picking up stable stains. It makes a warm bed but does not overheat. It is light to handle, and can be packaged in bales which are easier to move. It makes good use of waste paper (eg. newsprint), and the soiled bedding will rot down quickly to compost.

Hemp horse bedding is a relatively new product that is produced from the soft core of the hemp plant stem.

Hemp bedding contains negligible dust and spores compared to conventional bedding, providing a cleaner stable environment particularly important for horses suffering respiratory illness.

More importantly, hemp helps to prevent such problems from developing. It is warm and comfortable, stays drier longer and has a soft and spongy feel.

Hemp provides excellent insulation against the cold concrete flooring, and protection from injury.

Its `non-slip’ properties make it an ideal bedding during transport.

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Urine is typically absorbed in one small area and is easily removed. The pellets break apart into a soft base that remains consistent over time.

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TIPS WHEN IT COMES TO STABLE DESIGN When it comes to stable design, we may all have our own ideas of what we want but there a few simple measures to take in to ensure your stables are safe and practical.

Design aisles wide enough for two horses to pass through without touching. Make them wide enough for the handler and horse to be able to turn around and maneuver without trouble. You need to design a wash area, the storage area, the tack room and the stalls.

A clean bedding system in a stable is crucial to maintaining your horse’s health.

Options for bedding systems in stables For many horse owners , there isn’t a lot of choice when it comes to bedding systems for their animals.

It will depend on the size and scope of your property and what you can afford to maintain.

1. Complete Muck Out In this system, all soiled and wet bedding is removed and replaced with clean material regularly. It is costly for both fresh bedding and time. The advantages are that the stable floor is aired once a day, and soiled/wet material is less likely to build up unnoticed.

This would be common practice for the majority of horse owners.

2. The Deep Litter or Continental System In this system, only wet bedding is removed daily. Droppings are shaken to the bottom of the bed and fresh bedding material is laid on top.

The droppings and old bedding begin to decompose and give off heat so a warm bed is formed.

The deep litter bed is economical.

Very little fresh bedding is added each day because so little is removed when mucking out. Mucking out does not take as long as the complete muck out system, although care must be taken to remove wet patches.

It can make a very warm bed, but great care must be taken to prevent it overheating.

Overheating occurs when too much urine is left in the bed. The urine quickens the composting process that is taking place and thus the tempera-

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A big disadvantage is that a large amount of material accumulates in the stable, which has to be removed at least every six months.

The material can become compacted.

When deciding which system to use, several things should be thought of.

If you're doing the mucking out yourself, and you are small or not very strong (or if you are not confident about managing a deep litter bed), it is far better to go for the complete muck out system.

Although this will be more expensive than the deep litter system, and will take more time each morning, it is a small price to pay as you will be sure that the horse's bed is healthy.

The time of year must be thought about.

In winter the warmth of the deep litter bed, plus the fact that less time is needed for mucking out, may be important.

In summer, the complete muck out may help to reduce the number of flies and other biting insects.

Large establishments will find the deep litter system economical, particularly if they have a tractor to handle the heavy work of completely removing beds every six months.

The experienced horse owner who is confident about managing the deep litter bed will also find it a good system.

It will reduce the time spent mucking out, and leave more time to enjoy riding.

When it comes to size of a stable, the recommended size is about 3m x 3m to 3.6m x 3.6m for an average riding horse.

Build ceilings high enough to handle a horse and rider or a rearing horse. Make them at least 2.7m or higher and that should be enough. Make sure your lighting fixtures are mounted out of major pathways and out of the horses' reach. If you can't keep them away from the horses, then encase them in wire cages.

Decide what materials to buy. The outside of most barns are metal while the insides and individual stalls are made of heavy, dense wood. Base the size of the stalls on the size of your horses. Consider ventilation, water, fire safety and electrical needs.

Consider drainage when building a stable. Stall drainage is important and keeps urine away from your horses' hooves, and from damaging your barn.

Most championship barns are built on gravel, layered with clay and then have heavy duty stall mats in each stall. The stalls have an outward slant and the barn is placed on a hill, with gentle slopes on each side to allow for maximum drainage.

The most commonly used flooring in stables is concrete. If the surface is roughened, it is non-slip.

Concrete, pavers, or stone floors will not drain naturally, and drains may have to be placed in stalls.

Many stables do not have drainage. This means stalls must be well cleaned to avoid ammonia build up. Hard flooring such as pavers or concrete are also easier to disinfect and can be hosed down if necessary. These floors are harder on a horse's legs though. Many people put stall mats made of rubber like material under the bedding for greater comfort.

If you have sandy soil, you may decide to leave the earth and not lay down a solid floor. This flooring is easier on the horses legs, may be warmer and quieter than an un-matted solid floor. Earth floors are harder to clean, and will need digging out and replacing if the dirt becomes too saturated.

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Pony club riders reach new heights at Bathurst The Pony Club NSW State Showjumping Championships were held at the Bathurst Showgrounds on July 6 and 7.

Around 170 competitors travelled from pony clubs across NSW and also interstate from Queensland and Victoria. According to Bathurst Pony Club organisers, “there were nine Queensland competitors braving the cold all with a smile on their face�.

Competitors arrived at Bathurst on Friday to participate in the fitness check in preparation for the championship.

Riders were also judged on their presentation during the fitness check with Zone 11 winning for the third year in a row.

In the Under 13 age group, Alexander Ryan, riding Tucker from Lake Albert Pony Club was the age champion. Angus Graham from Queensland on his horse, Kia Creek, claimed the 13 and Under 15 year's title.

Gemma Tinney from Arcadia Pony Club riding horse Murrabong Kinganui placed first in the 15 and under 17 age group.

Ryan Towns from Moree Pony Club, riding Noble Eros, was the 17 and Under 25 age champion. All of the age champions took home prizes from major event sponsor Ranvet and also rugs from State Championship rug sponsor Flametree Inc. A standout highlight from the weekend

Ammie Cleal from Warialda Pony Club on her horse Dixie Chick competing in the 13 and under 15 age group. Photos: Brittany Iliffe Photography

included a visit from Wyatt (Bunty) Thompson, one of the first Australian Eventing team members at the 1956 Olympic Games held in Stockholm and a Bathurst local, attended the presentation on Sunday afternoon.

The Pony Club Association of NSW would like to thank Zone 3 event organisers, Bathurst Pony Club volunteers and the competitors for contributing to such a successful weekend.

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Ryan Towns from the Moree Pony Club on his horse Noble Eros won the 17 and under 25 age group.

to thank the Bathurst Pony Club volunteers, Bathurst Showground Trust and the Bathurst Harness Club who ensured the smooth running of the event.

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Correct saddle fitting is crucial to performance Supplied by PERFORMANCE SADDLEFIT Just as humans chose the right footwear or clothing for the job or function at hand, so too is it important when it comes to saddles and horses.

Not only is saddle fit critical for the comfort of the horse but it directly influences the horse’s performance.

A horse will feel discomfort, muscle fatigue, bruises and nerve pain exactly the same as we do; and while they can tell us directly, they can show through poor performance, a change in personality and sometimes dangerous behaviour.

A horse was not designed to carry a rider and saddle, which can restrict and inhibit them.

While a horse can run, jump and balance perfectly well in nature, when a rider and saddle is added, this massively changes the way the horse moves and its ability to do a job.

It is crucial, as horse owners, riders, trainers and saddle fitters, to ensure the saddle, with the rider’s weight balanced on top, does not alter the way he was built to move.

Hence with this in mind, correct saddle fitting will help build the relationship between horse and rider to mutual benefit.

A saddle that fit your horse properly is crucial to ensuring that both horse and rider get the most out of each other.

There are several questions often asked about this component to horse riding.

Why do we need a saddle fit assessment?

A saddle fit assessment is designed to enable you as an owner to find the appropriate, well fitting saddle for you and your horse for your chosen discipline.

A horse’s ability to perform comfortably under saddle depends entirely on whether the equipment put on him allows him to do so with ease, whilst carrying the weight of a rider.

A rider needs an understanding of his shape, how he moves, how his muscles function,

and how saddle fit affects this in order to make an informed choice. With a thorough assessment of the horse’s conformation, condition, movement, muscle tone and fitness, we can give him the best chance at peak performance and comfort.

What is a saddle fit assessment – what should I expect?

Horse Body Assessment: We will need to have the horse standing square on firm, flat ground so we can assess his conformation, weight, condition, the symmetry of his muscle structure and tone, hoof balance, measure his gullet width, bearing length and test for any is-sues arising from previous saddles. All of these points alter saddle fit.

We then like to walk and trot the horse inhand to assess movement and any irregularities that might affect saddle fit.

Saddle Assessment off the Horse: If you are having your own saddle assessed, we conduct a saddle ‘health’ check to make sure there are no issues with wear and tear, unevenness in the tree or flocking that may affect your horse.

Saddle on the Horse: This is the major part of the saddle fit assessment.

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The correct saddle fit will bring beneficial results From Page 20

We work through a choice of saddles looking at appropriate tree shape, balance, width and clearance, gullet and channel width, panel width and pitch, girthing options and the saddle in movement on the horse. From here we make a short list of saddles for the rider to try.

Rider Assessment on the Horse: From our short list of saddles, we do a ridden assessment for suitability and comfort for the rider. If we are providing a custommade option, we will also template and photograph the horse on completion of the ridden portion.

What do I need to do to prepare?

- Allow 90minutes for the assessment and ridden evaluation.

- Our assessment needs to be conducted on firm, flat ground and in an area where the horse can be walked and trotted for a short distance in hand, as well as an area that is flat and safe to ride in.

- In the case of bad weather, we will require an under-cover area for our horse and saddle assessments and arrangements need to be made to ride in a covered arena if one is not available at the booking location.

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Remember your health is important too!

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist I find it quite disturbing to hear my patients and clients say that their health is not the best, but oh well I need to get on with the day, feed the horses, work the horses, clean the horses, clean the paddock, buy rugs for the horses, worm the horses, shoe the horses, have the horses massaged.

‘But what about me’ well it seems ‘me’ is clearly neglected. Your health is absolutely vital, because without excellent health who will look after your horses?

I believe it is time to take that step towards longevity, to feeling good not only within yourself but about yourself, to have increased energy levels, to prevent premature ageing.

I recently asked 10 female adult riders a number of questions about their health, not one of these ladies said they felt terrific, they all said they lacked energy, they were tired most of the time, they thought they ate a healthy diet, but when I quizzed them further, what they thought was a healthy diet was in fact a long way from a healthy diet.

Most found it hard to fit everything into a day, all were aged between 40 and 55. Most said they did not have time to go to the gym or walk the dog, most felt that riding was sufficient exercise. If one is healthy, energy levels should be surging at this time of their lives.

So what can we do about it? Firstly it is important to believe that you can do something about it and that you can alter the course of your life, by simply making some changes.

Many foods are not suited to certain individuals and in fact have a negative effect on health, for example some individuals should not eat olive oil as this may have a negative effect on your good cholesterol and actually drive up LDL’s.

Its important to look after your self and stay fit and healthy cause if you don’t who will look after your horses

Some individuals need more carbohydrates that others and some will find that carbohydrates are their enemy. A one size fits all approach to nutrition just will not cut it!

Skipping meals and then snacking during the day is also very common with busy people, this is very unhealthy for the body and the metabolism.

It is really great to see that there are now many articles written about other modalities such as Applied Posture Riding, but unless you are healthy and a healthy weight all those wonderful things that professionals such as Annette Wilson, Richard Mitton and Tanja Mitton teach may be wasted.

It is a scientific fact that nutrition along with specific lifestyle changes can support our strengths and balance our weaknesses; our genes hold the solution to determining our lifestyle and nutrient wellbeing.

There is really no clear cut solution to ensure that we stay healthy, but what we can do is take more control and this includes preventative measures which should be right up there at the top of our list.

Nutrition and Science Genomic Science or Nutrigenomics has given practitioners like me a very large box of tools to improve the health and well being of patients but also put preventative measures into place. A simple saliva test can unlock doors to people’s health and longevity.

Genome science began formally in 1990 and studies have continued to discover the most amazing responses connected to the human genome and how nutrition can turn your gene expression on and off!

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which one human differs so much from the other?

Nutrigenomics is a combination of the sciences of genetics and nutrition that reveals personalized information regarding an individual’s status and provides the basis for selecting a dietary and nutritional program best suited to achieving the healthiest and longest life possible. * Nutrigenomics uses SNP (Single nucleotide polymorphism) testing to identify areas of an individual’s genetic make-up that may be functioning less than optimally. * Nutrigenomics will help guide individuals in choosing the optimal combination of nutrients and vitamins, matched to their unique genetic make-up.

A Single nucleotide polymorphism or SNP (pronounced snip) is a DNA sequence variation occurring when a single nucleotide - A, T, C, or G - in the genome (or other shared sequence) differs between members of a species (or between paired chromosomes in an individual).

For example, two sequenced DNA fragments from different individuals, AAGCCTA to AAGCTTA, contain a difference in a single nucleotide. In this case we say that there are two alleles : C and T. Almost all common SNPs have only two alleles.

Within a population, SNPs can be assigned a minor allele frequency - the ratio of chromosomes in the population carrying the less common variant to those with the more common variant. * continued page 23

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The Horse Report Campaign launched to save India’s indigenous horse Legend has it that in the 12th century AD, a group of people that would later be known as the Rathores, were exiled from their homeland in India.

Sheoji, the man who would be the father of the Rathores, rode out proudly with a group of faithful pilgrims to find a new home.

Their will was of iron, and their horses were strong and fast.

Together, they would settle in a region called the Marwar, in Rajasthan, to start a new life.

The horses that bore them were integral to their survival and represented the pride and strength of the people.

Over many years, they grew into the regal Marwari breed, and their beauty and power was known to all, represented by their distinctive inwardly pointed ears.

When a Marwari horse moved through the city streets, the commoners would bow before it.

Yet while their heads faced the ground, their eyes would strain upward to get a glimpse of the almost mythical creature.

For hundreds of years, this legendary horse would reign as the

An international campaign has been launched to preserve the noble and majestic Marwari horse of India.

symbol of Marwari aristocracy.

In the early 1800s, the British colonials came to India to stake their claim.

They brought with them an English way of life and their soldiers rode tall Thoroughbreds.

How important is your health *continued from page 22 It is important to note that there are variations between human populations, so a SNP allele that is common in one geographical or ethnic group may be much rarer in another. Single nucleotide polymorphisms may fall within coding sequences of genes, noncoding regions of genes, or in the inter-genic regions between genes. SNPs within a coding sequence will not necessarily change the amino acid sequence of the protein that is produced, due to degeneracy of the genetic code. A SNP in which both forms lead to the same polypeptide sequence is termed synonymous (sometimes called a silent mutation) - if a different polypeptide sequence is produced they are non-synonymous. SNPs that are not in protein coding regions may still have consequences for gene splicing, transcription factor binding, or the sequence of non-coding RNA. By having this test it means that now you can use a more scientific approach to being proactive in doing your best to prevent health problems that might otherwise occur later in life. We all know that good nutritional care is important in preventing cancer, heart disease and osteoporosis, and in defending against other diseases, but nutrigenomics takes the ability to manage our health to a totally different level. This simple saliva test also provides you with a full Physiogenomic profile so you will know if you are anaerobic or aerobic and what exercise program is best for you as an individual.

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Naturally, the English saw their own horses as the height of equine breeding and many Marwari horses were killed to stop interbreeding.

After World War II, the colonials withdrew from India, leaving behind a scarred country.

The aftermath of this continued to hasten the downfall of the Marwari, as Indian noblemen were stripped of their land and assets and even more horses suffered due to their inability to properly care for them.

The Marwari horse was all but forgotten and over the course of 150 years, the breed was pushed to the very brink of extinction.

In the late 20th century, one of the remaining Indian lords, a man named Raghuvendra `Bonnie’ Singh Dundlod and an American horsewoman named Francesca Kelly, set their minds to saving the breed.

Francesca had attended one of `Bonnie’s’ horse riding tours of the region and had been so moved by `Bonnie’ and the Marwari horse’s story that she decided to dedicate her life to the conservation of the breed.

Within a few years, they founded the Indigenous Horse Society of India, an international society for the preservation and revitalisation of the breed.

Finding these friends, the Marwari horse began to thrive again.

Although the Marwari Horse

has faced many challenges and was once near extinction, they have struggled for a foothold.

However, the challenges they currently face could tip the precarious balance irretrievably.

The Indian Government has instigated an export ban on the Marwari and breeders, many of whom live in hard circumstances, have excess stock.

Good feed is not only expensive but is also very hard to find.

They also face issues ranging from drought to little to no professional veterinary care and cruel and inhumane horse training practices, much like the dancing bears, due to lack of education and more modern horse equipment. `Bonnie’ Singh Dundlod and Francesca Kelly contacted Frazzica Productions to make a documentary on the plight of these amazing indigenous horses, which they have done with their own money because they believe in the cause.

Frazzica Productions hope to launch this documentary at the Sundance Film Festival in the US this month and promote it world -wide to raise awareness and funds to help Indian support the existing horses and also provide education and equipment to ensure a kinder way of training.

These rare horses need help and so does the Indigenous Horse Society of India which is looking to preserve the breed.

Visit Frazzica Productions website at www.marwarimovie.com for more information on the documentary.

There is also a fundraising website for the horses at www.indiegogo.com/projects/ma rwari

`Bonnie’ Singh Dundlod is leading the charge to save India’s Marwari breed of horse from extinction.

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21 - 22 Roma 07 46 265 440 21 - 22 Wiangaree 0427 364 155 21 - 22 Willow Tree 02 67 471 268 27 Kyogle Show Novice 0438 554 385 27 - 29 Monto Gold Buckle 07 41 650 823 27 - 29 Twin Hills Rodeo 07 49 835 190 28 Bauhinia 07 49 964 290 28 - 29 Dingo 07 49 359 136 28 - 29 Mary Valley 07 54 843 697 28 - 29 Surat Encouragement Campdraft 07 46 251 628 28 - 29 Warrego 0427 256 075 28 - 29 Yetman 0429 485 745 29 Winning Edge Novice 07 54 627 791

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Reserve Champion Open Led Small Show Hack over 15h & ne 16h BEAUMONT PRESTIGE shown by Robyn Woodland

Champion First Season Show Hunter Pony ELVONARA PARK MARY POPPINS exhibited by Tara D'Hondt.

Elle Mangan with her Reserve Champion Grand National Qualifying Large Show Hack over 16h HONOURED.

Caitlin Cullen and FEMME SATEEN working out to be awarded the Small Tour Champion.

Katie Lund riding NEKARBO WILBUR was awarded the Elementary Freestyle Champion.

Courtney Barbera and HALF MOON DELICATO showing some beautiful movement to score the Highest Freestyle Test

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When is Your Horse Old

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Equine Nutritional Therapist and Medical Herbalist Just like people, horse's age in different ways and age sometimes is not the only reason why a horse is feeling old or lacking energy. Workload and stress can age horses just like people. It can also have a major impact on Oxidative Stress, Phase 1 & 2 Detox and can certainly have an influence on inflammation. It is essential to ensure that your older horse has the correct daily nutrient intake to manage is health on a long term basis. Finding the right balance is important and this is determined by the individual requirements of each horse.

Horses are rated as middle aged from the age of 13 years and most horses, like people are in the prime of their life at this age. We really must consider the consequences if our horses are not as healthy as they could be.

Not being fully fit, having some degenerative joint changes, hard work, stress and diet will play a huge role in management.

Just because a horse is older does not necessarily mean he requires a special diet; aging is not a disease, it is a normal process.

However, many older horses with individual physical or nutritional needs might benefit from being fed a specific diet or feed modification(s) to maintain good health and body condition. Routine examinations, vaccination, de-worming, dental care, and farrier visits are integral parts of horse ownership and can potentially minimize the development of feeding-related issues as horse's age.

We now have a generation of horses that received this type of management on a regular basis and more horses are living and working until they are in their late 20s, 30s, and beyond.

A 15-year-old horse might have physical problems due to age (tooth loss, arthritis, metabolic problems) and require a special diet, but you might have a 25-year-old horse that needs no special nutritional care whatsoever, it is simply down to each individual's genetic make up and how their health has been managed.

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the correct levels at all times to maintain normal body function and health.

Naturally the optimum amount of any single nutrient will depend on the individual requirements this will vary depending on the attribute of each horse, genetic predisposition, temperament, environmental situations, stress, infection and even pregnant mares.

More recent studies have provided practitioners, especially nutritionists with further tools to assist in the treatment of various conditions and diseases, providing the correct levels are used for the right situation and that there is no compromising of the health and wellbeing of the horse.

This is certainly the case with any nutrients being used to assist with diseases, nutritionally related diseases or conditions etc.

There may be certain individuals who require higher levels of nutrients than others and there are other ways of providing more accurate testing being developed including Gene testing.

Using amino acids with other nutrients is another way of assisting with a particular need of the animal, once this has been established. We must also remind ourselves that whilst there is a division of nutrients into categories, such as vitamins, amino acids, minerals etc. there is a very long sequence of activity involving these nutrients and that this sequence may break down or become ineffective. This means that nutrients may then not be available at optimum levels.

What may be normal requirements for one horse of amino acids may be bordering on deficient for another. This is where ROA's (recommended optimal allowances) are becoming of high importance.

The bioavailability of the nutrient, the way it is transported, absorbed and utilized at the cellular level are all aspects that must be contemplated if there is a deficiency assumed.

I highly recommend for older horses using a preventative measure such as a joint product, but also look at a natural daily formula to support his/her health. A good diet will consist of plenty of roughage including pasture, hays, grains and oils if required.

Perhaps some extra support with increasing weight may be necessary, I recommend the EquiSoy. Feeds such as Johnson's Natural Formulas would also be ideal in my opinion as these feeds are steamed and compressed, but are a fibre based feed and a beautifully synergistic feed unlike any other.

Why do I like these feeds so much? Because they encourage normal chewing and digestion, that is something I get excited about.

Remember if your horse is an older horse and working 4-5 times a week there is great demand mentally and physically.

For free advice on managing the older horse please contact me antoinette@hiform.com.au or phone 1300HIFORM

Just because a horse is older does not necessarily mean he requires a special diet;

Forages, such as hay, make up the largest portion of the equine diet by weight

Lifespan of a horse Depending on breed, management and environment, the modern domestic horse has a life expectancy of 25 to 30 years.

Uncommonly, a few animals live into their 40s and, occasionally, beyond.

The oldest verifiable record was "Old Billy", a 19th-century horse that lived to the age of 62 In modern times, Sugar Puff, who had been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest living pony, died in 2007 at age 56.

In 2012 the oldest living horse was recorded to be Shayne a 51 yo chestnut stallion residing at the Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary in Brentwood, Essex Regardless of a horse or pony's actual birth date, for most competition purposes a year is added to its age each January 1 of each year in the Northern Hemisphere and each August 1 in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Equestrian NSW announces Hendra virus policy Equestrian NSW has announced its policy regarding the Hendra Virus vaccination and the requirements for all horses entering EA/FEI events in NSW, where any horses stay overnight at the event venue i.e. Hendra Vaccinated Events (HVEs), to be vaccinated against Hendra Virus as of January1, 2014.

Equestrian NSW has a responsibility to its members, horses, event organisers and venues to implement a policy to protect equine and human health.

Widespread vaccination would effectively prevent future human and equine fatalities.

ENSW is currently in talks with Zoetis, the producer of the Hendra vaccine, to continue to offer the vaccine as affordably as possible for EA registered horses only for a short time.

As part of this initiative, ENSW will also offer a 50% reduction on the cost of EA online base horse registrations on the proviso that members taking up this offer also vaccinate against Hendra.

More details on the offer from Zoetis for vaccines and the date online base horse registrations will be up and running via EA Online will be announced in the near future.

ENSW is also working through processes to enable event organisers to take advantage of the Zoetis database to confirm vaccination status of all horses entered in HVEs to make administration of this policy as simple and effective as possible.

Equestrian NSW is in no doubt that should a case of Hendra Virus be identified at an EA/FEI event, significant consequences to event organisers, venues and indeed ENSW members and their horses would occur.

Horses that are in close contact with each other over a length of

time are at risk.

Zoetis, has rationalized the cost of the vaccine during the initial vaccination phase. Zoetis has an efficient means of tracking vaccinations and EA and its event organisers will be able to take advantage of the Zoetis database for purposes of verifying vaccination status of entries.

ENSW advises that should a case/s of Hendra Virus be reported prior to the January 1, 2014 implementation date for this policy for HVEs, members may be unable to attend any EA/FEI event held in NSW if their horses are not vaccinated.

ENSW members are strongly encouraged to vaccinate all their horses, competition or otherwise, if they are at risk.

Risk factors include: living in a bat habitat area, humans having close contact with their horses and/or competing against horses from other areas or with unknown vaccination status.

All horses attending HVEs regardless of state of origin must be vaccinated.

Regardless of whether a horse attending a HVE is staying overnight it must be fully vaccinated, this applies equally to horses attending only for a few hours tethered to float or truck.

Zoetis is advising that horses require two courses of vaccine for full protection, with a minimum 42 days required from initial vaccination to full protection (with a second course able to be administered after 21 days).

EA events that run in NSW where no horses stay overnight are exempt from requiring mandatory vaccinations from entered horses at this time.

For more information contact Wendy Cohen, CEO Equestrian NSW by calling 02 9620 2660 or email wendy@efansw.com.au

Pony Club Association NSW Council strongly recommends that all pony club members vaccinate their horses against the Hendra virus and supports any zone or club who have introduced by-laws in regard to vaccinations.

The PCANSW recommends that all members to contact their local Department of Primary Industry for further updates. Information on biosecurity measures to be implemented by members is available on 02 6391 3100 or through the website at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/about/contact

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What’s Happening FAR NORTH COAST DRESSAGE On August 31 and September 1, the Summerland Dressage Club will hold its major event; The Far North Coast Championships at the Bangalow showgrounds in this beautiful and historic village. This year for the first time on the Far North Coast the event will be part of the “Regional Dressage Festival Series” an initiative of Dressage NSW supported by Equestrian NSW. The Regional Dressage Series aims to support dressage in NSW regional areas with events already enjoyed in 2013 in Canberra, the Upper Hunter and near Young. This will be an exceptional opportunity for competitors in this and adjoining regions and reflects the strength of the Summerland Dressage Club and our events. The additional sponsorship and support from Dressage NSW will assist the club in sourcing top quality judges for the two day event and will offer tests from Preliminary to Grand Prix.

There will be prize money and rugs in sand topped arenas with stabling and camping facilities. This event will be a good dress rehearsal for the State championships.

This event also attracts support from a range of local businesses with the major sponsor being Horseland Lismore.

Details of this two day event are available on the club website www.summerlanddressage.org and entries can be made on the website through “Nominate”.

TOP OF THE RANGE ARABIAN EVENT The Downs Arabian Club Inc. is holding the annual Top of the Range Arabian Event for 2013 over the weekend of October 26 and 27 at the Toowoomba Showground. A focus of the event will be the Youth Feature culminating in Hi Point Youth of the Show along with a range of Amateur classes. A full purebred and derivative halter program including Crabbet and Egyptian Feature events will be run as will the very popular the Top of the Range Gala Event.

For more information on the Top of the Range 2013 please contact Tracey Keller 0403 837 375, Richard Sharman 0408 668 326

Top of the Range Arabian Event 26 and 27 October 2013

RASQ Showgrounds Glenvale Road, Toowoomba, Qld Qld Arabian HOTY run in conjunction on Sunday 27 For further information or enquiries, please contact: Tracey Keller 0403 837 375 Richard Sharman 0408 668 326 Email: tracey@eskdalearabians.com

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FAR NORTH COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS 31ST AUGUST AND 1ST SEPTEMBER AT THE BANGALOW SHOWGROUNDS Sponsored by Horseland Lismore

Details of the event can be found at www.summerlanddressage.org and entries can be made through "Nominate" on the website This event is part of the

"Regional Dressage Series" an initiative of Dressage NSW supported by Equestrian NSW

LOCKYER HORSE EXPO & EXCLUSIVELY EQUINE WELCOME SHOW Gatton Show Grounds September 7 and 8.

All horse related businesses, studs, trainers, retailers and manufacturers are invited to attend: exhibitor sites range from $30 to $100.

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What’s Happening QUEENSLAND DILUTE CHAMPIONSHIPS The 2013 Queensland Dilute Championships will be held at Gatton showgrounds on Sunday, October 13.

There will be classes for Palomino, Buckskin, Dun, Cremello and Perlino, Silver, Champagne and Pearl, DA Ancillary - Non-Dilute and Dilute, DA Broken Coloured Dilute.

Entries are pre-entry or on the day - no closing date.

For further information, contact Gail Rossington on 07 3282 8858 or email pgrossington@bigpond.com or Tania Papasidero on 0405 056 568 or email mulaguna@westnet.com.au For programs visit www.dilutesqld.com

TRAC INTERSCHOOL CHALLENGE On the weekend of October 26 and 27, a major and unforgettable event will occur in the Wagga Wagga area.

That event is The Riverina Anglican College Interschool Equestrian Challenge Wagga Wagga The event has also secured the attendance of Joann Formosa, who was Australia’s Gold medal Winner in the Dressage at the London 2012 Para-Olympic games last year.

Joann will be judging at the event and then the couple (Joann and her winning horse, Worldwide PB) will deliver a repeat of her Gold medal routine on the Sunday after lunch.

This is one of a very few events of this kind to offer special needs children from the local RDA centres the chance to represent their respective schools in an interschool’s event This event will give local RDA kids not only the recognition they need, but also that they deserve.

With the addition of Joann Formosa attending the event, all children will have the chance to see what can be achieved through hard work and commitment, not only the RDA kids but able-bodied children as well.

Joann is a fantastic ambassador for the RDA and the Challenge is extremely proud and privileged to have her attend this event.

It is the TRAC Interschool committee’s belief that this year’s event will be the beginning of something really big for the children of the Riverina and will continue to grow and become a stronger event as each year passes.

This event is open to any school-aged child from Years 2 through to Year 12 from any school, either public or private ,from any state in Australia.

The event is an Equestrian Australia (a National Sporting governing body) based event with all Dressage, Jumping and Showmanship competitions run under EA rules.

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Acute laminitis means there’s no time to waste

By DAVID LOVELL BVSc Redlands Veterinary Clinic It is correct that laminitis can present in many different ways, grades and forms.

Likewise, there are many different possible causes of laminitis. Ultimately however, the end result is the same, damaged, disrupted, and destroyed lamina.

The lamina consist of myriads of tiny interdigitizing leaves of tissue on the inner surface of the horny hoof wall and the outer surface of the vascular layers of tissue that covers the pedal bone of the foot.

These `fingers’ bind tightly together and serve to hold the hoof wall in place and their integrity is critical in maintaining a healthy balanced foot that is in harmony with all the forces that come to play in the normal function of the foot.

It is the study and understanding of these forces that has provided the major breakthrough in our ability to manage and treat horses that are unfortunate enough to suffer a bout of laminitis The wall, sole, frog and digital cushion form the `support’ components of the hoof and each are subjected to enormous forces as the foot loads and unloads during locomotion.

The `suspension’ components of the hoof are primarily the lamina and the deep flexor tendon and they serve to hold the pedal bone in its normal position within the hoof capsule.

The deep flexor tendon is a major component of support as it is stretched and loaded

Recognition of the symptoms of laminitis combined with prompt action can minimize the devastating effects.

and bears the brunt of the weight as the foot loads.

This `stretch’ is counteracted by the rigid integrity of the lamina and equilibrium is maintained within the foot.

The tendon is very strong and is firmly attached to the bottom of the pedal bone.

The only time there is not load and pull in the tendon is when the foot is off the ground during motion.

Therefore the lamina are under constant tension, even as the horse is seemingly inactive and sleeping.

Simplistically, when the horse suffers laminitis, the lamina are damaged and are no longer able to maintain their integrity and

counteract the pull of the flexor tendon.

They disrupt and give way and the horse founders.

Obviously there are going to be very many grades of damage and disruption, but inevitably, in any bout of laminitis, there is going to be some degree of displacement of the pedal bone from its normal position within the hoof capsule.

The critical, and primary goal of treatment, is to minimise this displacement.

Treatment modalities have to be directed at counteracting whatever the primary cause or source of wherever the toxin has come from to stop further damage and destruction of the lamina, but presuming this has been done, the most important aspect of attempting to minimise the disastrous effects of this damage is to maintain the integrity, and relationships of the position of the pedal bone within the hoof capsule.

Understanding the concept of the constant pull of the deep flexor tendon and the loss of ability of the laminar antagonist to withstand this pull is the key to being able to manage and prevent the disastrous consequences of laminitis.

What is even more critical, is to realise that as the pedal bone shifts, rotates and changes its normal position, it places pressure on the blood supply to the foot and in severe bouts of laminitis, actually shuts off the supply to parts of the hoof.

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The Horse Report Speed is crucial in treating the disastrous effects of laminitis From page 34

Once tissues lose their blood supply, they die and it is this damage that ultimately leads to the disastrous effects of the laminitis.

Laminitis has to be regarded as one of the really true emergencies that can affect your horse.

It is useful to liken it to heart attacks in humans.

We all hear of the amazing progress human medicine has made in treating patients who suffer heart attacks.

In most cases, these are also loss of blood supply to parts of the heart. If a human suffers a heart attack, many can be saved, provided immediate and urgent attention is provided.

Likewise, the hoof in laminitis.

It is not satisfactory to see your horse suddenly lame, `glued’ to the ground and to adopt a wait and see attitude to hope it will get better.

Tomorrow is too late!

All bouts of laminitis are serious. Even relatively mild cases result in some damage and the

Acting quickly in dealing with laminitis can help avoid disastrous effects.

more severe and intense the signs are, the more critical it is to provide immediate relief.

The critical elements in treating laminitis are as follows: Remove the cause – To eliminate further ongoing damage Control the pain and inflammation Address the mechanical support of the hoof All elements are essential, but if you fail to support the foot, and to directly counteract the pull of the deep flexor tendon to minimise the disruption of the laminar integrity your horse will suffer permanent damage that will compromise his future and in severe cases, ultimately lead to his death.

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NRAHA Premier Show - TVEG Hack Show

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Derivative Premier cup winner was Holovale Dynamite & Lisa Holohan

Reserve Champion Led Galloway Tremayn Royal Opera exhibited by Paula & Charlee Anthony

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Supreme ridden Derivative JA Beckham exhibited by Tanja Branson & Paul Austin

Supreme Led Derivative Sierra Lodge The Illusionist

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Karin's books- recommended reading SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLING Train Your Horse with Empathy STRETCH EXERCISES FOR YOUR HORSE EQUINE BIOMECHANICS FOR RIDERS

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Trainers feature

Karin Blignault to visit Australia Queensland is in for a treat in September when author and international dressage clinician Karin Blignault visits Australia for the first time.

Karin is an FEI level dressage rider with a background in Occupational Therapy. She offers riders of all levels a simple, scientifically based approach with a focus on achieving balance and harmony in horse and rider.

With 40 years of riding experience, Karin has trained her horses to the highest level of dressage, competing at FEI level and in jumping and eventing.

Karin’s method of teaching is based on sound principles of sports biomechanics as applied to horses as well as to riders. Sport science is logical and step by step. There is nothing vague in this teaching method and every concept is backed by these principles.

Communication is the back bone of riding. This method of teaching ensures that riders understand the concepts the first time they are taught and that the horses understand the riders instantly without ambiguity. Three repetitions of the correct technique and timing establishes a new concept for both horse and rider. Learning is thus very fast. Learning to ride classically correct at a high level should not take long. If it does, there is something missing in the teaching process.

Karin believes that form follows function and therefore teaches rider coordination and body use rather than focusing on body position.

Riders learn to multi-task from the onset and this automatically leads to a correct posture on the horse. The art of riding is all about feel.

Karin focuses on teaching riders how to feel and then how to adjust instantly to what they feel. Learning through the teaching of body use, is extremely fast even for the less talented rider.

The movements are chunked into `bite size’ pieces. Each section is taught separately and when the rider can do it with ease, the pieces are put back together again.

Karin guarantees that the clinic riders will learn, no matter what their levels of riding. She is particularly interested in solving horse and rider problems and has never found a problem she cannot solve. She specialises in correcting mouth problems of pulling, hanging, resistance, lateral tightness and maintaining a steady 'on the bit' frame. Problems such as difficulty in stopping, moving forwards, incorrect canter leads and difficulty in lateral work are corrected immediately.

Following the principles of riding hands without legs and legs without hands adds to this easy learning for both horse and rider. It ensures that the horse does not receive two opposing messages.

Karin teaches riders of any level or background and is particularly interested in solving training and riding problems.

The following two photos were taken on the first and third lesson of this horse and rider. In photo A, the horse was extremely anxious and defensive in her mouth. The rider’s arms and hands were tight and her posting behind the movement.

The second photo, B, was taken during the rider’s third lesson. Note the relaxed expression of the horse and the relaxed and soft arms and shoulders of the rider in balance.

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Her books include: SUCCESSFUL SCHOOLING - Train Your Horse with Empathy STRETCH EXERCISES FOR YOUR HORSE EQUINE BIOMECHANICS FOR RIDERS FOUR STEPS TO RIDING SUCCESS - The Art of Balanced Riding (Available by the end of the year)

Well-known trainer, Carlos Tabernaberri is passionate at developing a horse through a good foundation and not through the force of a bit to make him look the part. He believes there are no problems in either the horse or rider, just a lack of communication, understanding and trust.

That's why he uses this gentling method, whether introducing a horse to the saddle for the first time or correcting an existing behavioural problem. It ensures improved performance and versatility, regardless of your preferred discipline.

Carlos will be covering a broad range of areas, both on the ground and under saddle in his upcoming Moggill clinics .

Riders and horses of all ages, disciplines and levels are welcome. Very limited spaces with horses available and fence sitters are also welcome.

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Trainers feature

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The Horse Report US champion horseman and trainer, Al Dunning, is one of the featured International clinicians at EQUITANA Sydney in November this year.

Over the years, Al developed his multi-faceted business with a focus on the development of champion horses and riders.

His training and competition expertise has elevated him to great success around the world.

Al Dunning has earned the undisputed title of one of the world's greatest horse and rider trainers in all disciplines.

EQUITANA Sydney is pleased to offer a number of Australian riders the once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in the Al Dunning Horsemanship Clinic or his education sessions presented over the four days of the event.

The selection process involves completing the application form on the EQUITANA website at www.equitana.com.au/equitanahorsemanship-clinic-application and returning it to EQUITANA together with video footage, no later than Friday, September 13.

Suitable horses from each of the following categories will be

selected for the clinic/education session participation: Young horse - Three year old horse that has had a few months of basic training and is ready for more advanced training Horse with specific training problem - please provide a short description of the problem Intermediate/Advanced horse - Four to five year old horse that has had a couple of years of training; is competing or about to compete Well Advanced horse - Five year old plus horse that has been competing for a while Horses from any riding/sports disciplines are encouraged to submit an application.

Only six horses will be accepted into the Clinic and one to two horses for each education session.

Shortlisted applicants will be notified by the end of September.

EQUITANA Sydney will feature a number of educational clinics, sessions and demonstrations with some of the world’s leading equestrians.

To find out more, visit the website at www.equitana.com.au

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Contact: Suzie Bloxsidge-Kennedy Email - info@showringclassifieds.com.au Ph: 0400 558 218 www.showringclassifieds.com.au

STUNNING NEWCOMER HACK

ROYAL QUALITY GELDING •Price: $ 12,000.

•16.1 hh Brown gelding •Reg. TB | ANSA •2004 •Sire: Manshood •Dam: Perfect Bloom

•Price: $ 15,000. Neg to the right home.

• Bay Mare 15.3 ½ hh •Reg. WB/TB | SHC •Sire: HighHaven Park Excalibur •Dam: Valere (TB) Diamond Acres Just George is reluctantly but genuinely offered for sale to the right home. George was bred by myself and so due to time restraints she has only ever been in light work.

•2 Ag shows for 2 champion hacks •SHCQ Rising star - 3rd led show horse - top 5 Rising Star George is easy to shoe, clip worm etc. requires little to no work before shows. She is a no fuss horse at shows and at home.

Well Educated. She is a beautiful mare with a very loving nature.

Entered Brisbane Royal.

Genuine enquiries only please. Sale includes made to Measure Shelley Cole bridle & number holder and all her rugs.

Trainer - Kate Thorne 0466 380 766.

•Contact: Lucinda •Mob: 0438 510 685 •Email: lucy_002@hotmail.com.au

•Photo credits: Jazna Kent Photography

KS GWYDION •Price: $ POA •16.3 hh •Reg. French Arabian Warmblood •Grey Gelding •Oct 2001 •Sire: Victoreaux (Imp France) •Dam: KS Bijoux

Sammy is a quality horse who has had limited showing due to no fault of his own.

He would suit a confident rider only due to having limited outings.

2010 - RU SHCQ Newcomer large hack 2011 - RU SHCQ Intermediate large hack He has only been lightly shown as I just don’t have the time.

•Contact: Anna •Mob: 0412 639 676 •Email: brigadoonagistment@bigpond.com

BROWN GELDING

BY OAKVALE SERENADE •Price: $ 15,000.

•14 - 14.2 hh •Reg. Riding Pony • 2009 Brown Gelding •Sire: Oakvale Serenade •Dam: Sanlirra Carousel

Snuff is the ideal gentleman! He has had an outstanding show career since he began in 'Super temp and astronomical paces. When you see a this little horse move, 2008, achieving championships at every outhe really is in a class of his own…a rare find! ing, and high placings at Royal and National level. Snuff has successfully competed at several dressage competitions and State Pony club championships.

He is currently competing EFA Novice/Elementary and training medium with established shoulder in, travers and trot and canter half pass. He has had 6 months show jumping training with a professional trainer and successfully competed in Working Hunter classes. Snuff has bold, cadenced, correct and expressive movement through all paces and an exceptional canter stride.

He is an outstanding highly sought after riding class mount and is suitable for any classic discipline. He has been an absolute pleasure to train, campaign and handle. With his eye-catching presence is a standout in any ring.

•Contact: Kristy Hill •Ph: 02 6684 7495 •Mob: 0423 877 917 •Email: kristyahill12@hotmail.com

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Koolrasta Park Prankster Royal Show Quality Large Hunter Galloway

RJ RANSOM (IMP-USA)

Kurt is a quiet, reliable no fuss horse with little work down required, a low maintence horse with 3 lovely paces and a ground covering lengthened trot, he is often borrowed for rider classes and would make a perfect young rider show hack and or an interschool mount for anyone wishing to excel at any level

Show Quality mare with beautiful markings. Her nature is devine, and she is so easy to handle & float.

Awesome is a very Classic Outstanding Paint. She would be the (Most Beautiful) Western Pleasure Horse, Halter Horse,Dressage Horse,Rodeo Horse, Parade, TV, or Breeding Mare.

She is For-Sale to a genuine home, that will keep her in the same manner as we have.

She has wonderful breeding, and will be an outstanding show horse, for a lucky person.

Please only genuine people inquire.

Price $16,000 Ph 0422053440

Price $9,000 Ph 0411101416

14.3 3/4hh Brown Gelding. Registered RP park hack, ARP, EFA, SHC, ANSA

McArthurparc Rememberance 3yo filly Reg RP, ASP, Arabian riding pony Janevelyn Madras x Falconhurst Rememberence

Potential and Talent - Warmblood Mare

Full sister to royal show champion and champion childs pony McArthurparc Rememberence.

Great to clip, catch float trim feet.

Sugar is a beautiful sweet warmblood mare. Broken in a year ago but sadly due to time restraints hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had much formal training. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been in professional training for one week now and showing that she is enormously trainable.

She was shown as a yealing for champion leds in all breeds inc 2nd in yealing riding pony filly and 2nd in Arabian riding pony 3yrs and under Toowoomba Royal 2010 and winner 2yr filly and res led filly at QLD State Riding Pony Show 2010.

She has just been broken in and is on a spell ready to follow in her brothers footsteps. $3,000 plus GST. Negotiable. Ph Cathy 0400233829

She has a sensible work ethic in the dressage arena but also has a natural talent for jumping.She is bold with a no hesitation or attitude. She is brave through water and seems to love the jumping.

Sugar is in training with Tammy Stephens at Allenview near Beaudesert. for further information and video contact Tammy on 0408 785 440 or visit her web site, http://tammystephens.com.au/for-sale/ottaba-brown- sugar Price: $8,000 Ph 0421354199

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