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The Horse Report Olympic and Paralympic National Selectors appointed

By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA

Equestrian Australia (EA) has confirmed the appointment of National Selectors for the Olympic and Paralympic disciplines for 2023/2024.

The National Selectors were appointed by the EABoard following a thorough consultation process, with EA’s HighPerformance Leadership team, the ParaEquestrian Panel, the EANational Discipline Committees for the Olympic and Paralympic Disciplines, (Dressage, Eventing, Jumping and Para-Dressage) and the HPCommittee.

Following the relevant selection procedural review, these positions will take effect from May 2023 to 31st December 2024 which will include the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics to be held in Paris, France.

There was a lot of interest in these important positions and the quality of applicants was very high, according to EA. The EABoard and HPCommittee would like to thank all those who applied for these positions and are pleased to announce the following appointments to National Selector Panels.

DRESSAGE

Maryjane Crabtree

Dirk Dijkstra

Lone Joergensen

EVENTING

Stephen Bow

Claudia Hodson

Kate Wallis (Development Selector)

Georgia Widdup

JUMPING

Colleen Brook

Gavin Chester

David Dobson

PARA-DRESSAGE

Susan Chandler

Gary Lung

Veronica Steward

The Chair of each National Selection Panel shall be determined in consultation with the Panel members in order to establish an appointment by consensus. With the appointment of the National Selection Panels now finalised, it is expected that the Qualification Criteria for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games for all disciplines will be reviewed, approved and announced within the coming weeks.

Stud & Breeding Feature

The Horse Report Feeding your mare while she is in foal

By Dr NERIDA RICHARDS

Pregnant mares carry your hopes and dreams, be it for the next champion or just a riding companion.

Regardless of your intention, good care of the mare during pregnancy has long term impacts on both her and her foal’s long term health and athletic capacity.

Here are some tips for feeding pregnant mares to keep them healthy and breeding sound, strong and athletic foals:

1. DON’T LET MARES GET FAT

Mares in their early stages of pregnancy don’t need many, if any additional calories than they needed when they weren’t in foal. Pregnant mares should ideally be maintained at a condition score of six and should not be allowed to exceed a score of seven. Having mares too fat can:

- Reduce their milk production

- Put unnecessary strain on their hooves and joints, making them uncomfortable.

- Lead to difficulty foaling (though this isn’t necessarily proven to occur).

- Make it difficult to fall pregnant again, particularly if a mare is forced to lose weight just prior to or immediately after foaling. As mares progress through their pregnancy, their requirement for energy and protein does increase, so you may find you need to feed additional feed to maintain their body condition score.

If you are feeding pregnant mares, get in the habit of running your hands over them every time you feed them. Doing this means you will quickly pick up if they are putting on more condition than they need and will allow you to adjust their feed intake.

2. DON’T LET MARES GET SKINNY

Apregnant mare shouldn’t be allowed to drop below a condition score of five. Mares that are any lighter will fall away quickly after foaling, reducing the body energy and protein reserves for milk production and also switching off the reproductive cycles, making it difficult or impossible to get in foal again.

Thin mares may also be more susceptible to disease.

If you notice their ribs becoming easier to feel or their topline and rump starting to fall away, you will need to increase the amount of feed they are getting.

Because so much room is taken up in the mare’s abdomen late in the pregnancy you will likely need to feed high energy grains or high energy fibre feeds that use ingredients like sugarbeet pulp or soybean hulls to allow them to increase their energy intake enough to hold their body condition. High fat feeds are useful for late pregnant mares.

3. MAKE SURE MINERAL AND VITAMIN REQUIREMENTS ARE MET

Meeting the mineral and vitamin requirements of pregnant mares during early and late pregnancy is crucial to:

- Promote sound development of their foals.

- Prevent deficiencies like iodine that can affect the thriftiness and survival of newborn foals.

- Prevent problems in the mares like retained placenta and the associated laminitis.

- Maintain a strong immune system in the mare and foal.

- Maintain the long-term health and soundness of the mare for future reproduction.

While pregnant mares can often be maintained on good quality pasture with little additional feed, without supplementation of minerals, a pasture-only diet will almost certainly have quite dramatic deficiencies of copper and zinc and depending on the geographical location may also be very deficient in calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, iodine and selenium.

If the mare doesn’t receive the additional minerals she needs to support herself and her growing foetus she will draw them from her own body reserves. However if she is required to do this for many consecutive breeding seasons, it will eventually have implications for both her and her future foal's’long-term health. One study has shown that foals born to mares early in her breeding career have less structural problems than foals born later in that mare’s life, which may indicate that over consecutive pregnancies, mares can run out of reserves of minerals that directly impact the sound development of her foals. FeedXLallows you to quickly and easily determine your mare’s requirements for these critical minerals as well as vitamins and helps you make sure the diet you are feeding is meeting her requirements.

 Continued page 5

Keeping mares in the correct body condition is essential for both her and her future foal's long-term health.

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The Horse Report Understand your pregnant mare’s nutrition needs

 From page 4

4. FEED HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN

During pregnancy, a mare requires high quality protein to meet her own requirements and those of her growing foetus.

If the pasture your mare is on is of low quality (for example sub-tropical C4 Type pastures, or pasture that has matured, gone to seed or browned off), add some high quality alfalfa/lucerne hay to raise the quality of protein in the forage component of her diet. If you are using supplementary feeds on low quality pasture, select feeds that use legumes and oilseeds with quality protein, including soybean, lupins, faba/field beans and canola meal.

Low quality protein sources like cottonseed meal shouldn’t be used for pregnant mares. FeedXLwill help you make sure you are feeding enough good quality protein to your mares to produce healthy foals and will also stop you from overfeeding protein which will make your mare’s diet very expensive.

5. MAKE THE MOST OF PASTURE IF YOU HAVE IT

Pasture is an excellent source of energy and protein. Feeding a diet that relies largely on pasture has two main positive effects.

The first is it will make for an economical diet, with pasture being one of your cheapest feeds available.

Secondly, a high fibre diet will keep your mare’s gastrointestinal tract healthy, reducing the risk of problems like colic (something to be avoided in a pregnant mare).

To really know what is in your pasture and what your mare needs in addition for her diet to be balanced, you should have your pasture tested for energy, protein and minerals levels.

Once you have had your pasture tested, we can enter the results into your FeedXL account so you can see what is in and what is missing from your specific pasture. Then you only need to add what is missing from the mare’s diet.

SUMMARY

Because it is so often said that a pregnant mare needs little more than a horse at maintenance, it is sometimes mistakenly thought that mares and particularly early pregnant mares can be fed diets of forage only with little or no supplementation. However while a pasture or good quality hay diet may be sufficient to maintain your mare’s bodyweight, it will almost certainly be lacking in critical nutrient including minerals that can determine if your foal is born structurally sound or not. Keeping mares in the correct body condition, making sure you meet mineral and vitamins requirements from day one of the pregnancy, feeding high quality protein and using pasture when you can will help you to breed sound foals that are healthy and full of life when born.

It will also mean your mares can remain healthy and able to produce strong foals with good structural soundness year in, year out.

Being pregnant may not appear to be hard work but it will take a toll on your mare’s body if she is not properly cared for.

Dr. Nerida Richards is FeedXL’s resident equine nutrition specialist.

With a degree in Rural Science, a doctorate degree in equine nutrition and nearly 20 years of full time, on the ground experience in feeding all types of horses, Nerida is able to help FeedXL members solve any problem they may come up against with feeding their horses.

To learn more about Nerida and to ‘meet’ the rest of the FeedXLteam, or for further information and dietry advice visit www.feedxl.com

Feeding good quality feeds to your mare helps to produce a strong healthy foal.

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Mudfever is a common condition

By HIFORMAUSTRALIA

Mudfever is a common condition causing scabby inflamed areas on the skin, that mainly affects the pasterns and lower leg region.

It is often seen in muddy and wet conditions, however it is also seen with humidity and changing temperatures, from hot and cold and wet and dry.

It is a fungal infection which breeds with moisture.

However, the real question is this just a symptom to something further going on?

When the horse’s immune system is functioning optimally, it can defend itself from viruses, bacteria and fungus.

This is what the immune system is designed for.

Only when it is not functioning optimally or if the pathogen is extremely robust do we see illness appear.

This can be the case in some cases of mudfever, however it is more common that it is due to a combination of environmental factors and poor immune function.

What does the immune system encompass?

It provides a barrier and defence to the horse’s body from infection.

The skin is the first barrier, followed by the digestive tract; especially the microbiome. This means if the bacteria in the digestive tract are imbalanced the immune system won’t function as well as it should.

Conditions such as scours, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, worm burden, etc. all will directly affect immune function.

Thinking about this, have a look at the medication your horse has been on, has it had high doses of antibiotics, without following up with probiotics?

If so, they may have reduced immune function as there was noreinoculation of bacteria after antibiotic treatment. If your horse suffers from other diseases

or conditions, this may make them more susceptible to infections as their body is already dealing with a chronic issue. This is more so the case with horses who suffer from autoimmune disorders or are on immuno suppressants or steroid treatment.

Environmental factors such as poor stable management can also lead to a variety of skin conditions such as mud fever. Certain beddings such as straw, breed more bacteria than the likes of wood shavings. Ensuring the bedding is regularly monitored and kept clean as well as ensuring that highly absorbable bedding is used, will reduce the chance of unwanted bacterial growth.

There are dietary changes we can make to ensure our horses’immune systems are functioning efficiently.

Providing the horse with a good quality plant-based oil such as AlphaFlax, can also assist on a cellular level by keeping the skin and coat hydrated.

Dry skin is more likely to crack or break, making it more likely tobe exposed to pathogenic bacteria that can cause mud fever.

Zinc plays a huge role in immune modulation as well as in skin health, maintaining the strength in cellular structure. It is also important to maintain the health of tight gap junctions in between cells which is what helps keep skin and tissue intact.

As zinc can be lacking in some soils it is important to ensure your feed and/or supplement regime includes enough for your horses’individual needs.

The best way to understand this is through a qualified Nutritionist. Feel free to contact us if you would like an individualised diet for your horse or to ensure your horse is meeting their nutritional requirements (03) 9775 6422.

Written by Erin Romanin, Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc NutMed)

Mudfever is a common condition causing scabby inflamed areas on the skin,

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Feeding a horse confined to a stable

By Dr NERIDAMcGilchrist

Feeding a horse confined to a stable… it’s a balancing act… give them plenty of feed to keep them occupied but not so much you have them climbing them walls. Here is a little help on how to do it!

Horses are sometimes required to be confined due to illness or injury with no exercise allowed. It’s certainly not ideal for a horse, but, with some diseases, injuries and surgeries it is critical that a horse does stay confined and calm for long periods of time. As it does for so many things, nutrition… what you feed and how much, makes a very real difference to how well a horse will cope during confinement.

Horses will express the amount of calories they are being fed in their diet in their behaviour.

So if you feed them a lot of energy (calories) they will give you a lot of energy.

Which means feeding a confined horse needs to walk that fine line of enough calories to hold weight so that healing/recovery can occur but not so much that behavior becomes a problem… either from your own safety perspective or for their own safety (the last thing you need an injured horse doing is climbing the walls of a box).

Where it gets really tricky is that mentally they need enough to eat to keep them occupied and of course we need to keep the stomach full to lower the ever present risk of ulcers.

So it’s a classic catch 22 - how do we feed

lots to keep them munching all day without exceeding their calorie requirement?

The answer is in low quality, low calorie hay, if you can find it.

Average quality grassy hay is perfect for these horses because it is low in calories, meaning they can eat a lot of it without blowing their calorie budget. Plus it’s often stemmy and requires a lot of chewing, so it keeps them busy for long periods and makes them salivate a lot which is great for maintaining the health of their stomach. And they don’t particularly like it, so they won’t eat it really quickly… a benefit in keeping them busy and preventing ulcers.

Of course you can’t just feed average quality grass hay, there would be deficiencies in the

diet everywhere that would hinder recovery and general health.

My ‘go to’with these horses is average quality grassy hay, a portion of alfalfa/lucerne hay and a high quality balancer pellet for vitamins and minerals which gives you the quantity/bulk you need to keep the horse sane and it’s gut healthy, the high quality protein needed for healing and it will cover all the vitamin and mineral needs.

FeedXLis a really handy tool when feeding these horses, allowing you to keep a close eye on calories but also making sure you don’t leave deficiencies in the diet that will hinder the healing process which will help get your horse out of confinement as quickly as possible!!

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Radiographic proof in clinical results

By Dr ANDREWWATTSBVSc Equine Veterinarian

BONE Gold nutritional bone joint and collagen supplement was formulated to provide some of the essential amino acid requirements of collagen type I, II and III (found in bone and connective tissue) in addition to supporting the nitric oxide pathway which has been found to assist in the formation of bone callus postinjury.

Veterinary surgeons have recommended that Bone Gold may assist with sore shins, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, osteoarthritis and post-surgery in horses and polyarthritis, geriatric osteoarthritis, and post-surgery in dogs.

Here is a veterinary radiographic report on a horse with a fracture evident on the medial toe and after treatment and feeding Bone Gold during this period. More information on these products can be found at www.vetgold.com.au

VETERINARY RADIOGRAPHIC REPORT

HORSE: "XXXXXXXX"

VETERINARY RADIOGRAPHIC REPORT

DATES OF EXAMINATION: 26TH AUG, 21ST OCT 21 & 17TH NOV '21

HORSE: “XXXXXXXX”

PLACE: XXXXXXXXXX FARM

DATES OF EXAMINATION: 26TH AUG, 21ST OCT 21 & 17TH NOV ‘21

PLACE: XXXXXXXXXX FARM

XXXXXXX's left and right front feet were radiographed on 26th Aug, 21st Oct (8 weeks) and again on the 17th Nov '21(12 weeks).

XXXXXXX’s left and right front feet were radiographed on 26th Aug, 21st Oct (8 weeks) and again on the 17th Nov ‘21(12 weeks).

RADIOGRAPHS:

Radiographs:

26.08.21: Right Front: Large P3 solar margin fracture evident on medial toe 32.6mm x 4.1mm with approximately 1.4mm separation from parent bone as below left image.

26.08.21: Right Front: Large P3 solar margin fracture evident on medial toe 32.6mm x 4.1mm with approximately 1.4mm separation from parent bone as below left image.

21.10.21: Right Front: Fine residual 4.2mm fracture still evident, approximately 90% resolution

21.10.21: Right Front: Fine residual 4.2mm fracture still evident, approximately 90% resolution

17.11.21: Right Front: Fracture fully resolved

17.11.21: Right Front: Fracture fully resolved

26TH AUG 21

21ST OCT 21

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Radiographic results as of the 17th Nov '21 show total resolution of the original fracture.

XXXXXXX was reshod today utilising off an alloy shoe with a toe clip - inner circumference seated out to avoid any sole pressure. The horse can return to training.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries

COMMENTS:

Solar margin Type IV fractures of this magnitude have well-documented internationally published healing rates of 7 - 12 months. Full resolution of these fractures is rare as most often the fracture fragments are resorbed. Full resolution in a 3 month period was not anticipated.

The horse was on Bone Gold 3 x scoops fed once per day for this period.

26th August 2021

21st October 2021

17th November 2021

Equine Health Feature

The Horse Report Helpful feeding tips for horses in winter

By LARISSA BILSTON, BAgrSc (Hons 1), Animal Nutritionist, Farmalogic

Should you make changes to your horse feeding program during cold months?

Sometimes it only takes a small feeding or horse husbandry change to provide significant health benefits to horses over winter. In this article, I investigate some common winter feeding practices and offer tips to boost your horse's winter health.

Avoid respiratory problems

* Avoid feeding dusty feeds and mouldy hay as these can exacerbate respiratory problems and cause digestive and toxicity issues.

* Wherever possible provide feed at ground level so that the horse can eat with a natural posture (they were designed to graze from the ground) which allows the respiratory tract to clear out.

* Steaming or soaking hay for a few minutes can be useful for minimising dust but only feed out as much as the horse will eat in a few hours to avoid mycotoxin contamination from mould growth.

* Horses diagnosed with respiratory diseases such as COPD or RAO will benefit from supplementation with antioxidants including selenium and vitamins C and E at levels higher than found in feeds and multivitamin supplements.

Horse feeding to prevent diarrhea

Accute (sudden, severe) diarrhea can be caused by feeding too much grain, sudden changes in diet, stress, use of painkillers and bacterial or fungal toxins in mouldy hay, lush pasture, old or poorly stored grain.

Chronic (ongoing) diarrhea can be caused by sand in the digestive tract, intestinal worms or starch overload.

If your vet is unable to diagnose the cause, try some or all of the following:

* feed on a mat to limit sand/dirt intake;

* feed plenty of long stem roughage (this is one of the best ways to assist with removal of sand build up in the gut);

* feed salt (10 grams per 100 kilograms horse bodyweight) to encourage drinking;

* give an electrolyte supplement to replace lost electrolytes;

* implement a deworming program as advised by your vet;

* reduce starch (e.g. by removing feeds containing cereal grains or by-products) and increase dietary fibre;

* use probiotics and prebiotics (look for live yeast as well as deactivated prebiotic ingredients);

* provide B group vitamins, including a high dose of B1 (thiamin);

* use a toxin binder containing multiple ingredients to trap, bind or deactivate the broadest possible range of mycotoxins.

* try a different batch of hay; and

* remember to make all feed changes gradually over a two to three week period.

Keep up the water intake

Some horses don't drink enough water during colder weather, which isn't good for their health. You can encourage drinking by:

* always providing fresh clean water that is not too hot or too cold.

* keeping water under cover can help keep it clean (especially if bat or bird droppings are likely to contaminate it) and manage temperature fluctuations.

* emptying and cleaning the water trough every few days to avoid algae, bird droppings, dead insects and the like building up in the water.

* sprinkling salt over free choice hay.

* feed approximately 10 grams of salt per 100 kilograms of horse bodyweight to encourage healthy levels of water intake. Remember to include the salt content of pre-mixed hard feeds

when calculating how much to add.

A nice warm bran mash?

As humans we love the smell of a nice warm bran mash on a cool night but we're not doing our horses any favours by suddenly introducing a new feed like bran occasionally because the hindgut microbes can't adapt for a once-aweek feed.

Make dietary changes very gradually and a few days to introduce a new supplement.

In addition, bran has an inverted calcium to phosphorous ratio so if you do choose to feed it, make it part of a daily ration with added calcium to balance the mineral ratios correctly (aiming for a total daily intake of calcium that is twice the level of phosphorous).

A nice warm stable?

Stabling and confinement can cause low level stress and increase the risk of ulcers, enteroliths and colic.

Horses need frequent movement to be relaxed and for their gut to function properly. If you need to stable, ensure your horse never has an empty haynet.

If you are stabling to keep a horse under lights for a show coat, consider an extra rug and letting him out of the stable when you turn the lights out.  continued page 11

If you need to stable, ensure your horse never has an empty haynet.

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The Horse Report Horses may need extra calories in winter

From page 10

Feed horses roughage for mental and physical health

Many horses do not get enough roughage in their diets.

This is particularly true for horses kept in stables and small yards as well as during winter if your pasture growth becomes very slow. Horses need to have access to hay, chaff or grass approximately more than 20 hours every day (although they won't eat constantly 24/7). When they go without food for more than three or four hours, horses become very stressed and unsettled leading to behavioural problems, ulcers, colic and bolting feed which can cause choke.

Most horses need to eat a total of 2% of their bodyweight in dry matter.

Dry matter is the weight of a feed if you put it in the oven on low heat to dry out all the moisture it contains. Fresh grass is low in dry matter and high in water (15 - 30% dry matter; 7085% water) compared to hay (85% dry matter) and grain or pellets which are high in dry matter (90%) and low in water (10%).

A500 kg horse needs 10 kg of dry matter from food. This can mean as much as half to two thirds of a bale of grass or meadow hay every day day or free access to a large bale of hay when pasture is poor or not available.

Horse feeding: Concentrates to prevent weight loss

Although many mature easy-keeper horses and ponies at rest or in light work hold body condition easily from hay and grass alone, others need more calories over-winter to prevent

unwanted loss of weight. Ahard feed is often necessary for ageing horses, thoroughbred types and those in harder work. Keeping warm in cold weather burns body fat, so appropriate use of rugs, wind breaks, shelters and stables helps less thrifty breeds hold condition over winter.

Boosting immunity with omega-3 and antioxidants

Omega-3 oils help to prevent the formation of damaging free radicals in the body and stabilize the immune system. Including omega-3 supplements in the feed can improve general health as well as improving joint and skin health, hoof quality and coat shine.

Omega-3 rich sources suitable for horses include green grass, algal meal, linseeds, chia seeds and fish oils. The recommended feeding rate is 30gm of whole or freshly ground linseeds, 15ml of stabilized linseed oil or 2ml of fish oil per 100 kg of bodyweight.

Chia seeds are lower in omega-3 and need to be fed at about 30% higher than linseeds. Marine-derived omega-3 sources (algal and fish oils) can be more economical to feed because they have the advantage of providing the most active forms of omega-3: DHAand EPA. Omega-3 supplementation is particularly important when hay and grains form the majority of the diet and access to omega-3 rich fresh grass is limited.

 continued page 12

Flax Seed Oil provides the richest (almost 60%) natural source ofOmega 3, an essential fatty acid (EFA) which is not generally present in equine foods. Like all animals, horses cannot manufacture this essential fatty acid which is so important for their overall health.

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Is your horse getting adequate nutrition?

 from page 11

During cold weather, additional antioxidants can boost immune function.

* Even the freshest green grass leaves horses deficient in vitamin E and the levels in many feeds and multi-vitamin supplements are too low to top up the diet.

When choosing a vitamin supplement, look for one with high levels of vitamin E or use an antioxidant booster to top up vitamin E levels.

* Horses produce maintenance levels of vitamin C for much of their lives but sick or stressed horses and those over 16 years of age require more than the body can make. Introduce supplementary vitamin C gradually and wean the horse off it slowly when the extra dietary source is no longer required.

* Many Australian soils are selenium deficient, so this mineral is often added to horse feeds. Additional selenium can be added to boost antioxidant levels when required. Be careful not to double dose on selenium through different feed sources as this is one mineral where toxicity levels are relatively low. Look for organic sources such as selenium yeast in antioxidant supplements.

A note of caution regarding garlic

Although garlic is often promoted as being beneficial for horses, it contains allicin which is good for people but a known toxin to horses. Garlic's antimicrobial action may harm the beneficial microbes in the hindgut.

Feeding garlic long term can cause Heinz body

Ahard feed is often necessary for horses in the winter months to hold condition.

anaemia leading to lowered endurance, energy level and immune function in horses.

Nutraceuticals for joint care

Horses with osteoarthritis often 'feel their bones' and suffer more pain during the cold of winter.

Whilst feeding cannot cure degenerative joint problems, adequate vitamin and mineral supplementation also supports your horse's joint health.

Vitamins B6, C and E and the minerals manganese, copper and zinc are required to help the body build, maintain and repair joint fluids, connective tissues, muscles and bones. Orally ingested hyaluronic acid (HA), MSM, glucosamine and DHAomega-3s are recorded to have anti-inflammatory &/or analgesic (pain relieving) affects in humans, dogs and horses. Oral joint supplements may offer relief and most can be used on veterinary advice in addition to prescribed oral or injectable treatments.

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“BYE BYE FLY”

QUEENSLAND ITCH, SWEET ITCH, SUMMER ECZEMA and EQUINE

ALLERGIC DERMATITIS are names for distressing skin conditions which affects horses in spring and summer months throughout Australia and around the world.

The usual cause is a hypersensitivity to the bites of flies (in particular sand flies or midges).

While the bite of the flies are an irritation, some horses develop sensitivity to the bite and will rub themselves so much that they cause injury to their skin.

Research shows the cause is an allergic reaction to the chemicals in the saliva of the midges (as with humans).

Not only that, but once or twice a day, stable lies come to the horse, feed vigorously for a minute or two, and then return to the shade to digest their food. These bites can cause intense irritation in some horses. The bites appear as small raised lumps with a central scab.

The effects on the horses can be dramatic. They suffer intense pruritus (itchiness) on the mane, tail, face, ears and back, resulting in biting, rubbing, hair loss, self-trauma and a change of temperament. They become miserable and irritable.

KURITCH has been specially formulated to help assist this problem effectively, in a number of ways:

Firstly, it repels the biting insects using the combination of the natural repellent “Citronella Oil” and a highly effective repellent “DEET”. Secondly, it soothes the irritated areas thus relieving the horse from biting and rubbing, which in turn allows the normal healing process to begin.

It achieves this by the inclusion of the natural antiseptic “Eucalyptus oil” and Camphor oil” which naturally relieves itchy skin.

These significant benefits are also enhanced by the “Rain Resistant” and “Low irritant” formula. As it doesn’t contain alcohol (prevalent in most fly sprays) it won’t “sting” the horse. It can also be applied to surface wounds, minor cuts and skin abrasions to help prevent irritation and possible infection by nuisance insects.

Registered by the APVMA in Australia for over 40 years, extensive field experience has proven KURITCH to be a most effective solution for both preventing and healing distressing skin conditions caused by biting insects.

As well as KURITCH as a repellent, environmental management will also assist in protecting your horse.

Midges breed near stagnant water. As they don’t fly more than a few hundred metres from their breeding area, housing or paddocking your horses more than 500 metres from those areas will reduce their exposure to the flies.

Also rugging, hooding or stabling your horses between the hours of 4pm – 7am during spring and summer will limit the contact of the flies.

Should your horse already be suffering from the effects of allergic skin dermatitis, ensure you use QUIT ITCH to treat and relieve the effects of insect bites.

Since the 1970’s, QUIT ITCH has been an essential weapon in the fight against skin disorders in horses.

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Supreme ridden Show Hunter Pony Greenfield Walking Glory exhibited by Susan Poultney

Tremayne True Moment exhibited by Paula Anthony Champion ridden Double Registered

Champion Newcommer Overheight Whistlejackets Royal Windsor ridden by Riley Kent

Supreme ridden Childs Pony Miss America ridden by Allie Reinkie with judge Melanie McGuire

Eden Park Paparazzi with Logan Hahn Reserve Champion Led Show Pony

Supreme Led Overheight exhibit Tremayne Chorus Girl

Supreme ridden Show Pony Miss America ridden by Bianca Van Kampen with judge Melanie McGuire

Bamborough Chanel exhibited by Sarah Young

Photos by Hoofprintz photography

Sirrah Incognito shown by Mark Lilly

Champion Led Show Hunter Gelding Elvonara Park Graffitti

Salisbury Super Trooper exhibited by Clare Flynn

Champion Led Youngstock Show Hunter Pony Mcarthurparc Aphrodite exhibited by Sarah Young with judge Leonie Walsh

Champion Youth Handler Allie Reinkie

Champion Junior Handler Liv Mennie

Bordershow Twilight exhibited by Bronte Raymont Theatre Royale exhibited by Savannah Waye

Photos by Hoofprintz photography

Grand Champion Youngstock exhibit Royalwood Song Of Summer exhibited by Amanda Phillips

Supreme Led Stallion Prada Pines Picasso, Gelding Star Echo and Mare Thorne Park Dance all Night

Theatre Royale exhibited by Savannah Waye

Supreme Led Exhibit Thorne Park Dance all Night exhibited by Allie Reinke with Judges Jess Wilson and Alan Willett

Best Dressed Handler Amelia Waller

Suprmeme ridden exhibt Thorne Park Dance all Night exhibited by Allie Reinke

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Mondiso Park Divito and Allie Reinke Supreme ridden Gelding

Prada Pina Picasso exhibited By Kayla Moore Supreme ridden Stallion

Champion Warmblood and Champion Derivative exhibted by by Riley Kent

Tremayne Talk of the Town exhibted by Charlee Anthony and Janine Woodall winner of the Arabain derivative pony under saddle

Star Echo exhibited by Ciel Letts winner of the Champion Led Thoroughbred

Susan Paine Chapman and Sirrah Miss Saprano

JULY

6-7 Murwillumbah Pony Club Camp

8 Murwillumbah PC Gymkhana

9 Zone 15 Flat riding Championships

9 Oxenford Gymkhana

REINING

www.reiningaustralia.com.au

JUNE

18-24 Australian National Reining Championships @ AELEC RODEO

www.nationalrodeoassociation.com.au www.prorodeo.com.au

www.pbraustralia.com.au

JUNE

2 Bundaberg Show

3 Gargett Rodeo, QLD

9-11 Bowen River Xtreme Broncs & Breakaway QLD

10 Caboolture Junior Rodeo

10-11 Caboolture Show

17 Teebar Show

17 Yelvertoft Rodeo QLD

17 Xtreme Broncs Blackstump QLD

23-24 Emerald Rodeo QLD

23-24 - Junior National Finals QLD

24 Sandstone

24 Woodford Show Bull Ride

30 Rosewood Bull Ride

JULY

1 Woolooga Super All Round

1 Cunnamulla Rodeo QLD

8 Pittsworth Rodeo QLD

8 MTIsa Draf & Rodeo

8 Canungra

15 Walloon Hotel Bull Ride

15 Taroom Rodeo QLD

22 Charters Towers Rodeo QLD

29 Theodore's Xtreme Bulls n Barrels

SHOWJUMPING /EVENTING

www.qld.equestrian.org.au

www.nsw.equestrian.org.au

www.vic.equestrian.org.au

www.sa.equestrian.org.au

www.wa.equestrian.org.au

www.nt.equestrian.org.au

www.tas.equestrian.org.au

JUNE

3-4 Burpengary Equestrian Centre CCN1*

10 Warwick Horse Trials

17-25 Festival of Showjumping @ Caboolture

JULY

8 RM Equestrian Centre ODE

15 Scenic Rim Equestrian Club

21 Sunshine Coast Showjumping

29 Hampton and Harlow Equestrian winter championship - Lockyer Jump Club

SHOWHORSE

www.agsshowsnsw.org.au

www.qcas.net.au

www.vicagshows.com.au

www.sacountryshows.com

JUNE

2-3 Boonah

2-3 Maleny

2-3 Hughenden

2-3 Springsure

3 SHCQ Rising Star

4 EQ Child’s HOTY& Newcomer show

3-4 Glenarthon Stockmans challenges

3-4 Gin Gin

6-7 Emerald

9-10 Toogoolawah Show 0419 737 886

10-11 Yeppoon

14-16 Rockhampton

16-17 Lowood

16-18 Cloncurry

16-18 Sunshine Coast

17 Teebar

20-22 Mackay

23-24 Kalbar

23-24 Mount Isa

23-24 Proserpine

23-24 Woodford

24 Barcaldine

24-25 Mt Larcom

24-25 Mudgeeraba

27 Bowen

30-1 Redcliffe

30-1 Rosewood

JULY

6-7 Herbert River

7-9 Laidley

22 AHSHAshow @ Caloundra

30 Downs Arabian YouNP23

AUGUST

5-6 NNSW Hack Championships @ Lismore

TRAINING/ CLINICS

JULY

6-7 Murwillumbah Pony Club Camp

SEPTEMBER 16 Show Horse Qld Youth Clinic

TRAIL

Keep cattle ticks out of NSW

Horses and other grazing livestock entering NSW from the cattle tick infested zone of Qld MUST comply with the Mandatory Measures of the Biosecurity Order (Permitted Activities) 2017 regarding examination and treatment of livestock prior to entry into NSW.

Enquiries:

NSW DPI Biosecurity - www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/managing-biosecurity/forms

* Select Factsheets link at the bottom of page for Information on NSW cattle tick entry requirements

* Select blue button [Record of Movement form] to complete the required ROM

Ph. 07 5536 4714 - For on-duty Compliance Officer contact details, or to leave a message

www.daf.qld.gov.au - For accredited certifiers

QLD DAF call centre 07 3404 6999

If

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Listening to your horse isn't pandering

By TANJA KRAUS

This is a really interesting topic and it's one that is quite complicated.

Alot of the ideas that come to mind when we start talking about listening to the horse or watching its body or following its cues seems to bring up in people the idea that we are pandering to the horse.

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Or, more often than not, that we are training the horse wherein he does something negative and we stop doing what we're doing, reinforcing the behavior. This is basically teaching the horse to continue doing the negative behavior because it will stop us from going forward with what we were going to do. Of course, this is absolutely something that can happen and I won't for a minute pretend that it can't.

With appropriate timing and the ability to read your horse’s body language intimately, you are able to use the information that you get, to show the horse that you're listening and that you will slow down and you will help him be more confident in what is happening.

Here is a little horse that I worked with that had suffered some trauma.

He was a fairly green horse and purchased only a few months ago. His new owner had ridden him at a clinic and out and about on her property with no issue, and on a particular day the moon and the stars aligned for a challenging situation in which the horse could not cope. Upon mounting, the horse had reached his tolerance level and bucked causing the owner to have a significant fall.

As a result of the incident, he hasn't been ridden in quite sometime and the last experience was the accident.

We are now ready to bring him back into work and wanted to make sure that it was done in a calm confident and supportive environment, for both him and the owner.

She had been doing some ground work with him and saddling at home and when I started working with him he was already saddled and we began there.

As I started to do ground work I noticed he was quite tense reactive and holding his breath, so my first priority was getting him comfortable moving around on the ground at all three gaits. This doesn't mean simply asking

him to walk, trot and canter both directions.

It's vital to read his body. The reason that it's so important to watch this horse’s body language is because he's very proficient on the ground in understanding what it is that you're asking of him.

So while normally with a green horse or a younger horse you may be able to use a simple walk trot and canter both directions to confirm whether they are okay or not this horse is able to hold himself together emotionally, even if he's not okay because he understands what it is that you're asking him.

So a simple walk, trot and canter in both directions is not enough to keep me or anyone else safe. What I need to do is ask for transitions; ask for turnarounds, changes of direction which change the eye that he's looking at me through and most importantly, observe his body language.

My approach included changing the pace within a gait, so having the requirement of him going faster or slower within walk trot and canter.

This helped to make sure that he was able to listen and execute cues even in movement.

It included me causing the saddle to move, and checking to make sure that he was able to follow energy cues even while he was moving - if he was able to come to a stop despite a rope swinging etc.

One of the most crucial factors of this exercise and this ground work is the multiple rest periods that I allowed the horse to experience. It's not just about going

out there and running him around and changing directions and getting him moving and turning and switching because again he's able to reactively do what I'm asking him to do. At the end of the day, I don't want to get on a reactive horse I want to get on a thinking horse. The thinking horse is created

when we increase pressure to a level that the horse can emotionally and mentally handle and decreasing the pressure to allow thought and processing of that experience.

I cannot stress how important it is to remain within the tolerance level of the horse.

 continued page 29

Ground work and reading your horse’s body language will help him be more confident,

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 from page 28

Otherwise we are simply tormenting them and we may be lucky enough so to speak to get them tired enough or overwhelmed enough to ride that day but eventually that tired and overwhelm will wear out and we will find ourselves in a dangerous situation. In the photos, you can see that what I have done after I felt the horse was safe enough to mount or to at least to proceed to working with the idea of mounting, was to use a colt starting technique of bouncing in the stirrup and then stepping down to communicate to the horse that we were heading towards mounting and riding.

This allowed the horse to display his concern and worry, (he demonstrates through teeth grinding, worried eyes, pursed lips, tongue rolling) and then allowed me time to show him that "I see that you're worried, let me step down and give you some time".

Once I had done this a few times he became more relaxed with the process and I was able to proceed with putting weight in the stirrup.

I did this a couple of times, again showing him that I recognised his concern, allowing him time to relax. When I felt safe I stepped up into the saddle.

You can see in the photos that when I first mounted he was quite tense, but because I had spent time showing him that I was lis-

tening, he didn't feel it necessary to react. Instead he allowed me to bend him and talk to him and show him he was okay. We were able to step off in the walk without issue.

I stayed on him for a short session of walk and a little bit of trot to allow him to become confident in the ride and then I dismounted, took all the gear off and allowed him to roll in the sand.

It left him with a great experience for his most recent ride, hopefully replacing the idea that being ridden was scary. We essentially repeated this on day two and the process was a lot quicker.

The owner has gone home now to continue building his confidence in being ridden again.

Taking time doesn't mean that you aren't going do something and it doesn't mean that you're pandering, it means you're listening, you care and you are there to help your horse be more confident in what is happening.

Horses do not enjoy being reactive, it is a last resort or reaction when they are illequipped to manage their worry any longer. For us to take the time to help them through this process builds trust and demonstrates to the horse he can look to us for guidance.

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The Horse Report Aussie team named for CSIO5* in Canada

By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA

Equestrian Australia has announced the team for the CSIO5* Nations Cup competition to be held in Vancouver, Canada, at Thunderbird Show Park from 31st May – 4th June 2023.

Todd Hinde, EAHigh Performance Jumping Manager, said that the opportunity to field a team at the CSIO5* in Canada will allow riders to gain additional team experience as the Paris 2024 Olympics approach.

“I am excited to be able to have a team competing at the CSIO5* in Canada again,” he said.

“These Nations Cup competitions are valuable experience for our athletes in the lead-up to Paris as well as giving them a taste of the team dynamics that you only get when competing at this calibre of events. It is also great to have some new blood representing Australia at this event as well.”

The combinations selected are:

Katie Laurie riding Django II

Zoe Brown riding Chase

David Cameron riding Oaks Come by Chance

Paige Jardine riding Crazy

Sam Overton riding Oaks Cassanova

Further information can be found on https://tbird.ca/

2023 CSIO5* Vancouver Nations Cup Team

The Horse Report Equestrian Qld fundamental series

By EQUESTRIAN QLD

The Equestrian Queensland Fundamental Series includes educational videos to support Equestrian Queensland members and all equestrians on their journey of mastering the foundations to successfully re-train an ex racehorse.

This project has been funded by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) through their Racing Animal Welfare Grants Program and will support the promotion of "life after racing", training and opportunities for new careers and enhance welfare and safety.

The Equestrian Queensland (EQ) Fundamental Series initiative will promote high quality health care to retired race horses on their transition from the racing industry.

EPISODE 1:

The EQ Fundamental Series begins with Dr Kate Fenner and Understanding OTT Behaviour.

Dr Fenner demonstrates the use of combined reinforcement and the importance of recognising your ex racehorses emotional levels and how to build your bubble.

https://youtu.be/2YjHHPCdSow

EPISODE 2:

The EQ Fundamental Series continues with Anna Minogue and Health Care. Anna promotes high quality health care with a first step and secondary health check list to help you successfully transition your ex racehorse into their new career

https://youtu.be/vc82rZVXhvQ

EPISODE 3:

The EQ Fundamental Series continues with Mattea Davidson and The Start Of Re-education With Ground Work.

Mattea Davidson shows the importance of first training your ex racehorse from the ground. As demonstrated, this will start to establish the ideal foundations from the ground prior to beginning riding.

https://youtu.be/pPChU4jKSAo

EPISODE 4:

The EQ Fundamental Series continues with Hygain's Holly Mills and Equine Nutrition. Holly Mills provides nutritional advice for ex racehorses that will assist you in transitioning your horses' feed to support their new performance or recreation needs.

https://youtu.be/UZR4QqB7R88

EPISODE 5: The EQ Fundamental Series continues with Mattea Davidson and Building Confidence With Consistent Communication and Training. Mattea Davidson shows examples of a consistent training routine and why having a plan is so important with your ex racehorse to build confidence.

https://youtu.be/pSmRaNGbWvo

EPISODE 6:

The EQ Fundamental Series continues with Kathryn Sullivan-Butt and Saddle Fitting. Kathryn shows the importance of having a saddle fitter assess your OTT for their saddle requirements and any changes that may occur during their retraining. Saddle fitting is an important aspect of your horse's welfare.

https://youtu.be/ASnr6KZ1XZQ

EPISODE 7:

The EQ Fundamental Series continues with Kate Dreverman (Rogers) and Problem Solving - Adding Tools To The Toolbox.

Kate explains how to build trust with your OTT horse by adding tools to their toolbox, helping them handle situations that may arise in the future.

https://youtu.be/Y7DjUyvzRLQ

EPISODE 8:

The EQ Fundamental Series continues with Kate Dreverman (Rogers) and Preparing For New Environments. Kate includes how to prepare for a warm up arena when other horses and riders may come directly towards or close to you and your OTT horse. https://youtu.be/zUO9ZqcGpXY

EPISODE 9:

The EQ Fundamental Series continues with Maddysen Sears and Grooming / Presentation. Maddy provides tips on how to prepare your OTT horse for trimming, clipping and plaiting.

https://youtu.be/HpiS8H5DDNs

EPISODE 10:

The EQ Fundamental Series finishes with Kate Dreverman (Rogers) and First Outing / Ensuring APositive Experience. Kate takes an off the track thoroughbred on his first outing to River Downs Equestrian Centre and provides steps on how to ensure your horse has a positive experience.

https://youtu.be/bOWp7PA7S0c

Kathryn Sullivan-Butt Dr Kate Fenner Anna Minogue

The Horse Report What makes Rose-Hip Vital Equine stand out in a cluttered market?

There are in fact many reasons. It all starts with the humble Rosehip, the berry-like fruit of the wild rose bush species Rosa Canina. A wholefood known to be one of nature’s richest sources of natural vitamin C. A superfood containing 8 naturally occurring vitamins (including C, E, B1 and B6) and 23 minerals (including iron, copper, zinc and magnesium), essential fatty acids (omegas 3, 6 and 9),

You may already know rosehips are often fed to horses for immune system support and a improved circulation and improved digestive function. So you’re probably wondering what makes Rose-Hip Vital® so special?

Rose-Hip Vital® is made from Rosehips manufactured with patented extraction and drying processes which isolate and activate a galactolipid (fatty acid) called GOPO®. GOPO® has clinically proven anti-

The patented processes also concentrate and preserve the naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, transforming Rose-Hip Vital® into a product that is both in a category all on its own, and across many; It’s a joint antioxidant and a nutritional supplement. It delivers noticeable improvements to mobility, mood, condition, willingness to move forward, performance and recovery while reducing improving general health and wellbeing, and boosting immunity.

Rose-Hip Vital® is a clinically proven plantand rich source of natural vitamin C. There is no product like it. Unlike other joint supplements, Rose-Hip Vital® is 100% plant-

Rose-Hip Vital® is safe for long term use and it does not swab. It can be used alongside conventional treatments and supplements as well as potentially replacing or reducing the medication.

Horses like it so much, even the fussiest of eaters become more enthusiastic about their feed once Rose-Hip Vital is added. So while Rose-Hip Vital Equine has become a highly use, it also has become highly recommended for improving general health and wellbeing, improving performance and maintaining healthy joints.

How does Rose-Hip Vital® Equine lengthen the lifetime of a working horse?

Vital is comprehensive. There are in excess of placebo controlled clinical trials on people, dogs and horses mainly focusing on antithe unique compound GOPO.

To many people, antioxidants and anti-aging go hand-in-hand. Antioxidants are talked about as the antidote to cell-damaging free radicals. Exercise and the associated stress and increase in oxygen consumption are linked to an increased production of free radicals. When the production of free radicals overwhelms the body’s antioxidant defences, oxidative stress can occur with subsequent research shows horses need natural vitamin C to help block toxic free radical activity, which causes damage throughout the body including joints and cartilage.

Some white blood cells in the body contain granulocytes which enable them to ‘clean’

bacteria in it. Too many of these white blood cells wear down tissue cartilage. In large numbers they can also produce chemical enzymes and toxic freeradicals which cause even more tissue damage. Excess accumulation of white blood cells combined with the release of chemical substances cause’s joint pain

The more becomes, the more the white blood cells are attracted to it –a painful cycle.

protects cartilage. This means it helps to delay the onset of arthritic changes or slow down further cartilage degeneration if it already exists.

In short, if you want to extend the lifetime of your working horse, feed it a natural antirich source of natural vitamin C. Rose-Hip Vital® Equine is your only option, and the results speak for themselves.

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GLENARTHON STOCKMANS CHALLENGE

The 2023 Glenarthon Stockmans challenges will be held at Woodenbong Showgrounds June 3rd & 4th

There is a lot on offer this year not only for the Open rider but for everyone . There are Mini Junior and Youth challenges, encouragement and Rookie Challenges and Challenges for 2, 3 and 4 year old horses. Plus the feature event the Open challenge where the winner will receive a saddle donated by Collee Stock Horse Stud. There will be a dinner and auction on saturday night at and the canteen will be open all weekend. All the money raised at the Auction will be donated to Neimann Pic Disease ( Tommy Johnston - local 5 yr old ) and Riding for Abbie ( Abigail Sweeper) Entries close May 23.

For further information contact the Event Co Ordinator: Colleen McQueen 0429 334 041 Email glenarthonstockhorses@hotmail.com

JULY HOLIDAY PONY CLUB CAMP GYMKHANA & CHAMPS

The Murwillumbah Pony Club will be holding a two day camp on Thursday and Friday 6 & 7 July 2023.

Following the camp, on the saturday will be the Murwillumbah Gymkhana on Saturday 8 July and on the Sunday July 9 the Zone 15 Flat Riding and Dressage Championships

The Murwillumbah Showgrounds offer great facilities, stables, camping, canteen, new dressage arenas, jumping and sporting equipment, qualified instructors and friendly helpful members. New members are welcome to join the club and join in the fun but riders from any club are welcome to come along.

All nominations will be via www.justgo.com and are essential to attend both the camp and competitions.

For further information contact Paula on 0413 733 294 or email cobakibob@bigpond.com

Show Horse Queensland

2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

June 4

Newcomer and Childs HOTY - Park Ridge

September 16

Youth Clinic - Park Ridge

September 17

Champion of Champions Hack Show - Park Ridge

October 7-8

EQ HOTY - Caboolture

For measuring enquiries

email gailiskra@bigpond.com

www.qld.equestrian.org.au

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NNSW HACKCHAMPIONSHIPS

The NNSW Show Horse Association will be holding their annual Hack Championships on 4, 5 & 6 August at the Lismore showgrounds.

There will be led classes, newcomer classes for horses not started under saddle prior to January 1 2023, home produced, preliminary and amateur classes plus all of the Grand National qualifying classes for riders, show horses and Show Hunters. For further information Email: nnswshowhorse@gmail.com Closing date for entries is 4th July.

AHSHA QLD STATE TITLE SHOW

The Australian Show Hunter and Show Horse Association will be running a the Queensland state title show along with a beginner horse and rider show in Caloundra on Saturday July 22, 2023.

They are offering a great program that include Breed classes Leds and Ridden, Open Show Hack, Show Hunter, Hunter, AHSHAMember’s Classes, Rider Classes and OTT classes. There will be great prizemoney offer for the OTTclasses thanks to Queensland racing that include $400 for the Champion Led OTT, Champion Ridden OTT and $100 for the Reserve Champion Led OTT, Reserve Champion Ridden OTT in both the Open rings as well as the Beginner rings

Pre nominate via www.nominate.com.au -

Day Membership for NON- MEMBERS OF AHSHAavailable for $15 Show contact Suellen Mob. 0427 072 186 Membership/ Horse Registration/ Other AHSHAEnquiries: Email: brookvale03@gmail.com

TLEC HACK AND DRESSAGE DAYS

The Terranora Lakes Equestrian club will be running a Dressage day on June 17 There will be Ribbons ,Champion Rossettes, Prizes for all classes and catering for Prep to Elementary Junior Senior Master Pony and OTT. Then on August 12 the Barbara Bridges winter Hack and dressage day will be back with a great program of events with loads of prizes. Nominations will be via www.nominate.com.au and programs will be available on their facebook

For more information contact Paula 0413 733 294 or email cobakibob@bigpond.com

2023 Northern NSW Hack Championships

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Proudly present

AHSHA QLD STATE TITLE SHOW & THE AHSHA BEGINNER HORSE & RIDER SHOW

Saturday 22nd July 2023

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DAYBORO SHOW

The 66th Dayboro Show will be held on the 8th and 9th July 2023 at the Memorial Showgrounds, 3512 Mt Mee Road, Dayboro. For schedule, events etc visit - www.showday.online/show/dayboro. Entries placed through Showday online would be preferred. Saturday - Hack classes, Rider classes, showjumping, championship dog show, poultry, fireworks Sunday - ASH Feature Show, showjumpingand Breed classes

All weekend - pavilion displays, trade displays, food trucks, sideshow alley, woodchopping and lots of family fun for all. All enquiries: secretarydayboroshow@gmail.com or phone 0477 766 841 or visit www.dayboroshowsociety.com

MALENY SHOW

Join with us to celebrate 100 years since the first Maleny Show. The Show Society have been working hard and are excited to announce that they have secured the beloved kids character, Bluey, along with younger sister, Bingo, to meet and greet their little (and big) fans as well as performing four exciting live shows. Bluey and Bingo will only be appearing live on Saturday, 3rd June. The Show Committee wanted to present a different feel to the show this year and concentrate more on family friendly, free entertainment throughout the day instead of the more traditional larger night program. Not to worry though, there are still some amazing things to see after dark at the show this year, with a human pyrotechnic show, bike stunts, live music and everyone's favourite fireworks on both nights to round off the event. Horse events run over both days of the show, and nominations are on the day, with full details on the website now. Head to malenyshowsociety.org.au to find out all the details.

Woodchop is back all day Saturday with increased prize money. Also another free attraction on both days is the Dinosaur Adventure Parka combination of lifelike animatronic dinosaur costumes, the robotic dinosaur enclosure and a free fossil dig zone. Handheld Pyrotechnics (human fireworks) show is on both nights. Kris from Flux Entertainment and his team are the only people in Australia that provide this type of show, as seen on Australia's got talent, and to be seen at the Ekka this year, but first they will be right here in Maleny at the show. For further information contact (07) 5229 7008 Email: malenyshowsociety@bigpond.com or visit www.malenyshowsociety.org.au

Saturday

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NORTH COAST

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The Horse Report

Rivington Lady Star

Price: $ 10,000.

11.2 hh Reg: Welsh A Grey Mare

Sire: Rivington Delta Blues

Dam: Pen-nant Little Star

Quality Lead Rein Pony “Rivington Lady Star”

Elsa is an 11.2hh 11 year old grey mare who is a registered Section Awith WPCS. Elsa is an excellent lead rein pony with impeccable bloodlines and the amazing Rivington temperament. She has a beautiful front and head, lovely ground manners and well established paces.

Elsa has attended Pony Club and small shows with us and was shown to Royal show level with her previous owner.

Elsa is a delight to have at home. She is not fazed by tractors, mowers, cars, kids, chickens, dogs, alpacas or kangaroos. She is quiet and calm to hack out around country roads and the forest. She is easy to catch, tie up, wash, clip around the ears and face, and is good for the farrier. She loads and floats well. Elsa loves children and being showered with love and attention.

Elsa is easy to take out to pony club and shows. She is happy standing all day with a haynet and doesn’t fuss when she unloads at an event. She is quiet forward moving off the lead and would ideally suit a family with a young rider at lead rein level or a confident child off the lead. She has clean legs and no scars. Need to be grass managed.

Contact: Holly Tinning Ph: 0417 863 163

Lentara Fernando

Price: $ 15,000.

10.1 hh

Reg: APSB, SHC & EAREGISTERED Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Lentara Media

Dam: Lentara Abba

THE ULTIMATE MOTHERS DREAM!

Freddie is everyone’s favourite when you meet him, he is the ultimate kids pony, and he is always handled by my 2 and 4 year old.

Freddie is the one in the stable that is used for the kids pony rides, or road rides, for the kids to get out and brush and wash. He can be on his own or with others.

He is a top quality Shetland, qualified for grand nationals 2023 and Southern Cross 2023. He has so many winnings, from when first started out as a newcomer, and now this year competing at two Grand National qualification shows and qualifying at both shows.

Freddie is the ultimate Lead rein Shetland, he is also an amazing ridden Shetland. He sits in a frame and does his job for the kids. He goes from the float to the ring no work down. He is now ready to take a little kid to the top. Freddie is a Grand National winning Shetland. He has the best work ethic, but also so well educated. He has no vices, no health issues, good to tie, float and clip.

This is a very hard sale.

Please contact me for further info. Lots and lots of videos with the kids

Contact: Naomi Karutz Ph: 0425 198 277

Makayla Peter Pan

Price: $ POA 12.2 hh

Reg: Riding Pony, Part bred Welsh, Part bred APSB, Saddle Pony, SHC Black Gelding

Sire: Janevelyn Mozart

Dam: Creswell Tinkerbell

Qualified Grand Nationals 2024

Petey is an eye catching hunter pony who oozes personality and spunk. He is easy to do anything with, clip, float, shoe, ties up all day, show by himself or with others. Petey requires minimal work during the week and at shows and is truly a pleasure to have around the stables. He has a soft snaffle mouth, a ground covering canter and the smoothest sit trot taking child riders to high level placings at SHC shows. He qualifies easily for royals and rarely comes home without a broad sash.

Petey has attended pony club and enjoys jumping small jumps, riding around the paddock, unphased by cattle, lawn mowers, motorbikes. He is well kid proofed around the stables and is unphased by my three children’s shenanigans and harassment while I attend to other stable duties.

Recently competed at Toowoomba Royal 2023 winning two tickets to Grand Nationals 2024. He has won and placed highly at Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2021 and 2022, won at Toowoomba Royal in his newcomer year and always placed in the top 5 or top 10 at SHC shows. He has been ridden by children as young as 9 and has had multiple riders take him to royal success.

Contact: Shona Charlesworth Ph: 0413 393 998

Bordershow Goody Goody Gumdrops

Price: $ 10,000.

11.2 hh

Riding Pony x Arabian Riding Pony | SHC Bay Gelding

YOB: 2017

Chewy has been shown successfully in-hand and under saddle including Currently in light work, ridden by 2 children aged 7 - 15 and going well under saddle. Chewy has a fantastic work ethic taking everything in his stride including new places, showing, jumping, trails, pony club, games. Good breaks however still a semi forward moving pony so suits a capable beginner or novice child.

Chewie is totally handled by children and isn’t fussed by cars, bikes, dogs. Chewy is a definite stand out in the show ring and is expected to continue to do well at the highest level in Leading Rein and/or First Ridden classes. Perfect for a show home to continue his education and reach his maximum potential, suitable for pony club and just for a little rider to love and enjoy.

Great for the farrier, float and able to clip with no sedation. Chewy is of the highest breeding and was started/ previously owned by Andrew Buckley, has correct conformation with three stunning paces.

* Videos available upon request 10k includes his custom made Shelley Cole Bridle, chest number holder, show browband from KBB Brow-bands and several rugs plus raincoat. Barefoot, never suffered laminitis great doer. Vet checks most welcome. Located Gold Coast. Tallebudgera

Contact: Sheridan Ph: 0404 535 444

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Lyndhurst Longines

Price: $ 25,000.

14.3 ½ hh

Reg: SHC | EA

Bay Gelding YOB: 2017

Sire: Rosedale Lords

Dam: Tofu

“Oliver” is registered RP/SHC/EAand is in his first season of showing. He is being professionally trained and shown by Tamara Lee. He has shown great promise in his first season and has settled to life as a show horse easily.

I feel he was suit a teenager or adult rider and will go a lot further in his career in the right hands. He does not need a lot of working down and is a lovely horse to handle. Lovely soft paces and a good mouth.

Has jumped small jumps 45-60cm and ridden by 12yos Oliver will make a top child’s galloway.

He is qualified for Royals 2023

Champions at Ag shows

Champion Newcomer SH Galloway final at SHCVSummer Spectacular 2023

Champion Newcomer SH Galloway VASLtd. 2023

Top 10 SH Large Galloway HOTY2023

Top 5 SH Large Galloway International Showdown 2023

6th Canberra royal novice SH galloway 14.2-15hh2023

Horse can be viewed at Lee’s property Whittlesea.

Contact: Tamara Lee Ph: 0409 182 938

My Justinaa GG

Price: $ 16,000.

14.3 hh

Reg: Purebred Arabian Grey

Mare

YOB: 2017

Sire: Justin MI x (WH Justice (US) x Mulawa Alexa

Dam: Mahdiaa x Sk Shakla Khan (US) x Maazina

Purebred Arabian Mare Just turned 5 years Currently 14.3 hh professionally halter trained and lightly shown at halter. Holly as she is called at home was bred to be a saddle show horse. She has just been broken in by the talented and very successful Summa Crockett and is going kindly under saddle.

She holds her own frame and covers ground in her movements. Try’s her hardest to please. This mare will go to the top with a capable experienced rider to continue her training. Basics are already there.

Lovely bloodlines for future breeding.

Holly is only offered for sale as family commitments are unable to continue with her training. Serious show home only.

Contact: Denise Niass

Ph: 0409 314 186

KT Fine Style

Price: $ 35,000.

14.3 hh

Reg: Riding Pony

Brown Gelding YOB: 2016

Sire: Royalwood Boy Soprano

Dam: KTFine Fashion

KTFine Style is a 6yo with his best yet to come!

Superb quality horse that is getting better with age.

Currently qualified/entered Canberra, Sydney Royals, Grand National and Southern Cross. Suit capable teen/adult rider.

Doesn’t require hours of work. Can leave for weeks and just climb on- no dramas.

Top 10 GN 2022 in his first year.

Newcomer Champions at HOTY’s.

Genuine enquiries only.

Must go to knowledgeable top show home.

Contact: Melanie Skinner

Bayview Presidential

Price: $ 2,000.

Quality Large Galloway

14.3 hh

Reg: SHC | RP| AHSA

Chestnut

Gelding

YOB: 2013

Sire: Rothwell Toytown

Dam: Bayview Baby Doll

Contact: Mikayla Vankampen

Ph: 0490 052 506

Location: Gold Coast QLD - 4228

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Elmdale Park Imprint

Price: $ 12,000.

16.0 hh

Reg: Riding Pony x Thoroughbred Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Fernleigh Fine Print

Dam: Heroic Salute

Elmdale Park Imprint is an eye catching 12 year old 16hh RPx TB gelding

Lorry is now looking for his new home as his rider is no longer riding and he is missing out on the work and attention he craves. Lorry has a very loving personality, always first to the gate for cuddles, loves anyone he meets and can be paddocked happily with or without other horses.

Easy to catch, float, worm, clip and shoe. Lorry is best suited to a dressage or show horse home where he shows most potential to excel.

Lorry has previously competed in the show ring as a show hunter, where he managed to place in many competitions with his previous owners. He features in the 2015 Mitavite SAHorse of The Year gallery, after taking out the win in the Graduate Garland Show/Show Hunter Hack class.

Although Lorry is pretty easy going in most situations, he does need a knowledgeable home with either a competent teen or adult to get the best out of him as he can get anxious at times.

2 fitted saddles and a false tail as an option to buy along with the horse.

Contact: Jorja Ph: 0447 331 134

Powerplay

Price: $ 40,000.

16.3 ½ hh

Reg: WB/TB

Bay Gelding

YOB: 2009

Sire: Regal Poetry In Motion

Dam: Spring Creek Elysium

PPis a well-performed show hunter hack with countless success across Australia. Most recently winning 1st ladies SH and 1st child's SH at Royal Melbourne Show 2022.

Aprevious Royal Show Champion in both child's and open classes and winner of the Childs Hunter Hack EANationals in 2019 and Reserve Champion Open Hunter Hack at the Grand Nationals. Not only is PPconsistently successful, he is a delight to do anything with. Ridden at home with cows, dogs, peacocks and chickens - his temperament is unflappable.

Has also been to the beach and loves a trail ride. He is an absolute delight to own and show and is ready to be someone else's best friend.

Heartbreaking sale, genuine enquiries only.

Contact: Tildy Longbottom

Ph: 0499 781 624

Finch Farm Lego

Price: $28,000. 15.1 hh

Reg: EA Bay Gelding YOB: 2010

Sire: Finch Farm Style

Dam: Zafirah Maya

Lego is a 12year old 15.1 warmblood x Arabian Lego is a pleasure to have around and is easy to rug, float, truck, shoe and catch. He has been ridden by a 14yr old the past few years. She does everything for him, catches rugs, puts him on the float and gets him ready.

He has taken his rider from 60cm to jumping confidently at 1Mt. He knows his job and aims to please his little rider. He will be missed in our stables and is only for sale due to moving to higher heights

It is now time for him to build the confidence of a new little person.

Contact: Naomi Oudshoorn

Ph: 0400 123 842

Danson on Air

Price: $ 18,500. Currently 15.2 hh

Reg: Warmblood Brown Mare YOB: 2021

Sire: Mirage W

Dam: Danson Chocolate

Kiki is truly something special. She is going to be a big girl. Only turning one in Nov and is already about 15.2hh. She has the prettiest face and so well put together for how big she will be. She is going through her gangly yearling stage so isn't probably the best time to advertise but even now she is exquisite.

Beautiful across the ground and has so much presence. I truly believe this mare will reach the top. Only selling as I have a colt born this year which is our 1st home bred so would really like to keep him. He is also going to be huge.

Contact: Melissa Harding

Ph: 0402 660 884

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Isle of Barra

Price: $ 27,000.

15.3 hh (unmeasured)

Reg: Warmblood x TB

Black Gelding

Sire: Somerset D’Isle

Dam: Downright Dangerous

Barra is a stunning true black warmblood gelding with lots of bling. He is such a sweet soul, so very easy to handle and prep.

Started his showing career and already qualified for all royals this 23/24 season. He was amazing to take out with minimal work and then nailed his classes, working very calmly and accurately giving a smooth ride - always coming home with a broad sash.

Barra is also half brother to the highly decorated “Verdict by direction” He has had show jumping training with a professional stable competing to EA80cm. He loves the cross country course, jumping clean and thoroughly enjoying every moment.

He is such a gem but can be cold backed when not in full work, this is easily handled and managed. Don’t let this deter you as he has so many beautiful attributes to make a very competitive mount

Hard sale for owners but Barra deserves an amazing home and to be loved just as much as we did while campaigning him.

Best suited to a dressage/show home to reach his full potential

Contact: Maddy Tabak Ph: 0432 802 178

Redline Victoria’s Secret

Price: $ POA

15.2 hh

Reg: Anglo Arabian, Part Thoroughbred Chestnut Mare

Sire: Andaman

Dam: Turbo

Aria is an exceptional, Grand National quality young mare. With incredible movement and extreme wow factor, alongside temperament you can’t buy, this horse will make anyone’s dreams come true.

Aria has been to many in-hand shows including the royal show, Arabian state championships and more coming home with champions, supremes and supreme of supremes every time.

Aria is now broken in and ready to hit the show ring this year and eligible for newcomers 2022. She has done her first ridden show last weekend coming home with two champions already.

It is with the most heaviest heart that this horse has become for sale and is only due to being a young single mother and I can no longer afford to keep her so I am finishing up showing. Being my heart horse she will only be sold to the absolute very best of homes. No time wasters will be accepted please as this is already such a hard decision.

Contact: Sophie

Ph: 0499 168 600

Cooramin Kingfisher

PPrice: $ POA. 15.2 ½ hh

Reg: EA, SHC & ACE registered Black/Brown Gelding

Sire: Kennedy WE imp (GRP)

Dam: Medallion Warmblood

Elliot has competed in show horse & dressage. Previously qualifying for grand nationals but has been focusing more on dressage over the last few years. Has competed in show jumping on a couple of occasions up to 70cm. Elliot has competed at interschool’s in jumping, dressage & show horse.

He has consistently placed at the top in his first official year of dressage, he is established in all the Elementary movements. Elliot and his rider recently attempted their first ever elementary tests where he won both, scoring over 68%.

Elliot is the ultimate rider mount and has 3 lovely paces, he is easy to clip, float, shoe etc.

Some of Elliot’s achievements include:

• Participant Preliminary & Novice Champion at his & his riders first ever state dressage champs gaining over 76% - 2021.

• Placed fourth in the Penny Hill Park Rising Star 2022

• Reserve Champion Small Hunter Hack SHCWAHOTY.

Contact: Lisa Vince Ph: 0427 276 008

Avallon Park Utopia

Price: $ 9,000.

15.2 hh

Reg: AHSAAF4397

Bay Mare

Sire: Coltura

Dam: Princess Geegee

Utopia is a 6yo 15.2 1/2hh Anglo mare by Coltura from a lovely TB daughter of Atlantis Prince (GB). Utopia is a lovely eye-catching type with striking good looks and a very elegant front. She is fine and athletic with good confirmation & great feet. She is very pretty and has a sort of WOWfactor about her. She is currently in full work and is coming along very nicely with 3 quality & elastic paces. She has had outings to riders club, trail rides and a local dressage competition. She has also spent time with professional trainers so has a very well-rounded foundation. Utopia has done some jumping and seems to enjoy the experience and shows great scope. She has good technique, and is brave and willing. She has jumped up to 80cm but shows talent far beyond this.

Successful shown in hand as a yearling she handled the travel, change of environment and show ring experience with ease. She has an excellent resting HE for endurance riders with her pedigree being used across Australia and internationally in the endurance field. Utopia is best suited to an experienced rider, or at least a confident intermediate rider that will work closely with a trainer to help her reach a potential.

Contact: Michele Towb Ph: 0419 598 662

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Contact: Suzie Bloxsidge-Kennedy

Email - info@showringclassifieds.com.au

Ph: 0400 558 218

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Cheraton Country Classic

Price: $ 15,000.

13.3 7/8 hh

Reg: Riding Pony | SHC | EA

Chestnut Gelding

YOB: 2016

Sire: Cheraton True Blue

Dam: Cheraton Work of Art

Barney is a lovely large pony, easy to CFS, lovely way of going, good conformation, lightly shown with success always coming home with a champion at ag shows. Placed 4th at Barastoc large show hunter pony. Has been ridden by children at show and around at shows, jumped up to 60cm at home. Barney is ready for his next rider, qualified for royals 2023 and Canberra royal 2024.

Currently in work at professional stables. Sale due to young family.

Contact: Tamara Lee

Ph: 0409 182 93808

Tanglewood Park Statesman

Price: $ 16,000. 13.0 hh

Reg: RPASPEAHC Grey Gelding

YOB: 2013

Sire: Mirinda Field of Dreams

Dam: Mirinda Love Story

Archie has been slowly brought along under guidance by a teen, attending clinics, Ag shows and competing at top level.

Archie is vice free, drug free and sound/barefoot. Suit a teen or adult for showing, dressage, etc.

Contact: Kirsten Strath

Ph: 0409 780 770

Whitmere Benjamin Button t

Price: $ POA 13.0 hh

Reg: Riding Pony Chestnut Gelding 4 yrs

Sire: Whitmere Secret Agent

Dam: Whitmere Pop Your Buttons

Benny is the complete package, with his uphill frame and 3 exceptional paces. He commenced his show career in August 2022, only competing at 3 Events.

EWAHOTY2022 - Runner Up Medium Hunter Pony & Runner Up Child’s Medium Show Hunter SHC HOTY2022 Runner Up Child’s Large Show Hunter Pony (GN qualifier) SHC CHAMPION newcomer pony 2022.

Extremely hard sale but unfortunately Kadance has gone onto something bigger He has been exposed to some Jumping and the Beach. Phone for more details, video available on request.

Contact: Rachel Langley Ph: 0428 829 440

Cardwell Park Jezebel

Price: $ 10,000. 12.1 ½ hh

Reg: RPSB | WPCS | APSB | ARP| SHC | EA Bay Mare

Sire: Turberry Tom Kitten

Dam: Marconi Gold Sovereign

With her impeccable blood lines, huge movement, stunning looks and beautiful personality she has what it takes to take her next aspiring rider to the top. Belle is ready to continue on with her career and education. Would best be suited to a knowledgeable show home where she can continue her education. Very quiet & sensible, ridden by children & easy to do everything with. Has been successfully shown as a youngster. Video Footage Link - https://youtu.be/pJUaMLAe7mo

Contact: Samantha Crouch

Ph: 0412 211 469

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“BYE BYE FLY BYE FLY”

QUEENSLAND ITCH, SWEET ITCH, SUMMER ECZEMA and EQUINE

ALLERGIC DERMATITIS are names for distressing skin conditions which affects horses in spring and summer months throughout Australia and around the world.

The usual cause is a hypersensitivity to the bites of flies (in particular sand flies or midges).

While the bite of the flies are an irritation, some horses develop sensitivity to the bite and will rub themselves so much that they cause injury to their skin.

Research shows the cause is an allergic reaction to the chemicals in the saliva of the midges (as with humans).

Not only that, but once or twice a day, stable lies come to the horse, feed vigorously for a minute or two, and then return to the shade to digest their food. These bites can cause intense irritation in some horses. The bites appear as small raised lumps with a central scab.

The effects on the horses can be dramatic. They suffer intense pruritus (itchiness) on the mane, tail, face, ears and back, resulting in biting, rubbing, hair loss, self-trauma and a change of temperament. They become miserable and irritable.

KURITCH has been specially formulated to help assist this problem effectively, in a number of ways:

Firstly, it repels the biting insects using the combination of the natural repellent “Citronella Oil” and a highly effective repellent “DEET”. Secondly, it soothes the irritated areas thus relieving the horse from biting and rubbing, which in turn allows the normal healing process to begin.

It achieves this by the inclusion of the natural antiseptic “Eucalyptus oil” and Camphor oil” which naturally relieves itchy skin.

These significant benefits are also enhanced by the “Rain Resistant” and “Low irritant” formula. As it doesn’t contain alcohol (prevalent in most fly sprays) it won’t “sting” the horse. It can also be applied to surface wounds, minor cuts and skin abrasions to help prevent irritation and possible infection by nuisance insects.

Registered by the APVMA in Australia for over 40 years, extensive field experience has proven KURITCH to be a most effective solution for both preventing and healing distressing skin conditions caused by biting insects.

As well as KURITCH as a repellent, environmental management will also assist in protecting your horse.

Midges breed near stagnant water. As they don’t fly more than a few hundred metres from their breeding area, housing or paddocking your horses more than 500 metres from those areas will reduce their exposure to the flies.

Also rugging, hooding or stabling your horses between the hours of 4pm – 7am during spring and summer will limit the contact of the flies.

Should your horse already be suffering from the effects of allergic skin dermatitis, ensure you use QUIT ITCH to treat and relieve the effects of insect bites.

Since the 1970’s, QUIT ITCH has been an essential weapon in the fight against skin disorders in horses.