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Gift suggestions just in time for Christmas Yes, it’s that time of the year again and The Horse Report has some gift suggestions for those wondering what to get your equestrian family and friends.
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Need to occupy the kids in the school holidays? Do you have your own horse and are a member of pony club. The Murwillumbah Pony Club will be holding their annual three day camp on Thursday, Friday nd Saturday January 20,21, and 22. Instruction will be provided in jumping, sporting, show riding, dressage, mounted games, horsemanship and scary obstacles. There will also be theory lessons, fun with games, trick riding and vaulting and lots more. To attend the camp you need to be a financial member of a pony club for 2022, have your own horse and pre-nominate via the nomination form available on request. This year, adult riders will be welcome to join in at the camp so long as they are financial riding members of a pony club. Nominations are essential to attend both the gymkhana and camp. For further information or to receive a nomination form contact Paula on 0413 733 294 or email cobakibob@bigpond.com
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Newborn foal limb deformities and orthopedics By Dr MATTHEW MACKEE BVSc It's a beautiful time of the year when the hinterland comes alive. It is also a very busy period of the year if you are breeding horses. Now that we are in the full swing of breeding season, we need to keep are eyes pealed for some awkward looking limbs - so here is what to look out for in your freshly born foals over the next few months. Angular Limb Deformities (ALDs) Defined as medial or lateral deviations of the long axis of the limb in the frontal plane. This is further defined as valgus which is lateral deviation of the long axis and varus which is medial deviation of the long axis. Limb deviations in foals are most commonly found through the fetlocks, carpus and hocks. There are many causes of deviations in the limb but the most common related cause is asynchronous growth of the metaphysis however there are many possible causes. The majority of the growth from the distal radial and tibial physes occurs during the first six months (carpus and hock respectively), while the distal metacarpal/ metatarsal physes have active growth only during the first three months of life. The treatment of angular limb deformities involves nutrition, exercise, remedial trimming/ farriery and on occasions veterinary surgical intervention. Right are some examples of common ALD s that horse owners should look out for:
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Rotational Deformities This is a relatively common site in young foals and will more often than not selfresolve once the foal develops more musculature. When foals are born, they are undermuscled, have narrow chests, short necks and long limbs and the reason for this is due to the majority of their nutrition and water requirements being met through maternal milk and the need for the ability to graze is minimal. However, despite this fact, foals will still attempt to graze and in doing so put an increased load on the medial wall of their feet. This causes outward rotation of the limb and a more toe-out appearance. Continued page 7
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Management and treatment of limb deformities From page 6 Flexor Laxity Another relatively common site in foals at a young age. Flexor laxity is often associated with "dysmaturity". Flexor laxity as the name suggests is the result of high laxity in the flexor tendons running down the palmar/ plantar aspect of the limb (deep digital flexor tendon and superficial flexor tendon). Increased laxity in these flexor tendons leads to a dropping of the fetlock towards the ground and on occasions tipping up of the distal aspect of the hoof/ toe. If flexor laxity is left unaddressed, then it can lead to severe underdevelopment of the heels and thus chronic malformation of the hoof capsule. If addressed early enough with stall confinement and remedial farriery (if severe) then this abnormality is resolved within days to weeks and has no long term affects. Flexural Deformity This is often seen in large newborn foals and has an in-utero component. Foals with flexoral deformities within the first three days will often self-resolve without any intervention other than restricted exercise and stall confinement. If there is no improvement then veterinarian intervention may be warranted. Often a medication (oxytetracycline administered intravenously) is administered daily to
Foal with Flexor Laxity
Foal with Flexor Laxity
help improve the laxity of the tendons and allow normal hoof-pastern-axis (HPA). Flexoral deformities can be developmental and can be seen in foals from two - six months of age and is often associated with the distal interphalangeal joint (DIPJ). Surgical treatment may be required depending on the severity and response to conservative treatment. Most foals will be treated using conservative management which involves restricted exercise/ stall confinement, oxytetracycline IV administration, non-steroidal anti-inflamma-
tories and remedial farriery. However, for those foals that do not respond to conservative treatment, surgery may be necessary for complete resolution of this condition. References: https://www.rossdales.com/assets/files/Angu lar-limb-deformities-in-foals.pdf https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Outwar d-rotation-of-left-forelimb_fig3_9041487 https://www.equipodiatry.com/news/articles/articleyounghorsefarrieryhtm
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Help - I've got high oxalate grasses! By LARISSA BILSTON, BAgrSc (Hons 1), Animal Nutritionist, Farmalogic
occurs in the caecum, which is not a site for mineral and oxalic acid absorbtion.
Are you worried about high oxalate grasses in your horse paddocks? Don't panic. Having a high oxalate horse pasture isn't the end of the world - with a little understanding and some expert help, it is easy to supplement horses grazing high oxalate grasses to provide a healthy ration and avoid 'bighead disease.' Marketing spin and urban myths about pasture oxalates abound in the Australian horse community. This article provides scientific facts and veterinary recommendations to answer commonly asked questions, explain the risks and how to safely manage them.
How long does bighead take to develop? The length of time it takes grazing horses to develop clinical signs of NSH associated with bone demineralisation depends on: 1. The calcium levels that were present in the bone to begin with; 2. The amount of oxalate consumed; and 3. The amount of calcium consumed. Most recorded cases have taken at least a few months to develop. Think of calcium as money, and bones as the bank. If you start taking out more than you put in, you'll move into deficit. The time it takes to get into trouble depends on how much you had in the bank to start with, and how much you spend each day.
What are high oxalate pastures? Oxalates are a naturally occurring plant biomineral thought to help plants with calcium regulation and improve light dispersion to improve the efficiency of photosynthesis and growth. Many plants contain oxalates but only some contain the very high levels that can induce bighead in horses. What makes oxalates dangerous to horses? Plants contain oxalates in either soluble or insoluble form. Insoluble oxalates are bound to calcium and magnesium inside plant leaves and stems. All the calcium and magnesium within a high oxalate plant can be oxalate-bound, making it unavailable to horses grazing those plants. Ingested soluble oxalates can be broken down in the stomach into oxalic acid. This free oxalate binds calcium inside the horse's stomach and small intestine to form an insoluble calcium oxalate crystal which cannot cross the gut wall for absorption into the bloodstream. The calcium that is bound to the oxalate molecule continues on through the digestive tract to be passed in manure. Fortunately, oxalates are not like little pacmen with insatiable appetites! Each oxalic acid molecule can only bind a single calcium molecule. Blood calcium levels are strictly regulated by hormones because calcium plays many
Adequate supplementation is required for horse grazing certain grasses important roles in bodily communications (through nerve function, muscle contraction and hormone secretion) and body stability (including skeletal strength, blood clotting, membrane stability and cell division). When inadequate calcium is absorbed from the gut, the kidneys excrete less calcium and bones release calcium from storage to replenish blood calcium levels. If this continues over time and bones lose too much calcium, they become weak, fibrous and misshapen. The resulting weakened bone condition is known as equine nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSH) and is also called bighead, bran disease and fibrous osteodystrophy (FOD). Do horses get oxalate poisoning? It is extremely rare for horses to experience oxalate poisoning. Oxalate toxicosis occurs when unbound oxalic acid is absorbed into the bloodstream and binds ionised blood calcium. Acutely low blood calcium and magnesium levels can cause hypocalcaemia (very low blood calcium) or grass tetany. Affected horses may have muscle tremors, staggering gait, loss of appetite, lethargy and can die without prompt treatment Oxalate toxicosis more commonly occurs in ruminants due to microbial breakdown of insoluble oxalates in the rumen. High levels of free oxalic acid reach the small intestine from where it can be absorbed into the bloodstream. By contrast, horses are hindgut fermenters, so any fermentation of calcium oxalate
When is the risk of bighead highest? The higher the oxalate level of the grass, and the more grass the horse eats, the more soluble oxalates will be present in the gut, increasing the risk of calcium deficiency. Broodmares and growing horses are most susceptible due to their higher calcium requirements. The amount of oxalate that plants contain varies according to stage of growth and environmental conditions. Supplementing horses grazing high oxalate pastures Horses grazing high oxalate pasture can become calcium deficient, even when they eat their recommended intake of calcium. Horses grazing high oxalate pastures must be supplemented with a supply of calcium greater than their oxalate intake or calcium in a form that cannot be bound by oxalate. Supplementing horses on high oxalate pastures A 500 kg horse in light work needs to consume 30g of elemental calcium per day. A portion of this calcium requirement will be naturally contained in the roughage and hard feeds the horse consumes. Supplementary calcium is usually needed to balance any diet and horses grazing high oxalate pasture have an even higher requirement. Continued page 11
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Adding calcium to my horse’s diet From page 10 Is chelated calcium the only kind that prevents bighead? No. You do not have to supplement with chelated calcium but you do need to feed adequate calcium. Some dietary inorganic calcium is necessary to bind all oxalates present in the gut to prevent soluble oxalates crossing the gut wall and entering the bloodstream. To say that inorganic calcium cannot prevent bighead is akin to declaring paracetamol useless for pain management after using it at one-quarter of the recommended dose rate. Scientists have known for decades that feeding supplementary such as lime or DCP inorganic sources of calcium and phosphorous successfully controls bighead in horses grazing high oxalate pastures. How much calcium does a horse on high oxalate pasture need? The amount of supplement required to provide 30 g of calcium depends on the percentage of actual calcium in a calcium salt or chelate A daily hard feed to mix the calcium supplement into is required to ensure each horse consumes enough supplementary calcium to prevent bighead. There is no scientific evidence that horses innately 'know' how much calcium they need. Australian research has confirmed that equine diets must have a total calcium to oxalate ratio of 1:2 to prevent bighead. Optimal absorption only occurs when co-dependant mineral levels are balanced relative to each other. It is of vital importance that calcium levels are balanced with the phosphorous and magnesium levels of the total intake. High oxalate pastures, like horse pastures all around the world, also need trace mineral supplementation (especially copper, zinc, iodine and often selenium) to balance critical mineral ratios across the whole diet. Can bighead be cured? In many cases, the answer is yes. Even when remodelled bone does not completely reshape, the structural weaknesses and secondary symptoms can be resolved with dietary changes and appropriate mineral supplementation.
Veterinarians treating horses with NSH have reported benefits from legume forages such as lucerne as well as supplemental inorganic calcium to establish a whole of diet calcium to phosphorous ratio of at least 4 to 1 for a period of six to 12 months. What other management practices help? In addition to feeding extra calcium as part of a balanced diet, there are some very effective management strategies to reduce the impact of high oxalate pastures and decrease the amount of calcium supplementation required. * Reduce the oxalate intake of the diet by replacing some of the pasture intake with low oxalate forages such as lucerne (which has the added bonus of supplying 10g of elemental calcium per kg of hay) and grass hay made from low oxalate species.
A 500 kg horse eating 10 kg dry matter of high oxalate pasture containing 1.4% oxalates and only 0.3% calcium will consume 30g of calcium from the pasture and enough oxalate to bind 70g of calcium. Unless the horse is supplemented with calcium, it will be mining 40g of calcium from bone to maintain blood calcium levels.
* Create a physical space between calcium supplements and oxalates. Calcium uptake can be increased by removing the horse from high oxalate roughage and feeding low oxalate hay for half an hour before and after feeding the calcium supplement. This allows the body time to absorb the calcium while fewer oxalates are present in the gut. * Pasture management to reduce high oxalate species. Strategic spraying, slashing and grazing management can be used to limit the proportions of high oxalate grass in a paddock. But remember that high oxalate grasses have some benefits, too. They're often tough, drought resistant and survive under heavy grazing pressure where other grasses die off. They can provide green pick, omega-3 oils and ground cover at times of the year when low oxalate grasses and legumes have not survived. With an understanding of what oxalates do, it is not difficult to supplement horses grazing high oxalate grasses to avoid 'bighead disease.' Some supplement companies such as Farmalogic Equine offer free diet analysis services to help horse owners identify pastures and calculate their supplementation requirements. References & Reading: Available on request from author larissa@farmalogicglobal.com
To correct this balance with an inorganic calcium source, the horse needs 40 g of calcium (to 'feed' the oxalates) plus 30 g of elemental calcium (to meet the horse's RDI). He needs less Aglime than DCP because lime has a higher percentage of calcium. If 'Ned' has a larger hard feed or eats some low oxalate hay, he will eat less grass and need less supplemental calcium to balance the diet.
An alternative is to correct the balance with a bioavailable chelate. The supplement only needs to provide 30 g of elemental calcium but should also add at least 40 g of inorganic calcium to bind soluble oxalates and prevent oxalate absorption into the bloodstream. It is also critical to ensure adequate phosphorous and magnesium are provided to balance mineral ratios for optimal uptake.
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Top 10 Apple Cider Vinegar for Horses 8. Treat hoof problems Use ACV to care for minor hoof ailments including bruises and abscesses. You can also use apple cider vinegar for horses with thrush. Mix 1/4 cup of ACV in 1 litre of water to soak a hoof or use it undiluted in a spray bottle.
Discover the benefits of apple cider vinegar for horses. Below are the Top 10 Uses 1. Natural insect control When horses ingest ACV daily it causes higher levels of thiamine (vitamin B1) to be excreted through their skin, Optimum levels of B vitamins discourage all types of insects including flies and mosquitoes It also makes an effective and inexpensive fly spray. 2. Improves digestion ACV works to acidify the stomach for better digestion, absorption of minerals and help protect your horse against bacteria, parasites and water-borne diseases, and even ulcers. Research has also shown that it can slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which is helpful for those founder-prone ponies/horses that are sensitive to sugar. Because of this, using apple cider vinegar for horses with laminitis can help to reduce the risk of it reoccurring, along with proper care. 3. Helps prevent intestinal stones (enteroliths) An alkaline environment in the horse's digestive tract can cause stones to grow to the point of causing dangerous obstructions. The acidifying effect of ACV helps dissolve enteroliths, or ideally prevent them. 4. Mane & tail conditioner Add 1 cup of ACV to a bucket of water for the final rinse of your horse's mane & tail. This will leave it feelingly smooth and silky
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9. Weed killer If you don't like the idea of spraying harmful chemicals all over your fields then ACV is a great alternative.
5. Disguise water while traveling If your horse is accustomed to the taste of ACV, bring some along on your next road trip and they'll happily drink unfamiliar water. 6. Wound treatment Spraying fungus, burns, skin infections and other wounds with diluted ACV is a great way to speed healing time by helping to help keep bacteria and insects away. 7. Ease arthritis symptoms Both horses and humans have benefited from ACV to help control arthritis joint pain and stiffness. When fed daily ACV, works to remove toxins, restore pH balance and increase crucial minerals, all of which improves joint health.
10. Clean blankets & pads Add some ACV to the rinse water for your saddle pads, blankets and polo wraps. It will help remove soap residue which is a nice benefit for thin-skinned horses that are prone to irritation. How to Feed Apple Cider Vinegar to Horses For maximum benefits, it’s recommend that you feed approximately 20-50 mls of ACV per day. It should be diluted 50/50 with water and added your horse's usual feed. An added bonus to adding ACV to your horses feed is that it will help keep flies away from your horses feed bin. As with any adjustments to your horses feeding program, always make gradual changes and introduce new feeds and feed additives slowly, ideally over a two week period.
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Laminitis, cushings, minerals and spring forage By STEVE HURLEY Equine studies across the world agree horses easily managed stress due to changes in seasons by roaming freely to eat in according to their needs. They would actively seek plant varieties grown on different soil types, grass just one, look for salt or mineral deposits and select what they need. Now we have domesticated horses in small areas and recent extreme wet weather presents a new set of feeding challenges. The good news is if you look around there is plenty of information to help. From mid-2002, over three breeding seasons, we were lucky enough to develop TuffRock in consultation with several Hunter Valley based TB Studs, veterinarians, mineral scientists and nutritionists. I recall meeting Woodlands Stud Manager, Peter Flynn, before foaling started and he brought my attention to winter forage seasonally may have inadequate levels of minerals or how too many minerals can produce a variety of mild symptoms. Studies of symptoms like Winter Laminitis by US- based Dr Elanor Kellon VMD, including her awesome work with
A balanced diet is crucial to ensuring the health of your horse Cushing’s, also referenced a relaThese make toxins that can lead to tionship between diet and suscepwinter laminitis or excess hindgut tibility to thin hoof walls. fermentation that can lead to low Professor Chris Pollitt from grade ulcers or stress colic. Queensland Uni School of In turn the ability to maintain and Veterinary Science wrote about repair tendons, ligaments and hoof vascular system damage to other connective tissues may also the laminae in horses (without be impaired. obvious symptoms of laminitis) The most common answer to these and published studies on bacteria symptoms is firstly to avoid radiin the (hind) gut. cal changes to diet. Introduce techStudies like these highlight the niques such as split feeds, start need for feed balancing, adsorbing prep feeding in the paddock and dietary toxins, modulating acetic / pre-prepare for travel. lactic acids pH and pure sources of Have you ever arrived in town minerals. and horses refuse to drink or eat? Common symptoms of inadequate This is often due to the water havmineral levels, unbalanced feeds ing a different pH (taste) so what or fast changing feed patterns are to do? undigested proteins. Although The best answer is to keep it simmore prevalent during Spring forple, take some water from home age they can happen with warm when travelling, feed your horses winters. products they need and increase
energy inputs when more performance is required. Feed supplements that help animals go steady often delivers best results. TuffRock GI is for keeping horses healthy and delivers steady normal Gastrointestinal physiology to support their performance. Of course, it helps that TuffRock is made from purely volcanic chelated minerals in colloidal suspension with a natural earthy taste that horses love. All products in the TuffRock range contain the 10 essential mineral concentrates horses need, made simple vegan friendly because horses are vegans. Specifically, the gut health action of TuffRock GI naturally supports healthy gut flora, modulates acetic / lactic acid, maintains optimal hindgut pH plus binds and reduces the negative effects of mycotoxins. Application can be daily with feed 10 ml for a pony or 20 ml for a horse or as easy as applying via syringe 10 ml onto a biscuit of hay, very handy for travelling. The best way to find out more ways to help your horse is to ask. Most Australian manufacturers like us provide technical support or when visiting your local produce store or saddlery there is always someone happy to help.
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Digestion and keeping the hindgut healthy By Dr NERIDA RICHARDS What role does the hindgut play in maintaining overall health? The hindgut plays important roles in horse health including: •Fibre Digestion: Horses don’t have the enzymes necessary to digest fibrous feeds like pasture and hay. However, in their hindgut they house many trillions of bacteria that exist in a symbiotic relationship with the horse. The horse provides them with somewhere warm and moist to live that has a constant supply of fibrous ‘food’ which the bacteria digest via a process of fermentation. In return, the bacteria give the horse a majority of the energy contained in the fibrous feeds in the form of volatile fatty acids (VFAs), which the horse absorbs and burns as fuel for muscle and organs. •Hydration: The hindgut and the fibrous material within it provide a reservoir of water for the horse which may be absorbed when needed to keep the horse hydrated. •Electrolyte Balance: The hindgut and the fibrous feeds within it also serve as a resource of electrolytes that can be absorbed when needed. •Vitamin Supply: The bacteria that ferment fibrous feeds also produce vitamins that may be absorbed and used by the horse, including B-group vitamins like thiamine (vitamin B1) and biotin as well as vitamin K. •Immune Function, Disease, and Behaviour: While we still understand very little about the full role of the bacteria who live in a horse’s hindgut, it is becoming increasingly clear in multiple animal species, including humans that the bacteria that live in the intestines play a huge role in control of immune function, the development of disease
The structure of the gastrointestinal tract of the horse (Drawing L. Ferguson)
Like humans, horses are classified as monogastrics, however unlike humans, horses have a highly specialised and enlarged caecum and colon, collectively known as the ‘hindgut’. (like type 2 diabetes in humans) and also in production of hormones that can affect behaviour. What are the implications of an unhealthy hindgut? If the hindgut is compromised, many health problems can arise including: •Colic: Too little fibre, dehydration, the accumulation of dirt and sand or the fermentation of grain in the hindgut are just a few situations that may lead to serious cases of colic. •Weight loss: An unhealthy hindgut that does not have access to ample forage or has unbalanced bacterial populations due to the fermentation of grain can lead to a reduced feed use efficiency and weight loss. •Diarrhoea: A hindgut that is irritated by the accumulation of dirt and sand or parasites, rapid changing of diet ingredients, too
little forage, oral antibiotics that disrupt hindgut bacterial populations or the excessive fermentation of grains can all lead to diarrhoea. •Vitamin deficiency: The fermentation of grains or use of
oral antibiotics can disturb bacterial populations in the hindgut which in turn leads to a reduced production of vitamins like the B-group vitamins and vitamin K. •Loss of appetite: Allowing grains to be fermented in the hindgut can lead to the production of thiaminase, an enzyme that destroys the vitamin thiamine (B1). A thiamine deficiency can then lead to a loss of appetite. •Altered behaviour: Studies have shown that horses with acidic hindgut contents resulting from the fermentation of grain are more likely to exhibit abnormal behaviour. Altered behaviour may also arise if bacterial populations are disrupted which then changes production of hormones that affect behaviour. •Compromised immune function and development of disease: Again this is a poorly understood area of research in equines but gathering evidence in multiple animal species suggests that if we disrupt hindgut bacterial populations we are going to put our horses at increased risk of disease and compromised immune function. Continued page 17
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Keep the hindgut in mind when it comes to feeding From page 16 Eight tips to keep your horse’s hindgut healthy Follow these tips for keeping your horse’s hindgut functioning normally: 1. Feed plenty of forage A healthy hindgut is almost completely dependent on feeding enough forage. Bulky forage is needed to keep the hindgut full to prevent it from physically collapsing on itself or twisting up in a severe case of colic. Healthy bacterial populations are also dependent on having lots of fibre available for fermentation. As a rule feed a minimum of 1.5 kg per every 100 kg of bodyweight in forage per day (1.5% of bodyweight. This equates to a minimum of 7.5 kg/day for a 500 kg horse). The more forage you can feed the better, so unless you have a good reason for limiting your horse’s forage intake, feed a completely forage diet, balanced for vitamins and minerals. Only use grains or grain based feeds when absolutely necessary. Note: If you are concerned about a weight disadvantage in racing and other performance horses due to large amounts of forage being carried in the gut, reduce the amount of forage being fed slightly in the days leading up to a race or event. 2. Feed cooked grains or grain based feeds to prevent grain starch being fermented in the hindgut Starch fermentation in the hindgut will disrupt bacterial populations, reducing the population of beneficial fibre fermenting bacteria and favouring the undesirable starch and sugar fermenting bacteria. If enough starch is fermented, VFAs and lactic acid will build up, creating hindgut acidosis which can then lead to serious issues like laminitis, endotoxemia and damage to the hindgut wall (hindgut ulcers). So if you feed grains or grain based feeds, always use a cooked product (ie steam flaked, micronized, extruded or boiled) as uncooked grains, with the exception of oats, are poorly digested in the horse’s small intestine and will almost certainly end up being fermented in the hindgut. Oats may be fed uncooked but feed them only in small amounts per meal.
Always make all dietary changes slowly, sudden changes in feed can upset the balance of bacteria in the hindgut. 3. Avoid high fructan forages Some forages like oat, wheat or barley forage and ryegrass can contain large amounts of the carbohydrate fructan. Fructan is not digested in the small intestine, but it is readily fermented by the bacteria in the hindgut and, like grain starch, may cause a shift in bacterial populations away from the beneficial fibre fermenting bacteria. 4. Feed in small meals When feeding grains, never exceed 0.5 kg per 100 kg of bodyweight (0.5% bodyweight) in any one meal, keeping mind this is the maximum. The smaller you keep meal size the better. Feeding grains in larger meals will make the feed travel quickly through the small intestine and will push undigested grains into the hindgut where their starch will be rapidly fermented. 5. Make sure your horse is drinking enough water Water intake is crucial for maintaining a healthy hindgut. Dehydration will result in the hindgut contents drying out too much and can lead to problems like impaction colic. If you live in a cold climate offering your horses warmed water may help to increase their water intake. If you suspect your horse is not drinking enough water, try adding molasses or other flavourings your horse might like to the water. Make sure horses feel safe around their watering point and ensure that they always have access to water and a salt lick. If you are really struggling to get your horse to drink enough, consider adding some salt or an electrolyte supplement to their feed to stimulate thirst. If however your horse stops eating its feed, reduce the amount
of salt or electrolyte you are giving until you find the amount your horse will eat happily each day. 6. Remove sand and dirt from the hindgut regularly If your horse is grazing in dry/drought conditions or is housed in a dry lot or sand yard you should feed psyllium husk on a regular basis to remove sand and dirt from the hindgut to prevent it accumulating to the point where it will cause problems. Feeding 50 grams of psyllium husk per 100 kg bodyweight for five days in every one month will help to remove any sand or dirt that may have accumulated in the hindgut. It is particularly important to do this if your horse is receiving restricted amounts of pasture or hay each day. 7. Make all dietary changes slowly Sudden changes in feed can upset the balance of bacteria in the hindgut or can lead to diarrhoea or colic. Making dietary changes slowly over a period of seven to 14 days (taking longer for the more dramatic changes – i.e. if you were changing from Timothy hay to a blend of timothy and alfalfa/lucerne hay you could do this over seven days. If however you were changing to a diet that included grains you should introduce the grains slowly over 14 days or longer depending on how well the horse adapts to the new diet) will help to reduce or eliminate any negative impact of a new diet. 8. Avoid the prolonged use of oral antibiotics Where possible try to use injectable antibiotics. If your horse does have to be on oral
antibiotics, feed as much forage as possible during and following the treatment to maintain an environment in the hindgut that favours the more beneficial fibre fermenting bacteria. Note: Most ‘probiotics’ have limited usefulness when it comes to repopulating a horse’s hindgut following antibiotic treatment. Many probiotics contain Lactobacillus spp bacteria which are useful for outcompeting pathogenic bacteria, but are not really what you want your horse’s hindgut populated with. If you feel it is necessary, discuss the option of nasogastric tubing your horse with a warm slurry made with water and the manure from a healthy horse with your veterinarian. When you are feeding, always think about the hindgut! When you are making feed choices for your horse you should always be thinking about how what you are feeding will impact the hindgut. The eight tips listed above will keep your horse’s hindgut healthy so it can continue to provide your horse with a good supply of energy and beneficial vitamins. In addition, immune function will be maintained and the risk of problems like colic, loss of appetite, diarrhoea and abnormal behaviour will be reduced. The hindgut is so critically important to your horse’s overall health! It is so incredibly important that you look after it! *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 the rest of the FeedXL team, check out www.feedxl.com
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Equine Osteopathy- a new paradigm in soundness An interview by VICTORIA FERGUSON
Older horses have more repetitive strain injuries but respond really well once the appropriate distribution of load is more even, and situated on the structures that the weight is supposed to be loading onto. Horses are very trainable and if you ask them to move in a way that isn't great for them but that pleases the rider, they'll learn to do it in that way. This is why correct training is necessary for the long term use of the horse.
Rebecca Hill is a member of the Animal Biomechanical Professionals Australia. ABPA is a not-for-profit Association for registered veterinarians, chiropractors and osteopaths with post graduate qualifications in Animal Chiropractic or Animal Biomechanical Medicine, working together to optimise animal health and performance. VF - Who is Rebecca Hill? RH - I am an osteopath, which means I love the study of anatomy and the mechanisms of motion. I have been involved with horses my whole life and from a young age I had a keen interest in horse and human biomechanics - I just didn't know what it was called. I studied Equine Science at Gatton in the late 90s, then during my 20s was a coach and rider/trainer in Australia and the UK before moving to Melbourne, where I completed a Degree in Os-teopathic Medicine. Whilst working as an Osteopath, I concurrently finished a two-year post-graduate Diploma in Animal Biomechanics and have been working in this field with humans and horses ever since. VF - What inspired you to go down this path? RH - There were a few patterns that kept coming up, regardless of the discipline I was involved with. Most of the time, when a horse has poor performance or behavioural issues, there seemed to be a lot of 'guesswork' as to what to do next. The two main options were, paddock rest or 'push them through it' although, what 'it' was that they were pushing them through remained unknown. This wasn't through lack of trying or a genuine resolve to improve the horse(s) on the owner's/trainer's behalf, most were just doing the best they could, including myself, and it was incredibly frustrating to 'hope this works'. A lot of horses were retired prematurely even after a lot of resources were put into them. The other main issue is safety, for both horse and rider alike. The more you ride, the more likelihood that an injury occurs, this is fundamental probability but, these risks can be minimised through training and education, resulting in better animal welfare, and, just as importantly, horse and rider enjoyment. After all, we ride because we love it. Most riders have unbelievable injury histories and pain is par for the course in this industry. It doesn't have to be this way. VF - There are myriad body workers out there treating horses these days, what sets Equine Osteopathy apart ? RH - What sets my practice apart from others in the field, is that I am a member of the Animal Biomechanical Medicine professionals and as such, am part of a core group of veterinarians, chiropractors, and osteopaths, all of whom collaborate, share their clinical experience, research and pool of knowledge. No one person can ever know everything, so being part of an interdisciplinary group dedicated to finding the best solution for the animal has been an absolute joy. VF - In my experience most eventing, dressage and jumping riders have the sword of Damocles hanging over their heads when it comes to competitive soundness for their Page 18
Osteopath Rebecca Hill horses. Always terrified there will be the "diagnosis" which is going to end a horse's career. Or at the very least will need an expensive regime of drugs and/or surgeries. I have discovered through you treating myself (aged 74) and my 24-year-old dressage horse that apparent unsoundness can be easily rectified, which is a big turnaround from the traditional approach which is that most problems originate in the hoof or lower leg. RH - I think this goes for everyone, from elite riders to the 15-year-olds who love their pony. This is why you need the riders and owners working with you. Equine Biomechanics is currently working on a series of 'pre-ride' checks that help anyone asses whether their horse is safe to ride today, or if not, what to do instead to improve co-ordination, so you can ride safely the next day. As an example, using the mats to assess their mount's balance and stability on the ground first before getting on. This will help you avoid strains in the long term and rectify minor imbalances. This is no different to other tasks such as driving a car - before you drive a car you check the tyres, the brakes, steering and lights, etc. The more things that aren't working correctly, the higher the probability of an accident. You can't argue with physics - imbalances cause heat, wear and friction, then it's just a waiting game of what breaks first. You can never beat good mechanics and having the appropriate level of muscle mass for the task required. A lot of competition horses just don't have the size or co-ordination for the level at which they're competing. All of the joints need to be functioning well, and footsoreness always need to be ruled out, it pays to have a good relationship with your Vet and trimmer/farrier. However, if your back or neck is sore this loads the weight unevenly on the limbs. This is fine if the horse is just out in the paddock or wild, however it becomes a big problem if the horse is being asked to carry or pull a load. Work = force by displacement ( W = Fs ). If you increase the work, you need more force and therefore more displacement. If any joint is not moving well, a different area has to take that load.
VF - It seems to me that there is insufficient importance attached to fitness for purpose when selecting horses these days. What are the most important factors here? RH - Temperament is No 1. You've got to have a good partnership and it's far better to go to work each day with a personality you are compatible with. A very close second is the rhythm. This directly reveals how the horse's balance apparatus is working . Does the horse have an even rhythm in all three paces in both directions? Forget the flashy paces, or the big jump - it's often unsustainable. For horses that I look at, I want to see them at walk, with no rider on, with a relatively loose rein being led in both directions, a stop, a rein back and a reasonable tight turn both ways. Most ridden horses cannot do this with ease. VF - Horse owners are bombarded with incredible claims from an avalanche of joint products, how can they make an educated decision to choose which (if any) of these products will provide significant? Or is a really well-balanced natural diet a better option? RH - The science of motion is one thing and it is complex, however, digestion by comparison is far more complicated, even without the individual variations. Any product that claims "it's a simple solution, feed this one thing'"- stay away from it!. Consult an actual expert on this. No feedstuff will change the mechanics! VF - I have also discovered through you treating me and my horse that old age does not mean the end of riding. To us your osteopathic treatments not only address locomotive problems, but over time improve the biomechanics so that soundness is greatly enhanced. RH - Tissue is constantly remodelling, if you have a strain, then the body will try and stiffen the area that has an inappropriate force going through it. Most horse riders have a high pain threshold as they are generally motivated to get on with it. This is not necessarily a bad thing, however even a low level pain signal will get the body to shift their weight off the sore/injured part. This leads to your brain learning to move in a different way, and in the short term, this is a good thing, while the acute injury heals, but it's not good in the long term. Anyone who has ever been on crutches knows how sore your arms get without the use of the leg, and this is important as you need to observe the tissue healing times. However most riders have more than one 'old injury' and their body is just doing the best it can under the circumstances. And of course the same applies to horses.
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Jonker sizzles to Group One Manikato success Supplied by MAGIC MILLIOINS The Queensland bred, sold and trained galloper didn't give his rivals a look in, dashing home to win the Group One contest under lights. Trainer Tony Gollan, watching from the Sunshine State, said he was proud his star short course performer was able to show his exceptional talents off. "He wasn't great away, did a mountain of work and was still there fighting at the finish. The others all had their chances," Gollan said. Gollan said he wasn't sure where Jonker would race next or what his immediate future would hold. "I will talk to the Snowdens as they have been integral in his preparation over the past seven weeks," he said. "We were looking at Perth but that is very tricky now with the COVID situation - but we will see as there's other options." Those options could include a feature on The Star Gold Coast Magic Millions Raceday in January or a return trip to Moonee Valley to contest the William Reid Stakes. "He's been an incredible horse
Classy sprinter Jonker provided his sire Spirit of Boom with a first Group One winner in the Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley.
for all of his connections. I wasn't sure what to expect when he arrived - but he got to the stable in great shape and he's been a star," he said. "He's had three runs in Group Ones for us for a first, second and third and he's broken a track record in Brisbane and won a feature on Magic Millions Day. "I'm very grateful to the owners for sending him my way and I'd really like to thank Peter and Paul Snowden and their team - I haven't seen the horse for seven weeks and they've been incredible looking after him for us." In winning, Jonker sent his career earnings smashing
through the $2 million barrier. Not bad considering he cost $45,000 at the 2017 Magic Millions Yearling Sale. The win continued an incredible spring for top class rider Daniel Moor - his third career Group One - all achieved this spring. "I said to Tony Gollan he gave me a similar feel to what Wild Ruler gave me (leading into a recent Group One win)," Moor said. "He's a lovely gentleman of a horse and I'm so pleased to have got the job done. "He's an older horse who likes a challenge. He's been a little doughy out, but we wanted him out in front in his own leisure.
He loves a challenge and rolling on his own accord. "Obviously being a Group One race there was always going to be a lot of speed and I knew I had the horse to absorb that pressure early. "He floated a little bit (near the corner) but when I gave him a good roar he was strong." Jonker is the first Group One winner for his sire, former outstanding sprinter Spirit of Boom, who won a Doomben 10,000 and also a William Reid Stakes before retiring to Eureka Stud. It was fitting that Gollan, who prepared Spirit of Boom during his career, would be the trainer of his first elite level winner. Jonker, who was sold on the Gold Coast through the Fig Tree Thoroughbred draft, was bred by Jeff Cullen's Wicklow Lodge and is from the twice winning Kempinsky mare Hearts and Arrows. Hearts and Arrows is a half sister to group winners Fiscal Fantasy and Fair Trade. Jonker's win provided New Zealanders Bruce Perry and Jamieson Park with a great boost after they purchased Fiscal Fantasy for $320,000 at May's National Broodmare Sale at the Gold Coast.
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How owners personalities can affect their horses By SUE SPENCE Did you know that your personality and emotions not only affect your friends and family but also your horse? Does your horse sometimes react nervously around you , appear scared and not settled? Or does your horse or pony walk right into you and shove you out the wa!? Which horse or pony are you ? It helps you to understand your personality and the emotions you feel especially when you are upset and how you come across to others. Sunny , Yogi , Larry and Mindy are my real horses and ponies and I help people understand themselves and others so they can learn to communicate better . I have not humanised my ponies and Sunny, I have ‘horseanised’ the humans I work with. Think about how many people you know who are so different from one another. You will have quiet friends, loud friends , funny or shy friends. Do you get angry or anxious when things don’t go how you want. ? Is it really easy to say no or really hard to say no? Sunny and Yogi (without realising ) can come across as quite loud and boisterous. They can sometimes get impatient with people who cant make a decision quickly. Mindy and Larry will come across as more quiet and shy and sometimes not very confident. They find really loud people make them feel uncomfortable If you are like Sunny (check out his body language , he likes to be in charge!) you are more likely to get frustrated and angry if things are not going well with your horse or humans. If you have a more nervous horse getting angry will make him or her really anxious and scared. It will also make the humans around you very uncomfortable or even start an argument. It’s so important that you breathe out completely when you start to get frustrated or angry especially when your asking your horse or human to do something. If you hold your breathe all your energy builds up and your “ask “ will become a “tell“. You have a stronger personality because you are meant to make others feel safe , not scared. You never want your horse or humans to feel scared of you , you want to make them feel secure and relaxed. Breathe it out to chill it out. Larry represents personalities that are more laid back, are great at organising and are really helpful to other personalities. They like to do things well so may Page 28
at times over think how they are practicing their horse training or completing school assignments. Especially on show days as sometimes you are trying so hard to get everything perfect your body can tense up which makes your horse uncomfortable. The best thing to do is just relax as you do your best. Mindy represents the ones who are quieter, find it really hard to say no and sometimes get bossed around by others (even their horse, especially at feed time). If your horse or pony nearly pushes you over at feed time and it makes you feel scared make sure you get someone to help with some ground skills (back up especially ) so your horse starts to respect your personal space. It’s never ok for them to push into you or nearly run you over. They must learn to wait until you call them in to begin eating their dinner. You will find once you start learning how to get your horse or pony to respect your body language and personal space you will start to feel more confident around bossy humans as well. Yogi personalities find it hard to focus and sit still. If you feel like Yogi, it will be hard to focus on one thing for too long. I am like a Yogi and when I used to practice my dressage tests I found it so hard to focus as all I wanted to do was jump. My horse and I would drift across the arena as I would be looking across the paddock at the jumps all the time! If you have trouble concentrating, imagine you have laser beams coming out of your eyes shining onto where you want to ride to or walk to, it will give you direction and focus. It helped me so much and I use lasers not just when riding but also when studying. To calm down when you get over excited breath slowly and deeply while you are laser beaming an
object so your eyes stay still. As your eyes stay still and you relax, your brain will slow down! Walk slower , talk slower , and your horse will feel much more comfortable around you. We are all different for a reason. Feel proud of who you are and appreciate the differences in one another. Sue Spence is a public speaker, workshop facilitator, educator and author who teaches communication skills to corporate groups and underprivileged youth using the principles of natural horsemanship. Her business, Horses
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The Cowgirls Gathering with Tanja Kraus The Cowgirls Gathering weekend event was held on the first weekend of October in Kilkivin, Queensland. The "Race to Ranch" project was a 100 day challenge for 10 chosen horsewomen to convert 10 ex-racehorses to ranch horses. Tanja Kraus was one of the finalists in the competition and finished top 5 overall. The 10 horsewomen sourced a recently retired thoroughbred off the track and had one hundred days to retrain it as a ranch horse. The challenge which commenced on June 1st culminated at the Cowgirl's Gathering in Kilkivan, where horses and riders competed in a variety of events featuring cow-work, roping, reigning, obstacle course and freestyle events to show off their horses adaptability. The Horse Report caught up wiht Tanja: HR - Tanja, it's great to catch up with you again and hear about the Cowgirls Gathering event. How does it feel to now have it all behind you? TK - It is certainly bittersweet. I am so proud of how Ginger Coops performed at the event and that everything was able to come together with the event despite COVID. Most of us were able to showcase our horses after such a huge amount of work, so its kind of a relief that it is over but sad too. HR - How is Ginger Coops going now after the event?
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TK- He's great. A little tired like most of us, but he basically had a few days off and then came straight back to work with me teaching! He will have a spell soon though. HR - Did you have any specific program or plan you've put in place since you got home? TK - The urge was of course to turn him out, but I wanted to keep up the great nutrition he has been having and let him down slowly - so the plan is to ease him out of work, and reduce to a maintenance feed, and
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Race to Ranch an emotional roller coaster From page 30 In terms of our scores, we didn't do well in the obstacles or the cow work, but to my mind our best work was in the cow pen. It was only the second time in his life he had worked with a cow (due to lockdowns), and the first time in a large arena. He just stepped up for me - that was probably when I was most proud of him, and it was the event that we scored the worst in! HR - It sounds like the outcome wasn't ever the driving force for you for the competition. What were your hopes for you both as a take-home from the event? TK - Of course with any competition there is an element of wanting to win, but my focus was to always show two things The first was the versatility of the thoroughbred and their ability to successfully change careers after racing, the second was that I could do it without compromising the philosophy that I teach. You can train a performance horse with kindness, compassion and without compromising good biomechanics. HR - What a great philosophy to live by. The big question everyone is keen to know the answer to is - are you planning on keeping him now the project is over? TK - Yes, he is now part of the TKH team. I’m looking forward to continuing his education and showing him across several different disciplines. HR - That's great news for him, he's a lucky horse! Can you tell us a bit more about the Cowgirls Gathering and the organisation and people involved? TK - You'd really need a book to describe this event and the * A I R BAG S U S P E N S I O N * ANGLE LOAD * Q UA L I T Y OV E R N I G H T S TA B L I N G
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TECHNYFLEX riders are on the move Supplied by TECHNYFLEX Stories from sponsored riders Paralympian Victoria DaviesKoch is back home from Tokyo. Her stallion, Celere, delighted all who met him on their journey. During her individual test, Olympic announcer John Kyle commented that “many at the Baji Koen Equestrian Park wanted to steal her Lusitano and take him home in their suitcases”. "That was very sweet of him," Victoria said. "As a rider with disabilities and owning a breeding stallion (well I actually own and ride three), temperament's so important and it's a great compliment when your horse's temperament is admired and appreciated. “Wherever Celere has been from Portugal to England, Australia and Tokyo, he's won over many friends and warmed their hearts.” The Australian Para-equestrian team became the first ever Australian team to see all four riders place in the top 10 of their respective grades in the Individual Championship competition. On the 25th anniversary of the introduction of Para-dressage to the Paralympics,the team made history proving it's a force to be reckoned with. Upon arriving back in Australia, Victoria was in quarantine for 14 days. Upon leaving the hotel she was greeted by her husband, Michael, and four very excited dogs. Some weeks later Celere also arrived from quarantine looking just fine. "I hadn't ridden him for six weeks since leaving Tokyo," Victoria said. "I didn't lunge him first, just jumped on, it began to rain and off we went. An easy 20 minutes of walking and a stretchy trot to get us both feeling supple gain. I love my boy - 100% reliable!" While Victoria was in Tokyo, John Twomey was 14,000kms away competing in three-day events in South Africa. "In September we attended another well-organised and very hospitable event at Mount Helmsley Horse Trials,” John said. “The ground conditions were pristine with a beautifully built Page 32
track. Just Jasper won the dressage and went clear showjumping before frolicking around the cross country to add some time for a second place." In another class, John rode a client's horse, six-year-old Buelsport MacGyver, which led from start to finish to win the 95. "This horse shows a tonne of potential for the future and I'm excited to be assisting in his journey," John said. A few weeks later he travelled to Shongweni for the Interprovincial Championships where Just Jasper finished on his dressage score to win the 2**. John has also been working with riders in Pretoria, something he enjoys immensely. "It's always fun working with talented rider-horse combinations," he said. Nathan Harvey and his horses will be moving from Queensland to Heathcote, Victoria at the beginning of next year. He will settle into a Trakehner breeding program with his stallion, Kiteroa Dominic. Gwarryen Adela will begin her first year of official dressage in Victoria. This young mare is in training as Nathan's future Para-equestrian horse. Nathan will also be taking Stella in foal to Dominic. This brood mare is an Arabian warmblood and we are expecting a quality foal to add to his team. Gwarryen Trakehner Stud, Victoria, is the major sponsor, having donated Adela and Stella and are also offering a GP mare owned by Warren Shultz. This mare will be in training with Nathan and, if the pair gel, he will have the use of this mare to further his equestrian career. A recent sponsorship TECHNYFLEX is delighted to welcome Jess and Rhys Stones of J and R Equestrian at The Oaks, NSW. This husband-and-wife team combines an extensive and extremely successful background and knowledge of show and showjumping horses. Both are successful World Cup riders and producers of young horses. Jess is one of this country's most decorated show riders and Rhys is also a royal show winning rider.
Victoria and Celere (imp Portugal) Estoiro x Noz.
John Twomey in South Africa
Nathan Harvey and Gwarryen Adela
Rhys Stones of J and R Equestrian at The Oaks, NSW.
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The Horse Report AITKINS QLD PONY DRESSAGE CHAMPS
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SPB Dancing Diva owned by Bianca Muddle Ridden by Georgia Calvert. Placed 8th in the preliminary
Jane Carcary winner of both Advanced tests on Regal Don Rico and Champion Advanced Pony
Nicole Tough riding Deveron Nintendo. Owner Emma Weel Novice 3rd overall
Emelia Phillips, Haluma Park Tewdr Medwyn, 2nd in the Elementary
Dumbledore and Nicole Tough winners of the runner up Prelim Championship
Claudia Greve and Smash Hit Aria, Novice and Elementary
Winner of the Prix St George Small Pony Tour Championship Kerri Lee Ryder and TMH Bogart
Toni Webb and Salient Park Prince was second in the PSG and the Inter1
Westbury The Pulitzer ridden and owned by Ruth White, 2nd place in Novice Championship
Kath Bourne, with Prize Park Maverick competing in the Novice 2B and 2C
Toni Webb rode Kate O’Sullivan pony Maive Keeva Welshman in the preliminary for a 4th and 5th
A very happy rider, Chelsea Gatti, with Coolinda Park Jackson in the Novice class
Marian Hutchings riding BIANKO was 5th on Elementary 3B and 4th Elementary 3C
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Redline Supernova Champion Galloway ridden by Rhys Stanley
DP Polo and Karen Shaw winning Supreme Hack sponsored by Hitchley and Harrow
Kelly Sturgess riding Croxley Fame Champion Ridden Hunter OTT
Reserve Champion OTT was Arabian Drum bred by Lyndhurst stud.
Degas with Olivia Schmidt owner
Langtree Shiraz ridden by Shona Clarke in the Adults Galloway class
Supreme Led OTT Honey Toast and Emily Hart
Alicia Balen riding Riegal Candyman Champion Novice Hunter Hack Remi Don Eclipse ridden by Sophie Brennan Champion Leading Rein Rider
Sponsor Karen Martin of Just Magick with Judges Christine handford, Marie Evans and Wendy Elsentrager with the Supreme ridden
Braemar Gunman ridden by Olivia Schmidt
Supreme Pony Lily ridden by Jayne Shatte Sponsored by Emma Barkla of Horseland
Dawn Heath riding Cylde Novice Galloway
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The Horse Report UEA BREED OF THE YEAR SHOW
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Allie Rienke was awarded Champion Handler.
Forbidden Romance Owned by Amanda O’Sullivan and shown by Melissa Sambrooks Grand Champion led Senior gelding.
Edge Hill Brianna owned by Edge Hill Stud awarded Reserve Champion Purebred Welsh Young stock.
Tremayne Chorus Girl owned by Amanda Phillips awarded Grand Champion Led Young stock Filly
Lola Alaia Champion Rider
Prada Pines Picasso owned by Kayla and Jo Moore was awarded Champion led Part Bred Australian pony.
Rose Gum Crown Princess and Sarah Linsley were awarded Runner up in the Allen Family Grand Champion Ridden mare.
Elvonara Park Graffiti shown by Mikayla VanKampen
Sandie Johnston and Millstream Jazzmin after being awarded Reserve Champion led Senior Quarter Pony
Salron Par Showman and Lara Cameron claimed the hotly contested Champion First Ridden Pony
Pictured left to right Grand champion Senior Horses Stallion Rocksbury Bell Air, Gelding Forbidden Romance, Mare ETP La Scala
Rose Gum Galilee and Joanne Linsley Runner up Grand Champion ridden Gelding.
Seen A Host owned by Riley Kent Runner up Grand Champion senior led gelding.
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From Paddock to Show Ring Words by Alice Clarke Part 1 of 6. More to come in upcoming issues. Time to bring in that pony and transform him into your star… but not sure where you start? Every pony is different and every person has their own way of doing things, but we try to follow the KISS (keep it simple stupid) principal. We break it down into 6 categories which we will go through in the next 5 issues in coming months. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Maintenance Feeding Housing/Rugging Work/Training Show Gear for Horse/Rider Presentation
MAINTENANCE This is important, the basics when owning any horse and addressing your duty of care. These principals are a must before you start your show preparation and be done on a regular basis. No amount of money or work will transform your pony if you don’t practice the basics of pony/horse care. WORMING Your horse needs to be on a regular worming program appropriate to its age and environment. Young-stock are particularly susceptible to worm burdens so if your unsure your local vet can help you. It’s also a good
idea to rotate using different brands or wormer. It’s been proven over time the worms can become resistant to the same wormer. HOOF CARE As the old saying goes, no hoof, no horse. It is critical to ensure your horses hooves are maintained regularly. ,QFRUUHFW KRRI FDUH FDQ DIIHFW PRYHPHQW FRQ¿UPDWLRQ and soundness. EQUINE DENTISTY A horses teeth continue to grow throughout it’s lifetime. To maintain optimal food absorption and to ensure comfort during its work your horse needs to be seen by D YHW RU TXDOL¿HG HTXLQH GHQWLVW RQ D UHJXODU EDVHV HANDLING This might sound silly but your pony must have basic handling. You should be able to catch it, lead it, brush it all over and handle it safely. Every time you interact with your pony you are in fact teaching it. It’s good to practice and teach your horse to stand still and tie up quietly for periods of time. This is important when it comes time for clipping and show prepping your horse as we will discuss in more detail in a later issue. Last but not least. It is important to spend this initial time with your equine building a relationship and trust, a true partnership. Just remember, horses are masters of body language not the English language. What you put in is what you will get back. Practice all this then you will be ready for Step 2 in the next PRINTED issue.
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HORSE REPORT 4 SALE ADVERTISING 1/4 PAGE DIGITAL $60 Contact: Paula Anthony Email - cobakibob@bigpond.com Ph: 0413 733 294
Monty
Holstein Park Jumanji 5 year old, 16.2 bay warmblood gelding. Sire: Holstein Park Jazzlander ( Jazz x Lander) Dam: Holstein Park Lorette (L’Espoir x Lander) A rare opportunity to purchase a quality young horse that has already had competition experience & proven himself as an easy calm quality competition horse. Jimmy as he is known around here, has been bought along slowly as a young horse and has just started working towards the novice level work. This is a seriously nice horse with the temperament and trainability to go through to the FEI levels. Three super paces, big walk, lovely trot and a highlight being the canter. These paces are only going to develop even more in time. Not a spooky or hot horse, just goes nicely off your leg. Really good in the contact. This is absolutely 100% my loss and someone elses gain. Will only be sold to a competition home under good instruction as I would really love to see him progress through into the FEI levels. This was a very very hard decision and was definitely not taken lightly. All I can say is I am going to regret letting this one go! POA Located Lismore NSW VIDEO 26/08/21 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsNC_VjclCg Ph 0412 140 925
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Price: $ 4,000.neg 12.2 hh Reg: Riding Pony Gelding Chestnut 5 yo Sire: Rathowen Song and Dance Dam: Kolbeach Bracelet Lovely moving small pony Lunges, Long reins, floats, ties, lovely to ride, a dream to handle in every way loves kids and good with dogs, Hendra vaccinated, feet,, worming and teeth regularly done. Stabled rugged and in show condition. Been to Pony Club rally days, clinics and camps and a handful of shows with wins in led and hack classes. He is developing into a lovely little horse and is offered to the best of show homes. All enquires welcome. Ph: 0413 733 294
Mistake Rambo Registered stock horse gelding (Registration Number: 251514) Sire: Mistake Tradesman Dam: Mistake Rambess Tic Tac is a 15.1hh, 4 year old (still officially 3 (D.O.B 15/10/2017)) brown stock horse gelding. Recently started undersaddle late May/June and has been working well since then. Has had professionals on him since day 1. Would make a super challenge and campdraft prospect. All basics established, soft snaffle mouth. Big stop. Three correct paces with his canter being a highlight. Shows a lot of talent and potential. Can crack whip off him. Good strong type. Very trainable. Will only be sold to approved homes. He is still young and needs some guidance. No dirt in him. Would love to see this little guy go on and excel so must have experience. VIDEO 22/08/2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2pIBZQ4KQ8 Located Lismore NSW Ph 0412 140 925
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Keyi Dante
Whitmere Babble On
Price: $ 5,500 13.0 hh Reg: Welsh B Chestnut Gelding 5 yrs Sire: Pontstfeffan Simwnt (IMP UK) Dam: Keyi Dilys
‘Babs’ as she is affectionately known as, is by the very successful sire Turberry Tom Kitten.
KEYI DANTE - registered Welsh B gelding Approx 13hh, 5yo Beautiful hunter pony with all the bling. Looking for experienced home to further his career in the show ring. Green broken currently not in work due to other commitments. Suitable to knowledgeable home to reap the rewards of this beautiful pony. Eligible all newcomers No beginners approved home only. Contact: Breanne Ph: 0449 298 815
Price: $ 7,000. 12.2 ¾ hh Reg: Riding Pony Chestnut Mare 2013 Sire: Turberry Tom Kitten Dam: Beckworth Royal Fern
She successfully competed at royal level with previous owners together with Show horse council comps and has always come home with the ribbons. Babs recently started her dressage career and at her first comp received very high scores in both her tests. She received lovely comments by both judges and spectators. Babs has lovely big movement that allows her not only to excel in the show ring but succeed in the dressage arena too. She is most suited to a confident child wanting to go up the levels and would also make a very versatile interschool’s mount. She’s a pony that always tries to please her rider so she’s capable of anything that’s asked. She needs minimal work down at shows and is super easy to prepare. Video Footage Link - https://youtu.be/P3pJ8sXmtOc Contact: Maddy Tabak Ph: 0432 802 178
Cantik Park Love Affair Price: $ 6,500. 12.3 ¾ hh Reg: RP & eligible Part Welsh Bay Mare YOB: 2017 Sire: INXS of Sefton Dam: Bamborough Miss Feline Ava is a Newcomer Open Pony ready to step out this spring. Currently in training with Mia Wright and proving to be a talented pony with fab temperament and 3 soft flowing paces. Ava will be an exceptional child's show/Interschool’s/PC pony with more miles. Owned and bred by Sandi Pearce. Contact: Sue Wright Ph: 0401 663 911
Langtree Bodyguard Price: $ 9,000. 13.2 hh Reg: RPSB | SHC Chestnut Gelding YOB: 2011 Sire: Langtree Class Honours Dam: View Bank Bijou Cody as his known at home is ready for a new partner to love and dote over him. Cody has 3 lovely and consistent paces with ground covering movement and a soft snaffle mouth. Cody has all the buttons including shoulder in, leg yield, walk throughs, counter canter and flying changes. He will excel with a confident child/ teenager or small adult. Cody is easy to take out and about and works the same as at home. He is a pleasure to have around in all aspects, loves being around people and has impeccable ground manners. Easy to catch/ shoe/ float/ clip Only for sale due to lack of space and time. Cody has clean legs and no health issues. Up to date with worming, teeth, feet etc. Vet checks welcomed. He is in full show condition and ready to go. Contact: Sarah Pernice Ph: 0477 771 672
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Soloman Price: $ 35,000. ono 16.3 ½ hh Reg: TB Black Gelding YOB: 2013 Sire: Duporth Dam: Scarvire
Gleneagles Lucia
rice: $ 35,000. 16.2hh Reg: TB x Arabian Warmblood Bay Mare YOB: 2015 Sire: Warrawee Deecor Dam: TB
A Rare Opportunity to purchase such a Quality and Successful Large Hack Soloman - 16.3hh, 7yo, true Black TB gelding. This first season horse in his lightly shown career he has: 4th Large Open Hack @ Grand Nationals 2021 Won his Novice and Open @ Canberra Royal 2020 Reserve at both SHC SA & ESA HOTY qualifying himself for the Open at both EA Nationals and SHC Grand Nationals Also qualified his rider for Both EA nationals and GN. Suit competent rider and home. Highly competive and a beautiful ride. Video Available Contact Alanna on 0402 929 298
The Grove Bijoux Price: $25,000. 15.3 hh Reg: AWHA Chestnut Mare YOB: 2015 Sire: Bluefields Berlin Dam: Prince Noir (Imp) The Grove Bijoux (Lily) Is a 6 year old warmblood mare registered with EA & AWHA She is a quiet sweet young mare and would suit an Amateur Owner or young rider to enjoy She is a pleasure to own very hard decision to sell. Contact: Courtney Larard Ph: 0415 592 569
Ultimate rider class horse and proven in the hunter classes! Lucia has been with a professional training stables since a 3yo. Since then she has competed at top levels of showing with always being placed highly. She has carried her rider to SHC and EA champion riders. She trains medium level dressage at home but being 5 she still has a lot to learn, she is very willing, does enjoy jumping too! She has competed once in a preliminary test to score 73% Recently competed at ea southern cross spectacular to place 3rd in the newcomer and open show hunter large hack among the best horses in the country. Also carried Brynie to win grand champion rider. Videos available upon request Contact: Brynie Lee Ph: 0488 180 123
Muse
Price: $ POA 16.2 hh Reg: EA | SHC Brown Gelding Sire: Teofilo Dam: I Am Woman Heartbreaking sale due to new adventures for Ava. We simply adore this boy and I would happily keep him for myself (with tears as I post) but he really is way too special not to be shown to his full potential. Spider has been more successful than we could have hoped for in such a short period of time and was to be Ava’s “Garryowen” horse. He is the most gorgeous character, incredible to ride, has movement to die for, with an extravagant trot, a walk with a purpose and a canter to sit on all day. He has a superb temperament, no plugs and less than 20 minutes warm up for the biggest atmosphere shows. Spide takes everything in his stride and he is yet to really make his mark in the ring…..and in the right hands we are certain he will! Spider will only be sold to the most perfect home and will suit the most competitive of stables. He is currently schooling at elementary but not far off a medium test. 100% sound & drug free. Any vet check welcome, easy to shoe, catch, float and clip. Only genuine enquiries need call. Contact: Alannah Halloran Ph: 0438 661 060
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Bellemy Love Struck Price: $ 12,000. 12.0 hh Reg: EA, SHC, Riding Pony and Arabian Riding Pony Black Mare Sire: Victoria Tower Wishlist Dam: Kiabe Blessings Qualified Grand Nationals and EA Southern Cross In her first season Ivy has taken it all in her stride and proven that she has everything it takes to be a competitive child's show pony. Ivy has the sweetest nature, is willing to please and just doesn't seem to care about anything when out and about. In her short career she has always been in the line-up, been ridden by different children who have mostly jumped on the day of show and never needs working down. Qualified for Grand Nationals 2022 in lead rein, First Ridden and child's. Qualified EA Southern Cross in child's. Also has qualifications for royals 2022. This pony has so much more yet to give and is only for sale as there is a change in owner’s circumstances and needs to downsize numbers.
Carlingford Park Truman Price: $ 25,000. 14.1 ¾ hh Reg: EA | SHC | Part Welsh Bay Gelding 2013 Sire: Westlake National Anthem Dam: Mirinda Touch of Diamonds Ralph is a genuine small hunter Galloway who has enjoyed success at Royal & HOTY level, he has won 3 consecutive SHC small hunter GOTY titles, a r/p & a EA small hunter Galloway title. He is a most consistent performer ready for someone to enjoy. Ralph's a great doer, good to shoe, clip, float etc. He's looking for a special home where he can continue his success & be suitably spoilt. Contact: Peta McMinn Ph: 0408 244 390
Contact: Melissa Harding Ph: 0402 660 884
BSP Armani
Deanhills Leading Lad
Price: $ 18,000. 14.1 hh Reg: SHC, EA, ASPR Bay Gelding YOB: 2014 Sire: Mandingo Dam: Tungarra Chorus Line
Price: $ 12,000. 14.3 ¼ hh Reg. Riding Pony, Partbred Welsh Bay Mare YOB: 2016 Sire: Command Performance RP Dam: Gaelic Honour T'Bred
True little gem of a Galloway 6 year old 14.1 hand German Riding Pony In newcomer year for showing and dressage. Has been to a few shows 2021 and pony club rally days 2020 where he took everything in with no drama. A Real character and favourite in the stables. Super movement and shows some real style with jumping. Ready to head out and do some serious competition now as he has had a full year of work due to covid competition cancellations. Good home a must. Contact: Natalie Ph: 0405 184 790
Mia is currently in training with Ebonie Lee and shows huge potential, she sits up in the bridle and has lovely rhythmical paces and is very kind and easy to handle on the ground. Mia with time will be very competitive at the highest showing level, temperament, trainability and type are her biggest assets. Mia is still very much at the learning stage and in the future she has the ability to be an outstanding child’s mount. She is only offered to a knowledgeable home that can help her reach her full potential. A short video is available on request. Contact: Paul Morath Ph: 0409 840 381
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Casino Showground upgrade Supplied by RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL The Casino Showground and Racecourse site, located on the southern outskirts of Casino, on the Summerland Way, is set for a major upgrade. The facility has an extensive frontage to this main road, which links Casino and Grafton and has long been a part of the local area, with horse racing at the site commencing around 1881 while the annual show moved to the racecourse around 1955. Currently, the site is used by a number of different organisations for a range of typically localised activities and events, including: z Casino Racing Club; z Casino Pony Club; z Richmond Valley Riding Club; z Casino Community Men’s Shed; z Casino Poultry Club; z Casino Rodeo & Campdraft Assoc;
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z Northern Rivers Cutting Club; z Casino Show Society. In November 2020, Richmond Valley Council received $8.2 million from the joint Federal Government and NSW Government Bushfire Local Economy Recovery Fund to complete the master plan for the redevelopment of the grounds. The master plan, which Council adopted in September 2018 after extensive consultation with key groups, features a new indoor equestrian arena, redevelopment of the horse racing training stables, and other key renewal projects. One of the exciting outcomes of the master plan is to position Casino the equestrian capital of the Northern Rivers, bringing visitors from across the region and interstate and in turn provide an economic boost to area. Continued page 43
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Facility upgrade to boost Casino’s profile From page 42 The full list of planned upgrades include: z The construction of an 80m x 40m indoor arena an 80m x 40m Outdoor Equestrian Arena (same surface as Indoor) an 80m x 80m Turf Equestrian Space for equestrian and other agricultural events z The upgrade of the racing stable complex to provide 80 to 100 new stables z New Stabling complex, Day Yards and pens to support equestrian events z Rehabilitation and upgrade of the sandbased training track z Upgrade of the race track proper z Establishment of a cross country equestrian course z New and additional round yards, walkers, swimming pool z Upgrade to cutting and camp-draft facilities and improvements to centre arena. The establishment of facilities which will support the horse training industry are key to the master plan. Located on high ground, the Casino Racecourse enables training to be undertaken when other tracks in the region are hampered by wet weather and ground conditions. Attracting regional and intestate trainers will also provide a strong benefit to the Casino economy. Construction of an indoor equestrian arena will see the site become a true equestrian hub. Show jumping, dressage, camp draft, rodeo, and cross country will all be able to be catered for, along with other agricultural shows which may require space, either undercover or in the open. Following the adoption of the master plan in 2018, Council applied for funding at both State and Federal level and received $430,000 as part of the Drought Funding Program. These funds have been allocated to: z Install day stalls and associated infrastructure z Provide facilities to showground users including pony club z Create camping infrastructure including an RV short stay area. It’s great news for Casino, the $8.2 million delivered by the Bushfire Local Economy Fund. www.thehorsereport.com www.thehorsereport.com - Ph 07 55909721 - mob 0413 733 294 - Email: cobakibob@bigpond.com
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Equine precinct to bring huge boost for Gatton Supplied by LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL COUNCIL A $111 million state-of-the-art country equine precinct which is planned for the Lockyer Valley would create hundreds of jobs and inject millions of dollars into the local economy while creating a "landmark" facility for the region. Lockyer Valley Regional Council has endorsed the business case for the huge project, which will involve the redevelopment of the region's 54-hectare turf club in Gatton. The Lockyer Valley Racing and Equine Collaborative, which is also made up of Racing Queensland, Equestrian Queensland, The University of Queensland's School of Veterinary Science and Regional Development Australia (Ipswich and West Moreton), has developed a master plan for a multiuse racing and equine precinct capable of host a variety of national and international events. Plans also include a hotel, function spaces and community parklands. The master plan was jointly funded by each of the collaborative's stakeholders. It is hoped the Lockyer Valley Equine Precinct will be funded with backing from the private sector and all three levels of government. The project will be built over several stages, with the collaborative now working towards developing a memorandum of understanding as the next step. Stage 1a is predicted to cost $29.5 million and include bulk earthworks, including lowering the centre of the racetrack by up to four metres, a new 25-metre racetrack, 260 stables and a tunnel for centre ring access. The core of the precinct would be built in stage 1b and involve building the roof and 'basket structure', which is slated as an "iconic centrepiece" to overlook the site and provide administration and function facilities. These two initial stages are expected to take about three years to complete. Deputy Mayor Jason Cook said the precinct would bring huge benefits to the region. Future stages are expected to Page 44
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Deputy Mayor Jason Cook displays and artist’s impression and a map of the planned $111 million country equine precinct to be located at Gatton. The precinct will used in the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympics Games in Queensland and be a venue for both national and international events. over two days and attracting the redevelopment is projected take an additional two years at a 2,500 people per day with a to be profitable from its first cost of $70 million. spend of $62 per person would year. These would include another result in an estimated rise in out"By year 10 (it will) generate $6.5 240 stables, the completion of put of $788,822." million in revenue and an opercommunity parklands, an entry The facility would also be used ating surplus (pre depreciation) piazza, viewing galleries, serto teach students from UQ's of $800,000," the document viced apartments, a hotel and a Gatton campus. noted. multipurpose hospitality space. "This combination of practical Construction of the full project "This would be a first in equine activities and on-site Queensland to dedicate an entire would create 290 local jobs and educational opportunities will 538 jobs "Australia wide". facility to equine integrating racposition the LVEP into a centre "The 2032 Olympics and ing, equestrian tourism and Paralympics being held in south- of excellence in equine rehabilicommunity activities," he said. tation, welfare and activities for east Queensland presents an "A facility of this calibre in our Queensland and Australia," the opportunity for the proposed backyard would be a game business case noted. redevelopment to host Olympic changer, not just for racing and "Its long-term strategic objective and Paralympic training, preequine groups, but for the entire is to facilitate the growth of the Olympic and Paralympics trainLockyer Valley community and equine industry while considering, Olympic and Paralympics would position our region as a ing the 'life cycle' journey of a events and leave a post Games global destination for tourism, horse, from thoroughbred racing legacy and home for equestrian trade and investment and help to equestrian to more sedate national and international to boost our local economy. activities off the track where events, increasing the potential "With the Brisbane 2032 there is a growing awareness for funding opportunities for the Olympics now in the bag, this the need to rehabilitate and facilredevelopment," the business precinct brings with it a very itate safe transition of horses case noted. real opportunity for a regional into their later years." "Construction of the full project legacy and contribution to the The collaborative stressed the at a cost of $111.3m results in equestrian elements in both the business case was developed economic output of $171.96m in Olympic and Paralympic Games without factoring in the the RDA Ipswich West Moreton and is a great opportunity to Olympics with the capacity to economy. bring forward infrastructure host other international, nation"A series of 15 standard sized investment that our growing al, state and local equine and functions attracting 75 people region needs. racing events "either side" of with a spend of $110 per person "This is an exciting development 2032 and "considerable potential would result in an estimated rise for our entire region; the potenfinancial uplift" with the hire in output of $157,446. tial here really is endless." and use of the site "Two larger events each held According to the business case,
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Ag shows receive $25m in government grants By ABC Rural - KIM HONAN, AMELIA BERNASCONI, and LARA WEBSTER A $25-million support package has been announced for COVID-hit agricultural shows and field days to help them return in 2022. Key points: * The federal Agriculture Minister has announced $25m in support for ag shows and field days * Minister David Littleproud says the pandemic forced the cancellation of more than 700 events * Peak bodies say it will be a great help to societies that have incurred big costs The Federal Government announced it would extend the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Day Program by $21 million this year and has committed to a $4 million program to support showmen and women. The head of Australia's peak show society said the funding was fantastic news for local and Royal shows. "They have been doing it very tough with no ability to generate income over this last year, and it's wonderful to see the support of the federal government for our ag shows," Agricultural Shows Australia executive officer Katie Stanley said. Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said more than 700 shows and field days had been cancelled since the start of the pandemic, including more than 250 pull the pin this year. Mr Littleproud said under the first round last year, 378 shows shared in $34.5 million to help cover cancellation costs and said the new funding would further "back these iconic events". "Agricultural shows and field days contribute more than $1 billion to the economy annually, attract more than six million patrons, and are supported by more than 50,000 volunteers and more than 4,000 showmen and women," he said. "They deliver significant social benefits to rural and regional Australia, bringing heart, soul and a sense of pride to towns across the country." Huge optimism for upcoming Royal shows Ms Stanley said one of the biggest recipients would undoubtedly be the Ekka, the Royal
Queensland Show, which was forced to shut the gates at the last minute in August. "There is an enormous amount of expenses that are incurred leading right up to the show gates opening, and in the Ekka's instance being a Royal Show, it's exponential in comparison to potentially a regional show," she said. This month, Royal Hobart Show will celebrate 200 years and Ms Stanley is 100 per cent optimistic Sydney Royal will celebrate its bicentenary in 2022. Ms Stanley said the ASA started lobbying the Government for the funding when things started to go a little pear-shaped earlier in the year. "Around May, June we realised that all our shows coming into spring were not going to be able to take place, which for some of those shows that's two years in a row that they have been unable to generate any income," she said. "So, we really started to have a conversation with the Federal Government again at that point really highlighting the fact that without any support, these shows will unfortunately not make it through to the other side." Mr Littleproud said the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days Program would allow those events which have been
cancelled to claim for eligible expenses. Field days warming up too Field day organisers are also preparing for a return. For many, it will be the first time since 2019. The organiser of Australia's largest primary industry field day, AgQuip, Kate Nugent, said that event alone had suffered millions of dollars in losses. The three-day Gunnedah, NSW, event attracts more than 30,000 visitors daily but had to cancel for a second year. Ms Nugent said she welcomed any extension of financial support. "It has put an enormous financial strain on us," she said. "It's most important to recognise that we have a need to help us with our cash flow pressures and enable us to retain our event management teams." Also speaking on behalf of the Association of Agricultural Field Days of Australasia, Ms Nugent said many members needed the extra assistance. "We've had to implement measures to survive. We are just so grateful for the support that all of us have received. "We are still hurting - and our communities and we really need to get up and running and make it happen next year."
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The Horse Report NNSW ALL BREEDS SHOW The NNSW all breeds show will be held at Alstonville Showgrounds starting at 8am on Sunday, 21st October 2021. There is an awesome program with Led and Ridden Classes for All breeds plus Beginners Ring for those just starting out in the show ring There is a two ring format for Ponies, Galloways & Hacks, Off the Track classes loads of sashes trophies and prizes o offer major awards include the Supreme Champion Led Stallion of the Show, Supreme Champion Led Mare of the Show, Supreme, Champion Led Gelding of the Show, Supreme overall led (Marjorie Clark Memorial), Supreme Champion Rider of the Show (Greg Potts Memorial), Supreme Champion Hack of the Show (Ward Rippon Memorial), Supreme Champion Hunter Hack of Show. Entry fee is $40 per horse via www.manehub.com (includes ground fee, gate admission and entry into unlimited classes) Entries to be completed before November 19. For show Enquiries: Email. nswshowhorse@gmail.com
NNSW SPRING HACK SHOW The NNSW Show Horse Association will be holding a Spring Hack Show at Maclean Showgrounds on Sunday November 14. Competitors must be members of SHCA and to show proof of membership or pay a day membership fee of $20 Entry fee is $30 per horse via www.manehub.com (includes ground fee, gate admission and entry into unlimited classes) Entries to be completed before November12. Organisers have secured some great sponsorship and will have loads of prizes on offer for 28 champions and three supremes. There will be led classes - Rising Star classes - Novice Riders - Novice open and hunter pony galloway and hack classes - Second Chance ring - Off the Track classes. Separate enclosed ring for young riders new to showing that includes leadline and independent events to include Led classes hack and rider games and fancy dress. For further information Email: cobakibob@bigpond.com or Email: nnswshowhorse@gmail.com
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Sunday 21st November 2021 Pre nominate by Friday 19th November via www.manehub.com Entry fee - $40 per horse $20 for horses 3yrs and under not shown under saddle (includes ground fee, gate admission and entry into unlimited classes) Led and Ridden Classes for All breeds & Beginners Ring 2 Ring format for Ponies, Galloways & Hacks, Off the Track classes Supreme Champion Led Stallion of the Show Supreme Champion Led Mare of the Show Supreme Champion Led Gelding of the Show Supreme overall led (Marjorie Clark Memorial) Supreme Champion Rider of the Show (Greg Potts Memorial) Supreme Champion Hack of the Show (Ward Rippon Memorial) Supreme Champion Hunter Hack of Show
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* 21/22 Northern NSW Show Horse Association Members Only High Point awards Point Score Nomination forms will be emailed out to all members - $10 per entry - prizes will be awarded in the following catergories Small Open Pony Large Open Pony Small Open Galloway Large Open Galloway Small Open Hack Large Open Hack
Small Hunter Pony Large Hunter Pony Small Hunter Galloway Large Hunter Galloway Small Hunter Hack Large Hunter Hack
Rider 12years and Under Rider 13yrs and Under 18yrs Owner Rider
RETURNING TO FIRST SEASON CLASSES FOR 2022 instead of Newcomers classes
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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.
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he 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).
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 nd Camphor oil” which naturally relieves es itchy skin. These significant benefits are also so enhanced by the “Rain Resistant” and nd “Low irritant” formula. As it doesn’t n’t contain alcohol (prevalent in most fly sprays) it won’t “sting” the horse. It can an also be applied to surface wounds, s, minor cuts and skin abrasions to help lp prevent irritation and possible infecction by nuisance insects. Registered by the APVMA in Australia for over 40 years, extennsive field experience has proven en KURITCH to be a most effective ve solution for both preventing and nd healing distressing skin conditions ns caused by biting insects.
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.
As well as KURITCH as a repellent, nt, so environmental management will also assist in protecting your horse.
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.
Midges breed near stagnant water. er. As they don’t fly more than a few w hundred metres from their breeding ng area, housing or paddocking your ur horses more than 500 metres from m those areas will reduce their exposure re to the flies.
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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.