The Horse Report September 2023 edition

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The Horse Report FEI confirms bidders for FEI World Championships

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The FEI has confirmed the shortlisted bidders for the FEI World Championships 2026.

The shortlist comprises five organising committees who have applied to host events in various disciplines, as follows:

Aachen (Germany) – Jumping, Dressage, Para Dressage, Eventing, Driving Four-inHand, Vaulting

Boekelo (Netherland) – Eventing

Burghley (Greaqt Britain) – Eventing

Al Ula (Saudi Arabia) – Endurance

Samorin (Slovakia) – Endurance

The FEI Board will allocate the FEI World Championships 2026 at its in-person board meeting on 18 November 2023 in Mexico City, following a thorough review by the FEI Evaluation Commission and taking into account recommendations by the Technical Committees.

Following three decades of a unique host formula for senior World Championships under the FEI World Equestrian Games™ format, in 2022 the FEI returned to a more flexible approach accepting single and multiple World Championship bids with a focus on catering to the needs and specificities of each discipline.

Herning (Denmark) hosted hugely successful events in Jumping, Dressage, Para Dressage, and Vaulting whereas Eventing and Driving Four-in-Hand competitions took place at Pratoni Del Vivaro (Italy), venue of the 1960 Olympic equestrian events.

The FEI Endurance World Championships 2022 were held at Butheeb (UAE) last February.

“We are very pleased with the variety of bids we have received,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said.

“Following the outstanding FEI World Championships 2022 organised in Denmark, Italy and the UAE, we are confident this flexible approach with single and multiple bids serves not only the sport, but also the fans and the development of equestrian around the world, allowing different nations and venues to bid to host a major FEI event.”

Olympic qualifications

The FEI World Championships 2026 in

Jumping, Dressage, Para Dressage and Eventing will be the first qualifying events for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

A bit of history

The FEI World Championships have a long history. Dressage is the FEI discipline with the longest tradition of Championships. AGrand Prix de Dressage, organised in Lucerne (Switzerland) as early as 1927, had hosted 12 riders representing five nations. Official FEI Dressage Championships were organised on all non-Olympic years between 1930 and 1939 in Switzerland, France, Austria, Hungary, Germany, and Great Britain.

The last such event took place in 1939, only days before the outbreak of World War II. The FEI tried to revive the event after the war with limited success. Participation gradually improved and European Championships were organised in 1963, which led to the first FEI Dressage World Championship held in Bern (Switzerland) three years later.

The first Para Dressage Championship, which took place under the FEI leadership was held in July 2007 only a year after Para Equestrian came under the FEI umbrella. The event enjoyed a truly international representation gathering 133 athletes from 35 nations.

Since 2010, FEI Dressage and Para Dressage Championships are being held concurrently. The first FEI Jumping World Championship was organised in June 1953 at the Parc des Princes stadium in the south west of Paris (France).

The event was drastically different from its modern equivalent as only 19 athletes from 11 countries, including Yugoslavia, Cambodia and the USA, competed. No women took part since female riders would not be able to enter Jumping competitions until 1956.

The first FEI Eventing World Championship was organised in 1966, the same year as the first FEI Dressage World Championship, at the beautiful estate of Lord Burghley in Lincolnshire, Great Britain.

The Championship gathered 39 athletes representing five nations: Argentina, Great Britain, Ireland, USA, USSR.

The previous year the FEI had established the configuration according to which World Championships in the Olympic discipline of Jumping were held every four years in the non-Olympic even years and continental championships were organised in the odd years. This pattern is still in use for all the FEI Olympic and Paralympic disciplines.

The non-Olympic disciplines

The first edition of the FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand was held in 1972 in Münster (Germany) two years after Driving had become an FEI discipline. Since then, the event continues to be organised every two years.

Endurance became an FEI discipline in 1982, one year before Vaulting. The championship histories of these two non-Olympic disciplines have run in parallel from the start with World Championships organised every other year on even years.

FEI Endurance European Championships had been held in 1984 and 1985 until the first FEI Endurance World Championship was organised in September 1986 at Pratoni del Vivaro (Italy).

In 1983, one year after Driving, Vaulting also joined the FEI. In 1984 the first FEI Vaulting European Championship was organised and was followed by another European edition in 1985.

Australian equestrians will have to wait until November to find out where the 2026 FEI World Championships will be held.

Stud & Breeding Feature

The Horse Report Getting your mare ready for breeding season

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In winter, it is sometimes easier to think about holidays, snow sking and keeping warm rather than getting your mares ready for the breeding season.

If you start early, you can get a head start to manage their nutrition, identify any reproductive problems and maximise reproductive efficiency when the time comes.

You should aim for your mare to be in good but ‘light’in body condition which is increasing as she enters the breeding season. Being overweight for a horse carries many health problems

There will be increased levels of:

- Insulin resistance

- Laminitis

- Increased bone and joint wear and tear

- Lack of mobility; and

- Heat stress

All of these problems can contribute to poor reproductive performance.

Feed plenty of forage (hay, chaff and pasture) as this provides your mare with many of the calories they will need to maintain weight during winter.

Adjust your horse’s diet to control body weight

Depending on what you want your mare to be doing, you may need to adjust the diet to keep her at the bodyweight and condition you want.

If your mare is gaining unwanted weight, you will need to reduce or remove high energy feeds like grains, pellets, sweetfeeds or oils in the diet.

If your mare is losing weight that you don’t want her to lose, you may need to feed more calo-

ries in the diet. You can do this by:

1. Feeding more hay and if you’re not already doing so feeding some lucerne hay.

2. Adding high energy feeds to the diet like pellets, sweetfeeds, oil or high energy fibres like lupin hulls, copra meal or sugarbeet pulp.

Use the best quality feeds you can afford and if using a sweetfeed look for one that contains either extruded or micronised grains as these are more digestible for horses.

Feed a balanced diet

An unbalanced diet doesn’t meet your mare’s requirement for one or all of energy, protein, vitamins and minerals.

Meaning your mare will experience deficiency and won’t be as healthy as she could or should be.

Nutrient deficiencies can lead to:

- Weight loss

- Delayed cyclicity

- Suppressed immune system

- Muscle wastage

- Increased susceptibility to diseases like greasy heal and respiratory disease, dull, dry coat and skin, brittle and slow growing hooves.

While traditionally, knowing if what you were feeding was meeting your horse’s requirements was quite hard, using a service like the FeedXL Nutrition Calculator now things are very easy to see if what you're feeding is right for your mare.

Once you have her nutritional requirements taken care of, you can focus on making sure she is breeding fit.

Breeding early in the season can be beneficial for several reasons, especially if you encounter a problem along the way.

How can I get my mare cycling early?

Light therapy

Putting mares under lights will help to advance the breeding season by artificially increasing the daylength.

Advancing the breeding season in your mare not only helps to produce early foals but more importantly, allows additional time for breeding management should you encounter any problems.

Light therapy can be achieved by putting the mare under lights or the placement of an Equilume™ mask on the 1st July.

Aminimum of 60 days of 16 hours light therapy is required to advance vernal transition or “spring heat” in the mare. This preparation should have your mare cycling normally in September.

Early breeding

The first cycle of the season can be quite unpredictable as teasing mares may have follicles which grow and regress without ovulating.

Because of the unpredictability of this cycle, many breeders may elect to breed on the second, more predictable cycle of the season.

The mare’s oestrous cycle is 21 days in length.

Therefore, if you see your mare teasing to a gelding or the stallion every week or every fortnight, chances are that she is still transitioning to a normal breeding cycle.

Hopefully with the nutritional aspect taken care of, her transition should be relatively smooth and you can get on to breeding her.

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Plan ahead for the breeding season to ensure the best outcomes.

Stud & Breeding Feature

The Horse Report Take in all factors to ensure breeding success

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Identifying abnormalities at the start of the season may save you a lot of money and heart ache later in the season.

If your mare failed to achieve a pregnancy last season, this pre breeding check is a must. Identifying and addressing these problems may be the difference between a live foal and an empty mare.

BREEDING OPTIONS

Live Cover

Breeds such as Thoroughbreds are restricted to a live cover situation.

Usually mares are managed intensively and are sent to the stallion when they are ready for a single breed.

The advantages of live cover include per cycle pregnancy rates of 60-70% and low maintenance mare reparation. However, mares need to be in standing oestrus, meaning she must be receptive to the stallion. Consequently, this breeding strategy has the potential to injure both the mare and stallion.

Artificial Insemination:

Cooled semen is available throughout Australia.

Disadvantages of cooled semen include unreliable courier services, intensively managed mare preparation and not all stallions are suitable or available for cooled semen insemination.

Advantages of cooled semen are that you can expect per cycle pregnancy rates similar to that of live cover (60-70%) provided your mare is managed correctly.

Stallion spermatozoa can be cooled for up to 48 hours with adequate fertility.

Ideally cooled sperm is inseminated within 24 hours of collection and the mare ovulates within 12 hours of insemination.

This requires some intensive management on your veterinarian’s end, occasionally with some long-range forecasts required to get the semen at the insemination centre at the right time. It is important to understand how cooled semen is shipped around Australia and the costs involved before using this method.

If you are in a remote location, frozen semen insemination may

be a more reliable method if your mare is a suitable candidate.

The use of frozen spermatozoa opens a number of genetic possibilities for breeders here in Australia.

Spermatozoa can be sourced from local stallions with a busy competition career, deceased stallions and stallions abroad. It is important to ensure that your mare is a suitable candidate for frozen breeding as results can be disappointing. Internationally, pregnancy rates with frozen spermatozoa range between 30-70% with an average of around 50% per cycle conception rates with good quality

frozen spermatozoa. Unfortunately, there are no international standards for frozen spermatozoa so different numbers of spermatozoa and different numbers of straws make up a “dose” and post thaw motility rates can be highly variable. Frozen spermatozoa are also often sold as “doses” or “straws” rather than “pregnancies” so make sure you read your breeding contract carefully. Foal heat is usually avoided and aged mares are often not suitable candidates for various reasons.

Preparation and management is the key to ensure you have a positive result.

Preparation is the key to a successful breeding season.

The Horse Report The Equine Herpes Virus

Equine herpes is a widespread and deadly condition in horses caused by the Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV-1) and is found in horse populations worldwide.

It can cause respiratory diseases, especially in young horses, neurological diseases, and abortion in some pregnant mares.

The virus targets the respiratory, reproductive and central nervous systems and gradually spreads throughout the body. This can lead to incontinence, an inability to stand and stillbirth in pregnant mares.

Symptoms:

If your horse is infected, you may notice the following signs:

•Fever, and may be missed if the horse’s temperature is not measured

•Coughing

•Nasal discharge

•Abortion, which usually occurs without warning, late in the pregnancy.

The respiratory disease caused by EHV most commonly affects young horses.

Shedding via respiratory secretions typically lasts 7-10 days but may be longer, with aerosol being the primary means of transmission, either directly or indirectly through poor hygiene.

Mares that have aborted also shed virus in respiratory secretions with virus also being present in the foetus, placenta, foetal membranes and foetal fluids.

Affected foals that are born alive typically die within days.

The neurologic disease caused by EHV-1 infection is known as Equine Herpes Virus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), and is due to damaged blood vessels, including damage to the blood-brain barrier.

EHM may occur without any signs of respiratory disease and commonly affects the hind limbs and the urinary system.

Signs include:

•Lack of co-ordination

•Urine retention incontinence

•Inability to stand up, if severely affected. If your horse is only mildly affected, there’s a good chance of recovery, but there’s a poor outlook for those that have been severely affected. It may take several weeks or

Biosecurity tips

EHV is spread in the most part by direct contact (ie nose to nose) or indirect contact (via shared water troughs, on people etc). It can be spread through the air although only at relatively close distances (unlike equine flu which can travel much longer distances) so by keeping you and your horse to yourselves you are significantly reducing the risk of infection.

Out and about:

•Do not share water buckets or troughs.

•Do not graze your horse at shows (your horse could come into contact with a contaminated area of grass where another horse has been grazing)

months to recover from neurologic problems, and some horses are affected for the rest of their lives.

The Equine Herpes Virus is transmitted in various ways.

1.Horses breathe in the virus from infected horses – shedding via the respiratory system can last for 7 to 10 days

2.The virus can be spread indirectly when secretions from an infected horse (either from their nose or due to an abortion, which results in infected tissue and fluids) are transmitted by people or by sharing equipment.

You can vaccinate your horse against Equine Herpes Virus with a vaccine available from your vet.

Vaccination reduces the clinical signs of respiratory diseases caused by both strains of the virus, EHV-1 and EHV-4.

It also helps to control EHV-1 abortion when used in conjunction with appropriate management practices, as advised by your vet. Your horse can get this vaccination from five months of age, or from three months if at high risk of infection. Your horse will need a second dose four–six weeks after the first dose, followed by a booster every six months. Breeding mares should receive doses at five, seven and nine months of pregnancy. Fortunately, this virus is very species-specific, meaning that humans do not catch equine herpes virus, and vise versa.

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•Avoid your horse having nose to nose contact with other horses.

•EHV can be spread indirectly on humans’ hands or clothes so avoid touching other horses and use appropriate hand hygiene measures.

•Do not share any tack, rugs or equipment.

At Home:

•Take your horse's temperature daily. Above 38.5 degrees C is considered a higher than normal temperature If your horse has a temperature you should isolate your horse and have your vet take a look. Note - there are other infections that can also cause pyrexia so this doesn't necessarily mean your horse has EHV but your vet will be able to send off samples to help determine the cause.

•Monitor your horse for clinical signs of EHV: cough, nasal discharge, reduced appetite, swellings, incoordination or ataxia (wobbliness).

•Do not move seemingly healthy horses off premises where EHV has been diagnosed. They could be carrying or incubating the infection.

•Avoid sharing water or feed buckets, tack, rugs or other equipment between horses.

•Separate pregnant mares from the other horses. EHV can also cause abortion

If you have any concerns or for further information contact your local vet.

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The Horse Report Fencing is it safe or suitable for foals

When preparing for the arrival of a new foal one important factors to remember is are my fences suitable and in good order to keep your mare and foal safe.

Foal fencing should reach right to the ground, be strong with no gaps or anything protruding that a foal can be injured on. Repair or replace any areas that a head or hoof can fit through, pay special attention to gateways in particular the space between the gate and the post.

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though as newborns do not have the agility to avoid electric fencing and can become entangled. Introducing a foal to electric fencing should be done under close supervision. Solid fencing lined with strong mesh or shadecloth is ideal. Have the paddock prepared in plenty of time before the mare’s due date as not all mares go full term. For details go to info@woodshield.com.au

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Breeding a horse is an endeavor where the owner, particularly of the mare, will usually need to invest considerable time and money. For this reason, a horse owner needs to consider several factors, including:

* Does the proposed breeding animal have valuable genetic qualities to pass on?

* Is the proposed breeding animal in good physical health, fertile, and able to withstand the rigors of reproduction?

* For what purpose will the foal be used?

* Is there a market for the foal if the owner does not wish to keep the foal for its entire life?

* What is the anticipated economic benefit, if any, to the owner of the ensuing foal?

* What is the anticipated economic benefit, if any, to the owner(s) of the sire and dam or the foal?

* Does the owner of the mare have the expertise to properly manage the mare through gestation and parturition?

* Does the owner of the potential foal have the expertise to properly manage and train a young animal once it is born?

There are value judgements involved in considering whether an animal is suitable breeding stock, hotly debated by breeders. Additional personal beliefs may come into play when considering a suitable level of care for the mare and ensuing foal, the potential market or use for the foal, and other tangible and intangible benefits to the owner.

If the breeding endeavor is intended to make a profit, there are additional market factors to

consider, which may vary considerably from year to year, from breed to breed, and by region of the world.

In many cases, the low end of the market is saturated with horses, and the law of supply and demand thus allows little or no profit to be made from breeding unregistered animals or animals of poor quality, even if registered. The minimum cost of breeding for a mare owner includes the stud fee, and the cost of proper nutrition, management and veterinary care of the mare throughout gestation, parturition, and care of both mare and foal up to the time of weaning.

Veterinary expenses may be higher if specialized reproductive technologies are used or health complications occur.

Making a profit in horse breeding is often difficult. While some owners of only a few horses may keep a foal for purely personal enjoyment, many individuals breed horses in

hopes of making some money in the process. Arule of thumb is that a foal intended for sale should be worth three times the cost of the stud fee if it were sold at the moment of birth.

The Horse Report Stud & Breeding Feature Things to consider when deciding to breed

From birth forward, the costs of care and training are added to the value of the foal, with a sale price going up accordingly. If the foal wins awards in some form of competition, that may also enhance the price.

On the other hand, without careful thought, foals bred without a potential market for them may wind up being sold at a loss, and in a worst-case scenario, sold for "salvage" value—a euphemism for sale to slaughter as horsemeat.

Therefore, a mare owner must consider their reasons for breeding, asking hard questions of themselves as to whether their motivations are based on either emotion or profit and how realistic those motivations may be.

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Equine Health Feature

The Horse Report Horse feeding fads & fiction-what's the truth

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

There are a myriad of horse feed ingredients and additives on the market and being discussed in social media chat groups.

Rumour has it that many of these can produce miracle cures.

But how many have been examined scientifically, and how can science explain the benefits of these products?

Do some have negative side-effects?

Sometimes an additive can be contributing a nutrient deficient in the diet and when this is the case, the horse may show an improvement through obtaining a better diet. In other cases, the additive (such as certain herbs) can be acting through the influence of naturally occurring drugs (e.g. valerian).

Sometimes the effects of feeding therapeutically high doses of certain nutrients can be used to have a 'nutraceutical' effect (e.g. certain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals).

Garlic

Garlic is highly valued by herbalists for assisting with human health. In humans it is used to prevent and reduce the severity of common illnesses like the flu and common cold, improve blood pressure of those with known high blood pressure and lower cholesterol. It is high in manganese and vitamins C and B6.

Many horse owners feed garlic to repel insects but there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

Garlic contains allicin, a compound scientifically proven to be poisonous to horses. It can cause Heinz body anemia therefore garlic should be avoided in equine diets (Getty 2009).

Apple Cider Vinegar

There are many anecdotal references but very little in the scientific literature to support the value of apple cider vinegar in the diet.

It may be worth trying if you have a horse very susceptible to insect bites (Getty 2009). Horses love the flavor, and ACV can be used to tempt a fussy eater or encourage a horse to drink at a competition when the water smells and tastes different to the water at home.

ACV, like all vinegar, is mildly acidic, so some nutritionists suggest that adding a cup per day to your horse's feed can help acidify the hindgut which may reduce the risk of enteroliths, particularly for horses on high lucerne diets.

Brewer's Yeast

Brewer's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is the yeast used in the brewing industry, although it can be grown specifically to make a nutritional supplement.

It is a source of microminerals such as chromium, selenium and the B group vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), folic acid and biotin.

These vitamins are necessary for horses to utilize the energy supplied by the carbohydrates and fats in the diet as well as for protein synthesis, the bodily function where the amino acids provided by proteins in the diet are reformed to maintain and repair cells and tissue for all bodily systems from blood and muscle to the immune system, hormones and vital organs.

B6 is critical for pregnant and growing hors-

es and those with wounds, joint injuries or those fighting infection.

Biotin works in conjunction with B6 to produce keratin which is important for hoof and hair health.

These vitamins are often produced and used by bacteria in the hindgut but often a dietary source is required as well.

Horses who have been stressed (e.g. by hard exercise, transport, illness, anxiety including separation anxiety and being left without food) are especially in need of supplements to support and rehabilitate their gut bacteria. Vitamin B1 helps to support and maintain the nervous system, which is why horse owners use brewer's yeast to help with nervous or anxious horses.

However brewer's yeast would need to be fed at very high rates to provide the same amount of thiamin as is typically included in a holistic vitamin and mineral supplement or a calming paste.

One brand of brewer's yeast listed on nutritiondata.self.com contained 40 mg of thiamin per kg compared to 700 mg/kg in a good quality horse vitamin and mineral supplement and 33,000 mg/kg in a calming supplement.

Muscle Development and Topline

Is there an easy way to add topline to a horse?

Do muscles come out of a bucket?

Ahorse's body requires energy for growth, maintenance and work and any excess dietary energy (calories) are stored as fat. Horses also require protein for growth, repair and maintenance but adult horses require a relatively small amount of protein and usually get all the amino acids and protein they need from the forage they consume.

However, some amino acids (the building blocks of protein) are available in lower quantities than others in a typical roughage diet. Proteins are built to a very exact recipe and if a horse is deficient in one amino acid, the production of that protein will stop. It would be like a gourmet chef cooking a particular dessert and if the kitchen runs out of eggs, the chef cannot substitute another ingredient, so no more of that dessert will be made.

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Equine Health Feature

The Horse Report Horses often need added feed supplements

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The most commonly limiting amino acids are lysine, threonine and methionine and breeding and growing horses often need these supplemented to meet the needs of growing bodies.

Lucerne and full fat soybean meal are two relatively cheap and common feed sources used to provide limiting amino acids.

Synthetic forms of these amino acids can also be added via a protein or mineral supplement.

These supplements won't directly contribute to topline or muscle condition without work - despite their marketing claims.

Provision of all basic daily nutritional requirements combined with correct, consistent exercise is the only way to improve topline, and scientific research does not support the use of any amino acid or 'topline' supplements in the horse's diet (Urschel et.al. 2013).

Paprika

Paprika is gaining in popularity as a coat enhancer. Hygain states on its website that, "The lighter Hungarian variety of paprika contains high concentrations of copper flavonoids. As copper is required for the manufacture of melanocytes that give bays, blacks and chestnuts their colour this is possibly why paprika maybe beneficial."

Widely respected USA-based equine nutritionist, Dr Juliet Getty, says that whilst the data on using paprika is mostly anecdotal, it

does seem to be effective (pers. com). Correcting copper and zinc deficiencies and balancing the ratios between these two minerals is known to improve a horse's hair or coat.

According to nutritiondata.self.com, paprika contains 41mg/kg of zinc and 6mg/kg of copper - very low in comparison to a comprehensive vitamin and mineral supplement. For example a 500 kg horse in light work requires 400 mg of zinc and 100mg of copper per day (NRC 2007).

You would need to be feeding 8 kg of paprika per day to supply half the daily copper requirement.

Paprika also naturally contains a compound called capsaicin, which is a banned substance in horse sports and will result in positive drug tests at a competition. Capsaicin is banned because it has painrelieving properties (it gives the 'hot' feeling in many topical muscle relieving lotions) and may cause hypersensitivity to touch in horses.

The FEI classifies it as a doping prohibited substance because it can also be used as a "hypersensitizing agent" to artificially increase a jumper's caution about hitting a jump or as a class-Amedication administered for pain relief.

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

Supplements help meet the needs of growing equine bodies.

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Radiographic proof in clinical results

By Dr ANDREWWATTSBVSc Equine Veterinarian

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

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

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

VETERINARY RADIOGRAPHIC REPORT

HORSE: "XXXXXXXX"

VETERINARY RADIOGRAPHIC REPORT

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

HORSE: “XXXXXXXX”

PLACE: XXXXXXXXXX FARM

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

PLACE: XXXXXXXXXX FARM

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

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

RADIOGRAPHS:

Radiographs:

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

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

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

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

17.11.21: Right Front: Fracture fully resolved

17.11.21: Right Front: Fracture fully resolved

26TH AUG 21

21ST OCT 21

RECOMMENDATIONS:

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

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

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

COMMENTS:

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

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

26th August 2021

21st October 2021

17th November 2021

Choosing a nutritional supplement

By ANTOINETTE FOSTER Dip. Nut. Equine Nutritional Therapist, Medical Herbalist and Product Formulator. ©2021 Hi Form Australia PL

Over the past 20 plus years, the equine nutrition supplement market has grown enormously, creating competition on the shelves but also great confusion.

So which supplements appear to be the most popular in the market?

It seems that one of the most popular products are antioxidants, supplements for coat condition, gastrointestinal supplements such as pre-and probiotics and products to assist with hindgut health and ulcers.

Other formulas that are very popular are supplements that help to calm the nervous system and products that can build muscle tone and top line. Alongside of these are products for respiratory issues, allergies, coughs etc.

Research has provided us with information suggesting that the most popular supplements are ones for joint health.

There is quite a variation with the types of supplements being used based on the type of discipline.

For example, high performance horses such as eventing horses, endurance horses and racing horses tend to look for products such as electrolytes and pain relief as being the priority.

We all know that pain is very common in both the human and animal world so it stands to reason that this is something that horse owners will be seeking.

Nutritional supplements have become quite popular, and their use can be varied as can the results achieved.

It’s important to make sure that the supplements you are using with your horse do at least have a good track record but preferably

solid science behind them.

We should also appreciate that there is not a tremendous amount of study or even funding available for research in the equine industry apart from obviously drugs. Therefore, we are more reliant on a lot of anecdotal evidence and scientific evidence for the ingredients being used in these supplements rather than the actual supplement combination themselves.

Horses unlike humans and dogs do not break down supplements in their gastrointestinal system. Human studies may suggest that vitamins and minerals breakdown in the human body, however this may not be the case with horses.

Therefore, some products may work in other species but simply do not work in horses.

We do know that horses are strict herbivores which means that plant matter will be much more readily digested and utilised by the horse than possibly other types of ingredients being administered. In it is for this reason that herb extracts and herbs can be quite beneficial in certain situations.

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Joint Supplements

There are many different types of joint supplements available in the market today, some are effective others appear to just have a placebo effect, whereby horse owners believe that it is working. It is very important to ensure that you do have good scientific evidence behind the ingredients used in a formulation for joints and muscles.

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High performance horses such as eventing horses can benefit from electrolytes.

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Put preventative measures in place for horses

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The most commonly used ingredients are glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and rosehip, another very popular one is curcuma longa. Pain is very common in horses just as it is in humans, sometimes we forget that the anatomy and physiology of the horse is not really suited to the job we asked them to do.

On top of all that we put ourselves the rider, saddle, bridle and then ask them to perform sometimes quite difficult movements. For us to imagine that horses don’t suffer pain doesn’t make any sense at all.

I believe it is very important to put preventative measures in place for horses that are working. We know that pain can develop into something more sinister and can also be shown in behavioural issues in horses and tenseness.

Sometimes this tenseness can be confused with nervousness but instead it is in pain. Think about a management program for your horse that is specific to the horse’s needs. As a practitioner and product formulator, I believe that it is very important to choose ingredients that are compatible with each other.

This then increases the bioavailability of each ingredient used and can have quite an amazing effect and benefit in reducing pain and inflammation in horses who are suffering from joint complaints such as arthritis.

My go to is always the ProflamAidPlus which has been used in horses for well over 30 years. It is an Australian-made product and one I’m very proud of.

It uses natural therapy which means the use of one or more of the five nutrient groups working together to cause and effect. These include mineral tissue salts, organic Herb extracts, specific amino acids, specific vitamins and trace elements.

The ingredients used in this formulation have the most amazing science behind them. For further information check out the following link. https://www.hiform.com.au/collections/hi-form-supplements/products/proflamaid-plus

You will find a wealth of information about how the product works, the ingredients used and the science.

The other product that is my go-to for pain relief is the EquiGesic Plus. This product is primarily an isolated extract of curcuma longa which means that its potency is exceptional and once again has remarkable science behind it.

In fact, this particular extract has more science behind it than any other curcuma longa product in the market whether it be in the human or animal health industry. It also contains Boswellia serrata extract, BioPerine, which is a black pepper extract and essential

fatty acids. It is interesting to note that when you use the patented BioPerine it enhances and increases the absorption and utilisation rate of the ingredients used in the formula. EquiGesic plus has high pain relief properties and like all Hi Form products are extraordinarily safe to use and highly effective. Here is the link to EquiGesic plus https://www.hiform.com.au/collections/boutique-clinicals-range/products/4-equigesic Calming products for horses)

As horse owners, we very often look at safe and reliable options to use to calm our horses. They can be used for competition; for a young horse being floated for the first time or being seen by a farrier.

It seems often when it comes down to supplement use, that horse owners may or may not investigate the ingredients being used but rather use a product because someone has recommended it to them.

I believe it is very important to research the products you are going to use. I’m sure when you look at purchasing a supplement for yourself, you weigh up your options and hopefully make an informed decision at the end to choose one that is more suited to you. Very often when asked the question horse owners don’t even know why the product worked or how it worked, just that it worked.

There are a lot of ingredients that will contribute to assisting with reducing stress in horses:

•Thiamine, also called vitamin B1, plays an important role in the breakdown and processing of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. High-grain diets result in a greater thiamine requirement in horses, and thiamine-deficient animals might exhibit hyperirritability.

•Magnesium, widely referred to as the “antistress mineral,” helps relax nerves,relieve tension, aid digestion, activate enzymes important for protein and carbohydrate metabolism, and modulate the electrical

potential across all cell membranes. Magnesium also helps nerve conduction, induces restful sleep, and purifies body tissues by combating acids, toxins, gases, and impurities and neutralizing poisons.

•Tryptophan and other B vitamins are also proposed to calm nervous horses,reportedly via their neurotransmitter and nerve-conducting capabilities.

•There are also several exceptionally effective herb extracts such as Passiflora incarnata that are not only safe to use but are also safe in competition

Reliable information

The most important aspect of choosing a supplement to use with your horse is accessing the correct advice.

You could ask your veterinarian, but in most cases your equine nutritionist will be the best option. This is because their training is clearly in nutrition so that’s an area of expertise that you can rely on.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, by asking questions you will get an educated answer. You can be provided information on how the ingredients work in the horse’s body and what is the best option for your individual case. It is also important to be aware that using too many supplements can counter act each other.

I see many situations where horse owners are doubling up on several ingredients unnecessarily, it is also not cost-effective to do this. If you would like further advice or information on equine nutrition in general or how to use supplements in the correct way, please contact us on enq@hiform.com.au or pm us on Facebook.

We have an exceptional team of highly qualified practitioners on staff ready to assist you, our practitioner’s modalities include clinical nutrition, naturopathy, nutritional therapy, herbal medicine, and equine science. We look forward to hearing from you and assisting you with your horses.

Horses suffering from joint complaints such as arthritis can benefit from supplements.

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“BYE BYE FLY”

QUEENSLAND ITCH, SWEET ITCH, SUMMER ECZEMA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Trainer T shirt improves rider alignment

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It's so easy to forget that the only way we can truly improve the horse is through the correct riding position and aids.

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For example, in order to achieve straightness in the horse, you first have to straighten yourself, starting by becoming aware of your own ‘crookedness’before you can even tell in what way the horse is crooked.

The Trainer T was developed for my students to smooth this pathway and feel the right response in the horse.

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College offers pathway to equine industry

Supplied by AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY TRADE COLLEGE

The Australian Industry Trade College (AITC) came into being to meet the needs of young people.

So they got started on rethinking how to educate, equip and empower.

The AITC started helping young people to find their purpose and proudly pursue a pathway in industry, at school. Some might call it a trade but for the AITC, it is a profession. It’s about finding what fits; about loving what you do. Before opening its doors in 2006, thought was focused on who the AITC needed to be and the role it could play in the education and employment landscape.

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The College spoke to educators and to industry, and saw the options available to technically talented, bright minded young people diminish as thinking narrowed around what constitutes ‘clever’and the ‘best’path to success. That was more than 15 years ago and it’s come a long way since then.

Like our young people, the College has evolved, navigated challenges, experienced setbacks and enjoyed great successes.

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The program is designed to progressively develop employability skills and achieve individualised learning goals, whilst also meeting the requirements of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

They offer a huge variety of traineeships, apprenticeships and pathways to almost any career.

One of these is the Equine Academy. The racing industry provides a breadth of career opportunities for young people and can take you close to home or as far away abroad as you wish.

The AITC has developed a bespoke Equine Academy designed to educate young people to become apprentices and trainees of the highest calibre, specifically for the equine industry.

In fact, several Equine Academy students have already started their school-based apprenticeship.

You don't have to choose between finishing school and starting your career.

The College is currently enrolling Year 10 and 11 students who are interested in gaining a head start in the racing industry, while completing senior school.

Whether your interests lie with horses, working outdoors, pursuing a trade or administration; with an industry-driven education, the right training and unmatched immersion, the Equine program is sure to deliver a head start.

Benefits of this program

 Finish Year 12 and gain your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

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What comes before what?

By TANJA KRAUS

Horse training is a lot about figuring out what comes before what, and then what comes before that.

For example, often at clinics we will do a warm up exercise where we walk, trot and canter the horse 'on the buckle' -- essentially, without reins. If we have people that cannot do this, this is often the place where we begin -- if you don't have balance in your seat, and if your horse relies on you for speed control, then you don't have much.

We have helped people with flying changes, canter departs, collected work -- all by making sure that this is in place first.

Can you walk, trot and canter "no hands" ?

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If not, this is something you can work on that will help the rest of your training -- I promise!

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Do you require Officials Top-Up Insurance?

By EQUESTRIAN AUSTRALIA

If you earn an income for officiating or officiate at non EAaffiliated events or events not insured through the EAInsurance program, then you should consider Officials Top-up Insurance.

This benefit to your Equestrian Australia Official affiliation, allows you to take out additional insurance which will cover you for:

* Personal Accident;

* Public & Products Liability; and

* Professional Indemnity whilst undertaking duties as an equestrian Official under your EA accreditation whilst you are earning an income or at non-affiliated events. Simply put, earning an income means you receive a payment for your services as an Official (Judge or Course Designer). This is in addition to the cover which you hold through your EAMembership, and covers you 24/7 for any non-income earning (receiving no payment) for your equestrian activities.

Officials are currently covered for:

* Personal Accident;

* Public & Products Liability; and

* Professional Indemnity to officiate at club events provided the club has EA insurance. This Top-up policy will cover you up to the level of your accreditation with Equestrian Australia.

To be eligible for this insurance you will need to be a current EAmember and hold a current EAOfficial accreditation.

When is the EA Officials Insurance Top-Up required?

The question is best answered by looking at the two key criteria:

* What is considered officiating on behalf of an “EA Insured Club”

* What is considered a “Non-Income Earning Equestrian Activity” for the purposes of the insurance policy?

By understanding these two criteria, it is easier to understand when and where the Officials Top-Up is required.

EA Club Insurance

If an official is officiating at an EAAffiliated Club that holds the EAClub Insurance, the EAClub Insurance extends automatically to provide coverage to officials. These officials do not necessarily need to be EAmembers, they simply need to be appointed in line with EA’s requirements. There is no requirement regarding income/non-income earning activity where cover is provided by the EAClub Insurance

The EAClub Insurance applies to all activities run by the relevant clubs for their competitions as well as any other organised club events (such as training days) which are run by the club.

Non-income earning equestrian activities

Where an official is not able to rely on the cover provided automatically from the EA Club Insurance (i.e. if the club does not hold cover through EA– such as ag shows), there can be additional coverage available from their insurance as an EAmember.

The policies provided to EAmembers (via State Branch Membership) provide cover whilst the member is engaged in “NonIncome Earning Equestrian Activities”. With regards to officials, it has been agreed between Marsh Australia, EAand Underwriters that reimbursement of incurred expenses is not income however if additional payments are made, this is considered income.

As such, if an official is actually reimbursed for expenses such as travel, accommodation, meals etc as an official, this is not considered an income earning. However if a per-diem or honorarium is paid on top of the reimbursement of actual expenses, this would be considered income earning.

Remember, if this is an EAclub activity, then the fact that it may be income earning is not relevant as the club insurance does not require the officiating to be Non-Income Earning.

Summary

The Officials Top Up is required where someone is engaged in Income Earning Officiating and the EAClub insurance does not apply: For more info contact amy.mcgregor@equestrian.org.au

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Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship 2023

By EQUESTRIAN QUEENSLAND

The Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship is an annual Scholarship and is awarded to a very deserving Young Rider who has the talent and dedication in either dressage, showing, or eventing, but needs financial assistance to purchase a horse of their dreams.

Cheryl O’Brien from Remi Stud has put together a great team of supporters to help make this dream come true for one lucky young rider.

This scholarship is an amazing opportunity for a young rider to have entry into the equestrian industry with support from a variety of supporters.

The scholarship includes the ownership of a purpose bred Hanoverian weanling by Remi Vigneron (Australian Medium Champion 2022 and now a multiple dressage champion at Small Tour dressage), plus a support package which includes feed from Prydes Easifeed, registration with Equestrian Queensland, marketing from Equestrian Australia and the Brisbane CDI, a saddle, bridle and saddlecloth from Edwards Saddleworld, 10 weeks training by Lord Dressage, show product from Dr Show, riding attire from Horse & Co, Veterinary care from Westvets, rugs from Gala Equine; registration and merchandise from the Hanoverian Horse Society of Australia, hoof care from Meaker Farrier Services, $1500 product from Kelato Animal Health, and transport by Manuel Equine Transport - a total package valued at more than $35,000.

There are some exciting changes to the scholarship for 2024, with the first change already being made this year.

The age for the applicants will now be from the beginning of the year in which they turn 15 to the end of the year in which they turn 25.

These changes will allow riders already in the equestrian industry to enter a more talent-based scholarship. Full details of these changes will be

announced at the Brisbane CDI during the scholarship presentation this year on 16th September.

Previous scholarship winners are:

2013: ISABELLAWILKINSONMcINTYRE from Brisbane was the inaugural winner, and was awarded the black gelding, REMI LIVINGSTONE S by Lauries As (imp) / Lanthan (Ger).

2014: ALEXANDRABARLOW from Yeppoon, was given the brown filly REMI LIBERTYBELLE S by Lauries As (imp) / Fishermans Friend (imp).

2015: JORDYN FAINT an eventer from Londonderry in NSW, received the brown gelding REMI FALLGUYS, who was donated as a tribute to the outstanding stallion Fishermans Friend (imp)

2016: GEORGE GROVER, also an eventer from Tasmania, was awarded the dark brown gelding, REMI LORD OF THE VALE S by Lauries As (imp) / Court Musician xx

2017: OLIVIARUZSICSKAfrom Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory received the black colt REMI LAZZARINI S by Lauries As (imp) / EM Remi Burlesque by Belissimo M.

2018: SASKIASMITH from Orange in NSW received the dark chestnut filly REMI LAURIES DREAM S by Lauries As (imp) / Remi Dreamcatcher by Desperados.

2019: CHARLOTTE STEPHENS from Samford, Qld, was the deserving winner in 2019, and was given the beautiful dark brown colt, Remi Lauristinus S by Lauries As (imp)/Fishermans Friend (imp),

2020: ELISE PAYNE from Ourimbah, NSW, was the winner in 2020. She was awarded the beautiful filly, Remi Laurentia S by Lauries As (imp) from Remi Veuve Clicquot by Viscount. Because of the logistical challenge of Covid, we had a virtual presentation to Elise.

These 8 youngsters have already been put under saddle by Matthew Lord and Team Van Den Berge, and are well on their way to represent all the sponsors in their respective disciplines.

2021: AMELIADART from NSW, received the first foal to be donated by our young Hanoverian stallion, Remi Vigneron, the chestnut gelding Remi Virtual Star S. He is the last of 11 foals from our wonderful Premium & Elite Mare Remi Wolkenstar by Wolkenstein II.

2022: GEORGIACREED the “Bush Kid” from Biloela, Qld, was the winner in 2022. She was awarded the lovely gelding, Remi Valdemar S by Remi Vigneron from Remi Viscountess.

For futher information contact Cheryl O'Brien at remistud@bigpond.com

The announcement of the Remi Stud Young Rider Scholarship 2023 will b announced at the Brisbane CDI on September 16.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NNSW ALL BREEDS SHOW

The NNSW all breeds show will be held at Alstonville Showgrounds starting at 8am on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

There is an awesome program with Led and Ridden Classes for All breeds plus Beginners Ring & Fancy Dress 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 on 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 October 5.

For show Enquiries: Email. nswshowhorse@gmail.com

NNSW SPRINGHACK & BREEDSHOW

The NNSW Show Horse Association will be holding a Spring Hack Show at Maclean Showgrounds on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

Competitors must be members of SHCAand 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 September 1.

Organisers have secured some great sponsorship and will have loads of prizes on offer for over 30 champions and 6 supremes.

There will be led classes for Breeds - First Season classes - Novice Riders - Novice open and hunter pony galloway and hack classesSecond Chance ring - ASH feature ring. 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

NIMBINSHOW

The Nimbin Country Show had its beginnings in 1919 and is the first show in the North Coast show circuit.

The 2023 show will be held on September 23-24 and is a traditional style agricultural show with horses, cattle, poultry, dog trials, arts, crafts, fruits, vegetables, and horticulture.

Saturday ring events will feature Led and ridden breed classes , Novice and open Hacks and Hunters and Rider classes a Supreme Led and Supreme Hack and Sunday will have classes for Shetlands, Miniatures, Heavy Horses, Showjumping, Junior Senior and Assoc hack and rider classes novelty and sporting events.

For more information: www.nimbinshowsociety.org.au

Email: nimbinshow2@y7mail.com or phone 0428 327 560 or 0428 341 992

NIMBIN SHOW 2023

23-24 September

Celebrating their 101st show

Saturday - Led and ridden breed classes

Novice and Open Hacks and Hunters, Rider classes

Supreme Led and Supreme Hack

Sunday - Shetlands, Miniatures, Heavy Horses, Showjumping, Junior Senior and Assoc hack and rider classes novelty and sporting events

For more information:

Email: nimbinshow2@y7mail.com 0428 327 560 - 0428 341 992

www.nimbinshowsociety.org.au

SPRING HACK, BREED & ASH FEATURE SHOW

Sunday - 3 September 2023

8:30 at Maclean Show Grounds, Cameron St Maclean NSW

Pre nominate by Friday 1st September via www manehub com

Entry fee - $30 per horse

(includes ground fee, gate admission and entry into unlimited classes)

Champ & Res Champ Led Thoroughbred, Warmblood, ANSA, Riding Pony, Welsh, Arabian, Quarterhorse, Baroque, Colourama, Saddle Pony, Shetland ASH and other breed classes

SUPREMELED MARE - SUPREMELED GELDING

Champ & Res Champ Novice Pony, Galloway & Hack

Champ & Res Champ Open Pony, Galloway & Hack

Champ & Res Champ Show Hunter Pony, Galloway & Hack

Rising Star classes - Novice Riders - Second Chance ring

SUPREME RIDER - SUPREME HACK - SUPREME HUNTER - SUPREMEASH

Separate enclosed ring for young riders new to showing that includes leadline & independent events Led classes hack and rider games & Fancy Dress

For further information

Email: nnswshowhorse@gmail.com

NORTHERN NSW SHOW HORSE ASSOC

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MURWILLUMBAH SHOW

The Tweed River Agricultural Society will hold its 121st Murwillumbah Show on 3 & 4 November 2023 at the Murwillumbah Showground, 37 Queensland Road, Murwillumbah. The Show will commence with a huge evening of entertainment on Friday 3 November, including a rodeo, bar, food, live music & sideshow alley. All horse events and other traditional show events and exhibits, together with terrific entertainment line-up, are jam-packed into Saturday 4 November. Gate 8 will open at 5.30 am for horses, and Centre Ring commences at 7.30 am. The popular All Breeds Classic classes start at 7.30 am sharp, with great prizemoney on offer to winners of the Yearling, 2yr Old and 3-Year- Old classes. There are breed specific classes for many breeds, from miniatures to heavy horses and everything in between. Winners from the various breed classes will vie for Supreme Colt or Stallion, Supreme Mare or Filly and Supreme Gelding garlands, with those three Supreme winners competing for the coveted Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trophy. Champions from the Ponies, Galloways and Hacks will line-up for Supreme Hack of the Show while Show Hunters and Working Hunters will strive for Supreme Hunter of the Show. Showjumping will be on throughout the day, and Sporting Events will occur after the hack classes conclude. Entries, stables and camping online via www.nominate.com.au. Horse competitors must pay to enter the showground, tickets available via www.123tix.com.au . Horse schedules available on Nominate, the TRAS website: www.murwillumbahshow.com.au or the TRAS Secretary E| secretary@murwillumbahshow.com P| 02 6672 5507 M| 0427 725 507

OCTOBER HOLIDAY PONY CLUB CAMP

The Murwillumbah Pony Club will be holding a two day camp on Wednesday & Thursday 4 & 5 October 2023.

The Murwillumbah Showgrounds offer great facilities, stables, camping, canteen, new dressage arenas, jumping and sporting equipment, qualified instructors and friendly helpful members. New members are welcome to join the club and join in the fun but riders from any club are welcome to come along. All nominations will be via www.justgo.com For further information contact Paula on 0413 733 294 or email cobakibob@bigpond.com

North Coast National Lismore Show

19 - 20 - 21 October 2023

Thursday - Breed classes including Thoroughbreds, Standardbred, ANSA, Arabian, Australian Saddle Ponies, Unregistered Ponies, Riding Pony, Stud Book, Australian, Dartmoor, Shetland, Welsh, Palominos, Appaloosa, Paints, Pintos, Buckskins, Quarter Horses, Baroque, Waler and Warmbloods.

Friday - Maiden, Novice, lntermediate & District Hack Classes & ASH Feature show, plus Northern NSW Champion of Champions Prize Money $250.00

Saturday - Open Hack, Hunter and rider classes, plus Off the Track Classes, plus Miniature, Heavy Horse, Gypsy Cobb and Harness

Showjumping all 3 days - with S1,000 for the Grand Prix Showjumping Event

VERDUN SMITH MEMORIALTROPHYFOR CHAMPION HACK - S1OO

THE PEGGYFRYER MEMORIALPERPETUAL SUPREME CHAMPION RIDER OF THE SHOW . S1OO

NOELCHITTICK MEMORIAL, SUPREME CHAMPION HACK - S2OO

www.nominate.com.au

www.murwillumbahshow.com.au

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CASINO SHOW

The 2023 Casino Show will be held on Saturday 14th October at the Casino Showgrounds , Summerland Way, Casino and offers a great program for Led and ridden Breed Classes, Western and Australian Stock horse classes maiden, novice and open Pony, Galloway, Hack, Show and Show Hunter classes, Rider Classes and Showjumping. The organisers have secured some awesome sponsorship this year offering rugs garland trophies prizemoney and vouchers for many of the classes.

Show horse competition entry fee is $10 for each horse competing. No individual class entry fee is required. Ribbons only to be awarded to third place. Gate entry fee is $10.00 adult, $5.00 child/pensioner and under 12 free.

For further information Ph: 02 6662 1076 email: office@casinoshowsociety.com or visit www.facebook.com/casinoshowsocietyinc

KYOGLE SHOW

The Kyogle SHow Society would like to warmly welcome contestants to their annual show this year kicking off Friday 6th and Saturday 7th October. This year the show organisers are partnering with Far North Coast Australian Stockhorse Branch NSW who are generously supplying the show with over 50 classes to choose from. They will have an Accredited Stock Horse Judge across all ASH classes with some amazing prizes for winners. Classes will be open to registered Australian stockhorses and financial Australian stockhorse members. They have their long standing Campdraft event running all day Friday along with the forever growing Stockman's Challenge event in their brand-new sand arena.

They are introducing all breed classes and showcasing the muchloved familiar favourites Miniatures, Hacks, Galloways, Ponies, Quarterhorses, Paints, Roans, Palominos and Heavy Horses! Stick around Friday night for a big night of bull riding action and Saturday night will present their highly rated Demolition Derby and fireworks display.

Full canteen and bar all weekend. For further information visit www.kyogleshow.com.au or FaceBook @kyogleshowsociety

LISMORESHOW

The North Coast National Lismore Show will be held over 3 days 1920-21 October 2023 at the beautiful Lismore Showground. Thursday centre ring- Breed classes including Thoroughbreds, Standardbred, ANSA,Arabian, Australian Saddle Ponies, Unregistered Ponies, Riding Pony,Stud Book, Australian, Dartmoor, Shetland, Welsh, Palominos, Appaloosa,Paints, Pintos, Buckskins, Quarter Horses, Baroque, Waler and Warmbloods.

Friday - Maiden, Novice, Intermediate & District Hack Classes & ASH Feature show, plus Northern NSW Champion of Champions prize money $250.

Saturday - Open Hack, Hunter and rider classes, plus Off the Track Classes, plus Miniature, Heavy Horse, Gypsy Cobb and Harness there will be Showjumping all 3 days - with S1,000 for the Grand Prix Showjumping Event.

Champion Hack will receive the Verdun Smith Memorial Trophy and $100.

Supreme Champion Rider will receive the Peggy Fryer Memorial trophy and $100 and Supreme Champion Hack will receive the Noel Chittick Memorial trophy and $200.

For further information Email: entries@northcoastnational.com.au or visit www. northcoastnational.com.au

2023 CASINO SHOW

Saturday 14th October 2023

Casino Showground

10095 Summerland Way, Casino

Led and ridden Breed Classes

Pony, Galloway, Hack, Show and Show Hunter classes

Rider Classes and Showjumping

SUPREME LED OF THE SHOW

Rug donated by HORSELAND Lismore; Garland donated by CHAMPIONS

CHOICE BROWBANDS & $50 voucher sponsored by PETSTOCK LISMORE SUPREME CHAMPION OPEN HACK

Garland, Rug & $50 cash donated by Equissage NSW - Amanda Warren

SUPREME CHAMPION HUNTER HACK

Garland, Rug & $50 cash donated by Equissage NSW - Amanda Warren SUPREME RIDER

Arm Garland & Jacket sponsored by BRAD DAVIDSON AUTO ELECTRICAL & $50 gift voucher donated by PETStock Lismore

SUPREME RIDDEN BREED OF THE SHOW

Rug & Garland Sponsored by Walshy's Earthworks & $50 Voucher Sponsored by PETStock Lismore

OFF THE TRACK SERIES

class winners receive $50 donated by International thoroughbred Retirement Champion to receive trophy donated by Casino Racing Club, Rug & Garland donated by Merlandi’s Farrier Service

Ph: 02 6662 1076

office@casinoshowsociety.com

www.facebook.com/casinoshowsocietyinc

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MULLUMBIMBY SHOW 2023

The 2023 Mullumbimby Show will be held over 3 days from 10th till 12th of November. Exciting changes for the always beautiful main arena of the Mullumbimby show have been made for our Horse section entrants. New timetables will be trialled to alleviate disruptions.

The Main Ring will have hack, hunter and breed classes including Youngstock feature classes.

Get your creative ideas ready for the fun of the Fancy Dress class, anything goes class for horse and rider/handler.

The Far North Coast Branch of the Australian Stock Horse Society are providing prizes for our Australian Stock Horse Feature ring which has handler, hack and working classes for junior and senior registered Stock Horses.

Our ever-popular Show jumping program will be run on Saturday & Sunday with great cash prizes from our generous sponsors for the great selection of events.

Trotting displays are again generously sponsored by Garrards Horse and Hound. One lucky driver will go home with a new RIO gig donated by Garrards.

To help with new timetables within the Main Arena we ask for all trotting drivers to pre-nominate their entries - contact number for the trotting is John Ward 0418 254 695.

To avoid delays on competition day waivers can be downloaded at www.mullumbimbyshow.org.au to have ready to hand in on the day.

Tickets for will be available for purchase on-line shortly.

Tickets purchased on-line are $12 per day for Adults and $5.00 per day for children (5-16 years). Children under 5 have free entry.

We are introducing a 2 day pass available for purchase on-line. The 2 day pass for the 2023 Show is $20.00 for Adults and $10.00 for Children (5-16 years). Children under 5 have free entry.

Gate prices on the day for the 2023 Show are $15.00 per day for Adults and $5.00 per day for Children (5-16 years). Children under 5 have free entry.

Programs and further information about all sections of the 2023 Mullumbimby Agricultural show can be found on our website www.mullumbimbyshow.org.au from early September 2023 or via email to mullumbimbyshow2@gmail.com.

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Keep cattle ticks out of NSW

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

Enquiries:

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

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

* Select blue button [Record of Movement form] to complete the required ROM Ph. 07 5536 4714 - For on-duty Compliance Officer contact details, or to leave a message www.daf.qld.gov.au - For accredited certifiers QLD DAF call centre 07 3404 6999

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11.3 7/8 hh

Reg: WPCS, Pure Welsh A, EVand SHC Palomino Mare

She has the most amazing temperament with a strong work ethic - She strives to please She has attended many Ag shows and always a broad ribbon Winner. She has beautiful soft snaffle mouth and just sits up and goes Placed Top 5 in a huge class of quality ponies at the SHC BOB / Gala show prior Xmas. Barastoc HOYReserve Champion Small Show Hunter Childs Pony and 3rd Open Small. Show Hunter Pony out of a very large class of quality ponies.

Qualified for The Nationals to represent Victoria in 2023. This little girl definitely has the goods and will have a huge future in the right home. She is ready for lead rein and children as young as 9 & 10 have easily ridden her Sadly my granddaughters are just not riding her enough and interest has been lost. She is just too good to sit in our paddock Easy to clip, trim, prep, farrier and float and copes well with or without company. Will be sold with her made to measure David Quayle double bridle and matching number holder and made to match false tail made by false tails by Simone

Other pics and Videos available

Contact: Chris Ph: 0499 498 866

Lentara Fernando

Price: $ 15,000.

10.1 hh

Reg: APSB, SHC & EAREGISTERED

Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Lentara Media

Dam: Lentara Abba

THE ULTIMATE MOTHERS DREAM!

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

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

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

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

This is a very hard sale.

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

Contact: Naomi Karutz Ph: 0425 198 277

Colvadale Reliance

Price: $ 15,000. 10.1 ½ hh

Pinto Gelding

Sire: Cranielle Jasper

Dam: Colvadale Reality

One of Australia’s most successful and versatile Shetlands This is one of those type, delete, retype kind of adds. Ronnie is 10.1 1/2 8 year old Shetland who is very much a loved member of our family. We have done everything ourselves with Ronnie right from the very beginning. Ronnie is very happy and is not your typical lazy Shetland. He loves to jump, go down the beach, trail rides, steeplechases (his favourite thing to do) and will give anything a go.

Some of his recent results include

SHCVroyal gala 2021 R/u child’s Shetland (GN QUALIFIED)

Vasa saddle horse champs 2022 WR/u open Shetland R/u child’s Shetland

APSB stud show 2022 Winner of the first ridden Shetland

Champion child’s exhibit all heights (2nd year in a row)

SHCVHOTY2022 Champion preliminary pony under 14hh

SHCAGRAND NATIONALS 2022 3rd in the child’s Shetland

Melbourne royal 2022 2nd child’s Shetland (GN qualified)

SHCVclassic show 2022 Champion leading rein Shetland

APSB pony of the year 2023 Winner of the ridden Shetland pony of the year

Contact: Taylah Ph: 0421 071 095

Bordershow Goody Goody Gumdrops

Price: $ 10,000.

11.2 hh

Riding Pony x Arabian Riding Pony | SHC Bay Gelding YOB: 2017

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

Chewie is totally handled by children and isn’t fussed by cars, bikes, dogs. Chewy is a definite stand out in the show ring and is expected to continue to do well at the highest level in Leading Rein and/or First Ridden classes. Perfect for a show home to continue his education and reach his maximum potential, suitable for pony club and just for a little rider to love and enjoy. Great for the farrier, float and able to clip with no sedation. Chewy is of the highest breeding and was started/ previously owned by Andrew Buckley, has correct conformation with three stunning paces.

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

Contact: Sheridan Ph: 0404 535 444

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Lyndhurst Longines

Price: $ 25,000.

14.3 ½ hh

Reg: SHC | EA

Bay Gelding

YOB: 2017

Sire: Rosedale Lords

Dam: Tofu

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

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

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

He is qualified for Royals 2023

Champions at Ag shows

Champion Newcomer SH Galloway final at SHCVSummer Spectacular 2023

Champion Newcomer SH Galloway VASLtd. 2023

Top 10 SH Large Galloway HOTY2023

Top 5 SH Large Galloway International Showdown 2023

6th Canberra royal novice SH galloway 14.2-15hh2023

Horse can be viewed at Lee’s property Whittlesea.

Contact: Tamara Lee Ph: 0409 182 938

My Justinaa GG

Price: $ 16,000.

14.3 hh

Reg: Purebred Arabian Grey

Mare

YOB: 2017

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

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

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

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

Lovely bloodlines for future breeding.

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

Contact: Denise Niass

Ph: 0409 314 186

Courtalia Park Royalty

Price: $ 35,000.

14.1 ½ hh

Reg: Riding Pony, Saddle Pony, API ANSASHC EA

Grey Gelding

YOB: 2014

Sire: RHYLRedwood

Dam: PYX Copper

Courtalia Park Royalty 8yo small show hunter galloway gelding. Reggie is a legend, he is registered ANSA, API, Saddle Pony Riding Pony EAand SHC. A favourite amongst all who meet him. Charming personality with eyes that melt your heart.

Hugely successful from his very first show. Qualified and entered for Grand Nationals, Toowoomba and Sydney Royals. All enquires to Paul Austin. Available for viewing in Tambourine, SE QLD Videos available, vet check welcomed. A much loved family member ready for his next chapter.

Contact: Paul Austin Ph: 0401 660 189

Dynasty Park Let’s Dance

Price: $ POA 15.0 hh

Reg: AHSA, AWHA, EAand SHC

Bay Mare

Sire: Sadiks Psyche

Dam: Dynasty Park Regina

Beautiful 15hh 7 year old Arabian Warmblood mare by Australian National Arabian Champion stallion Sadiks Psyche out of the well performed warmblood mare Dynasty Park Regina (SOD Richmeed Medallion). Registered EA, SHC, AHSAand AWHA.

Lucy has been successfully shown under saddle and in hand. Lucy is a comfortable ride and has a look at me presence in the show ring. Lucy would suit a confident teenager or adult wanting a highly competitive galloway. Lucy is easy to handle on the ground, catch, shoe, float etc. but is a sensitive mare that requires confidence from her rider.

Lucy has not been consistently shown over the last 12 months due to her rider experiencing serious health issues. Lucy is sadly offered for sale to only the best of homes.

Contact: Ashleigh and Susanne Shearer Ph: 0427 902 800

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Elmdale Park Imprint

Price: $ 12,000.

16.0 hh

Reg: Riding Pony x Thoroughbred Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Fernleigh Fine Print

Dam: Heroic Salute

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact: Jorja Ph: 0447 331 134

Cloverhill Bewitched

Price: $ 10,000.

15.1 hh

Reg: Arabian Warmblood

Black/Brown Filly

Sire: SF Sir Real

Dam: Acacia Park So Charmed

Stunning rising 2yo Arabian Warmblood filly to mature small hack

Her dam Acacia Park So Charmed is by So Sandro who's Dam is the black Hanoverian mare Sandro D imported from Germany.

At her first show she was Champion Open Breed Youngstock Filly, Champion Arabian Derivative Youngstock and overall Supreme Arabian Derivative Tilly will be well suited to a show or performance home as an open hack or future dressage prospect

As I'm no longer breeding Arabian Derivatives, I reluctantly offer this beautiful Filly for sale.

Her Dam Acacia Park So Charmed is also available

Contact: Nikki Ph: 0410 805 435

Finch Farm Lego

Price: $28,000. 15.1 hh

Reg: EA Bay Gelding YOB: 2010

Sire: Finch Farm Style

Dam: Zafirah Maya

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

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

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

Contact: Naomi Oudshoorn

Ph: 0400 123 842

Danson on Air

Price: $ 18,500. Currently 15.2 hh

Reg: Warmblood Brown Mare YOB: 2021

Sire: Mirage W

Dam: Danson Chocolate

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

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

Contact: Melissa Harding

Ph: 0402 660 884

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Astral Royal

Price: $ POA

12.3 hh

Reg: Riding Pony

Bay Mare

YOB: 2013

Sire: Fairly Rembrandt UK

Dam: Concerto's Joy of Astral

Izzy is a true performance pony. She is a loving and kind pony with endless potential in any discipline when in the right hands. She has attended many showing competitions as well as pony club and show jumping events, always with success.

She has been recently jumping up to 70cm and shows huge potential. She is training elementary dressage and does flying changes etc. The little pocket rocket could do anything!

Izzy has recently been ridden by a 9 yr old and even though she is quiet, her education and temperament require a knowledgeable family or capable rider to bring out her best.

Izzy would ideally thrive with a small adult rider or confident family looking for a top performance pony! This is a very special pony to us so she will only be sold to the appropriate home.

Contact: Charlotte Oberin

Ph: 0448 765 457

Redline Victoria’s Secret

Price: $ POA

15.2 hh

Reg: Anglo Arabian, Part Thoroughbred

Chestnut Mare

Sire: Andaman

Dam: Turbo

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

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

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

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

Contact: Sophie

Ph: 0499 168 600

Malivu

Price:

Hallie is a 7yr old 16hh warmblood mare. Hallie is easy to catch, float, shoe, rug etc. she has been out to competitions, lessons, and is well behaved in all settings. Will suit a home with a confident and capable rider to enjoy this beautiful horse. Heartbreaking sale and only for sale due to needing a horse jumping the higher heights handled and ridden by a 14year old.

Consistently having jumping and dressage lessons. Jumping up to 1.04 comfortably.

Contact:

Avallon Park Utopia

Price: $ 9,000. 15.2 hh

Reg: AHSAAF4397

Bay Mare

Sire: Coltura

Dam: Princess Geegee

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

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

Contact: Michele Towb Ph: 0419 598 662

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Cheraton Country Classic

Price: $ 15,000. 13.3 7/8 hh

Reg: Riding Pony | SHC | EA

Chestnut Gelding

YOB: 2016

Sire: Cheraton True Blue

Dam: Cheraton Work of Art

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

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

Contact: Tamara Lee

Ph: 0409 182 93808

Tanglewood Park Statesman

Price: $ 16,000.

13.0 hh

Reg: RPASPEAHC Grey Gelding

YOB: 2013

Sire: Mirinda Field of Dreams

Dam: Mirinda Love Story

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

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

Contact: Kirsten Strath

Ph: 0409 780 770

Swanreach Poetic t

Price: $ 6,000. 13.2 hh

Reg: Riding Pony Chestnut Mare

YOB: 2015

Sire: Royalwood Boy Soprano

Dam: Swanreach Divine

Zoe has been broken in and had a small amount of work. She hasn't been shown due to Covid and flooding. She would be suitable as a beautiful broodmare or shown under saddle. Full Sister to Swanreach Anthem and Swanreach Orchestra (both pictured). Currently in good paddock condition.

Contact: Kiri Jenkins Ph: 0427 212 067

Cardwell Park Jezebel

Price: $ 10,000.

12.1 ½ hh

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

Sire: Turberry Tom Kitten

Dam: Marconi Gold Sovereign

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

Video Footage Link - https://youtu.be/pJUaMLAe7mo

Contact: Samantha Crouch

Ph: 0412 211 469

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“BYE BYE FLY BYE FLY”

QUEENSLAND ITCH, SWEET ITCH, SUMMER ECZEMA and EQUINE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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