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STABLE HORSE MAGAZINE

The Ins & Outs of

AGISTMENT

Kentucky Equine Research

You Feed Your Horse WHAT?

RIDER FOCUS:

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Zorses -andZonkies AMAZING HYBRIDS!

LEADERSHIP The Horses View with Mat Van Der Horst

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CONTENTS

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feature STORIES YOU FEED YOUR HORSE WHAT?

Kentucky Equine Research

the ins & outs of

agistment

AMAZING EQUINES

zorses & zonkies

THE HORSE’S VIEW

with Mat Van Der Horst

You Feed Your Horse

WHAT?! 60

rider focus:

regular features

10 The Horse’s Mouth 14 Equine News 66 What’s HOT 68 Project Hope

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ISSUE #36 FEBRUARY 2016 Howdy Peeps, This month we have another great issue filled with something for everyone. We have been crazy busy here at The Stable working on some new and exciting stories, competitions, our new trades and Services Directory and loads more. Loz and I sometimes open our gates to horses that need a home, we offer this when we can to prevent the unnecessary slaughter of good horses. It’s true when they say that “Saving one horse won’t change the world, but it will change the world for that one horse. We have a new gelding arriving at the end of this week; we will be posting this horse’s story and updates via our Facebook page, be sure to check in and see how he’s going and help us give him a name! ‘Like’ The Stable’s Facebook page at:

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Let’s face it, every agistment property has had that person that doesn’t clean up after

themselves, helps themselves to your feed when theirs has run out or thinks your grooming kit is a communal resource put there for their use. Even worse is the fellow agister who not only thinks they

know everything but also implies that you know nothing whilst constantly correcting your every effort. So what is the right protocol when agisting your horses on somebody else’s land? Here we have provided you

with a to do and not to do article that will help you to not only be a good agistee but to also know what you should expect

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The Ins & Outs of Not everyone is lucky enough to keep their horses at home on their own property. Many riders and owners live in suburban areas, and so must keep their horses on someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property - for a monthly fee. This is known as agisting.

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Agistment

Agisting horses can work out very well for both parties - especially for the horse owner, who in most cases will be provided with not only a paddock for their horse, but use of facilities on the property, and hopefully, a good environment for their equine friend. There are risks involved with agisting horses on other people’s properties - both for the owner and the operator of the agistment. Issues may arise, and it’s important that both parties know exactly what their rights and responsibilities are in order to ensure that everyone (including the agisted equine) is happy and safe.

Contracts

It is important to have a contract in place so that both parties are covered in any situation. An agistment contract should be considered a binding document that once signed, both parties must follow and respect. A good agistment contract will cover issues such as welfare of the horse or pony, payment terms, fees due, facilities available to the horse owner, dispute resolution, rules and regulations on the property, insurance issues, and what will happen in the case that the agistment payments are overdue or late. It is the responsibility of the agistment operator to ensure the contract is kept current and that the terms and conditions of the agistment are explained in detail. As a horse owner, it is your responsibility to make sure that you have read and understood the contract. If you aren’t happy with some terms of agistment, don’t sign the contract - instead, before you decide to agist your horse or pony on the property discuss your problem with the agistment owner or manager. Do not enter into any contract that you can’t uphold or adhere to!

Horse Details

When you decide to agist your horse at a property, and you have entered into an agreement with the operator of the property, it’s important to advise the operator of any important details specific to your horse. If he or she is a chronic biter/kicker/charger or can’t be kept with certain animals, or if the horse is prone to any specific conditions or injuries, it’s wise to make these conditions known. Before you take your horse to any new property, it’s also

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very important to ensure that his or her vaccinations are up to date and that your worming program has been regular. Quarantine of new horses for a couple of weeks is a good idea, just to be certain that your horse doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bring any new disease to the property. Agistment properties should all have a quarantine system in place for the safety of both new horses entering the property and existing residents.

Respect

Respect is a large part in any relationship and in any dealings you have with an agistment owner. Yes, the operator of the agistment is providing you with a service, but some manners and courtesy will go a long way to making your agistment term pleasant for both of you! In all cases, be respectful to the agistment owner and other agistees. Always respect the property your horse is kept on - keep it clean and tidy and use common sense. A smile and a greeting when you see the owner of the agistment is always a good idea.

Ensure Your Gear Is Safe!

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owner, or you and another agistee. Communication and a mature attitude is key! Firstly, directly approach the owner of the agistment with your problem. Make sure you present your case logically and rationally. If the problem is relating to any illegal practice, such as theft of property or vandalism, you can and should report those matters to the police; remember, the law applies on agistment properties, too! If your dispute is with another agistee, clearly explain your problem to the agistment owner, and keep them informed of what goes on.

If you don’t pay agistment… Did you know that your horse can be sold to recover agistment debt? It’s always best to pay your agistment promptly. If you can’t pay on the arranged date, talk to the agistment owner to let them know and/or to arrange a payment plan. In many cases, a ‘lien’ is written into an agistment contract, detailing a process in which the agistment owner is able to hold your horse and/or property in order to

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sell them to recover any money owing. A very good reason to pay your agistment on time!

Encourage Neighbourly Behaviour

When you’re walking out to catch your horse, have a check of the other horses on the property. It takes only a few seconds to ensure that a horse is healthy and happy - and if every agistee looks at the horses they pass, any problems with any stock will be seen fairly quickly! If a rug is hanging dangerously from a horse, and if it is safe to do so, fix the rug. Don’t touch anyone else’s horse or property under other circumstances, but if you see a problem or potential problem, do what you can to fix it or notify the agistment owner. Encourage other agistees to check horses other than their own, too. If you can’t make it to visit your horse, ask if another agistee wouldn’t mind checking that his trough is full – and make sure you return the favour. That way you can all work. If any horse should require veterinary attention, vigilant agistees will notice and something can be done! >

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Considerations when choosing an agistment

Healthy Horses

Are the horses already on the property well cared for? Do they look happy and healthy? This is the first thing to note when considering agistment properties.

Happy Agistees

Happy agistees mean a smoothly run agistment property!

Good Facilities

Does the property have everything you need for your horse? Adequate water supply, fencing, and shelter in the paddocks? Tie up and saddling areas? Arenas and stabling if you require them?

Plenty Of Grazing

You don’t want to be paying more for hay than you do for agistment! Larger properties with good grazing that your horse can have access to will mean a lower feed bill.

Adequate Storage

Is there somewhere (preferably lockable!) to store your feed, tack and equipment?

Clean Working Areas

Manure free stabling areas and saddling areas are a sign of an efficiently run property.

Good Emergency Plans

What happens in case of fire? Will the owner call a vet for you if your horse is injured? Good emergency plans will save you hassle in the long run.

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Reliable Water Supply

If the water is dam or tank fed it needs to be reliable. Your horse needs access to fresh water at all times, especially on hotter days.

Good Fencing

Barbed wire? Post and rail? Electric? What does your horse require? Fences should be taut (not loose!) and horses should not be able to get themselves tangled. If the fences are electric, ensure they work!

Suitable Contract Terms

Ensure that the property has an agistment agreement that suits you and your horse. If you’re lucky enough to find an agistment that suits your requirements, make an effort to ensure you’re able to stay for many years to come. Developing a good relationship with the manager and other agistees can make for a wonderful community atmosphere in which you can enjoy each other’s company and bond over your common interest.

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are given pear pomace, which is left over from the manufacture the pomace, manufacture of pear schnapps, a distilled alcoholic beverage. The pomace, of pear schnapps, a distilled alcoholic beverage. The or solid or solid remains of the fruit after being pressed to derive remains juice, of the fruit after being pressed to derive juice, includes skins, pulp, seeds, includes skins, pulp, seeds, and stems. Pear pomace is low in and stems. Pear pomace is low in protein and high in crude fiber (20-30%), protein and high in crude fiber (20-30%), and can be mixed and intocan be mixed into feed at a rate of 1-2 lb/100 lb (1-2 kg/100 feed at a rate of 1-2 lb/100 lb (1-2 kg/100 kg) body kg) weight. body weight. Various regions in France have at their disposal an almost limitless supply > Various regions France have at their disposalofangrape almost Bread, figs,inbananas, turnips, pomace due to the country’s voluminous wine production. “Two limitless supply of grape pomace due to the country’s voluminous honey, pears, potatoes, and types of grape pomace are typically available, that which includes seeds, skins, wine production. “Two types of grape pomace are typically herring are just a few of the and stems, and that which includes only the lees or residual yeast following available, that which includes seeds, skins, and stems, and unusual things fed to horses fermentation. Grape pomace is usually used in conjunction with a more typithat which includes only the lees or residual yeast following throughout the world. cal forage like hay or chaff, as it contains little protein or energy,” said Kathfermentation. > The Stable Magazine www.thestablemagazine.com 27 EquinEws < 35

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“Grape pomace is usually used in conjunction with a more typical forage like hay or chaff, as it contains little protein or energy,” said Kathleen Crandell, longtime nutritionist at Kentucky Equine Research. Horses generally find grape pomace palatable, though care should be taken to avoid feeding if it is moldy or has an excessive amount of residual alcohol.

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Once described as a “leathery berry,” bananas are known the world over as a rich source of potassium. They are composed of approximately 75% water and 25% dry matter. Many horses will devour bananas, peeled or not. According to Crandell, bananas are high in energy and rich in phospholipids, which can assist in preventing acid damage to the stomach and ulcer formation. “At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, seven countries were found to be feeding bananas to the equine athletes. Bananas have been known to find their way into many endurance horses’ competition diets,” said Crandell. Dates are used in the Middle East as a quick pick-me-up for tired horses, and at one time they were known to be a major portion of the diet of Bedouin horses. Because they have been a staple food in that region for thousands of years, dates are plentiful. Composed of approximately 65% sugar, dates are incredibly sweet, and it’s this sweetness that lures horses. Dates have about 10% fiber. They are also fairly high in potassium. They are best fed pitted, as the seeds are indigestible and can accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, leading to colic, cautions Crandell. >

A fAscinAtion with fruits Apples are passé. Check out the other fruits and fruit by-products that equids the world over enjoy. In Germany, pears are fed to horses much as apples are fed in other parts of the world. They are juicy, sweet treats. Pears are grown in abundance in Germany, so there are always plenty for the horses. In addition to devouring the entire fruit, some horses are given pear pomace, which is left over from the manufacture of pear schnapps, a distilled alcoholic beverage. The pomace, or solid remains of the fruit after being pressed to derive juice, includes skins, pulp, seeds, and stems. Pear pomace is low in protein and high in crude fiber (20-30%), and can be mixed into feed at a rate of 1-2 lb/100 lb (1-2 kg/100 kg) body weight. Various regions in France have at their disposal an almost limitless supply Bread, figs, bananas, turnips, of grape pomace due to the country’s voluminous wine production. “Two honey, pears, potatoes, and types of grape pomace are typically available, that which includes seeds, skins, The Stable Magazine www.thestablemagazine.com 28 herring are just a few of the and stems, and that which includes only the lees or residual yeast following

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Like dates, dried figs are also fed to horses in some parts of the world. Figs are one of the richest plant sources of calcium and fibre. Certain dried figs are chock-full of copper, manganese, magnesium, potassium, calcium, and vitamin K, and have smaller amounts of many other nutrients.

A VARIETY OF ROOT VEGETABLES

Potatoes are often fed to horses in parts of Europe, especially those countries that grow an abundance such as Holland. Typically fed in the winter as a source of energy, potatoes, like turnips and beets, should be cleaned thoroughly. If fed raw, they should not be fed at more than 2 kg/100 kg body weight. They should not be offered to broodmares and foals. The preferred method of feeding is following cooking, which increases palatability and digestibility. Heavy, hard-working draft horses were often fed up to 25 kg of potatoes per day. Though potatoes were once fed to working horses with regularity in the United States, use has fallen out of favor because of readily available cereal grains. Horses should never be fed green potatoes or potato plant leaves as they are high in solanine, a glycoalkaloid poison.

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Except for carrots, vegetables are not usually offered to horses, even as treats, but in some regions, they are perfectly Though probably less of a vegetable and more of a root, cassava is acceptable and useful dietary components. Noted German equine a starch-laden staple in the diets of humans in many countries nutritionists Helmut Meyer and Manfred Coenen in their book around the world. Also known as yucca root, the root has the Pferdefütterung mention the widespread use of turnips and fodder potential to form cyanide if not handled properly and should beets when horses were used for hard work and manpower was less never be fed raw unless it has been dried or soaked, or it can be expensive. The primary drawbacks of using these vegetables were cooked. There are two types: sweet and bitter, the bitter being storing them and preparing them to be fed. Turnips and beets had much higher in the cyanogenic glycosides. According to Crandell, to be scrubbed thoroughly so excessive dirt was not introduced “When used for horses, it is best to feed the sweet variety ground into the gastrointestinal tract. As for nutritive value, they are and mixed into feed because the bitter is not very palatable. The Horse They owners are used toroot offering horses feed- phosphorus, and vitamin C but low highly digestible because of their fiber content. are also is hightheir in starch, calcium, that of are typical locale.Cassava Few probably rich in starch and sugar with moderate tostuffs high levels certain B to their in protein. is used in some foreign horse feeds as a starch think little about the unusual treats that horse vitamins. Even though they are energy-dense feedstuffs because source to lower the cost ownas it can be less expensive than grains.” ers the might give their horses. Here’s a of their high starch and sugar content, turnips andworld beetsover are full of water so it takes many of them to get calories intoofthe horse.curious equine cuisine. sampling some They were, however, useful in keeping horses hydrated. 34 > EquinEws In Spain, carob pods are sometimes fed to horses as treats. Carob Horse owners are used pods are long, dark pods that contain seeds. In Roger Wolter’s These roots take up pollutants readily, so with the current stuffs that are typical to book Alimentation du Cheval, more information is provided on the pollution problems in Europe, there are concerns with feeding think little nutritional content of the carob pod. With 40-45% dryabout matterthe unu root fodder to horses now. Turnips were fed because they were ers the world over might sugar, it’s comparable to molasses, which makes it incredibly so easy to cultivate, but the long-term feeding of the root can sampling of some curiou have adverse effects on thyroid function. Turnips are not terribly appealing to horses and can be fed safely up to 4 kg per day. The seeds should be removed because they are hard and essentially 34 > EquinEws palatable to horses because of the typically strong mustard indigestible. The pods are dried, ground, and preferably mixed flavour. They should never be fed to mares or foals, but if worked with other feed to force the horse to eat more slowly and chew into the diet of a working horse very gradually, the horse can eat well. There is some concern that if eaten greedily without being up to 1 kg/100 kg body weight per day. thoroughly chewed horses may choke on balled-up pod fragments.

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“Of the different types of fodder beets used in the past, sugar beets are probably the only ones still used routinely. While they can be fed straight from the field with considerably high sugar content, more commonly the by-product of sugar beets processing, known as beet pulp, is what is being used,” remarked Crandell.

Potatoes were once a mainstay in the diets of horses because of their energy density and abundance in various parts of the world.

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y to T u r n ip s a r e e a s orses h d n a , e t a iv lt u c because ll e w m e h t t s e d ig ntent. o c e r ib f ir e h t f o Carob also contains gel-forming fibers like pectins that have a binding effect on the contents of the intestinal tract. Large, flat beans called habas are also fed in Spain. These look similar to lima beans but are much plumper. Habas are given to boost protein and energy in the diet. They have a complete amino acid profile making them a high-quality protein source. Habas contain a trypsin inhibitor and need to be cooked or heat-treated to denature the enzyme before feeding if fed a significant quantity. These beans are rich in phosphorus and poor in calcium, so that has to be taken into consideration when large amounts are fed. Corn silage is occasionally fed in northern European countries. Silage is the fermented, high-moisture fodder made from ensiling chopped whole corn plants, including the ears. Though it is typically fed to ruminants such as cattle, corn silage is used as a forage and grain source for horses in the winter when the animals are in the pastures. In many instances, corn silage is the sole source of forage. Corn silage is most often used by those very experienced with handling silage and knowledgeable about what spoiled silage looks and smells like.

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The French endurance team surprised many riders when they were first seen feeding a pound of honey at each checkpoint during international endurance races. Since then, it is becoming more commonplace among elite equine endurance athletes. Day-old bread is often fed to horses in Spain and other European countries. “When I lived in Spain, the bread sold there would get stale the day after baking it. I would save the stale bread and take it to the stables to give it to the horses, and they loved it!” said Crandell. She doesn’t have the same luck with typical store-bought bread in the United States. “I have tried to feed my horses bread here in the United States, and they won’t eat it. I am sure there is a limit to the amount of bread you should feed a horse because the gluten in the bread may cause an impaction, but in Spain we never fed enough to make it an issue. We used it as a treat,” said Crandell.

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Grape pomace, turnips, corn silage, and stale bread? Who would have thought? While it is interesting to know how horses are managed nutritionally in various parts of the world, past and present, it is always best to work with a qualified equine nutritionist to devise a ration that’s right for your horse.

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evening of the 35th edition of Jumping Mechelen (BEL), Boyd Exell (AUS) claimed his fourth FEI World Cup™ Driving

victory of this season. The enthusiastic spectators witnessed a fantastic neck-to-neck competition

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with runner-up spot going to Koos de Ronde (NED), while Georg von Stein (GER) finished third and is therefore one step closer to a starting place for the Final. International Level 4 Course Designer Jeroen Houterman (NED) had laid out a technical and fast course for the eight top drivers, which was very nice for the spectators to watch. They had flocked to the Nekkerhal in large numbers despite the late hour and were well-entertained with great sport. The sixth leg of this season’s FEI World Cup™ Driving in Mechelen was Exell’s fourth and last competition for points, and although he already won three competitions and is in the lead with the maximum number of 30 points, the six-times World Cup Champion still felt the pressure. In the first round, he showed what indoor driving is all about and drove his team of experienced horses faultlessly clear and fast through the course, putting the pressure on his Dutch opponents IJsbrand Chardon and Koos de Ronde. Chardon lost precious seconds and knocked two balls down in the first marathon obstacle after his horses went into a wrong gate and he had to put them back. The four-times World Champion knew his chances of a place in the Winning Round were lost, but put his horses to the test and took a few shortcuts in the remaining part of the course, much to the joy of the crowd. Koos de Ronde put down the fastest time, but gave Exell an advantage before the Winning Round by knocking one ball down. >

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NEED FOR POINTS After the first round, the difference between the number three Georg von Stein and leader Boyd Exell was only four seconds, which resulted in a very exciting Winning Round. First starter Von Stein really went for it on the shortened course, and was very pleased with his performance despite one knock down which saw him finish third. “I did not do very well in the first competition on the first day. I made the mistakes, not my horses. My goal in Mechelen was to qualify for the Winning Round. I really need the World Cup points in order to have a chance to qualify for the Final. It is the second time that I have been in the Winning Round in Mechelen, the very good atmosphere here certainly contributed to my performance!” he said. Von Stein has now finished his season and is currently in fourth position in the standings with 13 points. It all depends on the results of the other drivers in Leipzig whether he will be able to maintain his position in the top six in order to qualify for the Final. >

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N E L E H C E M IN R E T S BOYD EXELL IS THE MA NEW COMBINATION Koos de Ronde was one of the three wild card drivers in Mechelen and was aiming for the sixth win in his career in the Nekkerhal. De Ronde is already certain of the Final and used the competition in Mechelen to test a new combination of wheeler horses. “It is the first time this season that I have used Bonusz and Palero in the wheel together and I am very happy with their performance. The incident in London Olympia (where some of his team of horses fell) has not affected my horses and myself. The horses have a lot of experience and they were both competing here in Mechelen” he explained. Again he put down the fastest time in the Winning Round, but another knock down gave last starter Boyd Exell some more air.

LAST CONE GATE Exell knew his advantage over de Ronde was eight seconds, so his tactics were to drive steady. The Australian used up a little time at the start of the course but was still ahead of Dutchman. But Exell made the competition even more thrilling when he knocked a ball off the last cones gate, number 13, on his way to the finish. “It certainly wasn’t the plan to hit that last cone, but luckily I still had some time advantage so it was ok in the end!” he said. With nearly three seconds difference, Exell won the FEI World Cup™ Driving leg for the second time in his career since 2011. Mechelen was his fourth and last competition for points. The three best results count towards qualification for the Final, so even though Exell got 10 points in Mechelen, he will stay on 30 points as he has to drop one of his four scores.

WORLD CUP DEBUT The 26-year old Edouard Simonet from Belgium made his World Cup debut in Mechelen and finished in a well-deserved fourth place behind Georg von Stein. Simonet acted as a back-stepper for Boyd Exell for many years and attended Mechelen in that function several times.

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In 2013 he successfully took up the reins himself of the four-in-hand Arabo Friesians owned by Louis Groenen. Simonet finished 13th in the FEI World Cup™ Driving standings and moved up to 11th place after Weber and Sandmann pulled out. The driver from Neerpelt was thus very close to becoming one of the Top Ten drivers this season. He drove a team of Arabo Friesians and one Lipizzaner, previously owned and driven by Exell, which he put together 10 weeks months ago especially for the indoor season. If he had not had one knock down in the first round, he would have finished in the top three. Mechelen was the second competition for European Champion Michael Brauchle (GER) and although his speed was fast enough, he lost some seconds in the marathon obstacles and had one ball down as well, which saw him finish on the fourth place. Brauchle is in fifth position in the standings but still has one more competition to go in Leipzig in January. His compatriot Rainer Duen drove his third and last competition of this season in Mechelen and finished sixth, which unfortunately was not good enough to qualify for the Final. Third wild card driver Glenn Geerts took too much risk and went too fast, finishing eighth on his home soil. Glenn’s last start for points is also in Leipzig, after which the top six drivers for the Final will be announced.

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A ZORSE is the result of a cross between a zebra stallion and a horse

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WEIRDWORLD! Basically, the offspring of these crosses can result in wildly beautiful coloured horses. People actually break in and ride these crosses, and they can be trained to do anything a horse or donkey can do. They are said to be a little more cautious than a domesticated horse, as zebras are a little bit less predictible - however they are also said to be highly intelligent and quick to learn. In any case, Zorse and Zonkey fanatics are increasing in number around the world, although zorses are rare, as you actually have to own a zebra in order to breed them - which is a bit difficult here in Australia! Zorses and Zonkeys are also being shown in some places around the world, where they are shown in specific zorse or zonkey classes, or in open rings in shows. Fancy riding a trained zorse for your next dressage test?! (Not sure about plaiting that mane, though!)

a lot more inbuilt instinct! Zorses are also said to respond well to natural horsemanship methods!

Zorses and zonkeys require regular handling and good training. They are theoretically half wild, and training and handling only go so far. When we enquired about purchasing a zorse, (no, we were not seriously considering it!) we were told that the ideal candidate is a foal who has been imprinted from birth, and handled daily, otherwise, it’d be like trying to train a wild bumby or mustang - but with

International breed standards now exist for zebras that are purchased for the purposes of breeding zorses and zonkeys. The most popular zebra species for crossing with domesticated equine are the Grevy’s and Grants Zebra, although standards are also available for the Chapman’s and Damara Zebra. >

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“Zebras may be shown in halter, or in a bridle, and the exhibitor may choose to wear western, english, or SAFARI attire.”

AND PATTERNS Obviously, a zorse or zonkey foal will resemble it’s parents. Larger mares will have larger foals, stocky mares, by the law of averages, should have stockier foals. By selectively choosing the parents of zorses and zonkeys (as with any breed of horse!) you can help to shape the genes of the resulting foal to be what you desire...

If you’re breeding to a zebra, chances are, you want STRIPES, and you want ‘em loud! Studies have been done to figure out which colour horses should be bred with zebras to breed to most attractive coat colours and patterns!

Animals chosen for breeding should have good zebra conformation, which is actually fairly standard to horse ideals - good conformation, no cow hocks or ewe neck, no over or underbites, although an elevated rear topline isn’t too big an issue, as most zebras feature low withers in comparison to horses. Zebras are shown natural, or may be clipped! They may be shown in halter, or in a bridle, and the exhibitor may choose to wear western, english, or SAFARI attire.

Typically, when a zebra stallion is bred to a horse mare, the resulting foal has the colour of the dam, or the dominant gene colour of the dam, with loud stripes covering the majority of the body.

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Breeders tend to prefer lighter coloured mares, with dun, light chestnut, buckskin and light bays being the most popular in order to achieve maximum contrast in the foal’s coat colour.

ZORSE - a Zorse is the foal resulting from a cross between a zebra and a horse. Usually,

Mares with day bay or black coats are not preferred, as the resulting foals are often dark or black with zebra stripes that are barely visible.

Don’t be fooled! It’s quite involved! Here’s a quick run down on correct terminology for equine and zebra crossbreds...

the zebra is the stallion, and he is bred to a horse mare. Horse stallions will more often than not refuse to breed to zebra mares.

ZONKEY

- a Zonkey is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.

ZONY

- a Zony is a cross between a zebra and a pony. A zony should stand under 13hh, but over 38” tall at the withers.

MINIATURES! - In the U.S, some zorse and zonkey breeders are attempting to breed small

zebra or ‘zony’ stock with miniature horses and ponies - and miniature donkeys! The results? Well, they’re referred to as Miniature Zorses and Miniature Zonkeys, of course!

CHOOSING A ZEBRA STALLION... Believe it or not, the zebra stallion that you choose has a large bearing on your zorse or zonkey foal’s appearance. According to our research, the Grant’s Zebra seems to be the most popular choice of zebra species for a couple of reasons. One being that it is one of the only zebra species or sub-species to have a high coverage of stripes. Some zebra species do not have stripes all over their bodies. Grevy’s Zebra is another popular zebra stallion choice, although this species doesn’t always have good stripe coverage, and it generally produces larger headed and larger eared offspring. (Well, it’s not like that’s a concern if you’re breeding a zonkey...!) Zebras have much more rounded larger ears than horses, so breeding a Grevy’s Zebra with a horse mare might not give you the perfect little ears you desire. If you’re looking for a taller zorse, however, the Grevy’s can produce zorse offspring that stands at around 15hh, as it is the tallest known zebra species. Striping on these animals is more symmetrical and narrower than other zebra species.

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Palominos, cremellos and other dilutes are also not recommended, as the stripes are often restricted to small areas around the legs, from the fetlock to the shoulder or gaskin. The amount of striping will also vary from foal to foal, and as with zebras, each zorse or zonkey’s stripes are unique - like a fingerprint! Zebras have been bred to paint, appaloosa and pinto mares with much success! The results are extremely interesting! Foals can have patches of white, and patches of colour, with the striping restricted to only the coloured patches. It is also possible that on a paint or pinto, that anywhere a ‘solid’ body colour is present, striping will be present in those areas! Zonkey foals will generally exhibit the jenny’s (donkey speak for ‘mare’) coat colour, although if you’re breeding a zebra to a spotted donkey, the zonkey foal may also have spots on the legs as well as stripes!

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LEADERSHIP

Leadership is the most important thing you can offer your horse. Horses wer to follow a leader that can help a horse to stay safe and have some directio harmony in the herd. Most problems we have with our horses simply comes fro own inability to communicate clearly with our horse and offer them some dire

Leadership is important because we can use it to offer comfort to our horses whenever they find themselves in an unco situation, like a new environment. For instance, your horse comes off the float at a horse show and is looking around for any dangers. This is a vital moment when your horse needs you to step up and be a leader and help him to find security. If he do security, comfort and leadership with you, he is going to have to look out for himself, and that is when he will begin to get an on edge looking for all the things that he needs to be cautious of.

To be the leader starts with a game of “WHO MOVES FIRST”. Horses can only ever be a horse and only understand the langa horse, so the best we can do is to interact with them in as close to their langauge as we can possibly get. So to establish lead need to prove to them that we can move them and that we won’t move. When horses meet for the first time they will test eac see who is the most worthy to lead and each will put on their best intimidation show. The one that moves away will be the s horse and the one that stood its ground will be the leader. So to begin asserting yourself as the leader begins with lungeing f and controlling your horses speed and direction.

One of the biggest problems I see is that horses are moving their owners around and dragging them here, there and ev These horses aren’t usually relaxed and calm, but by showing them that you can move them around and offering them leade can watch them change into a relaxed, willing and calm partner that follows you around on a loose lead rather then a reac that you are holding tight under the chin doing your best to keep him under some sort of control. >

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LEADERSHIP You can be the best rider in the world, but if you can’t get your horse using the thinking part of his brain and instead, he is using the reactive part of his brain, you aren’t going to have a whole lot to work with. To get a horse thinking, you need to move his feet forwards, backwards, left and right. You need to perform exercises that get your horse focused on you. Focus is important because wherever your horses focus is, is where he is going to put his efforts. Focus on you (the rider) is going to stop him worrying about outside influences like a busy show. You want to give your horse things to do that keep his attention on you and let him know that he needn’t worry about all the things going on around him - just focus on you. Your horse will be a lot calmer knowing that you will take care of everything. Leadership builds trust, willingness and confidence. The more things you do with your horse the more he will happily go along with you without questioning the things you are asking him to do. Trust builds confidence in the horse and a confident horse gives a rider confidence as well. We ask our horses

to do many unnatural things, we make them go over obstacles and through things that a horse will normally go around or avoid if it was up to them. It is a beautiful thing when a horse goes ahead and jumps an obstacle because he knows he can trust you and knows you wouldn’t ask anything of him that would put him in harms way. However it is an ugly thing to watch a horse and rider that are not a partnership but that rather, have different ideas and something that could be elegant has now become an argument of desires. Being a good leader is also about knowing what your horse needs and not doing anything to break the trust and confidence of our horse. Too often ambition gets in the way and we push our horses too hard. It may be that we increased the height of the jumps too quickly before the horse was confident with smaller stuff - or maybe we asked too much of him in the dressage arena before he was confident doing loose rein work, and now he feels trapped and claustrophobic and unable to move out freely.

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pect without fear. Sure our horse needs there is a consequence for not doing nt, but he should never be scared of us. the dominant horse discipline another, at was disciplined holds no grudge, he what he did wrong and excepts the es , he realises he should have moved asked and that he could have avoided ences of a kick or a bite.

ood leader means being a good or. You can’t punish a horse because nderstand what it is you want him to ut your legs on and ask your horse to and he doesn’t - you would back it up essage whip. Your horse won’t become fensive because he understands that do as you asked and knows he could d it by performing the requested task. f you started to use the whip on him u wanted him to do piaffe and you aught him how to, he is going to get nsive and untrusting. Your horse needs nd that it is his responsibility to search r. If you destroy his confidence he will ensive and scared to search for the er for fear of getting it wrong and the sequences that will follow.

ght on why leadership is so important se and how much confidence he will If you were on an expedition to find aining Tasmanian tiger and somehow ight a rival team took off with all your nd left you for dead - totally lost and the wilderness miles from anywhere apparent food or water - you would and worried about your chances of ile you are worrying, another team eps up and introduces himself as survival expert who knows how to find ter and how to make a compass from nd a gum leaf - who will be able to get civilization.

give your horse leadership and have his focus , he is going to feel a whole lot better knowing he is with you and together you will make it. Always try to see things through your horses eyes from his point of view. Understanding your horse is going to give you the knowledge to be able to help him through whatever it is he is dealing with. Best wishes,

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Aids

Every rider uses ‘aids’ while riding to guide the horse underneath them - but there are a lot more to aids than meets the eye! Horses pick up on our slightest movements in the saddle, and with practice, our aids can become quite refined and almost invisible. So spend some time thinking about how you communicate with your horse, and we’ll show you how your aids can be much more effective! Aids typically fall under two different categoriesnatural aids and artificial aids. Your natural aids include your hands, legs, voice and seat, while your artificial aids are the use of crops, whips and spurs. Some horsemen and horsewomen consider the use of a martingale or drop noseband artificial aids, too. All broken horses are trained to respond to the aids you give. Riding is just a series of aids given at the correct times, combined with balance and skill.

ARTIFICIAL AIDS Artificial aids should be used sparingly; encouraging your horse with natural aids will get you a lot further than forcing or frightening your horse into doing something for you. It is understandable that some environments require their riders to carry crops, or use them, but careful consideration should be made before striking a horse. A small tap with a crop can often reinforce the aid, and is usually enough to encourage the stubborn horse to work. Using whips on green or frightened horses is likely to make them resentful, and break down trust between horse and rider. It’s best to think of a crop as an extension of the arm, and nothing more. If you use your aids correctly, you should get the desired result. Overuse and under use of aids can cause many problems - it can ruin a horse or ruin your confidence as a rider. Overusing aids can create a horse who becomes ‘dull’ to cues. Conversely, riders who under-use aids can confuse their horses. When you apply an aid, it has to be definite and firm. If your horse can obviously feel your aid, and yet ignores it, ask more firmly, and don’t give up! Use the reinforcement of a tap with a crop, or your voice. Ensure that you are balanced and ready in the saddle before asking for any new movement, and maintain a good contact with your horse through your seat, legs, and hands. Make sure you are gentle and patient with your horse. The more you get to know your horse, the more you will be able to ‘tune in’. When riding a new or unfamiliar horse take time to get used to the way the horse moves. Each horse has been taught differently, and each horse will respond differently. It’s up to you as a rider to be sensitive and adjust your aids to suit the horse.

seat

If you can maintain a correct seat in the saddle to begin with, you’ll find that you’ll be able to give your aids most effectively. The lower back muscles combined with the seat, when used effectively, slows the horse’s pace, and asks him to move forward from the hindquarters, creating impulsion. Typically, it is also used for asking for the attention of your horse - much like a half halt. Your seat also helps you to balance and move with the horse in order to use your other aids. A firm, secure, deep seat will allow you good use of leg aids.

hands

The hands are a very important aid - which shouldn’t be used with strength. There is no excuse for heavy-handedness! The hands should always be used lightly, and should give the horse flexibility and allow comfortable movement. To ride with your horse working easily in your hands is to have good control. The reins allow turning and reinforce halting or slowing motions.

voice

The voice aid is particularly good for the young horse, or during lessons and training, however it is discouraged in dressage tests. The voice aid can be a valuable teaching tool - the beginnings of riding is to lunge and long rein the horse - who has been taught to respond to voice commands. Using these commands can help teach ridden aids. Voice aids can be used effectively to urge your horse on - the gentle click can move your horse forward quite effectively! Praise is also a large part of voice aids - patting your horse and telling him he’s ‘good’ will allow him to associate your tone of voice with reward - useful for teaching ground manners!

legs

Possibly the most important aids you can use - you use them constantly to push the horse on, and to ask for different gaits. Leg aids are also used to keep the horse in line - on the track in the arena. Horses are trained and conditioned to move away from leg pressure, and so allowing movements such as leg yielding and turns on the forehand. The calves control the energy in the horse, and guide the direction of the horse in motion. These aids are not complicated, but their effectiveness depends on your use of them!

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Can you hear them? Sure you can – you know, when you are working with your horse.

“He hurt me.” “He ignores me.” “He is stupid.” “He is doing it to annoy me.”

“I’m not good at this.” “I give up!” “This is too hard.” “I can’t make this any better.” “He’s just not getting it.” “I keep making mistakes!” “I just don’t get it.” “I can’t!” “I’m just confusing him.” “I’ll never be able to do this.”

Soon enough you have become a heat seeking missile for – the SHIT! All you notice is all the ‘bad’ stuff – so what do you see ? All the ‘bad’ stuff! You may spend an hour with your horse, and during that time he was his normal self – but for 5 minutes he was distracted and scatty. So what do you do? You go home and say to your partner – “That horse was an idiot today”. And thats where it sits in your mind - you’ve forgotten about the 55 minutes of good that happened – your focus is on the 5 minutes of undesirable behaviour.

You know who I’m talking about now right ? Let me tell you a little secret about that voice. We all hear it. It’s a pretty common ‘human condition’. Let me tell you something else about that voice – the more you listen, the more it talks! And the more it talks – the more those words become a reality! Those words can get so real, and so true that they can change you. I feel like writing each of these sentences on a new line because they are so important: • Your words can change you. • Negative Nancy and Downer Dave can take over your life. • Guess what happens when you add a horse into the mix? You have something to blame! “He scares me.”

‘I’m going to try some of the skills Ive learned to work through this’ or ‘Im going to learn some skills to work through this.’ Instead of saying / thinking ‘I just don’t get it’, try saying / thinking “I’m finding this challenging at the moment, but I will get it soon.” Instead of saying / thinking ‘He just doesn’t get it’ try “I’m going to help him understand me.”

The beauty of listening to ‘Positive Penny & Brightside Ben’ is – the more you listen to them – the more they talk!

Scary stuff.

And the more they talk – the more you become a heat seeking missile for the good things – and the more you see the good things the more you start to reward your horse for trying – and the more you reward him, the more motivated he is to try harder!

How do we fix it?

And it spreads into your life.

Soon it spreads into other areas of your life; ‘I always run late’ ‘I never get a good car park’

Firstly we become aware of the language we are using – are we focussed on the negatives ? Are we using ‘absolutes’ like ‘can’t, never, always’ ? Once we are aware of our language, we can start to ‘correct’ our thoughts. For example; Instead of saying or thinking ‘I give up’ try saying / thinking

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HI, MY NAME IS AMELDA. “I was one of a herd that were literally abandoned. We were all suffering terrible laminitis and I was left with my little foal who was still suckling off me. I was only 4 years old. I was lucky to be rescued and along with my friend, I survived. Our other two companions were not so lucky. I now have a great home, and I am loved to bits. It’s great to be useful and loved again.” Amelda is a very attractive pony who came to Project Hope after foundering. She was spirited but after time with PHHW member Sharon learnt to be responsive to leading, and following commands. Then she was trained to be a riding pony. This update comes from Cherie PHHW member & Amela’s long term carer.

“She’s the perfect little kids pony and she has the cheekiest personality. Most importantly she doesn’t have a nasty bone in her and is super safe with the kids running around her.

Unfortunately she’s got rotation in her pedal bones from

founder. She’s getting corrective footwork every 4 weeks and is due for another xray soon to see how they are looking.

She’s a dream to be around, she makes me sparkle every time I see her.”

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Torry before and after Torry when rescued

Short Term carer

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PHHWV is a non-profit organisation committed to providing pe forfor iding hohope ov pr to d itte mm co on ati nis ga fit or education, rehabilitation and advocacy. a non-pro Victorian through PHHWV isequines on and advocacy. ati es through education, rehabilit Victorian equin Throughout Victoria, whenever possible PHHWV aims to:

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PHHWV aims to:

q Assist owners through education and advice to rehabilitate their own horses. te their own horses. litasick, abi reh to ice adv and ion cat q Rescue and rehabilitate any horse found abandoned, injured or mistreated. · Assist owners through edu red or mistreated. oned, sick,toinju nd aba nd fou rse ho q Provide emergency care and treatment horses. any te lita · Rescue and rehabi s. of neglected horses. horse tothe treatmenton e and q Educate community plight ency carthe · Provide emerg horses. legislation and policy. neglected y on the plight Contribute tomu thenit development of of improved government te the com · Edquca ent legislation and policy. nm gover roved imp of ent pm elo Can you help in anyway, volunteering to help out with any of the above jobs? dev the to te · Contribu Please visit our website www.phhwv.org.au and become a member today. s. above job of the any h wit t ou p hel to g rin tee un vol y, wa Donations can be made to Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria, GPO box 1991 Melbourne, 3001. any in p hel Can you Become a member today. u g.a .or wv hh w.p ww te bsi r we Any you may think may be in need of help, due to neglect or abandonment visit ou asehorses Ple please phone 1300 881 606 ia, GPO box 1991 ject Hope Horse Welfare Victor Pro to de Donations can be ma GPOMeBox 1991, 3001 | 1300 881 606 | info@phhwv.org.au 1. e, 300Melbourne lbourn ndonment d of help, due to neglect or aba nee in be y ma nk thi y ma you s Any horse Reg No: A0027152D ABN: 96 820 500 367 please Phone 1300 881 606

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Project Hope Pony Amelda. Laminitis sufferer.

Project hope pony amelda. Laminitus sufferer.

Here, consoling Cherie's son after he hurt himself.

Here, Consoling Cherieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son after he hurt himself.

Rescued by Project Hope and taken into long term care by Cherie in 2015. 70

Rescued by project hope and Taken into long term care by Amelda is now part of the family. Cherie in 2015. amelda is now part of the family. The Stable Magazine www.thestablemagazine.com

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PHHWV Torry BEFORE

PHHWV Torry AFTER

MEMBERSHIP FORM PHHWV is a non-profit organisation committed to providing hope for Victorian equines through education, rehabilitation and advocacy.

Throughout Victoria, whenever possible PHHWV aims to: • Assist owners through education and advice to rehabilitate their own horses. • • • •

Rescue and rehabilitate any horse found abandoned, sick, injured or mistreated. Provide emergency care and treatment to horses. Educate the community on the plight of neglected horses. Contribute to the development of improved government legislation and policy.

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS Name: Business/Club or Property Name (if relevant): Postal Address: Suburb:

State:

Phone (AH/BH):

Postcode: Mobile:

Email Address:

MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT & DONATIONS Annual Membership Fee:

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MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT I hereby apply for membership to Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria Inc. being for the next 12 months. I confirm that I have never been convicted of an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act: I am willing for my name, email and postal address to be disclosed to other members in the Register of Members and in contact regarding PHHWV volunteer tasks. Signed: Signature (Member or Parent/Guardian if under 18 years)

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Melbourne and statewide, GPO Box 1991, Melbourne, 3001. Phone 1300 881 606.

www.phhwv.org.au Visit our website to read about PHHWV Torry’s history, along with other rescue stories, and learn how you can help rescue horses too. Theneglected Stable Magazine www.thestablemagazine.com

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