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EQUINENEWS EQUINENEWS GET SPIRITED AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM From September through to March the National Museum of Australia will have an exhibition tracing how horses helped build our nation. Spirited: Australia’s Horse Story is part of the Museum’s Horses in Australia project, which commenced in early 2013. The exhibition will present stories of the powerful bonds that have formed between Australians and their horses.

The exhibition will draw together objects from the Museum’s Historical Collection, including icons of Australian thoroughbred racing, horse drawn vehicles, tools from a 1920’s saddler, a WW1 Australian Light Horse uniform, equine anatomical specimens as well as trophies and equipment from the nation’s leading international equestrians.

There is going to be loads of film, sound and sculptural elements and will offer experiences such as: • A children’s trail and a specially designed family activity area • An extended equine encounter beyond the exhibition, into the Museum’s galleries to discover treasures like Phar Lap’s heart and the Sunshine stripper-harvester • A comprehensive website with extra information about Australia’s horse history, behind-the-scenes stories, videos and visitors’ horse tales.

Themes from the exhibition will include Australia’s first horses, Exploring, Surveying and Law and Order, The Pastoral Station, Wild horses, On the Road, The Heart of the Exhibition, In the Town, Horse Health and Welfare, On the Track, On the Battlefield, Across the City, On the Open Range, In the Ring and more. >

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KENTUCKY EQUINE RESEARCH - NUTRITION NEWS

STABILISED RICE BRAN Just the facts Stabilised rice bran is a popular dietary supplement for horses and has achieved somewhat of a cult-like following with performance horse owners. Despite its popularity, many horse owners are confused regarding the what, when and why of rice bran.

BY DEFINITION Rice bran is the outer brown layer of the rice kernel. The bran used in horse feeds is removed during the milling process that generates white rice for human consumption. Rice bran is a rich source of fat (rice oil), several B vitamins and phosphorus.

Laboratories estimate the fat content of raw rice bran at around 20%, which is higher than most horse feeds.

Unfortunately, raw rice bran has a very short shelf life due to its high fat content and a potent lipase enzyme, which immediately begins to break down the fat once the bran is separates from the rice kernel. To prevent rice bran from becoming rancid, it must undergo an immediate stabilisation process. Stabilisation subjects the rice bran to heat and pressure, which inactivate the lipase enzyme without destroying the nutritional value of the rice bran.

Stabilised rice bran, a useful ingredient in horse feeds, should not be confused with several other rice milling by products that are unacceptable ingredients in horse feed. Raw (unstabilised) rice bran should not be fed to horses due to palatability problems and digestive upset, which may result from rancid fat or spoilage.

USEFUL NUTRIENTS As previously mentioned, stabilised rice bran is a good source of fat. Kentucky Equine Research has conducted several digestion trials involving Equi-Jewel, stabilised rice bran. This research has confirmed that the fat in Equi-Jewel is highly digestible and is equally digestible as corn oil. A number of reports from the field have indicated that young growing horses, hard keepers and equine athletes have shown improved body condition after rice bran supplementation, sometimes this difference can be seen visually in as little as two weeks.

A potential problem with most bran including rice bran is that they contain more phosphorus than calcium. This may create an imbalance in rations that use grass hay as their primary forage source. Equi-Jewel rice bran contains added calcium as well as vitamin E and selenium so the calcium: phosphorus ratio is balanced. Thus Equi-Jewel, in contrast to wheat bran or pollard, can be safely added to a ration without creating a nutrient imbalance.

Finally, stabilised rice bran is a good source of B vitamins including thiamine, niacin and riboflavin. These B vitamins function in many of the bodies’ metabolic reactions to provide energy for work and maintenance.

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WHEN TO FEED Stabilised rice bran is a safe, palatable means of adding calories to the diets of many types of horses. Because many of the calories originate from fat, adding stabilised rice bran to the diet avoids potential digestive upset which may occur with high carbohydrate (grain) feeding. Stabilised rice bran also offers the advantage of providing fat in the diet in a solid pelleted form thus eliminating the mess, hassle and wastage associated with oils. Just 500g of Equi-Jewel can be used in place of 250ml (a cup) of oil and in some cases works out cheaper than oil on a day by day basis.

Many types of horses can benefit from the addition of fat in their diets in the form of stabilised rice bran. In particular, performance horses benefit in a number of ways: 1. Dietary fat serves as a calorie rich foodstuff, which helps the athletic horse meet its energy requirements.

2.For performance horses that have trouble maintaining their weight, stabilised rice bran functions as an additional energy source without the addition of more grain to the diet.

4.Studies by KER have shown that when compared with corn oil as a daily supplement for horses, Equi-Jewel supplemented horses tended to have lower blood lactate levels, lower heart rates, and faster recovery rates than horses supplemented with oil when subjected to a strenuous exercise test.

4. Equi-Jewel has been shown to be beneficial when used in diets designed to manage horses that are predisposed to equine rhabdomyolysis (‘tying up’) where it is known that high fat diets are important.

If stabilised rice bran is used to replace a portion of the grain in the diet, it is vital to remember that rice bran is not fortified with vitamins and minerals (apart from calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and selenium). Therefore, the horse will continue to require proper vitamin and mineral supplementation in addition to the stabilised rice bran. For example, horses should not have their entire grain diet replaced with rice bran without the addition of a balanced vitamin and/ or mineral supplement.

Stabilised rice bran is also a popular additive to the diets of show horses and horses being prepared for sale. Both groups of horses are scrutinised for coat and body condition. With its elevated fat content, stabilised rice bran is a good source of essential fatty acids. These fatty acids are essential for a healthy skin and quality coat condition. In fact, one of the first benefits noted from feeding rice bran is a positive change in coat condition.

In summary, rice bran is a highly digestible by-product of the rice milling industry. It should be heat and pressure stabilised prior to feeding to prevent rancidity and digestive upset, and contain added calcium to prevent mineral imbalance. The primary feature of stabilised rice bran is its high (20%) fat content. Stabilised rice bran is convenient as an energy and essential fatty acid source in the diets of show and performance horses.

Finally, stabilised rice bran should be viewed as an additive to a horse’s diet and not a replacement for essential vitamin and mineral fortification.

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AMANDA ROSS AND VAN EYK HORSES ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP Amanda Ross, Eventing Olympian joins Van Eyk Horses as a full time team member.

For Immediate Release

Amanda joins Professional Dressage Rider, Lilah Nieuwland, Young Dressage Rider Ashleigh Howard, Junior Eventing Rider, Amanda Ross and VanRider Eyk Horses announce a partnership Molly Chiller and Showjumping Press Release – 06/06/2014 Patrick Purcell at Van Eyk Horses. Amanda brings a depth of competition experience to the highly motivated team. A team Amanda Ross, Eventing joins Van Eyk Horses as a full time team member. dedicated to reaching theOlympian highest pinnacle of Equestrian achievement.

Amanda joins Professional Dressage Rider, Lilah Nieuwland, Young Dressage Rider VEH in it’s quest for Junior equestrian excellence, Ashleigh Howard, Eventing Rider, Molly Chiller and Showjumping Rider breeds high quality horses while supporting Patrick Purcell at Van Eyk Horses. Amanda brings a depth of competition a dedicated riding team. Read more about experience to the highly motivated team. A team dedicated to reaching the highest Van Eyk Horses at www.veh.com.au pinnacle of Equestrian achievement.

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Contacts – Publicity contacts VEH Lilah Nieuwland 0421 550 616 lilah@veh.com.au DOB:Amanda 23/12/73 Ross 0417 390 636 Resides: Mornington Peninsula, VIC amanda@veh.com.au Partner: Chris Kendall (ace runner, footy player, cattle consultant & all round great catch!)

Occupation: Equestrian coach - currently Ash started riding at 8 years completing NCAS level 3, Elite old. Her first pony Spud eventing athlete,Personal trainer was a fantastic little pony Goals: who taught her a lot. After Australian Olympic eventing team Spud she concentrated Rio 2016 & Tokyo 2020. more on dressage with her Australian eventing team, 2018 galloway Holly, going on to World Equestrian Games. buy Valentino VEH as a 3yo.

Grand Prix dressage (when I’m too old to event!!)

She had much success with Competition Achievements: him including 4th in the 4yo 2000 Sydney Olympics - 20th class at Dressage With the individual 3 Day event.

Stars, Medium Champion at 2000 - Australian final Olympic trial the Interschools Nationals winner (Lochinvar NSW). and Reserve Medium 1998 Rome World Equestrian Champion at the Young Games reserve Rider Championships.

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1999 Trans Tasman Challenge 3DE She then went on the ride - individual & team silver.

Rossilini VEH who continued National elite squad, state high this success with placing performance squad, national talent 4th in the 4yo class at the squad.

Dressage Festival. Ash Hobbies/passions: Fitness fanatic - running, the gym. is currently riding Bobby My two staffordshire terriers Ringo Dazzler VEH who is proving Roquefort Ross & Pika. to be an exceptional horse.

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Lilah started riding at the age of 10 and got her first pony at 12. With a naughty pony that couldn’t jump, she focused on dressage and has done so ever since.

Over the years she has been very successful on a number of horses, with achievements including National FEI Junior Champion, Silver Medalist at the Youth Olympics, National Young Rider Elementary Champion, National Young Rider Small Tour Champion and many placings at CDIs. She is now head rider at VEH campaigning Greenoaks Weltmann at Inter A and Inter B level along with young horse Bloomfield Furstin Romance.

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Molly has been riding since she was 4yo when she purchased her first pony for $1. She came home to tell her parents of her purchase and produced a receipt as proof. The pony arrived the next day, with no fences on the property to keep him in! Since then she has become a very successful young rider with her specialty being in eventing. Molly was awarded her Advanced Bronze Medallion from the Westphalian Riding School in Germany where she gained the highest mark for dressage and show jumping. Molly started riding for VEH at 14 when she took the ride on Mayfield Zest. Over the years they have had much success together.

Paddy started riding in the high country of Mt Sterling as a 4yo at his cousin’s trail riding business. He left school at 14 to become a jockey. After a year, Paddy decided for a bit of a change and he turned to rodeo riding. After several years he returned to racing as a jumps jockey.

Heading for a bit of a career change, Paddy completed an apprenticeship as a farrier and is now Farm Manager at VEH. He now rides many of our breakers and is turning his attention to showjumping in which we are sure he will be very successful.

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FEED&BREED Feed And Breed has been designed for feeding breeding mares and young growing horses.

ONLINE EQUINE EDUCATION A new online equine education venture is about to launch and is offering it’s first course that explores horse behaviour.

The comprehensive vitamin, mineral and protein inclusion help to provide the essential nutrients for the growing foetus in pregnant mares and for milk production in lactating mares. Full fat soyabean meal and canola meal provide high quality digestible protein and have a good balance of essential amino acids for muscle and bone growth, which makes Feed and Breed ideal for weanlings and yearlings and for spelling horses that need to put on condition and re-build muscle. The

Starting on July 14 the first course will provide participants with an introduction to equine behaviour that covers development of behaviour, abnormal behaviour such as weaving and also behavioural principles surrounding learning and training.

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Dr. Sebastian McBride, an expert on equine behaviour will be delivering the course. Dr. McBride has years of experience with online teaching and there will be recorded lectures, notes and links to articles and discussion forums.

are also important for muscle and bone growth and zinc for hoof

Dr. Jo-Anne Murray who has a PhD in Equine nutrition set up the venture. She is also responsible for setting up the world’s first and only online Equine Science Masters program at the Royal School of Veterinary Studies, at the University of Edinburgh.

Dr. Murray had this to say: “After years of providing degree-level courses online, I realised that there were many people unable to take online courses in equine topics to learn more about managing and working with horses without committing to a degree level study. I set up Equine Education to provide quality, affordable education that is accessible to everyone.”

“Its aim was to ensure that participants received excellent educational experience that was interactive and fun and allowed them to learn more about the subjects that interested them” “Best of all, studying online allows people to fit their studying in around everything else they have going on in their busy lives, including their horses!”

the small intestine where it is cleaved into amino acids. If it escapes into the large intestine, it is broken down to ammonia and lost to the horse. If essential amino acids are not provided, young horses lay down more ‘fat’ and less muscle, which is not desirable.

Minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, copper and iron growth. Magnesium and calcium also act as buffers, preventing the gut becoming too acidic. Vitamin A is important for growth, reproduction and lactation. Vitamin D promotes and maintains proper bone formation and integrity, in conjunction with calcium and phosphorus. Feed and Breed has been balanced to meet all these requirements.

Feed and Breed contains: • Yea–Sacc®, a live yeast which improves fibre digestion, slows down the fermentation of starch and improves calcium and phosphorus uptake for bone development • Chromium yeast, which helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels and decreases lactic acid production • Vitamin E, which is an antioxidant and is important for the function of the immune and reproductive functions.

• Copper, which plays an important role in the formation and maturation of connective tissue (collagen and elastic) and cartilage.

• Magnesium, which is involved in the hardening process of bone and is required for muscle and nerve function.

• Full fat soya which contains essential fats for a shiny coat.

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5. I really hope it rains on Saturday!

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LUHMÜHLENCCI4* - as it happened!

DRESSAGE: Australia’s Lucinda Fredericks had taken the lead after the Dressage phase at Luhmuhlen.

She was hoping to make it third time lucky at Germany’s premier event and the fifth and penultimate leg of the FEI Classics 2013/2014.

In 2012 Fredericks finished second on Flying Finish and secured a place on the Australian Olympic team at the London Games. In 2013 she overcame a slow start to the season after a bad fall and finished in 11th place.

“This time I’m going to crack on,” promised Fredericks, who retired Flying Finish early on the Cross Country at Badminton last month because he had temporarily banged a nerve.

“It wasn’t as dramatic as it looked. He was fine five minutes later, which was frustrating, but perhaps it was a blessing in disguise,” she continued.

“My horse feels good, we’ve had a good preparation for this event and I feel we’re due some luck. It would be a great boost for my team at home if we could do well.”

Lucinda Fredericks and Flying Finish - off to a flying start!

Fredericks was the only rider to break the 40-penalty barrier scoring 38.7 on Flying Finish a 12-year-old Holsteiner by Candillo that she bought in Germany. After dressage, she led Olympic, World and European champion Michael Jung (Ger) by 2.8 penalties.

“It’s quite difficult to tell how well you’re doing on Flying Finish and I wasn’t quite sure I’d nailed it until after the test,” explained Fredericks. “He is always correct and steady, but every time I looked at the scoreboard I only seemed to be getting sevens, so I stuck my chest out and tried to move up a gear!”

The Germans occupied both second and third placings after the first phase, with Jung’s teammate Ingrid Klimke in third on Horseware Hale Bob. Dutch rider Elaine Pen slotted into fourth place on Vira.

Fredricks had this to say about the prospect of facing the cross country course designed by Britain’s Mark Phillips: “There is a lot of turning to fences and turning afterwards and not always a lot of room to do it,” she said, “but I’m really looking forward to it.”

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OUTANDABOUT EQUINENEWS TRAGEDY STRIKES AT LUHMÜHLEN Tragically, German rider Benjamin Winter was fatally injured while competing at CCI4* Luhmuhlen. The 25-year-old and the 10-yearold gelding Ispo had a rotational fall at fence 20 that resulted in fatal injuries to the rider.

Isp was uninjured in the accident. Earlier in the day Winter had gone clear inside the time with his first horse Wild Thing.

Benjamin Winter was a member of Germany’s gold medal winning team at the 2006 European Junior Championships. At senior level he won the CIC2* at Luhmuhlen in April.

FEI Secretary General Igmar De Vos had this to say about the tragedy: “The entire equestrian community is deeply distressed at this terrible news,” he said. “The safety and welfare of riders and horses is of prime importance at all FEI events, but sadly tragic accidents like this do happen. On behalf of the FEI and the whole sport I would like to express our most sincere condolences to Benjamin Winter’s family and his many friends on the Eventing circuit. He was a truly talented rider who was expected to go right to the top.”

A full investigation into the accident has been launched.

JUNG TAKES THE LEAD AFTER XC Germany’s Michael Jung produced a brilliant performance to take the lead in the Cross Country phase at Luhmuhlen CCI4*.

Jung has a good record at Luhmuhlen having won the event in his first attempt five years ago and also again in 2012. He was the last rider out on the Cross Country and rode with tremendous flair and accuracy on his inexperienced mare FischerRocana FST. New Zealand’s Tim Price rose from seventh after dressage to second on Wesko. Sitting third was Australia’s favourite German rider, Bettina Hoy on Designer 10 and in fourth place - Britain’s Oliver Townsend who moved up five places on Black Tie. The next three riders were all within a jumping fence of Price.

Phillip Dutton ex-Aussie, now of the USA on Mighty Nice, Australia’s Bill Levett on Improvise and Boyd Martin of the USA on Shamwari 4.

Elaine Pen dropped four places to eighth on Vira after collecting 4.8 time penalties and is still in close contention in her first 4 star event. Lucinda Fredericks who was in the lead after dressage suffered an unlucky mishap when Flying Finish jumped into the middle of a brush oxer (fence 22). Australian Chris Burton who was sitting third overall on the FEI Classics leaderboard had a fall with Tempranillo in the Jeep water complex at 19.

Ingrid Klimke who was third after dressage plummeted to 29th position after a run-out at the brush arrowhead in the arena (fence 10) and a second refusal at the Jeep water complex (fence 18b).

Seven competitors retired on the course including Britains Tom Crisp whose horse Liberal died after collapsing near fence eight.

Crisp said that Liberal had set out well but didn’t feel right after fence seven and as he went to pull up the horse collapsed. “We’re all very sad, It’s a tough day” he said.

Britains Chef de Mission Will Connell thanked the organisers for their prompt response to the incident and had this to say: “It happened very early on the course and was nothing to do with the fence. It was one of those very sad, regretful instances that happen in life.”

An investigation into the cause of death is underway.

Bettina Hoy and Designer tackle the XC

32 OF THE 47 STARTERS COMPLETED WITH 10 INSIDE THE OPTIMUM TIME OF 11 MINUTES AND 24 SECONDS

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Tim Price and Wesko - Victorious and finishing on their dressage score!

KIWI TIM PRICE WINS!

Jung - so close!

New Zealand’s Tim Price has won his first CCI4* at Luhmuhlen after an outstanding display of jumping. Price was also the only rider to finish on his dressage score of 43.8 in a thrilling finale. Price was thrilled to win but was quick to acknowledge the tragedy that had befallen the host nation’s rider Benjamin Winter who tragically died in the Cross Country.

“I would like to dedicate this win to Benjamin. It was a very sad day yesterday,” he said. “And I’d like to thank the organisers at Luhmühlen for making us all so welcome.

I first came here as a visitor eight years ago and I’ve been waiting ever since to ride here.”

Cross Country leader Michael Jung of Germany looked to be in control until a big groan from the crowd let everyone know that a pole had fallen and it wasn’t going to a home victory. Even after knocking off 12a, the first of a double Jung finished in second place and is currently ninth overall. Boyd Martin of the USA proved to his nations selectors that he has fully recovered from a broken leg after finishing third on his new ride Shamwari 4 and 15th on Otis Barbotiere.

Britain’s Oliver Townsend finished in fourth place despite hitting fence 10 on Black Tie. It’s the second time this year he has been the highest placed British rider at CCI4*. He has now moved into second place in the FEI Classics and is only 120 points behind countryman William Fox-Pitt with one event to go.

FINAL RESULTS

1 Tim Price/Wesko (NZL) 43.8 2 Michael Jung/FischerRocana FST (GER) 45.5 3 Boyd Martin/Shamwari 4 (USA) 48.8 4 Oliver Townend/Black Tie (GBR) 49.0 5 Elaine Pen/Vira (NED) 52.0 6 Andreas Ostholt/So Is Et (GER) 54.5 7 Phillip Dutton/Mighty Nice (USA) = 58.0 8 Bettina Hoy/Designer 10 (GER) 59.5 9 BillStable Levett/Improvise (AUS) 60.7 The Magazine www.thestablemagazine.com

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DUTCH DOMINATE DRESSAGE

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The Dutch riders were dominant on their home turf winning by a significant margin at the third leg of the FEI Nations Cup Dressage 2014 pilot series. Many of the seven nations competing fielded developing sides but the Netherlands sent out the foursome that may represent their country at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy. The Dutch dominance was underlined by the fact that all four riders filled the top four individual places at the end of the competition. The next closest team was Denmark who finished almost a full ten points behind the dominant Dutch team.

RESULTS:

1. Netherlands 79.740:

Jerich Parzival NOP (Adelinde Cornelissen) 81.480, Glock’s Undercover NOP (Edward Gal) 80.780, Kingsley Siro NOP (Danielle Heijkoop) 76.960, Glock’s Johnson TN (Hans Peter Minderhoud) 76.680.

Adelinde Cornelissen & Parzival

2. Denmark 69.927:

Loxana (Maria Anita Andersen) 68.420, My Lady (Mikala Munter Gundersen) 71.800, Michigan (Ulrik Moelgaard) 69.560.

3. Sweden 69.727:

Lennox (Cecilia Andren Dorselius) 68.920, Zircoon Spring Flower (Jennie Larsson) 65.940, Santana (Minna Telde) 73.040, Biggles (Kristian Von Krusenstierna) 67.220.

4. Great Britain 68.380:

Weltzin (Hannah Biggs) 65.760, Pasoa (Nikki Crisp) 68.400, Bayford Hall Dallaglio (Daniel Sherriff) 66.180, Fideramber (Daniel Watson) 70.560.

5. Belgium 68.113:

Edward Gal & Glock’s Undercover

Donnerfee (Claudia Fassaert) 69.760, Wodan (Francoise Hologne-Joux) 68.220, Wipsy VH Heihof (Delphine Meiresonne) 66.360, Wilco V (Mario Van Orschaegen) 64.920.

6. France 68.047:

Lights of Londonderry (Alexandre Ayache) 67.900, Noble Dream Concept Sol (Marc Boblet) 64.100, After You (Henry Ludovic) 66.380, Robinson de Lafont de Massa (Arnaud Serre) 69.860.

7. USA 67.807:

Currency DC (Susan Dutta) 66.440, Mane Stream Hotmail (Catherine Haddad Staller) 67.960, Lombardo LHF (Brian Hafner) 69.020.

After Round 3 of the Nations Cup, The Netherlands has a firm lead on 30 points, followed by Sweden on 18 in second.

The USA is in third with 15 points. Australia is in tenth place.

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NATIONS CUPS!

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JUMPING:

FRENCH KNOCK OFF THE DUTCH FOR FURUSIYYA HONOURS IN THREE-ROUND THRILLER Team France has earned a qualifying spot in the second annual Furusiyya Final in Barcelona after claiming victory in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping 2014 series.

The Dutch pushed them all the way and forced a jumpoff against the clock and kept the packed stadium on the edge of their seats. The Dutch looked as though they may have a home victory until it was snatched away at the last minute when Gerco Schroder and Glock’s London couldn’t match the clear result of Penelope Leprevost and Flora de Mariposa.

Team France

RESULTS:

1. France 8 faults/0 in 34.57 in Jump-Off:

Flora de Mariposa (Penelope Leprevost) 4/0/0, Carinjo HDC (Patrice Delaveau) 0/Elim, Castle Forbes Myrtille Paulois (Roger Yves Bost) 4/0, Reveur de Hurtebise HDC (Kevin Staut) 0/4.

2. Netherlands 8 faults/4 in Jump-Off:

Zenith (Jeroen Dubbeldam) 0/4, VDL Groep Verdi (Maikel van der Vleuten) 0/4, Emerald (Harrie Smolders) 17/DNS, Glock’s London (Gerco Schroder) 0/0/Ret.

3. Germany 12 faults:

Chiara (Ludger Beerbaum) 4/9, Codex One (Christian Ahlmann) 0/4, Cornet d’Amour (Daniel Deusser) 5/0, Cornado NRW (Marcus Ehning) 0/4.

4. Great Britain 16 faults:

Utamaro D’Ecaussines (Joe Clee) 0/0, Wonder Why (Spencer Roe) 12/0, Touchable (Jessie Drea) 0/4, Zaire (Guy Williams) 26/9.

Penelope Leprevost & Flora de Mariposa

5. Brazil 17 faults:

Ad Uutje (Doda de Miranda) 8/8, First Devision (Yuri Mansur Guerios) 0/0, Quintol (Eduardo Menezes) 0/9, Status (Rodrigo Pessoa) 4/5.

6. Switzerland 20 faults:

Castlefield Eclipse (Paul Estermann) 0/11, Pablo de Virton (Jane Richard Philips) 4/4, Quorida de Treho (Romain Duguet) 4/8, Toulago (Pius Schwizer) 0/4.

7. Ireland 26 faults:

Coulisa (Denis Lynch) 4/16, Antello Z (Cameron Hanley) 5/5, Quidam’s Cherie (Cian O’Connor) 4/4, Loughview Lou-Lou (Dermott Lennon) 8/4.

8. USA 27 faults: Barron (Lucy Davis) 4/4, Vindicat W (Jessica Springsteen) 8/12, Nougat du Vallet (Katherine Dinan) 1/6, Ohlala (Lauren Hough) 8/4.

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IN ALL HONESTY - WE HAVE TO STOP THIS. Going to AMAZING events and taking in excess of 5,000 photos to post online is excessive, time consuming, and then leads to the problems as to which photos we should include when really, we want to put them all in. Problem is - we can’t stop!

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Now that’s out of the way, we’d like to share with you some of the colour and flavour of the Melbourne International Horse Trials.

Four huge days of competition over the Queen’s Birthday weekend drew record crowds to the event - which was a stellar show of talent from horses and riders from all levels. The standard of competition was phenomenal. Particularly impressive were the riders in the Junior 1* class - to tackle those cross country jumps was a mean feat in itself, and they showed plenty of grit, determination, skill and horsemanship out on course. It was a joy to see our young riders make such a go of it. We have some definite talent on the horizon!

The excitement of the competition was in the air on the Friday morning when we settled in to watch the 1* Dressage. Not only did the list of competitors include some exciting riders moving up through the levels, but also some of our favourite stars with their young horses, so it was a great chance to have a look at some ‘up and comers’ in both categories. Three star riders in the class includes Will Enzinger, Shane Rose, Katja Weimann, Megan Jones, Emily Anker, Sonja Johnson, Amanda Ross and Adam Benson - which gives you an idea of the talent on show at this year’s Melbourne International Horse Trials - and that was just in the one star class! Friday was non-stop dressage (almost!) from 8:30am to 4pm, with the Junior riders also completing their tests on the polo fields. The one star class continued on day two - to get through the whopping 74 horse and rider combinations entered to contest the honour of first place in the class!

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IN IT’S 57TH YEAR, the

Fiona Hawkes & Isle of Tatiana

CCI1* DRESSAGE

2014 Melbourne International Horse Trials keeps getting bigger and better - this year, drawing many WEG hopefuls as it was the final Australian based selection competition for event riders. The prize money totalled a whopping $50,000, with $10,000 being awarded to the winner of the CCI3* class. And the prizes did not stop there! The best presented horse and rider in the trot up in each class were awarded a pair of boots valued at $599, and Racing Victoria’s Off The Track program, devoted to the promotion of retired racehorses as ideal pleasure and show mounts, also awarded the best placed former racehorse in each class with a garland.

“THE ‘HORSE TRIALS’ COMPETITION WAS ORIGINALLY A MILITARY EVENT, DRAWING ON REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOP CLASS OFFICER’S CHARGE STEADINESS ON PARADE, THE ABILITY TO CROSS THE COUNTRYSIDE FAST IN BATTLE AND BE FIT AND TOUGH ENOUGH TO CONTINUE WITH DUTIES AFTER A STRENUOUS DAY.”

Katherine Johnson & Northern Cassablanca

Interestingly, there were more than 60 thoroughbreds competing across the grades, comprising more than 24% of the total horses entered, showing that thoroughbreds (and indeed, thoroughbred blood is still as highly prized in the competition as ever).

International competitors had also arrived on our shores in order to compete. The Kiwis had sent over a team of 2* riders to compete against our own Aussie riders in the Oceania Young Rider Eventing Championship, and, as it turned out, one very talented Thai rider stole the show with a stellar performance in the Junior 1* class - but more on that later!

The dressage this year was held outdoors in a ‘European’ style competition, which while we were rained out only a few times - did make for some wonderful photo opportunities. The proud tradition of the Melbourne International Horse Trials lives strong, adding another brilliant weekend of competition to the event’s rich and prestigious history.

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Will Enzinger & Bellhaven Sanskrit finish in =8th place after the dressage on a score of 42.50

Chelsea Priestley & Ashleigh Longti

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CCI1* 1ST PLACE

106 - PAIHIA WILHELM - WILHELM ENZINGER 74.31% 38.54

2ND PLACE

132 - GUIDO HATZIS - LAUREN BALCOMB 73.89% 39.17

3RD PLACE

108 - PURBECK DIESEL - SHANE ROSE 73.47% 39.80

Andrew Cooper & Ego Recengy

4TH PLACE

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139 - KIRBY PARK IMPRESS - MEGAN JONES 72.50% 41.25

=5TH PLACE

113 - JAYAY DOM PERIGNON - MEGAN JONES 71.95% 42.08

=5TH PLACE

128 - RIDDICK - AMANDA ROSS 71.95% 42.08

=5TH PLACE

136 - EASTERN STAR CAPONE - MICHELLE ROBSON 71.95% 42.08

=8TH PLACE

146 -NORTHERN CASSABLANCA - KATHERINE JOHNSON 71.67% 42.50

=8TH PLACE

163 - BELLHAVEN SANSKRIT - WILHELM ENZINGER 71.67% 42.50

10TH PLACE Samantha Cesnik & Ari De Gwaihir

172 - ROCKINGHAM TIGGERIFFIC - TAMARA CAMPAIN 71.39% 42.92

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CCI3* DRESSAGE Sonja Johnson & Belfast Mojito

Sonja Johnson & Belfast Mojito

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The three star dressage kicked off just after lunch on the Saturday. We were excited there were so many horses and riders we just couldn’t wait to see in action. The weather looked a little threatening, but everyone gathered around the polo fields to stake out a good spot before the first class at the top level. We were disappointed to hear that Taurus (formerly Shane Rose’s ride, now in the hands of Stuart Tinney) had apparently suffered a minor injury in the days leading up the MIHT, and so had stayed home - but we still had 20 tests to watch! First up was Sonja Johnson with Belfast Mojito - the incredibly handsome brown gelding who started his career on the polo field. He seemed to be feeling either a little highly strung or a little full of himself as Sonja began her warmup in the arena alongside the competition arena. There were a few bucks thrown in, a few spooks - we hoped it was all out in the warm up, but as Sonja began her test, ‘Mojo’ had a few little episodes in the arena. Not great for her scores, but he is one impressive looking horse!

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when they finish their test, Sonja is all smiles - although we hear her have a quiet word with her horse at the very end. It wasn’t quite his day, but it was great to see how well Sonja handled it all in good faith! They finish with a slightly disappointing 62.60 penalties - which eventually puts them in 18th place of 20 competitors.

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Second into the arena is Charlotte Price with Kinnordy Gambia - a TB/WB mare by Gymnastik Star, owned by Kevin McNab. After a lovely test they finish on 54.41 penalties, eventually placing them equal seventh after the dressage.

Next up - Rowan Luxmoore, (a veterinary surgeon!) on his own brown ISH gelding, Bells And Whistles. They perform a lovely test that the crowd really seems to enjoy, and finish in 14th place on 58.61.

As Rohan finishes his test, Shane Rose and home-bred gelding Shanghai Joe are warming up. The gelding is

by Shane and Niki Rose’s Thoroughbred stallion, Another Warrior, and is the youngest horse in the three star class - born in 2006. They put in a really solid test and end up taking the lead early, although they are eventually bested, they still place sixth with 52.40 penalties.

Following Shane’s ride is another Thoroughbred, Church Hill, owned and ridden by Augusta Clarke.

They finish with 60.20 to slot in in front of Sonja Johnson and Belfast Mojito, and eventually end up in 17th place after the dressage.

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Time for a colour change, and into the arena is a grey ISH, ESB Irish Quest, ridden

by Tarryn Proctor. This horse seems to have a huge ground

Shane Rose & Shanghai Joe

CCI3* DRESSAGE Shane Rose & Shanghai Joe

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Robert Palm & Visual Laughter

Robert Palm & Visual Laughter

Isabel English & Feldale Mouse

covering stride, and a nice test places them equal with Rohan Luxmoore and Bells and Whistles - 58.61, equal 14th.

If grey was a colour change for us spectators, Robert Palm and Visual Laughter made an even bigger splash! The handsome coloured stallion looked good, fit, and fluent as they completed their test. The crowd showed their appreciation for their test at it’s conclusion with lots of applause. The judges also thought it was a good ride, and they snatch first place from Shane Rose and Shanghai Joe. Just 50.40 penalties - could they hold the lead with more than 10 horses still to go?

Just as Isabel English is about to enter the arena with Feldale Mouse, the weather takes a turn, and the rain (which was threatening all morning) decided to make good - and the heavens opened! Many photographers ran for cover, but the shower is nothing compared to what was still to come! Isabel and Mouse manage a lovely test and place 13th with 57.80 penalties.

Stuart Tinney and Pluto Mio are up next - and the rain persists throughout their test. These gorgeous greys look fantastic against the overcast sky, however while the photos look nice I’m sure the riders were all wishing for some sunshine!

Seasoned competitors Stuart on the mare who is no stranger to taking out a three star event - put in a stellar test, and steal the lead from Robert Palm.

They incur just 46.01 penalties.

Alexandra Townsend and the beautiful bay mare Parodie have the difficult task of following Stuart’s performance.

The mare was a little bit fidgety at times but the pair finish on a respectable 55.80.

Adam Benson and Enthusiast are up next - and we’d been

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looking forward to seeing this pair again after they caught our eye at Wandin earlier this year. The leggy black Thoroughbred makes an impression with a HUGE and expressive extended trot. A good test - and they slot into 9th place on 55.40 penalties.

All of a sudden, the sky turns dark - but there’s a glimmer of something special - a rainbow framing the entire dressage arena. Talk about fantastic photos!

Katja Weimann, last year’s 3* winner and BP Cosmopolitan are in the arena next - the gelding looks elegant, and they score 54.41 penalties to equal Charlotte Price in 7th. ...And then the rain starts, just in time for Tania Harding’s test. And we mean RAIN. Not a spattering. A downpour!

Again, the photographers run for cover - the only ones not undercover it seem to be Tania and Jirrima Yorkshire.

They do such a brilliant job despite the conditions - a really well ridden test, and they place ninth with 54.60 penalties. Now that’s overcoming the elements!

Katja Weimann & BP Cosmopolitan

We break for lunch and it gives the weather a chance to clear up a little. By the time we reconvene, Madison Simpson and Major James are heading into the arena, and the sun is shining. Thanks, Melbourne!

Way to go for consistency!

Madison and Major James have moments of brilliance, but incur 56.00 penalties to finish in 12th place.

Next up, Jessica Manson riding her own Legal Star - a grey stock horse cross gelding. There are a few ‘oopsie’ moments in their test, unfortunately, and they finish with 64.20 penalties in 19th place.

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Lucy Yeomans & RSB Bluejay

Amanda Ross is next - another test we’d been keen to see, with the chestnut warmblood gelding, William Wordsworth.

Their test looks amazing.

Fluent, even, pleasant to watch. Following the test, Amanda looks happy too - the crowd love it, and she gives the thumbs up. Eavesdropping on the chatter around the arena, everyone thinks she’s nailed it. But what do the judges think? Pretty good!

Barry Roycroft, judge at C even awarded a 72.4%! The others score Amanda lower, however, and her final score is 46.40 penalties - not too shabby at all, although according to the scores, Stuart’s test was .39 penalties better. So close!

Up next was Lucy Yeomans and RSB Bluejay - a grey TB/ Clydesdale gelding. Alas, this day was not their day.

We got some BEAUTIFUL photos of their test, but, as a few other combinations had found, there was a fair bit of pressure about this event, and for whatever reason, things fell apart a little bit.

Bluejay seemed distracted and unsettled, but they kept at it - and we still think Lucy did a great job. Hold your head high - there are two phases after the dressage - and there’s always next time.

We see a very flashy chestnut with lots of bling - big white socks and a blaze - canter in to the arena after the bell - it’s Sonja Johnson on her second ride of the day - Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison. To put it mildly - they kill it! An amazing test, Sonja is happy and so are the judges. 44.60 penalties - a new leader, and Sonja’s very happy!

Two riders to go - Charlotte Price on her second horse, a bay Thoroughbred named Dustman are up next. He’s a handsome horse and really looks the part of an eventer.

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fifth place, with 50.60 penalties.

To finish the day’s dressage, Stuart Tinney and Annapurna make their way from the warm up arena to the competition arena. The TB/Hanoverian gelding has a lovely trot and the test is professional. The horse is another young one at only 8 years old, and we think he’s one to watch in future. He scores 58.61 penalties and the pair finish in equal 14th. After the dressage, the top three are tight - we were really looking forward to watching how this was to play out!

CCI3* DRESSAGE Stuart Tinney & Annapurna

TOP 10 AFTER DRESSAGE

CCI1* 1ST PLACE

321- PARKIARRUP ILLICIT LIAISON - SONJA JOHNSON 70.27% 44.60

2ND PLACE

311 - PLUTO MIO - STUART TINNEY 69.33% 46.01

3RD PLACE

319 - WILLIAM WORDSWORTH - AMANDA ROSS 69.07% 46.40

4TH PLACE

309 - VISUAL LAUGHTER - ROBERT PALM 66.40% 50.40

5TH PLACE

322 - DUSTMAN - CHARLOTTE PRICE 66.27% 50.60

6TH PLACE

305 - SHANGHAI JOE - SHANE ROSE 65.07% 52.40

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303 - KINNORDY GAMBIA - CHARLOTTE PRICE 63.73% 54.41

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314 - BP COSMOPOLITAN - KATJA WEIMANN 63.73% 54.41

9TH PLACE

316 - JIRRIMA YORKSHIRE - TANIA HARDING 63.60% 54.60

10TH PLACE

313 - ENTHUSIAST - ADAM BENSON 63.07% 55.40

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Caitlin Keith & Domino Effect look like they’re having a ball!

Elizabeth Crosato & Mohawk

JUNIOR CCI1* CROSS COUNTRY As we said in the beginning - the Junior one star class was one of the most impressive from a spectator’s point of view. The appreciation we have for these gutsy and talented riders knows no bounds! If there’s one problem with attending the Melbourne International Horse Trials, it’s that it’s impossible to watch every rider in every phase. It was such an action-packed weekend, and we definitely got our eventing fix, we just wish that we hadn’t missed ANY of the action!

We spent some time at the start of the Cross Country course, and excitingly, the course started and finished on the polo fields, so even if you weren’t out on course, you still got a sense of the excitement in the air as riders began and concluded their run across the course. The Junior one star class ran just after the 1* class - and the leaderboard for the Junior class was just as hotly contested as the other grades, making for a very enthralling competition all round!

Placed 20th after dressage, Stephanie Hibburt and J Star Bushranger go clear to finish day two in 12th place!

Maddison Clarke & Northern Irresistible

Jordyn Faint and Benjies Duke

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Georgina Watson & Babingtons Revenge

Naphatra Lerdslipjaroen & Tainui Lad - clear XC to finish in 2nd after day two!

Ashlee Slavich & Air Supply

Stephanie Thornton & Gosh

Adelinde Collins & RPC The Third Wise Man

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JUNIOR CCI1* XC TOP 10 AFTER CROSS COUNTRY

CCI JUNIOR 1* 1ST PLACE

67 - VENTURE SKY HIGH - SHENAE LOWINGS 42.71

2ND PLACE

64 - TAINUI LAD - NAPHATRA LERDSILPJAROEN 44.16

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6TH PLACE

69 - PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - SOPHIE FOX 48.54

7TH PLACE

56 - MUDCAKE - BETH COLLINS 49.38

8TH PLACE

66 - DANROSS SHENANIGANS MIST - DYLAN SMITH 49.80

9TH PLACE

76 - WINIFRED FAIR - KENYA WILSON 50.00

10TH PLACE

73 - REVELIN - SARAH MAY 51.47

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Katja Weimann & BP Maximus

Before the Cross Country began, we tried to stake out the best vantage points for photos as the riders began coming through. Mind you, the course itself (or at least the 3 star course!) was five kilometres long, so running between jumps if we wanted to make our way around the course was a necessity to try to catch each rider over an obstacle. If you were a spectator sitting in the grandstand near the start and finish of the course, you’d have a great idea of what was going on as we were kept updated with each rider’s progress in real time, which was really exciting.

Out on the actual course, however, it was easy to lose track of where exactly we were in the program if we weren’t near the massive PA systems announcing the goings on!

Trying to work out which course was what also involved a slight confusion, until we realised that the colours on the jump numbers while using the same colours as the courses marked in the program, in actual fact didn’t coincide with the colours for each course... Good thing we’d brought a pen or two.

Shane Rose & Purbeck Diesel

The one star course included the yellow jumps, despite being printed as green in the program. Yellow in the program was the 2*.. but they were jumping the green fences on course. Confusing?

No! Not at all!

While the CCI1* class was huge in the beginning, five riders were eliminated on the Cross Country course and one retired - leaving the field slightly smaller at the end of day two.

Kerrie Bowman & Fourwinds Millicent

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Yona Lloyd & Bellahowe Paramount

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Isabel English & Cullendore Trooper

Sami Bell flashes us a grin from aboard Star Odyssey!

Brianne Heffernan & Keanu Surprise

Cassie Lowe & Koko Story

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TOP 10 AFTER CROSS COUNTRY

CCI 1* 1ST PLACE

106 - PAIHIA WILHELM - WILHELM ENZINGER 38.54

2ND PLACE

132 - GUIDO HATZIS - LAUREN BALCOMB 39.17

Will Enzinger and Paihia Wilhelm - in first place after the dressage AND clear across country. They hold the lead after day two with just 38.54 penalties. Could they hold on to their lead?

3RD PLACE

139 - KIRBY PARK IMPRESS - MEGAN JONES 41.25

4TH PLACE

113 - JAYAY DOM PERIGNON - MEGAN JONES 42.08

5TH PLACE

128 - RIDDICK - AMANDA ROSS 42.08

6TH PLACE

163 - BELLHAVEN SANSKRIT - WILHELM ENZINGER 42.50

7TH PLACE

172 - ROCKINGHAM TIGGERIFFIC TAMARA CAMPAIN

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8TH PLACE

165 - LP BOUDIN - NINA CLARKE 43.34

9TH PLACE

160 - GLENWOOD PARK COOPER STREET EMILY ANKER

43.55

10TH PLACE

151 - LINBIL WHITE RUSSIAN - LINDA WILLIAMS 44.58

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Megan Jones aboard Jayay Dom Perignon. Placed in fifth place after the dressage and a clear run on the cross country course places them in fourth place at the end of day two - on an impressive score of just 42.08 penalties.

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Jacqui Bladier & Ramirus

CCI2* CROSS COUNTRY

Meryl Dekker & Drummer

Emily Dockray & Under Contract

Gabrielle Pither & Max Almighty

Rebecca Thomas & DVZ Debonaire

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Elizabeth Crosato &Koyuna Bandit

Cassie Lowe & Fairview Metallica

Sarah Ray & Irish Mist

Tallara Barwick & Copabella Verdi

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Teegan Ashby & Rockingham No Reason

Karla Wicks & Foxhill Isabella

Bill Chrisanis & Jaybee Castille

Teegan Ashby & Rockingham No Reason

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Naomi White & Mighty Tosca

Sarah Way & King Vassie

Rebekah McDougall & ESB Irish Patience

Bonnie Farrant & Kaipara Dior

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Andrew Cooper & Evergem Perfection

James Lang & Mousetang

TOP 10 AFTER CROSS COUNTRY

CCI 2* 1ST PLACE

215 - MAX ALMIGHTY - GABRIELLE PITHER 46.11

2ND PLACE

220 - WENLOCK AQUIFER - WILHELM ENZINGER 46.89

3RD PLACE

209 - ROCKINGHAM NO REASON - TEEGAN ASHBY 47.04

4TH PLACE

Katja Weimann & BP Escapade

240 - FAIRVIEW METALLICA - CASSIE LOWE 49.26

5TH PLACE

225 - KOYUNA BANDIT - ELIZABETH CROSATO 49.44

6TH PLACE

235 - JAYBEE CASTILLE - BILL CHRISANIS 49.78

7TH PLACE

232 - DVZ DEBONAIRE - REBECCA THOMAS 51.86

8TH PLACE

216 - DEFIES LOGIC - JESSICA WOODS 53.33

9TH PLACE

231 - SERGEANT CRISP - YONA LLOYD 54.45

10TH PLACE

214 - KINGS SUN - EMILY MCQUEEN 55.37

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Isabel English & Grand Andi

Tallara Barwick & Copabella Verdi

CCI2* CROSS COUNTRY

Elizabeth Crosato & Koyuna Bandit

Shane Rose & Contenda

Madison Crowe & Brogan

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Sonja Johnson & Belfast Mojito

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Rohan Luxmoore & Bells N Whistles

Augusta Clarke & Church Hill

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Shane Rose & Shanghai Joe

Gearing up for the three star cross country was easier than expected, despite having already run laps of the course following the Juniors, 1* and 2* riders around the course. We decided to start in the rose garden - the obstacles looked beautiful, there were three great fences right where we’d chosen - and the excitement grew as whistles were announcing the first horse on course - Sonja Johnson’s Belfast Mojito, who were placed at the bottom of the list after a few little ‘moments’ in the dressage the previous day.

The photos we’ve taken pretty much do the talking!

Charlotte Price & Kinnordy Gambia

3* CROSS COUNTRY

If you’ve never been out to check out Melbourne’s International Horse Trials before, we highly recommend you go. The horses are so close - if you want action, this is the place!

Unfortunately on cross country day there was possibly a little too much action, with quite a number of riders falling off on course. In the three star class, four riders were eliminated on course - Alexandra Townsend and Parodie, Madison Simpson and Major James, Amanda Ross and William Wordsworth, and Lucy Yeomans and RSB Bluejay. There was also one withdrawal before the cross country phase - Stuart Tinney, while still riding Pluto Mio (in second place after dressage) had withdrawn his second ride, the Thoroughbred/Hanoverian gelding Annapurna.

Check out the photos and enjoy! You’ll find the results from the end of day two at the end of the cross country ‘chapter’.

Stuart Tinney & Pluto Mio

Sarah Way & King Vassie

Tarryn Proctor & ESB Irish Quest

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Isabel English & Feldale Mouse

Charlotte Price & Dustman

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Robert Palm & Visual Laughter

Isabel English & Feldale Mouse

Adam Benson & Enthusiast

CCI3* CROSS COUNTRY

Katja Weimann & BP Cosmopolitan

Tania Harding & Jirrima Yorkshire

Madison Simpson & Major James

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TOP 10 AFTER CROSS COUNTRY

CCI 3* 1ST PLACE

311 - PLUTO MIO - STUART TINNEY 46.01

2ND PLACE

321 - PARKIARRUP ILLICIT LIAISON - SONJA JOHNSON 46.20

3RD PLACE

305 - SHANGHAI JOE - SHANE ROSE 52.40

4TH PLACE

302 - BELFAST MOJITO - SONJA JOHNSON 62.60

5TH PLACE

313 - ENTHUSIAST - ADAM BENSON 65.40

Leading after cross country! Stuart Tinney and Pluto Mio!

6TH PLACE

304 - BELLS N WHISTLES - ROHAN LUXMOORE 65.41

7TH PLACE

314 - BP COSMOPOLITAN - KATJA WEIMANN 68.01

8TH PLACE

310 - FELDALE MOUSE - ISABEL ENGLISH 68.20

9TH PLACE

303 - KINNORDY GAMBIA - CHARLOTTE PRICE 70.81

10TH PLACE

318 - LEGAL STAR - JESSICA MANSON 75.00

Sonja Johnson and Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison - a heart-in-mouth moment a

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CCI3* XC

Charlotte Price & Dustman

Sonja Johnson & Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison

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Katja Weimann & BP Cosmopolitan

Shane Rose & Shanghai Joe

Charlotte Price & Dustman

Isabel English & Feldale Mouse

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Tarryn Proctor & ESB Irish Quest

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Robert Palm & Visual Laughter

Charlotte Price & Kinnordy Gambia

Adam Benson & Enthusiast

Adam Benson & Enthusiast

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Maddison Clark & Northern Irresistible

Maddison Clark & Northern Irresistible

Caitlin Keith & Domino Effect

Stephanie Hibburt & J Star Bushranger

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Showjumping day dawned, and we were back at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre to watch the horses and riders in the final rounds.

It was a chilly morning, and as soon as we arrived the sun was peeking through the clouds, illuminating the showjumping arena in the early morning sunlight. We headed over to watch the last few riders in the CCI 3* class complete the trot up, and then it was over to the polo fields for the 1* showjumping.

Caitlin Keith & Domino Effect

Elysha Walles & BP Valentina

Rebecca McCrae & Hi Tide

Adelinde Collins & RPC The Third Wise Man

Lucinda Doodt & Somerville Park Pollyanna

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Lucinda Doodt & Somerville Park Pollyanna

Jodyn Faint & Benjies Duke

Sam Jeffree & Mighty Midget

Eliza Bullen & Foxgrove Annie

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Sarah May & Revelin

Sarah May & Revelin

Kenya Wilson & Winifred Fair

Dylan Smith & Danross Shenanigans Mist

Beth Collins & Mudcake

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Sophie Fox & Practice Makes Perfect

Stephanie Thornton & Gosh

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Kelsey Pfeiffer & Sovereign Rose

Stephanie Thornton & Gosh

Molly Barry & Just Joshen

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Naphatra Lerdsilpjaroen & Tainui Lad

JUNIOR CCI1* SHOWJUMPING

FINAL RESULTS JUNIOR CCI 1* 1ST PLACE

64 - TAINUI LAD - NAPHATRA LERDSILPJAROEN 44.16

2ND PLACE Shenae Lowings & Venture Sky High

67 - VENTURE SKY HIGH - SHENAE LOWINGS

3RD PLACE

73 - REVELIN - SARAH MAY

4TH PLACE

76 - WINIFRED FAIR - KENYA WILSON

5TH PLACE

63 - JUST JOSHEN - MOLLY BARRY

6TH PLACE

75 - GOSH - STEPHANIE THORNTON

7TH PLACE

56 - MUDCAKE - BETH COLLINS

8TH PLACE

60 - FOXGROVE ANNIE - ELIZA BULLEN

9TH PLACE

68 - BP VALENTINA - ELYSHA WALLES

10TH PLACE Shenae Lowings & Venture Sky High

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53 - J STAR BUSHRANGER - STEPHANIE HIBBURT 63.83

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Yona Lloyd & Ballahowe Paramount

Isabel English & Cullendore Troope

Kate Beadel & Cloud

Jamie Lowe & Contango Columbus

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Ebony Toole & Crystalite Park Versace

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Ben Tyson & Chilli Class

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Sarah Klas & The Prankster

Clara Palm & Scathing Rumours

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Natalie Davies & Chatswood Design

Katherine Johnson & Northern Cassablanca

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Charlie King & Charlton Veeza

Samantha Cesnik & Ari De Gwaihir

Andrew Cooper & Ego Regency

Cassie Lowe & Koko Story

Wendy Whiting & Ripley Lodge Gator

Leah Rodwell & Sylvester III

Emily Gray & Jocular Vision

Alexandra Townsend & Halcyon Days

Jessica Grosmann & WS Bust A Move

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Megan Jones & Jayay Dom Perignon

CCI1* SHOWJUMPING

Andrew Cooper & Goldrossa

Will Enzinger & Bellhaven Sandskrit

Katja Weimann & BP Maximus

Fiona Guthrie & Belle Amour

Sonja Johnson & ESB Irish Leprechaun

Linda Williams & Linbil White Russian

Chelsea Priestley & Ashleigh Longtime

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Emily Anker & Glenwood Park Cooper Street

Nina Clarke & LP Boudin

Megan Jones & Kirby Park Impress

Tamara Campain & Rockingham Tiggeriffic

Will Enzinger & Paihia Wilhelm

Lauren Balcomb & Guido Hatzis

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FINAL RESULTS CCI 1* 1ST PLACE

106 - PAIHIA WILHELM - WILHELM ENZINGER - 38.54

2ND PLACE

113 - JAYAY DOM PERIGNON - MEGAN JONES - 42.08

3RD PLACE

163 - BELLHAVEN SANSKRIT - WILHELM ENZINGER - 42.50

4TH PLACE

132 - GUIDO HATZIS - LAUREN BALCOMB - 43.17

5TH PLACE

165 - LP BOUDIN - NINA CLARKE - 43.34

6TH PLACE

139 - KIRBY PARK IMPRESS - MEGAN JONES - 45.25

7TH PLACE

175 - ASHLEIGH LONGTIME - CHELSEA PRIESTLEY - 45.42

8TH PLACE

ESB IRISH LEPRECHAUN - SONJA JOHNSON - 45.84

9TH PLACE

101 - HALCYON DAYS - ALEXANDRA TOWNSEND - 46.77

10TH PLACE Will Enzinger & Paihia Wilhelm

172 - ROCKINGHAM TIGGERIFFIC - TAMARA CAMPAIN - 46.92

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Isabel English & Grand Andi

Meryl Dekker & Drummer

Sarah Ray & King Vassie

Shaun Dillon & GV Anzac

Blair Richardson & Mavrick

Michaela Martindale & Kinnordy Gatow

Naomi White & Mighty Tosca

James Lang & Mousetang

Madison Crowe & Brogan

Tesse Cook & Rimfire Don Pierre

Andrew Cooper & Evergem Perfection

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Emily Gray & Deltry Invader

Tallara Barwick & Copabella Verdi

Karla Wicks & Foxhill Isabella

CCI2* SHOWJUMPING

Emily Dockray & Under Contract

Jaimie Stichel & Image Blue Ice

Katja Weimann & BP Escapade

Natalie Davies & Chatswood Captivate

Simon Tainsh & Just De Manzana

Rebekah McDougall & ESB Irish Patience

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Simon Tainsh & Just De Manzana

Cassie Lowe & Fairview Metallica

Elizabeth Crosato & Koyuna Bandit

Bill Chrisanis & Jaybee Castille

Teegan Ashby & Rockingham No Reason

Cassie Lowe & Fairview Metallica

Will Enzinger & Wenlock Aquifer

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Gabrielle Pither & Max Almighty

Shane Rose & Contenda

CCI2* SHOWJUMPING

Jade FIndlay & Oaks Cordelia

Yona Lloyd & Sergeant Crisp

Gabrielle Pither & Max Almighty

Emily McQueen & Kings Sun

Rebecca Thomas & DVZ Debonaire

Jessica Woods & Defies Logic

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FINAL RESULTS CCI 2* 1ST PLACE

215 - MAX ALMIGHTY GABRIELLE PITHER - 46.11

2ND PLACE

220 - WENLOCK AQUIFER - WILHELM ENZINGER - 46.89

3RD PLACE

209 - ROCKINGHAM NO REASON - TEEGAN ASHBY - 47.04

4TH PLACE

235 - JAYBEE CASTILLE - BILL CHRISANIS - 49.78

5TH PLACE

232 - DVZ DEBONAIRE - REBECCA THOMAS - 51.86

6TH PLACE

240 - FAIRVIEW METALLICA - CASSIE LOWE - 53.26

7TH PLACE

212 - OAKS CORDELIA - JADE FINDLAY - 56.49

8TH PLACE

225 - KOYUNA BANDIT - ELIZABETH CROSATO - 57.44

9TH PLACE

219 - CONTENDA - SHANE ROSE - 60.67 Gabrielle Pither & Max Almighty

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227 - IMAGE BLUE ICE - JAIMIE STICHEL - 60.98

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Charlotte Price & Dustman

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Isabel English & Feldale Mouse

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Robert Palm & Visual Laughter

Tania Harding & Jirrima Yorkshire

Charlotte Price & Dustman

CI3* SHOWJUMPING

Augusta Clarke & Church Hill

Jessica Manson & Legal Star

Charlotte Price & Kinnordy Gambia

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Adam Banson & Enthusiast

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Rohan Luxmoore & Bells N Whistles

Sonja Johnson & Belfast Mojito

Shane Rose & Shanghai Joe

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Sonja Johnson & Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison

CI3* SHOWJUMPING

Shane Rose & Shanghai Joe

Sonja Johnson & Parkiarrup Illicit Liaison

Katja Weimann & BP Cosmopolitan

Rohan Luxmoore & Bells N Whistles

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FINAL RESULTS CCI 3* 1ST PLACE

305 - SHANGHAI JOE - SHANE ROSE - 52.40

2ND PLACE

321 - PARKIARRUP ILLICIT LIAISON - SONJA JOHNSON - 54.20

3RD PLACE Shane Rose and Shanghai Joe

302 - BELFAST MOJITO - SONJA JOHNSON - 62.60

4TH PLACE

313 - ENTHUSIAST - ADAM BENSON - 66.40

5TH PLACE

304 - BELLS N WHISTLES - ROHAN LUXMOORE - 69.41

6TH PLACE

314 - BP COSMOPOLITAN - KATJA WEIMANN - 72.01

7TH PLACE

310 - FELDALE MOUSE - ISABEL ENGLISH - 72.20

8TH PLACE

318 - LEGAL STAR - JESSICA MANSON - 80.00

9TH PLACE

307 - ESB IRISH QUEST - TARRYN PROCTOR - 82.41

10TH PLACE Sonja Johnson’s victory lap - we love it!

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303 - KINNORDY GAMBIA - CHARLOTTE PRICE - 90.81

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AN EXCITING NEW FEED BLEND CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR HORSES AND PONIES SUFFERING FROM

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ach season brings its own challenges to the horse/ pony owner. This autumn has seen good rainfall in much of southern Australia, and the grass has responded with some lush growth not seen for many months.

Laminitic horses are particularly vulnerable at this time of year because of increased sugar levels in the pasture.

Founder or laminitis is becoming increasingly common in both the pony breeds and also our larger equine friends.

When these symptoms are diagnosed the challenge for the horse owner is to find a feed that is both nutritious and satisfying for their animal. How can we do this without endangering the laminitic condition further?

GRANNY REILLY has the solution! They specialise in

100-­year-old blends with a modern twist. Whilst remaining true to the principle of using best quality ingredients and time proven recipies; they have consulted with equine nutritionists, veterinarians and farriers to address the needs of the foundering equine. Now they have created

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a standalone founder mix called SOLE MATE. This new mix will help all those suffering ponies/ horses that are afflicted by this painful disease. Granny’s 100 year old blends come together with modern technology to address the multiple issues facing foundering ponies. This mix is also suitable for larger frame horses Intolerance to proteins and sugars, muscle lock (stiffness), dehydration and mineral deficiency are all addressed in the new mix. It is nutritionally balanced, with a carefully researched blend of minerals and vitamins. Ingredients are Post harvest wheaten chaff, sugar beet, apple cider vinegar, flaxseed meal, Lucerne meal, salt, lime, seaweed meal, canola oil and special GRANNY REILLY additives.

This is a stand alone feed requiring no added extras. For severe cases it is recommended that you soak SOLE MATE overnight in double the volume of water. By pouring off the excess water prior to feeding this will further reduce the protein level. For less severe cases simply add half the volume of water and mix for a few minutes. The horse must have plenty of clean fresh drinking water close by. Any severe cases should be under the care of a veterinarian and a skilled farrier.

Larger frame competitors, retirees and those afflicted with ulcers have all shown improvement when introduced to SOLE MATE. This pleasant tasting feed that is easy to digest , provides a range of trace elements required by the laminitis patient. The roughage to protein ratio has been calibrated to enhance recovery without endangering the animal further. Sugar levels have been kept low as this is an area of vulnerability in the founder cycle. Too many of the packaged foods available for our equine friends in today’s market are to be frank, over processed junk food..!

The farmers behind the GRANNY REILLY brand do not over process the raw ingredients in their blends and mixes.

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Finally someone has produced a feed that we can safely give to our founder/laminitic cases. By using SOLE MATE you can take the worry and confusion out of the feed equation. After all we all have busy lives and it is comforting to know that there finally is a product that can help our equine friends.

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THE BEST HORSE WEBSITES & APPS! While the winter weather may stop you from getting in that saddle, it need not halt your passion!

Snuggle up with your blanket, drink of choice (hey, we won’t judge!), and settle in for some quality reading online... and some quality shopping!

Here’s a selection of our favourite websites that you might enjoy checking out while storms are raging outside your window...

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THE STABLE MAGAZINE

find us on facebook Hopefully our website is up there on your favourites list! Not only is there a brand-new issue on the first of every month, but you can also access all of our previous issues and read them all FREE ONLINE! As we go along, we’ve built up quite an archive or articles, so when the weather is miserable, sit back with a coffee and your PC, tablet or smartphone and catch up on your reading! You’ll also find our Instructors Directory online, as well as the beautiful photos we’ve taken while out and about recently. Enjoy! Don’t forget to ‘like’ us on Facebook for all the latest news between issues - and the occasional hilarious horse pic!

www.thestablemagazine.com KENTUCKY EQUINE RESEARCH & EQUINEWS

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Kentucky Equine Research (KER) makes an array of feeds and specialty nutrition products for horse owners. Included in this product line are unique feeds and supplements. Each product has been carefully formulated to enhance the health and well-being of horses.

Well-nourished horses are healthy, sound horses. For optimal nutrition, choose products developed by KER. Research separates the innovator from the imitator!

KER Equinews is a free online newsletter run by Kentucky Equine Research (KER). Horse owners are always looking for accurate, dependable horse care information, especially if that information is focused on science-based nutrition. Equinews.com houses articles, scientific papers, videos, and webinars, with new content added daily. Another feature is the question and answer forum, where KER’s nutritionists respond to reader queries.

www.ker.com / www.equinews.com EQUINADE

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Equinade products have been sharing in the caring of horses for over 30 years. Equinade is an Australian owned company and all of our products are Australian made for Australian conditions. Choose to use premium quality products from the Equinade range which cater for Leather Care, Coat Care, Hoof Care and Animal Health.

Visit the Equinade website to get all the information on the full range of Equinade Products. Find your local stockist or order from the Equinade range online. Don’t forget to check out the Pooches n Cream range which caters for all your smaller furry friends too!

www.equinade.com

HORSES STORE

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Where horses and riders get spoiled!

Horses-store.com stocks unique brands of quality clothing and apparel for both horse and rider, as well as a range of gorgeous giftware, inclusing bridle bling and jewellery. Online shopping has never been easier - or more fun - with new and exciting brands and products added regularly! Unique brands include the gorgeous Equi.Linn Sports Lingerie, and Mike & Charlie - a fashionable and functional range of clothing for young riders. Don’t forget to check out the specials page to grab yourself a bargain. Horses-store.com - easy shopping so you can spend your time with your horse - doing the stuff you love doing!

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EQUUS CARE NUTRITION

find us on facebook The Equus Care Nutrition site is a wealth of information on a great range of topics relating to the horse’s nutritional requirements, the role of supplements and vitamins and minerals in the horse’s diet, as well as offering a great range of nutritional supplements, herbs and wound care and first aid products.

Each Equus Care Nutrition product is carefully formulated to assist and address nutrition deficiencies in horses - from weak and brittle hooves to supplementing essential Omega 3’s - and the range includes products to assist in managing your horse’s winter woes seedy toe, thrush and wound care. Visit the website today to find out more, and to buy Equus Care Nutrition products direct. Don’t forget to use coupon code tsmPERFORM for $10 off your order!

www.equuscarenutrition.com.au

FEEDING THE HORSE

find us on facebook Are you wondering what the best feed is for your horse’s workload? Struggling to get weight on a horse, or fat off a pony? Are you seeing health symptoms that could be related to a nutritional deficiency?

Formulating the correct ration for your horse sometimes seems to be part science, part art. Everyone ‘horsey’ has an opinion on what you should be feeding, whether they know your animal or not! Then, when you think you have it all worked out, your underweight thoroughbred turns his nose up at his meal and walks off, while the overweight pony has crashed through three electric fences and is now inhaling your carefully devised ration like his life depends on it. Gotta love ‘em....

At ‘Feeding the Horse’ we want to give you the information you need to make informed decisions about what to feed your animal, whether it’s a Shetland weanling or a Clydesdale retiree, or anything else in between. We will give you the building blocks you need to build the perfect ration for your horse’s daily needs, whilst identifying vitamin, mineral and amino acid needs, and deficiency symptoms.

www.feedingthehorse.com.au

ONE STOP HORSE SHOP

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One Stop Horse Shop is your one stop shop for horse supplies and riding equipment! Our experienced team live and breathe horses, and are always happy to provide product advice and assistance.

F Easy to use website with secure and safe payment facilities F Great prices plus regular specials - be sure to check out the Bargain

Bin! F An ever increasing range of great products

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PROUD-AID

Proud-Aid is a distinctive formulation to aid in the prevention and treatment of Proud-flesh. It also aids in the treatment of scratches, wire cuts, mud fever, skin irritations and other skin disorders in horses. Proud-Aid is a smooth textured paste that is easy to apply and is non irritant to the horse. The results of Proud-Aid must be seen to be believed!

F See amazing before and after photos - showing Proud-Aid at work!

F Read amazing testimonials from horse owners around the country who have used Proud-Aid to combat proud flesh on their horses.

F Buy Proud-Aid online or find your nearest stockist!

www.proud-aid.com.au

GONE RIDING

find us on facebook We’ve got everything you need to get you on your horse and gone - in comfort and style! With quality brands such as Ariat, Cashel, Kerrits Performance Equestrian Apparel, EasyCare Hoof Boots, Nungar Knots and Weatherbeeta. Gone Riding are dedicated to finding you the most comfortable, highest quality, practical, useful, safest and most stylish saddlery, tack and apparel available. Specialising in the ultimate products for trail riding, pleasure riding, endurance, natural horsemanship and hoof care.

Visit us at www.goneriding.com.au or drop in to our store in Mansfield, in Victoria’s High Country. Ph: 03 5775 1657

www.goneriding.com.au

AON INSURANCE

find us on facebook AON offer a broad range of insurance products specifically designed for equine associations, businesses and individual owners. Our specialist team have a wealth of experience in the Equine industry and as horse owners themselves, understand the importance of making sure you have the right protection should the worst happen. Whether an association, business or hobby the team can tailor a solution to meet your needs ensuring you don’t pay for the cover you don’t need and allowing you to make a well informed choice about your future insurance purchase. As a Special Deal we are offering 13 months insurance cover for the price of 12 when you purchase horse insurance from us.

To speak to one of our Equine Team Call 1800 806 493 or you can apply online on our website.

www.aon.com.au/equine

OZ HORSE TOYS - let your horse play!

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Everyone knows horses LOVE to play, and OzHorseToys is proud to be the Australian supplier of Equine Soccerballs and other selected toys and boredom busters. Our Hoofballs are designed and manufactured to our top quality standards.

Would you like to: F Put FUN into training F Encourage free-play for your horse F Contribute to the physical, mental & emotional health of your horse F Build trust, confidence, communication and partnership with your horse F Encourage exercise, promote mental stimulation and alleviate boredom for your horse F Improve your co-ordination, focus & teamwork skills whilst having fun OzHorseToys can help - by putting fun into training and providing hours of play for your horse and you!

www.ozhorsetoys.com.au

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HORSEZONE

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find us on facebook Australia’s No 1 Equine Site!

Horsezone.com.au is Australia’s most comprehensive equine website for all breeds and disciplines. Horsezone has it all!

F Buy and sell horses, stallion services, gear and equipment.

F View Horsezone’s event calendar and gallery photos online.

F List businesses in Horsezone’s online directory

http://www.horsezone.com.au DAKINI EQUESTRIAN

find us on facebook Imagine... Being in flow with yourself, your horse, and each and every moment.

From that loving connection, experiencing the breadth of exhilarating expression, to incredibly subtle internal nuance. Claire Laycock is a professional Dressage and Connected Horsemanship coach based at Montana Park in Maleny Queensland, and is passionate about helping you and your horse to Dance as One. Visit www.dakiniequestrian.net to receive F Your free eBook on The Scale of Training. Also, a free preview of the DVD, and opportunity to invest in a copy.

F Seasonal newsletters packed full with news, training tips, and more.

F More about how you can Dance as One with your horse!

http://www.dakiniequestrian.net

GROSVENOR PARK PRODUCTS

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Grosvenor Park Products was established in June 2009 to bring to Australia a range of innovative equestrian and pet products which were previously only available in Europe. The products have been developed to resolve a variety of issues facing horse owners and can be used by riders of all disciplines. Their range grows from month to month, so check the website regularly for some ingenious inventions to make your daily horse and pet management easier and enhance your animals’ lives. Many of these products are available for the first time in Australia, only through Grosvenor Park Products!

www.grosvenorparkproducts.com.au

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OPEN NUTRITION

find us on facebook Open Nutrition have raised the bar with the highest quality and most potent products the equine supplement industry has ever seen. All Open Nutrition supplements are 100% Australian made and owned and are produced in HACCP and AQIS accredited facilities so you can be sure our products are safe and legal. Check out our full range including Pre Race Supplements for performance, Recovery BCAA paste for recovery and Equine Joint Supplements for joint problems. With the introduction of our new range Open Nutrition are now the standout leader of the equine supplement industry.

We believe that our high quality range will redefine the way trainers and riders use supplements to get the most from your equine athlete. Open Nutrition invite you to try our superior supplements for your yourself and join the revolution in equine nutrition.

www.opennutrition.com.au

ALL BARE WITH NATURAL HOOF CARE / GUTZBUSTA

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Our online shop was created to provide people with more options to assist in managing their horses. We make and stock GutzBusta® Slow Feed Hay Nets which are fantastic for slowing down the consumption rate of your horse or pony, thereby assisting with medical problems such as choke, stomach ulcers, laminitis, and stable vices. We are now stocking other products to assist in maintaining the health and wellbeing of your horse.

These include Hoof Care Products such as our popular ThrushEze® Hoof Powder. Our newest products are our GutzBusta® Lick Nets, these allow your salt lick to be hung anywhere and more importantly out of the weather. Visit the website to learn more about the benefits of slow feed haynets, and to see the range of great products!

www.allbarewithnaturalhoofcare.com.au PROMECTIN PLUS MINI / HEALTHY HORSES

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Promectin Plus Mini Allwormer is a concentrated broad spectrum allwormer in a unique mini tube! This means that Mini is small and easy to use, and the concentrated formulation ensures the full dose is given without needing to know the exact weight of your horse. We know that the health of your horse is important to you, so in association with Promectin® PLUS Mini, we have launched the Healthy Horses Facebook page. Healthy Horses provides regular updates by our in-house horse vet Dr Brad on topical health issues and relevant events, and is a great place to discuss all things equine with other horse-minded people.

www.promectinplusmini.com MARCUS OLDHAM

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Make it happen with Marcus Oldham!

The equine related industries provide some of the world’s most exciting and fulfilling experiences. Whether in breeding, racing, equestrian or interrelated activities, the opportunities are boundless.

High quality skills, experience and a well-rounded education will open doors for graduates of Marcus Oldham’s Diploma of Equine Management. Visit the website today to find out more.

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EQUUS CARE NUTRITION

HOOF SUPPORT Weak, cracked hooves? Slow growth? Laminitis?

Many common hoof problems can be significantly improved

with correct supplementation to address dietary deficiencies.

HOOF SUPPORT is a scientifically formulated blend of essential proteins, vitamins and minerals to provide the horse with the nutrients it needs to build a healthy, strong hoof.

The ten active ingredients include Biotin, MSM,

Copper and Zinc as well as the essential amino acids Methionine, Threonine and Lysine. Visit our website

for case studies, nutrition articles and buy online for prompt next day delivery.

Give your horse all the support he needs today.

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MIKE & CHARLIE The COOLEST RANGE for YOUNG RIDERS!

Mike & Charlie, founded in 2011, is modern equestrian clothing for kids that is casual, trendy and a bit rebellious. Founder Cora Kleinhout, born in 1972 and mother of 2 children, decided after 15 years of business experience and a much longer passion for horses, to change course and has introduced a new clothing line in the equestrian market. This new brand is sport meets fun and fashion, so now you can ride in style! Mike & Charlie is Dutch design that combines functional power, horse-riding passion and rebellious charm with a wealth of inspiration from around the world.

Now available from Horses-Store.com

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EVERY-DAY ‘SUPER COMFY’ SELF PATCH BREECHES BREEDING

One Stop Horse Shop are very excited to bring you our very own ‘Every-Day ‘Super Comfy’ Self Patch Breeches! A ridiculously comfortable pair of every-day riding and training breeches offering:

F Plenty of stretch F Hard wearing and sturdy F Two front zip pockets F VERY flattering style!

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1 Pair: $39.95 or buy 2 or more pairs at just $35.00 each!

Available in Beige, Navy or Black, in sizes 8-18.

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NUTREQUIN is exceptional value for the money, providing daily vitamin, trace mineral, essential amino acid and antioxidant formula suitable all horses.

NUTREQUIN

NUTREQUIN is specifically designed to supplement horses on home-mixed diets, where complete feeds may be fed below their recommended feeding rates or for horses and ponies only eating hay or pasture.

NUTREQUIN is highly recommended for horses or ponies on restricted calorie diets to ensure that their daily nutritional needs are met regardless of energy intake.

The daily addition of NUTREQUIN is ideal for all breeds of horses and ponies in light to moderate work, spelling, breeding or those in the later stages of life for overall health and well-being.

USES:

F To supplement diets where vitamin and mineral intake may be low, especially during times of low pasture consumption.

F To increase trace mineral and vitamin intakes when premixed feeds are used below recommended levels F To supplement ponies and horses on restricted-calorie diets

F To supplement horses and ponies who may have higher nutrient requirements such as aged, sick, growing, working or breeding

F As a vitamin E and selenium supplement for horses kept on deficient pastures

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WINTER FEEDING TIPS With the colder weather on the way, now is a good time to be planning dietary modifications to ensure your horse gets the energy and nutrients he needs to take him through the winter months.

As the temperature drops horses need more energy to keep warm. All warm bloodied animals have a ‘critical temperature’: this is the outside temperature below which an animal must produce extra heat to maintain its own body temperature. What this ‘critical temperature’ is varies from each individual depending on condition.

An adult horse with a good covering of flesh and a thick winter coat may be quite comfortable down to a much lower temperature than an older, thinner animal with a finer coat. This horse is going to need extra energy to keep warm at a higher outside temperature than the first.

Horses require about 15-20% more feed for every 5-6 degrees the outside temperature falls below their ‘critical temperature’. If you have a horse that is a hard keeper it is a very good idea to try and get extra condition on him before the colder weather is upon you.

Remember that it takes an extra 4000 calories (16,747 kilojoules) above maintenance needs to gain 0.45kg of body weight.

So what should we be feeding in the winter months?

GOOD QUALITY HAY Hay should be the cornerstone of any well planned diet, and consider upping the quantity in the winter to 2% of

overall body weight. This would be 10kg of hay a day for a 500kg horse. A horse needs an absolute bare minimum of 1% of body weight of roughage to maintain digestive function, and requirements increase with workload:

• 1.5-2% of bodyweight for maintenance • 2-2.5% of bodyweight for light to moderate work • 2.5-3+% of bodyweight for heavy and very heavy work Also be aware that up to 20% of hay can be wasted when fed on the ground so consider using a hay feeder to reduce wastage. Hay is digested through fermentation in the hind gut and this process itself generates heat which helps to keep the horse warm.

CLEAN DRINKING WATER Horses must be encouraged to drink,

especially if you have increased hay intake, to reduce the risk of impaction colic. (This occurs when digested contents are too dry and get stuck in the ‘bottlenecks’ of the digestive tract).

Horses should be consuming at least 38 litres a day with increased hay intake.

To illustrate this further, grazed pasture grass might be 20% dry matter and 80% water – but when this same grass is cut, dried and made into hay its composition may now be 80% dry matter and only 20% water.

Add salt to hard feeds or ensure there is a salt lick in the paddock to encourage drinking. If you are in an area that is getting very low night time temperatures, make sure any ice crust is broken so horses can access the water beneath. Ice cold water is not all that attractive and can exacerbate dental pain so you may need to consider providing your horse with lukewarm water in buckets on a regular basis.

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www.equuscarenutrition.com.au HARD FEEDS There are 2 things to look for in your choice of hard feed: overall energy and fibre content. Many of us hard feed to meet the additional energy needs of our horses in the winter, but a hard feed such as rice bran or Speedibeet also provides additional fibre which is digested in the hind gut through fermentation, helping to keep the horse warm.

FAT If you are really struggling to get enough calories into your horse to keep his condition, consider adding oil to his ration. Horses can tolerate up to a cup per feed (and up to 2 cups per day), but as with all dietary changes introduce this gradually. Oil is very dense in calories so can be helpful especially with hard keepers and older horses that struggle to get through their meals.

SUPPLEMENTS Horses on poor quality forage will likely need supplementary vitamins, minerals and protein to meet their maintenance/work needs. What exactly their requirements are will be based on the overall balance of their diet. Be aware when hard feeding grains (oats, corn, barley) that whilst these may meet your horse’s additional energy needs they do not offer adequate protein, vitamin and mineral levels. Avoid supplements that are high in iron as this is rarely deficient in the diet, and can restrict absorption of other minerals such as copper and zinc which your horse may very well need.

To help work out your horse’s individual dietary requirements have a look at ‘Feeding the horse’: www.feedingthehorse.com.au

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HORSEMANSHIP >> HORSEMANSHIP

Conf idence is...

TRUST

I speak to a lot of people about their horses on a weekly basis, and one of the common things we talk about is a confidence issue. Often this issue is not about a particular ‘action’ by the horse the current owner has - most of the time it is due to a previous fall (often off a different horse), or, due to time off after having kids.

It is a very common ‘phenomenon’ if you like and usually is not related to actually taking a break or having time away from riding, but nature stepping in, and kicking those mothering instincts into overdrive - you now have a higher need for self preservation, as you have little people that you need to take care of. I have seen this cause people to give up riding altogether.

You may not be able to reclaim the confidence of your teen years - soaring over the cross country jumps without a care, jumping on any horse offered, or racing your friends along the beach, but you can reclaim the confidence you need to enjoy your horse once again.

In my opinion, confidence is a double sided coin - you need to be able to trust your horse, so you can go for a nice quiet ride, and he needs to be able to trust you so he can give you that ride. Taking a new approach to your horse, and building a set of skills and exercises that you can go through, to allow you the time to read your horses body language - and he yours, can help to establish a happy ‘start’ to a ride. Knowledge is power, and having the knowledge to read your horse, determine what he needs, execute the exercises and arrive at a good place will set you up for success and confidence.

What if you had the knowledge to run through a set of drills before riding which would allow you to read your horses attitude for that day ? Would that help you be more confident each ride ? If you found that your horse was a little boisterous on a particular day - and you had the tools to help fix that, would that help ?

Ask Tanja...

I can give you the answer - and thats yes. And I can also tell you that your horse will be happier for it! Can you imagine what it is like for him to be a little fresh, and you arrive at the paddock for a ride, take a look at him, realize he is fresh, lunge him until he’s sweaty, and then hop on and grip on for dear life - and here is your horse thinking ‘geez, there must be something scary around here, because mum sure is hanging on tight today’ - I better prance around to show her i’ve got the energy to run if she needs it, and Id better look around myself in case she doesn’t see it coming. You’re smiling right now because that is what happens!

Trust is (as per the dictionary) a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something. You need to be able to trust your horse and he needs to be able to trust you!

Lets look at those words - reliability - comes through repetition, training and consistency. Truth comes through consistency.

Ability comes through training, and strength comes through repetition and consistency. If you knew what your horses reaction to something would be - you could trust him. If you knew what his reaction would be and you didn’t like it you could train him to have a different reaction.

If you have confidence issues when it comes to your horse or riding - take the time to sit for a minute and really think about where the problem lies - has he done something ? Can it be trained out of him ? Does he lack confidence in you as a leader - can that be trained ? Is it you who needs some tools to help with your anxiety or fears ? Is it both of you ? Maybe its worth talking to a professional (counsellor, therapist etc). Some people may think that this is an extreme measure but I don’t see a problem with it - If I have a problem with my car, I take it to a mechanic, because I don’t know enough about cars - if i’ve got a problem with anxiety - then I need to talk to an expert in anxiety!

Happy Riding

Have you got a question you’d like to ask Tanja about your horse?

Send your question to tanjajkraus@gmail.com with ‘Ask Tanja’ in the subject line - and check future issues of The Stable for Tanja’s responses!

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So, thanks to our previous article on putting together the ultimate equine first aid kit - (See July 2013’s issue here: http://www.thestablemagazine.com/july2013/#/60) - we know what we need to buy. The question here is - how much is it going to cost?

Follow us as we travel the suburbs of Melbourne and scour a variety of online stores to find just what we want - a complete and customised first aid kit, ready to have on hand should we ever need to use the contents in an emergency situation!

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Prestige Sprague Stethoscope from Gone Riding

The most widely used stethoscope in the healthcare industry. Five stethoscopes-in-one design. Comes with a full accessory pouch with interchangeable parts to customize to the user’s needs. Features dual 22” PVC tubing for clear sound transmission and threaded soft eartips.

The rugged chrome plated zinc alloy chestpiece and chrome plated brass binaurals are built to withstand the most demanding of working environments. Lifetime Limited Warranty.

Colours Available: BLACK, PURPLE, HUNTER GREEN, GALAXY BLUE and HOT PINK

www.goneriding.com.au

Equinade Liniment Equinade Liniment is a unique formulation designed to provide faster relief from stiffness and pain in racing and working animals. The premium quality ingredients penetrate quickly to stimulate the circulation of blood to joints and muscles which assists the body to minimise aches and pains. Regular application of Equinade Liniment can help to relieve the following painful problems: muscular strain, rheumatism, shin soreness and tendon sprain.

Available in 500ml, 2.5lt, 20lt bottles and a new convenient 250ml size from your local produce, pet or equestrian store, or order Equinade Liniment directly online from

www.equinade.com

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M U ST - H AV E I T E M S Proud Aid

Proud-Aid is a distinctive formulation to aid in the prevention and treatment of Proud-flesh It also aids in the treatment of scratches, wire cuts, mud fever, skin irritations and other skin disorders in horses. Proud-Aid is a smooth textured paste that is easy to apply and is non irritant to the horse. It helps protect from gross contamination and invasive dirt from entering the wound. Proud-Aid dries rapidly, stays in place and can be used without bandaging.

Proud-Aid the front line in First-Aid.

www.proud-aid.com.au

Thrush Eze® Hoof Powder

from All Bare With Natural Hoof Care This product was developed after years of trying a multitude of treatments for thrush in the Equine Hoof. ThrushEze® works well on feet that are constantly in a wet environment (rain, dew on grass, etc), or horses that have a deep seated thrush infection in the central sulcus of the frog. After dealing with increased rain and wet conditions, it was found necessary to develop a dry product to aid in the prevention, treatment and control of thrush in the Equine foot.

This product is an absorptive powder that is safe, yet effective on thrush.

After applying all the traditional wet treatments such as AVC, tea tree oil and various other treatments such as time consuming soaking, none were effective enough on already wet or waterlogged feet. ThrushEze® starts to work quickly...... and it actually works well!!!

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So here’s a list of the items we need to put together our complete kit. Where can we find them? Where are they on sale? And can we beg, borrow or recycle any materials to save some money in the process? Possibly!

Let’s find out how we go...!

essentials

for the tack room

q Emergency Details Card (including vet’s phone number!)

q Spare Halter & Lead Rope

q Anti-fungal Ointment

q 2 x Elastoplast Bandages

q Anti-bacterial Ointment

q Illustrated First Aid Book

q Medicated Shampoo

q 2 x Elastic Bandages

q Clean Large Towel

q Twine or String

q Sunscreen

q 2 x Cohesive Bangades

q 2 x Clean Tea Towels

q Latex Gloves

q Fly & Insect Repellant

q 2 x Stretch/Gauze Bandages

q 2 x Smaller Buckets

q Stethoscope

q Spare Buckets

q 2 x Leg/Tail Wraps

q Salt

q Hoof Knife

q Sponges

q 5 x Large Wound Dressings

q Syringes (without needles)

q Shoe Pullers

q Extra clean towels

q 5 x Small Wound Dressings

q Scissors

q Alcohol Swabs

q Non-woven swabs/wipes

q Roll of Duct Tape

q Torch & Extra Batteries

q Antiseptic Ointment

q Bottle of Antiseptic

q Wire Cutters

q Bottle of Saline Solution

q Tweezers

q 2 x Cotton Wool Rolls

q Hoof Pick

q Poultice Dressing

q Digital Thermometer

in the fridge & freezer q Ice Packs - for both human and equine q Tetanus Antitoxin Injection

The very first item on the list is the emergency details card. We’ve whipped one up for you to print and fill in. It’s also a good idea to laminate it if possible so if it gets wet, you’ll still be able to read it. What’s that? You don’t need your vet’s phone number because it’s on speed dial? It’s ALWAYS a good idea to have it written down and easy to find - for that day you leave your phone at home or the battery dies. It’s also very handy to have a number of vets contact details on hand should an emergency situation arise and your vet not be able to make it.

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M U ST - H AV E I T E M S

Savvy Touch Mud Balm

from One Stop Horse Shop

RecoverX RecoverX is the strongest recovery product for the equine athlete ever developed. Giving your horse the strongest single serve of the key aminos required to have your horse recovered and ready for the next time you need to ask them for that extra effort. RecoverX is 100% pure pharmaceutical grade amino’s, no fillers so why purchase a paste that contains very little key ingredients and more fillers.

Make sure you always have one on hand!

www.opennutrition.com.au

Savvy Touch Mud Balm has been developed from the Savvy Touch HOOF PASTE, and with the additional of tea tree, coconut oil & 1% copper sulphate, Savvy Touch Mud Balm really nails bacterial issues! This is a wonder product in the treatment of Mud Fever.

Apply directly & if symptoms are severe wrap for 24 hours with GLAD wrap. To aid in healing once scabs etc have been removed use Savvy Touch SKIN SMOOTHIE! The One Stop Horse Shop team are all huge fans of this product! Mud Balm successfully keeps things under control and prevents flare ups, where nothing else has!

Order a tub online today from

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Alushield - Aerosol Bandage Available from Equus Care Nutrition

Alushield spray on bandage is a must for any first aid kit! AluShield is a convenient, water-resistant aerosol bandage that creates a protective, waterproof barrier.

Keep mud, water, manure, bacteria and fungal spores out of leg wounds. Ideal protection when managing wounds in wet, muddy or boggy paddocks.

No more soggy bandages - AluShield adheres to the skin and will not wash off with hot or cold water. It can be washed off with soapy water to inspect the wound. Wash off and reapply every 3 days to ensure an optimal bacterial barrier is maintained. AluShield allows the wound to breathe to aid in the essentials of wound healing. It may be applied over ointments or salves. Never be caught out without bandages again. Keep some in the tack shed, float or glove box.

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Your first aid kit should be as portable as possible, to make taking it with you a simple task. From the tack room to the float and back.

Better yet, if you can have two - one for the float and one for the tack room that’s a bonus. Your first aid kit should also just include the items you really need in a pinch, and not every single bottle of topical creams or lotions you have amassed over the years. The idea is to fill your first aid kit with everything you might need in the event of an emergency - so restocking your kit (and keeping things in your kit that are supposed to be there!) is important.

let the shopping begin!

Armed with our list we hit destination one. A local feed and produce store known to stock a lot of varied products.

Ca-ching! Today was our day, and all First Aid supplies are marked 20% off! We couldn’t have planned it better if we tried! So, items we can cross off the list include:

3 33 x Cohesive Bangades q 35 x Large Wound Dressings q 31 x Bottle of Antiseptic q 32 x Cotton Wool Rolls q 31 x Poultice Dressing q q 2 x Elastoplast Bandages

PRICE: $11.98 PRICE: $10.00 PRICE: $14.95 PRICE: $15.99 PRICE: $21.12 PRICE: $11.44

So, it turns out that we may have been a little eager to get started on this exciting project.. The logical place to start would have been finding a suitable storage container for all of our goods.. So that’s what we did.. second, at a $2 Shop.

31 x Large Plastic Container q 32 x Small Plastic Containers q

PRICE: $8.00 PRICE: $4.00

The two small plastic containers are simply for anything we might need to mix up - antiseptic dilutions, saline solutions, etc. They are just large enough to place a hoof in. The best containers for this use are not made of plastic that will shatter - look for flexible or rubber smaller tubs if you need something for this purpose.

Next on the list - a visit to pick up some items from the (human) chemist, including tweezers, scissors, and our spare syringes (without the needles!) Syringes are useful to have on hand for flushing wounds and measuring liquids if necessary.

3 31 x Pair of Tweezers q 31 x 25ml Syringe q 31 x 15ml Syringe q q 1 x Pair of Scissors

PRICE: $3.90 PRICE: $3.90 PRICE: $0.99¢ PRICE: $0.50¢

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Also at the chemist, we picked up some extra small-sized wound dressings, a couple of crepe bandages (handy for holding things in place) as well as a packet of make up removal pads. These are perfect for the application of creams, cleaning eyes and other uses where you require a disposable wipe. As they have a coating, no fibres will come off as they are used.

3 31 x Make Up Removal Pads q 32 x Crepe Bandages q

q 5 x Small Wound Dressings

PRICE: $6.95 PRICE: $2.99 PRICE: $9.38

Next stop - a supermarket for those items that we hadn’t managed to cross off the list...

3 31 x Spray Bottle q 31 x Packet of Salt - 1kg q 33 x Tea Towels q 31 x Torch q 31 x Pack of Spare Batteries q q 1 x Roll of Duct Tape

PRICE: $2.99 PRICE: $3.69 PRICE: $1.93 PRICE: $8.97 PRICE: $8.98 PRICE: $4.99

Last on the list was a trip to the local saddlery, to pick up a few essential items...

3 31 x Digital Thermometer q 34 x Leg Bandages q 31 x Pair of Wire Cutters q 31 x Antibacterial Ointment q q 1 x Hoof Pick

PRICE: $1.99 PRICE: $16.45 PRICE: $9.99 PRICE: $14.99 PRICE: $21.95

And all that was left was to raid the hallway cupboard for some old towels that would be given a new job! Check!

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q 3 x Large Towels

PRICE: $FREE!!

Medical Armband

An essential competition accessory!

This medical arm band contains a comprehensive form which you can complete with all the necessary information, including thorough medical history, next of kin and car/ float/truck details. It has a comfortable elasticated strap (no velcro), and waterproof high quality casing.

www.grosvenorparkproducts.com.au

Horse Care Kit www.tuffrock.net

PROUD-AID PROUDFLESH WOUNDCARE TREATMENT FOR HORSES

• Minimizes scarring and promotes healing in the treatment of cuts and wounds.

• Helps protect from gross contamination and invasive dirt from entering the wound.

• Aids in the Treatment of wounds, scratches, wire cuts & other horse disorders • Bandaging is not necessary but recommended.

Uniquely formulated to aid in the prevention and elimination of proud flesh Available from most produce stores, saddleries and veterinarians

www.proud-aid.com.au

TRADE ENQUIRIES: AIRR - Phone: 0358210922 ANIMAL SUPPLIES - Phone: 02 8868 8600

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3Pick up a good second hand pair of wire cutters or fencing pliers. If they’re in good working order, that’s all you need!

3Old towels and old blankets can easily be turned into makeshift leg wraps/bandages in a pinch. Just make sure they can be faste 3Most of these supplies will last for quite a while if stored correctly. Ensure your container is rodent proof and that you store you hard work and your investment!

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To Stay..

 Jack came to me as a sad and emaciated horse with misery 

in his eyes. In that old face all I could see was weariness and 

neglect. His bones were sticking out, mud fever on his legs,  

feet long and split, hair missing or in clumps along his back.

  My heart went out to him and holding his long face in my arms I promised to make it better.  

 3 feeds per day, new friends over the fence, a good dose of

worm paste, medicine for the chest infection, a paddock of  

green grass, fresh water and shelter from the wind, a warm   rug. AND LOVE! Jack recovered physically but needed to

 belong and he was only to be with me a short time. 

  Along came Madeleine… Alison healed Jack’s health and I

healed his heart. This beautiful old bay thoroughbred arrived  in the float and my 2 thoughts were...wow he’s BIG....and his  eyes are blank.

 I groomed Jack every day, fed him, brought him treats, 

hugged him and talked to him. He gradually began to 

feel safe and was able to leave his first paddock without becoming anxious. We developed a strong bond. He looked  out for me, came when called or when he saw me. But he never whinnied or neighed and that worried me until I learnt  that he must have been a race horse and had surgery to  increase his respiratory function. During the surgery Jack  lost his voice. Jack now has his home for life and knows he is  loved and safe. Buck, another aged PH rescue horse keeps  him company and they are both inseparable.  Jack has got his mojo back. I have also healed my heart  having the joy of horses in my life again. I am very  grateful to Project Hope and also to Alison for bringing  Jack into my life! 

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Apply test patches to the back of your wood with a cloth until you have the effect you want.

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Stain or paint the timber with whatever paint you may have in your shed.

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Put a nail or screw in the centre of the bottom of each can. The nail has to be the depth of the can plus 2 or 3 centimetres so that it attaches the can securely to the timber. With the nail all the way through, paint the cans – this way the head of the nail is painted as well as the can.

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AMANDA LEWER NCAS Level 1 General Coach

I competed state level pony club through to 2* EA Eventing in years as a Young Rider. As I moved into my mid 20’s I turned my attention to starting young horses, concentrating on correctly and confidently beginning their competition careers before selling on to junior, young rider and adult riders wanting safe reliable youngsters to take through the grades. I have trained under many high profile riders, breakers and trainers, too many to list. I adopt a philosophy where I take what works from each coach, rider or trainer and disregard the rest. Throughout engaging with a vast array of not only the elite contingency of equestrians as well as the quietly brilliant unknowns, I have a vast array of techniques and skills to assist the majority of riders.

Specialising in assisting riders to gain confidence and reach achievable goals at their own pace.

Coaching all levels & ages for over 15 years.

YARRA VALLEY AREA, VICTORIA

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INSTRUCTORS FEATURE NSW

NERVOUS/ANXIOUS/ RETURNING RIDERS LESSONS WITH SYLVIA GORDON

Photo: Peter Orr/Main Event Photography

When you get on your horse do you experience a pounding heart, dry mouth, fear and anxiety?

Despite having huge fears & anxiety, do you continue to ride? Why - because most riders want to return to the time when they enjoyed horse riding and want to experience that feeling again.

The good news is there is no reason why you can’t experience the joyous feeling of shared riding moments with your horse again. If you take it slow and put yourself in the right situation, you can love riding again.

The first step is to identify what is getting in the way of your enjoyment. For many riders, they just can’t relax on their horse. It could be that you have had a bad fall and are finding it difficult to move past this. It could be that riding at speed frightens you. Riders relive their bad experiences and this can make them tense.

Knowing that you may be having a hard time relaxing is the first step in learning how to relax on horseback.

Once you learn to relax, you’ll enjoy riding again.

Horses can tell that you are not relaxed & soft through your body from your body language/position.

For example, inappropriate pulling of the reins (hanging on for dear life), not releasing pressure at the right moment, too much pressure for too long, leg aids applied at the wrong moment (gripping with your legs because you are frightened), bouncing around on your horses back because you are tense & stiff through the hip & pelvic area (seat). This can all send confused messages to your horse whereby he is not sure what response you are asking for. This in turn can cause your horse to feel fearful and anxious & respond incorrectly to you.

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PROPRIETOR – EXQUISITE VISION SPORT HORSES

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Once you learn to relax your mind and relax your body through your riding position, you’ll enjoy riding again. My main focus is on you, the rider.

Your position is the foundation of your riding. You can’t ride confidently & with a good position unless you are relaxed. Being confident and comfortable are the cornerstones of relaxation. So how do you get confident, comfortable & relaxed? Firstly, by working on learning (or re-learning) how to position yourself softly on your horses back to enable better balance & independent use of your aids. Working from the bottom (heels down) to the top (eyes up) I will show you how to feel confident & in control through your position. If you want to throw up every time you get in the saddle, it’s too much to ask that you conquer this on your own. I can help!

My area of interest is eventing and I came to the sport later in life after many years of trail riding. I didn’t have a young person’s bullet proof personality or a whole lotta guts. I have had to work very, very hard to overcome my feelings of fear and anxiety, especially when riding cross country. I have learnt a lot through my own hands on experience and I can help you overcome your fears & anxiety & enjoy horse riding again. Facilities include a fenced dressage arena, fenced show jump arena and a training cross country course on our beautiful 18 acre property.

All levels, abilities and ages of riders/horses are welcome.

ENQUIRIES: Sylvia at home on (02) 4362 3211 or email me at sylviag@bigpond.net.au

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Introductory Horse Management Certificate (IHM)

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This course covers the basic concepts of general horse management, essential to the provision of minimum standards of horse welfare and practice.

Within any equestrian environment safety is given the very highest priority. Therefore all skills throughout this unit are taught with consideration to the safety of the horse and handler.

This course empowers the candidate with a variety of skills and knowledge to perform all the basic facets of horse management successfully.

The EA Horse Management Certificate Course offers a person the basic platform from which he / she can develop a higher understanding and application of horse management practices, particularly as they relate to EA activities.

This course is designed for persons with no previous horse management experience and therefore is essential for any person starting out in Horse Management or for persons with a little experience wanting to learn more.

Course Components are Unit 1 General Horsemanship and safety handling the horse Unit 2 Saddlery and Accessories care Unit 3 Horse care health & fitness signs of good health feeding Hands on Practice 30 - 80 hrs depending on experience.

Practical Demonstrations Course duration The speed at which candidates complete this course will vary according to their background and experiences, amount of course dedication and personal commitment. For these reasons and many others it is nearly impossible to provide candidates with an exact guide that stipulates the hours required to achieve the desired competencies of this course. .

(However I allow 13 weeks initially with the option to increase if required).

Horse and all equipment necessary are supplied for your convenience.

There is No Horse Riding in this course,

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Harness your potential!

JOANNA BARRY NCAS Level 1 Dressage Coach HRCAV Level Assessor Specialising in dressage and available for jumping lessons. I am able to teach a wide variety of different levels, including pony club, adult riders and EA competitors. Friendly coach, with good all round background including racehorses and RDA. I use a variety of teaching methods that develop rider ability and confidence, while also focusing on educating and improving your horse.

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As well as coaching, judging and her assessing commitments, Roz finds the time to compete nationally, on her Grand Prix horse, Broadstone Dramatik.

EA Level 1 General Coach | Level 3 Dressage Specialist ‘A’ Level Grand Prix Dressage Judge Mentor & Educator EA, NCAS & AHRC Coach Educator & Assessor Roz is currently the only NCAS Level 3 Specialist Dressage instructor in Western Australia.

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From uninitiated novice, to driven competitor, to Australian representative, she followed her love of riding and Dressage around the world, and Coaching was a natural progression.

Jacqui’s success as a Dressage Coach and Coach Mentor is borne from her ability to communicate on many levels with both horse & rider, developing a philosophy around the importance of developing a connection with the Horse, as well as increasing Rider awareness.

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Others have also continued on to become successful Coaches in their own right, or have simply grown to enjoy the personal challenges and satisfaction derived from gaining better insights into the horse and an understanding of their own riding.

More than a Dressage Coach, Jacqui has taught riders from many corners of the Equine Industry...Polo, Polo Crosse, Western, Stockhorse, Pleasure Riders, Stuntmen and Movie extras!

Although you will always continue to see her coach Dressage, Jacqui has, over the last 23 years, evolved her Coaching to extend into more specialized fields.

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Amateur different levels, including pony club, adult riders and EA competitors. Friendly coach, with good all Select Amateur round background including racehorses and RDA. Improver I use a variety of teaching methods that develop rider ability and confidence, while also focusing Youth on educating and improving your horse.

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Dealing with situations... the way my horse would!

If I had to live my life as a horse, things would be much simpler. I mean, if you're being forced to go somewhere you don't want to go, you would get to just plant your hooves and refuse to move, that is, of course, until the proper bribe was offered that was acceptable compensation for said task...

Unfortunately there are many things in life that we must do, although we don’t want to. Top of the list for most people would be going to work or school.

I mean, I can definitely think of better things to do with my time. Like ride my horses. Or have a sleep in.

But apparently we need to work to live. We need to work to pay the bills. And we need to work to support the four-legged equines in our lives. (Hopefully that thought can help you get out of bed in the morning!)

WHAT I DO: Drag myself out of bed to the sound of a blaring alarm, crack a caffeinated beverage as soon as humanly possible, and soldier on, resisting the temptation to ‘chuck a sickie’ and thinking optimistic thoughts that quickly turn cynical.

WHAT MY HORSE DOES: Probably rolls over in her comfy stable and dozes off for another half hour.

Time? Appointments? Work? Nope - none of that in the life of a horse. It’s all apples and carrots, playing in the paddocks with my friends, and getting groomed and fed while being fussed over by an adoring owner.

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arena, the horse can use one of a number of ‘coping mechanisms’. Option A involves the hoof planting and flat out refusal. Option B is pretending to be so frightened that the rider dismounts. Option C involves forcibly removing the rider from the saddle.

Work? Not today!

So that’s work covered. What about a holiday? ‘Great!’ you say. ‘Exotic Destination?’ Check! This typically involves an inoculation or two. Not keen on needles?

Either are most horses.

WHAT I DO: Grin and bear it. Occasionally there’s some hyperventilating, but I’ll get through it. Unfortunately, we can see the consequences. No overseas holiday. Possibility of infectious disease taking hold.Oh, ok. I’ll roll up my sleeve.

WHAT MY HORSE DOES: Run backwards. Then forward. Sideways. Rear up. Land on vet. Why oh why are the best methods of sedation INJECTED?! Does something not seem wrong with this picture?

Perhaps if I could use pure brute force to get out of having an injection I’d stand a chance.

SPOTLIGHT It’s been a while since I’ve had nightmares or any kind of fear of the dark. In fact, quite a long while! But I still remember, as a kid, rushing back to my bedroom after getting a glass of water, feeling my way down the hallway terrified that something (or someone!) was going to jump out and get me! Well.. your horse thinks the same sometimes!

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WHAT I DO: Well - these days I’m only frightened when I think something is terribly wrong, or if a movie I’m watching gets a little too intense. In that case, deal with it and move on!

WHAT MY HORSE DOES: Jump. Most often either straight up in the air, or, if I’m unlucky, in my direction.

Snort heavily and refuse point-blank to approach the scary rustling bag that actually contains a carrot. If they must walk past, it’s the ‘I’m-so-not-looking-at-thatand-I’ve-got-to-run-past-really-quickly’ dance with the ear turned to one side and the head on a 45˚ angle.

You know the one!

The other thing that I WISH I could take my horse’s example on is people I’m not particularly fond of. I mean, in life, you just have to deal with them, right?

That annoying co-worker? Absolutely 100% certifiably insane previous employer? Even snotty riding school instructors! And as we grow up, we realise it’s not just name-calling and hair pulling, some of these people are playing serious mind games! As an adult, we sort of have to suck it up and deal with the situation, be civil, rational and sane (and all manner of other boring things) lest we ‘chuck a tanty’ and ruin our reputation for life...! Would my horse stand for that? I think not!

WHAT I DO: Choose to ignore it, and be the ‘bigger person’... while internally plotting their untimely demise!

Often there’s a lot of bitching and moaning about the situation to anyone who will listen and be sympathetic to my cause. Cheeky revenge tactics are discussed, however never implemented.

WHAT MY HORSE DOES: The response to someone my horse decides she doesn’t like isn’t always textbook. Sometimes it’s a look of complete disdain, as though she now no longer has any faith in me for allowing this despicable person onto the property. Other times, she will make her distaste widely known - and sometimes, this involves the use of her teeth.

Which brings me to my next point.. Who the hell decides what’s fashionable and what’s not anyway? My horse would have two banes of contention with this topic. The first - why is ‘thin’ so ‘in’? And WHY? Why should society dictate to me what my healthy weight range is?

WHAT I DO: Watch what I eat. Avoid junk. Worry about the size of my clothes, and freak out whenever my jeans come back out of the clothes dryer. *Realisation moment* - followed by a sigh of relief!

WHAT MY HORSE DOES: Diet? Skinny paddock?

What’s that, and where is my dinner?

Secondly, on the topic of fashion - (the four or five fashionistas who also love horses, please disregard) but why the hell do we bother wearing clothes that are uncomfortable? Because they look cool? Who says they look ‘cool’, and why must we torture ourselves for the sake of being up with the latest trend? My horse definitely has a swift reply for his uncomfortable items of clothing...

WHAT I DO: Wear the uncomfortable jacket because it ‘looks nice’, pulling at it all day so it is sitting right, only to find that raising my arms wearing said jacket is not an option unless I’d like my stomach exposed.

Couple jacket with foot-breaking soul crushing heels that look so amazing I forget how bad they were to wear last time EVERY time I put them on.

WHAT MY HORSE DOES: Go NAKED! If it’s uncomfortable, scrape it off on the nearest tree!

Note: I’m not so sure that in this particular case that taking a leaf out of my horse’s book should or would be advisable. In fact, it may be considered illegal in certain circumstances and could lead to a possible criminal conviction.

So.. perhaps the horse’s example is not the most practical one to follow. Pity though - they seem to have it all worked out!

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