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EQUINENEWS EQUINENEWS BRITS TOP WORLD RANKINGS
Putting in quite a good show, British riders are comfortably leading the charge in all three Olympic disciplines of dressage, showjumping and eventing. Charlotte Dujardin sits in the top spot for Dressage after a stellar performance in London 2012, and having recently taken out the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final in Lyon. In the FEI World Athlete Eventing rankings, William Fox-Pitt tops the leaderboard with 630 points, ahead of Kiwi Andrew Nicholson, on 614. Notable Aussies in the top ten include Shane Rose, and Christopher Burton, on 401 and 339 points respectively. To head up the trifecta, Brit Scott Brash jumped his way into first place in the Longines Showjumping rankings in December 2013 and still retains the top spot. This is the first time since the world rankings were implemented (2002) that the top three riders from the same country in each of these three disciplines have simultaneously held the number one positions. >
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KENTUCKY EQUINE RESEARCH - NUTRITION NEWS
FEEDING THE POOR DOER IN WINTER Keeping weight on a poor doer through winter can be a frustrating task. Prevention is always better than cure in this instance however if weight loss occurs, consider these following recommendations to increase body condition in an effective and safe way. It is firstly important to determine the cause of the weight loss before thinking about ways to help the horse gain weight. There are numerous possible reasons for weight loss including: • Parasites competing for nutrients as well as causing physical damage to the digestive tract. • Poor teeth: Horses teeth should be checked at least once per year. • Digestive tract problems and disorders such as diarrhoea can significantly affect nutrient absorption and if prolonged, can instigate weight loss. • Disease: Horses will often lose weight during prolonged sickness. • Environment and stress can affect appetite. A horse low in the pecking order may not get a fair share. Excessively hot and cold weather can also affect appetite and requirements. • Insufficient feed and caloric intake - this is the most common cause of weight loss. Inadequate feed intake for the work the horse is doing can instigate weight loss and it is common for horses to drop condition as work is stepped up. One factor that is often not considered is that extra work can also include stable or paddock vices such as fence walking, cribbing and weaving. These vices increase energy demands and reduce the time spent eating. Metabolism is the speed at which the body burns fuel for energy in order to perform normal body functions. A poor doer is a horse that has a high metabolic rate and so needs more fuel (food) to maintain a constant weight than a horse with a slow metabolic rate. Metabolic rate varies tremendously between horses.
can have inherent problems associated including hyperactive behaviour, digestive conditions and potentially laminitis. Feeding fat has become very popular as a means of providing a cool energy source that allows the volume of the diet to be reduced whilst energy remains the same. Fat is a concentrated energy source containing three times the energy of oats, in an energy form that doesn’t have the ‘fizz’ of grains. All high performance horses should have some form of fat included in their diets.
When trying to feed up a poor doer or skinny horse, it is important to first start with forage. Allowing free access to good quality forage is the best and safest way to start increasing calorie intake. Hay should always be supplied if pasture access is low or pasture is poor quality, and lucerne is a great hay type for horses requiring more calories.
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OVERHAUL OF EQUESTRIAN CENTRE AHEAD OF 2016 RIO OLYMPICS Brazil’s National Equestrian Centre is undergoing a major overhaul in preparation for the 2016 Olympics. During the Olympics the centre will be home to more than 300 horses.
The Laboratory for the evaluation of equine performance (LADEq) will play a major part in the Olympics. During the games their lab will be available to help evaluate the condition of the horses staying at the centre.
As part of the enhancements to the centre, the existing veterinary hospital will be moved within the site to a new, larger building. The stables are being expanded, a new cross country course is being built and the spectator stands around the jumping and dressage arena are being expanded.
LADEq will also be responsible for the massive task of biosecurity along with the Minister of Agriculture. The main focus will be preventing viruses from spreading.
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will provide for the modern pentathlon competition. The centre will be equipped with state of the art equipment including a treadmill that can be used to test horses blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and more before, during and after exercise. There will also be hydrotherapy equipment installed. “All the horses we have here are athletes,” says Dr Queiroz. “The different thing about our sport is that you have to prepare and think about two athletes – the horse and the rider. It’s all about this partnership.”
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EQUINENEWS British researchers have been looking into what they call the “gaze behaviour” of showjumpers.
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The researchers used mobile tracking devices to see where riders were looking in the lead up to jumps and they found that higher skilled jumpers tended to focus on jumps earlier than their less skilled counterparts. The researchers studied 10 female riders who were experienced but not elite and all had more than 15 years of riding experience. Their gaze behaviour was recorded as they completed an indoor course that comprised of three identical jumps, which they were asked to jump five times. The speed and timing of their approaches was also recorded.
“Riders approaching a jump would be predicted to fixate on the jump until the point at which no further stride adjustment could be made. Seeing the correct stride and making appropriate stride adjustments is a skill that successful riders can apply in the final strides before take-off, suggesting that their fixation on the jump should continue until this point.” The researchers suggested that visual training should be included in preparation for equestrian sports participation. The positive impact of this has been clearly shown among elite athletes in other sporting disciplines such as soccer, hockey, tennis and basketball.
What they found was that the riders who performed better and were seen as more skilled tended to fixate their gaze on jumps earlier and for longer than their less skilled counterparts. In jumping, riders needed to be able to predict the “time to contact” – when the horse will arrive at the optimum take-off point. It is generally calculated by the rider in terms of “strides to take-off”.
BONEO CLASSIC TO HOST WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DOUBLE Boneo Park is delighted to announce that they will be hosting a World Cup Showjumping Qualifier during the 2014/15 FEI World Cup Jumping Season. The Showjumping World Cup Qualifier will run alongside the established Boneo Park CDI in January 2015, making this one of the largest and most exciting equestrian events in Australia. This multidiscipline, international event will be newly named the Boneo Classic and it is hoped the exciting program will appeal to spectators and corporate partners. Keeping with tradition, the Boneo Classic will run over the 2015 Australia Day long-weekend, January 22 – 25. The new format event will offer classes for dressage riders as well as an extensive two-ring showjumping program. Boneo Park will continue to support the Para Equestrian, HRCAV and PCAV groups to ensure this event is a true representation of the Equestrian Community. “We’re very fortunate to be granted the rights to two important qualifiers- the Dressage Pacific League World Cup Final and now also a Show jumping World Cup and we look forward to putting on an event that promotes our fantastic sport to a wider audience. Our team has been working extremely hard to continually develop the facilities at Boneo Park, working closely with riders, spectators and officials to ensure that we continue to create a rider andMagazine spectator www.thestablemagazine.com friendly facility. Stable 14 The
Our ambition to be one of the leading equestrian facilities in the country is starting to become a reality and this would not be possible without the feedback and input from the riding community.” Says Fiona Selby, Managing Director of Boneo Park. Preparations for the event are well underway and further details will be released as the Boneo Classic draws closer. Entries are anticipated to open in September, however competitors and alike can stay informed on www.facebook.com/BoneoClassicAU The team at Boneo Park is very excited to be delivering this world class event and thank Equestrian Australia for their continued support. For competition and ticket enquiries please contact: Boneo Park (03) 5986 3006 or events@boneopark.com.au
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“I had thought that if I did well I could move up, but there were still good riders in front of me and I had no expectations of being on the podium,” said Griffiths. Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton
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“I didn’t think the course was unusually tough but you couldn’t make any mistakes. It’s Kilronan’s third four-star and he feels a different horse from last year, he’s far more mature. He does, however, tend to get on his forehand when he’s a bit tired and that’s why I took a long route near the end.” - Paul Tapner
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BADMINTON TAPNER ON TOP, BUT GRIFFITHS TAKES THE CAKE! Aussie Paul Tapner and his Irish gelding Kilronan were in second place after Dressage and looked beatable after taking the long route at Huntsman’s Close (fence 22-23) In Cross Country. He picked up 20 time penalties to finish with a score of 56.4 The course however, was to become the influential factor with only 35 riders completing in the rain swept and windy conditions. Only two of the riders who finished were in the top ten from Dressage. Sir Mark Todd being the other who dropped from equal ninth to 17th. It wasn’t to be Tapner’s day when it came to the jumping phase however as fellow Aussie rider Sam Griffiths produced a stunning display of horsemanship to win his first major title.
fairly dead ground, but ‘Brocks’ is one tough nut. She has a massive heart,” said Griffiths. “This is the ultimate dream. As a little boy in Australia, I used to wait for the videotapes of Badminton to arrive, so to ride here was always a major ambition. This means the world to me. Badminton is the pinnacle.” The win took Griffiths into second place overall after 4 of 6 events. He is equal on points with fellow Aussie Chris Burton on 15, 15 points behind breakaway leader William Fox-Pitt. Aussie Sonja Johnson is also in the top ten overall sitting in 7th with 12 points. Photo: FEI/Kit Houghton
After a competition that was full of twists and turns the last one was held for Griffiths and his mare Paulank Brockagh. The pair rose from fifth overnight and rode a four-fault round that was good enough to give them victory on the challenging course. Paul Tapner’s two-rail advantage wasn’t enough to see him take back victory. He knocked down four fences and incurred time penalties to finish in fourth position. ““I think horses were probably quite tired after the Cross Country and the course was twisty and up-to-height on
FINAL STANDINGS ) 1 - Sam Griffiths/Paulank Brockagh (AUS) ) 2 - Oliver Townend/Armada (GBR) ) 3 - Harry Meade/Wild Lone (GBR) ) 4 - Paul Tapner/Kilronan (AUS) ) 5 - Pascal Leroy/Minos de Petra (FRA) ) 6 - Pippa Funnell/Billy Beware (GBR) ) 7 - Tim Lips/Keyflow NOP (NED) ) 8 - Ludwig Svennerstal/Alexander (SWE) ) 9 - Tim Price/Ringwood Sky Boy (NZL) ) 10 - Lara de Liedekerke/Ducati Van Den Overdam
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EQUINENEWS OUT&ABOUT AUSSIES @ SAUMUR Australian riders have put in a good show in Saumur CCI, but the event has been well and truly won by the local heroes! In the CCI3* Christopher Burton and Graf Liberty posted 69.33% in the dressage to be placed in 6th after the first phase. Andrew Hoy and Cheeky Calimbo were placed in second, with a very respectable 73.87%, however the highest placing Aussie pair retired on Cross Country. Christopher Burton and Graf Liberty unfortunately stumbled at fence 11 in the Showjumping after a clear cross country round to incur four penalties, and finished in fifth place. The leaderboard was awash with red, white and blue - although not in the pattern we would have liked! French riders took the four top spots on the leaderboard, with Maxime Livio and Qalao des Mers taking out the CCI***. In second place, Donatien Schauly Adj and Cadiz, while third place went to Thibaut Vallette Cne and Qing du Briot ENE HN. Karim Florent Laghouag and Entebbe de Hus took out fourth spot for the French. Interestingly, all four top French horse and rider combinations had double clears - not one penalty in either the cross country or showjumping - and all finished on their dressage scores. Amazing! In the CCI**, Andrew Hoy flew our flag for a second place finish with Rutherglen. The field of 94 competitors was comprised of only 26 foreign riders, the majority French horse and rider combinations. Hoy was the only foreigner to place in the 2*, just 1.3 penalty points behind first place Frenchman Thomas Carlile and Tenareze. You can find photos and event results at the Saumur Complet Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saumur-Complet/434488876634076
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS HOSTS AUSTRALIA’S BEST RIDERS Australia’s star eventers will be riding against up-andcoming talent at the 57th Melbourne International Horse Trials (MIHT) this Queen’s Birthday (6-9 June) long weekend at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre. Australia’s number one eventer Shane Rose, currently ranked fifth in the FEI World Eventing Athlete Rankings, will be riding high in the MIHT CCI3* competition hot off his win in Sydney in April. Rose is set to start against fellow Olympians Sonja Johnson, Megan Jones, Amanda Ross and Stuart Tinney over the three-day event and returning 2013 CCI3* winner Katja Weimann. Event Director Michael Hands said the calibre of entries this year’s Melbourne International Horse Trials has attracted is a testament to the standard of rider and horse quality in Australia. “We are excited to welcome Australia’s best riders and horses to our event and to provide a platform for spectators to see international equestrian competition,” Mr Hands said. Competition for a record $50,000 prize pool shared across the CCIJ1*, CCI1*, CCI2*, CCI3* classes is set to be
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fierce as over 160 riders from across Australia and New Zealand compete. MIHT dressage will take place Friday and Saturday (6-7 June), crosscountry will be on Sunday (8 June) and the final, deciding phase, show jumping will conclude the competition on Monday (9 June). Eventgoers can enjoy ringside seats to take in the action on the course and there is a hospitality package to suite every taste. Tickets for this year’s event are on sale now via Ticketek.
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World Records in WHAT? We all love reading about world record holders, especially in the horse world, so we thought we’d take a look at some of the horses who have made history. Of course, there are the standards - world’s tallest horse, smallest horse, longest mane, and so on. But there are a few records listed on the Official Guinness Book of Records website that have us scratching our heads...
A COLLECTION OF STICK HORSES. YEP. The World Record largest collection of stick horses (you know, like a horse head on a broomstick) is 460, owned by Florida man Dan Cavanah.
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LARGEST COLLECTION OF ‘HORSE RELATED ITEMS’ A Columbian man holds this record with a total of 2762 items. More info please? A clear definition of ‘horse related items’ may mean many more contenders for this title! FASTEST 100m IN A HORSE PANTOMIME SUIT Because who doesn’t want to run a fast 100m as the rear end of a horse? Our very own Shane Crawford
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and Stawell Gift winner Adrian Mott completed 100m in a horse suit in just 12.045 seconds, and currently hold the world record for a male team in this somewhat strange event. The fastest mixed team, Nafi Baram and Kathleen Rice, managed the 100m in 16.37 seconds, while the fastest female team (Brits Samantha Kavanaugh and Melissa Archer) completed their pantomime horse race in full costume in 18.13 seconds.
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Just six minutes from Melbourne Airport is a slice of equine paradise - the Woodlands Historical Park and Living Legends, the rest home for retired racehorses that many champions of the turf now call home. What more perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon than visiting some of Australia’s best known and much-loved thoroughbreds - and listen to Living Legends CEO Dr. Andrew Clarke tell us the stories of all of the horses - which is just what we did, at the second DD Equine Forum! >
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This forum was the second in a series of three educational events organised by DD Equine, each featuring special guest speakers (experts from and within the equine banking and business worlds) who were on hand to answer our equine related financial questions. Present at the forum were Brad Purvis, Director of DD Equine, Dale Monteith, DD Equine Consultant, Anna Beard, equine enthusiast and Senior Accountant at DD Equine, and Kate Wallis, ANZ Relationship Manager. We kicked the afternoon off with a BBQ and a talk, followed by a tour of the grounds to meet the legends themselves. Rogan Josh, Apache Cat, Better Loosen Up and Might and Power are just a few of the horses currently residing at the property, which also features an amazing historic homestead, café - and FREE PARKING, as Dr. Clarke points out. A perfect stop if you’re ever running early on your way to the airport....
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After we had such an amazing time at the first DD Equine Forum, we couldn’t wait to attend the second! When the invitation popped into our inbox, we were thrilled! Even better, it was to be at Living Legends - the International Home of Rest for Retired Champions. Translation - home to many very famous champions of the racetrack. Living Legends is one of those ‘must-visit’ places that was always on our radar, but somehow we hadn’t quite managed to get there before the DD Equine Forum. It may have been our first trip out to Woodlands, but it definitely won’t be our last! We arrived with plenty of time to spare, and visitors were already streaming in, eagerly gathering near the old tank shed where the talk from DD Equine staff, ANZ representative Kate Wallis, and Living Legends CEO Dr. Andrew Clarke would take place. The grounds looked simply breathtaking, with acres and acres of parklands stretching out before us. From our vantage point, we could see open countryside complete with big old gum trees, and a mob of very happy looking kangaroos dotting the open paddocks.
Brad Purvis of DD Equine began the proceedings with a little introduction into the services offered by the specialist equine division of Duncan Dovico. “Here at DD Equine, we offer a unique specialist service to the equine industry. We look after the tax, accounting and business affairs of a number of equine clients, from the individual, tax payer to breeders, agistment businesses, studs, veterinarians and the like. As part of our commitment to support the equine community, we’re conducting three of these forums in 2014. We’ve already held one with Maree Tomkinson, and we have a third event planned for Boneo Park later in the year, so find us on Facebook to keep updated on those events!” Also present were Dale Monteith and Anna Beard from DD Equine, who were on hand to answer any queries we may have had about equine related businesses and accountancy. Brad also introduced us to Kate Wallis, from ANZ, who had spoken to us at the previous DD Equine forum about the PPSR, or Personal Properties Securities Register. (For more on that, see the February issue of The Stable Magazine at: http://www.thestablemagazine.com/february2014)
Kate herself is a keen rider, equine enthusiast and most importantly, a friendly banker, and as Brad assured us, ‘If you’re looking for a friendly banker, Kate is the lady to talk to’.
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The real advantage that DD Equine offers business owners is the ease of communication. The staff speak your language, they understand the equine industry and the challenges you might be facing as a business owner in the equestrian or racing world. Similarly, Kate (who, as Brad promised us, is a lovely banker!) is more than happy to answer our questions, and even better, we get talking on the topic of.. what else? Horses, of course! But the focus of the day is Living Legends, which is not only parklands, or a glorified agistment - but a link to the past, a rest home for champions, the site of a historic homestead - and also a charity. Brad introduced Dr. Andrew Clarke to fill us in on the property’s history and the horses who now call it home. “The property that we’re at is Woodlands Historic Homestead and Parklands - and today it’s 1700 acres of parkland. The beginnings of Woodlands was back in the 1840’s when there was a Mr. Greene who wasn’t too well. He was living in Ireland and had bad lungs, so they thought they’d better get him to Australia for his illness. Unfortunately they came to Melbourne, where the weather was terrible - it probably hastened his death.” “Mr. Greene picked 640 acres to make his home, and picked the site of the homestead. The family built a kit home, and out they came to Australia, a whole band of servants with them. They had some racehorses on the boat, some cattle, and some sheep. They landed here and work started with the building of a little hut on the property, while the family stayed in South Yarra until the homestead was finished. When it was complete, they came out to Woodlands. They built the first part of the kit, then bought another kit from the wharves, did some building and closed off the courtyard.” >
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Rogan Josh & Apache Cat - the ‘odd couple’
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“The homestead and courtyard - that was the basic structure that was all finished by the 1850’s, They planted some magnolias in the courtyard that still survive today. Interestingly, they are Victoria’s earliest recorded European trees. So there’s something for everyone here in that sense. The homestead has obviously been through a journey as you can imagine, and there have been some big changes over the years. The biggest change was in the 1920’s when a fellow called Chaffey owned the property. Chaffey was a Canadian who was very big in irrigation, he irrigated land in California with his brother and came out to Australia, and irrigated parts of land up around Mildura as well. In his time, Mr. Chaffey made some big changes to the house, he lifted the roofline, extended the dining room out, he put the fireplace in, he put the wood panelling in, and he put the grand pillars up that sort of gave it that California bungalow look, with a 1920’s feel to it.” “One of things about this property is that all of the private owners up to the last, Mr. Mitchell, all had a keen involvement in racing, and Chaffey was the same.” “So basically, the property was privately owned until the 1970’s, and then it was the Hamer government that bought the of land as parkland for the people of Victoria - including the homestead and the park. The homestead was very dilapidated. There were cattle coming in and drinking out the bath, and there was apparently a dead cow in one of the bedrooms. So in the 1970’s they did some repair work on the homestead and started opening it a couple of days a week, and that was really about where it was at.” The history of the property and the stories of the previous owners are fascinating. The dining room once hosted famous ill-fated explorers Burke and Wills, and the >
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homestead features hand-painted decorations adorning the walls from the 1840’s and 1850’s, which were found under layers of wallpaper, paint and plaster. Many other original features of the homestead can still be seen today, as well as racing artwork, memorabilia - and a walk in the gardens followed by a visit to the café is highly recommended! Read more about Woodland’s rich history at: h t tp : / /w w w. l i v i n g le g e n d s .o rg .a u /w h a t - we - do /v i s i t woodlands-homestead/woodlands-homestead-history/
Dr. Clarke explained how the property came to be what it is today: “The government was calling for expressions of interest right at the time that some of the owners of Fields of Omagh (‘Foo’) were saying ‘what are we going to do with Foo when he retires’? No one had a farm - and someone said, ‘What about the fan club?’ You get all these people who follow the horses, especially the likes of Foo and Zipping, so that was where the seed of Living Legends started.” “We put in an expression of interest, and as they say, in life, be careful what you ask for, because sometimes you get it! We got it, we had some wonderful very generous bequests, we put the paddocks up.” “When we came, it was fairly run down and there was a lot of Patterson’s Curse right through the place. Some of our visitors from England in the early times commented on how lovely the lavender looked - and we didn’t tell them any different, but it was really Patterson’s Curse! (Getting things ready) was a sunrise to sunset job. We opened on time, which was terrific.” “We had a really good band of horses. When you’ve got Fields of Omagh already, you can ring up trainers, ‘We’ve
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got this idea, we’re building this little home retirement place for racehorses. Fields of Omagh is here, how about Might and Power?’ That was how we got that momentum going. But we opened, and then that was the year Equine Influenza hit Australia. What that meant for us was that we couldn’t take horses out and we couldn’t bring people in. So that was a loss. We were operating on about quarter of a million dollars a year at that stage, and we lost about $100,000 over about a 3 month period, so you can imagine, we were hit really hard. And we didn’t look like we were going to survive, it was a pretty tough time.” “So we had to chip away and work hard, and the feed merchant was really good, he gave us credit. And then we got Eliza Park on board, and they were a great sponsor, they ran the fundraiser, and collected the money, and handed the money over for the first three years. And we were going gangbusters, we were coming out of our financial challenges, and then unfortunately in the last year Eliza Park went into receivership, they’d run the fundraiser, collected the money, but unfortunately the receivers got to the money before it got to Living Legends. So we’ve had our little challenges, but we’re coming back out again. We’ve had some great support from the government, to provide us with some things like the minibus, the tractor, not the ongoing operation, that’s one of the challenges we’ve had to work with, but we’ve had some really good support.”
“We’re like a living museum!” Dr. Clarke explains that Living Legends and Woodlands is not only a living museum, but also public parklands that are open 364 days a year.
Dr. Clarke, Rogan Josh & friends
“If you’re picking someone up at the airport shed, in the homestead. The premier, when he was the racing minister at the time, had his 60th birthday in the and you’re running early, do not pay for tank shed. It’s a great spot. So there’s plenty we’re doing parking over there. Parking is free here! And in terms of revenue raising -we’re working with the airport you’re six minutes from the airport, you can to do pick up and drop off.” “The big thing and the most amazing thing buy a coffee while you wait.” “We do functions and events, we do quite a few weddings, but we usually do more second and third weddings than first weddings! And the reason for that is that mostly the first weddings are maybe 100 or 200 guests. We’ve had 300 in the garden but if the weather isn’t good, you have to have a fallback. We’ve had small weddings in the tank
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Might and Power “We get a lot of kids here with different school programs, but one of the best we have is called Social Integration, and really, it’s just kids that have had a pretty tough time. We’ve got a couple of groups who come, kids who have been traumatised through the fires, kids who have had numerous foster families. So they have pretty big challenges. Most of these kids when they come, we’re talking 11, 12, 13yo school boys, most have never been near a horse. They’re reasonably self-confident, so they’ll grab a carrot and walk down, and ‘Oh my gosh!’ You’ve never seen kids who can reach so far to get a carrot to a horse. In fact, one little bloke, Bluey (Better Loosen Up) got near him and he threw the carrot at the last second!” “Anyway, we spend a day and do different things, and get to meet the horses, they get the confidence to get in and get up close. One of the best stories was we had this group here and it was a group of these boys, and they sent little thank you notes, and they draw little pictures of the horses. One kid wrote ‘I like Better Loosen Up best of all, he told me secrets’. Now the kid was in so close with the horse, and that kid had some of the darkest secrets on Earth, and to get that opportunity I think is very, very special.” “We get a lot of people with early dementia, I didn’t know what diversional therapy was a few years ago, and that’s
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where people with early dementia go out with the family and do different things. They come out and see the horses and you get really emotional links from people. We had a fellow of Italian origin who had been speaking only Italian for two years. He came out with the horses and whatever happened, he spoke English that day.” “We get a lot of people who come and celebrate a great win, celebrate a loss on the punt. You might remember Doriemus and Might and Power had a photo finish in the Melbourne Cup? Well, a fellow who visited us backed Doriemus, and he said that for 30 seconds, he owned his house, he owned a second house, he had money in the bank. He said it was the most amazing feeling. And then the photo finish result came in, it went back to the mortgage on the house. So they’re the sort of great stories we hear.” A question is asked as to how many staff or volunteers Living legends has. “We’ve got half a dozen full time staff, and then we have some part time and casual staff. So it’s a pretty tight little operation for 6 days a week. I say I’m CEO, Head Director and one of the dishwashers. So we’ve got a really good crew that way. And we’ve got some terrific volunteers. When we started there was a ‘work for the dole’ program, they built
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“He’s our go-to horse for kids and for seniors. He’s 28 now. Actually it’s interesting, a lot of people from Bendigo claim him as their own, because he won his first race as a two-year-old there. Bluey is just so relaxed and laid back.” “As he walks up, especially this time of year, if you get a photo of him from far enough away, he looks like a shetland pony. He’s not a big horse, we love him dearly, but he’s probably the plainest looking thoroughbred you’ll ever see. He’s got stumpy little legs, a short body, and he’s not very tall. In his races, he often looked like the first horse beaten, but by the end of the race he was usually the last man standing. If you get a chance, watch his Cox Plate win. You just cannot believe the little horse could possibly win the race, but that was just how he was.”
And then, it’s time to visit the horses... “Today, there are 13 horses on the property. Brew and Doriemus are at Simon O’Donnell’s property, they usually winter there, they’ll be back in a couple of weeks for about ten days.
“He’s very quiet, very gentle and very laid back. Him and Fields Of Omagh, they’re our Sampras and our Federer. Real champions, real gentleman.”
BETTER LOOSEN UP
We meet Paris Lane, from over the fence, who comes up to see what all the fuss is about. Andrew explains that ‘Percy’ as he is known, is being quite personable.
“When you walk in the front gate, you’ve got Better Loosen Up and Paris Lane. Better Loosen Up is our grandfather horse, we say. He’s arguably one of the best ever racehorses. If you look what he won in prize money back in the late 80’s early 90’s, if he won the same races today, it’s over $10 million. He won the Japan Cup, and no other Aussie horse has ever won that.”
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PARIS LANE
“He’s a funny horse though. In Percy’s world there are gremlins and goblins. He lived in the bottom paddock and he decided the big tree on the side had a gremlin in it. The shed and the feed is up the top, the trough is down the bottom. He’d bolt down to get a drink and he’d bolt back up. When we take him to Flemington you go under the
Paris Lane chute, there’s little black drain each end of the chute. He doesn’t shy at it but he comes up to it and he does this amazing step, and sort of looks at it. Some days’s he’s not inclined to come over for a pat, today, he’s being very sociable.” ”He’s heard there’s carrots,” remarks a visitor.
CHIEF DE BEERS “In the opposite paddock to Better Loosen Up and Paris Lane is a little horse called Chief De Beers, who was a champion Queenslander, he won the Doomben 10,000 a couple of times, but he only ever won at Doomben. He tried Flemington, he raced here in good company and couldn’t win. He couldn’t win at Eagle Farm. I think he was 40 odd times in the money out of his 50 starts. When he retired from racing, he became a police horse in Queensland and did ten years in the Police Force.” “He did football games, crowd control, bushfire work, search and rescue. He was the government ceremonial horse and he took police officers on their final journey when they lost their lives in the line of duty, so he did it all. I’ve been involved with cavalry horses and police horses and usually they’re up about here - big mountains. I hadn’t seen this horse until he arrived here. A truck pulls up out the front and we expect this mountain of a horse to get off - and this pony gets off!” Dr. Clarke explains that the horses still get out and about regularly to promote various races, and Chief one year forgot his police training temporarily... >
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Chief De Beers “Everything was fine, we got to the produce section, and he sees the dutch carrots - and bang! Up they come, like a vacuum. He couldn’t help himself, so there was a little breakdown there on the police side of things.”
BREW “We’ve got another horse who tried out for the police force, but he failed Police Academy, and that’s Brew, the last winner of the Foster’s Melbourne Cup. Brew went in, tried out for the academy, passed all of the dressage, wave all the banners at him, not a problem. Brew was straight thorough. Unfortunately, he’s got a little bit
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of Lleyton Hewitt in his personality and every now and then there’s a tanty. So they got him to the road test and he pigrooted across Swanson St, and that was a black star. And then they took him down somewhere towards South Melbourne with quite a mature, sedate horse for company, by the end of that ride with a mature horse had almost ended up in a tram.” “So he failed Police Academy. We get some rough diamonds who visit, Chopper was one. And I think they love Brew as much for failing Police Academy as for winning the Melbourne Cup!” >
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MIGHT AND POWER “Might and Power, he’s the Lord Mayor of the place. He’s by Zabeel, and he’s an absolute larrikin. He’ll run around the paddock so fast still, he’ll scare you. He can be a real handful. But you know, with people in wheelchairs, he just goes down a gear, it’s quite amazing. You can see photos of him with kids or people in wheelchairs, the top eyelid goes droopy, and he just turns off. He’s amazing. But woe betide if some bloke comes down there he doesn’t like. You usually get a warning, which is ears back and a sort of half look. And if you don’t, I told you ‘clear out’..!” “With kids, he relaxes, he’s pretty happy when there are kids around. Ladies, we’re pretty happy. Blokes, we’re ok, but they’re his least favourite of the lot. He’s pretty chilled out when he’s in company, but if he doesn’t like you - just watch out!” “Might And Power was an under $40,000 yearling. We get the NMIT students when the yearling sales are on, they pop in here and look at conformation, and then they go down the road, and look at the millions of dollars people spend on perfectly straight legs, and we’ve probably got some of the worst conformed horses that don’t fit the picture! Have a look at his front legs. See how they’re sort of, especially the left, is a bit crooked.”
“Did he bite a finger? He occasionally likes a bit of meat with his carrots!” Someone asks whether the horses are ever ridden, and Dr. Clarke explains that they’re on the lookout for a decent saddle. But when it comes to Might And Power? “Might and Power? No brakes - and the steering is pretty ordinary!” >
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“Might And Power is a real larrikin. With Doriemus, if horses played chess, Dorry would be a chess player. They both love carrots. If we put a carrot on the roof of that shed, Dorry and Bob (Might And Power) would take different approaches. Dorry would get a step ladder, get up there and get the carrot. Might and Power would kick the shed down. They’d both get the carrot, they just take different approaches to life.”
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APACHE CAT & ROGAN JOSH “The pair that probably get the most attention at the moment is our odd couple. Rogan Josh, the 1999 Melbourne Cup winner, owned by a school teacher from Darwin. She owned one horse, Sheik Mohammed who had the second horse, had I think a thousand horses. So he’s flying around trying to knock these races off. Wendy Green from Darwin with a bit of help from Bart (Cummings) knocks him off, so he must have scratched his head that day. But Josh, he’s a real ‘Bart’ horse - you’ll wear your hand out patting him before he gets sick of it. He’s in with Apache Cat, ten years his younger, totally different character. Self confident, sprinter, in your face, but they’re good mates. Totally different pair of horses. He’s one of the most popular, especially with young people, got the markings. ‘He’s got white eyelashes, miss! He must really dye them!’” “So Rogan Josh, he’s a Melbourne Cup winner, Josh is just so relaxed. That’s one of secrets to Bart’s horses, he puts them through a lot of experiences, when they go to Flemington on that first Tuesday in November, there are a hundred thousand people there, and it’s like another day at the office for those horses.” “You’ll see the sire was Old Spice, his mother was Eastern Mystique so that’s how we get Rogan Josh.” Apache Cat was the most recent arrival to Living Legends, the flashy gelding doesn’t show any sign of age, and still looks really quite muscular. Born in 2002, the chestnut was well known on the track for his unusual colouring, including his big white face marking, which covers one eye.
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“Patchy is the boss in the paddock, as soon as he gets onto the idea that there are carrots and people here, he’ll come up.” “Apache Cat at the end of his 3yo career was sold to Hong Kong, the deal was done, and the fellow saw the photos. He said ‘No, no, no, four white socks, white feet not going to have that!’.” “And you’d be surprised the number of people who come here expecting they’re gonna see a full white face, but most photos are taken from the white side with him, not what people were expecting!” In summer he gets sunscreen and he does wear a mask with a nose flap. Him and Doriemus, are our ‘rangas’. If you don’t keep on top of it, they can get sunburn.” Patchy and Josh are very happy with the attention they receive from the visitors, and the carrots don’t hurt either!
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EFFICIENT & ZIPPING... AND THE ZABEEL LEGACY “People are often very surprised at how relaxed the thoroughbreds are. And every now and then they get very surprised by one of the Zabeels. If you have a look in our visitor book, it’s got page after page, ‘great scones’, ‘love Better Loosen Up’, ‘love the homestead’, ‘wonderful park’, ‘love the kangaroos’ - but there’s one little comment in the book and it reads, ‘I hate Efficient’. ‘I hate Efficient!’ And we looked and we saw it and we just laughed, because we know what’s happened.” “Efficient is another by Zabeel. Honestly, they’re just peas in a pod, and ‘Fish. He’ll get you all nice and confident and then grab. They just can’t help themselves. We’ve got a horse here called Silent Witness who came from Hong Kong. Extraordinary horse, mentally tough. I flew with him from Hong Kong, and there were 5 other horses on the plane. And a New Zealand groom. And this fellow travels back and forward with horses all the time. Anyway, we’re loading the horses up and he says ‘I reckon that’s by Zabeel, just by the attitude’. Halfway through the flight he said he couldn’t stand it anymore, and he got out the box and flicked through the papers, and said ‘I told ya! - Zabeel! I can pick ‘em everytime’. It was just a real lesson that the good ones have got that little bit of larrikin about them. Fish and Zip, as we call them, the Lloyd Williams warriors. If you visit them, just watch them. They’ll get you nice and confident and then give you a little nip!” >
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SILENT WITNESS “Silent Witness was a $50,000 yearling purchase. He was broken in by David Hall, they took him to Ballarat. He won a trial pretty convincingly, they weren’t convinced on his breeding, but they thought he was a big strong horse who was ideal for Hong Kong. They sold him for $200,000, thank you very much, off to Hong Kong! There he became a super hero. 18 wins in a row, Black Caviar knocked off his sequence and the people from Hong Kong, they just love him. They come here and they have tears coming down. He was on the front of Time magazine there. Here he’s just really settled into life as a relaxed legend here.”
BULLISH LUCK “We have another horse called Bullish Luck, born in America, who raced in England, and Hong Kong. He committed the ultimate crime. On Silent Witness’ 19th race, they took him out to a mile. Bullish Luck beat him at the mile. I’d say 95% of our Hong Kong visitors who come here, don’t just dislike Bullish Luck, they hate him. Imagine if a horse that had beaten Black Caviar, they’d be in that same situation!”
When Dr. Clarke had finished his tour, we headed back up to the homestead for a scone and coffee, and to pick up a few little souvenirs of our visit. Dr. Clarke gives such a great insight into the daily running of the parklands and Living Legends itself. He talks about the horses as if they are his own, shares many entertaining facts about the horse’s racing records and the history of the property. Not only is Living Legends a great choice for a horsey day out, it’s a wonderful weekend trip for a casual BBQ amongst a beautiful setting. You’ve got the freedom to visit the
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parklands and tour at your own pace, drop by the homestead
Apache Cat
for a bit of a history lesson, or admire the gardens. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll have a great time. We’ll be back in the not so distant future, that’s for sure!
And so ended our day at Living Legends.
If you haven’t been out to Living Legends recently, we highly recommend you go! You have the opportunity to meet and greet (and get up close and personal!) with some of this country’s most famous racehorses, and to contribute to the Living Legends charity to ensure you can return in the future to visit the parklands and the horses. Further information about Living Legends and the horses who are very happily retired on the property can be found at www. livinglegends.org.au Donations over $2 are tax deductible - and a small gift goes a long way. On the day of the forum over $1000 was raised for the charity, which will help to fund the day-to-day running of this living museum. A big thank you to all of the wonderful staff at DD Equine, Dr. Andrew Clarke, Kate Wallis from ANZ and everyone who attended this very special day.
Once again, huge thanks to DD Equine for allowing us the opportunity to attend the second Equine forum. If you’d like information on the next upcoming event, stay up to date by liking the DD Equine page on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ddequineaccountants For any accounting and taxation queries, visit the DD Equine website at www.ddvic.com.au/dd_equine.html or call 1300 883 122
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EQUUSCARENUTRITION EQUITANASPECIAL
WHAT IS OCD? OCD, or Osteochondritis Dissecans is a developmental orthopaedic disease that is relatively common, and can affect any horse breed. It may be detected as early as 5 months of age or as late as skeletal maturity, but it is commonly diagnosed around one year of age. OCD can occur in any joint, but it is most commonly found in the hock, stifle and fetlock, and with less frequency in the shoulder. Bilateral joint involvement is often common: if one fetlock is affected, a veterinarian may well x-ray the other fetlock joint to look for OCD lesions. In one study of OCD in the stifle, 57% of affected animals had bilateral involvement (i.e. OCD in both stifles). In normal joint formation the bone is covered by a smooth, even covering of articular cartilage anchored to the subchondral bone plate which allows the joint to glide smoothly. In OCD there is a disturbance of normal development in the cartilage and subchondral bone plate resulting in areas of weakness. As the horse moves around these weaker areas within the joint are then damaged further and can fracture and detach: areas of articular cartilage can break away from the subchondral bone plate, forming a flap under which synovial fluid can enter resulting in the formation of subchondral cysts; the weak areas may fracture away completely resulting in a free-floating island of tissue (also known as ‘joint mice’) within the
joint; or the flap can reattach to the underlying bone resulting in a wrinkled articular joint surface. Such disturbances within the joint can cause swelling and lameness and can damage the surrounding normal cartilage. The most common sign of OCD is swelling of the affected joint, but diagnosis should be confirmed with an x-ray. It is very likely that a combination of factors are responsible for OCD, including: rapid growth and weight gain; imbalance of hormones such as insulin and thyroid; trauma to a joint; genetic susceptibility; and dietary imbalances, in particular high calorie and/or low in trace minerals especially copper. Due to the multifactorial nature of the disease preventing OCD can be difficult, but there are some sensible precautions that owners of young animals can take, and that includes making sure their diet is balanced for healthy growth, and that the minerals needed by the body for bone and cartilage development are provided in adequate and balanced quantities. Minerals required for bone and cartilage development: Calcium: Vitamin D is required in adequate amounts for the absorption of calcium. If phosphorous intake is not adequate, calcium absorption can be affected. If dietary protein is not adequate, calcium absorption can be affected.
Manganese: Required for cartilage. Sulphur: Required for the formation of cross-bridges between collagen molecules. These add strength and stability to the structure of collagen rich ligaments, tendons and joint tissues. Copper: Required for the production of normal connective tissue, including tendons, ligaments and cartilage joint lining. Zinc: Needed in bone and joint health. Zinc is part of antioxidant enzymes in the body which neutralise free radicals before they can damage normal body tissue. If you are breeding young stock, or are thinking about it, correctly balancing their diet for healthy development can have a major impact on the life of the horse. The nutrition a horse receives in its first 18 months of life help set the foundations for healthy musculoskeletal development and future athletic potential, or can lead to developmental disorders, such as OCD that can plague the horse for the rest of its life, curtailing a performance career.
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Just a little story from today. I had 3 horses arriving today to be started and restarted under saddle. Phil was asked to go and trailer load 2 of them for the owner, and as it turned out I went with him and watched. The horses were a 7 year old brumby (caught wild at 6) with limited handling that had never been on a float – only a truck twice – once from Guy Fawkes National park to Dorrigo, and then from Dorrigo down a winding mountain to Bellingen. The other a 9 year old Brumby mare that has been ridden and handled and floated before. Phil started with the 7 year old, beginning with desensitising to the flag (the tool he was going to use). Teaching the horse to yield from the flag, and then to the trailer – he probably spent just under 10 minutes on ground skills before approaching the trailer. The horse walked up to the trailer, had a smell, Phil asked her to walk on – and on she went, stopping briefly to smell once she was inside. Phil then taught the mare to unload from the tail, and reloaded her several times to make sure that she had learnt what the expectation of her was in regards to the trailer. During his training she pooed once – and was quite confident and happy throughout. He tied her up to a tree and began the same training with the older, more experienced mare – who at the sight of the trailer pooed, stopped and began expressing that she was insecure and afraid of the float. The training proceeded exactly the same as with the younger inexperienced horse, but with perhaps more ‘resting time’ when she advanced to the float and up onto the tail gate. This horse was clearly emotional about the trailer – she bit it when she had her head in the back, she stomped her feet, she pooed about 5 or 6 times in the 30 minutes that he worked with her and once she entered the trailer she trembled. I want to interject here and point out – this is where you need to do what is right for the horse – not what you feel you need to do. Let me explain – what most horsey people do when they see a horse trembling
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in a float is reassure her – and I sure do too. It breaks my heart that this poor horse has had such a terrible experience that she is physically trembling – but if I go into ‘mollycoddle’ mode – all I am doing is justifying her fear. What I need to do is support her through confidence. Phil allowed her to rest in the float, and then asked her to back off – she came off rather quickly which is a little undesirable – but he did not trap her in the float. After a break of a minute or so he asked her to load again – and proceeded to load her and unload her several times. He then loaded them both and the owners drove them to my place. Afterwards I was chatting with the owner about her decision to ask Phil to come and float load the horses – she told me that it was worth the money to have the horses done right – the first time, rather than trying it herself and having to fix it later. The 2 horses were a perfect demonstration of this – the little less experienced one has now been trained properly to go on and off the float and she should remain confident through her life about floating. The older mare who has had experiences that have caused her to be wary of the float will carry them forever – sure, she will improve with the correct training all the time, but it will always be in there. Getting it right the first time is vital – you don’t get a second chance to do something the first time. This applies to haltering and handling a foal for the first time, to saddling, riding, bridling, worming, picking up feet, trimming, shoeing, floating. That first time is vital and sets your horse up for life.
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One of the great things about the horse world is that everyone has an o
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any truth to what is being said...
#1 - black hoof is stronger than white hoof, and white hooves are inferior While many in the horse world believe this to be true, there have been studies carried out that suggest there is no difference in the strength or makeup of hooves without pigment or colouring (white hooves) and their darker counterparts. Certainly poor hoof quality seems more relative to horse’s living conditions, previous care and management, nutritional adequacy or deficiency, and in some cases, certain horses just seem to have stronger, more hardy hooves than others. Hoof colouration is related to the colour of the hair at the coronet band, so horses with socks or stockings generally have white hooves, while horses of a dark colour or horses with dark ‘points’ have black hooves. Mixed horn colour can also occur in the case of pintos, appaloosas, or in horses with ‘ermine’ markings - small black ‘dot’ markings often found in white socks just on the coronet band. Old proverbs tell tales of horses with four white feet being thought to be a lot of trouble, while one white sock was thought to be favourable - a reflection of hoof colour? We’re not sure - but similar proverbs warn never to buy chestnut mares!
Verdict: Fiction
#2 - you need to wait after your horse is shod before you ride. This is one that we hadn’t come across in quite a long time, but apparently, there has been a general consensus that horses shouldn’t be ridden straight after receiving a new set of shoes. The simple answer is, that if your horse is healthy, if his hooves are in good condition, and if your farrier has done a good job, your horse should not be footsore when one set of shoes is removed, his hooves are trimmed, and a new set is put on.
Verdict: Fiction
#3 - Barefoot horses require less frequent trims than their shod counterparts Um.. not necessarily. Horses hooves require a trim every six to eight weeks. Shoes may require more attention if your horse has poor quality hooves, which can cause shoes to loosen, or shoes to the thrown early, but generally, all horses hooves will require attention at regular intervals. Seasonally, your horse’s hooves may grow more rapidly or slowly depending on the weather and climate. The amount of riding you are doing, and the surfaces you are riding on will also have an impact on how regularly your horse may require a trim or a new set of shoes.
Verdict: Fiction
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EQUITANASPECIAL HORSECARE #5 - horse’s front hooves are more round than the rear hooves.
Your horse’s front hooves are in fact, a more round shape in comparison to the hind hooves, which have more of an oval shape to them. Consequently, there is a marked difference between a front horse shoe and a rear one. Most horse owners have heard horror stories of apprentice farriers applying the wrong shoe to the wrong foot. No matter the farrier, the shoe should always be shaped to fit the hoof, not the hoof shaped to fit the shoe!
Verdict: Fact
#4 - the more supplements you feed, the better your horse’s feet will be, and they will grow faster. A healthy horse’s hoof grows down from the coronet band at the rate of around 1cm per month. If your horse has poor quality hooves, or extremely slow-growing hooves, then supplementation may assist in improving the condition of your horse’s feet. When it comes to nutrition, horses require a careful balance of minerals, trace minerals, vitamins and other building blocks (like proteins and amino acids) to maintain body processes and grow new tissue. If your horse’s existing diet is lacking vital nutrients, the addition of ONE good quality supplement can help to improve hoof growth rate and quality. Dietary deficiencies can also cause horses hooves to become brittle, they may crack, chip, split or break away, which can cause lameness and can encourage bacterial and fungal infections, including abscesses and seedy toe. The addition of more than one supplement (depending on the content of what you are adding to your feed) may still result in deficiencies, or worse, an imbalance in your horse’s diet. You must also take into account the nutrients your horse already receives from his feed. In any case, stacking supplements on top of supplements will most likely not be beneficial - nor will feeding a double dose. Always feed according to the manufacturers instructions, and ask your vet if you’re ever in doubt.
Verdict: Fiction
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#6 - if your horse’s hooves are cracked, he needs shoes on Weak hooves may not actually stand up to having shoes on. Nailing shoes into very dry and brittle hoof ‘horn’ can cause the hoof to crack, and may result in the horse losing the shoe. This can result in the horn breaking away along with the clenches (nails in the horseshoe). Often farriers are blamed for this happening, when in fact, it is often more to do with the condition of the horse’s hooves. Daily care and correct nutrition can go a long way to feeding the hoof and improving its condition. Some horses may do better without shoes, but as with all veterinary issues, horses should be assessed by qualified professionals and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.
Verdict: Fiction DONNYBROOK HOOF
Hot and cold shoeing are both widely practiced in Australia. Data we collected suggests that there is not much difference between the two methods if they are carried out by a qualified professional who is a master of his trade. Hot fitting does burn the very surface of the hoof, and this allows the farrier to visibly determine where exactly the shoe is sitting on the hoof - leaving a visible indicator of where the shoe has made contact with the hoof and where it has not, allowing the farrier to further (and more accurately) shape the shoe to fit the hoof. There is no evidence to suggest that hot shoeing is painful or uncomfortable if carried out correctly.
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EQUITANASPECIAL HORSECARE #9 - Glue is made from hooves Well, no. Not conventional glue that you’d buy at the supermarket or stationery supplier, although what is known as ‘hoof glue’ is still used by some woodworkers today. The idea that a slow racehorse was going ‘to the glue factory’ actually did have relevance in that many ancient cultures, and indeed, throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, horses would have in fact, been sent to glue factories. However, once PVC and other synthetic adhesives were manufactured, glue made from the hides and hooves of animals (and not just horses, either!) became much less common. Interestingly, any glue made from animal hide or hooves was water soluble, and could be broken by the application of alcohol to dry out the glue and make it brittle enough to crack. It was also used as a varnish and to prepare canvas, and was solid at room temperature, and, much like the glue from a hot glue gun, was heated into a liquid form and brushed on to the surface to which adhesive was required. So no, the glue we buy today does not contain horses hooves, but yes - in the past, glues made from animal hide and hooves was widely used for a variety of purposes.
Verdict: Fact... sort of! ThrushEze® Hoof Powder 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. No mess, No fuss, No smell, No carcinogenic chemicals and best of all, No soaking! It is a DRY powder that is safe for the horses, yet effective on thrush.
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Equinade Hoof Salve May help control bacterial diseases in horses’ hooves, such as thrush, greasy heel, shelly hooves, seedy toe and skin irritations such as rain scald, girth rash and minor cuts. Available in 450g, 850g tubs.
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Hoof Care FaCT & FICTION
#10 - You should soak your horse’s hooves in water to keep them well hydrated There are many opinions on whether the horse’s hooves should be soaked daily to assist in the retention of moisture in the hoof. Some owners (and indeed, equestrian professionals) recommend the soaking of your horse’s hooves for 15 minutes a day - others will strongly recommend you do not soak your horse’s hooves, citing the fact that if the horse is well hydrated, then generally the hooves will contain adequate moisture. What we do know is that horses on either end of the spectrum (with either very dry or very wet hooves) are more likely to suffer from weak hoof structure. Hooves do require moisture, as the hoof wall structure is around 25% water, the frog, up to 50%. It is important to remember that the hoof is a flexible capsule that does expand and contract, can become dry or too wet, and does, at times, require assistance and nourishment to remain in optimum condition.
Verdict: undecided!
Barefoot
vs traditional farriery worms just yet!), (Nope, we’re not opening a can of
This, as a topic, is much better left to a future ‘ask the experts’ article in our opinion. We do, however have some thoughts that we hope you’ll take into consideration, whether or not you choose to use a farrier or a barefoot trimmer. * QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING are very important. Don’t let just anyone work on your horse. Ask for testimonials, recommendations from your friends, and ask about the relevant training your professional trimmer or farrier has. * LOOK FOR RESULTS! Keep in mind that improvements in your horse’s feet can take time to become evident. Try not to chop and change your hoof trimmer or farrier - find one who handles your horse nicely, answers your questions, and who has a plan to improve your horse’s hooves. Allow them time to set things right. If at any stage alarm bells are ringing, ask your vet for advice.
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BENEFITS OF USING
ICE
• Reduces inflammation which leads to less scar tissue forming
• Rapid cooling off after strenuous exercise • Reducing bruising to a hard knock • Assist with laminitis soreness • Removes excessive heat from a leg infection • Remove heat caused by a hoof abscess • Assist with trauma to tendons
• Reduces blood leakage into areas which lessens bruising • Drops temperature rapidly which limits tissue damage • Used in conjunction with compression, increases the external pressure to reduce swelling
Ice provides immediate relief to a hot swollen leg (possible causes, hard knocks, abscess infection, leg infection, tendon strains). “Icing off” after strenuous exercise or at the end of a competition is well-recognised to be of great benefit in speeding up the horses recovery process. You can apply ‘ice’ as many times as you like on a soft tissue injury, muscle strains, joint sprains or direct trauma to muscle or bone, ensuring rest periods of no less that one hour, are provided between applications.
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DONNYBROOK HOOF EQUINE HOT/COLD BOOTS Very simple to apply, with the versatility to be used on either rear or fore legs. They come complete with two gel packs that you store in a freezer. When required simply slide the gel packs into the two canvas linen pockets and adjust the velcro straps to secure to the horses leg. Spare inserts can be purchased to interchange when severe heat is present. Ice is a versatile, inexpensive and essential method of assisting with numerous common leg related issues.
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THESTABLE INVESTIGATES... EQUINENEWS
EXPEN$IVE!
How much does your dream lifestyle cost? Most of us manage our horses on a budget - forking out for agistment or living on small acreage, making do with the facilities at our disposal, spending any extra cash (after feed costs and vet bills) on new wardrobes for our horses.. But what if we lived like the other half? How much would we need for the most luxurious equestrian set up? Hold on to your helmets as we show you just what big money can buy....
ARE YOU WEARING GUCCI?
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No? Us either. But if you’ve got the extra to spend on next season’s competition outfit, you can kit yourself out in Gucci’s Equestrian range, as worn by top jumper Edwina Tops-Alexander. Lucky Edwina had a wardrobe created for her by creative director Frida Giannini. The good news is that you too, could be kitted out by Gucci. The range includes blazers ($1495), long sleeve shirts (approx. $520), boots ($1250), gloves ($490), riding pants ($650), a helmet ($990), whip ($320) and even a saddle (which we couldn’t find a price for!). The total for a complete Gucci riding outfit? You’re looking at more than $5700!
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LUXURY HORSE TRANSPORTATION
There are multitudes of add-ons when it comes to looking into luxury horse transport. Sure, you could go for a four-wheeldrive and a double horse float. Extended float with built in tack box? Fancy! Three horse angle load? Sounds wonderful.. But how about a luxury custom built semi trailer, complete with room for 14 (yes - fourteen) horses? A behemoth three-storey luxury semi was custom built for a client by Rivenlee Floats in NSW. The semi includes strapper’s quarters, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge/kitchen area, additional kitchen, and features a hydraulic lift to raise the uppermost level by 1.1m, so the vehicle complies with regulations limiting the vehicle to a height of 4.3m. All in all, it took the company ten months to complete the semi, which is worth an estimated $1.1m. Luxury travel (with all 14 of your horses!) at it’s best! Check it out on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.498748793512 714.1073741825.179674138753516&type=1
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THESTABLE INVESTIGATES... EQUINENEWS THOROUGHBREDS @ AUCTION
Let’s face it - the ‘sport of kings’ is where the horses draw the big bucks. The most expensive Thoroughbred colt sold at auction was a two-yearold by ‘Forestry’ - named ‘The Green Monkey’, who sold for $16,000,000 (USD) in 2006. Prior to that record being set, a colt named Seattle Dancer (by Nijinsky) sold in 1985 for a whopping $13.1m (USD). That’s a lot of money for an untried colt! Interestingly, The Green Monkey failed to impress on the racetrack, and was retired to stud after three starts - having struggled with injuries. He now stands at stud for a meagre $5,000.
WHOPPING STUD FEES
Want to breed a champion? If you’ve got a thoroughbred mare with great bloodlines, you could spend up to US $1 million on a stud fee - or at least, in 1980 you could - to breed to Northern Dancer - a bay stallion who was foaled in 1961. Northern Dancer has a successful racing career, managing an impressive 14 wins from 18 starts, two seconds and two third places. Northern Dancer made his mark at stud, siring 147 stakes winners, and many renowned stallions including Nijinsky and Danzig, and he is the grandsire of many successful racehorses including Storm Cat, Danehill, Makybe Diva, and is Black Caviar’s great-great grandsire.
ONE EXPENSIVE STALLION
Once again, Northern Dancer gets a mention - as the sire of Shareef Dancer, an American-bred, Britishtrained thoroughbred stallion who was born in 1980. Shareef Dancer raced only five times for three wins, earning more than $240,000. He was sold as a stallion prospect as a three year old for a record $40million!
A PLACE TO KEEP THEM?
So now that we’ve found the most expensive horses in the world, where would we keep them? At the most expensive horse property, of course! At just $175 million USD, you could buy a 1,750 acre ranch in Wyoming, which includes a 450 acre equestrian centre, indoor arena and room to stable 52 horses. Check out the property, ‘Jackson Land & Cattle’ here: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424053111903461104576460281492734172
Dreaming of more properties? Check out this link too: http://realestate.msn.com/equestrian-estates-home-is-where-the-hooves-are#1
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SPENT $4M IN FOUR MINUTES Here’s what’s on our wish list!
EQUINE BUSINESS FOR SALE $1.2M Equine Business For Sale: An opportunity now exists to purchase KB Equine Centre which is a highly successful and unique business situated on 10 acres in a beautiful valley on Shaws Pocket Road Cedar Creek. The business is fully equipped, staffed and managed with the advantage of huge growth potential. The facilities boast high quality stables, sheltered yards, arena, round yard; cross country jumps and show jumps and well cared for school horses. The main house has been fully renovated and consists of three bedrooms. http://horsezone.com.au/category/393/For-Sale/listings/36671/Equine-Business-For-Sale.html
IMPORTED GRAND PRIX MARE $220K Donna Bonita has just made her DEBUT AT GRAND PRIX at the Boneo Park CDI 2014….she competed in the Grand Prix CDN to finish overall third, and was placed first by USA FEI 5* Judge Anne Gribbons with 64.8% This mare has three stunning paces, exceptional extensions, and flying changes that are straight, uphill and expressive. She is brand new to the Grand Prix level, and there is still so much more to come! She would make an exceptional mount for an ambitious young rider or professional alike. http://horsezone.com.au/category/240/Warmblood/listings/29256/Outstanding-Imported-Grand-Prix-Hanoverian-Mare.html
LUXURY 8 HORSE TRUCK $280K Professionally built body that is only 2 years old. Comfortably takes eight large horses on angle, full stallion dividers with rubber drop to floor. Heaps of storage in chest lockers, tack cupboard, dog boxes, rug rack and huge under living storage area. Also stores and includes eight yards, made of solid construction to meet EA standards. The living area features large slide out seating area, queen bed and single bed in cab, airconditioning, shower, TV, gas cooker, microwave, sink plus ample storage. http://horsezone.com.au/category/358/Trucks/listings/34857/Luxury-eight-horse-truck-with-living.html
BROODMARE FARM $2.6M At 100 acres Goanna Downs is a small boutique farm with the infrastructure of a much larger property. The barns are large, airy and were renovated in 2007. There are 3 barns with 20 boxes all with automatic waterers. There are day yards and a new loading ramp suitable for mares and foals. Fencing was new in 2007 with 13 kilometres of fencing in 14 paddocks. The 5 foaling down yards are all well floodlit, with the main house hardwired for mare foaling alarms. The day yards and loading ramps are also floodlit to accommodate arrivals at any time. http://horsezone.com.au/category/393/For-Sale/listings/31281/and-quotGoanna-Downs-and-quot-Broodmare-Farm-FOR-SALE.html
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From starting out to winning at Novice level with The Scale of Training Are you aware that the International governing body for horse sports, the FEI, calls The Scale of Training “the most important guideline for riders, trainers, and judges”? (FEI, 2007).
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It is the backbone of every good training session, the guide from Preliminary to Grand Prix, and what judges use to assess horse and rider combinations when competing at all levels. Finally, here is a DVD resource enabling The Scale of Training to be easily understood by everyone, and applied right from the start! • Main section: The Scale of Training. Official FEI definitions, each step performed Correctly and Incorrectly, helpful Asides, Exercises to try at home, and Questions to ask yourself. • Bonus section: Turn on the Forehand, Leg Yield, and Shoulder Fore. • Full colour booklet: Investigates every Preliminary and Novice arena figure.
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With International Helmet Awareness Day approaching, and with the (relatively) new implementation of the FEI’s updated headgear guidelines, we thought it was a great time to have a look into the use of helmets in competition and at home - the facts and figures of head injuries in our sport, and the fit and care of our own riding helmets - and yours!
Visit the RIDERS4HELMETS website at www.riders4helmets.com Riders4Helmets and indeed, the first International Helmet Awareness day were founded in 2010, after Courtney King-Dye, an Olympic dressage rider fell from a horse after it tripped and fell. Courtney was not wearing a helmet at the time and suffered a traumatic brain injury. Enter Lyndsey White, a friend of Courtney, who took to the internet - and Riders4Helmets was born. The aim? “To educate equestrians on the benefits of wearing a properly fitted and secured, certified helmet”. Riders4Helmets is now celebrating it’s fourth year of education and incentives. Every year for Helmet Awareness Day, retailers around the world can participate in the program and offer discounts on helmets to their customers. The website also features a wealth of information on helmets, and articles contributed by many experts in the industry, including doctors and neurosurgeons. In one webinar, Dr. Timms of Troxel Helmets discussed ‘Five Helmet Facts That Might Surprise You’. Dr.Timms’ five facts include the following:
1. Horseback riders have a similar rate of serious head injury as motorcycle riders.
2. Serious head injuries are determined more by how far you are off the ground than your forward speed.
What you hit upon falling is unpredictable - fences, a hoof, the ground, a stone - or many other things. 20% of injuries occur when you’re simply around horses, not necessarily on them. It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced rider - the risk of injury is more tied to how much you ride rather than how experienced you are. Dr.Timms explains that when a rider falls, forward motion (speed, or how fast you are going when you fall) often does not come into play, as you are unlikely to be hitting a vertical object which will cause an impact to halt your speed. The impact in a fall - where, if you hit your head, you will come to an immediate stop comes from hitting the ground.
3. All it takes is a fall from over three feet to suffer a serious brain injury.
As most of us know, when mounted on our horses we are often much higher!
4. Most people fully recover from single concussions. Multiple concussions are a different matter.
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the great helmet debate
we ask: do you wear a helmet when riding? we ask: do you wear a helmet when riding?
“Sometimes, when riding with young riders, and I always require children or any visitor to wear one while riding. I admit it, I don’t wear one other than that. I just don’t like wearing them.” “I always wear a helmet - I don’t want to die!” “I always wear a helmet. My instructor started me that way and I’ve never stopped. It’s a good thing too! I’ve fallen several times and last summer actually dented my helmet. I would hate to think what would have happened without it.” “Not usually, I ride western. I will occasionally dust it off if I’m not sure about the horse I’m getting on.” “I only wear one with horses I don’t know or at places like PC/ARC where I’ve had to wear one.”
Dr.Timms points out that riders do not often suffer multiple concussions from a fall, as our sport is different to sports such as football or hockey, where participants are often suffering knocks throughout a game or season. In a fall, if a rider suffers a concussion, it is advised that the appropriate recovery time be allocated to ensure no further changes to the brain (either physical changes or mental changes). Dr.Timms comments that studies have shown that people who have recently suffered a concussion may be more likely to suffer another if the head is exposed to further trauma.
5. Single impact helmets for equestrians are
constructed differently to multi-impact helmets (such as those used in hockey or American football). Dr.Timms explains that our helmets are designed to give up their structure in order to absorb energy. As helmets often do not have to withstand multiple impacts, they are designed so that the inner foam and outer shell protect your head by absorbing the brunt of the impact. in turn, they are really ‘single use only’. When discussing the effectiveness of helmets and whether or not they do, in fact, assist in the event of a fall, Dr.Timms notes that helmets were in fact, designed with prevention of serious head injury in mind - skull fractures, haemorrhaging, and death. He noted that helmets are really very effective for preventing such injuries, and did a great deal to prevent riders from suffering more serious injuries than if they were not wearing a helmet. In turn, figures for falls where a rider suffered concussion increased - as the helmet has in most cases prevented further more serious injury. A helmet can be the difference between walking away from a fall with a concussion as opposed to a serious brain injury.
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“I run trail rides and helmets are required to be worn if anyone is getting on a horse. The reason: because of incidents like this past weekend. A horse that I trust with any rider from ‘I have never ridden a horse before’ to the ‘I own horses’ spooked at a big scary ‘something’. The child fell off, hit his head and that helmet saved his life. The crack in that helmet tells me that helmets should always be worn.” “I only wear a helmet when I get on a young horse or if I’m doing anything risky. Only because my parents make me. Next year it’ll be a different story.” “Yes, I wear a helmet. I started after my third concussion, two of which were horse related. I figure I haven’t got many more brain cells to gamble with.” “I wear a riding helmet every time, not only as an example to my daughters but because they actually work and serve a purpose! I came off a few months ago and somehow landed on my head. Ended up in hospital with severe concussion, would hate to think of the outcome if I didn’t have my helmet on!” “Nobody falls off and says they wish they weren’t wearing a helmet.” “It amazes me that people would argue against the wearing of a helmet. I guess the stupidity comes from brain injuries... It saddens me that adults would let children and teenagers ride without a helmet. To me, that’s child abuse! If show organisers and associations would step up to the plate and insist they be worn, then more adults would wear them on a regular basis. My son always wears a helmet, and when I ride, so do I.“ “I have been riding for almost fifty years, and now most often, I only walk out on the trails. Every now and then, the horse shies or trips. Anyone can have a fall no matter the horse. Skulls and brains need protection. It’s difficult to understand how some riders can’t understand the importance of safety.”
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the great helmet debate
Recommended Viewing: Replacing your helmet Roy Burek of Charles Owen conducted a webinar, the video of which is now available to view on YouTube, and also on the Riders4Helmets website. It includes information on when your helmet should be replaced, and WHY you should replace your helmet when necessary.
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“They are too uncomfortable. I get a
headache when I wear one. Helmets don’t breathe, and I get too hot and sweaty. I just don’t like wearing them.”
The short answer to this problem is to buy yourself a new, comfortable helmet. These days, they are lighter, more breathable than the older style helmets. Go and try on a few different brands and models - there will be one that fits you correctly and is comfortable. This isn’t a valid excuse! “I don’t want ‘helmet hair’!” Would you prefer helmet hair, or a cracked skull? Sounds dramatic, but this may be the choice you are making if you choose not to wear a correctly fitted helmet that complies with the correct safety standards. “I only wear a helmet if my instructor
insists on it, or if PC/ARC/EA/FEI rules say I have to.” At some point, it’s time to take responsibility for your own actions - don’t let it be due to injury from not wearing a helmet! There’s
ensure a good fit! Ensuring your helmet is a good fit AND correctly fastened is just as important as remembering to put it on in the first place. Your helmet should sit snugly on your head and should not move when your head is shaken or tilted to the side or front. Your chin strap should always be securely fastened. It is important that your helmet remains in its correct position in order to protect your head. Helmets that slip or move may not be in the correct position in the event of a fall, and can actually cause further damage if they slip down when you are riding or if you suffer a fall. Your helmet should also comply with the current helmet standards, which you can read more about on the Equestrian Australia website:
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Even experienced riders on well trained horses suffer a fall
Why don’t you wear a helmet?
Poor excuses, and our two cents.
a reason that helmet rules are in place - to ensure the maximum safety of riders. “I’m an experienced rider, and I rarely fall off, so I don’t need one.” You may be the most experienced rider in the world - but that won’t guarantee you won’t come a cropper. It happens to EVERYONE - novice to experienced. In fact, statistics suggest that when more experienced riders DO fall, they are more likely to be falling at speed, and there is a higher chance of harder impact as a result of the fall. “It doesn’t look good in the show ring. If I don’t wear it
when I’m out and about, I don’t need one when I’m at home.” The FEI changed their rulings on helmets - and now, more competitors have been seen sporting a helmet, foregoing a top hat in the dressage arena. No it might not have the same traditional style, but it may just save your head. As for riding with a helmet at home, it is your choice - but all it takes is something to go awry, and a split second you could find yourself with a traumatic brain injury and months of rehabilitation ahead of you. Don’t risk it. “My horse is bombproof and never does anything unexpected.”
Let’s get this straight right off the bat. Yes, your horse may be bombproof. He might be so quiet that he can barely raise a trot. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t expect the unexpected. Horses are unpredictable animals, and you could be falling from as high as three metres above the ground. No matter how much you trust your horse, protect yourself. “It’s my head, it’s my choice, and I’m willing to take the risk.” Fair enough. Have you heard of ‘Darwinisms’? You know, the theory of natural selection, and how those with the most superior brawn and intellect survive to carry on the species? Well - choosing not to wear a helmet is a little bit like going for a drive without a seatbelt. It’s stupid. So be smart. You’re protecting your head from something that may or may not happen. If it DOES happen, you’re much better off with a helmet than without one! “It’s another thing to have to remember before I ride.” If this is your excuse to ‘forget’ to wear a helmet, it’s a fairly lame one. Do you also forget to tighten your girth before you mount? Perhaps you forget the bridle altogether? If you’re reading this article, our bet is that you love your horse and would do everything to protect him should you both take a tumble. If you can remember to put on his bell boots, you can remember to put on your helmet.
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on occasion! WEAR A HELMET!!
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ave you ever heard a mature relative however, places undue stress on the joints and causes them speak of Uncle Arthur? He usually arrives to become inflamed. When associated with other body
when a cold snap hits or after an exhausting day of raking leaves or tending to the vegetable garden. No, Uncle Arthur is not a distant relative to whom you’ve never been introduced. Rather, your relation is speaking of an ailment that is well-known to nearly everyone: arthritis. Horses, like humans, often must endure the uncomfortable, creaky movement that is characteristic of joint inflammation, more commonly referred to as simply arthritis. While it usually affects humans in the middle to late years, arthritis can develop in young equine athletes, sometimes keeping them from reaching their athletic potential. Research in arthritis has led to developments in joint management that can keep horses active and sound well into late maturity.
Dem bones and surrounding tissues.
To fully comprehend arthritis, joint anatomy must be clearly understood. A joint is the junction between any two or more bones. The two primary kinds of joints are distinguished by the type of movement they allow. If a joint permits considerable movement, it is considered a synovial joint or diarthrosis. Think knees, hocks, and fetlocks. If, on the other hand, a joint is restrictive and allows little or no relative movement, it is considered a synathrosis. An example of a synathrosis is the connection between a rib and the sternum. The limbs of the horse contain primarily synovial joints. Structurally, a synovial joint is defined by a capsule whose walls consist of dense fibrous connective tissue. A network of blood vessels woven into the tissue provides nourishment for the joint. The walls of the capsule are lined by a thin tissue called the synovial membrane, which secretes a thick lubricating fluid into the capsule. The ends of contacting bones are capped with articular cartilage, a thick pad of tissue that helps absorb the force of movement. Unlike the joint capsule, the articular cartilage has no blood supply, so once damaged, it is unable to heal and rebuild. Included in the mechanism are muscles, tendons, and ligaments, all of which help stabilize the joint and allow normal movement of a limb.
Exercise is a double-edged sword.
Everyday movement, such as that accomplished by free grazing or light exercise, keeps joints in fine fettle. Joints are nourished by synovial fluid as the articular cartilage compresses during the weight-bearing phase of a stride. As weight is shifted to other limbs, the compression on those articular cartilages is released. The repeated influx of synovial fluid ensures sound joints. Demanding exercise,
tissues, inflammation is oftentimes advantageous because it promotes healing. In a joint, however, inflammation is generally not helpful and actually causes serious problems, if sufficiently severe. As inflammation progresses within a joint, the nourishing synovial fluid turns thin and watery, a distinct change from its normal syrupy state, and there is no way for cartilage cells to repair the damage. Joint damage can be categorized into distinct stages: synovitis, degenerative joint disease, and osteoarthritis.
Arthritis Dictionary
Any in-depth discussion of a disease invariably yields a sometimes confusing list of multisyllabic words. Here’s a guide to those that will pop up while you’re reading this article or others related to joint disease.
• arthritis – inflammation of a joint • articular cartilage – cartilage that
covers surface of bones forming synovial joint; also called hyaline cartilage
• chondrocyte – a cartilage cell
• diarthrosis – a freely movable joint • joint effusion – the accumulation of fluid in a joint
• radiograph – a permanent image, typically on film, produced by ionizing radiation; frequently called an x-ray
• synarthrosis – an immovable joint in
which the bones are united by intervening fibrous connective tissue
• synovial fluid – a substance that
lubricates joint surfaces and supplies the joint cartilages with nutrients
• synovial membrane – the connective tissue that lines the cavity of a joint and produces synovial fluid
• synovitis – inflammation of a synovial membrane
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Arthritis Among Horses: A Prevalent Condition The first stage of progressive joint disease is synovitis or inflammation of the synovial membrane. The primary cause of synovitis is overstretching of the synovial membrane during demanding exercise, though conformation, shoeing, and genetic predisposition may play a role. Pain and heat are probably present but swelling due to an increase in joint fluid production is the most obvious sign. This accumulation of fluid is called joint effusion. Windpuffs, pockets of fluid found around the ankles, are an example of joint effusion. They’re a common finding on racing Thoroughbreds and other horses that are worked strenuously day in and day out.
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Synovitis can usually be calmed with a layoff, the length of which depends on the severity of the problem, and additional veterinary treatments. If the inflammation is ignored and training continues without a sufficient recovery period, damage to the cartilage surface may begin. This deterioration of the cartilage is termed degenerative joint disease (DJD) and is the next stage of articular breakdown. DJD is characterized by chronic, progressive degeneration of the joint cartilage and is found most frequently in the fetlock and knee, but is also diagnosed regularly in the pastern and hock. Two primary processes lead to DJD: (1) repeated bouts of synovitis cause the quality of the joint fluid to decrease until it is watery and ineffective in protecting the cartilage; and (2) after recurring and excessive compression of the cartilage such as that associated with speed, landing after a jump, and quick stops, the once-smooth cartilage becomes rough and flattened, losing all ability to withstand compression. The final stage of joint disease is osteoarthritis, and it is distinguishable from DJD by one telltale sign: changes in the bones that comprise the joint. These changes severely impede mobility and soundness. The inflammation process goes largely unnoticed in most joints in most horses unless noticeable swelling is present. It is only when lameness occurs that horsemen usually become worried and a call is made to a veterinarian.
Ring-a-ling-a-ling. Diagnosing arthritis in horses usually involves a history of the horse’s workload, as complete as possible; a general physical examination; and a lameness evaluation. The athletic history of a horse often conveys significant information. Expect an in-depth probe by a veterinarian. Is the horse returning to training after a short or long break from exercise? Has the horse been subjected to a particularly difficult training session or competition? How many years has the horse been shown or raced at the current level? Has the horse experienced similar lameness in the past? If so, how long ago, and what was the duration of the unsoundness? The more information the horse owner can offer, the better.
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A complete physical examination will yield clues to the whereabouts and degree of pain. After visual examination, the veterinarian will pinpoint the areas from which he or she believes the pain is radiating. A practiced eye is invariably essential in diagnosing lameness, but veterinarians rely on other senses to help locate the problem. Heat, swelling, and pain on palpation are also noted. If the problem cannot be readily identified, a flexion test may be performed. This procedure involves holding a joint in a fully flexed position for 30 to 60 seconds and then immediately asking the horse to trot away. Long-term flexion usually worsens the pain and may make identification of lameness easier. In addition to flexion tests, a veterinarian might evaluate range of motion in an effort to localise the problem.
Horses in all athletic endeavors might develop arthritis as their careers advance. The concussion involved in landing after jumps year after year might predispose this show jumper to joint ailments. Radiographs generally do not uncover changes in soft tissues and cartilage. However, they can reveal certain clues that may help in diagnosing a diseased joint such as narrowing of the space between the bones, a finding indicative of cartilage erosion. There is a place for radiography in certain lameness evaluations. For example, radiographs are effective in showing any bony changes within or around a joint. Another tool used by veterinarians to localise a lameness is regional anesthesia or nerve blocks. The veterinarian specifically desensitizes the joint that is thought to cause pain. If the nerve block temporarily eliminates any indication of unsoundness, the pain can be attributed to that site. A thorough history and physical examination often lead veterinarians to the source of joint pain. Once the degree of damage is assessed, a proper course of action can be laid out.
What to do next
Various treatments are available for horses suffering from acute (sudden onset) and chronic (recurring) joint problems. A veterinarian is best trained to determine which treatment or combination of treatments is most effective. Treatments include rest and anti-inflammatory therapies such as cold-
hosing and administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. One avenue designed to support joint health is the provision of oral joint supplements. The three primary ingredients in oral joint supplements are glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid.
Glucosamine
Without glucosamine, few connective tissues within the body could retain their integrity. Though it is found in multiple soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments, glucosamine is most widely associated with joint health. It is a building block of chondroitin sulfate, a specific molecule that is vital for normal joint function. In a nutshell, glucosamine increases production of molecules that promote joint health and shuts down destructive enzymes that break down cartilage.
Chondroitin sulfate
Manufactured by cartilage-producing cells called chondrocytes, chondroitin sulfate stimulates the establishment of new cartilage within a joint. Molecules of chondroitin sulfate bind with destructive enzymes, rendering them ineffective and thus slowing the disease process..
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Arthritis Among Horses: A Prevalent Condition Hyaluronic acid
In a healthy joint, hyaluronic acid is made by chondrocytes and cells in the synovial membrane. Its lubricating properties are essential for smooth, pain-free movement.
Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid are often given separately to horses diagnosed with joint disease. However, some research indicates that a combination of oral glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate provides more relief than giving just one of the preparations. Choosing the best oral joint supplement. Several key points should be taken into consideration when choosing an oral joint supplement. Here is a sampling of criteria for which to be on the lookout.
Find a credible manufacturer.
Research the manufacturer carefully. Does the company
have a professional Web site? Does it have a nutritionist or veterinarian on-board to whom you can speak directly about the product? Does the company have other products from which to choose? What other riders or companies are affiliated with the company?
Read the label carefully.
The product’s packaging can reveal much about the supplement, and some of what must be shared is mandated by law. Two important elements of any supplement label are a guaranteed analysis that lists the minimum amounts of active ingredients and a complete ingredient listing. If you can’t find this information on the packaging, it might be wise to look elsewhere. A veterinarian well versed in lameness is an incredible asset, and this individual’s opinion should be sought when selecting an oral joint supplement. Arthritis is virtually unavoidable in horses that have sustained athletic careers. The aches and pains associated with exercise are simply part of the game. With proper veterinary attention, however, arthritis is manageable. Advances in the treatment of arthritis can slow progression of the disease and extend the athletic careers of horses.
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TRAINING
Training Be patient: Always
Not all horses learn at the same pace. Each horse needs to take his time and become comfortable with each lesson before the next is taught. Skip things, and you’ll get into trouble later on!
Punishment, harsh bits & heavy hands...
You need to make sure that you use the same cue for the same movement, time and time again. Same goes for your ‘rules’. If you smack your horse for rubbing his head on you one day, and the next, allow it, you’re being inconsistent. Be firm in what you will and won’t accept from your horse, and stick to your own rules.
Have no place in the training of a young horse, and should only ever be used by experienced riders. The general rule: If you don’t understand what it is for, or how it can assist in your training don’t use it. A snaffle should be more than adequate for a young horse, but your rein contact is more important than your choice of bit. Even a snaffle in the wrong hands can ruin a horse’s mouth - be it a green horse or experienced schoolmaster, although the latter are generally much more forgiving.
Think carefully about what you’re asking the horse to do, and if your question is clear enough to the horse. If you’re not getting the exact movement or response that you’re looking for, don’t think the horse is ‘stupid’, or misbehaving. Really think about what he already knows, and whether or not he is able to understand what you’d like him to do.
Baby steps are the way to go! Don’t go from teaching leg yielding, and then ask for a canter pirouette. Overfacing your horse (in all things!) can lead to a frightened or confused (and no doubt frustrated!) equine. Don’t be frustrated at taking things one small step at a time. You should be pleased with any progress, and reward the horse for each small step.
Chucking a hissy fit will not accomplish anything - nor will disciplining your horse for doing something that he doesn’t understand is wrong. The more you can tune in to your horse’s reactions, and understand why he’s doing what he is, the better you’ll be able to further instruct him. He needs to understand what he is being taught, not just to do that one particular thing, because he fears a smack if he doesn’t do it correctly.
For the mental and physical health of your horse, training should be short and sweet! In many cases, working on a new dressage movement, grid combination or similar will be working muscles that haven’t been previously built up. This is a process, not an instant training session. Keep at it for long hours, and your horse will end up sour, bored and cranky!
Be consistent!
Train with understanding
Don’t get ahead of yourself
Be cool, calm & in control...
Keep training sessions short
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Everyone hits a snag in their training at least once in a while, for one of a million reasons. We take a look at some training tips to help make your training sessions less of a snag, and more of a success!
Overcoming
Problems Variety in the schedule!
Yes, you must learn that dressage test or work on your flying changes before that event in a month’s time, but you have a month to work on it. You’ll get much more out of a willing partner. Don’t forget that you ride because you ENJOY it - so mix up your training with trail rides, cross country outings, and arena time. Everything in moderation!
Warming up, cooling down & break time
Just as important as the training itself.. if not more-so! Break your session into segments of say 15 or 20 minutes. A good solid warm up, involving stretching, with lots of walking on a loose rein. Build up to trotting, and have a short canter warm up. Have your first 15 minute training session, followed by a loose rein walk and praise. Rein in again for a second session of 15 minutes, a break, and so on. A young horse shouldn’t be working hard for more than around 45 minutes, a few times a week, and should be given a light walk the day following exercise.
Balance & the young horse
It takes time and training to achieve a well rounded and balanced horse - and you should always take into consideration that you need to ensure that your horse is comfortable and well balanced travelling on both reins - in both directions. Endeavour to work evenly on both sides, and always ensure that your weight in the saddle is evenly distributed, and that your stirrups are even. Help
the young horse by working at the trot, on both reins, building up to trotting poles. Start out with large circles - you can gradually make them smaller as your horse develops muscle tone and becomes more balanced with you aboard.
Impulsion & working from the hindquarters
A young horse can’t be expected to collect himself at an early stage, and it is unfair to ask him to do so without prior training. What you can ask for however is impulsion, which will help to condition him and develop muscles necessary for frame work later in training. You want soft movement with impulsion and energy, but a slower controlled energy, with the horse moving forward in a relaxed, yet energetic way.
Confidence is key!
When most people think about confidence problems, they picture the nervous rider. But what about the nervous horse? Some horses can develop mental blocks with particular training exercises or even situations. One very simple example is a refusal to jump an obstacle. If the horse feels overfaced by the jump or if there is something ‘spooky’ about it, the horse may flat out refuse to go anywhere near it. Similarly, the horse may resist when learning a new exercise. So how do you solve this problem of what you may perceive to be a disobedient horse? Firstly, if you can determine what exactly the horse dislikes about the exercise/obstacle, perhaps you can eliminate the problem. Good in theory, until the next time he is faced with a similar situation, he will again resist, and become uncooperative. The key in this instance is to take a
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Overcoming Training Problems step back in your training. Solidify the foundations, and forget about the problem exercise until you feel the horse is ready to cope with it. Back to our ‘spooky’ jump scenario, perhaps doing some smaller obstacles will give him the confidence needed to tackle the higher jump, or attempting to accustom the horse to whatever is putting him off may be a solution. You need to know which ‘battles’ you can win. If your horse refuses a jump, ask yourself what you may have done to put him off. Fix any problem you (or the surrounding environment) may be causing, and approach the fence a second time. If you can’t win this ‘battle’, compromise. Lower the fence, and ask him to try again. Even stepping over a lowered jump is a win for both you and the horse. The aim is never a ‘quick fix’ - but building to success in everything that you do.
Health & Wellbeing
If your training has hit a snag, or your horse is ‘misbehaving’ and you’re at a loss as to how to solve the problem, start with having your horse’s back, teeth, and saddle checked. More often than not, problems with equipment or with the health of your horse can be the cause of problems, and strangely, these possibilities are often overlooked, and instead, the horse is labelled as dangerous or disobedient.
Be honest & stay positive Recognise your faults and your achievements - both are important. Never take a failure personally, and always strive to better yourself. If you don’t understand how to do something, recognise that fact, and ask someone more experienced in your chosen field for assistance. It’s better to ask a question or two than to ruin the training of your horse. If you have a bad day, put it down to experience - learn from it - and wipe the slate clean for the next training session. Don’t carry that attitude in. If you start out feeling negatively, you won’t get anywhere.
Keep the horse thinking!
The horse should be paying attention to you at all times - this is when half-halts come in. Practice even on the trails can help to keep your horse an attentive student! Give your horse instructions when necessary and keep him thinking, but ride with purpose and don’t harass the horse with aids from every direction.
Minimise distractions & time constraints
When you’re schooling choose a place that is free of distractions for both you and your horse, so you can both get down to business and communicate with each other. Training should be done in small effective sessions, where both you and the horse can work together, distraction free. Time is another factor. There’s no point telling yourself that you have enough time for a training session with half an hour to spare. A time limit shouldn’t be placed on any training session, and your time should always be used wisely.
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Fix problems with training, not with extra equipment Is your horse hard mouthed? Chances are, you may have changed to a stronger bit. Is your horse a head tosser? Get a martingale? Yep, we thought so. Instead of using equipment for quick fixes, many of these irritating habits (like pulling on the reins) can be fixed using training. If your horse pulls on the reins, try to decrease your rein contact. Always ride from your seat, and improve your balance. You should never hold the reins for balance - and if you do, we recommend being lunged with no reins to hold, and no stirrups! You’ll soon find your seat - or the ground! Changing to a harsher bit and riding in the same manner will only exacerbate the problem, because in the end, you’re riding the same way, and the horse will still resist your contact and pull on your hands. As with any training or riding problem, start at the source - which is NOT your horse’s hard mouth. A hard mouthed pony starts in the hands of an unbalanced rider, and no amount of extra tack or equipment will completely solve the problem.
Set goals & work toward them Achieving small successes can really improve your attitude and confidence. Remember that when you’re training your horse you don’t have to be perfect. Not everything goes according to plan, and that’s perfectly fine. You are always aiming to improve on what you have already done to build your knowledge and skills. Training at home is where you can sound out problems and work through them. Use your training time as an opportunity to work with your horse towards a common goal.
Rewards & Positive Reinforcement
Rewarding your horse for the correct thing can be as simple as releasing the pressure - or ceasing to give the cue or aid you were applying. All positive behaviours should be rewarded. Rewards and praise should be given instantly, to let the horse know that they have done exactly as you’ve asked. In time and with practice, your horse will become accustomed to your aids. You should always make aids firm, but light, and reward the horse for obeying them correctly. Gradually, your aids can be made lighter and lighter, and with correct training and positive reinforcement, your horse will become responsive, light and attentive!
No matter your chosen sport, or your problem, these training tips can serve to help eliminate problems in the training process. Above all, you should have fun with your horse, and enjoy learning new things together and build a solid relationship. it will all fall into place with a bit of hard work, time, effort and patience.
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How to sneak a horse home Adding another member to your herd can cause relationship grief with your non-horsey partner. If they fail to see the value in the new colt with great bloodlines that you've picked up at a bargain price, or the latest rescue you plan to rehabilitate (because she has so much potential and just needs some TLC) it is clearly indicative of their shortcomings in seeing the value in the deal, and not your problem in collecting horses. So how do you get around the issue? We've come up with a few creative ways to bring that new horse home, without causing a rift in the relationship. Some might call them lies, We're sticking to the story that they are in fact omissions, and nothing further. You're simply 'agisting'
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‘That new horse on the property that’s occupying the end stable? Oh, didn’t I tell you that [insert best friend’s name here] was keeping her horse here temporarily until she divides her paddock?’ By the time best friend’s paddock is ‘ready’, your other half may have forgotten about the horse altogether (best case scenario), alternatively you can explain that the paddock the horse was to go in ‘fell through at the last minute’, so the new horse needs to stay a little longer... Re-visit and alter story as required. (Note: In actual fact, you never specifically mentioned that the new horse in the stable ever actually belonged to [best friend] in the first place.
‘You know when we were having the discussion about re-financing the home loan? And we set aside the money in that savings account for ‘A Rainy Day’? Well, that’s the horse’s name! What? You didn’t mean that? What the hell were you talking about then?!’ (Ok, less likely to fly, but worth a shot?)
Distraction technique ‘Yes, I bought a new horse. But did you also notice that I cleaned the house, cooked you dinner and bought you a new game for your X-Box?’
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The horse was free! Unless your other half is cluey as to the feed, agistment and veterinary costs associated with owning a horse, tell them it the horse was free and once you have established Grand Prix dressage movements/jumped four metres high/won the Melbourne Cup, you can sell him for a mint - doesn’t he/she realise the value of a diamond in the rough? (Note: Ensure that your end goal is well above what you plan to do with your new horse!)
We needed more poop for the garden? How else are you going to get the garden fertilised before spring? Think of all the money you’ll SAVE by having this extra horse and growing beautiful fruits and vegetables in your own garden!
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I bought you a present! Play the guilt trip card and say that the new horse is a present for your partner. ‘So we can spend more quality ‘couple’ time together - in the saddle!’ What could be better than that?! (Or in the case of the new horse being young or green, that your existing horse can now be the sturdy schoolmaster that is perfect to get said other half in the saddle!) When the other half is not impressed at your extravagant and heart-felt gift, you can feign extreme disappointment in the fact they are not grateful, which is sure to keep them well away from the stable for a good long while.
KANYA CEE A STAR 15.2hh 2yo Chestnut Gelding $17,500 Victoria
You agreed - when you were drunk! Pick and choose your timing carefully when discussing these decisions with your other half.
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A different technique It’s much easier to ‘hide’ a new horse if your other half rarely visits your agistment property. If you live on your own land, it can be a little more tricky, as any visit to the stables from your non-horsey other half can result in ‘who the hell is this horse?’ - to which, you can obviously use any of the above tactics. In the case that you may have exhausted all of our above suggested excuses, you can always discourage regular stable visits from the other half by finding jobs for him (or her) to do - either around the house (to keep said partner occupied elsewhere) or by asking them to assist in any number of mundane stable jobs, until the connection is made that a random visit to the paddock results in hours of picking up manure, catching and tacking up horses, or any other jobs deemed to be undesirable by the non-horsey.
STUNNING CHESTNUT GELDING 16.1hh 7yo Chestnut Gelding $11,000 Queensland
NB: We haven’t covered what to do in this situation should you already have a partner who is a horse-person, as we’ve assumed that fact that he/she would see the value in your new horse, and not have a problem with your decision making process.
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