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Could Treason be my horse of a lifetime?

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Sarah juggles her busy equine life doesn’t trim any of his horse’s whiskers.” Sarah: “We’re not William with family commitments to her Fox-Pitt!” End of conversation; the husband and two-year-old son whiskers come off.

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We give a celebrity rider an ordinary horse to ride and ask ‘how far can this horse go?’ Words Imogen Johnson Photography Mark Manning

Meet the EXPERT Jay Halim International event rider Jay began his career in show jumping and worked for Tina and Graham Fletcher for four years. Next he began producing event horses before setting up

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his own yard. In 2007 he won the Burghley Young Event Horse class on Eye Candy. He continues to compete in international events and train from his yard in Gloucestershire.

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She says: “Tosh can be great but he’s also challenging. He has lovely paces and so far we’ve done a few Prelim dressage tests getting placed every time. He adores jumping and has a bold jump – he was cross-country

schooled before I bought him, but after a few falls I’ve lost my nerve and haven’t taken him myself yet. I’d love to event with him and know he has the potential to win but I feel like I’m holding him back.”

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privaTe lesson with Olympic trainer Conrad Schumacher

Making it to Grand Prix requires patience and careful training all the way combination in Conrad Schumacher Fact file front of him. is a world-renowned Name Conrad’s booming trainer. He hails from Conrad Schumacher Experience Trained voice and straight Germany and his with German Olympic talking ways can principles are firmly dressage legend Dr Josef Neckerman, appear intimidating rooted in the former rider on the at first but it’s the classical scales of German dressage subtle compromises training. During a team, former Dutch dressage team trainer, that make him such brief but intensive Team GB dressage an exceptional training visit to the team trainer from 1998 to 2002 and has trainer. He has been UK, Conrad gave earned over 40 a hugely influential YH reader James international medals for his riders including force in the Burtwell a lesson at Olympic Team and successes of the Grand Prix dressage Individual Silver for German, Dutch, rider Emile Faurie’s the Netherlands USA and British Cotswold yard. dressage teams.

Conrad is famed for his One of the most successful working patterns – a trainers of all time, there’s no combination of one better placed to help carefully selected James realise his dream of exercises that taking his eight-year-old when ridden Oldenburg stallion Smash Hit together improve all the way to Grand Prix. the horse’s way of As the lesson starts, Conrad going and help the watches with a critical eye as rider develop a James walks and trots Smash feeling seat.

Despite having taught Hit on each rein.

When things are going well more than 4,000 he is silent, but as soon as pupils, each of Conrad’s he spots any imperfection, he working patterns is very orders James to ride a series of carefully tailored to the movements to correct it. individual horse and rider

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The

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Born a star?

Some horses simply stand out from the crowd – but what is it that really makes a horse exceptional? Is it nature, nurture or a combination of both?

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hen we asked four big names in the equestrian world which horses they considered to be exceptional beyond compare, one name was always top of the list – Moorlands Totilas.

Edward Gal and Totilas (pictured here) hit the equestrian world with an almighty bang in 2008, and it wasn’t just dressage fans who couldn’t take their eyes off ‘Toto’.

Celebrities like Ringo Starr rolled out for front row seats to see the incredible horse in action. He’s been described as a ‘freak’ on more than one occasion and his performances have rarely failed to leave onlookers in awe, but are horses like Totilas the products of excellent training and superb riding or are they born stars?

We spoke to top breeder Lynne Crowden, dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin, trainer, dressage judge and former Badminton winner Judy Bradwell and top eventer Mary King to find out.

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Hannah has achieved incredible success in dressage, travelling worldwide to compete at the highest level. At 13, she got her first international dressage success on her ex-racehorse, Fort Knox.

Hannah has been running Brook Farm Dressage in Dorset and coaching as a British Dressage national trainer since 2001.

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PHYSIOADVICE

Injury-free zone

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When it comes to muscular back problems and tendon injuries, prevention is better, less painful and far cheaper than cure.

Here, physiotherapist Rachel Greetham explains how to keep your horse happy and healthy

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ack problems and tendon injuries strike fear into every horse owner, but the key to preventing, treating and managing these conditions lies in understanding what’s ‘normal’ for your horse, dealing with any small problems before they can become acute, and working with the horse health professionals to keep your horse fit and well. Your vet and chartered physiotherapist, together with your farrier and saddler, are the ‘army’ who’ll help fight these conditions – and here expert Rachel Greetham explains the physio’s role in the battle…

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Care Stess-free hacking TRAINER PROFILE

Richard Maxwell (Max) Having worked with the Household Cavalry and Monty Roberts, Max has experienced both conventional and natural methods of training. Although he’s never consciously tried to merge the two, over the years he’s found himself taking the best of both methods to develop his own style of horsemanship, which he says is best described as ‘practical horsemanship’. For more information visit www. richard-maxwell.com, email richardmaxwell19@aol.com or call 07764 404723

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A ticking

time bomb?

When your horse feels like he’s ready to explode, hacking out can be a nerve-wracking experience – but as practical horseman Richard Maxwell explains, diffusing the situation is all about having the right negotiating skills at your disposal Words Rebecca Gibson

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ot all horses have read the script and know that hacking is supposed to be a time to relax; for some there’s just too much to look at. If your horse is one of those who finds the whole experience a little too stimulating, and leaves you feeling like you’re sitting on a ticking time bomb when you venture out, you’re not alone.

Connemara Lewey finds hacking far too exciting for his owner Nicky Jackson’s liking.

Because of his overexuberant behaviour, Nicky says she hasn’t once hacked

Lewey out alone without there being some sort of incident. “I’ve fallen off so many times when I’ve attempted to venture out alone that I’ve completely given up,” Nicky explains. “Once Lewey gets full of himself there’s no reasoning with him and he’s a difficult horse to sit on when he gets silly.

“He can be really good when I take him out with another horse,” Nicky continues. But as she keeps Lewey at home, it’s rare that Nicky gets the opportunity to hack out in company.

“Last time we went for a hack, I had my husband walking alongside to try and keep Lewey calm,” Nicky says. “Lewey

was fine until we got half way round, but then he burst into a fit of bucking.

In the end I had to dismount and walk him back home.

“I’d just like to be able to go around the perimeter of the field behind my house without Lewey throwing me off at the bottom of the hill,” she says.

For practical horseman Richard Maxwell, aka Max, overcoming a problem like this means rehearsing certain coping strategies in the safety of the school. “It’s all about getting the tools in place in a stress-free situation so you’re not worrying about what might, or might not happen,” Max tells Nicky.

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“I bought an ordinary horse...”

The

talent

Larissa Chapman meets three riders whose horses have beaten the odds – and the sceptics – to become dressage and eventing superstars

Sam Turner and Billy

Sam Turner and Billy have been doing dressage together for the past five years and Sam dreams of making it to top hat and tails. After five years of hard work, Billy has gone from being unrideable to competing at Medium level dressage.

This little cob might not be the most conventional dressage horse, but his success has been fantastic.

Max Gorden and Will

Max Gorden and his horse, Will, have been achieving great things on the local eventing circuit.

Originally bred as a dressage horse, Will was nearly sold on after he became too much to handle, but fortunately for everyone, Max discovered his hidden talent and passion for eventing before he went up for sale.

Now the pair are working their way up the eventing ladder and Max has high hopes for the future.

Phoebe Buckley and Little Tiger

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Meet the horses...

Phoebe Buckley and her pony (yes, pony) Little Tiger have made it all the way to the dizzy heights of four-star eventing. Barely 15hh, Little Tiger has beaten the best around the likes of Badminton and Burghley, over fences that are far taller than she is.

Phoebe and Little Tiger have had some fantastic results, including coming 16th at Burghley in 2008.

Little Tiger has now retired and is enjoying a life of leisure.

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Introducing the

Awards It’s time to give something back to the people and horses who’ve changed your life

This year Your Horse is giving you the opportunity to nominate friends, colleagues, organisations, horses, or charities that you believe deserve some special recognition.

Perhaps you’ve got an

instructor who’s really helped you to reach your goals, or a horse who’s helped you through some difficult times.

Take a look at the list below to see if your horsey hero fits into one of our nine special categories, then get nominating!

AWARDS ★★★

Rescue horse of the year

Farrier of the year

Horse hero of the year

Volunteer of the year

A horse who has overcome the odds since being rescued

A horse who has helped an owner through a difficult time or overcome a serious problem

Unsung hero of the year A person who has helped someone else with their horse without asking for anything in return

Equine charity of the year A charity that has really helped to make the equine world a better place

Riding school of the year

A riding school that’s really helped its riders and gone above and beyond to keep clients happy

HOW TO ENTER

To nominate and give someone the chance to win a Your Horse Award here’s how to enter: ✔ Go to www.yourhorse. co.uk/yhawards and download the Your Horse Awards entry form ✔ Email your completed form to getinvolved@ yourhorse.co.uk putting YOUR HORSE AWARDS: followed by the name of the

A farrier who has gone the extra to help a horse and/or its owner

*to be nominated by a charity A volunteer who stands out from the crowd

Riding instructor of the year

An instructor who has helped clients overcome difficult times with their horses or who always goes above and beyond to help their students

Livery yard of the year

A yard that does all it can for its clients and works hard to provide excellent facilities and a friendly atmosphere

category you would like to enter in the subject box (for example: YOUR HORSE AWARDS: VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR) ✔ Please also send a relevant picture of the group, horse or person you’d like to nominate (please send the highest quality image you have) Nominees who make the shortlist will then be contacted and their story

will be told online at www.yourhorse.co.uk Closing date is 7 October THE WINNERS! The winners, who will be announced online in November, will receive their Your Horse Award and a pair of tickets to Your Horse Live 2011.

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Gear

Shopaholics heaven Come to Your Ho rse Live and you’ll find ever ything you want for you and your horse For more details see page 95

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For more gear reviews go to www.yourhorse.co.uk

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Grooming made easy

Keep your horse looking clean and smart this winter with a little help from some great grooming products

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eeping our horses’ coats looking clean and shiny can take a lot of time and effort.

But help is at hand from the many grooming products available. YH gear editor Ally Lowther tested a selection of grooming products on her two horses, Jester and Wish, last winter and this summer. Each grooming product was tested under the following criteria Ease of use She assessed how easy each product was to apply and how much was needed. She also

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A reasonable product which left Jester and Wish’s coats soft and their tails tangle free, but I wouldn’t say it lasted for the 15 days the manufacturer claims. The spray gave a good even coverage and it improved the overall shine and appearance of their coats. But it’s one of the more expensive products and didn’t perform any better than some of the

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cheaper ones. I got through it quite quickly. Probably not one I would use again.

Liked the improved shine and appearance but rather expensive for what it did Contact www.zebraproducts.co.uk

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This dry shampoo is easy to apply and did a fairly good job of removing stains, but it took a bit more work than some of the other products.

Some of the sprays seemed to lift the stain away from the coat and all you needed to do was wipe it off, but I needed to work this one well into the coat to remove most of the stain. It left the coat looking quite wet but feeling

smooth. It does have a nice smell but it’s not one of my favourites in this test.

A nice smell, but you have to work on the stains to remove them Contact 01888 544261 or www.4horse.co.uk

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