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0 7 0 1 1 9 7 9 6 9 3 8 4 22 YOUR HORSE & COUNTRY MAGAZINE £3.99 WHERE SOLD Summer 2022 Horses for Courses Finding your perfect companion JubileePlatinum All the HorsesQueen’s GatGloriouscombe Bringing the Magic back to Gatcombe

It’s great to be returning as one of the main sponsors of the Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park this August. We look forward to seeing you there.

6 StaplesSummertime WELCOME & CONTENTS Issue 33 | SUMMER 2022 The UK’s largest glossy equestrian and country lifestyle seasonal magazine!

You might notice that we have a new feature in this issue – Horses for Courses!

We were thrilled to return to the Badminton Horse Trials this summer, after – what felt like – two very long years. We hope everyone else who attended had a fantastic time. I know we certainly did! Also making a highly anticipated return this August is the Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park. You can read all about what to expect, and hear from a few of 2019’s winners, on pages 19-23.

HorseQuest kicks this off with lots of expert tips on finding your perfect four-legged companion. There’s a lot to take into consideration!

Kathy Carter explores how to get from A to B with your equine friend. 104

Of course, there’s plenty more to read inside too – so, enjoy this summer issue, make the most of the sunshine, and keep cool!

Team YHC celebrates Her Majesty the Queen marking 70 years on the throne.

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The world’s best riders prepare to flock to Gatcome for a weekend of non-stop action. 85

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As you’ll read in Team YHC’s Yard Talk feature this issue (page 70), we have been busy adapting to our horses’ needs in these warmer months – and successfully growing our own veggies too!

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Rummaging through your wardrobe and stuck for what to wear in this weather? Hear from Kathy Carter (pages 56-59) as she shares her very cool fashion tips to help you beat the heat, while still looking smart and stylish. Also in this issue, our Equine Health feature (pages 103-107) covers the very important topic of gut health and includes some interesting insight about the horse’s digestive system, as well as top, seasonal tips on what and when to feed your horse, to keep their gut happy and healthy.

28 Your PropertyCountry Publisher Katie Miller Editor Daniel Miller Publishing Co-ordinator Clare Aris Assistant Publishing Co-ordinator Lorraine Miller Contributors With special thanks to Zoe Hewett, Nettex Equine, Shutterstock Images, Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing. Head of marketing Alex Williams Editorial Kathy Carter Production Gary Burt, Becky Day, and Becky Warren Contact Us 01454 318 info@yourhorseandcountry.com780 Brick House, 21 Horse Street, Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6DA Printed by The MANSON Group Limited Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication YOUR HORSE & COUNTRY MAGAZINE shall not be made liable for any inaccuracies therein. The opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor/Publisher. Iwrite

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this after a few sweltering days, breathing a sigh of relief that the weather has cooled slightly – although, it still is in the mid-twenties outside! We hope you and your equine friends managed to keep as cool as possible during the heatwave.

How to keep your horse’s gut healthy and happy over the summer months

No.1 ~ MUST is a well fitted riding hat with air vents.

Pack some honestythis is your holiday and you don’t have to prove anything. Being honest about your riding ability when booking will result in a well matched steed so you and your equine partner can relax and enjoy the adventuretogether.

Cooling neck scarf - soak in cold water daily for it to swell and slowly dehydrate throughout the day keeping the main nerve at the back of your neck cold, thus cooling you overall. Simple and very effective at avoiding heat stroke

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Clip on solar chargers - charge as you ride so your phone and camera are always ready to record your adventures.

Compeed Blister patches (large heel size) - useful for strange saddle sores!

Horse India asks our riders to pack some donated snaffle bits for our Bit Donation Scheme.

Horse India has put together some tried & tested tips to make for a happy and comfortable riding holiday experience.

Above all - pack an open mindleave your emotional ‘baggage’athome.

A headlight for in camp at night as it leaves your hands free to open bags etc.

Find out more about HORSE INDIA :

Riding Boots you can also walk in (no chunky-soled boots as they can get stuck in unfamiliar sized stirrups).

For hot climates like Rajasthan, electrolyte gel packets are useful to keep in your saddlebag.

Some people ride with a camelbak water backpack, into which you can also add electrlytes, or bring a clip on water bottle.

Wrap around sun glasses to ride in (check UV level) as many bushes have sharp thorns.

So you have finally chosen your riding holiday, ~ now you have to decide what to pack?!

Be open to all that your riding holiday has to offer. Quite often the trip will not be what you imagined, but it will be so much more!

WHEN: The best climate is October to March DETAILS: www.horseindia.com e: info@horseindia.com tel: 07726 930231

photographs copyright Ignacio Alvar~Thomas and Horse India Ltd “Loved the horses, the fair, the countrysideand we saw two leopards!~ so much in 2 Indiaweeks”is open ~ book now! * you cannot ride this breed outside India.*

WHAT: Some rides are date specific, others can be taken at any time of year. We ride on average 25-30km/day or 4-6 hours riding/day with a relaxing picnic lunch stop.

“These beautiful regal horses carried ussteady, strong and safe, & never missed a beat”

THE HORSES ~ Marwari horses have curly ‘lyre’ shaped ears that rotate 180 degrees and touch at the tip! They are desert horses,‘slight’ in build, and stand 15hh - 16hh, spirited but safe, and more importantly,

WHERE: We are located equidistant between the blue city of Jodhpur, the lake city of Udaipur, and within easy reach of the pink city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA.

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WHAT TO EXPECT ~ A riding holiday with Horse India will find you staying in old Palaces, bespoke haveli Hotels or re-creating the days of the Raj’ by camping in their Maharajah ‘shikar’ tents - erected every night in stunning locations complete with decorated bedrooms, attached bathrooms and real beds.

WHO: solo travellers, couples, friends, clubs & groups all welcome. You should be an intermediate level rider.

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The boat race is a regatta duel between the rowing teams of Oxford and Cambridge Universities; the event represents one of the world’s oldest amateur sporting contests. It is hosted by the City Of Oxford Rowing Cub, and takes place this year over the weekend of 20th and 21st August in West London, between Putney and Mortlake. The boat race contest reportedly dates back to 1829 as a result of a challenge between two friends, Charles Wordsworth (Oxford) and Charles Merrivale (Cambridge.) To spectate, try one of the two bank-side fan parks at either Bishop’s Park in Fulham or Furnivall Gardens in Hammersmith. You could start your day at some of the most as we don our the that time is

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Commencing on 27th June, the two-week long event that is The Championships, Wimbledon, more commonly shortened to ‘Wimbledon’, is the oldest and arguably the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. It has been held at the All England Club in London since 1877, and Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam event in the world played on grass. Excitingly, 2022 marks the first year of the 14 and Under Junior Championships for children, which will take place in the second week of the event. Ball Boys and Girls are drawn from schools in local London boroughs, and the role is considered to be a high accolade. (Whether you’re spectating or watching on the telly, don’t forget your strawberries and cream, a dish synonymous with the classic sporting event.)

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quintessentially British seasonal experiences,

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3.PUNCH AND JUDY

The iconic roast dinner consists of roast meat, vegetables and a variety of accompaniments such as Yorkshire pudding and condiments like English mustard or its equally taste-bud tingling cousin, horseradish sauce. (Nowadays there are also many vegetarian options available with nut roast being a favourite.)

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The term ‘Sunday roast’ came from the said origin of this dish, where it followed the village Sunday church service. What makes this meal so quintessentially British is the ‘yorkie’ pudding that goes with the meat.

The famous Punch and Judy show, a mini theatrical play performed by a single puppeteer in a small tent, originated in Europe and seemingly first graced British shores in in 1662 in Covent Garden, London, when Samuel Pepys wrote about the marionette show in his diary; the main character was a fool called Punchinello. By the eighteenth century, English showmen were using glove puppets instead of marionettes, and the Italian Punchinello had been shortened to Punch. The shows were especially popular in the nineteenth and early twentieth century, and showmen would collect tips from spectators gathered at popular seaside resorts.

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Morris dancing is a celebration of English folk dance and music, performed at seasonal festivals and holidays to celebrate the fertility of summer. It’s based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers. Morris men and women usually wear bell pads on their shins, and dance with sticks and handkerchiefs. The dancers are commonly accompanied by musicians playing instruments including the pipe and tabor (a three-hole pipe and small drum), the fiddle, concertina, mouth organ, penny whistle and even the banjo. The earliest known English written mention of Morris dancing is dated to 1448; the modern organisation ‘The Morris Ring’ was formed in 1934, and is an association of some 180 clubs.

Putney Bridge, which has great views of the two crews right from the very start of the race, and then walk to Bishop’s Park and catch the rest of the race on the big screen.

The British population is one of the largest tea consumers in the world, and tea became especially popular in the eighteenth century when every social class, not just the upper classes, made drinking tea a daily habit. The British Empire Tea Bureau released an instructional film about the proper serving of tea in the late 1940s, however there’s still much controversy over how to make the perfect cuppa, from milk usage, the type of pot used, and the perfect steeping time.

First recorded in the book ‘The Whole Duty of a Woman’ in 1737 as ‘dripping pudding’, Yorkshire pudding continued to be written about by leading food writers including Hannah Glasse in 1747 and Mrs. Beeton in 1866. The Yorkshire-based brand Aunt Bessie’s launched their own ready-made version in 1995.

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 Plan to visit a festival this summer that includes Morris dancing

6. A NICE CUP OF TEA

 Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

8 | SUMMER 2022 Your Horse & Country Magazine - SUMMERTIME STAPLES The best of Britain’s countryside on show in two display rings and across 30 acres of beautiful parkland at Frampton Court. Quality trade stands, craft marquee and much more. Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire J13 off M5SUNDAYwww.framptoncountryfair.co.uk11thSEPTEMBER Advance Tickets are only £11.50 Standard (13+) On the gate: Standard £15.00 Junior £3.00 (5-12 yrs) Gates open 9.00am FRAMPTONCOUNTRYFAIR All managementwaste and recycling by Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd £0.25p will be donated to GWAAC for every Advance ticket sold Horses?Love Live the Scottish Equi Experience! 01555 www.scottishequestrianhotel.com661853 Scotland’s only 5* Equestrian Centre with its own 4* Bed and Breakfast accommodation… celebrating 30 years at Lanark and we’re still loving it! We are equally certain that you will enjoy your horse riding holiday. ★★★★★ Horse riding holidays in beautiful surroundings at the UK’s largest Horse Riding Holiday Centre • Luxurious self-catering log cabins and pods • Stabling and grazing for six horses • Access to Pennine Bridleway • Routes for all abilities • Log-ﬁred hot tub and sauna Bring your horse on holiday to the Derbyshire Peak District Call: 01629 540262 Email: info@hoegrangeholidays.co.uk www.hoegrangeholidays.co.uk Quote YHC when making your booking

thanks to wonderfully British ‘Code of Practice on Noise from Ice-Cream Van Chimes’ legislation). The iconic ice cream vans enjoyed their heyday in the 1960s, bringing delicious treats to families in their own freezer-less homes, but are still popular today. What is your favourite jingle? Greensleeves or Pop Goes the Weasel are the tunes of our childhoods, although today there’s a much wider variety of tuneage. The ice-cream cone is said to have originated in America at the 1904 World’s Fair in St Louis, Missouri; however we in the UK have taken the idea and run with it, in our quaint, colourful vans that roam the streets; always just before tea-time, to parents’ chagrin. (Is there any truth in the belief that ‘when the van plays music, it has run out of ice cream’? That’s for you to decide.)

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lunch’ was reportedly first promoted by the Milk Marketing Board in the 1960s as part of a campaign to promote the sales of cheese (after war-time rationing), although the meal itself is of course much older, consisting of bread, cheese and pickle and whatever other ingredients were available, and often traditionally washed down with a beer.

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There’s something terribly nostalgic about the tinkly bell that announces the arrival of the ice cream van in the summer months. The famous jingles, which can be played for up to 12 seconds at a time (yes, there are strict guidelines,

Afternoon tea is probably one of the quintessentially British things to partake in, and commonly takes place from 2 o’clock - 4 o’clock in the afternoon. The classic afternoon tea comprises a selection of drinking teas, traditional scones, simple sandwiches and petite cakes; complementing the pastries you will find clotted cream and fruit jams, amongst others. The birth of requestBedford,DuchesstheAnna1840tookteaafternoonreportedlyplaceinwhenRussell,seventhofwouldsnacks in between lunch and dinner. It became a repeated occurrence, and she began inviting friends over to relish the treats with her.

The ‘ploughman’s lunch’ is still a popular menu staple, even though few of us are taking our lunches to the fields where we plough the land. The phrase ‘ploughman’s

jingle? although any Listen out for the Icecream van’s famous jingles announcing it’s arrival

What better way to spend your Summer getaway then to visit The Scottish Equestrian Hotel in Lanark. Situated in one of the most beautiful and accessible areas of Scotland, just 40 minutes from Glasgow and Edinburgh Airports. They’re surrounded by fabulous walks, great golf courses, mountain biking tracks and amazing history. Whatever you want to do, be it riding holidays and leisure you’re sure to find it

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Popularised by the Wimbledon tennis tournament, who serve up a whopping 140,000 portions every year at the event, the treat of sweet and juicy strawberries (at the time, likely the wild Alpine variety), was said to have been first enjoyed at 16th and 17th century royal banquets. It seems that the French first developed the more modern dish that we know and love, when they added Chantilly cream to the menu at the turn of the 20th century. Enjoy with a glass of the gin-based fruit cup, Pimm’s – because, as the old TV adverts would say, Everything Stops for Pimm’s O’ Clock!

Peggy and learning to ride from just the age of 6, Horses are part of her everyday life, and as an accomplished rider, she continues to ride for pleasure well into her nineties.

It’s very well known that Her Majesty the Queen has a great love of horses, from her first horse at the age of 4 Her Majesty the Queen has been intrinsically linked with the equine world. Being gifted her first horse

Sunny days and longer cooler nights are something that we all really look forward too, making the summer months a firm favourite time of year. This year we won’t just be rejoicing the hopeful warmer weather and longer days, were really excited to be celebrating Her Majesty the Queen becoming the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after seventy years of service. Her Majesty having acceded to the throne on the 6th of February 1952 when she was just 25 years old, becoming the second-longest serving sovereign monarch in history. With such an achievement being worthy of celebration there will be many celebratory events and activities taking place throughout the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and further afield in the months leading up to the special extended bank holiday weekend and after, making the year of 2022 one to remember.

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Not only does Her Majesty love to ride horses, but she also owns and breeds thoroughbred horses for racing, a love she inherited from her father, King George VI. This keen interest in racehorses has seen her become one of the most successful horse race owners in the history of The Royal Family having horses entered in to well over 2,500 races. Although the Queen never places a bet on the race, she takes great pleasure in watching her horses run, and often win, in many prestigious events! As an owner, she enjoys visiting the horses and regularly inspects them to spot potential stars among them. She will note traits of interest even from a very young age and keep tabs on the progress each horse makes during its training. Many of the Queen’s race winners went on to produce the next generation of race competitors, each generation improving on the one before, which still delights the Queen as she

 Horses play a very important role in many ceremonies associated with the Royal Family

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The Cleveland Bay Horse was once a highly sought after ‘clean legged’ breed but sadly fell out of favour with the introduction of continental breeds (many of which owe their qualities to the breed!),

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Cleveland Bay Horses have a kind nature lending themselves extremely well to the amateur rider who neither wants nor is able to spend hours riding. The part-bred horses are very capable of competing at the upper levels of eventing of

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watches from the stands at the many races she still attends Thoroughbredstoday.arenot the only breed of horse that interests Her Majesty, Her Majesty the Queen has been a significant contributor to the survival of the breed Cleveland Bay. In the Sixties the Queen acquired the stallion Mulgrave Supreme who to this days blood line still produces pure bread foals.

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The Queen’s equine passion has rubbed off on many other family members, as all her children naturally took to horse riding in some form. Both Princess Anne and her daughter Zara love to ride and have both pursued a career as British Equestrians and Olympians, whereas Prince Charles and his sons Prince William and Harry enjoy the equine sport of Polo when they can. The Queen’s granddaughter, Lady Louise Windsor, has followed in her grandfather’s footsteps with her love of carriage driving, and has inherited many of his carriages to progress her sport.

The Cleveland Bay Horse Society helps match mares ‘lost to the breeding pool’ to go on loan to potential breeders to improve numbers (contact - clevelandbayoffice@ gmail.com for further details.)

are seen regularly on the hunting field, ‘the performance scheme’ now embraces these disciplines.Cleveland

After the end of World War 2, the 1st and 2nd Household Cavalry Regiments were reformed as the Life guards and Royal Horse Guards (Blues and Royals). Together these two squadrons formed the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, who have been based in Hyde Park in London since 1795. This base is a mere 3/4 of a mile from handarePalace,Buckinghamsotheyalwaysonto

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significant contributor to the survival of the Cleveland Bay Breed.

It’s safe to say that be it owning, riding, competing or in other forms of sport that horses remain to be a passion for many of the Royal family.

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Bay is still recognised as a critically endangered breed by the Rare Breed Survival Trust with approximately 40 foals born each year, including by hasthetransfer.embryoHerMajestyQueenbeena

respond to any emergency, as their primary function is to act as guard to Her Majesty the Queen. It is also from here, they perform their many ceremonial duties, the most famous of which is the annual ‘Trooping the Colour’ parade to commemorate the Queen’s birthday each year in June. The Queen herself rode in the parade for 18 consecutive years on her horse, Burmese, who was a gift to her from The Canadian Mounted Police. After Burmese’s retirement in 1987, the queen chose to ride in a carriage, and did not partake in the parade on horseback again. Burmese retired to Windsor Castle’s Park, where she remained until she died in 1990 at the age of 28.

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Horses play a very important role in many of the official ceremonies associated with The Royal Family, and often take centre stage at these events. The British Pomp and Circumstance is like no other across the world, and the shows put on by both horse and rider are world renowned.

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Titled Her Majesty The Queen: The Oﬃcial Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, the book is being produced and published by the Oﬃcial Platinum Partner St James’s House and will celebrate the remarkable life and reign of Her Majesty. The book will also explore developments in the UK and around the world over the past seven decades and showcase a range of outstanding individuals and organisations from across the country and Commonwealth, all selected for their transformational contribution across the spheres of culture, society, technology and business.

ick Martel, founder and owner of the Guernsey-based retailer Avant Garden, has been selected to feature in the oﬃcial commemorative album to mark the Platinum Jubilee Pageant.

“I channel so much energy and passion into Avant Garden and it’s incredible to look back and see how much the business has achieved and grown over the past 22 years. To have this recognised and celebrated in such a prestigious publication is an indescribable honour and something I’m incredibly proud of.”

The album is the only oﬃcial book being published for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant and, in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s jubilee weekend, will be launched on 5 June 2022 at a private evening gala hosted by St James’s House at Claridge’s. Nick, as a contributor to the album, has been invited to the celebrations.

Nick will be one of the individuals and organisations to be included in the album. “Being in the only oﬃcial book published for the Platinum Jubilee Pageant is amazing; it will sit in people’s homes for years and years and be a lasting commemoration of a momentous occasion,” said Nick.

The editorial feature will tell the story of Nick and Avant Garden, exploring his life and work in Guernsey and how he grew the business from a charming shop in the Channel Islands to having an established national and international online presence selling exquisite garden furnishings specialising in ﬁne cast bronze sculptures.

Being part of the oﬃcial publication for the Pageant goes beyond a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”, added Nick. “To not only attend but contribute to what will be a historic celebration and tribute to the Queen’s phenomenal 70-year reign is an extraordinary privilege. I cannot wait to attend the launch event in June and be immersed in what is anticipated to be a reawakening of the creative sector.”TheOﬃcial Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album is currently available to pre-order atstjamess.org and once published will be available to purchase online and in all good book retailers.

AVANT GARDEN PROUDLY SUPPORTS HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN: THE OFFICIAL PLATINUM JUBILEE PAGEANT COMMEMORATIVE ALBUM See us at The Game Fair, Ragley Hall in Warwickshire 29/30/31st July 2022 www.avantgardenbronzes.comt:+441481730870m:+447544740449 “Titled Her Majesty e Queen: e O cial Platinum Jubilee PartnerbeingAlbum,CommemorativePageantthebookisproducedandpublishedbytheOcialPlatinumStJames’sHouseandwillcelebratetheremarkablelifeandreignofHerMajesty”

Please ring Mary on 07929 666408 for more information and discuss your own horse’s requirements. www.moorcroftracehorse.org.uk

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After all our four legged friends do for us, the least we can do for them is to make sure they will be safe and happy in all eventualities. This Peace of Mind scheme HAPPA are offering is a wonderful option.

Mary King, British Olympic Equestrian

Backing young horses with respect

The approach is calm, respectful, systematic and with the welfare and the soundness of the horse at the forefront at all times. No rushed jobs or forced systems used here. The horse must be given the time to understand and to develop the muscle and strength to carry the rider with ease and confidence and in a good non damaging posture, so that he or she has a future. Long-reining, see on left, is very important at this stage. So much can be achieved on straight lines with no damage to weak young joints. Submission is not achieved through exhaustion but through understanding and the ability to be able to work with us and not against us.

A sane and sensible horse that will do a bit of everything and will not leave you over horsed. A true family horse with personality.

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Elegant paces for dressage.

The QA stallions pass an additional inspection to ensure the qualities prized in the breed are passed on to the next generation.

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Ground covering paces and stamina for eventing, driving, hunting and endurance.

A tough, hardy horse that thrives living in or out.

The ideal outcross to introduce bone, substance and a sane temperament to thoroughbreds and warmbloods producing horses prized by professional and amateur riders.

All our stallions have to pass rigorous inspection requirements including veterinary to gain their basic licences.

For further information on availability of all our stallions (including semen availability) please visit:

Power to jump clear show jumping and cross country.

We welcome the owners of pure bred mares both at home and abroad to apply for the Society grants to breed pure bred Cleveland Bays. Terms and conditions for these grants are on our website.

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zigzag through the valley with Gatcombe House as a backdrop – the

famously demanding cross country course takes centre stage over the weekend with the Magic Millions British Open running in reverse order, making for an exciting climax as the leader sets out last to try and take the coveted title.

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The Magic Millions Festival of British Eventing makes a muchanticipated return to the calendar this August. With ﬁve championship titles up for grabs, the world’s best event riders will ﬂock to this beautiful corner of the Cotswolds for a weekend of non-stop action and entertainment.

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perfect spot for a picnic ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the action.

The main arena hosts the show jumping phase of the competition and then transforms into the centre of family entertainment with a whole host of displays and competitions.

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Family favourites include the fast and furious Shetland Pony Grand National, the incredible Pony Club Mounted Games and the thrilling Scurry Driving. Membership to the exclusive Hamptons Pavilion allows for ringside seating, two course buffet lunch with table

reservation, licensed bar, shopping concierge and big screens following the cross country action, throughout the weekend.

Beyond the main arena the avenues of quality shops and unique gifts within the Rural Crafts Tent mean there is ample opportunity for some retail therapy during your visit. The Festival Food Walk offers foods from around the world as well as local treats for you to enjoy. To fully immerse yourself ▶

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The Park Bowl offers one of the best viewing experiences in the world, as you watch the cross country action unfold in front of Horsesyou.

The championship feeling is incredible, from the rider’s party and the Land Rover shuttle service to get the riders around, to the professional way the event is run. Everyone is so friendly and helpful.

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is a bit of a fairy tale really as Ash had had about four years off with injury before I was able to bring him back into work slowly. He qualified for the TopSpec Challenge for The Corinthian Cup in 2018 as well and we came 6th which was such a great experience, I just loved it!

win at the festival inspired me to pursue my dream of a career in Ihorses.nowrun a private event yard, with eight horses which I compete, and I also coach other riders as well.

He led after the dressage which I don’t normally like to do as it piles the pressure on. I had a pole in the show jumping which dropped me to third, it was the best thing that could have happened as it made me so hungry for the time cross country.

I loved the concept of the amateur rider getting to compete at such a prestigious venue. I found it really competitive, but in a friendly way. I became really determined to come back and win it the following year –which we did!

The win has really helped me to pursue my career in horses, I am now always looking for events that I can qualify for.

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Singing Usk, stable name Ash, is a 16.1hh black, gelding Trakehner, bred by the Singing Stud in Wales. He was Saskia’s first horse that she ever bought and has had him for 10 years

Ash is 17 now and we are coming

back to do the Dodson & Horrell British ChampionshipNovicethis year – we can’t get enough horsecalmGatcombe.ofAshjustlightsupatthebiggereventswiththecrowds.Ohmygoodness,hethrivesoffofit.HeisreallycoolandcollectedandIlovehim

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It is beyond doubt the most memorable and favourite cross country course to be at – just to be part of it is really exciting, I can’t wait to compete there this year.

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The time was so tight and he is no Thoroughbred, so I thought I have just got to ride this. I had to take some crazy angles at fences to take out every meter that I could. We ended up 10 seconds inside the time – which was thewhichinworkingcomemadehadthehimWhileamazing!IwaswashingoffIheardoverTannoythatwewon–hehadmydreamstrue!AtthetimeIwaspart-timeaneventsjobIlostoncepandemichit.The

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the day with just 4.0 time penalties, moving us up from 8th after the dressage!

Smith & Williamson British Intermediate Championship and the Dodson & Horrell British Novice Championship attract horses on their way up the ranks with the likes of Badminton winner Tamarillo having won the intermediate title with William FoxPitt at the festival in the past.

Classic Moet, stable name Molly, is a 16.1hh black mare. She is very vibrant and just loves to go fast which suits the terrain of Gatcombe Park. She is 19-years-old now and is still competing at the top level.

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Gatcombe is a very special place. It has so much history, even when I was growing up back in New Zealand, it was one of the events we had all heard of – an iconic, famous venue. You need an athletic horse to cope with the undulating terrain. It is a true cross country test, which is a nice variation of the sport, as it can sometimes be more about the dressage or the show jumping. I have ridden Molly there before in the British Open in 2015, when we were second to Chris Burton. We just had to come back and go one better!

Speed and stamina. I loved it on her but it is horses for courses – you have to have the right horse. It is a roller coaster of a ride, and it suits Molly down to the ground.

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The Festival also hosts the RoR/NTF Retrained Racehorse Event Championship, sponsored by the National Trainers Federation, which is exclusively open to horses that are finding a new career in eventing after previously racing.

Having completed the dressage and show jumping phases of the event earlier, Sunday afternoon sees competitors run cross country with the top ten jumping in reverse order, keeping the tension and excitement running right until the last horse comes through the finish

It is quite local to us, so it is easy. More often than not the sun is shining so we try to bring the family along. As it is a championship event we only take horses that are true contenders and so we have more time to enjoy the shopping, entertainment and all that the show has to offer.

in the festival experience, why not stay in the caravan park? Only a short stroll from the main field, you won’t miss a moment of this unique summer festival experience.

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That is one of the unique things about the festival, the bowl creates a real vibe around the place. Also being the first weekend in August, it is often blazed in sunshine creating a carnival atmosphere – going in reverse order means you don’t have to wait for the result and ads to the excitement too.

I would love to think she might be able to do it again. She is 19 now so we take it one event at a time. She looks as good as ever right now, so we will see.

Five minutes with Jonelle Price, winner of The Magic Millions British Open in 2019, riding Classic Moet

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WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO WIN THE TITLE?

The Magic Millions British Open is one of the most prestigious titles in the sport of eventing, attracting the most well-established horses and riders on the world stage.

The terrain of the cross country at Gatcombe Park really suits her – she is extraordinary, I don’t think I will ever sit on another horse like her. She sees a hill coming and she pins her ears flat back and tears up there like it is her favourite thing in the world to do. She doesn’t give the fences masses of room and she is not the prettiest over a fence, but she is very aerodynamic. She was the fastest time of

under go free.

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It was a bit of a relief really as she is well known for her pace across country. Her speed is her USP and she absolutely loves to tear away from a fence, so on paper it should be her event. It was a golden moment to finally nail it! It is one off the bucket list!

The TopSpec Challenge for The Corinthian Cup, which launched in 2015, is a restricted amateur novice championship. It is a true novice test and, in keeping with the grassroots nature, riders must not have completed an intermediate class in the current or preceding five years making sure that the competition is as fair as possible for amateur riders.

For more information on the festival and to buy tickets go to festivalofbritisheventing.com.www.Children 12 and

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luminaires with punched out holes will cast pretty shadows and add a touch of enchantment when arranged as a walkway. Even the humble glass jar containing a simple nightlight candle can work magic, and they can always be elevated with a pretty ribbon tied around the top, perhaps with a sprig or two of herbs to show a little extra effort spent. The subtle changes in the glow of candle light as dusk falls is a delicious feature of spending summer evenings outside.

A ﬁre pit provides warmth and creates ambience and a gathering spot for friends

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Festoonsoutside.or fairy lights swagged casually but oh-so-charmingly along the path or garden fence always signal festivities and lend a sense of fun. Add in some seasonal foliage to differentiate from the Christmas fairy lights aesthetic if you like.

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it in between events. Being round in shape as opposed to tall like most chimneas this lower wok style of fire pit better lends itself to socialising, especially once people are seated as they will still be able to see each other’s faces over the flames and embers.

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Holme Farm, Collingham, Nottinghamshire OIRO £4,250,000 A unique, versatile opportunity set in the Nottinghamshire countryside. The site has the possibility for use as a private residence set in its own ring-fenced land with extensive equestrian facilities Alternatively,Situation:it could be utilised as a bed and breakfast or hotel development (STP) with staff/owner’s accommodation with events venue for equestrian and other functions. Holme Farm is a sprawling 52 acres site, mostly laid to paddocks and walkways. It has been developed to provide world class equestrian facilities. The site is anchored by the 500-seater indoor Oakridge Arena and also comprises 60 x 30 outdoor arena, 19 high spec monarch stables with auto water drinkers, 17 large additional indoor permanent stables, Horse wash facility with solarium, Generous tack, feed and storage areas, Claydon covered horse walker, 60 ft round pen with viewing and 50 temporary outdoor stables with lights and water points. SPONSORED BY sales@billiards.co.uk | www.billiards.co.uk | tel. 01264 731 210 Antique & Bespoke, Billiards, Snooker & Pool tables Sir William Bentley Billiards

This property is available to view on Thinking of selling your property? Call us on 01454 318 780 52 acres | International size 500 seat indoor arena | Indoor Monarch stabling + additional indoor stabling | Bar & restaurant, courtyard seating area, farm shop Refurbished & extended eight bedroom detached house | Planning for seven bedroom B&B, partially completed | Large extension at second ﬁx stage, inc. swimming pool base | Extension also includes gym area, lounge & snooker room

Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire Guide Price £2,250,000 Rarely available to the open market is this incredible five-bedroom family home, situated in a private rural location in the Thames Valley with the charming riverside town of Henley-on-Thames within easy reach. LowerSituation:Hernes is a characterful detached family home, offering approx. 2934 sq ft of accommodation. Believed to date back to the 1600’s, the exterior is an eyecatching blend of timber and red brick with expanses of glass on the north elevation. The house has been subject to a wealth of improvements by the vendor to create a contemporary, modern living space which thoughtfully embraces the many original characterful features the home has to offer. These include, wooden beams, oak doors and staircases, open fireplaces, feature windows and exposed brick. The result is an exceptionally stylish home that’s bright and airy, and ready for immediate occupation by the new owner. SPONSORED BY sales@billiards.co.uk | www.billiards.co.uk | tel. 01264 731 210 Antique & Bespoke, Billiards, Snooker & Pool tables Sir William Bentley Billiards

5 bedroom detached house | an impressive plot of approx. 1.33 acres | dining room which is a vaulted timber construction with ceilings stretching to 5m. high detached triple garage | The secluded grounds wrap around the house and are beautifully landscaped to include gravel areas, established trees and shrubs and expanses of lawn separated by hedging and fencing.

Thinking of selling your property? Call us on 01454 318 780 This property is available to view on Hamptons International is a premier estate and letting agent based in London UK with over 140 years experience. www.hamptons.co.uk

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Tithe Farm, Kempston, Bedfordshire Guide Price £1,850,000 Tithe Farm is a Grade II Listed Georgian farmhouse set in beautiful grounds with stabling and an annexe. TheSituation:groundfloor consists of three reception rooms, and an impressive kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, shower room, boot room and utility room, and a more formal drawing room and dining room. Additionally there is a family room with exposed beams and brickwork. The first floor has a spacious landing and a principal suite comprising an impressive double bedroom and an en-suite bathroom. There are also three further double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Tithe Farm sits on the outskirts of the semi-rural hamlet of Wood End. There are some local facilities and a pub, good schools and a mainline railway station (London St Pancras in approx. 45 minutes). SPONSORED BY sales@billiards.co.uk | www.billiards.co.uk | tel. 01264 731 210 Antique & Bespoke, Billiards, Snooker & Pool tables Sir William Bentley Billiards

Lower Lidham Hill Farmhouse, Guestling, East Sussex Guide Price £1,850,00 - £2,000,000 Lower Lidham Hill Farmhouse is Grade II Listed, dating from the 17th century. GrasslandSituation:farm of about 76 acres operated as a horse stud in recent years, situated in a rural location with wonderful views, comprising a Grade II Listed farmhouse, detached annexe, extensive range of farm buildings of about 21,000 sq ft with 25 loose boxes, sand school and pasture ﬁelds. The land is principally laid to pasture with woodland shaws and three ponds. Mains water is laid on to most of the areas and there is some post and rail fencing with traditional hedgerows. SPONSORED BY sales@billiards.co.uk | www.billiards.co.uk | tel. 01264 731 210 Antique & Bespoke, Billiards, Snooker & Pool tables Sir William Bentley Billiards

This property is available to view on Thinking of selling your property? Call us on 01454 318 780 76 acres | 22 Loddon loose boxes in Barn 1 | 10 Loddon loose boxes in Barn 2 | Indoor school inbetween | Further barn with 3 Loddon foaling boxes, tack room, storage, staff accommodation and CCTV | Outdoor 60 x 20 manege with sand and ﬁbre surface | Self contained annexe I 4 bed farmhouse

overall summer forecast for 2022 is now pointing towards at least four or five major heatwaves. Meteorologists are describing the likelihood of a summer scorcher! With that in mind, many of us will want to wear comfortable clothing that doesn’t make us overheat, as we go about our daily lives.

Keep cool and carry on

If you haven’t experimented with it yet, chambray is a lovely alternative to denim, in the summer. Traditionally made in a simple plain-weave with a white weft (the horizontal thread) and a blue coloured warp (the vertical thread), the material is likely named after the French town of Cambrai, where some of the traditional plain-weave workwear fabrics were first produced. Chambray can be used for most types of clothing, from dresses, shirts and ties to full suits, and is a much lighterweight and more flexible material than denim.

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CHOOSE BREATHABLE MATERIALS

Cotton, linen or thin jersey are ideal for the warmer months, because these fabrics will not constrain your body, or cause you to sweat. Garments made from polyester, rayon nylon, or silk are not breathable, hence they will not be very comfortable as the temperature rises.

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Light-coloured fabrics such as white, cream, beige, as well as hues such as soft pink and light grey, will absorb less sun than darker colours. Black and other dark colours like dark green or navy will trap the light, and make you feel hotter! According to the Pantone Color Institute experts, colours for summer 2022 ‘reflect our aspiration for balance as we move through a changing

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The rules for colour this year are that there are no rules –although some of the predicted colour trends include Spun Sugar, a sweetened, soft-blue pastel described as having an airy nature; Gossamer Pink, a soft and powdery light pink hue said to boast a light and tender touch; Innuendo, a hot pink that purports to send a tantalising message; and Skydiver, a neat navy that promises to inspire us to new heights.

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Let’s get practical. Ideally we should avoid clothing that will constrain the body as we move around. Think wafty, loose fitting, cool clothes that are in no way tight. A looser layer of clothing such as a cotton shirt will help to create a layer of air between your skin and your clothing, whereas a polo shirt that is tight-fitting may feel uncomfortable. For ladies, skirts and dresses that do not constrain the legs and again create a layer of air between the skin and your clothing will be comfier. For anyone that needs to wear trousers, cotton or linen materials in a loose cut are preferable.

Essentially, these capsule wardrobe colours of blue and pink are staples found in just about every countryside-loving individual’s closet. Team them with an olive-green waxed jacket or a pair of blue denim jeans or shorts, and you have the perfect, summer countryside colour-scheme.

Loose fitted blouses and shirts will help create a layer of air between your skin and clothing, keeping you cool

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If fashion doesn’t float your boat and you will be found mostly in riding-wear this summer, simply choose some athleisure leggings, designed to take you from the gym to the saddle. The best ‘riding tights’, as they were initially called, have proved to be a great alternative to jodhpurs and breeches. They’re lightweight, comfortable and offer great freedom of movement. Look out for breathable materials and mesh panelling to help keep you cool when riding. A great thing about riding leggings is that they can usually be rolled up when you’re not riding, creating some airflow around the bottom half of the legs as you groom or muck out. As

The playsuit is the perfect wardrobe staple for the summer and can be jazzed up with jewellery, hats or patterned scarves. Straw hats also provide some cool protection against the sun

In terms of patterns, there are many block-coloured playsuits on the shelves this summer, which can easily be jazzed up with patterned scarves or bold jewellery. If you fancy going for a pattern, ditzy, dainty florals are definitely the way to go.

One possible exception to the popular tight and revealing styling is the maxi dress. They’re great for dressing up or down, especially if you have some contrasting or matching accessories and jewellery. They can be teamed with a denim jacket and wedges to suit almost any occasional need. And they’re currently being showcased in the summer style bibles and modelled by all manner of stylish celebs. Team a maxi with a brimmed hat to protect your face from the sun, and help to keep your body cool in the heat. Look out for hats made of cotton or straw.

Change up your favourite shorts to a playful playsuit. Not just for toddlers, these shorts-based romper outfits are quirky, discreet, smart and cute all rolled into one. Popularised in the 1940s when the design

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these items are made from technical fabrics, they’re also likely to be moisture-wicking, and are commonly able to be manufactured with a treatment to prevent UV penetration. This is not only great for sun protection, but also helps reduce heat absorption. Many versions will boast a full silicone seat or knee grips to aid with stickability in the saddle, but some do not have these features, and it is these versions that will be thinner and more lightweight for warmer days.

However, the fashionistas among us who follow seasonal trends may baulk at such sound advice, as the official summer 2022 style advice from the style bibles is to be ‘short and sexy’ when dressing for your day to day life. Think pencil skirts with thigh-slits, and tight crop-tops that expose midriffs. Should you go comfortable, or trendy? The choice is yours, or maybe you could do both.

usually boasted a button-down blouse that would come in at the waist and extend into shorts, the playsuit is having a resurgence. Dress down for gardening or dog walking, or dress up with heels for a date, the playsuit is a great wardrobe staple and commonly suits most body shapes.

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you have been around horses your entire life or have been recently introduced to them, making the leap of buying or loaning a new horse is a huge decision and one that should be made carefully. Taking into consideration your needs, horse or pony welfare and of course affordability! Just like dogs…horses should be for life and not just for Christmas!

approach, after all, they too should be looking for the right home for their Oncehorse!you have found your perfect partner consider their routine, how are they managed currently, are they stabled, turned out 24/7, are they part of a heard or are they kept alone, a change in horse management can present a dramatic change in horse behaviour. The difference between full, part and DIY livery will ultimately change the level of attention your horse receives on

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With the equine market ever rising and the cost of horses and ponies rising too, it isn’t cheap to find a suitable equine partner. Consider what you want to do with your equine, jumping, dressage, polo, hacking, showing, the list is endless, how big a horse do you need, how old are you, are you likely to outgrow your new four-legged friend.

From experience horses, have their very own personality, and as much as you may like the look or sound of a particular horse, have you considered that the horse in question may not like you? Some riders gel better with mares over geldings or vice versa. Visit the horse you are considering to buy on a number of occasions, groom them, ride them, tack them up yourself, trial loading and turning out even, a genuine seller will welcome and respect your exploratory

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FINDING PERFECT this new, regular feature for Your Horse and Country, we hear from HorseQuest with some expert tips and advice on how to choose the right horse or pony for you and lifestyle ...

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Ideally, take a trainer or someone you trust withTheyyou.can be impartial, realistic about your capability and what you need, and can give you their advice there and then.

With the introduction of the world wide

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Read the advert thoroughly, but equally think about what hasn’t been said. If they

web and social media channels it wont take you long to find horses for sale, the days of searching through reputable magazines, livery yards and event centres to find your horse are behind us.

• Whether they know its full history

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• How often they’re currently being ridden –do they need exercising every day? And don’t forget you can always ask the seller to send further info, photos or videos via email or WhatsApp.

These days in the comfort of your own arm chair you can view photos, videos and breeding records of almost every horse, but with online scams and rogue dealers at force can you be 100% certain that you will get what your looking at, or in extreme case get anything at all in return for your hard earned cash!

Before you make the phone call it’s worth establishing a list of everything you want to ask.Aside from experience, record and temperament, some key questions might •include:Whythe horse is being sold

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It can be very tempting to scroll through adverts, see the flashy paces, handsome faces and start dreaming. But before you do all that, it’s important to establish a very realistic picture of what you intend to do and achieve with your new horse. What are the deal breakers? And where would you be happy to compromise if you need to?

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We would always recommend speaking to the advertiser on the phone. Not only does it give you a very quick indication that there’s a genuine seller at the other end, but it should help you establish a much better feel for the horse and its history.

a daily basis, but it goes with out saying all levels will bring with them different levels of cost!What feed is your horse currently kept on, have you budgeted to maintain this feed, is it the right feed for any changes in work capacity that you have planned for your horse? A simple change from hay to haylage may present significant changes in your new horses behaviour down to the gut movements, and overall health and condition. Changes to diet should be made gradually and under the advice of an equine dietary specialist. If you are not 100% sure yourself, most good feed shops and feed manufacturers will be a good place to start if you are unsure of what diet your horse should be on or if indeed you are planning to change from one feed or forage to another.Ournew regular feature ‘Horse for Courses’ will guide you through some of the considerations you may wish to make as you set upon your journey to find a new horse or pony.

WHEN IT’S TIME TO SEE THE HORSE

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• Make sure all the details match up with the horse you’re expecting to see!

• If possible, arrange a second viewing – ideally at a venue away from where the horse is kept so you can see what they’re like to travel/away from home.

• If it seems too good to be true, it probably is!

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Once you’ve found the horse for you, it’s time to arrange a vetting. Fingers crossed they pass the vet and you’re one step closer to getting them home. Finally comes the negotiation – it’s time to agree a price, any terms of the sale (e.g. tack included, deposit) and arrange your insurance. We’d recommend having a written agreement in place and a receipt for any deposit made.

• Write a list, stick to it, check it again!

• Check their passport - it’s illegal for a horse to be sold without one.

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• And most importantly enjoy it – don’t rush the process, it will be worth it when you find the right one!

• Temperament over type

• Make sure someone else riders the horse first – even just for 5 minutes to show you the basic movements and jump a few fences. That way you can make sure you’re comfortable that they’re as described, and you’re happy to get on board!

THE FINAL STEPS

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When you go to visit your chosen horse or pony, be sure to take someone trusted with you realistic about your capability

even ask to do this yourself. This will quickly establish whether they have the temperament and manners you’re looking for, and whether you feel comfortable and capable to handle them yourself.

• Ask to see the horse being tacked up/ managed in the stable – or you can

• Is the advertiser private or trade? Buying from a trade advertiser does give you more rights should there be a dispute later down the line, but equally a private advertiser may know the horses full history having owned them from a youngster. There’s benefits to both, but it’s just worth knowing the difference!

• Trust your gut instinct

• And don’t forget to video as much as you can … It can be so useful when you get home to watch it back.

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Badminton International Horse Trials reminds us of why we love the sport so much, and it really does ignite our passion to not only ride but also, get the best from our horses so we can achieve great things together. So, our summer will consist of evening hacks, local events, and lots of at-home training.

SUMMERTIMEthis AT THE STABLES

We were fortunate enough to partner up with Goodbye Flys for their new product launch of the Equi-zen Box. A day spent at the stunning lakeside stand, basking in the sun, enjoying the occasional nibbles and champagne. Thanks again, Sarah, for a great day.

Back from a fabulous weekend at Badminton, Team YHC have been busy in the yard making hay while the sun shines

what a InternationalBadmintonHorseTrials that was! A huge congratulations to the well-deserved winner Laura Collett, who led from start to finish to win her first Badminton title with her Tokyo Olympic gold medal-winning partner London 52, setting a record finishing score for the event in the process. We absolutely loved being back at the trials. The sun was shining, Pimm’s was being poured and a British winner – what a year to be back!

YHC’s Louis enjoying field of buttercups

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As if summer isn’t already hectic enough for us, we have to account for the change in our horses’ routines. We choose to bring our horses in during the day, to give them respite from the summer sun and flies, and turn them back out in the evenings, meaning there isn’t a mucking out holiday for the YHC team.

We find our horses react better to this schedule, as we either ride first thing in the mornings, or late at night before we turn out. These are usually the cooler parts of the day, and there are much less flies around, making our hacking a much more enjoyable experience.Mostpeople find that their horses are a lot more subdued when it’s warm. We don’t get that luxury! If anything, ours are very fresh, and certainly like to keep us on our toes, with the occasional spook, and buck on the grass. Thank goodness for a good pair of sticky bum jodhpurs!Perhaps our five ridden horses are much sprightlier as they take advantage of their time stabled during the day, snoozing and recharging. Dave the donkey and his field companion Chester, our retired 17HH, simplefromtocolderfromsun,themfielddecidedlifestylewemostandmorethoroughbred,25-year-oldhaveamuchrelaxedlifestylegettoliveoutforoftheyear.Ashavechosenthisforthem,wetobuildashelter,tooffershadefromthebutalsosheltertheraininthemonths.Therearemanyoptionsprovideshelter,ranginglargeindustrialbarns,aleanto,openfrontbarns

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Duchess, out in the field, the most of the lovely blue skies

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If you are also a horse owner, you will know that holidays abroad, and trips away, might not be as frequent as we would like, however we do get to spend the summer with our animals, surrounded by the beautiful countryside, and we do make time to put our feet up and relax with the occasional BBQ and get together with family and friends. Here’s to a sunny one!

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You will remember from our winter edition that our three farm dogs Dexter, Mikka and Timmy had a newly built kennel. We decided that an outdoor run would be a great edition, also allowing them to choose whether to be in or out during the day. We decided to build them a large sheltered outdoor run, that joins their indoor kennel, giving them the life of luxury too!

YHC’s Charlie striking a pose in the sunshine

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more natural option of trees.

Dave and Chester are lucky enough to benefit from lots of natural shade, along with their field shelter as mentioned, giving them their own option to choose whether to be in or out.

Flash (left) and Bryn grazing together

There are many advantages to equestrian stable matting. The obvious benefits for the horse are added warmth, support, and insulation.

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A hard concrete floor, even with a lot of bedding can be dramatically improved with the simple solution of stable matting. Buying the right mats means they can also work out to be very cost effective as you can reduce bedding, also saving time on mucking out.

There are a variation of mats available ranging from hard rubber matting to very technical formulation mixes, such as Equimat.

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Equestrian rubber matting should be fitted correctly, the interlocking type are great as they tend not to move, but also won’t let much fluid through as they have good drainage on the underside.Theyshould be easy to manage, lift and keep clean. Most of this type of matting will also have the added benefit of a non-slip pattern on the top surface limiting any slipping.

Often overlooked is the added comfort for your horse. Offering good quality supportive matting will not only give your horse relief from the hard ground, but also help to aid recovery from an injury, and is much less likely to aggravate the strain.

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SUMMER CONTROLFLY Dr Jim

Anyone who keeps horses, knows that at best, flies are an annoyance, at worst, they cause serious distress to horses and can transmit bacteria, viruses and parasites.Sohow best to tackle this problem?

With countless fly-repellent products on the market, and advice handed down from generation to generation and yard to yard

Horseflies (pictured, right) are persistent, aggressive, and hard to control. If you have ever wondered why your horse gets bitten repeatedly, it’s because the bites are extremely painful. When bitten, horses swish and kick, dislodging the horseflies mid-feed, so they repeatedly land and re-bite. Horseflies are attracted to warmth,

Rawlinson writes ...

THE HORSE FLY

Summertime brings many joys for horse owners. Yet, one burden that comes with the long, warm days is not welcome – flies.

(hands up who has concocted their own magic remedy passed on by a friend?!) it can be hard to know what to do, to tackle these pests.First things first, know your enemy. There are many types of flies, and each of them pose their own challenges when it comes to control measures.

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Equestrians love summer! We all enjoy the longer days, sunshine and evening hacks. However, the warmer weather can bring discomfort to your horse. Bites and irritation from insects, sunburn and over-heating are just a few problems that can occur.

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As the name suggests, the Stable Fly is often found around stables. Stable flies,

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intensely rubbing the affected areas (mane and tail) on solid structures such as fencing. Sweet itch can range in severity – some horses suffer broken hair or patchy hair loss, whereas others continue to itch until the skin is broken. Midges congregate over wet, marshy areas and are most active at dawn and dusk. Stabling horses and using a wellfitted fly rug are key elements in protecting horses from these tiny critters.

THE STABLE FLY

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With regards to flies causing horses annoyance, perhaps the most irritating of them all is the midge (Cullicoide). These tiny flies swarm and bite horses, particularly in the mane, tail and belly region. Their bites create an allergic reaction in some horses, known as ‘sweet itch’, characterised by horses

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smell - such as sweat and urine, bright light and the exhaled carbon dioxide in a horse’s breath. They also prefer horses with darker coats because they are polarotactic – meaning they are attracted to polarised light reflected by dark skin. Striped, spotted, and white coats (or rugs) reflect depolarised light, making it less attractive to the horseflies, and it is for this reason many fly rugs have been designed with stripes and spots on them.

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▶ whose Latin name, Stamoxys calcitrans, means ‘sharp mouth’, tend to bite horses on the legs, stomach and teat area. As well as being a nuisance –notice horses stamping legs and biting at their bellies – they also transmit disease, affecting the horses’ eyes and stomach. Keeping stables as clean as possible and removing faeces from the area helps to limit the number of these germ spreading flies who typically bite early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

Whether the flies are biting, non-biting or parasitic, they can cause irritation to your horse or pony.

USE AN EFFECTIVE CHEMICAL DETERRENT

Fly sprays, cream, ointments and washes play a vital role in deterring flies from landing on your horse. There are many options available – a good repellent with high levels of D.E.E.T will help deter flies from biting. Chemical deterrents need to be applied regularly to be effective, at least twice a day, but be aware that when fly infestation is very heavy, re-application may be required more frequently.

USE A FLY RUG AND FLY MASK

When fitted correctly, fly masks and rugs can provide an effective physical barrier against flies. Being prepared is beneficial, and using fly rugs before flies start to bite has a huge impact on your horse or pony’s comfort. Fly rugs are particularly useful for horses who suffer with sweet itch, and fly masks can help keep bothersome stable and black flies away. To deter flies further, choose a rug that is striped, spotted or white. Flies are attracted to polarised light, but such rugs reflect this light, making them less appealing to flies.

Sweat, urine and faeces – flies can’t help but be attracted to these aromas. Regular washing of your horse and pony to remove such attractants can help remove your horse from being a prime target for flies. Make sure to wash your horse after exercise, or on hot days, and wash off any stable stains thoroughly.

TAKE EXTRA CARE WITH SENSITIVE AND EXPOSED AREAS

WASHING REGULARLY

ENSURE YOU HAVE A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT

Flies are attracted to urine and faeces, and many flies use manure as a breeding site. Regularly remove soiled bedding to reduce the fly burden in your yard, and if possible, keep the manure pile some distance from the stable to reduce contact between flies and horses. Regular poo picking of paddocks is also important and helps to minimise the number of flies your horse or pony comes into contact with.

The face and ears are highly reactive to midge and fly bites and taking care of these areas requires careful thought and often multiple modes of protection. Using a topical solution, such as Nettex Equine Summer Freedom, helps to both soothe skin and protect against insects and biting flies. In addition, a fly mask provides a physical barrier to prevent flies from landing on these areas.

CHOOSE GRAZING WISELY

Flies tend to like congregating over water, be that damp woodlands, water troughs, or streams. If possible, try to keep your horse’s grazing away from such areas (but do ensure there is access to clean, fresh drinking water). High ground is also advantageous when avoiding flies, as it is more exposed with better air flow. TO PREVENT FLY IRRITATION

Many flies, including midges, are most active at dawn and dusk. To avoid contact, opt to stable horses at these times. If your horse or pony suffers with sweet itch, it is important to keep their fly rugs on when stabled. Generally, flies prefer still air, so ensuring good airflow through your stables can reduce the number of unwanted flying visitors that enter. If your horse or pony will tolerate it, consider using a fan outside of the stable to act as a further deterrent.

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THE BLACK FLY Flies can also spread viruses from one location to another on the same horse. Culpable for this is the Black Fly. Small and annoying, these flies target the horse’s face- particularly the ears. It is thought that Black flies are involved in the development of aural plaques and potentially have a role to play in spreading sarcoids on a horse’s body.

Tail swishing, ear flicking, belly kicking and agitation is a common sign your horse is being bothered by flies. Other signs include excessive tear production, raised inflamed lumps at the site of bites and self-trauma caused by itching.

Don’t forget the sensitive skin around the sheath, belly and armpits too. Often harder to shield with rugs, regular appliance of a repellent helps deter flies from landing on delicate skin.

• By Dr Jim Rawlinson, BVMS MBA MRCVS, Nettex Equine

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p Utilise the UK’s extensive bridleways and bridlepaths this summer

available (see below). Many landowners give permission to individuals to ride around or through their land, and the Toll Rides Off-road Trust (TROT), a charitable trust that promotes off-road horse riding, has created a network of privately owned, Forestry England and Woodland Trust land that individuals may ride on, in return for an annual permit fee. (Commonly £155.00 for full membership, plus a £16.00 fee for a hatband that identifies toll ride members; although costs may differ depending on location, chosen membership and the member’s age).

The UK’s bridleway network is a real asset to our kingdom, and something many of us don’t utilise enough. Bridleways –or bridlepaths - are also footpaths, but additionally, users are permitted to ride or lead a horse, or ride a bike on them. Your local council is responsible for protecting

GETTING aboutandout

There’s no better time to get out and about on a hack or pleasure ride than in the summer months. And, there’s often more access to off-road riding than people think. Horses cannot be ridden along a public footpath, however restricted byways are open to riders, and there’s also a considerable network of bridleways

Summer prime time to get out and about, and explore life outside of the confines of your yard. Kathy Carter asks how are you getting from A to B? Riding, hauling or trucking?

and asserting the rights of the public to use rights of way, and responsibility for keeping footpaths clear rests with the landowner, as does the requirement to maintain gates. The website eventingguide.com has developed an easy online tool to check your local bridleways. Each local authority has a ‘Definitive Map’ of the area that includes access routes, and the eventingguide website has compiled a database of digitised maps, so you can see your local authority’s Definitive Map and access routes for free. The full website is listed far below.

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2. Transitions Another good exercise in responsiveness is to be able to do walk/trot and trot/walk transitions.

Don’t forget, when taking your horse out for a hack or pleasure ride, there are still plenty of chances to school and train him, to help maintain his suppleness and obedience. It is very important to have a well behaved horse when out in public, and it is far more enjoyable for you to have a responsive ride. Try the following three suggestions, but always assess the conditions and safety of your location; bridleways are ideal.

3. Canter work It is very important that your horse does his canter work at different places, thus ideally not anticipating where on your hack he speeds up! Vary your routes as much as possible to give you different options. A sequence of trot and canter will keep him tuned to your aids. Teach your horse to strike off in canter on left or right lead as you choose. If he makes a mistake, return to trot and ask again using a little more inside bend of the direction you require.

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still for approximately five seconds, which can be increased in stages until it is second nature.

1. Halting It is a necessity that your horse halts immediately when asked, so simple ‘walk to halt transitions’ should be practised, so the horse can be completely relied upon to stand still, e.g. if a large vehicle needs to pass, when waiting at a road junction, or if you need to be immobile on a grass verge. At selected safe places on your hack, ask the horse to stand

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A planned sequence is a good idea, for instance ten walk strides, ten trot strides, alternating the two paces. Tailor your routine

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as you please, with any amount of strides, not necessarily the same in each gait, and alter them at your will so your ride does not learn to anticipate. In all paces, you can ask for collection, medium and extended, and again these can be used in sequences.

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If you can’t hack to your destination, then you must get there by vehicular transport. Trailers are usually the first step up into equestrian transport ownership, as you can use an existing towing vehicle (if it is suitable of course); and trailers are cheaper than lorries to buy and maintain. Do check your towing vehicle – you may have a trailer with a gross weight of around 2,600 kilos, however many large cars that look like suitable towing vehicles only have around a 2,500 kilos towing capacity, meaning you can only take one horse in that trailer, with such a car. (Of course, many of us covet a trailer of our own, but renting can be a cost-effective option if you don’t use them that frequently. Expect to pay around £50 for a day.)

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With regard to employees, again it is a legal requirement that you have cover in place for them. This is not just for paid employees it is for volunteers, those that are paid in kind, work experience and apprentices.

Makecover.sure when discussing your requirements with your Broker/Insurer that you tell them what kind of livery it is. Is it just DIY, part and full livery, is it a competition livery where you train the liveries, or is it sales livery?

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You need to make sure that your Insurers know exactly what you are doing, for example hacks and lessons, but do you allow unaccompanied hacks, beach rides, do you attend fetes for pony rides, do you have a cross country course, do you hold shows that are open to the public, do you hire out your facilities? Always make sure you give an accurate description of all the activities that you do.

You can also have a stand alone policy for your saddlery and tack this can be an important and expensive part of your horse’s equipment, so to safeguard against it being lost, damaged or stolen and you having to replace it out of your own pocket, it is advisable to get it covered when insuring your horse or as suggested a stand alone

We also suggest that you always include the Care, Custody and Control Cover for the Livery horses. This would cover injury or damage caused to them whilst in your care should you be found negligent. For example, if a livery got out of the field and got hit by a car the owners could come after you as there was perhaps a hole or breach in the fence.

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You will need Public Liability for comingpeopleon to the land invited, or uninvited, should they injure themselves or damage their property if you are found negligent.

If you have your own horses or you are loaning one, it is recommended that you have cover for death, theft, straying, vets bills, (as we know this is the most expensive part of keeping any horse), saddlery and tack, personal liability, and personal accident.

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You can also add to this policy your tack, any yard contents, horse walkers, hay and straw and some agricultural machinery, also trailers, so one policy to cover all.

Some standard household insurers, once you have told them that you are running a business from your residential premises will not want to provide cover for your house anymore, so it is always a good idea to check with them. Always get their answer in writing if they are still happy to cover it.

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l Make sure you think carefully about where your tack is situated when left, and how easy it might be for a thief to get at it.

In order to avoid the stress of having to make a claim following the theft of your tack, there are measures that can be taken to help prevent this occurrence:

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It is very important that you know the ins and outs of what you need for a Riding School, to safeguard yourself. If you are using your own horses to teach clients, or even just taking them out hacking it is a legal requirement that you have a Riding School Licence, that you have Public Liability Insurance in place and you have done all your risk assessments.

HORSES AND TACK

If you are running a business from your premises, you should think about covering your buildings, stables, tack rooms, barns, and indoor arenas.

Most policies have a condition on the theft section saying that they will only pay out if there are signs of forcible violent entry or exit from the premises, so make sure you don’t leave your tack laying around in the open or unattended.

You can get a specialist policy for this and if you live on site they can also include your own home and contents.

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The basis of cover under the policy would again depend on the insurers, but most will compensate you with either the market value or sum insured, whichever is the lesser amount in the event of a loss. This basically means that even if your saddle is five years old they

l It is best to have a self-contained tack room preferably of brick and tile. This should be fitted with robust locks and if there are any windows, these should be covered with metal grid as a deterrent. Some insurers will insist on an alarm being put on the tack room if there are more than 10 saddles in the tack room.

Again, if you have any employees you will

Thepolicy.horse policy often has an optional section for your saddlery and tack, normally you will have the option to choose what limit you would like, this will then provide cover against fire, accidental damage, orWhentheft. you are looking around for your quotations, you will need to ask specific questions regarding what that particular insurance company’s definition of saddlery and tack is, most will only cover the saddle, bridle and associated items used for riding, leading, driving or lunging, most will not include rugs.

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Grass affected horses are those who due to an underlying hormone imbalance (due to either excess weight or endocrine challenges – Cushing’s for example) cannot tolerate much, if any grass. They may easily pile on excessive weight or become ‘footy’ when turned out onto grass. These horses are

This is the sort of grass which our horses are designed to eat, but due to our modern approach to micro-manage our horse’s environment, and the fact that most of us don’t have large acreages to play with, this sort of grazing is not so common. With each mouthful of long-stemmed mature grass, the horse is receiving lots of fibre but less sugar and calories compared to short, stressed grass. Horses grazing fields such as this shouldn’t need any extra forage during the summer but could still benefit from mineral supplementation if the field has low diversity of plant and herb species.

often confined to grass free areas or kept ‘tight’ on very short grazing. In this situation, the same applies as in the section above; extra forage must be offered along with adequate mineral supplementation to provide suitable nutrition. Our Timothy haylage, which is extremely low in calories and sugar but very high in fibre, is perfect for situations like this. Because it is very clean and palatable, there is no waste and can be offered in several locations around the paddock or grass free area to encourage movement and mimic grazing. The management aim particularly for horses like this or indeed any equine is to allow them to move freely at will to search out and ‘forage’ for high fibre grasses and plants containing vital phytonutrients.

In this situation, grass will be stressed particularly during hot dry weather. This will act to imbalance certain mineral levels and cause simple sugar levels to be high. Because horses are on a constant ‘fibre quest’, they will be driven to graze this high sugar but low fibre content grass to source the vital fibre their guts need. But if fibre requirements cannot be met by the grass, then vices could develop such as wood chewing and longer-term problems such as gastric ulcer formation could develop. The answer is to provide extra supplementary forage in the paddock and to feed a broad-spectrum supplement to help balance mineral levels. At Devon Haylage we have a range of haylage types to suit different tastes and nutritional needs, and detailed mineral analysis reports to allow targeted mineral supplementation. If horses are part stabled and part turned out during the summer, it’s very useful to offer forage both in the paddock and stable so it doesn’t become a novelty when they’re brought in, potentially encouraging overeating.

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✔ A gut full of ﬁbre will help to prevent dehydration, particularly important for competition horses, because the large amount of roughage in the gut acts as a reservoir for water and nutrients.

✔ Providing extra forage in the ﬁeld will help to prevent the ‘novelty factor’ when forage is only offered when stabled. This helps to reduce the stress effect of restricted ﬁbre intake and consequently the tendency to overeat when a meal of forage does come along.

✔ All horses have an innate behavioural need to chew for a large proportion of the day. So, providing supplementary forage when grazing is scarce can help to prevent vices and problems with the gut developing.

The summer months sees the workload of many horses increase as we can ride more often and attend more competitions. Although the caloriﬁc content of summer grass is higher during warmer, longer days, energy intake may not be enough for some working horses, particularly if they are prone to dropping weight easily or are grazing either very short or conversely very mature stalky grass. Alongside a bucket feed for horses of this type, our High Fibre Ryegrass Haylage could be offered when stabled or away competing. Its high palatability encourages intake, to top up energy and ﬁbre levels throughout the day when some horses may be too excited to eat, or plain hay isn’t tempting enough!

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Regardless of the season, your horse will always require adequate quantities of ﬁbre to maintain gut health. But as the seasons change, so does the nutritional quality and quantity of grass along with your horse’s energy requirements. So how can we ensure that our horses are receiving the optimal levels of nutrition without getting too fat or too thin throughout the summer months?

Remembering that our horses need plenty of ﬁbre during the summer months is vital when managing any equine:

To answer this, although horses are individuals and are all managed in slightly different ways depending on circumstances and facilities, it’s easier to group certain situations and horse types together:

High workload horses or those who drop weight easily

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By stabling your horse during the daytime, not only are you providing shelter from the blistering sun, but the option to provide additional forage will become more manageable. Whilst there are benefits to reducing your horse’s choice to naturally forage, this can be detrimental and reduce their nutrient intake, therefore it might be worth a conversation with your veterinarian to discuss feeding programmes for the summer months.

solution if your horse is normally left to graze during the day can be to offer some form of relief

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from the daytime elements, such as offering your horse shade, hard feed, supplements or even a haynet, as well as the necessity of constant fresh cool water.

Many horses have a normal routine of grazing during the daytime hours and being stabled throughout the night. It is recommended to change your horse’s routine so that they are grazing throughout the night and stabled in the day. This will reduce horses gorging on grass and their opportunity to spend all day eating at periods where the grass is at its most luscious. Horses being left to graze through the evenings will also mean that they are benefiting from the cooler evening breezes and drop in temperature, this will in turn mean less flies and insects, so all round making evening grazing a much better choice for your horse.

WHAT SHOULD I FEED MY HORSE THIS SUMMER?

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Whatever we feed our horse we have to bear in mind how their digestive system works. Horses (like rabbits and rhinos!) are hindgut fermenters – this means they get the majority of their energy from digestion and fermentation that takes place in the hindgut.

Unlike humans, the summer months are not as easy to enjoy for our equine friends. Hot weather, flies and general poorness in pastures can greatly affect a horse’s wellbeing. Then when you add into the mix the UK’s rainfall, these factors – if not taken into consideration – can cause a lot of health issues.

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The fermentation process uses bacteria, yeast and other microorganisms to breakdown and digest fibre. Within the large colon and caecum there are trillions of these living microorganisms, sometimes referred to as the microbiome, or ‘good bacteria’. Through the process of fibre fermentation, the microorganisms release

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The horse’s digestive system is very long, and we can typically divide it into two sections – the foregut and the hindgut. The hindgut includes the caecum and large colon and is a very large part of the digestive tract, running almost the whole length of the abdomen. It is essential to the function of the horse’s overall digestive system as it is here that the majority of digestion occurs – in fact, horses gain up to 70% of their energy from hindgut fermentation.

Hindgut fermentation is the process of gaining energy through the digestion and fermentation of fibre in the large colon.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I FEED TOO MUCH HARD FOOD?

The best way to give your horse hard food, is in multiple small meals spread out throughout the day. Adding a supplement with good quality pre and probiotics also helps to support the health of the hindgut. Ensure your horse always has access to forage – if turned out, this is grass, if stabled, provide good quality hay or haylage.

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As a general rule of thumb, your horse should receive ~2% of their bodyweight (less if they overweight),arewith at least 80% of their intake coming from fibre sources.

If the diet contains too much concentrate and not enough fibre, there is a risk that the starch contents will not have been fully digested in the small intestine, and will end up in the hindgut.Thiscan have damaging effects for the hindgut, which is not designed to digest grains. It lowers the pH and disrupts the balance of the microbiome, allowing for an overpopulation of ‘bad bacteria’ such as Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens.

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This can result in poor hindgut health, with food not being efficiently digested and horses may suffer from poor condition and weight loss together with other signs of poor hindgut

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It is also important to consider the work load your horse is in, their current body condition score and the quality and quantity of forage (both fresh grazing and hay or haylage) your horse has available.

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Whether your horse is on a high concentrate diet or on a high fibre diet, supporting gut health with a supplement containing high quality pre and probiotics, such as Nettex Equine V.I.P Gut Thrive, may help keep your horse’s gut in tip top condition. It is also advantageous to use a supplement like this in times of stress – such as travelling or competing. Prebiotics help to nurture and support the probiotics – or ‘good bacteria’ and helping to support the environment in the hindgut is optimal for good health. ▶

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Horses are designed to eat forage and lots of it – this keeps their hindgut happy. They have evolved over millions of years to eat small amounts, almost continuously throughout the day – have you ever heard them being referred to as trickle feeders before? Try to avoid large feeds full of concentrates.

Their stomachs are comparatively small, and when too much starch (grains and concentrates) is fed, it can pass too rapidly through the stomach and small intestine without undergoing the correct digestion. Diets high in forage and fibre pass more slowly through the stomach and small intestine, allowing for better digestion and

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Their physiology has not changed through millennia, so digestive and health issues can occur with changes in feed and forage. Feeds and pasture that are high in sugar and starch can be problematic. Sugar levels are high pasture during the spring and autumn. They can also be high at different times of day and due to different weather conditions, for example midday/afternoon, high intensity sunlight, drought conditions, frost, and after rainfall.

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When your feed isn’t providing quite enough energy, even after increasing the feed quantity, that is the time to swap to the next higherenergy feed. Start at the lower feeding rate to match body weight and work, and build gradually to your current work level over two weeks. This way, there will be no sudden change in feed-energy level leading to unwanted behaviour or too much weight gain. Cool & Collected is the next feed energy choice with high ﬁbre, low starch and sugar (around 10%), and protein levels to support calm behaviour and muscle maintenance and repair. This feed provides slow-release energy, which is a good choice for those prone to unpredictable, excitable or nervous behaviour but still needing more body condition and energy for their work.

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First and foremost, feed for the work done, not the work you plan to do. So, feed at a low (8MJ/kg DE), medium (9+MJ/kg DE) or hard (11+MJ/kg DE) work level and only increase the feeding rate if your horse lacks energy for work or starts to drop bodyweight. It is easier to put healthy weight on than to exercise to take the extra weight off. Choose a feed type that suits your horse’s behaviour – high ﬁbre and oil provide stamina energy and avoid heated behaviour; sugars and starch provide more quick-releasing energy suited to those laid-back types. Increase the feeding rate by small amounts each week over two weeks and assess body fat and muscle condition weekly. Low energy, non-heating feeds such as Fast Fibre provide a balance

When summer activities mean regular hard work, and your horse needs that extra bit of condition, more muscle development, or long-lasting energy to keep performance levels going with swift recovery, then look at using a high-energy feed with higher starch and sugar levels (around 19 -25%), high oil and ﬁbre. These ingredients provide stamina-type fuel for work without causing excitable behaviour. Calm & Condition provides slow releasing stamina energy – the sort of energy needed to provide a little extra fat cover as well as quality protein to fuel muscle development and lower starch and sugar (19%) than traditional conditioning feeds. Power & Performance is for those horses needing more fast-release and slow-releasing energy for all day performance and recovery from exercise with medium starch and sugar levels (25%) to avoid heated, nervous behaviour, and protein to support muscle

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canines. This is so the dog can look forward, through the front windscreen).

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Your dog is more likely to develop motion sickness if it isn’t used to travelling in a car, so it is a good idea to plan short trips ahead of any lengthier holiday travel. Consider a natural remedy (e.g. a canine-specific calming product such as a spray or a skin pipette) to ease anxiety, or ask your vet for licenced motion sickness or anti-anxiety medications.

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hese days, travelling and holidaying with our pets has become commonplace, acceptable and encouraged – cars have air conditioning, there is a multitude of travel and restraint accessories available, and many destinations are dog friendly, such as chalets, hotels and private homes. Here, we look at the main modes of travel that you can use if holidaying with your dog – car, ferry, Eurotunnel and plane.

If you’re travelling with a dog in a car, it’s always advisable to take a travel water bowl and some water with you. Stop regularly en-route, so your dog can stretch its legs, enjoy a drink and go to the toilet. If your dog experiences motion sickness, consider using a crate, which may encourage them to settle, feel more secure, and not look out of the window. (Like humans, dogs may become nauseated from looking through the moving landscape from the windows. Some people believe that travelling in the front seat – with the airbag turned off – may help sickly

For dogs that are motion-sicknessprone, look out for signs such as excessive panting, unusual lip-smacking and excessive drooling, as they can precede vomiting.

available at your local pet store or online, and your vet may also have some tailored recommendations. A seat belt harness and a nice comfy bed or cushion is an ideal combination for many dogs, depending on their needs. (It goes without saying that it is unwise to leave your dog alone in a car, due to the risk of over-heating.)

The Highway Code states that dogs must be ‘suitably restrained’ in cars. The Code states that: ‘a seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals in cars’. (Dogs should never be restrained just by their collar while in the car, as they could become injured). There’s a wide range of travel and restraint products

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You don’t want your dog to miss out on the family holiday. Kathy Carter looks at diﬀerent ways you can travel to your holiday destination with your four-legged companion.

Do bear in mind that all modes of travel that involve leaving the UK need to meet the requirements detailed in our section

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l A microchip. (This is actually required for any dog that goes outside, even if they’re just in the UK and not travelling; microchips should be implanted by the time the dog is eight weeks old. However, charities such as the Dogs Trust, Blue Cross centres or Battersea Dogs Home, as well as vets, can microchip older dogs that have legitimate reasons for not being microchipped when puppies, e.g. if they’ve just been rescued from abroad.) Visit the www.gov.uk/get-your-dog-microchippedwebsite

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 Your dog will need an animal health certiﬁcate signed by a vet in order to travel abroad.

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l A valid rabies vaccination.

l Tapeworm treatment for dogs if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta. (These four requirements also apply to any kind of registered assistance dog.)

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l If you’re flying somewhere on holiday, it is of course possible to take your

‘Travelling abroad’; which for dogs, includes having an animal health certificate. Owners must take the pet to the vet no more than 10 days before travel to get a certificate signed by an ‘official veterinarian’ (OV). You will need to take your pet’s microchipping date and vaccination history with you. An animal health certificate allows you 10 days for entry into the EU or Northern Ireland, four months for onward travel within the EU, and four months for re-entry to Great Britain.

All dogs should be vaccinated to protect them dangerous diseases, including: canine parvovirus; canine infectious hepatitis; distemper; leptospirosis and kennel cough. As detailed in our section ‘Travelling abroad’, dogs must have a rabies vaccination in order to travel outside of the UK.

l A valid animal health certificate, as described above. You can also use an older ‘pet passport’ if it is accepted in the country you’re travelling to, and was issued in a suitable EU country.

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dog with you, although it is wise to weigh up the pros and cons; the most considerable ‘con’ being that, other than registered assistance dogs, all animals will need to travel in the hold, which can be stressful for some pets.

stores) p Many destinations are now dog friendly such as chalets, hotels and private homes.

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l You will need to get an appropriate pet travel container/crate for your dog if you’re booking direct; however if travelling via PetAir UK, this will be arranged by the company.

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l Customers have to abide by the rules of the airline they travel with. Generally, this means that a recognised assistance dog can travel with you free of charge in the cabin, but not ‘emotional support dogs’, which are considered to be pets, and travel in the hold at a cost.

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canines, the operator is widely renowned for being very doggy friendly.) Whilst ferry travel that involves leaving the UK needs to meet the usual international travel requirements, ferry travel within the UK is generally dogfriendly, with some restrictions (e.g. often relating to access to inside passenger areas); and there are commonly designated pet-friendly areas on ferries. Eurotunnel (which obviously involves

leaving the UK, as it runs from Kent in the UK, to Calais in France), also allows pets to travel on board, as usual requiring a valid animal health certificate. Registered assistance dogs travel free on the Eurotunnel, and even pet rabbits, rodents, birds, invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles can travel with families on the service, providing a vet has completed a veterinary certificate for these animals. n

l PetAir UK is a pet travel service that is run and owned by fully-qualified veterinary surgeons, and has ‘accounts with all the airlines who can fly pets’, including British Airways. The organsiation flies cats and rabbits as well as dogs, and can arrange flights too. Visit www.bapetairuk.com

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Individual ferry operators have their own pet policies and rules, but most vehicle ferries have dedicated lounges for pets; dogs can also be left in the family’s car with a window open. A small number of ferry operators actually stipulate that dogs must stay in cars, so researching your options is a good idea, especially if your journey time is longer. (You may also be required to muzzle the dog; this is within Brittany Ferries’ pet policy for all dogs, for example. Whilst this may seem a strong policy for non-anti-social

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