Absolute Horse - November 2017

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SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Winner, Beware Chalk Pit Photo: ©REAL TIME IMAGING

REGULARS 4 News Your Comments 6 30 TheBodyMind.Coach - Rider fitness 52 Reports 62 Classifieds 64 Vets Directory 65 Showdates SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY 4 Harry Hall

Though every attempt is made to ensure accuracy, PCD Media Ltd cannot be held responsible for the opinions expressed in the magazine. The opinions and technical information in the articles are those of the authors.

FEATURES 7 Christmas Gift Guide 18 Rider Safety 20 Nutrition 26 Geoff Billington interview 28 Five minutes with...Leah Marshall and Stacey Shimmons 30 Health & Welfare 40 Euthanasia: Part 2 42 Saddlery & Tack 44 HOYS Special PHOTONEWS 55 Newmarket & Thurlow Inter PC Showjumping: Finchingfield

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INSIDE

WHAT’S

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STOP PRESS! NEWS

Topthorn Arena, set in the heart of Suffolk with good access to the A140, A12 and A14 arterial roads, is to be sold.

Topthorn Arena has just come on the market with Emily Cooper-Reade of ECR Properties. The complex, that is fully registered with British Showjumping and British Dressage as a competition venue, holds a large number of Affiliated and Unaffiliated shows, catering for all ages, abilities and disciplines, as well as being hired by affiliated showing societies, Pony Clubs, and Riding Clubs for a wide variety of events, throughout the whole year. www.ecrproperties.com

SUPER MODEL:

This year’s Liverpool International Horse Show 29th-31st December is set for a feast of top class action and new and exciting entertainment. Luminoso a ‘never before seen in the UK’ act is set to light up the Echo Arena. www.liverpoolhorse show.com

Leading show jumper Laura Renwick from Essex, and her dynamic Bingtang II, are featured on this year’s Olympia Horse Show adverts.

Matthew Seed, The Horse Photographer, worked with Olympia Horse Show to produce the advertising campaign for this year’s show.

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HARRY HALL

SEEKS RIDERS TO SPONSOR! Do you love riding, talking about your horsey adventures and do you have 300 or more social media followers? Would you like £800’s of free riding kit and horse wear a year?! To celebrate the launch of the Harry Hall One Club they are looking for SIX riders of all standards to join their existing team of Ambassadors. Each may choose £800’s worth of free Harry Hall kit a year!

Rachel Bowles, Sales and Marketing Director of Harry Hall, says: “This programme enables us to support riders from teenagers on rescue ponies to experts heading to Horse of the Year Show - while they in return help us promote our ranges.”

To apply: Like and follow Harry Hall on social media. Then apply at harryhall.com/ambassadors by 15th January 2018.

REDWINGS WISHES A HAPPY RETIREMENT TO MUFFIN THE MULE! One of Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s most beloved rescued residents – Muffin the mule – is taking a bow from the charity’s popular Adoption Scheme after serving as a member for 30 years.

Now, after three decades, handsome Muffin - who has lived at Redwings’ Caldecott visitor centre, near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk, for almost 20 years - is taking a step back from the limelight and retiring from the scheme.

SEPTEMBER Competition Winners: Barbour: Mel Kelso, Essex. Bloc Socks: Willow Wright-Phillips, Essex; Sarah Pearson, Suffolk; Suzanne Purnell, Suffolk; Julia Chaplin, Norfolk; Rachael Burridge, Norfolk. Equitheme: Amy Smith, Suffolk. Stable Shield: Claire Butcher, Essex.

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YOUR COMMENT Every month we pose a question on the Absolute Horse Magazine Facebook page – for your chance to win the Ariat prize simply post ‘Your Comment’ in answer to our question, and the best answer wins!

Sponsored by

Ariat offer you the chance to win a pair of Olympia Full Seat or Knee Patch Breeches worth over £115!

Visit www.ariat.com or call 01367 242818.

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We asked our acebook fans the following question...

WE’D LIKE TO KNOW IF YOUR HORSE COULD TALK, WHAT WOULD HE SAY ABOUT YOU?

Chantelle Harrison: She can’t sing as well as she thinks!

Clare Shrimpton-Wicks: I want!

Debz Sharp: Feed me!

Amanda Newrick: I love my mum, if I shake her hard enough treats fall out!

Lynn Hunt: Oh mother really personal space is designated by these teeth, so DO NOT kiss me again, I'm a professional you know!

Debby Collins: Why do you panic about everything I do woman?!

Michelle Abbott: Thank you for all the pampering but please no more!

Lizzie Meadows: Stop it. I’m ticklish.

Sarah Jane Smith: Here she comes just a walking up to me, saying here we go, she’s coming up to ride me!

Erica Daniels: Come on mum I've got this!!

Rebecca Platten-Jarvis: I love being the only boy on the yard, the girls are all suckers for my cheeky Irish charm (my mum included!).

Sara McComb: Texas would say I'm a hairy legged cob, former brood mare, past her best but still

fun and loving!

Debbie Weymouth: Omg if she kisses me anymore I think I’ll scream!

Shannon Tinker: My horse would say to me...thank you for giving me a lovely home, my lovely hay and feed, and lovely green grass and freedom to run about at my will. Thank you for taking me out for a ride in the countryside, and beach gallops, I sometimes think I’ve died and gone to heaven! Thank you for keeping me in my old age when I can no longer jump the big showjumps. I’m proud to have you as my owner..love Miss Moss.x Michelle Glover: My mare would say ‘oh please shut up - do I look like an agony aunt?! Just pamper me!’

Sarah Borns: She is short and evil about transitions but comes with cookies so it equals out.

Josie Cordle: ‘Gerroff’ (when she

“My husband Dan and I married on 9th September at Redisham Church and had our reception at Redisham Hall Estate. We were joined

by Floyd (coloured horse) and Belle (the grey pony). I have had Floyd for 20 years and Belle for 7.” - Hannika Coates-Melton

“Hi just a quick thank you for the Horsylx holder and lick my partner Andrew Miller won in your recent giveaway competition!

My teeny ponies were delighted especially Princess Tallulah who couldn’t wait to try it!” Julia Prentice

sees a tractor)!

Jennie Johnson: Will you just stop the kissing thing! Yuck!

Islay Maclaren: Please can you lose a bit of weight x Mel Tomlinson: My mum rides better in Ariat!

Emily Harris: Why do you keep putting me in the field with no grass, when I can see the big field of grass right over there?!

Jo Cullen: I love you too.

Louise Thompson: He would say, ‘mum you worry too much; I'm not gonna try and chuck you off tonight, stop panicking.... that’s next weeks trick!’

Sharon Long: No mum... I don't need any more rugs...so stop using me as an excuse to go to the saddlery!

and the Star Winner is...

Sarah Smith: Oh good, she wants to play chase again!

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: PART 1

Sophie Carroll’s Guide to

GIFT BUYING M

y best piece of advice when buying a gift, is to always think about how it will fit into the recipient’s life. I know it sounds cliché, but its fundamental to the process.

Do they love walking? Get them a pair of brilliant boots socks. Are they an avid dressage rider? Get them a beautiful stock for their next competition and so on… If you start with what they enjoy in mind, you’re sure to get them a gift they will truly love.

Stocking Fillers Giving someone a little something that they will really like or make them laugh can be such fun. It’s also the little luxuries that can be a real pleasure to receive. If I had to pick pieces from our collection, I’d go with our new Alpaca lounge socks or our

Spelt Donegal tweed choker. The choker is handmade in England; the tweed is from an Irish heritage mill and they have a grosgrain ribbon tie. Our Alpaca lounge socks are super soft and are also made in England.

Perfect treats You may be purchasing something that the recipient needs, but when buying a treat, you can upgrade it slightly to something they will treasure. I’d think simply when coming up with initial ideas and then think of ways to make the item special. For the fashion-lover, our scarves are the perfect treat; 100% silk and designed and printed in the UK with handdrawn illustrations (which are actually created by my mother, the talented illustrator and printmaker behind Box Room Press!). The Oak is perfect for an autumn-

lover – fallen oak leaf and acorn illustrations printed on a chocolate background in a classic rectangular shape. Or, for a feather fanatic we have the Galli’ or Pluma silk scarves, which both feature game bird feather illustrations.

Luxury Presents Blow the budget! When you’re going all out, I will come back to my advice on thinking about how the present will fit into the recipient’s life. You want your present to be cherished for years to come, so give the purpose of your present some thought. A great option is a special piece of clothing which will endure the seasons for years to come. Our

Sophie Carroll is the Founder and Director of Evemy & Evemy, and she creates luxury ladies’ town and country lifestyle clothing and accessories.

British crafted cotton capes are a wardrobe classic, they’re also practical too. The cotton is created by a heritage mill in Northern Ireland and it’s showerproof. The Barley and Buckwheat capes come in a range of muted tones which will never go out of style. They also have Donegal tweed trims, a useful secret pocket and are perfect for a town or country outing. www.evemyandevemy.com

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: PART 1

How to wow your loved one with

jewellery this Christmas

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ewellery makes a great Christmas gift, there’s no denying that, but picking the right piece can be a bit of a tricky one. To help you delight your loved ones this Christmas, we caught up with Emma Warren, MD of Hiho Silver, to get her tips on how to buy right.

We speak to a lot of people, particularly around Christmas time, about how to buy the right piece of jewellery. Some people are lucky in that the person they’re buying for has left HUGE hints (emails, pictures stuck around the house, etc), but not all of us have this. So, with this in mind, we’ve come up with three top tips to help you…

First up – what kind of jewellery does the recipient wear?

This might be colour – like gold or silver, but also style –

like chunky or delicate. There might be a theme or inspiration behind all the pieces they wear, like equestrian for example, or it might even be how they wear their jewellery. Many people like to layer or stack pieces, like bangles, for example, whereas some will wear one piece at a time. Having a good look at all of the above and drawing inspiration from this will increase the likelihood that your gift will hit the mark.

What do they do when they’re wearing their jewellery?

If they’re a practical person and wear their jewellery from dawn ‘til dusk, you want to go for solid, well made pieces. You’ll also need to be aware of the design you pick. You’ll want to avoid styles that could catch on the bridle or mane.

You don’t have to spend a fortune. Jewellery can be

expensive, very expensive, but if your budget isn’t huge, don’t discount jewellery, There are many pieces that are lower value but still really special – an engraved charm can make a lovely gift (and prices start from under £30), or adding something like a roller bead to a Foxtail or charm bracelet.

And don’t forget the finishing touch – gift wrap. Wrapping your gift in gorgeous paper and finishing with a pretty ribbon can make it extra special. We find that the anticipation of unwrapping the present is a key part of present giving.

If you need help finding the right piece of jewellery this festive season, do get in touch www.hihosilver.co.uk or give our Countess Of Contentment a ring on 01460 221006. And we also offer a gift wrapping service.

Just in case!

The new 100% wool Bugsy Hat is traditionally styled and has a soft, flattering brim. It has a golden bangle with AB logo badge around the hat too.

Available in navy and grey.

RRP: £55. www.annabelbrocks.com

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Acido Gold Cow Hide Clutch Bag With Tassel, by Hicks & Brown.

RRP: £45. www.hicks andbrown.com

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Country Fashion for Men, Women and Children.

Visit us for Christmas gift inspiration for the family! www.outandaboutclothing.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: PART 1 Faux Fur Hat and Scarf Gift Set (ribbed beanie hat and matching pompom scarf).

RRP: £22.99. www.muddyfootprints.co.uk

The BHOID Pocket Square is also available in a beautiful silk women’s scarf. RRP: £40. www.bhoid.co.uk

Made-to-measure equine wall mural.

RRP: from £26/m. www.wall sauce.com Burghley Bangle with Diamonds.

RRP: £2,256. www.sylvia kerrjewellery.com

Fieldsport Boot RRP: £125. www.sporting The Morella hares.com Long Country Boot handmade in genuine leather with leather lining. SRP: £180. www.toggi.com

Cardington Leather Handbag by Tusting.

RRP: from £190. www.farlows.co.uk

Annabel Brocks’ Leather Contrast Belts come in a range of colours to suit all tastes.RRP: £55.

Annabel Brocks’ Pelham Gilets are available in faux suede and natural wool tweed. www.annabelbrocks.com Stable Hands is a 100% natural green fig hand lotion.

RRP: £12.95 for 250ml. www.hawkinsorganic.com

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Grand Tourer Large Wheeled Kit Bag, by Tusting. RRP: £780. www.farlows.co.uk

The Cooper Tweed Cape by Holland Cooper.

RRP: £499. www.holland cooper.com

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with Equitector’s Climate Control Technology!

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Prevents cold feet even at minus 20c!

Made in UK

MANUFACTURERS OF FINE RIDING BOOTS

www.equitector.com Telephone: 0208 090 4029

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: PART 1

Luxury One of a Kind Gifts

This Christmas E

xclusively designed by Hyde & Hare and proudly made in England, the Debut Collection features a range of luxurious bags for women perfect for every occasion.

What makes Hyde & Hare special as a company is not just the impeccably stylish, beautifully designed and affordably priced products, but the fact that each of their bags is completely unique. You won’t find another one like them anywhere!

The Arundell Cowhide Clutch (£65) - No outfit is complete without that thoughtful accessory, and with this stunning cowhide clutch on hand the decision becomes effortless. Personalise with a coloured suede tassel, each featuring the signature silver Hyde & Hare lozenge.

The Buckleigh Oversized Clutch (£85) - It’s the size that does it. With room for all of

want to leave home without.

Handcrafted in England from the very finest cowhide, each bag is sumptuous and unique, thanks to its carefully handselected hide and beautiful patterning.

The Arlingham Overnight Bag (£375) - A weekend away should be an event from start to finish, and for those trips, The Arlingham is the go-to bag you want by your side – whether

you’re off on an adventure in Paris or a romantic weekend in the country.

This luxurious travel bag is lightweight, stylish and spacious enough to pack all your favourite outfits and accessories. One that will see you through not just this season’s adventures, but many seasons to come. www.hydeandhare.com

your essentials, the gorgeous oversized Buckleigh clutch will take you from a morning coffee all the way to a spurof-the-moment dinner, with unmistakable elegance and style.

The Foxley Cowhide Handbag (£185) – Absolutely one of a kind, The Foxley is one of those bags you don’t ever This Cream Jewellery Box has four sections, a mirror, plus a padded section for earrings or rings. RRP: £145. www.lifeofriley online.co.uk

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By Piers Dickinson of Hyde and Hare

The Suffolk Fedora in Olive Green and Navy, by Hicks & Brown. RRP: £79. www.hicksandbrown.com

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Horse Head and Horse Leg Bangle RRP: from £25. www.equestrian jewellers.co.uk Noble Outfitters Cozy Cowl RRP: £44.95. www.forelock andload.com

Shop the whole outfit at www.muddyfootprints.co.uk Jack Murphy: Boston Hat RRP: £39.99; Marisa Wool Coat RRP: £139.99; Cowl neck jumper RRP: £69.99; Orca Bay, Shooner Deck Shoes RRP: £72.

Gold Label Tweed and Fur Scarf.

RRP: £159. www.holland cooper.com

Gemosi Horse Hair Bracelets. RRP: from £52. www.Gemosi.com

Belsay Ladies Waterproof Tweed Field Coat SRP: £300. www.toggi.com

Ariat Vivid Softshell Jacket RRP: £84.95. www.forelock andload.com

The Equetech Rowant Coat RRP: £159.95. www.equetech.com

The Spanish Boot Company Red Suede Boots RRP:£245. www.thespanish bootcompany.co.uk 3-in-1 jacket.

RRP: £219. www.equitheme.co.uk

Ciga Clutch Bag with Firebird Tassel by Hicks & Brown. RRP: £40. www.hicksandbrown.com

Andrew Howard of Yorkshire Pet Portraits: “It is as simple as sending me a good quality photograph of your chosen pet/animal and from this I will produce an almost photographic standard painting.” www.yorkshirepetportraits.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: PART 1

Handmade…

there really is no comparison

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elanie Clarihew, co founder of luxury British brand Mackenzie & George, is passionate about handmade products. Here, she shares her take on why they’re extra special.

In our opinion, there really there is no comparison between handmade and massproduced. We don’t sell it in the same way. We don’t buy it in the same way. We don’t even receive it in the same way. How do you compare a massproduced synthetic belt with a hand-crafted, leather one using British materials, presented in a carefully selected velvet bag with a beautifully designed logo? It’s impossible.

We live in a world nowadays where many things are mass produced. Now we’re not saying there is anything necessarily wrong with that but in our opinion, it is wonderful that people are beginning to

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more readily embrace things that are made by hand.

Here is why we think Handmade matters…

Firstly, and perhaps most obviously, buying handmade supports small businesses, crafters and real actual people, however and wherever you buy it. The revenue stays within the country and traditional skills remain valuable and used. Traditional craft industries survive and people’s livelihoods stay safe because of it.

Secondly, take it from us, the levels of care that go into making anything by hand are second to none. Each piece is unique, loved, crafted, and held.

Every item has its own quirks – an endearing mark in the leather, a small handmade crease where others are smooth, that sort of thing - and the time

individuality and celebrating our differences it is only natural that the products that we spend our money on and skill invested in them often would do the same. Hand shine through. You will very making these pieces means rarely find that imperfections are that we no longer have to missed when a product has been accept mass-produced held in someone’s actual identical items. Handmade physical hands. When you buy a products are about people and handmade piece of work, you not machines. They are about are buying a product that has the time and effort that goes benefitted from love and into each piece of work, attention at every stage from imagination, the skill of each conception to design through to maker, and the technical crafting, how do you beat that? superiority of the craftsman Handmade industries reflect and Call us biased. But we will celebrate life right now. forever champion the fact that Gradually society has begun to handmade is special and in our accept that the one-size-fits-all eyes will remain superior until consumer culture, where the end of time! everything looks the same and is www.mackenzie easily boxed up, isn’t always the andgeorge.com best fit. With more and more focus being placed on

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Bowsden Feather Brooch SRP: £20. www.toggi.com

Annabel Brocks Head Warmers Fully reversible, in a range of colours.

RRP: From £45. www.annabel brocks.com

Full range of Fairfax & Favor footwear is available in the Ardleigh and Worlingworth branches of Out & About. www.outand aboutclothing. co.uk

The iconic Dubarry Galway Boot.

Available in Black, Brown, Olive, Black/Brown and Walnut. www.outandabout clothing.co.uk

Shop the whole outfit at www.muddyfootprints.co.uk Jack Murphy, Boston Hat RRP: £39.99; Ashley tweed Coat RRP: £229.99; Ace shoulder bag RRP: £49.99; Orca Bay, Shooner Deck Shoes RRP: £72.

100% natural wax Aromatherapy Scented Candles have a burn time of 50 hours. RRP: Candle £35 (votive size also available) RRP: Leather Drum Candle Box £59. www.lifeof rileyonline.co.uk

Schockemoehle Madeleine Gilet Luxurious faux fur removable collar, beautifully padded and stunning tailored fit.

RRP: £115.49. www.forelock andload.com

The Wine and Chocolate Gift Box contains six chocolates to match six half bottles of wine.

RRP: £79 (including delv). www.halfwine.com

Caldene t-shirt in super soft peached fabric. RRP: £27. www.harry hall.com

Each Kimblewick Cape is made using faux suede or tweed, and has a faux fur collar.

RRP: £195-£225. www.annabel brocks.com

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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: PART 1 ‘Florence’s Frosty Whiskers’ Christmas card. Pack of 10 cards with envelopes. £4 per pack. www.redwings.co.uk

Mark Todd Ergo Saddlepads offer superior levels of comfort and protection. Price: GP £29.99; Jump £26.99. www.wefi.co.uk

Megabling Browband RRP: £50. Paragon Equestrian Matching Set RRP: £50. www.paragon equestrian.co.uk

Create a unique Samshield with a choice of: 4 available shell colours, 29 colours of trim, 2 Swarovski stones embedded trim, 13 materials for the top part, 4 colours of blason/air vent.

RRP: from £256.99. www.forelockandload.com Showerproof and windproof with a medium fill and zipped pockets this Body Warmer is perfect as an extra layer. RRP: £35. www.aptcavalier.com

Double-thickness, natural cotton towelling drying mitts. RRP: £18 per pair. www.ruffandtumble dogcoats.com

Hoyland Ladies Three Pack Socks SRP: £17. www.toggi.com

Black Heart Equestrian V Neck Sweater 100% natural cotton knit.

RRP: £55. www.blackheart equestrian.com

Rugged-Up Slant Pad RRP: £4. www.redwings.co.uk

Weather vane.

RRP: £64.99. www.blue crossshop.co.uk

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Winter Warmer is an after exercise warming wash made using cinnamon, ginger and cloves. RRP: from £6.50. www.hawkinsorganic.com

Rugged-Up Sticky Notes RRP: £4.

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Lemieux Dressage Square and Matching Bandage sets Lots of colours to choose from. RRP: £59.99. www.forelockand load.com

The Ariat Coniston H20 iconic lace-style tall boots are available in chocolate or charcoal. RRP: £279.99. www.ariat.com

Equetech Gift Collection features this gorgeous make-up bag. www.equetech.com Heavy Weight Bobble Hat RRP: £12.50. www.apt cavalier.com Equitheme Padded Waistcoat Adults RRP: £42.50. www.equi theme.co.uk

Stubben MagicTack Snaffle Bridle RRP: From £318. www.forelock andload.com

Baildon Ladies Printed Shirt SRP: £60. www.toggi.com

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RIDER SAFETY

n increase in rider awareness to safety issues has led to a more united acceptance that riders choose to wear a correctly fitted riding hat to the current standard.

In addition, body protectors

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are also tested to approved safety standards to ensure they offer maximum protection. Champion prides itself on total and absolute dedication to rider safety with exceptional designs, unrivalled performance and the best quality.

As with riding hats, body protectors should be expertly fitted and conform to the latest European safety standard, which is currently EN13158: 2009, BETA level 3.

There are three levels of protection to cater for different riding activities and the users. The materials used absorb and spread impact thereby lessening or reducing the injury sustained.

No body protector can prevent

EXPERTLY CONSTRUCTED; EXPERTLY FITTED

serious injury in certain accidents, but can improve your chances of staying safe and reduce the severity of injuries.

Level 3 (Purple Label) is designed for everyday riding and competing, including eventing and working with horses. This is the level of body protector you should purchase.

All Champion body protectors meet the BETA 2009 standard for horse riders and EN 13158: 2009 level 3.

zip or tabard style body protector. Your trained fitter will then take measurements of your waist, chest and waist to waist measurements and refer to a size chart to convert your measurements to the correct body protector size.

Try the body protector on over light clothing and loosely close the fastenings. Your fitter will then adjust the body protector starting with the shoulder straps making sure the top of the body protector reaches the

How to Fit A correctly fitted body protector is essential to enable it to do its job properly.

First you will need to decide whether you prefer to have a

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top of the sternum and sits as close as possible to the prominent bone at the base of the neck.

Next your fitter will adjust the waist for a snug and secure fit.

It is important that the front of the body protector finishes at least one inch lower than the bottom rib at the front and gives maximum protection but it should not be so long that it pushes up when you bend forward. The back length is equally important and your trained fitter can ensure that it will not interfere with your riding by hitting the saddle you will be using. This is best checked by sitting on a saddle similar to your own and your fitter will check that the protector has at least to 2

inches gap between the bottom of the protector and the saddle. If a saddle isn’t possible then a chair can be used instead and your fitter will aim for 3 to 3.5 inches between the protector and chair.

Body protectors should be replaced every three to five years as the impact absorption properties of the foam may decline over time. If you have a heavy fall from your horse, check your protector for dents.

The foam should expand back to its original shape within 30 minutes of an impact. If a dent is still showing it’s best not to take any chances and to buy a new one. www.championhats.co.uk

Add to your Christmas list...

Kitemarked to BETA 2009; EN13158: 2009 LEVEL 3.

The Champion Ti22 Body Protector is designed using Champion’s ground-breaking ‘SegTek’ channelled construction for rider flexibility. The lightweight segmented panels have been individually punched with airflow holes to allow heat to migrate away from the riders’ body.

RRP: Adult Sizes – from £165; Child Sizes – from £110.

Champion Plumpton Long Sleeve Cross Country Top is made from a textured breathable fabric that allows heat and perspiration to escape.

Featuring reflective branding on the sleeves and horse embroidery on the collar.

RRP: £25.

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NUTRITION

Fibre

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& Forage

he basis of any good feeding regime is excellent quality forage, particularly during the winter when the grass has little nutritional value. Horses not only need the nutrients derived from forage, but the digestion of forage produces heat so it is also a vital tool to keep them warm, particularly if they live out or are not rugged.

Horses evolved in the wild by roaming the plains for long distances and grazing for up to 20 hours in a day. Expectations are much higher for today’s domesticated animal but by remembering that the horse’s natural diet is grass, the importance of forage is once again highlighted and a balanced diet can be achieved.

Forage should be of the highest quality available and dust-free to help maintain a healthy respiratory system. Choose a decent quality bagged forage that comes with a guaranteed nutritional value, such as HorseHage. This allows the entire diet to be calculated with the known nutrient values, rather than guessing at the unknown values usually associated with feeding hay or haylage.

When fed as the main forage source, a good quality bagged forage can enable you to reduce your horse’s hard feed by up to a third. Make sure the one you choose is 100% dust free,

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especially if your horse has to be stabled for extended periods of time.

Check the variety and choose one that is suitable for your horse or pony’s energy requirements. With different varieties available, there should be a choice suitable for all types of horses and ponies including those prone to laminitis.

Always feed according to weight not volume. It is important that all feeds, both forage and concentrates, should be weighed to ensure that the correct amount is given. This is extremely important when feeding a bagged forage, as it is heavier than hay. However, the same weight should be fed as you would normally feed hay.

Low levels of good quality fibre in the diet can put horses at serious risk of digestive problems. Hard feeds can be bulked out with a high quality chaff such as Mollichaff. This will promote good digestion by stimulating the production of saliva and regulating the slow passage of food through the gut.

In particular it will satisfy a stabled horse’s psychological need to chew, requiring up to 8000 chews per kilo to eat compared to as few as 1200 for concentrates.

There are many different varieties of chaffs on the market these days. Some may contain herbs or apple and some will be to promote condition and bloom to the coat or have extra vitamins and minerals in them.

Alternatively, some horse owners now prefer to choose a complete balanced, high fibre feed which means it can be fed as the sole concentrate feed (when fed at the recommended levels) alongside good quality forage. Look out for those that are specially formulated for certain types of equines and choose one specific to your animal, such as those in the Mollichaff Complete range. www.horsehage.co.uk

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New product alert...

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ilvermoor Haylage has announced the launch of two new products Silvermoor Swingers and Treatsies, with the help of a Leader Programme grant from the Rural Development Programme for England.

The grant, worth a total of £76,140, amounted to 40% of the total project and has helped the Alnwick-based equine company develop new healthy alternatives for horses, set to launch this month.

Silvermoor Swingers will be the first swinging forage block on the market. The hanging,

swinging element of Silvermoor Haylage’s new creation means that the horse will be able to graze, continually consuming small portions of feed over longer periods of time.

The Silvermoor Treatsies range was created to provide healthy treats for horses.

The company has been producing haylage since 1992, and in its present form since 2005. The farm grows and processes all of the grass it uses in its range of products and has used experts such as Peter Schofield, of Oliver Seeds, for growing advice, vet Lesley

Ralph Thompson, managing director of Silvermoor Haylage with Gillian Marshall, chief executive of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum.

Barwise-Munroe for feeding expertise and also Clare McLeod, who is an independent equestrian nutritionist.

Ralph Thompson, managing director said, “We’ve applied for a patent for Swingers as it will be the only hanging forage

block on the market, which we’re extremely proud of.

We’ve received some great feedback from the trials it’s gone through, so we have every confidence that it will take our company to the next step.”

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NUTRITION

Fibre Forage WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?

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orage is a plant material that is either grazed (e.g. grass), or cut and conserved before feeding (e.g. hay, haylage, chop).

Most ponies will benefit from forage contributing to at least 70% of their daily dry matter intake.

Fibre is a nutrient which is present in large quantities in forages. The term ‘fibre’ describes the structural carbohydrates which form the plant cell walls, giving the cell its shape and strength. Fibre is resistant to the action of ponies’ digestive enzymes in the small intestine and is actually digested by bacterial fermentation in the hindgut, providing a continual source of energy.

A constant supply of fibre is essential to maintain a healthy

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digestive system, with optimal gut motility and balanced hindgut microflora. Insufficient fibre can lead to digestive problems, such as diarrhoea and colic, as well as behavioural problems, such as crib-biting and windsucking. Therefore, most ponies should be offered forage ad-lib.

At this time of year when grazing is sparse, conserved forage is important. The most appropriate forage type and quality will vary according to your pony’s condition, the exercise they are doing, their age/teeth and any other problems, such as ‘fizzy’ behaviour, Cushing’s, laminitis or allergies (e.g. Equine asthma/RAO).

Feeding low Non-Structural Carbohydrate (NSC) hay is

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Fibre-Beet is a formulated blend containing all the benefits of Speedi-Beet with added high quality Alfalfa for optimum condition and quality protein for muscle tone and function.

Fibre-Beet also provides a good range of minerals, trace elements and amino acids and is high in fibre with a low sugar content, providing slow release energy without the ‘fizz’.

Fibre-Beet can be soaked with warm water in 15 minutes. www.britishhorse feeds.com RRP: £12.35 £13.30.

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preferable for most native ponies. This is often referred to as low-sugar hay. For those that are overweight soaking the hay for 4 to 8 hours in ample, cool, fresh water may be necessary to reduce the sugar and calorie content. Using an exceptionally low-calorie chop as a partial hay replacer can also be helpful.

For those with respiratory disease, using haylage or steaming hay may be necessary as it can be difficult to source consistently clean hay.

However, if you have a good doer, using haylage might not be practical.

Older ponies with poor dentition can lose a considerable amount of weight once they are unable to chew hay sufficiently. The hindgut microflora is

Super Fibre Cubes are an easily digestible, high fibre cube. They are low in starch and sugar and can be soaked to produce a mash. www.saracen horsefeeds.com

By Anna Welch BVSc, BSc, MRCVS. Veterinary Nutrition Director, TopSpec.

deprived of essential fibre which can lead to digestive disturbances. Haylage can often replace hay but soon a soft, short chop, may be necessary.

However, offering fibre in a preground form e.g. with good quality fibre cubes, rapidly becomes essential. www.topspec.com

Super Fibre Mix is a versatile and palatable (incl. 9 different herbs) high fibre complete feed that can be used as the sole complete ration or as a supplementary chaff or additional fibre feed.

RRP: £13.

RE-LEVE is a cereal-free, low starch (8%) mix specifically designed to replace all cereal based concentrate feed for horses in work that react adversely to high cereal and starch levels.

RRP: £16.

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NUTRITION s we stare into the depths of winter, our horses will be spending longer periods in the stable with limited access to grazing, if any. Any grazing that is still readily available will have little or no nutritional value to most horses.

Every horse is different, so winter can sometimes be a challenge to maintain condition.

Here Alltech reminds us of 10 things we should remember: 1. Start with fibre - Fibre should always be the dietary starting point regardless of the lifestyle of the horse.

2. Allow access to plenty of forage - Horses have evolved to require a minimum amount of dietary fibre as a food source for the micro-organisms located in the caecum and large intestine, collectively called the hindgut.

This also satisfies a horse’s

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natural desire to chew.

3. Ensure your forage is of the highest quality - Purchase from a reputable source to avoid the risk of mycotoxin poisoning.

Horses are exposed to mycotoxins through contaminated feed and forage and are highly susceptible, as a species, to toxicity.

4. Feed according to workload and condition – If your horse struggles to maintain weight, he may require extra calories. If not, cut feed rations accordingly.

5. Consider an alternative fibre source for veterans - such as sugar-beet pulp or high fibre cubes that can be soaked to a mash.

6. Ensure you horse is receiving enough vitamins and minerals – To balance the diet, feed a good quality vitamin and mineral supplement.

7. Keep meals small and often –

Horses can only digest very small amounts of starch at any one time and, consequently, the small intestine can struggle to deal with large concentrated meals. Receiving excess dietary starch often reduces the ability of the hindgut to maintain a near-neutral pH, which can lead to acidosis.

8. Introduce feed gradually – Mix a new batch of hay with old, introducing to the diet over a period of time.

9. Central heating for horses – The fermentation of fibre in the hind gut acts as a horse’s very own central heating system.

10. Supplement the diet with yeast cultures - Yeast cultures help reduce hind gut acidity, creating the optimum conditions for the beneficial bacteria to flourish and therefore improve digestion. www.lifeforcehorse.co.uk

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GOLDEN PASTE!

Will I’Anson and Janine Kell celebrate the good news

10 THINGS TO REMEMBER:

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I’Anson Brothers Ltd, well known as the driving force behind British Horse Feeds, has purchased shares in natural health supplements business, The Golden Paste Company (GPCo).

GPCo produce a range of supplements and pastes based on Whole Turmeric.

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Nettex Soya Oil promotes overall health and vitality and is especially great in the winter as a ‘pick me up’ to help maintain condition and coat quality.

It is a non GM formula and contains no preservatives or additives.

RRP: £14.99 5 litre. www.nettexequine.com TopSpec All-in-One is a multi-supplement containing optimum levels of all the commonly-needed supplements expertly balanced into one product. It promotes a supple skin and shiny coat, muscle development and function, performance, excellent hoof quality, digestive health, blood quality, bone development and strength, fertility, a healthy immune system and feed utilization.

RRP: £27.50. www.topspec.com

New product alert...

Horslyx have launched their new Mint Balancer that is created with real peppermint oil. The lick contains a high specification vitamin, mineral and trace element package with high oil content including Omega-3 Oils from Linseed Oil. It also includes Horslyx’s healthy hooves formula and powerful antioxidants.

Horslyx Balancers are perfect for owners who want to ensure their horse is getting all the vitamins and minerals they need in their diet, with the free access lick promoting a natural trickle feeding pattern. Being low in starch they are suitable for horses which can react to cereal based diets. www.horslyx.com

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RIDER UPDATES

GABY LUCAS JOINS EQUITHEME TEAM

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eading French brand Equithème has an impressive team of ambassadors and has recently announced new sponsorship of international dressage rider Gaby Lucas.

Gaby, who is based in Essex, has a wealth of experience competing for Great Britain in the Pony, Junior and Young Rider European Championships and is now progressing up the levels in her dressage career.

Zante a 12-year-old Jazz gelding standing 17.1hh and Salo a 9-year-old Sandro Hit gelding are Gaby’s main horses which she competes at high profile Premier League shows.

The future looks exciting for these two horses as Gaby’s goals for Zante are to compete at Small Tour and aim for the U25 Grand Prix circuit and with Salo her ultimate ambition is the Olympics.

On top of all her own training Gaby also teaches, organises and presents demonstrations as well as taking horses in for schooling.

Said Gaby: “I am thrilled to join this established team of riders and very excited to work with the brand as I love their collections.

“Equithème has launched its new autumn/winter 2017 and 2018 collection which has a real smart but sporty feel to it and it is just brilliant that I can be a brand ambassador for these fashionable ranges.” www.equitheme.co.uk

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WELL KNOWN FOR HIS HUMOUR, WE CATCH UP WITH SHOW JUMPER AND COMMENTATOR GEOFF BILLINGTON...

Who’d Have Thought It!

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eoff first became interested in After winning a Grand Prix in Zurich in 1995 horses at the age of six after his on It’s Otto, Geoff won his first car. He kept father sat him on a pony in a field. the car for 15 years.

Geoff actually started riding aged nine and bought his first pony for £10. He later sold it for £325 making a huge profit in the process and starting him out on the road to making his living from riding and training in the horse world.

A father of six, Geoff has four sons, James, Marcus, Daniel and Alfie and two daughters, Emillie and Megan.

A regular on the lecture/demo circuit Geoff is not only a great entertainer but also highly regarded for passing on his knowledge when it comes to tackling the biggest and most taxing show jumping courses around the world. So much so in 1996 Geoff won the prestigious ‘Horse & Hound Equestrian Personality of the Year’ award.

The best horse Geoff has ever ridden is It’s Otto who took him to many of the major show jumping championships around the globe. The duo went on to amass more than £650,000 winnings, made 15 Nations Cup appearances, were Britain’s highestplaced partnership at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and represented Britain again at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

Fellow riders know they could face a ribbing from Geoff when he is on tour as he is a master when it comes to impersonating his team mates whether on the ground or leaping in the air over huge fences.

Over the last few years Geoff has started to take on more commentating and his quick wit never fails to amuse audiences around the world. His commentary at the Liverpool International Horse Show has met with huge praise and he will be back at the Echo Arena once again for the 2017 event.

Talking of this equestrian and family extravaganza Geoff says: “The show is a world-class addition to the equestrian calendar and a must visit over the festive and New Year period.”

This year’s Liverpool International Horse Show will see a host of leading names in action from 29th-31st December, at The Echo Arena on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront. www.liverpoolhorseshow.com

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RIDER PROFILES

Five minutes with...

Leah rshall Ma

LEAH MARSHALL FROM HERTFORDSHIRE HAS ROUNDED HER 2017 SEASON OFF AT ADDINGTON MANOR EQUESTRIAN CENTRE WITH A JUNIOR YOUNG DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP WIN AT THE BRITISH DRIVING SOCIETY’S (BDS) OSBORNE REFRIGERATORS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

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ged seventeen, Leah has driven from the age of seven and competed with the British Driving Society from the age of nine.

Having qualified her Hackney pony Stapleford March earlier in the year for the Nationals she went on to compete at The British Driving Society’s Annual Show at Smiths Lawn, Windsor and stood Junior Young Driver Champion, being presented her sash by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

Leah started her driving with a Shetland Cross pony by the name of Levens Eddie. Once Leah had become familiar with the fundamentals of carriage driving and driving coach hand

(rein handling predominantly with the left hand; allowing the holding of the whip with the right hand), she then went to watch a show at her local BDS Area to investigate if it was something she wanted to try.

“Once I had seen a driving show, I established that there were classes that I could take part in with the harness and vehicle that I was practicing at home with. So we cleaned and polished everything, bathed the pony and went to our next area show and we have been showing ever since”.

Once Leah had a good showing grounding she then progressed on to driving a number of other ponies to varying carriages and

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is currently competing two hackney bred ponies, Stapleford March and Noddy Vyse Show Girl.

Leah’s showing aspirations have always included winning the Junior Championships at the British Driving Society’s Annual Show and Osborne National Championships and had stood reserve at both these events in previous years. “I have always wanted to win these Junior Championships. I do not usually get nervous when I compete but I felt butterflies before going in to each of the Championships.

Juniors need to have a capable adult sat with them whilst driving, so my Mum sits up with me. She did her best to quash my nerves and reminded me to drive my ponies as if it was any other class. It was such an amazing experience to meet HM

The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and something that I shared with my family who had come to help and spectate. Championship sashes were awarded to all of the Champion winners that day and both HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh took their time to speak with all of us. I cannot remember everything they asked me, it all became a bit of blur because I was so pleased to have won! All participants have the opportunity to parade in front of the Royals, so it is a special event to a lot of the BDS members.”

Leah has also taken part in what is a relatively new driving event to the UK; The Attelage De Tradition. “This form of competition makes a nice change for my pony and she seems to enjoy taking part in an alternative to showing”.

Leah’s ponies are now both on their winter holidays and enjoying a well-earned rest, ahead of 2018 preparations. www.britishdrivingsociety.co. uk/youngdrivers www.attelagedetradition. co.uk

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Five minutes with...

Stacey ns Shimmo

Stacey with Orions Promise

What was your first show/competition?

Wix Unaffiliated SJ - was entered for the 2ft9 and had never jumped a course before. I still have the video of me giving a double kick at every jump for take off.

What got you in to your chosen discipline?

Starting my career show jumping and showing I then moved on to Eventing. I love Eventing as you have the challenge of all three phases.

Who is your favourite horse and why?

My favourite horse would be Orions Promise (Ben). We have

had a journey from BE90 to CCI4 Burghley Horse Trials and have completed ten 3-Star events together. He stands out as he came to me as a tricky 5-year-old.

We have a great partnership and he tries his very best for me.

What is your most memorable day?

Our first Bramham together. I was last to go and it rained all day causing falls, eliminations and retirements. I set out in the mud thinking I will pull up if he finds it difficult. We both had a big smile coming back through the finishing line with a fantastic run.

Best advice you’ve been given?

Lavender Shavings are manufactured from top quality white softwood shavings.

Softwood shavings are excellent for absorbing and make a comfortable and attractive bed for your horse. The calming lavender fragrance will help to keep the stable fresh. Lavender Shavings undergo a comprehensive dust extraction process to safeguard your horse’s respiratory health, making them clean and very consistent.

Visualise going through your test or jumping a round - it helps improve your skills and performance. Making a competition and training plan, along with keeping notes on any changes.

What goes through your mind before an event?

One day events I don’t tend to get nervous and I look forward to riding. If I’m riding a horse which is unknown or has had very little experience I probably have a little anxiety wanting it to go well.

During the event I am focused on the event and the horses, always thinking what can I do to improve the results.

Afterwards, if the day has gone well and the horses have come back with confidence, it gives me great pleasure sharing a happy day with owners and

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If the day hasn’t quite gone to plan the lorry drive home always seems to take longer. I have learnt you have ups and downs in this sport, but you have to keep thinking positive and look forward to the next outing.

Which Bed-Down products do you use?

We use the whole range of BedDown as I have a mixed yard. The livery horses are on Excel as it spreads further giving them a deep, fresh and clean bed. The absorbing qualities mean its cost effective as well.

Orions Promise is on Excel Plus for his respiratory due to the high level of competition, he needs to be at his very best.

I use the lavender shavings on a horse called Freddie he has had two colic operations. His owner likes him on pure shavings and as he’s in a lot - she loves him to have the lavender smell.

www.bed-down.co.uk

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HEALTH & WELFARE

LIGHTENING THE LOAD FOR HORSES

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esearchers have taken the first step towards tackling the issue of rider weight, investigating whether there are any short term measurable differences when horses are ridden by different sized riders. The aim of the whole project is to develop evidence-based guidelines as to what constitutes excessive rider size under different circumstances, for the equine industry to put into action and prevent needless suffering and injury.

Over recent years there has been considerable controversy about

rider weight in relation to horse size. Following the Saddle Research Trust Workshop in 2014 and a meeting of British industry representatives in 2015, an initiative was set up, coordinated by the British Equestrian Federation and World Horse Welfare, to raise funds to support research into this topic.

As a result, a pilot study has been performed using six horses and four riders. The riders all rode to a reasonable standard, but differed in body weight (light, moderate, heavy and very heavy). Each rider rode each horse, in a randomised order,

and performed a standardised 30-minute exercise protocol that consisted mainly of trot and canter. The horses were ridden in their usual tack. Researchers monitored gait subjectively and objectively, behaviour, forces under the saddle, alterations in

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always think of our body like that of a tree. Our core being a cylinder-like trunk, our legs are the roots and our arms the branches. The roots of course need to be super strong. If your legs are strong and flexible it means that we can save our backs just a little bit more.

In the most basic terms the legs comprise of the calves, quadriceps (front of the thigh), hamstrings (back of the thigh) and glutes although they’re not part of the legs they’re the biggest group of muscles in the body which means that they

back dimensions in response to exercise, heart and respiratory rates and salivary cortisol levels.

Horses were also assessed in response to palpation of the back. The aim of this stage of the study was to determine whether there were measurable

By Samantha Hardingham also burn the most amount of energy.

Concentrating on building strong legs therefore burns even more calories. Stronger legs will increase your endurance,

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THERMAL IMAGING

By Karen Allott BSc(Hons) Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation and EMAP (Dist) Specialist Equine Massage Practitioner.

www.allottrtequestrian.wixsite.com differences in these outcomes among riders of different weights.

All horses finished the study moving as well as when they started. Data analysis is ongoing. However, researchers can confirm that there was a substantial temporary effect of rider weight as a proportion of horse weight (but not necessarily body mass index per se) on gait and behaviour. It appears that any adverse influence of less than ideally fitting tack was accentuated markedly by heavier riders. This study does not mean that heavy riders should not ride, but suggests that if they do they should ride a horse of appropriate size and fitness,

with a saddle that is correctly fitted for both horse and rider.

This study highlights the need for further research for which additional funding will be required.

meaning less fatigue in the long run.

As we use our legs everyday we need to also maintain their mobility for us to benefit from them fully.

Using multiple joint exercises such as squats, deadlifts and lunges also include increased core strength and stability throughout the entire body.

Varying the use of equipment used in leg training as well as switching between strength exercises and cardio within your workout will not only torch fat but also build both the aerobic and anaerobic systems to work

as efficiently as possible.

Society of Master Saddlers Support Rider Weight Study Said SMS Chief Executive, Hazel Morley: “We are pleased to be helping to fund this important rider weight study.

“We are hoping that the research findings will be a great help to our saddle fitters and will be watching the developments closely.”

Here’s a quick at home workout for you, repeat 3-5 times with up to a minutes rest in between:

24 Walking lunges 24 Sumo squats 30 Step ups 24 Side step lunges 24 Reps of bridge 60 Seconds of high knees

Thermal imaging is a technology that can be considered to give valuable information to help measure rehabilitation from injury, diagnose and work alongside other diagnostic tools such as MRIs and X-rays. Over the recent years thermal imaging or thermography has grown in popularity but what is it?

And how do you know if you are getting the correct service?

Thermography is the practice by which we look at surface temperatures using an infra-red camera technology to recognise heat patterns. When used in the right hands this is a valuable tool that can be of immense help when diagnosing unseen issues, giving veterinary surgeons, owners and trainers valuable results. There are a variety of companies that are qualified to do so, as well as independent thermographists than can be recommended by your vet who have undertaken the correct courses and have the correct qualifications.

This can unfortunately be a mine field. Due to the technology, the infra-red cameras can be purchased without any formal training and although the cameras can be very expensive, there are lesser quality cameras that can be purchased in the form of a small attachment camera that works alongside part of an app on a phone or a tablet.

There is no law against a person pointing a thermal camera at your horse and trying to explain the assorted colours, but there is about anyone using this to diagnose (the only person that can give a diagnosis of a condition is a veterinary surgeon). Use the following guideline to help you make the right choice for you and your horse: 1: Always check credentials and make sure the person is fully qualified for the job and insured to do so; 2: Know the difference between the thermal camera and a thermal camera app; 3: Make sure your vet gets a copy of the report. Any diagnosis should be given by a vet so always forward a copy of the report for your vet to analyse any areas of concern, or get the vet to speak to the thermographer direct so there is a full understanding if there are any issues and the prognosis.

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HEALTH & WELFARE

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uring the winter months our horse’s hooves are expected to withstand some difficult conditions that can rapidly change in a short space of time, moving from a cosy, dry stable to a waterlogged, muddy field.

It is little wonder that some of the most debilitating hoof conditions reoccur frequently during the unpredictable British winter. However, for the wellbeing of a horse it is essential that they still have access to turnout every day, so eliminating exposure to wet, muddy conditions is completely impossible.

Hoof abscesses and thrush are two of the most common ailments affecting the hoof during winter, and both can be attributed to the wet, muddy ground experienced in the winter months.

Foot abscesses are more common in wet weather because the moisture softens horse’s feet, making it easier for foreign objects or dirt to penetrate the hoof.

Over winter you should check

and clean hooves daily. If hooves are muddy, even after you have picked them out, water and a hoof brush should be used to clean the feet thoroughly and check for any injuries.

If your horse is shod, shoes should be checked regularly and carefully for signs of looseness; a twisted shoe can easily penetrate a hoof which has been softened by wet weather, and provides an entry point for dirt and bacteria.

Muddy gateways where our horses tend to stand for prolonged periods are another culprit for loosening shoes as anyone who has ever got a wellington boot stuck will testify!

Wet environments or poor hygiene can also lead to bacterial growth within the frog tissues and/or clefts of the frog, known as thrush. If left untreated, thrush can penetrate deep into the structures of the foot.

Horses that suffer from thrush may benefit from the use of a preventative product; your farrier will be able to advise you.

Animalintex is the only licensed veterinary poultice available in the UK market that is suitable for rapid treatment of a variety of equine foot conditions, including both hoof abscesses and thrush.

Animalintex contains an antiseptic, to clean and prevent re-infection and natural poulticing agent, Tragacanth, which, when it reacts with water, draws out any infection and creates a clean wound area for the wound to heal.

Animalintex is available in hoof shaped dressings, ideal for treatment of winter foot ailments, without the need to find a pair of scissors and cut to shape in cold, wet conditions. www.robinsonanimal healthcare.com

FOCUS ON:

RRP around £6.

FEET DURING WINTER

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Product News...

HORSE HEALTH

Easy to use Tea Tree Lotion Spray, ideal for legs in the winter.

Tea tree is known for its natural antibacterial, anti-fungal and soothing properties. RRP: £7.80.

Winter Wash is a handy spray bottle of non-Rinse Tea Tree shampoo. Great for getting under saddle sweat washed off without having to soak your horses in the cold winter months. www.animal-health.co.uk

Seven Day Mud Away is a unique product that prevents mud building up on all areas of the horse’s body and, as the name suggests, you only need to apply it once a week.

RRP: £5.05 for 250ml, £9.15 for 500ml www.nettexequine.com

TOP TIPS

Results from the 2017 National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), conducted by Blue Cross in conjunction with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA), show that more than a third of horses surveyed this year had one or more health problems.

While the top disease trends of lameness and skin disease remain consistent with previous years, one of the most significant findings is that the results reflect current equine veterinary research; a quarter (26%) of horses with back problems were also showing signs of lameness, which ties in with recent studies conducted at the Animal Health Trust.

To help keep the nation’s horses in better health Blue Cross has produced nine essential healthcare tips: • Ask your vet to conduct a horse health MOT at least annually.

• Keep your horse’s vaccinations up to date.

• Have your horse’s teeth checked every 6-12 months.

• Make sure your farrier visits every 6-8 weeks.

• Follow a good worm control programme.

• Have your saddle checked regularly by a qualified professional.

• Make sure you are the right weight for your horse.

• Be sure that your horse is fit and able to carry out the work you expect him to do.

• If in any doubt about your horse’s health discuss it with your vet sooner rather than later.

KELLY HORSPOLE’S • Use a mud block or pig oil on legs so mud brushes off easier;

for dealing with mud

• Use grass mats for gateways and entrances for field shelters; • Pick up manure and old hay regularly, especially when grass is sparse, as when it breaks down and becomes organic matter it will hold water… which means more mud; • Resist the urge to groom too much as it will take the natural oil from the coat. Instead flick the mud off with a plastic curry comb rather than a deep groom with a body brush; • If you have the funds, consider putting in an area of hard standing for winter turn out. www.khequestrian.net www.facebook.com/petcarethatdoesntcompare

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HEALTH & WELFARE

DAISY’S HERBAL ANSWERS...

Q. Every year my horse suffers from mud fever, I have tried various creams etc, but it always comes back. Is there anything herbal I can use internally or externally to help prevent it?

A. There are herbs that you can give to your horse to help prevent mud fever by boosting the immune system, improving/strengthening the skin and detoxing.

Herbs such as Echinaccea, Garlic, Thyme and Rosehip will help boost the immune system and

fight infections.

To strengthen the skin and coat, Kelp is excellent and Burdock is great as a tissue cleanser and will aid in the removal of toxins (both are useful for many skin conditions).

Nettle and Clivers will both work as cleansers and will help the body remove toxins.

The herbs will need to be fed for 4-5 weeks before the problem is likely to occur (although this can be tricky with the British weather!).

If the problem is already here you can also use creams with herbs such as Comfrey, Tea Tree, Aloe Vera or Calendula. Before using creams it is important to thoroughly wash and dry the area first. A dilute Tea Tree solution could be used for this. www.champerene bespokehorseherbal.com

ECHINACEA

Echinacea is an herbaceous perennial plant that is part of the daisy family, explains Jennie Westcott from the Animal Health Company. It’s name is derived from the Greek word for Hedgehog, due to the spiny central pollen disk in the centre of the flower. There are 9 different varieties of this plant, which is commonly found in central and northern America. Three are used by herbalist: Echinacea Angustifolia, Echinacea Purpurea and Echinacea Pallida.

First used for its health benefits by Native Indians in North America hundreds of years ago, it is said that the Native Americans saw injured or sick elk seeking out Echinacea plant to eat, they named it ‘Elk Root’.

Believed to benefit the immune system, helping to sooth throats, flu, tonsillitis, fatigue, migraines and rheumatism, it is now taken by humans all across the world.

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The active chemical in which Echinacea is rich in are alkamides.

One of the benefits of Echinacea are its ability to boost strength of t-lymphocytes. These are white blood cells that play an important role in cell-mediated immunity. When a disease or infection enters the body, it’s the white blood cells that fight the invader cells. So if your horse has an infection it’s body produces more white blood cells to fight the infection. A study carried out by The Equine Research centre in Ontario found that Echinacea boosted lymphocyte (white blood cell) counts and that it stimulated white blood cells migration into tissues.

It was also found to increase the size of red blood cells as well as the concentration of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body. So it is possible that the increase in number and size of these cells could speed up muscle recovery after exercise, reducing lactic acid build up.

Another supplement which can help to boost immunity is essential fatty acids, especially Omega 3 and 6. Omega 6 is instrumental in inflammatory/innate immune reactions. www.animal-health.co.uk

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Used throughout the winter to combat the effects of Dermatophilus congolensis, FiltaBac will stay in place, allow the wound/skin to breathe, serum to be expelled and provide the skin with protection from the environment and opportunistic bacteria.

FiltaBac is excellent for protecting areas affected by mud fever/greasy heel/rain scald - pastern, heel, upper leg, belly, neck, head or ears - anywhere that gets affected by the wet, muddy winter weather.

Aniwell’s AMHVet (Active Manuka Honey Vet) is ideal for applying to obviously active and colonised lesions that are lifting the hair in clumps with infected serum underlying this. No need to cause discomfort by scrubbing the inflamed area, rather just gently rub the AMHVet over the lesions and allow it to go to work on cooling and soothing the affected area.

FiltaBac can be applied daily to all areas prone to damage from persistent moisture and caking mud, it can also be applied over the AMHVet as a type of ‘dressing’ to keep it in place and add more protection. Again with FiltaBac there is no harsh scrubbing required, as the lesions will drop off leaving the underlying skin intact and strong.

Always give a thorough washing of

the applied area with water or a non-soapy cleanser every third day to prevent residue build up on the skin. www.aniwell-uk.com

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HEALTH & WELFARE

FIREWORKS WARNING:

FOLLOWING TRAGIC LOSS OF TWO RESCUED HORSES

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ast November, Redwings Horse Sanctuary suffered one of its greatest tragedies when two horses died having been terrified by a nearby fireworks display.

Redwings’ vets were called to attend two incidents in the same field at their Piggots farm, south of Norwich. Very sadly, in both cases the horses involved were put to sleep.

Nineteen-year-old, 12.2hh Welsh pony Sprite was found on the evening of Saturday 5th November by a member of the charity’s Nights team suffering from suspected colic; he was lying down, covered in sweat and breathing heavily.

“As a result of loud fireworks being let off nearby, it is possible that Sprite’s colic was brought on by the stress of him and his group charging around the field in terror,” commented attending Redwings veterinary surgeon Dawn Trayhorn.

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“Heartbreakingly, despite treatment and our best efforts, and those of his field mates who were pawing at Sprite to encourage him to get up, he was unable to stand so our only choice was to put him to sleep”.

The team continued to check Sprite’s field at the Norfolk farm throughout the night to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the remaining ponies. However, during early morning checks, Percy – a 25-year-old, 13hh Palomino pony – was found non-weight-bearing lame on his right front leg and in an incredible amount of pain.

Percy was immediately examined by Redwings’ veterinary team who took radiographs of his front upper leg, which was incredibly swollen. Dawn explains: “Percy’s injury may have been caused while he was running around the field at high speed. He may have either had a fall or simply damaged his leg while charging about, or possibly been kicked by another pony in their distress. And again, like his fieldmate, Percy’s injuries were to such an extent and he was in so much pain that there was no choice other than to put him to sleep.

“During my twelve years at Redwings, I have never had to

put two ponies to sleep in one evening in the same field as a result of an emergency situation. It was a devastating experience.”

Fireworks are a serious concern for many animal owners and, as Redwings’ Education and Campaigns Manager Andie Vilela explains, it can be particularly difficult to protect horses from the fear of fireworks: “We would like to remind anyone planning a fireworks display, however small, to think about horses in their local area.

Letting horse owners know well in advance where and when fireworks are going to be let off will enable them to plan and take action if needed. Keep fireworks as far from animals as possible and direct them away from fields and stables.

“A horse’s hearing is more sensitive than a human’s, and noises that are loud to us can be unbearable and terrifying to them. As prey animals, horses are also naturally alert and designed to take flight from threats. A frightened horse is a dangerous horse and there is little an owner can do to prevent an accident once the flight instinct has taken hold.

Not only are horses at risk of injuring themselves, but they

may break out of fields or stables and pose a risk to road users. Every year tragic incidents occur and the cost, both emotional and financial, can be immense.”

There are also steps that owners can take to protect their horses from fireworks.

Firstly, checking their local area for publicised events and finding the best way to keep their animals as safe and relaxed as possible. Leaving a radio on near a stable to help mask noise can be useful and ensuring fields are hazard free will help reduce the risk to galloping horses. In some cases owners may even move their horse to alternative accommodation.

Redwings’ Chief Executive Lynn Cutress explains: “It seems fireworks have become stronger and louder in recent years so even so-called ‘private displays’ can still be very visible and far reaching. ” The charity has produced a fireworks checklist for owners: www.redwings.org.uk/horsesand-fireworks.

HORSE OWNER CALLS FOR CHANGE IN LAWS: “We are asking for a change to firework law,” commented petition creator Julie Doorne.

Visit: https://petition. parliament.uk/petitions/ 201947

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DRIVER SAFETY

STRANGLES: PENICILLIN IN A GEL FORMULATION Mark Bowen, a Vet at Oakham Veterinary Hospital, has demonstrated the use of penicillin in a gel formulation that can be instilled quickly and easily into the guttural pouch of horses that are strangles carriers.

Strangles is a common condition with high morbidity.

Management of outbreaks is complicated by the development of asymptomatic carriers, with the causative organism (Streptococcus equi var equi) being retained within the guttural pouch. Treatment

of carriers relies on removing physical infection and administering antimicrobials directly into the guttural pouch using a slow-setting penicillin and gelatin solution. This has proved to be an awkward and lengthy process, usually only successful in a hospital environment.

Mark Bowen said: “This gel proved to be a practical method to retain antibiotics within the pouch without the need for complex mixing or prolonged raising of the horse’s head.”

Horses displaying clinical signs of strangles. Photos: Redwings Horse Sanctuary

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HEALTH & WELFARE maintain steady growth, good ventilation with minimal draughts is needed to maximise profit and yield as well as limit vet’s bills.

To this end, specially designed ducting has been used in calf housing since the early 90s, but only recently have the benefits been translated into the equine

By Duncan Burl, sector. Duct socks achieve a Managing Director at healthy level of ventilation but Hydor Ltd avoid draughts by using flexible, plastic or fabric ducting.

Extending the length of the horse barn, sock systems work by channelling clean air through the space via a set pathway.

Fitted above animal height, the plastic or fabric ducting contains small openings which allow air to disperse evenly to deliver a constant, but gentle, supply of fresh air to the animal’s is relatively simple; ventilation.

There is wide agreement that As a growing number of immediate location. This However, with horses sensitive ventilation which provides agricultural buildings are provides better air circulation, to draughts a good stable repurposed for large-scale barn clean, fresh air to the animals dilutes foul air and ensures even ventilation system has to can be beneficial in limiting stabling, ensuring they temperatures – irrespective of provide each animal with illness as it removes infectionprovide adequate ventilation outside weather conditions. sufficient fresh air at all times, causing, moisture laden, stale, to the animals housed is With simple installation limiting while eliminating draughts. dusty air along with the becoming increasingly stable disruption and low If a horse remains situated near running costs these systems important. Here, Duncan Burl ammonia and odours generated. However, inadequate a draught, caused by strong discusses how lessons learnt allow the precursors to ventilation is the most common stable fans, or in cold and damp respiratory infection such as from livestock farming can mistake made in horse facilities. conditions it will become ill help horses. dust, condensation and damp In recent years, there has been a more frequently and be more During the colder months, to be removed quickly and tendency to adapt old buildings difficult to treat. Conversely, respiratory infections such as effectively. infected horses moved to dry, to house horse stalls. However, pneumonia and Chronic While it goes without saying draught-free conditions often these repurposed buildings obstructive pulmonary disease that horses require different often feature tin roofs and damp recover quicker and have a (COPD) are notorious for the housing to other animals, by significantly lower infection rate. using an adapted system disruption they cause to stables walls leading to condensation and damp conditions which as well as the cost associated originally designed for calves, Can cattle provide the with treatment. While infections have the potential to cause owners can prevent illness solution? can affect both foals and mature illnesses. before it damages training, This concept is not new, and a horses, the disease is particularly limits the horse’s ability to Ventilation without the solution has in fact been in prevalent in young athletic draught? An equine circulation for over 20 years. Like compete, or results in high horses. treatment costs. young horses, young calves Catch-22 Breathing fresh life into The solution to limiting the cannot tolerate infection and are www.hydor.co.uk spread of respiratory conditions sensitive to draughts. In order to old buildings

THE BENEFITS OF VENTILATION: STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH

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STABLE

BIOSECURITY With more than 10 years working in National Hunt Racing, David Jeffreys became increasingly aware of the need to keep yards and stables spotlessly clean and disease free.

David together with business partner Tom Fillery identified the need for an antimicrobial coating in the horse world after seeing firsthand the effects of micro-organisms lying dormant on stable walls on a horse’s performance.

Having come across a coating that was initially designed to meet the high biosecurity standards required in hospitals and the food and beverage industry, David set about researching and developing the paint to increase its durability in order for it to perform in harsher environments.

Explains David: “It is so important to ensure your stables are as clean and bacteria free as possible to protect and safeguard both the overall environment and also the horses and ponies housed in them.

“At Stable Shield we have a passion for prevention over cure and we believe we all have a sense of duty to horse wellbeing. A product such as Stable Shield Anitbacterial Paint provides an extra barrier, hence reducing the risk of your horse getting ill.“ www.stableshield.co.uk

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Visitors to the Your Horse Live show (11th-12th November) will be able to find out more about the ultimate in environmentally-friendly rodent control – adopting a feral cat from Cats Protection. www.cats.org.uk

Ferals keep barns and animal feed areas clear of rats and mice.

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EUTHANASIA: PART 2

Death of your horse

By British Horse Society’s Welfare Coordinator Sophie Cookson

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ollowing the death of your horse, the passport must be returned to the original Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO) within 30 days.

If your horse’s passport was issued by the BHS, please return this to our Passport Office with a covering letter detailing the date and cause of death.

The BHS is happy to return passports if owners would like to keep the document for sentimental reasons. Please ensure that you make it clear in your covering letter that you would like to have the passport returned to you, and enclose an SAE with the correct postage paid.

Every PIO must comply fully with equine identification legislation. Therefore please be

aware that when you receive your returned horse’s passport, each page will be stamped as ‘invalid’.

ABATTOIR If your horse is euthanased at an abattoir, the passport must accompany the horse. In these instances the slaughter house personnel are responsible for returning the passport to the correct PIO with the relevant notification.

INSURANCE COMPANIES If you are proceeding with a mortality claim with your insurance company, please ensure that you contact the insurance company before returning your horse’s passport.

It is highly likely that the insurance company will request

that the passport is sent to them before it is returned to the relevant PIO. All insurance companies are fully aware of the 30 day time restriction and will return the passport to the original PIO, on your behalf, before the deadline. Ensure that you make it very clear to the insurance company should you wish to have the passport returned to you as a keepsake so that the insurance company can notify the PIO accordingly.

COST There is no charge for this service. If you would like your horse’s passport to be returned, please enclose an SAE with the correct postage for the envelope size used.

PROCESSING TIME The administration updates will be completed within 10 working days.

FAST-TRACK SERVICE The BHS now offer a fast-track service for all types of passport application/service. Fast-track applications will be processed within one working day of receipt at a cost of £25 per application, in addition to the cost of the application/service.

To contact BHS passport, call 02476 840517 or email passports@bhs.org.uk.

FRIENDS AT THE END If you’re a horse or pony owner considering euthanasia and want impartial advice and support, the BHS can help you via our Friends at the End (FATE) scheme. If you’ve booked the vet and are panicking, or are struggling with the potential loss of an equine friend, the team can talk you through your options. BHS Friends are trained volunteers who will discuss your options, from euthanasia methods to what to do afterwards.

It doesn’t have to end in euthanasia and if there are other choices they’ll help you find them. Either talk to someone over the phone at HQ, or request contact details for your nearest BHS Friend, who can meet you face-to-face.

You’re never alone when having to make a decision about your horse’s future. To discuss any of the options referenced here, contact the Welfare team on 02476 840517 or email friendsattheend@bhs.org.uk

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The policy provides the following covers: • Death, Theft and Straying of your horse – this is mandatory.

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When you are faced with the hard decision of whether or not to have your beloved horse put to sleep, you may not be thinking about contacting your insurers, explains Angela Bailey from First Insurance Solutions.

It may be that your insurers are unavailable and the vet needs to act without delay to save any unnecessary suffering.

Strict guidelines are issued to vets by the British Equine Veterinary Association, and a statement was issued by them in July 1996 with regard to the destruction of a horse. It provides vets with the following advice on when immediate destruction is justified and when an insurance company should be notified.

For immediate destruction they state: ‘That the insured horse sustains an injury or manifests an illness or disease that is so severe as to warrant immediate destruction to relieve incurable and excessive pain and that no other options of treatment are available to that horse at that time.

If immediate destruction cannot be justified, then the attending veterinary surgeon should provide effective first aid treatment before: 1. requesting that the insurance company be contacted or, failing that 2. arranging for a second opinion from another veterinary surgeon’ This essentially gives vets discretionary rights to euthanise a horse on humane grounds without delaying proceedings by contacting the insurance company. However, if effective first aid treatment can be administered, every effort should be made to notify the insurer.

This can often result in a grey area. Your vet may think that nothing can be done for the horse and euthanasia is the only option, but when you contact the insurers and ask if they concur, the insurer’s vets may not agree.

Our advice to anybody is that you contact your insurers first if possible.

Another thing to keep in mind is that disposal of the body of a horse without getting a post-mortem report can lead to insurance companies refusing to settle claims.

If you contact your insurers before you have your horse euthanised, they will ask for thorough information such as the vets history and a report as to why your vet thinks that euthanasia is the only option. They will not make a decision until all the information has been reviewed carefully. This can be very frustrating and time consuming.

The same procedure will follow if you have your horse euthanised before consulting your insurers.

If you ever do find yourself in this unfortunate situation please do not hesitate to call me Angela Bailey on 01473 831056.

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Horse Insurance and Euthanasia

Bill Phizacklea and his wife Margaret opened the Suffolk Pet and Horse Crematorium in 1999 after realising how important the loss of a pet can be.

Bill has ridden all his life and as the owner of many family pets realises how important it is to deal with the loss of an animal sensitively. For this reason Bill is keen to offer his services directly to pet owners making the cremation more personal and tailored to individual needs.

Bill Phizacklea, Suffolk Pet & Horse Crematorium, Lower Farm Great Saxham, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk IP29 5JT Telephone: 01284 810 981 | Fax: 01284 811 709 Email: bill@suffolkpetcrematorium.com www.suffolkpetcrematorium.com

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SADDLERY & TACK Product News...

THE RIGHT SADDLE: FOR THE JOB! s riders and owners there are always so many ‘things’ to spend hard earned cash on when it comes to funding our horses and ponies.

Do I really need that new rug, new bridle or is a new saddle what I should really be investing in?

To the above there is never an easy answer but what is of vital importance is that whether you are buying a new saddle or a

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second hand one, is that you have it fitted by a Society of Master Saddlers Qualified Saddle Fitter and that you have it checked regularly.

It is also worth remembering that the older saddle can be improved with a complete reflock.

New saddle versus old really depends on the finance available and without doubt a correctly fitted second-hand saddle is far better than an ill-fitting new

one!

As the most influential professional body in the world connected with saddlery, the Society of Master Saddlers has put enormous effort into improving saddle fitting standards including instituting what remains the only noncommercially linked saddle fitting qualification in the world. www.mastersaddlers.co.uk

Protechmasta’s ceramic infused fabric utlises infra-red technology to improve blood flow to muscle groups. This aids temperature regulation, assists healing and recovery and helps make for a calmer horse. New to the range now is this 300g saddle pad, in four sizes (pony to extra full).

RRP: £45 or £31.50 to Harry Hall One Club members. www.harryhall.com

2018 NATIONAL COMPETITION

One of the highlights in the world of saddlery and craftsmanship, the 2018 Society of Master Saddlers National Competition continues to bring world-wide attention to the history and heritage so aligned with this much sought after tradition while encouraging modern techniques and developments.

The event brings together highly trained Master Saddlers, trainees and apprentices just setting out on their exciting journey, and takes place at Saddlers’ Hall, London on Monday 5th February 2018.

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LAURENCE PEARMAN IS A TWICE PRESIDENT OF SOCIETY MASTER SADDLERS, LECTURER/ASSESSOR ON SADDLE FITTING COURSES AND MASTER SADDLER.

A reader asks...

Q: Showing is my passion and I know attention to detail is so important. I have been told that the buckles on the throat lash, cheek pieces and noseband should all line up is that correct? - John Moore “Yes when it comes to showing it is the overall picture that counts and attention to detail is so important. As suggested to you all the buckles should be in line, as at the level of the horse’s eyes so your bridle may need some adjustment to make this happen.

It really does create the right impression and often in showing, winning comes down to the narrowest margin so you need to do everything you can to secure that red rosette,” explained Laurence.

Jeremy Rudge Saddlery has introduced a new range of Monoflap saddles.

Produced in high quality, full grain soft leather and in a full range of sizes, the new Contour range can be produced with bespoke saddle finishes. www.jeremyrudge saddlery.co.uk

The Fusion Contour Dressage saddle

The Vinici Tex Eventer saddle is specifically targeted at event riders. The forwardness of the flap and the long sloping seat allow plenty of room behind the rider to move around in the saddle and have support when leaning back over drop fences. www.blackcountrysaddles.com

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REPORTS: HOYS SPECIAL

Photo: Steve Dawe Real Time Imaging

SEIB RACEHORSE TO RIDING HORSE OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP

Beware Chalk Pit SEIB Racehorse to Riding Horse of the Year Championship

ride at Justine’s when I was five and I’ve never left,” joked Rebecca. “I’m 31 now!”

Pete’s victory at HOYS is even more rewarding as this year Rebecca brought him through herself, winning not one but two of the hotly contested qualifiers, Bury Farm and Burghley.

“I really wanted to qualify Pete myself,” said Rebecca, who is senior lecturer in fine art at the Birmingham School of Art. “We’ve had a great season and today has been amazing. What a horse, what a star.”

Norfolk’s Allister Hood was sixth with Gateshead, the ‘baby’ of the competition at just five.

Bred by Juddmonte Farm, Zoe Turner’s gelding ran just twice Birmingham NEC’s international arena. It was a special moment for without bothering the Judges.

A notable absentee from this Rebecca - HOYS was final was Essex’s Pete’s last show, as “We have won 22 Katie Jerramthe 13-year-old will Hunnable with HM championship/ now be retired.

“I was crying before county shows. Our The Queen’s Barbers Shop, who finished the class,” she last ride together runner-up in 2016. admitted. “I was was at HOYS; it was “This morning he emotional going the fairytale ending wasn’t 100 per cent into it, knowing it himself, for the first to win” was our last ride - Rebecca Court time in all the time together. He has we’ve had him, so been my horse of a we made the choice not to put lifetime and today was a fairytale him in the ring,” revealed Katie. ending. I always felt he was nice “We are devastated but they are enough to win HOYS and he horses, not machines.” really deserves this.

Nicolina Mackenzie, marketing “Being involved in his retraining manager of sponsor SEIB, said: has been really rewarding. That’s why we call him Perfect Pete - he’s “Beware Chalk Pit was a fitting champion of what has been an so easy and genuine.” extremely high-quality series. All Pete is owned by Ann Leftley, six qualifying rounds attracted from whom Rebecca has him on massive fields and the cream loan, and is produced by Justine definitely rose to the top.”

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ne of this season’s most consistent campaigners capped their year with the SEIB Insurance Brokers Racehorse to Riding Horse (R2R) title at HOYS on Wednesday 4th October.

Not for nothing is Rebecca Court’s ride, Beware Chalk Pit, known at home in Essex as Perfect Pete; they beat a strong field for the coveted title in the

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he Price family’s superstar pony - and reigning Supreme Pony of the Year - Litton Enterprise has made a stylish comeback to the TopSpec Arena on the first day of HOYS with a win in the Equissage Pulse Ridden Partbred Pony of the Year Championship.

Ridden by Essex’s 15-year-old Phoebe Price, and owned by Joanne and Darren Price, the 11year-old British Riding Pony was making his debut appearance in this Partbred class, with previous wins and placings in the Kathleen Wood Children’s Riding Pony of the Year.

Phoebe said: “It’s amazing, I’m in shock! We just came to enjoy it this year so anything would have been a bonus - let alone this win!” Litton Enterprise is produced by Julie Templeton.

They will now contest the Kathleen Wood 148cm Children’s Riding Pony of the Year on Saturday before the Supreme on Sunday. “He’ll then come home for the winter to chill in the field,” explained Phoebe.

It’s been a busy and successful year for the pair, collecting the Reserve Supreme title at the Royal International. “They’re the combination of a lifetime,” said Darren.

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P FROM HOYS 2017 hloe Winchester described her opening day win at Horse of the Year Show as "what dreams are made of."

Chloe, from Suffolk, triumphed in the Talent Seekers, incorporating the seven-yearold, Championship, with Louise Saywell riding Mac Uwe finishing in second place on the leading 7-year-old.

Chloe's jump-off time of 37.11 seconds, on the 10-year-old bay mare Sportsfield Our Clare, proved more than a second quicker than Louise, while third place went to Bumble Thomas on Aramis.

"I am absolutely over the moon," Chloe said. "There was a bit of pressure in terms of going first, so I did as much as I could, and it worked out today. She has been very competitive throughout the summer, and I know if I push her, she will do whatever she can to jump clear.

It is just amazing to win here it's what dreams are made of. It is such an amazing experience.

"I evented her as a five and 6year-old, then she had a foal last year and she came back to jumping this year and this where she has ended up. It really is a dream come true. Every question we have asked of her,

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Talent Seekers Champion Chloe Winchester and Sportsfield Our Clare

she has just given that bit more and that bit more."

It was also a memorable evening for Louise, and reflecting on Mac Uwe's richly promising display, she said: "He was very good. He jumped a super round. He went in there like a pro and jumped

fantastic. He is relatively new to me, and HOYS is completely different to any other indoor, so I am delighted. Before he came here, we had really high hopes for him, and he has just proved it again to why we think that."

“I’m a 15-year-old showjumper and I was riding Zucan V at HOYS. I qualified him in the Newcomers and Foxhunter final winning the qualifiers at Sparsholt College, Bicton Arena and Wales and West.

“Sadly he didn’t come home with me from HOYS as I don’t own him, but I came home with the best result ever, finishing third in the Newcomers final and twelfth in the Foxhunter final having the last fence down in the first round!” - Courtney Young, Essex

“Livie Smith and Brookwater Carousel took third place on their debut appearance at HOYS in the Price Family First Ridden.” Kate Smith, Essex

Fourth time lucky for Mirv and the Purebred Arab of the Year title. Herefordshire’s Clare Fitch punched the air in delight as her ride, Mirv, was called forward to take the Simon Constable Equine Vets, and Mr and Mrs Roberts Ridden Purebred Arab of the Year Championship.

Katy Cotgrove’s Vartanii was placed second with Essex’s Darren Crowe in the saddle, while Kirsty Nelson rode Len Morgan’s mare CS Lelisha to third.

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REPORTS: HOYS SPECIAL

THURSDAY 5th OCTOBER: THE BARBER FAMILY BRITISH RIDDEN HEAVY HORSE OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP

Hales Hector and Jamie Bradbury, The Barber Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Champions

David Curtis’ 10-year-old Percheron gelding, Hales Hector, has rounded off his first year as a ridden horse with utter style by claiming The Barber Family British Ridden Heavy Horse of the Year Championship.

Ridden to success by Household Cavalry Corporal of Horse, Jamie Bradbury, the horse known as Tim at home in Cambridgeshire has previously been driven in pairs and tandems by his owner David, and was only broken to ride at the beginning of January this year.

“It means the world,” said Jamie, who has ridden him from the start. “He’s very quick to learn and the ridden showing has given him another string to his bow.”

HOYS was only their second indoor outing, having competed at Suffolk, Norfolk, Equifest and a few smaller shows during the year, but this did not deter them. Ride Judge John Conifey said the horse “rode absolutely beautifully”.

Jamie, a HOYS first timer himself, said: “It was great to ride in the arena especially that last bit (the lap of honour)!” He continued: “I was a bit nervous before we went in, making sure he would get the right canter lead.”

Wendy Toomer-Harlow’s Horseman’s Ace Card flew the flag for the Shire horses coming in second with a delighted Helen Cowley in the saddle. Fiveyear-old Clydesdale mare Westbank Jessie J took the third place rosette, owned by Jonathon Wilkie and ridden by Kirsty Aird.

FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER: You could hear a pin drop as Friday afternoon’s audience in the Andrews Bowen International Arena waited to hear who would be crowned National Pony Society/Snuggy Hoods Working Hunter Pony of the Year Champion. In the end it was the Intermediate winner, Hannah’s Sloan’s 15-year-old Chestnut gelding, Tinka’s Flash who rose triumphant.

Reserve Champion went to the 133cm section winner, Cambridgeshire’s Camilla Lanni’s 12-year-old Welsh Section B Birkinbrook Arabella, by Millcroft Cruga out of Thistledown Miami.

The crowds had been growing throughout the morning in the TopSpec Arena as the four class sections progressed. It was the ponies with the best rounds over the course of rustic fences that went forward to further judging for show and conformation.

Polly Eddis’ 14-year-old Connemara gelding Cashel Bay JJ took the 153cm section fresh from his second place in The British Show Pony Society Mountain & Moorland Exc. 143cm Working Hunter Pony of the Year yesterday, with Essex’s Lucy Eddis in the saddle.

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CUDDY SUPREME INHAND CHAMPIONSHIP

Broadstone Dolce Vita, William Moran and Pearl Underwood’s star mare, was crowned the new Cuddy Supreme InHand Champion at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS).

The 17-year-old mare

the last three years and together they have claimed numerous championship titles.

“I’ve been breeding for 25 years and it’s always been my dream to win the now has one of the most horse section of the prestigious and sought- Cuddy, let alone the after titles in the Supreme!” He showing world to her continued: “When I first name, following a saw her [Broadstone prolific winning ridden Dolce Vita], I thought, career with Suffolk’s that’s good enough to Amy Underwood. She’s win the Cuddy.” been with William for

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SATURDAY 7th OCTOBER:

Jovian wins The Leeman Family Maxi Cob of the Year Championship

KATHLEEN WOOD CHILDREN’S RIDING PONY OF THE YEAR

Leah Dalley’s Archwood Romeo Gigle pulled it out of the bag for the second consecutive year to retain the Kathleen Wood 138cm Children’s Riding Pony of the Year with Leah’s daughter Madison. He then claimed the overall Kathleen Wood Children’s Riding Pony of the Year Championship.

Reserve went to Essex’s Victoria Clark and Jane Lucas’ 6-year-old gelding Holnicote Hot Toddy, making it a straight one, two for the 138cm ponies.

The top two in the 148cm section were Gloucs’ Donna Brookes’ Bankswood Jakaranda with Megan Brookes in the saddle and last year’s Champion Essex-based Joanne Price’s Litton Enterprise ridden by daughter Phoebe.

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THE LEEMAN FAMILY MAXI COB OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP

aileys Horse Feeds’ Irish Draught, Jovian, looked every bit the Champion as he took his lap of honour in The Leeman Family Maxi Cob of the Year with producer and trainer Lynn Russell in the saddle.

At just 6-years-old, this was Jovian’s second appearance at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS), having qualified last year for the Ladies Side Saddle Horse of the Year Championship. He has now taken the ultimate accolade as a Maxi Cob. HOYS has been one of his first big shows this season and Lynn described the win as “fantastic” and “a big surprise”, having hoped he would be placed high up, but not expecting a win.

“He felt lovely in there,” she said. “He was very light and was taking me forward.”

The roan gelding is by Star Kingdom out of Lecarrow Gypse and was bought as an unbroken 4-year-old from Ireland.

Sponsor Lisha Leeman from Essex presented beautiful sashes to both the winner and all of the runners up in the class, which has been running at HOYS now since 2011.

Sandy Anderson, Leading Breeder Award winner with sponsor Kellythorpe Stud’s Lisha Leeman

The Kellythorpe Leading Breeder and Leading Sire awards celebrate the achievements of those who may perhaps do not get the time in the spotlight but must have the recognition that they deserve. The awards evening would not be possible without the generosity of the award’s sponsors, Essex’s Richard and Lisha Leeman and their family.

“Myself and my amazing horse Louis (Just Louis II) came second in the Search for a Star Show Hunter. He is a 5-year-old Irish draught X and is our first year competing under saddle. I bought him as a 2-year-old and have done all the work myself. I want to thank my amazing friends (Jackie and Andea Smith) for all their support in getting us to HOYS!” - Becky Hedger.

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iltshire teenager Tahnia Jordan-Jones completed a stunning HOYS double when she won the Squibb Group Pony Foxhunter Championship.

Barely 48 hours after landing the Blue Chip Pony Newcomers class on Jumper, Swindon-based Tahnia added Foxhunter success with the same pony in spectacular fashion. It was the first time such a double has been achieved since Hanna Penny and Blue Amber did it 15 years ago.

Nine combinations reached the jump-off, and a gripping finale ensued.

Essex’s Allana Clutterbuck had set a scorching pace on Atomic Du Bary, clocking 36.98 seconds, but Tahnia and her 11-year-old grey gelding went inside that time by 0.4 of a second, sending the crowd wild as Tahnia repeatedly pointed to her pony in tribute for what was an unforgettable finale, with Lily Freeman-Attwood from Shropshire taking third on Capability Brown.

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REPORTS: HOYS SPECIAL THE COLOSSO FAMILY COB OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIP

SUN 8th OCTOBER: COLOURED HORSE AND PONY OF THE YEAR CHAMPION

Our Cashel Blue ridden by Allister Hood, The Colosso Family Cob of the Year Champions

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eigning Supreme Horse motivate him now,” said Allister of the Year and Cob of who has taken advantage of the the Year Champion, Our end-of-summer stubble fields Cashel Blue, delighted the for Blue to enjoy a regular crowds on the penultimate gallop, and sent him out with evening of HOYS when he the hounds with son Ben to successfully defended The keep him busy. “Unless he’s got Colosso Family Cob of the Year a HOYS crowd watching him, it’s Champion title, boring!” navigated once “I felt like we were Blue will now defend again by Norfolk’s at one all morning his Supreme title in Allister Hood. the Ripon Select and tonight he was The lightweight Foods Supreme cob, who seems to with me, and I was Horse of the Year with him.” turn heads Championship wherever he goes, tomorrow evening - Allister Hood has enjoyed and Allister fully another phenomenal season intends to bring him out again standing Champion at the Royal next season. “He always keeps International, BSHA National on giving,” said Allister.

Championships and now at Reserve Champion went to the HOYS. winner of the Heavyweight Cob “That’s the best he’s ever gone,” section, Lincs-based Clare said Allister after the Trebble’s 11-year-old Morrows Championship. “I felt like we Marksman ridden by Simon were at one all morning and Reynolds. Second to Simon in tonight he was with me, and I the Heavyweights was Allister’s was with him.” son Oliver Hood riding Judy There could be something to be Byford’s Chestnut gelding said for the enthusiasm of the Master of the House.

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Doorleys Prince

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n only his fourth ever ridden show, Martin Wood’s 5year-old Irish Sport Horse Doorleys Prince scooped the prestigious Coloured Horse and Pony of the Year Champion title.

Martin bought the Skewbald gelding, who is by Flash out of Doorleys Pride, from Ireland. After being successfully shown inhand as a 3 and 4-year-old, Doorleys Prince unfortunately missed out on most of last season after being kicked in the field by another horse. He has been to just two shows this year with Simon Charlesworth before HOYS. Describing the win as “magic”, Simon explained that the youngster got a little tense in the arena but that he “learns from it.” He said: “He’s got the best brain you could wish for and will bust a gut for you.”

It was a one-two victory for Suffolk’s Team Wood as Martin’s Login Lucky Lad, ridden by daughter Michaela, stood Reserve Champion. This is the fourth time the 12-year-old Piebald stallion has held the Coloured Ridden Native/Cob/Traditional Pony of the Year title at HOYS. A third of Martin’s horses were also in the Championship after finishing second in the Coloured Ridden Non-Native Pony this morning; Tobiano mare and 2013 Reserve Champion, Palmira.

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Well !

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RIPON SELECT FOODS SUPREME HORSE OF THE YEAR CHAMPION

Oliver Hood and Diamonds are Forever III

SUN 8th OCTOBER:

Diamonds are Forever III, Topham Barnes Riding Horse of the Year with Allister Hood

Annabel Jenks’ Champion Riding Horse, Diamonds are Forever III, stood Ripon Select Foods Supreme Horse of the Year Champion on the final night of HOYS. The unbeaten 8-year-old won the Topham Barnes Riding Horse of the Year Championship earlier in the day with Norfolk’s Allister Hood, but the ride was given to Allister’s son Oliver for the Supreme, while Allister kept the ride on last year’s Supreme Champion, Our Cashel Blue.

“I’m over the moon; he’s a superstar of a horse and we’re very lucky to have him,” said a delighted Oliver. “It’s special every time we win and this is my first Supreme, so that makes it extra special.”

Although Allister had the ride in the Large Riding Horse, Oliver also does a lot of work back at home Woodhouse Miss Dynamite with the Warmblood gelding. claimed the Shire Horse of Reflecting on the winning performance, Oliver said: “I just tried to enjoy him but the Year Championship supported there was a bit of pressure!” he smiled. by the Shire Horse Society and Field “He has big paces that you can use to your strength.”

Equine Vets on the final night of HOYS. Allister added: “It’s amazing. I’m thrilled Second place went to William Bedford’s for the whole team and for Olly to have had this opportunity.” It’s been a 3-year-old stallion Landcliffe Charlie. cracking week for the Hood team with Third was Norfolk-based Bryan Banham’s both Diamonds are Forever III and Our Cashel Blue successfully defending their 7-year-old mare Acle Wilhemina.

Champion titles from 2016.

“We purchased Louie (Cruglwyd William) four years ago as a family pony. We soon realised we had to take him right back to basics to gain his trust.

Even for him to deal with a local show was a worry but after a little bit of TLC he he did it, and then we took the plunge to try county showing.

“He has only attended four county shows in the last three years and his last one was the most memorable, the Royal Norfolk where he won and qualified for HOYS. My daughter Jasmin was riding him and when he was pulled in first I fell to my knees in disbelief and Jasmin’s face was an absolute picture! We couldn’t quite believe what had just happened. Our boy had done it!

“They competed at HOYS in the Open Section D class which was an absolute dream and never did we think anything like this would ever happen or be possible. We are immensely proud and will be for the foreseeable future.”- Anne Fisher, Lowestoft Continued overleaf...

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REPORTS: HOYS SPECIAL “Myself and my 11-year-old horse Ferryland Brenin competed in the SEIB SFAS Cob Class at HOYS! We had an amazing experience and were placed tenth. We are from Wisbech in Cambridgeshire and we qualified at Keysoe in June, at only our second attempt!”

- Samantha Rose.

“We breed Welsh Section A mountain ponies we are a very small stud and this year was our first ever HOYS qualification.

However not only did we qualify one pony, but have bred two ponies which qualified within a week of each other!

“Firstly we qualified Manorlea Maisey May with her foal at foot for the Cuddy Championship. Then her full brother Manorlea Marcus who qualified for HOYS under saddle (who we no longer own).

“Our mare Maisey has had outstanding results across the country.

She is being produced for us at a stud in Wales - she qualified at the Royal Scotland Show and was pulled in seventh at HOYS. We are extremely proud of her, born and bred in Norfolk, she is currently back with us post-HOYS enjoying a well deserved rest over the winter!” - Natasha Abel.

THE MONACH FARM CASPIANS

“A year in the planning, from our first meeting with the committee of the Caspian Horse Society in November 2016, to an exhausting and exhilarating 7 days at the NEC in October 2017, we did it!

Four ponies, four riders, four grooms and two support staff, not to mention the home team and parents of all the riders, embarked on a journey of a lifetime culminating in being part of the Caspian Horse Display team.

“The day to day life of these ponies is teaching children to ride at Monach Farm Riding Stables in Hilton, Huntingdon, Cambs, which is owned by Mrs Dreda Randall and managed by me. For 5 days in October they became some of the stars of the show at the NEC. “Our role in the display was to help showcase the versatility, adaptability, athleticism and temperament of the Caspian Horse as a child’s riding pony, for the RDA and to play polo.

“The atmosphere in the main arena at HOYS is unique, the lights, waiting behind that curtain and then entering the arena in silence as you can’t hear your music until you are through the tunnel, and there is no going back, only forwards. As their coach and mentor I couldn’t be more proud of my girls, all of whom are weekly riders without their own ponies, who accepted a huge challenge and delivered 7 good performances.” - Emily Randall, Monach Farm Riding Stables

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“I am a home produced amateur and came ninth in the Lightweight Hunters this year at HOYS. My horse, Equador (aka Louie) is kept at a DIY livery yard and produced solely by my mother and I, and to make it even more special my mother Elaine Blair won the Grooms Award for the Best Turned Out Lightweight Hunter!“ - Charlotte Blair, Suffolk

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Woodbridge-based Roberta Bradby, and Neutrino (Jasper) competed in the SEIB Search For A Star Riding Horse/Hack where they were fifth overall and third highest placed hack.

They gained their qualification at Keysoe EC. “We are the only stud to ever have twelve ponies qualified for HOYS in the same year and our homebred ponies ended up second in the Show Pony First Ridden and second and third in the Show Pony Lead Rein.

“My daughter qualified her 138cm Show Pony Barkway Chitchat but was unplaced and I was kindly asked to judge the Part-Bred Ridden and also the Junior Mountain and Moorland Ridden classes.

“We were also Show Pony Breeders of the Year 2017 for the sixth consecutive year.” Claire Smalley, Barkway Stud.

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“It was my first time competing at HOYS after many years of watching and it really was a dream come true! I’ve had Jasper since he was 2 and have done everything with him myself so it really was amazing to be there with him! It was amazing to qualify and coming fifth was just the icing on the cake! I enjoyed every moment of it and fingers crossed will compete there again in the future! Jasper is now having a well earned holiday after a fantastic season and will spend the winter show jumping.” Roberta Bradbury

“My 9-year-old daughter Daisy Bullman competed in the Price Family Show Pony First Ridden on Barkway Priceless (owned

by Christina Gillett and Anne Thornhill). They had qualified at Mid Herts Country Show at Keysoe. They didn’t get placed but went well and Daisy absolutely loved the experience! She was smiling from ear to ear when she came out of the ring!” - Clare Bullman.

Claire Smalley and Angela Grummit Barkway Chitchat 138cm show pony

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Claire Smalley, Lisha Leeman and Anne Smalley

Barkway Daisy May second Show Pony Lead Rein owned by Louise and Russell Albert and Barkway Stud.

“Our 9-year-old daughter competed in the 128's championship class on Sunday 7th October. Izabella qualified two of her ponies. Her first pony she rode Whinney Lass came ninth. She then rode her second pony Essenar Jinja Ninja, who came fifth. This is Izabella's first time at HOYS and we hope it will be the first of many!” - Nicola Rogers

“We are based in Claydon, Suffolk and have DYcott Welsh King, a 10-year-old section D stallion on lease from his owner Angela Thomas. This year he won 3 qualifiers and was third at HOYS in the M&M Workers exc 143cm section!” - Anna Chaplin.

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REPORTS: HOYS SPECIAL “We are home produced, and have had our first open season with our Heavyweight Hunter Dragons Den who got his ticket at Edenbridge and Oxted.

“MJ to his friends is 18hh and the funniest horse ever. We were so chuffed to get our ticket for HOYS. We didn’t get placed but we did get the highest ride marks from the Ride Judge of 49/50.

“MJ was ridden by Helen Cowley my sister-in-law, who is a fashion stylist. She also rode Horsemans Ace Card for Wendy ToomerHarlow, he got through on a wild card. We’re absolutely delighted!”

- Lindy Winship, Essex

“Seven-year-old Shire gelding, Horsmans Ace Card, was second and Reserve Champion in the Barber Family Ridden Heavy Horse.”

- Wendy Toomer-Harlow, Herts

“I bought my horse No Fingerprints (sired by Kilvington Scoundrel) in October 2016 after he had been to HOYS and come fourth in the Large Riding Horse class. I had a lot of comments that I would have to be prepared for 2017 to be a tricky year and would have to realise that it would not be as fruitful as he was being home produced. However I carried on regardless and 2017 was more successful than I ever could have imagined.

“HOYS was amazing! He loved the electric atmosphere and was a true gentleman in the ring. When our names were called out for eighth place it was like a dream. I have worked so hard over the past year with feeding regimes and lots of hacking to relax him and make him stretch his back out to help build muscle in the right areas. I have a lady called Lauren Dodgshun ride for me at shows as the nerves get the better of me but she is also an amateur and she has been a superstar for the whole season.” - Victoria Goodier

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OSBERTON INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS: KBIS SEVEN YEAR OLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Bubby Upton on Cola III. Photo: Adam Fanthorpe

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eigning Junior European Champion Bubby Upton jumped one of five clear rounds inside the optimum time across country on Cola III to move above the overnight leaders Aoife Clark and Calling Card.

It’s been a fantastic season for Bubby, who admitted she came to Osberton dreaming of a top three finish. “Mum told me that I should be happy with top 10.

Cola has only done two intermediates, so this was tough for him – but show him a fence and he’s got it. It was ‘plan A’ all the way!”

It was the first time the warmblood, who came from Vicky Tuffs, has made the optimum time, and this despite his breastplate breaking at fence three and losing a shoe at fence six.

“He has the best attitude and is

so balanced and brave, the sort of horse you get on and can’t help but break out in a smile,” Bubby added.

Calling Card might have dropped one place but his jockey wasn’t disappointed. “He’s very inexperienced at this level so it was a big ask and I’m thrilled he’s done so well as it’s all about the future,” said Aoife, who added 5.2 time penalties to her overnight score. “He’s very talented, but because he’s got a huge stride I had to do a little bit of homework in the approach to each fence, which wasted some time. He really tried for me though.”

William Fox-Pitt held on to third place, despite being initially given 50 penalties for jumping the wrong side of a flag at the influential corner, fence 8b.

These penalties were subsequently removed.

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REPORTS Report and photos

by Emily Harris

LOCAL GOLDEN OLDIES EXCEL AGAIN

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ollowing the success of our Norfolk Veterans at the Royal Norfolk Show, the fantastic Golden Oldies went on to have further success at the National Veteran Horse Society Championships, held at Arena UK between the 29th September and 1st October.

Laura Oughton-Auker and 30-year-old Hot Fuss, who qualified after going Champion at the Norfolk Show in June, managed to impress the Judges yet again, and went on to gain the In-hand Champion Diamond Veteran Supreme Final title, out of a strong class of 18 horses and ponies, all over 25years of age. Laura and Charlie’s emotional win had a number of people in the audience in tears, including proud Mum, Karen. Charlie then finished on high form, to come away

CHLOE FINISHES FOURTH

with a very pleasing fifth place in the Ridden Diamond Final. A fantastic end to the showing season.

Nineteen-year-old Bureside Autumn Mist and handler Amy Harris, who also qualified after their results at the Norfolk Show, were not to be outshone, as Jessie pulled it out of the bag at the Championship Show. Having qualified for four Supreme Finals at the show, Amy and Jessie managed top ten placings in three of the Championship's Supreme Finals, with entries as high as 27 horses and ponies! Amy has since returned to University, so Jessie is now enjoying a well-deserved break over the winter.

Gwnneparc Meredith and Ella Cannell also made the journey from Norfolk to the VHS Championships, having qualified for the

Sixteen-year-old Robert Murphy produced an incredibly quick double clear showjumping round to win the Aintree qualifying leg of the 2017 World Class Programme Under 23 British Championships.

Georgia Tame and Team Z7’s Cash Up took second place on the night, just ahead of James Whitaker and Glenavadra Brilliant.

Chloe Winchester, part of the World Class Programme Podium Potential squad, finished in fourth with William Funnell’s Billy Cool.

The final of the Under 23 Championships will take place on Saturday 16th December at Olympia, the London International Horse Show.

1.05M & 1.10M SECOND ROUNDS

M&M Ridden Supreme Final, and the PreVeteran Ridden Supreme Final. Mojo didn't disappoint, and left the show with top ten placings in both of his classes. He also attempted his first ever Working Hunter class (at 17-years of age), impressing Ella with just a few hesitations at the fences.

Charlie and Jessie shared the journey together to the Championships, with Jessie hitching a ride with Mojo on the way home.

This was a lovely way to close the 2017 Showing season, and we look forward to seeing our Veterans out competing in the New Year.

Thirty-eight competitors started out across the Dodson & Horrell 1.05m and 1.10m National Amateur Second Rounds at Arena UK in Grantham, Lincolnshire on 27th September.

Megan Bristow from Epping, Essex topped the Dodson & Horrell 1.10m National Amateur Second Round with Charmaine Hanson’s 13-year-old bay gelding, Ashleys Lanchello. In a closely fought jump off, this partnership pulled out all the stops to deliver the winning double clear in 33.58 seconds.

0.85M AND 0.95M SECOND ROUNDS

The Dodson & Horrell National Amateur Second Rounds held at Brook Farm Training Centre in Romford, Essex proved popular as sixty-four combinations came forward.

Monica Ballard from Kent rode into first place in the 0.85m on board My Amazing Grace.

Second place went to Lorna Simpson from Colchester, Essex and she rode her own 9-year-old grey mare, Rubi VII. This pair delivered a double clear in 32.06 seconds.

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REPORTS On the 23rd of September Millie Vaughan, Karen Rogers, Sparky and Lola set out on their very own sponsored ride in aid of Cancer Research.

They covered over 15 miles of the local Shotley peninsular roads and bridle ways and made many people smile with their fabulous pink outfits.

They spent over 6 hours in the saddle including a few snack breakswhich Sparky definitely made the most of! Thanks to the generosity of friends and family they have raised over £250.

“Well done girls, we are all very proud of you!” said Caroline Colwill.

If anybody would like to sponsor the girls they have a Just Giving page under Millie and Karen's sponsored ride.

“On September 29th at the Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket, Zak Kent from White Notley near Braintree riding Briar Smokey Joe won the Shetland dash over 3 furlongs. He and Smokey have also qualified for the Shetland Grand National at London Olympia Horse Show and the Liverpool International.” - Paula Kent

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“On Sunday 15th October I won the Elementary at Wix EC on my homebred horse, My Samber Rose.” - Lynn Perry

TALENTED RIDER PATHWAY SELECTION

LOCAL RIDER SAM WISBEY FEELS VERY HONOURED TO BE SELECTED AS ONE OF 6 RIDERS FROM THE COUNTRY TO BE ON THE PONY CLUB TALENTED RIDER PATHWAY - HERE HE TELLS US MORE...

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To be selected I first had to go for an assessment day with a national riding coach. They marked me on my ability to walk and observe a course, my teach ability, my position as a rider, my technical understanding and my compatibility with my horse.

Over 200 riders were assessed countrywide and only 36 were selected to go for a two day assessment camp.

While at the camp we received coaching from some of the best in the country. We received instruction on our riding, however we also got balance coaching so we could see where our positions could be improved in order to be more balanced on the horse. There was also a goal setting session, plus we had media training and interviews.

From this camp two individuals in each discipline, show jumping, dressage and eventing

where selected for the Talent Squad and I was selected as one of the two riders for show jumping.

Throughout the year that I am part of the Squad I receive funding to support my training.

We receive specific training and attend national events to meet international professionals in our specific discipline to learn the best way to ride certain courses and to gain more skill knowledge.

I recently went to a dismounted training day where we received talks from Coalition Performance who provided us with nutritional and training advice in order to strengthen our bodies enough to withstand the strains we go through when riding. Another talk was from Equestrian Pro TV where we learnt about advertising ourselves and how to conduct ourselves in an interview. We

were also spoken to about the philosophy of a horse, where we received demonstrations on techniques we can use to keep our horses in top condition, and Dengie Horse Feeds educated us on feeding techniques.

Finally, we had a talk on athlete performance strategy and equipilates which informed us about business strategies and controlling our wellbeing if we decide to use horses as our business.

The whole programme is sponsored and supported by Aberystwyth University.

This is the start of an exciting year for me where I will need to balance elite sport and A-levels.

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❙ Newmarket & Thurlow Inter PC Showjumping ❙ Finchingfield EC ❙ 21st October

Emily Wood on Sparkle riding for the 1st placed EHNPC Cheetahs

Sophie Coward-Talbot on Gina riding for the 1st placed Essex Union South

Ruby Tallant on Barkway Flashman riding for the 2nd placed Soham Pony Club

Francesca Du Melow on Talisman riding for the EHNPC Jaguars

Sinead Chaplin on Tircell Mickey Mouse riding for Lola Dunn on Rockingstone Maisie Mo riding for the Soham Pony Club the 1st placed Essex Hunt North Panthers

Rocco Dettori on Sheila riding for the 1st placed Newmarket & Thurlow Team

Sydney Hockney on Nonstop Lightning UK Z riding for the 1st placed East Essex Red Team

Richard Weller-Poley Holly Turnbull on Cracker riding for the Essex Farmers

Daisy Burgess on Cosford Vandal riding for the 3rd placed team Essex Hunt North Meerkats

Georgie Featherstone on Harold riding for the Newmarket & Thurlow

Charlotte Cotton on Whizz riding as an Individual for the East Essex

Mickie Jakes on Rockie Road riding for the 1st placed Soham Pony Club

Maisie Rowe on Betsy Boo riding for the 3rd placed Essex Hunt North Pumas

Holly Nelmes-Faint on Maestro riding for the 1st placed Essex Hunt North Panthers

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Senior British Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 5th September

Megan Davies on Zescheron, 1.05m Open winners

Antony Clark riding Fc Max Nuts, 2nd place British Novice

Charlotte Ambrose riding Invincible Darco, 1m Open winners

Julie Hayward riding Patchy Lady, 1m Open winners

Laura Renwick riding Mhs Washington, 1.30m Open winners

Amy Stannard riding Berojka, Newcomers winners Kimberley Stoker riding Winchester S, 1.15m Open Lara Abraham on Beech Ravell, 2nd place winners Foxhunter

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❙ Senior British Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 29th August

Jo Chipperfield riding Maid of Honour, British Novice winners

Ronnie Jones riding Dennis, 2nd place British Novice

Megan Carlton riding Better Be Brave, 2nd place Discovery

Aleesia Baker riding Fame II, 90cm Open winners

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Alice Godfrey riding Tgf Red Rubin, 2nd place Newcomers

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Stacey Webb riding Newbridges Gitender Sw, 1.15m Open winners

Anja Moret riding Gypsy Chip, Foxhunter winners

Michaela Huntington on Alegro Z, 1.40m Open winners

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❙ Unaffiliated Showjumping ❙ Codham Park EC ❙ 17th September

Darcie Gentry on Bluebell

Annabel Bardrick on Casper

Ali Purdy riding Leo, 2nd place X-Pole Horse

Olivia Pembroke on Her Majesty Megan, 50cm Novice Horse

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Thomas Bartrup on TBS Kevin, 4th place 50cm Novice Pony

Georgia Davis on Lonheulog Moc, 1.05m Open Horse winners

Nicki Norfolk riding Inferno lii, 4th place 90cm Open Horse

Jasmine Garnier riding Malteser

Kayleigh Harknett riding Del, 4th place 70cm Open Horse

Chloe Harknett riding Humbug

Morgan Way riding Shadow, 3rd place 60cm Novice Horse

Spencer Moret Photography Hannah Davitt on Pixie Lott, 60cm Novice Pony

Abbie Provan on Bluebell, 4th place 60cm Novice Horse

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Essex & Suffolk PC Hunter Trial ❙ Stratford HIlls ❙ 15th October

Acacia Coombe, Novice Junior winner

Poppy MacDonald, 2nd place Novice Junior

Jess Simpson, joint 2nd Intermediate Junior

Nikki Ford, 3rd place Novice Senior

Carol Bardwell, joint 4th Novice Senior

Lucy Brookway-Smith, Novice Senior winner

Caitlin Stiff, 3rd place Novice Junior

Lauren Ball, 2nd place Novice Senior

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Alyssa Beucker, joint 4th place Novice Senior

Imogen Carr and Florrie Grigg-Pettitt, 4th placed pairs

April Cox, 5th place Intermediate Senior

Raife Regis, joint winner Open Junior

Poppy Buckenham, 4th placed Intermediate Juniors

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Anna Wootton and Phoebe Agar, 3rd placed pairs

Ellie Hastings, joint winner Open Junior

Poppy MacDonald and Mia MacDonald, 2nd placed Pairs

Crispin Sampson-Bancroft, 2nd place Open Senior

Eliza Tribe and Amelia Brown, Pairs winners

Lily Hill, Intermediate Junior winner

Summer Wight, joint 2nd place Intermediate Junior

Lauren Ball, joint 2nd place Intermediate Senior

Joanne Foley, joint 2nd place Intermediate Senior

Rosie Thompson, Open Senior winner

Holly Gregory, 4th place Novice Junior

Cordelia Barlow, joint 3rd place Open Junior

Richard Weller-Poley

Nicole Sheldrake, Intermediate Senior winner

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PHOTONEWS ❙ Thurlow Hunter Trials ❙ Horseheath ❙ 22nd October

Jeremy Allen and Nat Allen, 3rd placed Pairs

Laura Byford and Olivia Potter, 2nd placed Pairs

Sam Bennett, joint 2nd 2’9 Open

Sally Plummer-Jones, 2nd place Open 3’3

Lottie Johns, 3rd place Novice

Jenna Harris, 4th place Novice

Richard Weller-Poley

Amelia Brown, Open 3’3 winner

Shani Nicholson, Novice winner

Emma Greenwood, 2nd place 2’9 Open

Hetty Keyes and Becky Rivett, Pairs winners

Grace Hull, 4th place Open 3’3

Emily Simpson, joint 5th place 2’9 Open

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❙ Soham PC Hunter Trials ❙ Whitehall Farm ❙ 24th September

Charlie Evans

Barbie Hurrell

Franki Jarvis

Oliver Kidner

Tara Murphy

Katie Cameron

Lucy Webb Photography

Faye Enefer

Francesca Housden

❙ Worlington RC Showjumping ❙ Showground Fordham ❙ 1st October

Lottie Sandison, Large Open 3’3 winner Jodie Halpin-McDonald, 2nd place Novice 2’3

Victoria Gedney, Novice 2’3 winner

Denise Bridgeman, Intermediate 2’6 winner

Lucy Webb Photography

Holly Woolley, 2nd place Small Open 2’9

Sue Molloy, 2nd place Small Open 2’9

Helen Edwards, 2nd place Large Open 3’3

Nelle Disley, Open 3’ winner

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Saddleries

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Most ranges of saddles in stock or we can order.

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Mary-May Fenton riding Taffy, 15 Best Turned Out (under 18yrs) winners

Michelle Bentham and Julius Caesar, Young Stock winners

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QUALIFIED MASTER SADDLER & SADDLE FITTER • Range of quality new, secondhand and synthetic saddles and accessories • Impartial, independent, saddle fitting and advice • Mobile workshop.

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Helen Gale riding Lasfarriter Cracker, Novice Horse (85cm) winners

Helen Edwards and Medicine Man, In-Hand Thoroughbreds winners

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Charlotte Tudor riding Kirkham Treasure Hunter, 2nd place Puissance Right: Nelle Disley riding Prince of Thieves, Novice Horse (85cm) winners

Lucy Webb Photography

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Surfaces

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Vets in the Spotlight

VETERINARY CONTACTS Ryder-Davies & Partners VETERINARY SURGEONS Our experienced equine team offer a range of services throughout Suffolk, South Norfolk & North Essex Services include: • Full lameness investigations • Teeth rasping & advanced dental work • Pre purchase examinations • Vaccinations, worming regimes • Equine reproductive stud work • BEVA accredited practice for chilled & frozen semen • Investigation of breeding problems in mares Facilities include: Inpatient and outpatient stabling with 24 hour care • Digital x-ray, In-house laboratory, endoscope & digital ultrasound.

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Tel: 01449 711962 SUNDAY 12TH NOVEMBER DRESSAGE Essex: Finchingfield EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 01371 811881 DRESSAGE Norfolk: Lime Kiln Farm EC; Unaffiliated Dressage. Tel: 07749 951898 EVENTER TRIAL Beds: The College EC; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01234 708400 EVENTER TRIAL Norfolk: Forest Edge Arena; Eventer Trial. Tel: 01760 722616 SHOWING Suffolk: The Jays; Showing & Working Hunter Show.

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